Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 4, 1957
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Ceremony of Devotion: In observance of May as a special month of devotion to the Virgin Mary, ceremonies including the crowning of the statue of the Blessed Lady were held this week at St. John's Catholic Church in Ypsilanti. This year's outstanding eight-grade girl chosen from St. John's school to place the crown is Bonnie Samar. Serving as page boys holding her train are Skipper Diegel (left, above) and Michael Rickelmann. Before the crowning ceremonies, children of the school formed a living Rosary which extended throughout the church as each recited prayers and lit a candle.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1974
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Bar-Bat Mitzvah An innovative bar-bat mitzvah was held recently for nine students in the Jewish Cultural School. Departing from traditional format, the youths worked on individual projects and presented them at the ceremony. Prior to the bar-bat mitzvah, at left, Linda Miller, Anne Sperling and Jenny Gamson lighted Sabbath candles. Eli Siegel and Daniel Rothman, at right took part in kiddush - a benediction pronounced over wine - before the ceremony. (News Photos by Cecil Lockard)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1974
Caption:
Bar-Bat Mitzvah An innovative bar-bat mitzvah was held recently for nine students in the Jewish Cultural School. Departing from traditional format, the youths worked on individual projects and presented them at the ceremony. Prior to the bar-bat mitzvah, at left, Linda Miller, Anne Sperling and Jenny Gamson lighted Sabbath candles. Eli Siegel and Daniel Rothman, at right took part in kiddush - a benediction pronounced over wine - before the ceremony. (News Photos by Cecil Lockard)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1974
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Daniel Rothman speaks about 'Migration from Eastern Europe' during bar-bat mitzvah at Beth Israel Congregation. Seated, from left, are teacher Andrea Katz and other participants, Eli Siegel, Anne Sperling, Linda Miller, Jill Hoffman, Jenny Gamson, David Garvin, Amy Hoffman and Lisa Finkle.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 14, 1974
Caption:
First Communion Easter and First Holy Communion are linked with a common bond of resurrection, renewal and faith. As the solemn climax to Holy Week, Easter has loomed through the centuries as the principal feast of the church year, the base upon which Christianity is built. It marks the emergence from the somber penitential Lenten season, into the warmth and sunshine of the resurrected Christ. When the First Communion is received, it is Easter Sunday morning for the child, the stone barring him from his fulfillment of faith having been rolled back to reveal the man clothed in a white garment saying: "He is risen!" Just prior to Easter, 11 children made their First Communion at Holy Trinity Chapel on the Eastern Michigan University campus. In the photo above, Ricky Beaupied cups the consecrated bread in his hands. At left, Lisa Gordon approaches the altar, then holds out her hands to receive. At right, Danny Lyon drinks from the cup. Bottom right, Bethany Lazar and Becky Romaker anticipate the moment of their visitation.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 14, 1974
Caption:
First Communion Easter and First Holy Communion are linked with a common bond of resurrection, renewal and faith. As the solemn climax to Holy Week, Easter has loomed through the centuries as the principal feast of the church year, the base upon which Christianity is built. It marks the emergence from the somber penitential Lenten season, into the warmth and sunshine of the resurrected Christ. When the First Communion is received, it is Easter Sunday morning for the child, the stone barring him from his fulfillment of faith having been rolled back to reveal the man clothed in a white garment saying: "He is risen!" Just prior to Easter, 11 children made their First Communion at Holy Trinity Chapel on the Eastern Michigan University campus. In the photo above, Ricky Beaupied cups the consecrated bread in his hands. At left, Lisa Gordon approaches the altar, then holds out her hands to receive. At right, Danny Lyon drinks from the cup. Bottom right, Bethany Lazar and Becky Romaker anticipate the moment of their visitation.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 14, 1974
Caption:
First Communion Easter and First Holy Communion are linked with a common bond of resurrection, renewal and faith. As the solemn climax to Holy Week, Easter has loomed through the centuries as the principal feast of the church year, the base upon which Christianity is built. It marks the emergence from the somber penitential Lenten season, into the warmth and sunshine of the resurrected Christ. When the First Communion is received, it is Easter Sunday morning for the child, the stone barring him from his fulfillment of faith having been rolled back to reveal the man clothed in a white garment saying: "He is risen!" Just prior to Easter, 11 children made their First Communion at Holy Trinity Chapel on the Eastern Michigan University campus. In the photo above, Ricky Beaupied cups the consecrated bread in his hands. At left, Lisa Gordon approaches the altar, then holds out her hands to receive. At right, Danny Lyon drinks from the cup. Bottom right, Bethany Lazar and Becky Romaker anticipate the moment of their visitation.