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November 11, 2018 ~ 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Rich Widow
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear the story of the poor widow. Is the widow so poor or are we the ones that are so poor? The widow gives her whole livelihood, but she knows something. She knows that God will give so much more in return. She is rich in what matters, God. She has learned only what the saints know. That God is much more generous. She has learned to depend on God. One of my fa-vorite lyrics is “you can say it’s mine and clench your fist or see each sunrise as a gift*.” How can we unclench our fist, give of ourselves and see the gifts that God wants to give us? God wants to give us so much more, but we have to be willing to let go of what we are holding onto right now.
What are we holding onto right now? Are we holding onto a codependent rela-tionship where the other person makes all the decisions for you, where you are scared to make decisions for yourself and to be your own person? Are we holding onto some drug or pattern that is keeping us from living a full life? Are we hold-ing onto money for the next latest and greatest thing? Are we holding onto our time from sharing it with some ministry or need? What are we holding onto? Are we missing the sunrise?
God bless, Fr. Chris
“An open door to all who wish to grow and serve in the
community of God” Rev. Christopher Holtmann
FatherChris@ mygoodshepherd.com Parish Coordinator Brenda Bone Bbone@ mygoodshepherd.com Office Phone: 636-789-3356 Fax: 636-789-9986 Email: parishoffice@ mygoodshepherd.com Website: Mygoodshepherd.com Office Hours Closed on Mondays Tues-Thurs 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 1pm
Good Shepherd
Deacon Paul Martin (636)797-2109 DeaconPaul@ mygoodshepherd.com Deacon Dan Raidt (314)606-2898 [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Organist Kimberly Aldridge (314)623-7045 kaldridge@ mygoodshepherd.com Praise/Worship Ensemble Jason Fowler (314)435-7018 [email protected]
Prayer Request
Kevin Kelly Rose Nemeth Eve Childress
Mike McCarthy Donald Reando
Lindsey Arlt Frank Ginder
Mary Ellen Thomlinson Judy Harig
Vicki Martin Stan Dix
Mike Steinmetz Cele Shinnick Tim O’Brien
Carolyn Elfrink Ken & Nancy McConkey
Ellen McCoy Becky Windsor Bailey Renley Sal Signorelli Taren Wilson
Stanley Stevens
For the repose
of the soul of
Dr. Martha
Reed, sister
of Jane Thebeau of
our parish. May her
soul and all the souls
of the faithfully depart-
ed rest in peace.
Weekly Readings Monday, November 12 St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Communion Service 8:00am Ti 1:1–9 Lk 17:1–6
Tuesday, November 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin
Mass 8:00am - W.W. & Regina Sleater Ti 2:1–8, 11–14 Lk 17:7–10
Wednesday, November 14 Mass 8:00am - Virginia Treiber Ti 3:1–7 Lk 17:11–19
Thursday, November 15
Mass 5:00pm - Leah Pigg Phlm 7–20 Lk 17:20–25
Friday, November 16 Mass 8:00am - Parish 2 Jn 4–9 Lk 17:26–37
Saturday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 3 Jn 5–8 Lk 18:1–8
Mass 4:00pm – Bernard Boyer Sunday, November 18 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1–3 Heb 10:11–14, 18 Mk 13:24–32 Mass 7:00am – Tim Thomas 9:00am – Parish 11:00am – Dorothy Holtmann
Sat. 4pm Traditional - Catholic Hymns Sun. 7am Reflection - Quiet Mass Sun. 9pm Traditional - Catholic Hymns Sun. 11am Praise & Worship - Contemporary Confessions Thurs. at 4:30pm & Sat. at 3:00pm
Weekly Services
Communion Service Monday 8:00 am Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday 8:30 am
November 17 & 18 Lectors Cantors 4:00 pm Liz Reed Kimberly Aldridge 7:00 am Peggy Nance 9:00 am Ellie Zebas Audrey Neel 11:00 am Ron Vaeth
Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion 4:00 pm Linda Martin Audrey Cole Penny Hodapp Jane Thebeau 7:00 am Laurie Lewis Debbie Schaeffer Connie Schlingmann 9:00 am Patrick Buttner Janis Buttner Mary Thoma Janet Haselhorst 11:00 am Mary Boushie Steve Haverstick Rich Patterson Denise Haverstick
Servers 4:00 pm Isabelle Horrell Sophia Horrell 7:00 am Adam Eimer Kaden Lewis 9:00 am Ben Althoff Carter Hudson 11:00 am Stella Patterson Sydney Patterson
Greeters/Ushers 4:00 pm Bud Meyer Gerry Meyer Tim Watt Nancy Poteete 7:00 am Fawn Smith Allan Eimer Gibby Moser Steve Schaeffer 9:00 am Michele Heinzer Allen Heinzer Jim Burkart John Kolisch 11:00 am Keith Eidel Regina Eidel Aaron Maue Art Wood
Money Counters
Dennis Eimer Julia Hand Diane Hejlek
“An open door to all who wish to grow
and serve in the com-munity of God”
UNDERSTANDING THE WORD OF GOD
We are blessed to have such a strong Faith Formation Com-mission guiding and support-ing each of us as we grow with
Christ. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mariann Jones (636)789-3311 principal@ mygoodshepherd.com P.S.R. DIRECTOR Marya Pohlmeier (636)524-9383 mpohlmeier@ mygoodshepherd.com ADULT SPIRITUALITY Barb Cox (314) 791-5418 [email protected] RCIA Deacon Paul Martin (636)797-2109 DeaconPaul@ mygoodshepherd.com YOUTH (636)789-3356 mygoodshepherd.com
7th & 8th Grade Saints
This past week Good Shepherd
7th and 8th grade students held
their annual “Evening with the
Saints” event. The students re-
searched a Saint and then held a
“living museum” where fami-
lies, friends and other students
were able to watch the saints
come alive and share their life
stories
On Halloween Mrs. Fishback’s
kindergarten class visited sev-
eral area businesses on their
Trick or Treat Trail. Thank you
to the Health Department, the
County Courthouse offices,
The Wegmann Law Firm and
the Rectory for welcoming us
and helping to make our day a
little more special.
Kindergarten & Father Scooby
at GOOD SHEPHERD
SCHOOL!
On Saturday November 3, from 10:00a.m.- 2:00p.m. the Parish
Council & Stewardship Council hosted and facilitated a Parish
Leadership Team meeting in the Cafeteria. The Finance Council
supported and engaged in the conversations which focused on two
primary goals of the Parish: School Viability and a Parish Mission
Team to explore and organize future Mission Trips for both adults
and youth. Thank you to the 30 parishioners who
accepted the invitation to represent various minis-
tries and organizations. The many ideas and in-
sights shared added to valuable conversations.
Communications and updates will be forthcoming.
God ‘s blessings ...
THE RO- M A N
Knights of Columbus Mike Arlt (314) 603-3548 [email protected] Ladies Auxiliary Mary Thoma (314) 609-2773 [email protected] St. Vincent De Paul Darlene Franken (877)238-3228 ext. 3330 [email protected] Respect Life Mary Thoma (314) 609-2773 [email protected] Card Ministry Barb Cox (314) 791-5418 [email protected] Prayer Line Kathy Cage 314) 578-2243 [email protected]
ANNIVERSARIES
November 12 ~ November 18
BIRTHDAYS
November 12 ~ November 18
CELEBRATE WORD OF LIFE
“Through the Church's
teaching, God invites us
to a fuller, richer, deeper
way of life and love.”
PONY BIRD MINISTRY is looking for anyone interested in helping with Communion Service once a month on Sunday’s around 10:15 am to Catholic and Non-Denominational residents and staff at Pony Bird in Mapaville. The entire service takes about 30-45 minutes. What better way to serve the Lord than according to the Spirit of life and peace by ministering The Word and the Body of Christ to those in need! If you would like to find out more information or join our team, feel free to contact Steve & Debbie Schaeffer, Phil Giljum, Lisa Lewis or Gene & Lisa Mattler.
Don & Jeannie Goff, Jr. Trent & Aimee Platoff Todd & Kimberly Aldridge Tom & Marianne Neu Lloyd & Jane Thebeau
Brian & Michille Fitzpatrick Mark & Connie Politte Leonard & Cathleen Fowler Tom & Penny Hodapp
Michael Cain Corleen Carrico Richard Hirsch Jayson Kemper Michael Menke Loryn Pierce Evelyn Roland Makayla Ash Helen Conway Devin Guenther Sarah Reed Gilbert Thebeau
Marin Wooten Doug Wright Aiden Bullock Kerry McGlynn Kurt Sherwood Jason Uzzle Timonthy Davis Sara Sucharski Linda Diehl Justin Fitzpatrick Abigail Grzeskowiak
Timothy Jacobs Joshua McKee Sara McKee Dale Missey Jacob Price Kathryn Thompson Lisa Breeden Steven Fears Kennedy Lammert John Wooten Teresa Smreker-Bruce
STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION
MISSION STATEMENT To welcome, nurture and celebrate the Steward within us, who lives the Gospel in-vitation to share one’s gifts and talents with others.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Craig Luetkemeyer, Chair [email protected] Eileen Crosby, Recorder [email protected] Rich Patterson Rpatterson @cemtech-international.com Linda Ferrara [email protected] Kevin Hartnett KevinHartnett1 @sbcglobal.net
WELCOME IN THE NAME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD!
We appreciate you celebrating with us. If you are not registered as a member of our Parish Community, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the Rectory and someone will contact you. Name___________________________________________ Phone______________________________ Address____________________________________ City____________________ Zip_______________ ______Please Call ______I’ve Moved ______New Parishioner ______Address Change ______Send Envelopes
BEYOND SUNDAY Impact Report Fall 2018
Stewardship Reflection “I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, her whole living.” MARK 12:43-44 Jesus gets right to the point – we are all called to give money to support the mission of the Church, regardless of our circumstance. No gift is too small or insignificant! Giving money to support the mission of our local parish is a matter of our faith, just like praying and participating in parish ministries. When you make a financial offering, is it from your “first fruits” or from what is “left over”?
Good Shepherd Parish $304,932 raised
in gifts & pledges
40% Parish Share Distributions $48,630 received
Beyond Sunday Scholarships $40,900
in scholarships awarded to 13 student(s) in our parish Beyond Sunday Grants $100,000
in grants awarded to our school in schools and programs
November 4, 2018 Week 19
Envelopes On-line Giving (OLG) Loose Total
$ 8,335.00 1,109.00
296.00 $ 9,740.00
Other Collections (includes OLG)
Parish Improvement St. Vincent de Paul School Endowment Poor Box Votive Candles Sponsor A Student
All Saints & Souls Cardinal Glennon Catholic Communications Catholic Home Mission Catholic Relief Services Respect Life Retired Religious Human Development
TOTAL
160.00 335.00 15.00
0.00 89.00 86.00
702.00 20.00
0.00 0.00
20.00 15.00
592.00 20.00
Thank you for your support
$11,794.00
Week 19 Income Budget
Previous YTD Current Week
Current YTD
$ 149,725.00 9,740.00
$ 159,465.00
$ 169,614.00 9,423.00
$ 179,037.00
YTD - $ 19,572.00 *Total subject to change based on additional offering
received during the week & deposit conciliation.
Updates and Events
Dairy Queen Hillsboro Location
Only
We’d like you to come visit us!
Please bring in bulletin to receive 10% off your total bill!
Good Shepherd Catholic School November 10, 2018; Saturday
BARNES & NOBLE Fenton Commons Shopping Center 721 Gravois Road, Fenton,
MO 63026 Children’s Story Time
View our School Art Work at the Café Listen to our Students Sing
Teachers’ WISH LISTs Coloring and Lego-Building Stations
Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 11/10/18 to 11/15/18 by entering Bookfair ID 12395760 at checkout
*Please let your Family and Friends know a percentage of their purchases will benefit our School!
supporting Good Shepherd Catholic School
November 10, 2018; Saturday BARNES & NOBLE
Fenton Commons Shopping Center 721 Gravois Road, Fenton, MO 63026
Bookfair ID Number 12395760
supporting Good Shepherd Catholic School
November 10, 2018; Saturday BARNES & NOBLE
Fenton Commons Shopping Center 721 Gravois Road, Fenton, MO 63026
Bookfair ID Number 12395760
The Good Shepherd 8th grade
students will be taking orders
for the 2019 Cardinal’s Cal-
endar (baseball Cardinals)
this weekend and next week-
end after all of the Masses.
The calendars cost 15.00 each. They will arrive
in time for Christmas gift giving. The money
raised from this sale helps to cover the costs of
their 8th grade sweatshirts and their 8th grade
trip in May. Thank You
NOVEMBER 2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
31 Fire on Third Street Practice 7pm Church PSR 7:00pm
1 ALL SAINTS Holy Day Mass - 8:00am & 7:00pm
2 ADORATION
Knights of Columbus FISH FRY
4-7pm
3 ADORATION
Confessions 3:00pm
Mass 4:00 pm
4
Hospitality Sunday SVDP
RCIA 9:00am SJH
5
6 Choir Practice Church 7pm
7 Adult Faith Grp. SJHRR10am Fire on Third Street Practice 7pm Church PSR 7:00pm
8 Hosp. Choir Practice Church 7pm
9
10 MASS of
REMEMBRANCE Mass - 9:00am
Confessions
3:00pm Mass 4:00 pm
11 Youth Group SJH after 11am Mass RCIA 9:00am SJH
12
13
14 Fire on Third Street Practice 7pm Church PSR 7:00pm
15
16
17
Confessions 3:00pm
Mass 4:00 pm
18 SVDP Mtg after 9:00am Mass RCIA 9:00am SJH
19 CRHP IX STH RR 7:00pm
20 Choir Practice Church 7pm Adult Spirituality SJHFR 6:30pm
21 Fire on Third Street Practice 7pm Church
22
Thanksgiving Day
Mass - 9:00am
23
24 Confessions
3:00pm Mass 4:00 pm
25 Youth Group SJH after 11am Mass
RCIA 9:00am SJH
26
27
28 Fire on Third Street Practice 7pm Church PSR 7:00pm
29
30
St. Joseph House (SJH) FR - front room RR - rear room
