St. Susanna Parish is a lively Each one of these formation and engaged community. It’s size, opportunities provides the chance however, can be daunting! How to get to know a small number of Being able to gather with others of faith to does one member, one family feel members of the parish while being experience and discuss the many aspects of part of such a large group? a learning experience that deepens Catholicism is of great importance. Nothing One way to feel connected faith and provides support along can replace the benefits of faith formation is through the area of faith life’s journey. with others. But many personal schedules formation. The parish provides You will feel more connected make gathering for formation difficult. formation for members from age being able to identify the faces of There are ways to enrich your faith and 2 to 102! And formation won’t those who share the formation learn more about Catholicism on a time frame stop at age 102 if the situation experiences of your family. that fits your busy schedule. It allows you to presents itself. Faith formation is also the make faith formation a priority even while Two-, three– and four-year-old conduit for preparation for juggling the demands of modern life. children begin to enhance the receiving the sacraments. Second You can become a part of an online faith foundation their parents give grade students are prepared for program that makes it possible for you to them at home through a daily First Communion in the school and learn about your faith in your own home and Preschool program. Saint Susanna CFP programs. Eighth grade at a time that works for you. Augustine School provides an excellent and students are prepared to receive the Institute’s Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained recognized elementary and middle sacrament of Confirmation in those is available to any interested parishioner. It is a school education in a Catholic same programs. beautifully crafted state-of-the-art video series atmosphere for Kindergarten Those who are seeking to enter filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land through Grade 8 students. the Catholic Church from another and other sites. Dr. Edward Sri with a team of CFP provides both summer faith journey or are seeking to be skilled instructors provide a clear and very and/or September through May baptized at age seven or after are comprehensive explanation of the Catholic choices for age 3 through grade 8. welcomed into the RCIA program. faith. It’s easy to register for Symbolon. Visit the Youth Ministry is provided for Want some help getting your parish web site, www.stsusanna.org and click both junior high and senior high family registered in one or more of on the graphic on the home page that looks students. the many formation programs? just like the one below. Begin to deepen your There are a great variety of Read on … this issue is dedicated faith today! formation opportunities for all to faith formation. Or visit adults. Interested adults can www.stsusanna.org and click on the choose to participate in Bible formation tab. And always feel free studies, discussion groups, video to call the Parish Office for help, presentations with discussion, and 398-3821. Making you feel retreats. Family events are also welcomed and helping you to feel provided to get everyone at home connected is the Parish Staff’s goal. a chance to learn together about a Register for formation now! topic of interest. By Susan Gravely, program. Children are with their classes and for themselves throughout the The two week summer CFP for a total of 40 hours. We have been rest of the year. We know that two (Children’s Formation Program) able to add in music, snack, morning weeks in the summer is not enough sessions in June and July have gained prayer, short recess, Friday Mass, visits and that a child’s religious formation popularity with many of our children to the Church and to the Schuh Center must be supplemented beyond the and their families. This is the third year – all of which we are not able to do summer experience. We hope that the for Summer CFP at St. Susanna Parish during the year-long program. summer CFP motivates families to and the program and the numbers The children and their families attend Mass regularly and get are up - with almost 700 children support the Schuh Center by bringing involved in some of the Faith attending. Both parents and children in pantry items and peanut butter and Formation Opportunities that have seem to be enthusiastic about when jelly. Parents volunteer to help with been planned for the St. Susanna they come, what they are learning in snacks and with recess. This summer parishioners. class, and how the program works. Michael Collins led our music and Even though our summer program All the summer teachers are brought his special musical gifts to the attracts many of our children, the experienced teachers and spend time children. program does not work with planning for the four hours each day. Part of the family responsibility in schedules of those who work Many of the teachers have returned attending the summer program is to full-time or who travel during June from the last couple of years and bring make a commitment to some form of additional ideas to enhance the on-going formation for their children (continued on the following page)

Let’s take a peek into the week of made a good choice or “let their light one Summer CFP Catechist … Jen shine.” Krier. Jen shares her faith in the There is prayer each day at the Prayer program with a class of fourth grade Table which also contains new items students. each day related to the Gospel story. Students were greeted on the first At Center Stage, students can choose a day with six “stations” to enhance lesson to act out with a partner, a game their learning experience. At the to play or prayers to share. Finally at Helping Hands station, students were the Word Games station, the class can encouraged to write on their “paper engage in “trashketball” or charades to hand” something he/she had done to review definitions of vocabulary used help someone each day. in the lesson. At the Liturgical Colors station, a Each day students work on more strip of fabric in the form of a stole than one lesson in the formation books represented a liturgical color. Each provided. There is the reading or acting day the color was discussed and out of the Scripture story of the lesson related to the Season of the Church and discussion. During one summer year when it is used. lesson , students att ended a Jen Krier’s fourth grade class gathers in the Good Deed Beads encouraged sharing presentation by the teens who acted sunshine for class on a sunny day of stories about times when students Summer CFP. (continued on the following page) and July. Our school year program is on Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:45 AM and on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. If you have not registered your child, please do so im- mediately. Classes will begin the week- end of September 14th/15th. We need teachers for our year round program, also. Please consider sharing your gift of faith with our young people on Sundays or Mondays. Our children are the future of our One class of sixth grade students gathers to participate in Summer CFP Church. Not only is it important for with their catechist Amy Jackey. them to learn about their Catholic faith, they need to come to love their is always to teach about our Catholic of Christ in their lives - to ultimately faith and feel that Jesus is calling them faith, but more importantly to lead our put Christ at the center of their living to be His disciples. The purpose of children into lifelong formation with and being. our summer and year-round programs knowledge and desire to answer the call

out the journey of Moses with the help of some of the students. Some lessons are accompanied by crafts. Others involve skits. There is daily music and always discussion about the lesson, the Scripture and the activities. Jen tries to change the activity every 15 to 20 minutes to keep interest high and to reinforce the

Jen Krier’s fourth graders show off their “spirit” wear!

message of each lesson in as many together to worship in liturgy. ways as possible. Students serve as lectors and At the end of the week on each A Summer CFP student lectors at 8:30 AM sometimes cantors. Mass on a Friday during the program. Friday, the day begins with Mass. All Summer CFP packs a lot of punch of the students and catechists come in just two weeks! Over 60 artists and bands representing genres from rock, alternative, rap, and pop to modern worship, acoustic, and every style in between were represented! Over 30 seminars and workshops with nationally known speakers for youth, parents, worship leaders, youth pastors, men, and woman were offered. Five stages, including an outdoor natural amphitheater with sloped lawn seating Not rain nor snow nor feet full of mud could ALIVE Fest attendees could choose for up to 25,000 attendees, with 2 huge keep those in attendance from a great time! to listen to Christian music styles at five video walls to give everyone a close-up different stages … day or night the air was view made for a wonderful venue! filled with a variety of inspiring music. There were four daytime stages, were rained out, the participants had including the Beach Stage (rock/ a great time! This summer the parish LIFE group alternative artists), the Woods Stage Opportunities to worship, to play had the opportunity to attend ALIVE (worship, acoustic, pop artists), the games, to meet new friends, to listen Fest from June 18th through June 22nd. Indie Artist Stage (independent artists), to great music, to dance, and to pray ALIVE Fest is a Contemporary and the Family Fun Tent (children’s made every moment of the event that brings programs for kids and the young at worthwhile. Christians together from various heart). Here are some observations from churches and denominations Even though there was rain every those who attended: throughout the United States and day resulting in feet full of mud to the “ALIVE fest is a great Canada to celebrate faith in Jesus point of the camping lot being named opportunity to become closer Christ and to be encouraged to live “Swamp Susanna,” and some tents that with God and with friends and to lives that honor God! experience new artists with great ALIVE Fest is situated by Atwood music!” Lake, located in Mineral City, 30 -Jorja Butt minutes south of Canton in Northeast Ohio. The event offers a variety of (continued on the following page) contemporary Christian artists and speakers. Some of which included Toby Mac, , , Crowder, , , , Disciple and 3 Shades of Blue. All who attend ALIVE have the opportunity to hear the Word of God and to realize the impact He can have in their lives, He is accepted as their Savior. This reason alone makes Making new friends and strengthening ALIVE not just a music festival, existing bonds of friendship was a huge but also a time for celebration, part of the ALIVE fest experience. for encouragement, and for rededication!

(continued on the following page) “A growing experience in Faith “Alive Fest was an eye opener for friendship and love” me. I never realized how many - Natalie Eysoldt different types of Christian music there was. I now listen to more “An amazing opportunity to hear Christian music than I ever did music that helps you grow in your before!” faith!” -Nathan Baumgardner – Evann Tressler The participants and the leadership of Youth Ministry would like to express a huge thank-you to those who were chaperones: Joe and Monica Morin, Angie Tressler, Jenny Williamson, Julie The dining tent was a great place to chat Yost and Karla Eysoldt. Thank you for and compare experiences from the different giving your time, support and guidance stages providing music. It was also a great to the parish youth! place to “get in out of the rain!”

There were many opportunities to stop and pray together throughout the weekend.

“An unforgettable experience full of faith, friends and music” - Elise Wexelblatt

“An amazing experience to become closer to God, and to experience growing friendships through amazing artists and their music.” - Rachel Heine

“Alive Festival is an opportunity for you to join thousands of Christians to worship God all while building strong relationships with those who have the same beliefs as you.” -Sophia Meza

Bright smiles were the fashion of the weekend! The participants and chaperones gather for a group photo! Fall seems to come earlier and Classes are held in the school building. 28th for Grade 1 and for morning and earlier each year. Students heading off The parish Early Childhood program is full day Kindergarten. All Curriculum to their classrooms for another school designed to build on the faith Nights will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 year seems to usher in the autumn, foundation that parents begin at home. PM in the school. even as the sun continues to shine It focuses on concepts that are age bright in August. The fall also ushers appropriate and reinforces prayer and in a variety of sessions at every age Scripture through story-telling. Classes level focusing on faith formation, even will begin September 14th. Register though the summer has not yet let go! through the parish web site under the Faith Formation tab. Please register as soon as possible so that a sufficient number of catechists can be provided for all those who are interested.

As stated in the article on page 2, the Christian Formation Program for Grades 1-8 will offer two sessions in the fall … Sundays from 10:15 to The St. Susanna Preschool will kick 11:45 AM and Mondays from 6:30 to off its year with Meet the Teacher 7:45 PM. If your child did not attend sessions beginning September 4th. During the month of August, Saint a summer session of CFP, please Classes for registered students age 2, 3, Susanna School will begin classes for register for the session beginning in 4 and 5 will begin September 10th. the 2014-2015 year on Wednesday, the fall on September 14th/15th. The Some openings may still be available in August 20th. As a kickoff, a Meet the preparation for First Communion some age levels. Please contact Chris Teacher event will be held on Monday, and for Confirmation are a part of the Baumgardner, 398-3821 ext 3131 or August 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. School and CFP programs. You can [email protected], if you Parents and students will be welcome register on the parish web site under are interested in preschool. She can tell to come to the school during those the Faith Formation tab. you what openings still remain and times to meet with their teacher(s) for answer any questions that you may that school year. Families who are new have about the parish preschool to the school community are being program. invited to gather in the cafeteria at 3:00 PM on that day for a meeting to

review school policy and to answer any Exciting programming and events questions new families might have. are being planned for both junior Curriculum Night for Grade 8 high and senior high students. The students only will be held at 7:00 PM year begins with some Movie Nights on Tuesday, August 19th in the and Game Nights and new activities cafeteria. Remaining Curriculum Nights in the Youth Room this month. Visit Early Childhood Formation for will be Monday, August 25th for Grades the parish web site under Faith children age 3 & age 4 and students 6 & 7, Tuesday, August 26th for Grades Formation. Choose Youth Ministry and entering into Kindergarten are offered 4 & 5, Wednesday, August 27th for get details about the August events. Sunday mornings from September Grades 2 & 3 & for afternoon Don’t miss even more information in through April from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Kindergarten, and Thursday, August the enclosed insert. There are more than two dozen series and events Seven Deadly Sins available to adults as a part of the 2014-2015 formation A topical investigation with Fr. Barron year. Some events include the entire family. Some are for March 1, 8, 15 & 22 couples. Some are for individuals. There’s one that is just Held Sunday mornings right for you. Please don’t let the chance to deepen your 10:10 to 11:10 AM faith pass you by. Look at all the possibilities and choose St. Susanna Room in the Undercroft the one(s) that speak to you. For those events requiring No reservations needed All are welcome to any sessions. registration, visit the parish web site under the Faith Formation tab or watch the bulletin for details. Or call the Quick Journey through Parish Office, 398-3821, and staff will guide you. the Bible Quickly Sunday Café Returns Were you unable to attend the popular Sunday Café is offered after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Quick Journey through the Bible series offered St. Susanna Room in the undercroft. It is an opportunity previously? Here’s an opportunity to cover to explore a variety of topics. You can attend Mass and salvation history from beginning to end in join Café or join Café and then attend Mass. Coffee and one day! Filled with Bible discovery, group light refreshments will be served. Sessions begin discussion and background information September 14th. provided by Jeff Cavins, this experience will both inform and inspire you! Topics and Dates for 2014-2015: Held Saturday, September 20 Catholicism: The New Evangelization 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM A Catholic Spirituality Series by Fr. Barron St. Susanna Room in the Undercroft September 14, 21, 28, October 12, 19 Cost is $30 for materials and a light lunch. Respecting Life Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. October 5 The Invisible Chapel The Bible Timeline Is A look at Catholic social teaching and the issue a Story of Salvation of immigration Take an in-depth journey November 2 through the entire Bible during this Inhabiting the Land 24-week series. Jeff Cavins will help Another look at Catholic social teaching and the you investigate each period of salvation history. issue of immigration Discover the amazing story of salvation that is woven November 9 & 16 through the Scriptures. Each session will be held twice a “Jesus, the Word Became Flesh” from the Footprints of week to provide morning and evening opportunities.

God Series with Steve Ray Held Thursdays at 7:00 PM or November 23, December 7, 14 & 21 Tuesdays at 9:30 AM For January’s Poverty Awareness Month: Begins September 11/16 … 24 Week Series Lessons on Background in America, such as St. Susanna Room in the Undercroft Faultless, Orphans in America and Poverty Cure Cost is $38.50 for materials. Series Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Jan 11, 18, 25 & February 1 The Big Question A Study on Forgiveness February 15 & 22 How Did the Early Church Rediscover Being Mom Spread the Kingdom? Is being a mother what you thought it Learn how the Church, Christ’s would be? Exhaustion, monotony, mounting Kingdom on earth is empowered to unfinished projects and loss of a sense of carry out His work in the world. Acts: self can all lead to disillusionment and the The Spread of the Kingdom uses the Acts of feeling of being overwhelmed. Discuss the the Apostles as the historical framework real issues that moms face every day. Learn for understanding the rest of the New how to find the life God created for you Testament. Jeff Cavins leads you in this bringing you to peace, balance and joy 20-week series. through the wisdom of Danielle Bean.

Held Tuesdays at 7:00 PM Held Mondays at 9:30 AM St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft Begins September 15 … 8 Week Series Class will be September 16 though April 10 St. Susanna Room in the Undercroft with time out for holidays and possible snow days. Cost is $24.50 for materials. Cost is $24. Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Focus on the Theology of Revelation Shows the the Body through the Heart Kingdom Yet to Come Theology of the Body: Into the Heart builds Explore how the Book of Revelation upon the introductory course in this series. demonstrates the way in which the Discover what saints and mystics have Kingdom established by Christ in His always known … a life of ecstasy and deep Church is intimately connected with the union with God is not only possible, it is Kingdom of Heaven, especially through what you were created for and closer than the celebration of the Mass. Join Jeff you think! Cavins for 11 weeks of delving into this Held Thursdays at 9:30 AM final book of the Bible. First 8 weeks: September 18 through November 6

Held Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Second 8 Weeks: January 8 through February 26 Begins September 17 … 11 Week Series St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft Cost is $16.95. Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Cost is $21.50. Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Live Agelessly!

Take a “Sacramental” Journey If you are age 50 or older, this program is The Pillars II: Sacraments DVD and for you! The 12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality: study book helps participants to learn Powerful Lessons in Living Agelessly magnifies the about the power and purpose of the true meaning of aging and spirituality. It seven sacraments. Find out more about provides the practical means for making the these fonts of inexhaustible grace that most of the lifelong years, opening to God’s can transform your life, providing grace and becoming “ageless in the Lord.” strength, healing and hope. Learn how to transform aging from “the thief in the night” into the “master teacher.” Held Mondays at 7:00 PM or Wednesdays at 9:30 AM Held Mondays at 9:30 AM Begins September 15/17 … 12 Week Series Begins September 15 … 8 Week Series St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft St. Susanna Room in the Undercroft Cost is $28. No cost. Registration is helpful! Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Share Lunch, Share Faith Coming in Winter ... Bring your own brown bag lunch to a Return to Church History new series. Drinks will be provided. Continue to walk through the history of the Church Faith discussions and fellowship are the with Fr. Bob. Even if you were unable to attend the first order of the day! Here’s a great chance part focusing on the beginnings of the Church up until the to “dine out” inexpensively and receive Reformation, don’t miss this continuation focusing on the the “treasure” of faith fellowship at Reformation to the Church today! the same time. Held Mondays at 7:00 PM

Begins January 5 … 8 Week Series Held First and Third Tuesdays St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft No cost. Reservations are helpful! Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Begins September 16 No cost. Registration is helpful! Holocaust Remembered Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Come and explore the concept of living out sacrificial love in the context of the Holocaust and similar events. Are we holding intolerance at bay? Are we actively working to be the heart of Jesus in the world? How can we prevent an occurrence of this type of evil directed towards any member of God’s Find Financial Peace! human family. Through video, class discussions and interactive small Held Wednesdays at 7:00 PM –group activities learn practical, Biblical steps to win January 7 through 28 with money. Learn how to walk out of debt, to build St. Isidore Room in the Undercroft significant savings and to leave a lasting legacy for your No cost. Reservations are helpful! family, your Church, and your community. Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org.

Held Tuesdays at 7:00 PM Parish Retreat to Be Held in February September 8 through October 28 The Annual Parish Retreat will be held Saturday, February Room #37 in the Junior High Wing of the School 21st from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The retreat will include Cost is $90.00. Can be shared by a couple. prayer, Scripture, DVD presentation, small group and large Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. group discussions and lunch! Babysitting will be available. Walk with Mary More details about registration in future publications.

Filmed in location in the Holy Land, Coming in Spring Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will show how Mary works in out Walk Toward Eternity Again lives today drawing us ever closer to her Here’s the second offering in the Walking Divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will Toward Eternity Series … Engaging the Struggles of change you forever. Mary will become a your Heart. This series investigates the obstacles part of your daily life … and in your daily in our Christian walk … greed, envy, fear and shame. life, you will become more like Christ. Held Thursdays at 9:30 AM Will be offered Wednesday mornings and Begins October 16 … 8 Week Series Thursday evenings beginning in April. St. Susanna Room in the Undercroft Cost is $22. Look for the return of the Make reservations at www.stsusanna.org. Living the Eucharist program in Lent 2015! Formation at the parish will also Saints and Holy Grub will return with focus on the family. For married three movies to be shown and a meal couples, there is a new series Date Nine Family Festivals will be held to share in the St. Susanna Room at Nights for Married Couples. Designed to throughout the coming months each 6:30 PM. Donations to defray the cost strengthen and support marriages, the with a special theme. The Festivals will of the meal are accepted. Come see evenings will focus on the blessing be held in the undercroft beginning at and discuss October Baby on October that each spouse is to the other. The 2:30 PM and ending at 4:00 PM. The 4th, The Fourth Wise Man on December theme of the first Date Night on September 13th theme will be Teaching 13th and The Way on January 24th. December 6th will be Remember Your About Forgiveness, October 18th will be Please look for registration online. Love. With a $30 fee, the event will Celebrating Families, to celebrate Pope include a book, dinner and babysitting. Francis’ Synod on Families. Spreading Two subsequent evenings on January the Joy of the Gospel will be the theme 10th and March 14th will include for November 15th, while Preparing for desserts, drinks and babysitting with Christmas will occur on December 6th. the themes Marriage Is … and What In 2015, Learning from Jesus the Teacher Keeps You Together?” Fees for those will be the theme on January 10th, And don’t miss the Stories of Jesus event evenings will be $8. followed by Preparing for Ash Wednesday for preschool through grade 4 children on February 7th. Look for Celebrating and their families on October 26th . St. Patrick on March 21st, Being Easter It will be held after the 9:00 AM Mass People on April 18th and Praying with in conjunction with the Parish Pancake Mary on May 9th. These events are free Breakfast that supports the but registration online is requested. Thanksgiving Turkey project.

For the third year, the parish has sumptuous buffet prepared by the front of the room. At the close of hosted a blessing at Mass and a members of the parish Hospitality lunch, wedding cake was served and reception for all those who have been Committee. each couple took a moment to be married 25 years and 50 years or During lunch, a slide show depicting photographed with Fr. Bob. more. This year’s event was held on the wedding days of the couples Many couples expressed their June 29th. present scrolled on the screen at the delight with the event. Couples were greeted in the gathering space of church by a banner and the ladies were given a wrist corsage. After attending 11:15 AM Mass with their families and receiving a special blessing from Fr. Bob, who was the celebrant for that Mass, the couples adjourned to the St. Susanna Room. They were treated to a room filled with arrangements of white hydrangea and white star flowers, a photo frame for each couple commemorating the number of years married, and a The Parish Family Festival is just one month away. The success of this annual It’s not too early to plan for the fall! event is dependent upon many The Women’s Christ Renews His Taizé Prayer experience parishioners stepping forward to be Parish (CRHP) retreat will be held the will be offered monthly th volunteers in the more than 50 booths weekend of November 1st and 2nd. beginning August 12 . that the event supports. There are more Come and join other women of the Plan to attend these than 1,200 shifts to fill. Please consider parish in this renewal of faith inspiring prayer events helping out. You can schedule a shift by experience! The weekend offers you filled with Scripture, Song and Silence. clicking on the Festival logo (like the the opportunity to meet other women Taizé will be held on the second one below) on the home page of the in the parish while strengthening Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, timed to allow participants to come parish web site. your relationship with the Lord. For further details and pray and then attend meetings and about this retreat, please other scheduled events. The song each Festival 2014 contact Valerie Stammen, month will be themed in deference to September 317-2480. the Liturgical Year. Come experience 5th, 6th & 7th this wonderful break from a busy life! See you there!

Welcome to the following Welcome to the newly baptized members … new parishioners … Hailey Lynn Hemsink, Leslie Yaretzy Esquivel, Mark & Sarah Rapien and Family daughter of Robert & Shannon Hemsink daughter of Fabian Esquivel & Laura Wernandez Jeff & Kathy Eckman and Family Oliver Daniel Stubenrauch, Mya Gertrude Byrwa, David & Judy Clendenen son of Edward & Traci Stubenrauch daughter Ryan & Abigail Byrwa Patricia Parent Burke Thomas Rockwern, Lillian Nicolette Flavill, Julie Kelley son of Brett & Jennifer Rockwern daughter of Eric & Colette Flavill Elsa Holland Broderick William Bricker, Macie Marie Kopp, Eric & Anne Vanderheyden and Family son of Joshua & Michelle Bricker daughter of Gabriel & Angela Kopp John & Kathryn Stofa Megan Grace Lee, Zander Stephen Malik, Scott & Robyn Stollmann daughter of Jason & Kathryn Lee son of Jonathan & Erin Malik Rafael Rodriguez & Veronica Leon and Family Lauren Marie Lee, Lydia June Underwood, Maria Rivera and Family daughter of Jason & Kathryn Lee daughter of James & Elizabeth Underwood Louis & Ashley Sandor Jacob Alexander Lee, Thienbao Hoan Vo, Juan Ramirez & Elizabeth Arritola son of Jason & Kathryn Lee son of Jason & Thaonguyen Vo Skylar Chew MaralinhVy Patrick, Hannah Elizabeth Watts, Bonnie Brockert daughter of Michael Patrick & Thuynhi Cao daughter of Andrew & Molly Watts Craig & Kim Drefcinski and Family Grace Helen Wermert, Harold & Carmen Arszman and Family daughter of Randall & Kimberly Wermert John & Megan Peterson and Family Richard & Malia Evans and Family May God grant eternal rest to … Ruth Duffy Omar & Ana Miranda/Acosta and Family Manilo Gerardo Guillen, William Klosterman, Paul Back, father of Raquel de Diaz Infante father of Mary Beth Henning husband of Marie Back Matthew & Jennifer McIntire Jorge Mendez & Galeana Uribe John Schraffenberger, Kim Sheroan, Marie Wheeler, German Herrera & Sonia Garcia and Family father of Julie Shine mother of Lindsey Sheroan mother of Monte Wheeler Raul Beltran & Enedina Solis and Family Mauricio Mendez & Cristina Ortiz and Family Robert Prentiss, Nancy Boyce, Barbara Turf, Laura Beyer brother of Shirley Palicki mother of Tina Palmer aunt of Scott Kososki NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID MASON, OHIO PERMIT NO.18

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Upcoming Events ... Don’t miss these parish activities Inside this issue: New School Student Orientation scheduled for August: August 18 - 3:00 PM

1 Cafeteria Formation Introduction Grief Support - Loss of Spouse August 6 - 2:00 PM Summer CFP 2 School Meet the Teachers St. Catherine Room August 18 - 4:00-6:00 PM

Youth Attend Music Fest 4 Throughout the School Donut Sunday Formation for the Young 6 August 9/10 - After Masses First Day of School

Gathering Space of Church 7 August 20 Adult Formation Blood Drive Young at Heart Luncheon Formation for Families 10 August 11 - 1:00 to 7:00 PM August 20 - Noon Celebrating Marriage 10 Meyer Center St. Susanna Room Walk-ins Welcome! Women’s CRHP 11 Mass with Anointing of the Sick Feast of the Assumption August 27 - 6:00 PM Taizé Prayer 11 August 15 - Masses at Church Family Festival 11 6:30 & 8:15 AM and 7:00 PM Church