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Saturday, September 14

Friday, September 13

Coming Events for Good Shepherd

Friday Fall, Faith, Fun and Food Night—Harvest Celebration………………………………….…………………..page 2

Welcoming the Stranger……………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 3

State of the Parish Financial Presentation……………………………………………...………………………………...page 3

Bishop Barron Book – Letter to a Suffering Church…………………………………………………………………..page 3

Blood Pressure Screening after all Masses in the parish office except the 4:00 p.m. Mass 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:15 a.m. Jr. High Family Session 10:30 a.m. Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word 12:00 Noon Mass 4:00 p.m. Mass with Contemporary Music Music begins at 3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Flock—High School Youth Ministry Monday, September 9 9:30 a.m. Knitting and Crocheting Group 9:30/10:10/11:00 a.m. Healing Christ Ministry 9:30 a.m. Wisdom Morning with Fr. Jack Wessling 7:00/7:40 p.m. Healing Christ Ministry 7:00 p.m. New Visions 8:00 p.m. AA Group/Al-Anon Group Tuesday, September 10

4:45 p.m. K-6 Faith Formation 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir

9:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group 9:30 a.m. The Holy Rosary...Build It...Live It 4:00 p.m. Bereavement Ministry 5:15 p.m. K-6 Faith Form ation 6:15 p.m. Anointing Mass 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:30 p.m. Women’s AA Thursday, September 12 9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Exposition 6:10 p.m. Rosary/Liturgy of the Hours 7:00 p.m. Welcoming the Stranger—Co-sponsored by Good Shepherd and Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio 7:00 p.m. Bishop Barron’s Catholicism Series 7:00 p.m. CODA 7:00 p.m. RCIA 6:00 p.m. Family Harvest Celebration 8:15 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Group 4:30 p.m. Mass

Wednesday, September 11

Need to Know and Contact Information on pages 10 and 11

Community Life

Now for Good Shepherd

New Request for Prayers

Sunday, September 8

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.

Blood Pressure Screening in the parish office

this weekend after all Masses except the 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass.

Welcome New Parishioners! Joe and Melanie Moore Tristin and Ayla Moore

Edda Camardo

Ali Campbell

Matthew Beecher

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Family Harvest

Celebration Friday, September 13, 2019 • 6-8:30 p.m.

in the Community Room

Crafts Cookout, saint activity, take a hayride, make

s’mores & end with a Prayer Service.

(If it rains there will be other activities and fun inside.)

$10 per family • Register by Tuesday, September 10

www.good-shepherd.org/fall-harvest-celebration-2019

Register & Pay Online! Visit...

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Evening is being Co-sponsored by The Community of the Good Shepherd

& Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio

Engage migrants in a meaningful way Su Casa Hispanic Center, a program of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, and Good Shepherd would like to welcome you to an informative session and interact with staff members, who are directly helping migrants and refugees in our community. The people providing services will share stories of those who have received Emergency Services. Each person’s story is unique, and Su Casa caseworkers confront these issues daily. Learn more about Su Casa’s life-saving mission. Join us in offering hope and solidarity to vulnerable children, families, and mothers. Questions? Contact Deacon Mark Westendorf,

Coordinator of Outreach Ministries, at (513) 489-8815 ext. 714 or e-mail

m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org We look forward to seeing you because

you are no stranger to us.

State of the Parish Financial Presentation Members of the Finance Commission will give a brief State of the Parish presentation at all Masses the weekend of September 28/29. The purpose of this report is to highlight the many successes we’ve had over the years, share the financial results of last fiscal year, and to take a brief look to the future. Our Director of Stewardship, Teri Cunningham, along with a member from the Commission, will be available after Mass at Activity Center B to answer any questions you may have regarding the finances of the parish. Copies of the detailed written report were mailed to each registered household. If you did not receive a copy, please stop by Activity Center B where extra copies will be available.

Bishop Barron Book – Letter to a Suffering Church Recently, a copy of Bishop Barron’s book entitled Letter to a Suffering Church was mailed to all registered households. Bishop Barron calls the book “a cry from the heart.” He wrote the book for fellow Catholics who are angry and saddened over the sexual abuse in the Church and how it’s been handled. In the end, he encourages us to “stay and fight” for ourselves, our families, and most importantly, for those who have suffered abuse. A letter from Fr. Tom was included in the mailing. Several parishioners have requested extra books to send to family and friends. We are currently selling them in the parish office for $1.00. The books are available in English and Spanish. Please feel free to stop by the office to purchase your additional book(s).

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Worship Steve Lindner—489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org

Doug Schmutte—489-8815 ext. 706 or e-mail doug.schmutte@good-shepherd.org

Scripture for Next Week—Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time by Deacon Max Schellman

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, someone will give you the Blood of Christ. Another change in the distribution of Holy Communion is noticed on the right side of the church when you enter from the main entrance to the church. We now have two sections of chairs instead of four. (These are the chairs directly in front of the Cry Room.) This is due to the new procedures for distribution of Communion.

Help is Needed at the Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Mass Communion Distributors, Gift Families, Servers, Head Distributors and Sacristans

We are looking for individuals, men, women, or teens, to serve as a Communion Distributor, Gift Family, Server, Head Dis-tributor and Sacristan at the 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass. Without your help, it will be difficult to continue with this Mass. You would be trained at a time that best fits your schedule. If you are interested in joining one or more of these ministries, please contact Steve Lindner (see contact information above).

Are you interested in singing in our Adult Choir? The Good Shepherd Adult Choir will be starting the new season on Tuesday, September 10. We are looking for those in our assembly who have an interest in choral singing and would like to share their talents in this exciting ministry. The Adult Choir is open to parishioners of high school age and over. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in Room 27 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The group assists at the 9:00 Mass on Sunday mornings and also participates in other seasonal liturgies throughout the year. Questions? Contact Doug Schmutte, Music Director.

First Reading—Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14: The passage from Exodus shows the intimate relationship Moses has with God. Moses pleads with God to save his people from God’s wrath. God is angry because they’ve abandoned him for idols. Moses reminds God how he freed the people and brought them out of Egypt and slavery. He also reminds God of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Israel (Jacob). After listening to Moses, God has mercy on the people and relents, giving them another chance. Second Reading—1 Timothy 1:12-17: Paul expresses his gratitude for God’s goodness. He recounts his voyage from persecutor to faith-filled zealot for Christ. Paul confesses that he is the “foremost” of sinners. He says God has made him an example for others. If Paul can be saved by believing in the Lord, so can each of us. Paul’s change of heart shows God’s mercy and patience with sinners. Gospel—Luke 15:1-32: The Pharisees and scribes complain that Jesus keeps company with outcasts. Jesus responds by telling three parables about loss and recovery. The parable of the man who finds his lost sheep shows the extent to which God will go to save just one who is lost. The parable of the woman who lost a coin also shows God’s joy when what is lost is found. God’s openness to sinners is shown by the familiar Parable of the Prodigal Son. The younger son separates from his father, sees the folly of his decision and returns and restores his relationship with his father. As all celebrate his return, the older brother becomes jealous and the father reassures him that he loves them both. When we separate from God, he is anxious for our return.

Good Shepherd’s Handbell Choir

begins its season this Wednesday, September 11

We always welcome additional members including high school students as well as adults. Music reading skills are very helpful, but previous experience in handbell ringing is not necessary. Through some instructional time, the basics of handbell ringing can be mastered. People who have played instruments, or who have sung in choirs, can easily adapt their skills to handbells. Rehearsals are on Wednesday eve-nings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 27. Questions? Contact Doug Schmutte, Music Director.

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Pastoral Care and Outreach Deacon Dennis Berry—489-8815 ext. 708 or e-mail dennis.berry@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Mark Westendorf—489-8815 ext. 714 or e-mail m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org

Teri Cunningham—489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org

Stewardship

Welcoming Shepherds Needed The Welcoming Shepherd Ministry, which began over 30 years ago, is seeking additional members to help continue the spirit of welcom-ing within the parish community.

On the weekend of October 5/6, at Activity Center B, the Whitley City Ministry will be collecting both new and gently used toys, games, puzzles, etc. after all Masses. You may also bring items to the “Take It or Leave It” Room, across from the parish office, during the following week. Our main focus is for the age group of infant to 12 years of age. We ask that all puzzles, games and board games be complete and that boxes be taped so that we don’t lose parts. Some suggestions follow, but not limited to the following: 6-12 months—musical toys, crinkle toys, stuffed toys, stacking toys, nesting toys, g iant Lego bricks, bounce toys; 12-24 months—blocks, wagons, pull toys, large wooden peg puzzles; 3-9 years—trucks, cars, anything with wheels, crafts, dolls, jewelry making kits, kitchen play sets, puzzles, and games. I t e m s f o r o l d e r c h i l d r e n — a s a p p r o p r i a t e . If you wish to donate newborn/infant clothing, we ask that it be new and/or gently used and cleaned. This collection will help deliver Christmas gifts to children through-out McCreary County, Kentucky that otherwise may not get a visit from Santa. Gifts are distributed at a large Christmas party sponsored by the Good Shepherd Chapel of Whitley City with whom we work with routinely. Last year they provided gifts for nearly 350 children. If you would like to assist with the collection before any Mass the weekend of October 5/6, or if you have questions, please call Tom Kilgore at 779-9220 or e-mail Tom at tmkilgore@fuse.net.

Healing Christ Ministry A non-Sacramental ministry of Good Shepherd

Healing Christ Ministry invites you to our healing sessions on Monday, September 9. Morning sessions are at 9:30, 10:10 and 11:00 a.m. Evening Sessions are at 7:00 and 7:40 p.m. A third session will be held if needed. All sessions are in Room 33. No reservations are needed for this free service. Sign-up sheets are available before the sessions—first come, first served. You must be present to sign in. All are welcome—parishioners and non-parishioners. Next month, the healing sessions are on the second Monday of the month, October 14. We also have individual healing sessions for parishioners in need—for example, surgery, cancer therapy or in the hospital. Contact Theresa Kajs (513-706-6398 or tmkajs33@gmail.com) for healing requests or joining the ministry. More information is on the Good Shepherd web page: www.good-shepherd.org/ministries/healing-christ-ministry. Our healing ministry equally invites those who are ill and those who seek wellness.

Make a new friend, change a life forever

You can change a child’s life forever through the gift of sponsor-ship with UNBOUND. UNBOUND.ORG is an international Catholic nonprofit that pairs sponsors with families of children and elders living in poverty in 20 countries. Founded by people of faith acting on the Gospel call to serve the poor, UNBOUND connects people in need with people who care. There will be an UNBOUND Ambassador sharing this deeply rewarding sponsorship opportunity with a child or elder after the Masses next weekend, September 14/15. We encourage you to stop by Activity Center A next weekend to learn more about what a genuine blessing it is to share with a new UNBOUND friend the gift of hope for a better life. Questions? Please contact Good Shepherd parishioners James and Marianne Heileman at 513 -531-7336 or e-mail heilemanjames@gmail.com.

This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals or couples. Responsibilities include: Registering new families after Mass. Calling the new families in approximately four weeks as a follow up. Assisting parishioners with information about our ministries and programs. Volunteers stay after Mass for 10-15 minutes to register new parishioners in the parish. All you need is a smile to help out in this ministry. Training is provided. Call Teri Cunningham in the parish office at 489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org. Please consider joining our team to continue the welcoming spirit of Good Shepherd!

Whitley City Toy Collection

Tender Mercies Each month, members of Shepherd’s Care deliver and serve an evening meal to 40-50 residents of Tender Mercies’ housing. Tender Mercies, in Over-the-Rhine, provides hous-ing and individualized supportive services to homeless persons with histories of mental illness. Sign-ups for the meal will be held this weekend, September 7/8, at Activity Center B for a meal to be served the following Sunday, September 15. Questions? Contact Mary Tom Westendorf at 644-9296.

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Teri Cunningham—489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org

Stewardship

Collection Information August 25, 2019 $ 65,390 YTD Collections $ 325,273 YTD Budget $ 335,100 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 9,827 Contribution Breakdown: Quantity Dollars Envelopes 426 $ 18,850 Loose Checks $ 2,533 Loose Cash $ 2,022 EFT/Charge Card Donors $ 34,416 Stock $ 7,570 Total (Thank You!) $ 65,390 Avg. donation per envelope $ 44.25

Sunday Socials begin again next week, on September 15, in the Community Room. The Social will be held the first and third Sunday of each month. Please stop by after the 7:30, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. Mass and join us for a light breakfast and meet some fellow parishioners. We hope to see you there! —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 $ 4,658 $ 500 -0-

$85,000

We received $1,351 last week-end for the Special Projects. The new fiscal year total is

$4,658. To date, our balance in the

Special Projects is $171,358.

10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000

Total—$8,700

Please Consider Supporting The Athenaeum of Ohio

Contact Teri Cunningham (see contact information above) to donate.

September Dinner/Luncheon

Join the 55+ Ministry as we take a “Tour of the Universe” with Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory. As the co-host of PBS' Star Gazers, Dean brings the wonder of the night sky to TV sets around the country and embodies the phrase, "Keep Looking Up!" Dean combines knowledge, charisma, and technology to deliver multi-media presentations on topics that appeal to a diverse audience. His engaging style involves both knowledge and humor whether he is talking about stars, planets, comets, or black holes. His “Tour of the Universe: You Are Here” presentation utilizes some amazing simulation software which guides you through the mind-boggling scale of the universe.

The 55+ Dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m.

and the Luncheon is on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 a.m. Both events take place in the Community Room. Please stop in at the parish office for a registration form.

DINNER: $15.00 per person LUNCHEON: $12.00 per person

Registration deadline for September dinner and luncheon: Friday, September 13 at Noon.

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Education and Formation Sr. Elaine Winter—489-8815 ext. 716 or e-mail sr.elaine@good-shepherd.org

Emily Weierman—489-8815 ext. 726 or e-mail emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org Walter Plummer—489-8815 ext. 737 or e-mail walter.plummer@good-shepherd.org

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.

The Flock is back for our school year kickoff this Sunday, September 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Youth Room, Room 15! Check out our other upcoming events

Our Bishop Barron Catholicism series continues, NOW ON THURSDAYS. We will be covering

Episode 5: The Indispensable Men: Peter and Paul

at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 28/29.

Call Emily Weierman to sign up today at 489-8815

ext. 726 or e-mail emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org

Flock Nights: September 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Youth Room September 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Youth Room Flock Service: Good Shepherd Kitchen Sunday, September 29, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Come help us make PB & J sandwiches for St. Anthony’s Center. Any teen in grades 9-12 welcome!

Our first session for students in the 7th & 8th grades is this Sunday, September 8, 10:15-11:45 a.m. We’ll have a Family Meeting (at least one parent with each student) to get to know one another and go over the plan for the year. Hope to see you there!

Jr. High School Year Formation

NOW ON THURSDAYS

Sunday, September 8 is Grandparents Day. Grandparents don't usually want gifts; they just like to be acknowledged and appreciated. Help your child show appreciation for their grandparent(s) this weekend. Say a prayer, send a card or make a call.

HAPPY Weekly Faith Formation Weekly Faith Formation classes begin on Tuesday, September 10 at 4:45 p.m. or Wednesday, September 11 at 5:15 p.m. Registration forms can be found in the parish office and on the parish website.

A Wisdom Morning with Fr. Jack Wessling

Join Fr. Jack Wessling, Monday, September 9 for another Wisdom Morning. This time Father will cover St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, comparing and contrasting their philosophies. We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room. Please RSVP in the parish office (489-8815) for planning purposes. .

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Adult Study Programs

Fall 2019

Good Shepherd continues our Bible studies this fall. Come discover the depths of the faith and enrich your understanding of the Sacred Scriptures. Register on our website or fill out and turn in the bottom portion of this flyer.

Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Facilitator—Deborah Hutchins 8 Monday evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m. Begins September 9 Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer — He wants you to be his disciple and friend. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus seeks after us. He comes to meet us and beckons us to follow him.

Romans: The Gospel of Salvation Facilitator—Kathy Jones 8 Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:00 a.m. Begins September 17 Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans—salvation.

Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life

Facilitator—Michelle Weickert 8 Tuesday afternoons 12:30-2:00 p.m. Begins September 10 In this study, Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith examine biblical wisdom as it relates to daily life. Drawing on the wisdom literature of the Bible—Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes—Wisdom will teach you how to actively seek out sound guidance and increase your sense of peace in navigating life.

The Bible Timeline (two-part series to be continued in the winter) Facilitator—Pamela Groskopf 12 Wednesday afternoons 12:30-2:30 p.m. Begins September 11

The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. They will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique color-coded system, they will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.

*Classes may be split for discussion due to size constraints

Adult Study Programs Registration Form Name______________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cost Total Follow Me: Gospel of John—Mondays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Begins September 9 $22 ______ Romans: The Gospel of Salvation—Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Begins September 17 $28 ______ Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life—Tuesdays, 12:30 -2:00 p.m. Begins September 10 $22 ______ The Bible Timeline—Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Begins September 11 $37 ______ Total ___________ Please drop off your registration form and payment (checks payable to Good Shepherd) in the parish office or mail to:

The Community of the Good Shepherd, Attn: Emily Weierman, 8815 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249

I was blessed to visit the Holy Land this summer and will be leading a Morning of Reflection on Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. We’ll journey through the Sacred Scriptures through text and photos, as we experience the Holy Spirit together. RSVP for planning purposes to Emily Weierman at 489-8815 ext. 726, or e-mail emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org.

Walking the Footsteps of Jesus: Reflecting on the Holy Land with Emily Weierman

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Masses for the Week Mon., Sept. 9 8:30 a.m. In memory of Brenda Fette Tues., Sept. 10 8:30 a.m. In memory Jim Reynolds, Dudley Mowery, Sr., Sal Chaves, Lawrence and Louise Ashbrook, Richard K. Lency, Joanne and Edwin Marcel, Susan Biglow, Piero Romagno, Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, Peter/Helen Marino, John Banovich, Jennie Banovich, James Johns, Massimo Giuliberti, Larry and Joyce Spinazze Wed., Sept. 11 8:30 a.m. In memory of Luz Sevilla 6:15 p.m. In memory of Jerry Boate Thurs., Sept. 12 8:30 a.m. In memory of William Hess Fri., Sept. 13 8:30 a.m. In memory of John Harmon, James Johns, Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, Peter/Helen Marino, John Banovich, Jennie Banovich, George Smith, Dorothy Ruwe, Ed White, Larry Rinck, Charles Lord, Margaret Loebig, Victor D. Carbonell, Jean and Joe Melia, Rita Porter, Chuck Tricka, Kathleen Shea Sat., Sept. 14 4:30 p.m. In memory of Joan Burke Sun., Sept. 15 7:30 a.m. In memory of Theresa Bucci 9:00 a.m. Nancy and Michael Folchi Wedding Anniversary 10:30 a.m. In memory of Fr. Ken Roberts 12:00 noon In memory of Stephanie Fedora 4:00 p.m. In memory of Susan Inkrot

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 Donna Anastasi Mark Anastasi Chloe Anderson Ann Megan Apple Eileen Armstrong Ana Ascencio Susan Aylyard Travis Baker Sally Beatzel Tom Beck Ethan Beckner Theresa Bednar Sophia Biedermann Susan Bigelow Chris Bissmeyer Adam Boccher Jennifer Bonkoski Maureen Bramlage Paul Branco Dale Brown Maria Browne Carol Bruser Buddy and Family Wayne Buckley, Sr. Angela Buehler Don Burke Jamie Busemeyer Dottie Campbell Jarrod Welling-Cann Nick Carrelli Angela Carroll Chuck Caton Amy Cecilio Colleen Chapman 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 Jim Dwire Betty Effimoff Curtis Ray Elder Hazel/Chris Elder Larry/Gary/Jimmy Elder Loretta/Lisa/Ashley Elder Sue Ann Ensign Joyce Fairfield Nancy Fisher Sam Fogle D. Freson Jim Fuchs Francis Furbee Jane/Leo Garvey Gelasi Family Paulette Gerstemeier Tommy Giardina Maureen Giglio Bill Glaab Andrew Goad Larry Goodwin Jim Goyette Sandi Grether Pat Hack Cathy Halstead Ryan Hamilton Phyllis Harmon Lynn Harris Jennifer Hines Family Ann Hix Ed Hubbart Maggie Huddleston Hummel Family Nancy Huneke Janet Hutzell

Pat and Jerry Jenkins John Jolley Chris Jones Kevin Jones Nicholas Kaelin Abby Kane Bob Keegan Robert Kinker Mike Klus and Family Leo Koch Doug Koehne Mary Kulkarni Claire Kuprowicz Cheryl Lang Erin Lange 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 Michael and Jackie Joe Migliaccio Military Personnel Michael Miller SSGT Lisa Mills Kathie Monegan Jeanine Monzel Ann Morgan Bryan Morgan Bob Moss

Joe Munz Harold J. Muse, Jr. Barbara Nagelhaut Cindy Nagelhaut Jenn Nasca Cheryl Ombres Joyce 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 Dan Smith 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 Sheila Tillman 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 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. Jim Bramlage Rita Cybulski Parsley/Reed TBD

9:00 a.m.* Fr. Jack Wehman Julia Barker P. & G. Bruner Kunkel Family

10:30 a.m.* Fr. Jack Wehman Michelle Martin O’Connell/Masters Muennich Family

12:00 Noon Fr. Tom Mannebach Dennis Krieger Watson/Gallaway Krieger Family

Sunday 7:30 a.m. Fr. Tom Mannebach Tom Dean Kenneally/Peters TBD

Saturday 4:30 p.m. Fr. Tom Mannebach Tricia Wilson Baur/Hoeting Snider Family

Presider Announcer Lector Gift Bearer

September 8, 2019 Audio Visual: What Can I Leave Behind Artist: Bob Losekamp

Around the Parish

S. N. Agustine (Gus) Sharpshair Jonathon Hicks LT1 Corey Mulvey

Presiders for the Weekend of September 14/15, 2019

Molly Chester David Ryan

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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: nancy.dallas@good-shepherd.org). 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 emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org).

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: walter.plummer@good-shepherd.org).

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: steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org). Preparation for marriage begins eight months before the Sacrament is celebrated. For preparations, call Steve Lindner (513-489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail: steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org).

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: dennis.berry@good-shepherd.org) 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.

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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: nancy.niehaus@good-shepherd.org.

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 Steve Lindner 513.489.8815

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 513.697.9311

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

Sign outside St. Malachy Catholic Church, Madrid, IA:

“Go to church Sunday.

Jesus rose from the dead.

You can rise from the bed.” —via Rev. Dale Schoening

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Colleen Smith*, ext. 740 55+ Ministry

colleen.smith@good-shepherd.org

Rev. Tom Mannebach Pastor, ext. 723

fr.mannebach@good-shepherd.org

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 dennis.berry@good-shepherd.org

Tina Caudill*, ext. 741 Preschool Formation tbcaudill@aol.com

Sr. Debra Wischmeyer, SND ext. 701

Bookkeeper

sr.deb@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Max Schellman** ext. 719

Human Resources

Teri Cunningham, ext. 738 Welcoming/Finances

teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org

Nancy Dallas*, ext. 761 Sacrament Prep/CLOW

nancy.dallas@good-shepherd.org

Dianne Moore ext. 703 Parish Receptionist

dianne.moore@good-shepherd.org

Patty Lindner, ext. 713 Communications

patty.lindner@good-shepherd.org

Steve Lindner, ext. 702 Worship/Baptism/Weddings

steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org

Dan Parker, ext. 793 Facilities/Scheduling

dan.parker@good-shepherd.org

Jack Peltz*, ext. 709 Marriage & Wellness Minister

jack.peltz@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Mark Westendorf* ext. 714

Coordinator of Outreach Ministries m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org

Cullen Anderson* Chris Banzhaf*

Emily Weierman, ext. 726 Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation

emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org

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,

nancy.niehaus@good-shepherd.org.

Walter Plummer, ext. 737 Youth Minister

walter.plummer@good-shepherd.org

Dalton McHenry

Rev. Jack Wehman Associate Pastor, ext. 748

fr.wehman@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Jim Jones,** ext. 719 Assigned Deacon

Mike Nigg

Sr. Elaine Winter, SND ext. 716

K-6 Faith Formation sr.elaine@good-shepherd.org

Doug Schmutte, ext. 706 Music Ministries

doug.schmutte@good-shepherd.org

Rev. Robert Goebel Weekend Presider