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Dear
Parishioner,
Last
year we were privileged to be one of several sites in Northeast
Ohio to host City Music Cleveland. The musicians and administration
of this excellent ensemble were very pleased with our hospitality,
the acoustics of our church, and the number in attendance. As a
result we will again host two City Music concerts this season. The
mission of City Music is to provide high quality free concerts of
classical musical throughout our region. James Gaffigan, who is
the associate conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, is City Music's
Director. He is not only a talented musician but an engaging host
who presents and explains the music which is to be performed. The
first concert at St. Noel will take place in our church on Friday,
October 12 th at 8:00 p.m. The program will include works by Mozart,
Mendelssohn, and Barber & Ravel. Jinjoo Cho, violin & Angela
Mortallaro, soprano will be the soloists. There is no cost for the
concert but a free-will offering will be taken to support City Music.
Child care is available by reservation. Please call the parish office
to register at 440-946-0887. There will be a simple reception at
intermission where you will be
able to interact with the artists. We will also host a concert with
City Music in May. Further information can be found at: www.CityMusicCleveland.org
.
If
you were present at either of City Music's concerts at St. Noel
last season you realize the high artistic quality of this memorable
ensemble. Because City Music performs free of charge its concerts
are a wonderful way to introduce children to classical music. So
please spread the word to your family and friends so that we might
fill the church for a wonderful evening of music.
Fr.
George Smiga
REFLECTIONS
ON PEACE – Anyone who
does not take up his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Luke
14:27
What
is this cross that Jesus talks about? What is the cross I must take
up in order to follow Jesus? How have I taken up my cross in taking
action on behalf of the poor? Of all victims of war? Of victims
of human trafficking? Of victims of genocide in Darfur? Of a nonviolent
means to attain peace?
FUNERAL
NOTIFICATION
- It has been decided that we will continue to offer an e-mail announcement
service for parishioners who wish to be notified of the death and
funeral arrangements for members of our community, but will do this
in house, instead of with Constant Contacts. Please be assured
that your e-mails will continue to remain private. Anyone
that is presently on the list will continue to receive the announcements.
If you would like to sign up for this service, please e-mail
clester@stnoel.org .
Remember, if you change your email address, or you want to discontinue
receiving these announcements, please e-mail us and let us know.
THE
MUSIC CONCERT that
was scheduled for September 16 th has been canceled.
GOD
SEES IT . . . . God
has called us to be good stewards of all creation. How might we
fulfill this call?
Members
of our Social Justice Ministry and Justfaith groups have some ideas.
To learn more they are inviting us to attend a gathering entitled,
“God Sees It, and Still Says It Is Good,” on Sunday, September 30,
2007 from 5-7:30 p.m. in our Banquet Center/small hall. The evening
is open to all in the parish, including children (special breakout
session for them), and will begin with a potluck supper – bring
a dish to share and your own place settings please to reduce the
use of disposables. After supper we will tour our property and become
more familiar with what God has created right here at 35200 Chardon
Rd., view a video, have some discussion, pray, share plans and ideas
for future gatherings, and much more. Please sign up on the kiosk
with the number in your family attending so we can adequately prepare
the space, beverages and handouts.
SAVE
THE DATE - St. Augustine
Hunger Center Benefit Dinner will be held on Thursday, November
15, 2007, here at St. Noel. Watch the bulletin for further details.
BLANKET
SUNDAY COMING SOON – The
weekend of October 13 th & 14 th marks the Twentieth Annual
Blanket Sunday Collection to aid the needy.
THE
ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES”
- will be available in the narthex following all Masses this weekend.
Designed to identify, pray for, and support the needs of women and
their families during the childbearing years, parishioners are invited
to select a rosebud from the display and indicate a particular need
relating to pregnancy, birth, adoption, fertility or loss. Elizabeth
ministers will pray daily for the families represented, and if requested,
will contact the family in order to provide continued support. Prayer
cards will be available for personal meditation. For further information
on the Elizabeth Ministry, visit the parish website at www.stnoel.org,
and click on “Caring Ministries.”
BAPTISM
DAY – will be held
on Sunday, September 23 rd from 12:15-3:30 p.m. Parents who are
planning to present a child for Baptism in the next six months,
or already have done so and have not previously attended such a
day, are expected to attend. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
BEREAVEMENT
SERIES – Our Bereavement Ministry
invites anyone (participants need not be parishioners) who is coping
with the loss of a family member or friend to attend a series of
evenings designed to support and assist people in their grieving.
The series will be held in the Lower Level on Thursday evenings
from October 4, 2007 through November 8, 2007 and each evening will
include some time for prayer. These sessions will begin at 7:00
p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please
register by calling the parish office at 440-946-0887. Fliers are
available in the kiosk.
WOMEN'S
BIBLE STUDY will begin on Tuesday,
September 18 th , from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. For more information,
call Rosanne at 440-946-6318.
PARISH
RETREAT – will be held on Wednesday,
October 3 rd from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The retreat theme will
be “Prayer and Its Power.” The retreat will be facilitated by Fran
Armbruster and Sharon Waltermire. Sign up on the kiosk. Suggested
donation for lunch is $5.00.
WOMEN'S
PRAYER BREAKFAST – WELCOME BACK - Our
Fall Prayer breakfast will be held in the Banquet Center/small hall
on October 6 th from 8-10:00 a.m. Please come for a morning of Celebrating
Women and Our Voice in the Community. Sister Beverley Anne LoGrasso,
an Ursuline Nun on the staff of The Women's Re-Entry network, will
be our speaker. As always, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and
a time of prayer and fellowship together. The suggested donation
is $3.50. There will be a sign up sheet on the kiosk. Any questions
please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
THE
CLEVELAND ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES
– Brochures and registration listing speakers, dates, times and
places can be found in the kiosk.
BABY
BOTTLE BOOMERANG –
Thanks to all who helped raise $1519.92 to benefit Hannah's Home,
whose pro-life mission is to assist young women facing difficult
issues because of their pregnancy.
“
REVIVING OUR SPIRITS:” Transforming
Our Politics – Part conference, part retreat, part nurturing,
part networking, part listening, part sharing, this gathering will
be taking place October 19-21, 2007 in downtown Cleveland.
Keynote speakers include Jim Wallis of Sojourners, Fr. Richard Rohr,
and Naomi Tutu, civil rights activist and daughter of Archbishop
Desmond Tutu. Brochures and further information available
on the Social Justice Ministry section of the kiosk. There
are several different registration options, for individuals, groups,
and those 30-and-under. Scholarships are also available. Early bird
registration ends on September 17 th . To register online, visit
www.cacradicalgrace.org
.
LOAVES
& LETTERS FOR
PEACE – Plan on attending our next “Loaves and Letters”
gathering on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Resurrection
Room. We will be writing letters in keeping with our 40 days
of praying, fasting and acting on behalf of peace. We will
begin with a light supper of soup and bread. Sign up on the kiosk
please. Special sessions with children.
ATTENTION
FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ENTERING SECOND GRADE THIS FALL– Plan
to attend a Confirmation/Communion information meeting following
the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, September 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.
GOOD
NEWS FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROGRAM - With some rearranging
and generous volunteers, we will be able to resume both sessions
of Good Shepherd on Sundays. Children ages 3-6 will be able to attend
Good Shepherd from 8:45-10:15 or 10:45-12:15. Registration is necessary
and we ask that you commit to one time or the other. Forms are available
in the office or call Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21.
TIME
TO REMEMBER...GIFT BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER !
Can you think of a person who makes your life particularly difficult? Would
you like to learn and grow from uneasy encounters with them? Come
to GIFT on Wednesday, September 26th or Friday, September 28th
for "Living with Goofballs and Dunderheads: The Example of
Therese and Francis" to find out how. Doors open both
evenings at 5:30 with dinner served at 6:00. The session ends at
8:30. Find support and be support as we all meet the challenge
to be "living saints."
THINGS
TO KEEP IN MIND AS YOU REGISTER FOR GIFT:
1. Drop
your completed registration form and fee in the GIFT box in the
Narthex or bring it to the parish office...SOON.
2.
Register before the first session and receive a special gift
at the first session.
3. Attend
the second GIFT day for free when you pay for a session. This especially
helps volunteers and families with children.
4.
Visit the GIFT In-Formation Center for volunteer opportunities specific
to each session. This is the new bulletin board in the hallway next
to the old sacristy and across from the restrooms.
5. Get the
information you need at www.stnoel.org or call
(440)946-1128, ext. 18.
NEW
THIS YEAR – GIFT sessions in September and October will
be on WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS. Take advantage of no homework, family
night, date night, or just kick back at the end of the week. Remember
. . . if you need help with transportation, call the parish office
at 440-946-0887.
ST.
NOEL PLAYROOM will be available during the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy
to children four years old and under, beginning September 10 th
. Parents and youth volunteers will watch your child while you attend
Mass or you are welcome to stay with your child. If you have any
questions or are interested in volunteering please call the parish
office at 440-946-0887.
Something to think about from the St. Noel Endowment Fund…. Are
you 70 ½ years old? If
you have an IRA and are taking distributions, you may make a charitable
contribution and not have that included in your income for 2007.
But hurry, the IRS giveth and the IRS taketh away . This
type of IRA contribution can only be made until the end of 2007.
Remember that you must make the contribution directly from the IRA
to ST. Noel. IF you have any questions, please call the office and
someone will assist you.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for September are as follows: – September
13 th – Horse Racing – September 20 th
- socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our
luncheon Menu: Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, green beans almandine,
salad, rolls & butter and apple pie. Cost is $6.00 per person.
Deadline for tickets and payment is September 17 th . September
27 th – We will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries
and we will also have a SIDE BOARD. 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 – Our next blood
drive is scheduled for Sunday, September 23 rd from 8-1pm .
Those who donated in July are welcome to donate again. Please check
the table in the narthex for signup. You can also register online
at www.givelife.org Follow
the prompts and use “stnoel” as the sponsor code. We are in need
of volunteers to work the welcome table at the blood drive. Please
call Anthony (946-1128 x 20) if you can help.
PRIME
TIME - Our first gathering
of the year is next Sunday, September 16 th at 7:00pm in the Teen
Center!! Have you signed up for GIFT?? Box City and CropWalk will
be awesome events - check the kiosk for more information. There's
still time for CropWalk. If you haven't tried PRIME TIME, now's
the time to start!! The group is open to all 9-12 grade students.
Sign up on the kiosk to help at the Clambake!!
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!!
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Parents
and 6-8 graders are invited to Campbell Park on Sunday, September
23 rd for our first ever middle school kick-off picnic!! The picnic
will run from 3-6pm with dinner at 5:00pm. Look for info in your
mailbox this week! Tickets are now available for the October 13
th Halloween Hayride at the Lake County Farm Park. We have 40 spots
for the 8:00 hayride!! Call Anthony for details.
CLEVELAND
FOOD BANK – We're serving
at the Food Bank on Monday, October 1 st . Please call Anthony (946-1128
x 20) if you're interested in joining our dedicated group!!
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.
DIVORCED
AND SEPARATED -- “Is Happiness Possible
after Divorce? You Can't Walk on Water if You Don't Get Out of the
Boat!” The answer is “YES!” Join Fr. Steve Dohner, MA PhD, on Tuesday,
September 18 th from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon
Road, Willoughby Hills, who believes there is happiness after divorce
if you want it, believe it, and are willing to work to make it a
reality. Find out how! To register or for more information, kindly
call Karen at 440-352-8282.
DIVORCE
RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS - an 8-week
support group program designed to meet the needs of those who are
divorced or separated will begin Thursday, September 27, 2007, at
St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, from 7 pm
to 9 pm. Sessions are designed to offer direction, support, and
the tools for coping with this life-changing experience. For more
information or to register, please call Catholic Charities at 352-6191
or 1-800-242-9755.
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS 2008 are available
in the church office. Cost of the book is $25.00 until December
1 st . After that date, the cost will be $30. All proceeds benefit
mentally handicapped children.
2007
FEST – wants
to say thank you for your support. See the pictures of FEST 2007
by going to the website: www.theFEST.us
.
TAIZE
PRAYER SERVICE
– will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning September 12 th at
Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Rd., Solon, 44139. For
more information contact Meg Matuska at 440-248-0980 x 25.
BEREAVEMENT
MINISTRY
of St. Mary and St. Anthony invite you to attend an information
meeting at St. Mary Church, 242 North Street in Painesville. The
topic will be on “Preparing for the Funeral and What Follows.” The
talk will take place on September 15, 2007 from 2-4:00 p.m.
SEEDS
OF LITERACY - Give
the gift of literacy. Become a tutor! Call Julie Rugh
at 216-651-4302 ext. 20 to learn about upcoming training sessions.
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