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Week of May 5th

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Dear Parishioner,

Over the last few years Marc Weagraff, our music director has arranged a number of concerts as part of "St. Noel Concert Series." These concerts not only provide a delightful evening of excellent music but also raise funds for worthy causes. In the Autumn of 2001, Marc & Joanne Uniatowski offered a joint vocal recital for the benefit of Project Hope. Last Summer Audrey Solomon gave a violin recital for the benefit of St. Augustine Hunger Center.

I would like to announce the next concert in this excellent tradition. An evening of duets, trios, and quartets from operatic and musical theater repertoire will be presented this Friday, May 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in our church. The program will include selections from Verdi's Rigoletto, Tales of Hoffman by Offenbach, Puccini's La Bohème, and The Barber of Seville by Rossini. Also included will be musical theater selection from The Most Happy Fella, Follies, Oklahoma and The Secret Garden! Performers will be Margaret Karam, soprano; Joanne Uniatowski, mezzo- soprano; JR Fralick, tenor; Marc Weagraff, baritone; and pianist, Leanne Lombardo. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken and all proceeds will benefit the St. Noel Social Concerns Fund.

Please consider joining us this Friday, for an event that I believe you will truly enjoy.

Fr. George Smiga

A PRAYERFUL TOUR OF ST. NOEL CHURCH -

THE TABERNACLE

"Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them singing. 'To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever!'" Rev 5,13

The tabernacle is the vessel used to reserve the Holy Eucharist. Reservation of the Eucharist began as a means to bring communion to the sick and to those unable to attend the Sunday celebration as well as Viaticum for the dying. Over the centuries, the practice of adoration grew in the Church to the point where it is now recognized as an authentic and solid part of our Catholic spiritual life. Our new chapel will house the same tabernacle used in the previous space. The tabernacle rests on a solid pillar fashioned from the limestone which was a part of the original altar in our church.

"Ever-Present God, may your abiding love comfort the sick, accompany the dying and bring strength to all who worship in faith."

CONGRATULATIONS - to the 41 young members of our parish who will receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist at our parish liturgies this weekend. As the Rite allows 20 older family members will also be Confirmed this weekend. Let us keep all of these children in our prayers as they become fully initiated into our Church.

HOSPITALITY - We are in need of help for coffee and donuts after both Masses on Sundays. Volunteers for the 9:00 a.m. Mass need to set up and serve and volunteers for the 11:00 a.m. Mass need to serve and clean up afterwards. If you
feel you can help with this ministry, please call the parish office (440-946-0887).

"LET THERE BE PEACE" - We resume our gathering this Sunday in the nursery from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Please join us as we continue to pray for peace in our hearts, our homes, our communities and our world.

SOCIAL JUSTICE "GEM" - Have you ever noticed how often the gospel writers have the risen Christ greet his startled disciples with the phrase, "Peace be with you?" If your family would like some concrete suggestions for living the Lord's message of peace, check the kiosk (Social Concerns Section) for the "Family Pledge of Nonviolence." Please take a copy and set aside some time to prayerfully consider whether this commitment might help your family to grow in love and respect for one another and others.

HIKING RETREAT - JUNE 1ST - Join us on Sunday, June 1st for a reflective walk in the Lake MetroPark's Chapin Forest. It is an uphill/downhill trail, but the pace will be gentle and meditative. We will depart from the Hobart Road entrance at 12:30 p.m. and hike to the Rt. 306 entrance, where a pizza lunch will await us in the pavilion. (A free will offering will be taken.) Along the way, there will be time for input and reflection. Snacks will be provided for the trail; you are asked to bring water and a notebook and pen. The round trip should take about three hours. Sign up on the kiosk. Call the parish office at 440-946-0887 with any questions.

PSR FAMILIES - Come celebrate the end of a faith-filled year with liturgy on Monday, May 5th. Students from both sessions should report to their classrooms at 6:30 p.m. Mass will begin about 6:40 p.m. An ice cream novelty social will follow in the large hall. Blessed are we!

PSR REGISTRATION - Families new to the parish or wishing to register a 1st - 6th grader for the 2003-2004 PSR year may call Michelle at 440-946-1128 ext 37. Leave your name, address and phone number and we will mail your registration packet.

ELIZABETH MINISTRY/"ELIZABETH'S ROSES" -
In observance of Mother's Day, the Elizabeth Ministry will introduce "Elizabeth's Roses" as a unique way to show respect for the dignity and worth of all life, as well as to identify, pray for and support the needs of women and their families during childbearing years. Following all Masses on the weekend of May 10-11, and continuing bi-monthly thereafter, parishioners are invited to visit the display in the narthex to select a rose indicating a special need. Rosebuds may be brought to the area of the church near the carving of the Holy Family and placed in the vase provided. Pink rosebuds honor those who are pregnant and for the unborn; red rosebuds celebrate with families recent births or adoption; white rosebuds grieve with families suffering a miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infant or child crisis or death; yellow rosebuds remember those wanting to conceive or adopt. Each rosebud will be accompanied by a tag with space to provide information relating to a particular situation. Elizabeth ministers will pray daily for the families represented, and if requested, will contact the family for ongoing support. Prayer cards will also be available for personal meditation. For additional information on the Elizabeth Ministry click on "Caring Ministries."

GARDENER'S ALERT - For the fifth year, St. Augustine and St. Noel will be planting an urban garden on a plot of land on West 15th Street behind Walsh Hall, owned by St. Augustine. The food grown in this garden will be used to support the St. Augustine Hunger Center, where many needy people are able to receive a meal on a daily basis. The garden is a joint project of our two parishes as a part of the Church in the City initiative. We will be planting seeds on Friday, May 23rd (rain date, Saturday, May 24th) at 9:00 a.m. and seedlings on Saturday, May 31st (rain date, Sunday, June 1st) at 9:00 a.m. If you need directions or have questions, call the church office. This gardening has been a wonderful experience for all those who have participated. Why not choose to be a part of it? See you in the Garden!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL - Please return your envelopes as soon as possible.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY IN THE DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND - encourages you to vote on Issue 15, the 4.9 mill replacement property tax levy for health and human services in Cuyahoga County on May 6th. The passage of this levy is vital to much of our services, for many vulnerable people in Cuyahoga County. More information can be found on the kiosk.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - Activities for May are as follows: May 8th - Games of choice - May 15th - Bingo - May 22nd - Luncheon consisting of cheeseburger, waffle fries, ice cream and cookies. The cost is $4.00 per person. May 29th - Auction, we will also celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Please remember to bring your food donations for the food bank to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST - We invite all women of the parish to our final prayer breakfast of the season on Saturday, May 10, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the small hall. Our theme for the morning is "Our Daughters: A Future Full of Hope." Mary McKown, Claire Pattie and Janice Smallwood, all of our parish, will be our panel of presenters. We invite you to bring two things with you that day: 1) a mug to lessen our use of styrofoam and 2) a family photo to share with us. Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend so we can prepare for your presence. We hope you can join us for this "pre-Mother's Day" celebration!

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING - St. Noel Stephen Ministry will begin training new Stephen Ministers in the Fall. The ministry continues to grow and we need new people to help us better serve the parish and the wider community. Are you interested in being a part of this vibrant ministry? Would you enjoy bringing the healing presence of Christ to others? Call Anthony (440-946-1128) with questions and look for an information evening in the early summer.

PRIME TIME - See you tonight at 7:30 p.m. Bring a friend!!

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Our final session is Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Bring your parents!!
NOEL MOVERS - We are in need of dressers, washers, and any furniture in good condition. Please call Anthony (440-946-1128 X 20) if you can help.

CAMP YAC - Our awesome Junior High Camp is the week of June 16th. With exciting activities each day, this is a great week for current 6-8 grade students. Brochures will be available soon--mark the week now!

CAMP COUNSELORS - Camp YAC (Youth Acting for Christ) is in need of high school counselors. The camp is the week of June 16th and will be a great time. Service hours are available. Pick up an application in the kiosk or download one here. We are looking for 7-10 good counselors. Applications are due May 5th.

COMPUTER RECYCLING - Don't throw out those old computers--they're toxic to the environment. Cuyahoga County has a computer round-up scheduled for May 7th. Check their website - www.cuyahogaswd.org/business/guide computers.shtml--for details.

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK - We're serving at the food bank on Monday, May 5th. We leave St. Noel at 5:30 p.m. Please call Anthony to volunteer (440-946-1128 ext 20). Would you like to volunteer on a more regular basis? Sign-up on the kiosk to join our Food Bank group!!

STOCK OPTIONS - The market can be a rough ride!! Why not purchase stock in a lasting, worthwhile commodity - OUR YOUTH!! On the weekends of May 24-25 and May 31-June 1, stop at the table in the narthex and invest in the youth of our parish who are traveling to Toronto this summer to perform community service and learn about their faith. Stockholders will receive a stock certificate and an invitation to our service report once we return. Sure it's a fundraiser, but this stock will pay big dividends! Shares sell for $10. Getting to Canada is a big undertaking--thanks for your support!

CONFIRMATION - See you this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All paperwork is due!!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Our Father's Day Pancake Breakfast is back!! Bring your dad (or anyone!)on Sunday, June 15th. More details to follow.

YOUTH EXCHANGE SERVICE (YES) - founded in 1974, a non-profit US designated exchange program in need of Host Families who would like to host an international high school student during 2003/2004 school years. Experience the special joys of sharing your home and culture with a teenager from a foreign country. Students come from Asia, Europe, and Latin America for the school year. They are selected on their language ability, maturity, personal accomplishments and moral standards. The YES program provides all medical insurance, high school arrangements and counseling. Families may claim a $50.00 tax deduction for each month room and board is provided. For further information, please contact: Youth Exchange Service (YES) 1-800-848-2121 toll free.

ANGER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - meets at Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 24600 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid. The group meets every Monday from 7-8:00 p.m. For more information please call 216-289-1226.

A WEEKEND FOR DIVORCED & SEPARATED AND WIDOWED - The next Beginning Experience Weekend will be held on June 13,14, & 15 at St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland. Call 440-546-9192 or 330-773-4482 for the information on this weekend of hope and healing. www.beginningexperience.org.

CATHOLIC UPDATE - entitled "The Liturgy of the Eucharist," by William H. Shannon, is now available in the kiosk.

THE SOUNDS OF MO-TOWN - are coming to St. Noel Parish Hall, Saturday, May 24th from 6:30 p.m. to Midnight. Shout, a live show-band will entertain you as you dance the night away under the stars. Assorted gourmet pizzas and other snacks will be served, and a cash bar will be available. If you have never attended an event at St. Noel Parish Hall, this is one you do not want to miss. Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased by calling the hall office at 440-946-6635.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Bishop Pilla will celebrate the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration this year at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Sunday, July 27, 2003. Registrations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1953). Deadline for registration is June 13, 2003. Please call the parish office (440-946-0887) to register.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? - Searching and asking questions about your future? Looking for a more meaningful life? Want to find a new way--a way to make a difference in your life and in the life of the world? Spend one weekend answering these questions by attending the "Where Are You Going?" Retreat, June 20-22, 2003. The retreat is open to single, Catholic women and men, 20-40 years old. Explore a life that makes a difference--priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated religious life. For more information or a registration form, please call the Diocesan Vocation Office at 800-869-6526 or 216-696-6525 ext 3490, or online at: www.churchvocations.com.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP AT WILLOWICK MANRY PARK - June 23-26, Grades 4 through 6, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Grade 7 through 9, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Resident, $60.00 - non-resident, $70.00, t-shirt included. Camp directors: Assistant Lake Catholic Coach, Diane Rastoka-Sabath and Jessica Sabath.
Sign up at Manry Park or call 440-516-3011 to register.

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