Week of February 5, 2012

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Dear Parishioner,

Chef Randy is always looking for ways to increase the income of our Banquet Center. Success in this area is good for all of us, since the profits from the Banquet Center support the work of our parish. One of the most successful and long-standing efforts of the Banquet Center are the Lenten fish fries. The combination of excellent food and the volunteer support of our parishioners make St. Noel fish fries the best in our area.

This year we are attempting to build upon our success. For the first time in our history we will not only hold fish fries on the Fridays of Lent (February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30) but also on Ash Wednesday, February 22. We have set the times on Ash Wednesday in light of our two liturgical services at Noon and 7:30 p.m. Therefore the fish fries will operate from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For the afternoon session on Ash Wednesday, people can choose the regular all-you-can-eat option for $11 or a one-time-through the buffet option for $8 with two pieces of fish. As always, take out will be available.

We are hopeful that the Ash Wednesday fish fries will be popular. But to make them so we need your help to do two things.

First, please help us spread the word about our fish fries, especially the new ones on Ash Wednesday. Talk them up with family and friends. Perhaps you can invite some non-parishioners to come to the fish fry with you. There are many fish fries in this area. We do others a service when we tell them where they can find the best.

Second, please volunteer to work the fish fries. These meals have always been an effort of the whole parish. There are sign-up sheets on the kiosk, so please select a time when you can lend a hand. We will especially need help during the daytime session on Ash Wednesday when many parishioners are at work. Your involvement in the fish fries is a time to serve with other parishioners for the good of St. Noel. We count on your generosity and support.

As we approach the season of Lent, please consider worshipping and eating with us on Ash Wednesday.

Fr. George Smiga

REMINDER – Electronic Fund transfers assures you that the amount you choose to offer St. Noel as your stewardship responsibility is automatically deducted from your bank account on either a weekly or monthly basis. You save time and hassle, we save the cost of mailing you envelopes. If you would like to adopt electronic funds transfer, there is information in the kiosk, or stop in the parish office to fill out an authorization form.

ASH WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 22 – Eucharistic Ministers are asked to sign up on the bulletin board outside of the kitchenette if you are able to minister at the 7:30 p.m. Mass.

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE – We recognize and give thanks for those who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The consecrated life is one way that women and men live out their baptismal commitment as followers of Jesus.

CONGRATULATIONS to Emily Barni, Meghan Guban, Alexa Hansen, Christina Hansen, Caroline Repko, and Andrew Loiczly, who completed second quarter at All Saints of St. John Vianney School with honors.  Congratulations to Gabriella Cicerini, a third grade student at All Saints School. She was recently award a $1,000 Father Johns Scholarship in recognition of her service activities and good student citizenship.

PRIME TIME BOWL: Join us on Sunday, February 5 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in the field behind St. Noel for a friendly game of touch football. We will conclude the afternoon with pizza and have you home in plenty of time to watch the big game. Be sure to dress for the weather. Permission slips are available in the kiosk.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit our Cluster Youth Ministry will be February 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (at St. Noel) in the large hall. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, sausage, hash browns, coffee and juice. There is no cost. Donations will be accepted at the door. Please, sign-up on the kiosk if you plan on attending.

PRIME TIME RETREAT: All high school youth are invited to a retreat the weekend of February 24th-26th. The theme is “The Feast: What Nourishes You?!” It will be held at Cedar Hills. Registration forms can be found in the kiosk.

JEWELRY SALE RETURNS!  Now that you have cleaned out your drawers as one of your New Year’s resolutions, please save your unwanted jewelry for our second used Jewelry Sale in April.  We will begin collecting in March. Small gift boxes are also needed. One person's trinkets are another's treasure!  One hundred percent of sales will benefit girls aging out of foster care.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP: Meetings are held on Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the St. Noel Banquet Center Small Hall. Activities are horse racing on February 9th; 12 noon meeting and 12:30 luncheon on February 16th. We’ll have breaded pork chops, fried potatoes & onions, mixed California vegetables, salad, rolls & butter, and apple pie. The cost of the luncheon is $6. For ticket information, please call the parish office (440-946-0887). The deadline for tickets and payment is February 13th. On February 23th, we’ll have bingo and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Bring something for the Food Pantry. Everyone is welcome to attend Sr. Fellowship.

BLOOD DRIVE – The Red Cross Blood Drive will take place in the Banquet Center on Sunday, February 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please consider giving the gift of life. Those attending will need to bring a photo ID or Donor Card.

CATHOLIC UPDATE – The theme for the February issue is “Ten Tips for Welcoming New Catholics: the Role of the Community in the RCIA,” by Msgr. Richard Hilgartner. You can find it in the pocket of the kiosk. 

GRADE SCHOOL LATIN AND FRENCH PROGRAMS Young men in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to free Latin and French introduction language and culture classes on Saturday afternoons, beginning on February 11. For more information, please call St. Ignatius High School (216-651-0222, ext. 253) or e-mail (jzebrak@ignatius.edu). 

THE “MORE” YOUNG ADULT group will view the the fourth episode of Fr. Barron's Catholicism video series on Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Resurrection Room.  Fr. Barron will masterfully correlate the Catholic Faith’s testimony to the revelation of God in Christ with the vivid practices of reverence offered to his Mother in “Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast.” Visit www.moreyoungadults.com for more information. 

DISCERNMENT SERIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS – The Sisters of the Humility of Mary will present “Conversion of Heart: a Lenten Retreat” on February 24-25 at Villa Maria, Pennsylvania. For more information check the web (www.humilityofmary.org). 

GAY AND LESBIAN FAMILY MINISTRY- On Saturday, March 10, there will be a Lenten Day of Reflection held at the Center for Pastoral Leadership from 9 a.m. until the closing Mass at 4 p.m. The theme is: The Gift of Eucharist: Receive-Give Thanks-Break-Share-Live.  

THE WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER is seeking volunteers to become “Passages Companions” to families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.  As a Passages Companion you, along withothers, will befriend a family and become part of their support system as they move toward self-sufficiency.  For more information about the Passages Program, contact Kent Frisby, Passages Coordinator (and fellow parishioner): email passages@wsccenter.org; phone (440) 290-8717. 

ST. AUGUSTINE HEALTH CAMPUS will hold its annual Top of the Towers Benefit on Friday, March 2 from 5:30-9 p.m. at LaCentre in Westlake. Contact 216-634-7402 for tickets and further information. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the residents of St. Augustine Health Campus. 

DIVORCE RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS is an eight week support group program designed to meet the needs of those who are divorced or separated. The next session will begin on Wednesday, February 8th at St. Bede Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd. in Mentor. The sessions run from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities (440-352-6191) or email (kjubeck@st-gabriel.org). 

BENEDICTINE MONKS of St. Andrew Abbey invite single men 18-45 years of age who seek to know God’s will for their life and vocation to participate in a “Living with Benedict” weekend on February 10-12. Please contact Fr. Finbar, OSB for more information (finbar@cbhs.net or 216-721-5300, ext. 273). 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland are seeking volunteers for the following needs at their motherhouse and St. Angela Center in Pepper Pike. Help is needed for landscape gardening on a variable schedule and food service inventory. Please contact Patsy Brodie, Volunteer Coordinator at 440-449-1200 x409 or pbrodie@ursulinesisters.org. 

THE NEW TRANSLATION:  UNDERSTANDING THE MASS FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE presented by Bishop Roger Gries, OSB on Thursday, February 9. Time: 9:00 am Liturgy; 9:30 am light breakfast; 10-11 a.m. presentation. Fee: $10.00. River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111. Registration: 216-688-1111 x251. 

FLOCK OF FRIENDSHIP is a group for Catholic singles over 40. On Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m., we will be having a spiritual discussion at St. Paschal’s Life Center. The topic will be The Heart. Please bring a snack to share. Please RSVP to Jim at 440-944-1552. On Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m., we will have our general meeting at Eat-N-Park on SOM Center Road in Willoughby. We will celebrate February birthdays and go over future events. Please RSVP to Alice at 440-255-7409 by February 14. 

ST. ANSELM PARISH COMMUNITY MARDI GRAS PARTY! Sunday, February 19th 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Kelly Hall at St. Anselm. Dinner, music, the Seminarian Band Zug, stories, parade, games and activities for all ages are included in the ticket price. Proceeds benefit Textbooks for Uganda with the St. Kizito Foundation.  Save $2 per ticket by reserving early! Call or email Pat Kuss for more information (440-338-4594, pkuss@adelphia.net). 

ST. JOHN VIANNEY CELTIC BALL will be held on Saturday, March 3 at LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road in Mentor. For information or tickets, please call Marty McGinley (440-975-9364).

ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN – The parents support group for families and friends of gay and lesbian Catholics welcomes you to join us at our next meeting, Sunday, February 12, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the John Paul II room in the old church of St. John Vianney parish on Bellflower Road in Mentor.

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