Week of January 24, 2010

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Dear Parishioner,

Each year our diocese holds the annual Catholic Charities Appeal. Catholic Charities allows us to follow the teachings of both the Old & New Testament to care for those who are in need. It supports 150 programs at 60 sites in northern Ohio helping over 300,000 people in need regardless of race, color, religion or disability.

This effort of our diocese allows us to provide immediate need to those in our own area. One hundred percent of the money raised stays in Northeast Ohio. With the struggling economy, the need is greater than ever.

As you leave church next weekend, you will receive a flyer outlining the 2010 Catholic Charities Appeal. On the weekend of February 13/14th, we will ask you to make your pledge to the Catholic Charities Appeal here in church. Bishop Lennon believes that this approach will be the most effective in reaching the parishioners who regularly support Catholic Charities.

Over the next few weeks I ask you to reflect on our common call to share the gifts we have received with those who have less or who are carrying heavy burdens. In this way you will be prepared to respond to the Catholic Charities Appeal on the weekend of February 13/14th.

                                                        Fr. George Smiga

MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE ILL - The New Year is here and we would like to update our bulletin list of people who are ill. We will be removing all names by January 31st. If there is anyone you would like to remain on the list, please call the parish office before January 31st to let us know.

DOLL DRAWING – Thanks to all those who attended our recent GIFT Session on the topic of Nuns and Monks.  If you were part of the “Nun Doll Raffle,” Sr. Kathleen Flannery drew the winning ticket Friday night (January 15). The family of Ross III and Christy DeJohn won the doll! Thanks for all who contributed. We raised over $100 to contribute to the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Thank You!

RIDE NEEDED - If you live near Hopkins Rd. in Mentor and would be able to provide a ride to Mass for one of our parishioners, please call Alice (440-946-0887) for details.

THE CHRISTMAS PROJECT– A great big thank you to all who gave food, made monetary donations, shopped, wrapped, organized and delivered food baskets and gifts. One hundred and six families in Lake and Cuyahoga counties were served through the generous spirit of the Divine Word/Saint Noel Cluster.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP-Our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 2nd from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Noel Banquet Center.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL will be held on Sunday, February 14th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Noel Banquet Center Large Hall. Please see the back of the February calendar for more details.

PRIME TIME NEWS –High school students join us for service Saturday the 23rd following 5:00 p.m. Mass at Divine Word. We will proceed to Hanson Hall to cook for our service meal on Sunday, January 24th. We will meet at St. Noel after 9:00 a.m. Mass and directly proceed to St. Phillip Neri to serve a community meal in Cleveland. Permission slips are online and in the kiosk at St. Noel.

There will be a planning session on Sunday, January 31st at 6:30 p.m. in the gathering area at Divine Word. All high school teens and adults who wish are invited to come and bring ideas for the upcoming gatherings.

RETREATS DURING LENT—In addition to the Daytime Retreat on Wednesday, February 3 (from 10:00-2:00 p.m.) we will also offer “Transform Yourself in Lent – Be Reborn by Easter” on Sunday, February 28 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Led by Marianne Slattery, we will be challenged to transform our lives in Lent by making a 21-day commitment to change the habit of complaining, gossiping, or criticizing. A $6.00 donation is recommended (either day) to defray the cost of lunch. Sign up on the kiosk or call the parish office (440-946-0887), but please be sure to indicate the date you will attend.  There will be two different sign-up sheets on the kiosk.

CATHOLIC ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES will present “A Life of Simplicity: Introducing a Contemplative Vision for Ordinary Christians in Today’s World” by Mr. Wayne Simsic, M.A. at 7:00 p.m. on four Wednesdays, beginning January 27th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. For more information, please call Bernadette LaGuardia (216-283-1507). Use the registration form in the CEIRS brochure, or send your name, address, phone, e-mail, check made out to CEIRS, and the name of the course(s) to The Cleveland Ecumenical Institute, 2747 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106-3696. You may also check the web (www.ceirs.org).

ST. AUGUSTINE HUNGER CENTER/SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND – Our volunteers will not be serving the meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center in January. We will resume serving the meal at the end of February. Our ushers will be in the narthex next weekend, January 30/31st to collect your donations for our Social Justice Fund, which supports many outreach efforts.

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND – In December we collected $6,704.00.  Our expenses for December were:

 We thank you for your support.

ASSISTANCE TO HAITI: Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, is responding to victims of the massive earthquake in Haiti. To donate, please call 1-877-HELP-CRS, donate online at www.crs.org or send a check to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090. In the memo portion of your check, please write: Haiti Earthquake

SAVE THE DATE! - On Wednesday evening, February 24th, our cluster committee with Divine Word for Social Justice is planning an event entitled, “Simple Living for Generous Giving,” which will begin at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include a simple meal free of charge, a thrift shop style show by our youth and much more. Sign up on the kiosk.

CONSTANTINE’S SWORD - Our Social Justice Ministry will be showing the documentary “Constantine’s Sword” in the Resurrection Room on Sunday, February 21st at 12:15 p.m. Based on James Carroll’s book of the same name, “Constantine’s Sword” delves into the unfortunate mingling of religion and violence from the crusades to the present day and is 95 minutes in length. It is both a historic view of religious fanaticism and the personal story of Carroll himself. 

BISHOP’S REQUEST ON HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION:  As the House and Senate attempt to reconcile their respective bills on health care legislation it is vital that we contact our senators urging that they follow the lead of the House in maintaining the longstanding policy against federal funding of abortion.  Please contact our senators as soon as possible to voice the need to support life, the conscience rights of health care workers, affordability and access of immigrants to health care. A blue flier can be found in the Social Justice section of the kiosk with all the details you need to take action. Let us also keep our legislators in our prayers. 

CONSUMER PROTECTION WORKSHOP - The Lake/Geauga Diocesan Social Action Office is sponsoring a workshop on being a smart consumer in today’s economy on Thursday, January 28, 2010. It is being offered at two different times that day. See kiosk for details and for sign-up forms.

WINE TASTING AND CUPID’S DINNER will be held on Friday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. Kick off Valentine’s Weekend by attending this event in the St. Noel Banquet Center. Chef Cupid will be serving minestrone soup, mesclun & romaine salad greens with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing, fresh mozzarella roll, lemon sorbet, petite filet of beef and lobster tail, roasted fingerling potatoes, zucchini and baby carrots, rolls & butter and cherries jubilee flambé. There will be a different wine served with each course. The cost for this event is only $50 per person. You can make reservations by calling the Banquet Center (440-946-6635). Hope to see you there.

AN EVENING OF MAGIC AND A DINNER BUFFET will take place in the St. Noel Banquet Center on Saturday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. Magician Rick Smith Jr. will be performing. Rick is in the Guinness Book of World Records for throwing a playing card 216’ 4”. He has also appeared on “The Ellen Degeneras Show,” “The Wayne Brady Show,” and “Ripleys Believe It or Not Show” to name a few. This show can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Please call 440-946-6635 for reservations and more details.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – All meetings are held on Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the St. Noel Banquet Center Small Hall. On January 28th, we will have bingo, birthdays & anniversaries. Please bring something for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome!

MEAL MINISTRY – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hot Meal Ministry will serve dinner to anyone or any family that is in need of a hot meal from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings beginning January 18.

CATHEDRAL MARDI GRAS DINNER DANCE will be held on Sunday, January 31st from 1:15 – 4:30 p.m. at Sterle’s Slovenian House, 1401 East 55th St. Please call the Cathedral Rectory Office (216-771-6666) for tickets.

SEEDS OF LITERACY – The Sisters of St. Joseph are searching for volunteers to provide basic education and G.E.D. preparation to adults in Cuyahoga County. For more information please call Linda Worthington (216-661-7950 x15)

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