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Dear
Parishioner,
Arsis
Youth Handbell Ensemble of Tallinn, Estonia, is touring the United
States for the first time ever. Starting on July 27 th and ending
on August 15, 2007, they will travel coast to coast, performing
handbell concerts for appreciative audiences in seventeen states.
Formed in 2003 as a result of a competition at the Arsis Handbell
School, the ringers were chosen from a field of over 200 students.
The Handbell School trains the students from the age of 11 in music
theory, piano, music history and, of course, handbell technique.
Many of the young ringers have been studying handbells and music
for nearly a decade. We are pleased to host the Arsis Ensemble here
at St. Noel on Saturday, July 28 th at 7:30 p.m. in our church.
To learn more about Arsis, visit their web site at www.arsis.ee
.
Fr. George Smiga
AT
HOME WITH THE WORD
– We will need to place
our order for the At Home with the Word Books in August.
If we ordered for you last year, you are on our list. If you did
not order last year and would like a book(s), please call the church
office (440-946-0887) by July 30 th and we will put your name on
the list. If you have ordered in the past and no longer want one,
please let us know. As long as we order in bulk, books are $5.50
a piece.
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 parish office
at 440-946-0887 if you are interested in helping us plan this wonderful
event.
HEALING
MINISTRY - This Wednesday, we will
again be celebrating the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
as part of our 6:45 p.m. evening liturgy. For those dealing with
a significant physical or emotional struggle, come and receive this
beautiful Sacrament of Anointing. For those carrying burdens of
hurt, anxiety, fear, disappointment or doubt be healed by His touch
through the Eucharist. After the liturgy, prayer teams will be available
to pray with you for your individual needs.
THE
ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES”
- will be available in the narthex following all Masses on the weekend
of July 14/15, 2007. 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.”
THE
FOOD IS FREE, A LETTER IS YOUR FEE! The
Social Justice Ministry invites you to join us on Friday, July 13
th at 6:30 pm to participate in the next Loaves and Letters event.
Come share a meal of salad and bread, then learn a bit about the
pending 2007 Farm Bill from our friends at Bread For The World.
After that, we'll write letters to our legislators asking that the
bill be written with the target of:
Strengthening
and Sustaining Rural Communities
Improving
the Food Stamp Program
Fostering
Stewardship of the Land
Re-evaluating
Agriculture Support Programs
Safe
Living and Working Conditions for Farmworkers
Fighting
Hunger Overseas
Presentations and letter writing
opportunities are both presented for children or adults.
Look for the sign-up sheet on the kiosk, or call the office.
SAVE
PAPER TOWEL TUBES – If
you have any empty paper towel tubes please bring them into the
parish office. They are needed for Vacation Bible School. Please
call Marianne at 440-946-1128 X 21 if you have any questions.
CURIOUS
ABOUT CATHOLICISM? A
new inquiry group about the Catholic faith has begun. We gather
next on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007 and will meet from 7:00 to
8:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Please call Alice Hinkel at 440-946-0887
if you would like to join us. Bring your questions or concerns,
a friend if you like and yourself!
FARMER'S
MARKET –
Volunteers are needed to help distribute produce at St. John Vianney
Church on the afternoons of the 4 th Thursdays of July, August,
September, and October. The Cleveland Foodbank along with the western
Lake County Food Pantries is sponsoring a free Farmer's Market.
Pleas call the parish office at 440-946-0887 if you would like more
information and to volunteer.
St. Noel Endowment Fund Although
we all put off thinking about end of life issues, it is important
to our families and loved ones that we address these issues.
It may seem overwhelming to take that first step but it is important
to consider four basic planning documents to get started:
a Last Will and Testament, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living
Will and a Financial Power of Attorney. You should discuss
which documents fit in with your estate plan with your attorney.
If you would like to include the St. Noel Endowment Fund
in your estate plan, please contact the St. Noel office at 440-946-0887.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP –
Activities for July are as follows: –– July
12 th – Speakers: Crafts/Implants – July 19 th
NO MEETING (Bible Study) – July 26 th -
socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon
Menu: breaded pork chops, home fried potatoes w/onions, side of
beans & carrots, tossed salad, cheesecake w/strawberry topping.
Cost is $6.00 per person. Deadline for tickets and payment is July
23 rd - 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.
LAKE-GEAUGA
FURNITURE BANK – The
Noel Movers have joined forces with St. John Vianney, St. Mary Magdalene
and Hope Ridge United Methodist Church to form the Lake-Geauga Furniture
Bank. We've hired a part-time worker to handle all calls for donation.
If you any useable furniture, please call 946-3448 x40 to schedule
a pickup. The number is still St. Noel Church but a new extension.
BLOOD
DRIVE – The American
Red Cross will be at St. Noel Church on Sunday, July 29 th to conduct
a blood drive. Thanks to all who supported the drive last month!
Further details will be in the bulletin and on the kiosk. The Northern
Ohio Regions supplies 57 local hospitals and tries to collect 900
units every day to keep the supplies at adequate levels. High schools
and colleges supply 15% of the blood so summer break is a critical
time for other groups to help. Please consider donating blood on
July 29 th . If you're interested in volunteering to help on the
29 th , please call Anthony.
OUTDOOR
RETREAT – Hey Teens!!
Save Saturday, August 4 th beginning at 10:00 am for an awesome
retreat experience at the West Wood Park in Russell Township. Joel
& Amy Firem, a great couple from the parish, will lead the retreat
and are excited to be working with PRIME TIME this summer. To secure
your spot, sign up on the kiosk. Cost is only $5/person.
YOUNG
NEIGHBORS IN ACTION – Please
pray for our teens & chaperones traveling to Washington, DC
this week for 6 days of service and learning. The group is led by
Jed Trombley and Fr. Ron Wearsch and consists of Becky Roman, Chris
Myers, Lizzy Ruddock, Megan Fraley, Lauren Pattie, Jeff Myers, Danielle
Fraley, Matt Myers, Becca Pattie, Jill Bartolotta and Justin Myers.
Youth groups from Michigan, Wisconsin and Massachusetts will join
our group for the week. Thanks to all who supported our teens!
DIRECTOR,
SOCIAL ACTION –
The Catholic Charities Catholic Commission of Lake & Geauga
Counties seeks a full-time Director, Social Action. This individual
will direct, manage, supervise, and administer activities advocating
social action and justice to carry out the Roman Catholic Church's
mission for systemic change for the poor and disenfranchised. For
more information, please visit our website at:
www.cchr@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
or fax to 216-334-2914.
BRING
THE WORLD TO YOUR FAMILY ----
Without Leaving Home! This August more than 2,700
high school exchange students from around the world will arrive.
Would you share your home with one of these students for the school
year or a semester? AFS Intercultural Programs/USA has led student
exchanges for more than 57 years. We know family life makes all
the difference for a young visitor. Please call Sandy at 440-953-0840
if you're interested in hosting an AFS Exchange Student.
PROJECT
HOPE -
IS YOUR HEART BURDENED TO HELP THE HURTING? - Those who
are looking to share the love of Jesus Christ are urged to help
at Lake County's only homeless shelter. Project Hope is nearing
a critical need for overnight volunteers on weekdays. Duties are
informal and light, including serving a meal, packing lunches and
socializing with guests. Shifts begin at 7 p.m. and include at least
3 others to serve with. Volunteers may sleep about 6 hours during
overnight hours. If the Lord is calling you to help, please call
354-6417 x106 to apply for this position.
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