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OFFICE HOURS Sunday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.   

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

Please see our website to sign up for the Mass you would like to attend. We ask that you arrive up to

one half hour early for Mass but no later than 10 minutes before Mass.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Tuesday 5:30-6:15 p.m. Please wear a mask for confession.

June 21, 2020 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday 6:15 p.m. in the church Anointing of the Sick will not take place during Mass. Please call the parish

office to make an appointment to receive the Sacrament.

Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Members!........................................................................... ..page 2

Message from Fr. Mannebach………………………………………………………………………………………………...page 3

Staff Returning and Meetings to Resume Effective July 1, 2020…………………………………………………...page 3

Need to Know and Contact Information on pages 10 and 11

In Memoriam We remember Catherine R. Stickley, mother of parishioner Ellen Linz.

Now for Good Shepherd

Saturday, June 27

Friday, June 26

Coming Events for Good Shepherd

Wednesday, June 24

Community Life

Sunday, June 21

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.

10:00 a.m. Mass Monday, June 22 7:00 a.m. Communion Service in chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday, June 23 7:00 a.m. Communion Service in chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Please wear a mask for confession. Thank you! 7:00 a.m. Communion Service in chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:15 p.m. Mass in church

New Requests for Prayers

Thursday, June 25 7:00 a.m. Communion Service in chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Exposition 6:10 p.m. Rosary/Liturgy of Hours 7:00 a.m. Communion Service in chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Communion Service in chapel 4:00 p.m. Mass Please sign up to attend Mass after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22 on our website or call the parish office. Mass will be live streamed to the Community Room. Mass will also be live streamed on our website. 6:30 p.m. Carolyn Halstead/Scott Brody Wedding

Welcome New Parishioners! Doug and Adrienne Baglier

Eileen Jones

Jacquelin Dooly Dottie Fallat

Jeff Carl Kuss

James Mulvey

Baptism

John Samuel Mericle, son of Robert and Hayden Mericle

Wedding

Carolyn Halstead and Scott Brody Saturday, June 27, 2020

6:30 p.m.

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My mother began teaching me about Catholicism as soon as I could talk. She wanted, however, for my choice to join the church to be mine, so she educated me on her beliefs and allowed me to make the decision when I was ready. When I first attended Good Shepherd, I got butterflies. I felt called by God and I knew the time had come. For me, it was never a matter of if, but a matter of when, and this celebration has been a long awaited day.

My journey started when I met my wife. I had been away from church for quite some time and was a little lost. I went to Mass at other churches and just didn't get a good feeling about being there until she took me to Good Shepherd. I instantly felt at home and I was feeling the need to make my family complete by fully becoming a member, so that we can grow and share in the joys of God as a family.

In my journey of faith, the Church has always been the center of my life. From my youth, growing up in Iowa, and then a career in the U.S. Marines followed by a career as an educator, I have had the opportunity to live and witness my Christianity. Having the opportunity to go through the RCIA, where I was able to examine what it means being Catholic, I have found my Christian home at The Community of the Good Shepherd. I look forward to continuing my journey of faith.

I started to think about God when I was in college. It took me more than five years to accept and believe in God. During my whole study period and my current family life, I think God always helped me find my way and guide me including during my graduate studies and marriage. I have peace and love from God. One of the most important reasons for becoming Catholic is because of my husband and parents in law who give me so much support. I want to thank Good Shepherd, and all the people who help me during my classes especially all our catechists. After the classes, I know better who I want to be as a Catholic.

Growing up in a Methodist church I have always had God in my life but I didn’t feel like I belonged to a church community. I went to Good Shepherd with my fiancée and felt that I may be comfortable. Going through RCIA has been a great experience and I feel that I have now found the community for me at Good Shepherd. I am excited for the future!

Congratulations and Welcome to our newest members! Our RCIA completed their initiation this past Sunday, June 14 at

Good Shepherd. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their faith journey as full members of the Catholic Church.

The Elect

Eileen Jones Candidates

Scott Brody

Kalem Hosley

YanYan Peng

Paul Zeigler Confirmation Candidates

Kim Geiger Paulo Barreto

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Scripture for This Week—Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by Deacon Max Schellman

First Reading—Jeremiah 20:10-13: The people do not like Jeremiah’s message from God. He feels their rejection and suspicions. Jeremiah is confident that the Lord is with him and prays for vengeance on those who reject his message. This passage shows Jeremiah’s strong confidence in God in the face of opposition. Second Reading—Romans 5:12-15: St. Paul reflects on sin and death brought about by Adam. He then envisions the grace and power given to the world by Jesus Christ’s gift of salvation for all. With the coming of Christ, sin no longer prevails but the prospect of eternal life reigns. Gospel—Matthew 10:26-33: Jesus repeats three times in this passage that the Twelve should not be afraid. He tells them to proclaim the Good News openly. They are reassured that the Father knows them and values them. Jesus concludes by saying that the heavenly Father cherishes those who believe Jesus and rejects those who don’t. We can reflect upon those times in our lives when we may be reluctant or afraid to proclaim the Good News by word or example.

Message from Fr. Mannebach... Last year, Archbishop Schnurr gave his approval to my application for a three-month sabbatical. The sabbatical would be taken one month per year for each of three years. In August of 2019, I completed the first month of the sabbatical. My second month will be taken in July of 2020. During this time, Fr. Jack Wehman has been appointed Temporary Parochial Administrator for Good Shepherd Parish until my return on August 1. My sabbatical plans are primarily to reconnect with family and friends in Illinois and Wisconsin. In addition, I have no doubt many walks will be taken and books will be read. Please know that we have made proper plans for extra priestly sacramental assistance in my absence. I am grateful for Fr. Jack’s willingness to serve as Administrator, and for the staff of Good Shepherd who will continue to serve the needs of the parish.

Staff Returning and Meetings to Resume Effective July 1, 2020 We are happy to announce that effective July 1, 2020, our staff will return to the office and our meeting rooms will be open! The staff will spend time on Tuesday, June 23, looking through the parish calendar (specifically the months of July, August and September) to determine if the scheduled room is sufficient for the group/ministry. With the social distancing requirements, we are limited to the number of people permitted in each room. We must also take into account the time needed to sanitize between meetings. Ministries and groups will be contacted after June 23, to confirm their scheduled meeting(s) and to share our social distancing protocol. We look forward to having our staff back in the office and our ministries and groups meeting in the building again! Teri Cunningham Director of the Stewardship Department

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The Making of a Father When God was creating fathers, he started with a tall frame. And a female angel nearby said, “What kind of father is that? If you’re going to make children so close to the ground, why have you put fathers so high? He won’t be able to tie a shoe without kneeling, or tuck a child in bed without bending, or kiss a child without stooping!” God smiled and said, “Yes, but if I make him child-size, whom would children look up to?” Next God made a father’s hands large and muscular. The angel shook her head saying, “Large hands can’t manage diaper pins, small buttons, rubber bands or ponytails—or even remove splinters caused by baseball bats.” Smiling, God said, “I know. But they’re large enough to hold everything a small boy empties from his pockets, and tender enough to pat a little girl on the back softly when her heart is broken.” Then God molded long, slim legs and broad shoulders. “Do you realize you just made a father without a lap?” the angel pointed out. God said, “A mother needs a lap. A father needs strong shoulders to pull a sled, balance a child on a bi-cycle, or hold a sleepy head all the way home from the circus. Later he needs those shoulders to be strong enough for many worries.” God was just in the middle of creating two of the largest feet you’ve ever seen when the angel cried out, “Too big! Do you honestly think those feet can jump out of bed at night when a baby cries, or walk through a small birthday party without crushing three of the guests?” God just kept on. “They’ll work,” he said. “They’ll support a father plus a small child who wants to ride a horse, or scare off mice at the summer cabin. They’ll also display shoes that will be a challenge to fill someday.” God worked on and on throughout the night. He gave fathers few words, but an authoritative voice; eyes to see everything, but remain calm and tolerant and proud. Finally, almost as an afterthought, he added—tears and a strong tenderness. It was only when God was finished and everything was in place that the female angel looked at what God had made and found him quite wonderful. The female angel begged God, “Send one of him to everyone on earth!”

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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 Nancy Dallas—489-8815 ext. 761 or e-mail nancy.dallas@good-shepherd.org

Baptism Instruction Class

Changes to Weekly Wednesday Anointing Mass

Due to COVID-19 the Baptism Instruction Class for July will not be able to take place at Good Shepherd, but will instead be held via a Zoom meeting online on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. In order to participate in this instruction class, families must do the following:

Fill out the online registration form on our website under Liturgy & Sacraments, then Baptism and click on Register. Download from our website the Baptismal Instruction booklet prior to the Baptism Instruction class. Once we receive your online registration form, you will be notified shortly after by Nancy Dallas and given a URL so that you can connect with the Zoom meeting on July 5. Baptisms are currently being scheduled individually. If you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a Baptism, please contact Nancy Dallas in the parish office.

Sunday, July 5, at 1:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Exposition Eucharistic Exposition takes place in the chapel on Thursdays following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please remember to maintain social distancing.

Please note the following changes regarding our weekly Anointing Mass that takes place on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.

This Mass will take place in the church, rather than in the chapel where it typically takes place.

Anointings will NOT take place at the Mass. For those wishing to be anointed, please call the parish office at (513) 489-8815 to schedule a time to be anointed.

This Mass will be live streamed on our website. Questions? Please call Deacon Dennis Berry at 489-8815 ext. 708.

Celebrating Your 25th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 75th Wedding

Anniversary this Year?

Good Shepherd is hoping to plan an Anniversary Mass this fall for all couples who are celebrating one of the significant anniversary dates in 2020 as listed above. Please watch the bulletin and our website for more information on this special Mass. In the meantime, we would like to ask couples to send us a wedding photograph along with a recent photo of you as a couple for our bulletin and parish website. The photos will be published in the bulletin and on our website the weekend of July 11/12. You will also receive a certificate recognizing your anniversary from our parish. Please go to the home page of our website under the Quick Links, toward the bottom of the page, to submit your photos. The deadline to submit your photos is Monday, July 6. The 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass usually celebrated at the Cathedral has been cancelled for this year. If you would like to request a certificate from Archbishop Schnurr recognizing your anniversary, please go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/family-life/wedding-anniversary/ Note: Certificates will be sent to our parish for distribution in August or September.

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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 Jack Peltz—489-8815 ext. 709 or e-mail jack.peltz@good-shepherd.org

St. Vincent de Paul Truck Drive—June 27/28

Parishioners can donate used items at the St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Truck Drive, Saturday, June 27 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The truck will be in the rear parking lot. SVDP will accept small appliances, household decorations, jewelry, kitchen utensils, paper goods, sporting goods, bikes and toys, shoes, books, dishes/pots/pans, sheets & blankets, baby products as well as clean, useable clothing. For larger items, please call 421-2273 to schedule a free pick up by SVDP.

SVDP Truck Drive

Are you cleaning out your office? Culling through your

bookshelves? Do you have outgrown children’s books?

Good Shepherd’s St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting new or gently used paperback and hardback books for the free library at the new St. Vincent de Paul Service Center in the West End. They are looking for all types of books, both fiction and non-fiction. Please bring them to the SVDP truck which will be in the rear parking lot Saturday, June 27 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Suggestions of books needed: Fiction Adult novels Young Adult/Teen novels Classic novels Children's chapter books Children's picture books Non Fiction Cookbooks Books on health and wellness Religious books Books on childcare Books on home repair/gardening Etc.

Volunteer Opportunity Good Shepherd is helping to provide volunteers at the Mother Teresa of Calcutta dining room at the St. Anthony Center on the following dates: June 23, July 2, July 9, July 30, and August 13. St. Francis Seraph Ministries distribute 130 to 160 boxed dinners each day, Monday through Friday. The commitment on these days would be 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering on one or more of these days, contact Deacon Mark Westendorf at m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org or at 489-8815 ext. 714. The St. Anthony Center is located in Over-the-Rhine at 1615 Republic Street. The items parishioners drop off in the Blue Bins help supply these meals. Your continued support in dropping off nonperishable food and personal care items in the Blue Bins really makes a difference.

Signs Available A parishioner donated a number of “HATE HAS NO HOME HERE” yard signs. If you would like a yard sign, contact Deacon Mark Westendorf at m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org or 489-8815 ext. 714.

News from the Archdiocese Mission Office

Many of the bishops of our 1,150 mission dioceses world-wide see the virus pandemic and downturn of the global economy having a major impact on all dimensions of fellow Catholics’ lives…and for some time to come. A friend of our diocesan office and twinning partner with one of our parishes, Bishop Peter Atuahene of Goaso, Ghana, West Africa, recently emailed us describing the rising numbers of deaths in his nation due to COVID-19. Yet, Bishop Peter is most grateful to parishioners who are turning pastoral centers into isolation centers. He is excited and proud of his youth and families who are reaching out with social media to educate and prayerfully support their people while also bringing food and money to rectories and convents to be distributed.

If you would like information regarding the work of the Mission Office, please visit:

http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/mission-office/ or e-mail mission@catholiccincinnati.org.

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Junior High Youth Ministry Here’s what we’re hoping at this point. We will be in touch as more details are solidified! Decision on Summer Faith Formation—an e-mail was

sent to parents last week. Confirmation Ceremony will be split into two celebra-

tions, each held at Good Shepherd. More details and safety protocols will be sent to you soon. Dates are:

Sunday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 9, 2:00 p.m.

We are planning to have smaller class cohorts for fall Faith Formation, to help reduce risk and keep consistency in our ability to meet.

High School Youth Ministry We continue to reach out to young people and families! Here are some ways your teens can join our peer community this summer. Contact Walter with other ideas or questions. Weekly small group meetings (virtual) Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m. each week,

Minecraft, Jackbox Games online Twice per month e-mail updates

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

College Students College students home for the summer and looking for a way to stay connected? Join one of our college small groups! We meet once a week to read Scripture, talk about life, and walk away with one solid step for the upcoming week. Contact Walter for more information!

Summer Faith Formation will be held at Good Shepherd in two separate, two week sessions with eight children in most of the classrooms. Week 1 is July 20-24 from 8:15–11:30 a.m. Week 2 is July 27-31 from 8:15–11:30 a.m. Families need to register by filling out the registration form found on our parish website and indicate if you prefer Week 1 or Week 2, or if either week is OK. After we have received the registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation and a letter explaining the guidelines that we will follow.

Please send in your child’s registration by this Monday, June 22.

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

Fiscal Year

2019-2020 Goal

$85,000 $75,000 $65,000 $55,000 $45,000 $35,000 $33,860 $20,000 $10,000 $ 8,000 $ 5,000 $ 500 -0-

$85,000

Last week we received $457 for the Special Projects Fund. The new fiscal year total for Special

Projects is $33,860.

During this fiscal year, our project expenses were

$106,187. Our current grand total in the Special Projects

Fund is $99,453.

Special Projects Update

Collection Information June 7, 2020 $ 24,017 YTD Collections $ 2,229,865 YTD Budget $ 2,413,400 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 183,535 Contribution Breakdown: Quantity Dollars Envelopes 199 $ 16,868 Loose Checks $ 4,388 Loose Cash $ 66 EFT/Charge Card Donors $ 0 Stock $ 2,695 Total (Thank You!) $ 24,017 Avg. donation per envelope $ 84.76

Come out and join the fun of the Greater Cincinnati Catholic Youth League (GCCYL) Girls Volleyball!

Girls Volleyball, Grades 3-8

Attention all girls in grades 3 through 8 interested in playing volleyball this season. It’s time to register for Good Shepherd’s fall volleyball season for 2020-2021 GCCYL Girls Volleyball Teams. Practices begin August 21 or August 28 and the season ends by mid-October. Please register on the Good Shepherd website: https://www.good-shepherd.org/volleyball-girls.

For additional information visit the Greater Cincinnati Catholic Youth Sports (GCCYS) website.

Since this was an unusual year for graduation celebrations, we would like to invite you to submit a photo of your graduation from this year to be printed in our bulletin and our website. Please go to the home page of our website under the Quick Links, toward the bottom of the page, to submit your photo. The deadline is this Monday, June 22.

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Masses for this Week, June 22-June 28 Mon., June 22 8:30 a.m. In memory of Jayne Kulle

Tues., June 23 8:30 a.m. In memory of Gary Barbro, Tom and Graeme Dyehouse, Robert Conner, Tom Elsbrock, John/Jennie Banovich,

Joyce/Larry Spinazze, Massimo Giuliberti, Peter/Helen Marino, Marian Niehaus/deceased family/friends, Chuck

Caton, James Johns, Piero Romagno

Wed., June 24 8:30 a.m. In memory of Bill and Stella Hess

6:15 p.m. In memory of Norbert Obert

Thurs., June 25 8:30 a.m. In memory of Jim Reynolds

Fri., June 26 8:30 a.m. In memory of Kathy Gayan Clawson, Pat Tismo, Kathy Elsen, John Harmon, John/Jennie Banovich, Chuck

Caton, James Johns, Marian Niehaus/deceased family/friends, Peter/Helen Marino, Mary Sand, Rev. Msgr. John R.

McClean, Robert Kocsis, Janice Lee Frazier-McLaughlin, Martha Kline, Karl Armbruster

Sat., June 27 4:00 p.m. In memory of Bernice Trick

Sun., June 28 10:00 a.m. In memory of Pat Egan

Prayers Are Requested for the health and well-being of the following:

Military Personnel of our families currently in harm’s way...

Around the Parish

Molly Chester Jonathon Hicks Benjamin Nagelhout David Ryan

Mimi/Earl Achberger Michael Adler Jane Agricola Valerie Ainsworth ALS Patients Kayla Altemeier Donna Anastasi Mark Anastasi Chloe Anderson Eileen Armstrong Susan Aylyard Travis Baker Mike Ball Tom Beck Ethan Beckner Mary Bergman Howard Berry Adam Boccher Mary Lee Brady Maureen Bramlage Dale Brown Wayne Buckley Buddy and Family Jamie Busemeyer Ali Campbell Angela Carroll Elissa/Richard Chisholm Christine/James Bob Cisneros Bill Cleary Cohen and Family Norah Cooney Marnie Craven Suanne Croweak William H. Curran Jr. Tom J. Cuthbertson Dardinger Family

John Jolley Bob Keegan Walter Kendra Doug Koehne Judy Ann Prijatel Kuharich Mary Kulkarni Claire Kuprowicz Nancy Langworthy Gidg Lazar Sherry Lee Mike Lenett Eric L. Losekamp Nancy Losekamp Rhonda Losekamp David Lovell Jennifer Luengas Berta Mahler Helen Martin Tyler Mason Paul/Juliann Maurath Anna May Eileen McClure Rick McClure Sean P. McConkey Helen McEvoy Ella Meier Paul Meinking Matthew Merkle Diana Messmer Fr. Harry Meyer Joe Migliaccio Military Personnel Michael Miller Ira Mohn Kathie Monegan Jeanine Monzel Ann Morgan

Cindy Nagelhaut Gary Nagelhout Ginny Niehaus Harold Nordeman Nursing Homes Hannah and Sarah Painter William Parker Alexander Piening Tim Powers Erin Radulski Joyce Re Patricia Rodriguez Madeline Hope Rebori (Roelker) Daniel Reesor Donald Robbins Patricia Rodriguez Colin Samford Ralph Schlueter Laura Schuckman Mary Frances Sharpshair Sophia Sharpshair Natalie Sheipline Pat Sick Diane Skie Smallwood Family Robert Smolin Kacey Spontak Allyson Gray Stacey Joe Stemple Betty Stewart Sue Stewart Marjorie Stickle Robert Stritholt Ed and Ann Strotman Judy Sullivan Minda Tandoc Natalia Tanguma

Geoffrey Davies Joseph Degliuomini Javier de Luis John Donahue Angela/John Dornbach Terri Doyle Betty Effimoff Curtis Ray Elder Hazel/Chris Elder Larry/Gary/Jimmy Elder Loretta/Lisa/Ashley Elder Sue Ann Ensign Matt Eslinger Elmer Fischesser Nancy Fisher Sam Fogle L., C., and D. Freson Jim Fuchs Albert Genetti, Jr. Paulette Gerstemeier Joseph Gieryn Maureen Giglio Andrew Goad Sandi Grether Raymond Groene Cathy Halstead Ryan Hamilton Phyllis Harmon Lynn Harris Ann Hix Allison Hoehn Kathy Hoeting Hospice Nurses Ed Hubbart Maggie Huddleston Jack Hugenberg Kyle Hummel

Bob Tate John Tate Family Matthew Thiemann Family Margaret Thompson Keith Toft Transplant patients Ann Trapp Scott Trapp Andy Tucker Anthony Ullman Wes Umbreit Ellie Urmston Brian Vonderhaar Tracy Waechter Mike Walker Patricia Wallace Walton Family Nancy Ward Karen Weitzel Bill Wessel and Family Jeff Wessel Maureen Whitfield Dan White Barbara Wilders Patricia Woeste Grant Wolf Stephanie Woodward Cindi Young Sylvia Yutuc Michael Zegarski

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them

as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

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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 currently being scheduled individually. If you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a Baptism, please contact 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. Please see page 4 of this bulletin for more information.

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. For those wishing to be anointed, please call the parish office at (513) 489-8815 to schedule a time to be anointed

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 (513-489-8815). 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. Please wear a mask during confession.

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

The Bulletin All articles for the parish bulletin should be submitted 10 days before the given weekend. Please call Nancy Niehaus at 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 pickup, 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 Claudine Bennett 513.478.4626

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 Tony Novello 513.860.5293

M.O.M.S. Group Mary John Niehaus 513.317.8469

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

Sack Lunch Sunday Karen Hermann 513.204.5844

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 513.644.9296

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

Quips and Blessings by Fr. Jack

A Blessing for Fathers God our Father, In your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless all dads, That they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, May honor them always With a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. And may almighty God bless you all, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Colleen Smith*, ext. 740 55+ Ministry

colleen.smith@good-shepherd.org

Sr. Debra Wischmeyer, SND ext. 701

Bookkeeper

sr.deb@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Max Schellman** ext. 719

Assigned Deacon

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

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

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. Tom Mannebach Pastor, ext. 723

fr.mannebach@good-shepherd.org

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

Teri Cunningham, ext. 738 Welcoming/Finances

teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org

Nancy Dallas*, ext. 761 Sacrament Prep/CLOW

nancy.dallas@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Rick Gallenstein** ext. 719 Assigned Deacon

Rev. Jack Wehman Associate Pastor, ext. 748

fr.wehman@good-shepherd.org

Rev. Robert Goebel Weekend Presider

Tony Kiphart* Dave Smith* Maintenance Staff

The Community of the Good Shepherd Staff Members

Spring Grove Funeral HomesReading and Sharonville Locations

formerly Schmidt Dhonau Kucner Funeral Homes

(513) 948-1113www.springgrove.org

8633 Reading Road, Reading, OH10980 Sharonville Road, Sharonville, OH

Ray PiknaParishioner

600 Vine St., Ste. 2500852-6039

www.woodlamping.com

A full service law firm since 1927

Tree Trimming & removalJoe Semrad – Certified Arborist

Local Resident • Since 1987(513) 631-4442ScapesOhio.com

Be Confident In What You Hear

10766 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati, OH 45242

513-342-2249

Dr. Timothy Teague, Au.D.

Hearing Test

Hearing Aid Sales & Service

Tinnitus Treatment

Dr. Amanda Hoffman,Au.D.

Gilligan Funeral Home

A CATHOLIC FIRM SERVING

CINCINNATISINCE 1877

8225 Montgomery Rd, 891-8373

www.gilliganfuneralhomes.com

419 Wards Corner Rd, Loveland, OH 45140

(513) 248-1755

JLGFloors.com

Visit our showroom to see our complete line of floor covering and

accessoriesCaring for your loved ones in our

luxury neighborhood home.-Janet Davies

ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE

513-443-140011621 Symmes Creek Dr. MimisHouseRAL. com

Matthew Langenderfer, MDParishioner

OrthoCincy.com 793-3933

• Sports Medicine

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• Injuries/Fractures/Sprains

• Pediatric Orthopaedics

• Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement

With Offices at:• 8099 Coenell Road,

Montgomery• 5900 Boymel Drive,

Fairfield• 100 Arrow Springs

Blvd., Lebanon (Bethesda Arrow Springs Hospital)

JOHN WEBERIndependent Living Marketing Liaisonjohn.weber@otterbein.org513-696-8548 Office I 513-696-8525 Fax

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4015 Executive Park Dr., Suite 400 • Cincinnati, OH 45241Office: 513-671-7220 • Cell: 513-202-6989

Policy Owner Service: 800-433-3405

American Income Life Life Insurance forwww.ailife.com Children & Adults

Environmental Services

STEPHEN J. KIRBYPresident

513-242-0600www.centralinsulation.com

ROYALMONT ACADEMY200 Northcrest Drive, Mason, OH

Catholic Preschool – Grade 12Full and ½ Day Preschool

Full Day KindergartenCHRIST CENTERED CURRICULUM

ENROLLING NOW!513-754-0555 • Royalmont.org

513-489-4990 10827 Montgomery Rd. A Faith-based Community

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Since 1945

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TO ADVERTISE HERE, PLEASE CALL

DEE PRINTING1-800-292-9020

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A faith-based facility providing the best in short term rehabilitation and residential care.

We minister to the mind, body and spirit!

8211 Weller Road,Montgomery, Ohio 45242

(513) 489-2444www.meadowbrookcare.org

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project must be 1,500 sq. ft. or larger

HANDYMANTIM BEATRICE

Parishioner

965-9613

Thomas G. Ritter, O.D.Mark J. Hagee, O,D.

Maineville - 677-8866Blue Ash - 984-0202

Wimberg Landscaping

Invest In Your Landscape. It’s Guaranteed to Grow!

Best Landscape Company2014 Consumer Choice Awards

513-271-2332

28 Years Major & Minor RepairsForeign & Domestic

KEN MARCOTTE’SProfessional Auto Service

See our newly remodeled building301 Loveland-Madeira Rd., Loveland

$5 off any service 683-7852

HODAPP FUNERAL HOMESEstablished 1886

Serving West Chester • Masonwww.hodappfuneralhome.com

8815 CINCINNATI-COLUMBUS RD.RT. 42 WEST CHESTER

Larry’sLOCK, SAFE &

SECURITY CENTER

791-9163

8005 Plainfield RoadDeer Park, OH 45236

Pre-NeedFuneral Planning

Available

777-84433

MolloyRoofing Co.

Since 1900

Residential • CommercialReplacement • Repair

513-791-7400www.molloyroofing.com

• Asphalt Sealcoating• Crack Filling• Pothole Repair• Paint Stripping

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GERTZLAW.COM

Reading Office(513) 554-1868

Loveland Office (513) 583-1549

Susan Marie Allspach, Esq.

Anthony J. Gertz, Esq.

Anthony J. Gertz II, Esq.

• Probate Administration/Estate Planning/Wills/Trusts

• Divorce/Family Law/Litigation

• Business/Corporate Transactions/Contracts

gertz lawY O U R F A M I L Y ’ S L A W Y E R

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Pediatric AssociatesSuburban

Mason-Montgomery Forest Park Liberty Township9600 Children’s Dr. 752 Waycross Rd. 7335 Yankee Rd.Mason, OH Cincinnati, OH Liberty Twp., OH45040 45240 45044

KEN SCHREIBERDecorating

Interior & Exterior PaintingWallpaper Hanging & Stripping

Residential & CommercialOver 40 Years

Experience/Insured

310-1114

HYDE PARKPAINTING

andCARPENTRY321-4100

Remodeling Roofing/Gutters

Concrete Plumbing/Electric

Drywall Int./Ext. Painting

Your Complete Home Repair Company

ParishionerG

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Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home10211 Plainfield Road

Evendale/Blue Ash/Reading/Sharonville

DIRECTORSFrank Schmidt

Bob & Karen MihovkKurt Rosenacker

513-385-511www.mrfh.com

Loveland Dairy Whip

Spring/Fall Summer Hours: Hours: 2pm-9pm 2pm-10pm

Quality Soft Serve Ice Cream

611 W. Loveland Ave. Loveland, OH

Caring, Compassionate, Affordable513-398-9100

6791 Tylersville Road, Masonwww.muellerfunerals.com

Sara Garrity, John (Jack) Mueller, Lori Hicks

Providing Preventative, Restorative & Cosmetic Dental Services in a Caring & Comfortable Setting

11147 Montgomery Road, Ste. 1001/4 Mile South of Harpers Point

513-489-5599www.WestendorfDDS.com

parishioner

513.563.3500InfinityWealthCounsel.com

Chris Oberholzer, CFPParishioner

Investment ManagementFinancial Planning

FITZGERALDCONSTRUCTION

248-1010Remodeling & Repairs

Don Rohlfs683-4056353-3344 (C)Quality & Experience

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR

PAINTING

SCHIMPF, GINOCCIO & KEHRES CO., LPA

LISA CLARKAttorney

36 E. Seventh St., Ste. 2600Cincinnati, OH 45202

Direct Dial: 513-977-5586lclark@agk-lawfirm.comwww.sgmlawfirm.com

A Family Law FirmServing All Your Legal Needs

Business • Probate • Family LawEstate Planning • Personal Injury

Social Security DisabilityWorker’s Compensation

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$5 off any out-of-town order. Limit one per customer.GREGG & MICHELLE KNUE

Mark G. kadnarCertified Public Accountant

ServingIndividuals & Businesses

11821 Mason-Montgomery Rd.

583-8016

Kitchens • BathroomsRoom Additions

Screen & Covered PorchesLower Levels & Basements

Todd Walters, Owner513.492.8429 • www.PenderyConstruction.com

7264 Columbia Rd., Ste. 600, Maineville

Amy PennekampAttorney at Law513-731-6601

ParishionerWills, TrustsElder Law, ProbateMedicaid & Estate Planning3047 Madison Road, Suite 205 Cincinnati, OH 45209

513.227.6715cchance@sibcycline.com

BUYING OR SELLING

Carla ChanceRealtorParishioner

Angel Munafo ApkingREALTORPARISHIONER

For all your real estate needs...(513) 484-1910aapking@sibcycline.com

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Call for a Free Consultation 513-488-1135Located in the Heart of Loveland

SYMMES LAWN CAREYour Local Lawn Care Service

Father/Son Business13 Years Experience

Call or text Ken Heile375-3552

Nancy Harmon Folchi Senior Real Estate Specialist Realtor / Parishioner

If you, a friend or a family member has local, regional, or national real estate needs, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am a local expert with National connections.

Certified Relocation & Marketing Specialist Professional Property Stager

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Home: 513-469-1776Cell: 513-200-5562

CHRIS OBER Owner

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