Week of January 13th

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Dear Parishioner,

On Friday evening, February 7th we will hold our Parish Family Italian Dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Even with the constricted space we have to deal with during the construction project, we felt it was important to maintain this annual parish tradition. The meal is meant to provide good food and a time for us as a parish to come together socially. There is a lot to talk about: new ministries, new buildings and the same good people that keep our community alive.

Tickets which can be purchased at the door, are $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (ages 6-12). The menu includes two kinds of pasta, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread sticks, beverage and dessert.

We will need members of the parish to volunteer to serve food and to clean up afterwards. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk this weekend. This dinner can provide a wonderful opportunity for children to work with their parents. Please sign up if you can help.

Consider joining us on February 7th. Warm a cold February night with the comfort of good pasta and the caring people of your parish community.

I would also like to give you a brief update on the progress of our building project. The pews have been removed from the church and those which we plan to reuse have been put into storage. Those which will not be used in the enlarged church have been taken by two other Christian communities. St. John Vianney has taken some to use in their gathering area and the rest have been accepted by the First Ukrainian Baptist Church in Parma. This small Christian community has recently moved to Pleasant Valley Road and has, up until now, been worshiping with temporary seating. The Pastor of the church, Rev. Alex Perekrest, asked me to express the gratitude of his community to our parish.

Since the plans call for new Stations of the Cross, the stations which were in the church will be given to St. Augustine Parish for use in their chapel. Fr. Joe McNulty expresses his thanks for this gift since the stations which had been in the chapel were there on loan and recently removed.

Adjustments to the altar platform and the foundation for the new altar and baptismal font are now underway. The old carpeting has been removed and the floor will be reconditioned to prepare for the slate tile which will cover it. The slate will match the tile which is presently on the altar platform. Norbert Koehn has taken the limestone legs of the previous altar and is reshaping them into a pedestal to support the tabernacle which will be located in the new chapel. The areas of expansion in the church are being enclosed and will soon allow us to increase the seating capacity of the church.

We are still on time and on budget. You may find pictures of the construction progress on our website (www.stnoel.org). Thanks to all of you who have been so supportive of this exciting new effort in our parish history.

Fr. George Smiga

SEEDS OF LITERACY PROJECT - We have been very pleased with the response to our call to tutor children and adults at St. Augustine Parish Learning Center. So far thirteen parishioners have committed themselves to participate on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There is now a need for help during the morning hours from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Resource material is available to help an adult successfully complete the GED course and move on to a better life. Children are in need of math and reading help. This project is part of the St. Noel/St. Augustine Partnership. Your help in this important ministry could really make a difference in the life of another person. Ride sharing is available if wanted. To sign up as a tutor or to receive more information, please call our parish office (440-946-0887). Brochures are available in the kiosk in the narthex.

"LET THERE BE PEACE" - Our prayer and reflection group on peace, sponsored by our Social Concerns Commission, will meet every Sunday at 1:15-2:00 p.m. in the large hall. Please consider joining us.

PROJECT HOPE NEEDS YOU! Project Hope for the Homeless is in desperate need of hot prepared meals for the shelter. If you are interested in meeting this vital need, please call Margie Martin, Volunteer Coordinator 440-354-6417, Monday-Wednesday to schedule. Also, overnight volunteers are needed to provide informal support to our shelter guests, serve food, and help clean the facility. Come to one of our upcoming training sessions at 25 Freedom Road, Painesville: Tuesday: January 14th (6:30-8:00 p.m.), Tuesday: January 28th (6:30-8:00 p.m.). You will be on site with a trained, experienced professional staff member and one other volunteer at all times! We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us" 2 Corinthians 5:20.

EVOLUTION EVENING - Join us for a dialogue about "Evolution" with Fr. George speaking from the religious perspective and Professor Joseph F. Koonce, Chairman of Case Western Reserve's Biology Department speaking from the scientific point of view. Be sure to bring the questions you've always wanted to ask about this fascinating topic. We will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the large hall on Tuesday evening, January 21st.

WEDDING MUSIC - We will have an Evening of Wedding Music on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road in Kirtland. This workshop is for engaged couples who will be getting married in 2003, and will feature over an hour of music appropriate for liturgy, as well as a chance to hear parish soloists and instrumentalists. To better assist you in making choices, you are strongly encouraged to bring a tape recorder and tape the session. See you there!

ST. AUGUSTINE CALENDARS - are available in the parish office.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - Activities for the month of January are as follows: January 16th - steal-a-gift game (bring a gift); January 23rd - Luncheon consisting of a sub-sandwich and chips. The cost is $4.00 per person. January 30th - Social meeting, we will celebrate birthdays. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food bank. Everyone is welcome to attend the St. Noel Fellowship on Thursdays.

ROSARY - Join us Tuesday, January 21st from 7:00-7:45 p.m. in the nursery as we pray the Rosary. All are welcome to this quiet, reflective time in honor of Mary and her Son, Jesus.

PRIME TIME - "Give Peace a Chance!" There's lots of talk about peace , war, protest, violence, etc. What do you think and what does the Church have to say? Be there tonight (Sunday) at 7:30 p.m.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Our next session is January 14th at 7:00 p.m. It's our first of 2003! Bring your Bibles and bring your permission slips and money for our "Fun in the Snow."

HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT - Our annual PRIME TIME retreat is scheduled for January 31st-February 2nd at Cedar Hills. Registration forms are available in the kiosk or online at www.stnoel.org. Registrations are due by January 19th.

YOUNG ADULTS - The next installment of Theology on Tap is scheduled for Monday, January 27th. The scheduled speaker is Anthony Camino. More details to follow.

"MARKED" - will be held at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (Borromeo) on February 22, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This day will include liturgy with Fr. Neil Walters, a concert featuring Who Do You Say I Am and a keynote address from Matt Smith of MTV'S Real World New Orleans Fame and Lifeteen. Advance tickets are $5/person or $11/person with lunch included. Lunches must be ordered before 2/12/03. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10/person (lunch not included). All ages are welcome. For tickets and additional information you may contact Gregg Costanzo at 216-289-0770 ext. 26 or gregg@stfelicitas.com.

THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED OF LAKE AND GEAUGA COUNTIES - will be attending the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. John Vianney Church in Mentor on January 18th, and will gather for fellowship afterwards. For more information, please contact Eileen Hauser (440-974-8769).

A WEEKEND FOR DIVORCED/SEPARATED AND WIDOWED - men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend a weekend designed for those who wish to let go of the painful past and create a more peace-filled future. Presented by people who have "been there" and offer their support. The next BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND will be held on February 14th at the St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Call (440-546-9192 or (330-920-0943) for the information on this weekend of hope and healing.

RETROUVAILLE - A lifeline for troubled marriages is holding a weekend on January 17th to January 19th at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Wickliffe. Couples may call Al or Diane Miskinis at 216-481-1467 for more information or to register or visit us on our website: http://www.retrouvaille.org

URSULINE COLLEGE - is sponsoring an Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ursuline Educational Center, the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity, 2600 Lander Road in Pepper Pike. This event is free and open to the public. For further information, contact Fedearia Nicholson, Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 440-684-6085.

ST. ANSELM PRESCHOOL - 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, will be holding an open house on Sunday, January 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Fall 2003 session. The open house is in the School Media Center and the classes are for 3 year olds, 4 year olds and there is also a pre-kindergarten class. For more information please call 440-729-7806.

SESA'S OPEN HOUSE - will be on Saturday, January 18th at St. Paschal Baylon Parish Life Center, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, doors open at 7:30 p.m. Come and explore all the exciting and diverse opportunities SESA has to offer. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call our information line at 216-556-3662.

GETTING MARRIED IN 2004 OR PLANNING ANOTHER SPECIAL EVENT? - Remember this coming January we open our books early to parishioners and immediate family. Save 10% on a Saturday wedding, $5.00 per person on a Friday wedding and 5% discount on any other function. Please take a moment to think if there is anyone in your family or circle of friends to whom you could recommend us. Chef Randy would appreciate that. Please call the hall at 440-946-6635.

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