My Soul Is Thirsting for You, O Lord, My God This is what the Lord asks of you: to act justly,

August 30, 2020

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: m yg o o d s h e p h e r d . o r g

Upcoming Events:

Sept 1 8:30 AM Mass at Good Shepherd

Mass Intention for Robert Sherman

Sept 5 Live Stream 4:30 PM Mass at Good

Shepherd

3:30 PM Reconciliation before Mass 4:30 PM Mass at Good Shepherd Mass intention for Michael Rheingans

Sept 6 Pre Recorded Mass on the Website

9:30 AM Mass at Good Shepherd Mass intention for Deacon Gene Christensen

Sept 8 8:30 AM Mass at Good Shepherd

Intention for Janet Thornborough

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

My Soul Is Thirsting for You,

O Lord, My God

Jeremiah never wanted to be a prophet. In his suffering and anguish he wanted to abandon his prophet call. But God’s Word was like a fire burning in his heart, compelled to speak God’s Word. Just as we need water to live, our longing for God is innate. How do you experience the thirst for God?

O God , you are my God whom I seek; for you my flesh pines and

my soul thirst, like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.

Thus, have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary to see your power and your glory, for your kindness is

a greater good than life; my lips shall glorify you.

Thus, will I bless you while I live; lifting up my hands, I will call

upon your name. As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, and with

exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.

You are my help, and in the shadows of your wings I shout for

joy.

My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me.

Contact Corinna Ramsey,

Director of Youth and

Young Adult Ministries,

at [email protected]

or 262-345-3897.

In the Spotlight : Growing in Discipleship

Youth Corner

for Middle

and High School

August 30, 2020

22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time

Confirmation planning for the 2020-21 year has begun. If you are in 10th grade, you need to register for the Generations of Faith program to begin your first year of prep. If you are in 11th grade, you need to register for the Generations of Faith program to begin your second year of prep. If you are in 12th grade, it's not too late, we can still get you in, too. Contact Corinna with questions.

Funerals can now be attended by up

to 25% of the space capacity.

Weddings can now also be attended

by up to 25% of the space capacity. 250 at St. James (if in the Main Church) and 125 at Good Shepherd.

Communion to the homebound

continues to be restricted to a priest, deacon or parish director.

Youth Gatherings: OUTSIDE

gatherings are permitted, if all

participants are local and less than 50 people in attendance, with social distancing protocols, a parent consent form or permission slip from all participants, and ensuring all Safe Environment requirements are met.

Good Shepherd: is now back to

normal Mass times; 4:30pm Mass on Saturday and 9:30am Mass Sunday with the restriction of 25% of the space capacity

COVID - 19 Updates:

Since we are being challenged to do things a little differently,

Spotlight is going virtual!

How will it work?

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A Zoom invitation will be sent out to parishioners with

emails. You can click on the invitation, download the

Zoom app and be ready to go.

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If we do not have your email, give us a call!

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If you do not have email, we will try to find another way to

share the event with you. Just give us a call!

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Join us for a “practice” zoom meeting on September 9 at

6:00pm. We will walk you through how to use this

technology. If you need help getting on, give us a call!

262-255-2035 or [email protected]

Ask for Marguerite Thompson

On September 14, 2020, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation will expire and it will be the responsibility of those who are capable and not prohibited by other

circumstances to attend Sunday Mass.

There are circumstances where the obligation cannot be fulfilled.

 One example is the impossibility to attend Mass [like during COVID when public Masses were not allowed].

 If a person is ill, especially during this pandemic, they should remain at home.

 Likewise, if a person is at risk because of age, underlying medical conditions or a

compromised immune system, one would be excused from the

obligation.

 If a person is caring for a sick person, even if they are not sick, they would be excused from the obligation out of charity.

It is up to each individual to weigh their own circumstances through an

examination of their conscience and determine, by use of their conscience, whether or not they are excused from the Sunday obligation. Remember, a well-formed conscience is upright and truthful.

Obligation to Attend Mass:

- the latest from the Archbishop:

The Christian Formation

Department Needs You

We are looking for adults to be Catechists for our Growing Faith program. It meets one Sunday per month from 11:00am-12:15pm starting September 27th. We will be beginning the year by meeting digitally over Zoom. We need adults to share their faith in grades K4 -11th. We already have your teaching partner, now all we need is you!! Contact Mike or Corinna if interested or with questions.

Due to the ongoing COVID 19 situation, it has been decided that the September 11, 2020 date for Good Shepherd to go to Repairers of the Breach in person will be canceled. In lieu of going in person and bringing the bag lunches, please consider making a monetary donation to Repairers. Chuck estimated that 10 lunches would cost approximately $20.00. If you are able to make a donation in that amount, it would be greatly appreciated. These are tough times and if you are not able to make a donation in that amount, please consider making a donation in any amount. And as always, pray for the homeless. God's blessings to you all and hopefully, we will be able to go in person for our next Friday date in November.

Brown Bag Lunch at

Repairers of the Breach

Social Justice

Corner

From Separation to Closeness

The first five books of the Bible speak today

A “google meet” adult offering presented by Dr. Dennis Sylva

The fundamental human drive is for closeness with God, others and our environment. As people await the results of the testing of vaccine candidates, many seek guidance on God’s acting through separations to bring about even greater degrees of closeness than previously experienced.

These online sessions begin on Thursday, September 10th _{and are at}

10:30am. Cost is $25. Checks should be made payable to St. John Vianney with “Bible Study” on the memo line. Contact the St. John Vianney Christian formation office at 262-796-3944 to register and for more information.

A GREAT ADULT

FORMATION OPPORTUNITY

REDEMPTORIST RETREAT CENTER

R e s t - R e f l e c t - R e n e w

The Redemptorist Retreat Center is staffed and owned by the Redemptorists of the Denver Province, a Catholic religious Congregation

2020 FALL RETREAT PROGRAMS Weekend Preached Retreats for Men

September 18 – 20

Weekend Preached Retreats for Women

October 2 – 4 and November 13—15

Weekend Preached Retreat on Prayer – Everyone is Welcome

September 11- 13, 2020

Autumn and Advent Days of Prayer

September 30, and December 9, 2020

Days of Spiritual Awakening

October 7, and November 4, 2020

Midweek Preached Retreat for Women

October 13 – 15, 2020

Fr. Joe Hunt Annual Retreat for Members of Alcoholics Anonymous

November 20 – 22, 2020

For more information about the retreats visit us on the web: www.redemptoristreat.org or Phone: 262-567-6900

OF THOSE WHO LOVE GOD AND ARE CALLED

ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE FOR THEM

WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD

WE KNOW THAT GOD CAUSES EVERYTHING TO

Romans 8:28

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP

Pray for courage and the willingness to

“let go and let God.”

Do not grow weary. As we strive to

live Gospel-centered lives,

embodying the words of Jesus who is light and life, we can also become weary and disheartened by the barrage of injustices we are

exposed to on a daily basis with the news cycle. Another shooting, another takeover of a peaceful protest by looters and rioters, confused rhetoric among politicians, a pandemic and all the painful infrastructure failures it reveals. And yet, as St. Paul says in the letter to the Galatians: “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.” Truly easier said than done! For the long haul of supporting justice for all God’s people, sometimes we are in a state of action and other times we pray for the strength to endure. When in doubt, consider again what St. Paul offers: “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving”, Colossians 4:2. To avoid burnout when the pursuit of right relationship with God in all things and for all people gets exhausting, trust also in the power of prayer.

Good Shepherd Directory

Parish Offices ... (262) 255-2035 Website ... www.mygoodshepherd.org General Email……… ... [email protected]

Pastoral Team

Parish Director ... Deacon Sandy Sites Assisting Priest ... Fr. Richard Hart Assisting Priest ... Fr.Tom Suriano Adult Form./Soc. Justice ...Marguerite Thompson Director, Administrative Services ... Joe Kallenberger Administrative Assistant ... Jeaninne Rapant Director, Liturgy & Music ... S. Joann Julka, SSSF Director, Christian Formation ... Mike Crain Director, Youth Ministry ... Corinna Ramsey CF Administrative Assistant ... Becky Kaleta Coordinator of Time & Talent ... Becky Kaleta Pastoral Care Coordinator ... Cheryl Matusiak Publications Coordinator ... Jeaninne Rapant

Staff Phone/Email

Deacon Sandy Sites ... 262)345-3901 ▪ [email protected] Marguerite Thompson (262)345-3898 ▪ [email protected] Joe Kallenberger ...(262)345-3905 ▪ [email protected] S. Joann Julka, SSSF ... (262)345-3904 ▪ [email protected] Mike Crain…… ... ………(262)345-3896 ▪ [email protected] Corinna Ramsey ...(262)345-3897 ▪ [email protected] Becky Kaleta ...(262)345-3895 ▪ [email protected] Cheryl Matusiak... (262)345-3899 ▪ [email protected] Jeaninne Rapant ... (262)345-3902 ▪ [email protected] Steve Johnson………262)352-7876 [email protected]

Pastoral Council

Lisa Nimmer ... Chairperson Karen Warren ... Vice Chairperson Steve Schmit ... Trustee Treasurer Dan Popp ... Trustee Secretary Rudi Gutierrez, Maureen Janosch, Ron Leonhardt,

George Koleas, Donna Makowski, Jackie Michaels

For the Hard of Hearing

Mass for the hard of hearing Sun. 9:30 am. Hearing assisted devices available; see usher for

assistance.

Liturgy Schedule Weekend:-Saturday 4:30 pm;

Sunday 9:30 am Weekday: Tuesday 8:30am;

Membership

Families or individuals over 17 are invited to join our Faith Community! Register on our website, pick up forms in the Christian Formation Office or join us on our next Welcome Weekend in the Christian Formation Office.

Sacraments

 Reconciliation: Communal services held in

Advent & Lent. Individual Reconciliation - 3:30 pm Sat. in the Mary of Magdala Chapel

 Marriage: Preparation begins by contacting

Deacon Sandy no later than 6 months prior to the planned date.

 Children’s Baptism: Call the parish to register.

Next celebration: October 17 at 4:30 pm or October 18 at 9:30 am

 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.

Readings for the week of August 30th, 2020

Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2b]/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 [97]/Lk 4:16-30

Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 [17]/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 [12]/Lk 4:38-44

Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [1]/Lk 5:1-11

Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/Lk 5:33-39

Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-18, 19-20, 21 [18]/Lk 6:1-5

Next Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 13:8-10/Mt 18:15-20 Questions to Ponder - 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Times:

Children: When has it been difficult to be a follower of Jesus?

Adults: In what concrete ways do you take up your cross and follow Jesus?

Good Shepherd has added another way for you to make a contribution to the Parish. We now have an online way for you to handle your monthly donations. It’s easy to do. Simply go to the Good Shepherd Website and click the button on the left that says Online Giving by WeSHARE or click the link here.

https://mygoodshepherd.weshareonline.org/

You will be directed to a secure online giving portal where you can choose the fund you wish to donate to or the fee you wish to pay, set your donation/ payment amount, and enter your payment information. Should you wish to make recurring donations or save your payment information for future donations or payments, you may setup an account and login anytime. Currently, you can make contributions to the parish’s budgeted operating funds, the Daily Operating Fund or Building Maintenance Fund; the Eschweiler New Century Fund, should you wish to memorialize a loved one; or the current Good Shepherd Combined Collections. You may also make payments for Generations of Faith fees. Soon you will be able to choose other funds you wish to contribute to, including upcoming Good Shepherd Combined Collections and various special collections throughout the year

Ready for

Something New?

Generations of Faith

Generations of Faith registration is still open. Our first session will be the weekend of September 12th/13th. We have decided to start the year with both GOF and Growing Faith happening virtually. You should have been mailed a registration form in May. If you need a new one,

please let Becky know. Or, you can now register online!

Visit mygoodshepherd.org/gof_registration.html and click the online registration link. If you have any questions, please contact Becky in the Christian Formation office.

"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes

we hear: a good Catholic should not be interested in

politics. This is not true: good Catholics should immerse

themselves in politics.”

- Pope Francis

This quote from Pope Francis makes clear the Catholic mandate

to be involved in the political process. As we approach the

November federal, state and local elections, we encourage all

Good Shepherd parishioners to review the USCCB document

“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the

United States.” This full document can be found on the USCCB website.

For the sake of brevity, I paraphrase below, and add a few comments, to some excerpts from the bishops

Introductory Letter.

As Catholics, we bring the richness of our faith to the public square. We draw from both faith and reason as we

seek to affirm the dignity of the human person and the common good of all.

Every Good Shepherd parishioner, as well as everyone living in this country, is called to participate in public life

and contribute to the common good. Pope Francis writes:

“Your identification with Christ and His will involves a commitment to build with Him that kingdom of love,

justice and universal peace. You cannot grow in holiness without committing yourself, body and soul, to

giving your best to this endeavor. The call to holiness requires a ‘firm and passionate’ defense of the

innocent unborn. Equally sacred, are the lives of the poor, those already born, the destitute, the

abandoned and the underprivileged, the vulnerable infirm and elderly exposed to covert euthanasia, the

victims of human trafficking, new forms of slavery, and every form of rejection. Our approach to

contemporary issues is first and foremost rooted in our identity as followers of Christ and as brothers

and sisters to all who are made in God’s image. For all Catholics, including those seeking public office,

our participation in political parties or other groups to which we may belong should be influenced by our

faith, not the other way around.”

In addition, Pope Francis has continued to draw attention to important issues such as migration, xenophobia,

racism, abortion, global conflict, and care for creation. In the United States and around the world, many

challenges demand our attention.

We must resist the throw-away culture and seek integral development for all. With these and other serious

challenges facing both the nation and the Church, we are called to walk with those who suffer and to work

toward justice and healing.

From now until the November 3 Election Day, our new Director of Social Justice and Adult Faith Formation

Marguerite Thompson, working with me, the Good Shepherd staff, and our Pastoral Council, will be offering

numerous opportunities to learn more about how our faith should form our politics, and not the other way

around.

May God guide us. May God’s rich blessings continue to pour out on us.

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