Week of June 20, 2004

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Dear Parishioner,

I would like to thank all of our parishioners who devoted time and energy to prepare our outdoor chapel for summer use. I would particularly like to thank John Kucmanic for his willingness to organize the clean up and repairs. Since we have moved from four to three liturgies per weekend, there is no longer a weekend liturgy small enough to be accommodated outdoors. We will usually plan to hold our July 4 th and Labor Day liturgies outdoors. However, July 4 th falls this year on a Sunday, so the Sunday celebration of the 14 th Sunday in ordinary time takes precedence and we will be celebrating that weekend in the church.

We have scheduled these weekday liturgies in the outdoor chapel during June, July, August, and September: June 25th , July 13th, 30th, August 17th, 27th, and Labor Day September 6th . You will be reminded of each of these dates in the bulletin the week before they occur. If weather is too hot or wet, the liturgy will take place in the church.

I encourage you to visit the outdoor chapel after Mass on the weekends or any time during the week. You may find it a suitable environment for personal prayer and reflection. You can reach the chapel by following the new cement walkway which begins at the new parking lot at the north end of the building.

                  Fr. George Smiga

WE DID IT! Thanks to many generous donors from the parish we have reached our monetary goal and will be able to purchase our new octave of handbells. The bellchoir is particularly grateful and we hope that everyone will appreciate the joyous sounds we plan to bring to the liturgy in order to deepen our worship experience at St. Noel. Thank you again for your generosity!

SOCIAL CONCERNS/ ST. AUGUSTINE – On June 27 th our volunteers will be serving the meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk if you are able to lend a hand. After all the Masses on June 26 th /27 th , we will be collecting for our Social Concerns Fund. Also, if anyone would like to bake cookies please bring the cookies with you when you come to volunteer at the Hunger Center or they can be dropped off at church before Mass on Saturday. Please place the cookies on the counter in the Nativity room and mark them St. Augustine.

SOCIAL CONCERNS FUND – In May we collected $1,064.00. Our expenses for May were:

We thank you for your support.

SOCIAL JUSTICE GEMS –“At a time of rampant individualism, we stand for family and community. At a time of intense consumerism, we insist it is not what we have, but how we treat one another that counts. In an age that does not value permanence or hard work in relationships, we believe marriage is forever and children are a blessing, not a burden. At a time of growing isolation, we remind our nation of its responsibility to the broader world, to pursue peace….”

(U.S. Catholic Bishops, Communities of Salt and Light ).

WE'RE TELLING A SECRET – It has often been said that Catholic Social Teaching is a well kept secret. Our Social Concerns Commission plans to change that soon! Beginning this September we will be launching a 30 week course on Catholic Social Teaching called “Just Faith.” We will be gathering on Sunday evenings and our learning will involve our heads, our hearts and our actions. Reading, videos, guest speakers and group discussion will be our learning tools. There will be a charge for materials which is yet to be determined. We're excited about this offering and hope that you will be too! Watch for more details in future bulletins.

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.

THE EL SALVADOR DELEGATION is in need of sturdy suitcases to transport donated items with them in July. The suitcases must be no bigger then 62 linear inches per piece. (total of the length + width + height). These suitcases will be left in El Salvador. Please contact Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21 if you have a donation.

THE EL SALVADOR DELEGATION will be collecting non-prescription drugs/vitamins and baby/toddler clothes in the narthex of the church on the weekend of July 17 th and July 18 th . These articles will be carried by parishioners to the Cleveland Mission Parish in Chiltuipan and to the Community of Oscar A. Romero Children‘s Village in Zaragosa during the July 27-August 2 visit.

THE DELEGATION from St. Noel will be in El Salvador from July 27-August 2. We will pray for the parish community and its needs at the martyrdom sites of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero, the clandestine gravesite/now a chapel to the four North American Churchwomen, and the slain Jesuits at the University of Central America. We ask that the parish pray for us during this time period for God's protection and wisdom on this retreat/pilgrimage/mission trip.

HAVE YOU READ THE DA VINCI CODE ? (It's still #1 on the New York Times best seller list.) Do you have questions about some of the “facts” presented by author, Dan Brown? Come hear Dr. Joseph Kelly, chairperson of the Religious Studies Department at John Carroll University, shed light on such topics as Mary Magdalene and the early Church, the Sacred Feminine, the Knights Templar, Opus Dei and many others. He will give a Power Point presentation addressing these and many other questions on Sunday, July 11 at 12:15 p.m. in the large hall. You will be able to ask follow up questions. A donation basket will be available to help cover the cost of refreshments and the speaker's stipend.

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.

LETTUCE GO TO A BLESSING – at the St. Augustine/St. Noel Partnership Garden, located at St. Augustine Church on Sunday, June 27 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass, approximately 11:30 a.m. Please join us in blessing this Miracle Garden, now in its prosperous 6 th year! Refreshments will be served following the blessing. Any questions call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

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 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.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – The awesome Father's Day Pancake Breakfast is today!! Stop in the large hall after Mass today (June 20 th) from 10:00-1:00pm. Thanks for supporting youth ministry at St. Noel.

NOEL MOVERS – We're in need of dressers. Please call Anthony (946-1128 x20) to donate useable items.

STOCK OPTIONS - this is the final weekend to purchase stock in our youth 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!

ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION AFTER SEPARATION/DIVORCE – The challenges present during separation and divorce often require continued communication. Join Kathy 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.

CYO VOLLEYBALL AND CROSS COUNTRY – available to All Saints School students, registration deadline July 15. Volleyball is available to girls entering grades 3 through 8 and cross country is available to boys and girls entering grades 4 through 8. For more information please call 440-255-0600.

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