Week of February 8, 2004

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Dear Parishioner,

Throughout the year our high school youth group, “Prime Time,” raises funds to support their activities. On February 15 they will be holding a pancake breakfast to raise funds for their educational, social and spiritual programs. Those programs include: Young Neighbors in Action service trip to Detroit in August, University of Notre Dame Vocation Initiative retreat in July, Diocesan Youth Conference in March, Prime Time retreat in March, and food and materials for their regular Sunday night meetings. The breakfast will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, potatoes, juice and coffee will be served. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12. Tickets will be sold at the door. The youth group will also be selling hams for Easter in March. But for now call your family and friends together and come to the pancake breakfast. It's for a good cause.

Fr. George Smiga

HEALING MINISTRY – Please join us this Wednesday evening at our 6:45 p.m. liturgy for Eucharist and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. You need not carry heavy burdens or suffer alone, our community is here to support you and pray for you. After Mass, prayer teams are available to pray with you if you desire.

SOCIAL JUSTICE GEMS – “Catholic teaching calls us to serve those in need and to change the structures that deny people their dignity and rights as children of God. Service and action, charity and justice are complementary components of parish social ministry. Neither alone is sufficient; both are essential signs of the gospel at work” (U.S. Catholic Bishops, Communities of Salt and Light).

SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACH-IN will be on Saturday, February 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius High School on Lorain Ave at 1911 W. 30 th , Cleveland. Registration fee: $10.00, $50.00 student group rate (6-20 students). To register or for more information please call 216-961-0003 or reach us at irtf@igc.org.

E-MAIL ALERTS! Keep up to date with breaking issues needing a moment of your time. The Catholic Commission of Lake & Geauga Counties can notify you if a pressing social justice issue needs you're attention. Action can be writing a letter or making a phone call to a legislator about that specific issue, or simply praying about it. Go to www.Catholic-Action.org and follow the links to register. They give full explanations of the issue and concise connections as to how our Catholic beliefs reflect on the issue.

BAPTISM DAY will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2004 from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents who are planning to present a child for Baptism in the next six months, or already have done so and have not previously attended such a day, are expected to attend. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

WELCOME HOME –- Our three-week series begins Tuesday, March 2I in the Nativity Room at 7:30 p.m. This program is intended for people who have been away but are interested in reconnecting with the Catholic Church. Participants will receive support as they discuss concerns, learn more about the Church today, and renew their Catholic faith. All are welcome and there is still time to refer someone who you think could benefit from another look at the Catholic Church. Fill out a card in the narthex or call Marianne Slattery (440-946-1128 x 21) to refer a friend.

WEDDING MUSIC – We will have an Evening of Wedding Music this Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. This workshop is for engaged couples who will be getting married this year, 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. NOEL FISH FRIES – will begin on Friday February 27 and will continue to Friday April 2 (not Good Friday) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $9.50 for adults, $5.00 for children (6-12) and children 5 and under are free. Volunteers are needed for serving and cleanup. Sign up sheets for February 27 & March 5 are on the kiosk if you can help. Also, Randy needs volunteers who can help set up the fish fries on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. If you can help please call the hall office (440-946-6635) and let them know.

MARDI GRAS DINNER DANCE 2004 – Avoid the St. Valentine's Day hassle at the restaurants and theaters and take your sweetheart to the St. Noel Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 21. Enjoy fabulous food, cash bar, sideboards, prizes, fun, and dancing till midnight. What a deal, $30.00 per person! More information and tickets available after Mass in the narthex.

FREQUENT FLYER MILES- If you have frequent flyer miles and you are willing to donate to the delegation from St. Noel to El Salvador, please call Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 X 21.

SOUL FOOD FOR LENT: Feeding the Body, Mind, and Spirit. Plan now to attend this parish Lenten offering on Tuesdays, March 23 and March 30 from 7:15-9:15 p.m. both nights. You will be able to choose two breakout sessions each evening and snack on some soul food as you learn new skills, receive information about life and spiritual issues, and do some things you may never have done before! Mark the dates and watch for more information during February describing each of the breakout sessions.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST – We are pleased to announce that Sharon Waltermire is returning as our presenter for the Saturday, February 28, 2004 Women's Prayer Breakfast. Sharon will be speaking on “The Sacred Art of Listening,” something that she, as a long time Stephen Minister, is more than qualified to address. We begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude by 10:00 a.m. Our kitchen staff will be preparing a delicious breakfast for us to share after Sharon's presentation. The suggested donation is $3.50. We encourage everyone to bring your own mug to reduce the amount of styrofoam we will be using. In order to prepare for those who will be attending, we ask you to sign up on the kiosk. Come and be fed in body, mind and spirit.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for February are as follows: February 12 – social meeting and a luncheon consisting of cream of broccoli soup, ½ baked chicken, steamed redskin potatoes, vegetable, rolls and butter, and cherry strudel. Deadline for tickets and payment is February 9. February 19 Bingo; February 26 - social meeting, we will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food bank to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursday.

ROSARY - Join us Tuesday, February 17 from 7:00-7:45 p.m. in the Chapel as we pray the Rosary. All are welcome to this quiet, reflective time in honor of Mary and her Son, Jesus.

YOUNG ADULTS SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - On Sat. February 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, help St. Aloysius Parish (10932 St. Clair Ave.) in their food distribution program. Tasks include cleaning and re-packaging large quantity items such as potatoes and onions. Food items are then sorted and boxed for pick-up that morning. To register, please call Laura Whitkofski (home 216-228-9516) or e-mail to whitkofski@msn.com or meepena@dioceseofcleveland.org . This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.  

WELCOME NEW SERVERS – We congratulate and welcome 4 new servers to our ministry: Hilary McKeon, Michael Zehe, Rachel Laurie and Luciano Ruscitto. We look forward to your service!

PRIME TIME – See you tonight (Sunday) at 7:30pm. Great PRIME TIME bowl – final score: 21-14 Chipmunks!! Don't forget your tubing permission slips.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – our next session is Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00pm. Bring your bibles.

NOEL MOVERS – we are in need of beds, dressers, and a refrigerator. Please call Anthony if you can help. We're also looking for volunteers during the day to help pick up and drop off furniture. Can you offer 3-4 hours one day? Call Anthony at 946-1128 x20

YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION – Once again, teens in grades 9-12 have a wonderful opportunity to serve with other teens from around the country. This year we're heading to Detroit the week of August 1-7!! The work sites in Detroit are awesome and the retreat center where we stay is great as well!! Our informational meeting is Thursday, February 12 th at 7:30pm in the Resurrection Room. If you're interested in going, make sure you attend on the 12 th !! It's going to be a memorable week.

CDEM – Our next scheduled date is Thursday, February 12 th in the conference room at 7:00pm.

BLOOD DRIVE – Saturn of Mentor and Saturn of Chagrin are sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, February 16 th from 2-7pm at the dealerships. Flyers are available in the kiosk. Your donation will directly help local men and women including Jacob Beal, the younger brother of one our Confirmation candidates and junior high youth group members. Please donate if you are able!

CAT RESCUE REVERSE RAFFLE – Caroline's Kids Pet Rescue will be holding a reverse raffle on Saturday, March 13 at LaVera Party Center in Willoughby Hills from 6:30 p.m. till Midnight. Tickets are $95.00/couple and $65.00/single or $40.00 donation with all proceeds going to the care of the shelter cats. Parishioners Tom & Judy Brown are the founders of Caroline's Kids and they can be reached for tickets and information at 440-449-3496.

SHARE IN THE JOURNEY gives companionship and support to those at the end of life and their families. Volunteer with Visiting Nurse Association Hospice. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Volunteer training sessions begin March 4, 2-4:00 p.m. at Willowick Public Library, 263 East 305 Street, Willowick. Contact Linda Schuster 216-902-5078 for information and registration.

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – will have a representative available Sunday, February 22 after 9:00 a.m. in the educational wing in the preschool area here at St. Noel to answer any questions and to give out some hand out information regarding their school. For more information or questions please call Alica or Paula Garbo at 440-946-0887.

GILMOUR ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE will be on Sunday, March 7. Middle and Upper School program begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. with a panel presentation. Lower School program runs from 11:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please call 440-473-8050 for information.

THE LAKE-GEAUGA DISTRICT BOARD FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED – announces an evening workshop developed to help Catholics struggling with the pain and disillusionment of marital separation. Offered on March 2 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe, the evening is designed to assist recently separated men and women in coping with this profound loss while beginning to identify where life goes from here. Specifically, the free event will provide the opportunity for each individual to begin reintegrating their family, professional/educational, social, and spiritual life domains in light of their loss.

MEN'S NIGHT OUT at the St. Joseph Life Center in Cleveland– will be on Tuesday, February 10, 6:30-10:00 p.m. – Directed by Rev. Mr. Leo McNulty – The evening begins with a social and dinner and is filled with information, prayer, and reflection. Please call ahead (216-531-7370) for reservations. The cost is $20.00 and includes dinner.

URSULINE COLLEGE ART DEPARTMENT will be hosting a “Student Show.” This juried art show will feature the work of Ursuline College students. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be held Friday, February 13 from 7-9:00 p.m. The exhibit will run February 13 through March 28.

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