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Fr. Bob Farrell
St. Susanna Parish
616 Reading Road Mason, OH 45040
(513) 398-3821 FAX: (513) 398-2254 www.stsusanna.org
MASS
SCHEDULE
The Lord’s Day Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 6:00 PM
Weekdays Monday-Saturday
8:15 AM
Wednesday 6:00 PM
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 7:00 PM
RECONCILIATION Wednesday
6:45 PM Saturday 4:00 PM
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION Wednesday
6:45 to 9:00 PM
First Friday After 8:15 AM Mass
Friday to beginning of 8:15 AM Mass Saturday
ROSARY/DEVOTIONS
Monday through Saturday 7:30 AM
Today is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
Reflect for a few minutes on God’s loving care for us…
on how God cherishes each of us. Our God and
Shepherd values diversity. But many though we are, we
are one flock, not two or more. Not only has the Father
given us to Jesus, we share a relationship with Him and
through Him with each other. The message of Jesus is taken from the Jewish
community to the non-Jewish community. Many of the Jews did not like this
and would not embrace these newcomers. The Book of Revelation provides a
picture of the early church and the diversity of its membership. We see a great
multitude standing before the Lamb, a multitude “from every nation, race,
people, and tongue.” The unity and love Jesus is calling us to is not easy to
achieve. Most of us tend to associate with people with whom we share racial,
cultural, economic, religious and political values. At times we even ridicule and
cut off those who appear to be different. The Good Shepherd is committed to the
well-being of us all. Unlike the political climate and the society in which we
live, the genuine differences among us remain as distinctions marking us all as
unique, not as separations that keep us apart. Our differences add to the beauty
of God’s people. We are God’s people, “the flock he tends” and there can be no
dominant or superior groups with it. Are there people you have kept at a distance
because of their origin, race or differences? How might you change this? How
might you act as a guide for others, leading them into God’s love?
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If you need to inform the parish of an EMERGENCY outside of Parish Office hours, please call 398-3821 ext 3200 and leave a message. The line is constantly monitored.
A priest will be contacted and you will receive a return call as quickly as possible.
The Spiritual Works of Mercy: #1 Counseling the Doubtful Living it out in our daily lives:
Everyone has moments of doubt in their faith journey. Nevertheless, we should always remember
that Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and turn to Him along our way.
Read Proverbs 19:20 and 1 Corinthians 1:25
Has someone asked you for advice? Orient your response to Christ, who is the Way,
the Truth, and the Life
Follow Christ with the witness of your life so that others may see God's love revealed
in your actions
Accompany a friend who is struggling with believing to join a parish group for service or faith formation, share a book you found useful in dealing with your friend's faith concern, and worship at Sunday Mass
Reflecting with the Pastor
Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 17, 2016
Monday, April 18
8:15 AM Mass Jane Meibers
Tuesday, April 19
8:15 AM Mass
William Corless
Wednesday, April 20 8:15 AM Mass
Patsy Wiebold
6:00 PM Mass
Dan Heller
Thursday, April 21
8:15 AM Mass LaVerne Stratman
Friday, April 22
8:15 AM Mass
Fred Dzienny
Saturday, April 23
8:15 AM Mass Susan Faber
5:00 PM Mass-Fr. Bishop Mario Pitocco
Sunday, April 24
7:30 AM Mass –Fr. Farrell Jim Stewart
9:00 AM Mass –Fr. Farrell
Virginia Hammersmith
11:15 AM Mass —Fr. Bishop
Pete Bonno
4:00 pm Spanish Mass Jane Brinkman
6:00 PM Mass —Fr. Bishop Barbara Burnside
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PARISH STAFF Contact: 398-3821
Parish Office, ext 3100 School Office, ext 3108
Fr. Bob Farrell, Pastor, ext 3101 [email protected]
Fr. Jerome Bishop, Parochial Vicar, ext 3106 [email protected]
Lou Wong, Deacon, ext 3137 [email protected]
Chris Baumgardner, Preschool, ext 3131 [email protected]
Karen Fultz, Business Manager, ext 3121 [email protected]
Susan Gravely, DRE: RCIA and CFP ext 3110 [email protected]
Susan Hack, CRE School/Adult Formation, ext 3169 [email protected]
Kevan Hartman, Principal, ext 3109 [email protected]
Randi Hom, Youth, ext 3195 [email protected]
Doug Popp, Facilities, ext 3154 [email protected]
Kristen Tell, Early Childhood, ext 3135 [email protected]
Guy Vanasse, Music & Liturgy, ext 3105 [email protected]
Bulletin News: Beginning with the May 1st Bulletin, items
for the bulletin must be submitted nine days previous to the date (the Friday the week before). So May 1st items will be due by April 22nd. Please send items to [email protected] for submission. Thank you!
Young At Heart Luncheon April 20th!! Bring all food donations for the Schuh Center into the church and place in their kiosk or the basket at the top of the stairs. Our program this month will be our Annual Book and Puzzle Exchange. For each book or puzzle you bring, you will be given a ticket. So look in your box of books and puzzles as we all look forward to this activity. Reservations due now.
Please direct question to Mary Cox, 513-917-7899.
Prayers for those in need! If you have people to be prayed for and would like to have them in the bulletin, please e-mail them to [email protected] and we will begin publishing them weekly. Those who have died and whose funerals are at the parish will be added automatically.
Mass Intentions & Weekend Presiders Mass in Spanish 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month at 4:00 PM.
Misa en español es el segundo y cuarto domingo del mes a las 4:00 PM.
CFP Grades 1-8 2015-2016
Faith formation for elementary students
will be Summer Sessions and Sundays
from 10:15 to 11:45 AM and Mondays
6:30 to 7:45 PM. Contact Susan Gravely,
ext 3110 or [email protected],
Saint Susanna School
The parish school provides a Catholic
education for Grades K-8.
Contact the School Office, ext 3108 or
for more information.
Early Childhood 2015-2016
Faith formation for 3-, 4-, preK
5-year-olds and kindergartners
meets on Sunday mornings
at 9:00 AM. Contact Kristen Tell,
ext 3135 or [email protected],
for more details.
Preschool Weekday Preschool
is available for ages 2-5
in the undercroft of church.
Contact the Preschool Office, ext 3131 or
for more information.
Register for CFP and Early Childhood 2016-2017
Registration for Early Childhood and CFP classes for the 2016-2017 year can be found on the parish web site.
All classes are registered online! Families must be registered in the parish to attend Early Childhood or CFP classes. Note: All second graders must register for Sunday morning or Monday evening classes. There is no summer or online Home Study program for second grade.
Also: In order to begin preparation for 1st Communion, children must have
attended a 1st grade religious education program. In order to prepare for Confirmation, students must have attended a 7th
grade religious education program.
Questions? Contact: Susan Gravely [email protected]; ext 3110.
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Children’s Faith Formation
Subscribe to Magnifikid! For Ages 6-12 yrs.
Every week, MagnifiKid offers:
All the readings and the prayers of the Sunday Mass with
explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the
rituals;
A daily prayer adapted from the Liturgy of the Hours;
Many suggestions on how to live the entire week with the Lord;
Various games, a comic, and activities to help children learn about
Christian life and culture; A page intended for the parents with
suggestions for family prayers. Register online at www.stsusanna.org please!
Welcome!! We welcome Teresa Johns as our new Director of
Communications! She comes with an impressive background in Graphic Design and Marketing. Amongst many items, she will prepare the bulletin, maintain our website and help us to know St. Susanna better through communication! She begins April 26th! Welcome also to Jill Berning, who will begin as the new Coordinator of Early Childhood! Jill is a long-time parishioner who currently works with our school kindergarten students. She replaces Kristin Tell who begins as our Pastoral Associate of Sacraments—First Communion and Confirmation. This is a new position that will enhance our parish greatly!
Baptism Preparation Class
Infants-6 yrs. Prerequisite class
Please read information on our website
To schedule: Call Cathy Meyer
398-3821, ext. 3100.
For children over age 6, contact Susan Gravely [email protected].
Marriage
Preparation Contact the Parish
Office, no later than 6 months prior to the date of
intended marriage.
Nursery
Open for 9 AM & 11:15 AM Masses
The nursery is
in the undercroft.
Call ext 3126 or e-mail [email protected]
for details.
Children’s Liturgy
of the Word For children in
Grades K-2 Sept.-May
9:00 & 11:15 Masses Contact Susan Gravely,
No CLOW at the 9:00 am Masses 4/24 and May 1
due to First Communion!
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Those Volunteering with Children Must Fulfill the following Requirements:
must attend a Protecting God’s Children seminar provided by VIRTUS, have a cleared background check of no more than five years old, must read monthly training bulletins online
If you have not yet attended a seminar, please contact the parish office before you visit www.virtus.org in order to register.
We will provide you with a FASTRAX code that will cover the fee for you to complete the process for the background check.
The next seminar at St. Susanna Parish is Wednesday, April 20, at 6:30 PM in the Media Center.
You must register online to attend. Visit www.virtus.org to register!
All Volunteers Who Work with Children Need to Attend a VIRTUS Session
and Have a Clear Background Check. For details, visit the
parish web site, choose Parish Info tab then Child Protection from its dropdown menu.
Save the Date for Vacation Bible
School 2016 This year’s Vacation Bible School will be
July 18-22. Registration on the parish website. Children Age 4 to
Grade 5 are invited to attend. The VBS Team is seeking
volunteers. There are many tasks of much variety that need your
time and talent. Please offer to help.
Contact:
Kristen Tell [email protected] 398-3821, ext 3135
Register for Preschool Now! Registration is open for our Pre-school for the 2016-2017 year!
We have space available in the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old classes.
There is a waiting list for Pre-K classes. To begin the registration
process ... Contact:
Chris Baumgardner [email protected]
398-3821, ext 3131
For Our Littlest Members!
Our Catholic Faith!
Are you Interested in learn-ing more about our beautiful Catholic Faith and perhaps
becoming Catholic?
Are you an Adult Catholic Seeking Confirmation?
Then please contact
Susan Gravely, ext 3110 or
Would You Like to Be a Member of the Parish?
Register online at
www.stsusanna.org Or
Register in Parish Office, 398-3821
Or Register after Mass on the first Sunday of the month in
Parish Office
Packets available at the desk in the front vestibule
Parish Office Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. :
8:30 AM-4:30 PM Tues.
8:30 AM-6:00 PM. First Sunday of the month
8:15 AM-12:30 PM.
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Adult Faith Formation
Heart of Jesus Book Club When? Third Thursday of the month 10:00 AM St. Isidore Room Come for one month or for all! Join the conversation and Fellowship!
Book for April: The Sunflower, On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness by Simon Wiesenthal.
You are a prisoner in a concentration camp. A dying Nazi soldier asks for your forgiveness. What would you do? Faced with the choice between compassion and justice, silence and truth, Wiesenthal said nothing. But even years after the war ended, he wondered if he had done the right thing? What would you have done in his place? Questions? Susan Hack [email protected]; 398-3821 ext 3169
Subscribe to Magnificat: We are placing orders for bulk subscriptions to Magnificat! It is a monthly booklet that offers beautiful prayers for both morning and evening drawn from the treasures of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official texts of daily Mass, meditations written by spiritual giants of the Church and more contemporary authors, essays on the lives of the saints of today and yesterday, and articles giving valuable spiritual insight into masterpieces of sacred art. Yearly subscription: $35.00 compared to $45.00 individual.
Please register online at www.stsusanna.org by May 31st to subscribe. Payment is due by then also.
FORMED: FORMED is a “Netflix” of trustworthy and dynamic
Catholic teaching. It offers beautiful opportunities for family conversations, faith-sharing small groups, Bible studies, RCIA, youth ministry, marriage prep and marriage enrichment, sacramental overviews for youth and adults, prayer and devotion, and Catholic films about the lives of the saints. FORMED is a per-fect way for you to personally explore the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith, or to be better able to accompany your family and friends who have for whatever reason fallen away from it.
Go to www.stsusanna.org and click on Formed, create your personal log-in by using our parish code: f4e66a.
Free to all parishioners!!!
Youth Ministry! Consider getting involved!! It’s an
amazing way to live out your faith with
other teens!
Faith Alive: Grades 6-8!
Sundays
4:00 pm to 5:45 pm in the St. John Bosco
Youth Room. Contact
Youth Minister Randi Hom,
ext 3195 [email protected]
LIFE Grades 9-12!
Sessions are every Sunday at 7pm in the St. John Bosco
Youth Room.
Contact Chip Williamson,
755-2892 or [email protected]
Parish Library The Library is located in
the undercroft of the church. Media can be
checked out at any time. Stop by the Parish
Office for help.
Call St. Vincent de Paul if in need of
assistance:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference,
398-3821, ext 3500.
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Worship Eucharistic Ministers for Chesterwood needed! Do you have a bit of time available on Sunday mornings? The Catholic residents of Chesterwood need your help. Every Sunday a group of volunteers from St. Susanna hold a communion service for the residents. The volunteers are divided into six teams so that your time is only needed every six weeks. Volunteers are needed between 9:00 and 10:30 am for transporting the residents between their rooms and the chapel, distributing communion and returning the residents to their rooms. At this time several of our volunteers have moved or have other commitments, thus we are in need of additional help. Please consider this wonderful ministry!! Contact: Jim & Chris Cartledge at [email protected].
Laudate: Forming Youth for Music Ministry! June 13-16 at Bergamo Retreat Center, featuring sessions in voice &
other instruments used in liturgy. Teens will learn liturgy fundamentals and hear witnesses from those who work in the field.
Designed for those young people who love song, music, and faith! For more information, check out the link at www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/youth-ministry
Rooted in the Vine! A Social Teaching Retreat for High School Youth!
The Catholic Social Action Office & St. Vincent de Paul are offering a 6-day retreat experience for high-school students. It is full of fun and
eye-opening opportunities that will challenge youth to see from others’ perspectives and grow in love of God and neighbor.
Held at St. Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati. Check out the link at
www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/youth-ministry.
Youth Ministry Faith Alive Schedule:
April 16-17: Spring Retreat
April 24: Youth Night 4-5:45PM
Calling all high school students for the 2016-2017 school year!
Are you interested in student leadership? We need leaders for the Faith Alive Jr.
High Youth Ministry for next year. Applications can be picked up at the Youth
Ministry bulletin board or by emailing Randi Hom [email protected].
St. Susanna Parish is teaming up with Matthew 25 Ministries in an ongoing project to collect pill bottles! They are sterilized and then used to distribute medication to Third World Countries and also shredded and recycled to financially help support programs within Matthew 25 Ministries. All pill bottles, prescription and over the counter, are accepted along with bottles that contained liquid medication. Look for the marked bins by the Peace and Justice kiosk and under the Adult Faith table by the elevator. This ministry impacts people in poverty nationally and globally. For more information on Matthew 25 Ministries go to: http://m25m.org/.
Help Make Plans for the Annual Parish Garage Sale The Women’s Association Garage Sale is scheduled for Fri. & Sat., June 24th and
25th!
Money raised by this sale is used for special projects for the Parish.
Donations will be accepted at the Meyer Center beginning on Saturday, June 18.
Anything reusable is welcome: Household items, knickknacks, clothing, toys, books, furniture, baby items,
tools. Please no mattresses, refrigerators, freezers, TVs, computers, large exercise
equipment, large office furniture or entertainment centers.
Contact: Christine Phelan [email protected] or 492-7265.
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Schuh Center Needs! Canned Fruits
Vegetables
Soups
Chili
Crackers
Instant Oatmeal
Microwave popcorn
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Spaghetti Sauce
Pasta
The St. Susanna Schuh Center Food
Pantry is low on EVERYTHING! Please
place in the Peace and Justice Kiosk in
the Gathering Space. The many families
that utilize our food pantry thank you!!
Justice Challenge Justice ministry takes courage. Those who speak out for and act on behalf of those who are being mistreated often face persecutions. In some parts of the world, they face torture and death. Jesus is the good shepherd and promises that no one will snatch his sheep out of his hand. We can face the greatest threats with courage when we stand up for what is right because we know that even if the worst possible thing happens to us, we will end up in the protection of our good shepherd. The challenge this week is to overcome your fear and speak up for or act on behalf of someone who is being mis-treated… knowing that Jesus has your back.
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Organization
Contacts
Boosters:
Gina Kelly, 573-9648
Festival:
Parish Office, 398-3821
Finance Commission:
Karen Fultz, 398-3821
Fish Fry Coordinator:
Scott Kososki, 461-9098
Health & Wellness:
Laura Barbetta, 847-1849
Hispanic Ministry:
Wilson Velez, 336-0829
Knights of Columbus:
David Meyer, 262-0287
Men’s Prayer Group:
Bill Bross, 518-9594
Moms Group:
Karissa Cullen, 509-3445
Natural Family Planning:
Tom & Colleen O’Rourke,
398-3116
Schuh Center:
Teresa Bolte, 779-8965
Prayer Network:
Kathy Mussman, 777-5981
PTO:
Libby Groskopf, 398-9735
Risen Life:
Roberta Brunck, 777-1476
School Commission:
Tim Mohrhaus, 315-7088
St. Vincent de Paul:
John Bennett, 675-3620
Women’s Association:
Christine Phelan,
492-7265
Young at Heart:
Dottie Linton, 754-0114
Fall Sports Registration
Golf, Girls Volleyball, Cheer and Football. Please go to www.stsusannatitans.com home page and select the Registration tab to sign up and for all details.
Boosters Golf Fundraiser Friday, May 20th
Registration is open! Please go to www.stsusannatitans.com and sign up for golf and dinner or
just dinner/auction by using the Registration tab. Contact Mark Cravens
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Ryan Hale Shane West Mark Anzer Joseph Patrick Fusco Justin Schuh Christian Sorfnsen Ryan Whitaker
Thomas Prieve Michael Zeller Alex Back James Wernke, Rachelle Wernke Winston Troy Brandon Florea
Pray for those serving Overseas!
St. Susanna’s 2016 Summer Volleyball Camp:
June 27-July 1, 2016
Where? St. Susanna School Gym
Who?
Incoming 3rd & 4th graders: 1:30 pm-4:00 pm
Incoming 5th & 6th graders: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Cost? $80.00
The camp is led by St. Susanna’s Youth Volleyball
Coordinator and Coach, Linda Pitzer. Linda is a former club volleyball coach, as
well as the Junior Varsity Head Coach and a Varsity Assistant Coach at
Ursuline Academy for 10 years where they won a State Championship title in
2002. Go to www.stsusannatitans.com to register. Questions? Email Linda
Pitzer at [email protected] or call her at (513) 515-6895.
If you know someone serving and would like them added to our list, please e-mail
the name to [email protected].
Stewardship A report on how your generosity furthers the Mission of St. Susanna Parish: Fiscal Year 7/1/2015 to 6/30/2016 Report on the 4/10/16 collection:
Budget - $38,000 Actual Offerings - $32,074 Over (under) Budget - ($5,926)
Year to Date (2015-16) Budget - $1,995,000 Actual Offerings - $1,877,648 Over (under) Budget - ($117,352)
Catholic Ministry Appeals Thank you to the 493 families who
have already responded with a gift or pledge to the CMA Appeal.
Your total gifts thus far of $100,920 represent 93% of our 2016 goal of
$108,404. Whether you’re a long-time supporter of the CMA … or considering a gift for
the first time… we ask you to prayerfully consider a gift to help St. Susanna Parish meet our goal.
For more details, please visit CatholicAppeal.info.
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Disciples as Stewards “Let us begin with being a disciple—a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. As members of the Church, Jesus calls us to be disciples. This has astonishing implications:
Mature disciples make a conscious decision to follow Jesus, no matter what the cost.
Christian disciples experience conversion—life shaping changes of mind and heart—and commit their very selves to the Lord.
Christian stewards respond in a particular way to the call to be a disciple.
Stewardship has the power to shape and mold our understanding of our lives and the way in which we live. Jesus' disciples and Christian stewards recognize
God as the origin of life, giver of freedom, and source
of all things. We are grateful for the gifts we have
received and are eager to use them to show our love
for God and for one another. We look to the life and
teaching of Jesus for guidance in living as Christian
stewards.”
From the USCCB
