Week of April 27, 2008

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Dear Parishioner,

It is with joy and a good deal of pride that I announce that David Nethery will be ordained as a deacon next Saturday, May 3rd. David and his wife, Toni,  have been parishioners at St. Noel for 15 years. After four years of studies and formation Bishop Lennon has now called David to Orders.

As an ordained deacon David will participate in the Sacrament of Holy Orders.  He will be able to preach the homily at Mass, celebrate baptisms, and officiate at weddings. He will also as a deacon engage in ministries of service according to the needs of the parish to which he will be assigned. We are hoping that David will serve at St. Noel, although the official assignments of the Bishop will not be made until ordination day.

We do know that we will all have an opportunity to express our thanksgiving for David’s ordination as he assists and preaches at our 9:00 a.m. parish Mass on May 4th. I invite all of you to join us for that celebration. After the liturgy there will be a reception in the Banquet Center from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. So even if you are unable to join us for the 9:00 a.m. liturgy, please stop in the Banquet Center to congratulate David on his ordination.

A vocation to the deaconate is one of many signs of the vitality of our parish community. In our shared faith we should continue to encourage one another to follow the way of Christ and to serve God’s people according to the style of life to which God has called us.

Fr. George Smiga

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH – will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008. 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. For more information or

reservations please call the Banquet Center at 440-946-6635.

WINE TASTING AT THE BANQUET CENTER – will take place on Saturday, May 3rd. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m.  An elegant five course meal will be served. A different wine will accompany each course. The cost is $40.00 per person. Please call the Banquet Center for menu details and reservations 440-946-6635.

TWIST AT THE BANQUET CENTER – The date has changed to May 24th for the show band Twist. They play a variety of Mo-town favorites and oldies from the past. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A pasta buffet will be served and a cash bar will be available. The cost is $25.00 per person. The evening concludes at 11:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Banquet Center at 440-946-6635.

THANK YOU FOOD PANTRY DONORS! -  On behalf of our clients we want to extend a heartfelt “thank you” for your response to our recent appeal.  Your generosity is much appreciated.

TIFFT ON TOUR – Mark your calendars for Friday, June 27, 2008. A daytime bus tour of some of Cleveland’s historical church sites will be led by Father Tom Tifft (our February GIFT presenter) along with passenger, Father George Smiga. They will share Ohio’s church history with us as we travel to churches of special significance. A continental breakfast will be available in the narthex between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. The bus leaves promptly at 8:45 a.m. A lunch stop is scheduled at a downtown restaurant. The bus will return to Saint Noel around 4:00 p.m. The cost for the tour is $25. (Lunch is not included in the price.) Registration closes once the bus is full (50 people) so fill out a form (on the GIFT Table in the narthex) and drop it and your check for $25 in the GIFT Box in the narthex or parish office.

WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST – Please join us for our Springtime Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 8-10:00 a.m., in the Banquet Center/small hall. We are privileged to have Sister Jacqueline Gusdane, the President of Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School, as our guest speaker.  Her topic will focus on “Women’s Voice in a Global Community.” Bring a friend for a morning of good conversation, fellowship and prayer. As always we will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet following the program. The suggested donation is $5.00. There will be a sign-up sheet on the kiosk. Any questions, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

PARISH DAYTIME RETREAT – will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:00 am. until 2:00 p.m. Our theme for the day will be “Birthing into the World the Life of God That Lives within Us,” Reflecting on: Mary; the Word; the Ascension; the Spirit; and Our Words. Facilitated by Fran Armbruster with the help of the community. $5.00 donation is suggested for lunch. Please sigh up on the kiosk. Call the parish office at 440-946-0887 for more information.

PRIME TIME - There is a meeting tonight (Sunday, April 27th) and then Rap with the Pastor on May 4th. 

RELAY FOR LIFE – Jessica Lipold, one of our awesome teens, and some classmates from Willoughby South have formed Team Hope to participate in the relay for life and raise money for the American Cancer Society.  The team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Stadium Grille on 8330 Tyler Blvd, in Mentor. It is on Sunday, May 4th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults cost $10 and children under 10 cost $5. (Beverages not included in ticket price.) The Spaghetti Dinner will also include Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and a Chinese Auction. If you are interested in going or have further questions please contact Jessica Lipold at 440-942-9628. We all hope to see you there and thank you for helping to find a cure for cancer.  

CARING FOR CREATION: "The New Cosmology"

Sunday, April 27, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Banquet Center/ Small Hall. Do you still think there are nine planets in our solar system?  There are now eight plus three little cousins.  We now know so much more about cosmology than ever before.  Learn the latest information about the heavens from Cleveland Museum of Natural History astronomy educator Joe DeRocher. As with previous programs in this series, there will be a potluck dinner; please bring a dish to share as well as your own non-disposable place setting. Can’t make it to the potluck – join us at 6:15 p.m. for the program. There will be time for prayer, reflection, discussion and questions.

Something to think about from the St. Noel Endowment Fund…. When is the last time you looked at who was the beneficiaries of your life insurance, IRA or other accounts? It’s time to take a look, update if necessary. If your intention is to leave and IRA to someone other than your spouse the new rule in 2007 allows you to leave the funds to a non-spouse beneficiary who can now roll the proceeds into a qualified IRA. When updating beneficiaries, know that a charity like the St. Noel Endowment fund can be a beneficiary of all or part of your IRA.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for May are as follows: - May 1st  – Games of Choice – May 8th – 7-11 Dice Game- May 15th – Bingo – May 22nd - socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon menu: Chicken á la King, salad, ice cream w/strawberry topping. Cost is $6.00 – Deadline for tickets and payment is May 19th. For tickets please call 440-449-9059. May 29th – Happy Birthdays, Anniversaries and Games of your Choice.

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.

DAY OF CARING – The United Way of Lake County has gathered a number of volunteers willing to take on a one-day project for people in need or organizations with limited resources.  This Day of Caring is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2008.  Check the kiosk for further information and application forms. 

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG – Hannah’s Home is a Christian facility located in Mentor, which provides a home and supportive services to young single women who are pregnant and in need. As a fund raiser, they are launching their “Baby Bottle Boomerang” project on Mother’s Day and concluding it on Father’s Day. You will find baby bottles on the table in the narthex, which we ask you to pick up on Mother’s Day (or after) and fill with change, and then return it to the office on Father’s Day (or before). You will also find brochures on the table in the narthex giving an extensive explanation of Hannah’s Home and their services.

CLIMATE CHANGE – A VISION FOR THE COMMON GOOD - Archbishop Celestino Migliore, a recognized expert on global issues concerning human development will be speaking at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Fairlawn on Wednesday evening, April 30th at 7 p.m. on the topic of climate change.  More details can be found on the kiosk.

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 27, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Registrations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1958). Deadline for registration is June 15, 2008. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 to register

SEEDS OF LITERACY - is a non-profit adult literacy organization that relies on the help of volunteer tutors to assist students at ten locations throughout Cleveland.  Seeds of Literacy provides basic education and GED preparation classes to adults free of charge. Interested adults should call (216) 661-7950 for more information or to register. Our currently scheduled training date is: Saturday, May 3rd from 9 am to 1 pm

 NEEDED: VOLUNTEER COMPUTER ASSISTANTS - Sr. Sheilamarie Tobbe, from the Thea Bowman Center in Cleveland, is looking for volunteers to help economically disadvantaged people learn about assistance available through the Ohio Benefit Bank.  There is a special training session for volunteers taking place on May 17, 2008 from 9a.m. to 12 noon.  Call 216-491-0699 to register and learn more.

MORTGAGE PROBLEMS? - Check the pockets of the Social Justice section of the kiosk for a brochure from United Way of Lake County with some ides on preventing foreclosure.

VOICE MINISTRIES – a call to Young Adults – Young Adults (18ish through 30’s) are invited to join us every first Sunday of the month at the Conversion of St. Paul Shrine (4120 Euclid Ave, Cleveland 44103). 7:03 p.m. Scripture Study; 8:03 p.m.: (because we’re inspired by Deuteronomy 8:3) Mass; 9:03 p.m. May 4th is our ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY! Come enjoy with us the birthday party – we are pulling out all of the stops! If you have ever been to VOICE you GOT to see this, if you have never been to VOICE – you need to come this time.

For more information and to stay in touch, email us at voice.ministries@gmail.com or join the Voice Ministries group on Facebook or go to http://groups.myspace.com/voiceministries. 

CATHOLIC UPDATE – entitled “Mary of History,” by Robert P. Maloney is now available in the kiosk. 

BREADTH OF LIFE – “Music Therapy: A Source of Healing at University Hospitals,” will be presented byDr. Deforia Lane at St. Noel Banquet Center on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.  For reservations (luncheon $16.00) please call 216-486-3011 or 216-289-3593.  For more information see the flier on the kiosk.

 CLEVELAND CATHOLIC FORUM - Ray Flynn, former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, joins the Cleveland Catholic Forum for our 2nd annual Saints Dinner and Silent Auction just weeks after the Ambassador’s meeting with Pope Benedict. The event is at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe on Friday, May 2nd.  You won’t want to miss this evening of fine food, beverage and entertainment and a presentation of Ray Flynn’s insight into his personal relationship with Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI and their beliefs on living as a faithful citizen. Tickets are $50. Order tickets from www.clevelandcatholicforum.com or call 440-623-9183.

ATTENTION PRAYERFUL SINGLE MEN!  The famous Gethsemani Trappist Abbey in Trappist, Kentucky will be hosting free live-in vocational retreats. Work and pray with the monks on their 2000-acre farm and hear the vocational talks. There is no cost but space is limited. Dates include: May 9-16th, June 2-9th, June 9-16th, and July 4-11th. Weekend dates are also available. For more dates and info call 1-800-221-1807.  

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE – SEPTEMBER 16-30, 2008  - Father Walley Hyclak, formally of St. Joseph Christian life Center will be traveling to many holy sites in Eastern Europe. Some of the sites include: Praque, Vienna Budapest Krakow, Warsaw, and Csestochowa.

For more information please contact: Mrs. Grace McCullough at 440-944-5028 or e-mail:

Catholictravel@comcast.net.

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