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Dear
Parishioner,
It
is very appropriate that we in the northern hemisphere celebrate
Easter in springtime. The Christian Feast of Easter has its roots
in the Jewish Feast of Passover which is also a springtime feast.
The rebirth of nature, the blossoming of plants, the budding of
trees, the birthing of animals, the revival of humans—all of this
new life re-affirms our belief of the new life that comes to us
through Christ's resurrection.
Fifteen
centuries ago, a Christian writer, Venantius Fortunatus, captured
this rebirth in the following lines:
“Lo,
the fair beauty of the earth,
From
the death of winter arising!
Every
good gift of the year
Now
with its Master returns,”
We
who live in northern Ohio and deal with the cold and snow of winter
can appreciate the way in which nature reminds us of our new life
in Christ. We welcome the new members of our community who were
joined to Christ and us at the Easter Vigil: Lu Collins and Phil
McNeal who were baptized and Gretchen Bates and Ed Keyse who entered
into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Let
us enter gladly then this Easter season in which God who is love
has loved us and has called all creation back to life. We need to
revel in the images and words by which, across the ages, the people
of God have celebrated spring's victory over winter, light's victory
over darkness, love's victory over hatred, life's triumph over the
grave. Christ our pasch is sacrificed, Alleluia! Therefore, let
us keep the feast, Alleluia!
Fr.
George Smiga
THE
CLEVELAND ECUMENTICAL INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- The Institute is an ongoing opportunity in our area for Christians
to delve into their faith on a deeper level. Please pick up a brochure
in the kiosk and consider whether the Cleveland Ecumenical Institute
for Religious Studies could be an option for your own faith development.
LOAVES,
LETTERS & MORE – The
U.S. Bishops in their 2001 document entitled, “Global Climate Change,”
state: “At its core, global climate change is not about economic
theory or political platforms, not about partisan advantage or interest
group pressures. It is about the future of God's creation and the
one human family.” St. Noel is offering two opportunities for education
and action on these matters: On Friday, April 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.,
the Social Justice Ministry is hosting the next in our Loaves
and Letters events.
Come
share a simple meal, and then learn a bit about this issue, from
the perspective of our Bishops. We conclude with a chance to take
action by writing a letter (or 3!) to our federal representatives
on pending legislation. Topics and writing resources will be prepared
for all ages. Remember, T he Food is Free, a Letter
is Your Fee .
The
second opportunity will be on Sunday,
April
22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.; The Beyond JustFaith group is showing the
Academy Award-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth
. This Earth Day event will be a good opportunity to
learn more about our impact on the planet which has been entrusted
to our care by God.
PROJECT
HOPE ANNUAL DINNER
– Project Hope for the Homeless cordially invites you to attend
Eagle's Wings Fundraising Dinner and Auction on Friday, April 27,
2007 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. Noel Banquet Center.
Tickets are $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight! Reservations
are requested by Friday, April 13 th . For tickets or auction
donations call 440-354-6417.
HOPE
FOR HEALTHCARE :
As legislators on both the state and national level begin to talk
more seriously about health care, it is important that we as Catholic
Christians contribute to the conversation. The St. Noel Health Care
Task Force invites you to join us on Monday evening April 30, 2007
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Please consider joining us to pray and dialogue
about how we as Catholics might advocate and act most effectively
so that all people have access to health care. We will begin with
a light supper and ask that you RSVP by April 26, 2007 by April
by calling Alice Hinkel at 440-946-0887 or emailing ahinkel@stnoel.org
.
.
ADULT
BIBLE STUDY : A new
Bible study group for adult men and women is being formed. The group
will meet at St. Noel twice a month on Thursday evenings 7:15 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. in the lower level. The first meeting will be on Thursday,
April 19 th . The first study will be the Gospel of Luke. For further
information contact the parish office at 440-946-0887.
STOP
THE VIOLENCE WALK-A-THON- Forbes
House is very excited to announce their first Walk-A-Thon to stop
the violence hosted by the Human Service Club at Lakeland Community
College. The walk will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Lakeland
Community College. Walkers will be meeting at the Atrium by Breakers
Lounge at 8:00 a.m. to sign in before the walk begins. The walk
will officially begin at 9:00 a.m. and consist of a 3 mile walk
around campus. For more information please call Karen McGain at
440-357-1018.
CATHOLIC
UNIVERSE BULLETIN subscription
forms can be found in the kiosk.
COUNSELING
ASSISTANCE FUND –
The Church is committed to helping those who have been harmed as
a result of sexual abuse by representatives of the Church. According
to mental health professionals, counseling is a vital component
of the healing process for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
The Church recognizes, however, that there are people who are reluctant
to contact us for help. This new Counseling Assistance Fund can
help these individuals. If you would like more information, please
go to the website at www.counselingassistancefund.org
.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for April are as follows: April 12 th
- Bingo, April 19 th - socializing,
meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon Menu:
Beef Stroganoff w/noodles, California Vegetables, salad, rolls,
desert. Deadline for tickets and payment is April 16 th .
April 26 th - 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.
RECYCLED
MATERIALS – Our Parishioner,
Megan Fraley, a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 655, is working on her
gold award project which is an environmental awareness project.
For part of the project she is planning and executing a station
for the Holden Arboretum's Earth Day celebration. At this event
younger Girl Scouts can earn ecology patches. Megan's station is
creating door stoppers from recycled materials and here is how you
can help. The following items are needed: rugs (bath size),
towels (Bath towels or larger-no washcloths please), blankets (twin
size or larger), sheets (twin size or larger ). If you
have any of these items you may drop them off by April 15 th in
the collection box which is in the hallway across from our food
pantry.
PRIME
TIME – It's the Easter
egg hunt!! Have some fun on April 15 th and come to PRIME TIME 7:00pm
in the teen center.
SUMMER
SERVICE – All spots are filled for
our Young Neighbors in Action trip to Washington DC the week of
July 8-14. Two spots (boys) remain for our service trip to rural
Kentucky the week of June 30 th . These are unique opportunities
for high school teens to live and learn about their Catholic faith.
Call Anthony for more information (946-1128 x20).
NOEL
MOVERS – the furniture
bank is going strong! We are in need of mattresses and box springs
– all sizes. Please call Anthony to donate any useable furniture
(946-1128 x20)
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our
next session is Wednesday, April 18 th at 7:00pm in the lower level.
Bring your bibles.
ST.
NOEL GOLF LEAGUE – will
hold a short meeting in the Nativity Room for new and present members
on April 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The league meets at St. Dennis Golf
Course every Thursday from April 19 th through September 7 th .
Starting time is 4:00 p.m. until 4:58 p.m. Dues will be $50.00.
If you have any questions call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
GOLDEN
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
- Bishop Lennon will celebrate the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary
Celebration this year at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Registrations are now being
accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1957). Deadline
for registration is June 15, 2007. Please call the parish office
at 440-946-0887 to register.
CHURCH
OF THE RESURRECTION – Solon,
Ohio will be sponsoring the following event on the Friday, April
13, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. the church invites you to a recital by Jason
Vieaux, classical guitarist. For more information please call Meg
Matuska at 440-248-0980 X 25.
RETROUVAILLE
WEEKEND will be held
from Friday, April 13 th (8:00 p.m. through Sunday, April 15 th
(3:00 p.m.) at the Hilton Hotel, 3663 Park East Drive, Beachwood,
Ohio. A registration fee of $50 is requested to confirm a reservation.
If the stresses and strain of everyday living take its toll on your
marriage relationship or you have problems communicating with each
other then Retrouvaille may be for you.
For
more info please call Al or Diane Miskinis at 1-800-470-2230. You
may also learn about Retrouvaille on the web at: www.helpourmarriage.com.
SUMMER
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –
The Sisters of Notre Dame invite women ages 18-40 to participate
in a five-day program of summer service with the sisters. Summer
options include: an inner-city elementary school and Bible camp,
a crisis care center for children, and a rural camp for migrant
workers and their families. These opportunities are available in
Cleveland and surrounding areas in May and July, and in Los Angeles,
CA in August. For more info visit:
www.sndchardon.org
or contact Sister Kathleen Hine, by phone at 440-279-1194.;
LAKE
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
invites you to attend their premier social event of the year “The
Emerald Auction”, which will take place on April 20, 2007 at the
Holiday Inn Suites & Hotel LaMalfa. To purchase tickets and
for more info call Sara at 440-488-0982 or e-mail
sara.rossetti@gmail.com.
CATHOLIC
UPDATE entitled “Acts
of the Apostles,” by Ronald D Witherup; S.S. is now available in
the kiosk.
ST.
PASCHAL BAYLON PARISH, 5384
Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, Ohio will conduct a six-week
workshop on grief, beginning on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. The workshop
will be held for six consecutive weeks, on 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.
LEARN
ABOUT ARTHRITIS AT THE LAKE COUNTY ARTHRITIS EXPO
– Hear the latest in arthritis treatment including joint replacement
options and learn about osteoporosis and the role of healthy diet
in the management of arthritis at Arthritis Foundation's free Lake
County Arthritis Expo & Wellness Fair, Saturday, April 21, 2007
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson
Road. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is recommended due
to limited space. Call the Mentor Senior Center at 440-974-5725.
THE
SAINT ANTHONY NOVENA
will be held at the Church of St. Clair at 5659 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst,
beginning Tuesday, April 10 th with the Novena at 7:30 p.m. and
continuing every Tuesday for 9 weeks. (There will be no 7:00 p.m.
Mass this year). Please join us and bring a friend.
CELEBRATE
THE BENEDICTINE experience
to the extreme . . . Young men in Grades 6, 7, & 8 and their
families are invited to Benedictine Extreme Open House on Thursday,
May 3 rd from 6-8:00 p.m. Come and meet our extreme team of students,
faculty and alumni. You can enjoy expanding interactive academic
displays. All student visitors will be entered to win an Xbox 360.
Benedictine High School is located at 2900 Martin Luther King Drive,
in Cleveland, Ohio. For more info please call 216-421-2080 X 3430
or reach us by the web at: www.cbhs.net.
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