Week of January 30, 2005

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Dear Parishioner,

Throughout the year our high school youth group, “Prime Time,” raises funds to support their activities. On February 13th they will be holding a pancake breakfast to raise funds for their educational, social and spiritual programs. Those programs include: Young Neighbors in Action service trip to Chicago in August, University of Notre Dame Vocation Initiative retreat in July, National Catholic Youth Conference in Atlanta in the fall of 2005, Prime Time retreat in March, and food and materials for their regular Sunday night meetings. The breakfast will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, potatoes, juice and coffee will be served. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12. Tickets will be sold at the door. The youth group will also be selling hams for Easter after Ash Wednesday. But for now call your family and friends together and come to the pancake breakfast. It's for a good cause.

Fr. George Smiga

SIGNED LITURGY- Sunday, February 6th, April Kinder 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.

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 if you can help. Also, Randy needs volunteers who can help set up fish fries on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. If you can help please call the hall office (440-946-6635) and let them know.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to wash the altar linens. If you are interested, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887. You will be scheduled once every two months.

MARDI GRAS 2005 – Lent will soon be upon us. So plan to kick back and party at the St. Noel Mardi Gras next Saturday. Cost is $35.00 per person; purchase seven tickets and receive the eighth ticket free. Stop by the table in the narthex after Mass for more details .

RESPECT LIFE – As we begin a new year let us resolve to support and respect life at every stage.  We can begin by heeding the words of our Bishops and the Holy Father regarding the dignity and worth of human life, which are recalled in a brochure entitled, “Made In His Image.”    Please pick up a copy of this brochure which can be found in the pocket of the Social Concerns section of the kiosk. 

PEACE MESSAGE - Copies of Pope John Paul II's message of January 1, 2005 for the celebration of World Peace Day can be found in the pockets below the Social Concerns Section of the kiosk. 

JUSTFAITH UPDATE :  Our JustFaith group is approximately half way through its 30 week course and we've had many interesting discussions and learned much through our reading, videos and guest speakers.  We especially wanted to share with you what we have learned about an organization called ESOP, East Side Organizing Project.  Located in the Union-Miles area, ESOP is funded in part by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and empowers people to organize and speak to any injustices they may be experiencing.  Much of their work has been in the area of predatory lending.  Want to know more about ESOP?  Check out www.ESOP-Cleveland.org . or call 216-429-0757.  More information can also be found on the kiosk.   

CELEBRATING THE LOVE OF GOD – A daytime retreat on February 2, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. will be facilitated by Marc Weagraff and Fran Armbruster. For more information call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST – Our winter warm-up breakfast will be held on Saturday, February 12 th , from 8-10:00 a.m. in the small hall. Our presenter will be Sister Elizabeth Troha who will lift our spirits and involve us in a “Meditation in Motion” through the art of Tai Chi. Please wear comfortable clothing and tied shoes. As always, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and a time of prayer together. The suggested donation is $3.50. Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST – Saturday, February 5th from 8-10 a.m. We have heard how the practice of finding a period of quiet in most days has changed life for St. Noel Community member Guy Thellian. The men have asked Guy to return in February to hear more on the background and practice of quiet prayer. Come join us and hear how quiet can transform your life! Call the parish office at 440-946-0887 for more information or if you need transportation.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for February are as follows: February 3 rd – Bingo; February 10 th – Horseracing; February 17 th -Noon - meeting, socializing, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have a breakfast brunch consisting of scrambled eggs, ham, French toast, hash browns, cheese blintzes, muffins and Danish. Cost is $5.00 per person. Deadline for tickets is February 14 th . February 24 th – Games of your choice. We will celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.

PRIME TIME – Big topic tonight! See you at 7:30pm

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 8 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, and we're heading to Chicago the week of July 24-30. Your deposit of $50 will reserve a spot this summer, and only a couple spots remain. Call Anthony with questions (946-1128 x20)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Our annual PRIME TIME Valentine's Day Pancake Breakfast is Sunday, February 13 th from 10:00am-1pm in the hall. All proceeds benefit St. Noel Youth Ministry. Bring your sweetheart for flapjacks!!

NOEL MOVERS – We are in need of mattress and box springs (any size), appliances, baby cribs as well as any furniture in good condition. We do not pick up clothes, knick knacks or items needing repair. Please call Anthony if you can help.

LECTORS NEEDED – Hey teens!! Get involved in the Mass and become a lector. We are looking for interested high school teens to serve as lectors at our weekend liturgies. Proclaiming the scriptures is a tremendous privilege! You will receive training and all the support you need. Call Anthony if you are interested.

CONFIRMATION – any 7-12 grade student interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation must call Anthony to register. Sessions begin February 13 th and you must pre-register.

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK – We're serving at the Food Bank on Monday, February 7 th . The new facility is beautiful! Please call Anthony if you would like to serve (946-1128x 20).

CDEM – Our next offering of the CDEM for engaged couples is Thursday, February 10 th at 7:00pm.

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL SCHOOL will be holding an open house today (Sunday) January 30th from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Also, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Preschool will host a parent information night on Thursday, February 17 th at 7:00 p.m. For more information on either of these two open houses please call 440-585-0800.

SEEDS OF LITERACY – Have you always wanted to give back to your community but weren't sure how? Well here is your opportunity! Seeds of Literacy, a non-profit organization, is in need of volunteer tutors. Seeds provides adults in Cuyahoga County with basic education and G.E.D. preparation free of charge. But we need your help! By donating just a little of your time and expertise, you can help someone learn the skills they need to compete and advance in society. Become a tutor and help someone down the path to success! Call 216-631-4302.

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 open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION!! - All married couples are cordially invited to participate in Marriage Day Celebration Mass at Our Lady of Good Council (4423 Pearl Rd), 2:00 p.m. on February 6 th . A reception in the Marian Lounge will follow .

THE SLOVENIAN CULTURAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION is sponsoring a pre-Lenten dinner on Tuesday, February 8 th from 5-8:00 p.m. in the new St. Mary's parish hall, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland. They will be serving a selection of sausage dinners that will include Slovenian home fries, sauerkraut, coffee and desert. Cost is $12.00 a person. For tickets or information please call St. Mary at 216-761-7740. Tickets will also be available at the door.

CATHOLIC UPDATE entitled “In the Desert with Jesus: Biblical Themes of Lent,” by Michael D. Guinan, O.F.M., is now available in the kiosk.

THE TRUST 100 FIVE STAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION for high school seniors is available in the parish office. Applications need to be turned in to DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home by April 1, 2005.

ST. PASCHAL BAYLON PARISH , 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights will conduct a six-week workshop on handling grief, beginning Wednesday, February 16, 2005. The workshop will be held for six consecutive weeks, on each Wednesday, in the rectory parlor, from 6-8:00 p.m. Please contact the rectory at 440-442-3410, for any additional information. The workshop is free and open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a significant person in their life.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are still available from Lake County Right to Life. Please call 440-255-5257 for more information.

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.beginningexperiencxe.org .

ST. JOHN VIANNEY in Mentor is sponsoring Ceili lessons: come and learn the popular steps of Irish Dancing. The class will be offered on Friday, February 4 th from 8-10:00 p.m. The class will be held in the Robert Kline Social Center. For more information or reservations call 440-944-9030 or 440-209-0966.

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