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Dear Parishioner,
Each
year we are blessed because men and women are led by God's spirit
to become a part of the Catholic faith. Often drawn by the example
of a spouse, friend or family member, they decide to approach our
parish community as a way of entering the Catholic Church. Sometimes
those seeking to be Catholic have never been baptized. More often
they are already baptized in another Christian tradition and seek
full union with us as Catholics.
This
year we are pleased to announce that four already baptized Christians
are preparing to enter the Catholic Church as they profess their
faith this Easter: T hurman Buckley,
Anthony Childs, Amber Pilarczyk and Nicole Thomas. Beginning next
weekend they will join us weekly for the Liturgy of the Word at
our 11:00 a.m. Mass and then be dismissed to reflect upon the Scriptures
as part of their formation process. Because there is no one this
year who requires Baptism you will notice that our rites at liturgy
will be simplified. There will be no signing with the cross in the
Rite of Acceptance nor special prayers for purification (the scrutinies)
during the Sundays of Lent. This is because our four candidates
have already been signed with the cross and purified by the valid
Baptism they have received in their original faith traditions.
Nevertheless
they still depend upon our support and prayers. As you witness their
dismissal at the 11:00 a.m. liturgies, be sure to notice who they
are and include them in your prayers as you sing the refrain with
accompanies their departure. They are already joined to us through
Baptism, so as their brothers and sisters in Christ we are called
to encourage them as they travel towards full communion with us
at Easter.
Fr.
George Smiga
HEALING
MINISTRY - Please join
us this Wednesday evening at our 6:45 p.m. liturgy for Eucharist
and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. You need not carry
heavy burdens or suffer alone, our community is here to support
you and pray for you. After Mass, prayer teams are available to
pray with you if you desire.
SACRISTANS
– HELP 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.
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 encouraged to join us in prayer.
SIGNED
LITURGY- This 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.
TRANSLATORS
NEEDED – Can you read
and write in Spanish? We would like to develop a list of people
who would be willing to help us communicate (snail-mail) with our
new partnership in El Salvador. Please call Alice at 440-946-0887
if this is your gift!
PORTRAIT
DIRECTORY – Has time
slipped by and you did not get a chance to get your snap shot taken
for the Parish Portrait Directory? Busson Photographers have scheduled
another picture day, Tuesday, November 16 th from 2:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Please call the parish office (440-946-0887) this week to set an
appointment.
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 this weekend 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.
THE
ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES”
- will be available in the narthex following all Masses on the weekend
of November 13 th & 14th. 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.”
WELCOME
HOME - Our three week
series begins Tuesday, November 9th in the Nativity Room at 7:30
p.m. This program is intended for people who have been away but
are interested in reconnecting with the Catholic Church. Participants
will receive support as they discuss concerns. Learn more about
the Church today, and renew their Catholic faith. All are welcome
and there is still time to refer someone who you think could benefit
from another look at the Catholic Church. Please call Marianne Slattery
(440-946-1128) with questions, or to register
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 Thursday, November 11 th .
GIFT
…Unwrap the true meaning
of the Christmas Season opportunities are Wednesday, November 17
th , 6-8:30 p.m.; Friday, November 19 th , 6-8:30 p.m.; or Sunday,
November 21 st , 12:30-3:00 p.m. Call Marianne Slattery for more
information at 440-946-1128.
“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.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for November are as follows: – November 11 th - socializing,
meeting, and then at 12:30 p.m. we will have our Thanksgiving Dinner
consisting of roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables,
cranberry sauce, salad, and pumpkin pie w/whipped cream. Cost is
$10.00 per person. Deadline for tickets and payment is November
8th. November 18 th - Bingo and we will celebrate
anniversaries and birthdays. Please remember to bring your food
donation for the food pantry to this meeting. NOVEMBER 25
TH - THANKSGIVING – NO 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. 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, 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 – All
7-8 th grade students are welcome to join, and there is still time!
Our next meeting is this Tuesday, November 9 th at 7:00pm in the
new wing. Don't forget to bring your bibles.
PRIME
TIME – Rap with the
Pastor tonight! Next week it's Money 101. Come to the Teen Center
at 7:30pm.
ATTENTION
ALL ALTAR SERVERS – make
plans to attend one of the three training sessions coming up on
November 11, 13 & 14. All servers must be trained in order to
continue in the ministry. Call Anthony with questions.
CHRISTMAS
PROJECT
– Our annual service to neighbors in need has begun!! We are in
need of sponsor families. Please call Anthony to learn more about
sponsoring a family or to volunteer to help with the project. We
have opportunities for everyone to help. Also, you can bring in
your turkey donations anytime. The project donates a turkey to every
family so we need a lot of birds! PRIME TIME will be collecting
money at the end of November; your generosity is greatly appreciated.
FALL
CLEANUP – PRIME TIME
will again be making a difference on Saturday, November 20 th !
If you are in need of some help getting those fall leaves raked
up, please call Anthony (946-1129) and we'll dispatch our awesome
teens to lend a hand. We want to help our seniors and those unable
to keep up with the leaves. All service is offered free of charge!
Make a Difference day is scheduled for Saturday, November 20 th
beginning at 10:00am.
“SHOUT”
for 2004 HAS
BEEN CANCELLED .
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.
YOUNG
ADULTS IN THE CITY
- Young Adults (20's – 30's) are invited to volunteer: On
Sat. November 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. help to serve a meal
at St Augustine Hunger Center (2486 W 14 St).
To register, please call Laura Whitkofski 216-228-9516 (home) whitkofski@msn.com
or e-mail to meepena@dioceseofcleveland.org
. This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry
and CYO Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.
BORROMEO
SEMINARY “Novemberfest” Annual Italian Dinner will
be on Saturday, November 13, 2004 from 5-8:00 p.m. Adults $8.50,
Children, ages 6-12 $3.50 and Children under 6 are free. The dinner
will take place at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid
Ave., Wickliffe. Please call 440-943-7600 to reserve tickets. Proceeds
to benefit college seminarians.
CATHOLIC
UPDATE entitled “Gathered
Around the Table in Hope: Advent Daily Reflections,” by Elizabeth
Bookser Barkley, is now available in the kiosk.
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS 2005 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 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.
WILLIAMSBURG
BAZAAR AT ST. MARY'S IN HUDSON -
All are invited to attend the Williamsburg Bazaar sponsored by the
Women's Guild at St. Mary's. The Christmas Cafe' will serve a light
lunch from 11a.m.-2 p.m. Hours are Friday 11/19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
and Saturday 11/20, 10 a.,m.-4 p.m. $3 admission., St. Mary's is
located at 340 N. Main St. (Rt. 91) 1/4 mile north of the Clock
tower.
ALL
SAINTS SCHOOL OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH invites
you to a Casino Night, on November 20 th at the Fr. Kline Social
Center, 7575 Bellflower Road in Mentor. For more information please
call Julie at 440-942-1988 or email her at:
jaslattery@comcast.net.
ALWAYS
OUR CHILDREN- The parent
support group for families and friends of gay and lesbian Catholics
welcomes you to join us at our next meeting, Sunday, November 14th
from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the library of the Administration Center
at St. John Vianney Church on Bellflower Road in Mentor, Ohio .
GILMOUR
ACADEMY ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
is Sunday, November 21, 2004. Middle and Upper School Program begins
promptly at 11:00 a.m. Lower School Program runs from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. Please call 440-473-8050 with questions.
THE
LITLE SISTERS OF THE POOR WOMEN'S GUILD cordially
invites you to become a member! If you are interested, please join
us on Wednesday, November 18 th at 7:00 p.m. at Little Sisters of
the Poor, 4291 Richmond Road (between Harvard and Emery Roads.)
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