November 3, 2019 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
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REFLECTING WITH THE PAROCHIAL VICAR NOVEMBER 3, 2019 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “COME DOWN QUICKLY, TODAY I MUST STAY IN YOUR HOUSE” 616 Reading Road Mason, Ohio 45040 Zacchaeus was a Palestinian Jew, employed by the Roman Empire as a Chief Tax Collector in Jericho. Tax collectors were known to be rich people, because they always levied more dues than what their masters required them, in order to have Phone: 513-398-3821 a surplus for themselves. This means that Zacchaeus was not so loved by many Parish Office: ext. 3100 people in Jericho. School Office: ext. 3108 Although we are told that he wanted to see After Hours Emergency: ext. 3200 Jesus, it is not clear whether it was just out Fax: 513-398-2254 of curiosity because of the crowd that was gathering, or because of what he had heard about Jesus and knew that He would be kind to him. However, we are told that his heart was Parish Office Hours ready to receive Jesus, and he tried all means Monday - Friday: to see Him. If it was just any ordinary person 8:30am - 4:30pm that climbed the sycamore tree, this would not (Closed daily from Noon-1:00pm) have made news. But considering his status in the society, the act showed his seriousness in searching for Christ, which can be interpreted as an act of humility. His humility caught Jesus’ attention, and Jesus invited him to come down and they went to his house. From being the most unpopular man in Jericho, he gets the honor of hosting Jesus in his home. When we receive Jesus in our hearts, our life changes completely. Zacchaeus repented all his sins and became pure. He made restitution for what he had extorted from the people, and promised to help the needy. We, too, can reconcile Parish Membership with those we have grudges with and get purified. We should never let our We joyfully welcome new members of positions in society compromise professing our faith and our parish community. Please register abandon our search for Christ. by calling the Parish Office (513-398- 3821), or online (www.stsusanna.org). Jesus is looking at you. He wants to stay with you. You are called upon to abandon anything that may be keeping you away from Jesus and make Him part of your daily plans in your house. Jesus doesn’t want you to Bulletin Deadline come to Church just to fulfill your Sunday obligation but The deadline for all articles for to stay with you for the rest of your life. He wants you to “come down from your tree,” abandon sin, and make an the Sunday bulletin is Friday effort to live according to the gospel values. No matter afternoon, (9) days before the what people think of you, remember Jesus is always article appears in the bulletin. waiting for you to turn to Him. He is always merciful, Please send items, along with and He can make all things possible. For the Son of Man the dates they should run, to came to seek what was lost. Have a Blessed week. [email protected] for submission. 2 MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKEND PRESIDERS Monday, November 4 PRAY FOR THOSE Nursery 6:00pm Nellie Neidenbach SERVING OVERSEAS! The nursery is available for 9:00 and 11:15am Masses. It is located in the Tuesday, November 5 Alex Back Undercroft. Call ext. 3126 or email Jake Denman [email protected] for details. 8:15am Lennie Thomas Joseph Patrick Fusco Matthew Kyler Saurine Justin Schuh Wednesday, November 6 Christian Sorfnsen Children’s Liturgy of the Word 8:15am Larry Mitchell Brandon Wesley For children in grades K-2, Michael Zeller September through May, Thursday, November 7 9:00 and 11:15am Masses. 8:15am Robert Clute PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NEED Spanish Mass Friday, November 8 A Mass in Spanish will be held at 8:15am Joshua Duke Sue Back 4:00pm on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of Molly Baker every month. For details, contact Cyndy Brady Saturday, November 9 Karla Eysoldt, (513) 448-8994 or Denise Brown 9:00am Alice Dempsey, Special Intention Steve Bruce [email protected]. 5:00pm (Fr. Mwesigye) Bensman & Wehrman Families BettyLu Bryan Deborah Burkardt Misa en español es el segundo y cuarto Carolyn Capizzi domingo del mes a las 4:00pm. Sunday, November 10 Richard Carroll 7:30am (Fr. Farrell) Larry Taubert Jody Charlton 9:00am (Fr. Farrell) Lou Pfriem Robert Chiricosta 11:15am (Fr. Mwesigye) Smiley Jungkunz James Edmonds Marcela Farrell Prayer Requests 4:00pm (Spanish) Ray Hanna Joann Fath If you have people to be prayed for and 6:00pm (Fr. Mwesigye) Fred Contant Nan-c Feiertag would like to have them in the bulletin, Jim Gibson Edna Gilb please email [email protected] and Diana Gravitt we will begin publishing them weekly. Deanna Hamm WEEKEND MASS TIMES David Hicks Saturday at 5:00pm Bill Horstmann Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am, 6:00pm Laura Johns Lyle Jones CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM Spanish Mass: 4:00pm the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month Joe Koenig Janice Koncius Ella Rose Holtcamp Toni Kuhlman Daughter of Mark and Susan Holtcamp DAILY MASS TIMES Susan Marsh Monday at 6:00pm Matt Martin Lucy Jeanne Kaiser Tuesday through Saturday at 8:15am Gail Matre Daughter of Craig and Sarah Kaiser John McNally HOLY DAY MASSES Lisa Mitchell Hazel Shannon Leuck Jeanne Mullett Daughter of Scott and Kathleen Leuck 8:15am, 12:00pm (Noon) & 7:00pm Gabriel Orick (Unless otherwise noted.) Jeanie Pence Sofia Annistan Shircliff Connie Rave Daughter of Kenneth and Melissa Shircliff Bill Reynolds RECONCILIATION Dorothy Rice Monday at 6:45pm and Saturday at 9:00am Doreen Schowalter Wayne Schowalter EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION Matt Shawhan Millie Smeltzer Monday, 6:45 - 9:00pm Terry Sojda Connie Sparkowski FIRST FRIDAY Jack Stubenrauch Teresita Gloria Lim Sy After 8:15am Mass Friday to beginning Julia Theil of 8:15am Mass Saturday Stephanie Tobiaf Scott Trapp ROSARY/DEVOTIONS Jenny Weibel Gary Wilkinson Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30am Jennifer Williamson Ken Wood 3 Our Catholic Faith WORSHIP Are you interested in learning more about our beautiful Catholic Faith and perhaps becoming Catholic? Are you ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE an Adult Catholic seeking Confirmation? Then please contact Susan Hack, During the month of November, our parish family remembers all those who have died in ext. 3169 or [email protected]. Christ and found their way home to God during the last year: Brian A. Aldrich Ann L. Kunkel Judy A. Roberts Anthony W. Baker Frank H. Lahrman Gertrude B. Roesch Baptism Preparation Paul “Randy” Bennett, Jr. Richard L. Lencyk, Sr. Thomas C. Rupp All parents desiring Baptism for their Kevin Bracher Joann M. Lickdyke Robert W. Schilling children should go to the website and fill Elizabeth J. Buffenbarger Helen Liu Joan K. Schneider out the registration forms on the website Pamela A. Burger Nicholas Lunn Barbara L. Schubeler at www.stsusanna.org/baptism. Robert C. Clute Dennis J. McCleane Carol Anne Schwab Frederick A. Contant Mary A. McDonnell Marie C. Seuberling Alvin E. Cook Thomas E. Meyer Martha Jean Smith Marriage Preparation Anthony “Tony” A. Cook Laurence A. Mitchell Marilyn Stark Please contact the Parish Office no later James Davis Deirdre C. Mueller Ermina D. Tarvin than six months prior to the date of Elva R. Even Nellie A. Neidenbach James D. Thomas, Sr. intended marriage. Charlotte E. Feiertag Louis W. Pfriem Karen Thompson James J. Flannery Helen M. Quallen Tessa Thompson Richard L. Gardner Helen E. Rabbitt Tim L. Thompson Barbara J. Greve Tom “Bill” Rakes Trisha S. Verdin Joseph G. Hagedorn Giles R. Ramler William F. Welsh Ruth Carolyn Holtgrefe Florence “Marie” Reilly Emily N. Westmeyer Joseph D. Kniess William “Skip” Paul Richards Mary Ann Zindel To create your FREE personal login, go to stsusanna.formed.org. FR. NORM LANGENBRUNNER TO SPEAK AT ST. SUSANNA Please join us Tuesday, November 5th at 7:00pm as we hear Father Norm PTO 365 DAY RAFFLE WINNERS Langenbrunner give an enlightening presentation entitled “How to Interpret 10/20 Kelly Taylor $100 the Bible Today” - reviewing how the experts have helped us understand 10/21 Ron White $40 what we really have in the Sacred Scriptures. 10/22 Sara Kranson $40 10/23 Julie Polnow $40 The first half of a Catholic’s Sunday worship focuses on the Bible. Our 10/24 Angie Gilbert $40 Sunday Bible Study feeds our faith, challenges our commitment, and 10/25 Tammy Vilaboy $40 celebrates our heritage. Fr. Langenbrunner will provide some insights in how 10/26 Carrie Phillipi $40 we interpret what we read and hear. All are welcome, and all are encouraged to BYOB (bring your own Bible)! Father Langenbrunner, a graduate of St. Susanna grade school, is a retired diocesan priest, ALTAR FLOWER a contributor to Franciscan Media’s “Weekday Homily Helps,” and a preacher of retreats DEDICATION and parish missions. You can dedicate the placing of flowers at the altar in memory of STEWARDSHIP a loved one or to honor a special occasion. The amount is $50 to defray the cost of the flowers. October 27, 2019 October 27, 2019 THIS WEEK, FROM THE To reserve, please contact the Parish Over / (Under) BUDGET ACTUAL Budget Office, 398-3821, ext. 3100, or visit ST. SUSANNA VINCENTIANS... www.stsusanna.org/altarflowers. $38,000 $37,424 ($576) In the Gospel today, Zacchaeus accepts our Lord joyfully; and the sign of his acceptance Year to Date Year to Date Over / (Under) is his open house and his resolution to give BUDGET ACTUAL Budget half of his goods to the poor.