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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 all families were referred to the program through various
social service agencies in both Lake and Cuyahoga County. Referring
agencies include: Lake County Head Start, Lake Metropolitan Housing
Authority (LMHA), The North Coast Center, Ohio Department of Jobs
& Family Services, and the welfare departments of both counties.
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
1
st & 2 nd and December 8 th & 9 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.)
Are
you coming to GIFT this month? You can help by bringing non-perishable
food items and paper products to GIFT in November. Boxes will be
available in the banquet center. You can also bring items to the
church anytime.
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 would like to sponsor a family or if you have any questions
regarding the Christmas project or would like to help, please call
Anthony at 440-946-1128, ext. 20 or you can e-mail him at acamino@stnoel.org
.
Fr.
George Smiga
REMINDER
– There will be no 6:45
p.m. Liturgy on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Plan to attend the
GIFT Program that evening or on Sunday, December 2 nd .
THE
WORD AMONG US
- daily meditations for Advent are available on the table in the
narthex. Please take one per family.
PRIME
TIME - CALLING ALL LEADERS!!
Tonight is a meeting for those interested in being a part of the
PRIME TIME leadership team. This is not a regular meeting.
If you want to help direct the group, see you tonight at 7:00pm
in the Teen Center.
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP – Our
next session is Tuesday, December 4 th at 7:00pm in the lower level.
Keep being thankful!! We'll need your help with the Christmas
Project.
CHRISTMAS
PROJECT – There's still time to sponsor a family!! Please
call/email Anthony for details ( acamino@stnoel.org
). We'll be collecting money the weekends of Dec 1-2 &7-8.
Thank you! We hope to raise $5,000 again this year.
Check the kiosk for ways to help.
ALTAR
SERVERS – We are in
need of servers at all liturgies. Adults are welcome to serve
at Mass as well – you must be in at least the 4 th grade to serve.
Please sign the sheet on the kiosk if interested in serving.
STEPHEN
MINISTRY – Are you or
someone you love experiencing a difficult time in your life?
Would a caring, compassionate listener be a benefit? Please
consider one of the trained Stephen Ministers. Call Anthony
for more information.
TEEN
MASS – high school teens
from around the area will be gathering for Mass and a Christmas
party on Sunday, December 16 th beginning at 5:30pm. All are
welcome – we're expecting a big crowd!
COME
ON AN ADVENTADVENT-URE
~~ Join us at GIFT on Wednesday, November 28 th (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.)
or Sunday, December 2 nd (12:30 – 3:00 p.m.). At our session, entitled
“Lost and Found: Are There Only Four Gospels?” We will search for
knowledge about the canonical and non-canonical gospels. Father
George will guide the adult session. The teen excursion will be
in the capable hands of Anthony. Families will form 4 teams that
embark on a quest to find the face of Jesus. Don't be lost this
Advent season! Find yourself in the know!
CELEBRATE
NEW LITURGICAL YEAR'S EVE
at GIFT Exchange on Sunday, November 25 th . Bring your coffee and
donuts to the Banquet Center between the masses and celebrate the
colors and seasons of the new liturgical year. Pick up a calendar
and make a resolution. Look for more details in the GIFT Box in
next weekend's bulletin.
PARISH
RETREAT – for Advent,
“The Compassion of God” will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007
– Suggested donation is $5.00 for lunch. Please sign up on the kiosk.
For more information call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP – Activities
for November are as follows: –– November
29 th – Bingo- and we will celebrate
birthdays and anniversaries. Also, please remember to bring your
food donation for the food pantry to this meeting. Everyone is welcome
to attend the Senior Fellowship on Thursdays.
ATTENTION
TEA HOSTESSES -
Tea hostesses who have not contacted Linda Rini about your participation
this year are asked to call her at 440-729-2777 – day time, or 440-285-2461-
evenings. Anyone interested in being a hostess for the first
time – we need you! Please call the parish office at 440-946-0887
for more information.
MARDI
GRAS – SAVE THE DATE
– Because Lent begins very early in 2008, Mardi Gras will be on
Saturday evening, February 2, 2008, so mark your calendars now!
See you there!
HOSPITALITY
- We are in need of
help at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass and the 9:00 & 11:00
a.m. Masses on Sunday to set up and serve coffee and donuts. You
will be scheduled once a month. Families as well as individuals
are welcome to sign up. We thank you for your help. If you are interested
please call the parish office at 440-946-0887.
ADULT
FAITH MATTERS – Checkout
the kiosk for adult faith formation opportunities offered throughout
the Lake/Geauga District.
HUMAN
TRAFFICKING – See the
Social Justice Ministry section of the kiosk for information on
speakers coming to the Ursuline Motherhouse on November 28 th to
address “The Truth About Human Trafficking.”
BROKEN
ROSARY? Our
parishioner Joanne Tadych is adept at fixing broken rosaries. You
may reach her at 440-257-9381
should you have a rosary in need of repair.
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS 2008 are available
in the church office. Cost of the book is $25.00 until December
1 st . After that date, the cost will be $30. All proceeds benefit
mentally handicapped children.
CARING
FOR GOD'S CREATION -
Conserving
Energy
The
fact of global warming has finally reached the consciousness of
American consumers. The term "downshifting" is often used
to describe the act of moving from a lifestyle of greater consumption
towards a lifestyle based on voluntary simplicity
. Implied in this positive trend are the limits we can voluntarily
place upon our energy consumption. Some Advent transitions could
include a conscious effort to reduce energy use as we prepare for
Christmas and all its festivities.
•
Save electricity by fostering
a new habit; when someone leaves a room—or a hallway—the lights
go off. Try to celebrate the light of Christ by dedicating one evening
each week to lighting your home with candles—no electric lights.
•
Be aware of the food miles
traveled between the farm and the table to bring certain exotic
fruits and vegetables to your table. Rely more upon locally grown
food to create holiday feasts this year.
•
Conserve energy by disconnecting
appliances that are not in use, such as microwaves, coffeemakers,
televisions, etc. Turn off your computer at the end of your work
day. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents.
Add or subtract clothing rather than adjusting the thermostat.
•
In cooking for the holiday
parties and meals, cook in bulk. When you purchase in bulk you can
save money and travel time to and from the store. By cooking large
amounts of food that you can freeze for later meals, you save time
and energy.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY - Heartland Hospice is
looking for special people to participate in our volunteer program.
Days and times are flexible – give as much or as little time as
you choose. Areas of service range from
friendly
patient visits to office work. Free training provided. For more
information, please call Cara Clemens or Karen Weber, Heartland
Hospice Volunteer Coordinators at 216-520-0765.
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