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2021-08-16 Constant Contact Update
MASK UP! AGAIN
We are masking up again for church and school. Please be aware when you come to weekend or weekday Mass you will be required to wear a mask. We continue to have hand sanitizer available at the entrance of church.
Please be respectful of those around you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you, Good Shepherd Staff
We are selling scrip after Mass!
Scrip is a wonderful way to support our school and parish. Please see our website for a current list of gift cards on our website: www.gsparish.org and click on the scrip tab. We also have ecards that can be loaded on your phone. If you would like more information about this, please email Connie at kcsermie@gmail.com.
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES:
Monday: 7:40 AM
Tuesday: 5:30 PM Mass
Adoration 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:40 AM
Thursday: 7:40 AM Mass
Friday: No Mass
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM
10:30 AM
You Tube channel for live stream:
ADORATION TIMES:
Every Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 PM
&
2nd Wednesday of every month 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
Please check our website daily for updates.
MINISTRY FAIR
AUGUST 28 & 29
**After Masses**
Please join us for our parish ministry fair. Find out what ways you can use your God given talents to support our parish. There are so many ways we can work together to make our Good Shepherd Community the best it can be.
Fall Festival
Oct 4 – 9
Your help is needed to make our booth a success. We will be making our hand-made Munchen Rolls on Sept. 20 & 23 , 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
We will have two and three hour shifts working the booth the week of the Fall Festival. Working the booth is a lot of fun and builds community. All profits made at our booth will be sent to our sister parish in Haiti, St. Rose of Lima. Bring a friend and sign up for a shift, sign up sheets will be in the Narthex or call Ruth Becker at the parish office.
Weekly Bulletins are available on our website.
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
BBQ Benefit
$30 for a Slab of Ribs or Butt
Call or Order online, bring your receipt to pick up.
812-423-5623 ext 226 or
***Order deadline is Friday, Sept. 3, 2021***
Pay when you pick up by cash, card or checks.
Three locations for pick up:
East Side: CVS at Lynch and Oak Hill RD
West Side #1: St. Boniface Church
West Side #2: St. Philip Church
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2301 N Stockwell Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5405
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2021-08-13 New COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance

Effective Monday, August 16:

In an effort to support our Good Shepherd Catholic School students and teachers, Good Shepherd Catholic Church will mirror indoor protocols during established timeframes for Masses and other indoor church activities.

Thank you for your prayers and support as we continue to have a wonderful school year.

 

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2021-08-03 USCCB Upcoming August Events

Upcoming Events

August 2021

The Transfiguration of the Lord

August 6, 2021

The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord honors when the apostles get their first real glimpse of Jesus in his ultimate glory. Use this resource to help teach about the feast day and reflect on the Gospel.
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2021

On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which the Church celebrates every year on August 15.
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Respect Life Month in the Classroom

October 2021

As we prepare for the start of a new school year, Respect Life Month is just around the corner!
You can download or order the poster and prayer card. Additional digital materials are also available for use in educational settings.
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2021 Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa

The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa is an opportunity for you to support the faith of our African brothers and sisters.

Collection resources, including social media posts and bulletin inserts are available for parish use.
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2021-07-29 Priest and Deacon August 2021 Edition Family & Life Monthly e-News

OFFICE OF FAMILY & LIFE eNEWS

August 2021

PRIEST & DEACON EDITION

IN-PERSON MARRIAGE PREP RETREAT:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
CATHOLIC CENTER IN EVANSVILLE.
ONE DAY RETREAT.

ENGAGED COUPLES CAN GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER:  http://www.evdio.org/marriage-preparation.html

NOTES:

  • 2022 FEBRUARY AND APRIL RETREAT DATES ARE SET and can be accessed at the above link.

  • THE ONLINE UNVEILED RESOURCE WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH THE END OF 2021

THE TRUTH ABOUT NFP

IS BACK TO IN-PERSON

REQUIRED FOR MARRIAGE PREPARATION IN THE DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE

A FREE, 45 minute Introduction to Catholic teaching on fertility and Natural Family Planning models
* Denotes presentation offered within Unveiled Marriage Prep retreat

  1. August 15, 2021 (Vincennes)
  2. September 26, 2021 (Evansville)
  3. October 17, 2021 (Jasper)
  4. November 7, 2021 (TBD)
  5. December 19, 2021 (Vincennes)

Holy Family Center for Life Fertility Care Center
918 W. Mill Rd., Evansville, IN.  47705
812-421-2030 |  HFCLsignup@gmail.com
FALL EVENTS
OFFICE OF FAMILY& LIFE WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
FINAL 2021 OFL WORKSHOP for
PRIESTS, DEACONS, PARISH LEADERSHIP
VIA ZOOM

____________________________________________
MINISTERING TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY ABORTION
Time:  1 HOUR
Fall 2021
It’s time to make Congressional phones ring off the hook!
CLICK TO CALL CONGRESS
Can you spare 30 seconds for unborn babies?

Click the button above to call Congress. (Once your address is entered, a green icon of a phone will appear next to your representative and senators. Click the phone for a short script of what to say and the phone number to call.)

Last week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to push through four of the most extreme pro-abortion bills EVER. The full House is expected to begin voting on these bills next week.

These bills take away the pro-life policies that:

  • protect taxpayers from having to pay for elective abortions, both here and overseas;
  • protect health care providers from being forced to perform abortions or refer for abortions against their beliefs;
  • protect employers and insurance companies from being forced to pay for abortion.

Don’t let our government make you pay for, or participate in, the taking of innocent human life. Call now (even if you already emailed)!
National Catholic Youth Conference Information from the   Office of Youth and Young Adult-Steve Dabrowski
The Diocesan NCYC website is now updated with the latest information.  As we are still awaiting final waivers and the NCYC online registration portal information from the NFCYM, the site will continue to be updated as these items become available; however, group leaders should visit the Dicoesan NCYC site to reserve your spots and download the youth and adult registration packets that will be used once the online registration portal is functional.

Since the NFCYM is late in proving key information, please be aware that a couple items may need to be updated:

  • The Diocesan Registration packets contain an updated version of the 2019 NFCYM Waiver.  Should the NFCYM publish a substantially different waiver form later this summer, group leaders would need to have that form completed and signed by parents and adult participants instead of the form included in the packet.  If this were to occur, only the NFCYM waiver would need to be replaced, the diocesan forms would remain the same.
  • The NFCYM has yet to issue registration or substitution (i.e., drop/add) deadlines.  As such, these may change from those listed on the diocesan website should the NFCYM deadlines differ from previous years.
Group leaders should complete the Diocesan Reservation Form listed on the NCYC website  in order to reserve spots for their group.  The number of participants entered on this form is what will be used to pay the $100/participant deposit due before August 16th.  Please be sure to fill out your group information as this is the only means we have of determining our diocesan group size.

Finally, the total cost per participant in 2021 will be $365.  This is being subsidized by the Louise Becker Youth Endowment due to the fact that many families have been impacted by the pandemic and subsequent economic conditions.  Individual need-based scholarships will still be available, but these should be limited to those with a serious financial need.

As always, please contact me with any questions.  We look forward to being with you at NCYC this November.

-Steve
August 2021: Word of Life
The August 2021 edition of Word of Life is available in English and Spanish.

Previous issues are available at respectlife.org/word-of-life-archive.
August 2021 Edition
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A 300-word reflection is available on the first page of the August edition of Word of Life. Focusing on the Assumption, it’s suggested for use in your bulletin the weekend of August 14/15.

September 30th – October 3rd 2021
SAVE THE DATE!
SOURCE + SUMMIT 2022
APRIL 1,2 & 3 
Mater Dei High School

“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” 

                                                Luke 23:46

YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!
Volunteers always Welcome(and needed)
  • 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 Level 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.
  • (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.
  • Preparation and Setup for the Respect Life Celebration in October:  This may include creating a celebration atmosphere within the conference space, serving beverages, managing doors, etc.
  • Respect Life Coordinators are needed at certain parishes throughout the diocese.
  • (NEW) Steering Committee for Married Couple activities (lunches, speakers, TOT, date nights).  A group of five persons preferred.
  • (NEW) Leaders from each of our four deaneries to work with the larger team to plan and implement the Love Ed program across the diocese.
  • (NEW)  A diocesan team to evaluate the benefit of a diocesan wide prison ministry/jail outreach
  • One or two volunteers working specifically with the WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED initiative
  • Exploration committee (of 5 persons) to review the possibility of an annual diocesan Family Night
  • Steering/Planning Committee of 5 persons to coordinate an annual Peace in the Mourning Widow Retreat
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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