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OFFICE HOURS Sunday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-7:00p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND MASSES Under the directive of the Catholic Bishops of Ohio, all publicly celebrated Masses/Liturgies have been suspended through April 12, 2020. Please see page

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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confessions will be heard by appointment only.

Please sign up on our website.

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Yes there is panic buying. Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death. But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise You can hear the birds again. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet The sky is no longer thick with fumes But blue and grey and clear. They say that in the streets of Assisi People are singing to each other across the empty squares, keeping their windows open so that those who are alone may hear the sounds of family around them. They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland Is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. Today a young woman I know is busy spreading fliers with her number through the neighborhood so that the elders may have someone to call on. Today Churches, Synagogues, Mosques and Temples are preparing to welcome and shelter the homeless, the sick, the weary. All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting. All over the world people are looking at their neighbors in a new way. All over the world people are waking up to a new reality To how big we really are. To how little control we really have. To what really matters. To Love. So we pray and we remember that Yes there is fear. But there does not have to be hate. Yes there is isolation. But there does not have to be loneliness. Yes there is panic buying. But there does not have to be meanness. Yes there is sickness. But there does not have to be disease of the soul Yes there is even death. But there can always be a rebirth of love. Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now. Today, breathe. Listen, behind the factory noises of your panic- The birds are singing again The sky is clearing, Spring is coming, And we are always encompassed by Love. Open the windows of your soul And though you may not be able to touch across the empty square, Sing.

Fr. Richard Hendrick, OFM March 13th 2020

The other side of the virus, opportunity to awaken . . .

For reflection: How do I (metaphorically) sing?

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Need to Know and Contact Information on pages 10 and 11

Pope Francis’ prayer to Mary during the coronavirus pandemic:

O Mary,

you always shine on our path

as a sign of salvation and of hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain,

keeping your faith firm.

You know what we need,

and we are sure you will provide

so that, as in Cana of Galilee,

we may return to joy and to feasting

after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

to conform to the will of the Father

and to do as we are told by Jesus,

who has taken upon himself our sufferings

and carried our sorrows

to lead us, through the cross,

to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

The Community of the Good Shepherd Office Hours effective Thursday, March 19, 2020:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Under the directive of the Catholic Bishops of Ohio, all publicly celebrated Masses/Liturgies have been suspended through April 12, 2020. Sacraments of Reconciliation and Baptism, as well as funeral Masses with fewer than 50 people may take place. Good Shepherd is working to livestream

and record Masses. All meetings and events at Good Shepherd have been cancelled through April 12, 2020. Some events may be rescheduled. Please visit our website at

www.good-shepherd.org or our parish Facebook page for more detailed information and updates.

Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sunday

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Hours are subject to change.

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Scripture Preview for Next Week the Fifth Sunday of Lent by Deacon Max Schellman First Reading—Ezechial 37:12-14: The prophet Ezechial gives hope to the people of Israel who are in exile in Babylon. He tells them the Lord will bring them back to Israel. This reminds them of God’s promise to bring Israel back to life. Because of the metaphorical use of graves in the description, this passage is thought by some to be a basis for our view of the resurrection of the dead. Second Reading—Romans 8:8-11: Paul separates the things of this world (the flesh) from those of God (the spirit). He presents his picture of baptism as dying into life. He tells us that those who believe are not of the flesh but have the Spirit within and are united with God and will rise. Paul tells us that God has power over death. Gospel— John 11:1-45: In this passage, we are reminded of God’s power over death, His love for us and His promise of our resurrection. Jesus is asked to come to Bethany in Judah because His friend Lazarus is very ill. He delays and Lazarus dies. Jesus’ delay was intentional so that He might increase the faith of His disciples in Him and glorify God. When He arrives, Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, are grieving and remark that had Jesus arrived earlier Lazarus may not have died. Jesus tells them that Lazarus is sleeping and goes to him. He tells them that He is “the resurrection and the life” and those who believe in Him will never die. Jesus then raises Lazarus from the dead. As many of us “hunker down and self-quarantine” we can feel exiled like the Israelites in Babylon in the first reading. We confidently pray to the Lord for deliverance and his healing help for those affected by COVID-19.

Scripture for This Week the Fourth Sunday of Lent by Deacon Max Schellman First Reading—1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a: The priest Samuel is charged by God to anoint a new king of Israel. He is to find the new king among the sons of Jesse of Bethlehem. Jesse presents seven sons, but none of them are God’s chosen one. God asks if there are other sons and is told there is one more, the youngest. When the youngest is brought forth, God declares, “...this is the one!” Samuel then anoints David with the horn of oil in hand as the new king of Israel. Second Reading—Ephesians 5:8-14: St. Paul uses the image of moving from darkness to light to show his people they are called to live as the Lord wishes and not in the world’s darkness. In closing, he proclaims, “…Christ will give you light.” Gospel—John 9:1-41: Jesus, while passing by a blind man, stops. He makes clay by spatting on the ground and smears the clay on the man’s eyes. He tells the man to go to the Pool of Siloam and to wash his eyes. When the man does so, he imme-diately can see. The Pharisees become involved in discussions of this and create a controversy over whether the man was actually blind and how his sight could have been gained. They have declared the man a sinner thinking that is why he was blind. Jesus then uses blindness and sight to explain that those who do not see Him as the “Son of Man” are indeed blind.

Scriptures for this week, March 22 and next week, March 29

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Education

Registration Don’t forget to register for Faith Formation programs.

All information and registration forms are on the parish website.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is also taking

registration for their program, June 15-19.

Sr. Elaine Winter—489-8815 ext. 716 or e-mail sr.elaine@good-shepherd.org Emily Weierman—489-8815 ext. 726 or e-mail emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org Walter Plummer—489-8815 ext. 737 or e-mail walter.plummer@good-shepherd.org

Faith Formation

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Faith Formation

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Worship Steve Lindner—489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org

Doug Schmutte—489-8815 ext. 706 or e-mail doug.schmutte@good-shepherd.org

There will not be a Baptism Instruction class held on Sunday, April 5 and there will be no Baptisms held in April due to Easter and the celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist. The next Baptism Instruction Class will be held on Sunday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Baptism Instruction Classes

Individual Confessions

in the church

Confessions will be heard

by appointment only. Please sign up on our website.

Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land Submitted by Deacon Max Schellman

We often hear of the persecution and maltreatment of Christians in the Middle East. Most of us feel powerless to do any-thing because we live so far away. All of us can help our fellow Christians in the Holy Land. We can personally make a difference through our prayers, fasting and almsgiving in the lives of our brothers and sisters. On Good Friday, the Church will again take up its annual worldwide collection for the Holy Land—its people and its shrines. The shrines are the Holy Sites, including the Tomb of Christ. Monetary support from each of us is desperately needed by those struggling to maintain our Faith and our physical presence there. We can help to insure current and future genera-tions of Christians in the Holy Land can live and thrive there. Funds collected help to maintain the Holy Sites and support schools, parishes and housing needs for Christian families. This year, we are asked again to be extra generous. If you gave nothing in the past, please consider making some type of gift. If you gave last year, please consider increasing the amount, if you can. If you won’t be at a Good Friday service, consider putting your gift in an envelope marked GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION and mailing it to the parish office. Envelopes are included in the monthly contribution packet for those who receive them. Christianity is rapidly disappearing from the Holy Land. For our brothers and sisters there, it is a daily struggle for survival. Please pray for peace in the Holy Land and we ask all to join in their suffering by making a sacrificial gift on Good Friday. Good Shepherd parishioners have been very generous in supporting this collection in the past and we ask for your continued support by your contributions to the Good Friday Collection.

Eucharistic Exposition Eucharistic Exposition will not be held through April 12, 2020. Parishioners are welcome to visit the chapel for private prayer during office hours. Please enter at door #6.

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Pastoral Care and Outreach Deacon Dennis Berry—489-8815 ext. 708 or e-mail dennis.berry@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Mark Westendorf—489-8815 ext. 714 or e-mail m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org Jack Peltz—489-8815 ext. 709 or e-mail jack.peltz@good-shepherd.org

At times people who may be hungry visit Good Shepherd asking for help and are given a “food bag.” We have a supply of nonperishable, long lasting food in paper bags which at times are also given out through St. Vincent de Paul. The following food items cost about $35 at the grocery store and will fit in one paper grocery bag (we ask that the bag be doubled). All nonperishables: Box of dry milk 3 cans of beef stew, meat or chicken Jar of peanut butter Jar of jelly 2 cans of soup 3 cans of vegetables 3 cans of fruit Box of corn flakes Bar of Ivory soap Box of mac and cheese Parishioners can contribute to this effort by shopping for the items above and “filling a bag.” This could be a fun and meaningful family activity. “Food bags” can be dropped off in the parish office at any time to the attention of Jack Peltz. Information about the NEEDS food pantry, Good Shepherd and St. Vincent de Paul are included in an envelope in the bag along with $3 for bread/perishables. We date the bags and store for people in need. We will not let any food go to waste—bags not used for some period of time will be given to St. Francis Seraph Ministries as part of “Shepherds Share.” If you have any questions, contact Jack Peltz at 489-8815 ext. 709 or e-mail jack.peltz@good-shepherd.org.

Fill A Bag for the Hungry How Can We Help? With children home from school due to COVID-19, there are a number of ways Good Shepherd can respond when a family requires assistance with food. Please take note of the following: Good Shepherd’s St. Vincent de Paul volunteers

respond to specific requests. Families can call Good Shepherd and be connected to St. Vincent de Paul vol-unteers. Your continued support of SVDP will enable them to respond generously to families in need.

“Food Bags” are available in the parish office consisting of a supply of nonperishable food that can help feed families in need for two-to-three days. Parishioners are encouraged to purchase items for the “Food Bags” and drop them off in the parish office. Information about the contents of the “Food Bag” can be found to the right.

Nonperishable food and personal care items can be dropped off in the blue bins by all entrances at any time. The vast majority of items support St. Francis Seraph Ministries in Over-the-Rhine, but items can also be used to support local families.

Your continued financial donations to Good Shepherd outreach enable the parish to respond to specific needs. Recent examples are donations to the St. Leo Food Pantry and the local “Northeast Emergency Distribution Service” (NEEDS).

NEEDS—“Northeast Emergency Distribution Service,” is a local food bank supported by Good Shepherd located at 8341 Kenwood Road. NEEDS can be contacted at CincyNEEDS.org or 891-0850.

Operation Give Back provides food for families within this area who have a need for assistance. Operation Give Back is located in Blue Ash at 10891 Millington Court and can be reached by calling 489-2023.

You also may contact Deacon Mark Westendorf if you know of a local family in need. Call 489-8815 ext. 714 or e-mail m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org.

March Outreach Activity Center Drives Postponed

The Sanctity of Life “Baby Bottles for Life” Drive, Whitley City Needs Drive, and the GS-SOS Card Drive scheduled for March have been postponed until a later date. Once the Drives are re-scheduled, the dates will be communicat-ed. Thanks for your understanding.

Thank You for Your Outreach Donations

Good Shepherd’s outreach funds are very carefully given to deserving charities with the approval of our pastor and the Pastoral Care and Outreach Commission. Requests can be made to Deacon Mark Westendorf at m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org. Recently, $2,323.53 was donated in support of the food panty at St. Leo the Great Church in Cincinnati. St. Leo’s parish is in the poorest community in Hamilton County and has been declared a “Food Desert” by the FDA, as no grocery stores exist in the area. Contact Deacon Mark for additional information. Your support is greatly appreciated!

mailto:m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org

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Teri Cunningham—489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org Stewardship

Fiscal Year

2019-2020 Goal

$85,000 $75,000 $65,000 $55,000 $45,000 $35,000 $26,847 $20,000 $10,000 $ 8,000 $ 5,000 $ 500 -0-

$85,000

Last week we received $1,095 for Special Projects. The new

fiscal year total for Special Projects is $26,847.

Our grand total in the Special Projects Fund is now $107,232.

Special Projects Update

Collection Information March 8, 2020 $ 33,002 YTD Collections $ 1,790,034 YTD Budget $ 1,766,300 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 23,734 Contribution Breakdown: Quantity Dollars Envelopes 496 $ 24,870 Loose Checks $ 3,023 Loose Cash $ 2,022 EFT/Charge Card Donors $ 0 Stock $ 3,087 Total (Thank You!) $ 33,002 Avg. donation per envelope $ 56.14

The annual 55+ Ministry golf group is set to tee off for another season beginning Thursday, April 9. The group has been meeting for a few years now and is open to male and female golfers of all skill sets. No handicaps are necessary. The group plays a different course in the area every week teeing it up at 8:00 a.m. You are not obligated to play every week. Normally, there are three to four foursomes. After the round we join in fellowship over lunch at a local eatery. If you would like more information please contact Brian Forschner at brianeforschner@gmail.com.

Good Shepherd Parish Men’s Golf League Openings

The Good Shepherd Parish Men’s Golf League has some openings for the 2020 season. We are a 9-hole “social” league that plays on Friday evenings at The Mason Golf Center (Kings Island). The League starts mid-April and runs through August. Play as little or as much as you wish. For more information, please contact Michael Brown at 404-2570 or e-mail mwb0315@hotmail.com. Come and join us for fun, friends and fellowship.

A Reminder: Donations can be mailed to the parish office during this unsettling time or made with an EFT account. We offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. 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 on our website or you can contact Teri Cunningham at 489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail teri-cunningham@good-shepherd.org.

mailto:brianeforschner@gmail.commailto:mwb0315@hotmail.com

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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 Jane Agricola Valerie Ainsworth ALS Patients Kayla Altemeier Donna Anastasi Mark Anastasi Chloe Anderson Eileen Armstrong Terry /Marie Armstrong Susan Aylyard Travis Baker Mike Ball Tom Beck Ethan Beckner Theresa Bednar Adam Boccher Mike Bodin Maureen Bramlage Paul Branco Dale Brown Buddy and Family Jamie Busemeyer Ali Campbell Nick Carrelli Angela Carroll John Chiazza Elissa/Richard Chisholm Christine/James Bob Cisneros Bill Cleary Michael Clines Lauren/Bryan and Baby Cobble Cohen and Family Norah Cooney Brian Coons Randy Corgan Marnie Craven William H. Curran Jr. Tom J. Cuthbertson Geoffrey Davies

Joseph Degliuomini Javier de Luis Angela/John Dornbach Terri Doyle Betty Effimoff Curtis Ray Elder Hazel/Chris Elder Larry/Gary/Jimmy Elder Loretta/Lisa/Ashley Elder Sue Ann Ensign Elmer Fischesser Nancy Fisher Sam Fogle L., C., and D. Freson Jim Fuchs Jane Paulette Gerstemeier Joseph Gieryn Maureen Giglio Andrew Goad Sandi Grether Nancy Griffin Cathy Halstead Ryan Hamilton Phyllis Harmon Lynn Harris Emilyn Hiland Ann Hix Allison Hoehn Ed Hubbart Maggie Huddleston Hummel Family Janet Hutzell Denver Jackson Pat and Jerry Jenkins John Jolley Nicholas Kaelin Bob Keegan Hazel Keith Leo Koch Doug Koehne Michael Kraemer Family

Judy Ann Prijatel Kuharich Mary Kulkarni Claire Kuprowicz Nancy Langworthy Gidg Lazar Sherry Lee Mike Lenett Shirley Littlepage Eric L. Losekamp Nancy Losekamp Rhonda Losekamp David Lovell Berta Mahler Jon Markley Helen Martin Paul/Juliann Maurath Anna May Eileen McClure Rick McClure Fr. Graham McDonald Helen McEvoy Pat McGill Ella Meier Paul Meinking Matthew Merkle Fr. Harry Meyer Joe Migliaccio Military Personnel John Miller Michael Miller SSGT Lisa Mills Jeff Minter Kathie Monegan Jeanine Monzel Ann Morgan Natalie Morris Bob Moss Joe Munz Muriel Munz Mary Myerly Cindy Nagelhaut Gary Nagelhout

Jack Naylor Kathy Neumann Ginny Niehaus Harold Nordeman Marcella Oenbrink Hannah and Sarah Painter William Parker Alexander Piening Fred Pledger Ursula Pledger Mary Pollock Tim Powers Ed Prijatel Jim Quatman Erin Radulski Joyce Re Madeline Hope Rebori (Roelker) Daniel Reesor Tricia Anderson Reynolds Rita Riddell Donald Robbins Nancy Romes Kevin Rowland Joe Schafer Ralph/Jean Schlueter Laura Schuckman Mary Frances Sharpshair Sophia Sharpshair Natalie Sheipline Roger Sherman Pat Sick Diane Skie Jason Slack Smallwood Family Kacey Spontak Joe Stemple Betty Stewart Sue Stewart Marjorie Stickle Robert Stritholt Ed and Ann Strotman

Kathi & Meaghan Sturdy & Family Judy Sullivan Shea Talcott Minda Tandoc Natalia Tanguma Bob Tate John Tate Family Carol Teipen Margaret Thompson Keith Toft Mark Tombragel Transplant patients Ann Trapp Scott Trapp Andy Tucker Anthony Ullman Wes Umbreit Brian Vonderhaar Tracy Waechter Mike Walker Patricia Wallace Walton Family Nancy Ward Karen Weitzel Jeff Wessel Maureen Whitfield Dan White Barbara Wilders Jeanette Winistorfer Elle Witzgall Patricia Woeste Grant Wolf Chris Wofford Stephanie Woodward Cindi Young Sylvia Yutuc Michael Zegarski

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Around the Parish In Memoriam

We remember parishioner Charles Zielinski in our prayers.

Molly Chester CPT Brian M. Boyle Jonathon Hicks Benjamin Hoffman LT1 Corey Mulvey Benjamin Nagelhout David Ryan

On February 22, Good Shepherd Supports Our Service Members (GS-SOS) received a request from a parishioner’s son who works with a veteran who has a friend stationed in South Korea. He wrote that the soldier told him that they were out of hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes and also needed energy drinks and snacks. He also told him that someone who knew he was infected with the corona virus still went to the post chapel. GS-SOS reacted immediately and sent Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, snacks and energy drink powder mixes. (We were fortunate that we received the request when we did and all of our local stores were still well stocked!) Below is the response we received after the unit received all of the goods. It’s a “feel good moment” when you read the response for our ministry and for all of our parishioners who support our ministry. Many thanks! “Hats off and many thanks to Good Shepherd...the unit in South Korea received the packages...it took up half of the mail-room and filled a Humvee! They had enough stuff for their unit, a sister unit, and sent packages to a local home for the elderly that they had adopted.”

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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 (ext. 748) or Emily Weierman (ext. 726) at 513-489-8815.

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: nancy.dallas@good-shepherd.org). 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 emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org).

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: walter.plummer@good-shepherd.org).

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: steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org). Preparation for marriage begins eight months before the Sacrament is celebrated. For preparations, call Steve Lindner (513-489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail: steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org).

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 chapel). Please notify Deacon Dennis Berry (513-489-8815, ext. 708, or e-mail: dennis.berry@good-shepherd.org) 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 (513-489-8815). 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

The Bulletin All articles for the parish bulletin should be submitted 10 days before the given weekend. Please call Nancy Niehaus at 513-489-8815 ext. 725 or e-mail: nancy.niehaus@good-shepherd.org.

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 pickup, 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 Good Shepherd 513.489.8815

Caring Hands/Lodge Claudine Bennett 513.478.4626

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 Steve Lindner 513.489.8815

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 Mary John Niehaus 513.317.8469

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

Rosary Making Group Annamarie Short 513.967.3172

Sack Lunch Sunday Kren Hermann 513.204.5844

Sanctity of Life Sandy Robinson 513.325.1834

St. Vincent de Paul Brad Dreier 513.831.0663

Scholarship Ministry Sha Kelkar 513.697.9311

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 513.644.9296

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

Quips and Blessings by Fr. Jack

If you woke up breathing, thank the Lord. He’s given you another day to enjoy. Count your blessings. Keep your joy... give away your joy. —Author unknown

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Colleen Smith*, ext. 740 55+ Ministry

colleen.smith@good-shepherd.org

Sr. Debra Wischmeyer, SND ext. 701

Bookkeeper sr.deb@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Max Schellman** ext. 719

Assigned Deacon

Dianne Moore ext. 703 Parish Receptionist

dianne.moore@good-shepherd.org

Patty Lindner, ext. 713 Communications

patty.lindner@good-shepherd.org

Steve Lindner, ext. 702 Worship/Baptism/Weddings

steve.lindner@good-shepherd.org

Dan Parker, ext. 793 Facilities/Scheduling

dan.parker@good-shepherd.org

Jack Peltz*, ext. 709 Marriage & Wellness Minister

jack.peltz@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Mark Westendorf* ext. 714

Coordinator of Outreach Ministries m.westendorf@good-shepherd.org

Cullen Anderson* Chris Banzhaf*

Emily Weierman, ext. 726 Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation

emily.weierman@good-shepherd.org

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: Part-time front office staff: Diane Blasch, Susan Dickerson and Gidg Lazar.

Second row, left to right: Debbie Gleason and Marcia Schuckman, ext. 700; Nancy Niehaus, Bulletin Editor, ext. 725,

nancy.niehaus@good-shepherd.org.

Walter Plummer, ext. 737 Youth Minister

walter.plummer@good-shepherd.org

Dalton McHenry

Deacon Jim Jones,** ext. 719 Assigned Deacon

Mike Nigg

Sr. Elaine Winter, SND ext. 716

K-6 Faith Formation sr.elaine@good-shepherd.org

Doug Schmutte, ext. 706 Music Ministries

doug.schmutte@good-shepherd.org

Rev. Tom Mannebach Pastor, ext. 723

fr.mannebach@good-shepherd.org

Rev. Michael Graham, SJ Weekend Presider

Rev. Jack Wessling Weekend Presider

Deacon Dennis Berry, ext. 708 Care for the sick, dying & bereaved dennis.berry@good-shepherd.org

Tina Caudill*, ext. 741 Preschool Formation tbcaudill@aol.com

Teri Cunningham, ext. 738 Welcoming/Finances

teri.cunningham@good-shepherd.org

Nancy Dallas*, ext. 761 Sacrament Prep/CLOW

nancy.dallas@good-shepherd.org

Deacon Rick Gallenstein** ext. 719 Assigned Deacon

Rev. Jack Wehman Associate Pastor, ext. 748

fr.wehman@good-shepherd.org

Rev. Robert Goebel Weekend Presider

Tony Kiphart* Dave Smith* Maintenance Staff

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