Week of October 24, 2004

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Dear Parishioner,

One week from this Tuesday, November 2 nd , we will celebrate the Feast of All Souls. This is a yearly feast on which we join with fellow Catholics throughout the world to remember those who have died. Our faith tells us that death does not end our relationships with those we love. Rather, all of us, living and dead are united in Christ and destined for eternal joy.

In a special way we will remember all who have died from our parish during the last year: Michael Shantery, Genevieve Bohinc, Fred Perovshek, William Janis, Eleanor Lombardo, Dorothy Durnwald, William Koeth, Virginia Ortman, Veronika Blechertas, Jane Kinn, Lawrence Fiebig, Joseph Sidoti, Jeannette Jilek, Patsy Lombardo, Ann Planicka,   Madeline Burgston, Laura Bergantino, Margaret Garrett, Veronica Frantz, Carol La Puma, Charles Davey, Ray Dietz, Jerry Copley, Bridget Morgan Vanderbilt, Esther Morris, John Legan, Mark Wallace Patterson, Josephine Cierebiej, Charles Gorman, David Meholic, Ruth Gorman, Mark Negrelli, Louise Powalie, Marilyn Kane, Anthony Siciliano, Emery Lewis, Betty Fiediga, Mary Misheck, William Banduh, Gary Benek, Rachel Reda, Michael DiCillo, and Guenter Ludwig

If you would like any deceased members of your family to be remembered at our liturgy, we ask that you place their names on the special envelope, which was included in your last quarterly mailing (additional envelopes are in the kiosk). No monetary offering is required. These envelopes will be brought forward during the gift procession.

We believe that the Church gives glory to God through the lives of those who live here on earth and all of those who have entered eternal life. Please join us on November 2 nd to give thanks to God for life here and hereafter.

Fr. George Smiga

ALL SAINTS- There will be a Mass on Monday, November 1 st at 10:00 a.m. for All Saints. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation because it falls on a Monday.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, SACRISTANS, AND SERVERS -Please sign up on the bulletin board by the kitchenette if you are able to help with All Saints and All Souls Liturgies.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR/TIME CHANGE – Next weekend, Sunday October 31 st , at 2:00 a.m ., we will turn our clocks back one hour.

REMINDER - Because of a Diocesan Priest Convocation there will be no Mass on Tuesday, October 26 th .

INACTIVE CATHOLICS & REASONS WHY #5 –

Some people were hurt in some way by Catholics and have not been reconciled. Insensitivity, a difficult experience, disillusionment with the behavior of a Catholic layperson, religious or clergy that went so deep that initially healing was impossible. However, now the person may be ready to face the situation and the Church again. What we can do! Listen with the love of Christ. Your simple listening, your gentle apology on behalf of the Church, is part of the reconciling ministry of Christ. That moment, where you are an instrument of grace, can result in the person moving closer to the Catholic community. “WELCOME WEEKEND” is next week!!!

“WELCOME” WISDOM & GOSPEL RESPONSE

This week's Gospel reminds us of the virtue of humility. Humility will call all people to consider the fact that religion is not a private thing. We are members of the Body of Christ and we have a stake in one another. Therefore, we have an obligation to assist in seeking reconciliation with inactive Catholics. Respond to the Gospel challenge! Invite all who have been distant for any reason from the Catholic Community … 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

SIGNED LITURGY- On Sunday, November 7 th , April Kinder will be joining us to sign the 11:00 a.m. Mass for the hearing impaired. Reserved seating can be found in the first two rows of chairs by the Eucharist Chapel.

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 . 

SOCIAL CONCERNS FUND - Your donations next weekend to the Social Concerns Fund are especially needed at this time.  As we approach the latter months of the year we find that our funds dwindle since most of our major contributions are received in December as year-end contributions.  On behalf of the many people we serve we thank you for your generous support. On October 31 st 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 October 23 rd and October 24th, 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 - In September we collected $1,405.00. Our expenses were:

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!

ADVENT TEA – This year's Advent Tea will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Sign-up for the tea will be on the weekend of November 6 th and 7 th in the narthex after the 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Masses and before the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The cost of the tea is $10.00 and payment must accompany your registration. We are looking forward to this wonderful event and hope that many women from the parish will be able to attend.

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 in the Narthex to our partnership with the women from Zaragoza, El Salvador who are beginning a small sewing business.  We are now two-thirds of the 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 are going quickly. Only a few remain available – check the table in the narthex after Mass.

GIFT – Registration for GIFT continues in the narthex through the month of October.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY - welcomes you to the healing liturgy on Wednesday, November 10th at 6:45 p.m. All people in need of healing and especially those who suffer the pain of crisis pregnancies, miscarriage, abortion, infant death and stillbirth, special needs births, and infertility are encourage to join us in prayer.

JOURNEY TO JOY – is a support group for people with depression. The group meets the 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Visitation Room. The next meeting will be this Thursday, October 28 th .

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.)

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.

“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 on October 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: “All believers are called to faithful citizenship to become informed, active and responsible participants in the political process”. Politics in this election year and beyond should be about an old idea with new power-the common good. How can “we” all of us, especially the weak and vulnerable, be better off in the years ahead? How can we pursue greater justice and peace? Using our voices and votes we should strive to defend all life, advance justice, pursue peace and find a place at the table for All God's children.

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.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities for October are as follows: – 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.

NEW PARENT MINISTRY – An exciting new ministry is starting at St. Noel for parents of children under 2 years. Have you recently welcomed a child into your family? Are you expecting a child anytime soon? Check out the details of the New Parent Ministry at: www.stnoel.org/pg/NewParents.htm . The group will offer opportunities for support, discussion, socialization and education. We hope you will be a part of the New Parent Ministry.

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 this Tuesday, October 26 th at 7:00pm in the new wing. Don't forget to bring your bibles.

PRIME TIME – the Hayride is tonight (Sunday)!!! Meet at Patterson Fruit Farms at 6:00pm. Dress for the weather and come ready to have fun. No meeting next week on 10/31.

ATTENTION ALL ALTER 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.

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.

CATHOLIC RECOVERY FOR DIVORCED & SEPARATED –The experience of separation and divorce is never easy. To meet these needs the Catholic parishes in Lake and Geauga counties have developed an 8-week support group program that will begin on Tuesday, November 9 th at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Rd. , Chesterland from 7-9:00 p.m. To register or for further information, kindly call Catholic Charities at 1-800-242-9755 or 440-352-6191.

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.

JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY is sponsoring a lecture by Professor Robert George, McCormick. The lecture, “Reason, Freed and the Rule of Law: Their Significance in the Catholic Intellectual and Moral Tradition” will take place on Thursday, November 11, 2004 in the Conference Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center. The lecture is free. For more information please call 216-397-4558.

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