February 18, 2018

RANDOM THOUGHTS during Lent. The Adult Faith Committee made some DIFERENTES PENSAMIENTOS changes for 2018 and I invite you to use your spiritual, from Father Bill Promesso physical and social activities to earn miles and get us to for Holy Week. Look on page 2 in this issue of the Connection for more details on participating in our journey. A box to collect your mile reports is in Lent I the gathering area. It seems as if we just wrapped up the Christmas Season and here we are on the 1st Sunday of Lent. We are I AM faced with the six weeks (close to forty days) of prayer, Our first Lent event for everyone is next Sunday, fasting, almsgiving, societal and self-improvement. February 25. Denise Gorski, our RCIA Coordinator, The love of Christ compels us to be better followers will discuss the seven I AM statements of Jesus found and disciples. That means a daily (maybe hourly) in the . As you probably recall, I AM is the commitment to accepting the discipline of the season. name that God tells Moses when receiving the ten Like all discipline, it hurts, but it brings rewards when commandments asks, “if the people ask me who gave we, with Christ, enjoy new life on Easter. Just as Ash these, what should I say?” God responds, “tell them I Wednesday gave us an interesting conjunction of Lent AM sent you.” So whenever Jesus says I AM, he is and Valentine’s Day, Easter falls on April Fools Day. claiming a title with serious implications. Find out Let’s set aside our folly for six weeks and discover the more next Sunday when Denise tells us all about the I wisdom of following in the footsteps of Jesus. No AM statements. Bring your Bible! As a side note: foolin’! When we transliterate Hebrew (which has no vowels) into English, we discover that the self-given name of Creative Montessori Center God can be I AM, YHWH or JHVH (I AM, Yahweh, I encourage you to consider this wonderful educational Jehovah). center for your children’s pre-school and kindergarten needs. They’ve been a tenant in our building for nearly two years and I can testify that the program is excellent and the kids are well-behaved and bright! CMC was Save the Date founded in 1972 and has offered an exceptional The Family Faith Committee has rescheduled educational opportunity to families since then. If you the Soup Bowl Painting event to April 29 from have pre-school interests now or for next fall, call 4-6:00pm in the Social Hall. We are looking Ashley at 734-225-1891 or visit cmctr.org for more forward to a wonderful evening filled with fun information and costs. You won’t be disappointed. for families of all ages. There will be bowls, mugs and plates to paint for $12 each and a Journey to Jerusalem For the past two years we have offered the opportunity wonderful dinner after the painting is done. for a virtual journey from Riverview to Jerusalem

ST. PARISH PAGE 2 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN Journey to Jerusalem 2018 Office of Report #1 Christian Service Our journey is starting a few days late. and Outreach Because of the late start, your journey miles may be submitted retroactively to Ash Wednesday. Blood Pressure Screening Our St. Cyprian Parish Nurses are offering free Blood th There are some changes from past Pressure Screening on February 18 after 9:00 am and years: 11:00 am masses in the Christian Service office. Thank you to our dedicated nurses!!! • Pick up “The Path to Peace” for Lent 2018 in the gathering area, Red Cross Blood Drive • Also, pick up the Journey to Jerusalem information St. Cyprian will host the Red Cross Blood Drive on sheet. A description of the activities is on the front and Sunday, March 18th. By sacrificing our own blood, we can a mile tracker is on the back. bring new life to others. Give blood and save a life this • A box will be in the gathering area where you may put Lenten season! your miles on the Post-it Notes ™ that are provided. The drive will take place from 8 am to 2 pm in the Social • Spiritual, physical and social activities all earn mileage. Hall. You can sign-up online as you have in the past or in • For anyone with restricted mobility, time required for a the gathering space before and after all masses on March 3rd mile has been reduced when the distance traveled is not and 4th. known. • You or a group may join the journey at any time. The Red Cross is now offering RapidPass. RapidPass allows you to start the blood donation process from the • Reporting is anonymous. And may be done comfort of your home and save time at the donation site. individually, as a family, or any other group The process is simple, just visit redcrossblood.org/

RapidPass, read the information and complete the questions The facts: online, then print your RapidPass and bring it with you or • Traveling east it is 6,012 miles to Jerusalem. show it on your mobile device. This way you don’t have to • Traveling west it is 12,112 miles to Jerusalem. read the booklet and answer the questions at the donation • Average attendance on a weekend is 850 parishioners. site so the process can flow more smoothly. The RapidPass If only half of us turn in the six miles for and two must be done the day of the drive. So give it a try! miles for 20 minutes of praying, it would total 3,400 miles per week so we would be able to take a lot of side Kim Switzer, Director of Christian Service & Outreach trips during our journey.

Happy trails! The Travel Logger Nurse Notes February is American Heart Month Our heart is one of the most vital organs in our body. We can live with one kidney, one lung, parts of other organs can be removed, but we must have an intact Formation Information working heart to live. Heart disease is the leading cause of February 19 NO FORMATION CLASS death for both men and women.

February 20 Family Program with Catechists 6:30pm Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, high February 24 Middle School Saturday Class 9:30-11:30am blood cholesterol levels, obesity, stress, lack of physical February 26 Monday Class Grades 1-5 6:15pm activity, and heavy alcohol consumption. Quit smoking and avoid second hand smoke, lose weight, control your blood March 3 Middle School Saturday Class 9:30-11:30am pressure and cholesterol, reduce stress, and drink alcohol March 5 Monday Class Grades 1-5 6:15pm only in moderation. March 10 Middle School Saturday Class 9:30-11:30am New blood pressure guidelines were published in March 12 Monday Class Grades 1-8 6:15pm November 2017. The new classifications are: March 13 Family Program with Catechists 6:30pm ▪ Normal measurement is systolic (upper #)< 120 and March 19 Monday Mass Feast of St. Joseph 6:30pm diastolic (#lower)< 80. Elevated is systolic 120 – 129 and diastolic < 80. March 20 First Eucharist Retreat 6:00pm ▪ ▪ High blood pressure (Stage 1) is systolic 130 -139 and March 26 Monday Class Grades 1-8 6:15pm diastolic 80 – 89. Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz ▪ High blood pressure (Stage 2) is systolic 140 or higher Director of Elementary and Youth Ministry and diastolic 90 or higher.

First Sunday of Lent PAGE 3 February 18, 2018 Having routine regular yearly check-ups are recommended. World Youth Day Eating a healthy diet is also a good way to decrease our Wow it is less than a year that and Sierra cardiac risk factors. Healthy foods help control weight, Kowalczyk and I, make our way to for World blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Eating Youth Day. We are so excited to be part of such a great nutritious meals that include more fruits and vegetables, event that brings young Catholics from around the entire more fish and using healthy oils. Limiting carbs, excess world together to celebrate faith and love for our God. As sugars, sodium, and red meats are also very beneficial. you remember from my articles from a couple of years ago Portion control is good for everyone no matter your age. about , this is an experience of a lifetime. I am beyond blessed that I could go as a chaperone in 2016 and Exercise and staying active is another key element for now as a leader with youth from St. Cyprian in 2019. keeping our hearts strong. Walking, riding a bike, dancing, We will be in Panama for 8 days. Upon our arrival, the swimming, using home exercise videos or participating Archdiocese of Detroit has planned a comprehensive tour of while watching TV exercise programs, or going to a gym. the area including the Panama Canal, Biodiversity Museum There are so many physical activities we can be doing no and a Jungle Boat Tour. Day 2 will consist of the Opening matter our age and within our physical limitations. Staying Ceremonies and then the rest of our days in Panama will be active is food for a healthy heart! involved in daily prayer and mass along with catechesis. On Day 6 we make a to the site to have Mass Seeking ways to make life style changes to improve our with Francis. The walk can be anywhere from 7-10 cardiac status and our general health should be a priority for miles from our hotel. We will be carrying our food, water all of us. Just as important though, is protecting our spiritual and bedroll for our night spent outside. After the mass, we hearts. This means living out our faith to love God and our will be walking back filled with the Spirit’s message for us neighbors. This can be accomplished throughout the year by to bring home. taking the time to donate food for the food pantry, helping out at the soup kitchen, and visiting the sick and elderly are While at the vigil, will bless all of us and to name a few. Lent would be the perfect time to add some anything that we have to offer. We are hoping to bring all of these activities. your prayers with us to be blessed. In the Gathering Space you will see a Pat Gildersleeve, Parish Nurse bulletin board with footprints. Attached to each footprint is an envelope that we are asking for a donation to help alleviate the Book Club total cost of $11,229 for the pilgrims. There The Book Club meets at 7pm on the last Wednesday of the is space on each footprint to write your month. The book for February is Everybody’s Son by prayers or petitions. We will be taking these Thrity Umrigar. We will meet for discussion on Feb. 28. with us and will include them in our daily prayers. We will also hold them up for blessing by Pope Francis during the Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz Vigil Mass. We are hoping that all of you will take a Director of Elementary Catechesis and Youth Ministry footprint to fill out even if you cannot donate. Please return the envelope in the basket found by the bulletin board or in the offering basket at mass. Please keep us in your prayers Join Deacon Jim and the as we will keep you in ours. Riverview Knights of Columbus God Bless you today and always, as we pray the Stations of the Stacey, Sydney and Sierra Cross on Friday March 2 at 6:00pm. Baptized Into Christ Jesus The following were recently baptized into the Church:

Isaac Wayne Campbell son of Anthony and Jennifer

St. Cyprian Parish Congratulates

Anissa M. Campbell and James M. Jackson Jr. upon their marriage in our church on Friday, February 9, 2018

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Liturgy Schedule for February 25 Second Sunday of Lent Minister Schedule also available at www.stcyprian.com

5:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Altar Assistant Paul Rydesky Carl Baltosiewich Dan DeAngelis Joan Keith, Margaret Krohn, Ann DeFoe, Nora Cousino, Ellerbrock Family, Georgann Miller, Greeters Barb Kubula Gibbons Family Matosh Family Bev Nicholson, Janie Eaton, Rosemary Krach, Lectors Gary Ennis Pat Baltosiewich Todd Stasik Altar Servers Dan Davis Clint Switzer Carol Brandt

This week we are in need of the Readings for the Week of February 18 following items: cereal, cake mix First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 and frosting. Thank you Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; for your support! Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Parish Financial Report Wednesday Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Collection 2/11/18 $7,984.35 Thursday 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16:13-19 Total Collection 7/1/17 to present $361,966.71 Friday Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Needed Weekly $11,087.00 Mt 5:20-26 Needed 7/1/17 to present $365,871.00 Over (Under) for Year $3,904.29 Saturday Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Second Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Sisters of Mary Reparatrix 10065 Northway Avenue Allen Park, MI 48101 313-383-3312 / [email protected] Stewardship Thoughts Baptism and repentance is the common link in today’s SCRIPTURAL INVITATIONS OF LENT/ Scripture readings. In the Book of Genesis, God enters CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING a covenant with Noah and his descendants to never Thursdays, February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15 & 22, again devastate the earth with a flood. St. Peter, in the 2018; 10:00am – 11:15am Second Reading, refers to Noah and the flood: Register by Monday noon of each week, Free will donation … Eight in all, were saved through water. This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. The In an expansion of our previous Lenten series, we will sacrament of Baptism forgives sin and calls us to reflect on Lectionary readings for the upcoming Len- discipleship in Christ. Through joy and stewardship, ten Sunday and integrating the key themes that are at we act out this call in charity and love of God and the heart of our Catholic social tradition. The Church’s neighbor. At Easter, we strengthen our discipleship by social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about renewing our baptismal promises, vowing to reject building a just society and living lives of holiness Satan and the glamour of evil in our lives. In the amidst the challenges of modern society. of St. Mark, Jesus holds firm against the Facilitated by Sr. Margaret Hoey, SMR, Mary Therese devil’s temptations in the desert. May we seek the Lemanek, and Sr. Ann Kasparek, SMR Lord’s grace in times of weakness so we, too, can avoid temptation that leads to sin. This Lent, Registration: 313/383-3312 or participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation to [email protected] prepare yourself for the Risen Christ.

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Nathan Adanti, Jean Beaudrie, Renee St. Cyprian Belanger, Kenneth Crassweller, Hudson 13249 Pennsylvania Road Demick, Frank Dolence, Jeff Goga, Tom Riverview, Michigan 48193 Hoover, RoseMary Howell, Katie Kelly, Roseann Less, Phillip Lipolis, Theodora Parish Phone Numbers Malhowski, Sally Masserant, David Parish Office (734) 283-1366 Matt, Theresa Matt, David McKee, Josephine McKee, Parish Fax (734) 283-2809 Harper Rose Metropolus, Dominic Monea, Donna Web site www.stcyprian.com

Montgomery, Beth Nicola, Virgie Ann O’Connor, Henry St. Cyprian Parish Staff Przeworski, Janet Razmek, Nancy Volk, Todd Winchel, Rev. Dr. William J. Promesso Ext. 111 Judy Zilka. Pastor [email protected]

Deacon James Nicola Ext. 125 Pastoral Ministry [email protected] Liturgy Intentions Donations have been made for the purchase of bread and Mr. Mason Koch Ext. 120 Director of Worship and Music [email protected] wine in honor of the following: February 24, 5pm Liturgy Mrs. Kimberly Switzer Ext. 114 † John & Rita Cenzer from Diane Zarosly and Dennis Director of Christian Service † Frances Conti from Shawn Lawson and Lilly Barreda and Outreach [email protected] † Remie Reaume from Neiman Family Mrs. Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz Ext. 118 † John Sorovetz from Family Director of Elementary Catechesis † Jordon Black from Grandma and Youth Ministry [email protected] † Andrea Hornok from Friends February 25, 9am Liturgy Ms. Denise Traeder Ext. 113 Director of Finance & Administration [email protected] † Thomas & Michael Znamer from Fred & Kathy Bora † Aldo Pannozzo from Marie & Henry Preston Ms. Denise Gorski Ext. 112 February 25, 11am Liturgy RCIA Coordinator [email protected] † Joan Salvato from Salvato Children Ms. Regina Tallion Ext. 110 Parish Office Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Seminarian Fundraiser Mrs. Susan Surcek Ext. 121 The councils of the Knights of Columbus in the Parish Census & Contributions [email protected] Downriver area are sponsoring a Fundraiser dinner to support the 2018 Seminarians of Sacred Heart Seminary Mr. Brent Curry Ext. 131 on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The dinner will be Worship Assistant [email protected] at Crystal Gardens on Sunday, February 18 starting at Ms. Susan O’Keefe Ext. 117 3pm. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes dinner Hospitality Coordinator [email protected] and dessert, with a cash bar. You can call Tom Jackson at 734-778-9601, for ticket information. Mr. Matthew Ray Ext. 116 Maintenance [email protected]

This Week Pastoral Council Tuesday, February 20 Mr. Clint Switzer, Chair [email protected] 6:30pm Family Program in social hall and education wing Mr. Mark Homan Mrs. Eileen Banchoff Mrs. Laura Lauer Christian Service Rep. Wednesday, February 21 Mr. John Masserant Mrs. Cynthia Iacobelli 10:00am Bible Sharing meets in music room Mrs. Jessica Mertz-Penquite Worship Comm. Rep. Mr. Richard Nicholson Mr. Mark Lauer 10:00am Pantry Distribution in social hall Ms. Nona Sehoyan Stewardship Comm. Rep 10:15am Crafters meet in social hall Mr. Christopher Penquite Mrs. Annelise Belchunas Vicariate Council Rep. Education Comm. Rep. 7:30pm AA meet in social hall

Thursday, February 22 Weekday Liturgy Schedule 7:30pm AA meet in social hall Tuesday/Thursday/Friday at 9:00am 7:30pm Alanon meet in room 109 Weekend Liturgy Schedule Saturday, February 24 Saturday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am 9:30am Middle School Formation in education wing Sunday, February 25 Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick First Thursday of the month at 9:00am Liturgy or by appointment 12:00pm RCIA meets in room 106 4:00pm Who do you believe I AM? Presentation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation social hall Saturdays at 4:00pm or by appointment