Week of September 10, 2006

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Dear Parishioner,

With the high standard of living which we are privileged to experience in the United States and the advances of medical science, Americans are living longer lives. Unfortunately, the later years of life are accompanied by physical afflictions and the need to depend upon the assistance of others. When families are unable to provide this assistance, the elderly person must call upon the resources of those outside the family.

This is one reason we are very fortunate in the Cleveland area to have the presence of the Little Sisters of the Poor. The history of this congregation began in 1839 when Blessed Jeanne Jugan opened her home to an elderly, poor, blind woman. Today religious women who belong to her congregation continue to welcome the elderly to their home. They are motivated by the direction of their founder, “Never forget that the poor are Our Lord.” They commit themselves to serve the elderly, especially those with limited means and welcome them as Christ to their facilities.

                                           Fr. George Smiga

HOSPITALITY - We need your help. Our hospitality ministry is looking for someone who would be willing to do the scheduling of these ministers. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 for more information and if you are interested. Thank you.

ALTAR LINEN LAUNDRY – We are in need of additional volunteers to launder and iron the altar linens. You would be scheduled once every two months. Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 for additional information.

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK - This Wednesday, we will again be celebrating the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during our 6:45 p.m. evening liturgy. For those dealing with a significant physical or emotional struggle, come and receive this beautiful Sacrament of Anointing. For those carrying burdens of anxiety, hurts, fear, disappointments or doubts, be healed by His touch through the Eucharist. After the liturgy, prayer teams will be available to pray with you for individual needs.

THE SAINT NOEL CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS “A Summer Celebration” featuring the St. Noel Chamber Singers. The concert will be held this Sunday, September 10 at 4:00 PM at St. Noel Church. Music will include the magnificent Five Mystical Songs by R. Vaughan Williams (with Marc Weagraff as baritone soloist) as well as pieces by Haydn, Tallis and others. The concert is free of charge. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Music Ministry Pilgrimage Fund. Don't miss this chance to hear some extraordinary music! Mark your calendars now.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS 2006 are available in the church office. Cost of the book is $25.00 until December 1 st , then $30.00 after that date. All proceeds benefits mentally handicapped children. .

ST. AUGUSTINE CENTER BENEFIT DINNER , Thursday, November 16, 2006. Save the date for another great evening (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) The menu will be salad and rolls, roast pork and Hawaiian chicken, redskin potatoes, vegetable, and dessert, served “family style” for only $13.00 per person. We will have a Silent Auction and several other surprises.

We are in the process of collecting items for the auction and locating sponsors for the evening. If you want to donate an item for auction, please call the parish office 440-946-0887. To ensure recognition in the auction program all donations must be received by November 9 th . You will receive a letter and dinner reservation form in the mail early in October.

COUNCIL ON AGING – A directory outline the services of the Lake County Council on Aging can be found in the Social Justice section of the kiosk.

VOTER REGISTRATION – As Catholic Christians our Bishops encourage us to participate in the political life of our communities by voting.  Materials for registering to vote, whether you are registering for the first time, have changed your address, or have married and have a new name, are available on the table in the Narthex.  The deadline for registering is October 10, 2006 if you wish to vote in the November election.  Materials for requesting an absentee ballot are also available.

“FAITH IN ACTION ” Looking for a concrete way to live out your faith and the command to love our neighbor as ourselves?  Here is an opportunity!  Faith in Action is an outreach program to frail elderly persons or disabled persons of our area.  Volunteers are recruited to help these people remain independent through friendly visiting, transportation to appointments, help with errands, light meal preparation and occasional respite care for family members caring for relatives in their homes.  St. Noel recently became a coalition member to Faith In Action.  The director of the program is Dr. Maita Jarkewicz, our parishioner.  Maita will be in the narthex after all Masses on September 23 & 24 to speak with you directly about Faith In Action and to facilitate your signing up to be a volunteer.  On Thursday evening, October 5, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. Maita will be conducting volunteer training here at St. Noel.  Please pray about and consider this invitation to make the Gospel come alive for those in our midst who are in need of these services. 

BAPTISM DAY – will be held on Sunday, September 17 th 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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY – is planning a field trip to Crown Point Ecology Center (they grow organic foods) in Bath, Ohio on Saturday, September 23, 2006. If interested please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES” - will be available in the narthex following all Masses this weekend, September 9-10, 2006. 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 “Caring Ministries” pages.

EARLY BIRD DRAWING, REGISTRATION SOON! There will be a drawing for a GIFT basket at each of the opening GIFT sessions for those registered on or before September 17. Each person registered for either the Wednesday or Sunday sessions (Sept. 27 or October 1) will be entered into a drawing for a basket of interesting items. The September session is titled: Making Room at the Table: Solidarity With the Stranger . Adults will check out some of their own ideas against the reality presented by a panel of people with first-hand experience. Through scripture, stories, and fun activities, children will come to see how much we are like the stranger. Register now!!

SPIRITUAL READING GROUP will meet in the Nativity Room at 7:30 on Oct. 10 to discuss Practicing the Presence by Joel Goldsmith.  On Nov. 14th we will meet to discuss The Active Life :  Wisdom for Work, Creativity and Caring by Parker Palmer.  For further information contact the parish office at 440-946-0887.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY beginning Tuesday, September 12 th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the Book of Acts. For more information 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 Resurrection Room on Thursday, September 21st through October 26th; 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.

ADULT & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS are needed to help out in the playroom during the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings. If you are able to help please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

ST. NOEL PLAYROOM will be available during the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy to children 4 years old and under, beginning September 10 th . Parent 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, please call the parish office (440-946-0887).

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP -The activities for the month of September are as follows: September 14 th – Reverse Raffle – September 21 st Socializing, meeting and at 12:30 p.m. we will have a luncheon of Roast Pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls & butter, and apple pie. The cost is $6.00 for members and $8.00 for guests. Deadline for ticket and payment is September 18 th . September 28 th -We will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend Senior Fellowship.

BLANKET SUNDAY COMING SOON – The weekend of October 7 & 8 marks the Nineteenth Annual Blanket Sunday Collection to aid the needy.

YOUNG ADULTS, 20's & 30's - the 2006 Ohio Young Adult Conference (OYAC) will be in Cincinnati on November 18 th . Imagine the fun and fellowship you could share with other young adults riding together to the conference! For transportation information, please contact Mark Delsander, 216-334-1261 ext. 25 or e-mail, mxdelsander@clevelandcatholiccharities.org .

ARE YOU IN YOUR 20S OR 30S? Do you want to learn more about your Catholic faith through reflection and faith sharing with others your age? Then join our six-week Faith Formation Series beginning Monday, October 9 at St. Noel in Willoughby Hills (East Side) or St. Charles in Parma (West Side).  For more information, please pick up a brochure in the kiosk or call Mary Ellen Ewers-Pena at 216.334.1261 x24 or meepena@clevelandcatholiccharities.org

ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS – Ever thought about serving as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass? Training is coming up in October, and you can be a part of it. Please contact Anthony if you're interested in being trained as a Eucharistic Minister. It's a great way to deepen your faith and serve the parish.

NOEL MOVERS – The movers continue to pick up and deliver furniture at no cost. Thanks to all who have donated to support this ministry. Please call Anthony to arrange for pick up or to help in the furniture ministry. We are currently forming two-person crews to pick up and deliver furniture. Contact Anthony for more info.

YOUTH GROUPS – Both our junior high group and PRIME TIME, our high school youth group will be starting in later September. Keep your eye on the bulletin for more details. Interested in helping share our faith with teens?? Please call Anthony for more information.

MUSIC MINISTRY CD'S – The St. Noel Music Ministry CD entitled How Can We Keep From Singing? featuring the choir, chamber singers and hand bell choir are available in the church office. Proceeds benefit the music ministry pilgrimage fund.

ST. NOEL BANQUET CENTER - We are currently booking the Banquet Center for the remainder of 2006 and all of 2007. Remember, parishioners or their immediate family receive a 10% discount for evening weddings and a 5% discount for any other events held at St. Noel Banquet Center. We are now offering a $5.00 discount to anyone during the months of November, December, January, February and March for any weddings of 150 people or more on any Fridays or Saturdays during these months when using our sit-down, family style, or buffet menus. Please remember to recommend St. Noel Banquet Center when you or a friend or even the company you work for are planning an event throughout the year. Please call the office at 440-946-6635 for availability.

THE CLEVELAND ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES – Brochure and registration listing speakers, date, times and places can be found in the kiosk.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF LAKE/GEAUGA COUNTY FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED invite you to -“The Road to Healing: Finding Hope” - It's hard to know how to help yourself or someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the pain that comes with the breakup of a marriage. The Catholic Churches of Lake and Geauga counties invite you to an informational meeting on the legal, financial, and psychological issues surrounding separation and divorce. This two hour session is open to all who want to learn more about what the twenty churches in the area offer to those newly separated and divorced their families, and their friends. All are welcome! Join us on September 20 th , 2006 from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby, Ohio. To register or for more information, kindly call Karen at 440-352-8282.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF LAKE/GEAUGA COUNTY FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED would like you to join them for an 8-week support group for divorced and separated Catholics beginning Wednesday, September 27 th at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Sessions are designed to provide direction and faith-based support along with tools to help you grow through your divorce. For more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities at 440-352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755.

A WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones –and focus only on each other. If you would like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship you'll like the difference a Worldwide Encounter weekend can make! The next two Marriage Encounter weekends are Oct 6-8 and Nov 10-12. Weekends fill up quickly, so a prompt response is encouraged. For more information or to register, call 440-899-9002.

LAKE COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE is currently in need of yarn and fabric for its Blankets for Babies Projects. Afghans, quilts and infant garments are created and then distributed to several NE Ohio agencies and ministries to be given to pregnant mothers. Materials can be dropped off at the Right to Life Office at 8558 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Monetary donations used for the purchase of materials can be mailed to LCRTL, P.O. Box 1750, Mentor, Ohio 44061. For more information about the project, call 440-255-5257.

THE CENTER FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP located in Wickliffe, Ohio has the following position available:

•  Full-time cook; 2-3 years cooking experience

•  Monday thru Saturday, 2-8:00 p.m.

•  Full Benefit Package

Submit Resume to: Human Resources Office, Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092. Fax number (440) 943-7577

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICES OF LAKE COUNTY will be hosting a caregiver support and education program at St. Noel on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  This program will provide information for those feeling the stress of care-giving and how they can find local help for themselves and those they care for. 
The presentation will explore areas of:   

Caregiver "Bill of Right"

Stress management and caring for yourself

Communication strategies 

Hiring professional services

Coping and caring

There is no cost for the program.  Registration is requested -- please call 440-352-6191, or 440-946-7264.

EMMAUS 2006 RETREAT – For the first time Emmaus 2006 welcomes parents to join gay Catholics in prayer. There will be time for conversation separately and together between both groups. Parents of gay Catholics are welcome with or without their own gay sons or daughters. This retreat has been designed a celebration and deepening of Catholic Faith and sharing among retreatants. The retreat will begin on Friday, October 6 th at 6:30 p.m. and conclude on Sunday, Oct 8 after 10:00 a.m. Mass. Cost for the retreat weekend is $145 per person and includes a single, private room and 5 meals. To register or for more information call the Jesuit Retreat House at 440-884-9300.

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