Week of January 27, 2008

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Dear Parishioner,

In the summer of 2006 I was privileged to visit a parish in El Salvador which is staffed by a member of our Cleveland Mission Team. We saw first-hand the wonderful work they performed for the Gospel. Next weekend we will accept your donations after mass to support the El-Salvador-Latin American Missions. The collection is taken throughout the diocese to support our mission team of four priests and one sister who work in three parishes in El Salvador.

This appeal also makes a contribution to the Collection for the Church in Latin America that is managed by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and benefits projects and the formation of seminarians, religious and lay leader in 23 countries across Latin America.

In 2007, $155,578.00 was contributed to the El Salvador-Latin American Collection from 223 parishes of our diocese. The cost to maintain our Missionaries in El Salvador was $235,000. Our missionaries are the gift of the Diocese of Cleveland to the Church of El Salvador. Will you please continue to support this Missionary work through your contribution after Mass next weekend.

Fr. George Smiga

HELP OUR BANQUET CENTER - We are attempting to book more day-time and weekday events in our banquet center. If you know of, or work for a business which might consider a luncheon or seminar day, please contact Chef Randy (440-946-6635) with the person in your company who he should contact to present the opportunity of using the St. Noel Banquet Center. As always please continue to recommend us to your family and friends.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS , LECTORS, SERVERS AND SACRISTANS - if you are able to help at the 7:00 p.m. Liturgy on Ash Wednesday, February 6 th , please sign up on the bulletin board near the kitchenette. Lectors are also needed at the noon service on Ash Wednesday.

MARDI GRAS – SAVE THE DATE – Because Lent begins very early in 2008, Mardi Gras will be on Saturday evening, February 2, 2008, so mark your calendars now!  See you there!

REMEMBER – This weekend January 26 th & 27 th is the last opportunity to purchase Mardi Gras tickets.

ST. NOEL FISH FRIES – Fridays of Lent (not Good Friday), from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed for serving and cleanup. Sign-up sheets are on the kiosk. You will not receive a phone call – just come at the time you have signed up. Also, Randy needs volunteers who can help set up fish fries on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. If you can help, please call the hall office (440-946-6635) and let them know.

BULLETIN BOARD - Coatroom area - We will be clearing off the bulletin board by the coatroom on Thursday, January 31 st . If you have something on the board that you would like to retrieve, please do so.  New items can be put on the board beginning February 1 st . Please limit the size to a 3 x 5 card or business card. Larger items may need to be removed since there is a limited space.

PRIME TIME - We are meeting tonight at 7:00pm in the Teen Center. The PRIME TIME Bowl is next week…..

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our next session is Tuesday, February 5 th at 7:00pm – bring your Bibles & pennies. Also, don't forget about Kalahari!!

ALTAR SERVERS – We are need of servers at all liturgies. Adults are welcome to serve at Mass as well – you must be in at least the 4 th grade to serve. Please sign the sheet on the kiosk if interested in serving.

YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION – Since 1996, teens from St. Noel Church have served throughout the country with YNIA. This summer we're serving in Buffalo, NY during the week of July 20-26. Spots are being reserved - we have 3 remaining spots for teens - $100 will reserve your spot. Check the kiosk or contact Anthony for more info. This is a memorable experience – any 9-12 grade student is welcome.

PENNY JAR – Did you notice the large jar in the narthex?? Our middle school youth group has been reflecting on how each of us can make a difference by doing little things. Please feel free to place pennies (nothing else, please!) in the jar to symbolize the difference we could make if everyone did something. We've already filled it up twice!! Thanks for making a difference.

KALAHARI WATER PARK – The Middle School Youth Group is sponsoring a fun-filled trip to Kalahari on Saturday, Feb 16 th . Cost is $24/person + transportation (TBA). The trip is open to all parishioners. Sign up on the kiosk if interested – we have 45 spots available. Splish and splash at the best water park around!!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Bring your sweetheart for pancakes on Sunday, Feb 10 th from 10-1pm in the Banquet Center. Cost is only $5/adults & $2/kids. All proceeds benefit PRIME TIME, our awesome youth group! Mark your calendar today!! Tickets are available at the door.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - our next drive is scheduled for Sunday, February 24 th from 8:00-1:00pm. Please consider giving the gift of life.

FOOD BANK – Our volunteers are serving at the Cleveland Food Bank on Monday, February 4 th beginning at 6:00pm. Please call Anthony (946-1128 x 20) if interested.

2008 CALENDARS courtesy of DeJohn Funeral Home are available on the counter in the church office. Please help yourself.

Name us last. In your Will, after all your family and friends have been taken care of, consider naming our parish as recipients of the residuary of your estate. For more details, visit the St. Noel website at www.stnoel.org and click on parish groups on the right side of the home page. This will link you to the endowment fund address. Click on Endowment Fund and at the bottom of the page click on “types of gifts and information.” Sample language to use in your Will can be printed off of the site. If you would prefer to speak with someone in person call 440-946-0887 and leave a message for the Endowment Committee. One of our trustees will confidentially contact you.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for January are as follows: - January 31 st - Reverse raffle- and we will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. 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.

PARISH DAYTIME RETREAT – will be held on Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. Our parishioner, Sharon Waltermire will be speaking on “The Attitude of Gratitude.” A continental brunch will be served at 9:30 a.m. Suggested offering for lunch and brunch is $7.00. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk.

WANT TO EXPLORE THE CATHOLIC FAITH?   If you are not presently Catholic but interested in exploring the Catholic faith, a new inquiry session will begin soon. Please call Alice Hinkel at 440-946-0887 for more information.

LOAVES AND LETTERS (Minus the Loaves!) – Our next gathering to write advocacy letters will be on Friday, February 22, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Resurrection Room.  Come any time during these two hours.  We won't be serving any food because we hope you will enjoy the fish fry either before or after writing your letters.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST – Please join us on Saturday, February 9 th at 8:00 a.m. in the Banquet Center/small hall for a morning of prayer and fellowship. Our guest speaker this month is St. Noel's parishioner, Patty DeJohn who is a family counselor. Her program will focus on Empowering Our Spirit. As always coffee will be ready at the door to greet you and a delicious breakfast buffet will follow the program. A suggested $5.00 donation will be accepted at the door. Please sign-up on the kiosk by February 5 th . Thank You – Any questions call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

POPE'S LETTER – Copies of Pope Benedict's letter for the celebration of the World Day of Peace can be found in the Social Justice section of the kiosk.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP – Copies of the condensed version of “The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” written by the United States

Catholic Bishops this past fall can be found in the Social Justice Section of the kiosk.  If you would like a copy of the full document please contact Alice at ahinkel@stnoel.org or call her at 440-946-0887.

ST. NOEL BANQUET CENTER – Great dates are still available in the Banquet Center for 2008. April 19 th & 26 th are open as well as May 3 rd & 24 th and June 7th. Most Fridays throughout the year are also open. If you or someone you know is planning an event of any kind please call the Banquet Center office at 440-946-6635. We are willing to make a deal.

CATHOLIC UPDATE entitled “Agony in the Garden: Understanding the Passion of Jesus,” by Ronald Rolheiser is now available on the kiosk.

YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATION LENTEN SERIES –The meetings will be held here at St. Noel on Monday evenings beginning February 4th from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Young Adult Faith Formation encourages men and women in their 20's & 30's to deepen their faith and build friendships within the Catholic Church by offering 6-weeks of prayer and discussion. An optional dinner at 6:00 p.m. is offered. Register by January 21 st . For more information, contact Margaret Vogel, at 216-334-1261 X 28; mjvogel@clevelandcatholiccharities.org .

COUNCIL ON AGING - Check the kiosk for the latest news from the Lake County Council on Aging.

ALL SAINTS SCHOOL , a Catholic day school located on the beautiful grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, is hosting an Open House for new students on Wednesday, January 30th, from 9:00 - 11:00 am and Sunday, February 17th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.  The school offers Preschool, Elementary and Junior High education.  Please call the school office at (440) 943-1395 or visit www.allsaintssjv.org for more information.

NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE will take place on Sunday, February 3, 2008 from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, Ohio. For more information please call 440-279-1129.

ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR IMPACT ON CHILDREN - Join Peggy Grant, MS, LPC, of the Victim Assistance Program, for a discussion that will focus on how witnessing violence and/or abusive behaviors effects children. The discussion will include the psychological and physical impact on children, the signs and symptoms of trauma, and resources for recovery. We will be meeting on February 7 th from 7-9:00 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord. To register or for more information, please call Karen at 440-352-8282.

TAIZE PRAYER will be held on Thursday, February 7 th from 7-7:45 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 460 East 321 Street in Willowick.

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