Week of July 2, 2006

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Dear Parishioner,

In two weeks St. Noel will be holding its annual Summer Vacation Bible School on our parish grounds. This year our theme will be “Son Treasure Island: Discovering God's Love.” The program will run Monday through Friday, July 17-21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Children from three years or older may participate. As usual the format for VBS will include crafts, games, daily shows, food and music together with important Bible stories. On Friday evening there will be a closing program that will include a meal, performances by the children, games and an opportunity for fellowship. Our Vacation Bible School Programs have always been very successful and a great deal of fun. Parents who would like to volunteer to help are welcome. To register please call 440-946-1128 X 18. Summer is moving ahead quickly. Inject some spiritual good news into the life of your family through Vacation Bible School.

Fr. George Smiga

CLUSTERING NEWS

CAN'T WE GET PRIESTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES? Unfortunately, there are not a significant number of priests from other countries available for service in the Cleveland Diocese. Compared to other countries, and even other areas of the United States, our Diocese is priest rich. In 2004, the United States had 1,524 Catholics per priest. World wide there were 2,748 Catholics per priest. So, let's all pray for and encourage priestly vocations.

REMINDER - Our July 4 th 9:00 a.m. Liturgy will be held in the outdoor chapel (weather permitting).

SIGNED LITURGY- This Sunday, July 2nd the 11:00 a.m. Mass will be signed for the hearing impaired. Reserved seating can be found in the first two rows of chairs by the Eucharist Chapel.

HELP!! We are in need of 2 ushers for the Saturday evening 5:00 Mass.  We welcome men and women and you would be scheduled once a month.  If you might be interested, please call the parish office 440-946-0887 for further details.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of Lake and Geauga Counties provides an opportunity for Christians to put their faith and love into action by building affordable housing. You can be a part of this effort. The Social Justice Ministry is organizing a crew of volunteers on July 8, from 9 am to 3 pm. No building experience is necessary!!! You must be at least 16 years old and bring a lunch. Sign up on the kiosk or the parish office at 440-946-0887.

Here are directions to the Habitat for Humanity house;

Take Rte. 2 to the Fairport Harbor Nursery Exit; turn left off the ramp and go past the Speedway; next street is Hardy, turn right; almost at the end is Sycamore; right on Sycamore for about 1/4 mile; house address is 936 Pontiac, intersection of Pontiac and Sycamore.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN – The Diocese of Cleveland's “Protecting God's Children” program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service office at 216-334-2999 or via e-mail at:

responseservices@dioceseofcleveland.org .

  PASS IT ON - The Social Justice Ministry would like to thank everyone who participated in our last weekend's Pass It On. The people who donated, picked up, and helped clean up the items enabled this to be an event that helped us to be good stewards of God's resources. The extra items were donated to Salvation Army, and well over 500 books were donated to Catholic Charities Fatima Family Center on E. 66th and Lexington in Cleveland. Thank you all once again!! Any questions call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

READY, WILLING & ABLE!   Thanks to twenty-four parishioners the Meal Ministry is ready to go!  Parishioners with a short-term need for assistance with meals on occasions such as illness, family death or the birth of a baby should call the parish office to make your need known.  The office will then contact the Meal Ministry coordinator for that month and she or he will in turn call you to arrange for the meal(s).  Should anyone know of a person in need of this ministry you may also call the office to initiate the process. If you would like to be a cook and have not yet signed up please call the parish office at 440-946-0887. Bon Appetite!   

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. 

NEEDS IN EL SALVADOR – Please put your donations in the bin in the narthex.

RCIA INQUIRY - Interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic?  Our next inquiry session will be on Wednesday, July 11 th at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.  Please call Alice at 440-946-0887 if you are coming for the first time.

PAX CHRISTI NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - Pope Paul VI reminded us: “If you want Peace, work for Justice.” The Pax Christi National Assembly will gather on July 28-30 (Friday evening to Sunday noon), 2006, at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, P.A. Join hundreds of Catholic Peace and Justice Activists. More information: Tim Musser in Cleveland at 216-749-5223 (eves), & Fr. Bernard Survil at: 724-850-1616. For more details and online registration go to: www.paxchristiusa.org.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES” - will be available in the narthex following all Masses on the weekend of July 8 th & 9 th . Designed to identify, pray for, and support the needs of women and their families during the childbearing years, parishioners are invited to select a rosebud from the display and indicate a particular need relating to pregnancy, birth, adoption, fertility or loss. Elizabeth ministers will pray daily for the families represented, and if requested, will contact the family in order to provide continued support. Prayer cards will be available for personal meditation. For further information on the Elizabeth Ministry, visit the parish website at www.stnoel.org, and click on “Caring Ministries.”

VBS CD's are available in the office. If you did not get a copy of this year's music when you registered, please stop by to pick up your CD. Please, one per family! If you need a cassette tape instead of a CD, please call Judy McNulty at 440-946-1128 x 18.

ATTENTION FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ENTERING SECOND GRADE THIS FALL – Plan to attend a Confirmation/Communion information meeting following the 11:00 Mass on either Sunday, August 27 th or September 10 th . A detailed letter will be mailed in late July, but if you did not receive a postcard to this effect, please call 440-946-1128 x 21 to register your child. If you did receive a postcard, please note that the correct Sunday dates are August 27 th and September 10 th .

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.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP - The activities for the month of July are as follows: – July 6th – Boat Race– July13 th Blind Auction– JULY 20 Th NO MEETING – July 27 Th - Noon – Socializing/meeting; then at 12:30 p.m. will have our luncheon of Italian Sausage w/peppers & onions on a sub roll, Cavatelli w/red sauce, and watermelon. Tickets are $6.00 for members and $8.00 for guests. Deadline for tickets and payment is July 24 Th. We will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries on the July 27 Th . 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.

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.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY AND THE CYO OFFICE - ARE YOU IN YOUR 20s OR 30s? Come join us on July 8 th for an outdoor Mass, cookout and potluck: friends and children welcome! 3-10:00 p.m. Camp Corde, Parma. Each person/family is asked to bring a side dish to share. Please contact Paul Kelly at 216-334-1261 x 28 or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org . Deadline to register is July 3 rd .

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS IN THEIR 20s AND 30s! There will be a retreat held on the evening of July 14 th and conclude with Mass at Noon on July 16 th . It will be held at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Euclid. The cost is $75/person which includes all lodging and meals. This year's theme is “My Lord and My God: Doubt, Belief, and Living in Peace.” For more information please call, Amanda at 216-965-8819 or Mike at 440-554-1644.

CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY AT GEAUGA LAKE – Celebrate “Catholic Family Day” at Geauga Lake Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Aurora, Ohio on Saturday, July 15 th . The park is open from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Catholic Family Day tickets are available for $20 each ($2.00 of each ticket sold benefits Catholic Charities). Seniors over 62 and junior tickets (48” and under) are available for $9.95 each. A special concert will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the Wildwater Kingdom Pavilion followed by a Saturday Vigil Mass at 9:00 p.m., sponsored by Holy Angels Church. Fireworks will follow at 10:00 p.m. Coupons available online at www.holyangelschurch.com for more information, call Holy Angels Church at 440-708-0000.

CROSSROADS - 2nd annual outing Aug. 14 at Quail Hollow Country Club. 12 p.m. registration, 1:00 p.m. shotgun scramble start. Entry fee of $125 per player includes lunch, dinner and door prizes. $450 for foursome if registered by Aug.1. Proceed benefit Crossroads, a Lake Co. agency providing mental health services to children.  Sponsorships available. Call 440-266-4078 for details or visit www.crossroads-lake.org

THE ST. ROSE YOUNG ADULT GROUP – is looking for new members. Our mission is to present the joy of living a vibrant, well- balanced, Catholic life through spiritual, social, service, and athletic opportunities at which our members can interact in a wholesome, joyful atmosphere that is compatible with true Catholic Christian living. Although the majority of our membership is single, we welcome all Catholic Young Adults ages 21 to 39. For more information, check out our website: stroseyag.com or contact: Kathy (440) 777-9115 or joan0330@hotmail.com or Bob (440) 243-4520 or bob333a@sbcglobal.net .

UPDATE ON MEDICATIONS TO TREAT MENTAL DISORDERS – PRESENTED BY Matthew A. Fuller, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCPP, FASHP, Tuesday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. John Vianney Social Center. Dr. Fuller is an expert on pharmacological treatments for mental disorders. His presentations will cover the standard treatments for the major mental disorders. For more information call Barb at 440-256-3922 or Carole at 440-639-1200.

IMAGING THE WORD IN ART – invites you to take in selected Bible passages and images from the Arts. You are invited to enter the Life of Christ in prayerful imagination. You may discover something new or be open to what was hidden before. Bring a camera to catch some prayerful images on our beautiful grounds. A $5.00 free will offering is suggested. This program will be offered on Wednesday, July 5 th 7-9:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Christian Life Center and it will be directed by Sheila Flynn. Any questions please call the center at 216-531-7370 x 0.

THE CYO & COMMUNITY SERVICES , 812 Biruta Street, Akron, Ohio is seeking high school students and young adults interested in officiating Baseball, Fast Pitch Softball, Flag Football, Soccer and Boys & Girls Basketball. Training will be provided. Officials are paid a fee to officiate. There will be mandatory training sessions. For more information please call 330-762-2961.

FORBES HOUSE NEED – Forbes House, Lake County's shelter for battered women and children, is currently in great need of volunteers for various projects that include childcare, mentoring, fundraising and general shelter assistance. If you are interested in making a difference in a woman and child's life please contact the volunteer coordinator, Karen McGrain at 440-357-1018.

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