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616 Reading RoadMason, Ohio 45040

Parish Office HoursMonday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Phone: 513-398-3821Parish Office: ext. 3100School Office: ext. 3108After Hours Emergency: ext. 3200Fax: 513-398-2254

Bulletin DeadlineThe deadline for all articles for the Sunday bulletin is Friday afternoon, (9) days before the article appears in the bulletin. Please send items, along with the dates they should run, to bulletin@stsusanna.org for submission.

FEBRUARY 4, 2018THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WRESTLED WITH GOD?

It’s an old story. Life isn’t fair. Things have changed and we think everything is now going to fall apart. We’re far removed from Job in time, but maybe not so far from his experience. The human condition can still suffer “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Through Hamlet, Shakespeare lists various things that can make life miserable. “For who would bear the whips and scorns of time, The oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely, The pangs of despised love, the law’s delay, The insolence of office and the scorn that patient merit of the unworthy takes?” Only a total hermit could avoid seeing the pain and misery around us. We hear of marriages heading for the rocks, people with nervous breakdowns, teenagers at odds with their parents, the threat of vandalism and violence in our cities. At times it seems that the world in which we live is full of immorality, injustice, exploitation. Like many of the characters in the Book of Job, we find ourselves wrestling with “a sadistic God.”

What might a Christian say to Job, or to people who reject the idea of a good and wise God? What can we say to those who suffer in our time? There is no easy answer to take away their pain. Maybe in dire situations it is not our task to speak at all, but to listen.

That said, the cry of distress is a cry that demands some response. We see how Jesus responds when sick people came to Him and He healed them. He does not debate the meaning of suffering, but simply stretches out His hand and heals. Of course we cannot make illness go away with a simple blessing or a touch of the hand, as He could. But we can respond, and we can help to ease the suffering. We can let Christ Himself act through us to ease the loneliness, care for people in need, and comfort those who are anxious or heartbroken. We can help the suffering, the frustrated, the depressed know that there is still more goodness, more love, more hope surrounding them than perhaps they can see at that

moment. We can help by reminding them that God is a God of love and will never cause pain and suffering. We can can assure them they are not alone.

Today’s Scripture challenges us to listen and to share. We are to follow Jesus not only in our happy times but also in times of loneliness, and even of tragedy. Let the Lord use us to reach out in love and somehow bless those who are worried, sick or depressed.

REFLECTING WITH THE PASTOR

HOLY DAY AND ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES

I have been consistently approached by parishioners wondering if we can have a noon Mass on Holy Days instead of the 6:30am Mass. Ash Wednesday is the first time to see if shifting the Mass time would better serve the community. We will try this slight shift in Mass times for the next few Holy Days to see if more people are able to attend at noon instead of the early morning. A final decision will be made by the Worship commission after we have more data and input from parishioners. As we prepare to begin the season of Lent, please plan on joining us at our liturgies. The Mass times will be: 8:15am, 12 Noon, 5:00pm and 7:00pm. May God continue to bless us and transform us into His holy people. - Fr. Bob

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MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKEND PRESIDERS

Monday, February 56:00pm Felix

Tuesday, February 68:15am Intention of the Parishioners

Wednesday, February 78:15am Mary Aey

Thursday, February 88:15am Ken Murawski

Friday, February 98:15am Intention of the Parishioners

Saturday, February 108:15am Intention of the Parishioners5:00pm (Fr. Farrell) John M. D’Souza

Sunday, February 117:30am (Fr. Roush) Keene Murdock9:00am (Fr. Roush) Geraldine Reising11:15am (Fr. Farrell) Steven Cotter4:00pm (Spanish Mass) For the Intention of the Celebrant6:00pm (Fr. Farrell) Michael Demyan

WEEKEND MASS TIMESSaturday at 5:00pmSunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am, 6:00pm

Spanish Mass: 4:00pm the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month

DAILY MASS TIMESMonday at 6:00pmTuesday through Saturday at 8:15am

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION6:30am, 8:15am, 7:00pm

RECONCILIATIONMonday at 6:45pm and Saturday at 9:00am

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITIONMonday, 6:45 - 9:00pm

FIRST FRIDAYAfter 8:15am Mass Friday to beginningof 8:15am Mass Saturday

ROSARY/DEVOTIONSTuesday through Saturday at 7:30am

Nursery AvailableThe nursery is available for 9:00 and 11:15am Masses. It is located in the Undercroft. Call ext. 3126 or email nursery@stsusanna.org for details.

Spanish MassA Mass in Spanish will be held at 4:00pm on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of every month. For details, contact Karla Eysoldt, (513) 448-8994 or keysoldt@catholiccincinnati.org.

Misa en español es el segundo y cuarto domingo del mes a las 4:00pm.

Parish MembershipWe joyfully welcome new members of our parish community. Please register by calling the Parish Office (513-398-3821), or online (www.stsusanna.org).

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OVERSEAS! Alex BackJake DenmanCraig DotyPaul EvansJoseph Patrick FuscoThomas PrieveDavid RodriguezJustin SchuhChristian SorfnsenJames WernkeRachelle WernkeBrandon WesleyRyan WhitakerJim WykoffMichael Zeller

PRAYERS FORTHOSE IN NEED Judy BabichJack BradyDonna BrownJeffery BurbridgeErica BurgerPam BurgerLinda Burnside-HeineDolores DiAngeloTony DierkersAshley DouglasLucy D’SouzaJohn GavinPeggy GospodarekNorma GroneScarlett JamesLyle JonesSmiley JungkunzKimberly KellyFrank LahrmanStephen LutesDavid MagellaSusan MarshLucas McCreaSarah NadolnyPhilip NwankpaChidinma NwankpaMichael PottnerBarbie QuintoJoel RiveraDoreen SchowalterWayne SchowalterMarie SeuberlingNathan ShacklefordMillie SmeltzerRichard SmithRodney SmithPaul St. ClairKelly StevensJulia and Joe TheilBeverly WardJenny WeibelRobert WigginsMary Ann Zindel

Prayer RequestsIf you have people to be prayed for and would like to have them in the bulletin, please email bulletin@stsusanna.org and we will begin publishing them weekly.

Parish LibraryMedia can be checked out at any time. Stop by the Parish Office for help.

Children’s Liturgy of the WordFor children in grades K-2, September through May, 9:00 and 11:15am Masses. For details, contact Kristen Tell, ext. 3135 or tellk@stsusanna.org.

IN LOVING MEMORY...

Gloria CavagnaroMother of Lucille Taylor

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Marriage PreparationPlease contact the Parish Office no later than six months prior to the date of intended marriage.

Baptism PreparationAll parents desiring Baptism for their children should go to the website and fill out the registration forms on the website at www.stsusanna.org/baptism.

If it is your first child, please feel free to attend the baptismal class at your earliest convenience. Couples may attend before the birth of their child, but registration must be complete.

Our Catholic FaithAre you interested in learning more about our beautiful Catholic Faith and perhaps becoming Catholic? Are you an Adult Catholic seeking Confirmation?Then please contact Susan Hack,ext. 3169 or hacks@stsusanna.org.

ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATION

You can dedicate the placing of flowers at the altar in memory of a loved one or to honor a special occasion. The amount is $50 to defray the cost of the flowers.

To reserve a date, please contact the Parish Office, 398-3821, ext. 3100.

WORSHIP

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Music and Reflection by CandlelightThursday, February 15th from 6:30 – 7:00pm

All are welcome to come and reflect on the Holy Spirit through song, scripture, silence and prayer.

Music & Reflection by Candlelight3rd Thursday of the Month

Questions? Email Guy Vanasse, vanasseg@stsusanna.org

All are welcome tocome and reflecton the Holy Spirit

through song, scripture, silence and prayer.

6:30pm-7:00pm

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Do you think of yourself as a kind and helpful person? Do you want to be more actively involved in the Sunday liturgy? Are you at least in the 5th grade either in St. Susanna grade school or area public schools? Do you love Jesus, love the Mass, and want to give your time and talents in the service of God and His Church?

If so, we need you! You are invited to become an altar server. We need you to help at weekend Masses, funerals, weddings and other special Masses through the year.

The next training session is Saturday, February 24th, at 9:30am. Register for this or future training sessions online: www.stsusanna.org/altarservers.

LECTOR TRAINING

Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond. We are looking for any who are interested in donating time & talent by serving as a Lector.

The next training session is Saturday, February 10th, at 9:30am. Register for this or future training sessions online: www.stsusanna.org/lectors.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING

Come and be trained for the beautiful ministry of Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion! Anyone who is interested in ministering in our Masses, helping take Communion to many area nursing homes, to those in Westchester hospital and homebound parishioners is invited. Teresa & Tim Geiger will lead the training.

The next training session is Saturday, February 17th at 9:00am (following the 8:15am Mass), in the Church. Register for this or future training sessions online: www.stsusanna.org/eucharisticministers.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to those who are seriously ill, planning to have surgery, or are impaired by old age. If you would like to be anointed, please attend Mass on Monday, February 12th, at 6:00pm.

St. Susanna Mass Times Wednesday, February 14th

8:15am, Noon, 5:00pm, 7:00pm

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ADULT FAITH FORMATIONDISCIPLES IN ACTION

“FAST FACTS” FROM OUR GLOBAL FAMILY MINISTRY

While the majority of the worldwide 65.3 million forced migrants remain in their home countries, 21.3 million have been forced to flee and seek refuge in other countries. Over half of these refugees are under the age of 18.www.stsusanna.org/ourglobalfamily.

Young at Heart February meeting is scheduled for the 21st at 12:00 noon in the St. Susanna Room. Our program will be presented by the Cincinnati Museum Center. The title of the program is “Cincinnati and the Presidents.”

Reservations and the $12.00 per lunch are due in the parish office no later than Friday, February 16. Be sure to have the correct change or to mark “YAH lunch” on the memo line of your check. We will also be collecting canned goods for the Schuh Center. For questions, contact Gretchen Osner (398-4820).

THE FIRST PARISH FISH FRY IS FEBRUARY 16TH!!

The Fish Fry needs many volunteers to be successful, and your help is needed! It is a great opportunity to serve the Parish community and take part in the fellowship of working with other St. Susanna parishioners during the Lenten season. If you are new to the parish and want to get to know some of your fellow parishioners, sign up! The Fish Fry runs Fridays between Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (February 16 – March 23). The volunteer sign-up can be found at www.stsusanna.org/fishfry. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Kososki at 513-461-9098 or skososki@cinci.rr.com or the Parish Office. Thank you!!

How well do you listen? Do you find yourself finishing other people’s sentences? Do you interrupt with frequent comments or questions? Do you tend to contradict what has been said? If you

answered “sometimes” or “frequently” to any of these questions, you may benefit from the Listening for Heaven’s Sake class. Learn some practical tools that will refresh you and those you relate to.

When: Wednesday mornings at 9:30am (5 sessions, beginning February 21st)Where: St. Isadore RoomCost: $8 for materialsRegister: www.stsusanna.org/listeningforheavenssake

THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!

The Festival Committee is looking for a few individuals to join the planning committee. If you have a desire to become involved in the Festival and are able to dedicate some time before Festival weekend, we could use your help. Currently we need a Basket Booth Co-Chair, a Parking Co-Chair and a Public Relations/Social Media Chairperson. The Festival Committee meets monthly until Festival weekend. If you are interested, please contact Brenda Stier at lstier@cinci.rr.com.

Family Festival

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WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SERVICE PROJECT

Women of the parish are invited to participate in an evening Service Project sponsored by the Women’s Association, February 7th, 7:00pm, in the school cafeteria. Comfort pillows for breast cancer patients will be constructed (stuffing them and sewing them closed). Packets for Baptismal Bibs will also be assembled. Each baby who is baptized at St.

Susanna receives this white cloth bib as part of the symbol of new life in Christ. There will be activities for both those who sew and those who don’t. Come, bring scissors, and needle, and thread (various colors) if possible. Refreshments will be served. No RSVP is needed. Questions should be directed to Fran Kester, 513-573-0994 or fkester@cinci.rr.com.

The flowers gracing the Altar were donated

by Margie Berold In Memory of Robert Berold

SEMINAR ON “END OF LIFE” PREPARATION

Dates: February 21stTimes: 2:00pm or 6:00pmLocation: Gate of Heaven CemeteryPresented by: The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office of Cemeteries and Gate of Heaven CemeteryReservation Required. Call 513-489-0300. No cost involved.

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Charitable Computing Ministry of St. Susanna specifically needs: Flat Screen Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, Related Cords, and Android Phones. They all play a big part in our help to the needy community. We will clean your disk and make it run like a new Linux machine. To donate, please call our hotline at 513-668-7483 or email us at c_c_m@earthlink.net.

For more information regarding this ministry, please go to www.stsusanna.org/charitablecomputingministry.

The Charitable Computing Ministry of St. Susanna needs your usable laptop or desktop computers, even usable accessories such as flat screen monitors, keyboards, mice or mouse pads. They all play a big part in our help to the

needy community. We will clean your disk and make it run like a new Linux machine.To donate, please call our hotline at 513-668-7483 or email us at c_c_m@earthlink.net.

For more information regarding this ministry, please go to www.stsusanna.org/charitablecomputingministry.

ST. SUSANNA

MINISTRY

CHARITABLECOMPUTING

THE SCHUH CENTER IS GEARING UP FOR EASTER!

Donations are needed to help provide Easter baskets to families that are less fortunate. If you are able to provide any items, please drop them off at the Peace and Justice Kiosk in the Gathering Space of church by Sunday, March 4th.

Parishioners who would like to help assemble the Easter Baskets can meet at the Schuh Center on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00am.

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to provide Easter baskets to those in need in our community.

DISCIPLES IN ACTION

STUFF.

Is your car parked in your driveway because your garage is full of “stuff”? Is your basement crammed with boxes and bags of “stuff” just to get it out of sight and which you plan to get to later and “later” never comes? Consider this: St. Susanna Women’s Association has scheduled the annual Garage Sale for June 22/23, 2018. Now would be a good time to start eliminating some of that “stuff” that is clogging up your life.

Keep in mind that all monies raised from the Garage Sale come back to the Parish – to purchase special items and to assist with Parish ministries. If you are unable or unwilling to hold your items till June, there are members of the Women’s Association who are willing to accept your items to store until then. If necessary, they would even consider pick-ups. Contact Christine Phelan at 513-492-7265 or jazzcat1946@aol.com.

The St. Susanna Young at Heart is going to be wagering atKeeneland on April 19th. For $60 per person, you get bus transportation, reserved seating in the Grandstand, and lunch in route. We will depart at 9:00am, return at 6:30pm. If interested, place a separate envelope in the Sunday collection with your check marked on the memo line “Keeneland.” Limited to 40 total. Questions: contact Russ Clark at 339-0711.

IT’S KAIROS TIME

Matthew 25:40 Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.

The next Kairos retreat at Lebanon Correctional Institution will be March 8-11, 2018 and your help is being asked for again. Baking cookies always seems to be the most popular way of helping. Bags and instructions for the cookies will be handed out after all Masses on February 17th and 18th. Please plan on dropping them off at the church on March 3-4 or at the office until March 7. If you can help financially, the cost of a weekend is around $7,000.00, which is covered by contributions only. To sponsor an inmate is $125, which covers his meals for the weekend, and his Bible and cross. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated and tax exempt. Also, there will be a prayer sign-up sheet at the Peace and Justice desk, where you can offer an hour of prayer during the weekend. Just sign your name on the time slot that you are willing to stay in prayer for. In advance, thank you for your help with this prison ministry. If you would be interested in attending a closing ceremony at LECI on Sunday, March 11th, let me know. Mike Weil 513-476-9959 mikeweil1070@gmail.comWilson Velez 513-225-4311 wjvelez65@gmail.comDan Mendel 513-304-1253

DEAD SERIOUS... ABOUT LIFEFriday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm & Saturday, March 3rd at 6:00 pmat Mason Middle SchoolRecommended Ages: 6th-12th grades

“Dead Serious... About Life” is a musical written to appeal to teenagers. It is up-front... it is blunt... it is life! “Dead Serious” will expose us all to the issues of abortion, alcohol, drugs, religion, sex and suicide... issues that we don’t want to talk about it or face. Well, hang onto your seat, ‘cause this musical cuts it wide open. It will make you laugh, cry, hurt, fear and feel... but most of all “Dead Serious” will make you take a second look at life.

For tickets and information, call 513-459-7268 or visit www.mish-inc.com.

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION

STEWARDSHIP

Year to Date ACTUAL

Year to Date BUDGET

Over / (Under) Budget

$1,247,340 $1,424,621 $177,281

January 28, 2018

ACTUALJanuary 28, 2018

BUDGETOver / (Under)

Budget

$34,754 $43,512 $8,758

2018 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA)

This is Commitment Weekend for the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please join with Catholics in every parish throughout our archdiocese who are Impacting the Story through local, Catholic ministries for people right here in our communities. These ministries depend on our help each year!

If you have already responded by mail or online, or if you brought your completed pledge card to place in the offertory today, thank you! To make a gift online, visit CatholicAppeal.net. Thank you!

CHILDREN’S ENVELOPES FOR 2018 ARE AVAILABLE

Stewardship is not just for adults. It is so important that our children learn how much they have been blessed by God and how much God longs to see them share their blessings with others. Indeed, stewardship is a wonderful way of life for all of us. Sharing a little can mean a lot. One of the best ways to teach children about giving to others is to offer them the opportunity to place their own contribution envelope in the collection basket each week. Please consider using children’s envelopes in your family this year. Boxes are in the Gathering Space.

SAVE THE DATES FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018!

June 25th - 29th from 9:00am-Noon

Participant Online Registration: March 1st - April 1st

Volunteer Registration: OPEN NOW! To volunteer, visit: www.stsusanna.org/vbsvolunteer

SCHUH CENTER NEEDS

Food Donations! For those who are struggling financially, purchasing food needed can be very stressful. Many depend upon pantries for food items to get through.

Immediate needs at the Schuh Center are: • Canned Chicken• Canned Chili• Small Cans Soup (Campbell’s Soup Size) • Chunky/Progresso Soups• Feminine products• Snacks (Granola Bars, Fruit Snacks, Little Debbie Treats)• Boxed Pasta (other than spaghetti)• Deodorant• Winter Coats and Hats for Men, Women and Children• Space Heaters

BOOSTERS NEWS

We are seeking candidates for Vice President and Uniform Coordinators (2 to 4 people can work together).

For more information, please contact Mark Cravens at (859) 916-6161 or mcravens@apctowers.com.

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CFP Grades 1-8 (2017-2018)Faith Formation for elementary students will be Sundays 10:30 -11:45am, Mondays 6:15 - 7:30pm, and Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30pm. For more information, contact Kristen Tell, ext. 3135 or tellk@stsusanna.org.

Early Childhood 2017-2018Faith formation for 3, 4, pre-K 5-year-olds and kindergartners meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00am. For more information, contact Rebecca Sackrider, ext. 3126, sackriderr@stsusanna.org.

PreschoolWeekday Preschool is available for ages 2-5 in the Undercroft of church. For more information, contact Joette Ewing, ext. 3131 or ewingj@stsusanna.org.

Saint Susanna SchoolThe parish school provides a Catholic education for Grades K-8. For more information, contact theSchool Office, ext. 3108.

Faith AliveGrades 6-8 (2017-2018)Sundays at 4:00pm to 5:45pmin the St. John Bosco Youth Room. For more information, contact Gabbi Montavon, ext. 3195 or montavang@stsusanna.org.

To get Faith Alive text updates you can join by texting 517-910-6127 and text the message @stsue.

LIFEGrades 9-12 (2017-2018)Sundays at 7:00pm in the St. John Bosco Youth Room. For more information, contact Gabbi Montavon, ext. 3195 or montavang@stsusanna.org.

To get LIFE text updates you can join by texting to the number 81010 and text the message @stsuelife.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

FAITH ALIVEIf you would like updates texted to you, please text @328637 to 81010.

February 4thThere is NO FAITH ALIVE! Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

February 11th, 4:00 – 5:45pm“Positive Posters” Faith Alive will be making posters for our local KAIROS retreat. Explore what it means to truly forgive and be forgiven by others.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Faith Alive’s Spring Retreat will be held on St. Susanna’s campus on April 6th-8th!

LIFEIf you would like updates texted to you, please text @life20172 to 81010.

February 4th There is NO LIFE! Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

February 11th, 7:00 – 9:00pm“Vocational Voices” At this LIFE meeting, we will have 3 representatives from each vocation come and tell their story. You will have a chance to ask them questions and really get to know them and their vocation on a deeper level.

UPCOMING EVENTS: LIFE’s Spring Retreat will be held at the Tau House on March 16th-18th!

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Come and see what being a student at St. Susanna Preschool is all about! Be sure to mark your calendars for our Open House on Thursday, February 8th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

Registration for our current preschool families began on Monday, January 8th. New families had the opportunity to enroll starting on Monday, January 29th. Classes fill up quickly, so please enroll early to ensure your class preference this fall! If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact Joette Ewing at 513-398-3821, ext. 3131 or ewingj@stsusanna.org. Thank you!

Registration for 2018/2019 at St. Susanna Parish School runs through February 16th.

If you have any questions, please contact (513) 398-3821,ext. 3108.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Those volunteering with children must fulfill the following requirements:

• must attend a Protecting God’s Children seminar provided by VIRTUS. The next open seminar at St. Susanna Parish is Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 9:30am. You must register online to attend, visit www.virtus.org to register!*

• have a cleared background check• and must read monthly training bulletins online

*If you are a St. Susanna volunteer, please contact Cathy Meyer at 513-398-3821, ext. 3113 or meyerc@stsusanna.org before registering your VIRTUS account.

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ESTE MES EN PARROQUIA ST. SUSANNA • FEBRUARY 2018

El programa de ABLE ofrece clases de Inglés. Para más información comuniquese al (513) 695-2987. Clases en Lebanon en las tardes.

SU CASA SE HA MUDADO

La nueva dirección es: Mid Pointe Tower 7162 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. Tel 513-761-1588. Para Servicios Legales de Inmigración: (513) 672-3746

MISA EN ESPAÑOLSegundo y cuarto Domingo del Mes 4:00pm

ORACIÓN TAIZETercer Jueves del mes a las 6:30pm

NECESITAMOS SU AYUDA!!Con dos Misas al mes en Español, necesitamos ayuda. Ministros de Eucaristía, Ujieres, Lectores, Monaguillos. Se provee entrenamiento.

Para el Coro contactar a: Nicolas Ortiz smtjedi@yahoo.com

DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS LEGALES DE INMIGRACIÓN DE CARIDADES CATÓLICAS

Ofrecerá consultas gratuitas sin cita en St. Susanna el 15 de Marzo del 2018 de 10am a 4:30pm. Para más información comuniquese con Karla Eysoldt.

NOTICIAS

• Grupo de Oración para adultos en Español todos los Martes a las 7:30pm en el cuarto de St. Jerónimo abajo de la Iglesia.

• No se les olvide registrarse a la parroquia! Cualquier programa que quieran participar, cartas de la Iglesia, hacer algún sacramento, tienen que estar registrados.

• Para más información o si tiene alguna pregunta por favor comuniquese con la Iglesia. El número de teléfono en Español de St. Susanna es: (513) 398-3821 Ext. 3202 por favor deje mensaje.

GRUPO DE JOVENES!!!!

FAITH ALIVE: Domingos de 4-5:45pm en el cuarto de St. Jerónimo en el sótano de la Iglesia para jovenes de 6-8 grados.

LIFE: Domingos de 7-9pm en el cuarto de St. Jerónimo en el sótano de la Iglesia para jovenes de 9 a 12 grados.Para más información contacte a Gabbi Montavon en la oficina de la iglesia.

Todas las jovencitas que quieren tener celebraciones de Quince años en St. Susanna tienen que participar en un retiro que se da sola- mente una vez al año. Y hay otra formación y requisitos para ayudarles en esta etapa de madurez tan importante.

Llame a Karla Eysoldt cuando su hija cumpla 14 años y ella puede avisarle de todos los requisitos.

Próximo retiro será el 17 de Marzo del 2018.

El Ministerio Hispano Católico los invita al:

RETIRO DE PAREJAS

El 28 de Abril del 2018 de 8:30am-4:00pmIglesia de St. Susanna en Mason

Se aceptan parejas que vivan en unión libre, parejas preparandose para Matrimonio y parejas que estén casadas por lo civil ó por la iglasia. Registro necesario con Karla Eysoldt al (513) 448-8994 o keysoldt@catholiccincinnati.org.

¿HA PENSADO USTED EN LA MEJOR EDUCACIÓN PARA SUS HIJOS?

Las escuelas católicas ofrecen una enseñanza superior en un ambiente de fe, valores y disciplina. Venga a visitarnos y no se arrepentirá. ¡Las inscripciones ya están abiertas! Tenemos becas y ayuda financiera disponible. Para más información, por favor comuníquese con Mayra Wilson– Coordinadora de Relaciones Hispanas al (513) 421.3131 ext. 2718.

ESCUELAS CATÓLICAS - ¡La mejor opción para lo que más importa!

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February 4, 2018Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)Jb 7:1-4, 6–7

1 Cor 9:16–19, 22–23

Mk 1:29–39

Offering the Gospel to All

I f you asked Jesus what he did while on earth, I believe he would say, “preached and healed.”

Those were his missions. He had good news to share and a longing to convince his listeners of the truth of this gospel of love and freedom. He was moved because he saw them like sheep without a shepherd. The gospels are nothing other than documentation of Jesus’ efforts to preach the gospel!

Paul shared Christ’s ardor. He was entrusted with preaching to the Gentiles the truth of the Gospel, and he did all he could to convince them of his message. He says he became all things to all, to save at least some. He worked hard during the day so he could pay his own way and offer his message for free. He adapted himself to his audience—their customs and ways of thinking—so they wouldn’t take offense at him, closing their hearts to his message.

How many missionaries have used this same approach? Just think of the French Jesuits Sts. Jean de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues of the Great Lakes region, St. Junípero Serra in the West, or Mother Cabrini serving European

[Jesus said,] “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.”

(Mark 1:38)

immigrants on the East Coast. They learned new languages, ate new foods, and adopted new traditions to insert themselves into these cultures and share the gospel. They took a page out of Paul’s book, becoming all things to all to save at least some.

We are modern-day apostles and missionaries. Let’s take a page out of Paul’s book, and offer this gospel of hope and love to so many souls in need.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

For ReflectionWhen you look around, what needs for the gospel of love do you see?Which of these needs can you fill as Jesus’ apostle?

Piece: Scenes From the Life of Christ: The Sermon on the Mount, circa 1481-1482 Artist: Cosimo Rosselli Location: Sistine Chapel

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PARISH STAFFContact: 398-3821 • Parish, ext. 3100 • School, ext. 3108

Fr. Robert Farrell (Pastor) ext. 3101, farrellr@stsusanna.orgFr. Eric Roush (Parochial Vicar) ext. 3106, roushe@stsusanna.orgLou Wong (Deacon) ext. 3137, wongl@stsusanna.org

PASTORAL STAFF: YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S FORMATIONSRebecca Sackrider (DRE, Early Childhood, VBS) ext. 3126, sackriderr@stsusanna.org

Lauren Zinnecker (CFP 1-4) ext. 3400 zinneckerl@stsusanna.orgKristen Tell (CFP 5-8, First Communion) ext. 3135, tellk@stsusanna.orgGabrielle Montavon (Youth Minister) ext. 3195, montavong@stsusanna.orgMelissa Capella (Young Adults, Confirmation) ext. 3149, capellam@stsusanna.org

PASTORAL STAFF: ADULT FORMATIONSusan Hack (Faith Formation, RCIA) ext. 3169, hacks@stsusanna.orgChloé Fasano (Faith Formation, RCIA) ext. 3110, fasanoc@stsusanna.orgMary Jo Burns (Peace & Justice) ext. 3120, burnsmj@stsusanna.org

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONJoette Ewing (Preschool) ext. 3131, ewingj@stsusanna.orgDaniel Albrinck (Principal) ext 3109, albrinckd@stsusanna.org

ADDITIONAL STAFFShannon Benvenuti (Business Manager) ext. 3121, benvenutis@stsusanna.orgNikki Dickson (Parish Receptionist) ext. 3100, dicksonn@stsusanna.orgKarla Eysoldt (Hispanic Ministry) 513-448-8994, keysoldt@catholiccincinnati.orgTeresa Johns (Communications Director) ext. 3104, johnst@stsusanna.orgDoug Popp (Facilities) ext. 3154, poppd@stsusanna.orgGuy Vanasse (Music & Liturgy) ext. 3105, vanasseg@stsusanna.org

ORGANIZATIONBoosters

Caregiver Support Group

Festival

Finance Commission

Fish Fry

Health & Wellness

Knights of Columbus

Men’s Prayer Group

Moms Group

Natural Family Planning

Prayer Network

PTO

Risen Life

School Commission

Schuh Center

St. Vincent de Paul

Women’s Association

Young at Heart

CONTACTMark Cravens, 770-4278

Sharon Kipfer, 509-3278

Brenda Stier, lstier@cinci.rr.com

Shannon Benvenuti, 398-3821

Scott Kososki, 461-9098

Laura Barbetta, 847-1849

George Denman, 939-9022

Bill Bross, 518-9594

Katie Fortener, (248) 515-8895

Tom & Colleen O’Rourke, 398-3116

Kathy Mussman, 777-5981

Ann Roda, stsusannapto@gmail.com

Roberta Brunck, 777-1476

Sarah McClain, 225-7093

Teresa Bolte, 779-8965

Mary Jo Burns, 398-3821

Mary Ann Mushaben, 504-7181

Dottie Linton, 754-0114

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