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FAITH IN THE FUTURE To keep updated on the latest information regarding the Blue Ribbon Commission’s report to the Archdiocese regarding the elementary and high schools, you can visit their website:  www.faithinthefuture.com.  As you know the recommendation from the Blue Ribbon Commission regarding our parish school was that we merge with St. Andrew School in Drexel Hill.  An appeal has been made by us and St. Andrew School and as soon as we hear from the Archdiocese with their decision concerning our school we will let you know.  Please continue to pray for our faculty, staff, students and parents as we go through this very emotional and trying time.   Click here to see what is being done to help keep Bonner & Prendie from closing Keep Prendie/Bonner Traditions Alive     HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PARISH BULLETIN See the Parish Bulletin for more Parish Information   THANK YOU A very generous $938.00 was received in donations for our beautiful Christmas flowers this year. I am very grateful to you all for this. Also, I realize that the Block Collection envelopes were mailed out late last year and so far we have received contributions from 67 of our families. A total of 719 envelopes were mailed. To date, we have received a total of $6,236.00 from those 67 families. God bless you for your generosity.     CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Please call the rectory to request a statement of your contributions for 2011. They can be mailed to you or you may stop by the rectory to pick them up during business hours 9:00AM – 12:00 and 1:00 PM – 4:00PM.     UPPER DARBY SENIOR CENTER Membership at the Upper Darby Senior Center is FREE! You can even arrange a door-to-door bus ride and enjoy a full lunch for just $2.00. Some of the activities include computerized fitness equipment, bingo, card games, live music, line dancing, casino trips, free blood pressure, legal advocate and much more. The center is located at 326 Watkins Avenue and their phone number is 610-734-7652.     FOOD COLLECTION SUNDAY On every second weekend, St. Cyril's will collect canned goods, staple items and non-perishables which will be donated to the local community Food Banks.  This will benefit people in our community who have trouble putting food on the table for their families.  Collection baskets will be marked and located in the main vestibule, as well as the two front Sacristy entrances of the church.  Thank you in advance participation in this new venture for our parish!     R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you curious about the Catholic faith but unsure you want to make a commitment? Are you a Catholic who desires to complete the initiation process by receiving Eucharist and/or Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, R.C.I.A. may be for you. This program is designed to assist youth and adults who: Have never been baptized and wish to be baptized in the Catholic Church. Have been baptized in another Christian tradition and wish to become Catholic. Have been baptized Catholic but have not received First Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you are interested in learning more about the RCIA program, please call Mary Kate Murphy at 610-623-5160. Classes are beginning shortly.     2012 MASS BOOK The Mass Book for next year is now open. Please stop by the rectory during business hours (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) with your requests. Announced masses are $10 each. Sanctuary Lights for the week will also be available for next year at $10 each. If you are unable to come by the rectory you can mail your request, along with your donation.     IMPORTANT PARISH MEETING A very important meeting was held in our social hall on Monday, June 13th, at 7:00 PM. This meeting was planned to discuss the future of our parish. Our Regional Vicar, Monsignor George A. Majoros, was present at this meeting.  Here is a Power Point Presentation from that night showing the state of the parish relative to the last 10 years. Click here for Power Point Presentation.   ST. CYRIL SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  The Development Committee now has a facebook page.  Click on the "like" button at the top of the facebook page and you will get notices when there are new posts.       SANTA ANNA WEBSITE Make sure that you check it out.  www.Knights4461.org  or www.Knights4461.com    It will be updated on a regular basis.   EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Friday from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM.     WALK OF MEMORIES There are still bricks available for purchase for our Walk of Memories. Bricks cost $100, $200 and $300. Brochures are available in all vestibules. This is a nice way to remember a loved one, a family who has been in the parish, a wedding, etc. Forms are also available by visiting our website:  www.saintcyril.org/order.