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February 11, 2018 RANDOM THOUGHTS DIFERENTES PENSAMIENTOS Ash Wednesday from Father Bill Promesso February 14 Mass 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 temporary and transient relationships are popular, these 4-6pm 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. CYPRIAN 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 Catholic Church 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 ST. CYPRIAN PARISH PAGE 4 RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time PAGE 5 February 11, 2018 information. 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.