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Dear
Parishioner,
War
has become such a common reality in our world that we are all in
danger of growing insensitive to its horror. When we hear of devastation
and death which results from armed conflicts it can become much
too easy just to shake our heads and say that's the way the
world is. The causes of war are complex and difficult to eliminate.
But there will be little hope for peace if we lose the desire for
peace.
This
July Pope Benedict reaffirmed the evils of war saying, I feel all
the more intensely the impact of the sorrow of the news that comes
to me about bloody altercations and episodes of violence that are
occurring in so many parts of the world. Spurred by the Pope's
comments the Social Action Office of our Diocese is inviting us
to join in 40 days of Prayer, Fasting, and Actions for Peace.
This period will begin on the Feast of St. Louis of France (August
25 th ) and continue until the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October
4 th ). The purpose of these 40 days is to build the desire for
peace in our world. Those who choose to participate can set aside
a period for prayer each day (perhaps 7 minutes). A prayer-reflection
booklet for the 40 days is available on the table in the narthex
this weekend. Those who choose to fast could certainly fast from
food and liquids but might also decide to fast from TV, the computer,
a particular sport, or any number of other things. Again, a self-imposed
fast in any of these areas is a way to experience our limitations
and use that experience to focus on a higher good, in this case
the gift of peace.
Here
at St. Noel we will mark the beginning of the 40 days with a Service
for Peace in our church at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25 th .
On Thursday, October 4 th , Bishop Lennon will conclude the 40 days
by celebrating a liturgy for peace at noon at the cathedral.
As
your pastor I ask you to consider participating in this spiritual
exercise of prayer, fasting and action over 40 days. I believe this
effort can be an effective way to counteract complacency towards
war and to increase our personal and communal desire to work for
a peaceful world.
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.
SOMETIMES
WE LOSE THINGS! The
parish staff would like for you to know that once in a while your
voice mail message or electronic submission doesn't
come
though completely. Maybe we can't understand a key part in the name
or phone number left. Just recently someone sent a message through
our web site but no name or message appeared with it. If you have
tried to contact us and we didn't respond, please try again. We
really are not ignoring you!!
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.
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION has made
a difference in the lives of many people who spend one hour before
the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
In our busy schedules, one hour of quiet prayer is a real blessing
for those participating. Would you like to sign up for a specific
hour or become a substitute when someone can't make their hour,
call Jan at 440-951-5593 or 440-944-3034. If you're not able to
make a commitment, please stop in anytime during Eucharistic Adoration
and you will be richly blessed as you share quality time with our
God.
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 Mills family
at (440) 256-1630 if you are interested in helping us plan this
wonderful event.
SOCIAL
JUSTICE MINISTRY- AN INVITATION
While our current members have another twelve months to serve out
their commitment in our Social Justice Ministry, we thought fall
would be a good time to see if there are any other parishioners
who would like to join us! We meet next on September 5, 2007
at 7:15 p.m. in the Resurrection Room. We plan to take part
of our meeting time that night to incorporate any additional parishioners
who want to become part of the group. Please call Alice Hinkel
at 440-946-0887 if you are interested.
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 has been mailed, but if you did not receive one please call
440-946-1128 X 21 to register your child.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP Activities for
August are as follows: 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. 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.
BLOOD
DRIVE Thanks to all
who supported the drive last month! We reached our goal of at least
25 units and plan to continue Sunday morning blood drives throughout
the year. The American Red Cross is grateful for the effort of St.
Noel Church and looks forward to working with us again.
PRIME
TIME - We have 2 exciting
events already in September! Box City and CropWalk. Check the kiosk
for more information. Box City applications are due August 28 th
. If you haven't tried PRIME TIME, now's the time to start!! The
group is open to all 9-12 grade students.
CLAMBAKE
The incredible PRIME
TIME clambake is set for October 7 th . Chef Randy and friends will
again present the best bake around mark your calendars now!!
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.
COMPUTER
RECYCLING Many people
call the furniture bank looking to donate used computers. The best
option is to recycle your old units. They are professionally cleaned
and then refurbished for distribution. Unusable components are recycled.
Cuyahoga County is sponsoring Computer Recycling Month in August.
For more info, go to: http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/residents/comprec.asp
. Some communities offer year-round recycling. Check out: http://www.parkworks.org/recycle/recyclespecialcomputers.htm
Lake County Residents are not as fortunate. Usually one day
in the spring is set aside for computer donations. Go to: http://lake.osu.edu/environmental-education-recycling
or contact a county commissioner at: http://www.lakecountyohio.org/commweb
to express your views.
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