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Dear
Parishioner,
Each
year as the holidays approach, we at St. Noel engage in a large
Christmas project of providing food and gifts for those who are
in financial need. Last year, we were able to assist over 100 families
in Lake and Cuyahoga Counties. This year, we will also provide support
to families connected to Forbes House of Lake County (which serves
families coping with domestic violence) and Birthright.
Our
Youth Ministry coordinates this Christmas project. Members of our
youth group will be collecting money for this project after Masses
the weekends of December
2
nd & 3 rd and December 9 th & 10 th . But there is a way
that you and your family can become personally involved. I am inviting
you to sponsor a family. This allows you to shop, wrap and, if you
would like, deliver Christmas gifts to a specific family who has
asked for assistance. Such an effort allows for personal contact
between people. It could be an excellent way for parents and children
to serve together as part of the preparation for Confirmation and
First Communion.
I
am also asking you to consider donating a turkey. Many stores provide
certificates for turkeys during the holiday season. If you receive
extra ones, it would be a real help to us if you could redeem the
certificate and bring the turkey to us. We have made room in our
Banquet Center to store the turkeys until Christmas. We need boxes
to wrap clothing items, tissue paper, wrapping paper, tape and gift
bags. (We do not need bows.)
As
part of our GIFT program, families have an opportunity to decorate
and fill a box with non-perishable food and paper products. You
can bring the boxes to our next GIFT session or simply bring them
to the Church anytime. This is a real need considering the number
of families who could use our help.
There
are many families struggling financially during this holiday season.
Your willingness to provide food and gifts to them is one excellent
way to make the good news of God's love more obvious in our world.
If
you have any questions regarding the Christmas project or would
like to help, please call Anthony at 440-946-1128, ext. 20.
Fr. George Smiga
REMINDER
– On November 14 th , we will need any bulletin articles for the
weeks of November 19 th and 26 th . Both
of these bulletins need to go to the printer on November 16 th .
PRAYER
LIST UPDATING – We
are aware of the valuable ministry provided by the community's prayers
for those whose names appear on our prayer list every week in this
bulletin. Because of the passing of time and also because of the
large number of names which appear on the list, we have lost touch
with the status of many people. We are asking that you notify us
by November 27 th if you would like us to continue with putting
your name (or the name of your friend or loved one) on the list.
As of the weekend of December 2 nd & 3 rd , 2006 we will only
be publishing those names received or renewed by November 27 th
. Please know that we are willing to place a name on the list any
time but feel it is important that we periodically update the list
so we can truly pray for those most in need of our support.
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
volunteers 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 are not able to help once a month but could be a substitute
please call. For more information or to volunteer your help please
call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
CITYMUSIC
CLEVELAND CONCERT AT ST. NOEL
- On Friday, December 8 th at 8:00 p.m. CityMusic Cleveland will
offer a concert in our church including works by Ravel, Fauré,
Berlioz and others. CityMusic Cleveland is a full chamber orchestra
conducted by James Gaffigan, the associate conductor of The San
Francisco Symphony. It was founded in 2004 in an effort to bring
high quality music to neighborhoods throughout greater Cleveland.
The concerts are free, although donations to support CityMusic are
always welcome. We are proud to have been chosen as a regular sight
for City Music because of our location and the excellent acoustics
of our church. You can find more about City Music on their website:
citymusiccleveland.org.
SOLIDARITY
IN ACTION: During
the first GIFT session this year, we explored the Catholic Social
Teaching of Solidarity. On Friday, November 17 th at 6:30 p.m.,
you can put faith into action. The Social Justice Ministry is hosting
another Loaves and Letters event. After sharing a simple meal, we'll
learn about pending immigration legislation within the state of
Ohio. We'll also see how that legislation stacks up against Catholic
Social Teaching. We'll learn what our bishops have to say, then
we'll write our own letters. We have an opportunity to write those
elected last Tuesday, but who'll not be entering office until January.
As always, the food is FREE, a letter is your fee. We will gather
in the Banquet Center/Small Hall. Sign up on the kiosk, or call
the office.
HELP
BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY – SUPPORT CCHD. Today
37 million Americans struggle in poverty, many despite working full-time.
We can make a difference by supporting the work of the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). For two generations, the
bishops of the United States have given us this concrete, tangible
way to become signs of hope and put our faith into action. CCHD
gives poor and low-income people an opportunity to help themselves,
and one another, to break the bonds and cycle of poverty. Please
give generously to the CCHD appeal next weekend. Visit the kiosk
or www.povertyusa.org
to learn more.
PETER
MAYER CONCERT TO BENEFIT IPM
-
Peter
Mayer will be in Cleveland, OH, for an appearance to be held on
Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Messiah Lutheran Church at 21485 Lorain
Road, Fairview Park, OH. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7:00
PM. The concert is a benefit for International Partners in
Mission, which was co-founded by Peter Mayer's father, the late
Jim Mayer. Blending superb songwriting, distinctive vocals, and
virtuoso musicianship, the Peter Mayer Group creates compelling
and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance. Peter's
style has been compared to Paul Simon, the Dave Matthews Band and
Sting, yet his own sound is original and refreshing. Tickets
are $15 (general admission; children 12 & under free) and $35
(reserved seating) and can be purchased in advance by calling the
IPM office at tel. 216.932.4082.
FAIR
TRADE PRESENTATION -
The Beyond Just Faith group invites you to a presentation by Sister
Josie, HM of Heartbeats, a ministry dedicated to the principles
of fair trade. We will gather at 6:30 p.m. today (Sunday),
November 12, 2006 in the Resurrection Room. Sister Josie will increase
our awareness of how we might engage in the work of solidarity by
"shopping with a conscience." Heartbeats is committed
to developing the self-sufficiency of women and minority artists
from around the world through networking with them and by marketing
their creative endeavors. Please join us on November 12!
SPIRITUALITY
IS NOT JUST FOR MONKS! Parker Palmer offers
us a "spirituality for the uncelibate, unsolitary, and unsilent
lives most of us lead." Join the Spiritual Reading Group
to discuss Parker Palmer's The Active Life: Wisdom for Work,
Creativity, and Caring" at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 14th.
For further information call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
THE
ELIZABETH MINISTRY'S “ELIZABETH'S ROSES”
- will be available in the narthex following all Masses this weekend,
November 11 th & 12 th . 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,
visit the parish website at www.stnoel.org, and click on “Caring
Ministries.”
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP
-The activities for the month of November are as follows: – November
16 th - Socializing, meeting and at 12:30 p.m. we will
have a luncheon of turkey & stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed
potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls and pumpkin
pie. Cost is $12.00 per person. Deadline for ticket and payment
is November 12 th . November 23 rd – NO
MEETING - HAPPY THANKSGIVING – November 30 th
- Horse Racing 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.
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 – We're raking
leaves this weekend and making a difference in the lives of six
St. Noel families! Our next regular PRIME TIME meeting is Sunday
night the 19 th . Save this date: December 2 nd !! We're
joining Divine Word for 5:00 Mass, movie, dinner and more!! Get
involved with PRIME TIME
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
STEPHEN
MINISTRY – Do you or
someone you know need the caring presence of Christ during a difficult
time? Stephen Ministers are trained, compassionate listeners ready
to spend time with you. Please call Anthony to learn how a Stephen
Minister could benefit you.
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP – The
JHYG meets this Wednesday at 7:00pm in the lower level. Bring your
bibles. The group is open to all 6-8 grade students. See you this
Wed.
CLARK
BARS - You
might have noticed the boxes of Clark bars in the narthex. In conjunction
with Wickliffe High School, we're selling Clark bars to support
Terry Clark, a junior at Wickliffe and our parishioner, who is battling
Leukemia. Through a special arrangement with Necco, the candy is
being made available at an extremely reduced rate in order that
more money might go to the Clark family. Already, over $1000 has
been raised. Candy bars sell for $1.00. Please place your donation
in the box near the candy bars and please pray for Terry and his
family.
CHRISTMAS
PROJECT – We're in need
of sponsor families. Call Anthony for more information – your family
can really make a difference and have a wonderful experience of
working together. Provide food and/or gifts for a family in need!
We will serve over 100 families again this season!
BRING
FOOD TO GIFT – You can
help with the Christmas Project by bringing non-perishable food
to the next GIFT session at the end of November. Maybe gather items
and bring them to your family Thanksgiving dinner! Then bring the
box of items to GIFT. The Christmas Project needs all canned foods,
pasta, rice, stuffing, breakfast foods, and paper products.
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.
YOUNG
ADULTS IN THE CITY (20's & 30's)
On
Sat. November 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, help St. Aloysius
Parish (10932 St. Clair Ave.) in their food distribution program.
Tasks include cleaning and re-packaging large quantity items such
as potatoes and onions.
Food items are then sorted and boxed for pick-up that morning.
To register, please call Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com
or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
. This event is sponsored by Catholic Charities through
the Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office.
“HEALING
THE PAIN OF THE PAST: SURVIVING ANGER AND HURT AND FINDING A FUTURE
WORTH LIVING”
Separation and divorce often leave pain and anger that prevent us
from moving on. Join Fr. Steve Dohner, MA PhD, on Wednesday, November
29 th from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Bede Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd.,
Mentor, as he touches on the following: What keeps us hurting? How
do we heal ongoing hurts? Healing as a spiritual journey; coming
to terms with forgiveness; and restoring trust and hope. To register
or for more information, kindly call Karen at 440-352-8282.
CATHOLIC
UPDATE entitled
Advent: Celebrating Promise, Joy, Hope by Kenneth R. Overberg, S.J.
is now available in the kiosk.
A
GLIMPSE AT HIDDEN TREASURE
(including a relic of the true cross) a special exhibit of hidden
treasures of the Diocese of Cleveland will be held the weekends
of November 11-12 and 18-19 at Josaphat Arts Hall, 1433 East 33
rd St. (between Superior and Payne Ave.) in Cleveland. The exhibit
is free and open to the public each day from Noon until 5:00p.m.
Details and directions to the exhibit gallery are available at the
Diocese of Cleveland web site at: www.dioceseofcleveland.org
.
or
you can call 216-696-6525 ext. 3470.
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