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Parishioner, One
of the great gifts of living in this area is all the wonderful parks we have available
to us where we can rejoice in the beauty of God's creation. Our adult enrichment
committee would like to invite you to take in this beauty in a special way by
joining them for an afternoon of hiking and prayer in Chapin Forest on Sunday,
June 1, 2003. We will gather at the Hobart Road entrance at 12:30 p.m. and hike
to the Route 306 entrance, where a pizza lunch will await us in the pavilion.
(A freewill offering will be taken to cover expenses.) We will then return to
Hobart Road by a different trail. Most of the trail will be uphill/downhill but
our pace will be of two speeds: slow and slower! The round trip should take about
three or three and a half hours. Snacks will be provided for the journey. You
are asked to bring your own water. A notebook and pen might also be helpful for
those who like to record their reflections. A good walking shoe or boot will insure
a safe and pleasant afternoon. As we begin and along the way, we will provide
you with some brief reflections and suggestions for prayer. Why not take this
opportunity to appreciate both creation and Creator. A sign up sheet can be found
on the kiosk. You may call the parish office at 440-946-0887 with any questions.
See you on the trail! Alice
Hinkel
A
PRAYERFUL TOUR OF ST. NOEL CHURCH - THE
SANCTUARY LIGHT "No
one, after lighting a lamp, puts it under a bushel basket, but on the lamp stand,
and it gives light to all in the house." Matt 5,15
The sanctuary
lamp hangs in the entrance to the Blessed Sacrament chapel for all to see. Our
sanctuary lamp has been designed and hand fashioned out of wrought iron by Ken
Roby of Auburn, Ohio. The use of wrought iron continues the presence of humble
natural materials evidenced throughout our church. The sanctuary lamp leads the
way to the tabernacle and burns continuously as an indication of Christ's presence.
Whenever consecrated bread is reserved in the tabernacle, the sanctuary lamp is
to be burning. "God
of our journey, may the light of your presence burn brightly in all who walk the
path of discipleship."
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 this weekend, 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 visit the parish website at www.stnoel.org and 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. ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP - Activities for May are as follows: - 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. ROSARY
- Join us Tuesday, May 20th from 7:00-7:45 p.m. in the church as we pray the Rosary.
All are welcome to this quiet, reflective time in honor of Mary and her Son, Jesus. PRIME
TIME - No meeting tonight. See you on the 18th. JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Our final session is this Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m.
Bring your parents!!
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 are in the kiosk. 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 Buffalo 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 New York is a big undertaking--thanks
for your support! PANCAKE
BREAKFAST - Our Father's Day Pancake Breakfast is back!! Bring your dad (or
anyone!)on Sunday, June 15th. More details to follow. CLEVELAND
FOOD BANK - We need more volunteers to help out once a month. Please sign
up on the kiosk if interested. This is a great family opportunity for parents
and teens to work together. Minimum age is 12. CHAPERONES
NEEDED - Our high school service trip has moved from Toronto to Buffalo, New
York the week of July 6-12, 2003. This change in weeks has prompted
the need
for additional chaperones. Are you interested in a fabulous experience with high
school teens? Please call Anthony at 440-946-1128 X 20. WHEELS
FOR THE WORLD - St. Noel has teamed up with Pilgrim Alliance Church in Canton,
Ohio to sponsor a wheel chair collection on the weekend of May 24th/25th. We will
also collect walkers, crutches, and three or four-legged canes. All items will
be donated to Wheels for the World, a non-profit organization started by Joni
Erickson. Please note: the collection is for one weekend only; no other medical
equipment - beds, bedpans, toilet seats, etc - will be accepted. Bring your useable
items to Mass on the weekend of May 24th/25th. 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. DIVORCED
AND SEPARATED LAKE/GEAUGA COUNTIES - will be attending the 9:00 a.m. Mass
at St. Cyprian Church in Perry on May 19th, and gathering for fellowship afterwards.
For more information, please call 440-974-8769. DIVORCE
RECOVERY - groups will take place at the following locations: May 14th through
July 2nd, Wednesday evenings, 7-9:00 p.m., at St. Justin Martyr, Eastlake; and
on June 3rd through July 22nd, Tuesday evenings, 7-9:00 p.m., at Divine Word,
Kirtland. Please contact Catholic Charities at 440-352-6191 to register or for
more information on these divorce recovery group meetings. 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. NOTRE
DAME SKILLS LAB - located on Green Road in South Euclid offers small group
classes and private tutoring for students of all ages at affordable prices. The
summer session begins June 16th and continues through August. For more information
call: 216-291-2273
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