Week of August 10th

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Dear Parishioner,

We are pleased to announce that our food pantry, which was displaced by the flooding of our basement last fall, will soon be relocated on the upper level in the area that was once the office space for Marianne Slattery and Anthony Camino. (These past months our supplies of food for the pantry have been kept in the homes of several parishioners who manage the food pantry and in a few cupboards that Randy was able to loan us in the hall kitchen).

The work of re-establishing and preparing the space for our new pantry and clothing bins, which will also be relocated, will be undertaken by Kevin Myers who is doing this as his Eagle Scout project. On behalf of Kevin, whose goal it is to fill those shelves, and the 20-25 families who receive food from us each month, we are asking for your help! While we welcome your contributions at any time, we are having a major food drive on the weekend of August 23 & 24 to get our new food pantry up and running. We are happy to accept whatever you can bring. However, in an effort to assure a more equal distribution of items, we are suggesting that you provide the items in the following list which correspond to the first letter of your last name:

We are eager to have our new pantry in working order and we appreciate anything you can do to help us keep it well supplied so that we can assist those we are called to serve. Once again we thank you for your generosity and want to assure you of the gratitude of those we are able to assist. May God continue to guide us in all of our efforts to live out the Christian call to be people of peace and justice.

Alice Hinkel

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS AND SACRISTANS - The sign-up sheet for the Feast of the Assumption on Friday, August 15th, is on the bulletin board by the kitchenette. Please add your name if you are available.

REMINDER - We will not have Mass on the following days - Tuesday, August 12th, and Wednesday, August 13th.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION - Friday, August 15th is a Holy Day upon which Catholics are asked to participate in Mass. Our Masses will be at Noon and 7 pm.

ROSARY - Join us Tuesday, August 19th from 7:00-7:45 pm in the Chapel as we pray the Rosary. All are welcome to this quiet, reflective time in honor of Mary and her Son, Jesus.

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

SOCIAL JUSTICE GEM - Call to Renewal, a national ecumenical organization, rooted in four primary values (overcoming poverty, dismantling racism, affirming life, and rebuilding family and community) has launched a campaign to overcome poverty in the United States. Here are six suggestions, which have been endorsed by the Catholic Commission of our diocese, that Call to Renewal makes to help overcome poverty:

1) Give priority to those who are poor - both in our personal, family and work lives and in our congregational and organizational practices - through prayer and dedication of our time and resources.
2) Decide our financial choices in ways that promote economic opportunity and justice for those in poverty.
3) Evaluate public policies and political candidates by how they impact people who are poor.
4) Challenge racism, dismantle the structures of racial injustice and white privilege still present, and seek reconciliation among all groups in our society.
5) Nurture the bonds of family and community and protect the dignity of each person.
6) Organize across barriers of race, denomination, and social boundaries in common commitment and action to overcome poverty in our own communities, our nation, and our world.

ST. NOEL CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: - The Saint Noel Chamber Singers on Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Noel Church. Please come and enjoy an evening of beautiful music featuring classics from the sacred choral repertoire, contemporary choral music, original pieces, hymn tunes, and even some vocal jazz. This evening of lovely music will be FREE of charge. Please plan to attend and bring your friends!

FIRST COMMUNION - All families who plan to present their children for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion in April, 2004 are asked to begin the process by attending a Family Information and Interview Gathering. You may join us on either Sunday, September 7 or 14 in the large hall at 12:15 p.m. (following the 11:00 a.m. Mass). From Saturday, August 16 through Sunday, August 31, there will be a table in the narthex where your family can sign up for one of these gatherings. Parents and the child preparing for these sacraments (generally second graders) should plan to attend together. The whole family is welcome; however, babysitting for younger children will be available if you prefer.
Children who are older than second grade and have received First Communion but have not yet been Confirmed, please watch in late summer or early fall for information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation.

SUNDAY PRESCHOOL - needs teachers and music staff for the 2003/2004 school year. Volunteering is only once a month during the 9:00 a.m. Mass from October through May. Please contact Alica or Paula Garbo at 440-942-4884.

SUNDAY PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION - will be held in the new educational wing, Classroom A on Sundays, September 7, 14, and 28 after the 9:00 Mass.

PSR FAMILIES - Have you re-registered? If not, or you have a child entering first grade, or you are new to the parish, please call Michele(440-946-1128 ext. 37). Classes will continue to be held on Mondays this year.

TASTE AND SEE -the goodness of the Lord! Prayerfully consider sharing your faith as a teacher or aide in our PSR program (grades 1-6 and special education). Classes are held on Mondays at 4:30 and 6:30 beginning in September. Please call Michele (440-946-1128 ext. 37) to seize this opportunity!

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Pick up a registration form in the kiosk. The group is open to all students entering 7-8th grade.

YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION - We had a great week in Buffalo, and your investment in our teens really paid off!! Come to the large hall after 11:00 Mass next weekend and hear about the week. This would be an excellent chance for 8-9th graders to learn about service opportunities in the future.

NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONVENTION - Over 25,000 teens will gather in Houston in November for 3 days of workshops, prayer and fun. Deposits are due this week. You can help by financially supporting one of our teens through our various fund raisers, direct donation or by donating OnePass air miles on Continental. Call Anthony to give our teens a chance to participate in this awesome Catholic event (946-1128 x20)
CLAMBAKE - The annual Prime Time Clambake is Sunday, September 21st from 12:30-2:30 pm. Mark your calendars now!!!

COMMUNICATION MATTERS! Divorce ends a marriage but not necessarily a relationship. Couples who had children together must continue to relate to each other as co-parents, communicating, resolving problems and working together to raise their children. Join Kathy Whan-Marko, Ph.D., for this presentation as she discusses ways to be a more effective communicator with former spouses, children, and in relationships on Thursday, August 28, at St. John Vianney Church, Mentor, from 7 to 9 pm. To register or for more information, please call Karen Jubeck, 440-352-8282. This presentation is free of charge and is sponsored by the Lake/Geauga District for the Divorced and Separated.

THE FEST IS HERE! - Join us on Sunday, August 10 (this weekend). It begins at 3:00 pm at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. There will be national bands, an exposition area, craft activities, sports inflatables, a saint walk, and a coffeehouse with local bands. Mass will be celebrated at 8 pm followed by a fireworks show. Admission is free. the fireworks!! For more information, please call 440-943-7634 or visit us at www.a-full-life.com.

NOEL MOVERS - We're currently looking for beds, dressers, living room chairs, kitchen table and chairs, washer, dryer and any useable furniture in good condition. We do not pick up dishes, glasses and other small items.

DEDICATION OF SAFETY FORCES MEMORIAL - The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is currently installing a memorial in honor of our safety forces and in memory of those that died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The dedication of this memorial will take place on September 11, 2003 and will begin at 8 am with instrumental music and time for private prayer. At 8:30 am the Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla will preside at a brief prayer service in the Cathedral, followed by the dedication and blessing of the memorial and raising of the flag. All are invited to attend this ceremony.

ATTENTION CROCHETERS , KNITTERS AND QUILTERS - If you would like to use your talents to help premature babies and full-term babies of the under served, here is an opportunity to do so. Monthly meetings will be held to create baby afghans, booties, caps, etc. All items will be donated, on behalf of St. Noel, to Touching Little Lives, a non-profit organization that helps our tiniest Ohioans. For more information, call Toni Nethery at 216-481-2730.

FALL COURSES - Looking for ways to grow in your faith? Fall courses being taught at Notre Dame College through its pastoral ministry program for credit or audit are: Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures, and Sacraments in Christian Life. For more information and to register, please call 216-373-5312.

MASS FOR HEALING - "Voice of the Faithful" will sponsor a Mass of healing at 12 Noon on Sunday, August 24th at Padua Franciscan High School (6740 State Rd, Parma). The Mass and panel discussion that follows from 1-2:30 pm is dedicated to educating Catholics on ways to support and promote healing for victims and families who have been affected by the abuse scandals.

"SHOUT" BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - If you were busy back in May, or you were here, you are in luck! Please bring a friend and enjoy the sounds of Mo-Town and The Legends of Soul Show. They will perform at St. Noel Parish Hall on Saturday, September 13th from 7 to Midnight. Assorted veggies, cheeses, gourmet pizzas, and other light snacks will be served, along with a sundae bar. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $20 per person. Please call 440-946-6635 for reservations.

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