Welcome To GOOD SHEPHERD Catholic Church Menomonee Falls, WI "This is what the Lord asks of you: to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 May 24, 2015 Parish Life This Week Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day Offices Closed Tuesday, May 26 8:30 am Liturgy - Marilyn Husslein Wednesday, May 27 7:00 pm Men s Group Thursday, May 28 10:30 am Communion Service at MFHCC Friday, May 29 8:30 am Liturgy - Mary Guskey Saturday, May 30 After Mass - Offering of Letters 3:30 pm Reconciliation 4:30 pm Liturgy - Jeanne M. Allen 5:45 pm Welcome Weekend Pentecost Sunday Sunday, May 31 After Masses - Offering of Letters 8:30 am Liturgy - Eschweiler memorials 9:45 am Welcome Weekend 11:00 am Liturgy - Donald Shafranski 12:15 pm Welcome Weekend Upcoming Events: June 1 Faith Sharing Group June 1 Pastoral Council Meeting June 2 Grief Support Group June 4 Communion Service at Menomonee Place June 6 & 7 Blood Pressure Checks 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. Visit us online at: mygoodshepherd.org
Resurrection and the Spirit The season of Easter comes to its glorious conclusion with the great solemnity of Pentecost. In the Jewish tradition, Pentecost was a harvest-feast, celebrated 50 days after Passover (hence the name Pentecost, which means fiftieth in Greek). At this feast, bread made from the newly harvested grain would be offered to God. Later, this feast also became associated with the giving of the law on Mount Sinai. The gospel reading for this Pentecost Sunday, year B, is from the Gospel of John and is part of the last conversation the earthly Jesus has with his apostles (John 13-17). Remember chapter 13? Jesus shows the disciples how to be servant. In chapters 14-16, Jesus reminds them of how to LOVE one another, how to live a NEW COMMANDMENT, and, that the SPIRIT dwells within them. Jesus said at that last supper with his followers: When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, the Spirit will testify on my behalf. (Jn 15:26) Pentecost gives us tremendous insight into God s plan of salvation and our involvement in Jesus saving deeds. Just as the Spirit testifies to Jesus, so must we! The Spirit glories Jesus; so must we! As we give glory to Jesus, our relationship to Jesus is revealed. We first received the Holy Spirit at baptism. Our relationship with the Risen Christ, his Father, in the Holy Spirit is established. Growing in our relationship with God, becoming more faithful disciples, we testify to Jesus in word and through our deeds. As the Body of Christ we take up a common mission to proclaim the Good News. Finally, this solemnity is frequently referred to as the birthday of the Church. And so it is for it celebrates our birth into resurrection life and being sent. Each year our Easter celebration challenges us to assess our treasure trove: God s dwelling among us; the relationship of hearing and living God s word and loving as Jesus did; being taught by and guided by the Spirit. These gifts are given to us so that WE ARE EASTER made visible.
May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday Generations of Faith - Join Us! Many thanks to the generosity of the Knights of Columbus of Menomonee Falls for their generous donation to Good Shepherd. Their generosity will enable us to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator for our Parish. Thank you to Michael Bub for facilitating this donation. Archbishop Oscar Romero is Beatified We rejoice with our brothers and sisters in our sister parish in Ellacuria on the beatification of Archbishop Romero on Saturday, May 23. Archbishop Romero is revered throughout all of El Salvador for his standing with the poor and his desire for peace. Generations of Faith (GoF) is an family Christian Formation program that includes both adults and children. Whether you are single, married, with children or without, all families of any size and age are welcome and encouraged to attend. GoF registration has begun for next year's sessions. You may have received a prepopulated registration invitation in the mail within the last month. If not, registrations can be found on the bulletin board in back of church. Fill it out and return it to the office by June 30th to take advantage of our early bird discount. Contact Mike, Bryan or Corinna with any questions. Prayer Warriors waiting to pray for you! Did you know that Good Shepherd has a prayer network? It's a group of parishioners just waiting to be told who needs their prayers. Many of our homebound parishioners stay connected to the parish by praying for others in the prayer network. If you or a loved one needs some prayers, please fill out a prayer card and put it in one of the wooden prayer boxes marked with a cross. There is one to the left as you enter the south entrance and a box near the Blessed Virgin statue in the narthex. All prayer requests are private. Information is given only to those people who volunteer to be part of the prayer network. Contact Lucy Filo at ffilo@wi.rr.com if you would like more information. Personal Prayer after Mass - All are welcome! Notes from at Good Shepherd If you have a personal or particular intention and would like the support of praying with another feel free to come to the Prayer Corner. Prayer leaders feel privileged to have the opportunity to pray with you on any subject. Listen for the announcement after Communion whenever a personal prayer leader is available after Mass. Join us for our meeting, Sunday, June 14 at 7 pm in the Mary of Magdala Chapel. in fidelity to the example of the Master, it is vitally important for the Church today to go forth and preach the Gospel to all: to all places, on all occasions, without hesitation, reluctance or fear. The joy of the Gospel is for all people: no one can be excluded. (Evangelii Gaudium #23) We at Good Shepherd know that Jesus lived the gospel of inclusion, reaching out to those rejected, without exception. Let us welcome our LGBT brothers and sisters to the table with joy! 2015 Bread for the World Offering of Letters After Masses, May 30 and 31 Congress must review and renew child nutrition programs every 5 years. The current programs are governed by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. It has to be renewed by September 30, 2015. This provides funding for SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), school meals, and summer meal programs which serve the most people. Food banks, which do receive food from the government, do not reach as many families. Through Bread for the World, we are urging Congress to pass a renewal of the Act that protects nutrition programs and gives more hungry children access to the food they need to grow and thrive. Come after the Masses on next Saturday and Sunday to send a brief letter to your senators and representative. Handwritten letters are still the most effective way to have an impact on Congress. We will provide pens and paper and sample letters and preaddressed envelopes that we mail out. Please bring address labels so you don't have to handwrite your return address.
News from the Falls Food Pantry Don t forget, Good Shepherd is scheduled to work at the pantry Tuesday and Thursday, June 16 and 18 from 11:45 am 2:00 pm and in the evening from 4:45 7:00 pm. No need to sign-up. Just show up when you are available during these hours. For further info contact Monica Shultz at 262 250-3489. Personal Prayer After Mass Ministry Needs YOU! We could use one or two more ministers of personal prayer after the 11 am liturgies from time to time, especially during the warm months. For information about what a wonderful experience it is (and how it's not really difficult!) please call Marie Bub (262) 251-5073 Bread Baking We are looking for more volunteers interested in baking Eucharistic bread 2-3 times a year. This is a great activity to do as a family or an individual. The new schedule runs July 2015 - June 2016. If interested contact Sara Van Beusekom, vanbeuseko@aol.com or Corinna Ramsey in the parish office. HELP WANTED for a paid position in the Good Shepherd nursery We provide a nursery upstairs in room 219 for 8:30 am Sunday Mass and we are looking to expand to all Masses. We need adults, 21 or older, to help provide a safe environment for our babies, toddlers and preschoolers during Mass. This is a paid position and is open to non-parishioners. Please contact Mike Crain or Corinna Ramsey to apply: 262-255-2035 or ramseyc@archmil.org. Folding Team Helpers Needed Each month we have fabulous volunteers who help fold the stewardship mailing that you receive in the mail. We could use a few more helpful hands. Your team would be scheduled 6 times per year to help fold the mailing on a Wednesday. Let Corinna know if you are interested in joining the mailing team. Prayer Shawls Needed Our stock of shawls is running low. Knitters and crocheters, please create more for our home bound friends. Free yarn and patterns are available in the coat room. Questions or Suggestion? Call Betty W. 262-253-0700 Readings for the Week of May 24, 2015 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Gal 5:16-25/Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52 Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20/Mk 11:27-33 Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 Question to Ponder - Pentecost Sunday Children: When and where do you need the Holy Spirit s help to speak out? Adults: When has the Holy Spirit given you the strength to act with courage? 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 Parish Director... Sandy Sites Assisting Priest.Fr. Richard Hart Assisting Priest..Fr. Marty Pable Deacon... Sandy Sites Pastoral Associate... Jane Clare Ishiguro Director, Administrative Services... Mark Steimle Director, Liturgy & Music... S. Joann Julka, SSSF Custodian... Jerry Podkowinski Department Director for Christian Formation... Mike Crain Director, Youth Ministry.Bryan Ramsey CF Administrative Assistant... Corinna Ramsey Coordinator of Time & Talent... Corinna Ramsey Pastoral Care Coordinator... Cheryl Matusiak Administrative Assistant... Mary Crawford Pastoral Council Pat Sievers... Chairperson Randy Ellis... Vice Chairperson Jenni Kryscio... Secretary Bill Latus... Trustee Treasurer Barb Murphy...Trustee Secretary Dian Fellows, Jane Goesch, Jeff Haydock, Chuck Koenings, Luanne Rambert, Katelyn Rekoske, Jeri Schuster, Karen Spivey Staff Email Parish Office... goodshepherd@gdinet.com Mike Crain.crainm@archmil.org Jane Clare Ishiguro... ishiguroj@archmil.org S. Joann Julka, SSSF...julkaj@archmil.org Cheryl Matusiak... matusiakc@archmil.org Bryan Ramsey...ramseyb@archmil.org Corinna Ramsey... ramseyc@archmil.org Sandy Sites... sitess@archmil.org Mark Steimle... steimlem@archmil.org Mary Crawford... crawfordm@archmil.org For the Hard of Hearing Mass for the deaf, Sun. 11 am. Hearing Assisted Devices available; see usher for assistance. Liturgy Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Childcare during 8:30 am Mass on Sun. in Rm. 219. Sunday 11:00 am liturgy signed for the deaf. Weekday: Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Mass; Thursday 10:30 am [Communion Service at Menomonee Place (Tamarack) and MFHCC ] Sacraments Reconciliation: Communal services held in Advent & Lent. Individual Reconciliation - 3:30pm Sat. in the Mary of Magdala Chapel Marriage: Preparation begins by calling the parish office no later than 6 months prior to the planned date. Children s Baptism: Call the parish to register. Next celebration is: June 13/14, 2015, 4:30 & 11:00 Mass 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 or join us on our next Welcome Weekend on Sat., May. 30 at 5:45pm or Sun., May 31 at 9:45am and 12:15 am in the Christian Formation Office.
CALLING ALL ATHLETES! Wheeling 4 Healing Mark your calendar August 8, 2015 You may have been sent a card or e-mail message from the CMH foundation regarding the Wheeling for Healing Family Bike Ride for Community Memorial s Cancer Care Center. Yes, we plan to have a Good Shepherd team, so please do not register on-line. When I receive details, I will let you know. Thanks to all who have been part of the team these last several years. ~ S. Joann Julka St. Mary s Parish School will be holding our 2015-2016 school year athletics registration on May 27 and 28 from 4-8 pm in the St. Elizabeth room. All those who will be in 5th 8th grade during the 2015-2016 school year and would like to play Volleyball, Basketball or run Track should plan on stopping in. For more information contact Cindy Lofy: calofy@agarch.com VBS Registration is Here!! Come learn about Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power at our VBS, June 15 19, 9am-noon for 3K 5th grade. Registrations can be found on the Good Shepherd website or the bulletin board in back of church. We are also in need of lots of adult and youth leaders, so let Corinna or Mike know if you can help. Youth Corner Matthew 25 (June 22-26) Registrations Due NOW Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to serve God's people in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas this summer while having a blast with your friends too. All current 5th graders through High Schoolers are welcome to join us for our annual Matthew 25 Work Camp. THE COST IS ONLY $75! Registration forms are available on the youth board in back of church for you and a friend. Contact Bryan or Corinna with questions. Sponsored by 2 Saints & a Good Shepherd National Work Camp Kansas City, KS July 11-17 Only 3 spots left! Contact Bryan or Corinna ASAP! End of School Year Road Trip Friday, June 12 8 am - 8 pm, $30 Turn in permission forms by May 31 Permission forms can be printed out from the website. (Adult Chaperones Needed) contact Bryan Ramsey at ramseyb@archmil.org or 262-255-2035 (Good Shepherd) / 262-253-2238 (St. James) Jesus sends us the gift of peace and Spirit to renew the earth. What gifts can you use to renew the earth? Behind on Spring Cleaning? Let the Work-Campers Help! Could you use an extra hand or two around the house? How about a garage that needs to be organized and cleaned out? What about the weeds that will be taking over your beautiful garden right around the last week of June? Never fear, the youth of Matthew 25 Work Camp are here and looking for some parishioners to help this summer.! Contact Corinna in the CF office if you would like a small team of youth supervised by an adult to come help you in your house and/or yard on one day between June 22-25.