DATES TO NOTE
Dec 29 – PSR Christmas Break, No classes
Dec 31 – New Years Eve Celebration, 6 p.m.
Jan 3– Rosary for our Country, 4:30 p.m.
Jan 4 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 11 a.m. Mass
Jan 8 – St. Cyprian Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m.
Jan 18 – Sanctity of Human Life Mass, 11 a.m.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Sunday Collection: $6,692.75
Weekly Electronic Giving: $670
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & VESPERS
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
Classes will resume January 5.
OCIA CLASSES
Mondays, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
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. Doors 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. Tickets: $60 per person. Purchase tickets after Mass or call Joe Vidmar: 440-478-3610 Seating is limited. BYOB. Come join the fun!
2025 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT
If you wish to have a copy of your church contributions sent to you for tax purposes, please drop the envelope from your packet into the basket at Mass no later than Sunday, January 4.
ST. CYPRIAN BLOOD DRIVE
St. Cyprian will host a blood drive on January 8 from 1-6 p.m. The Red Cross loses considerable donations around the holiday, so your support is important. All donors will be automatically entered for a chance to win a Trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX! See rcblood.org/SuperBowl
THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who helped decorate our church and property for Christmas! We’d also like to thank the musicians, choir, children and everyone else that contributed their time and talents this Christmas season!
DIVORCE RECOVERY FOR CATHOLICS
This 8-week support group is designed to meet the needs of those who are divorced or separated. The group meets via Zoom on January 10 from 10 a.m. – noon with a caring, trained facilitator. Our goal is to provide a place where we can share support and encouragement while offering direction and guidance for those that are struggling with separation or divorce. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of the participants and provide the tools for coping and moving on. For more information or to register visit divorced-separated.net or call Karen 440-352-8282 There is no charge for this program.
RETROUVAILLE
The Retrouvaille program is designed to help married couples develop improved ways of communicating and relating to each other in order to overcome challenges which have left them feeling disconnected, hurt, or even hopeless. This unique program, which will take place February 13-15 is designed to renew, strengthen and heal your marriage and consists of a weekend experience and six follow up sessions. For more information, or to register visit helpourmarriage.org/CLE. Or call Shelly or Rob at 216-509-0301 or 440-836-4810.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED MEMBER?
Maybe you have just moved into our community or you have been attending St. Cyprian and just never thought about registering. Registration in the parish can be important for a number of reasons:
· Enables us to provide you with the necessary forms showing that you are registered and practicing your faith at St. Cyprian in case you are asked to be a Baptism or Confirmation sponsor.
· Allows you to register your children for religious education
· Allows us to mail you our newsletter or contact you with any questions.
· Makes available a record of your contributions for income tax purposes.
It is also important to register as an individual once you have reached adult age and no longer live with your parents. Contact the parish office to register, to update your information, or with any questions. 440-259-2344 x 0
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.
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 JANUARY, The Perry Center is requesting CANNED FRUIT. 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 JANUARY 3 & 4
Saturday
5 p.m. Pat Merrell
Sunday
9 a.m. Pat Freeman.
11 a.m. Debbie Hull