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Dear Parishioner,
There are
two announcements I would like to make today in this letter. After
five weeks of meeting and discernment, the group of parishioners
who were recommended to serve on our Parish Pastoral Council have
discerned from among themselves the membership of our new Pastoral
Council at St. Noel.
Twenty-six
parishioners agreed to be a part of the process and as you can imagine,
it required a great deal of discussion, openness, and prayer to
arrive at the 13 parishioners who will serve a three-year term as
members of the council. The 13 parishioners who have been discerned
and have agreed to serve are: Roe Bensman, Fred Botek, Giovanna
Coccia, Anne DiFranco, Cheryl duLaney, Mary Masse, Mike Mills, Karen
Myers, Dave Nethery, Chip Tusek, Tom Ulepic, Ray Vidziunas, and
Sharon Waltemire. This Sunday, the new council members will be commissioned
at our 11:00 a.m. liturgy. After the liturgy they will join in a
retreat day preparing for their service to our community.
I
want to thank all of those who participated in this discernment
process and ask you to keep all of us in your prayers as we enter
this important new phase in our parish life.
The
second announcement I wish to make is both a recognition and an
opportunity. We all celebrate birthdays but few of us can claim
to have celebrated a 100 th birthday. It recently came to my attention
that two members of our parish have done just that. Madeline Burgeston
will turn 100 years old on February 22, and Barbara Corson, mother
of Corky DiVencenzo, turned 100 years old on December 4, 2003. It
seems to me that when someone has attained that age, it should not
go unnoticed. Therefore, whenever one of our parishioners reaches
a century of life, I plan to bring it to your attention through
the bulletin, and ask you to send them a note or a card mentioning
your connection to St. Noel. Obviously I am asking that those of
you who know a parishioner who is turning 100 years old to notify
us of this special event. Sending a card is a simple action of kindness.
However, if many parishioners choose to do so, this action can be
a strong expression of our care for one another in Christ.
You
can write to Madeline Burgeston at: Hilltop Retirement Village,
25900 Euclid Ave., Room 925B, Euclid, Ohio 44132 and you can write
to Barbara Corson at: Kensington Care Center, 849 N. Aurora Rd.,
Room 57-2, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
Please
consider taking this opportunity to recognize two parishioners who
have truly reached a milestone of living.
Fr.
George Smiga
SOCIAL
JUSTICE GEMS – Make
a difference this year by using some of your vacation time to volunteer.
Local, national, and international opportunities abound from education,
to maintaining natural areas, to building homes. Check these websites
for more information: Volunteers for Peace ( www.vfp.org
), Global Citizens ( www.globalcitizens.org
), Action without Borders ( www.idealist.org
), Sierra Club ( www.sierraclub.org
), and Habitat for Humanity Lake County (www.pahfh.org).
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.
Reflections
on Peace - Our
“Let There Be Peace” prayer
and reflection group has been studying the Pope's recent message
for the World Day of Peace celebrated on January 1, 2004.
It is entitled “An Ever Timely Commitment: Teaching Peace,”
and we would like to recommend it to all who are concerned about
the need for peace in our world. Copies of this important
document can be found in the pocket of the Social Concerns section
of the kiosk. Perhaps a prayerful reading of the Pope's thoughts
would be a helpful way to begin the upcoming season of Lent.
Lastly, a reminder that the “Let There Be Peace” prayer and reflection
group meets every Sunday from 12:15 p.m. to 1p.m. All are
welcome!
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 Karen Myers at 440-974-8116
or Carol Silvi at 440-354-2425.
WELCOME
HOME –- Our three-week
series begins Tuesday, March 2 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.
Next
weekend, February 21/22 is “Welcome Home” weekend at St. Noel. Members
of the Welcome Home Ministry will be available after each liturgy
and materials will be available for those interested in re-connecting
with the Catholic Church. YOU CAN HELP!! Invite someone you know
to join you at Mass that weekend or the next. Sometimes a personal
invitation is all it takes for a friend or loved one to take another
look at the Church
FAMILY
SCRIPTURE STUDY -A reminder
to all families of all ages!! Join us on Sunday, February 22 from
10:15-11:00 a.m. to share the Sunday Gospel with other families.
Plan to attend either the ( 9:00
a.m. or 11:00
a.m. Mass.)
PAUL'S
LETTERS TO THE ROMANS AND GALATIANS-
scripture study continues on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. with
Fr. George presenting. Consider joining us in the small hall as
we learn more about these important letters. If you missed the first
presentation, we have it on audio tape. Call Marianne Slattery at
440-946-1128 x 21 to borrow a copy.
JOURNEYS
OF PAUL—an Informative and reflective retreat.
Join us on Wednesdays March 3 and 24 from 10:00 a.m. ‘til 2:00 p.m.
On March 3, we will journey to Corinth and Ephesus. On March 24,
the day will take us to Philipi and Thessalonika. We will journey
with Paul (and a few St. Noel parishioners!) through Greece and
Turkey learning about the mission, ministry, and trials of the early
Church. The day will be led by Fran Armbruster and Marianne Slattery.
Please sign up on the kiosk (a donation of $5.00 is suggested to
cover the cost of lunch).
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 –
Lent will soon be upon us. So plan to kick back and party at the
St. Noel Mardi Gras Dinner Dance. The date is Saturday, February
21. Cost is $30.00 per person for an evening of great food, drink,
entertainment, games prizes, and fun. Tickets are available after
Mass.
FREQUENT
FLYER MILES- If you
have Continental 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.
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 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.
PRIME
TIME – Tubing tonight
(dress for the cold!!)!! Meet at Alpine at 6:00pm.
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 gas stove. Please call Anthony if you can
help.
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST – Bring your Valentine for flapjacks today (Sunday)!!
From 10:00am – 1:00pm
in the hall. All proceeds benefit PRIME TIME!! Thanks for supporting
our youth!
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!
CLEVELAND
FOOD BANK – We're serving
at the Food Bank on Monday, March 1 st . We leave the Church at
5:30pm and return around 8:30pm. Please call Anthony if you would
like to help (946-1128 x20).
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 440-489-4708.
ADOPTION
INFORMATION MEETING –
Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is invited
to an information meeting on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m.
here at St. Noel in the Resurrection Room #1.
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.
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.
DIVORCE
RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS – An
eight week support group for divorced/separated Catholics will be
held at St. Gabriel Church in Concord, beginning Thursday, March
11 thru April 29, from 7-9:00 p.m. Sessions are designed to provide
direction and faith-based support along with tools for coping. For
more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities
at 440-352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.
SEMINARY
UPDATE – Check out the
latest edition of In-Formation in the kiosk. Read about
the seminarians recent trip to Rome
as well as quotes from Justin
Ekin, a seminarian from St. Noel. Pray for vocations!
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