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February 10, 2022 – Constant Contact Update
OUR 2022 SUMMER SOCIAL IS ON!
This year’s summer social may look a little different, but we are still having this wonderful event!
There will be a VERY, VERY IMPORTANT meeting on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 6:00 PM
in the Parish Hall.
Everyone is welcome! All who have worked in the past or those who would like to start volunteering.
Bring your friends.
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February 09, 2022 – Message from Fr. Alex Zenthoefer – Vicar General [Diocese of Evansville]

Dear friends,
I wanted to send this reminder regarding the remaining scheduled listening sessions happening right now throughout our diocese. These sessions are part of the Synod preparation for 2023, but they are mainly about listening to our people and getting a sense of where they are.
If your parish listening session has already passed, please know that there are other opportunities available, which you will see listed below. PLEASE make your people aware of these opportunities!
Click here for a ready-made flyer and click here for a bulletin blurb and click here for a pulpit announcement.
If you’d like to put our Synod Introductory video on your parish website, this is the embed code if you have a web guru to plug it in to your website: <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/NB7MZWAsyVM” title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe>
Or click here for the link to that video, which you can share as you like.
I hope you will help us to do our best in making sure that all our people can be heard.
Upcoming listening sessions:
  • Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. (CST) at St. Nicholas, Lower Level, Santa Claus
  • Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. (EST) at St. John Loogootee Parish Center, Loogootee
  • Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. (EST) at Holy Family Fellowship Hall, Jasper
  • Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm (CST) at St. James Cafeteria, Haubstadt
  • Monday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. (EST) at Divine Mercy Parish, St. Anthony Gymnasium, St. Anthony
  • Sunday, March 13 at 1:30 pm (CST) at Holy Rosary School Cafeteria, Evansville
  • Monday, March 14 at 6:30 pm (CST) at Holy Rosary Parish Hall, Evansville
  • Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. (CST) at St. John the Evangelist, Daylight
  • Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. (CST) at Woodward Center, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville
Peace,
Fr. Alex Zenthoefer

Vicar General
Diocese of Evansville

Pastor
Sts. Mary & John Parish

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January 27, 2022 – Update on World Meeting of Families [June 22-26]

World Meeting of Families
June 22-26
Possible Events

1. Mass (on the Grass): Celebrate Mass at a special time during the week (either indoor or out)
and invite families to come together. Offer a special blessing. Plan a meal afterward.
2. Family Rosary: Same as #1
3. Recognize the uniqueness of each family in the parish:
a. Young married couples just beginning their families
b. Families who have been a part of the parish for years
c. Generations of families in the parish
d. Families who have adopted for fostered
e. Families with disabilities
f. Families with members, young and old, who have passed
4. Recognize the family as the domestic church
5. Invite the High School and college age members of your parish to an evening and make them
aware that they are the next generation of the parish family
6. Invite a speaker on the topic of marriage and family
7. Provide a special evening of prayer, Reconciliation, and food
8. Recognize the realities of keeping a family Catholic in today’s society
9. Post family pictures (of present and past parish families) in the vestibule
10. Provide a reflection on the Holy Family

Eric Girten 

Diocese of Evansville

Director, Office of Family & Life

4200 North Kentucky Avenue              

Evansville, IN 47711

egirten@evdio.org | 812-424-5536

Vatican Guidebook + Resources for Dioceses
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The Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life has produced a number of resources to assist you in the planning of your local (diocesan or parish)

World Meeting of Families event in multiple languages including:

Pastoral Kit, Logo and Animation, Catechesis, Prayer, Hymn
Resources
Guidelines
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Letter of the Holy Father to Married Couples in the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family (2021-2022)

Read this special letter from His Holiness to married couples on occasion of the Year of Amoris Laetitia.

Watch the #9 video in Pope Francis’s series of dialogue with families. In 10 episodes, the Pope offers reflections and first-hand testimonies of families from across the world on the theme of the family.

Use the downloadable guidebook prepared for personal and community reflection.

Watch the latest video in the #IamChurch series. This series demonstrates how the Word of God is alive in the experiences of people with disabiities.

Purchase your

Official Prayer for the World Meeting of Families today!

A prayer card with the official prayer for the World Meeting of Families 2022 is available for purchase at the USCCB web store in both

English and Spanish.
English Prayer Card
Spanish Prayer Card
Find more information and resources for
the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family at usccb.org.
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February 02, 2022 – Constant Contact Update
Winter Weather
Coming Our Way!
In the event of inclement weather causes the cancellation of Good Shepherd Catholic School, daily Mass will also be cancelled and the parish office will be closed. With potential hazardous driving conditions we want to ensure that our parishioners remain safe.
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.
FEBRUARY IS GOOD SHEPHERD’S MONTH
TO FILL THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL FOOD PANTRY
Please bring your canned food items or personal hygiene items for donations.
Donations can be placed on the table in the Narthex.
Come and See Open House for Good Shepherd Catholic School
will be rescheduled for Thursday, February 10
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Get your Scrip!
SCRIP will be available after Masses THIS WEEKEND, online, and in the parish office next week.
This is a great fundraiser for our parish and school.
Keep scrip in mind when trying to find a gift for you family and friends.
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December 30, 2021 – Constant Contact Update
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
Mass Times:
Friday, December 31 @ 4:30 PM
Saturday, January 1 @ 4:30 PM
Sunday, January 2 @ 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Fr. Zach Etienne and the Good Shepherd Parish Staff wish you blessed New Year.
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Confirmation 2022:
First session will begin on Sunday, January 9, at 9:00 am in the Cafeteria with the Candidate and parent. Anyone 16+ or at least a Sophomore in the fall of 2022 is eligible for this Sacrament. If there are any questions, please contact Sue Kroupa at skroupa@evdio.org
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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December 17, 2021 – Diocese of Evansville Family & Life eNews Quarterly

OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE eNEWS Quarterly

January-March 2022
The Feast of the Holy Family falls every year on the Sunday after Christmas (this year, it will be the next day!) We pray to our Lord Jesus through the intercession of His Mother and St. Joseph for the protection of our families and for their blessing on us, especially upon those families suffering adversity at this time.  This is a wonderul opportunity to bless all families at Mass!
National Marriage Week will be observed February 7-14, 2022. 

  • The theme will be Called to the Joy of Love.
  • Plan a Mass and movie night for couples at your parish OR
  • Invite the parents of your school age children to a holy hour
  • There are other ideas like old board game night, card game tournaments OR
  • A good old fashioned Valentine’s Day dance for your married couples.

SHOULD WE DO SOMETHING AS A DIOCESE?  DROP ME A LINE AND LET ME KNOW
2022 Retreats
  • FEBRUARY 18-19, 2022 (TWO DAY RETREAT)
  • APRIL 22-23, 2022 (TWO DAY RETREAT)
  • SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 (ONE DAY RETREAT)
REMINDER:  ONLINE UNVIELED AVAILABLE ONLY BY PRIEST REQUEST AFTER JANUARY 1, 2022.
INTERESTED IN STARTING A SPONSOR COUPLE MARRIAGE PREP PROGRAM IN YOUR PARISH?  CONTACT the O.F.L. FOR DETAILS.
COMING IN AUGUST 2022!  LIFE GIVING WOUNDS IS A HEALING OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF DIVORCE.
The HOLY FAMILY CENTER FOR LIFE provides Natural Family Planning Education in the Diocese of Evansville.
WHAT CAN WE DO IN OUR DIOCESE TO CELEBRATE THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES?  Drop me a line and let me know!
THERE ARE 58 INDIVIDUALS FROM THIRTY PARISHES AND TWO UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED ON THE DIOCESAN ROSARY PRAYER MAP…IS YOUR PARISH REPRESENTED?  SIGN UP TODAY!
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
Walking with Moms in Need is a resource supported by our parishes, the Diocese of Evansville and the USCCB.  This map provides updated resource and location information.  We are called to the Gospel of Life and in this calling we support those in need spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
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NEWS RELEASE
TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:
Diocesan Pro-Life Directors, State Catholic Conference Directors

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

December 17. 2021

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Denounces FDA Decision on Chemical Abortion Pill
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today they will eliminate the safety requirement of in-person dispensing in the Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The FDA’s action clears a path for the drug to be dispensed by clinics, medical offices, and hospitals through the use of online pharmacies or drug delivery services.

In response, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following statement:
“Every life is sacred: the lives of mothers and the lives of the unborn. Not only does this decision further the tragic taking of unborn lives but it does little to care for the well-being of women in need. Far from the accompaniment that women in crisis pregnancies deserve, this decision would leave women alone in the midst of trauma, often without any medical attention or follow up care.

“One of the essential tasks of governments is to safeguard the health and well-being of citizens. As such, the FDA ought to act to protect the lives and health of mothers and children, rather than merely succumbing to the abortion industry’s pressure to loosen safety standards.

“I call on leaders of every level of government to stand with women in need by promoting policies that recognize the value and human dignity of both mother and child, rather than further promoting the devastating tragedy of abortion.”
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https://www.kwl.com.au/blog/liturgy/the-human-person-an-introduction-to-christian-anthropology/
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248601/archbishop-cordileone-grieved-by-disrespectful-responses-to-pope-francis-curbs-on-traditional-latin-mass
https://www.catholicnews.com/centennial-of-a-murder-the-priest-the-klan-and-a-wedding-remembered/
https://youtu.be/jdaz1dnu4PM
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pittsburgh-live-fetus-organs
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/what-the-antichrist-will-be-like-according-to-st-john-henry-newman
https://www.ncregister.com/cna/catholic-gymnast-simone-biles-says-she-is-pro-choice-in-social-media-post
https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/reflections-on-the-church-and-america-s-new-religions
https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/here-we-go-again-hhs-new-war-on-religious-freedom
https://aleteia.org/2021/12/16/religious-hospitals-argue-for-liberty-in-transgender-mandate-case/#
COMING SOON!  MARRIAGE MATTERS
Called to the Joy of Love:  National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry

Letters to Pharmaceutical Companies

In the documents listed here, the Vatican urges everyone concerned for the sanctity of life to protest the use of abortion-derived cell lines and advocate for the development of vaccines with no connection to abortion. To make it easier to take this action, we provide the following sample letters to pharmaceutical companies that are using abortion-derived cell lines to produce and/or test vaccines.
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
    • 1 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 at about 1/2 of the parishes in our Diocese.
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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December 17, 2021 – Constant Contact Update
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
Donations for Tornado Victims
On behalf of Bishop Siegel, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville would like to provide some guidance for individuals, parishes and other groups that would like to support the recovery and relief efforts for those impacted by the tornadoes and severe storms that devastated many areas, including Western Kentucky.
Catholic Charities USA is currently raising funds to help those Catholic Charities agencies impacted by the tornadoes. Donors may donate online at https://www.catholiccharities.us/campaign/ccusa-disaster-relief/c353051 or by mail to Catholic Charities USA; 2050 Ballenger Ave. Suite 400; Alexandria, VA 22314. Please note Tornado Relief on the memo line of the check.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro has also established a tornado relief fund to assist tornado and storm victims in their Diocese. Donors may donate online at https://owensborodiocese.org/give/ or by mail to Catholic Charities; Diocese of Owensboro; 600 Locust Street; Owensboro, KY 42301. Please note Tornado Relief in the memo line of the check.
We would prefer that individuals, parishes and other groups contribute to the relief efforts through one of the above channels.
If you have additional questions, you may contact me at (812) 423-5456 or by email at dtownsend@evdio.org.
We pray that those impacted by these storms find peace, comfort, and hope.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:
December 24 @ 4:30 PM & 10:30 PM
December 25 @ 9:00 AM
NO Saturday 4:30 PM Mass
December 26: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Confirmation 2022
First session will begin on Sunday, January 9, at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria with the Candidate and parent. anyone 16+ or at least a Sophomore in the fall of 2022 is eligible for this Sacrament. If there are questions, please contact Sue Kroupa at skroupa@evdio.org.
Job Opening: Evening Janitor Position
Good Shepherd Catholic Church & School currently has an opening for a part-time janitor, Monday-Friday working 29 hours per week, approx. 6 hours per day. Evening shift, starting around 3:15 p.m.
Please call school office if interested at 812-476-4477 or 812-477-5405.
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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December 16, 2021 – 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.
Donations for Tornado Victims
On behalf of Bishop Siegel, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville would like to provide some guidance for individuals, parishes and other groups that would like to support the recovery and relief efforts for those impacted by the tornadoes and severe storms that devastated many areas, including Western Kentucky.
Catholic Charities USA is currently raising funds to help those Catholic Charities agencies impacted by the tornadoes. Donors may donate online at https://www.catholiccharities.us/campaign/ccusa-disaster-relief/c353051 or by mail to Catholic Charities USA; 2050 Ballenger Ave. Suite 400; Alexandria, VA 22314. Please note Tornado Relief on the memo line of the check.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro has also established a tornado relief fund to assist tornado and storm victims in their Diocese. Donors may donate online at https://owensborodiocese.org/give/ or by mail to Catholic Charities; Diocese of Owensboro; 600 Locust Street; Owensboro, KY 42301. Please note Tornado Relief in the memo line of the check.
We would prefer that individuals, parishes and other groups contribute to the relief efforts through one of the above channels.
If you have additional questions, you may contact me at (812) 423-5456 or by email at dtownsend@evdio.org.
We pray that those impacted by these storms find peace, comfort, and hope.
Confirmation Classes
Classes will begin on January 9, 8:30-10:30 AM in the cafeteria.
Job Opening: Evening Janitor Position
Good Shepherd Catholic Church & School currently has an opening for a part-time janitor, Monday-Friday working 29 hours per week, approx. 6 hours per day. Evening shift, starting around 3:15 p.m.
Please call school office if interested at 812-476-4477 or 812-477-5405.
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December 15, 2021 – Constant Contact Update
**No Daily Mass Thursday, Dec. 16 due to Fr. Schipp’s funeral**
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.
ARISE!
Arise! Christmas
Get your Christmas Scrip!
SCRIP will be available after Masses THIS WEEKEND, online, and in the parish office next week. We will return to selling after Masses on January 8.
Office hours for Dec 20- 23:
Dec. 20: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dec. 21: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dec. 22: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dec. 23: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This is a great fundraiser for our parish and school.
Keep scrip in mind when trying to find a gift for you family and friends.
Birthright of Evansville Collection
Good Shepherd’s Knights of Columbus is collecting for Birthright, a non-profit that focuses on assisting low-income pregnant women, infants and young children. The collection box is in the Narthex now until Dec 26. Needed items: Diapers up to size 5, pull ups, infant care items, clothing up to size 4, pacifiers, bottles, hooded bath towels and wash cloths, and baby toys.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Christmas Mass Times:
Christmas Eve: 4:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Christmas Day: 9:00 AM
There will be NO Saturday evening Mass (4:30 PM) on December 25. Sunday Masses will be as normal 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM.
Fr. Zach Etienne and the Good Shepherd Parish Staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.