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. Parish Life This Week Monday, February 9 9:00am Keep Warm Quilters 7:00pm Commission Meetings 7:00pm Outreach Meeting Tuesday, February 10 9:00am Liturgy In Thanksgiving 1:00pm Faith Sharing Group Wednesday, February 11 12:00pm Peacemakers Lunch Drop-off 7:00pm Centering Prayer Thursday, February 12 10:30am Liturgy Marcella Gross (at MFHCC ) 7:00pm RCIA GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH February 8, 2009 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Menomonee Falls Friday, February 13 9:00am Liturgy For Justice & Peace Saturday, February 14 Blood Pressures in Chapel after Mass 4:30pm Liturgy For All Married Couples 4:30pm Seay/Monson Wedding Sunday, February 15 Blood Pressures in Chapel after Masses 8:30am Liturgy Rita Feurer 9:45am CF Classes: 6-9 9:45am In the Spotlight 11:00am Liturgy James Jalas Upcoming Events Feb 17 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 18 Feb 21 Feb 23 Feb 23 Feb 24 Doubters, Seekers, Thinkers Grief Support Group Bible & More Men s Group Combined Collection Weekend LARCUM Concert Newcomers Welcoming CF Classes: Jk-5 In the Spotlight Keep Warm Quilters Guest House Shelter Reader s Preparation Ash Wednesday Supper Burning of Palms Service Ash Wednesday Mass Guest House Shelter
It s been about seven weeks now since I returned from the Sabbatical Pilgrimage. Being home again has been a bit of an adjustment; quite a change from every little while being in a new country, a new city, a new culture, the constant meeting new people with their variety of customs and thoughts and ways. I really enjoyed the four months and found them stimulating and invigorating; I feel that I could have kept going for a while longer. During those first weeks when I was back home some mornings when I first woke up, in that half awake/half sleeping moment I would wonder where I was, if I needed to get going and rush to the airport, or get to the hotel breakfast room. Four months, sixteen countries, 28 different air flights, and scores of cities can do that to you; but now that is over. Too often we humans have used the variety of our God understandings to be a reason for separation and division instead of collaboration. I feel that the sabbatical journey accomplished its purpose very well. It gave me the opportunity to visit the sacred places of Christians, Jews, and Muslims, of Sikhs, Ethiopian Orthodox, and Buddhists, of Hindus, Animists, and Aborigines and other native religions. I was able to be in their places and to enjoy with them what we all share--- awe in the presence of the sacred. All share a common yearning to experience and to know about God (we can know about God, yet none of us and no group of us can know God because God is always beyond our grasp). Each group has experienced God and has some unique aspect of God to add to the compilation. That is wonderful to see how much we can/could learn from one another around the globe. While we Christians know we are wonderfully blessed in having received a uniquely special revelation from God in the life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus we still can learn from what God has made known of Godself to Godrejoicing people everywhere. Everywhere people are concerned about their relationship with God and they express it in a myriad of ways, always seasoned by their national traditions and culture. Yes, there are atheists, but besides them there is evidence around the world and throughout the history of humankind that there is in the human person/ tribe/peoples a nearly universal desire for relationship to the Divine. This is one of the many threads that could be used to weave a unified tapestry of the global human family; unfortunately, too often we humans have used the variety of our God understandings to be a reason for separation and division instead of collaboration. It seems in some ways that I have not yet begun to unpack the profound experience that these four months have given me. Sometimes I feel that the whole thing is like a large bundle in my experience memory that I have yet to really begin to unravel. This is especially clear when people might ask what was the most interesting experience and I can only answer, there are so many kinds of interesting. Perhaps this is why I haven t said a whole lot in public about the sabbatical it still is sinking in. Kenneth Mich
February 8, 2009 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Food Pantry Needs: Baby food and all kinds of Breakfast Cereals Faith In Our Future at Good Shepherd Learn and understand what this campaign is about. Go to the Good Shepherd website at www.mygoodshepherd.org and click on the FAITH IN OUR FUTURE link on the home page. Read past bulletin and Breaking Bread articles, view an overview presentation, and link to faithinourfuture.org. Gay & Straight in Christ Come join us! Gay and Straight in Christ will have their regular gathering TONIGHT (Sunday) at 7:00 pm in the chapel. We are busy planning ahead, so come share your ideas with us. All are welcome. Do we have your email? Are you getting email updates from the parish? If not, log onto www.mygoodshepherd.org and click the box email update at the top on the left hand side. Fill out the information and we will get your current email updated into the parish email system. Call Shari in the office for more information. School Sisters of St. Francis If you could be a WITNESS to the GOOD NEWS of Jesus what would you do? Spend a day with the School Sisters of St. Francis and see the possibilities. A gathering will be held on March 14, 2009, from 9:00 AM 7:00 PM for women ages 20 and older, at St. Joseph Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (SSSF Motherhouse). Come to pray and encounter God in different ways. Come to reflect on how YOU witness to the Good News. Come to share your thoughts and experiences and hear from others. Come and learn who the School Sisters of St. Francis are and what they do. To register contact Sister Lee Hodapp: lahodapp@sssf.org or register online at usp.sssf.org/register. St. Joseph Center is located at 1501 S. Layton Boulevard in Milwaukee. For information about the School Sisters of St. Francis, visit usp.sssf.org Personal prayer after Mass is available for anyone desiring a prayerful experience. At times, perhaps you would like the support of praying with another person for a personal or global intention. Prayer leaders feel privileged to have the opportunity to pray with you on any subject. Listen for the announcement after Eucharist whenever a personal prayer leader is available after Mass. All are welcomed. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the mist of them. Matthew 18: 20 Contribution Confusion The stewardship letters for the month of February had an error in the year-todate contribution totals for many parishioners. This was due to a computer error. If your statement indicates that you contributed more than you actually have, this is a result of that error. The problem has been corrected and you will see that correction reflected in your March Stewardship statement. Next Week: On February 15, Miriam Brown, OP will present: Called to Be Mystics and Prophets. Bede Griffiths, monk, mystic, and elder, said that ours is an exciting time to be alive. An age like this compels you to be serious about God and change! It calls us to be who we are by Baptism: mystics attuned to God s endless love and prophets committed to make this world a just and hopeful place for all. In the Spotlight adult faith formation is on these Sunday Mornings from 9:45-10:45 am.
Courtesy Corner Scholarship for Catholic High School Knight of Columbus Council #4240 will be offering a $750 scholarship to a student from the parish who will be attending a Catholic High School for the 2009-10 school year. Any interested student may pick up an application form and information from your Catholic high school office or by contacting Harry Goetz at 251-3656 Friends of Casa Romero, We are pleased to announce the upcoming afternoon of reflection in our Oasis series, "The Awesome Energy of New Images" facilitated by Sr. Virginia Stone, on Sunday afternoon, February 15th, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Casa Romero Renewal Center Fish Fry St. Joseph Christian Women "Family Friendly" Fish Fry is scheduled for Feb. 13, 4:30-7:00 pm in the Parish Hall, 122nd and Center St., Wauwatosa. Enjoy fried or baked Icelandic cod, French fries, rye bread, coleslaw, milk or coffee. Children's meals are also offered as are beer, soda and Specialty Desserts. Adult meals are $9.95 for a 3 - piece meal, Seniors and Take-outs are $8.00 for a 2 - piece meal. Children s meals (age 5-11) are $4.00 and under 5 are free. Eucharistic Adoration -- St. Anthony Parish, Menomonee Falls, WI Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in St. Anthony's church every Tuesday from 9:00AM until 7:00PM. All are invited to come and spend time with the Lord Jesus in prayer. New Horizons Separated/Divorced Weekend of Healing: Friday, February 27 Sunday, March 1, 2009. The New Horizons healing weekend is designed to help each participant embark upon a new phase of life. It is an opportunity for divorced persons to pause and examine their lives - their strong points and weaknesses, their hurts, disappointments, joys and frustrations. It is a weekend of involvement. The cost of $150.00 includes five meals and lodging for the entire weekend. For the Feb 27th Mar 1st weekend, you must pre-register by Friday, February 20th. Please contact Annette in The Nazareth Project office at 414-758- 2201 for more information or a registration form. You may also visit the following website to download the brochure and registration form: http://www.johnpaul2center.org/nazareth_separated.htm 6-Part Bible Study at St. Mary s A six-part Bible Study entitled: How to Get More Out of Your Faith: the Bible and the Sacraments will begin on Thursday, February 19th and conclude on March 26th. In this course, developed by Dr. Scott Hahn, learn why the sacraments are foundational to the Christian life and how they are our stairway to heaven; understand their Old Testament roots and New Testament institution; see why the Catechism calls them the Masterworks of God. The sessions run from 6:30pm 7:45pm in Conference Room A at St. Mary Parish in Menomonee Falls. The presenters will be Jim Waters and Chuck DuFrane. To register or for more information call Jim at 262-293-3607 or email at MJH2os@yahoo.com. 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... Wendy Morrison CF Program Secretary... Ann Castiglione Coordinator of Time & Talent... Shari Rodriguez Pastoral Ministers:... Ann Castiglione Pastoral Care Coordinator... Cheryl Matusiak Pastoral Council Dave Christensen... Chairperson Jim Yerger... Vice Chairperson Jeff Bloedorn... Secretary Marty Hassenfelt... Trustee Treasurer Jim Wrocklage... Trustee Secretary Eric Bloedorn, Beth Gonstead, Steven Grieb, Gerald Holbrook, Vivian Hughes, Larry Kolb, Mary Kult, Tom Moran, Julie Nolan Staff Email Parish Office... goodshepherd@gdinet.com Ann Castiglione... castiglionea@archmil.org Gene Christensen... christenseng@archmil.org Jane Clare Ishiguro... ishiguroj@archmil.org S. Joann Julka, SSSF... julkaj@archmil.org Lorrie Maples... maplesl@archmil.org Cheryl Matusiak... matusiakc@archmil.org Kenneth Mich... michk@archmil.org Wendy Morrison... morrisonw@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: October18/19, January 10/11, April 18/19, June 6/7 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.
With Sympathy Nadeane Yogerst was born into eternal life on Sunday, February 1, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Good Shepherd on February 5, 2009. Please remember Nadeane, her family and friends in your prayers. Also remember Janet Rupar who was born into eternal life on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. A Visitation and Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21 at Holy Cross Cemetery North Chapel, 7301 W. Nash St. from 10:30am with the service beginning at 11:00am. Ash Wednesday Supper As we prepare for our Lenten Journey, plan to enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread with your parish family on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:15 p.m. Each family is asked to bring one loaf of bread (sliced) of your choice to share. Please call the Parish Office at 255-2035 to let us know how many members of your family will be attending. The Ash Wednesday liturgy begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring last year s palms Prior to the Ash Wednesday liturgy, at 6:50 p.m., we will have the Burning of the Palms ritual. Although these ashes will not be used in the liturgy, the rite reminds us from where the ashes come. These ashes, then, will be used next year. Please bring old palms to church the next two weekends (Feb. 14/15 & 21/22). Put them in the marked baskets at the base of the ramp, or at the south entrance. Vocation Views The afflicted Job in the Old Testament thinks that his life is like dust in the wind there is nothing to it. Sorrow and sadness strike many people; only those who have been afflicted, who know sorrow themselves, are poor enough to minister to others. 2009 Annual LARCUM Concert! What: How Can I Keep From Singing the 2009 Annual LARCUM Concert When: Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Where: St. Anthony Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls How: Why: With enthusiasm End the season of ordinary time enjoying sacred music in a variety of styles and settings Who: Choirs from the individual LARCUM churches and a combined choir of all voices. LARCUM is an acronym for Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Methodist and United Church of Christ. These churches collaborate on various issues and on this combined choir concert each year. THANK YOU, Good Shepherd. From the Menomonee Falls F.A.C.T. Food Pantry Thank you for your generous donation and food given to the pantry. Your assistance is a great help, alleviating the shortage of items on the shelves at the pantry. (The Generations of Faith take home bags are being returned with items for the Falls food pantry a most welcome gift to those in need in our area.) From Columbia St. Mary s We are grateful to Good Shepherd for its support of St. Ben s Clinic for the Homeless [ongoing outreach support]. Here s a story about one of the people helped by our donations: Marie, a 60 year-old woman, staying at the Cathedral Center shelter, had been without health care since she lost her insurance over a year ago. Unable to get the medications she needed for a variety of health concerns, Marie was hit by a car. Fortunately, St. Ben s has an outreach site at the Cathedral Center where Marie had her many medical needs met. Thank you for your ongoing support of the clinic and the many homeless individuals served. From the Waukesha County Food Pantry Thank you for your recent donation [ December Combined Collections]. It is people like you that have enabled us to fulfill our mission of ending hunger in Waukesha. Your support is vital to our ability to fill an ongoing and growing need in our community. Hartfel House is 35 years old! On December 15, 2008 the Village of Menomonee Falls Board meeting included a proclamation of the 35 th anniversary of Hartfel House. The Proclamation was for special service to special people. Check out the parish website (www.mygoodshepherd.org) which has an interesting section on Hartfel House history.