Week of July 23, 2006

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Dear Parishioner,

Thank you to all those who made our summer Vacation Bible School Program a great success. The program took place last week (July 17-21) and we used Gospel Light's VBS program. During the week 150 children met on SonTreasure Island where they learned about God's love. Each day kids visited various areas such as Bible Story Time (where Granny Frannie, Jack Sparrow and friends shared scripture), and Interest Builders (where Trusting Telula Hula and her sisters helped write love letters in the sand). At the “snack shack” everyone made (and tasted) tropical delights and at crafts they created keepsakes including a “message in a bottle.” Everyday the VBS kids saw skits and practiced music. They worked off some energy at recess. Our mission project this year helped Womankind. All the kids brought in packages of diapers that will help serve the young women and their newborns assisted by this agency.

In keeping with the “island” theme kids and volunteers took a field trip Wednesday afternoon to Fairport Harbor Beach (not an island but lots of sand!). On Friday evening, all the families gathered on SonTreasure Island for a meal, highlights of the week, and a closing musical.

Vacation Bible School is one of the most exciting ministerial efforts of our year, and it would not be possible without the cooperation of over 90 volunteers which included a large number of parents, grandparents, and 44 youth volunteers listed below.

Danielle Aquila Leah LaRiche

Alex Armbruster Rachel Laurie

Danielle Armbruster   Katy Leben

Jake Armbruster   Michael Mandac   

Emily Arndt     Andrew Manning

Alex Barni     Steve Manning

Gabby Cregan     Meighan Mills

Ida Delic     Ryan Mills

Dominic DeMarco   Kennedy Ricci

Nicole DeMarco     Tyler Ryman

Mike Dugan   Joe Saxon

Kristen Ekin   Maggie Schneider

Katie Gnau     Morgan Shannon

Maggie Gnau     Amanda Short

Tyler Guban     Kayla Short

John Kelsey     Christina Shrefler

Kevin Kelsey     Lindsey Shrefler

Scott Kelsey     Luke Slattery

Anthony Kibby Vincent Kibby

    Andrea Urbanek     Christopher Warneka

Ann Klements     Katie Wright   

George Smiga

CLUSTERING NEWS

How are we going to get there? Parishes have been directed to follow a process of forming an ad-hoc Parish Subcommittee to Discern Proposals for Cluster Partners. Here at St. Noel this task has been assigned to our Parish Pastoral Council and Staff. Over the past two years, through prayer and discernment (discernment is a disciplined and honest attempt to discover God's will) this group has reviewed criteria to consider background information of other parishes, as well as St. Noel's parish surveys, and has met with members of other Pastoral Councils who are potential Cluster Partners. St. Noel leadership is prepared to propose Cluster partners with rationales based on the criteria provided by the Diocese and submit a “Proposal of Cluster Partners Form” to the Diocese by October 1, 2006.

MISSION APPEAL – Donations can be made this weekend in three ways: (1) any loose cash in the collection (2) ushers will be in the narthex after the liturgies to accept any offering, or (3) place a donation in the collection (all checks should be made out to St. Noel & marked “missionary” in the memo).

CHURCH SIDEWALK – On Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25 th and 26 th , we will be repairing the sidewalks in front of Church. Please use the front door to the new wing to enter and leave the building on these two days. Thank you.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – TUESDAY, August 15 th . The sign-up sheet for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Sacristans for the Noon and 7:00 p.m. Masses for the Feast of the Assumption is on the bulletin board by the kitchenette. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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

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 to 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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE/ST. AUGUSTINE- On July 30th our volunteers will be serving the meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk if you are able to lend a hand. After all the Masses on July 29 th and July 30th, we will be collecting for our Social Justice fund. Also, if anyone would like to bake cookies please bring the cookies with you when you come to volunteer at the Hunger Center or they can be dropped off at church before Mass on Saturday. Please put the cookies in the Nativity Room (formerly the nursery) on the counter and mark them St. Augustine.

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND – In June we collected $1,293.00. Our expenses for June were:

We thank you for your support.

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 Margaret Neville at 440-942-3390. Bon Appetitè!  

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!

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.

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 Jan at 440-951-5593 or 440-944-3034.ST.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP -The activities for the month of July are as follows:– 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. For tickets or more information please call Lannie at 440-942-6554. 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, August 7 th . Please call Anthony if you're interested in serving. Thanks to our dedicated team of workers – you are making a difference!!

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 .

YOUNG ADULTS IN THE CITY (20s and 30s) on Saturday, August 12 (19 rain date), come help beautify the grounds at St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School . We'll work from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Primary tasks will be weeding and mulching of flower and shrub beds. Some planting may also take place. Volunteers will be asked to bring their own gardening gloves and any rakes, trowels, spades, etc. they may have. Come volunteer with other young adults from around the diocese. To register, please call Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org . This event is sponsored by Catholic Charities through the Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office.

TWO WEEKS UNTIL <THE FEST> - The Catholic Family Festival <THE FEST> is on Sunday, August 6 th from 3-10:00 p.m. at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (Borromeo Seminary) in Wickliffe, 28700 Euclid Avenue). Join 20,000 teens, young adults, and families for a day of inspiration. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and activities for all ages. The day will culminate with an outdoor Mass and fireworks. New This year: your chance to win 1 of 4 $2,500 Catholic Education Scholarships. The day also includes the sacrament of reconciliation along with fun activities for kids. It's a great way to celebrate our Catholic Faith. For more information call 440-943-7662 or log on to www.TheFest.us.

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 .

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.

BALLOONS AND BUTTERFLIES: Family Retreat , Saturday, July 29, 1:00 p.m. – Sunday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. This is a wonderful overnight retreat experience for families to share as they create new bonds and memories of time together growing in the love of God and each other. This unique experience welcomes families with children of any age to take time away together to play and pray. Cost: $35 per adult; $25/ child (up to 3 children); $10 additional child. To register for this program at St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland call 216-531-7370 x 0 or fax 216-531-06290 or register online: www.enterthecenter.org.

FAITH RALLY FOR MEN on July 29 – 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. directed by Fr. Wally and Team. Come and share a day of prayer, witness, and celebration just for guys on the grounds of the center over looking beautiful Lake Erie. This is a call for prayer groups, study groups and individuals who would like to share some time with other men from different parishes in Northeastern Ohio to come together and celebrate their common faith. The day will include celebration of liturgy. Cost is $25.00 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. To register for this program at St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland call 216-531-7370 x 0 or fax 216-531-06290 or register online: www.enterthecenter.org.

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