Week of February 5, 2006

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Dear Parishioner,

Throughout the year, our high school youth group, “Prime Time,” raises funds to support their activities. On February 12th, 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 Toronto in July, the annual Prime Time Retreat, the 24-Hour Food Fast during Lent, and the regular Sunday night meetings of Prime Time. 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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – begins this Monday, February 6 th , and will continue every Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the chapel. Over 30 parishioners have agreed to spend an hour each Monday to make possible this expression of our belief in the reserved presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Even if you have not signed up to participate on a regular basis, any parishioner is welcome to come to pray at any time on Monday from 1-9:00 p.m. We only ask that you maintain the silence in the chapel which characterizes the prayer during this period. We will continue to register parishioners who wish to make a regular hourly commitment on Mondays or who are willing to serve as substitutes. Please call Jan at 440-951-5593 or 440-944-3034 if you would like to offer your services.

If you have a particular prayer request which you would like to be remembered by those who come for adoration, there is a Prayer Request Book located on the table in the chapel. Simply write your request in the book any time during the week and it will be remembered during the period of adoration. “Gift of Prayer Cards” are available in the kiosk for you to give to friends or acquaintances to inform them that they are being prayed for before the Blessed Sacrament at St. Noel.

LIFE'S OPTIONS & OBLIGATIONS: AN INFO-TO-GO SEMINAR FOR BUSY PEOPLE:

1. What exactly is Hospice and when do I need to contact them?

2. In an emergency could you gather up all your important documents in less than 5 minutes?

If you would like more information on these questions, plan to attend the info-to-go session after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 5 th in the small hall and plan to stay for a more in-depth break out session from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

2006 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL - will be conducted in parishes the weekend of February 25-26, 2006. Catholic Charities follows Christ's teaching by serving more than 374,000 people each year in Northeast Ohio. Our network of 173 health and human services programs is available to members of each of the 233 parishes of the Diocese of Cleveland and people of all faiths throughout our community. Help us help your neighbors in need!

“I WAS IN PRISION AND YOU VISITED ME” is the topic of Reverend Neil Kookooth's presentation at St. James Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 21 st , at 7:30 p.m. In his talk Father Kookoothe will discuss his prison ministry as well as the Church's position on the death penalty as it is applied in our country. This presentation will take place in Andrews Hall at St. James, 17514 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood. The Catholic Coalition of Parish Pro-Life Representatives is sponsoring this event. It is free and opened to the public. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the presentation. Call 216-228-4168 for more information.

SIGNED LITURGY- This Sunday, February 5 th , 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.

BOOK SALE – Our parishioner, Tim Warneka, has written a book entitled Leadership the Black Belt Way, which he will be selling and autographing in the narthex after Masses the weekend of February 11 th & 12 th .  Tim is donating 50% of his profits from sales that weekend to “Mujer y Comunidad,” our partnership in El Salvador of women who are starting a small sewing business.  The cost of the book is $19.95.  Please stop by his display to see if you might like to purchase a copy of Tim's book and support our partnership. 

BISHOPS' STATEMENT ON IRAQ - On January 12, 2006 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement entitled, “Toward a Responsible Transition in Iraq.”  Copies are available in the Social Justice Section of the kiosk.

THE MATHEMATICS OF FORGIVENESS – Find out how Reconciliation can heal long divisions , Forgiveness solves difficult story problems and Penance is a commutative property . The next GIFT session will enrich your understanding of Jesus' call to forgive “70 x 7 times.” Share fellowship over a meal, and then divide into subsets where a program will be presented on an age-appropriate level. Sessions are Wednesday, February 15 th at 6:00 p.m. or Sunday, February 19 th at 12:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets are available in the narthex after Masses, or online at www.stnoel.org. You won't be asked to show your work, just display what you've learned afterward.

REMINDER - If you registered for GIFT on the installment plan, the second half payment is due now. You may leave your check in the GIFT box in the narthex (made out to St. Noel Church and mark “2 nd installment” in the memo), or you may bring it to the office .

FIRST RECONCILIATION will be a service designed for children and their parents. All children (even those who have received the sacrament other times) are welcome to join us on Monday, February 27 th at 6:30 p.m. in Church.

WEDDING MUSIC - We will have an Evening of Wedding Music on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 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!

MARDI GRAS 2006 – Fun-Fun-Fun at St. Noel Mardi Gras, February 25 th . Fabulous food, cash bar, sideboards, 50-50 Raffle, silent auction, prizes and dancing until midnight. Stop by the table in the narthex to view the menu and other festivities that are planned. Tickets are only $30.00 each and proceeds benefit the St. Noel Social Justice Commission.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST - our winter warm- up breakfast will be held on Saturday, February 11 th , from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the small hall. Our presenter will be Kitty Busher a member of the St. Noel Music Ministry. Join us as Kitty shares her message and journey of prayer, celebration and healing though the power of music. As always we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and a time for fellowship and conversation. The suggested donation is $3.50. Please sign up on the kiosk by February 7 th if you plan to attend. If you have any questions please call Joyce Rodriguez at 440-286-3060.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - The activities for the month of February are as follows: February 9 th – Bingo, February 16 th – 11:30am – Socializing, meeting, 12:30 pm we will have a luncheon consisting of a ham & cheese sandwich w/lettuce, mayo & mustard, chips, bean soup, and vanilla ice cream. For information or tickets please call Theresa, at 440-585-9088. Cost of the luncheon is $6.00 per person. Deadline for tickets and payment is February 13 th . Please remember to bring your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. February 23 rd – Reverse Raffle. We will also celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day. Everyone is welcome to attend Senior Fellowship.

PRIME TIME - It's the PRIME TIME Bowl!! No meeting tonight. Sign up for GIFT!!

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! A special welcome to Marisa Iarussi and Elizabeth Hansen and Dan Quiggle! Thanks for becoming servers!!

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – See you at GIFT on the 15 th . Bring your bibles.

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK – We're serving at the Food Bank on Monday, February 6 th . Please call Anthony if you are interested in serving (946-1128 x20).

NOEL MOVERS – We're picking up and distributing furniture & appliances every week. Over 800 families have donated to the Movers at least once. We accept all furniture, mattresses and appliances in good, working condition. Call Anthony to donate.

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES – Any teen in grade 6-12 interested in being confirmed this year needs to register by calling Anthony (946-1128 x20). Sessions begin March 5 th and Confirmation is scheduled for May 7 th at 11:00 Mass. If you've already registered with Marianne Slattery, you need not call again – thanks!

WEEKLY READINGS – The scripture readings for the current week and the upcoming week are published in the bulletin. You can also access the bulletin online at: www.stnoel.org . We've also added a link where you can find the readings for any date of the calendar year. Go to the “Catholic Links” page of our website. Thanks for your suggestions!

YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATION – Over 30 people participated in the last series. Each session includes a delicious meal, small group discussion and prayer. Choose the topic that interests you and join us for the next series beginning in March. Pick up a brochure in the kiosk and check out the article in the UB.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS – Check out the scholarship opportunity on the kiosk. Applications are available in the Church office.

MUSIC MINISTRY CD'S – The St. Noel Music Ministry CD entitled How Can We Keep From Singing? featuring the choir, chamber singers and hand bell choir are available in the church office. Proceeds benefit the music ministry pilgrimage fund.

PARISH HISTORY BOOK – The 25 th Anniversary Parish Commemorative Book will be published in both a soft-bound and hard-bound edition. The soft-bound edition will be mailed to each parish household. The hard bound edition will include a foil-stamped cover and is included with a cornerstone sponsorship. Sponsorship cards are available in the kiosk. For further information, contact Chris Roach at 440-356-1124.

ST. NOEL PARISH HALL – We are taking reservations for any dates in 2006 and 2007. Select dates will fill up quickly. You can check availability by calling the hall office at 440-946-6635. Also mark your calendars for March 18 th , 2006, Shout will be back at St. Noel Parish Hall.

CATHOLIC UPDATE entitled “Letting God In: Daily Meditations for Lent,” by Richard Rohr, O.F.M., is now available in the kiosk.

SEEDS OF LITERACY- Give the gift of literacy. Become a tutor! Orientation is Wednesday, February 22 nd from 6-8:00 p.m. Session 1 will be held on Saturday, February 25 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Session 2 will be held on Saturday, March 4 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be another orientation on Monday, March 27 th from 6-8:00 p.m. Session 1 will be held on Saturday, April 1 st from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and Session 2 will be held on Saturday April 8 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information and location please call Angela Eldredge at 216-651-4302.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for the Ross and Carmella DeJohn Trust 100 Five Star Scholarship are in the parish office. Please see the flier on the kiosk for details.

ST. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER announces a Divine Mercy Conference to be held on Saturday, February 18 th at 18485 Lake Shore Blvd, Cleveland. The title of this one day conference is “Reflections on Divine Mercy and the Eucharist”. Registration for the program is between 8-8:30 a.m. at the Center. Register by phone 216-531-7370 X 0 or online: www.enterthecenter.org . Cost: $35.00/person includes continental breakfast and lunch. The day will include opening Liturgy, time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a prayer for healing service at 4:00 p.m.

THIRD ANNUAL SAINT JOHN VIANNEY CELTIC WEEKEND will be scheduled for March 4 th at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfa and Sunday, March 5 th at the Father Robert Kline Social Center at St. John Vianney Church. For more information and tickets call Marty at 440-975-9364 or Fr. Tom Johns at 440-255-0600.

YOUNG ADULTS IN THE CITY (20'S AND 30'S) on Saturday, February 18 th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store located in Brooklyn. To register, please call Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com or pekelly@dioceseofcleveland.org . This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.

VILLA ANGELA/ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL located at 18491 Lake Shore Blvd, Cleveland on March 10 th and 11 th (beginning at 8:00 p.m. , and March 12 th beginning at 2:00 p.m. will be performing the musical “Grease” in a 1950's diner atmosphere. Tickets are $5.00 pre-sale per person and $6.00 per person at the door. For more information please call 216-481-8414 X 7197.

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