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Saturday, August 10
Friday, August 9
Coming Events for Good Shepherd
School Supply Drive………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………...page 2
Bishop Barron’s Series on the Catholicism………………………………………………………………………………...page 2
Opportunity to Respond to a Crisis…………………………………………………………………………………..………page 3
Sunday Social after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses in the Hospitality Room across from the parish office Blood Pressure Screening in the parish office after all Masses except the 4:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 a.m. Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word 12:00 Noon Mass 1:30 p.m. Baptism Instruction Class 4:00 p.m. Mass with Contemporary Music Music begins at 3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Flock Game Night Monday, August 5 9:30 a.m. Knitting and Crocheting Group 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers Training 8:00 p.m. AA Group/Al-Anon Group Tuesday, August 6
5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
9:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group 6:15 p.m. Anointing Mass 7:00 p.m. Catholicism 101 7:30 p.m. Women’s AA Thursday, August 8 9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Exposition 6:00 p.m. VIRTUS Training 6:10 p.m. Rosary/Liturgy of the Hours 7:00 p.m. CODA 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Care and Outreach Commission 8:15 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Group 4:30 p.m. Mass
Wednesday, August 7
Need to Know and Contact Information on pages 10 and 11
In Memoriam
Community Life
Now for Good Shepherd
Donna Anastasi Francis Furbee
Jennifer Hines Family Leo Koch
Sheila Tillman
New Request for Prayers
Sunday, August 4
Baptisms Juliette Marie Sloan, daughter
of Kyle and Anne Sloan
Brayden Knox Sanchez, son of Chris and Jennie Sanchez
Eleanor Jane Brasse, daughter
of Andrew and Erin Brasse
Communion Service—7:00 a.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Mass—8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday in the church.
Ellie Ann Currin, daughter
of Patrick and Ericka Currin
Russell Patrick Rissover, Richard Harvey Rissover
and Aubrey Marie Rissover, children of Brian and Gloria Rissover
We remember Jerry Frankart, brother of parishioner
Claude Frankart.
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Bishop Barron’s series “Catholicism” We will once again be viewing Bishop Barron’s groundbreaking series on the Catholic faith this month to deepen our understanding of our Catholic Faith and to enrich our knowledge and faith as we grow in our relationship with Christ. We will meet on Wednesdays, August 7, 21 & 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 32/33. Cost: with Catholicism Workbook, $25.00, without Workbook, free. Registration required. Please register online or contact Emily Weierman at [email protected] or call 489-8815 ext. 726.
This Weekend Shepherds Care annual School Supply Drive benefitting St. Francis Seraph and Holy Family elementary schools, and the scholarship students at Purcell Marian High School (Lavatus Powell Program) ends this weekend, August 3/4. Please bring all items to Activity Center A. Your help is greatly appreciated by these schools, especially the teachers and the parents. Thank you for your involvement with this outreach project. If you cannot shop for items, but would like to help, monetary donations (including by credit card) and gift cards will also be accepted at Activity Center A. Monetary donations are in great need to purchase paper towels, tissues and disinfecting wipes. Most helpful gift cards: Staples, Target, Office Depot/OfficeMax, Walmart.
We are in need of drivers to deliver school supplies on Wednesday, August 7, 9:00-11:00 a.m. You may sign up at the Activity Center or on the parish website.
Thank you for your support of these Catholic schools which serve some of the most-in-need students. Submitted by: Kathryn Stickle (513) 235-8175 or [email protected] Drive chairperson, Shepherd’s Care Ministry
(Below is the link to register online to attend the Catholicism Series. After you register you will be asked if you would like to purchase the workbook. If you click “yes” to buying a workbook, you are then taken to a page to select how many workbooks you want to buy and then you may pay online by credit card.)
https://www.good-shepherd.org/bishop-barrons-series-on-catholicism
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Opportunity to Respond to A Crisis The Archdiocese of Cincinnati have asked parishes to share information with parishioners regarding the migrant crisis. Many of you want to take action or assist immigrant and refugee families and children arriving at the U.S./Mexico border and in our communities. Please see the list below and take action in solidarity with people seeking refuge, safety and security in the United States. 1) Call and Take Action to Oppose Inhumane Detention Conditions for Immigrants Recent reports has documented the inhumane and unsanitary conditions in which immigrants arriving to our southern bor-der, including children and families, are being held in by the Department of Homeland Security. Catholic social tradition teaches us that every person deserves equality and respect. It also teaches us that family is sacred—it is the cornerstone of our Church and our community. Catholic leaders have launched a campaign to end the inhumane treatment of immigrant and refugee children and families at the border, in detention centers, and in communities across the country. Call/contact the White House, Senators, and U. S. Representatives….following is a suggested script:
As a person of faith, I am calling today to strongly oppose the inadequate and unsanitary conditions in which immigrants, including children and families, are being held while in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security. I also oppose actions that unnecessarily separate immigrant families at the border, as well as in communities around the country through widespread enforcement actions. Family is sacred—it is the cornerstone of our Church and our community and must be protected. Guided by our Catholic faith and our national values, we affirm the dignity of all people and our call to love our neigh-bors. Every person, every family deserves stability and security. We urge you to reconsider actions that threaten family unity and address these unacceptable holding and detention conditions. We can and must remain a country that provides refuge for children and families fleeing violence and persecution.
2) Volunteer or Give Support asylum-seeking families who have fled their home countries and are arriving daily. Several of the Catholic Charities agencies serve as reception and hospitality centers along the U.S./Mexico border and provide for the immediate needs of released families and assist them with making travel arrangements to their final destinations. Contact your local Catholic Charities affiliate to learn more about their material and volunteer needs. 3) Foster an Unaccompanied Child USCCB/MRS currently provides foster care to unaccompanied immigrant children. You can find a list of locations at www.usccb.org/fostercare. Those interested in becoming a foster parent would need to follow state and agency guidelines for training and licensing. If you live in one of the states we serve, and you are interested in becoming a foster parent, contact [email protected] for more information. 4) Pray Prayer opens our hearts to the Holy Spirit and strengthens us to carry out God's work with compassion, devotion, and love. You and others can use the USCCB Prayer for Migrant Families to ask God to protect and provide for our immigrant sisters and brothers in Christ, or affirm your solidarity with them with the USCCB Prayer for Migrants and Refugees.
USCCB Prayer for Migrant Families
Good and gracious God, we thank you for the gift of families. We are grateful for all of the joy and love that they bring into our lives, and we ask that you provide special protection for all families, particularly those who face hardships as they move in search of a better life. Show mercy to those who travel in danger, and lead them to a place of safety and peace. Comfort those who are alone and afraid because their families have been torn apart by violence and injustice. As we reflect upon the difficult journey that the Holy Family faced as refugees in Egypt, help us to remember the suffering of all migrant families. Through the interces-sion of Mary our Mother, and St. Joseph the Worker, her spouse, we pray that all migrants may be reunited with their loved ones and find the meaningful work they seek. Open our hearts so that we may provide hospitality for all who come in search of refuge. Give us the courage to welcome every stranger as Christ in our midst. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. Copyright © 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Worship Steve Lindner—489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail [email protected]
Scripture for Next Week—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time by Deacon Max Schellman
Training Session in August for the New Procedures in Distribution of Communion
Training for the new procedures for distribution of Communion took place in March and April. If you were unable to attend one of the training sessions, we have scheduled another session for you. The training session will be held on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. It will be for anyone who has distributed Communion in the past, and for anyone who would like to join this ministry. Please mark your calendars so that you can attend this training session. Questions? Please call Steve Lindner.
Help Needed on Friday Mornings If you have some extra time on Friday mornings, we would appreciate some help with light cleaning and dusting around the altar. Please contact Steve Lindner at the number above for more information and/or to volunteer.
Changes to the Distribution of Holy Communion for Those
Who Cannot Come Forward If you are a handicapped or an elderly person who cannot come forward to receive Communion, please let an usher know before Mass begins. Our new procedure allows a designated distributor to come down from the altar first to bring the Body of Christ to you. Please let the usher know if you would like to receive both the Body and Blood of Christ. A distributor will bring you the Body of Christ first and when the Blood of Christ is distributed in your area, some-one will give you the Blood of Christ.
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, August 15 Mass Schedule
Wednesday, August 14 7:00 p.m.—Fr. Bob Goebel
Thursday, August 15 8:30 a.m.—Fr. Jack Wehman 7:00 p.m.—Fr. Jack Wehman
Sign Up for the Masses for the Feast of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary If you are currently involved as a lector, gift bearer, minister of the Eucharist, or usher at a weekend Mass here at Good Shepherd, your help is needed at our Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 15 at 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. If you are planning to attend one of these Masses, and wish to volunteer, please stop in or phone the parish office at 489-8815.
Eucharistic Exposition will not be held on Thursday, August 15 due to the Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary that day.
First Reading—Wisdom 18:6-9: This passage recounts how God’s people patiently awaited God’s salvation. They had faith in God as they departed on their journey out of Egypt into the unknown—seeking the promised land. Second Reading—Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19: A community which grows tired of waiting for the Lord is told of faith. We hear of highlights of the story of Abraham and his great faith and trust in the Lord. The faith of Abraham is tracked through the test when God asks him to offer up in sacrifice his son, Isaac. We are told to trust in God. God will be faithful as we, just as the Israelites, journey into the unknown. Gospel—Luke 12:32-48: Jesus’ disciples are told not to fear and to look to their treasure in heaven. They, and we, are told to be vigilant—to be prepared for the Lord to come at any hour. Jesus then tells a parable where the master’s gratitude is shown when he returns to his property and finds that his servants have done well in their responsibilities. Christ says that greater expectations are held for those entrusted with much. We can ask ourselves, “does our faith in God give us a confident assurance that we are prepared for the unknown in our future?”
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Pastoral Care and Outreach Deacon Dennis Berry—489-8815 ext. 708 or e-mail [email protected]
Deacon Mark Westendorf—489-8815 ext. 714 or e-mail [email protected]
Next Parish Outreach Project—Your Input is Welcomed! As you may remember, the Good Shepherd Honduras Project started in November 2010, after a vote of parishioners, with a goal of raising $450,000 in three years in support of a remote, impoverished area in Honduras. Thanks to the generosity of Good Shepherd parishioners, the goal was surpassed and the bilingual school and parish house/faith formation center are now a reality. Prior to the Honduras Project, parishioners raised over $500,000 as part of the Millennium Promise to help empower an African village out of extreme poverty. In November of 2018, the Good Shepherd Assembly of Leaders approved initiatives for the 2019-20 fiscal year. One of the initiatives is to begin a new outreach effort. Discussions have taken place at two recent Pastoral Care and Outreach Commission meetings, and the consensus is to focus this next project closer to home. Parishioners are welcome to give their input to Pastoral Care and Outreach Commission members. Feel free to contact Deacon Mark Westendorf at 489-8815 ext. 714 or [email protected] for details.
Women’s
Prayer Group
All women are invited to join the Women’s Prayer Group which meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Room 25. The Women’s Prayer Group is a relaxed group setting of music, prayer,
Project Rachel “Project Rachel” is a ministry of the Archdiocese that serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child due to abortion. Persons can engage in this ministry for healing through one-on-one conversation with a peer, consultation with a priest (including in Spanish), support groups and retreats for mothers who lost a child, or a day of reflection for any related party (father, grandparent, friend, etc.). Go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/project-rachel or call the Project Rachel Help Line at 784-0531 for information. All conversations and emails are confidential.
“Building Communities of Welcome—Welcoming the Stranger”
Thursday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd. Co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
and Good Shepherd. More details to follow.
meditations, short inspirational readings and restful moments to experience God in friendship with other women. All women are welcome to participate in this supportive group and feel the comfort, companionship, and power of shared prayer. Questions or for more information, contact Barb Hemmerle at 793-4918.
Blood Pressure Screening in the parish office this weekend after
all Masses except the 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.
Mindful Meditation
in a Chaotic World
Our Mindful Meditation and Practice Group will meet on Wednesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the question of fostering meditation in a world
desperately in need of action interventions for the common good. Indeed, some would argue that meditating in our time of crisis can be a form of escape from reality. On the contrary, focused attentions and emotional balance is the foundation of effective leadership. Meditating mindfully results from “the gentle effort to be nonjudgmentally present in the moment to our experience.” Each evening, we watch an informative DVD and meditate, followed by discussion. All are welcome. Join us from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 25 each Wednesday evening. To help with planning, please let us know if you can come. E-mail Jack Peltz at [email protected] or leave Jack a voicemail at 489-8815 ext. 709.
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Sacrament Policy Children who have been baptized and have reached the age of reason (seven years old) are prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation before they are prepared for their First Communion. In addition to being enrolled in one of Good Shepherd’s Faith Formation classes, children participate in additional classes to prepare for these Sacraments. Young people who want to be confirmed, participate in one of our Faith Formation programs and receive special preparation for the reception of the Sacrament. If you would like more information about First Reconcilia-tion or First Eucharist, please call Nancy Dallas at 489-8815 ext. 761. If you would like more information on Confirmation, please call Walter Plummer at 489-8815 ext. 737.
Confirmation dates for 2019-2020! Do you have a student in the 8th grade or older? Take a look at our Confirmation dates for 2019-2020. All candidates seeking Confirmation are asked to participate in our Summer or School Year Formation ministries. Good Shepherd’s Confirmation Mass: Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The school year sessions begin Sunday, September 8, 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Do you want to volunteer with any of our programs for children?
New volunteers must register for a VIRTUS Training Session
All adult volunteers working with or are around children must go through the VIRTUS training prior to working with children. You also must run a Selection.com back-ground check through the VIRTUS website. Step 1 - Please contact Emily Weierman who will issue you a prepaid token for the online background check. Step 2 - You must register prior to this three-hour training session by going to virtusonline.org and click “First Time Registrant,” and then “Begin the Registration Process.” Our next training session at Good Shepherd is this Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 11/12.
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Our RCIA group will begin meeting in early September. Get started now, schedule a meeting with Emily Weierman, Coordinator of Adult Formation at 489-8815 ext. 726, or e-mail [email protected].
Education and Formation Sr. Elaine Winter—489-8815 ext. 716 or e-mail [email protected]
Emily Weierman—489-8815 ext. 726 or e-mail [email protected] Walter Plummer—489-8815 ext. 737 or e-mail [email protected]
The RCIA team is consistently very warm and welcoming. Their passion about their faith oozes from
them. The program is well organized and very informative while allowing for flexibility to address individual questions.
-Sharon 2018/2019
The Preschool Faith Formation program will begin on Sunday, September 22. If your child is between three years old and Pre K and would like to participate in the program, please register in the parish office or on our website at www.good-shepherd.org/preschool- faith-formation. The classes take place during the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. If you are interested in helping with the class, please let the parish office staff know at 489-8815, as we are still looking for volunteers.
Preschool Faith Formation
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Education and Formation Sr. Elaine Winter—489-8815 ext. 716 or e-mail [email protected]
Emily Weierman—489-8815 ext. 726 or e-mail [email protected] Walter Plummer—489-8815 ext. 737 or e-mail [email protected]
Flummer (Flock+Summer) is almost over! Our final Flummer event is Game Night, this Sunday, August 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Room, (Room 15). Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming school year events. NEXT Small Group, Sundays, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Awakenings Coffee Shop (Montgomery)—want something a little more? Come read the Sermon on the Mount with us this summer! (If you can’t make all the meetings, talk to Walter! We’ll work something out!) Dates: August 4 & 11
NCYC We are currently taking applications for the National Catholic Youth Conference, happening November 21-23! NCYC is a gathering of over 20,000 Catholic teens and leaders from around the nation to learn, pray, and seek out what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Stop by the parish office or contact Walter for more information.
Registration is taking place for Kindergarten through eighth grade Faith Formation. Forms are available on the
parish website and in the parish office.
Weekly Faith
Formation
Junior High School Year Faith Formation Registration is still open for our school year ministry.
Stop by the parish office to see our schedule and pick up a registration form or register online.
“Thanks for a great Flummer! The Flock is taking off the month of August, but we’ll be back for our School Year Kickoff Sunday, September 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.!”
Mission Trip to Toppa Joppa June 9-15, 2019 Watermelon Explosions Summer 2019
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Teri Cunningham—489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail [email protected]
Stewardship
Collection Information
July 21, 2019 $ 28,161 YTD Collections $ 86,983 YTD Budget $ 88,208 Surplus/(Deficit) $ -1,225 Contribution Breakdown: Quantity Dollars Envelopes 434 $ 20,014 Loose Checks $ 3,976 Loose Cash $ 1,646 EFT/Charge Card Donors $ 0 Stock $ 2,525 Total (Thank You!) $ 28,161 Avg. donation per envelope $ 46.12
The Summer Sunday Social takes place this Sunday, August 4 after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses in the Hospitality Room. The Hospitality Room is located off the main foyer. The social will also take place on August 18. We hope you will stop by after Mass to enjoy a cup of coffee and a few donuts with your fellow parishioners.
The Sunday Social Ministry
Special Projects Update
Fiscal Year
2019-2020 Goal
$85,000 $75,000 $65,000 $55,000 $45,000 $35,000 $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $ 5,000 $ 1,252 $ 500 -0-
$85,000
We received $350 last week-end for the Special Projects. The new fiscal year total is
$1,252. To date, our balance in the Special Projects is $173,032.
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
Total—$8,000
Sunday Social Volunteers Needed! We are in need of people to fill open spots on our Sunday Social teams. The Social starts on September 15 in the Community Room after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. This is not a lengthy time commitment. Each team hosts the social four times from September through May. The Sunday Social teams make coffee, put the food and drinks on the serving tables, replenish the food during the social, wipe off tables and clean up when the social is over. The timeframe is 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You do not need to work the entire time! Our teams have some volunteers that stay the entire time, some that come in early and some who come in later in the morning and stay through clean up. The team captains will work with your availability. Please call Teri Cunningham (see contact information above) or fill out the form below and return it to the parish office.
Sunday Social Registration Form—Attn: Teri Cunningham Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________ E-mail__________________________________________________________
Please Consider Supporting The Athenaeum of Ohio
Contact Teri Cunningham (see contact information above) to donate.
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Masses for the Week Mon., August 5 8:30 a.m. In memory of David Duckworth Tues., August 6 8:30 a.m. In memory of Richard Naber, Sandy Saunders, Kathleen Shea, Kris Murphy, Charlotte Zaidel, Simone Brazwell, David Merkle, Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, Peter/Helen Marino, John Banovich, Jennie Banovich, James Johns, Massimo Giuliberti, Larry and Joyce Spinzzze Wed., August 7 8:30 a.m. Teresa Joseph Special Intention 6:15 p.m. Karen Munson Special Intention Thurs., August 8 8:30 a.m. In memory of Joan Burke Fri., August 9 8:30 a.m. In memory of Dorothy Ruwe, Judy Lajoie, Jane Hornsby, Francisco Osmena, Paul Spille, Karen Volpe, John Harmon, James Johns, Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, Peter/Helen Marino, John Banovich, Jennie Banovich Sat., August 10 4:30 p.m. In memory of Katherine Kinker Sun., August 11 7:30 a.m. Edward Brown Special Intention 9:00 a.m. In memory of Don Kunkel 10:30 a.m. In memory of Sister Jane Frances 12:00 noon Michelle Hummell Special Intention 4:00 p.m. In memory of Michael Skutar
Prayers Are Requested for the health and well being of the following:
Military Personnel of our families currently in harm’s way...
Mimi/Earl Achberger Michael Adler Valerie Ainsworth ALS Patients Kayla Altemeier Mark Anastasi Chloe Anderson Ann Megan Apple Eileen Armstrong Susan Aylyard Travis Baker Sally Beatzel Tom Beck Ethan Beckner Theresa Bednar Susan Bigelow Chris Bissmeyer Adam Boccher Jennifer Bonkoski Maureen Bramlage Paul Branco Dale Brown Maria Browne Carol Bruser Buddy and Family Wayne Buckley, Sr. Don Burke Jamie Busemeyer Dottie Campbell Jarrod Welling-Cann Nick Carrelli Angela Carroll Chuck Caton Amy Cecilio Elissa/Richard Chisholm Christine/James Carl Cimiluca Bill Cleary Lauren/Bryan and Baby Cobble Norah Cooney Randy Corgan
Luke Cunningham William H. Curran Jr. Tom J. Cuthbertson Jay/Michelle Davenport Geoffrey Davies Joseph Degliuomini Angela/John Dornbach Terri Doyle Betty Effimoff Curtis Ray Elder Hazel/Chris Elder Larry/Gary/Jimmy Elder Loretta/Lisa/Ashley Elder Sue Ann Ensign Owen Fabian Joyce Fairfield Nancy Fisher Sam Fogle D. Freson Jim Fuchs Jane/Leo Garvey Gelasi Family Paulette Gerstemeier Maureen Giglio Bill Glaab Hannah Gluck Andrew Goad Larry Goodwin Jim Goyette Sandi Grether Pat Hack Cathy Halstead Ryan Hamilton Phyllis Harmon Lynn Harris Ann Hix Ed Hubbart Hummel Family Janet Hutzell Pat and Jerry Jenkins John Jolley Chris Jones
Kevin Jones Nicholas Kaelin Bob Keegan Robert Kinker Doug Koehne Mary Kulkarni Claire Kuprowicz Cheryl Lang Nancy Langworthy Mary Ann Lape Francis Lazar Nicole Lazar Eric Leone Shirley Littlepage Eric L. Losekamp Nancy Losekamp Rhonda Losekamp David Lovell Berta Mahler Helen Martin David Matre Anna May Susan McAndrew Eileen McClure Rick McClure Helen McEvoy Paul Meinking Matthew Merkle Joe Migliaccio Military Personnel Michael Miller SSGT Lisa Mills Kathie Monegan Jeanine Monzel Ann Morgan Bob Moss Joe Munz Harold J. Muse, Jr. Barbara Nagelhaut Cindy Nagelhaut Jenn Nasca Jim Overstreet
Hannah and Sarah Painter Renee Parker William Parker Alexander Piening Fred Pledger Ursula Pledger Mary Pollock Trevor Quan-Lazar Erin Radulski Joyce Re Madeline Hope Rebori (Roelker) Daniel Reesor Gloria Riedy and Family Donald Robbins Rohrer Family Ralph/Jean Schlueter Laura Schuckman Mary Frances Sharpshair Sophia Sharpshair Carol Shea Kathleen Shea Natalie Sheipline Diane and Rich Shemak Roger Sherman Pat Sick Tyler Sirn Smallwood Family Les Smith Mike Spinelli Kacey Spontak Joe Stemple Betty Stewart Sue Stewart Christy Stutts Apryl Strittholt Ed and Ann Strotman Sturdy Family Steve Suddendorf Judy Sullivan Minda Tandoc Natalia Tanguma
Bob Tate John Tate Family Julia Theil Margaret Thompson Keith Toft Transplant patients Scott Trapp Andy Tucker Anthony Ullman Wes Umbreit Brian Vonderhaar Tracy Waechter Joan Walcher Mike Walker Patricia Wallace Walton Family Nancy Ward Christina Weidman & Baby Karen Weitzel Nancy Welch Jeff Wessel Sr. Marie Wethington Jen Wetterstroem Maureen Whitfield Dan White Barbara Wilders Alan Wingo Patricia Woeste Chris Wofford Dave Wofford Stephanie Woodward Kay Yocis Cindi Young Sylvia Yutuc Michael Zegarski Charlie Zielinski
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An interpreter for those with hearing impairments will be present at the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses in the church.
4:00 p.m. Fr. Jack Wehman Mark Heckenmueller Lenett/Cybulski TBD
9:00 a.m.* Fr. Bob Goebel Nick Hummel Bierschbach/Harmon Browne Family
10:30 a.m.* Fr. Bob Goebel David Klein Masters/Grether Muennich Family
12:00 Noon Fr. Jack Wehman Kelly Watson Hartman/Gallaway Adams Family
Sunday 7:30 a.m. Fr. Ric Schneider, OFM Tom Dean Burdsall/Stettler TBD
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Fr. Mike Graham, SJ Paul Maurath Meldon/Snider Maurath Family
Presider Announcer Lector Gift Bearer
August 4, 2019 Audio Visual: Not To Us Lord Artist: Melissa Goodwin
Around the Parish
S. N. Agustine (Gus) Sharpshair Jonathon Hicks LT1 Corey Mulvey
Presiders for the Weekend of August 10/11, 2019
Molly Chester
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Need to Know
Decree on Child Protection The Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Decree on Child Protection is our way of protecting all of the vulnerable individuals in our community. If you suspect that someone is being abused, please contact the Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse at the Archdiocese at 513-263-6623 as well as local law enforcement. In Hamilton County, you can contact Child Protective Services at 513-241-KIDS (5437). To Report Financial Misconduct If you suspect the misuse or misconduct of Church finances, you may call the EthicsPoint hotline at 1-888-389-0381 or see the Archdiocese website (www.catholiccincinnati.org) under Ministries & Offices, Finance and click the link “To Report Financial Misconduct.” You will be taken to a secure site to file your report.
For confidential information concerning annulments, please call Fr. Jack Wehman (ext. 748) or Emily Weierman (ext. 726) at 513-489-8815.
Welcoming We warmly welcome our new parishioners and guests who are joining us today. If you are interested in learning more about Good Shepherd, or would like to register as an official member of the parish, please stop by the Welcome Desk located in our main foyer. A member of our Welcoming Ministry will be honored to assist you.
Baptism Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Please register for Baptism by calling Nancy Dallas (513-489-8815 ext. 761 or e-mail: [email protected]). Before the Baptism, parents need to attend a session to explore the meaning of Baptism. Sessions are held on the first Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Adult Initiation Into the Church Adults and children (7 years of age or older) who wish to become Catholics are invited to call Emily Weierman, (513-489-8815 ext. 726 or e-mail [email protected]).
First Eucharist (First Communion) First Eucharist (First Communion) is celebrated on two occasions in early spring. Parents are invited to call Nancy Dallas (513-489-8815 ext. 761). Children are invited to the Sacrament when they are in the second grade or have reached the age of 7. Children receiving First Eucharist (First Communion) need to be prepared to receive First Reconciliation (Confession). Preparation for First Reconciliation (Confession) begins early fall each year.
Confirmation for Youth Confirmation is celebrated in the spring each year for youth who have not yet received the Sacrament. Confirmation Prepa-ration takes place within the 8th grade Faith Formation curriculum. Classes run September through April for next year’s candidates. Please contact Walter Plummer with any questions (513-489-8815 or e-mail: [email protected]).
Marriage Marriages are celebrated throughout the year with exceptions made for Christmas holidays and the season of Lent. Please contact Steve Lindner for information (513-489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail: [email protected]). Preparation for marriage begins eight months before the Sacrament is celebrated. For preparations, call Steve Lindner (513-489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail: [email protected]).
Pastoral Care of the Sick Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick can be offered when someone is seriously ill, requires surgery, or if the same illness or condition becomes more serious. Each week on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m., the anointing is offered within Mass (in the chapel). Please notify Deacon Dennis Berry (513-489-8815, ext. 708, or e-mail: [email protected]) in advance of your need. Our parish priests also come to the sick person at home, in the hospital, or at Hospice.
Ministry to the Dying: Anointing and/or Viaticum If a person is near death, he or she may be anointed. However, if the dying person is able to swallow, it is recommended that they receive the Eucharist as Viaticum. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick ought to be celebrated at the beginning of an illness. Viaticum is to be celebrated when death is close. The Eucharist, given as Viaticum, is food for the passage through death to eternal life. A priest or a deacon may give Viaticum to the dying person. When a priest is unavailable, it is important that the deacon visit the dying to pray with that person and the family and offer Viaticum. Please call the parish office (489-8815). After hours, please leave a message about the location of the dying person and your contact phone number. That message will be relayed to a priest or deacon.
Reconciliation (Confessions) Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room in the church. Those attending the Sacrament can enter through the doors to the church, prepare in the church and enter the Reconciliation Room when they see the priest is not occupied with another penitent.
Vocations Single men or women interested in answering the call to Priesthood or Religious Life are encouraged to contact the pastor or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 513-421-3131.
Annulment
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Contacts
Quips and Blessings by Fr. Jack
The Bulletin All articles for the parish bulletin should be submitted 10 days before the given weekend. Please call Nancy Niehaus 513-489-8815 ext. 725 or e-mail: [email protected].
Parish Meetings Meetings of the Assembly of Leaders, the Finance Commission, the Education/Formation Commission, the Worship Commission, and the Pastoral Care/Outreach Commission are open to all parishioners to observe. Please call the parish office for information (513-489-8815). Meetings are announced in the Coming Events for Good Shepherd page of the bulletin.
Parish Ministries All members of the parish are welcome to join any of the parish ministries. For information and contact, please see the Staff Page of this bulletin. Psychological and Spiritual Care To encourage professional, personal, or family counseling as well as spiritual direction, Dr. Jack Peltz or Deacon Dennis Berry, on staff here at Good Shepherd, would be happy to make referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and spiritual directors for those in need.
Recorded Homilies All homilies preached on weekends are available by downloading them from our webpage—www.good-shepherd.org. Low Gluten Hosts Low Gluten (0.01%) hosts are available at all weekend Masses. Please come to the Sacristy 10 minutes before the start of Mass and let the Sacristan know that you are in need of this Low Gluten Host. At Communion time, come to the hand rail by the statue of Mary to receive the Eucharist. St. Vincent de Paul If you have furniture or appliances that you wish to donate, St. Vincent de Paul will accept these donations and will pick them up from your home. To schedule a pick up, donate to a thrift store or donate a car, boat or RV, please call 421-CARE (2273).
Accoutrements Steve Lindner 513.489-8815
Audio Visual Bob Losekamp 513.325.9283
Baptism Robe/Embroidery Judith Whitton 513.677.8837
Bethany House Mike Haverkamp 513.706.7991
Blood Pressure Jack Peltz 513.489.8815
Caregiver Support Group Jack Peltz 513.489.8815
Caring Hands/B-North
Communion Distributors Deacon Dennis Berry 513.489.8815
Caring Hands/
Home Assistance Good Shepherd 513.489.8815
Caring Hands/Home
Communion Distributors Good Shepherd 513.489.8815
Caring Hands/Lodge Charlotte Finch 513.677.2277
Christmas Gift-Giving Steve Bullock 513.417.6004
Comfort Bags Marie George 513.256.0854
Computer Recycling Terry Albright 513.677.2140
Earth Shepherds David Oen 513.205.8603
Catherine Walsh 513.780.9177
Eucharistic Exposition Luisa Cerda 513.328.2315
Family Fellowship CMTE Sandy Rivet 513.309.6018
GS-SOS Nancy Niehaus 513.583.0710
Habitat for Humanity Gerry Ellspermann 513.774.7595
Healing Christ Ministry Theresa Kajs 513.706.6398
—A non-sacramental ministry of Good Shepherd
Knitters & Crocheters Jeanné Kilgore 513.779.9220
Mary Albright 513.677.2140
Lambtenders Tina Caudill 513.530.0650
Meadowbrook Care Center Jeanne Markle 513.489.3609
Men’s Fellowship Group Bill Cleary 513.312-5009
M.O.M.S. Group Sr. Elaine Winter 513-489-8815
New Visions Sandra Smith 513.563.1868
Parish Partner Pat Cain 513.683.4862
Prayer Blanket Ministry Lou Ullrich 513.247.9466
Psalm 23 Sha Kelkar 513.697.9311
Rosary Making Group Annamarie Short 513.967.3172
Sanctity of Life Sandy Robinson 513.325.1834
St. Vincent de Paul Brad Dreier 513.831.0663
Scholarship Ministry Sha Kelkar 513.478.6966
Shelter House (Drop Inn Ctr) Kathy Schibi 513.678.3054
Shepherds Care Jim Stickle 513.733.0816
Shepherds Share Deacon Mark Westendorf 513.489.8815
Special Olympics Bill Sutman 513.793.6112
Tender Mercies Mary Tom Westendorf 513.644.9296
Third Image (Widow/Widowers) Frank Bruening 513.984.4289
Ushers Steve Lindner 513.489.8815
Whitley City Builds Project Tom Kilgore 513.779.9220
Whitley City Donations Paul Inderhees 513.891.0565
Whitley City Shoebox Project Sandy Rivet 513.309.6018
Women’s Prayer Group Barb Hemmerle 513.793.4918
Need to Know
Reprinted with permission JoyfulNoiseletter.com
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Colleen Smith*, ext. 740 55+ Ministry
Rev. Tom Mannebach Pastor, ext. 723
Call me (513-489-8815) about:
Rev. Michael Graham, SJ Weekend Presider
Rev. Jack Wessling Weekend Presider
Deacon Dennis Berry, ext. 708 Care for the sick, dying & bereaved [email protected]
Tina Caudill*, ext. 741 Preschool Formation [email protected]
Sr. Debra Wischmeyer, SND ext. 701
Bookkeeper
Deacon Max Schellman** ext. 719
Human Resources
Teri Cunningham, ext. 738 Welcoming/Finances
Nancy Dallas*, ext. 761 Sacrament Prep/CLOW
Dianne Moore ext. 703 Parish Receptionist
Patty Lindner, ext. 713 Communications
Steve Lindner, ext. 702 Worship/Baptism/Weddings
Dan Parker, ext. 793 Facilities/Scheduling
Jack Peltz*, ext. 709 Marriage & Wellness Minister
Deacon Mark Westendorf* ext. 714
Coordinator of Outreach Ministries [email protected]
Cullen Anderson* Chris Banzhaf*
Emily Weierman, ext. 726 Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation
Deacon Rick Gallenstein** ext. 724 Assigned Deacon
Robert Tims
*denotes part-time
staff member
**denotes unpaid
assigned Deacon
Audio-Visual Technicians
Maintenance Staff, ext. 729
Part-time office staff—first row, left to right: Part-time front office staff: Diane Blasch, Susan Dickerson and Gidg Lazar.
Second row, left to right: Debbie Gleason and Marcia Schuckman, ext. 700; Nancy Niehaus, Bulletin Editor, ext. 725,
Walter Plummer, ext. 737 Youth Minister
Dalton McHenry
Rev. Jack Wehman Associate Pastor, ext. 748
Deacon Jim Jones,** ext. 719 Assigned Deacon
Mike Nigg
Sr. Elaine Winter, SND ext. 716
K-6 Faith Formation [email protected]
Doug Schmutte, ext. 706 Music Ministries
Rev. Robert Goebel Weekend Presider