Part of the St. Susanna Mission Statement reads to know Jesus and his message; to serve one another and together serve the least of our sisters and brothers, and to grow in prayer and worship as the Body of Christ. As we strive to live out our mission, our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure outwards to the local and greater community is generous and far-reaching. We support many people and the programs that help them.

            F.A.I.T.H. Ministries  - Friends Assisting Individuals Through Hope

FAITH Ministries is a collaboration of St. Susanna with six other local churches to provide emergency financial or food asistance in Mason and Deerfield Townships. The financial center is located at the Mason United Methodist Church at the corner of Mason-Montgomery Road and Tylersville Road and the Food Certificate Program is located in the Hope Evangelical Church at Western Row and Mason-Montgomery Road. Residents of these townships can apply for financial aid or food certificates in times of need at these two locations. The collaboration of the seven local churches in conjunction with the United Way support these endeavors. Parish volunteers from each chruch staff the two centers. Direct questions to Mary Rader,    398-3137.

Peanut Butter Ministry

Serving our homeless brothers and sisters in need through a nutritious lunch is the goal of the parish Peanut Butter Ministry. Groups meet once a week to prepare individual lunches from all donated food items. The sack lunches are then delivered to St. Francis Seraph in downtown Cincinnati for distribution. Direct questions and offers of help to Roberta Brunck, 777-1476 or by e-mail.

Respect Life

Respect Life deals with the promotion and education of the parish in the ethics of Respect Life according to the teachings of the Catholic Church from conception until death. Direct questions to Christie Kraft, 754-2044.

Seasonal Ministries

The following seasonal opportunities allow parishioners to share treasure by purchasing items and/or gift cards for St. Susanna's sister parish, St. Andrew in Avondale, for the Uptown Churches, for area families in need and for various community agencies. Direct questions to Rosie Leugers, 398-3821 ext. 3107, regarding the Giving Tree during Advent, Thanksgiving Meal Assistance, Valentines, Easter Baskets, School Supplies, Blanket Collection, and Fan Collection.

KAIROS

The mission of the KAIROS Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarecerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the tranistion of becoming a productive citizen. There are opportunities to minister during the bi-annual retreat weekend or to bake cookies that are given to the residents who attend the retreat. Direct questions to Dan Rader, 398-3137.

Parish Twinning

St. Susanna Parish particpates in a twinning relationship with Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Karak, Jordan. Twinning with a Catholic parish in the Holy Land allows for cultural exchange that expands understanding of the global Church. The Twinning Ministry has sponsored student exchange. Direct questions to Rosie Leugers, 398-3821 ext. 3107. 

Restore

A coalition of local Catholic Churches of which St. Susanna is a member, restores or rehabiitates homes, apartments and offices, generally one a year.  If you would like to participate in this year's project, contact Mary Rader - 398-3137

Habitat for Humanity

Though there are no Habitat for Humanity homes being built in the Mason area, local Habitat for Humanity organizations are looking for volunteers.  If you wish to volunteer go to one or all of the following web sites and follow the instructions to let them know that you wish to volunteer.   www.habitat-tristate.org/volunteer.htm, www.millcreekvalleyhfh.org/getting-involved, www.cincinnati-habitat.org/chfh_involved