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Dear
Parishioner,
For
the tenth consecutive year St. Noel is organizing a Junior High
Summer Day Camp called Camp YAC (Youth Acting for Christ). This
year Divine Word Parish is co-sponsoring this camp with us. The
purpose of Camp YAC is to celebrate the tremendous gift Junior High
youth are to our faith communities. Camp activities are designed
to build confidence, model Gospel values, and create a fun environment.
This
year's camp will include: carnival games, service projects, water
sports, cook-outs, field trips, physical challenges, Camp YAC shirts,
and much, much more!
We
will meet at both St. Noel and Divine Word Church during the week
of June 26 th -30 th . The times will be 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
and 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday. A full schedule with maps, phone
numbers, participant list, etc. will be sent to each camper.
All
activities are adult-supervised. Transportation will be provided
by bus or adult chaperones.
The
cost of the camp is $75.00 per camper. Applications are available
in the kiosk. We could still use some adults to transport the campers
to the various activities. If you can help or if you have any questions
call Anthony Camino at 440-946-1128 x 20.
Camp
YAC provides an excellent summer opportunity for fun in a faith
context. I encourage the junior high members of our parish to participate
and become a Camp YACker.
Fr. George Smiga
CLUSTERING
NEWS
WHAT
IS CLUSTERING AND WHY IS IT NECESSARY? Clustering
is a group of two or more parishes with a combined minimum of 2000
households who form a long-term relationship of collaboration to
plan and provide pastoral care for their communities. Clustering
is a proven strategy being used in dioceses across the country when
faced with fewer priests and similar pastoral challenges. Clustering
is an approach that is consistent with what it means to be Church
and reflects the three guiding principles of the Vibrant Parish
Life initiative: communio (unity), subsidiarity (bottom up), and
collaboration (communication and suggestions) as the Body of Christ.
It provides an ongoing way to address the reality of continually
changing pastoral needs by those closest to each local situation.
This approach empowers people at the local level to have a voice
in collaborating to develop effective, creative, and long-term responses
to pastoral needs.
REMINDER
- the Noon
Mass on Friday, June 16 th will be in the outdoor Chapel (weather
permitting).
SUMMER
MASS SCHEDULE – From
June 21st through August 30 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
12th and August 9th.
HEALING
MINISTRY – Please join
us this Wednesday evening at our 6:45 p.m. liturgy for Eucharist
and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. You need not carry
heavy burdens or suffer alone, our community is here to support
you and pray for you. After Mass, prayer teams are available to
pray with you if you desire.
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES – Parishioners
of our parish and throughout the diocese have answered the call
of the 2006 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal to Help Your Neighbor
in Need . As of May 20 th , the Appeal has raised $5,889,176.00
towards it goal of $9.5 million dollars. Thank 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. Contact
Karen Joyce at 800-869-6525, ext 1910 or kjoyce@dioceseofcleveland.org
with any questions or concerns.
EL
SALVADOR DELEGATION
- On July 18 th our delegation (Vic DeMarco from Resurrection
parish; Anne DiFranco, Jim DiFranco, Alice Hinkel, Chris Janezic,
Umberto Ritossa, Fr. George Smiga, Mel and Jan Troha, all from St.
Noel) leaves for our eight day journey to El Salvador. We
will be visiting many sites and groups to learn from the El Salvadoran
people about their lives, their history and their faith which carried
them through the civil war and continues to support them today in
their struggles. We are especially looking forward to spending
time with “Mujer y Comunidad,” the women of Zaragoza with whom we
are partnering to assist them in their establishment of a small
sewing business. While in the town of Zaragoza, we will be
staying at COAR, the Community of Oscar A. Romero, which is an orphanage
begun by Fr. Ken Myers of Cleveland during the civil war.
As we visit the martyrdom sites of Bishop Romero, the four
Church women, and the six Jesuits, please know that we will remember
the intentions of all in our community. On Sunday, July 23
rd , we will be worshipping at St. Dominic Catholic Church with
Fr. Rob Reidy of our Diocese and the people of Chiltuipan. We ask
that you pray for us during our journey that we might know God's
protection and that we might be open to the Spirit's wisdom and
truth as we encounter the people of this beautiful but beleaguered
country. (See the next item for ways you can participate in
our pilgrimage.)
NEEDS
IN EL SALVADOR – While
only nine of us are able to travel to El Salvador this summer, there
are a number of ways for any and all parishioners to participate
in our experience. Each of us will be able to take one suitcase
with various items needed by COAR, the parish clinic in Chiltuipan,
and by Mujer y Comunidad. We will be collecting the following
items in the Narthex on the weekend of July 1st and 2nd :
nonprescription drugs like Tylenol and antacids, vitamins,
anti-itch cream, low-dose Aspirin, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental
floss, magic markers, pens, pencils, glue, infant and toddler clothing,
vegetable garden seeds. Call Alice at 440-946-0887 if you
have any questions. Please remember that the most important
thing for us to take with us is your prayers for our delegation
and for the people of El Salvador!
BABY
BOTTLE BOOMERANG !
Don't forget to return your baby bottles in which you've been collecting
loose change. We hope to turn them in to Hanna House next
week. Thanks for supporting this important ministry.
WOMANKIND
- Maternal and Prenatal
Care Center is facing some critical funding challenges this year
and needs your help. Anything you can do would be greatly appreciated.
For further information about making a donation or other ways to
help please contact us at: 5400 Transportation Blvd., Suite 10,
Garfield Heights, OH 44125 or call us at: 216-662-1865.
LOAVES
AND LETTERS RETURNS – Ending
Global Poverty is the urgent issue we will write our Congressional
representatives and senators about on this Wednesday evening June
14th at 6:30 and next weekend - June 17th /18th - after all Masses.
A motivational video, prayer and food/refreshments will be provided
– and a fun segment for children to write letters. Please visit
the engaging poster on global poverty currently on display in the
narthex.
Did
you know that more than 1.2 billion people currently live below
the international poverty line, earning less than $1 per day? Or
that 842 million people across the world are hungry – they cannot
afford to meet their most basic need for food? Yet, we can make
a difference! To keep our promises, the U.S. should be providing
an additional $5 billion a year in poverty-focused development assistance,
help which is focused primarily on programs that reduce hunger,
poverty, and disease in the world's poorest countries. Fulfilling
the mission of Jesus, let's together encourage our government to
keep its promises to the world's hungry and poor. See www.bread.org/learn/global-hunger-issues
. Join us this week for Loaves and Letters!
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
– Are you free periodically on Mondays for one hour between
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.? Vacation time is approaching and there will
be times when someone will be unable to fulfill their commitment
of one hour before the Blessed Sacrament. We are in need of some
individuals who would be willing to fill in occasionally as a substitute
for Eucharistic Adoration. Please call the Parish Office at 440-946-0887
for more information.
BE
A GOOD STEWARD-“PASS IT ON!” Our
planet is a gift to us from God and as such we are called to take
good care of it! All creation reflects God's glory and as Christians
we want to preserve Earth's beauty and goodness for future generations.
Our Social Justice Ministry is offering us an important opportunity
to be good stewards of Earth. On the weekend of June 24 th and 25
th they will be sponsoring a “Pass-It-On: event. Do you have books,
sporting goods, electronics, CD/DVD's, jewelry, tools or small appliances
that you no longer need, but would be useful to someone else and
are in good working order ? Don't put them in the
landfill; pass them on! Bring them to St. Noel's lower level between
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 th or between 8:00 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m., on Sunday, June 25 th . While you are there, look
over what others have brought and take what you need, without cost!
Items not picked up will be taken to appropriate charitable organizations.
PLEASE NOTE: 1) We can only accept items during the times and dates
noted above. 2) We cannot accept clothes (put these in the clothing
bin by the food pantry), collectables, knick-knacks, dishes or glassware.
Call the Parish Office at 440-946-0887 with any questions you may
have.
SAVE
THE DATE : - Concerned
about the state of health care in our country? Join the St.
Noel Health Care Task Force on Sunday, June 25 th at 12:30 p.m.
in the Resurrection Room for “Health Care: A Call to Solidarity.”
We will learn what Catholic Social Teaching has to say about this
issue, what historical perspectives have played into the current
status of health care, what problems exist for the uninsured and
underinsured, what proposals for addressing these problem are being
presented on the state and national levels, and what actions we
might take to be in solidarity with those without adequate health
care. Refreshments will be served at 12:15 p.m. and our program
will conclude by 2:30 p.m. More details next week.
SPIRITUAL
READING GROUP will be
meeting Wednesday, June 28 th , from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. in the Nativity
Room to discuss “Hope Against Darkness” by Fr. Richard Rohr. The
book describes living a Franciscan spirituality in an anxious world.
All are welcome to read and discuss the book. For further information
call the Parish Office at 440-946-0887.
VBS
VOLUNTEERS –REMEMBER
we have an information/planning meeting on Tuesday evening, June
13 th in the Banquet Center/Small Hall. We will begin at 7:00 p.m.
with some “island snacks,” review materials, and work with station
team members to begin planning the VBS week. If you have any questions,
please call Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21.
GIFT
VOLUNTEER – Hopefully
you received an invitation to our Appreciation Dinner—but just in
case we made a clerical error . . . please join us Wednesday evening,
June 21 st at 6:00 p.m. in the large 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 440-946-1128 x 21
to RSVP.
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
- Get ready for an island adventure! Join us for a fun-packed week
from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily. (with the closing program on
Friday evening) July 17 th - 21 st . We will transform St. Noel
Church into a tropical island as we discover the treasure of God's
love. We will gather in stations for Bible stories, crafts, fun
games, delicious snacks, lively music and much more. After Masses
on June 10 th /11 th sign up in the narthex for Son Treasure
Island! Bring a friend!
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP
- The activities for the month of June are as follows:
– June 15 th – Bingo – June 22 nd
- Noon – Socializing, and our meeting; then at 12:30 p.m. will have
our luncheon consisting of a 1/2 baked chicken, tossed salad, pasta,
rolls, butter and cake. Tickets are $6.00 for members and $8.00
for guests. For tickets or more information please call Lannie at
440-942-6554. Deadline for tickets and payment is June 19 th . June
29 th - We will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.
Please remember to bring your food donation for the food pantry
to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend Senior Fellowship
WHITEWATER
RAFTING – The dates
are set for July 25-27!! The trip will be fabulous, and all are
welcome to signup on the kiosk. Space is limited.
PRIME
TIME - Are you doing
the Famine? Headin' to Swings-n-Things? Serving at Camp YAC?? We've
got plenty of summertime opportunities for you – check your e-mail
and call Anthony to keep connected. Sign ups are on the kiosk.
PURCHASE
STOCK - Why not buy
stock in a lasting, worthwhile commodity - OUR YOUTH!! On the weekends
of June 17-18 & 24-25, you can invest in the youth of our parish
who are traveling to Toronto 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!
FOOD
FAST – Hey high school students!! Wanna
make a difference and do something that you'll remember for a lifetime??
How about fasting for 30 hours, raising money to help world hunger,
and meeting some new people? The food fast is scheduled for June
21 st at Divine Word Parish. Sign up on the kiosk if interested.
NOEL
MOVERS – The movers
have been going strong, but our truck is dying! After learning our
faithful truck needed $2,500 worth of repairs, we've decided to
drive it as long as we can and actively look for a replacement.
If anyone can help locate and/or purchase a new box van for the
Noel Movers please call Anthony. To date, the movers have picked
up donated furniture from over 800 families and delivered items
to hundreds of people in need.
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES - Local
manufacturer and distributor of high performance roofing and flooring
solutions is looking to hire several skilled professionals. The
positions that are being considered are: Architect, Cost Accountant,
Engineer, Graphic Designer, Quality Control, and Legal. For more
information, please contact Karl Sooy or Jay Hebert at 216-641-7500
and visit www.garlandco.com
CHAPERONES
NEEDED – for the YNIA
trip to Toronto – July 9-16, 2006. Spend a week with some fabulous
teens serving others and deepening their faith in Christ. Please
call Anthony (946-1128) to learn more!
MUSIC
MINISTRY CD'S
– The St. Noel Music Ministry CD entitled How Can We Keep From
Singing? featuring the choir, chamber singers and hand bell
choir are available in the church office. Proceeds benefit the music
ministry pilgrimage fund.
ST.
NOEL BANQUET CENTER - We are currently
booking the Banquet Center for the remainder of 2006 and all of
2007. Remember, parishioners or their immediate family receives
a 10% discount for evening weddings and a 5% discount for any other
events held at St. Noel Banquet Center. We are now offering a $5.00
discount to anyone during the months of November, December, January,
February and March for any weddings of 150 people or more on any
Fridays or Saturdays during these months, when using our sit-down,
family style, or buffet menus. Please remember to recommend St.
Noel Banquet Center when you or a friend or even the company you
work for are planning an event throughout the year. Please call
the office at 440-946-6635 for availability.
DIVORCE
RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS – An 8-week
support group program designed to meet the needs of those who are
recently separated or divorced will begin on Wednesday,
June 14 th , at St. Bede Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, from
7-9:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Catholic parishes in Lake
and Geauga counties, the program offers direction, support, and
the tools for coping with this life-changing experience in a confidential
setting with trained facilitators. For more information or to register,
please call Catholic Charities at 440-352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.
THE
CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST – Any
child who received their First Holy Communion this year is invited
to join in a diocesan Corpus Christi celebration with Bishop Richard
Lennon on Saturday evening, June 17th at
4:30 p.m. Mass at St. John Cathedral
. There will be a procession of the children, pictures
with the Bishop, and free parking in our Rockwell Avenue garage.
No reservations are necessary; simply arrive at 4:15 p.m. dressed
in your communion outfits.
ST.
JOHN VIANNEY OF MENTOR hosts
a monthly grief support group; the next session is on Monday, June
12th at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested, please call Rita Demarchi
at 440-942-0336 for required phone registration.
ADOPTION
INFORMATION MEETING
– Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is
invited to an information meeting on Thursday, June 15th at 7:00
p.m. here at St. Noel in Resurrection Room #1.
YOUNG
ADULTS IN THE CITY (20's and 30's)
On
Saturday, June 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., volunteer with
St.Vincent De Paul Society (a Catholic lay organization that invites
women and men to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service
to those who are most vulnerable.) Volunteers will be working
at the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store located at 6610 Biddulph
Rd, Brooklyn, OH 44144. To register, please call Laura (216-228-9516)
or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com
or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
. This event is sponsored by Catholic Charities through the
Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office.
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 30, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.
Registrations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years
( married in 1956 ). Deadline for registration
is June 16, 2006 . Please call the parish office
at 440-946-0887 to register or you can register on line at: www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/mfm
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