Parish Life This Week

Monday, September 28 6:00pm Guest House Shelter

Tuesday, September 29 9:00am Liturgy– For Vocations

1:00pm Faith Sharing Group

Wednesday, September 30 9:00am Bible and More

7:00pm Centering Prayer

Thursday, October 1 10:30am Liturgy— Marcella Gross†

(At MFHCC)

Friday, October 2 9:00am Liturgy— For the Unemployed

Saturday, October 3 4:30pm Liturgy— For Justice and Peace

5:30pm Generations of Faith

Sunday, October 4 8:30 & 11:00 Listen to the Lord Gr 4k—3

8:30am Generations of Faith

8:30am Liturgy— For All Franciscan

Communities

11:00am Liturgy— For the Parish

Upcoming Events Oct 1 Mini-Course on Islam

Oct 1 Pastoral Care Commission

Oct 1 Central America Group

Oct 3 Children‘s choir rehearsal

Oct 3 Generations of Faith

Oct 4 Generations of Faith

Oct 4 Listen to the Lord

Oct 5 Pastoral Council meeting

Oct 11 Generations of Faith

Oct 17 Experience of God Bonfire

OUR MISSION STATEMENT Good Shepherd is a Christian, caring community, nourished by a joyful spirit-filled liturgy that inspires our daily lives. We strive

to welcome, accept and love all people as they are, and through our ministries reach out with active concern to those in need.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time —September 27, 2009

Welcome To

GOOD SHEPHERD Catholic Church

Menomonee Falls, WI

Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a

mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For

whoever is not against us is for us.” - Mk 9:39-40

Just to refresh your memory---As you know a nice percentage of the

funds that are raised through the Faith in Our Future Archdiocesan

capital campaign are returned to the parish (in which they were

raised) for use by that parish. Through town hall meetings and our

Pastoral Council‘s deliberations it was determined that the funds re-

turned to Good Shepherd would be used in three areas of parish life--

1) to further and enrich our liturgical life, 2) to further and enrich our

lifelong Christian Formation programs especially Generations of Faith,

3) to supplement our outreach programs to those in need with spe-

cial attention to our sister parish in Ellacuria. So far the Prayer and

Worship Commission has brought to the Pastoral Council that some of

those funds be used to have Fr. Jose as a weekend Liturgy presider.

It seems that the next request that is on the horizon is going to be

coming from the Christian Formation Commission. They are looking

into and consulting with others who use Daniels Hall, for programs

that there be some upgrade of the audiovisual equipment in the hall

that is used for Generations of Faith and all other programs that take

place in the hall.

So far some specifications have been drawn together in consultation

with the various users and these have been put out to three compa-

nies for bid. When these bids are reviewed the Christian Formation

Commission will come before the pastoral council for the council‘s

confirmation that this is appropriate use of Faith in our Future funds.

Hopefully, this effort will assist us all—parents, parishioners and pre-

senters in the task of passing on the faith to our children and to one

another in this multi-media age.

Kenneth Mich

September 27, 2009 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Food Pantry Needs: canned fruits and vegetables

Unemployed or Underemployed? Would you like to share your experi-

ence in light of our faith and connect

with others in the same position?

You are most welcome to join us at

our monthly Spiritual and Network-

ing Support Group for those without

work - meeting on Wednesday, Octo-

ber 14 at 7-8:30 pm in the day

chapel. If you have any questions

contact Jim Yerger at 262 251 6730

or yergs49@aol.com

Collection of Medical Supplies for Our Sister Parish in Ellacuria We will be collecting medical and first aid supplies for our sister parish in Ella-

curia, which our parish delegates will be taking to them when they visit in

October.

Please pick up a paper bag THIS weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, from the tables

in the narthex and the south entrance. The bags will have labels with the

needed items listed on them. Bring back the bags with the listed items the

following weekend Oct. 3 and 4. This is a wonderful way to connect with our

brothers and sisters in Ellacuria, even if we cannot personally visit them.

When you bring back your bags next weekend, you will also have an opportu-

nity to sign a banner and write your greetings to the people in Ellacuria. They

are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their return to their village. We are

also celebrating our 20th year as a Central America Committee and a sister

parish to Ellacuria.

The delegates who will be traveling to Ellacuria Oct. 22-28 are Chuck and

Judy Koenings, Sharon and Heather Dall and Tom Dueppen.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 p.m. MASS All children (and youth) grades 3-10 and above who love to sing, are invited

to be part of a choir for the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve liturgy, and, sing at the

parish Lessons and Carols prayer service on Sunday, January 3, 4:00 p.m.

The children/youth will receive (or have received) a flyer with

the tentative schedule of rehearsals in the Generations of

Faith bags. If your son and/or daughter want to be part of

the choir, please return the form or contact S. Joann at the

parish office, 255-2035, or julkaj@archmil.org . The first

rehearsal is Saturday, October 3, 9:30 a.m.

Experience of God Mini-Course on Islam with Janan Najeeb

Session One:

An Overview of Muslim Beliefs and Practices

Thursday, October 1 – 7-8:30 pm in Daniels Hall

Islam is a faith of 1.5 billion people on earth, an Abrahamic faith with close ties to

Christianity and Judaism, yet seriously maligned and misunderstood. Who are the Muslims

and what do they really believe?

Session Two:

Women in Islam and Contemporary Issues

Tuesday, October 13 – 7-8:30 pm [new date] also in Daniels Hall

The position of women in Islam and Islam on the world stage have dominated the media and fueled dis-

course at all levels in our Country. Let us differentiate fact from fiction and become better informed citizens.

Janan Najeeb is a founding member and current director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition. She has

been a spokeswoman for Milwaukee’s Muslim community to a wide range of community groups. A microbiologist

by profession, Ms. Najeeb left her career to work on bridging the gap between the erroneous perception of Islam

and Muslims in society and the actual beliefs and practices of the vast majority of the world’s Muslims.

Time for a Bonfire!! Experience Of God closing celebra-

tion and campfire will be

Saturday, October 17, beginning

with mass at 4:30 PM followed by

food, fun, fire, songs, & s‘mores.

Save the date!

Good Shepherd Directory N88 W17658 Christman Road

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-2630 Parish Offices .............................................. (262) 255-2035 Courtesy/Hall Phones .................................. (262) 255-2213 Fax ............................................................... (262) 255-2020 Website ...................................... www.mygoodshepherd.org

Pastoral Team Pastor ............................................................. Kenneth Mich Deacon .................................................... Gene Christensen Deacon ..............................................................Sandy Sites Pastoral Associate ................................ Jane Clare Ishiguro Director, Administrative Services .................... Mark Steimle Director, Liturgy & Music ...................S. Joann Julka, SSSF Administrative Assistant ................... Marguerite Thompson Custodian ................................................. Jerry Podkowinski Liturgical Secretary .................................. Gene Christensen Director, Child Ministry ................................... Lorrie Maples Director, Youth Ministry .............................. Suzanne Foster CF Program Administrative Asst ................ Shari Rodriguez Coordinator of Time & Talent ..................... Shari Rodriguez Pastoral Minister: ....................................... Ann Castiglione Pastoral Care Coordinator .......................... Cheryl Matusiak

Pastoral Council Dave Christensen ............................................. Chairperson Jim Yerger ................................................ Vice Chairperson Jeff Bloedorn......................................................... Secretary Marty Hassenfelt ...................................... Trustee Treasurer Bob Wachowiak ....................................... Trustee Secretary Eric Bloedorn, Tom Dueppen, Beth Gonstead, Steven Grieb, Vivian Hughes, Larry Kolb, Tom Moran, Julie Nolan, Mary Oswald, Patrick Taugher

Team Email Parish Office ............................ goodshepherd@gdinet.com Ann Castiglione ........................... castiglionea@archmil.org Gene Christensen ....................... christenseng@archmil.org Suzanne Foster ................................... sfoster@archmil.org Jane Clare Ishiguro ........................... ishiguroj@archmil.org S. Joann Julka, SSSF............................. julkaj@archmil.org Lorrie Maples ...................................... maplesl@archmil.org Cheryl Matusiak ............................ matusiackc@archmil.org Kenneth Mich ......................................... michk@archmil.org Shari Rodriguez ............................. srodriguez@archmil.org Sandy Sites............................................ sitess@archmil.org Mark Steimle ..................................... steimlem@archmil.org Marguerite Thompson .................. margueritet@archmil.org

For the Hard of Hearing Hearing Assisted Devices available for celebrations and services, see usher for assistance.

Liturgy Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am • Childcare (4 & under) during Sunday liturgies in Rm. 219. • Sunday 11:00 am liturgy signed for the deaf. Weekday: Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am; Thursday 10:30 am (at MFHCC, Tamarack, or Northfield Manor); 1st Tuesday 9:00 am (at Messner Manor)

Sacraments Reconciliation: Communal services held in Advent & Lent. Individual confession by appointment with the pastor. Marriage: Preparation begins by calling the pastor no later than 6 months prior to the planned date. Children’s Baptism: Call the pastor to register. Next celebrations are: Oct 31/Nov 1, Jan 9/10

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is a time to consider full membership into the Catholic Faith. Call our office for more information.

Adult Confirmation Call our office if you wish to be confirmed.

Membership Families or individuals over 17 are invited to join our Faith Community! Call the Parish offices.

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Readings for the Week of September 27, 2009

Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/

Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/

Jn 1:47-51

Wed: Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62

Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12

Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10

Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24

Next Sun: Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16

or 10:2-12

Scripture Readings for Week Vocation Views

Some people do not respond to

God’s call because they feel they

are not worthy to do God’s work.

And they’re not; nobody is. But

still, God calls. There is enough

ministry for many more.

Answer God’s call.

St. Mary Dessert Theater! Enjoy the music and dance talents of our students, alumni, and parish-

ioners while sampling a variety of delicious desserts! This event is being

sponsored by the faculty and staff of St. Mary Parish School.

When: Friday, October 2, 6:30-8:00pm

Where: St. Mary Activity Center

Cost: Seniors (60 and up) - $5

Adults (High School and up) - $6

Children (Ages 4-14) - $4

Maximum family rate—$20

Individual tickets $1 less if bought in advance.

Maximum family rate $15 if bought in advance. For advance tickets, please contact St. Mary‘s School, 262-251-1050.

Payment must be submitted by Oct 1st for Advance tickets

Immigration training You are invited to ―Equipping the Saints for Ministry: Justice for Immi-

grants Training‖ sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee‘s Justice for

Immigrants committee and the Social Justice Ministry on Saturday, Octo-

ber 17, 2009, from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. This program will be offered in

English with Spanish translation. The training will examine legislative

proposals in the light of Catholic teaching and provide instruction of ad-

vocacy for comprehensive immigration reform. Our Lady of Lourdes Par-

ish, 3277 South 58th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53220 is our host

for the event. For registration materials, please contact Rob Shelledy,

414-758-2286 or shelledyr@archmil.org.

Mass of Hope Each year, St. Mary Parish, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave. Hales Corners, WI

invites couples who suffer with issues of infertility to come to a Mass of

Healing. On Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM, couples trying to

conceive a child, or adopt a child are invited to stand in

hope with one another. Fr. Dominic will preside at this

liturgy and offer the opportunity for the Sacrament of

Healing during Liturgy. All are welcome. Questions,

please call Mary at 414-425-2174, ext 338 or email at mates-

ticm@stmaryhc.org. There will be people available with whom to talk and

the Elizabeth ministers will be present to listen. Beverages and morning

food will be there to enjoy afterward. Come in Peace, Come in Hope.

Our Blood Drive is Here and We Definitely Need You!! St. Mary's / St. Anthony's Blood Drive will be held this Tuesday, Septem-

ber 29th, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm. in Conference Rooms A & B. There are

still many openings available. Please consider giving a bit of yourself --

donate your blood and give the gift of life. Walk-ins are always welcome.

An invitation to ministry Liturgy means ―the work of the peo-

ple.‖ At a given Mass, at least 30

people from the gathered assembly

are needed for special roles to

celebrate our faith. Our baptism

calls us to discipleship and service

to one another. This is an open

invitation to participation in any of

the liturgical ministries. The wor-

shipping community needs help

especially in the following minis-

tries: acolytes, communion minis-

ters (11:00 in particular), singers/

instrumentalists and ushers. Call

S. Joann at the parish office (262-

255-2035 ext. 36) for more infor-

mation or e-mail:

julkaj@archmil.org.

Rosary Devotions Contrary to some people‘s opinion,

devotions were not thrown out with

the liturgical renewal bathwater.

There is a place for both in our

spirituality. October is recognized

as the month of the Rosary. Al-

though the rosary is considered a

private devotion, we will have a

communal recitation of the rosary

on the four Wednesday‘s of Octo-

ber – Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 - beginning

at 6:00, in church. Join us for

prayer and then pray the rosary at

home with the family. A pamphlet

explaining how to pray the rosary

will be available at the west

entrance.

Personal Prayer Partners We are looking for

dedicated people of

prayer to help with one

-on-one prayer after all

Masses in the prayer

corner. We especially

need help at the

4:30pm Mass. If you

are interested please call Cheryl

Matusiak at 262-305-4117. I will

be available to you to help in train-

ing and direction. We have several

very dedicated people who are a

part of this ministry. Please an-

swer the call and join us.

Christian Formation Confirmation Classes begin Sunday, September 27 for youth in grades 10

and 11. Parents and Confirmation candidates are required to attend

(Parents are required- to attend this session only)

We will begin in Daniels Hall. Please be prompt.

Timeline:

6:30-7:00 Review of requirements for Confirmation

(Youth and Parents)

7:00-7:30 Suzanne Meets with Parents alone

7:00-8:00 Fr. Mich explains the Eucharistic Liturgy

(Mass) in detail in the Church. (Parents can join youth in

the Church from 7:30-8:00 or ask Suzanne questions)

Hope to see you there! Questions? Please email sfoster@archmil.org or call

255-2035, ext. 26

Flu clinic at Good Shepherd Wheaton Franciscan /Home Health will be here to administer Seasonal flu

shots on Sunday November 1, in Daniels Hall from 9am –1pm. This year

they will be able to bill the following insurances: Medicare Part B, Medicaid

and the following Medicare HMO plans, AARP Medicare Complete, Advantra

Freedom, Aetna Medicare, Freedom Blue (BCBS), Smart Value (BCBS), An-

them (BCBS),Anthem Senior Advantage (BCBS), Humana Gold Choice Medi-

care HMO, Pyramid/Today‘s Option, Today‘s Health, Secure Horizons Medi-

care (UHC), Evercare (UHC) Wellcare, I Care Medicare. You must bring your

card in order for them to bill for you. If you have any questions please call

Cheryl Matusiak at 262-305-4117.

This week: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 27—

“When Jesus Becomes God‖, with Matt Hakes. An

exploration of the Nicene Creed, the politics and po-

lemics that informed this document and how Jesus

was transformed into ‗God of God.‘

Matt has served 25 years in ministry as a teacher and minister. Most re-

cently, he was at Good Shepherd from 1987-2007. He has degrees in theol-

ogy and philosophy and is finishing up an M.Ed degree in organizational de-

velopment.* (*Those of you who know Matt will find that funny!)

Upcoming. . . 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 18th— ―Singing God‘s Praises in

Many Voices through Many Cultures‖, with The Multicultural Choir of St. Mi-

chael’s Parish led by Barbara Tracey. Back by popular demand, our musical

friends from St. Michael‘s will help us explore the richness and beauty of mu-

sic through many cultures. Listen and enjoy!!!

Barbara is Liturgy and Music Coordinator for the

multi-cultural parishes of St. Rose and St. Mi-

chael in Milwaukee where multi-lingual litur-

gies occur every weekend. She works with

choirs of children, young people and adults that

sing and pray in their native Lao, Spanish, Eng-

lish and Hmong.

―In the Spotlight‖ -

an adult formation

series - (9:45am

Sunday Mornings

Daniels Hall)