Week of August 17, 2008

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Dear Parishioner,

Our experience of church is primarily local. The people and ministries of our own parish provide for us regular and vibrant opportunities to grow in our faith; but, the Catholic Church is world-wide. Our Church reaches out with goodness and service in every country of the world. Therefore, once a year, we invite a speaker to our liturgies to inform us of efforts of the Gospel taking place on other parts of the planet.

 Next weekend, August 22-23rd, Jane Dinda, the co-chairperson of our Diocesan Council in Global Solidarity, will address us after Communion on behalf of the “Water for Life” project in Tanzania. Our diocese has been cooperating with the Diocese of Moshi, Tanzania to provide a new source of drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene water to their school complex which houses 1500-1750 students and staff. More than 1.1 billion people in developing countries do not have adequate access to safe water. Every year 1.8 million children die from causes related to unclean water.   

Offering our prayers and financial contributions to their “Water for Life” project is a specific way to demonstrate our love for Christ and our solidarity with our brothers and sisters who struggle for the essentials of life. I ask you to be open to the message of Jane Dinda next weekend and to respond as generously as you are able.

Fr. George Smiga

BAPTISM DAY – will be held on Sunday, September 28th from 12:15 – 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. Please call the parish office, 440-946-0887, for more information.

PARISH PICNIC– Just a reminder – our picnic is this weekend, Sunday 8/17/08 from 1 to 5 at Campbell Park (located behind Willoughby Hills City Hall).  This is a joint event with our cluster partner Divine Word Parish. Chef Randy will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage grilled at the park.  Parishioners whose last name begins A to M are asked to bring an appetizer or side dish; N to Z, a dessert. The meal will be served at 1:30. There will be entertainment, organized games and activities, including a dessert contest from 3-5 p.m. If you want to participate in the softball game, please bring a mitt. Hope you will join us for a fun-filled afternoon.

ATTENTION FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ENTERING SECOND GRADE THIS FALL – Plan to attend a Confirmation/Communion information meeting following the 11:00 mass on either Sunday, September 7th or 14th. A detailed letter will be mailed later in August, but if you did not receive a postcard to this effect, please call 440-946-1128 x21 to register your child.

THE BANQUET CENTER AT ST. NOEL PRESENTS: Don Wojtila’s Polka & Dance Band on Saturday, August 23rd from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner and cash bar. Please call 440-946-6635 for details and reservations.

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND – This month (August 31st ) we will not be serving the meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center.  We will however, be collecting that weekend for our Social Justice Fund.

THE CLEVELAND ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES – The Institute is an ongoing opportunity in our area for Christians to delve into their faith on a deeper level.  Please pick up a brochure in the kiosk and consider whether the Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies could be an option for your own faith development.

7 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

These prayer brochures can be found in a pocket under the Social Justice section of the kiosk. Thank you for keeping the victims of trafficking in your prayers during the Olympics (and beyond)!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Join with other men and women of the parish to grow in faith and understanding of the Sunday scriptures. The new season begins September 4th and continues each Thursday in the Nativity Room from 7:30 to 9 pm. Questions? Please call the parish office.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP – The Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study will begin September 9th, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. We will meet in the lower level of the Church. Why not join us!  We will be studying the Gospel of Matthew. For more information, please call the parish office.

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING – The meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 21st has been cancelled. If you are interested in receiving adoption information, please call the parish office.

HEALTH CARE FORUM – After a number of months of planning with our Diocesan Social Action office our Health Care Task Force is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a forum on health care in the small hall of our Banquet Center on Thursday evening, September 4, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. The faith community has a unique role to play in this national discussion.  We want to hear from you as we raise-up the Catholic values and vision (not policy) that need to be the foundation for any health care plan.  Please register by calling 330-535-2787 or emailing axcoplan@clevelandcatholiccharities.org so adequate materials can be provided for the group gathered. This forum will be repeated in several locations so please check the kiosk for further dates and locations should you not be able to attend on the 4th.

ST. NOEL FELLOWSHIP – All meetings are held on Thursday at 12:00 noon in St. Noel’s Banquet Center-Small Hall. Activities for August are as follows: August 21, Socializing, meeting, then at 12:30 we’ll have a luncheon. The Menu is Chicken Fingers, Potato Salad, Broccoli/Cauliflower/Carrots, Rolls & Butter, assorted Watermelon & Ice Cream, Cost: $6.00. For tickets call: Jean Novak, 440-205-0436 (deadline for tickets & payment is August 18). On August 28, we’ll have a Reverse Raffle, Anniversaries & Birthdays. Remember to bring something for the Food Bank. Everyone is welcome!

VOCATION RETREAT – The Diocesan Vocation Office invites single, Catholic women and men (ages 18-40) to join local sisters, brothers, deacons and priests to our annual “Where Are You Going?” Retreat on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue, in Wickliffe. This day-long retreat (8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) is intended for young adults who may be considering the possibility to serve the Lord as a consecrated religious, deacon, or priest. We will conclude with the vigil Mass for Sunday.  Although reservations are required, the cost is free. For information, please contact Sr. Lenore Thomas, IHM, Lthomas@dioceseofcleveland.org, 216-696-6525, x 3460 or Fr. Michael Gurnick, Mgurnick@dioceseofcleveland.org, 216-696-6525, x 3410 before Monday, September 22, 2008.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT – The most recent Action Alert from our Diocesan Social Action Office can be found on the Social Justice Ministry section of the kiosk.

SPEAKER ON KENYA - Margaret Kikuvi, the IPM (International Partners in Mission) Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa, will be with us on Tuesday evening, September 16th at 7 p.m. in the Resurrection Room to share her personal reflections on the impact of IPM’s work in promoting just, peace and hope in Africa. She will also update us on the situation in Kenya, where she was born and grew up. Please join us for this informative and inspiring evening! See the kiosk for further information.

FARMERS MARKET – The Cleveland Foodbank, along with the Western Lake County Food Pantries, is sponsoring a free Farmers Market for those who meet the income eligibility guidelines established by the government. (Guidelines available in the Parish Office.)

The market will be held on the following Thursdays: August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. Volunteers are needed to help with the market. Please call the parish office for more information.

CATHOLIC UPDATE BULLETIN – entitled “Light to The Nations - Being Catholic TODAY” by Father Robert Barron is now available in the kiosk.

SEEDS OF LITERACY: Give the gift of literacy, become a tutor. Training will be September 6th and 13th from 9-1 p.m. For more information, please call Julie Rugh at 216-661-7950 x20

HELP FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES: Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples at every stage of disillusionment, even those thinking of separation and divorce. Don’t wait until it gets that bad! Call now for a brochure and information about our September 5th through 7th weekend at the Cleveland Hilton Inn Beachwood. A registration fee of $50 is requested to confirm a reservation. For information, please call Al or Diane Miskinis at 330-665-3506 or 1-800-470-2230 or check the website at www.helpourmarriage.com

CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY: Join Catholic families on Sunday, September 14th at Progressive Field for a 10:15 a.m. Mass, followed by an all you can eat picnic, and Indians baseball with the Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m. For ticket information you can go online to www.theFEST.us or call Dominic at 216-420-4518.

REGINA HIGH PRESENTS SNOW WHITE: The performance times are Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Ticket price is $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Something to think about from the St. Noel Endowment Board… When is the last time you looked at who the beneficiaries are on your life insurance, IRA or other accounts?   It’s time to take a look, update if necessary.  When updating beneficiaries, know that a charity like the St. Noel Endowment fund can be a beneficiary of all or part of one of these assets.

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