Good Shepherd Catholic Parish believes that For Better and For Ever Marriage Preparation Resources are an effective way to help couples prepare for marriage.  The following link https://marriagepreparation.com/ contains valuable information for:

Singles
Dating Couples
Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Clergy
Marriage Educators

Father Zach Etienne is looking for additional Mentor Couples who are willing to assist our engaged couples as they prepare for a life long sacramental marriage together.  This is a great way for our current married couples to volunteer their time and experience assisting others in our extended parish community.  If you are willing to help, please contact Father Zach, and he will ensure you receive proper training to get started.

The links below give information about two programs from Ascension Press – “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” and “The Bible Timeline-Story of Salvation.”

General Intercession – Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – 07/14 – 07/15/2018

In thanksgiving for Father Cornelius Sahm (founding pastor) and all pastors, parishioners and visitors who gathered together in prayer and fellowship at Saint Theresa Catholic Church after its establishment in 1947: may we go forth today continuing their mission of making God present through our acts of hospitality, care and compassion towards all we meet, we pray to the Lord. (R).

The Catholic School Difference

A new study shows the benefit of demanding student self-discipline.

The Editorial BoardJune 1, 2018 7:02 p.m. ET

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The Editorial Board

For the thousands of nuns who have served as principals at Catholic schools, their emphasis on self-discipline must seem like common sense. But a new academic study confirms the sisters are on to something: You can instill self-discipline in students, a virtue that will help them in their studies and later in life.

The study was conducted for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute by University of California-Santa Barbara associate professor Michael Gottfried and doctoral student Jacob Kirksey. The authors analyzed two waves of…

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-catholic-school-difference-1527894168?mod=ITP_opinion_1&tesla=y

There have been several questions regarding influenza season and any actions that need to be taken regarding the potential for spreading the disease at Mass. After consultation with the Vanderburgh County Health Department, we would like to share the following recommendations. Please share these with your people through your bulletins, social, media, etc.

What are the symptoms of influenza? Symptoms usually include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches
• Diarrhea and nausea occasionally in children

Symptoms usually start about 1-4 days after being exposed and can last 2-7 days.

Please do not come to church or public places if you have symptoms of the flu. If you are concerned about contracting the flu because of chronic illness, elderly or very young, please do not drink from the chalice or participate in the sign of peace to help prevent the spread of influenza.

At your parish, please continue to remember all of the sick in prayer. One suggestion would be to celebrate a Mass for the Sick (Roman Missal, Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions, III. For Various Occasions, 45. For the Sick) on an appropriate weekday. Thank you for your attention and concern in these matters.

For More Information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Indiana State Department of Health

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops