Week of October 15, 2006

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Dear Parishioner,

In our lives, we have all experienced the wonderful presence of a compassionate listener and a conversation that moved beyond the ordinary to explore the depths of what truly makes us human.   For many, their supportive network of family & friends requires only a simple phone call or a short walk down the street to begin this type of conversation.   Within our community of St. Noel, countless people minister to one another daily and bring the healing touch of Jesus to those who are hurting.   This is our call.

The Stephen Ministry of St. Noel Parish trains committed men and women to be compassionate listeners for others.    Through ongoing supervision, Stephen Ministers strive to learn more about themselves in order to be more effective in their relationships with others.   Stephen Ministry provides a confidential, structured setting where ordinary people gain the confidence to do extraordinary things in the name of Christ Jesus.    Our Stephen Ministers of St. Noel have walked the journey with hundreds of people over the past 20 years.   Currently, the group is led by Sharon Waltermire, Fran Armbruster and Anthony Camino.

Recently, we trained 8 new members for the Stephen Ministry, and now have a wonderful group of parishioners available to walk with you or a loved one during a difficult time.   Stephen Ministers have journeyed with people dealing with grief, unemployment, surgery, an extended illness, family problems, parents and/or children, and more.   Whenever life becomes difficult, even for a short time, a Stephen Minister can be a welcome companion.   

Christians must minister to others - outside of our immediate circles as well as within.   Stephen Ministry offers one model that really works.   If you believe a Stephen Minister might be right for you or someone you care about, please call Anthony Camino (946-1128 x 20) to discuss your need.   A caring and compassionate friend could be just a phone call away.

                                           Anthony Camino

CAMPAIGN MATERIALS   - As election Tuesday approaches, each of us will be deluged with literature, propaganda and sample voting guides.  Please know that St. Noel Church does not permit anyone or any group to place flyers on cars in our parking lot, and if this should happen, please know that it is being done without our permission.   We want the information you receive from the parish to be informed, balanced, accurate and in line with our status as a private, non-profit organization. We are making available to you two publications from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese that addresses our responsibilities and concerns as Catholic voters. One is a “Candidate Survey,” the other is “Faithful Citizenship . . . A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility Questions for the 2006 Election Year.” Both can be found on the table in the narthex. Please read and reflect on these publications as you prepare to vote.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is being celebrated next weekend, October 21 st & 22 nd .  Our ushers will be in the narthex after Masses to accept your donation which are collected for a common fund of solidarity distributed in the Pope's name, by the Society for the

Propagation of the Faith, among the Missions and missionaries of the world.  Thank you in advance for your generosity.

REMINDER - If you ordered At Home With the Word it is ready for pick up in the parish office .

HOSPITALITY – We are in need of help at the 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass to help set up and serve coffee and donuts. You will be scheduled once a month. If you can help, please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

FOR THE ILL AND HOMEBOUND – Don't forget that we have Eucharist Ministers available to bring Communion to those unable to worship with us.  This can be a short term or long term need.  Ministers are willing to schedule visits at a time convenient for all.  Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887 to make arrangements.  We want to be sure that all of our parishioners, sick and well, have an opportunity to pray with one another and to receive Communion.

INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE – Our diocesan Interfaith Office has made us aware of an interfaith worship service for peace being held at Antioch Baptist Church, 8869 Cedar Ave. on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 5 p.m.  More details can be found on the Social Justice section of the kiosk.

ST. NOEL CONCERT SERIES - On November 5 th at 4:00 p.m., the St. Noel Concert Series will present a concert featuring the excellent soloists you may have heard at our holiday liturgies.   Pianist Bob Sterbank will be joined by clarinetist Michael Elias, trumpeter Art Goldstein and saxophonist Mark Sterbank for an afternoon of delightful instrumental chamber music.   We are especially pleased that Mark Sterbank, who holds a degree from the Eastman School of Music and is a professor at the University of South Carolina, will be able to join us for this wonderful concert.   It, too, is free of charge.   A free-will offering will be taken for Womankind of Greater Cleveland.

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BLANKET SUNDAY! Last weekend's St. Vincent de Paul Society Blanket Sunday collection continued our parish's “warm” tradition of caring.   The collection totaled 40 blankets, 28 sets of sheets, 65 sets of towels, 1 miscellaneous item, 50 coats, hats & gloves, and $947.00 in cash donations. This collection “covers” many needs and many needy families and children. Elderly and the homeless will receive essential items for the winter months through the diocesan network of hunger centers, shelters, community agencies and the SVDP charitable network in our own metropolitan area.   A sincere thank you to all parishioners who assisted through their donations and prayers

FOOD PANTRY NEWS – We are very grateful for all your donations to our food pantry.  Your generosity is vital in this ministry and we will continue to need your assistance in the future.  But fortunately, through the diligence and efforts of our food pantry workers, we were recently able to secure $1300 in grants from the Cleveland Food Bank.  With these monies we were able to purchase some bins for potatoes, apples, onions, and additional shelving for the pantry. However, the majority portion of these funds will be used to purchase government foods through the coming months.

FAMILY SCRIPTURE STUDY – All families are invited to join us for a “family-friendly” look at next weekend's Gospel. Plan to attend either the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass on Sunday, October 22 nd and join us in the Banquet Center/small hall from 10:15-11:00 (between Masses). Along with other families we will explore and share the Sunday Gospel. Reservations are not necessary. Just grab a donut and come on in!!

ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES - The GIFT program provides faith formation materials for children preschool-age through teens. Age-appropriate magazines to help children live the Gospel message and learn doctrine, puzzle pages to reinforce weekly Gospel passages, monthly activity calendars and a family "Take Out" magazine can be found on the counter in the Lower Level. A few Family Scripture Study books also remain. Materials will be changed around the time of the GIFT sessions each month. Please feel welcome to take what your family needs to grow in faith.

WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST – Welcome Back! Our autumn breakfast will color our world in a new way on Saturday, October 21 st , from 8-10:00 a.m. in the Banquet Center/Small Hall. Pat Firem, a St. Noel parishioner, will be our presenter. Pat recently returned from a Christian/Jewish Holocaust study trip in June that traveled into Poland, Italy, and Israel. Joining Pat will be Anne Lukas J.D., the Dean of the Weekend College at Ursuline, who coordinated this trip and is the daughter of two Holocaust survivors. They will share Stories Of Rescues about the righteous gentiles who aided and hid the Jewish people during the holocaust years. As always we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and have time for discussion, prayer and fellowship. The suggested donation is $3.50. Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend. If you have any questions please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

PARISH RETREAT - will be held on Wednesday, November 1 st from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The retreat theme will be “Saints: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Paths to Holiness.” The retreat will be facilitated by St. Noel parishioners and this retreat will include the noon Mass to celebrate the feast of All Saints. Sign up is on the kiosk.   (A $5.00 donation is suggested for the lunch.) Call the parish office at 440-946-0887 for more information.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY needs a babysitter on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There is a monetary compensation for this position.   Please call Anthony Camino at 440-946-1128 if interested.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP -The activities for the month of October are as follows: – October 19 th – Noon Socializing-meeting, then at 12:30 p.m. our luncheon of Cavatelli w/meat balls & sausage, salad, garlic bread, and Spumoni. Cost is $6.00/members and $8.00/ guests. Deadline for tickets and payment is October 15 th . October 26 th - Games of your choice and we will also 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.

CLAMBAKE – The awesome PRIME TIME Clambake is today (Sunday) in the large hall from 12:00-2:30pm.   You can purchase tickets at the door and a limited number are available. If you like delicious clams and a great meal, THIS IS THE CLAMBAKE FOR YOU!!   All proceeds support the youth ministry of St. Noel Church.  

NOEL MOVERS – The movers continue to pick up and deliver furniture at no cost.   We need twin size mattresses and boxsprings.   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.

PRIME TIME – IT'S TIME!!! – See you at the Clambake – no meeting tonight.   Call Anthony if you're interested in the Silver Ring Thing.

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK – A dedicated group of workers has been serving at the Food Bank for over 6 years!   We are looking for more people to add to our core.   We serve the first Monday of each month for about 2-2 ½ hours; workers must be at least 12 years old.   Please sign the interest sheet on the kiosk for more information.   Make a difference:   serve at the Cleveland Food Bank

THE SILVER RING THING – a national program around sexuality, dating and good choices is bringing its high-tech, past-paced presentation to Mt. Carmel Church on Monday, October 23 rd from 6:30-9:00pm.   The program is open to middle and high school age students.   More info is on the kiosk or you can visit www.silverringthing.com .  

LEAF RAKING – need help with your leaves?   Prime Time, our awesome youth group, can help!   Please call Anthony (946-1128 x 20) to learn more.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS 2007 are available in the church office or by calling Paula Garbo at 440-942-4884. Cost of the book is $25.00 until December 1 st , then $30.00 after that date. All proceeds benefit mentally handicapped children. Please make all checks payable to Paula Garbo. Books are also available through Lake County Right to Life. Please call 440-255-5257 or 440-428-9023 for more information.

INTERESTED IN EARNING SOME EXTRA SPENDING MONEY?   Chef Randy is looking for a few individuals that would be interested in washing dishes occasionally during the daytime on weekdays. If interested please contact Randy at 440-946-6635.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF LAKE/GEAUGA COUNTY FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED:

“Facing Your Loneliness”- Feelings of isolation and loneliness are often present for those who are struggling with separation or divorce. We will be meeting on Thursday, October 26 th , from 7:00-9:00 pm, at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord.   To register or for more information, kindly call Karen at 440-352-8282.

ATTENTION FLOOD VICTIMS - You are invited to attend a free seminar with professional speakers from Consumer Credit Counseling Service
of Northeast Ohio and the Lake County Bar Association.  Agencies representing housing rehab programs will also be there with information.  The topics will include: Using too much credit for cleanup? Trying to rehab a destroyed home? Paying a mortgage for a place you can't inhabit? Insurance problems? And other pertinent issues.  Find out your options at this difficult time in your life! The seminar will take place on Wednesday, October 18 th from 7-9pm at the United Way of Lake County , 9285 Progress Parkway in Mentor.  The seminar is free (with free parking) but you must pre-register by calling Carol Anderson at 440.357.4400.

COME AND SEE BORROMEO COLLEGE – High school junior and senior guys are invited to Come and See Borromeo . It's the college seminary in the Diocese of Cleveland where every day college guys grapple with life shaping questions – develop a great vision for their life (God's) and do so while   attending John Carroll University and living with other great guys (like yourself). Come and See . . . The weekend starts at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 th and ends at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29 th .   Contact Father Michael Gurnick at 440-943-7660 or mgurnick@dioceseofcleveland.org for more information or to register.

A WOMEN'S REFLECTION DAY , “From Green to Gold: Opening Ourselves to God's Transforming Love.” Will be held on Sunday, October 29 th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Educational Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.The day includes Mass, lunch and reflections on God's way of transforming us. A $5.00 donation is appreciated. Please call 440-279-1194 or khine@ndec.org   by October 22 nd .

PROJECT HOPE - You can help make a difference in your community by lending a helping hand at Lake County's only homeless shelter, Project Hope for the Homeless. To continue the success of helping homeless men, women and children back to solid ground, we need your hands to help serve a meal, eyes to see someone in need, ears to listen, and just a few hours a month. Training provided. You pick the times and dates from our schedule. Daily hours start at 7 p.m. To learn more about this opportunity please call Melissa Knight, volunteer coordinator at 440-354-6417.

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING – Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is invited to an information meeting on Thursday, October 19 th at 7:00 p.m. here at St. Noel in the Nativity Room.   For more information please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.

FLU SHOTS for senior residents of Willoughby Hills will be given at Lakeland Community College in the Athletic Fitness Center on November 7 th . Registration for the flu shot has begun. For more information, please call 440-946-1234 or www.willoughbyhills.net .

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR – Date: Saturday, October 21, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Euclid Senior Center, One Bliss Lane in Euclid, Ohio. For more information please call 216-235-4566 or visit us at www.euclidcommunity.com .

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