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Dear Parishioner,
Yes
it is an election year. One of our greatest freedoms is to elect
those who govern us. One of our greatest challenges is to decide
who to elect. As Christians our faith should inform our choices.
As
the United States Bishops have recently written concerning the upcoming
election: “Our nation has been wounded; September 11 th and what
followed have taught us that no amount of military strength, economic
power or technological advances can truly guarantee security, prosperity
or progress. The most important challenges we face are not simply
political, economic or technological, but also ethical, moral and
spiritual. We face fundamental questions of life and death, war
and peace, who moves ahead and who is left behind.”
“Politics
in this election year and beyond should be about an old idea with
new power—the common good. The central question should not be, “Are
you better off than you were four years ago?” It should be, “How
can ‘we'—all of us, especially the weak and vulnerable—be better
off in the years ahead?”
To
assist us in our decision making process, we have invited Tom Allio,
the director of our diocese's Social Action Office to address us
on “Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Voter's Call to Political Responsibility.”
Mr. Allio is very familiar with the moral principles which should
influence a Catholic voter's decision and is eloquent in expressing
them. I ask you to join us this Tuesday, October 19 th at 7:00 p.m.
in our small hall.
I
believe that the insights and discussion which will occur will assist
all of us in making important choices this November.
Fr.
George Smiga
BUILDING
FUND MEMORIALS – Most
parishioners, who pledged to our building project chose to honor
those pledges over a period of three years. That period draws to
a close at the end of 2004. Therefore, we are beginning to assemble
into final form the pledge information that will remain as part
of the history of our parish. As announced during the pledge drive,
every parishioner who made and honored a pledge to the “Foundation
for the Future” Campaign will be recorded in a permanent memorial
book to be kept in the parish archives. Those who pledged $5,000
or more will have their names inscribed on a plaque which will hang
in the new hallway between the narthex and the parish offices. All
parishioners who will appear on the plaque should have received
a letter in the last weeks asking for the particular way they wish
their names to be written. If you have pledged $5,000 or more and
have not received such a letter, please call the parish office (440-946-0887)
so that we can update our files. We do not wish to leave anyone
out.
INACTIVE
CATHOLICS & REASONS WHY #4 – A significant number of
people have simply stopped going to church. In a survey (2000) published
in America Magazine, they just got too busy and didn't
find the time. Our culture tells us that we must work harder and
play harder, but nowhere does it acknowledge that, for the sake
of our human development, we must rest better and pray better. The
reasoning continues to where church attendance is no longer an issue.
What we can do! Through friendship and
casual conversation we can help our friends and family members to
begin the faith again. Never stop looking for creative, ingenious
ways to invite! “WELCOME WEEKEND” is
coming!
“WELCOME”
WISDOM & GOSPEL RESPONSE
This
week's Gospel story
of the Judge and the persistent woman reminds
us that we too must be persistent in calling people back to the
faith. Respond to the Gospel challenge! Never
cease letting our inactive friends, co-workers, neighbors, family
(inactive for any reason) know
that we miss them, we care about them, and we invite them to take
another look. We have found a spiritual home and want to share it
with them. Invite and accompany them to:
“Welcome
Weekend” October 30-31
St.
Noel Church All are welcome!!
Sat.
5:00 p.m., Sun 9:00 or 11:00 a.m.
“Come
& See” Event Saturday November 6
Lake-Geauga
District/Diocese of Cleveland
St.
Noel Parish Hall 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Keynote:
Bishop Roger Gries
“Welcome
& Support to All”
“Welcome
Home” Series November 9, 16, 23
St.
Noel Church Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m.
“The
Church Listens” “… Continues to Listen”
“Where
Do We Go from Here?”
(440)946-0887
CONGRATULATIONS
AND BEST WISHES to
Marco Bruno and Jessica Forguites who were married on October 8,
2004; and to Christopher Patriarca and Jennifer Pasqualone who were
married on October 9, 2004. May you share a lifetime of many blessings
and may you love always be a reflection of God's love in our midst.
REMINDER
- Because of a Diocesan
Priest Convocation there will be no Mass on Tuesday, October 26
th .
FLU
VACCINE CLINIC – We
regret to inform you that the Visiting Nurses' Association has had
to cancel ALL of their flu vaccine clinics, therefore there will
be no clinic here on October 28 th .
LECTOR
WORKBOOKS – All lectors
are invited to pick up their new lector workbooks. These are available
on the counter in the sacristy (next to the Visitation Room).
ST.
AUGUSTINE HUNGER CENTER BENEFIT DINNIER/AUCTION- By
now you should have received your invitation to our annual St. Augustine
Dinner to support their Hunger Center. The dinner will be
held on Thursday, November 18 in our parish hall. The
silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner at 6:30 p.m...
The cost of the dinner ticket is $13.00 and tickets may be purchased
via the directions given in the mailing or after Masses on November
6 and 7. You can support the Hunger Center that evening by
bringing a bag of non-perishable food, making a monetary donation,
donating an item to the silent auction or by participating in the
silent auction. Hope to see you on November 18!
HOSTESSES
NEEDED!
Good News! We still have a number of tables available for
those women in the parish who would like to serve as hostesses for
the December 5 th Advent Tea. If any woman in the parish is
interested in being a hostess, please call the parish office at
440-946-0887.
“
WOMEN AND COMMUNITY” - We will gratefully
be accepting your donations this weekend and next at the table in
the Narthex to our partnership with the women from Zaragoza, El
Salvador who are beginning a small sewing business. We are
not quite half way to our goal of raising $3500 for 2004.
See the bulletin announcement entitled THE ST. NOEL BENEFIT CONCERT
SERIES PRESENTS: for additional ways to support “Women and
Community.” Attending the concert will also give you the opportunity
to meet Julieta Borja, a member of “Women and Community.”
THE
ST. NOEL BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS:
An Operatic Matinee featuring arias, duets and ensembles from the
wonderful world of opera (and a little musical theater, too!). This
concert of exceptional music will be on Sunday, October 24 th at
4:00 p.m. at St. Noel and will feature the talents of Virginia Bruozis,
soprano; Joanne Uniatowski, mezzo-soprano; Joseph Camino, tenor;
and Marc Weagraff, baritone. The concert is free of charge. A free-will
offering will be taken to benefit “Women and Community” of Zaragoza,
El Salvador, a group with whom St. Noel has a relationship through
International Partners in Mission. After the concert, meet the artists
at the Appetizer Encore featuring delicious appetizers from Chef
Randy. Tickets for the after-concert event are $10/person or $20/family
and can be purchased at the door, after Mass on the weekends of
October 9th/10th, October 16th/17 th and October 23rd/24th, or in
advance by calling 440-946-0887.
GIFT
– Registration for GIFT
continues in the narthex through the month of October.
POLITICS
OF THE KINGDOM: Living Under the Governance of the Father, Son and
Spirit . Join us for
this daytime retreat opportunity where we reflect on the beatitudes
and teachings of Jesus. On Wednesday, November 3 rd we will gather
in the Resurrection Room at 10:00 a.m. The day will conclude at
2:00 p.m. and include lunch. Fran Armbruster will lead the day.
Please sign up on the kiosk if you plan to attend. A donation of
$5.00 will help cover the cost of lunch. If you have any questions,
please call Fran at 440-729-3976. (Mark your calendars for the December
retreat “Incarnation: The Christmas Present that Never Stops Giving”
on Wednesday, December 1.)
PICTURE
DIRECTORY – This is
the final week for on-sight photo session here at St. Noel. Be part
of our Parish Portrait Directory and stop by the office after Mass
or call for an appointment. Remember there is no cost to you and
you will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 portrait and a copy of the
parish directory.
SACRISTANS
–Help! We are in need
of sacristans for the Saturday evening 5:00 p.m. Mass. Please call
the parish office at 440-946-0887 if you are able to help, or for
answers to any questions you may have.
HOSPITALITY
– We are in need of
help at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass to set up and serve
coffee and donuts. You will be scheduled once a month. If you can
help, please call Gayle Klements at 440-442-2744.
“A
JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS: RESPECT FOR ALL LIFE.”
On Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the small hall,
come hear the remarkable personal story of Page McKean Zyromski.
She is the author of seven Catholic books and a contributing editor
of Catechist Magazine
. She will speak about her struggle to forgive and advocate
against the death penalty for the individual convicted of raping
and murdering her great-aunt in 1977.
BOOK
DRIVE - The Social
Concerns Committee is collecting gently used or new books for babies,
children, and teens (no tapes, videos, or adult books, please!).
The books will be donated to literacy programs run by Catholic Charities
in Cleveland. The aim of the program is to promote reading in the
daycare/school setting, and to send books home to encourage families
to read together. Bring books to St. Noel coat room after Mass Oct.
16/17 and 23/24. Call the parish office at 440-946-0887 if you have
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: “ ”. As
we review the political landscape, the most important challenges
we face are not simply political, economic or technological, but
ethical, moral and spiritual. We face fundamental questions of life
and death, war and peace, who moves ahead and who is left behind.
We must ask ourselves what kind of nation do we want to be? What
kind of world do we want to shape?
CHANGING
SEASONS-CHANGING LIVES
– Please join us for a walking retreat on Sunday, October, 17, 2004
at Penitentiary Glen, in the Lake Metroparks. The retreat provides
an excellent opportunity to reflect on changes in our lives, during
this changing autumn season. We will pray, reflect, walk, eat lunch
(provided) and share fellowship. We will meet at Penitentiary Glen
picnic shelter and begin at 12:30 p.m. A sign up sheet is on the
kiosk in the narthex.
PARABLES
OF JESUS - Our scripture
study series continues on Tuesday, November 2 nd at 8:00 p.m. (please
note time change) in the small hall. Fr. George will conclude
the series in a lecture from the parables found in Luke's Gospel.
You may borrow tapes from the first two sessions and purchase study
guides by calling 440-946-1128 x 21.
PRESCHOOL
has begun. 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.
ROSARY
- Join us Tuesday, October
19 th from 7-7:45 p.m. in the chapel as we pray the Rosary. All
are welcome to this quiet, reflective time in honor of Mary and
her Son, Jesus.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for October are as follows: – October
21st - socializing, meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we
will have our luncheon consisting of Breaded Pork Chops, Red Skin
Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad and Cake. Cost is $6.00 per person. Deadline
for tickets and payment is October 17th. October 28th
– we will celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. Please remember
to bring your food donation for the food pantry to this meeting.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.
NOEL
MOVERS – We are in need
of beds, dressers, 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.
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP – The
group is in full swing!! All 7-8 th grade students are welcome to
join, and there is still time! Our next meeting is Tuesday, October
26 th at 7:00pm in the new wing. Don't forget to bring your bibles.
PRIME
TIME – feeling stressed??? We'll
finish our discussion of stress and give you some needed quiet time.
It all starts at 7:30pm (Sunday) in the Teen Center!! Bring some
kids/teenage books to donate. PRIME TIME is for you!
HAYRIDE
– yee haw!! 9-12 graders
… round up a permission slip
and join the fun on Sunday, October 24 th beginning at 6:00pm at
Patterson Fruit Farms. Dinner is included! All permission slips
are due by October 20 th .
ATTENTION
ALL ALTAR SERVERS – New
procedures have been put in place throughout the diocese and all
servers need to be updated. Plan on attending a training session
on the weekend of November 13 th & 14 th before the Masses.
More details to follow.
ST.
NOEL PARISH HALL PRESENTS “SHOUT ”
a very popular Cleveland Show Band playing hits from the Mo-Town
era. The date is Saturday, November 13, 2004. The doors open at
6:30 p.m. A Pasta Buffet will be served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A cash
bar will be available from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 per
person and can be purchased by calling the hall at 440-946-6635.
YOUNG
ADULTS IN THE CITY
- On Sat. October 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. volunteer with
Habitat for Humanity. The actual work is contingent upon what's
happening with projects in progress. To register, please call
Laura Whitkofski (home 216-228-9516) or e-mail to whitkofski@msn.com
or meepena@dioceseofcleveland.org.
This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry
and CYO Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.
THEOLOGY
ON TAP! Join us for
the next installment of Theology on Tap which will be on Monday,
October 25, 2004 at the Improv at the Powerhouse, 2000 Sycamore
Street, on the west bank of Cleveland's Flats District. The fall
installment of Theology on Tap will feature, Fr. George Smiga. Father
George's discussion will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be on “Is Mel
Gibson's ‘Passion' Anti-Semitic?” Complimentary appetizers &
cash bar begin at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission fee; a free will
offering is encouraged. Early reservations are suggested—seating
is limited! Please RSVP to Laura Alduk at 216-696-6525. X 1049 or
lalduk@dioceseofcleveland.org.
ST.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER -
in Cleveland will be holding the following programs during the month
of November. “Thomas Merton: Spiritual Guide,” A Day of Reflection,
on Sunday, November 7 th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Men's
Night Out on Tuesday, November 16 th 6:30-10:00 p.m.; and
It's Different Now, Loss & The Holiday-A Tough
Combination , Friday, November 19 th , 7:00 p.m. to Saturday,
November 20 th , 5:00 p.m.
For
more information, cost, or to register please call 216-531-7370
x 0.
LAKE
GEAUGA DISCTRICT FOR THE SEPARATED/DIVORCED
- will be holding a workshop called “Managing and Resolving
Conflict,” on Thursday, October 28 th , at St. Gabriel Church in
Mentor. For further information or to register please call 440-352-8282.
The workshop is sponsored by the Catholic parishes of Lake and Geauga
counties and is free of charge.
ST.
MARY CHURCH IN PAINESVILLE is
offering a L.I.T.E. program on October 30 th /31 st . The program's
focus is on the Eucharist. For more information please call St.
Mary at 440-354-4381.
LAKE
CATHOLIC'S fall play,
Neil Simon's Lost In Yonkers , will be on November
12, 13, 19 and 20 at the school. For information on tickets and
times of the performances please call the school at 440-951-0077.
LIVING
YOUR LIFE TRULY IN CHRIST –
Dennis Keller is coming to the Cleveland area from October 18-21.
This dynamic, faith-filled, musician comes to inspire teens and
young families to center their lives on the Lord. Dennis will be
at Holy Angels in Bainbridge, on October 19 th and at St. Brendan,
in North Olmsted on October 20 th . All presentations begin at 7:00
p.m. and admission is free. More information can be found at www.A-Full-Life.com
or by calling 440-943-7660.
JOHN
CARROLL UNIVERSITY
is sponsoring a lecture by Professor Anthony Rizzi entitled “(Let)
Science Come Home: Catholicism and Scientific Inquiry” on Thursday,
October 21 st at 7:30 p.m. in Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center
for Science and Technology. The lecture is free. For more information
please call 216-397-4558.
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