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Dear
Parishioner,
Each
year we collect blankets and other materials to help those in our
area who have less to face the winter months. Blanket Sunday helps
those in our own city. When you come to Mass on October 13 th and
14 th , we encourage you to bring new or like-new blankets, sheets,
pillowcases, towels and washcloths to church with you on
the weekend of October 13/14 only . This collection will
allow the St. Vincent DePaul Society of the Diocese to serve families,
children, elderly, homeless and other needy individuals in our metropolitan
area. A donation of cash is actually preferable since it allows
St. Vincent DePaul to purchase new items in bulk for reduced prices.
On
the same weekend, we collect slightly worn men's, women's, and children's
winter coats, hats, mittens, gloves, boots and scarves in good,
clean condition. These items will be distributed to individuals
in the area of the St. Augustine Hunger Center.
If
you can assist in collecting these items after any of the Masses
on October 13 th and 14 th , please sign up on the volunteer sheet
on the kiosk.
God
has been generous to us. Please make use of these two upcoming opportunities
to show your generosity to others.
Fr.
George Smiga
REFLECTIONS
ON PEACE No servant
can serve
two
masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or be attentive
to the one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God
and money.
Luke
16:13
Who
is my master? What changes do I need to make in my life in order
to truly live the gospel, especially in caring for victims of poverty,
war, genocide, human trafficking, HIV-Aids, lack of comprehensive
immigration reform?
VISIT
POSTPONED We received
word this week that Julieta Borja of Mujer y Comunidad, our partnership
in El Salvador, has been ill and will not be able to visit next
weekend as previously announced. We hope she will be able
to reschedule for later this year. Please keep Julieta and
our partnership in your prayers.
FUNERAL
NOTIFICATION
- Parishioners who wish to be notified of the death and funeral
arrangements for members of our community can e-mail Carole Lester
at clester@stnoel.org and
give her your e-mail address and name. Anyone that is presently
on the list will continue to receive the announcement.
Remember, if you change your email address, or you want to discontinue
receiving these announcements, please e-mail us and let us know.
REMINDER
- There will be no
6:45 p.m. Liturgy on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Plan to attend
the GIFT Program that
evening or on Friday, September, 28, 2007.
REMINDER
If you ordered At
Home With the Word , it is ready for pick-up in the parish
office.
LECTOR
WORKBOOKS are ready
for pick-up. They are in the sacristy across from the restrooms.
HOSPITALITY
- We are in need of
help at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass to help set up and serve
coffee and donuts. You will be scheduled once a month. Families
as well as individuals are welcome to sign up. We thank you for
your help. If you are interested please call Joanne Fioretti at
440-461-5217.
GOD
SEES IT . . . . God
has called us to be good stewards of all creation. How might we
fulfill this call?
Members
of our Social Justice Ministry and Justfaith groups have some ideas.
To learn more they are inviting us to attend a gathering entitled,
God Sees It, and Still Says It Is Good, on Sunday, September 30,
2007 from 5-7:30 p.m. in our Banquet Center/small hall. The evening
is open to all in the parish, including children (special breakout
session for them), and will begin with a potluck supper bring
a dish to share and your own place settings please to reduce the
use of disposables. After supper we will tour our property and become
more familiar with what God has created right here at 35200 Chardon
Rd., view a video, have some discussion, pray, share plans and ideas
for future gatherings, and much more. Please sign up on the kiosk
with the number in your family attending so we can adequately prepare
the space, beverages and handouts.
I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU
VISITED ME Several times each month members of our
parish go to the Lake County jail to provide a Communion service
or to lead a Bible study. By so doing they fulfill the gospel
mandate to visit the imprisoned and they do this on behalf of our
faith community. Join us for a conversation with our jail
minist ers on Wednesday evening
October 10, 2007at 7 :30 p.m.
in the Resurrection Room to learn more and to be enriched by the
witness of these ministers.
BEREAVEMENT
SERIES
Our Bereavement Ministry invites anyone (participants need not be
parishioners) who is coping with the loss of a family member or
friend to attend a series of evenings designed to support and assist
people in their grieving. The series will be held in the Nativity
Room on Thursday evenings from October 4, 2007 through November
8, 2007 and each evening will include some time for prayer. These
sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. If you
would like to attend, please register by calling the parish office
at 440-946-0887. Fliers are available in the kiosk.
PARISH
RETREAT will be held on Wednesday, October 3 rd from
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The retreat theme will be Prayer and
Its Power. The retreat will be facilitated by Fran Armbruster and
Sharon Waltermire. Sign up on the kiosk. Suggested donation for
lunch is $5.00.
WOMEN'S
PRAYER BREAKFAST WELCOME BACK - Our
Fall Prayer breakfast will be held in the Banquet Center/small hall
on Saturday, October 6 th from 8-10:00 a.m. Please come for a morning
of Celebrating Women and Our Voice in the Community. Sister Beverley
Anne LoGrasso, an Ursuline Nun on the staff of The Women's Re-Entry
network, will be our speaker. As always, we will enjoy a delicious
breakfast and a time of prayer and fellowship together. The suggested
donation is $3.50. There will be a sign up sheet on the kiosk. Any
questions please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
LOOKING
FOR TEEN RINGERS
- Last year in response to a few requests, St. Noel started
a teen handbell choir. This year, we are looking to grow!
Are you a teenager who is interested in joining us? The teen
bell choir is open to young people ages 12 and up who can read music
and reliably attend rehearsals on Sundays right before Prime
Time (6:00-7:00PM) The first rehearsal will be on October
7. If you are interested, please call Marc at 440-946-0887.
DO
YOU HAVE EARS TO HEAR?
Prepare for Sunday's Scripture readings with a study of their content
and meaning each Thursday evening from 7:30 - 8:30 in the Resurrection
Room with the Adult Bible Study group. No "homework"
or long term commitment required.
THINGS
TO KEEP IN MIND AS YOU REGISTER FOR GIFT:
1. Drop
your completed registration form and fee in the GIFT box in the
Narthex or bring it to the parish office...SOON.
2.
Register before the first session and receive a special gift
at the first session.
3. Attend
the second GIFT day for free when you pay for a session. This especially
helps volunteers and families with children.
4.
Visit the GIFT In-Formation Center for volunteer opportunities specific
to each session. This is the new bulletin board in the hallway next
to the old sacristy and across from the restrooms.
5. Get the
information you need at www.stnoel.org or call
(440)946-1128, ext. 18.
BLOOD
DRIVE The blood drive is today (Sunday) in the banquet center!
Please consider donating
blood between 8-1pm . Those who donated in July are welcome
to donate again. We are currently experiencing a blood emergency
in our area thanks for your help.
PRIME
TIME - Thanks for a
great first session. Bring a friend tonight at 7:00pm in the Teen
Center!! If you haven't tried PRIME TIME, now's the time to start!!
The group is open to all 9-12 grade students. Sign up
on the kiosk to help at the Clambake!!
CLAMBAKE
The incredible PRIME
TIME clambake is set for October 7 th . Chef Randy and friends will
again present the best bake around. BUY YOUR TICKETS
AFTER MASS!! or call/email Anthony (946-1128 x 20 or
acamino@stnoel.org )
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Tickets
are now available for the October 13 th Halloween Hayride at the
Lake County Farm Park. We have 40 spots for the 8:00 hayride!! Call
Anthony for details.
CLEVELAND
FOOD BANK We're serving
at the Food Bank on Monday, October 1 st . Please call Anthony (946-1128
x20) if you're interested in joining our dedicated group!!
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP Activities
for September are as follows: September
27 th We will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries
and we will also have a SIDE BOARD. Also, please remember to bring
your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone
is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.
ADULT
FAITH MATTERS Look
for this newsletter in/on the kiosk which tells of a number of opportunities
for adults to grow in their faith.
FARMER'S
MARKET
The Cleveland Foodbank, along
with the western Lake County Food Pantries, is sponsoring a free
Farmer's Market for those who meet the income eligibility guidelines
established by the government. (Guidelines available in the parish
office.) The market will be held on the following Thursdays:
September 27, and October 25 from 2-4
p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor.
Volunteers are needed to help with the market. Please call
the parish office at 440-946-0887 if you would like more information
or are able to volunteer.
HFH
ReSTORE - HFH of Lake
County operates a ReStore to sell surplus new and used home improvement
materials to the public at discounted prices. If you are interested
in donating items call 440-354-4404 to arrange a time for pick-up
or drop-off. If you would like to make a purchase the store
will be opening beginning October 5, 2007 on Fridays from 12pm
7pm and on Saturdays from 9am -3pm. ReStore is located at
the Painesville Armory, 1301 Mentor Avenue, adjacent to the Lake
County fairgrounds.
REVIVING OUR SPIRITS: Transforming
Our Politics Part conference, part retreat, part nurturing,
part networking, part listening, part sharing, this gathering will
be taking place October 19-21, 2007 in downtown Cleveland.
Keynote speakers include Jim Wallis of Sojourners, Fr. Richard Rohr,
and Naomi Tutu, civil rights activist and daughter of Archbishop
Desmond Tutu. Brochures and further information available
on the Social Justice Ministry section of the kiosk. There
are several different registration options, for individuals, groups,
and those 30-and-under. Scholarships are also available. Early bird
registration ends on September 17 th . To register online, visit
www.cacradicalgrace.org
.
RESPECT
LIFE SUNDAY is October
7, 2007. Join the Immaculate Conception Pro Life Commission
from 2:30-3:30p.m. at the intersection of routes 20 and 306 in Mentor
to form a life chain and pray silently for respect for life at all
stages! The Life Chain Code of Conduct can be found
on the kiosk
DIVORCE
RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS -
an 8-week support group program designed to meet the needs of those
who are divorced or separated will begin Thursday, September 27,
2007, at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland,
from 7 pm to 9 pm. Sessions are designed to offer direction, support,
and the tools for coping with this life-changing experience. For
more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities
at 352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS 2008 are available
in the church office. Cost of the book is $25.00 until December
1 st . After that date, the cost will be $30. All proceeds benefit
mentally handicapped children.
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