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University of Findlay Dean’s List Ashland University Dean’s List Explaining the Easter vigil

The Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester at the University The following students were named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s her own candle from the
of Findlay has been announced. To earn this achievement, a List at Ashland University: Paschal candle, which
student must attain a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Nikolai Lesnikov of Wellington; Stephanie Michalek of symbolizes Christ. The
Local students include: Faith Alley of Wellington; Megan North Ridgeville; Emma Roberts of Columbia Station; Jor- Easter proclamation is
Archer of Elyria; Madyson Hetsler of LaGrange and Nicholas dan Wasko of Columbia Station; Logan Zeinert of Columbia then sung, explaining
Milluzzi of Columbia Station. Congratulations! Station; Alaina Shaw of North Ridgeville; Brittany Bucci of the significance of Eas-
Grafton; Alexis Elbert of Elyria; Julie McKenzie of Elyria; Ka- ter.
Ohio University Dean’s List tie Nemes of North Ridgeville; Shelby Thompson of Elyria; Word
2. Liturgy of the
Kayleigh Diller of Wellington; Ethan Spickler of Elyria; Sar-
ah Verderber of Grafton; Emily Williams of LaGrange; Kevin During the Liturgy
More than 8,400 students qualified for the fall semester 2020 Mealwitz of LaGrange; Matthew Mealwitz of LaGrange; Ja-
Dean’s List at Ohio University, including main and regional son Molek of Wellington; Bailee Reitz of Wellington; Jordan of the Word, readings
are chosen from among
campuses. Students included: Damian Bauer from Elyria; Alex Krugman of Grafton; Ashtan Kerman of Elyria; Payton Block seven Old Testament
Bender from Grafton; Larissa Beriswill from Litchfield; Josh of Grafton; Rachel Matlock of Elyria; Lauren Kuch of Graf- and two New Testament
Blaine from Grafton; Melanie Boerke from Elyria; Madisyn ton; Allison Brady of Wellington; Tobin Grendzynski of North Easter is the most signifi- passages. All nine need not
Cendrosky from LaGrange; Camille Chernitsky from Elyria; Ridgeville; Rachel Moore of North Ridgeville; Lilly-Anne Ad- cant date on the calendar for be read, but three from the
Cassie Clouser from Elyria; Austin Conrad from Grafton; Grif- ams of Elyria; Monique Mihalski of North Ridgeville; Eliza Christians across the globe. Old Testament must be read.
fin Davies from North Ridgeville; Owen Elias from Columbia Postlethwait of Wellington; Amelia Dunwoodie of Wellington; A celebration of the belief CatholicCulture.org notes
Station; Makenna Goad from Grafton; Ella Habyl from North Erin Frenk of Wellington; Jena Allread of Wellington; Keith in the resurrection of Jesus that the Gloria is sung before
Ridgeville; Kevin Hahn from Elyria; Anna Hanes from North McKenzie of Wellington; Sarah Wetherbee of Wellington; and Christ, Easter serves as the the reading of the Epistle of
Ridgeville; Sabrina Haumesser from Litchfield; Maddie Hell- Jenna Calfo of Wellington. Congratulations! foundation of the Christian the Romans, while Alleluia is
wig from Litchfield; Shelby Hirschfelder from Grafton; Allison faith. So it’s no surprise that sung before the Gospel.
Jalowiec from North Ridgeville; Megan Janowicz from Elyria; Tobacco-free policies a day as significant as Easter 3. Liturgy of Baptism
Hannah Johns from North Ridgeville; Autumn Koza from Co- is steeped in such incredible During the Liturgy of
lumbia Station; Justin Krase from Columbia Station; Tonya in Lorain County tradition. Baptism, the Easter water is
Kuhl from LaGrange; Lillian Laughrey from Wellington; Tati- The Easter vigil is one blessed and new members
ana Lipert from Litchfield; Simon Liszeski from Elyria; Grant Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) recently led online such tradition. According to are welcomed into the church
McClure from LaGrange; Victoria Negron from Elyria; Hanna seminars to help adults quit tobacco. Experts from Lorain CatholicCulture.org, the vigil through the ceremony of bap-
Newhart from North Ridgeville; Stephanie Norris from Wel- County Community College and Mercy Health shared tips and is a liturgy celebrated on the tism. The faithful in atten-
lington; Katie Panik from Elyria; Rachael Parsons from Wel- tricks to quit. Notably, many seminar attendees shared that their eve of Easter Sunday, a day dance who have already been
lington; Emily Puka from LaGrange; Addie Sandru from North worksites have tobacco-free policies. LCPH affirms that tobac- known as “Holy Saturday” baptized also renew their bap-
Ridgeville; Andy Schneider from Columbia Station; Aidan co-free policies can help reduce tobacco use. within the church. tismal promises during this
Skinner from North Ridgeville; Elizabeth Stewart from North “Place does matter,” says Dave Covell, MPH, RS, Health CatholicCulture.org notes portion of the Easter vigil.
Ridgeville; Jessica Storrow from Wellington; Viktoria Straka Commissioner at LCPH. “When you’re trying to quit tobacco that the Easter Vigil is divid- 4. Liturgy of the Eucharist
from Elyria; Andrew Studzinski from Elyria; Celina Towns- and you smell tobacco smoke, it may cause a craving. A tobac- ed into four parts, each with The Mass resumes during
ley from LaGrange; Curt Welker from Columbia Station; Lexi co-free policy at a public place or worksite helps you avoid their own unique characteris- the Liturgy of the Eucha-
White from North Ridgeville; and Bree Wilkins from Grafton. cravings and reach your goal of quitting for good.” tics and traditions. rist, and special prayers
Congratulations! Tobacco-free policies benefit everyone. These policies aim 1. Service of Light are inserted during the Eu-
The atmosphere in the
Miami University Dean’s List to prevent people, especially youth, from starting to use tobacco. church is noticeably different charist prayer. According
They also aim to help people quit using tobacco. Tobacco-free
to CatholicCulture.org, the
during the Service of Light,
Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty policies also reduce harmful health effects caused by exposure when all lights are turned out whole church is called to join
to secondhand smoke. “Many public places or worksites that
percent of undergraduate students within each division for first have a tobacco-free policy also have free resources for people and the tabernacle is empty. at the sacrificial table that
semester 2020-21 have been named to the Dean’s List, recog- who want to quit tobacco,” Covell adds. The Service of Light begins Christ prepared for Christians
nizing academic excellence. Local students are: Avery Puskas If you are trying to quit tobacco, visit tobacco-free places to outside the church and a new during his death and resurrec-
from Elyria; Cheyenne Wood from Elyria; Emily Dugan from avoid smelling tobacco smoke. All Lorain County Metro Parks fire is lit and blessed upon tion.
N. Ridgeville; Emma Mowry from Wellington; Faith DeVen- and many local municipal parks have tobacco-free policies. entering. A Paschal candle The celebration of Eas-
gencie from Grafton; Frankie Milosovic from LaGrange; Jacob Learn other tips and tricks to support your quit journey at Lo- is prepared and the priest ter includes many inspiring
Davis from N. Ridgeville; Katie Krueger from N. Ridgeville; rainCountyHealth.com/QuitNow. lights the candle from the traditions. The Easter vigil
Lauren Weiler from North Ridgeville; Maddie Legg from N. Learn more about LCPH’s tobacco prevention work at Lo- new fire. The candle is pro- is one such tradition that the
Ridgeville; Maggie Marshall from N. Ridgeville; Michael rainCountyHealth.com/TobaccoFree. To talk about tobacco cessed through the church as faithful participate in each
Shock from Columbia Station; Mike Bova from N. Ridgeville; policy, call Lorain County Public Health at (440) 322-6367 or each celebrant lights his or Holy Saturday.
and Rachel Thomas from Elyria. Congratulations! email HealthEd@LorainCountyHealth.com.

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