Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary Sunday 15, 2021 A Poem for this Sunday There are days when we can be so glad to say we are . The Assumption of Mary, on Saturday of this Lord, make me an ingredient in your soup. week, is one of them. This is the day when we celebrate Where there is blandness, let me bring your spice... God's new life in each of us through the dying and rising of Where there is weakness, let me bring your nourishment... . God's choice of Mary, and Mary's choice to trust in Where there is coldness, let me bring your warmth. God, paved the way for our .

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek That path is marked out throughout the by Mary's to be a chocolate eclair model of obedient and trusting faith. For that reason, Mary's but show me that just to be a little potato path, and ours, leads directly back to God, who created us often is far greater. in his image and likeness. I believe the image of God redeeming Mary's body and Spirit together is one of the And Lord, help me to love and cherish most beautiful in our tradition, because it is so filled with each one of my brothers and sisters hope. We are at our best and our worst in our own bodies with their own unique flavors. daily. In lifting Mary up, Body and Soul into his Kingdom, Mix us all together in the water of your Holy Spirit God gives us a reminder that we too are destined for And melt us over the flames of you love for us. salvation, healing, and hope.

And finally, Lord, Grant me the grace to accept with radiant joy Join us for a immediately after the the gourmet art of being poured out for your poor. morning on Sunday, , 2021! -Genny Conner, from At the Door, cited in SALT Magazine. You are invited to bring an image of the Blessed Virgin Jesus became the bread of life Mary from your home, and/or an image of some person for the world; to be truly Christ you’d like to pray for. As we count on the intercession of -like means to become bread the Blessed Virgin Mary, we will pray a rosary after Mass for one another. Jesus, the on Sunday August 15 to celebrate her Assumption into "bread of life," did not hesitate . Please join us along with images or statues of Mary to give everything — including that you have in your home, and/or the images of those you his life — that he might bring wish to pray for. to the world the new life of the . We who claim the name of Christian are challenged to give in that There is another tradition on this day of blessing herbs and same spirit — to look beyond personal need and gain and produce, and the harvest begins to appear. This is rooted in give not from our excess but from our treasure. May the the image of Mary among the first fruits of the resurrected Eucharist we receive at this altar make us Eucharist for one life of Jesus we share in. Jesus is the first of God's harvest, another — may we become ingredients in 's soup with and for others. (Continued on page 3) ST. PAGE 2 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN

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Marcings (Continued from page 1) Mary, the first follows, we hope to follow and to Baptized Into Christ Jesus share in the same new life. St. wrote The following were recently baptized down an old legend in the sixth century: "The night came into the Church for Mary to die, so the apostles kept watch until her beloved Lord received her in the arms of the angels. Then the Grayson Joseph weeping angels buried her body; and each day afterward, Son of Matt and Haley they visited the tomb. On the third day they found it open. Mary was gone, and the tomb was filled with herbs and spices, fruits, and flowers. In that place of death, they found life.” Let Perpetual Light Shine †Kenneth Banchoff Another traditional way to observe this Marian feast is to who entered eternal life on celebrate the gift of the summer that God has blessed us May 12, 2021 with. In Germany and Poland, there is a tradition of blessing herbs harvested at this time of year. Latin †Eda Masciovecchio Americans and sometimes participate in who entered eternal life on prayer- called litanies to mark the beginning of July 30, 2021 this harvest season. How does your family celebrate this day?

Anyone, high school age or older, is welcome and encouraged to join us. Reading music is NOT a requirement, although a love of music is (and a Rosary sense of humor helps!!) Consider sharing your time Come and join the Riverview Council Knights and talentswith your parish family. of Columbus as they recite the Holy Rosary Enjoy the rewards of praising the Lord in song! the Second Thursday of each month in church beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Mason Koch This invitation is Open to all parishioners who Director of Worship & Music Ministries enjoy this prayer. Start to make this a promise [email protected], 283.1366 x120 to yourself, as Mary herself makes promises to those who pray the Holy Rosary. CALLING ALL SINGERS!! The St. Cyprian Liturgical Choir Thursday, September 12 will begin rehearsals on 6:30pm Wednesday, September 22nd 7:00pm View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com ST. CYPRIAN PARISH PAGE 4 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN Cursillo It Starts With A Retreat, It Grows In Friendship, It Never Has To End — Give yourself the gift of God! Say YES to a deeper relationship with God. Become one of the many thousands who have made a 3-day Cursillo weekend encounter. It’s life-changing! Come learn about all God has to offer while experiencing His love, forgiveness and presence in your life. The Cursillo experience is unique and you will delight in discovering how God makes His presence known to you. Christ, through the Cursillo and through His Grace, will invite you to a personal relationship with Him. Say yes to this invitation and you will never be the same! Won’t you please join myself and others from this Family of Parishes on this once in a lifetime adventure that you will never forget? Women-Nov 18-21 Maryville Retreat House in Holly (transportation provided) Men-Dec 9-12 Maryville Retreat House in Holly (transportation provided) Cost: $200 to cover food and lodging for 3 days Contact: Call, text or e-mail Laurie Gilbert 734-664-8803 [email protected] Susan Hill 734-552-7363 [email protected]

It's back to school time! We are helping Riverview Community School District, Early Learning Center, who are in our building! With the pandemic and financial stress it has put on many families, we are adopting this center and any kids who needs help getting ready and back to school! Items can be left in the collection box in the gathering space. Thank you so much for your help and support! The following are the items needed: back packs scissors zippered pencil cases skinny makers elmers's glue sticks skinny dry erase crayons (small box) markers pencils zip lock baggies water bottles kleenex (refillable) paper towel

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Liturgical Minister Schedule for August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Minister Schedule also available at www.stcyprian.com

5:00 PM 9:00 AM Sacristan/AA Tom Iacobelli Denise Evans

Ditzhazy Family, Andy Swift, Bonnie Dickson, Marlene Koroly, Greeters Nora Cousino Anne Gilhool

Lectors Marilyn Hibbard, Cindi Iacobelli Lorie & Paul Bobak Altar Servers Carl Baltosiewich Jack Terpenny Liturgy Intentions Stewardship Thoughts Donations have been made for the purchase of bread In today’s passage from the First Book of Kings, God and wine in honor of the following: sustains His tired and distressed prophet with food August 10, 9:00am Liturgy and drink to fortify him for his journey to God’s † Leonidesa Santos from Family mountain, Mt. Horeb. In St. John’s , Jesus August 14, 5:00pm Liturgy professes He is the “Bread of Life” and those who † Art & Carolyn Kacewicz from Family partake of this Bread will live forever. When we † Mike O’Keefe from Family consume the Lord’s consecrated Body and Blood in Holy † Robert Brandon from Nora Cousino Communion, we unify as one spirit in discipleship with August 15, 9:00am Liturgy Christ. St. Paul instructs the Ephesian Christian † Andrea & Cecilia Sivanich from Family community, and us, to follow the way of love through † Stanley Brockway from Claudia Gaynier Christ. Through our Lord’s love and our participation in and Judy Ketterer the Eucharist, Jesus directs us to proclaim His Word to † Bob Janulis from Friends all in a spirit of evangelization, and to welcome our brothers and sisters to a personal relationship with Him. Be open to attending Alpha or another evangelization service in your parish that brings Christ personally into your life.

5th Sunday Rosary Come and join the Riverview Council Knights St. Cyprian Prayer Chain of Columbus as they recite the Holy Rosary St. Cyprian has a group of dedicated volunteers who after 9am Mass. pray for us from home. If you, a neighbor or loved one is in need of prayers just call the parish office This invitation is Open to all parishioners who with your request and we will get the prayer chain enjoy this prayer. We will also livestream the praying on your behalf. Rosary. Start to make this a promise to yourself, as Mary herself makes promises to Miracles happen. But prayer is needed! Prayer those who pray the Holy Rosary. that is courageous, struggling and Sunday, August 29 persevering, not prayer that is a mere after 9am Mass formality. — Francis

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Chuck Baker, Leah Steffensky Barbick, St. Cyprian Noni Barry, Wes Barry, Tara Brandon, Larry 13249 Pennsylvania Road Brown, Norman Burlinski, Florence Carli, Riverview, Michigan 48193 Tom Claringbold, Rita Cook, Hudson Demick, Chris DiSantis, Mary Ann Emerson, Diane Parish Phone Numbers Faimon, Dawn Favazza, Curtis Fisher, Bob Flood, Micky Parish Office (734) 283-1366 Gilhool, Tom Hoover, Nancy Hunt, Katie Kelly, Barbara Parish Fax (734) 283-2809 Kubala, Aidan LaForest, Jan Leonard, Joey Manzella, Retta Web site www.stcyprian.com Matt, Charles Neimann, Erica Paine, Mike Palazzolo, Marlene Perok, Joe Prescott, Kathleen Preston, Judy St. Cyprian Parish Staff Rev. Marc A. Gawronski Ext. 111 Roberts, Fred Rinke, John Santori, Rose Sebestyen, Family Pastor [email protected] Shelton, Carol Burbo Shirk, Shelly Sigler, Joan Siwka, Jayne Slayden, Renee Sterner, Bill Susick, Robert Dcn. Steven Mitchell (248) 789-5764 Teeters, Mickey Tirpak, Dan Turner, Rita Whalen, James [email protected] Whitenburg, Barb Winovich, Dorothy Withrow Mr. Mason Koch Ext. 120 Director of Worship & Music [email protected]

Mrs. Patricia Fritz-Saenz Ext. 114 Director of Christian Service & Outreach [email protected]

Mrs. Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz Ext. 118 Director of Elementary Catechesis & Youth Ministry [email protected]

Readings for the Week of August 8 Ms. Denise Gorski Ext. 112 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Director of Evangelization Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30—5:2; Jn 6:41-51 & Adult Formation [email protected]

Monday Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Ms. Denise Traeder Ext. 113 Director of Finance & Administration [email protected] Tuesday 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Wednesday Dt 34:1-12; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Ms. Regina Tallion Ext. 110 Parish Office Administrative Assistant [email protected] Mt 18:15-20 Thursday Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21— Mrs. Susan Surcek Ext. 121 19:1 Parish Census & Contributions [email protected]

Friday Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mr. Jeff Evans Mt 19:3-12 Worship Assistant [email protected]

Saturday Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15; Ms. Susan O’Keefe Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; Hospitality Coordinator [email protected] 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Pastoral Council of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mrs. Laura Lauer, Chair [email protected] Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Mr. Mark Homan Ms. Nancy Dubczak Lk 1:39-56 Mr. John Masserant Christian Service Rep Ms. Nona Sehoyan Mrs. Lorie Bobak Ms. Stephanie Tucker Worship Comm. Rep. Mr. Mark Lauer Stewardship Comm. Rep.

Weekday Liturgy Schedule Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00am

Weekend Liturgy Schedule Saturday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 9:00am

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick First Thursday of the month at 9:00am Liturgy or by appointment

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 4:15pm or by appointment

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