2024 archive of News

The Holy Family
Posted by Brian Myers on 12/28/24
The Cleveland Museum of Art
One of the gems of Cleveland is our art museum—one of the last in our nation with free general admission. Among its Baroque paintings and sculptures is El Greco’s “Holy Family with Mary Magdalene” (cover). El Greco, “the Greek,” (1541-1614), was a Spanish artist ... Read More »

The Visitation - The Second Joyful Mystery
Posted by Brian Myers on 12/21/24
Christmas is almost here, and most of us remain busy with last-minute preparations on the externals of many celebrations. These can overshadow spiritual preparation. Mary’s example in today’s Gospel helps us reflect on the importance of preparing for Christmas through actions and attitudes of service and sharing.
The ... Read More »

Angel Scholarship Fund
Posted by Brian Myers on 12/14/24
Turning Taxes into Tuition with the Catholic Community Foundation
Did you know the State of Ohio scholarship tax credit program makes a “no-net cost” donation possible that greatly benefits Catholic school students throughout the Diocese of Cleveland? This is a great opportunity to support our new Lake County Catholic ... Read More »

Keeping the Faith
Posted by Brian Myers on 12/14/24
Lake County Catholic School Network, LCC (LCCSN)
Dear Parishioners of Saint Noel,
I am pleased to announce a milestone for Catholic education in Western Lake County! After two years of comprehensive discussion and planning, on this “Rejoice Sunday,” it is with great joy that I announce the launch of ... Read More »

The Season of Advent
Posted by Brian Myers on 12/07/24
From a Pastoral Letter by St Charles Borromeo (1561)
Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) is considered the greatest saint of the Counter-Reformation. At the age of 24, he himself organized the third and last session of the Council of Trent (1562-63). Ordained a priest and consecrated a bishop only three ... Read More »

Jubilee Year of Hope
Posted by Brian Myers on 11/30/24
With this weekend’s celebrations we enter into a new Church Year; in fact, a Jubilee Year! The Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, or Holy Year, every 25 years. In Western Christianity, this tradition dates back to 1300, when Pope Boniface VIII first called for one, in the ... Read More »

Truth in Liturgy
Posted by Brian Myers on 11/26/24
Did you miss our GIFT session with Bishop Michael Woost? Click play to listen to his presentation now, and click the link below to view his slides as well.
Truth in Liturgy Slides

Are You the King of the Jews?
Posted by Brian Myers on 11/23/24
John 18:33
The end of the Church Year culminates in the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. In our Gospel reading, Pilate is face to face with Jesus and poses the infamous Good Friday question: “Are you the King of the Jews?” The response is ... Read More »

World Day of the Poor
Posted by Brian Myers on 11/16/24
Misericordia et Misera • Mercy and Misery
This weekend, our parish welcomes Fr. Bill O’Donnell, the pastor of St. Augustine Parish, Cleveland—our Church in the City partner. Fr. O’Donnell graciously requested to preside over our liturgies on this Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, “World Day of the Poor,” in ... Read More »

We Remember
Posted by Brian Myers on 11/02/24
Please watch this tribute to our beloved deceased, and remember them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.