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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.

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY 28TH.

THE NORMAL SCHEDULE OF HOURS OF 8:30AM

TO 4:30PM WILL RESUME TUESDAY, MAY 29TH.

MAY 27, 2018THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

RELATIONSHIP… RELATIONSHIP… RELATIONSHIP

When I first came to Cincinnati in 1972, I was envious of classmates who had gone to school with each other since kindergarten. The thought of having long-time friends that you grew up with was foreign to me. Having grown up in an Army household, either I or my friends were moving every two or three years. To know someone for years… to know their family, their likes, their dislikes, etc. is a great blessing. You really “KNOW” someone and are not just acquaintances or ships passing in the night. That said, like many things in the Church, it is a “both/and” issue. While it is a blessing to know someone so well, it can be a curse if it leads to cliques and labeling.

In bygone times, practically everyone agreed on the existence of God. Back then, religious divisions came from conflicting beliefs about God, rather than being a conflict between theism and atheism. This is not the case nowadays. Not only do many profess to be atheist, but the many aspects of modern life tend to promote a kind of atheism in all of us. In our large cities, surrounded by the works of human hands, we are less aware of the God who created nature’s beauty. Even surrounded by beauty, love, and compassion, people feel God’s apparent remoteness and silence.

Today’s celebration of the Most Holy Trinity is about the mystery of God’s own life. Scripture tells us not only that our God is personal, but that God exists as three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Although we cannot give a logical explanation for this, our faith enables us in some small measure to feel and value the dynamic relationship that exists within God’s very nature.

Many Christians may not realize that adoring our God as Trinity means that God’s most profound reality is welcome and kindness. Ours is a God whose very essence is love. Perhaps the most vital conversion for most believers is to move from mainly considering God as All-Powerful, to a God joyfully adored as Love. God wants to be known and intimate in our lives… AND… at the same time is always beyond anything we know or experience.

The binding force in the relationship of God is love. The Feast of the Holy Trinity celebrates the relationship of love between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Together, they represent the fullness of love. The Father loves the Son, the Son loves the Father. The Holy Spirit is their love for each other. We are made in the image of a triune God. God the Father, who created us, His Son who saved us, and the Holy Spirit who continues to guide us. Our lives should reflect the Trinity. We should be always creative like the Father, compassionate like His Son, and dispose our talents in the service of others like the Holy Spirit.

REFLECTING WITH THE PASTOR

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Divine Healer, God of Wholeness, we place these parishioners in Your hands; we ask for healing, but also for acceptance of their illness and of Your holy plan. Help them and us to embrace whatever You have in mind for them. Support them in their anxieties, fears, pains, and the frustrations of their illness. Support them with the strength of the Holy Spirit. We ask this in the name of Jesus, compassionate healer of those in need of health and hope. Amen.

MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKEND PRESIDERS

Monday, May 286:00pm James Tulley

Tuesday, May 298:15am Bob Olson

Wednesday, May 308:15am Margaret Dilley-Special Intention

Thursday, May 318:15am Isabelle Haley Friday, June 18:15am Intention of the Parishioners

Saturday, June 28:15am Intention of the Parishioners5:00pm (Fr. Roush) Ellen Manocchio

Sunday, June 37:30am (Fr. Roush) Ann Fogelman9:00am (Fr. Roush) Ben DeLeo11:15am (Fr. Farrell) Jim and Jean Carey6:00pm (Fr. Farrell) Emily Casey

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 DotyJoseph Patrick FuscoJustin SchuhChristian SorfnsenJames WernkeRachelle WernkeBrandon WesleyRyan WhitakerJim WykoffMichael Zeller

PRAYERS FORTHOSE IN NEED Judy BabichJack BradyDonna BrownBettyLu BryanJeffery BurbridgeErica BurgerPam BurgerDeborah BurkardtDolores DiAngeloTony DierkersAshley DouglasLucy D’SouzaJohn FeldmanJoann FathPeggy GospodarekScott GreislNorma GroneFrank LahrmanStephen LutesDavid MagellaSusan MarshLucas McCreaInes MoritaJeanne MullettSarah NadolnyPhilip NwankpaChidinma NwankpaJeanie PenceMichael PottnerBarbie QuintoJoel RiveraDoreen SchowalterWayne SchowalterMarie SeuberlingNathan ShacklefordMillie SmeltzerRichard SmithRodney SmithPaul St. ClairKelly StevensJulia TheilBeverly WardJenny WeibelMonte WheelerRobert Wiggins

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.

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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.

ST. SUSANNA PARISH STAFF NEWS

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STEWARDSHIP

THIS WEEK, FROM THE ST. SUSANNA VINCENTIANS...

As we celebrate the mystery of the Trinity, we also realize the mystery of how much God loves and cares for us each day. Believing in this our lives can then overflow in thanksgiving and praise. The parish Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter brings the love and care of Jesus to the poor by assisting local families providing food and money for utility, rent and other bills, etc. Thank You!

Year to Date ACTUAL

Year to Date BUDGET

Over / (Under) Budget

$1,859,646 $2,185,622 $325,976

May 20, 2018

ACTUALMay 20, 2018

BUDGETOver / (Under)

Budget

$35,825 $44,526 $8,701

GOOD-BYE… AND GOD BLESS!!!

We say farewell and thank you to two staff members for their ministry, their loving presence and their gift to St. Susanna…Guy Vanasse and Melissa Capella.

After a great deal of thought, Guy Vanasse decided to step away from his position as music director at St. Susanna. This decision was not an easy one for him since it means no longer celebrating with all of us. Simply put, Guy said, “It’s to spend more time with my wife, Kelly. Now that we are empty-nesters, I have the freedom to travel with Kelly and would like to take full advantage of this. Trying to balance these plans with work would be too difficult.” Guy has been a music minister for 25 years and feels it’s time to make a change.

Melissa Capella has been with St. Susanna for many years as receptionist and lately as confirmation coordinator, Christ Life coordinator, Welcome (CRHP)and Faith formation. She loves working here and has really grown in her position. If you talk to her she will say, however, her heart is in Youth Ministry. Her home parish, St. Margaret of York, offered her a position as Youth Minister and she accepted. How sad for us, but wonderful news for her as this is a position at a church she has desired to serve for some time!

Both Guy and Melissa will be missed. Wish them well… pray for them… and pray for St. Susanna in this time of transition.

WELCOME TO ST. SUSANNA!!!

As we say good-bye to Guy and Melissa, I invite you to welcome two new staff members. They are men of deep faith and love of the Lord. They are excited about joining our staff and ministering to the parishioners of St. Susanna.

After having Guy for 6 years, we are very blessed to find an equally talented person. We have hired Luke Mayernik as our Director of Music. He begins July 1st. He is moving from Austin, TX with his wife. You can Google his name and find lots of his compositions on YouTube. He is amazing on organ and piano.

Also, we have hired Joe Schleicher as an additional Faith Formation person. He begins around the third week of June. He and his family have been in the area since 2013. Most recently he worked at St. Margaret of York. Joe says he strives to glorify God in all that he does. He is passionate about continuing in Catholic ministry and working collaboratively with the staff and parishioners.

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION

The flowers gracing the Altar were donated

In Memory ofIsabelle Haleyby Barbara Swain

REACH OUT: DISCIPLES IN ACTION

VOLUNTEER WITH MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES The work of Matthew 25 Ministries helps the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the United States and around the world. Volunteers play an essential role in the work of Matthew 25: Ministries. The donated goods they receive must be sorted, counted, packaged, and put on pallets ready for shipment to various parts of the world. There is a job for everyone! St. Susanna has organized two time slots for individuals from our parish to volunteer at Matthew 25 Ministries:• Tuesday, June 19th, 10am-12pm• Tuesday, June 19th, 4:30pm-6:30pm Direct questions to Mary Jo Burns, burnsmj@stsusanna.org or 398-3821, ext. 3120. To register for this event, please go to: www.stsusanna.org/Matthew25Ministries

St. Susanna Catholic Church

Friday, June 22, 8:00am - 3:00pm.

Saturday, June 23, 8:00am - 2:00pm

Accepting Donations of good, clean, usable items such as:

household goods, home décor, clothing, toys, books, furniture, baby items, sports equipment, tools, and small electronics.

(NO mattresses, refrigerators, TVs,computers, large exercise equipment,

large office furniture orentertainment centers.)

Drop donations off atthe Meyer Center:

Saturday, June 16th 10:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday, June 17th 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Monday, June 18th - Wednesday, June 20th

10:00am – 7:30pm

If you are interested in volunteering with the garage sale, contact:

Christine Phelan (492-7265, jazzcat1946@aol.com) or

Mary Ann Vossler (398-2065, mavossler@yahoo.com)

Come and shop at our parish wide garage sale. Invite your neighbors and

friends. You name it - we have it.

Household ItemsHome Décor

FurnitureToys and Sports Equipment

Clothing for All AgesBooks

Baby ItemsBoutique Room of High-End ItemsBargain Basement in Cafeteria

Much, Much More!

DONATIONS NEEDED! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

CUSTOMERS WANTED!

Garage Sale Sponsored by St. Susanna Women’s Association.Proceeds fund special Parish projects.

Unsold items donated to St. Vincent de Paul.

Clean out that clutter and unused items from your closets, basement, and garage, and save them for the Garage Sale. Set all your items aside to bring to the Meyer Center beginning Saturday, June 16. Donations continue to be accepted from June 17 through June 20.

Volunteers are needed during pre-sale hours, the sale dates, and at the end of the sale to dismantle tables and load leftovers into the St. Vincent de Paul trucks. Teens and preteens can earn service hours. Visit www.stsusanna.org/garagesale for more information and to sign up to volunteer!

We need shoppers, too! Proceeds from the sale provide funds to purchase special items for the Parish and to assist its various ministries. Questions, comments? Contact Christine Phelan at 513-492-7265 or jazzcat1946@aol.com or Mary Ann Vossler at 513-257-3892 or mavossler@yahoo.com.

ST. SUSANNA KOC CAR & TRUCK SHOW

Free Admission to the Public! Saturday, June 2nd at the St. Susanna Meyer Center

Questions? Call George Denman, 513-939-9022.Proceeds will be donated to St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL RUN

The 26th annual St. Vincent de Paul Run for the Poor will be held on June 9th. Won't you join us? The 5K Run and Fitness walk begins at 9:00am at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 5900 Buckwheat Road in Milford, Ohio.

No one is too slow or too fast! There will also be the normal class leader trophies and awards, and numerous door prizes given out that are a highlight of our Run. For more information and to register, go to: www.racedmc.com.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

NFP is the application of fertility awareness in order to aid couples in achieving or avoiding pregnancy. Practicing NFP is effective and 100% natural - there are no drugs, chemicals or devices involved, which is one reason many today find it to be a positive and refreshing alternative to contraceptive methods. NFP honors our dignity as persons by respecting the natural rhythms and functions of the body. It is very common to hear couples who practice NFP speak of an increased awe and respect for femininity and their mutual fertility, and a greater sense of empowerment through self-knowledge.

If you are an engaged or married couple and would like to explore the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP, please visit www.ccli.org for more information or to register for a class. The next local class begins on Sunday, June 10th at 1:30pm at Royalmont Academy.

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CFP: Grades 1-8 (2018-2019)Faith Formation for elementary students with classes available Sunday 10:30-11:45am, Sunday 4:30-5:45pm, and Monday 6:00-7:15pm. For more information, contact Kristen Tell, ext. 3135 or tellk@stsusanna.org.

Early Childhood 2018-2019Faith 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 (2018-2019)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

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Calling all children ages 3, 4 and 5 for our Sunday morning Early Childhood program! (students must be potty-trained). We meet Sundays at 8:45am (drop-off) to 10:15am (pick-up) at St. Susanna School. Children experience God through stories, activities and music! To register for the 2018/19 Early Childhood Program, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/earlychildhood or e-mail/call Rebecca Sackrider at sackriderr@stsusanna.org, 513-398-3821, ext. 3126.

CFP REGISTRATION

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. Formal classes will begin September 16th and 17th, running through May 5th and 6th. Please direct questions to Kristen Tell, 513.398.3821, ext. 3135 or tellk@stsusanna.org. To register for the 2018/19 CFP sessions, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/cfpregistration.

BOOSTERS NEWS

Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered for the Booster golf outing last Friday. A special thanks to Matt Moser and Erin Hinkle for organizing a great event!

• If you wish to reserve the Pavilion behind the Meyer Center, please contact Carolyn Lenz (clong101@earthlink.net) or Mark Cravens (mcravens@apctowers.com).

• Boosters is seeking a Gym Scheduling Coordinator. For more information, contact Mark

Cravens, (859) 916-6161 or mcravens@apctowers.com. CHEER: • LETS SHOUT! LETS CHEER! Titan cheerleading registration is now open. All 1st-8th grade

parishioners are welcome to cheer for our fall football program. No cheer experience is required.

• Cheer camp will be held July 31 - Aug 3. Please contact Karen Shea at kshea@cinci.rr.com with any questions or if you are interested in coaching in our program. Please register online at www.stsusannatitans.com.

VOLLEYBALL: • Seeking 1 to 2 coaches for 6A girls volleyball this fall. For more information, please contact

Linda Pitzer at Lpitzer@earthlink.net or (513) 515-6895. • Boosters is sponsoring a summer volleyball camp for girls the week of July 23-27. Please

register at www.stsusannatitans.com.

REGISTER NOW FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 25th - 29th from 9:00am-Noon Get ready to jump into Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride with St. Susanna! Stories of Moses, healing, Baptism and Apostle Paul await our children with scripture verses of God’s promises. Great songs, games and crafts will be along the trail as well! We can’t wait to serve our children on their journey of faith! Questions? E-mail or call Rebecca Sackrider at sackriderr@stsusanna.org, 513-398-3821, ext. 3126. Any registrations placed after June 11th are not guaranteed a VBS T-shirt, so register early! To register as a participant or volunteer, please visit: www.stsusanna.org/vbs.

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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 smtjedi@yahoo.com

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.

¿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.

Asegúrese de consultar el Bulletin cerca de los elevadores para oportunidades de ayudar y servir a nuestra comunidad.

AYUDA A VENCER EL CALOR

¡Tú sabes lo caliente y húmedo que los veranos en el sur oeste de Ohio pueden llegar a ser! Imagina lo sofocante durante el calor del verano sin aire acondicionado.

¡Ahora imagina pasar esos días sin siquiera un abanico! Muchos de nuestros vecinos están en esta situación. Por favor considera donar al Schuh Center un abanico nuevo o ligeramente usado. Los abanicos donados serán distribuidos a nuestros vecinos que están en necesidad de ellos para mantenerse frescos este verano. Por favor deja los abanicos en el quiosco de Peace and Justice en el espacio de reunión de la iglesia. Para preguntas diríjase por favor con Mary Jo Burns, burnsmj@stsusanna.org o al teléfono 398-3821 ext. 3120

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.

REGÍSTRATE AHORA AL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJunio 25 – 29 de las 9:00am-12:00pm Alístate para saltar en el Splash Canyon: ¡La promesa de Dios en el viaje salvaje de la vida con St. Susanna! Historias de Moisés, sanación, Bautizo y el apóstol Pablo esperan a nuestros niños con versos de la escritura de las promesas de Dios – “¡Pues todas las promesas de Dios encuentran el sí en El!” 2 Corintios 1:20. También habrá grandiosas canciones, juegos y manualidades! Visita nuestra página web para registrarte como participante o voluntario: www.stsusanna.org/vbs. ¡Estamos ansiosos de servir a nuestros niños en su camino de fe! ¿Preguntas? e-mail o llama a Rebecca Sackrider a sackriderr@stsusanna.org, 513-398-3821, ext. 3126.

PROGRAMA PARA NIÑOS PEQUEÑOS

¡Invitamos a todos los niños de edades 3, 4 y 5 años a nuestro programa para niños pequeños los domingos por la mañana! (los niños deben saber ir al baño). Nos reunimos los Domingos de las 8:45am (llegada) a las 10:15am (partida) en la escuela St. Susanna. También necesitamos catequistas de niños pequeños y voluntarios adolescentes! Regístrate en www.stsusanna.org/earlychildhood o e-mail/llama a Rebecca Sackrider a sackriderr@stsusanna.org, 513-398-3821, ext. 3126.

VOLUNTARIATE CON MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES El trabajo de Matthew 25 Ministries ayuda a los más pobres y a las víctimas de desastres en los Estados Unidos y alrededor del mundo. Voluntarios juegan un papel muy importante en el trabajo de Matthew 25 Ministries. Los artículos donados que ellos reciben deben ser sorteados, contados, empacados y puestos en tarimas listos para ser enviados a varias partes del mundo. ¡Hay un trabajo para cada quien! St. Susanna tiene organizados dos espacios de tiempo para personas de nuestra parroquia que quieran ser voluntarios en Matthew 25 Ministries:• Martes, Junio 19, 10:00am-12:00pm• Martes, Junio 19, 4:30pm-6:30pm Para más información contactar a Mary Jo Burns, burnsmj@stsusanna.org o 398-3821, ext. 3120. Para registrarte a este evento, por favor ve a: www.stsusanna.org/Matthew25Ministries.

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For Reflection Each person of the Trinity has a mission: The Father creates, the Son saves, and the Holy Spirit sanctifies. Do I thank each one for each one’s gift?

[Jesus said,] “Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Matthew 28:19

May 27, 2018Most Holy Trinity (B)Dt 4:32–34, 39–40 Rom 8:14–17 Mt 28:16–20

The Mission of the Trinity

This detail of the Trinity is part of the very first

fresco Raphael painted for Pope Julius II. Christian iconography commonly represented the Godhead as a triangle with the all-seeing eye in the center, often with rays of glory flooding forth. Yet Raphael chooses to make it much more personal, more real. He depicts the three persons of the Trinity.

God is not merely an idea, a first principle, or a mental criteria for moral choosing, but three real divine persons, each one active in your life. A triune God, an eternal explosion of love in which the Father begins by creating you; the Son continues by saving you; and the Holy Spirit consumes their love by inspiring and sanctifying you.

Although all things change, God never changes. He is still, the point of the pendulum from which all things hang and are supported. He wisely governs with his one hand lifted in authoritative and assuring purpose. In his other hand, the sphere of the world rests secure. His decisions are not arbitrary, swayed by public opinion, or motivated by insecurity needing affirmation. He is who is. It is we who need him and not the other way around.

Yet, his absolute authority doesn’t convert him into an aloof despot. God lovingly takes interest

in everything! Nothing is unimportant—from the greatest things on earth to the smallest minutiae of my day. If it is important to me, it is important to him, and his providential hand keeps it all in balance.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

Piece: The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, 1507–1508Artist: Raphael Location: Vatican Museums

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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.orgRusty Mentrup (Facilities) 513-882-2551, mentrupr@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

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Sharon Kipfer, 509-3278

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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

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