DATES TO NOTE
Dec. 7 – Donut Sunday, after 9 & 11 a.m. Mass
Dec 7 – St. Nicholas celebration, after 11 a.m. Mass
Dec. 7 – Messiah Presentation, St. Gabriel Church, 4 p.m.
Dec 8 – Immaculate Conception Mass, 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Dec 13– Rosary for our Country, 4:30 p.m.
Dec 14 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 11 a.m. Mass
Dec 15 – Baptism Class, 7:35 p.m.
Dec 31 – New Years Eve Celebration, 6 p.m.
Jan 8 – St. Cyprian Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Thanksgiving Collection: $602
Sunday Collection: $3,494
Weekly Electronic Giving: $670
Monthly Electronic Giving: $3,410
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet -3 p.m.
Rosary – 6 p.m. followed by Benediction
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Mondays, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. grades 1-8
OCIA CLASSES
Mondays, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Flowers for the Blessed Virgin have been donated by Greg Anderson in memory of Debbie Anderson.
GEORGE HANDEL’S MESSIAH
The 75th anniversary presentation of George Handel’s Messiah by the Messiah Chorus of Lake County will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 7 at St. Gabriel Church in Concord. There will be professional soloists, string orchestra, piano, organ, harpsichord, trumpet and the 150-voice choir from throughout Northeast Ohio. Please join us for this historic event!
ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION
December 7 will be the Ladies Guild annual St. Nicholas celebration! St. Nicholas will be in Church and Alexander Hall after the 11 a.m. Mass with treat bags for the children. There will be a photo op, cookies and punch. Everyone is welcome. Please join in the fun!
CHRISTMAS OPLATEK
Oplatek is a thin wafer symbolizing the body of Christ as well as the universal gesture of breaking bread to signify peace and goodwill. If you are interested, there will be some available for parishioners in the sacristy
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
St. Cyprian Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place during 11 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Preschool aged children and older are welcome to join us as we leave Mass before the readings and return during the Offertory. This is a time for the children to hear the word of God in their own way with activities.
LADIES GUILD LUNCH OUTING
The Ladies guild invites all women of the parish to join our ministry at Sammy K’s steakhouse in Perry for Lunch & meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 1 p.m. Please RSVP to Anne Zalar 440-669-9500 by December 9.
LAKE/GEAUGA DEANERY DIVORCED AND SEPARATED
The Lake/Geauga Deanery Divorced & Separated Catholic Ministry invites you to join us for Finding Peace through the Holidays on Thursday, December 11 from 6:30 - 8:30pm in the Parish Office at St. Gabriel Church. Separation and Divorce are never easy, especially through the holidays. Our trained, caring facilitator will share information and ideas to help you find peace, and even joy, while managing the stress and emotions you may be feeling. For more information or to register, please call Karen Brenizer at 440-352-8282 or kbrenizer@st-gabriel.org
HANNA’S HOME GIVING TREE
St. Cyprian is partnering with Hannah’s Home for their 2025 Giving Tree Project. There are tags at the front and back of the church with various items to purchase for Hannah’s Home moms and their children. These will be used as Christmas presents, earned items for participating in the program, and to run the home. Please do not wrap the gifts. Return them unwrapped to the elevator entrance of St. Cyprian Church by December 14.
BAPTISM CLASS
Baptism class can be taken before or after the birth of your child. The next baptism class at St. Cyprian will be Monday, December 15 at 7:35 p.m. in the Deacons’ office. Please register in advance by calling 440-259-2344 ext. 0 or email Kelly@stcypriansparish.com
NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION
Join us for a New Year’s Eve Celebration at St. Cyprian on December 31 after the 5 p.m. Mass! The doors will open at 6 p.m. with appetizers being served. Family style dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and Mike Wojtila Band will play from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Purchase tickets after Mass. Seating is limited. BYOB. Come join the fun!
MONTHLY SUNDAY GRIEF SUPPORT
Catholic Cemeteries Association continues their free monthly grief support group on December 21 In-Office at 3 p.m. at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon and Virtual at 5 p.m. In a welcoming and supportive setting, find fellowship among others who share their experiences and understand the pain of loss. Meetings are being held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, at no charge to you. Please join for an hour of listening, healing, and finding comfort with others who understand. For details call Renee 216-930-4866 or visit: www.clecem.org/events.
PERRY CENTER WISH LIST
The Perry Center is our local food pantry supported by the churches in our community and private donations. For the month of DECEMBER, The Perry Center is requesting DESSERT ITEMS (boxed mixes, frostings). There are boxes located at the entrances of our church. Thank you for helping those in our community.
SUPPORT JOHNNY JANSON - 4TH GRADE PSR STUDENT
Please join us in praying for Johnny Janson, a 4th grade PSR student recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Johnny’s family is facing many challenges as his parents take unpaid time off work to care for him during treatments.
Our parish and community are coming together to help in three special ways:
Team Johnny T-Shirt Fundraiser Link
All proceeds will go toward medical and household expenses.
Thank you for surrounding Johnny and his family with your prayers, love, and generosity during this difficult time.
LECTOR SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 13-14
Saturday
5 p.m. Pat Merrell
Sunday
9 a.m. Pat Freeman
11 a.m. Debbie Hull