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. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH. THE NORMAL SCHEDULE OF HOURS OF 8:30AM TO 4:30PM WILL RESUME MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH. NOVEMBER 19, 2017 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME USE IT OR LOSE IT! Looking back at several skills and talents I “had”, but no longer feel comfortable with, is somewhat depressing. I used to be a good trumpet player… but haven’t played the horn in over 9 years, who knows what will come out. I used to be able to tie any knot as an Eagle Scout, now I don’t know if I can tie a bowline. I loved downhill skiing but haven’t done it for over 10 years, I would probably be an accident waiting to happen. In high school and college I loved math, now I am happy just to balance my checking account. I used to be in pretty good shape since I worked out and exercised on a regular basis, now I’m worn out carry my groceries into the condo. I took French, Latin, Spanish, Greek in school, now… well, forget this one… I never really learned the languages in the first place. But you get my point… use it or lose it! A man went on a journey and entrusted his servants with his money… so begins our gospel. Upon his return, the owner required an accounting of his servants. A talent was about six thousand denarii and one denarius was equivalent to a day’s wage. Therefore, even the servant who received only one talent was entrusted with a sizable amount of money. This last servant did nothing with his money except bury it and was penalized for his failure. It was taken from him and given to the one who had the most. Use it or Lose it! The readings these last Sundays of the Liturgical year prompt us to look at different aspects of the end-time. Last week, we were told to live in a state of constant readiness. Today, we are told that we cannot simply sit back and wait for that time to come. The man who buried the money was punished, not because he was a poor manager of funds, but because he did not take his responsibilities seriously enough. Out of fear, he wasted the gift that was given to him. It is important to note that we are accountable to God, not so much for obedience to rules and regulations, but for the responsibilities of our life situations. All of us are different and are given different gifts by God. How do we use them? For ourselves? For others? Squander them or waste them? There is no life calling that is devoid of obligations... parent, teacher, son, daughter, employee, employer, pastor… all of us must act… all of us must serve others (increasing the “money” that was given to us). It is in faithful accomplishment of the tasks of life that we make present the reign of God among us, that we bring forth a new age. Being faithful to God, using the gifts God has given us may result in hardship and suffering but in the end they show we are God’s holy people and committed to His kingdom not our own. No one knows the final coming of Jesus, but we must live each day as end-time people. If we don’t live, share and deepen our faith…we may lose it! 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.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH. THE NORMAL SCHEDULE OF HOURS OF 8:30AM TO 4:30PM WILL RESUME MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH.
NOVEMBER 19, 2017THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
USE IT OR LOSE IT!
Looking back at several skills and talents I “had”, but no longer feel comfortable with, is somewhat depressing. I used to be a good trumpet player… but haven’t played the horn in over 9 years, who knows what will come out. I used to be able to tie any knot as an Eagle Scout, now I don’t know if I can tie a bowline. I loved downhill skiing but haven’t done it for over 10 years, I would probably be an accident waiting to happen. In high school and college I loved math, now I am happy just to balance my checking account. I used to be in pretty good shape since I worked out and exercised on a regular basis, now I’m worn out carry my groceries into the condo. I took French, Latin, Spanish, Greek in school, now… well, forget this one… I never really learned the languages in the first place. But you get my point… use it or lose it!
A man went on a journey and entrusted his servants with his money… so begins our gospel. Upon his return, the owner required an accounting of his servants. A talent was about six thousand denarii and one denarius was equivalent to a day’s wage. Therefore, even the servant who received only one talent was entrusted with a sizable amount of money. This last servant did nothing with his money except bury it and was penalized for his failure. It was taken from him and given to the one who had the most. Use it or Lose it!
The readings these last Sundays of the Liturgical year prompt us to look at different aspects of the end-time. Last week, we were told to live in a state of constant readiness. Today, we are told that we cannot simply sit back and wait for that time to come. The man who buried the money was punished, not because he was a poor manager of funds, but because he did not take his responsibilities seriously enough. Out of fear, he wasted the gift that was given to him.
It is important to note that we are accountable to God, not so much for obedience to rules and regulations, but for the responsibilities of our life situations. All of us are different and are given different gifts by God. How do we use them? For ourselves? For others? Squander them or waste them? There is no life calling that is devoid of obligations... parent, teacher, son, daughter, employee, employer, pastor… all of us must act… all of us must serve others (increasing the “money” that was given to us). It is in faithful accomplishment of the tasks of life that we make present the reign of God among us, that we bring forth a new age.
Being faithful to God, using the gifts God has given us may result in hardship and suffering but in the end they show we are God’s holy people and committed to His kingdom not our own. No one knows the final coming of Jesus, but we must live each day as end-time people. If we don’t live, share and deepen our faith…we may lose it!
REFLECTING WITH THE PASTOR
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MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKEND PRESIDERS
Monday, November 206:00pm Robert Goodrich
Tuesday, November 218:15am Patti Pugh
Wednesday, November 228:15am Edward Ryan
Thursday, November 23*9:00am John Bennett
Friday, November 248:15am Rick Murphy
Saturday, November 258:15am Deceased Members of the Bott Family5:00pm (Fr. Roush) El Donovan
Sunday, November 267:30am (Fr. Roush) Ruth Fox9:00am (Fr. Roush) Bill Haley11:15am (Fr. Farrell) Louis Galluppi4:00pm (Spanish Mass) Evelyn Ahmed6:00pm (Fr. Farrell) Donald Feyers
*Please note that Mass on Thanksgiving Day is at 9:00am.
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 FuscoThomas PrieveDavid RodriguezJustin 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...Robert HelmecampBrother-in-Law of Carol Helmecamp
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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
Free to all parishioners!!!
Go to www.stsusanna.org
and click on Formed, create your personal log-in by using our parish code: f4e66a.
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THIS WEEK, FROM THE ST. SUSANNA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY...
“Building a culture of life isn’t something we just do one month of the year, or with one event or initiative—it’s essential to who we are. It happens through our daily actions, how we treat one another, and how we live our lives.”
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chair, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities,2017 Respect Life Month Statement, https://goo.gl/NSMjxT
COMMITTED TO CHRIST, LIVING IN GRATITUDE
Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card to the church. As a reminder, all commitments need to be submitted to the church no later than December 10 in order to be accounted for in the final Summary Report. Please complete and submit your card to the church even if you are unable to make a change to your current level of giving. For those registered parishioners not currently supporting the church with regular offertory gifts, please consider a monthly gift to support the needs of our parish.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
St. Susanna is excited to walk with our young families preparing to celebrate the Baptism of their children. Please know we have made some changes in our preparation process to better help our parents to be “the first and best of parents” in raising their children in the Catholic Church and no longer have the preparation program every month.
Look to our parish web site, www.stsusanna.org/baptism to register and begin our exciting new process. Once the form is completed, a member of the Pastoral Staff will contact you and help discern the best options for preparing for your child’s Baptism.
The next Baptismal Preparation class is Saturday, December 2nd, at 10:00am in the St. Susanna Room.
SCHUH CENTER NEEDSImmediate needs at the Schuh Center are: • Canned Beef Stew• Canned Tuna• Ketchup• Pancake Syrup• Canned Fruit• ManwichTM
• Bar Soap• Paper Towels• Toilet Paper• Winter Coats for Men, Women and Children• Space Heaters
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES
The first Advent Reconciliation Service held at St. Susanna will be at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 6th. Another Advent Reconciliation Service will be held at the parish at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 12th.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
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 December 16th at 8:15am.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATIONDISCIPLES IN ACTION
TURKEY DINNER MINISTRY STILL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
If you forgot to bring your items for the turkey dinner preparation, please feel free to deliver them to the Parish Office Monday or Tuesday, November 20th/21st.
If you would like to participate in the actual preparation of the meals or to acquire more information, please contact Karen and Ricky Mathews, [email protected] or 755-7645.
Financial contributions will be used for purchasing items for the Thanksgiving Meals. If any contributions are received in excess of what is spent on these meals, those funds will be used to meet the needs of the poor and vulnerable in our area and the surrounding area. Thank you in advance for your support.
“FAST FACTS” FROM OUR GLOBAL FAMILY MINISTRY
Want to separate myth from truth about global migration issues? Check out http://journey.caritas.org/myths as we “Share the Journey” with the global displaced.
WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
All women of the Parish are invited to attend the 2017 Christmas Party on December 6, 2017, at 6:00pm in the St. Susanna Room.
• 6pm- 7pm: hors d’oeuvres• 7pm: Dinner Buffet* & After Dinner Gift Exchange (bring a wrapped gift of about $5- $7 for exchange)
*Meat selections and desserts will be provided. Attendees will be requested to bring an appetizer, side dish or salad when they make a reservation!
Come! Have fun! Bring a friend! Make a reservation with Joan Peskin: 513-309-4023, 513-459-0843 or [email protected].
GIVING TREE OUTREACH KICKSOFF THIS WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 18TH/19TH
The trees for the annual parish Giving Tree ministry are now displayed in the Gathering Space and by the elevator. This year three organizations will benefit from the donations: • the Schuh Center (red ornaments)• St. George Food Pantry in Clifton (green ornaments)• St. Vincent DePaul St. Joseph Conference in Adams County
(cleaning and toiletry items - yellow ornaments). Gifts for the families of SVDP St. Joseph Conference can be found on: www.stsusanna.org/givingtree.
Please stop by the trees or visit the website to take an ornament… or two or three. Purchase the item listed on the ornament. Pay close attention to the ornament, to see if the gift needs to be wrapped or not. Attach the ornament and return the package to the church by the weekend of December 9th/10th.
Volunteers are still needed on the weekend of December 9th/10th to collect the gifts. Volunteers are also needed on December 11th to deliver the gifts to St. George Food Pantry and SVdP St. Joseph Conference in Adams Co.
To volunteer for these opportunities, go to the parish web page: www.stsusanna.org/givingtree. If you have questions, please contact Mary Jo Burns at [email protected] or 398-3821, ext. 3120.
CHRISTMAS STOCKING DONATIONS NEEDED
Each year the Schuh Center hands out Christmas Stockings to its patrons. Donations that are needed include the actual Christmas stockings and small item stocking stuffers. Please place donations in the Peace and Justice Kiosk in the Gathering Space of the
church. It is requested that donations be in by December 2nd so the Christmas stockings can be handed out to those who visit the Schuh Center during the month of December. Thank you in advance for your donations and thoughtfulness in reaching out to others during this Holiday Season
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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
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 [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.
FAITH ALIVEIf you would like updates texted to you, please text @328637 to 81010
November 19th, 4:00-5:45pm“Thirst No More” For our meeting, we will explore what we thirst for in our own lives!
THIS WEEK, FROM THE ST. SUSANNA VINCENTIANS
The good news of today’s Gospel is the extravagance of what is being given us. All we need do is be faithful in “small matters.” The cost of fidelity has no comparison to the reward given. When you give the furniture, household items and clothing you no longer use to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you are sharing God’s extravagant love.
STEWARDSHIP
Year to Date ACTUAL
Year to Date BUDGET
Over / (Under) Budget
$770,187 $829,054 $58,867
November 12, 2017
ACTUALNovember 12, 2017
BUDGETOver / (Under)
Budget
$43,443 $43,024 ($419)
LIFEIf you would like updates texted to you, please text @life20172 to 81010
November 19th, 7:00 – 9:00pm“Come to the Feast”Join us as we provide Eucharist to the homebound!
THE CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION IS THIS WEEKEND
Please be generous in this week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes
of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.
Please give to the CCHD Collection by using your designated envelope from your packet.
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ESTE MES EN PARROQUIA ST. SUSANNA • NOVIEMBRE 2017
CLASES DE FORMACION DE SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS
Las clases para adultos que necesitan Sacramentos ya em- pezaron. Las clases son todos los Jueves de 7:00-8:30pm en el sótano
de la Iglesia en el cuarto de St. Julie. Las clases son en Español para mayores de 18 años.
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 RdCincinnati, 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 ayuda con solicitudes de renovar DACA u otras preguntas, llamar al departamento de Servicios Legales de Inmigración al (513) 672-3746.
1. DACA y permisos de trabajo serán validos hasta su fecha de vencimiento.2. No se aceptarán nuevas solicitudes de DACA después del 5 de Septiembre del 2017.3. DACA y permisos de trabajo que expiren entre ahora y 5 de Marzo 2018 pueden ser presentados para renovar hasta el 5 de Octubre 2017.4. No más permisos de viajar al extranjero.5. Seguiremos sirviendo y luchando por todos los inmigrantes.
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.
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Our loving God is the first to know this and so invites us with this parable to trust, invest, and enjoy the returns.
November 19, 2017Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)Prv 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–311 Thes 5:1–6Mt 25:14–30 or 25:14–15, 19–21
What’s Our ROI?
The Gospel today encouragesgood investments! Jesus
heaps praise on the good servants who were faithful in small matters and rewarded with the joy of the master. The servant who gets called wicked and lazy is punished, not because he miscalculated a risk but because he feared his master and took no risk at all. He was frozen by the thought that he could lose everything, so he buries the talent and anxiously awaits the master’s return. He is wicked not for investing poorly but for not investing at all.
God has given us all so many talents, and he does so for us to enjoy a grand return on investment (ROI). He wants us to use our talents, work them, develop them, and—at the end of our lives—enjoy showing him the way they have multiplied. Like a loving parent, he knows that much of our happiness is in developing and growing those talents with his grace. Those talents are a sign of his call and an invitation to step out in faith.
Parents, your job is to help your children develop their talents and dreams. A confident, enthusiastic, and risk-taking child is a sign of parents who know the balance of loving discipline, positive motivation, and a healthy distance. Children who feel secure in the love of their parents are willing to venture out and invest their talents, for they know someone will always be there to accompany them and catch them if they fall.
[Jesus said,] “It will be as when a man who was going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them” (Matthew 25:14).
For ReflectionWhat are the most important talents I have? Think of virtues, abilities, qualities, time. Which talent should I invest in more so I can enjoy the return God wants?
