2 616 Reading Road Mason, Ohio 45040 Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Phone: 513-398-3821 Parish Office: ext. 3100 School Office: ext. 3108 After Hours Emergency: ext. 3200 Fax: 513-398-2254 Bulletin Deadline The 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 [email protected] for submission. MAY 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER LOVE… LOVE… LOVE John’s community was struggling to keep the faith some 60-70 years after the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. The Apostles and other believers were being martyred. They believed that Jesus was going to come back soon to bring about the Kingdom of God, but where was He? It was natural to ask, “Does it still make sense to believe? Is Jesus the true Messiah? Where do we see Jesus today? How should we live if we really believe Jesus is the Christ?” John assures the church of His day and of ours that it still makes to believe… hang in there. Where do we see Jesus? How are we to live?... one word… LOVE!!! This exhortation is considered the heart of Jesus’ teaching. Love for others is grounded in God’s love for Jesus and Jesus’ love for us. It is a profound truth that we all too often take for granted. John’s gospel offers a glimpse of God’s love through Jesus. He embraced all the people He met, those who accepted Him and those who did not. His love was unselfish and reached out to even those who were difficult to love. His was a self-emptying love. He cared more for others than Himself. He forgot about His own needs, comfort, pain, etc. and put the needs of others first. We who believe… we who accept Jesus as the center of our lives… are to love one another as completely and universally as Jesus loves us. It’s not easy… but do we strive to do the best we can? Or do we say it is impossible and live like everyone else… focused on our own needs and desires? Yes this self-emptying, universal love may be difficult but we see examples of it everyday: spouses treating each other with understanding and tenderness; loving parents put the need of their children above their own; adult children care for aging parents; in hospitals, in classrooms in our first responders… true love is found! The Spirit of God, given to us, enables us to love as Jesus loved us. Reflect this week on where you find genuine self-emptying love in your life? Where are you being stretched to extend your love… to the displaced, frightened immigrant? To the obnoxious neighbor? To the person who hurt you or someone you care deeply for? Disciples of Jesus do not have an option or choice… we must love, because love is of God. Easter calls us to live out this love in a world burdened with conflict and strife. What does love have to do with it? Everything!!! REFLECTING WITH THE PASTOR
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 [email protected] for submission.
MAY 6, 2018SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
LOVE… LOVE… LOVE
John’s community was struggling to keep the faith some 60-70 years after the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. The Apostles and other believers were being martyred. They believed that Jesus was going to come back soon to bring about the Kingdom of God, but where was He? It was natural to ask, “Does it still make sense to believe? Is Jesus the true Messiah? Where do we see Jesus today? How should we live if we really believe Jesus is the Christ?” John assures the church of His day and of ours that it still makes to believe… hang in there. Where do we see Jesus? How are we to live?... one word… LOVE!!! This exhortation is considered the heart of Jesus’ teaching.
Love for others is grounded in God’s love for Jesus and Jesus’ love for us. It is a profound truth that we all too often take for granted. John’s gospel offers a glimpse of God’s love through Jesus. He embraced all the people He met, those who accepted Him and those who did not. His love was unselfish and reached out to even those who were difficult to love. His
was a self-emptying love. He cared more for others than Himself. He forgot about His own needs, comfort, pain, etc. and put the needs of others first. We who believe… we who accept Jesus as the center of our lives… are to love one another as completely and universally as Jesus loves us.
It’s not easy… but do we strive to do the best we can? Or do we say it is impossible and live like everyone else… focused on our own needs and desires?Yes this self-emptying, universal love may be difficult but we see examples of it everyday: spouses treating each other with understanding and tenderness; loving parents put the need of their children above their own; adult children care for aging parents; in hospitals, in classrooms in our first responders… true love is found!
The Spirit of God, given to us, enables us to love as Jesus loved us. Reflect this week on where you find genuine self-emptying love in your life? Where are you being stretched to extend your love… to the displaced, frightened immigrant? To the obnoxious neighbor? To the person who hurt you or someone you care deeply for? Disciples of Jesus do not have an option or choice… we must love, because love is of God.
Easter calls us to live out this love in a world burdened with conflict and strife. What does love have to do with it? Everything!!!
REFLECTING WITH THE PASTOR
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MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKEND PRESIDERS
Monday, May 76:00pm Mark Poteé
Tuesday, May 88:15am Robert Buschelman
Wednesday, May 98:15am Debra A. Spadaro-Meguid
Thursday, May 108:15am Robert Berold
Friday, May 118:15am Intention of the Parishioners
Saturday, May 128:15am Brian & Sue Fitzgerald5:00pm (Fr. Roush) Jean Boho
Sunday, May 137:30am (Fr. Roush) Ann Okoniewski9:00am (Fr. Roush) Cindy Schneeman11:15am (Fr. Farrell) Ruth Morgan4:00pm (Spanish Mass) Intention of the Parishioners6:00pm (Fr. Farrell) Alma Rosso
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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 DotyJoseph Patrick FuscoJustin SchuhChristian SorfnsenJames WernkeRachelle WernkeBrandon WesleyRyan WhitakerJim WykoffMichael Zeller
Prayer RequestsIf you have people to be prayed for and would like to have them in the bulletin, please email [email protected] 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 [email protected].
IN LOVING MEMORY...
Joyce CornettMother of Brenda Stier
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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 [email protected].
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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2018 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY MASS
Married Couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2018 are invited to attend Golden Anniversary Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on August 4th at 4:30pm, with Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr as Celebrant. Visit the Office for Marriage & Family Life at www.catholiccincinnati.org or call (513) 421-3131, ext. 2653 before June 22nd to register.
CELEBRATING A SIGNIFICANT WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN 2018?
Married couples celebrating a significant wedding anniversary (25, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75) in 2018 are invited to request a congratulatory certificate from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.
These certificates will be distributed here at St. Susanna on August 11th at the 5:00pm Mass. Visit the Office for Marriage & Family Life at www.catholiccincinnati.org or call (513) 421-3131, ext. 2621 before June 22nd to request your certificate.
St. Susanna Parish | August 11th at 5:00pm
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 Wednesday, May 9th, at 6:30pm. 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, May 12th, 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, May 26th, at 9:00am (following the 8:15am Mass), in the Church. Register for this or future training sessions online: www.stsusanna.org/eucharisticministers.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATIONADULT FAITH FORMATION
ATTENTION, MEN OF ST. SUSANNA PARISH…
We are excited to announce “Welcome,” the updated version of “CRHP” (which is now owned by Matthew
Kelly). It’s run by parishioners for parishioners, and it’s re-energizing parishes across the country.
Most of the people you see every day feel like something is missing in their lives. Welcome is an incredible experience that helps them discover what that something is -- and what to do about it. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you should be a part of the weekend. Don’t wait – spaces are filling up fast. The St. Susanna Welcome weekend retreat for men will be held Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. Through fellowship, faith sharing, hospitality, music, individual and group activities, Mass, and more, participants have the opportunity to step back from the everyday to reflect on their lives and their spiritual journeys and build meaningful relationships with other men in the parish. Welcome is free to attend and all meals are provided. Contact Fraser McCurrach at [email protected] for more information, or by phone at (513) 515-7793.
SUBSCRIBE TO MAGNIFICAT!
Magnificat is a monthly publication designed for daily use, to encourage both liturgical and personal prayer. It can be used to follow daily Mass and can also be read at home or wherever you find yourself for personal or family prayer.
We are offering a Magnificat monthly subscription for the bulk price of $32.00 (including shipping and handling) compared to the individual price of $47.00. The monthly magazine is placed with your name on it in the Guadalupe Room each month. Every day, Magnificat helps you:
Develop your prayer life• Morning, evening, and night prayers inspired by the
Liturgy of the Hours and adapted to your busy schedule• First-rate spiritual and biblical essays
Participate in the Holy Mass• Readings and prayers of each daily Mass• Liturgical insights
Walk on the path of holiness• Every day, the inspirational life of a saint, providing a
model for daily livingGrow in your spiritual life
• Carefully selected daily meditations drawn from the writings of the Fathers of the Church as well as from recent spiritual masters
Contemplate inspiring masterpieces• Full-color reproductions of great works of sacred art,
complete with commentary
We need all orders in by June 1st. To order, please email Nikki Dickson ([email protected]) your name, phone number, email. Please note, your order won’t be finalized until the payment is received.
RCIA SPONSORS NEEDED
The Good News is abounding at St. Susanna! We have candidates, those already baptized, seeking full communion, in addition to Catechumens as well! We need parish sponsors who can take the time to be a friend in Jesus for these special people desiring the Catholic faith. Could you give some time to them this year? Sponsors will be matched with a good fit person for them.
If you are interested in becoming a parish sponsor, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/teachthefaith.
MagnifiKid is for children ages of 6 through 12. Every week, MagnifiKid offers:• All the readings and the prayers of the 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.
We are offering Magnifikid for the bulk price of $15.00 (including shipping and handling) compared to the individual price of $37.00. The monthly magazine is placed with your name on it in the Guadalupe Room each month. We need all orders in by June 1st. To order, please email Nikki Dickson ([email protected]) your name, phone number, email. Please note, your order won’t be finalized until the payment is received.
TAIZÉ PRAYER Music and Reflection by Candlelight,Thursday, May 17th from 6:30 – 7:00pm
All are welcome to come and reflect on the Holy Spirit through song, scripture, silence and prayer.Music & Reflection
All are welcome tocome and reflecton the Holy Spirit
through song, scripture, silence and prayer.
6:30pm-7:00pm
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ADULT FAITH FORMATIONREACH OUT: DISCIPLES IN ACTION
SPRING IS HERE!
Spring energizes us all and the most obvious clue of that is “spring cleaning.” Keep in mind the Garage Sale sponsored by the Women’s Association when you begin your cleaning. This year, the dates are June 22 and 23.
If you have possessions that have gone unused for over one year and they are cluttering up your closets, basement, and garage, save them for the Garage Sale. The Women’s Association can sell pretty much anything that is reusable – books, toys, clothing, jewelry, furniture, working appliances, tools, flatware, dishes, home décor, picture frames, sporting goods, etc. They’ve even sold a kitchen sink!
Set all your items aside to bring to the Meyer Center beginning June 16th. However, if storing them is not an option and you are not able or unwilling to hold until then, contact Christine Phelan at 513-492-7265 or [email protected] or Mary Ann Vossler at 513-257-3892 or [email protected].
The Garage Sale is more than just a fund raiser. It is a ministry to our community allowing individuals and families to stretch their shopping dollars by buying clothing, household appliances, and other necessary items at reasonable and affordable prices. Proceeds from the sale provide funds to purchase special items for the Parish and to assist its various ministries.
The Schuh Center would like to celebrate the Moms that visit the food pantry by providing them with a potted flowering plant for Mother’s Day. So… when planting your own flower beds, if you have any extra flowers, please consider sharing them with the Schuh Center.
Potted plants will be accepted through May 6th. They can be dropped off directly to the Schuh Center during normal operating hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-11:00am. The plants can also be placed on the table by the Peace and Justice Kiosk in the Gathering Space of the Church.
GO CINCINNATI!Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 9:00am-1:00pm
The Archdiocese is joining with other Christian communities in serving agencies all over Cincinnati that live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Individuals, families and friends are invited to join St. Susanna as we gather on Saturday, May 12th to make a difference in our community. St. Susanna will be adopting Interfaith Hospitality Network of Warren County, 203 E. Warren St., Lebanon, OH 45036. Projects may include painting, landscape, cleaning, etc. For more information or to register for this event, please contact April Hoak at: [email protected] or (513) 910-826.
YOUNG AT HEART MAY LUNCHEON
Our next Young at Heart lunch will be at Houston’s Restaurant at 12:00pm on May 16th. Reservations are required and must be made by calling the parish office no later than Friday, May 11th. We will receive individual checks at Houston’s.
Meal choices are roast beef, chicken, fish, or salad bar. Salad bar is included with the beef, chicken, or fish. Cost of this choice is $13.95; salad bar alone is $10.95. All choices include non-alcoholic drinks and tip. Tax is Not included. Come join us for great friends and food!
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YOUNG AT HEART REDS GAME
Please join us for a Cincinnati Reds ball game on Thursday, May 24th vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (12:35pm game time). The cost is $35 per ticket, which includes the ticket, and $10 toward food and/or drink plus the bus. Please make the check
payable to “St. Susanna Parish” and put “Reds Game” on the memo line. Take or mail the check to the parish office. Deadline is May 15th. Sign up now, seating is limited to the first 40 fans. Have questions, please call Jim Valento at 513-379-3823.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATIONREACH OUT: DISCIPLES IN ACTION
PLEASE JOIN THE ST. SUSANNA PARISH COMMUNITY GARDEN
Care for Creation! Feed the Needy!Plant a 4x8 raised bed and enjoy weekly fun with St. Susanna Garden community. Cost $25 per bed. Harvest vegetables for your family. Donate excess to Fr. Schuh Center. Garden prep and plant dates to be announced. Please contact Barbara Hunt at cell 386-793-7773, or [email protected].
YOUNG AT HEART IS TAKING A TRIP TO THE FINGER LAKES!September 23rd-29th
Come join the St. Susanna Young at Heart over seven days and six nights as we circumnavigate the upstate area of New York around the Finger
Lakes. This trip includes visiting the Women’s Rights National Historical Park (where the suffrage movement began), seeing the Willard Memorial Chapel (the last known Tiffany chapel), and taking a cruise, passing through locks on a section of the Erie Canal. Other sights will be the National Baseball Hall
of Fame and Museum, Corning Glass Works and Museum, wine tasting at two wineries, and multiple other things to do and see. Dinners will feature lodges overlooking several of the lakes along with a cruise on Seneca Lake, the largest and deepest of the 13 Finger Lakes.
The trip includes six breakfasts, six dinners, six nights lodging, and motor coach transportation. Pricing per person is: $1,294, single occupancy; $995, double occupancy; $965, triple occupancy. For more information and brochures, please contact Russ Clark, (513) 339-0711.
STEWARDSHIP
THIS WEEK, FROM THE ST. SUSANNA VINCENTIANS...
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you... You are my friends if you do what I command you.”
By making a gift to the Fifth Sunday Outreach Ministries Collection, you fulfill the commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved you. The parish Vincentians are so grateful for your gifts that allow them to share Jesus’ love with area needy.
The flowers gracing the Altar were donated
In Memory ofRobert Beroldby Margie Berold
Year to Date ACTUAL
Year to Date BUDGET
Over / (Under) Budget
$1,745,006 $2,044,064 $299,058
April 29, 2018
ACTUALApril 29, 2018
BUDGETOver / (Under)
Budget
$34,119 $38,840 $4,721
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CFP Grades 1-8 (2017-2018)Faith Formation for elementary students will be Sundays, 10:30 -11:45am, and Mondays, 6:15 - 7:30pm. For more information, contact Kristen Tell, ext. 3135 or [email protected].
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, [email protected].
PreschoolWeekday Preschool is available for ages 2-5 in the Undercroft of church. For more information, contact Joette Ewing, ext. 3131 or [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
To get LIFE text updates, you can join by texting to the number 81010 and text the message @stsuelife.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
REGISTER NOW FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJune 25th - 29th from 9:00am-Noon
Time is running out to sign up for SPLASH CANYON, where God’s promises are YES in Jesus! Registration fees will be going up starting on May 25 to $45/child or $75/family for late registrations. If you want your child to learn how God keeps His promises and look into the Bible exploring God’s Holy Word, learn about Saints, enjoy hands-on activities and crafts, sing fun Bible songs, play games, and hear and act out Bible stories then this is the place for them! We are always in need of teen and adult help for VBS! If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Sackrider at [email protected] or 513-398-3821 ext. 3126. To register a participant or as a volunteer, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/vbs.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING VBS BUT CAN’T BE THERE?
We are in need of many items for our display that will borrowed and returned to you such as sleeping bags, tent, camping chairs, kayaks and/or canoes, blow up river rafts, oars, and tarps. We also need items donated for making our displays such as rolls of green, brown, and blue plastic sheeting; blue, white, green, yellow, red, black, gray, and brown paint; paint brushes, paint trays, lots of lunch size paper bags; 20 yard sticks; large cardboard boxes/sheets of cardboard to be used for making displays; and poster board. For details, please contact Rebecca Sackrider at [email protected] or 513-398-3821 ext. 3126.
REGISTER NOW FOR 2018/19 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
The Saint Susanna Early Childhood Catholic Formation Program is currently registering for the 2018/2019 school year! Register your 3, 4, or 5-year-old preschool or Kindergarten aged child for this developmentally appropriate catechesis that focuses on God’s love for us and gives explanations of the weekly Gospels at their level. We do this through a multi-sensory approach using Bible stories, music, arts and crafts, and hands-on activities. Classes meet on Sunday mornings at the St. Susanna School from 9:00-10:00am with drop-off up to 15 minutes before and pick-up can be after the 9:00 Mass is over. Catechists are needed as well as teen aides so if you are interested or if you have questions, please contact Rebecca Sackrider at [email protected] or 513-398-3821 ext. 3126. For more information and to register, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/earlychildhood.
CFP REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENSION !!
The registration deadline for the 2018-19 CFP year has been extended until Monday, May 7th to avoid the $30 per child late fee. We recognize what a busy time of year this is for families and want to give
you the weekend to complete the registration form. Thank you to all of the families that have already registered. It is very important for us to have our student numbers for the fall so that we can secure the proper number of catechists and begin to order materials. Please direct questions to Kristen Tell, 513.398.3821, ext. 3135 or [email protected]. To register for the 2018/19 CFP sessions, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/cfpregistration.
BOOSTERS NEWS
Registration is open for Cheerleading and Golf. Please register online at www.stsusannatitans.com. Boosters is seeking:
• 1 to 2 coaches for 6A Girls Volleyball this Fall - for more information please contact Linda Pitzer at [email protected] or 513-515-6895.
• Golf Coaches - 1 for B team and 1 for C team• Gym Scheduling Coordinator
For more information, contact Mark Cravens, (859) 916-6161 or [email protected]
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ESTE MES EN PARROQUIA ST. SUSANNA • MAYO 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 TAIZE Y CORONILLA DE LA MISERICORDIATercer 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 [email protected]
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.
¿CONOCE A ALGUIEN A QUIEN EL ALCOHOL Y LAS DROGAS REPRESENTAN PROBLEMAS EN SU VIDA?
GRUPO AMOR Y SERVICIO tiene sesiones: Todos los dias de 8-10PM.
Para más información por favor llame a: (513) 551-3103, (513) 390-3825. Trabajamos con las debilidades humanas, alcoholism, drogadicción, neurosis,depresión y pensamientos obsesivos compulsivos.
GRUPO DE APOYO PARA SOBREVIVIENTES DE VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA.
Todos los Martes de 5:30-7pm. Llame al (513) 381-5610 para mas información y lugares. Hay cuidado de niños.
PROGRAMA DE FORMACION CRISTIANA
Ya están abiertas las inscripciones del programa de religión de St. Susanna (CFP) para niños de 1 a 8 grados, para el año escolar 2018/2019. Puede registrar a sus hijos en la oficina llenando la hoja de registro o por la página web. Si su hijo/a necesita un Sacramento se necesitan 2 años de formación religiosa. Clases empiezan en Septiembre.
MONAGUILLOS
El entrenamiento será el 9 de Mayo de 6:30pm a 8:00pm. For favor registrarse con Karla Eysoldt.
Al centro Schuh le gustaría celebrar a las mamás que visitan el almacén de alimentos regalándoles una planta floral en maceta por el día de las madres. Así que… cuando plante sus propias plantas florales, si le sobran por favor considere compartirlas con el centro Schuh. Las plantas en maceta serán aceptadas del
21 de Abril al 6 de Mayo. Las plantas pueden ser entregadas directamente en el centro Schuh durante sus horas normales de operación: Martes, Miércoles y Viernes de 9:00am – 11:00am. También pueden dejar las plantas en la mesa que está en el quiosco de Paz y Justicia en la entrada de la iglesia. Gracias!
Asegúrese de consultar el Bulletin cerca de los elevadores para oportunidades de ayudar y servir a nuestra comunidad.
VAMOS CINCINNATI!Sábado, 12 de Mayo 2018 • 9:00am—1:00pm
La Arquidiócesis se está uniendo con otras comunidades Cristianas en agencias de servicio en todo Cincinnati que viven las Obras Espirituales y Corporales de la Misericordia. Todas las familias y amigos están invitados a unirse a St. Susanna el Sábado, 12 de Mayo para hacer una diferencia en nuestra comunidad.
St. Susanna adoptará Interfaith Hospitality Network del condado de Warren, 203 E. Warren St. Lebanon, OH 45036. Los proyectos incluyen pintar, jardineria, limpieza, etc. Para obtener más información o para registrarse para este evento, póngase en contacto con April Hoak: [email protected] o (513) 910-8266.
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.
1 John 4:7
May 6, 2018Sixth Sunday of Easter (B)Acts 10:25–26, 34–35, 44–48
1 Jn 4:7–10 or 1 Jn 4:11–16
Jn 15:9–17 or Jn 17:11b–19
God’s Generous Love
Our painting by Aldo Carpi (1886-1973) shows the Virgin Mary bringing the Baby Jesus to
visit the poor. She doesn’t make distinctions. Mary understood that Jesus didn’t come just for the rich and powerful but for everyone.
Peter learns this lesson when speaking to Cornelius and his household. Until this time, the apostles were preaching to the Jewish people, but when Peter speaks to these Romans, the Holy Spirit comes upon them just as he had upon the Jews. They repent and believe. This for Peter was essential, because it showed that Jesus wanted to send his Spirit and teachings to everyone, not just the chosen race. God doesn’t show favoritism.
The same goes for us. It’s natural to want to love our
own: our family and those sharing our social status, political party, club, school, or parish. But our love has to spread to all peoples, especially those in the most moral, material, and spiritual need. God is love, and those who love show they come from God.
Another element of love is that it is free, wanting nothing in return. Recently, while sitting at an outdoor café, a woman walked up and gave me a small wrapped gift. “I like to give gifts to complete strangers, just to make their day,” she said. What a beautiful gesture.
We should also note that Cornelius accepted God’s love, was baptized, and
began following the Way. He and his family didn’t take that free love of God for granted. They responded to it in joyful obedience. God’s generous love asks for an equally generous response. —Fr. Mark Haydu, LC
Piece: The Madonna of the Poor, 1968Artist: Aldo CarpiLocation: Vatican Museums
For ReflectionHow often do I help or love someone who disagrees with me, or doesn’t believe what I believe?
