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Dear Parishioner,
Responding
to Bishop Pilla's Church in-the-City Initiative, St. Noel and St.
Augustine have maintained an active partnership over several years.
Together we have helped children and adults of the city learn to
read, explored ways to provide housing for those living on the street,
lobbied the Ohio Department of Transportation to design the inner
belt project in a way that does not negatively impact the Tremont
neighborhood, supported each other in our RCIA and First Communion
programs, introduced a once-a-month interpreter for the deaf at
our 11:00 a.m. liturgy and of course continue to serve a monthly
meal for the homeless. This cooperation is also manifested in the
St. Augustine/St. Noel Partnership Garden where each year parishioners
from both communities plant vegetables to be served in the hunger
center. This life-giving project is made possible through the direction
of Howard and Nancy Fagan. On Sunday, June 27 at 11:30 a.m. this
garden will be blessed by Fr. Joseph McNulty. Parishioners of St.
Noel are invited to participate. The garden is across the street
from St. Augustine Church. Therefore, it would be easy to attend
the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Augustine and stay for the blessing afterwards.
Refreshments will be served after the blessing. This event would
be a great opportunity to experience our partnership with St. Augustine
and to recognize the work that our communities have been able to
accomplish together. It would provide a way in which families expose
their children to the work of service and experience another part
of our city. If you have questions or need directions to St. Augustine
call Howard or Nancy Fagan at 440-975-9753.
The
St. Augustine/St. Noel partnership is guided by a steering committee
composed of members from both parishes.
We are presently looking for members of St. Noel willing to serve
on this committee. There is a meeting once a month to identify ways
in which the partnership can grow and become more visible in our
communities. If you would be interested in serving on this committee,
please call me at the parish office. All the good which results
from our partnership depends upon people willing to serve. Please
consider if God might be asking you to give of your time and talent
in this area.
Fr.
George Smiga
DEAR
FATHER GEORGE AND THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. NOEL
– It is with overwhelming gratitude that we say thank you for the
well wishes and the beautiful reception last weekend to acknowledge
our retirement from the preschool program. We truly feel blessed
to have had a small part in so many of our families' lives here
at St. Noel and have had the privilege of being part of a program
that gave us the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people.
Again we thank you.
Alica
and Paula Garbo
THE
ALHAMBRA – A Christian
Organization dedicated to helping mentally challenged children will
be at St. Noel this weekend (June 12/13). They will be accepting
monetary donations outside after all the Masses. 80% of all the
money that is collected here is returned to our own Special Education
Program and the balance is used for other causes in our area. Please
be as generous as you have in the past.
SUMMER
MASS SCHEDULE – This
year as usual we are suspending Wednesday evening liturgies from
June 16 th through August 25 th .
We will, however, continue to have our monthly Mass with the
Anointing of the Sick on the second Wednesday of each month July
14th and August 11th.
REMEMBER
that we do have a bulletin
board located in the hallway outside the church coat-room which
allows parishioners to give notice to services they provide or items
they wish to sell. Taking a look at what is posted can be beneficial.
Frequently, discounts are offered to parishioners. For example,
presently Giulio Noce of our parish is offering a $2,500.00 discount
for any parishioner who wishes to purchase a lot in the Lazio Ridge
sub division in Kirtland and will donate $1.500.00 to St. Noel for
each lot sold. Stop by after Mass to see what services and deals
you can gain from your fellow parishioners.
SOCIAL
JUSTICE GEMS –“A significant
challenge for parish social ministry is to avoid divisiveness; to
emphasize the common ground among social service and social action,
education and advocacy, pro-life and social justice, economic development
and environmental commitment. We need to work together to reflect
a comprehensive concern for the human person in our parish” (U.S.
Catholic Bishops, Communities of Salt and Light ).
SIGNED
LITURGY- On Sunday,
July 4 Mary Smith will be joining us to sign the 11:00 a.m. Mass
for the hearing impaired. Reserved seating can be found in the first
two rows of chairs by the Eucharist Chapel.
CONFUSED
ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR OLDER PERSONS?
Come
learn the “Ins & Outs” of the new Medicare Drug Card Program
from Eva Tindell, who is with the Ohio Department of Insurance Information
Program and the Lake County Council on Aging on Wednesday, June
30 th in the large hall at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is not just
for Medicare recipients but for those of you that care for your
parents, loved ones and anyone who may be affected by Medicare in
the future. There will also be an overview of other available prescription
discount drug programs in Ohio. The Social Concerns Commission is
bringing this program so you can be “in the know” and make informed
decisions about such an important issue.
OCTOBER
BOOK DRIVE - Please
start collecting new and used children's books and books for adults
for the Social Concerns fall book drive which will happen during
the first two weeks of October. We will be distributing the books
we collect to needy children and adults. Books are valuable in providing
learning and enjoyment for people. You can help by donating any
extra books that you may currently have, or can acquire via garage
sales, book sales, etc. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887
if you have any questions. Remember, we will not be prepared to
receive your books until October.
HELPING
HABITAT – Interested
in a unique barbeque? Why not consider spending a Saturday, July
24 or August 21 joining members of the Social Concerns Commission
at the Lake County Habitat for Humanity work site. You'll meet some
new faces; pound some nails; have fun; and enjoy good food. Please
contact the parish office at 440-946-0887 for details.
DO
YOU KNOW A FOREIGN LANGUAGE?
In time for the Olympics, this year's Vacation Bible School theme
is SonGames. Many countries are represented at the Olympics and
we thought it would be fun for the VBS kids to learn some greetings
from a variety of countries. VBS is the week of July 19 and meets
from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Could you join us one morning? Call
Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21 if you would like to help.
PSR
REGISTRATION – Families
new to the parish or wishing to register a 1 st -6 th grader for
the 2004-2005 PSR year may call Michele at 440-946-1128, ext. 23.
Leave your name, address, and phone number and we will mail your
registration packet.
PERSONAL
HYGIENE PROJECT-ST. AUGUSTINE is
looking for personal hygiene products which can be packaged to give
to Hunger Center clients. The products needed include razors, pocket
tissue packs, travel size toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant,
travel size mouthwash and dental floss. And when you're traveling
this summer, any of the hotel giveaways would be very much appreciated.
Please mark them for St. Augustine and put them in the bin on the
right side as you approach the food pantry. Thanks in advance for
all that you do for our Partner Parish!
WORKSHOP:
SAVE THE DAY: JUNE 26, 2004 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Are
you a caregiver, an advocate, or teacher of a person with a disability?
If you are or if you would like to know more about working with
someone with a disability, the workshop on June 26 from 1-4:00 p.m.
(lunch at noon) at St. Augustine, 2486 W. 14 th , Cleveland in Walsh
Hall may be just what you need to support you in your ministry and
service and to give you some new ideas and insights. The workshop:
Namaste will have a spiritual and inspirational component with the
Beers family sharing a little of their journey. It will also be
very practical with Bill Mengerink presenting health care insights;
Mary Lombardo on accessing transportation; and various persons with
disabilities sharing possibilities of service from their vantage
point. We will have a “how section of our day”: how to do a ‘service
of the Word' in a group home; how to reach a child's imagination
in teaching. The day will have gifts for everyone; call 216-781-5530
x 24 to register.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for the month of June are as follows: - June 17
– Noon - Socializing, meeting and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have
our luncheon consisting of Cavatelli w/meatball & sausage, salad
and Spumoni ice cream. The cost is $6.00 per person. Deadline for
tickets and payment is June 14. June 24 – Social
meeting, we will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with cake
and Dixie cups. Please remember to bring your food donation for
the food bank to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the
Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.
ROSARY
– Join us Tuesday,
June 15 from 7:00-7:45 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.
NOTRE
DAME UNIVERSITY – Our
parishioner, Kenny Cook, is participating in a week-long retreat
as part of the Notre Dame Vocation Initiative in South Bend, IN.
The program is designed to help teenagers recognize God's call in
their lives. Enjoy the week, Kenny!
CAMP
YAC – See you tomorrow
(Monday) at St. Noel Church at 9:00am!!
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST – The awesome
Father's Day Pancake Breakfast is back this year!! Plan on enjoying
a great meal on Sunday, June 20 th from 10:00-1:00pm. Mark your
calendar now and support youth ministry at St. Noel.
NOEL
MOVERS – We're in need
of dressers. Please do not drop items off near the truck. All drop-offs
(and pick-ups) must be scheduled by calling Anthony (946-1128 x20).
STOCK
OPTIONS - the market
can be a rough ride!! Why not purchase stock in a lasting, worthwhile
commodity - OUR YOUTH!! THIS WEEKEND & NEXT, stop at the table
in the narthex and invest in the youth of our parish who are traveling
to Detroit 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
REGISTRATION
FORMS - for CYO Day
Camp, Camp Happiness (special needs) and Blue Streak Sports Camps
which are various programs that will be held at
the
Center for Pastoral Leadership can be found in the kiosk.
ASSERTIVE
COMMUNICATION AFTER SEPARATION/DIVORCE – The
challenges present during separation and divorce often require continued
communication. Join Kath Whan-Marko, Ph.D., for a presentation and
discussion on ways to become a more assertive communicator on Thursday,
June 24, at Divine Word Church, from 7-9:00 p.m. Kindly call Karen
Jubeck at 440-352-8282, to register. This presentation is free of
charge and is sponsored by the Lake/Geauga District for the Divorced
and Separated.
HARD
QUESTIONS : “Where is
my life going?” “What is God asking me to do with my life?” “I've
thought about being a priest or religious sister, I just don't know
for sure – or where to start” If you have ever asked any of these
questions of yourself or had any of these thoughts, then the “Where
Are You Going” Retreat is for you. If you are a single Catholic,
make plans to join this retreat conducted by priests and religious
on Friday and Saturday, June 18-19, 2004 at the Center for Pastoral
Leadership in Wickliffe. This retreat can help you understand the
answers to these life-shaping questions. For more information or
to register, call the Diocesan Vocation Office at 800-869-6525 or
216-696-6525 ext 3490 or www.churchvocations.com
.
ST.
CHRISTINE'S CHRISENIORS will
have a dessert and refreshment card party on Wednesday, June 16
at noon in the newly remodeled school gym located at 860 E. 222
nd Street in Euclid. Donation is $5.00. There will be door prizes,
table prizes, raffles and grocery baskets.
St.
Joseph Christian Life Center – Listed
below are some of the programs for the month of July that will be
held at the St. Joseph Christian Life Center. For more information
or to register for any of these programs please call 216-531-7370:
Come to the Water Day of Prayer on Thursday,
July 8; Men's Spirituality Day on Saturday, July 17; Taize'
Prayer on Thursday, July 22; and Family Retreat: Balloons
and Butterflies – “A Celebration of Family Life and Values”
on Saturday, July 24.
ADOPTION
INFORMATION MEETING
– Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is
invited to an information meeting on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.
here at St. Noel in the Resurrection Room #1.
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