Week of July 16, 2006

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Dear Parishioner,

Charity begins at home. This is a true statement to which most of us would ascribe. With all the needs in our world it only makes sense to address the problems which emerge in our own homes and communities.

Charity begins at home ---- but does not end there. We are all part of one humanity which God has created and for which Jesus has died. The Gospel is not limited by race, language or national boundaries, nor is our call to serve our brothers and sisters who struggle with securing the necessities of life.

It is for this reason that our parish not only supports a variety of efforts for charity and justice in our immediate area but also includes missionary efforts in distant places throughout the world. As you know I will be leaving this week with a delegation of parishioners to visit the group of women we as a parish support in Zaragoza, El Salvador. Our partnership with them in their work to provide a better life for their community testifies to our willingness to reach beyond our borders in the service of Christ.

Another opportunity will be provided next weekend as Fr. Piotr Marek Buchowicz, OFM, will speak at all our liturgies on behalf of the Franciscan Missions. The Franciscans have 5,400 missionaries and 800 missions throughout the world. They serve the poor in every continent following in the steps of St. Francis. They perform a special ministry to people with leprosy, many of whom are children. Fr.Piotr Marek Buchowicz, OFM, will be seeking our monetary support for this work.

Anthony Camino

CLUSTERING NEWS

CAN LAY MINISTERS HELP WITH THE SHORTAGE? Yes, the percentage of parishes with lay ministers is on the rise from 54% in 1990 to 66% in 2005. Most lay ministers work full time, 80% of which are women. Unfortunately, lay ministers do not take the place of priests. Rather, lay ministers are doing the ministries that come from their Baptismal commitment to serve the community of faith.

PARKING LOT SEALING AND STRIPING - Our parking lot will be sealed and striped (weather permitting) on Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th beginning at 12:30 p.m.  During this time, we ask that you please use the Willoughby Hills Community Center driveway (east of St. Noel) and park by the ball fields.  There will be access to walk over to St. Noel.  Thank you for your cooperation.

THE HEALING LITURGY on Wednesday, August 9th will be cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, August 16th.  Please change your calendars.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS AND SACRISTANS - The sign-up sheet for the Feast of the Assumption, on Tuesday, August 15 th , is on the bulletin board by the kitchenette. Please add your name if you are available.

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 order again.  If you did not order last year and would like a book(s), please call the church office 440-946-0887 by August 10th and we will put your name on the list.  As long as we order in bulk, books are $5.50 a piece.

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 Appetitè!  

THANK YOU!   The delegation traveling to El Salvador is very grateful for all the generous donations to support the various groups we will be visiting.  Please know the entire parish and the intentions of all our parishioners will be in our prayers!

POST ABORTION HEALING RETREAT – Bethesda House of Mercy is sponsoring a private healing retreat for women who have experienced an abortion.  Call 1-800-482-4100 or 1-400-777-3141 or check the Social Justice section of the kiosk for more information.

PRO LIFE NEWS - The latest issue of our Diocesan Pro Life newsletter is posted on the Social Justice section of the kiosk.  There is also a flier giving details about the Rosary for Life which is prayed the first Saturday of every month.

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG - We're still accepting your baby bottles for Hanna House.  You may return them to the white basket in the narthex with or without a contribution.  Hanna House asks that we return them even if they are empty.  Thank you for your cooperation!

MINIMUM WAGE INITIATIVE - The first principal of Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes the inherent worth and dignity of the human person.  Just wages are an important reflection of how we as a society live out this value.  With the support of our Diocesan Social Action office and the Ohio Council of Churches, our JustFaith group will be inviting you to sign an initiative petition to place on the Ohio ballot this November, an issue to increase the minimum wage in our state to $6.85 per hour.  The federal minimum wage, which is $5.15 per hour (our Ohio legislature recently raised the state minimum wage from $4.85 per hour to $5.15), has not been increased since 1997.  This means an annual income of $10,712 and would place a family of three, $5400 below the federal poverty level.  Please stop by the table in the Narthex to learn more about this effort and to sign the petition to put this concern before the Ohio voters.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this issue of basic justice. 

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.

SPIRITUAL READING GROUP will meet September 12 th at 7:30 p.m. We will discuss Everyday Simplicity: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Growth by Robert Wicks. On October 10 th we will discuss Practicing the Presence by Joel Goldsmith. On November 14 th we will discuss The Active Life: Wisdom for Work, Creativity and Caring by Parker Palmer. For further information contact the parish office at 440-946-0887.

JOIN US FOR A PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of the North American Martyrs (St. Noel was one of them!) in Midland, Ontario. We will leave early Friday morning, October 6th and return Saturday night, October 7. The cost for the trip will be $191.00 per person (thank you, Endowment Fund!!) and includes meals, (including dinner at Scully's Crabshack), transportation, lodging, admissions, and a boat ride on the Georgian Bay. We will also stop at the Duty Free Store on the way home. Flyers with detailed information and registration forms are in the kiosk, but remember to make your $75 deposit by August 14 th . We'll have a great time!

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS – Beginning this fall we will offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at two times on Sundays. This program is based on the Montessori approach to learning and helps children understand the historical events of Jesus' life, His preaching, and components of the liturgy. Beginning Sunday, September 17 th , children ages 3, 4, and 5 years may attend Good Shepherd at either 8:45-10:15 or 10:45-12:15. While these times allow parents to attend either the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass, please notice that the session is one and a half hours long. Children should be available for the full time. If you did not receive a registration form in the mail, you may register in the parish office or call 440-946-1128 x 21. An information meeting for parents will be held in the lower level of the new wing on Sunday, August 13 at 10:15 a.m.

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 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.

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 receive 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.

NOEL MOVERS – The next available furniture pick up is during the 2 nd week of August. The movers are out doing service! Please call Anthony in August to arrange pickup – thanks!

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK – We're heading to the Food Bank on Monday, July 17 th and August 7 th . Please call Anthony if you're interested in the August date. We have a good number of workers for the July date. Thanks to our dedicated team of workers – you are making a difference!!

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Heartland Hospice is looking for special people to participate in our Volunteer Program. Days and times are flexible – give as much or as little time as you choose. Areas of service include friendly patient visits in homes or nursing homes; barber services; pet therapy and office assistance. We currently have an especially great need for volunteers to visit clients in the Lake County area. For more information please contact, Margaret Mullen, Volunteer Coordinator at 888-289-1984.

ARE YOU IN YOUR 20S or 30S? – Come join us on August 16 th from 6-9 p.m. at the North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby for an opportunity to experience prayer through nature. Bob Grgic, Director of Campus Ministry at Lake Catholic High School will serve as our presenter. Bob will introduce several ways to pray outdoors. Come and experience God's awesome creation! The $8.00 fee includes a light dinner. Please register by August 9 th . Any questions please contact Paul Kelly 216-334-1261 x 28 or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org .

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING – Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is invited to an information meeting on Thursday, July 20th at 7:00 p.m. here at St. Noel in the Resurrection Room.

BISHOP PEVEC TO CELEBRATE MASS at Byzantine Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch at 17486 Mumford Road, Burton, Ohio 44021, one mile north of Rt. 422 (6 miles south of Burton Square off Rt. 168). The Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, July 23, at 3:30 p.m. The cafeteria will be open and will include some ethnic foods. For more information please call 440-834-0700.

ST. JOHN VIANNEY OF MENTOR hosts a monthly Grief Support Group. The next session is on Monday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested, please call Rita at 440-942-0336 for required phone registration.

THE IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS is looking for mature adults to lend their experience and talents volunteering in social/poverty programs in the Greater Cleveland area. In return for your commitment of 20 hours a week for 10 months, we will provide direction for personal and apostolic reflection. Join us for an information meeting at the Jesuit Retreat House on Friday, July 28 from 1-3 p.m. Please RSVP at 216-574-6300 or www.ilvc.org .

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD - There will be a blood drive honoring police and firefighters at the Willoughby Hills Community Center, 35400 Chardon Road on Monday, July 17 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Please check out the kiosk for further details.

NEW OFFICERS OF THE HOPE CHEST FOR 2006-2007 are Pat Rohrbaugh, President; Mary Alice Crandall, Vice-President; Sue Patterson, Treasurer; and Jody Riczinger, Secretary. Hope Chest is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that collects new and used clothing, household items, and bedding, then distributes these items at no charge to needy residents of Lake County. Referrals and appointments are made thru Jobs and Family Services of Lake County, or from church or school officials. Cash donations may be mailed to The Hope Chest, 85 North Park Place, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Items may be brought to the Hope Chest during our open hours 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. For further information please call Pat at 440-974-7934.

FEED THE HOMELESS : Project Hope for the Homeless, an ecumenical faith-based homeless shelter in Painesville Twp., and Lake County's only shelter, is in need of three dinners this month. If you would be willing to coordinate the preparation and a 7 p.m. delivery of a meal for 30, please call Melissa Knight at 354-6417 x106. Details and guidance will be provided. Available dates are: Monday, July 24, Friday, July 28 and Sunday, July 30.

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