Week of July 29, 2007

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Dear Parishioner,

Summer is now in full swing and a committee of dedicated parishioners has been working to plan our parish picnic. The picnic will take place this year on Sunday, August 26 th at Campbell Park which is the field behind Willoughby Hills City Hall. It will be an afternoon of food, games and community. At 1:00 p.m. the craft table for children will open with artwork, face painting and tie-dying t-shirts. We will also begin selling 50/50 raffle tickets. At 1:30 p.m. organized games for adults and children ages 1-6 will start. At 2:30 p.m. bingo will be available, at 3:30 p.m. we will announce the winner of the pie-baking contest (so think of entering). Dinner will start at 4:00 p.m. – Chef Randy will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausage with sauerkraut. We encourage parishioners who come to bring with them an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. After dinner (around 5:00 p.m.) we will hold a St. Noel Talent Show where parishioners will be encouraged to share their talents (hidden or otherwise); singing, juggling, comedy, acrobatics, etc.

There will be other surprises which will be announced in the upcoming weeks. It is a major effort to plan and execute the picnic so if you are able to help in preparation or on the day please call Barb Mills at 440-477-3698. Most importantly mark your calendars and plan to join us to celebrate our parish life together.

Fr. George Smiga

FEAST OF ASSUMPTION – Wednesday, August 15, 2007 is a Holy Day upon which Catholics are asked to participate in Mass. Our Masses will be at Noon and 7:00 p.m. Also the sign-up sheet for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Sacristans for the Noon and 7:00 p.m. Masses is on the bulletin board by the kitchenette. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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. If you did not order last year and would like a book(s), please call the church office (440-946-0887) by July 30 th and we will put your name on the list. If you have ordered in the past and no longer want one, please let us know. As long as we order in bulk, books are $5.50 a piece.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - The Ohio Department of Taxation's Web site, tax.ohio.gov, includes information on the new Homestead Exemption which now applies to all seniors and a form that can be submitted to any auditor's office. Most counties have the new information and forms on their Web sites or soon will.

Local contacts are:

Cuyahoga County : auditor.cuyahogacounty.us; 216-443-7050. Geauga County : www.auditor.co.geauga.oh.us ; 440-279-1600 Ext. 1602.

Lake County : lakecountyohio.org/auditor; 440-350-2532.

WANTED - Super Shopper (or at least someone who doesn't mind shopping!) You an shop till you drop, let your fingers do the walking, or surf the net, but we are looking for someone to locate items for our GIFT home kits. If you think you can help, please call Michele Baetzold at 440-946-1128 X 23.

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, September 9 th or 16 th . A detailed letter will be mailed in early August, but if you did not receive a postcard to this effect, please call 440-946-1128 X 21 to register your child.

Something to think about from the St. Noel Endowment Board …Those of you who are privileged enough to have reached age 701/2 know what RMD means. "REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION" The IRS says you have to start taking money from your IRA weather you need it or not. For this tax year 2007 IRS will allow you to satisfy that distribution by making a tax-free donation to St. Noel Endowment.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for August are as follows: – August 2 nd – Bingo – August 9 th – Speaker, Willoughby Librarian – August 16 th - socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon Menu: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli & carrots, salad, rolls, butter and strawberry shortcake. Cost is $6.00 per person. August 23 rd – Speaker from the Cleveland Clinic-Topic: Medication. August 30 th – Games - we will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Also, please remember to bring your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.

LAKE-GEAUGA FURNITURE BANK – We're always in need of beds & dressers! If you have any useable furniture, please call 946-3448 x40 to schedule a pickup. The number is still St. Noel Church but a new extension.

BLOOD DRIVE – The American Red Cross will be at St. Noel Church Sunday, July 29 th to conduct a blood drive. Thanks to all who supported the drive last month! Further details are on the kiosk and you can reserve your time by signing the sheet on the table in the narthex. Please consider donating blood on July 29 th and thank you!

OUTDOOR RETREAT – Hey Teens!! Save Saturday, August 4 th beginning at 10:00am for an awesome retreat experience at the West Wood Park in Russell Township. Joel & Amy Firem, a great couple from the parish, will lead the retreat and are excited to be working with PRIME TIME this summer. To secure your spot, sign up on the kiosk . Cost is only $5/person.

FAITH FUN, MUSIC, MASS AND MUCH MORE AT FEST 2007 – During these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, take time next weekend to join thousands of teens, families, and young adults for our annual Catholic Family festival, The FEST, on the grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Ohio. The FEST is free and open to all thanks to the support of John Carroll University and National City Bank. Spend a day of faith, fun, food and family as we welcome Christian music artists Leeland, Superchick, Praise-Appella, and Michael W. Smith! The FEST will showcase the rich cultural diversity of our region as we come together as ONE for a day of inspiration and community. The FEST will close with Mass and a spectacular fireworks, display. For more information, or to volunteer, please check out the web, www.theFEST.us or call 440-943-7662.

Brochures are available in the narthex on the table.

CHEF RANDY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!! St. Noel Banquet Center is currently booking the large and small halls for the remainder of 2007 and also for 2008 & 2009. There are still dates available for any size function between 50 and 400 people later this year. Whether it is an anniversary, baby or wedding shower, fund raiser, wedding or a Christmas party for family or a business, St. Noel Banquet Center will not leave you disappointed. Please remember to continue recommending the Banquet Center to your family and friends. To check availability please call us at 440-946-6635 or visit us at stnoelbanquetcenter.com.

CATHOLIC UPDATE – entitled “What It Means To Be CATHOLIC: Satisfying 12 Human Needs” by Joseph M. Champlin is available in the kiosk.

SEEDS OF LITERACY - Become a tutor!

Session 1– Saturday, August 4 th - 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Session 2–Saturday, August 11 th - 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Or

Session 1 Saturday, September 15 th - 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Session 2 Saturday, September 22 nd – 9:00 am-1:00 pm

For more information please call Julie Rugh at 216-651-4302.

THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME at 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon, Ohio will be holding two events: (1) “Meet our Missionaries” on August 19 th and September 9 th from 1-2:30 p.m. Both speakers are Sisters and missionaries in India. (2) Family Barbecue/Boutique -On September 23 & 30 from Noon till 5:00 p.m. Please see the kiosk for further details.

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