Week of March 20, 2005

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Dear Parishioner,

This week is Holy Week and I invite you to join us in celebrating the Sacred Triduum. The three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are the most important celebration of the Church year.

On Holy Thursday, we gather to celebrate the Lord's Supper on the evening before His death. Members of our community will have their feet washed, just as Jesus washed the feet of His disciples at the Last Supper. The liturgy concludes with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to a place of reposition in the large hall.

Because Good Friday commemorates the day on which Jesus died, it is the only day of the year on which the Eucharist is not celebrated. On this day, we gather to reflect on the Passion of John, venerate the cross and receive communion that was consecrated the day before.

The liturgy on Holy Saturday is the most solemn liturgy of the entire year. It is the premiere Easter celebration. It begins in darkness with the lighting of the Easter fire. An extended selection of Scripture readings recounts the great events of salvation beginning from the creation of the world. The liturgy focuses on the initiation of adults into our Church. This Saturday, Thurman Buckley, Anthony Childs, Amber Pilarczyk, and Nicole Thomas will be welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Our liturgies on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will begin at 8:00 p.m. I extend a special invitation to any of you who have never shared in the Triduum before; our best access to the Easter mystery is to pray the Triduum in our parish community.

Please also remember that the two Easter Sunday Liturgies at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. will be unusually crowded. Many people choose to join us only at Easter and Christmas. Please welcome them warmly but come early so that you can find a seat.

Fr. George Smiga

CRUCIFIXION & TRANSCENDANCE – On Sunday, April 17 th from 2-4:00 p.m. Fr. George will be offering an educational program through the Cleveland Ecumenical Institute at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The day will begin with a one hour lecture on the crucifixion scenes in the Gospels and continue by viewing four artworks in the museum's collection which represent Christ on the Cross. The day is meant to show how both the scriptures and great art are able to express both life and death simultaneously. The cost for the program is $20. Registration can be made by filling out a form from the kiosk or by calling Mary Thomas at the institute at 216-320-1242.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND SACRISTANS, please sign up on the bulletin board by the kitchenette if you are able to help with Easter Sunday liturgies.

HOLY THURSDAY ADORATION there will be a period of personal prayer time before the Holy Eucharist on Holy Thursday evening until 11:00 p.m. in the large hall. We encourage parishioners to sign up on the kiosk for one of these times.

CONGRATULATIONS to Lubo and Jennifer Kasprisin on the birth of their daughter, Sophia Marie; and to Roger Veverka and Kristy Messina on the birth of their daughter, Giana Marie.

GIFT --Bring your household's completed Lenten cross (from the 2nd session's home kit) when you come to Palm Sunday liturgy. Place it in the box in either the large hall foyer or the narthex. Bring your household's completed white card telling of a special "service" experience (from the 3rd session's home kit) when you come to Holy Thursday liturgy. Place it in the basket in the narthex. Bring your household's completed yellow page (from the 3rd session's home kit) anytime and put it in the yellow folder in the narthex.

BEREAVEMENT SERIES – Our Bereavement Ministry invites anyone (participants need not be parishioners) who is coping with the loss of a family member or friend to attend a series of evenings designed to support and assist people in their grieving. The series will be held in the Nativity Room on Thursdays April 7 th through May 12 th ; and each evening will include some time for prayer. These sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please register by calling the parish office at 440-946-0887. Fliers are available in the kiosk.

REMINDER – Lenten Bags can be returned to the clothing and food drop-off area in the right hand bins. Lenten Rice Bowls can be returned to the parish office.

ST. NOEL FISH FRIES – No fish fry on Good Friday.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS – Since we've been able to purchase government foods for our food pantry we don't have a need to come to you as often with requests.  But currently we have a need for four items not available through government sources.  They are bath soap, dish washing detergent (NOT dishwasher), tooth paste and laundry soap.  Donated items can be placed in the designated bin in the food pantry area off the hallway going to the new wing.  On behalf of the clients we serve we want to thank you, especially since none of the items can be purchased with food stamps.  

IS THIS YOU?   Are you a baptized person formed in the ways of Christian living but not a Catholic? Have you been worshipping with us on a regular basis for a while now? Do you ever think about formalizing your relationship to the Catholic Church, but think the RCIA is too long and too involved for your needs? Would you like to be participating in the sacraments of the Church? If you have answered “yes” to all of the above why not join us for a six week modified form of the RCIA which will begin on Tuesday evening April 12 th . We will meet in the Resurrection Room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the six weeks, those who have discerned that God is inviting them to formalize their relationship with the Catholic community will be received into the Church at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Trinity Sunday, May 22, 2005. To register for this adapted experience of the RCIA please call Alice Hinkel at 440-946-0887.

ST. AUGUSTINE WEB SITE :  Want to learn more about our Church in the City partner parish?  Check out their new web site at staugustine-west14.org. 

SOCIAL CONCERNS/ST AUGUSTINE- because Easter Sunday falls on the last Sunday of March we will not be serving the meal at St. Augustine Hunger Center or collecting for the Social Concerns Fund in the month of March.

SOCIAL CONCERNS FUND – in February we collected $3,429.78. Our expenses for February were:

We thank you for your support. Special thanks to all those who worked on or supported the Mardi Gras in anyway as the profits benefited Social Concerns.

BENEFIT FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN MISSION - Check the Social Concerns Section of the kiosk to both celebrate and support the work of International Partners in Mission which is the agency that facilitates our partnership with the women of Zaragoza, El Salvador. 

CONCERNED ABOUT POVERTY? – “ G reater C levelanders T ogether O vercoming P overty (GCTOP)” is an ecumenical faith based group initiated last fall to address the economic plight of the city of Cleveland.  Several members of our Social Concerns Commission as well as members of the Diocesan Social Action office have been participating in GCTOP meetings.  This group is sponsoring a bus trip to Columbus on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 in conjunction with a statewide rally to protest proposed cuts in the Ohio state budget that would negatively impact already struggling families.  Buses will leave muny parking near the Shoreway and E 9 th St. at 7:45 a.m. and return between 5 and 5:30 p.m.  Bus fare and lunch will be provided.  GCTOP will be making appointments to speak with state representatives.  Please join us if you are able.  Reservations are needed and can be made by calling Jason at 216-432-4770 ext. 16. If you have further questions you may also call our parishioner office at 440-946-0887.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK: LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF COMPASSION - On Wednesday, April 6th we will be having a daytime retreat opportunity in the Resurrection Room from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Includes lunch (a donation of $5.00 will help cover the cost of lunch.) Eleanor Reilly, Sharon Waltermire and Fran Armbruster will lead the day. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887. Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend.

JOURNEY TO JOY – Due to lack of interest Journey to Joy will no longer meet. If you or a loved one is being treated for depression or anxiety and feel the need for support from our community please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for March are as follows: March 24 th NO MEETING – HOLY THURSDAY; March 31 st Noon - meeting, socializing, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have a luncheon consisting of ½ chicken breast, baked potato, tossed salad, peas with mushrooms, rolls & butter, and carrot cake. Cost is $6.00 per person. Also, we will celebrate anniversaries and birthdays on March 28th. 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 – Thanks for the shower!! You're awesome! Retreat this weekend – please pray for all attending. No meeting Sunday night.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our next meeting is this Tuesday, March 22 nd at 7:00pm. Bring your bibles!

NOEL MOVERS – We are in need of baby cribs, mattress and box springs (any size), dressers 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.

EASTER HAMS – Thanks for your orders – we do have 2-3 extra hams so it's not too late to purchase one for Easter!! You can pick up your orders Mon-Wed (March 21-23) from 10-3pm or on Holy Saturday, (March 26 th ) from 9-12noon. Call Anthony with questions (946-1128 x20)

WHITEWATER RAFTING – We're planning a rafting trip on the incredible New River in WV for late June of 2005. Tentative dates are June 28-30. Call Anthony after Easter for details.

PRIME TIME RETREAT – Please pray for the following teens on retreat this weekend at the Christian Life Center: Matt Kucmanic, Meghan Hope, Kenny Cook, Katie Razzante, Megan Fraley, Katie Caporossi, Kevin Myers, Chris Myers, Andrew Drockton, Bridget Drockton, Jason Schaner, Brittany Shrefler, & Chas Smith.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Bishop Pilla will celebrate the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration this year at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Registrations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1955). Deadline for registration is June 17, 2005. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 to register.

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS – St. Noel Golf League will have a short meeting for new, old and substitute golfers at St. Noel Church in the Resurrection Room (which was the old church office) at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. For further information contact John Grzincic at 440-585-4727.

INTER-RELIGIOUS TASK FORCE ON CENTRAL AMERICA -On Friday, March 25 th , 12-2:30 p.m.: Way of the Cross through downtown Cleveland. Pray to end poverty and injustice in Cleveland and in Central America. Commemorating 25 years of martyrdom of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero. Meet at Public Square in front of the Terminal Tower. For more information please call 216-961-0032.

DIVORCED AND SEPARATED CATHOLICS WORKSHOP – Co-dependency: What's all the Confusion? Join Francine McNulty, Professional Clinical Counselor, as she facilitates a workshop on understanding co-dependency and how it impacts relationships. The evening will focus on learning some important self-care recovery practices. Join us Wednesday, April 6 th , at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road., Mentor, from 7-9:00 p.m. To register, please call Karen at 440-352-8282. The evening is free of charge.

LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. ANNOUNCES HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM – LOW INCOME, ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED – The Lake County CDC (a non-profit United Way agency) announces a housing rehabilitation program for single family, owner occupied housing. The program is for emergency home repair/handicapped accessibility modifications. Funding is made available from the State of Ohio Department of Development, US Department of Agriculture and the Lake County CDC. Candidates for the program include: Low income elderly and disabled, less than $14,700/yr. one person, less than $16,800/yr. two people, elderly (over 65) that meet income guidelines, or disabled home occupants that meet income guidelines. Must be a Lake County Homeowner. For additional information and application material, call Carolyn Anderson or Bob Fountain of the Lake County Community

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