Week of September 12, 2004

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Dear Parishioner,

There are two items in my letter this weekend: an invitation and a thank you.

The invitation is to our annual clambake which will take place next Sunday, September 19 th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The meal supports the work of our Prime Time Youth Ministry which offers educational, social, and spiritual events for the teenagers of our parish. These include weekly meetings, youth retreats, and summer experiences which acquaint high school students with the issues of poverty and service. The meal, which is $18.00 for adults ($6.00 for children without clams), includes one dozen clams, broth, chowder, one-half chicken, potatoes, corn, rolls and apple pie. Tickets will be on sale after the Masses this weekend. Please consider having some great food which will support the ministry to our youth.

The thank you is for all those who made our summer Vacation Bible School Program a great success. The program took place the week of July 19 th -23 rd , and was based upon a theme connected to the Olympics called “SonGames.” It provided Bible stories, games, music, skits, and food for 151 children. The program was intergenerational with grandparents and parents participating in many capacities – 54 adults in all. In keeping with the theme the children were exposed to different languages and I would like to thank the following people for their help: Barbara Painter (Polish), Martha Leinweber (German), Adil Senel (Turkish), Megan Slattery and Hannah Daiber (Spanish) Hannah Daiber and Marc Weagraff (French). The children collected over 250 pairs of shoes and sent them to El Salvador for the children in the orphanage at COAR.

Vacation Bible School is one of the most exciting ministerial efforts of our year, and it would not be possible without the co-operation of over 100 volunteers. I would especially like to thank the college students, teens and youth who gave of their time during their summer vacation. The 57 youth volunteers are listed below:

Michelle Apicella     Rachel Laurie   

Jake Armbruster Katy Leben

Angela Armao Jessica Lipold

Annie Baetzold Jill Lipold

Jill Bartolotta Jordan Kolaric

Becca Britz       Emily Mastrangelo

Grace Burkholder     Michele Mastrangelo

Katie Caporossi,       Tory Mintz

Carmen Centrackio     Kate Mintz   

Jayne Consolo       Jessica Morich

Meri Consolo       Jenna Motuza

Colleen Cook       Celia Murphy

Hannah Daiber       Maria Pamelia

Nicole DeMarco       Lauren Pattie

Bridget Drockton       Rebecca Pattie

Mary Catherine Drockton     Michael Pecararo

Joey Drockton       Casey Reed

Kristen Ekin       Kennedy Ricci

Danielle Fraley       Stephen Sferra

Katie Gnau       Kayla Short

Mark Kelsey       Lindsay Shrefler

Scott Kelsey       Brittany Shrefler

Kevin Kelsey       Megan Slattery

Ann Klements       Luke Slattery

Rocco Laurie       Catherine Stevens   

Cassie Thompson     Dan Urbanek

Andrea Urbanek       Andrea Velotta

Katie Wright       Nicole Wright   

Fr. George Smiga

“IT TAKES A PARISH TO PROTECT A CHILD” - On Tuesday, September 14 th at 7:30 p.m. in the large hall, Fr. Tom Dragga will present a program to educate the community on the most effective way to stop child abuse and in particular about the signs which could indicate that a child is in danger. Please join us for this very important program. Child care will be provided for this event.

RESPECT FOR LIFE SUNDAY – October 3 rd is Respect Life Sunday. Lake County's 12 th annual Life Chain will take place at the intersection of route 20 and route 306 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 p.m. that day. Please consider being a “Link for Life” by standing in silent witness with hundreds of others for just one hour.

WEB SITES OF INTEREST – As you prepare to vote this fall you may be interested in checking out the voting records of various candidates. Here are two web sites where that information can be found:   

www.networklobby.org A Catholic Social Justice Lobby.

www.vote-smart.org A nonpartisan citizen's organization.

SOCIAL CONCERNS/St. Augustine – On September 26 th our volunteers will be serving the meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center. there is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk if you are able to lend a hand. After all the Masses on September 18 th and September 19 th , we will be collecting for our Social Concerns Fund. Also, if anyone would like to bake cookies please bring the cookies with you when you come to volunteer at the Hunger Center or they can be dropped off at church before Mass on Saturday. Please place the cookies on the counter in the Nativity Room and mark them St. Augustine.

SOCIAL CONCERNS FUND . Our expenses for August were:

We thank you for your support.   

HELP NEEDED! Project Hope for the Homeless needs volunteers for its ministry to our area's homeless population. Give Ron Kozma, Director of Volunteers a call at 440-354-6417 to explore how you can become involved in restoring hope to the homeless.

Blanket Sunday will take place on the weekend of September 25 th and 26 th . Your cash or check donation will allow St. Vincent DePaul Society of our diocese to purchase new items in bulk for reduced prices to serve families, children, elderly, homeless and other needy individuals in our metropolitan area. Or if you prefer, when you come to Mass that weekend, you may bring new or like-new blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels and washcloths to church with you. On the same weekend, we collect slightly worn men's, women's, and children's winter coats, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves in good, clean condition. These items will be distributed to individuals in the area of the St. Augustine Hunger Center.

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 nursery, October 7 th through November 11 th ; 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.

PICTURE DIRECTORY - Sign up in the Nativity Room after all Masses for a time to have your picture taken for the new Picture Directory. Every household which participates will receive a free Parish directory and a free 8 x 10 portrait of the pose you choose for the directory. All registered parishioners will have their name and address included in the directory. We will include published phone numbers and not include unlisted numbers. If you wish to omit a published phone number or include an unlisted number in the directory please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

BAPTISM DAY will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2004, from 12:15 p.m. to 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.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST – Our first breakfast of the year will be on Saturday, September 25 th , from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the small hall. Our presenter will be our parishioner, Chris Bartolotta who will draw our attention to the theme of “Living Your Life in Tune to Your Values.” As always, we will also enjoy a delicious breakfast and a time of prayer together. The suggested donation is $3.50. Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend.

LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN'S TEA - We are in need of one or two people to take on the leadership for the Women's Advent Tea, which is presently scheduled for Sunday, December 5, 2004.  The responsibilities for the tea require good organizational and planning skills, a degree of comfort with speaking in front of the group and of course the gift of hospitality!  Those willing to take up this invitation will be able to draw on the wisdom of past leadership.  Please call Alice at 440-946-0887 to respond to this invitation!

SAVE THE DATE - Marc Weagraff, our music director, is in the process of creating another fine concert for your enjoyment on Sunday afternoon, October 24, 2004 at 4p.m.  More details to come!

PRAYER SERVICE FOR PEACE - On Saturday morning, September 25, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., our “Let There Be Peace” prayer and reflection group will be leading a prayer service at the Gazebo in WES Park in downtown Willoughby.  Please join us for this opportunity to prayer with the broader community for peace in our families, our communities and our world. 

FLU SHOT CLINIC - The Visiting Nurses Association returns again this year to conduct a flu shot clinic in our small hall on Thursday, October 7, 2004 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The cost per immunization is $19.00; the pneumonia immunization is $25.00.  The clinic takes cash only.  Medicare B beneficiaries with a valid Medicare Card will have services billed to Medicare.   

EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD STORY – Stories change us. Stories convert us. Share the power of stories Jesus told in the “Parables of Jesus,” our next scripture study series. We will gather in the small hall at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, September 28, October 12 and November 2. Dr. George Matejka will start us off, followed by Sr. Therese Duggan of St. Mary Seminary, and Fr. George will lead the concluding discussion. Study guides are available for $10 each. You may purchase one any evening of the lectures, or you may get one ahead of time by calling Marianne Slattery at 440-946-1128 x 21.

JOIN THE EL SALVADOR DELEGATION on Thursday evening, September 23 rd in the small hall at 7:30 p.m. Learn about the people we met, the places we saw and the strength and character of a people. We will have pictures to show, stories to tell, good food and fellowship to share. You will have an opportunity to speak directly with the people from our parish that visited El Salvador and ask them questions.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP – Every four years our Bishops issue a document entitled “Faithful Citizenship” which addresses the Catholic perspective on the elections and public policy. Here is this week's quote from that document: “All believers are called to faithful citizenship to become informed, active and responsible participants in the political process”. A Catholic moral framework does not easily fit the ideologies of “right “ or “left” nor the platforms of any party. We urge fellow citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliations or mere self-interest. We hope that voters will examine the position of candidates on the full range of issues, as well as their personal integrity, philosophy and performance.

STOP SWEATSHOPS – Learn about a worker-owned Women's Sewing Cooperative in Nicaragua that is creating an alternative to: sweatshop-made products.” Two of the Nicaraguan women will share the inspirational story of their factory on Tuesday, September 21 st , 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. For more information contact the InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) by visiting www.irtfcleveland.org or calling 216-961-0003.

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, click on “Caring Ministries.”

PRESCHOOL BEGINS September 19 th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you missed the open registration, you may pick up a form in the parish office or call 440-946-1128 x 21. Our preschool program is interactive and designed to help children, ages 3-5 years, grow and develop in faith through the Sunday Gospels.

PSR OPEN HOUSE for families who are registered for the 2004-2005 year will be held on Monday, September 13th. Parents and children may come to the narthex between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., find classrooms, meet teachers and pick up materials for the year. Regular classes begin on Monday, September 20 th .

PSR REGISTRATION – Families who have not re-registered for the 2004-2005 year or families new to the parish who have not registered a 1 st -6 th grader must register by Thursday, September 9 th . Call Michele at 440-946-1128 X 23, and you will be contacted. Many classes are filled to capacity.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP –Join us for a fresh new season with the Ladies Bible Study and Fellowship. You are invited to join this group of ladies in a weekly study of the Word. We follow nationally known authors with study guides that lead us through a variety of spiritual journeys. You need not be experienced in study—just willing to share and grow! We meet on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the basement meeting rooms. Complimentary childcare is available in the nursery. For more information please contact Anthony Camino at 44-946-1128 x 20.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for September are as follows: – September 16th Reverse Raffle – September 23rd - socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our luncheon consisting of spare ribs, cole slaw, baked beans and cake. The cost is $6.00 per person. Deadline for tickets and payment is September 19th. September 30 th – we will celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. Please remember to bring your food donation for the food bank to this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.

NOEL MOVERS – We are in need of beds, dressers, loveseats, stoves, refrigerators and all useable furniture. Please call Anthony (946-1128) if you have an item to donate. All items must be in working condition; no repairs can be made on furniture items.

CLAMBAKE – the annual PRIME TIME Clambake is Sunday, September 19 th from 12:00 – 2:30pm. Tickets are on sale after all Masses . You can also call (946-1128 x20) or email ( acamino@stnoel.org ) Anthony for tickets. Only a limited number are available at the door. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the best clambake around. All proceeds benefit St. Noel Youth Ministry.

SERVER TRAINING – On September 29 th and October 6 th we will train altar servers from 7:30-8:30pm in the Church. Servers must be in the 4 th grade or older and adults are encouraged to participate. Please sign the sheet on the kiosk if interested.

ADULT CONFIRMATION – please call Anthony (946-1128) if you are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2005. If you are a Catholic adult and have not participated in the Sacrament of Confirmation, preparation begins on September 20 th . Please call Anthony for more information.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP – registration forms are available in the kiosk. The group is open to all 7-8 th grade students. Get your form today and be a part of the JHYG!! Our first session is Tuesday, September 28 th from 7:00-8:30pm

PRIME TIME – Welcome back!! We've made some changes in the group and have added some awesome adults to the CORE! We're planning the first session for Sunday, October 3 rd from 7:30-9:00pm in the Teen Center. PRIME TIME is open to all 9-12 grade students!!

YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION – Our service trip to Detroit was a huge success!! Stop in the large hall after the 11:00 Mass on September 26 th and hear about the trip. We'll have a power point presentation, stories and pictures. Teens interested in serving in the summer of 2005 should also attend. See you on the 26 th .

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS 2005 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. Also, Lake Catholic High School students are selling Entertainment Books 2005. The cost is $25.00 per book until December 1. After that date, the cost is $30.00. For more information please the school at 440-951-0077.

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING – Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is invited to an information meeting on Thursday, September 16 th at 7:00 p.m. here at St. Noel in the Resurrection Room #1.

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