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Dear
Parishioner,
Hopefully
you've noticed the bright yellow truck parked in the corner of the
parking lot by the large hall. The Noel Movers recently purchased
a newer truck and have been enjoying the upgrade for the last 2-3
weeks. In addition to being mechanically sound (a major improvement
from the previous truck); our new truck also has a working radio
and cold air conditioning!
The
Noel Movers grew out of our efforts to sponsor refugee families
coming to the United States. After seeing how much donated furniture
was available and the number of families in need, we decided to
continue the ministry and help families throughout Lake and eastern
Cuyahoga counties. The Movers started in late 1999 with my Chevy
pickup truck. In 2003 I purchased a 1990 Ford box van from the Biagio
donut company (it smelled great!), and three years later we have
the 2002 yellow GMC truck
To
date, over 900 families have donated furniture to the Noel Movers
and of those, 200 have donated more than once. Numerous private
and county agencies such as Jobs & Family Services, Children
Services, Crossroads, Pathways, Neighboring and the St. Vincent
de Paul Society refer families to the Noel Movers, and we have delivered
furniture, free of charge, to over 600 families in need.
How
is all this funded? During the first few years, I simply paid for
everything myself. Since then, many generous people have donated
to the ministry, and we now have a separate account from which all
fuel, maintenance, storage and other costs are drawn. We depleted
most of that money to purchase the yellow truck, and are grateful
to the endowment fund for helping to cover some of the cost. I felt
it was important that the parish own this truck and carry the insurance
on it in order to allow us to get the most use out of it. Hopefully,
we can form two-person crews to go out and pick up/deliver furniture
on their own; this would enable us to more quickly meet the growing
demand for our services.
You
can help in a variety of ways. First, please call the Noel Movers
when you have some furniture to donate. We would be happy to pick
it up from your home or arrange a time for you to deliver it to
the church. Two hundred twenty-seven registered St. Noel households
have already donated to the movers. Second, consider volunteering
on the truck either with me or with another person. Perhaps you
could serve one Saturday morning a month. Call me at the parish
to talk about some possibilities. Finally, on the weekend of August
19/20 the ushers will be in the narthex after all the Masses to
accept donations to financially support the Noel Movers and keep
the ministry on the road.
An
effort is already underway to create a furniture bank in the greater
Cleveland area. Hopefully, the Noel Movers can soon be part of a
more organized effort to serve those struggling in our midst. Please
pray for that effort. At the same time, we must also pray for and
work toward an end to the conditions/structures that keep people
in poverty. Despite the good work we're doing in the name of Christ,
the fact that so many are in need is a reality we cannot tolerate.
The Social Justice Ministry continues to do a wonderful job informing
us on a variety of issues and calling us to be better disciples.
May all of our efforts work together to bring about God's kingdom
of justice for all.
Anthony
Camino
CLUSTERING
NEWS
WHAT
DOES A CLUSTER DO? A
cluster engages in the work of pastoral planning for the parishes
in the cluster. Parishes will form a ‘Cluster Planning Team' with
clergy and lay representatives from each parish. This team will
gather relevant information and develop long and short term plans
for the next 5-10 years to address priorities discerned from the
planning areas listed below. Following consultation and approval,
the resulting plans will be implemented by parish leaders in subsequent
years, and updated as needed. These plans will also be used by diocesan
staff to guide the appointment of priests and other pastoral decisions.
Cluster planning areas include:
•
Mass schedules (daily, weekend,
holy day).
•
Sacramental ministries and
non-Eucharistic worship.
•
Staffing configurations that
involve priest, deacons, lay ecclesial ministers, parish-life coordinators,
business managers, lay leaders.
•
Sharing parish ministries
and administration (faith formation, social justice, and outreach,
youth/young adults, seniors, evangelization).
•
Wise use of facilities and
buildings.
Sound
finances.
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 Jim Klements (440-442-2744)
for further details.
Healing
Ministry – Every one of us can be
the recipient of God's healing touch for all our emotional, physical,
or spiritual problems. Come . . . be touched by His love this Wednesday
at the 6:45 p.m. evening Liturgy. Experience God's healing through
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass be comforted
and refreshed by Jesus in the Eucharist. Prayer teams will be available
to pray with you if you wish.
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, 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 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 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.
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 this weekend,
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 Jan at 440-951-5593 or 440-944-3034.ST.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP -The activities
for the month of July are as follows:–July13
TH - Blind Auction– July
20 TH - NO MEETING – July
27 Th Noon
– Socializing/meeting; then at 12:30 p.m. we 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 also celebrate birthdays and anniversaries on
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.
YOUNG
NEIGHBORS IN ACTION
– Please pray for our group traveling to Toronto this week:
Meghan Hope, Katie Razzante, Nick Razzante, Chris Myers, Jeffry
Myers, Becky Roman, Megan Fraley, Danielle Fraley, Brittany Shrefler,
Chas Smith and Lauren Pattie. A special thanks to Karen Fraley
for serving as a chaperone again this year! We're looking
forward to a great week! Thanks to all who supported the trip
through our many fund-raisers during the year.
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.
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
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.
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.
THEOLOGY
ON TAP – Join
the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation's Associate Board for
the next installment of Theology on Tap. The summer installment
will feature Mrs. Mary Dwyer-Kueller who is the Theology Department
Chairperson at Magnificat High School. Her topic will be “Catholic
Marriage and Relationships.” The event will take place on Wednesday,
July 12, 2006 at the West-Side Irish-American Club, 8559 Jennings
Road, Olmsted Township, OH 44138. The event begins with happy hour
at 6:30 p.m. The admission fee is $3.00 (includes complimentary
appetizers and cash bar). To RSVP, please contact Laura McCaskey
at 216-696-6525 x 1049 or email Imccaskey@dioceseofcleveland.org
.
Guests
of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
THE
CATHOLIC COALITION OF PARISH PRO-LIFE REPRESENTATIVES
-The weekend of July 15 th /16 th Cleveland
is privileged to host Priest for Life in the person of Father Peter
West. He has extensive experience working with young adults and
frequently preaches on pro-life issues. On Saturday morning, July
15th from 10-11:30 a.m., Fr. West will join Rosary for Life in front
of the Planned Parenthood Clinic, 20800 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky
River. Fr. West will speak at all the Masses at St. Mel Catholic
Church, 14436 Triskett Rd., Cleveland, Saturday, July 15 th at 4:30
p.m. and Sunday, July 16 th (7.00, 9:30 and 11:30). Finally, Fr.
West will speak on abortion and pro-life issues at St. Bernadette
Church, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m.
All are invited. There is no charge and refreshments will be served.
Call (216) 226-6663 for more information.
BRECKENRIDGE
VILLAGE – invites
you and members of our church community to join them for “The Gospel
of Judas: New and Continuing Studies,” presented by Professor Joseph
Kelly, Chairman of the Department of Religious Studies at John Carroll
University and internationally known church historian and author.
Dr. Kelly will provide a historical and theological perspective
on the Judas Gospel. This event will take place on Thursday, July
29 TH from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Breckenridge Village Lyon's Chapel,
36859 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH 44094. Seating is limited. To reserve
you seat please call 440-942-4342 x 1398.
TABLE
FOR TWO – Saturday,
July 22 nd , 7-9:00 p.m.
Your host and guide for the evening is Fr. Wally Hyclak a quiet
evening for just the two of you. A five-course dinner, served at
a leisurely pace at our candle lit table will take you through an
evening of celebrating your relationship. There is no group sharing
or interaction except for a brief wine and cheese gathering just
before you are escorted to your table. The food is wonderful, the
ambiance special and the service is great. $40/couple and includes
dinner. Call early to reserve your table. The evening will be held
at the St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland. To make reservations
please call 216-531-7370 x 0.
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