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616 Reading RoadMason, Ohio 45040
Parish Office HoursMonday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
1st Sunday of the Month: 8:15am - 12:30pm
Phone: 513-398-3821Parish Office: ext. 3100School Office: ext. 3108After Hours Emergency: ext. 3200Fax: 513-398-2254
REFLECTING WITH THE PASTOR
The language of love… The very title of today’s feast… The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity…sounds so heady that we might wonder if our feet are supposed to touch the ground. What is the point of the feast? We are called to praise God as the Father who so wanted to be known that Jesus became human. We are called to recognize God who so desires that we share divine life that the Spirit continues to lure us into union with one another and with God. Quite simply… this is the feast of God’s love and how that love reaches out to all humanity.
As Christians, we are unique among the major religions in calling on God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In our attempts to talk about God we partake of the basic human desire to seek relationship not only with one another but also with the One who is beyond us. When we speak of three persons in God, we profess that God’s very being is communal in ways we can never fully comprehend. The mystery of the Trinity speaks of God’s outreach to humanity from Creation to the Incarnation and the Spirit’s ongoing presence among us. God’s wants to be known by us… God wants to share divine life with us.
Take some time today and look at the relationships in your life. Thank God for your family, your friends, your coworkers, and all who cross your path. As you celebrate and enjoy these relationships and friendships… celebrate a God who is madly in love with you!
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.
FR. CHRIS GEIGER
St. Susanna is proud of Fr. Chris Geiger who was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, May 21 at 11:00 in St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. Many of you have supported Fr. Chris with your love and prayers over the years. Join him, and his family, for a Mass of Thanksgiving May 29 at the 11:15 Mass here at St. Susanna. A simple reception will follow in the Meyer Center. May God bless Fr. Chris as he begins his ministry to the Church!
MAY 22, 2016
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MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKEND PRESIDERS
Monday, May 238:15am Philip Smith
Tuesday, May 248:15am Helen Jean Carey
Thursday, May 268:15am Luz Correa de Gomez2:00pm (Chesterwood) Rachel Mick
Friday May 278:15am Mr. & Mrs. Louis Galluppi
Saturday, May 288:15am George Norton5:00pm (Fr. Bishop) Carl & Concettina Santoro
Sunday May 297:30am (Fr. Bishop) Caridad Fernandez9:00am (Fr. Bishop) Michael Stratford11:15am (Fr. Farrell) Peter Thai Nguyen & Maria Buithi Tran6:00pm (Fr. Farrell) Jim & Jean Carey
Holy Days of Obligation6:30am, 8:15am, 7:00pm
ReconciliationWednesday at 6:45pmSaturday at 4:00pm
Eucharistic ExpositionWednesday 6:45 - 9:00pm
First FridayAfter 8:15am Mass Friday to beginning of 8:15am Mass Saturday
Rosary/DevotionsMonday through Saturday at 7:30am
Nursery AvailableThe nursery is available for 9am and 11:15 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, ext. 3202 or [email protected].
Misa en español es el segundo y cuarto domnigo del mes a las 4:00pm.
CALENDAR CHANGE
St. Susanna is pleased to be able to offer our beautiful church to area high schools for their Baccalaureate Masses and graduations. Please be aware there will be no Mass, confessions or adoration May 25 due to Bishop Fenwick’s High School Baccalaureate Mass and June 1 due to the graduation of St. Susanna’s 8th grade. We are proud of all our graduates! Keep them in your prayers.
Children’s Liturgy of the WordFor children in grades K-2 September through May 9:00 and 11:15 MassesFor details, contact Susan Gravely,ext. 3110 or [email protected].
Parish MembershipWe joyfully welcome new members of our parish community. Information packets are available at the desk in the Gathering Space.
Please register by calling the Parish Office (513-398-3821), online (www.stsusanna.org), or after Mass on the first Sunday of the month in the Parish Office.
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OVERSEAS!
Mark AnzerAlex BackBrandon FloreaJoseph Patrick FuscoRyan HaleThomas PrieveJustin SchuhChristian SorfnsenWinston TroyJames WernkeRachelle WernkeShane WestRyan WhitakerJim WykoffMichael Zeller
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NEED
Dianne KunkleMother of Kim Rapien
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 LibraryThe Library is located in the undercroft of the church. Media can be checked out at any time. Stop by the Parish Office for help.
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Marriage PreparationPlease contact the Parish Office no later than six months prior to the date of intended marriage.
Baptism PreparationInfants - 6 years:Please find more information on our website. To schedule, please contact Josifina Nine, ext. 3100 or [email protected].
For children over age 6:Please contact Susan Gravely,ext. 3110 or [email protected].
WORSHIPOur 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 Gravely,ext. 3110 or [email protected].
WORSHIPPING WELL! THE GATHERING RITE PART IV
The Conclusion of the Gathering Rite: There are at least three moments in these gathering rites when we have to do our work well. First, we sing. The song at the beginning of the liturgy is for all of us. It lets us know we are not in this room alone. We hear this news: A whole assembly is processing into this liturgy together. We sing to hear each other, to let our voice — good or poor as it is — get lost with all the other voices. We sing to signal the transition into communal activity. Second, we make the sign of the cross. This simple gesture stands at the beginning of the liturgy because it stands at the beginning of the Christian life. The baby and the catechumen are claimed for Christ with this sign. It proclaims who we are and whose we are. We make it deliberately, with care. Remember, the liturgy is not what the priest who presides is doing: The liturgy is what the people are doing. The liturgy is this sign of the cross. Third, just before the first reading, we pray. Sometimes we talk as if the whole liturgy is a prayer, but really there are all kinds of things that happen in the liturgy, and prayer is one of them. So we come to the moment when the presider first says, “Let us pray.” Then we should be quiet together, be still and calm and aware of all these people silent and praying together. In the silence, simply prepare to pray. Then attend to the words of the prayer that is spoken by the presider and, if you can agree that this is indeed our common prayer, join in saying Amen.
The texts in this series are reprinted from a book published by Liturgy Training Publications in 1992, now out of print, with copyright held by Gabe Huck
A St. Susanna Parish celebration of five and ten year anniversary markers (beginning with year 25) will take place Saturday, June 11th, at the 5:00pm Mass. Scrolls will be made available for those celebrating these anniversaries. Couples celebrating these milestone anniversaries should RSVP to Susan Hack at [email protected] by June 3rd.
On Saturday, August 27th, at 4:30pm Archbishop Schnurr will be the celebrant for Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral for all parishes in Greater Cincinnati. Invitations to the Mass at the Cathedral will be mailed to each couple celebrating 50 years of marriage. Couples celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary during 2016 should notify the parish by June 10, 2016. Please e-mail Susan Hack at [email protected] to receive a scroll and/or an invitation to the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass.
2016 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
USHERS NEEDED
We are in need of a few friendly men and women to join us as ushers, age is no barrier. These individuals are needed, not just for the collection, but for providing a warm smile and assistance to fellow parishioners as they come in for Mass. A short training meeting will be held in June after the 11:15am Mass. See the bulletin for more information.
There is also a service for each and every person in our Church to perform. When you come to Mass, please join in making our entire body feel welcome. When a new person or family arrives, can you slide over to make room? If not, would you invite them to join you in your pew and whisper good morning? Everyone, no matter who or when, is loved and wanted. Please wear your love on your sleeve.
If you would be interested in becoming a new welcoming usher, please contact Sharon by emailing [email protected] or calling (815)316-9792, and thanks to everyone for your help.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Free to all parishioners!!!
FORMED is a “Netflix” of trustworthy and dynamic Catholic teaching. It offers beautiful opportunities
for family conversations, faith-sharing small groups, Bible studies, RCIA, youth ministry, marriage prep and marriage enrichment, sacramental overviews for youth and adults, prayer and devotion, and Catholic films about the lives of the saints. FORMED is a perfect way for you to personally explore the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith, or to be better able to accompany your family and friends who have for whatever reason fallen away from it.
Go to www.stsusanna.org and click on Formed, create your personal log-in by using our parish code: f4e66a.
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SUBSCRIBE TO MAGNIFICAT!
We are placing orders for bulk subscriptions to Magnificat! 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 essaysParticipate 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
Register online at www.stsusanna.org.Yearly subscription: $35.00 compared to $45.00 individual. Payment and registration due by May 31.
A JOURNEY FROMMOURNING TO JOY
Grief Share will meet on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00pm from May 24 – August 16. Please join us in the St. Isidore Room in the Church undercroft. The cost of the workbook is $15.00. If you can cover this cost, it would be greatly appreciated. If this is not possible, please don’t worry. Come and join us anyway.
It would be helpful to register beforehand to assure we have enough workbooks. Contact Fr. Bob Farrell, ext. 3101 or [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. May God bless you and grant eternal rest to those we love.
THE SPIRITUAL WORKSOF MERCY
Bearing Wrongs Patiently
Do not be bitter about wrongs done against you. Place your hope in God so that you can endure the troubles of this world and face them with a compassionate spirit.
• Frustrated with someone? Step away from the situation, take a few deep breaths, pray the Our Father, asking God for patience.
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DISCIPLES IN ACTION
FIRST ANNUAL MASON RUN OF THE MILL CAR, MOTORCYCLE, AND BICYCLE SHOW
Free Admission to the Public • Saturday, June 4th at Mason Intermediate School 9am - 12pm: Registration / 12pm - 3pm: Classic Car Show / 3:30pm: Awards
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Mason Intermediate School | 6307 Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason
9:00-Noon: RegistrationNoon-3:00: Classic Car Show
3:30: Award Presentations With 35 Trophies
Saturday, June 4th • FREE Admission to the public
Cost of Entry: $15.00 (Pre-Register by May 28th for $10.00)First 100 Recipients Get a Free Dash Plaque! via P.O. Box 372, Mason, OH 45040, Att: Car Show
Thanks to our Sponsors: St. Susanna Knights of Columbus Council 10272and the Run of the Mill Street Rod Club.
Proceeds Will Be Donated to St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati.
Questions? Call George Denman 513-939-9022 or [email protected]
Best GM • Ford • Mopar • Import • Motorcycle • Bicycle • Truck • Street Rod• Rat Rod • Best of Show • Best Paint • Best Engine • 1998 and Up
Split the Pot • DJ with Music • Food and Drinks Available • Raffle Prizes
Cost of Entry: $15.00 (Pre-Register by May 28th for $10.00) via P.O. Box 372, Mason, OH 45040, Attn: Car Show
Questions? Call George Denman, 513-939-9022 or [email protected]
Thanks to our Sponsors: St. Susanna Knights of Columbus Council 10272 and the Run of the Mill Street Rod Club. Proceeds Will Be Donated to St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati.
ST. SUSANNA FAMILY FESTIVALSeptember 9, 10, & 11
The best way to support the Festival, right here and right now, is to sell raffle tickets. Have you picked up your packet of raffle tickets for your family? In
the gathering space, there are packets on the tables near the bulletin boards in the hallway and at the Information Desk. The first Early Bird Drawing is June 27th. Proceeds from pre-Festival sale of raffle tickets help to defray cost of expenses that occur before the actual days of the event.
Each year the Festival depends upon the skills of dozens of Booth Chairs to coordinate the more than 50 different booths. Many chairs return year after year to look after their favorite food, beverage, kid, raffle, game of chance or specialty booth. Booth Chairs are supported by a network of coordinators who help them make sure that the booth is stocked with supplies, filled with volunteers and tucked away again at the end of Festival weekend. Are you looking for a place in the parish to lend a hand? The Festival Committee would love to provide you with that place! Booth chairpersons are needed in the Food and Games of Chance areas.
To offer your time as a Food Booth Chairperson contact Maria Nicolls, [email protected] or 253-3994. To offer your time as a Game of Chance Booth Chairperson contact Brian Gilligan, [email protected] or 484-8947.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
You are a caregiver whether you devote as much as 24 hours a day, or as little as 5 minutes a week to someone you care for! Please join us the 4th Wednesday of every month in the St. Susanna undercroft as we explore caregiving topics together.
This month we are meeting on May 25th from 7pm-8:30pm. The topic of Elder Law will be presented by Molly Stegman, JD, attorney and parishioner of St. Susanna. Molly will discuss a variety of legal issues from long term care issues, advance directives and other issues that affect the aging population. Any questions, please contact Sharon Kipfer, (513) 509-3278.
St. Susanna is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity on June 25th from 8:30am-4:00pm. We will be working on two homes in East Price Hill. Individuals, 16 years of age or older, are needed to assist this nonprofit Christian housing ministry. No prior experience in home building/finishing work is needed, just a desire to be the Hands of Christ to insure a safe and affordable place for families to live.
For more information or to obtain information on how to sign up, please contact Mary Jo Burns, [email protected] or 398-3821 ext. 3120. Online registration must be completed by June 17th.
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PARISH GARAGE SALE Scheduled for June 24 and 25
Have you ever wondered what the Women’s Association does with the money raised by this annual two-day sale? It is used for special needs for the Parish. A few of the items purchased within the last year include liturgical banners for the Church, lights and remote for the Stations of the Cross, a microphone system for the Meyer Center, and t-shirts for the Children’s Choir. Ongoing projects include the Baptismal garments made and embroidered and given to each Baptismal recipient and regular donations to the Schuh Center Food Bank. Please keep the Parish Garage Sale in mind while you are doing your spring cleanup and set aside all your unneeded and unwanted articles to donate to the sale. Without the generosity of the Parish, the sale cannot be a success.Donations will be accepted at the Meyer Center beginning on Saturday, June 18.
Anything reusable is welcome: Household items, knick-knacks, clothing, toys, books, furniture, baby items, tools. Please note that mattresses, refrigerators, freezers, TVs, computers, large exercise equipment, and large office furniture and entertainment centers cannot be accepted.Please contact Christine Phelan at 513-492-7265 or [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer.
SHUH CENTER NEEDS
Help Beat the Heat! With the change in seasons, the hot and humid weather will quickly be upon us. Many in our parish boundaries do not have the luxury of having air conditioning or for that matter even a fan to help battle the summer heat. You can change that by donating new or gently used fans to the Schuh Center. The fans will then be distributed to those in need of one. Fans can be delivered to the Peace and Justice Kiosk in the Gathering Space of church. Direct questions to Mary Jo Burns, ext. 3210, or [email protected].
Food Donations! Soon the students will be home for the summer. For those who are struggling financially, purchasing the extra food needed to feed their children can be very
stressful. Many depend upon pantries for food items to get through the summer months.
Immediate needs at the Schuh Center are: • Instant Oatmeal• Boxed Mashed Potatoes• Chili• Snack Items (i.e. peanut butter/cheese crackers, poptarts, breakfast bars, peanut butter, etc.) • ALL donations are greatly appreciated!
RUN FOR THE POOR
The 24th annual St. Vincent de Paul Run for the Poor will be held on June 11, 2016. Won't you join us? The 5K Run and Fitness walk begins and ends at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 5900 Buckwheat Rd. in Milford, Ohio. Start time is 9:00am. No one is too slow or too fast! Go to www.runforthepoor.org for more information and to register by June 3rd.
Come join Young at Heart for friendship and good food! Our next Young at Heart luncheon will be at The Houston Inn at 12:00 noon on June 15th. Entree choices are roast beef, chicken,
or salmon for $13.75 or salad bar for $11.20. The price includes drinks and tax but NOT tip. We will be paying at the restaurant. Reservations are due in the parish office no later than Thursday, June 9th. We will be turning in the final number on Friday, June 10th. For questions call Gretchen Osner at 398-4820.
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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Those volunteering with children must fulfill the following requirements:• must attend a Protecting God’s Children seminar provided by VIRTUS• have a cleared background check of no more than five years old• must read monthly training bulletins online
The next seminar at St. Susanna Parish is Wednesday, June 15th at 6:30pm. You must register online to attend - visit www.virtus.org to register!
If you have not yet attended a seminar, please contact the parish office before you visit www.virtus.org in order to register. We will provide you with a FASTRAX code that will cover the fee for you to complete the process for the background check.
CFP Grades 1-8 (2015-2016)Faith formation for elementary students will be Summer Sessions and Sundays from 10:15 to 11:45 AM and Mondays 6:30 to 7:45 PM. For more information, contact Susan Gravely, ext 3110 or [email protected] or Traci Raley, ext. 3111 or [email protected]
Early Childhood 2015-2016Faith formation for 3, 4, preK 5-year-olds and kindergartners meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM.For more information, contact Kristen Tell, ext 3135 or [email protected]
PreschoolWeekday Preschool is available for ages 2-5 in the undercroft of church. For more information, contact the Preschool Office, ext 3131 [email protected]
Saint Susanna SchoolThe parish school provides a Catholic education for Grades K-8. For more information, contact theSchool Office, ext 3108 [email protected]
REGISTER FOR CFP & EARLY CHILDHOOD 2016-17
Registration for Early Childhood and CFP classes for the 2016-2017 year can be found on the parish web site. All classes are registered online!
Families must be registered in the parish to attend Early Childhood or CFP classes. Note: All second graders must register for Sunday morning or Monday evening classes. There is no summer or online Home Study program for second grade.
• In order to begin preparation for 1st Communion, children must have attended a 1st grade religious education program.
• In order to prepare for Confirmation, students must have attended a 7th grade religious education program.
Questions? Contact: Susan Gravely, ext, 3110 or [email protected] or Traci Raley, ext. 3111 or [email protected]
Faith AliveGrades 6-8 (2015-2016)Sundays 4:00pm to 5:45pmin the St. John Bosco Youth Room. For more information, contact Youth Minister Randi Hom, ext 3195 or [email protected]
LIFEGrades 9-12 (2015-2016)Sundays at 7pm in the St. John Bosco Youth Room. For more information, contact Chip Williamson, 755-2892 [email protected]
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Reminder! The Sunday morning program for young children at the 9:00 and 11:15 Mass will continue through May 22nd. May 22nd will be the last Sunday for children’s dismissal during Sunday Masses until mid-September.
HELP NEEDED FOR CFP SUMMER PROGRAM
Teen Volunteers/Aides needed for the CFP summer program (June 13-17 and July 11-15) and for Sunday/Monday CFP classes. Please let us know if you are interested.
Contact: Susan Gravely, ext, 3110 or [email protected] or Traci Raley, ext. 3111 or [email protected]
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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.
MagnifiKid is for children ages of 6 through 12. Register online at www.stsusanna.org.
REGISTER FOR PRESCHOOL NOW!
We have space available in the 2, 3, and 4-year-old classes. There is a waiting list for Pre-K classes. To begin the registration process contact: Chris Baumgardner, ext 3131 or [email protected]
ST. SUSANNA SCHOOL
Openings: We have limited enrollment openings in a few of our grade levels! If you are interested in attending St. Susanna School for the 2016-2017
school year, please call 398-3821 ext 3108 and ask for Pam. She will be glad to give tours to interested families!
ST. SUSANNA’S 2016 SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP
The camp is led by St. Susanna’s Youth Volleyball Coordinator and Coach, Linda Pitzer. Linda is a former club volleyball coach, as well as the Junior Varsity Head Coach and a Varsity Assistant Coach at Ursuline Academy for 10 years where they won a State Championship title in 2002. Go to www.stsusannatitans.com to register. Questions? Email Linda Pitzer at [email protected] or call her at (513) 515-6895.
When? June 27-July 1, 2016Where? St. Susanna School GymWho? Incoming 3rd & 4th graders: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Incoming 5th & 6th graders: 10:00am - 1:00pmCost? $80.00
BOOSTERS HELP NEEDED
Boosters is looking for a Girls Youth Volleyball Coordinator and a Boys Athletic Director. We can really use your help in Boosters! Please contact Mark Cravens at [email protected].
Boosters needs Girls Volleyball non-parent coaches for Competitive teams in 6th-8th grade for the fall season. Please contact Dan Maziar at [email protected].
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STEWARDSHIPOrganization Contacts
BoostersGina Kelly, 573-9648
FestivalParish Office, 398-3821
Finance CommissionKaren Fultz, 398-3821
Fish FryScott Kososki, 461-9098
Health & WellnessLaura Barbetta, 847-1849
Knights of ColumbusDavid Meyer, 262-0287
Men’s Prayer GroupBill Bross, 518-9594
Moms Group:Karissa Cullen, 509-3445
Natural Family PlanningTom & Colleen O’Rourke, 398-3116
Prayer NetworkKathy Mussman, 777-5981
PTOLibby Groskopf, 398-9735
Risen LifeRoberta Brunck, 777-1476
School CommissionTom Mohrhaus, 315--7088
Schuh CenterTeresa Bolte, 779-8965
St. Vincent de PaulJohn Bennett, 675-3620
Women’s AssociationChristine Phelan, 492-7265
Young at HeartDottie Linton, 754-0114
Parish Staff
Contact 398-3821Parish Office, ext 3100School Office, ext 3108
Fr. Bob FarrellPastor, ext [email protected]
Fr. Jerome BishopParochial Vicar, ext [email protected]
Lou WongDeacon, ext [email protected]
Chris BaumgardnerPreschool, ext [email protected]
Karla EysoldtHispanic Ministry, ext [email protected]
Karen FultzBusiness Manager, ext [email protected]
Susan GravelyDRE: RCIA & CFP, ext [email protected]
Susan HackCRE School/Adult Formation, ext [email protected]
Kevan HartmanPrincipal, ext [email protected]
Randi HornJunior High Youth, ext [email protected]
Judie KuhlmanHigh School [email protected]
Doug PoppFacilities, ext [email protected]
Kristen TellEarly Childhood, ext [email protected]
Guy VanasseMusic & Liturgy, ext [email protected]
May 15, 2016ACTUAL
May 15, 2016BUDGET
Over / (Under) Budget
$42,000 $39,630 ($2,370)
Year to Date ACTUAL
Year to Date BUDGET
Over / (Under) Budget
$2,219,000 $2,091,864 ($127,136)
5/85/95/105/115/125/135/14
$100$40$40$40$40$40$40
Ryan PattersonFran GreenDan KesslerRhett WoernerWinlandRobyRosemary Haddad
PTO 365 DAY RAFFLEWINNERS
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION
Second Collection for St. Vincent de Paul on May 29th! You can directly help families needing assistance by giving to our second collection on the 29th of May. Please give God’s mercy and love to those around you, especially those in need. There is so much suffering in the world and we can be part of the solution towards healing that suffering! Please direct families in need to our parish chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you in advance for your generosity! God is good all the time!
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Trinity Sunday
© 2016 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on October 26, 2015, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Design: John Krus. Images: Iosif Chezan / Shutterstock. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521.
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T here was a period in my life when I thought I knew everything and that my way was the only way to go. The
opinions of my parents and friends were po-litely (and sometimes not so politely) set aside. I blithely followed my own advice and did my own thing until time, matu-rity, and a few uncomfortable situations helped me to ac-quire a little humility. Even now, to be com-pletely honest, I must admit to suffering a relapse from time to time. Is there any-one who hasn’t oc-casionally thought, “Be reasonable: do it my way?”
We tend to think we know what’s best for us and for others. We rely on our experience and intelligence. Sometimes we’re right; often we are wrong. When our self-confi dence and power become more important than the truth and common good, we easily verge into arrogance and stubbornness. Jesus reminds us that the Holy Spirit, whom he calls the Spirit of Truth, is the ultimate guide.
In choosing to follow the Spirit and accept-ing Christ’s authority, we admit that we do not know it all and that we are not the greatest.
Our Creed is built on this acceptance. From our fi rst profession of faith, we stand in humble
awareness that God alone knows it all and desires what is best
for us and the whole world. This “best”
includes a God who is an everlasting
r e l a t i o n s h i p -i n - b e i n g : Three Persons who were at thebeginning, are now, and ever
shall be. Our cel-ebration of the
Trinity should in-clude a giving thanks
for the wisdom that comes from union with God and his
Church.
MARY KATHARINE DEELEY
✦ May 22, 2016 ✦Prv 8:22–31 ✦ Rom 5:1–5 ✦ Jn 16:12–15
A Word From Pope Francis“True love is boundless, but it knows how to limit itself, to interact with others, to respect the freedom of others. Every Sunday we go to Mass, we celebrate the Eucharist together and the Eucharist is like the ‘burning bush’ in which the Trinity humbly lives and communicates.”
— Angelus, June 15, 2014
