Week of January 2, 2005

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Dear Parishioner,

There are two year-end announcements I wish to share with you today. The first is that the yearly holiday concert by our music ministry will be taking place this Sunday on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 2nd at 4:00 p.m. The talent and dedication of our music ministry is an immense gift to our parish. Under the direction of Marc Weagraff they work for months in preparation for the music you heard at Christmas. The Epiphany Concert provides us an opportunity to hear again what they have worked so hard to accomplish and to also hear Christmas pieces of a more secular nature. Please consider bringing your family and friends to close the Christmas season with a joyful sound.

The second announcement is that each year we have traditionally held a Family Italian Dinner in the month of January. This year the dinner will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28th in our parish hall. The meal includes two kinds of pasta, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread sticks and dessert. The price is reasonable, $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. This price is possible because we depend on members of our parish to help with serving and clean up. I am therefore, asking you to consider giving some of your time that evening to serve or clean up after people have eaten. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk this weekend. The dinner can provide a wonderful opportunity for children to work with their parents in an effort to serve our community. I know from the past that many families enjoy working the dinner together. Besides, working at the Italian Dinner is an excellent practice for working at our Lenten Fish Fries. Lent is early this year. Ash Wednesday is February 9 th !

Fr. George Smiga

SACRISTANS – HELP HELP!! We are in need of sacristans for the Saturday evening 5:00 p.m . Mass . Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 if you are able to help, or for answers to any questions you may have.

SIGNED LITURGY- This Sunday, January 2 nd , Mary Smith will be joining us to sign the 11:00 a.m. Mass for the hearing impaired. Reserved seating can be found in the first two rows of chairs by the Eucharist Chapel.

  Peace be IN you . All of us would like there to be world peace. Wars seem to be happening in all parts of the world, and we can feel that there is nothing we can do to help stop them. What we can focus on achieving is finding the peace in ourselves to help better our lives, and others around us. Anthony Camino will be speaking January 13, 2005, at 7:00 PM in the Resurrection Room to help us find that peace. Please come join us to help make our New Year more peaceful

ROSARY FOR LIFE – Be open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit by getting more personally involved in the Pro-life movement. Join the “March for Life” in Washington DC at noon, Monday, January 24, 2005. Busses will be leaving many parishes at 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2005 and returning at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2005. The busses make plenty of rest stops. For details of the bus nearest to your parish, call: Frank Kosmerl at 216-362-6091.

MARDI GRAS – 2005 – Start the New Year off “right” and plan to treat yourself to a “night out.” Join family and friends at St. Noel Mardi Gras 2005. The date is set for Saturday, February 5 th . Food, Beverages, Music, and Fun! Tickets are only $35.00 each and available after Masses beginning next weekend.

ST. AUGUSTINE RAFFLE CALENDARS – are available in the parish office on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (not on Saturdays) or Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost of the calendar is $25.00. For more information please call Jim Klements at 440-442-2744.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES” - will be available in the narthex following all Masses on the weekend of January 8-9, 2004. 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.”

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST - Saturday Jan. 8th from 8 – 10:00 a.m. here at St. Noel.  Men of all ages are encouraged to start out the new year with a time of Faith sharing, Fun and Food.  Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 if you have questions or need transportation.

JOURNEY TO JOY – is a support group for people with depression. The group meets the 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Visitation Room.

Our next meeting will be on January 13 th .

PLANNING OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNIES: FOLLOWING THE ROAD MAP TO INNER PEACE-

On Wednesday, January 5th we will be having a daytime retreat opportunity in the Resurrection Room from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Includes lunch (a donation of $5.00 will help cover the cost of lunch.) Fran Armbruster will lead the day. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887. Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend.

ST. NOEL PRESCHOOL - there will be no preschool on Jan. 2 . St. Noel Preschool will resume Sunday, January 9, 2005.

PRIME TIME – No meeting tonight. Our first session of 2005 is January 9 th

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 11 th at 7:00pm. Bring your bibles!

SUMMER SERVICE TRIP – Are you interested in making a difference this summer? Young Neighbors in Action is open to any 9-12 grade students. Our organizational meeting is Thursday, January 13 th at 7:30pm. This meeting is for both parents and interested teens. Your deposit of $50 will reserve a spot this summer. Call Anthony with questions (946-1128 x20)

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS 2005 are available in the church office.The cost of the book is $30.00. All proceeds benefits mentally handicapped children. Also, Lake Catholic High School students are selling Entertainment Books 2005. The cost is $30.00 per book. For more information please call the school at 440-951-0077.

RETROUVAILLE – help for troubled marriages. Have you felt distant or alone from your partner? Have you been anxious about your marriage relationship? Do the stresses and strain of everyday living take its toll on your marriage relationship? Are you unable to see how to change your situation? If so Retrouvaille may be for you. Retrouvaille is a program which helps couples to rediscover each other in a new and positive way. A retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 7-9 at the Hilton Hotel in Beachwood. A registration fee of $50.00 is required to confirm a reservation. For more information, call Al and Diane Miskinis at 216-481-1467 or 1-800-470-2230. You may also learn about Retrouvaille on the World Wide Web at:

www.helpourmarriage.com .

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS – Money management and domestic relations mediation and parenting programs will be the two topics that separated and divorced Catholics may choose to explore at their next meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Avenue from 7-9:00 p.m. Program presenters will be Bob Houston of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service and Marie Umholtz and Ellen Foley Kessler of the Lake County Domestic Relations Court. For more information or to register, please call Karen at 440-352-8282.

CATHOLIC RECOVERY FOR DIVORCED & SEPARATED- Feelings of hurt, anger, disillusionment, and confusion are often a part of separation and divorce. You are not alone! The Catholic parishes of Lake and Geauga counties have developed an 8-week support group to provide direction and support and provide you with the tools that will help you to grow through your divorce and begin to build a new life. Join us Thursday, January 6 th through February 24 th , here at St. Noel from 7-9:00 p.m. To register or for further information kindly call Catholic Charities at 1-800-242-9755 or 440-352-6191.

ST. NOEL PARISH HALL BOOKINGS FOR 2005 & 2006 – We are currently taking deposits to reserve the large and small halls for anyone that may have a need for our services during 2005 & 2006. We can accommodate any groups of 50-475. Parishioners who are planning weddings for themselves or a son or daughter will receive a 10% discount. Parishioners will also receive a 5% discount for any other functions scheduled in the hall for an immediate family member or themselves. Please call the hall office at 440-946-6635 to check availability. The hall office is closed on Mondays.

A WEEKEND FOR DIVORCED SEPARATED AND WIDOWED – Divorced, separated and widowed men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend a weekend designed for those who wish to let go of the painful past and create a more peace-filled future. Presented by people who have “been there” and offer their support. The next Beginning Experience Weekend will be held on February 11 th , 12 th and 13 th at St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland. Call 440-473-0457 or 216-671-0077 for the information on this weekend of hope and healing. Or visit us on the web at:

www.beginningexperience.org .

ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN- The parent support group for families and friends of gay and lesbian Catholics welcomes you to join us at our next meeting, Sunday, January 9th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the library of the Administration Center at St. John Vianney Church on Bellflower Road in Mentor, Ohio .

TAIZE PRAYER - will be held Thursday January 6 th , 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 460 East 321 St. Taize prayer services are held the first Thursday of the month from September thru May. For further information please call 440-943-2133. All are welcome.

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