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2025 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal
Posted by Brian Myers on 2/08/25
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
Many of you received letters in January, inviting your support of the 2025 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. Please pray for the good work of Catholic Charities and make a pledge today. Your donation makes a difference, and helps us serve those individuals ... Read More »

The Presentation of the Lord
Posted by Brian Myers on 2/01/25
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
In 1997, Pope St. John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2. This feast is also known as ... Read More »

Word of God Sunday
Posted by Brian Myers on 1/25/25
Sixth Year
You may recall that Pope Francis in an Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit Illis,” instituted the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be the Sunday of the Word of God. He wrote: “May the Sunday of the Word of God help his people grow in religious and intimate familiarity ... Read More »

You Have Kept the Good Wine Until Now
Posted by Brian Myers on 1/18/25
The Third Epiphany
This weekend’s Gospel from John offers the account of the wedding feast at Cana, prompting Jesus’ first miracle, or “sign.” This is now a third “epiphany,” or manifestation, following the Visitation of the Magi and the Baptism of the Lord. This particular image, painted in oil ... Read More »

The Baptistry of Saint John the Baptist
Posted by Brian Myers on 1/11/25
Florence, Italy
In most of Europe, the early Christian practice of having a distinct baptistry building, separate from the church, belongs to a period in which large numbers of adults were being instructed and then baptized in groups by the rule of full immersion. This lapsed in the late ... Read More »

The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Brian Myers on 1/04/25
The celebration of this weekend’s solemnity reveals to us the beautiful truth that the salvation offered by Christ is for all peoples. The journey and presence of the Magi show us that anyone who seeks Jesus with a sincere heart is acceptable to God. As his disciples, we ... Read More »

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 »