Week of August 5, 2007

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Dear Parishioner,

Every parishioner who has contributed to support St. Noel in the collection in 2007 should have received an acknowledgement letter in the last few weeks.

Since our parish financial year ends with the last day of June, I am pleased to report that our average weekly collections and gifts from July 2006 to June 2007 amounted to $15,116. This average amount exceeded the minimum weekly average of $14,500 set by the finance council. This places us in a positive cash flow situation which is necessary if we are to thrive as a parish. You will be receiving, this Fall, a complete financial accounting as usual in our Annual Report on Parish Life. It will include a projected budget for 2007-2008. As pastor, I believe that it is important that the entire parish has a complete and reliable accounting of our financial situation. Your stewardship offerings are your expression of your thankfulness to God and your support of our ministry to promote the Gospel of Christ. My stewardship of the contributions entrusted to St. Noel includes reporting to you that your gifts are being used wisely.

Our financial situation is positive and stable. Thank you for reflecting seriously upon what you can give to our mission as a parish and your faithfulness in offering it.

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.

REMINDER – On Friday, August 10 th our Noon Liturgy will be held in the outdoor chapel (weather permitting).

RIDE NEEDED - We have a parishioner who lives at Pine Ridge Apts., who needs a ride to any weekend Mass. If you might be able to provide a ride, please call Alice Hinkel at 440-946-0887 for details.

HEALING MINISTRY – Everyone of us can be the recipient of God's healing touch for all of our emotional, physical or spiritual problems. Come…. be touched by His love this Wednesday at the 6:45 p.m. evening liturgy. Experience God's healing through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass. Be comforted and refreshed by Jesus in the Eucharist. Prayer teams will be available to pray with you if you wish.

CURIOUS ABOUT CATHOLICISM? A new inquiry group for those interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic has begun. We gather next on Tuesday evening, August 14, 2007, and will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Please call Alice Hinkel at 440-946-0887 if you would like to join us. Bring your questions or concerns, a friend if you like and yourself.

SAVE THE DATE! The St. Noel Parish Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 26th, at Campbell Park (located behind Willoughby Hills City Hall). There will be food, fun and games for all ages. Contact the parish office if you are interested in helping us plan this wonderful event.

FARMER'S MARKET – The Cleveland Foodbank, along with the western Lake County Food Pantries, is sponsoring a free Farmer's Market for those who meet the income eligibility guidelines established by the government. (Guidelines available in the parish office.)  The market will be held on the following Thursdays: August 23,  September 27, and October 25 from 2p.m. to 4p.m. at St. John Vianney Church,7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor.  Volunteers are needed to help with the market.  Please call the parish office if you would like more information or are able to volunteer.

WANTED - Super Shopper (or at least someone who doesn't mind shopping!) You can 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.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for August are as follows: – 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. For tickets call: Eleanor at 216-731-1375. – Deadline for tickets and payment is August 13 th . 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.

YOUNG ADULTS IN THE CITY (20's AND 30's) are invited to volunteer at St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School on Saturday, August 11 th from 9-Noon. (Rain date 8/18) We'll be weeding, planting flowerbeds, and possibly some very minor tree trimming. To register, call Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com . This event is sponsored by the Catholic Charities Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office in the Diocese of Cleveland.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FEST- our FREE Catholic FESTival featuring Michael W. Smith! Looking for something special to do this weekend? Join 25,000 teens' families and young adults for the largest Catholic outdoor family festival-The FEST-on the beautiful grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Ohio. Come for segways, a hot air balloon, rock climbing walls, a BMX show, inflatables, and much more. Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of our diocese with lots of FREE food, fun and exciting activities. We will welcome national recording artists Leeland, Superchick, Praise-Apella, and Michael W. Smith! Stay as the sun sets for Mass with a 500 voice choir and 25,000 of us coming together as ONE at the table of the Lord. The celebration concludes with a fabulous fireworks show! For more information, 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.

FAIRPORT HARBOR SLOVENIAN CLUB will be marking its 60 th anniversary with a Polka Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward Pevec and Rev. Fr. Peter Mihalic, pastor of St. Anthony Church. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Club's grounds, 617 Third St., Fairport. Mass will be followed by a brief program and dancing to the Don Wojtila Band. Saturday, August 11 th there will be a cabbage roll dinner from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

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