Week of July 10, 2005

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Dear Parishioner,

Next weekend we will have our annual missionary appeal at all of our weekend liturgies. We have again asked Joe Cistone from International Partners in Mission to speak after communion.

IPM helps us sponsor our partnership with the Women in Community in El Salvador. But IPM has missionary outreach to people throughout the world. Everyone who has followed the news is aware of the continuing crisis in Africa especial in the Darfur Region. We have asked Joe to address the issues of poverty and violence in Africa and to apply your contributions to IPM's efforts in Africa. You may donate to this missionary appeal in one of three ways: (1) any loose cash in next week's collection, (2) ushers will be in the narthex after the liturgies to accept any offering, or (3) place a donation in next week's collection marked “missionary” (all checks should be made out to St. Noel).

Fr. George Smiga

FLOWERS FOR ST. NOEL – For several years a series of parishioners have undertaken the task of planting and watering annual flowers around the St. Noel sign at the entrance to our property. The parish underwrites the cost of the planting. But the need is to provide regular watering of the plants. Since there is no access to water at the street the water must be transported from the church building. If anyone would like to undertake this service to enhance our entrance, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

OUTDOOR MASS – we will have Mass in our outdoor chapel (weather permitting) on Tuesday, July 12 th at 8:45 a.m.

THE ROSARY which is said on the third Tuesday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m. will be canceled for the months of July and August . Since attendance is very low during the months that we do say the Rosary, in September there will be a meeting to see if we should continue meeting on Tuesday evenings to say the Rosary.

HEALING MINISTRY - While on earth, Jesus healed all who sought His help. Now from heaven, He continues to send His healing love to help us in our hours of pain, loneliness, sorrow and illness. This Wednesday during the 6:45 p.m. liturgy, we will celebrate this Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Come and experience the healing love of Jesus. After Mass, prayer teams will be available to pray with you for your special needs. The heavier the cross, the more we need His help up Calvary's Hill.

USHERS/GREETERS are needed at the 9:00 a.m. Mass . Anyone interested in being an usher/greeter at the 9:00 a.m. Mass please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

HOSPITALITY – We are in need of help at the 11:00 a.m. Mass to serve coffee and donuts and help clean up. You will be scheduled once a month. If you can help, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND Review Board which assesses the credibility of allegations of sexual abuse of minors has extended the deadline as it seeks a new member to fill an unscheduled vacancy. If you are interested in serving on this volunteer board, a description of the duties and an application are available at the Diocese of Cleveland web site at www.dioceseofcleveland.org . If you do not have internet access, you may call the Diocese Communications Office at 1-800-869-6525 ext. 4460. Deadline for applications has been extended to July 15, 2005.

INFORMATION/PRAYERS FOR DARFUR -   Please check the kiosk for an update on the situation in Darfur, websites, addresses and phone numbers of additional resources and prayers for the situation there.  You may especially want to check out www.SaveDarfur.org .

JustFaith - What is the responsibility of Catholic Christians toward those who are poor?  How do we become people who really care for and act on behalf of those who are vulnerable?  This fall, a program called JustFaith will be offered in our parish.  The program is designed to empower and transform participants so that they can become voices for the voiceless and agents of God's good news to those who are oppressed or in need.  Be ready for a challenging but exciting thirty weeks! 

The actual JustFaith course will begin on Sunday September 18 th and continue through Sunday, May 7 th .  We will gather on these Sunday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m.  Please call Alice at the parish office 440-946-0887 should you have questions. Information and registration meetings will be held on Saturday, August 27 th , at 6:15 p.m.; Sunday, August 28 th at 12:15 p.m.; and Thursday, September 1 st , at 7:30 p.m.

AUGUST ANNIVERSARY SHOWER -  Next month we will be celebrating 25 years of God's blessings upon our community and indeed we have been abundantly blessed over the years.  In honor of our anniversary our Social Concerns Commission is presenting us with an opportunity to BE a blessing for others.  The Diocesan Migration and Refugee office is in need of a number of items (linens, dishes, small appliances, etc.) for families who are currently arriving from Africa, Turkey and other parts of the world and setting up households.  On the weekend of July 30 & 31 you will be able to pick up a card in the Narthex labeled with a particular item that you can purchase and then return on August 20 or 21.   Along with the gift card you can also receive a prayer card for refugees and a flier explaining other ways to serve those coming to our country.  You may recall our past involvement with the refugee ministry when we actually sponsored families.  While we have not currently been assigned one particular family to help resettle, this remains an opportunity to live out the Gospel call to welcome the stranger by assisting a number of families.  We hope you will be able to participate in this August Anniversary Shower!  Questions?  Call the parish office at 440-946-0887. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE GEM - Picture a gigantic supertanker crossing the ocean while towing a humongous floating balloon carrying part of Lake Erie!  Very few of the world's thirsty people will be able to buy this water.

 With available fresh water equaling less than ½ of 1% of all the water on earth, corporations are excited as water becomes more valuable than oil!

While more than a billion people on earth already lack access to clean fresh drinking water, 90% of the world's fresh water goes to inefficient industrial agriculture and the tech industries where massive supplies of pure water are needed to produce silicon chips. (Bigelow & Peterson, Rethinking Globalization)

Today's first reading from Isaiah describes the rain and snow coming from heaven to water the earth and bring forth bread for the people.  Aware that the earth is a fragile gift, the U. S. bishops in 1998 added care for God's creation as a theme of Catholic social teaching.

The JustFaith curriculum explores this and other environmental effects of globalization.  Join the discussion at St. Noel this September on Sunday evenings.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES” - will be available in the narthex following all Masses this weekend. 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.”

“LETTUCE” GO TO THE GARDEN – The miracle garden at St. Augustine has been planted and will be bountiful. Come and help us weed, cultivate, and then harvest. If you are interested in joining us on a Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD will not meet during the months of July and August; however, beginning in September, CLW will be offered at all three masses, (5:00 on Saturday, 9:00 and 11:00 on Sunday) for children ages 6-9 years. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please call Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21.

ATTENTION playroom volunteers and parents who use this service : Due to low attendance and vacation schedules during the summer months, the Playroom Volunteer Staff will not be scheduled to watch children during the 9:00 a.m. Mass until September. We will resume a volunteer babysitting schedule once the Preschool Program resumes in September. Parents please know that you are always welcome to use the Playroom during any Mass. There is a dial on the wall that will enable you to listen to Mass while watching your child play. Please show respect for the room by picking up the toys and turning off the lights when you leave the room. Thank you for your support.

HURRY! HURRY! REGISTER NOW FOR GIFT and receive a canvas tote bag. Your promptness will help us prepare for the fall, and the first 100 households to register receive a gift to show our appreciation. Eight exciting sessions are planned for this year. Take advantage of the discount price by registering for all eight NOW! If you misplaced or did not receive a form in the mail, pick one up on the table in the narthex, Drop your completed form (and check made out to St. Noel Church) in the GIFT box on the table.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for July are as follows: July 14th th – – socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have a luncheon consisting of ½ slab ribs, multi-color pasta salad, and a Ice cream sundae w/toppings. Cost is $7.00 per person. For more information or tickets please call Therese at 440-585-9088. Deadline for tickets and payment is July 11th. July 21 st – NO MEETING . July 28 th - we will celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.

CATHOLIC UPDATE – entitled “Finding Jesus in the Eucharist: Four Ways He is Present,” by Rev. Lawrence E. Mick is now available in the kiosk.

THE CHRIST CHILD OF THE WESTERN RESERVE is looking for new members. We are a very active group in Lake County serving the needs of all children. An informal get-together to answer all questions will be on Wednesday, August 24 th at 1:00 p.m. To receive an invitation please call Dolores at 440-428-1548.

25 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION INFORMATION-

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe – Our 25 th Anniversary –

•  The parish pictorial directories have arrived. If you participated in a photo session or submitted a photo, you are entitled to a pictorial directory at no charge. You may pick-up your pictorial directory in the Nativity Room after Mass this weekend. The pictorial books are labeled with your name. Please be sure to pick-up the correct book.

•  The 25 th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 21 st is taking shape. Interested in lending a hand, contact the parish office at 440-946-0887.

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