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Dear Parishioner,
What do you
believe about Mary? How is being a Catholic different from being
Lutheran, Methodist or Baptist? Why do you dip your hand in that
water and sign yourself as you enter church? Do you have to confess
your sins to a priest; isn't God the one who forgives? What does
the Catholic Church believe about suffering? Will you have to baptize
me again if I want to become Catholic? Do you believe the Bible
is truly the Word of God? Why don't priests marry? How do Catholics
pray?
These
are just a few of the questions that arise when people consider
joining the Catholic Church. As you might guess, some are more easily
answered than others, but all questions are welcome and all questions
are important! Our inquirers bring not only their questions, but
personal stories of their own journeys in faith and often the insights
of the traditions (Christian or otherwise) in which they may have
been raised. In turn, we share with them our stories, the stories
of our community and, most importantly, the BIG stories of our faith
that center especially on Jesus.
If
you are interested in joining us, or would like further information
about this process which is called the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA), please contact Alice Hinkel or Marianne Slattery
at the parish offices. Our next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday
evening, August 10 th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. We generally meet every
other Tuesday from then on through October. Our gathering then for
those who choose to pursue the process, will move to Sunday mornings.
Our
times together are informal and our agenda is based primarily on
the concerns, questions and life and faith experiences of those
who attend. After a time in the beginning phase of the RCIA, these
inquirers may sense, through their prayer and sharing with this
group, that God is truly calling them to become part of the Catholic
family. But it is also possible that an inquirer may discern that
this is not where God is leading him or her and that is OK, too.
In other words, coming to our inquiry sessions does not obligate
one to become Catholic.
Our
life as a faith community is enriched in many important ways, by
our worship, our service, our social events and by those
seeking to understand who we are and ask to become part of the Catholic
family by experiencing the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation
and Eucharist. Please keep our parish community and our inquirers
in your prayers that we might always be a community of disciples,
willing to welcome the stranger and to witness the message of Jesus
in word and deed.
Alice
Hinkel
OUTDOOR
MASS We will have
Mass in our outdoor chapel (weather permitting) on Friday,
July 30 th at Noon.
LOST
AND FOUND A white
and gold knit clutch purse approximately 4 x 6 in size has been
turned in to the parish office. Please come to the parish office
if the purse belongs to you.
SIGNED
LITURGY On Sunday
August 1st Mary Smith will be joining us to sign the 11:00 a.m.
Mass for the hearing impaired. Reserved seating can be found in
the first two rows of chairs by the Eucharist Chapel.
FOOD
PANTRY NEEDS : The next
time you are shopping please consider purchasing a few extra items
for the food pantry. We are in particular need of the following:
Laundry soap, dishwashing soap (not dishwasher soap), bar soap,
toothpaste, Kleenex, pasta & pasta sauce, jello, cereals, jelly
and canned fruit. Thank you for considering the needs of those who
have less!
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 new program called JustFaith
will be offered for the first time 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! We will begin with an afternoon
for reflection led by Fr. George on the Social Justice themes of
the Scriptures on Sunday September 12 th . Please note that
EVERYONE, whether you plan on being a part of the JustFaith course
or not, is invited to this event. Then the actual JustFaith
course will begin on Sunday September 26 th and continue through
Sunday, May 15 th . We will gather on these Sunday evenings
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a fee for materials and
books which is yet to be determined. Please call Alice at
the parish office 440-946-0887 should you have questions.
More specifics can be found on the back of the August calendar.
THE
GOD WHO FREES - Join
us on Wednesday August 11 th at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of information
and reflection featuring the various understandings and theologies
that have arisen out of the experiences of those who struggle to
build the Reign of God in situations of extreme poverty and oppression.
We will examine how these insights invite us into a deeper spirituality
of solidarity with our brothers and sisters, thus leading us to
a richer relationship with God. Our facilitator and guide for the
evening will be Chris Janezic, religion teacher at Villa Angela/St.
Joseph High School and leader of our delegation to El Salvador.
MARK
YOUR CALENDARS now
for the St. Noel Party in the Park! There will be carnival games
and fun for all ages, a great pot-luck meal (we'll provide the hot
dogs or hamburgers you bring your favorite dish to share) and
live music by His Divine Creation. The festivities begin at 3:00
p.m. with games for young and old, a make-your-own-craft table,
face painting, and a Chinese auction! Watch the bulletin for details
on how to enter the pie baking contest! At 5:00 p.m. we'll share
our meal together and the music starts at 6:00 p.m. The date is
Sunday, August 15, 2004 and the place is Campbell
Park behind Willoughby Hills City Hall. Come and enjoy this opportunity
to celebrate life in our parish community
SACRAMENTAL
PREPARATION - Children
entering second grade in the fall, 2004 will receive both the sacraments
of Confirmation and First Communion together in the spring, 2005.
Families who plan to present their children for these sacraments
are asked to join us in the large hall from 12:15-1:45 p.m. on either
Sunday, August 29 or September 12. You may sign up in the narthex
any weekend in August or call Marianne Slattery (440-946-1128 x
21) if you have any questions.
PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION will be
after all Masses on the weekends of August 14/15 and 21/22. Come
down to the lower level of the new educational wing and fill out
a registration form for children ages 3-5 years. Preschool will
begin on Sunday, September 19 at the 9:00 Mass, so mark your calendar.
If you have any questions, need more information, or would like
to help with the preschool program please call Marianne Slattery
at 440-946-1128 x 21.
THE
DELEGATION from St.
Noel will be in El Salvador from July 27-August 2. We will pray
for the parish community and its needs at the martyrdom sites of
Archbishop Oscar A. Romero, the clandestine gravesite/now a chapel
to the four North American Churchwomen, and the slain Jesuits at
the University of Central America. We ask that the parish pray for
us during this time period for God's protection and wisdom on this
retreat/pilgrimage/mission trip.
PSR
REGISTRATION Families
new to the parish or wishing to register a 1 st -6 th grader for
the 2004-2005 PSR year may call Michele at 440-946-1128, ext. 23.
Leave your name, address, and phone number and we will mail your
registration packet.
PERSONAL
HYGIENE PROJECT-ST. AUGUSTINE is
looking for personal hygiene products which can be packaged to give
to Hunger Center clients. The products needed include razors, pocket
tissue packs, travel size toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant,
travel size mouthwash and dental floss. And when you're traveling
this summer, any of the hotel giveaways would be very much appreciated.
Please mark them for St. Augustine and put them in the bin on the
right side as you approach the food pantry. Thanks in advance for
all that you do for our Partner Parish!
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP Activities
for the month of July are as follows: July 29th
- Noon - socializing, meeting and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have
our luncheon consisting of a sub sandwich, potato salad, peach pie
and ice cream. The cost is $5.00 per person. Deadline for tickets
and payment is July 26 th . We will also celebrate birthdays and
anniversaries at this meeting. Please remember to bring your food
donation for the food bank to this meeting. Everyone is welcome
to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.
FOOD
BANK We're serving
at the Cleveland Food Bank on Tuesday, August 3 rd . We leave the
Church at 5:30pm. Please call Anthony (946-1128 x20) if you would
like to serve.
FOOD
BANK CORE Our service
at the Cleveland Food Bank is made possible through the dedicated
service of a 15-20 person core who offer their time on a regular
basis. Can you help? Please sign the sheet on the kiosk if you are
interested.
WHEELS
FOR THE WORLD St.
Noel has teamed up with the Willoughby Hills Evangelical Friends
Church and Pilgrim Alliance Church in Canton, OH to sponsor a wheel
chair collection on Saturday, August 21 st from 9am-12pm. We will
also collect walkers, crutches, and three or four-legged canes.
All items will be donated to Wheels for the World, a non-profit
organization started by Joni Erickson. Please note: the
collection is for one week only; no other medical equipment beds,
bedpans, toilet seats, etc. will be accepted. Bring
your useable items to the Church during the week of August 15 th
or on Saturday morning the 21 st . Call the Church office with questions.
THANK
YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU The
quarry tile in the kitchen has been repaired by Rich Macko. Randy
still needs someone that can repair parquet flooring in the small
hall. Please call Randy at 440-946-6635.
WOULD
YOU LIKE TO MAKE SOME MONEY AND HAVE FUN DOING IT? Chef
Randy could use a few new dishwashers, male or female in the hall.
You must be at least 14 years old. It would also be nice if you
were able to work some Fridays during the high school football season.
Please call the hall office at 440-946-0887.
ST.
NOEL PARISH HALL REMINDER
We are currently booking weddings and any other events for 2005.
If you or a friend may be in need of a catered event at St. Noel
Parish Hall please pass the word or give us a call. There are also
a few dates available on Sundays and some Saturdays for groups over
50 people and as large as 475 people. Remember, parishioners and
their immediate families do get a discount. Please call 440-946-6635
with any inquiries.
<FEST
2004> The Catholic
Summer Family Festival known as the <THE FEST> is on Sunday
August 8 from 3 -10:00 p.m. Once again over 10,000 teens, young
adults and families will join together for our Catholic Family Festival
at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. Great music, meaningful activities,
good food, inspiring Mass. Come and Expect a miracle. For more information
call 440-943-7662 or
fest@a-full-life.com
or check out updates on the web at www.a-full-life.com.
THE
JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE
located at 5629 State Road in Cleveland will be having the following
programs during the months of August and September. August 16, 2004
Day Retreat for Teachers; August 20, 2004 thru August
22, 2004 Forgiveness Retreat/Weekend ; and September 10
th Off the Beaten Path Dinner and Auction . For
more information please call 440-884-9300 or reach the retreat house
on line at: www.jrh-cleveland.org.
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