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Dear Parishioner,
It
is difficult to believe but Lent begins on March 1 st . It is our
custom to herald the beginning of this holy season with
a festive celebration of Mardi Gras. Since Lent begins on a Wednesday
the day before was called Mardi Gras which in French means “Fat
Tuesday” – the last day of eating and celebration before the fasting
of Lent begins. We are holding our Mardi Gras celebration on the
Saturday before Lent – February 25th.
It promises to be an exciting
evening of music, costumes and good food. The menu is one of Louisiana
Cuisine. The costumes are optional but a great deal of fun both
for those who wear them and for those who only come to appreciate
their creativity. The music will be provided by Classic DJ Services.
The evening will include side boards and a contest for the best
costume. Proceeds from the dance will be used to support our Social
Justice Fund.
The
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday evening, February
25 th from 6:30 p.m. until Midnight. The cost is $30.00 per person.
A cash bar will be available. Reservations are necessary and can
be made by calling our parish hall 440-946-6635 or by stopping by
at the table in the narthex. We have sold out in the past so please
don't wait until the last minute.
I
have begun to work on my costume. See you there -- if you
can recognize me!
Fr.
George Smiga
DIACONATE
FORMATION PROGRAM
- Our parishioner David Nethery, a second-year candidate in the
Diaconate Formation Program, will be installed in the Ministry of
Lector on Saturday, March 11, 2006. This Mass will take place at
St. Adalbert Parish, Berea; at 4:30 p.m. Bishop A. James Quinn will
be the principal celebrant. There will be an informal reception
immediately following the Mass in the church hall. All are welcome
to attend.
LIFE'S
OPTIONS & OBLIGATIONS: AN INFO-TO-GO SEMINAR FOR BUSY PEOPLE:
1.
What is involved in planning a funeral? And, what is the Catholic
Church's position on cremation and reincarnation?
2.
Do I need a will, and why?
If
you would like more information on these questions, plan to attend
the info-to-go session after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March
5 th in the small hall and plan to stay for a more in-depth break-out
session from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
THANK
YOU!!
Our El Salvador collection was $246.52. We want to thank everyone
for their support.
BAPTISM
DAY will be held on
Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents who
are planning to present a child for Baptism in the next six months,
or already have done so and have not previously attended such a
day, are expected to attend. Call the parish office at 440-946-0887
for more information.
ST.
NOEL FISH FRIES – Fridays
of Lent (not Good Friday), from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed
for serving and cleanup. Sign up sheets are on the kiosk if you
can help. Also, Randy needs volunteers who can help set up fish
fries on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. If you can help please call the hall
office (440-946-6635) and let them know.
2006
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL - will
be conducted in parishes the weekend of February 25-26, 2006. Catholic
Charities follows Christ's teaching by serving more than 374,000
people each year in Northeast Ohio. Our network of 173 health and
human services programs is available to members of each of the 233
parishes of the Diocese of Cleveland and people of all faiths throughout
our community. Help us help your neighbors in need!
“I
WAS IN PRISION AND YOU VISITED ME” is
the topic of Reverend Neil Kookoothe's presentation at St. James
Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 21 st , at 7:30 p.m. In his
talk Father Kookoothe will discuss his prison ministry as well as
the Church's position on the death penalty as it is applied in our
country. This presentation will take place in Andrews Hall at St.
James, 17514 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood. The Catholic Coalition of
Parish Pro-Life Representatives is sponsoring this event. It is
free and opened to the public. Fellowship and refreshments will
follow the presentation. Call 216-228-4168 for more information.
BOOK
SALE – To support “Mujer
y Comunidad”, our partnership with women in El Salvador who are
starting a small sewing business, parishioner Tim Warneka is donating
50% of the profits from this weekend's sales of his book Leading
People the Black Belt Way , a Catholic-friendly approach to
leadership based on principles from Emotional Intelligence &
the non-violent martial art of Aikido. After mass this weekend,
please stop by Tim's display in the narthex and consider purchasing
a book for only $19.95.
BISHOPS'
STATEMENT ON IRAQ - On
January 12, 2006 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
issued a statement entitled, “Toward a Responsible Transition in
Iraq.” Copies are available in the Social Justice Section
of the kiosk.
THE
MATHEMATICS OF FORGIVENESS
– Find out how Reconciliation can heal long divisions .
Forgiveness solves difficult story problems and Penance
is a commutative property . The next GIFT session will
enrich your understanding of Jesus' call to forgive “70 x 7 times.”
Share fellowship over a meal, and then divide into subsets
where a program will be presented on an age-appropriate level.
Sessions are Wednesday, February 15 th at 6:00 p.m. or Sunday, February
19 th at 12:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets are available in the narthex
after Masses, or online at GIFT Flyer.
You won't be asked to show your work, just display what you've learned
afterward.
REMINDER
- If you registered
for GIFT on the installment plan, the second half payment is due
now. You may leave your check in the GIFT box in the narthex (made
out to St. Noel Church and mark “2 nd installment” in the memo),
or you may bring it to the office .
FIRST
RECONCILIATION will
be a service designed for children and their parents. All children
(even those who have received the sacrament other times) are welcome
to join us on Monday, February 27 th at 6:30 p.m. in Church.
A
SPECIAL GIFT ~~ Break-out
sessions designed for special needs children will be offered at
the Sunday GIFT sessions in February and March. Donna Joseph and
Lil Wallace, former Special Needs PSR teachers here at Saint Noel,
will lead the group. Parents can attend the adult session knowing
that their children are in loving and capable hands.
If you would like your child to be part of this break-out
group February 19 th and/or March 26 th , or if you would like to
volunteer to assist Donna and Lil, please call 440-
946 –1 128
x 23 and leave a message.
A
PARISH RETREAT will
be held on Ash Wednesday, March 1 st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The retreat will be facilitated by St. Noel parishioners. Eucharistic
Adoration will be in the Nativity Room from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. and
at noon we will attend Liturgy of The Word with distribution of
ashes in church. A donation of $5.00 is suggested to cover lunch.
A sign-up sheet is on the kiosk. Call Fran at 1-440-729-3976 for
more information.
ST.
NOEL FELLOWSHIP - The activities
for the month of February are as follows: February
16 th – 11:30am – Socializing, meeting, 12:30 pm we will
have a luncheon consisting of a ham & cheese sandwich w/lettuce,
mayo & mustard, chips, bean soup, and vanilla ice cream. For
information or tickets please call Theresa, at 440-585-9088. Cost
of the luncheon is $6.00 per person. Deadline for tickets and payment
is February 13 th . Please remember to bring your food donation
for the food pantry to this meeting. February 23 rd
– Reverse Raffle. We will also celebrate birthdays, anniversaries,
Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day. Everyone is welcome to attend
Senior Fellowship.
PRIME
TIME - Come
to the Pancake Breakfast! No meeting tonight. Sign up
for GIFT!!
ALTAR
SERVERS – We are in
need of servers at all our Liturgies. Both children (4 th
grade and older) and adults are welcome to serve. Please call
Anthony for more information. This is a wonderful opportunity
for parents and children to serve together!
JUNIOR
HIGH YOUTH GROUP – See
you at GIFT on the 15 th . Bring your bibles.
NOEL
MOVERS – We're picking
up and distributing furniture & appliances every week.
Over 800 families have donated to the Movers at least once.
We accept all furniture, mattresses and appliances in good, working
condition. Call Anthony to donate.
CONFIRMATION
CANDIDATES – Any teen
in grade 6-12 interested in being confirmed this year needs to register
by calling Anthony (946-1128 x 20). Sessions begin March 5
th and Confirmation is scheduled for May 7 th at 11:00 Mass.
If you've already registered with Marianne Slattery, you need not
call again – thanks!
YOUNG
ADULT FAITH FORMATION – Over
30 people participated in the last series. Each session includes
a delicious meal, small group discussion and prayer. Choose
the topic that interests you and join us for the next series beginning
in March. Pick up a brochure in the kiosk and check out the
article in the UB.
HIGH
SCHOOL SENIORS
– Check out the scholarship opportunity on the kiosk. Applications
are available in the church office.
MUSIC
MINISTRY CD'S – The St. Noel Music
Ministry CD entitled How Can We Keep From Singing? featuring
the choir, chamber singers and hand bell choir are available in
the church office. Proceeds benefit the music ministry pilgrimage
fund.
ST.
NOEL PARISH HALL – We
are taking reservations for any dates in 2006 and 2007. Select dates
will fill up quickly. You can check availability by calling the
hall office at 440-946-6635. Also mark your calendars for
March 18 th , 2006, the band, Shout will be back at St. Noel Parish
Hall.
SEEDS
OF LITERACY- Give
the gift of literacy. Become a tutor! Orientation is Wednesday,
February 22 nd from 6-8:00 p.m. Session 1 will be held on Saturday,
February 25 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Session 2 will be
held on Saturday, March 4 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will
be another orientation on Monday, March 27 th from 6-8:00 p.m. Session
1 will be held on Saturday, April 1 st from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
and Session 2 will be held on Saturday April 8 th from 9:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. Seeds of Literacy is located at St. Colman Learning
Center, 2001 W. 65 th Street in Cleveland. For more information
please call Angela Eldredge at 216-651-4302.
YOUNG
ADULTS IN THE CITY (20'S AND 30'S) on
Saturday, February 18 th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., volunteer
at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store located in Brooklyn. To register,
please call Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com
or pekelly@dioceseofcleveland.org
. This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry
and CYO Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.
VOLUNTEERS
are needed
for Women's Bible Study at the Painesville jail on Tuesday evenings.
For more information call Dee Trepal at 440-352-1889.
ST.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER in
Cleveland is hosting a COUPLE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP - the purpose
of Couple Communication is to help partners communicate better about
day-to-day issues and resolve their conflicts…in other words, BUILD
A MORE SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP. The workshop is for engaged couples,
married couples or two people who are seeking to enhance their relationship.
This is a four part series conducted on Monday evenings, March 6,
13, 27, and April 3. The series will be direct by Sr. Ann Killoran,
SSJ, TOSF. Call to register 216-531-7370 Ext 0.
ADOPTION
INFORMATION MEETING
– Anyone interested in learning about International Adoption is
invited to an information meeting on Thursday, February 16th at
7:00 p.m. here at St. Noel in Resurrection Room #1.
THE
EARNED INCOME CREDIT IS EXTRA MONEY FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK- it
also is a special tax benefit for working people who earn low or
moderate income. In order to receive the benefit, the worker must
file a 1040 or 1040A income tax form and attach a separate form
called Schedule Earned Income Credit. For free tax preparation sites
in Cuyahoga County, log onto www.refundohio.org
or call (First call for help, 211) or 216 436-2000. If you
answer yes to the following descriptions, you are eligible; Workers
who were raising one child in their home and had family income of
less than $31,030 in 2005 can get an EIC of up to $2,662. Workers
who were raising two or more children in their home in 2005 and
had family income of less than $35,263 in 2005 can get an EIC of
up to $4,400. Workers who were not raising children in their home
but were between the ages of 25 and 64 on December 31, 2005 and
had an income of below $11,750 can get an EIC of up to $399.00.
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