Week of May 26th

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Dear Parishioner,

I would like to bring your attention to an excellent opportunity for young families in our parish. On Saturday, May 31st after the 5:00 p.m. Mass interested families will come together in the small hall for a meal and to hear a presentation on "Choosing a Preschool." Karen Roth of our parish who has been a preschool teacher for 14 years will be with us together with Patti Null who is an administrator of a local pre-school. Their experience will help direct others in how to evaluate and choose an appropriate preschool for their children. They will also explain the various teaching methods which different preschools provide.

When we surveyed families who were presenting their children for Baptism, the issue of preschool was high among their concerns. We invite any of you who might be interested in this topic to join us on May 31st.

Fr. George Smiga

BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE - The progress on our building project has come to a halt because of a local labor dispute. Local 310 laborers' union has gone on strike over a desire for a pay and benefit increase. This strike affects all building projects requiring union laborers throughout Lake County. Unless the contractors and union can come to an agreement, we will have to push back the projected completion date for our new wing. We were hoping to be finished by July 1st. Please pray that this important labor dispute can be resolved justly and quickly.

A PRAYERFUL TOUR OF ST. NOEL CHURCH -

THE AMBRY

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" Psalm 23,5

Sacred chrism, a consecrated oil for initiation, ordination and the dedication of churches, along with the blessed oils of the sick and of catechumens is reserved in a special place called an ambry. Our ambry is in the form of a small window box on the right of the sanctuary. Rainey Dupuis Studios of Cleveland fashioned the outer glass of the ambry. At the Mass of Chrism during the Holy Week, the bishop blesses and consecrates all the oils for each parish in the diocese. A representative then transfers the oils to the parish where it is stored in specially marked vessels in the ambry.

"God of history, may all sealed with the oil of salvation come to sing your praises in the everlasting kingdom of heaven."

MEMORIAL DAY LITURGY - will be at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26th.

PARISH OFFICES - will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26th.

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Each year during the summer, our attendance at the 6:45 p.m. Mass on Wednesdays drops dramatically. Therefore, as last year, we are suspending Wednesday evening liturgies from June 4th through August 20th. We will, however, continue to have our monthly Mass with the Anointing of the Sick on the second Wednesday of each month (June 11th and July 9th but we will not have an Anointing of the Sick in the month of August).

"LET THERE BE PEACE" - gathers today (Sunday) in the nursery 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

SOCIAL JUSTICE "GEM" - The author of the Acts of the Apostles reminds us that "God shows no partiality." Hence Peter speaks in favor of making baptism available to the Gentiles. The Catholic social tradition interprets the gift of all human life in a way that treats all people equally, showing no partiality from God's original bestowal of life in the act of creation, to the sending of Jesus into the world, to the expectation of the final invitation into God's kingdom, in the Resurrection of the Dead. Such equality is seldom reflected in its fullness in our culture. When vast inequalities prevent people from attaining what they need to preserve their human dignity and develop their potential, people of faith must speak up for them, just as Peter spoke up for Cornelius in today's scriptures.

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 by Tuesday of this week. Call the parish office at 440-946-0887 with any questions.

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.

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 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!

THE BELLS OF SUMMER - St. Noel's music ministry will be adding a second handbell choir during the summer months and we are looking for ringers. No prior experience is necessary and the ability to read music is NOT required for this handbell choir. Adults, teens, and children ages 10 and up are all welcome to join. The choir will meet from June until September and will play at selected Masses over the course of the summer. Basic ringing is easy to learn (and fun too!). For more information, contact Marc Weagraff at 440-946-0887.

THE NURSERY IS STILL AVAILABLE! - The nursery, across the hall from the parish office, is still available during the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays--year round. All children, parishioners and guests, from infants up to four years old are welcome to stay in the supervised nursery. Please stop in and visit us during Sunday Mass. The nursery provides a safe place for the little ones to play so that parents can worship in a peaceful and quiet environment.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! - Volunteers to staff the nursery are needed. If you have a child who regularly attends the nursery or wish to provide volunteer service to the nursery please contact the parish office at 440-946-0887. We ask volunteers to supervise the nursery one Sunday each month for approximately one hour. We aim to always have two adults and one youth staffing the nursery. We are also in need of youth volunteers. Young parishioners, early middle school age and up, are needed to help play with the children, read to them and offer assistance to the adult volunteers.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - Activities for May are as follows: - 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.

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 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 (440-946-0887) with questions and look for an info evening in early summer.

PRIME TIME - Relax, Let Go!! De-Stress tonight (Sunday) at 7:30 p.m.

CAMP YAC - Applications are due this weekend.

STOCK OPTIONS - Purchase your stock this weekend after Mass!! Our youth are a great investment. 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 - Our volunteers are serving at the food bank on Monday, June 2nd. Call Anthony (440-946-1128 X 20) if interested.

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 this weekend. 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 this weekend.

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES - Don't forget your interviews. Call Anthony to schedule a time.

CATHOLIC UPDATE - entitled "Cohabitation Before Marriage," by Joseph M. Champlin, is now available in the kiosk.

DIVORCE RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS - an eight week support group for divorced/separated Catholic will be held at Divine Word Church, Kirtland, beginning Tuesday, June 3rd, 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.

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.

WE TREASURE YOUR TRASH! - The Fundraising Committee at Christ the King is requesting that you please CONTINUE TO SAVE your Trash to Cash items year round. These include Tops grocery receipts, Campbell, Prego, Swanson and Franco American labels, General Mills 10 cent box tops and Tyson A+ panels. Although Christ the King School is closing this June, our Youth Programs will still be supported by the Trash to Cash efforts. Thank you so much for your generous support of this fundraiser! May God bless you for all you do for others!

A MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY - will be held at the Willoughby Hills Verterans Memorial on Monday, May 26,2003, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.

CITY OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS - Many Willoughby Hills residents have expressed a desire to donate money for needed items in the city's new community center. A Donor Garden at the community center complex has been established. One of the opportunities to participate is to purchase an inscribed paver brick for the garden. Inscribed bricks will be available on a continuing basis. However, to ensure that the brick is installed in time for the dedication of the building, orders must be received by May 31, 2003. For more information call, 440-946-1234.

THE GEEZECATS - are coming to St. Noel Parish Hall for a Summer time sock-hop. GeezeCats (geezkates) n. slang. 1) Some cool old guys. 2) aging hipsters, hepcats. 3) A topnotch premium quality show band from Cleveland playing all of your favorites from the 50's and the Doo-Wop era. Check out their website at www.Geezecates.com. The evening will take place from 6:30 p.m. - Midnight on Friday, July 11th. Assorted Gourmet pizzas will be served along with some other light snacks. Cash bar will be available. Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be reserved by calling 440-946-6635.

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