Week of April 10, 2005

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Dear Parishioner,

I would like to thank the many parishioners who volunteered for fish fries. We had another successful year. For the six fish fries, we served 6,281 people and profited $27, 908.50 for our parish.

Chef Randy has informed us that we served:

2,830 pounds of lemon pepper cod

1,595 pounds of fried white fish

62 gallons of tarter sauce

864 lemons

660 pounds of cole slaw

6,732 breadsticks

1,593 pounds of waffle fries

2,730 pieces of chocolate cake

720 pieces of orange cake

2,820 pieces of carrot cake

960 pieces of banana cake

Our fish fries are an important fund-raising project for our parish.

Thank you to all who made our fish fries a success.

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.

HEALING MINISTRY - Jesus desires each of us to be well in body, mind and spirit. Come … be touched by His love this Wednesday at the 6:45 p.m. evening liturgy. Experience God's healing through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass, be comforted and refreshed by Jesus in the Eucharist. Prayer teams will be available to pray with you for your special needs.

PARISH 25 TH ANNIVERSARY NOTE – This weekend our parish celebrates Confirmation and First Eucharist. Over the past twenty-five years, 866 people have come to the Table of the Lord to receive nourishment for the journey. May all who continue to partake in this Eucharistic feast deepen their relationship with one another and God. Save the date for the Parish 25 th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday afternoon, August 21 st . More details to follow.

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.

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 Pat Brewer at 440-442-4618.

CARE GIVER SUPPORT AND EDUCATION MEETING will be held here at St. Noel on Wednesday, April 20 th . It will be presented by Lake County Catholic Charities to provide information for those feeling the stress of care-giving and how they can find local help for themselves and those they care for. Discussions revolve around stress management, communication strategies, how to find the help you need, etc. Please consider joining us for an evening of valuable information, support and sharing. There is no cost for the program . Pre-registration is required. Please call 440-352-6191 or 440-946-7264 to register.

PARISH LIFE BOOK – There are a couple of corrections to the Parish Life Book that you received in the mail the beginning of this month. On Page 7 (Marriages) the following couple's name was omitted from the page: Dario Savron & Emily Hashier. Due to a printing error, the title at the top of page 12 was left off. It should have read: Parish Pastoral Council .

WANTED CRAFT PEOPLE – Catechesis of the Good Shepard is looking for a few good craft people! Do you have a knack for woodworking, painting, drawing, sculpting or sewing? If interested please contact Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 X 21.

GIFT VOLUNTEERS – Please join us for an appreciation get-together and opportunity to process the three GIFT pilot sessions. We will gather on Wednesday evening, April 13 th at 7:30 p.m. in the small hall.

GIFT -- 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.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH – will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2005. Reservations are required. There will be two seatings (10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.). Adults are $15, Children 6-12 years are $7, and children 5 years and younger are free. Please check the back of the April calendar for details. For more information or

reservations please call the hall at 440-946-6635.

FIRST COMMUNION COMPANIONS - Children at St. Augustine will be preparing to receive First Holy Communion on April 24 th . They are in need of clothing, prayer books, rosaries, and a luncheon after Mass to celebrate their special day. If you can help with a donation of any kind please call the parish office at 440-946-0887..

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP –Activities for the month of April are as follows: April 14 th – Horse Racing – April 21 st - 12:00 p.m. meeting and social then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon consisting of salisbury steak/gravy, vegetable, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, and peach pie. The cost of the luncheon is $6.00 per person. April 28 th - we will be celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food bank to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursday.

ROSARY – Join us Tuesday, April 19 th , from 7-7:45 p.m. in the chapel as we pray the Rosary. All are welcome to this quiet, reflective time in honor of Mary and her Son, Jesus.

PRIME TIME – We're meeting tonight (Sunday) at 7:30pm.  Check your email!! See you at 7:30!!

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 19 th 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.

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 for details.

CONFIRMATION -  St . Noel Church welcomes Bishop Amos to the 11:00 Mass on April 17 th to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with 10 members of our parish.  All are invited to celebrate with us! 

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.

ST. NOEL MEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM invites any men of the parish over the age of 30 to join our team. If interested please contact Keith Coolick at 440-655-2885.

DIVORCE RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS- The experience of separation and divorce is never easy. You must deal with the shock of realizing your marriage has ended and your life is going in a different direction. To help those in this process, the Catholic parishes in Lake and Geauga counties have developed an 8-week program that promotes emotional and sacramental healing, fosters support, independence and empowerment. This 8-week support group will begin on Wednesday, April 27 th at St. Mary Magdalene Church 460 East 321 st Street, Willowick, from 7-9:00 p.m. Sessions are designed to provide direction and support, along with tools for coping, in a caring, confidential setting. For more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities at 440-352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.

SPRING ‘THEOLOGY ON TAP' to explore bringing God's message to inmates – Sister Rita Mary Harwood, SND will address “Locked Up But Not Locked Out: The Diocese's Hidden Parishes” as the spring installment of Theology on Tap, her talk begins at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25 th at the Boneyard Grill, 101 E. Broadview Road., Broadview Heights. Sr. Rita Mary is Secretary for Parish Life and Development and is in charge of the Diocesan Ministry to the incarcerated. The event begins with a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and seating is limited. For reservations, contact Laura Alduk at 216-696-6525, ext 1049, or via e-mail at: lalduk@diocessofcleveland.org .

AFS SEEKING HOST FAMILIES FOR THE 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR – The Mentor Chapter of AFS (American Field Service), the oldest existing exchange student program in the U.S., is looking for host families in the Willoughby and Willoughby Hills Area for the next school year. This school year, Willoughby South is hosting a girl from Switzerland and a girl from Chile. New Students will arrive in August from many different countries; these students are eager to learn and share their cultures. Support is given to the student and families by area volunteers. Call 1-800-237-4636 and find out how opening your home to an exchange student can change your world.

JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL will be holding their benefit “Reach the Child … Touch the Future” on Saturday, May 7 th at the Shaker Heights Country Club starting at 6:00 p.m. with a silent auction, cocktails & hors d' oeuvres, dinner and live auction. Music by Nightbreeze. Tickets $125 & $250 per person. For more information please call 216-691-8916.

CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF FAITH & JUSTICE … at the Catholic Commission of Lake & Geauga's 15 th Annual Peace & Justice Dinner on Saturday, April 16 th , 6:00 p.m. social hour & silent auction, 7:00 p.m. dinner & program at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, Founders Room (28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe). Dinner tickets are $25.00. Call the Catholic Commission for reservations at 440-244-6037.

ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA presented by Stephen A. Baum, M.D., Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. John Vianney Social Center.   Dr. Baum is a specialist in geriatric medicine and on the board of the Alzheimer's Association. His presentation will cover common types of dementia, how is it diagnosed, and what treatments are available. The presentation is free. For more information call Barb at 440-256-3922.

THE OHIO BOYCHOIR – is proud to present a concert by the American Boychoir from Princeton, New Jersey. The concert will be held at St. Stanislaus Church, on Sunday, April 17 th at 3:00 p.m. The church is located at 3649 E. 65 th Street, in the Slavic Village neighborhood. Admission is free; however an offering will be received. Please invite your friends and family to join us for this exciting event.

THE CLEVELAND CLINIC has a need for volunteers at the main campus and at the suburban Family Health Centers. Volunteer opportunities are available for those who prefer patient contact. We especially need lobby greeters and volunteers to escort patients. We are also looking for volunteers to visit and provide moral support to hospitalized patients. Please call the Cleveland Clinic Volunteer Services Department at 216-445-6986 for more information about our interesting and fulfilling volunteer opportunities.

THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC STUDIES AT JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY invites you to a lecture by: Professor Jacalyn Duffin Hannah, a Professor of Medicine, Philosophy, and History at Queen's University. The lecture “Miracles, Saints, and Doctors: What Does the Vatican have to do with Hematology?” will take place on Thursday, April 21 st at 7:30 p.m. in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center Conference Room. The lecture is free and open to the public. For additional information, please call 216-397-4558,

BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL – will be hosting their 3 rd Annual Blue & White Gala on Saturday, April 30 th , 6:30 p.m. The gala will be held at the Metropolitan Club in the Huntington Building in downtown Cleveland. The evening will include dinner, live music, and an auction. The Master of Ceremonies will be John “Lil John” Rinaldi. Individual tickets are $85. For tickets and more information please call 216-421-2080 X 358.

VILLA ANGELA/ST. JOSEPH ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION - will be hosting a Ladies Night Out at the high school on Thursday, May 5 th . A $30.00 Ticket includes dinner, beverage and door prizes. The evening includes a wonderful Chinese auction, a Grand auction, 50/50, and sideboards. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. For tickets and information call 216-481-8414 x 224.

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