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of January 21, 2007
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Dear
Parishioner,
For
several years St. Noel has been partnering with a group of women
in Zaragoza, El Salvador, through IPM (International Partners in
Mission). Their group is called “Women & Community” and their
goal has been to provide women of the area with basic skills through
which they can gain a modicum of financial independence. To this
end they have established a sewing co-op and have been successful
in selling some native El Salvadoran items. They have also been
able to secure a few small contracts to provide clothing for various
groups in their area. I was able to visit the co-op this summer
with a group of parishioners when we traveled to El Salvador. We
received a warm welcome and were impressed by the progress that
was being made.
Unfortunately
this fall the women were robbed twice in a two-week period and all
of their equipment and materials were stolen. This is not unusual
in El Salvador
where
the poor are always vulnerable and governmental protection is limited.
Through IPM the women have moved to a new location which they believe
is secure from future break-ins. The work of rebuilding is now beginning.
Our Social Justice Ministry has called upon us to raise $5,000.00
to assist in this effort. As always you can be assured that our
money will go directly to the women and be of immense help in restoring
their hope for the future.
Next
weekend our normal Social Justice collection will be designated
for “Women & Community.” I think many of us can identify with
the discouragement when a dream which was coming true is shattered.
We were instrumental in allowing the effort of “Women & Community”
to begin. Please be generous and allow their dream to be revived
again.
Fr. George Smiga
SIGNED
LITURGY- On Sunday,
February 4 th the 11:00 a.m. Mass will be signed for the hearing
impaired. Reserved seating can be found in the first two rows of
chairs by the Eucharist Chapel.
2007
ST. NOEL MARDI GRAS
– Call your friends and reserve a table. The St. Noel Mardi Gras
Carnival is slated for Saturday, February 17 th . Featuring buffet
food stations, cash bar, side boards, 50/50 Raffle, and costume
contest (costumes optional). Music will be provided by Classic DJ
Services. Tickets are $30.00 each and are available after Mass this
weekend. Proceeds benefit the St. Noel Social Justice Ministry.
“THE
WAR, THE SURGE & PEOPLE OF FAITH” - Tom
Allio of our Diocesan Social Action office has written a reflection
on the war in Iraq, the surge in troops and the role of people of
faith in this matter. Copies of his letter can be found in
the Social Justice section of the kiosk.
PRACTICAL
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
-– Family Caregivers provide 80% of care to our nation's older adults.
Although caregivers take on the role wholeheartedly and often derive
great spiritual blessings from this important work – they still
need support. A terrific source of caregiver information can be
found at www.icaregiver.org
. This free, non-commercial web resource offers:
•
Information on issues and topics of
relevance to caregivers;
•
Guides, worksheets and educational materials
to assist families in successful planning;
•
Direct links and descriptions of other
age-related websites and glossary of terms and jargon that
everyone can understand.
In
addition to your prayers, appreciation and support, the caregivers
you know could really benefit from this helpful web site.
RITE
OF ELECTION USHERS NEEDED
– On the first Sunday of Lent, February 25, 2007 the Diocese is
conducting the Rite of Election for those being received into the
Church this Easter Vigil. This celebration takes place at
Cleveland Public Hall, downtown Cleveland. Ushers would need
to arrive at 1:30 p.m. Please call Alice at 440-946-0887 if
you would like more information or if you are able to help.
HOSPICE
MINISTRY – As an outgrowth
of Bishop Pilla's Vibrant Parish Life initiative which began in
2003, the parishes of the Lake/Geauga District will be partnering
with Hospice of the Western Reserve to bring a Catholic caring presence
to those who are dying in our communities and seek our care and
support at this significant point in their life's journey. Volunteers
will be recruited from the parishes in our district. The goal is
for a community to care for community. Volunteer training begins
January 29 th and runs through March 12 th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.,
on Monday evenings at Divine Word Parish. Stop in the parish office
to pick up a packet of information if you are interested.
CLASS
OF NON-VIOLENCE – SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE - Beginning Monday,
February 5, at 7:30 p.m. and continuing for 8 weeks through Lent,
members of the “Let There Be Peace” Prayer Group will be leading
discussions of lessons on non-violence developed by Colman McCarthy
of the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, D.C. Each
lesson consists of 5 or 6 short readings (approximately 15 pages
total) that are classics in peace and justice literature.
Check the kiosk for more information and to sign up. Mark your calendars
and plan to attend one or more of the discussions.
A
NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
- T he Social Justice Ministry
invites you all to share a movie and popcorn on Friday, January
26, at 6:30 p.m. in our Banquet Center. In our ongoing efforts
to help us all become more informed about what is “good for us”
physically in order to be our best spiritually, we will be viewing
the movie “Super Size Me.” The movie is rated “PG”.
This satirical documentary will leave you laughing even if it makes
you cringe. Why is the Church showing this movie? Our bodies
are truly a gift from God and we are called to be good stewards
of them. We look forward to an evening of educating ourselves
as well as having fun. Please mark you calendars – Friday,
January 26 at 6:30 p.m.
FAMILY
SCRIPTURE STUDY – All
families are invited to join us for a “family-friendly” look at
next weekend's Gospel. Plan to attend either the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass
on Sunday, January 28 th and join us in the Banquet Center/small
hall from 10:15-11:00 a.m. (between Masses). Along with other families
we will explore and share the Sunday Gospel. Reservations are not
necessary. Just grab a donut and come on in!!
WOMEN'S
PRAYER BREAKFAST –
Warm-up with us at our winter prayer breakfast on Saturday, February
10 th , from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Banquet Center/small
hall. Our St. Noel parishioner, Sharon Waltermire, will present
an interactive program in preparation for the Lenten season entitled
MASTERPIECES LOST AND FOUND ALLOWING GOD'S LOVE TO TRANSFORM
US. Please come for a morning of self-reflection, fellowship,
and prayer. As always we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. The suggested
donation is $3.50. Please sign up on the kiosk by Tuesday, February
6 th if you plan to attend. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887
with any questions.
WEDDING
MUSIC – We will have
an Evening of Wedding Music on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 7:00
p.m. in the church. This workshop is for engaged couples who will
be getting married this year, and will feature over an hour of music
appropriate for liturgy, as well as a chance to hear parish soloists
and instrumentalists. To better assist you in making choices, you
are strongly encouraged to bring a tape recorder and tape the sessions.
See you there!
PARISH
POT LUCK AND GAME NIGHT
– join us following the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 3 rd
, for a relaxing evening of food, fellowship, and fun. Bring along
a dish to share and any table or board games you might like to play
(we'll have some, too). After dinner, we will we will set up games
like Trivial Pursuit, Pictionary, Chronology, chess and checkers,
pinochle, Chutes and Ladders (and many more). All you have to do
is decide what game you want to play and we'll spend the rest of
the evening table hopping from game to game (or stay put if your
luck is holding out)! Make plans now to join us in the Banquet Center/large
hall for this fun evening of food and entertainment. We will provide
pasta and meatballs for the main course, but please sign up on the
kiosk with the number of people from each household attending and
what you think you might bring as a side dish.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Marianne Slattery
at 440-946-1128 X 21.
SPIRITUAL
READING GROUP - Plan ahead for our Feb. 13th meeting
by calling the parish office at 440-946-0887 regarding obtaining
a copy of Sue Monk Kidd's When the Heart Waits .
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for January are as follows: – January 25 th -
socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have
our luncheon of barbequed ribs, Cole slaw, baked beans, rolls, butter
and apple pie. Cost is $6.00 per person. Deadline for tickets and
payment is January 22 nd . Please remember to bring your food donation
for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend
the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.
PARISH
RETREAT -
will be held on Wednesday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. The retreat theme will be “In The Footsteps of St. Francis.”
The retreat will be facilitated by Billie Kamis. Sign up is on the
kiosk. (A $5.00 donation is suggested for the lunch). Eucharistic
Adoration will be at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Nativity
Room.
STEPHEN
MINISTRY – Do you or
someone you know need the caring presence of Christ during a difficult
time? Stephen Ministers are trained, compassionate listeners ready
to spend time with you. Please call Anthony to learn how a Stephen
Minister could benefit you.
GREETINGS
FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Our
parishioners, Denise Bothe and Joe Daprano and their two children
are spending the month of January in the Dominican Republic. Denise
& Joe are volunteering at an HIV clinic accessing and treating
both children and adult patients. Please continue to pray for their
family!
PRIME
TIME – See you at GIFT
this weekend! Fun, Film & Fellowship next week & don't forget
about the PRIME TIME Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday!!
ALTAR
SERVERS – We are in
need of servers at all our Liturgies. Both children (4 th grade
and older) and adults are welcome to serve. Please call Anthony
for more information. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents
and children to serve together!
CLARK
BARS – The bars are here!! Thanks
to all who have helped. To date, St. Noel has raised over $1100
to add to the total for the Clark family. We're selling Clark bars
to support Terry Clark, a junior at Wickliffe and our parishioner,
who is battling Leukemia. Candy bars sell for $1.00. Please place
your donation in the box near the candy bars and please pray for
Terry and his family.
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST – Bring your
sweetheart for pancakes on Sunday, Feb 11 th . All proceeds benefit
PRIME TIME. Mark your calendar today!!
CONFIRMATION
– Those in 6-12 th grade
interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation need to
call Anthony (946-1128) to register for preparation. Sessions begin
the 1 st Sunday of Lent and all candidates must pre-register. Confirmation
is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2007 with Bishop Roger Gries,
OSB.
SUMMER
SERVICE – One spot remains
for our Young Neighbors in Action trip to Washington DC the week
of July 8-14. We can reserve more, if needed. This is a unique opportunity
for high school teens to live and learn about their Catholic faith.
Call Anthony for more information (946-1128 x20).
ST.
JUSTIN MARTYR is sponsoring
a Pilgrimage & Tour to Sainte-Anne-De Beaupre the week of August
12, 2007 A presentation of the trip will be held on Tuesday, March
20 th at 7:00 p.m. in Lambur Hall located in St. Justin Martyr School,
35781 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio . Please call the parish office
at 440-946-1177 for more information.
Young
Adults in the City (20's and 30's)
Young
Adults are invited to volunteer with the Cleveland Foodbank
on Sat. February 10th from 8-Noon. We'll be sorting or
repacking food in their warehouse. To register, please call
Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com
or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
. This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult
Ministry and CYO Office of the Diocese of Cleveland
THE
MINISTRY FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED
of Lake and Geauga Counties presents: “Forgiveness: A Path to Healing”
on January 24, 2007 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 460 East 321 st
Street, Willowick, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. To register or for more information,
kindly call Karen at 440-352-8282.
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, February
1 st at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord,
from 7-9:00 p.m... For more information or to register, please call
Catholic Charities at 440-352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.
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