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April 12, 2022 – Constant Contact Update
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
HOLY THURSDAY: 7:00 PM MASS
GOOD FRIDAY: 1:30 PM Stations of the Cross
reenactment by 8th grade
7:00 pm Service
HOLY SATURDAY: 11:00 AM Blessing of First Easter Foods
8:00 PM Vigil Mass
EASTER SUNDAY: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM MASS
PLEASE WELCOME OUR RCIA CANDIDATES…..
My name is Christopher (Chris) Clodfelter. I am married to Kimberly Clodfelter. We have two children, Zane Clodfelter and Rae Marissa Zirkelbach, son in law Warren Zirkelbach, and our grandson Barrett Zirkelbach. We are excited to meet our second grandbaby the first week of May. I made the decision to join the Catholic Churchon Easter of 2021. Our family attended an Easter Vigil the night before and I felt at peace and felt the Holy Spirit in the church. I have been blessed to know great people that live their lives as with the Catholic faith and many continue to support and encourage me. I would like to honor my in laws, Richard and Bette Zeller that raised Kimberly in the Catholic faith. I am also thankful for my late parents and the conversations I had with my father weeks before his death. We discussed my wish to become Catholic. He fully supported my decision because he knew it would make me happy. We both had concerns with the messages we were hearing from our denomination. I have learned so much in RCIA classes that have strengthened my faith. I was looking for a deeper understanding of God and found it in the Catholic Church.
My name is Holly Tharp Fehn. I am married to Josh Fehn and we have one son, Pike. I moved to Evansville in 2010 to attend the University of Southern Indiana and never left. I have chosen to join the Catholic faith so that our home is unified in faith to raise our family. My husband Josh was raised Catholic and attended Good Shepherd School himself. Our son Pike was baptized by Father Zach this past fall and will be attending Little Rams Preschool for the 2022-2023 school year. We are so excited to be a part of the Good Shepherd community.
My name is Jason Lyons, and I work at SS&C as a Software Quality Analyst. I initially chose the Catholic faith because I wanted a closer connection to my girlfriend, Kelly Wolfe, and her daughter, Ellison Wolfe, as they are both active Parishioners. During RCIA, I discovered that I was learning more about myself as I was learning about the Catholic faith. Meeting and connecting with like-minded people has been an amazing experience.
My name is Sharon Dwanyen Mhango. I am married to Solomon Dwanyen Mhango. We have four children: Madelyn (16), Solomon (10), Nehemiah (6), and Dehlu (3). I am primarily a stay-at-home mom, but also work as an Academic Coordinator for a cultural exchange program for high school students. I enjoy reading, cross-stitching, figure skating, and spending quality time with my family. I am becoming Catholic because I want to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and experience communion with Christ more deeply.
We pray for our new members and congratulate them. God bless you all.
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ARISE HOLY HOUR
Our next Arise Holy Hour has been rescheduled for April 24 at 7:00 PM. Come join us for this wonderful experience.
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The Good Shepherd Staff wishes you a Happy and Holy Easter.
The office will be closed on Good Friday
and Easter Monday.
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April 05, 2022 – Family & Life eNews

DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE eNEWS 
CLICK ON THE PAGE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PARISH RESOURCES
ATTENTION PASTORS, DEACONS, PARISH LEADERS:

WE WILL BE REORDERING THE 20-PAGE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED MISCARRIAGE.  RESPONSE TO THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN POSITIVE. I WILL ORDER UP TO 10 OF THESE PER PARISH BUT NEED SOMEONE FROM YOUR PARISH TO CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.  THANK YOU.
COMING AUGUST 19-21 AT SARTO RETREAT CENTER

LIFE GIVING WOUNDS IS A THREE DAY OFFERING FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS.  IF YOU FEEL YOU MAY BENEFIT FROM SOMETHING LIKE THIS, YOU MAY INQUIRE BELOW. REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1

THIS RETREAT IS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO.

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https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/
We have several people in the diocese trained to facilitate this program.  If you are interested in in bringing this program to your neck of the woods, have someone contact the OFL.
Rachel’s Vineyard of Western Kentucky will be having a retreat for the healing of the wounds of abortion on the weekend of May 20-22, 2022, at the Passionist Retreat Center outside of Owensboro.  This retreat is a powerful way to encounter Jesus Christ as the Healer of our deepest and most painful wounds.  Our team of trained volunteers (all of whom have made this retreat in the past) are looking forward to walking with you on the journey to healing and wholeness!  Come and join us!
2022 Retreats
  • FEBRUARY 18-19, 2022 (TWO DAY RETREAT)
  • CANCELLED:  APRIL 22-23, 2022 (TWO DAY RETREAT)  CONTACT ME FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING IF NEEDED
  • SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 (ONE DAY RETREAT)
Walking with Moms in Need is a resource for our parishes, and is supported by the Diocese of Evansville and the USCCB.
This interactive map provides information regarding resources for pregnant moms, children, and families.
We are called to the Gospel of Life and in this calling we support those in need spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/parish-resources
INTERESTED IN STARTING A SPONSOR COUPLE MARRIAGE PREP PROGRAM IN YOUR PARISH?  The two programs we currently support are Joy Filled Marriage and For Better and For Ever. CONTACT the O.F.L. FOR DETAILS.
The HOLY FAMILY CENTER FOR LIFE provides Natural Family Planning Education in the Diocese of Evansville.
Called to the Joy of Love:  National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry
Volunteers always Welcome(and needed)
  • (NEW) Facilitators for Life Giving Wounds (Support for Adult Children of Divorce)  This program is beginning in 2022.  A group of 5 persons, who are themselves adult children of divorce, and a chaplain is needed to help bring other adult children of divorce the healing peace of Christ in their lives.
  • Unveiled Marriage Preparation Retreat Facilitator Couples
    • 2 Facilitator Couples needed
    • There are always 2 Facilitator Couples per retreat
    • Weekend food and lodging expenses are covered
    • The UNVEILED marriage preparation program is a clearly defined step by step process agenda.
  • Parish Sponsor Couples
    • Parish level sponsor couple programs are opportunities for parishes to wrap around and celebrate their young adults as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
  • Natural Family Planning Presenter Couples  Married couples who are trained or are using Natural Family Planning are needed to tell their stories and impart the NFP message to High School students and engaged couples.
  • Respect Life Coordinators are needed in several parishes.
  • Peace in the Mourning
    • This is a healing retreat for widows
    • A Planning Committee is forming now
    • Contact me if you would be interested in attending or planning
Contact me at egirten@evdio.org if you have questions about any of the above or are interested in volunteering for any of these ministries
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Evansville, IN 47724

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March 24, 2022 – 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.
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
JOIN US
Friday at 11:00 AM
to pray for Ukraine & Russia
If you cannot attend, please join us in praying the following prayer for Ukraine.
God of Peace and Justice,
we pray for those caught up
in the current violence in Ukraine.
We implore you for peace.
Holy Spirit, Our Consolation,
comfort all those who fear.
Grant wisdom and discernment
to those in power.
Holy Family, who fled to Egypt,
guard all those who have sought refuge
away from the land they love,
and bring them safely home again.
Mary, Mother of us all,
cast your protecting veil
around all suffering lands and peoples.
Turn all hearts back to your Son,
our only Savior and the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
Prayer implores the swift aid of Heaven, and
the Rosary in particular is a powerful
means of obtaining peace.
Our Lady of Fatima especially
begged us to pray the Rosary
for peace in the world.
Answer her call and join us in seeking her help
for the people of Ukraine in their time of need.
We’ve created a limited edition “Pray for
Ukraine” rosary to help you faithfully
and fervently pray for their nation.
**Prayer from The Catholic Company**
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PARISH COUNCIL OPENINGS
We have two Parish Council Openings. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please fill out the following form or pick up the form at the Parish Office.
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINEE
MEMBER PROFILE
  Name
Address
Zip
Phone
Email
Birth Date
Occupation
Education
Brief Profile/Bio describing yourself (ie) (Married/Single/Religious), Number of Years in Parish, Professional and Community Involvement, School Family or Non-School Family, etc…:
Why do you wish to serve Good Shepherd Catholic Parish through service on the Parish Council:
What do you feel your membership and participation on the Parish Council will contribute most to our parish and local community:
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Please place a check or remark in front of all of the following categories that apply to your active membership in Good Shepherd Catholic Parish and/or professional background:
_____ Finance       _____Fundraising/Development      _____Health/Medical/Counseling      _____Law/Legal
_____Maintenance/Construction      _____ Marketing      _____New to Faith/RCIA      _____Religion Degree/Job
_____Teacher/Education      _____Technology
_____Other:
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March 23 2022 – Constant Contact Update
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
March 25, 11:00 AM
Consecration of Ukraine and Russia
At 11:00 AM we will begin the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All are welcome to attend.
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Seder Supper
April 10 @ 1:00 pm
Sign up to attend the Seder Supper in back of church
or call the parish office.
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Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Please check our website daily for updates.
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Thank you in advance for your donations.
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March 16, 2022 – Constant Contact Update
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
Synod Listening Session
March 17, 6:30 PM
St. John, Daylight
What is a Synod?
It is a gathering of bishops. In 2023, there will be a Synod of Bishops gathering in Rome. In preparation for that Synod, there is a diocesan phase and a national phase. We are now gathering information in the Diocesan phase.
During the Diocesan phase, there will be listening sessions and surveys to get a sense of how people journey together in the Church, that is, how they walk with other people and how they are helped (or not helped) by the Church. These listening sessions are focused on the experience of our people, not on ideas or abstract concepts.
From the listening sessions, we will develop a synthesis that will go to the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops), which will synthesize all the contributions from dioceses across the U.S. The Vatican will then take all the contributions from across the world and use them to create a preparatory document for the Synod of Bishops in 2023.
How can we participate?
Please attend the Listening Session at St. John the Evangelist, Daylight. If you are unable to attend, there will be an online survey you can use to offer your experience of journeying together. We encourage as many people as possible to attend the listening sessions.
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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February 25, 2022 – Constant Contact Update
LENT 2022
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Mass times:
7:40 AM
5:30 PM
Reconciliation Services:
Every Monday & Thursday
7:00 – 7:20 AM
Every Tuesday 6:00 – 6:40 PM
March 20: Arise 6:00-8:00 PM
March 27: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
WAYS TO GIVE TO OTHERS DURING LENT
There are several ways to make your Lent a meaningful experience.
#1 Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl at the entrance of church. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on global hunger and take action to help our sisters and brothers impacted by this injustice. Visit crsricebowl.org.
#2 Copies of the Lent edition of The Word Among Us are available. This has daily meditations for March 2 – April 17.
#3 Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has a Lent Giving Calendar that allows us to count our blessings during Lent and help Habitat for Humanity raise money to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. Please take a calendar located on the tables at the entrance of church.
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February 21, 2022 – Family & Life eNews

 

DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE eNEWS 

Surviving Divorce with Rose Sweet

                                                    

Divorce Ministry Facilitator Training on March 12, 2022

8:30am – 3pm

Cost: $50.00 includes material, coffee, lunch  (NOTE:  The Office of Family & Life will pay the $50.00 dollar registration fee for Diocese of Evansville attendees)

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center

1402 Southern Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107

To reserve a room for the night before, contact:
Sr. Sheila Fitzpatrick at (317) 788-7581 or email facilities@benedictinn.org

Registration is open from January 31st to March 1st, 2022

Just Two Seats Left!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surviving-divorce-training-tickets-251313895627

For more information, contact: Claudia Corona (317) 236-7310 or Ccorona@archindy.org
Life-Giving Wounds Spring Virtual Support Group for Adult Children of Divorce
Our virtual support group for men and women who are adult children of divorce or separation (ACODs) launches February 28.  We’ll meet over Zoom for six weeks, Monday evenings, February 28 – April 4, from 8:15-10 p.m.  Each session includes prayer, a presentation, and guided small group breakouts led by trained peer leaders who themselves are ACODs.  Topics include navigating addictions in the family, living the virtue of hope, personal witnesses on overcoming the trauma of family wounds, forging a strong marriage as an ACOD, and more.  Cost is $110 / $55 for college students or consecrated (early bird price before Feb. 10).

All information and registration can be found on our website.
COMING AUGUST 19-21 AT SARTO RETREAT CENTER

LIFE GIVING WOUNDS IS A THREE DAY RETREAT AND TEAM TRAINING FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS.  THIS RETREAT IS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO.

THOSE WHO NEED HEALING AND CLOSURE BECAUSE OF PARENTS WHO ARE SEPARATED OR DIVORCED AND THOSE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF A FUTURE LEADERSHIP TEAM IN THIS MINISTRY SHOULD ATTEND.

https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/
2022 Retreats
  • FEBRUARY 18-19, 2022 (TWO DAY RETREAT)
  • CANCELLED:  APRIL 22-23, 2022 (TWO DAY RETREAT)  CONTACT ME FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING IF NEEDED
  • SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 (ONE DAY RETREAT)
Walking with Moms in Need is a resource for our parishes, and is supported by the Diocese of Evansville and the USCCB.This interactive map provides information regarding resources for pregnant moms, children, and families.

We are called to the Gospel of Life and in this calling we support those in need spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/parish-resources
In the news…
Parish-based outreach walks with moms in need

George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic Review
November 23, 2021
Faced with homelessness and mental health challenges, a young Maryland woman didn’t know where to turn when she found herself pregnant and alone over the summer.

Not knowing what else to do, the woman’s grandmother reached out to a parishioner of St. Stephen. Through the intervention of one of the Bradshaw parish’s lay leaders, a staff member at the parish ultimately connected the grandmother with the Gabriel Network at St. Mark in Catonsville – part of a regional organization that helps pregnant mothers with material and other resources.

“They got her the help she desperately needed,” said Rachel Muneses, team leader of the Walking with Moms in Need outreach at St. Stephen and Holy Spirit in Joppa, a new parish-based pro-life initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Within a couple weeks, she found housing and got the medication she needed for her mental health issues. It showed that there are resources out there. People just need to be made aware of them.” . . .
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Being islands
of mercy to walk
with moms in need

Bishop Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III,
The Georgia Bulletin
December 21, 2021
… Every adult in our parishes should know how to refer a pregnant woman in need to the resources available to her. God referred Mary to the upright man named Joseph. All mothers need more than a teaching lesson from the church, they need our support and the resources of the church…

Each parish is best able to identify the local pregnancy resources that are available and to identify the potential gaps where resources are lacking.

Let us not allow any mother to feel that she is unsupported. May our parishes become “islands of mercy in a sea of indifference.”
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Pregnancy Care Center volunteers are Walking with Moms in Need

Linda Behrens, The Messenger
January 4, 2022
… One such organization within the diocese that is serving pregnant and parenting mothers is the Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) in Belleville.

The Pregnancy Care Center is committed to the respect and dignity for life and enhancing the quality of human life by providing crisis intervention, support, guidance and education to persons in need…

PCC serves any pregnant mother or family with children up to age 5 in need. …The center provides pregnancy testing, prenatal vitamins, and guidance to agencies that may further help them with needs, such as doctors; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); public aid; housing; and more.
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Pray for Dobbs
This Month’s Focus
This month, we’re praying for the Supreme Court justices, clerks, and judicial process.
Background
After hearing oral argument on December 1, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court began their deliberation and opinion-writing process. Because nothing is final until the ink is dry on the published, released opinion of the Supreme Court, the next several months are critical.
Learn More
Key Points
Keep the monthly “key points” in mind when talking to friends or, if you are in a preaching role, consider incorporating them into a sermon or homily. 
Common questions about Dobbs:

  1. What is this Dobbs case, anyway?
  2. What might happen?
Find Out
INTERESTED IN STARTING A SPONSOR COUPLE MARRIAGE PREP PROGRAM IN YOUR PARISH?  CONTACT the O.F.L. FOR DETAILS.
The HOLY FAMILY CENTER FOR LIFE provides Natural Family Planning Education in the Diocese of Evansville.
Is your parish aware that Project Rachel is available for those whose lives have been touched in some way by abortion?  This is a free resource to parishes through the Office of Family & Life
Called to the Joy of Love:  National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry
Volunteers always Welcome(and needed)
  • (NEW) Facilitators for Life Giving Wounds (Support for Adult Children of Divorce)  This program is beginning in 2022.  A group of 5 persons, who are themselves adult children of divorce, and a chaplain is needed to help bring other adult children of divorce the healing peace of Christ in their lives.
  • Unveiled Marriage Preparation Retreat Facilitator Couples
    • 2 Facilitator Couples needed
    • There are always 2 Facilitator Couples per retreat
    • Weekend food and lodging expenses are covered
    • The UNVEILED marriage preparation program is a clearly defined step by step process agenda.
  • Parish Sponsor Couples
    • Parish level sponsor couple programs are opportunities for parishes to wrap around and celebrate their young adults as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
  • Natural Family Planning Presenter Couples  Married couples who are trained or are using Natural Family Planning are needed to tell their stories and impart the NFP message to High School students and engaged couples.
  • Respect Life Coordinators are needed in several parishes.
  • Peace in the Mourning
    • This is a healing retreat for widows
    • A Planning Committee is forming now
    • Contact me if you would be interested in attending or planning
Contact me at egirten@evdio.org if you have questions about any of the above or are interested in volunteering for any of these ministries
Copyright © *|2022|* *|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/

 

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February 21, 2022 – Summer Social Meeting

This is a reminder to join the Summer Social Committee for a meeting on Monday, February 21, at 6pm in the Good Shepherd Parish Hall.
The plans for 2022 Summer Social as well as 2023 Summer Social will be discussed.
Please feel free to bring any friends or parishoners who would like to join and help with social as well!
Thank you!
The Summer Social Committee