Week of July 7th

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Dear Parishioner,

We are pleased to be welcoming to St. Noel next weekend, Joe Cistone, Executive Director of International Partners in Mission. As our annual mission appeal, Joe will be speaking to us at all of our liturgies about the ministry of IPM. IPM identifies and selects projects from around the world that are community-based and then links these projects with individuals, parish congregations or other like-minded organizations who can help fund and support these efforts. Whether it is a day-care center in El Salvador, a program to serve the homeless in Cleveland, or helping a group of women establish a co-op for their hand crafts in Bosnia, IPM, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition, promotes justice, peace and hope among its many partners. In addition to Joe's presentation there will be a video on IPM available for your viewing in the narthex after each Mass.

Since Joe will be speaking after Communion, our ushers will be in the narthex after each liturgy next weekend to accept your contributions for International Partners in Mission. Also any loose cash given in the collection will be directed to this appeal. If you wish to contribute by writing a check, please make it out to "St. Noel" and write "missions" on the memo line.

Monies collected next weekend will go to those projects currently in most need of our assistance. Our Social Concerns Commission will be exploring the possibility of our parish supporting a particular project some time in the future.

We have been called into relationship with a good and generous God who invites us always to be generous with one another. Thank you for supporting the work of IPM through your monetary contributions and your prayers.

Fr. George Smiga

HEALING MINISTRY - Each one of us can be the recipient of God's healing touch for all of our emotional, physical or spiritual problems. Come . . . be touched by His love this Wednesday at the 6:45 p.m. evening liturgy. Experience God's healing through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass. Be comforted and refreshed by Jesus in the Eucharist. Prayer teams will be available to pray with you if you wish.

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

SOCIAL JUSTICE GEM - For sometime now we have been serving fair trade coffee on Sundays. Now the Diocesan Council on Global Solidarity is also promoting the use of fair trade coffee to assist small coffee farmers in developing countries who have been devastated by an all time low in coffee bean prices. To help small farmers build a better future for themselves and their families, you can choose to buy your coffee from a certified fair trade company such as Equal Exchange, a worker-owned co-operative. Ordering details are available by calling 781-830-0303 or
www.equalexchange.com. Equal Exchange coffees and teas are also sold at all Heinen's stores.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S "ELIZABETH'S ROSES" - will be available in the narthex following all Masses the weekend of July 12/13. Designed to identify, pray for, and support the needs of women and their families during the childbearing years, parishioners are invited to select a rosebud from the display and indicate a particular need relating to pregnancy, birth, adoption, fertility or loss. Elizabeth ministers will pray daily for the families represented, and if requested, will contact the family in order to provide continued support. Prayer cards will be available for personal meditation. For further information on the Elizabeth Ministry, visit the parish website at www.stnoel.org, and click on "Caring Ministries."

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - Activities for July are as follows: - 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. July31st-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, August 5th. 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).

EMPTY BOWL PROJECT - St. Noel is sponsoring an Empty Bowls Dinner in the Fall to aid hunger relief in our area. Local artists donate ceramic bowls, people enjoy a simple meal and keep the bowl as a reminder. Learn more at www.emptybowls.org Would you like to be involved in planning this exciting event? Call Anthony 440-946-1128 X 20); our initial meeting is July 28th at 7:00 p.m.

YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION - 14 of our teens will join other teens from across the country for a week of service and learning. Brian Myers, Kevin Myers, Matt Bartolotta, Amanda Duca, Audra Duca, Meghan Hope, Casey Reed, Jason Schaner, Justin Ekin, Chris Miller, Katie Troha, Katie DeFrank, Megan Slattery and Nick Daly are off to Buffalo, NY this week. Please pray for these great teens and for a successful week.

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.

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.

THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED OF LAKE AND GEAUGA COUNTIES - will be attending the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Noel Church on July 13th. and gathering for fellowship afterwards. For more information, please call 440-974-8769.

ST. JOHN VIANNEY - CYO volleyball and cross country registration deadline is July 15, 2003. Late registrations will be placed on a waiting list. For information call 440-255-0600.

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF THE WESTERN RESERVE - will host the Daisy Golf Classic, a golf outing for woman only on Tuesday, July 15th at Quail Hollow Country Club. Come join us for an afternoon and evening of fun, food and golf. Registration and lunch at 11:00 a.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. For further information please call 440-352-9191 or 440-259-2887.

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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