Week of June 29th

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Dear Parishioner,

During the week of July 6-12, 14 of our teens will be participating in Young Neighbors in Action in Buffalo, NY. In previous years, Young Neighbors have taken our teens to Chicago, Washington, DC and San Francisco. Each day, work teams head out to their sites and serve for 6 hours. In the evenings, the Young Neighbors staff facilitates discussions and experiences that connect our beliefs with our actions.

This year, our group will serve at L'Arche community called Providence House; a second group will serve at Computers for Children; and a third group will serve at a soup kitchen, Loaves and Fishes. Work will include: cooking and serving meals, doing outdoor work, interacting with residents, general cleaning and much more. By the end of the day, these kids are tired!

The experience of serving the poor in a strange location has many benefits. The Christian call to serve must extend beyond our familiar boundaries and comfortable relationships. Young Neighbors pushes the kids to broaden their horizons and expand their understanding of Church. After a week of service to complete strangers, these teens can answer the questions, "Who is my neighbor?" in a new and much more profound way.

The week energizes the teens to continue serving upon our return. Young Neighbor veterans regularly make themselves available with the parish and community. The confidence they gain and the skills they develop are invaluable back at home.

Finally, teens from across the country participate in the program. Friendships develop and have lasted throughout high school and beyond. I find this social dimension to be a major factor in St. Noel continuing with the program.

Thanks to all who supported this trip through our pancake breakfasts, ham sales, clambake and stock sales. We do have a generous community! Any additional help would be greatly appreciated. The kids have worked hard and are looking forward to the week. Please remember our team: Katie Troha, Katie DeFrank, Casey Reed, Brian Myers, Kevin Myers, Jason Schaner, Justin Ekin, Chris Miller, Matt Bartolotta, Amanda Duca, Audra Duca, Meghan Hope, Megan Slattery, and Nick Daly.

Living the Gospel message does make a difference.

Anthony Camino

INDEPENDENCE DAY LITURGY - will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4th.

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

SOCIAL JUSTICE GEM - "Peacemaking is not an optional commitment. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to be peacemakers, not by some movement of the moment, but by Christ Jesus."

United States Catholic Bishops
The Challenge of Peace, Par.333

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.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - Activities for July are as follows: July 3rd -Video- "The Many Faces of Old Glory" - July 10th - Reverse Raffle - July 17 - NO MEETING - July 24th - Mystery Luncheon - Tickets are $6.00 per person. Last day to purchase tickets is July 21st. July 31st-Birthdays and anniversaries celebrated. Don't forget to bring your food donations for the food pantry. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays at Noon in the small hall.

STEPHEN MINISTRY - 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 (440-946-1128 x 20) with questions. Our informational meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2003.

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK - Our volunteers are serving at the Food Bank on Tuesday, July 1st. We leave the church at 5:30 p.m. and return at 8:45 p.m. Please call Anthony if you would like to serve (440-946-1128 X 20).

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE IN THEIR 20'S AND 30'S MARRIED AND SINGLE - On Saturday, July 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. The actual work is contingent upon what's happening with projects in progress. To register, please call Laura Whitkofski (216-228-9516) or e-mail to:
whitkofski@msn.com or pekelly@dioceseof cleveland.org. This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO office of the Diocese of Cleveland.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CHRIST, INC. -
is a nonprofit organization supplying worldwide Christian Medical Missionaries. We are in great need of medical supplies, including respiratory and diabetic items, hearing aides, home health care provisions, and all medical items. We also accept Depends, Ensure type products, vitamins and minerals, Slimfast products and protein powder drink mixes. Won't you please join us to reach out and help the least of God's people? If you would like additional information, or to have your items picked up, please call 440-975-9028.

URSULINE COLLEGE - The Graduate Ministry Program at Ursuline College invites you to attend an information night on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pilla Center, Room 102, 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike. The Master of Arts in Ministry Program offers a focus on Ministry for church and marketplace and develops academic competence, spiritual maturity and pastoral skill. Classes are in a flexible format designed for students with full-time commitments and meet most diocesan certification requirements. Fall classes begin on August 25, 2003. For more information, please call 440-646-8195.

GET ACQUAINTED NIGHT - July 19th, 7:00 p.m. Meet other Catholic singles through a "5 minute dating" format. Music by "Matthias", testimony, social. Register with Anna at 440-942-2343 by July 12th. $8.00 donation. Ss. Cosmas and Damian Social Hall, 10439 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087.

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 Do-W.P. era. Check out their website at www.Geezecats.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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