February 11, 2018

RANDOM THOUGHTS DIFERENTES PENSAMIENTOS Ash Wednesday from Father Bill Promesso February 14 at 9:00 am & 7:00 pm Congratulations to our Confirmandi 12 noon Liturgy of the Word We are proud of the 27 teens who celebrated the Ashes will be available for Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday evening with self-imposition throughout the day Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Battersby. May they grow in the gifts (wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord) of the Holy Spirit as they assume their fully-initiated place among us!

Congratulations to our Anniversary Couples A lifetime commitment was much easier when people only lived into their 30s. But getting married in your 20s and anticipating an earthly life that extends into your 80s make this loving covenant far more daunting. th Therefore, when we honor our anniversary couples, we February 11 do so with a sense of awe because in a world where 4-6pm temporary and transient relationships are popular, these couples have withstood the test of time. May their love and commitment continue to be filled with God’s Pottery creations will be on site blessing as they provide a model for all of us. to help with the project. Bowls, plates and mugs Paint a Bowl will be $12 each. Our Soup Bowl (cup, dish) Painting event is fun for everyone! The bowls will be ready for our Soup Dinner of meatballs, gravy and Supper (watch for more details) on March 11. Come mashed potatoes with corn. We Sunday at 4PM and use your artistic gifts to decorate will also be collecting canned something for yourself or a friend. goods for our Food Pantry (check the Connection Prep for Lent for items in need). Ash Wednesday is February 14. Get ready for these 6 weeks of recognizing our need for improvement on a personal and societal level. Make a plan and work hard to be better for Easter on April 1.

ST. PARISH PAGE 2 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN Anniversary Celebrations 2018

60+ years Holly & Larry Kulik Anne & Don Bloomfield April 16, 1983 June, 18, 1949 Diana & Juan Lucaire Eileen & Bill Wilson June 4, 1983 November 18, 1950

30 years Peggy & Tom Zinski Anna & Mark Ball November 23, 1957 December 19, 1987 Georgiann & Darrell Stasik AnnMarie & Larry Lauzon August 17, 1968 Cecelia & Skip Dietrick November 29, 1958 July 9, 1988 Marian & Robert Spencer 45 years Therese & Chuck Baker Rose & Kevin Gahman June 21, 1958 June 25, 1988 September 14, 1973

55 years Toni & David Bousamra Kathy & John Masserant Kathy & John Bell July 27, 1973 December 17, 1988 May 11, 1963 Cheryl & Jim Littlepage 25 years Shirley & Anthony Ellerbrock May 11, 1973 Lynnette & Robert Couture July 20, 1963 September 5, 1993 Barbara & Richard Flack 40 years Patricia & Robert Labadie Beverly & Richard Nicholson November 16, 1963 December 4, 1993 October 20, 1978

50 years Linda & John Wilson Beth & Deacon Jim Nicola Anne & Jim Gilhool May 19, 1978 October 30, 1993 August 16, 1968

35 years 20 years Betty & Frank Hajkus Roseanna & Gregory Koss September 6, 1968 Annelise & Edward Belchunas October 5, 1998 August 13, 1983 Gloria & Ernie Riopelle Pam & Tom Jackson Corinne & Jack Terpenny April 20, 1968 April 18, 1998 May 14, 1983

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time PAGE 3 February 11, 2018 Entering a Profound Nurse’s Notes We offer Precious Blood at every Time of Holiness Mass from a common cup. During this current flu epidemic, we offer and Conversion you information so that you can This week our candidates will be receiving make an informed decision whether the Rite of Sending during Mass on Ash Wednesday, in you should partake of the Precious preparation for the Rite of Election they will be attending on Blood. Saturday, February 17 at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. The Rite of Sending is a significant moment for the Typically, the flu season begins in October or November candidates, as they are presented before Fr. Bill and our and peaks between December and February. The flu season community, in recognition that they have experienced may last until May. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) conversion in mind and heart through prayer and has reported sharp increases in the number of cases across catechetical formation. They will express their resolve to the country. While the CDC recommends flu shots for become fully initiated members of the Church to us and everyone aged 6 months and older, it is not 100% effective. then to Archbishop Vigneron at the Rite of Election. The Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness. Symptoms candidates also affirm their intention and desire to become include: fully initiated members of the Church at both rites. The  Fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu will candidates will be experiencing significant transformation have a fever) during the season of Lent, as their spiritual and faith formation continues especially through the Scrutiny’s in  Cough anticipation of their full communion with the Church at the  Sore throat Easter Vigil. Please continue to pray for Kelly, Casey and their sponsors that the Holy Spirit would continue to fill  Runny or stuffy nose them with every grace to follow Christ with greater generosity.  Muscle or body aches

“But you, our God, are good and true, slow to anger and  Headaches governing all with mercy. For even if we sin, we are yours,  Fatigue and know your might; but we will not sin, knowing that we belong to you. For to know you well is complete Some people have vomiting and diarrhea (more common in righteousness, and to know your might is the root of children than adults) immortality. Psalm 15: 1-3 While most people with the flu are ill for a few days, it can last up to two weeks. Some people will develop May you have a holy and fruitful Lent, Denise complications such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus and ear infections. Some complications can be life threatening. What Is the Rite of Election? Seek medical attention if you are experiencing difficulty This Rite marks a key moment. For the candidates, this Rite breathing. To reduce the spread of the Flu virus there are signifies that they have been called by Christ and attests to some things we can do. First, get a flu vaccine every year. the reality that only those mystically claimed by Christ will While it is best to get vaccinated by the end of October, it is enter Heaven. Throughout the RCIA process, candidates not too late. Research has shown there is a benefit to have become increasingly involved with the parish getting the vaccine, even at this time of year. community. The community, with sponsors representing the Next, try and avoid close contact with sick people. If you parish, will wholeheartedly acclaim the participants’ are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to readiness. It is appropriate for the bishop to recognize them keep from spreading the flu. If you are experiencing flu- because he is the sign of unity of the particular Church, and like symptoms, it is best to stay home until you are fever it is the parish community’s responsibility to bring those in free for 24 hours except for seeking medical care or other RCIA into the fullness of the life of the Church. The necessities. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue out after you use it. sponsors give public testimony about the candidates. The sponsors’ role is very significant; they represent the Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs thrive community and are asked during this Rite to make serious on the moist tissue. Clean and disinfect surfaces that may statements about the catechumens. The decision of an RCIA be contaminated with germs. The most important thing is participant to go through this Rite means that the judgment wash your hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. and decision-making (of both the candidates and the parish) about whether to enter the has ended. From If you are having flu symptoms, your doctor can prescribe this point forward, they are no longer candidates but an antiviral medication. These are not antibiotics but can are called the “Elect.” They have been chosen to enter the shorten the duration of the flu and decrease the chances of final period of preparation for initiation, and called by the developing complications. bishop, their shepherd, to the holy mysteries to be We hope this information is helpful to you. celebrated that Easter. Pat Gildersleeve, RN and Susan LaCroix, RN

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Regina Tallion, Member St. Cyprian SVDP ST. CYPRIAN PARISH PAGE 6 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN

It is with great pleasure that we at St. Cyprian send congratulations to all of our Confirmandi. They have done a lot to prepare for this special occasion, attending class meetings and performing numerous service hours within the community and parish. We will continue to pray for you as you begin your new journey and hope that you will pray for us as well.

Sydney Paige Abler Cody James Grocki Sunny Rae Maziarz Abbigail Rose Auler Ryan Michael Herzog Sophia Alexa Montry Kathryn Mirynn Crosthwaite Gavin Daniel Holmes Cole G Mullins Breena Elizabeth Drumm James Robert Kovacs Nicholas Casey Neimann Kayla Marie Everingham Adrianna Marie Latorre Francesca Gatti Payzant Katherine Maria Finley Jenna Rose Lazarski Tyler Joseph Rook Jose Manuel Garcia Jake Leidner Kylie Diane Skidmore Aidan Patrick Gazdecki Elizabeth Ann Lohman Makayla D. Steinmetz Morgan Kay Gossman Giuseppe Leone II

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, be with me today. Be my teacher, my guide, my counselor, my friend. Fill me with your gifts, especially the gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgment, courage, reverence, wonder and awe in God's presence. In all that I think, say, and do, let it be in accordance with your most holy and perfect will. I ask this in Jesus' name. AMEN.

God Bless You, Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz Director of Elementary Catechesis and Youth Ministry

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time PAGE 7 February 11, 2018 Thank You Crafters Lunch A great big THANK YOU to the St. Cyprian and a Movie Crafters for all the love and effort they put into Due to the closing of making the beautiful afghan that was raffled the American Buffet, off at the Volunteer Party. Sydney, Sierra and our lunch & movie I appreciate your generosity and kindness very outings will resume much. The raffle raised $366 dollars towards on Monday, February the St. Cyprian 2019 trip. 12th, 11am, at the The lucky winner, Cheryl Tank will keep Olive Garden on warm with it especially on these cold nights. Eureka. You can order off the menu. Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz, Director of They have a great Elementary Catechesis and Youth Ministry soup, salad & rolls special. We'll try that location and see how P.S. We are still collecting refundable bottles it works. From there we will for this trip. Collection cans are inside the travel to the MJR theater for the office and social hall doors. movie. Hope to see you there for a new beginning of 2018 and a new location for lunch.

Seminarian Fundraiser The councils of the Knights of Columbus in the Downriver area are sponsoring a Fundraiser dinner to support the 2018 Seminarians of Sacred Heart Seminary on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The dinner will be at Crystal Gardens on Sunday, February 18 starting at 3pm. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes dinner and dessert, with a cash bar. You can call Tom Jackson at 734-778-9601, for ticket information.

Let Perpetual Light Shine

†Edward Kustos who entered eternal life on January 31, 2018

†Pauline Kuzava who entered eternal life on February 2, 2018

ST. CYPRIAN PARISH PAGE 8 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN Formation Information February 12 Monday Class Grades 1-5 6:15pm Downriver Vicariate February 13 First Eucharist Class 6:30pm Communal Penance February 19 NO FORMATION CLASS February 20 Family Program with Catechists 6:30pm Lent 2018 February 24 Middle School Saturday Class 9:30-11:30am

February 26 Monday Class Grades 1-5 6:15pm Tuesday, February 27 — 7:00 pm Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz St. Andre Bessette, Ecorse Director of Elementary Catechesis and Youth Ministry

Tuesday, March 13 — 7:00 pm Office of St. Constance, Taylor Christian Service Tuesday, March 20 — 7:00 pm and Outreach

Our Lady of the Angels, Taylor Care Card Event Saturday, March 24 — 12:00 pm Christian Service Commission along with Susan LaCroix will be hosting a Care Card Event on February 13th from St. Cyprian, Riverview 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Social Hall. Hospitality will be served. We are gathering together to make cards for those We are called to examine our consciences and in need of comfort. As many of you know, it is so nice to admit our failings. The receive a handwritten card in a time of need. No card challenges us to examine our hearts inwardly and making experience necessary. Susan will facilitate this then express outwardly the ways we have failed to event and guide you along the way. This event is limited to love God and neighbor—through both personal sin 20 people. If you are interested in making cards for those in and social sin. need of comfort, please RSVP to Kim at [email protected] or call 734-284-1366 x 114 and —United States Council of Catholic Bishops leave your name and phone number.

Kim Switzer, Director of Christian Service & Outreach

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Liturgy Schedule for February 18 First Sunday of Lent Minister Schedule also available at www.stcyprian.com

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

Altar Assistant Larry Masserant Marilyn Hibbard Don Smith Bousamra Family, Jonnie Ditzhazy Family, Achinger Family, Lori Diedrich, DiMaggio, Goga Family, Greeters Ennis Family William Rodriguez Don Smith Laura Lauer, Loretta & Paul Bobak Cyndi & Tom Iacobelli Lectors Joe Valade Altar Servers Sierra Kowalczyk Andrew Whitman Stephanie Lyles

This week we are in need of the Readings for the Week of February 11 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; following items: cereal, canned Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11: 1 Cor 10:31—11:1; Mk 1:40-45 chicken and dish soap. Monday Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Thank you Mk 8:11-13 for your support! Tuesday Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Parish Financial Report Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 1, 17; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Collection 2/4/18 $12,613.25 Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Total Collection 7/1/17 to present $341,369.11 Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Needed Weekly $11,087.00 Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32 Needed 7/1/17 to present $354,784.00 First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Over (Under) for Year $801.64 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

Sisters of Mary Reparatrix Ash Wednesday prayer 10065 Northway Avenue Merciful God, you called us forth from the Allen Park, MI 48101 dust of the earth; you claimed us for Christ in 313-383-3312 / [email protected] the waters of baptism. Look upon us as we enter these Forty Days bearing the mark of SCRIPTURAL INVITATIONS OF LENT/ ashes, and bless our journey through the desert of Lent to the font of rebirth. May our fasting be CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING hunger for justice; our alms, a making of peace; our prayer, Thursdays, February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15 & 22, the chant of humble and grateful hearts. 2018; 10:00am – 11:15am —Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers Register by Monday noon of each week, Free will donation

In an expansion of our previous Lenten series, we will reflect on Lectionary readings for the upcoming Len- Stewardship Thoughts ten Sunday and integrating the key themes that are at In today’s Scripture reading from the Book of Leviticus, the Lord tells Moses and Aaron how to delicately handle those the heart of our Catholic social tradition. The Church’s who have contracted leprosy in the camp. In St. Mark’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about , Jesus shows great compassion to a leper who asks building a just society and living lives of holiness Christ to make him “clean.” In spite of Christ’s instruction amidst the challenges of modern society. not to, the man publicly proclaims the miracle of his

Facilitated by Sr. Margaret Hoey, SMR, Mary Therese healing. St. Paul instructs us to give glory to God in everything we do and to imitate Christ in all things. As Lemanek, and Sr. Ann Kasparek, SMR Jesus’ disciples, how do we show compassion and love to the outcasts of our day? Consider offering time at a local Registration: 313/383-3312 or soup kitchen or homeless shelter serving our less fortunate [email protected] brothers and sisters.

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

Dominic Monea, Donna Montgomery, Beth Nicola, Virgie St. Cyprian Parish Staff Ann O’Connor, Henry Przeworski, Janet Razmek, Nancy Rev. Dr. William J. Promesso Ext. 111 Volk, Todd Winchel, 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 wine in honor of the following: Director of Worship and Music [email protected]

February 17, 5pm Liturgy Mrs. Kimberly Switzer Ext. 114 † John Pavliga from Family Director of Christian Service † Bill Singer from Nora Cousino and Outreach [email protected] † Mary Brandon from Nora Cousino Mrs. Stacey Sutowski-Shurtz Ext. 118 † Walter Kostelnik from Nora Cousino Director of Elementary Catechesis February 18, 9am Liturgy and Youth Ministry [email protected] † Helen Ann Toth from Sloan Family † Bob Chapman from Sally Chapman Ms. Denise Traeder Ext. 113 Director of Finance & Administration [email protected] February 18, 11am Liturgy † Jim Montgomery from Sue and Family Ms. Denise Gorski Ext. 112 † Marlene Groesbeck from Fr. Bill RCIA Coordinator [email protected]

Ms. Regina Tallion Ext. 110 Parish Office Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Mrs. Susan Surcek Ext. 121 Parish Census & Contributions [email protected]

This Week Mr. Brent Curry Ext. 131 Monday, February 12 Worship Assistant [email protected]

6:15pm Religious Education Grades 1-5 in education Ms. Susan O’Keefe Ext. 117 wing Hospitality Coordinator [email protected] Tuesday, February 13 4:00pm Zumba in social hall Mr. Matthew Ray Ext. 116 6:00pm Finance Council meet in room 102 Maintenance [email protected]

6:30pm First Eucharist Preparation in social hall and Pastoral Council education wing Mr. Clint Switzer, Chair [email protected] 6:30pm St. Vincent dePaul meet in hospitality room Mr. Mark Homan Mrs. Eileen Banchoff Mrs. Laura Lauer Christian Service Rep. Wednesday, February 14 Mr. John Masserant Mrs. Cynthia Iacobelli Ash Wednesday Liturgies: 9am, 12 noon and 7pm Mrs. Jessica Mertz-Penquite Worship Comm. Rep. Mr. Richard Nicholson Mr. Mark Lauer 10:00am Bible Sharing meets in music room Ms. Nona Sehoyan Stewardship Comm. Rep 10:00am Pantry Distribution in social hall Mr. Christopher Penquite Mrs. Annelise Belchunas Vicariate Council Rep. 10:15am Crafters meet in social hall Education Comm. Rep.

7:30pm AA meet in social hall Weekday Liturgy Schedule Thursday, February 15 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday at 9:00am 7:30pm AA meet in social hall Weekend Liturgy Schedule 7:30pm Alanon meet in room 109 Saturday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am Friday, February 16 10:00am USDA/TEFAP distribution in social hall Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick First Thursday of the month at 9:00am Liturgy or by appointment 6:00pm Lenten Stations of the Cross Sunday, February 18 Sacrament of Reconciliation 12:00pm RCIA meets in room 106 Saturdays at 4:00pm or by appointment