Week of August 1, 2004

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Dear Parishioner,

I am happy to announce that four parishioners have volunteered to lead our Preschool program this fall. Ann Doringo, Jennifer Grano, Jennifer Richmond and Jackie Riehl will continue the work begun here at St. Noel by Alicia and Paula Garbo. Many volunteers have committed to continuing with the program, and we are grateful for their loyal help. But we can always use more hands! If you are interested in helping with this program (generally on a monthly basis), please call Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21.

Our preschool will continue meeting at the 9:00 a.m. Mass and the first Sunday will be September 19 th . You may register preschool children (ages 3, 4, and 5 years) for this program after Masses on the weekends of August 14/15 and 21/22. Parents will especially enjoy knowing that their children will reflect on the Gospel reading each Sunday—something we hope will provide enlightening conversation in families.

We look forward to another year of helping form our young parishioners in their faith.

Fr. George Smiga

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!

VOLUNTEERS are needed to wash the altar linens. If you are interested, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887. You will be scheduled once a month.

INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Our next gathering for those interested in inquiring into the Catholic faith will be on Tuesday evening, August 10 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Resurrection Room. For further information you may call either Alice at 440-946-0887 or Marianne at 440-946-1128 x 21.

CLEVELAND DIOCESAN SOCIAL ACTION OFFICE CALLS FOR Fasting, Prayer and Action In Solidarity with the People of Sudan - The Diocesan Social Action Office has issued an urgent call to the people of Northeast Ohio to fast, pray and take action regarding the genocide that is taking place in western Sudan in the region of Darfur.   Checks and donations can be made to Catholic Relief Services at P.O. Box 17220, Baltimore, Maryland 21298-9663, Attention: Sudan Crisis.   The five Catholic Commissions of the Diocese of Cleveland are also urging immediate passage of the Comprehensive Sudan Peace Act, co-sponsored by Senators Michael DeWine (R-Ohio) and Joseph Biden (D-Delaware). Call your representative or senator at 202-224-3121.   The Diocesan Social Action Office urges faith communities throughout Northeast Ohio to remember the suffering people of Sudan in prayer throughout the week and during weekend prayer services. Catholic Relief Services has developed a simple prayer resource that is available by calling 888-620-5280 or visiting www.catholicrelief.org.

JustFaith QUESTIONS & REGISTRATION

Would you like to learn more about the JustFaith course our Social Concerns Commission is offering?  Join us at one of the following times:  Saturday evening August 28 th at 6:15 p.m., Sunday afternoon August 29 th at 12:15 p.m. or Thursday evening September 2 nd at 7 p.m.   We will be sharing an overview of the course which includes several retreat experiences, field experiences as well as the 30 Sunday evening gatherings.  You'll have an opportunity to ask your questions and to receive registration information.  Please keep this effort and those considering participation in your prayers! 

“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.

ST. NOEL PARTY IN THE PARK – mark your calendars and plan to come to this parish day of fellowship. 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! Details follow for entering the pie baking contest! At 5:00 p.m. we'll share our meal together. At 6:00 p.m. will spread our blankets and lawn chairs out on the park and listen to a fabulous concert. 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

ENTER YOUR FAVORITE PIE into the Pie Baking Contest which will be held during the St. Noel Party in the Park on Sunday, August 15, 2004. Pre-register your entry on the kiosk or simply bring your pie to the picnic site by 4:30 p.m. Winners will be announced during the dinner hour and will have their recipes posted on the St. Noel Website. Your favorite recipe may be this year's winner!!

ITEMS LEFT BEHIND AT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- A number of items were left behind at Vacation Bible School (i.e., visors and crafts etc.). They can be picked up this weekend before or after Mass. The items are in a basket on the bench in the east hallway off the narthex across from the clothing and food drop off area.

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.

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 – meets every Thursday in the hall.   Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.

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.

RETROUVAILLE Have you been anxious about your marriage relationship? Have you felt distant or alone? Do you have problems communicating with each other? Are you unable to see how to change your situation? If so, Retrouvaille may be for you. Retrouvaille is a program which helps couples to rediscover each other in a new and positive way. The program consists of a weekend experience and six post sessions. A Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 10th-12 th at the Clarion Hotel in Wickliffe. A registration fee of $50 is required to confirm a reservation. For more information, call Al and Diane Miskinis at 216-481-1467 or 1-800-470-2230. You may also learn about Retrouvaille on the web at: http://www.retrouvaille.org.

CATHOLIC UPDATE entitled “Seven Secrets of Successful Parishioners,” by Paul Wilkes, is now available in the kiosk.

LAKE COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE has immediate volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Office help once a month, four hour shift, especially on Monday and Thursday mornings, and Tuesday evenings. Receive visitors to our Mentor Library/Resource Center and answer calls. No previous experience required . For more information contact the office at 440-255-5257.   Also Entertainment Book Sales: we need a few more assistants for our biggest (and most important) annual fundraiser. For more information contact Frank Whalen at 440-259-4113.

ST. WILLIAM CHURCH in Euclid Ohio will sponsor a Fall Luncheon-Fashion Show for men and women on Saturday, September 25 th , at the Normandy Party Center, 30310 Palisades Pkwy., in Wickliffe. Tickets are $25.00.   For more information or to purchase tickets please call Grace at 216-731-2457.

A WEEKEND FOR DIVORCED, SEPARATED AND WIDOWED – The next BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND will be held on October 8, 9 & 10, at St. Joseph Christian Life Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Call Irene at 330-706-1512 or Joan at 216-671-0077 for the information on this weekend of hope and healing.

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