2024 archive of News
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.
The Logic of Love
Posted by Brian Myers on 11/02/24
Mark 12:28-34
In this weekend’s Gospel, when a scribe asks Jesus to identify the first commandment, he answered with what the ancient Israelites referred to as the shema: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.” This invites us to examine our conscience. Is God the one ... Read More »
Danke Schoën
Posted by Brian Myers on 10/26/24
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the beautiful celebration of our liturgies last weekend on our patronal feast day! From those who first greeted and welcomed parishioners and guests at our doors, until the last chord of strings were heard played, we certainly lived up to ... Read More »
Happy Feast Day!
Posted by Brian Myers on 10/19/24
Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions
This weekend, we celebrate our parish patron, Saint Noel Chabanel. Our official feast day on the liturgical calendar is October 19, on the memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues and Companions. Saint Noel (age 36), among five others, ... Read More »
The High Adventure of the Spiritual Life
Posted by Brian Myers on 10/12/24
Mark 10:17-27
In this weekend’s Gospel reading, a rich young man stops Jesus and asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. There is something absolutely right about the young man, something spiritually alive, and that is his deep desire to share in everlasting life. He knows what ... Read More »
Priest Convocation, Trunk-or-Treat, and Food Pantry
Posted by Brian Myers on 10/05/24
Priest Convocation October 8-11
Every two years, the priests of our Diocese gather with the Bishop for a convocation. So, this week from Tuesday through Friday, I will be in attendance and away from the parish. As a result, there will be no daily Mass on Wednesday or Friday ... Read More »
Strike a Pose
Posted by Brian Myers on 9/28/24
New St Noel Parish Photo Directory
In anticipation of our forty-fifth anniversary (1980-2025), we are updating our parish photo directory, and it will not be complete without you! Our most recent edition was published nearly a decade ago. A lot has happened in ten years, and with each publication ... Read More »
Love your Neighbor as Yourself
Posted by Brian Myers on 9/21/24
Mark 12:31
We are deep in the midst of the 2024 election cycle. This election occurs at a time of deep polarization within our nation. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with disinformation, half-truths, personal attacks, hate-filled rhetoric and even violence, as both parties try to promote their positions ... Read More »
Parish Faith Formation
Posted by Brian Myers on 9/14/24
Catechetical Sunday
In 1935, the Church set aside the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday, recognizing on this day the gift that catechists give to their parish community by volunteering their time to teach the faith to children. In the 90 years since, understanding of models of catechesis ... Read More »
Welcome, Christian!
Posted by Brian Myers on 9/07/24
I am pleased to introduce and officially welcome Mrs. Christian Gracie to our Saint Noel Parish family! Since the beginning of August, if you have stopped in the parish office or called, chances are you have had the opportunity to meet her. For nearly a month, she and ... Read More »