Week of June 3, 2007

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Dear Parishioner,

At Christmas time it is easy to think of the hungry and those in need. But in the summer months our thoughts focus on outdoor activities and vacations. Yet those who do not have enough to eat are in need all year long.

This is why each year we hold a food drive as summer begins. We call it “Project Summer Stock” and its purpose is to supply our food pantry through the fall. The need is great. In April our food pantry provided emergency food for over 60 families in our area. This was a record high. As the designated government food pantry for Willoughby Hills, Kirtland, Waite Hill and most of Willoughby we do receive food from government programs. We are also grateful for the support of Divine Word in supplying our pantry. Yet, we cannot meet all the needs of our clients without your help.

Project Summer Stock will take place next weekend, June 9 th & 10 th . We welcome any nonperishable foods, soaps and paper products, but we do have a particular need for the following items: canned fruits, soup, spaghetti sauce, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, bathroom tissue, shampoo, bar soap, paper products, dish washing liquid, and tooth paste.

There will be containers in the narthex to accept what you bring. If you do not have time to shop, we will also accept monitory donations to support our food pantry.

Begin the summer with an act of charity. Support those who have less. Contribute to Project Summer Stock next weekend.

Fr. George Smiga

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE – From June 20 th through August 29 th , there will be no Wednesday evening 6:45 p.m. Mass . We will, however, continue to have our monthly Mass with the Anointing of the Sick on the Second Wednesday of each month July 11 th and August 8 th .

SAVE THE DATE! The St. Noel Parish Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 26th, at Campbell Park (located behind Willoughby Hills City Hall). There will be food, fun and games for all ages. Contact the Mills family at (440) 256-1630 if you are interested in helping us plan this wonderful event.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - As of May 23 rd , the Appeal has raised $5,785,480 towards its goal of $9.5 million dollars. Thanks you for your continuing support. This year Catholic Charities is striving for greater participation from the many Catholic households in our diocese. A representative of Catholic Charities will soon be calling parishioners who have not yet responded to the Appeal to ask for their support of the 2007 Annual Appeal. Please be generous.

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG:   Please return baby bottles to the parish office.  Thank you for your generous support of Hanna's Home.

SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM – The Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services will be presenting a program on suicide prevention on Wednesday evening June 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Presbyterian Church 5885 Hopkins Rd., Mentor, Ohio.  More details can be found on the flier on the kiosk

STATE BUDGET ACTION ALERT #3 – The Catholic Commission of Lake & Geauga urges us to call Senator Timothy Grendell at 614-644-7718 and urge him to Lift the Housing Trust Fund Cap. The cap is currently at $50 million per year. Approximately $65 Million each year is raised through the Housing Trust Fund Fee. All funds raised should be used to help low-income Ohioans gain access to housing options, home repair, foreclosure prevention, and services related to homelessness. (Cuyahoga County residents visit: senate.state.oh.us/senators to learn who your state senator is.)

SPEAKERS FROM INDIA – Ms. Meera Malek and Mr. Mahesh Upadhyaya who work with International Partners in Mission will be with us on Monday evening, June 4 th to tell us about their work in human rights and their efforts to foster peace and reconciliation among Hindus and Muslims in India.  We will gather at 7 p.m. in the Resurrection Room for this informative evening.

CHILDREN who received communion for the first time this year are invited to the Cathedral for a special blessing from Bishop Lennon. On Saturday, June 9 th at 4:30 p.m. the Bishop will celebrate Mass with children who have received first Holy Communion since Easter. Children are invited to wear their Communion or Sunday outfits as they will participate in a procession with Bishop Lennon.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Get ready for a special agent mission! Join us for a fun-packed week daily from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. July 16-20. We will transform St. Noel Church into a mission command center as we discover God's force is always with us. We will gather in stations for Bible stories, crafts, fun games, delicious snacks, lively music and much more. The closing program will be Friday evening, July 20 th and a special family trip is planned to NASA on Wednesday afternoon. After Masses on June 2/3 and 9/10 sign up in the narthex for SonForce Kids! Bring a friend!

GIFT VOLUNTEERS –Hopefully you received an invitation to our Appreciation Dinner—but just in case we made a clerical error . . . please join us Wednesday evening, June 20 th at 6:00 p.m. in the small hall of our Banquet Center. We want to take this opportunity to thank you and celebrate a great year of GIFT. Please call Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1228 x 21 to RSVP.

ST NOEL PARISH RETREAT – will be held on Wednesday, June 6 th , from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The retreat is entitled “Mysteries of our Faith,” Celebrating the Feast of the Season. Facilitated by Fran Armbruster, Sharon Waltermier, and Henri Nouwen, (video.) A $5.00 donation for lunch is requested. For more information please call 440-625-1228. Sign up on the kiosk.

St. Noel Endowment Fund . If you have included St. Noel in your estate plan or would like to know how, please contact the office and leave a message for the Endowment. One of our trustees will confidentially contact you. We are making progress toward our goal of "50 Wills for the Future of St. Noel", but we need to know of YOUR plan.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for June are as follows: – June 7 th – Bingo, June 14 th Reverse Raffle- Side Board! – June 21 st socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, tossed salad, rolls & butter and strudel. For tickets call: Theresa Durik at 440-585-9088. Deadline for tickets and payment is June 18 th . The cost is $6.00 per person. June 28 th – Bingo, 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.

PRIME TIME – GIFT is today – hope you can make it. Next Sunday, June 10 th is our final gathering for the summer. Sign up to be a counselor at CAMP YAC – we need some committed high school teens to help. Sign up on the kiosk.

NOEL MOVERS – Please call Anthony to donate any useable furniture (946-1128 x20). We can always use mattresses & box springs, dressers and baby furniture.

CAMP YAC – Our annual junior high camp is scheduled for the week of June 25 th . This is a great chance to involve your 6-8 th grade student in a great week of fun, service and spiritual activities. Brochures available in the kiosk.

STOCK OPTIONS - the market can be a rough ride!! Why not purchase stock in a lasting, worthwhile commodity - OUR YOUTH!! Coming soon, you can invest in the youth of our parish who are traveling to Washington, DC and Kentucky this summer to perform community service and learn about their faith. Stockholders will receive a stock certificate and an invitation to our service report once we return. Sure it's a fundraiser, but this stock will pay big dividends! Shares sell for $10. Thanks for your support!

RIBS & CHICKEN – It's the first annual St. Noel Cookout on June 9 th beginning at 6:00pm in the banquet center. Chef Randy will barbeque up the tastiest ribs and chicken around. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be hot off the grill!! All proceeds benefit PRIME TIME, our awesome youth group. Tickets are available after Mass this weekend or during the week by calling/emailing Anthony (946-1128 x 20 acamino@stnoel.org . Full slab of ribs - $14.00, ½ slab - $8.00, ½ chicken - $8.00, full slab & ½ chicken - $18.00. Burgers - $5.00, hotdogs - $4.00. ALL PRICES INCLUDE: coleslaw, baked beans, fries, dessert and drink!! TAKE OUT IS AVAILABLE – BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!!

BLOOD DRIVE – Donors at our recent blood drive gave 24 pints of blood to the American Red Cross. Thanks to all who gave the gift of life! Look forward to another opportunity in July.

YOUNG ADULTS – Voice Ministries is a new opportunity for young adults to gather and meet. Supported by the St. Joseph Christian Life Center and the Youth & Young Adult Office of the Diocese, Voice Ministries meets the first Sunday of every month at the Christian Life Center, 18485 Lake Shore Blvd, Cleveland. Scripture study begins at 7:03pm, Mass at 8:03pm and a social at 9:03pm! Check out Voice Ministries on Facebook or at http://groups.myspace.com/voiceministries . For more info, email at voice.ministries@gmail.com .

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.

YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING EXCHANGE STUDENTS - Ever wonder how you could become a host for an exchange student? Students from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, Central America are looking for host homes for the 2007-2008 school year. YFU provides you and the student with support. Call Barbara Painter for more details (440)585-0134.

“WHERE ARE YOU GOING?” Diocesan Vocation Office is sponsoring a day-long retreat on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Join diocesan priests, deacons, religious sisters, and brothers for a better understanding of God's vision and plan for your life. For more information or to register, contact the Diocesan Vocation Office at 800-869-6525 or 216-696-6525 X 3490 or www.churchvocations.com .

SEEDS OF LITERACY – Give the Gift of Literacy. Become a tutor! Saturday, June 9 th from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. For more information please call Christine Lee at 216-651-4302.

ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN – The parents support group for families and friends of gay and lesbian Catholics welcomes you to join us at our next meeting, Sunday, June 10 th , from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the library of the Administration Center at St. John Vianney Church on Bellflower Road in Mentor, Ohio

DIVORCE RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS , an 8-week support group program designed to meet the needs of those who are divorced or separated will begin Tuesday, June 12, at St. Mary Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Sessions are designed to offer direction, support, and the tools for coping with this life-changing experience. For more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities at 352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.

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