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May 30, 2023 – Family & Life eNews Updated Life Giving Wounds Information

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Diocese of Evansville
Office of Family & Life
HAPPENING THIS SUMMER!
(there’s something for everyone in this issue)
June 2023 eNews
Go to this link to register: https://www.osvhub.com/evdio/forms/living-through-loss OR use the QR code below
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Join other parishes providing this new marriage enrichment program.  Startup funds are available!
Kim Kendall and Martha King at St. Marys in Huntingburg, said that Grace Marriage ‘fosters trust, connection, joy and communication in marriages.  And meeting on a quarterly basis keeps the group intentional and the process alive.  We love it here at St. Mary’s.’
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
NEXT UNVEILED MARRIAGE PREP. RETREAT IS September 30
THIS IS A SATURDAY RETREAT AT SARTO. REGISTER SOON!
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (One Day) $170.00
Go Here to Register
2023 POST ABORTION HEALING
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing After Abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat on June 2-4, 2023 at the Bethany House Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee, sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion.

For more information or registration contact: Rita, by phone (270-474-4707) or email (retreats@hopeafterabortionky.com). The cost is $180 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need! For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. Thank you, and may God bless you in your ministry! Yours in the Merciful Lord Jesus, Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M. Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green / Owensboro
Project Rachel is a ministry of the Diocese of Evansville for all persons whose lives have been touched by abortion.  Start your confidential, healing journey.  Call today.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Calling all 55+ women and men who might be interested in being a part of the Planning Committee for the next Evansville Wisdom Day.  If you live in Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson counties and would like to be a part of a group who plans this day 1x per year, reach out to me at egirten@evdio.org.

Wisdom Day is a day per year that involves speakers, lunch, and entertainment for Catholics over the age of 55.  This event draws between 200-300 from around the region.  This is a free event to attendees.  Excess donations are donated to a worthy, local cause.  No experience needed!
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
NEEDED!  MEN TO PRESENT THE BENEFITS OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 1X-4X PER YEAR TO OUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

NOTE:  THIS IS PART OF AN ONGOING NFP MINISTRY.  PRESENTATION TEAMS ARE ALREADY IN PLACE.  MORE MEN ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
GOD CALLS ALL UNTO HIMSELF
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DIVORCE SUPPORT
PARISHES ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THIS MINISTRY.  PARISHES CAN PARTNER TOGETHER.  STARTUP FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE!
Religious Freedom Week 2023
Embracing the Divine Gift of Freedom Sunday Lectionary Notes 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 25,2023

https://www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek_2023-Lectionary
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your Wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from thee.
From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to thee.
That with your saints I may praise thee. For ever and ever. Amen.
Copyright © *|2023|* *|office of family & life|*, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO BOX 4169
Evansville, IN 47724

OFFICE OF FAMILY/LIFE
http://www.evdio.org/family-life.html
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
http://www.evdio.org/
THE MESSAGE
http://www.themessageonline.org/

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May 24, 2023 – Family & Life eNews June 2023

Diocese of Evansville
Office of Family & Life
HAPPENING THIS SUMMER!
(there’s something for everyone in this issue)
June 2023 eNews
Go to this link to register: https://www.osvhub.com/evdio/forms/living-through-loss OR use the QR code below
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Join other parishes providing this new marriage enrichment program.  Startup funds are available!
Kim Kendall and Martha King at St. Marys in Huntingburg, said that Grace Marriage ‘fosters trust, connection, joy and communication in marriages.  And meeting on a quarterly basis keeps the group intentional and the process alive.  We love it here at St. Mary’s.’
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
NEXT UNVEILED MARRIAGE PREP. RETREAT IS September 30
THIS IS A SATURDAY RETREAT AT SARTO. REGISTER SOON!
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (One Day) $170.00
Go Here to Register
2023 POST ABORTION HEALING
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing After Abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat on June 2-4, 2023 at the Bethany House Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee, sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion.

For more information or registration contact: Rita, by phone (270-474-4707) or email (retreats@hopeafterabortionky.com). The cost is $180 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need! For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. Thank you, and may God bless you in your ministry! Yours in the Merciful Lord Jesus, Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M. Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green / Owensboro
Project Rachel is a ministry of the Diocese of Evansville for all persons whose lives have been touched by abortion.  Start your confidential, healing journey.  Call today.
IN THE COMMUNITY

Calling all 55+ women and men who might be interested in being a part of the Planning Committee for the next Evansville Wisdom Day.  If you live in Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson counties and would like to be a part of a group who plans this day 1x per year, reach out to me at egirten@evdio.org.

Wisdom Day is a day per year that involves speakers, lunch, and entertainment for Catholics over the age of 55.  This event draws between 200-300 from around the region.  This is a free event to attendees.  Excess donations are donated to a worthy, local cause.  No experience needed!
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
NEEDED!  MEN TO PRESENT THE BENEFITS OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 1X-4X PER YEAR TO OUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

NOTE:  THIS IS PART OF AN ONGOING NFP MINISTRY.  PRESENTATION TEAMS ARE ALREADY IN PLACE.  MORE MEN ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
GOD CALLS ALL UNTO HIMSELF
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DIVORCE SUPPORT
PARISHES ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THIS MINISTRY.  PARISHES CAN PARTNER TOGETHER.  STARTUP FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE!
Religious Freedom Week 2023
Embracing the Divine Gift of Freedom Sunday Lectionary Notes 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 25,2023

https://www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek_2023-Lectionary
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your Wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from thee.
From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to thee.
That with your saints I may praise thee. For ever and ever. Amen.
Copyright © *|2023|* *|office of family & life|*, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO BOX 4169
Evansville, IN 47724OFFICE OF FAMILY/LIFE
http://www.evdio.org/family-life.html
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
http://www.evdio.org/
THE MESSAGE
http://www.themessageonline.org/
ERIC GIRTEN, LSW MPS
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE
812-424-5536 | egirten@evdio.org
Diocese of Evansville
4200 N. Kentucky Ave. | Evansville, IN 47711-2799
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Family & Life eNews MAY 2023

Diocese of Evansville
Office of Family & Life
May 2023 eNews
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
NEW WEBSITE!
MARRIAGE SUPPORT
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
NEXT UNVEILED MARRIAGE PREP. RETREAT IS MAY 12-13. THIS IS A FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY RETREAT AT SARTO. REGISTER SOON!
2023 UNVEILED RETREAT DATES:

  • MAY 12-13, 2023 (Two Day) $225.00
  • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (One Day) $170.00
Go Here to Register
2023 POST ABORTION HEALING
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing After Abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat on June 2-4, 2023 at the Bethany House Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee, sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion.

For more information or registration contact: Rita, by phone (270-474-4707) or email (retreats@hopeafterabortionky.com). The cost is $180 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need! For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. Thank you, and may God bless you in your ministry! Yours in the Merciful Lord Jesus, Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M. Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green / Owensboro
Start your confidential, healing journey.  Call today.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Calling all 55+ women and men who might be interested in being a part of the Planning Committee for the next Evansville Wisdom Day.  If you live in Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson counties and would like to be a part of a group who plans this day 1x per year, reach out to me at egirten@evdio.org.

Wisdom Day is a day per year that involves speakers, lunch, and entertainment for Catholics over the age of 55.  This event draws between 200-300 from around the region.  This is a free event to attendees.  Excess donations are donated to a worthy, local cause.  No experience needed!
NEEDED!  MEN TO PRESENT THE BENEFITS OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 1X-4X PER YEAR TO OUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

NOTE:  THIS IS PART OF AN ONGOING NFP MINISTRY.  PRESENTATION TEAMS ARE ALREADY IN PLACE.  MORE MEN ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
GOD CALLS US UNTO HIMSELF
2023 DIVORCE SUPPORT
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The next Life Giving Wounds retreat for Adult Children of Divorce will be held at SARTO Retreat Center on August 18, 19, 20.  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 1, 2023 AT THIS LINK…https://www.evdio.org/divorce-prevention-and-support.html
Religious Freedom Week 2023: Embracing the Divine Gift of Freedom Sunday Lectionary Notes 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 25,2023 
https://www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek_2023-Lectionary_Notes
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your Wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from thee.
From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to thee.
That with your saints I may praise thee. For ever and ever. Amen.
Copyright © *|2023|* *|office of family & life|*, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO BOX 4169
Evansville, IN 47724

OFFICE OF FAMILY/LIFE
http://www.evdio.org/family-life.html
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
http://www.evdio.org/
THE MESSAGE
http://www.themessageonline.org/
ERIC GIRTEN, LSW MPS
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE
812-424-5536 | egirten@evdio.org
Diocese of Evansville
4200 N. Kentucky Ave. | Evansville, IN 47711-2799
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April 26, 2023 – Constant Contact Update
Please check our website daily for updates.
To sign up for online giving please visit our website…..
Thank you in advance for your donations.
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Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2301 N Stockwell Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5405
Good Shepherd Catholic Church | 2301 N. Stockwell Rd, Evansville, IN 47715
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April 05, 2023 – Family & Life eNews Update
MARRIAGE SUPPORT
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
NEXT UNVEILED MARRIAGE PREP. RETREAT IS MAY 12-13. THIS IS A FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY RETREAT AT SARTO. REGISTER SOON! Note: This retreat is for engaged couples who are getting married within the next year. The couple is to complete a FOCCUS inventory with their pastor or his designee; attend an UNVEILED retreat OR a sponsor couple program at the parish AND attend a free NFP introductory class (these are included in the Unveiled retreats) 2023 UNVEILED RETREAT DATES: MAY 12-13, 2023 (Two Day) $225.00 SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (One Day) $170.00
Go Here to Register
2023 POST ABORTION HEALING
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing After Abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat on June 2-4, 2023 at the Bethany House Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee, sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion.

For more information or registration contact: Rita, by phone (270-474-4707) or email (retreats@hopeafterabortionky.com). The cost is $180 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need! For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. Thank you, and may God bless you in your ministry! Yours in the Merciful Lord Jesus, Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M. Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green / Owensboro
IN THE COMMUNITY
Calling all 55+ women and men who might be interested in being a part of the Planning Committee for the next Evansville Wisdom Day.  If you live in Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson counties and would like to be a part of a group who plans this day 1x per year, reach out to me at egirten@evdio.org.

Wisdom Day is a day per year that involves speakers, lunch, and entertainment for Catholics over the age of 55.  This event draws between 200-300 from around the region.  This is a free event to attendees.  Excess donations are donated to a worthy, local cause.  No experience needed!
NEEDED!  MEN TO PRESENT THE BENEFITS OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 1X-4X PER YEAR TO OUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
NOTE:  THIS IS PART OF AN ONGOING NFP MINISTRY.  PRESENTATION TEAMS ARE ALREADY IN PLACE.  MORE MEN ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
GATHERING EVERYONE AT TABLE
2023 DIVORCE SUPPORT
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your Wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you.
That with your saints I may praise you. For ever and ever. Amen.
Copyright © *|2023|* *|office of family & life|*, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO BOX 4169
Evansville, IN 47724

OFFICE OF FAMILY/LIFE
http://www.evdio.org/family-life.html
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
http://www.evdio.org/
THE MESSAGE
http://www.themessageonline.org/
ERIC GIRTEN, LSW MPS
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE
812-424-5536 | egirten@evdio.org
Diocese of Evansville
4200 N. Kentucky Ave. | Evansville, IN 47711-2799

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March 25, 2023 – Constant Contact Update
GOOD SHEPHERD STUDENTS
WILL RECEIVE A PAIR OF EARPODS IF THEIR PARENT DONATES BLOOD AT OUR BLOOD DRIVE.
Please check our website daily for updates.
To sign up for online giving please visit our website…..
Thank you in advance for your donations.
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2301 N Stockwell Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
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The Diocesan Dashboard

Please find attached the Seventh edition of “The Diocesan Dashboard” (PDF Doc at bottom of email)
As you may recall, we’re providing this report each month highlighting 10-12 bullet points of key happenings and/or accomplishments in or involving the Diocesan Offices in the last month.
The attached represents the month of February, reported in March.

Diocesan Dashboard – February 2023

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March 14, 2023 – Constant Contact Update
Good Shepherd Catholic Church and School
2023 Master Plan
Please plan to attend upcoming
focus meetings that best pertains to you.
See attached survey to help discussion at meetings.
Wednesday, March 15
**5:45 PM, Cafeteria:
Finance Council, Parish Council, and Long Term Planning committees
**6:30 PM, Cafeteria
Bingo, Summer Social and Knights of Columbus members
Thursday, March 16
**8:45 AM, Cafeteria
Bereavement Team, Over 50’s Group
**10:00 AM @ Church
Parishioners
**10:45 AM @ Church
Parents
Saturday, March 18
**10:00 AM, Cafeteria
Parents
**11:00 AM, Cafeteria
Parishioners
Monday, March 20
**5:45 PM, Parish Hall
Shepherd’s Hook, Quilters
** 7:15 PM, Parish Hall
Parents
Wednesday, March 22
**6:45 PM, Church
Parishioners
Google survey document:
Please feel free to answer these questions on our Google Doc to give your input to the focus groups.
If you can’t open Google Docs, please read through the following questions.
Church Topics:
1. When you travel, what do you see and experience at other parishes that would make us stronger; what do you
miss from our church when you are away?
2. What is your favorite “thing” about the church building and facility? Give specific examples.
3. What can enhance our church building and facility?
4. What can we do to encourage attendance and continued growth at the church?
5. Regarding the church building, what do you feel needs to be added or changed over the next 20 years?
Prioritize your response.
School Topics:
6. Drop off and pick up – what’s working and what isn’t? Give specific examples.
7. What is your favorite “thing” about the school building and facility? Give specific examples.
8. What can we do to enhance our school building and facility; if you could add structures or change the physical
characteristics of the school, what would you do?
9. What can we do to get active families at the school to become active members of the church and retain those
families?
10. Regarding the school building, what do you feel needs to be added or changed over the next 20 years?
Prioritize your response.
General Topics:
11. What changes would you make to enhance worship, education, and community?
12. What changes need to be made to encourage people to become active members of the church rather than just
registered members?
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Please check our website daily for updates.
To sign up for online giving please visit our website…..
Thank you in advance for your donations.
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2301 N Stockwell Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
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