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Saturday, December 8
Friday, December 7
Coming Events for Good Shepherd
Communion Service—7:00 a.m. Monday-Friday this week in the chapel. On Saturday, December 8, there will be an 8:30 a.m. Mass in the church for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Mass—8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday in the church during Advent.
Advent Morning of Reflection and Service………………………………………….………..………………………...page 2
29th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life…………………………………………………………………………page 2
We’re Not Saying Goodbye, but Sending Best Wishes and Blessings…………………………………………..page 2
On Our Website! Part of the History of Child Protection and Assistance to Survivors of Abuse…..….page 2
Christmas Mass Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 3
Sunday Social after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses Blood Pressure Screening after all Masses except the 4:00 p.m. Mass in the parish office 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sunday Preschool 10:30 a.m. Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sunday Preschool 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 (High School Youth Ministry) Monday, December 3 9:30 a.m. Knitting and Crocheting Group 8:00 p.m. AA Group/Al-Anon Group Tuesday, December 4 12:00 Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation (church) 4:45 p.m. K-6 Faith Formation 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (church) 6:30 p.m. K-6 Faith Formation 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir
9:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group 5:15 p.m. K-6 Faith Formation 6:15 p.m. Anointing Mass 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:30 p.m. Women’s AA Thursday, December 6
9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Exposition 6:00 p.m. RCIA 6:10 p.m. Rosary/Liturgy of the Hours 7:00 p.m. CODA (Co-Dependents Anonymous) 7:00 p.m. Feast of the Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass
8:15 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Group 8:30 a.m. Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass 9:15 a.m. Advent Morning of Reflection and Service 4:30 p.m. Mass 9:00 p.m. National Night of Prayer for Life ends at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 9
Wednesday, December 5
Need to Know and Contact Information on pages 10 and 11
In Memoriam We remember parishioner Robert Cluxton, husband of Ruth; parishioner Jim Bien; parishioner Helen Eilers;
parishioner Ken Hoffman; and parishioner Geraldine Correll, wife of Duane and mother of Jeanne Stock.
Community Life
Welcome New Parishioners!
Now for Good Shepherd
New Request for Prayers Baptisms Gelasi Family
Barbara Nagelhout Rohrer Family Karen Scruggs
Knox Joseph Xin Hazelbaker, son of Alan and Emily Hazelbaker
James Francis Plummer, son
of Walter and Abigail Plummer
Benjamin and Elizabeth Bessler
Lisa and Thomas Mettey
Sunday, December 2
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29th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life ….Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Jeremiah 1:5
Each year, the National Night of Prayer for Life takes place from 9:00 p.m., December 8 until 1:00 a.m., December 9. Good Shepherd will participate this year with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8 and concluding at 1:00 a.m. At 9:15 p.m. the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed, at 10:15 p.m. the Joyful Mysteries, at 11:15 p.m. the Luminous Mysteries, and at 12:15 a.m. the Glorious Mysteries. Everyone is welcome to come for a few minutes or however long they are able, as we pray for a greater respect for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. For additional information, contact Sandy Robinson at 325-1834 or e-mail [email protected] or Deacon Mark Westendorf at [email protected].
Advent Morning of Reflection and Service On Saturday, December 8, join us for a morning reflection and the opportunity to put together bagged lunches for the St. Anthony Center. We will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Community Room and reflect on this season of Advent, and spend time making lunches for those in need. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring one of the following: Bread Peanut Butter and Jelly Bologna
Cheese for sandwich Bottled Water Juice Boxes
Christmas Gift-Giving Volunteers Needed Gifts for the Gift-Giving Project can be dropped off this weekend or next weekend. Final deadline for all gifts is next Sunday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. We are happy to report that all
tags have been taken! Volunteers, including students, are needed in the Community Room this weekend and next weekend
to help with the Christmas Gift-Giving Project. You can sign up in the parish office or on our website at Call for Volunteers under Quick Links
Once again, parishioners have really come through to support this major outreach effort. Thank you!
Our goal is to make 150-200 bagged lunches, with one to two sandwiches per bag.
To RSVP and sign up to bring an item, please go to our website under Recent Announcements or e-mail Emily Weierman at [email protected].
We’re Not Saying Goodbye to Maureen Whitfield, but Sending Our Best Wishes After 29 years at Good Shepherd, Maureen Whitfield has resigned from her current position as cantor at the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses at Good Shepherd. Maureen has been an integral part of our parish sharing her gift of voice at Masses, funerals, weddings and other liturgical events. We are grateful to Maureen for her years of service and dedication to the parish. Maureen’s last day singing at Good Shepherd will be Sunday, December 9, 2018. She will sing at all four Sunday Masses. Please stop by before or after Mass to wish her well as she begins a new chapter in her life. Maureen will be available for funerals, weddings, special liturgical events and as an occasional sub. So, this is not goodbye, but see you soon! If you will be out of town and not attending Mass on December 9, feel free to drop off cards and well wishes for Maureen in the parish office. We will make sure they get to her.
On Our Website! Part of the History of Child Protection and Assistance to Survivors of Abuse in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati 1993-2018
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati published a document on the history of Child Protection and Assistance to Survivors of Abuse in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The history begins in 1993 and runs through the current year. The document includes several links that lead to other informative material. The history is too lengthy for the bulletin, but you can find it on our website at www.good-shepherd.org under our Quick Links section. The report is very informative, and we thank the Archdiocese for compiling the information and sharing it with the parishes. If you do not have a computer and would like a copy, please contact Teri Cunningham at 489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail [email protected].
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Presider
9:00 a.m. Mass in Church Fr. Jack Wessling, Presider
Music: Doug Schmutte, cantor, Brass & Timpani and Classical Ensemble
10:30 a.m. Mass in Church Fr. Jack Wehman, Presider
Music: Doug Schmutte, cantor, Brass & Timpani and Classical Ensemble
Fr. Jack Wehman
Music provided by:
Doug Schmutte, cantor and instrumentalists
Monday, December 31 Vigil Mass in church
4:30 p.m Fr. Jack Wehman, Presider
Christmas Eve Mass Schedule
Mass Time/Room
3:00 p.m. Church Family Mass
3:00 p.m. Community Room
Fr. Tom Mannebach
Fr. Bob Goebel
Fr. Tom Mannebach
Fr. Bob Goebel
Fr. Jack Wehman
5:00 p.m. Church
5:00 p.m. Community Room
9:00 p.m. Church
11:00 p.m. Church
Christmas Day Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule for December 31 and January 1, 2019 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Mass in church
10:30 a.m. Fr. Tom Mannebach, Presider
On December 29/30, we will have our normal weekend Mass schedule.
Diane Magill, cantor and the Good Shepherd Ensemble
Doug Schmutte, cantor and instrumentalists
Diane Magill, cantor and the Good Shepherd Ensemble
Carols begin at 8:30 p.m. Doug Schmutte, cantor, Adult Choir, Handbell Choir and Classical Ensemble
Carols begin at 10:30 p.m. Doug Schmutte, cantor, Adult Choir, Handbell Choir and Classical Ensemble
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Worship Steve Lindner—489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail [email protected]
Sign-up for Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses
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 Immaculate Conception Masses. 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.
Christmas Altar/Church Flowers Fund Donations are being accepted for the Christmas displays here at Good Shepherd. If you would like to donate to this
fund, please stop in the parish office for a form, or use the envelope included in your monthly envelope packet. Memorials will be recognized in the bulletin if you wish. Please return the form with your check to the parish office.
Scripture for Next Week—Second Sunday of Advent by Deacon Max Schellman
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, December 8
Mass Schedule
Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Presider: Fr. Jack Wehman Saturday, December 8, 8:30 a.m.
Presider: Fr. Tom Mannebach
Taizé Prayer Service Thursday, December 13, 7:00 p.m. (church)
A contemplative style of prayer, using chants and other simple musical melodies, accompanied by symbols and candles to focus the prayer.
Advent Reconciliation
Sacramental Reconciliation Service Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.
Individual Confessions in the Church Tuesdays, December 4 and 11
12:00-1:00 p.m.
and 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Individual Confessions will be held in the church
(extra priests available)
8:30 a.m. Mass Moving to the church on December 3 through January 7
The 8:30 morning Mass, Monday-Friday, will take place in the church beginning Monday, December 3
due to the Advent and Christmas season. We will move back to the chapel on Monday, January 7, 2019.
First Reading—Baruch 5:1-9: This book is named for Baruch, a folk hero who is believed to have been the prophet Jeremiah’s secretary. The book contains speeches given to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. This passage is a last portion of the “final psalms” of Baruch and echoes the call of Advent—salvation is near. The people are told to take off their robes of mourning and to “dress up” putting on robes of glory and splendor. God offers new hope and encouragement to the defeated people. Second Reading—Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11: Paul’s opening prayer of his letter to his beloved converts in Philippi is written from a jail cell. Paul tells them of his confidence that God will continue his good work in them. He tells the people to be faithful to the law and to God’s love. Through living a moral life out of love that grows, they will be ready for the day of Christ’s return. Gospel—Luke 3:1-6: Luke begins this passage by providing an accurate historical record of the time and place of John’s and Jesus’ ministries. John the Baptist announces the coming of God’s reign. He is the last of the prophets of the old law and the precursor of the events to follow. John, moving throughout the Jordan area, calls for the repentance of sins and forgiveness. Luke includes a segment from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah as a reminder of John’s role and the Messiah whom John announces. Just as John made way for Jesus, the Messiah, so Jesus made way for our salvation.
Christmas Concert Thursday, December 20, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Holiday a capella magic returns to Good Shepherd with the joyful harmonies of NO PROMISES Vocal Band.
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Pastoral Care and Outreach Deacon Mark Westendorf—489-8815 ext. 714 or e-mail [email protected]
An Opportunity to Support Life! Weekly Prayer at Local Abortion Centers: After the closing of the abortion center in Sharonville, there are two remaining surgical abortion centers within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Every Saturday, at 8:00 a.m., come to Holy Name Church (2422 Auburn Ave. in Cincinnati) for Mass followed by Exposition, a rosary procession to the nearby Planned Parenthood facility, then return to Holy Name for Benediction. In Dayton, you may join a rosary group on Saturdays at 9:20 a.m., in front of the abortion center, Women's Med Center (1401 East Stroop Rd., Kettering). Joining in these rosaries is a peaceful way to stand for life!
Coats Needed Each January a “Coat Drive” for Catholic Charities is held at Good Shepherd. We have had a number of people ask about the drive and if they can drop off coats before the drive …..that’s great! Coats can be placed in the box
marked “Catholic Charities” in front of the “Take It or Leave it Room” or brought to the parish office anytime. This will give parishioners the opportunity to purchase coats on sale and drop them off right away. Thank you for supporting the annual Catholic Charities “Coat Drive!”
Opportunity to Help Fire Victims in California
Thank you for your generous support of the recent collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop-ment. As a parish, we raised $2,048.75 to support those on the margins who are living in poverty in the United States. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on “How to Give” on the left.
National Migration Week Event at Good Shepherd Join Catholic Charities to hear how we can Build Communities of Welcome. Hear from those who have been separated from families, learn what life is like as a refugee and go forth with ideas of ways you can welcome your neighbors. The event will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Good Shepherd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For more information go to www.ccswoh.org.
Recent headlines read, “The deadliest, most destructive wildfire in California’s history has finally been contained.” The horrific “Camp Fire” killed at least 85 people and destroyed 14,000 residences. Catholic Charities USA is providing direct assistance to the many victims of the tragic wildfires. Good Shepherd’s Psalm 23 Ministry voted to send $10,000 to Catholic Charities USA in support of the victims of the wild-fires. Parishioners can add to this amount by making checks payable to Good Shepherd and writing “wildfires” on the memo line. Catholic Charities informs us that 100% of the funds go directly to those affected.
Blood Pressure Screening
in the parish office this
weekend after all Masses
except the 4:00 p.m. Mass
on Sunday.
Do You Have A Car to Donate? A neighbor that our St. Vincent de Paul volunteers are helping is in need of a car. If you have a vehicle that you would consider donating, contact St. Vincent de Paul volunteer Steve Bullock at 417-6004 or e-mail [email protected].
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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]
Young Adult Community Join us for an upcoming activity.
Twenty and thirty-somethings are welcome as we share our faith, live out the Gospel and build community.
Tuesday, December 18–Young Adult Christmas Social. Restaurant to be determined as the event draws near. Questions and to RSVP contact Anita Lukey at [email protected] or call 513-200-1439.
Last Weekend for the
Advent Book Sale! Our Advent Book sale is this weekend, December 1/2. We’ll have books for the readers in your life, books to inspire your Advent preparation, children’s books on
faith, and much more!
Junior High Here are our upcoming Jr. High events:
Sunday, December 2—No Sessions on the first Sunday of the month Sunday, December 9—Student Catechesis Session Sunday, December 16—Student Catechesis Session Sundays, December 23 and 30—No Sessions Friday, January 4—SixFortyEight Night (Jr. High Youth Night) 6:30-8:15 p.m. Youth Room—Pizza, drinks and snacks included. All 7th and 8th grade teens invited, parishioners or not. Bring a friend!
Special Flock Events Coming Soon Flock Winter Retreat—Friday, January 18 after school
to Sunday, January 20 at 3:00 p.m. (MLK Weekend), we gather to step back from the hectic pace of daily life to reconnect with God and hear how he calls us to live. We promise great games, fantastic food, awesome people, and an even better God. Permission forms are in the parish office and on our website. Contact Walter for more details.
Summer Youth Mission Trip 2019—Tentative dates for our yearly mission trip are June 16-22 with the Glenmary Home Missioners in Eastern Tennessee. Applications are available now in the parish office.
Special Note for Confirmation Candidates: Our next Confirmation Retreat option will be Saturday, February 9. For registration forms or more information, check your inbox or contact Walter.
The High School Flock is back this Sunday, December 2. All teens in grades 9-12 are invited from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. Come for decent pizza, great people, and an awesome God! Check out our upcoming events. Sunday, December 9, Flock Night, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16, Flock Night, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sundays, December 23 and 30—No Flock Night
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Advent is the season of waiting as we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus. We often find waiting for anyone or anything difficult, so maybe this Advent we can use our “wait time” as a way to pray and practice patience. By actively waiting we can prepare our hearts to be alert to the many ways God comes to us each day.
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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]
Advent Family Night On Friday, November 16, we had our Friday, Family Faith, Fun and Food Night. Families gathered in the Community Room to make Advent centerpieces and placemats. We ended the evening with prayer and refreshments.
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Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Good Shepherd wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parishioners and provides much needed donation consistency for our parish. Credit & Debit Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a pre-determined schedule using a credit or debit card. Online Giving lets you go to www.good-shepherd.org at any time to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan,
make a one-time donation or view your online donation history. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Authorization forms and additional information are available in the parish office and on our website.
The Sunday Social will take place on the first and third Sunday of the month in the Community Room. Please join us for a light breakfast and meet
some fellow parishioners this Sunday, December 2 after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses.
Fiscal Year
2018-2019 Goal
$119,033
$110,000
$100,000
$50,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,096
$ 8,000
$ 5,000
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Special Projects Update
$119,033
We received $616 from the past two weekends for the Special
Projects. The year to date total is $10,096. To date, our balance
in the Special Projects is $215,671.
Collection Information November 18, 2018 $ 37,778 YTD Collections $ 885,038 YTD Budget $ 884,111 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 927 Contribution Breakdown: Quantity Dollars Envelopes 448 $ 20,802 Loose Checks $ 7,381 Loose Cash $ 1,685 EFT/Charge Card Donors $ Stock $ 7,909 Total (Thank You!) $ 37,778 Avg. donation per envelope $ 46.43
Stewardship
Donating Stock to Good Shepherd To donate stock, forward the information below to your broker.
Company Name: Fifth Third Bank DTC Number: 2116 Account Number: 0104471751DH Account Name: Good Shepherd Parish Your name and contact information must be on the delivery instructions. Special note to P&G donors: Stock donations are handled by Wells Fargo. Please contact Teri Cunningham in the parish office at 489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail [email protected] to obtain the instructions for your donation. If you have any questions concerning stock donations, please contact Teri Cunningham. As always, we thank you for your generous support!
SOCIAL
If you are going to be out of town for the winter, please notify the parish office at 489-8815. Your contribution envelopes can be forwarded to your winter residence
or stopped while you are gone and restarted upon your return. This will greatly reduce our return-postage costs. Thank you!
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Masses for the Week Mon., December 3 8:30 a.m. In memory of Margaret Palmer Tues., December 4 8:30 a.m. In memory of Joseph Schultz, Deceased members of the Monzel and Stock families, Patricia Sander, Betty Rea, Rose Denegre, Belinda Arcuino, Mike O’Brien, Martha Hull, James Johns, Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, Peter Marino, John Banovich, Jennie Banovich Wed., December 5 8:30 a.m. In memory of Pat Cioffi 6:15 p.m. Andrew Hawryluk Special Intention Thurs., December 6 8:30 a.m. In memory of Louis Voelker Fri., December 7 8:30 a.m. In memory of Vince, Dottie and Diane Teepen, Winifred Donnelly, Rev. Albert E. Culliton, Bishop Michael J. Ready, Cardinal John J. Carberry, Mitch Morgan, Martha Hull, John Harmon, Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, Peter Marino, John Banovich, Jennie Banovich, James Johns 7:00 p.m. In memory of Belinda Arcuino Sat., December 8 8:30 a.m. In memory of Marie Stoffel 4:30 p.m. In memory of Norman Frankowski, Sr. Sun., December 9 7:30 a.m. The Community of the Good Shepherd 9:00 a.m. In memory of Jim Niehaus 10:30 a.m. Loretta Ohmer 90th Birthday 12:00 noon In memory of Mary Lynne Ruble 4:00 p.m. In memory of Bill Albert
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 Mark Anastasi Chloe Anderson Ann Megan Apple Eileen Armstrong Susan Aylyard Travis Baker Tom Beck Ethan Beckner Chris Bissmeyer Adam Boccher Natalie Bowman Peggy Braitsch Maureen Bramlage Dale Brown Buddy and Family Jamie Busemeyer Dottie Campbell Jarrod Welling-Cann Nick Carrelli Angela Carroll Vivienne Center Major Vinnie Cerchione Beverly Chartier Elissa/Richard Chisholm Cathie Cimiluca Bill Cleary Lauren/Bryan and Baby Cobble Norah Cooney Randy Corgan Marnie Craven William H. Curran Jr. Geoffrey Davies Joseph Degliuomini Michelle Dolezal Angela/John Dornbach
Terri Doyle Betty Effimoff Curtis Ray Elder Hazel/Chris Elder Larry/Gary/Jimmy Elder Loretta/Lisa/Ashley Elder Rose Emo Sue Ann Ensign Nancy Fisher Sam Fogle Jim Fuchs Paulette Gerstemeier Maureen Giglio Jo Ann Glenn Hannah Gluck Andrew Goad Larry Goodwin Sandi Grether Pamela Gross Pat Hack Cathy Halstead Lynn Harris Roy and Bradley Hern Ann Hix Marleen Hopkins Ed Hubbart Dan Huddleston Hummel Family Janet Hutzell Pat and Jerry Jenkins John Jolley Nicholas Kaelin Bob Keegan Doug Koehne Helen Kruse Mary Kulkarni Claire Kuprowicz Nancy Langworthy Marilyn Larson Francis Lazar
Nicole Lazar Denise Leguillon Frank Lerner Tom Like Shirley Littlepage Eric L. Losekamp Nancy Losekamp Rhonda Losekamp David Lovell Berta Mahler Helen Martin Anna May Susan McAndrew Michelle McCarthy Eileen McClure Rick McClure Helen McEvoy Patricia McGrinder Paul Meinking Matthew Merkle Tom Mickel Joe Migliaccio Military Personnel Michael Miller Jeanine Monzel Ann Morgan Ellen Mueller Corey Mulvey Joe Munz Marilyn Myklebust Cindy Nagelhout Joe Novello Joey Oberholzer Judy O’Hara Hannah and Sarah Painter Renee Parker William Parker Larry Paul Alexander Piening Fred Pledger
Ursula Pledger Mary Pollock Trevor Quan-Lazar Erin Radulski Joyce Re Madeline Hope Rebori (Roelker) Daniel Reesor Dan/Mary Rehm Gloria Riedy and Family Donald Robbins Tracey Root Marilyn Sayre Ralph/Jean Schlueter Laura Schuckman Philip Sewell Mary Frances Sharpshair Sophia Sharpshair Joseph Sheedy Natalie Sheipline Roger Sherman Geoff Shudtz Daniel Smith Kacey Spontak Joe Stemple Betty Stewart Sue Stewart Apryl Strittholt Ed and Ann Strotman Sturdy Family Steve Suddendorf Judy Sullivan Natalia Tanguma Don Taphorn Bob Tate John Tate Family Julia Theil Margaret Thompson Keith Toft Transplant patients
Ann Trapp Scott Trapp Andy Tucker Anthony Ullman Wes Umbreit Gary Voelkerding Brian Vonderhaar Tracy Waechter Mike Walker Mandy Wallace Patricia Wallace Walton Family Kathleen Ware Megan Weden Karen Weitzel Suzanne Weis Jeff Wessel Tom Westendorf Maureen Whitfield Dan White Barbara Wilders Rich Wirth Patricia Woeste Stephanie Woodward Cindi Young Sylvia Yutuc Michael Zegarski
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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.
Presiders for the Weekend of December 8/9, 2018
4:00 p.m. Fr. Tom Mannebach Michael Lenett Cybulski/Koch TBD
9:00 a.m.* Fr. Mike Graham, SJ Melissa Goodwin Wintz/Harmon Browne Family
10:30 a.m.* Fr. Mike Graham, SJ David Klein Myklebust/Masters Muennich Family
12:00 Noon Fr. Tom Mannebach Ted McAllister Lavely/Gallaway Krieger Family
Sunday 7:30 a.m. Fr. Jack Wehman Bob Hess Hess/Dean TBD
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Fr. Jack Wehman Amy Cecilio Tamashasky/Haber Brice/Kelkar/Pandolfo
Presider Announcer Lector Gift Bearer
December 2, 2018 Audio Visual: Awake to the Day Artist: Pete Bender
Around the Parish
S. N. Agustine (Gus) Sharpshair Jonathon Hicks Captain Mary B. Schafer Captain Melanie Flege
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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 at 513-489-8815 ext. 748.
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 church). 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 Jeanne Markle 513.489.3609
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 Tara Hamilton 513.255.5435
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
Sanctity of Life Sandy Robinson 513.325.1834
St. Vincent de Paul Brad Dreier 513.831.0663
Scholarship Ministry Mary Lahti White 513.793.9817
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
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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. 717
Bookkeeping
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 55+ Ministry
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: Ellen Obert, full-time clerical assistant, ext. 701. Part-time front office staff: Diane Blasch, Susan Dickerson and Erin Flege. Second row, left to right: Gidg Lazar and Marcia Schuckman, ext. 700. Nancy Niehaus, Bulletin Editor, ext. 725, [email protected].
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
