Parish Life This Week
Monday, September 28 6:00pm Guest House Shelter
Tuesday, September 29 9:00am Liturgy– For Vocations
1:00pm Faith Sharing Group
Wednesday, September 30 9:00am Bible and More
7:00pm Centering Prayer
Thursday, October 1 10:30am Liturgy— Marcella Gross†
(At MFHCC)
Friday, October 2 9:00am Liturgy— For the Unemployed
Saturday, October 3 4:30pm Liturgy— For Justice and Peace
5:30pm Generations of Faith
Sunday, October 4 8:30 & 11:00 Listen to the Lord Gr 4k—3
8:30am Generations of Faith
8:30am Liturgy— For All Franciscan
Communities
11:00am Liturgy— For the Parish
Upcoming Events Oct 1 Mini-Course on Islam
Oct 1 Pastoral Care Commission
Oct 1 Central America Group
Oct 3 Children‘s choir rehearsal
Oct 3 Generations of Faith
Oct 4 Generations of Faith
Oct 4 Listen to the Lord
Oct 5 Pastoral Council meeting
Oct 11 Generations of Faith
Oct 17 Experience of God Bonfire
OUR MISSION STATEMENT Good Shepherd is a Christian, caring community, nourished by a joyful spirit-filled liturgy that inspires our daily lives. We strive
to welcome, accept and love all people as they are, and through our ministries reach out with active concern to those in need.
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time —September 27, 2009
Welcome To
GOOD SHEPHERD Catholic Church
Menomonee Falls, WI
Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a
mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For
whoever is not against us is for us.” - Mk 9:39-40
Just to refresh your memory---As you know a nice percentage of the
funds that are raised through the Faith in Our Future Archdiocesan
capital campaign are returned to the parish (in which they were
raised) for use by that parish. Through town hall meetings and our
Pastoral Council‘s deliberations it was determined that the funds re-
turned to Good Shepherd would be used in three areas of parish life--
1) to further and enrich our liturgical life, 2) to further and enrich our
lifelong Christian Formation programs especially Generations of Faith,
3) to supplement our outreach programs to those in need with spe-
cial attention to our sister parish in Ellacuria. So far the Prayer and
Worship Commission has brought to the Pastoral Council that some of
those funds be used to have Fr. Jose as a weekend Liturgy presider.
It seems that the next request that is on the horizon is going to be
coming from the Christian Formation Commission. They are looking
into and consulting with others who use Daniels Hall, for programs
that there be some upgrade of the audiovisual equipment in the hall
that is used for Generations of Faith and all other programs that take
place in the hall.
So far some specifications have been drawn together in consultation
with the various users and these have been put out to three compa-
nies for bid. When these bids are reviewed the Christian Formation
Commission will come before the pastoral council for the council‘s
confirmation that this is appropriate use of Faith in our Future funds.
Hopefully, this effort will assist us all—parents, parishioners and pre-
senters in the task of passing on the faith to our children and to one
another in this multi-media age.
Kenneth Mich
September 27, 2009 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Food Pantry Needs: canned fruits and vegetables
Unemployed or Underemployed? Would you like to share your experi-
ence in light of our faith and connect
with others in the same position?
You are most welcome to join us at
our monthly Spiritual and Network-
ing Support Group for those without
work - meeting on Wednesday, Octo-
ber 14 at 7-8:30 pm in the day
chapel. If you have any questions
contact Jim Yerger at 262 251 6730
Collection of Medical Supplies for Our Sister Parish in Ellacuria We will be collecting medical and first aid supplies for our sister parish in Ella-
curia, which our parish delegates will be taking to them when they visit in
October.
Please pick up a paper bag THIS weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, from the tables
in the narthex and the south entrance. The bags will have labels with the
needed items listed on them. Bring back the bags with the listed items the
following weekend Oct. 3 and 4. This is a wonderful way to connect with our
brothers and sisters in Ellacuria, even if we cannot personally visit them.
When you bring back your bags next weekend, you will also have an opportu-
nity to sign a banner and write your greetings to the people in Ellacuria. They
are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their return to their village. We are
also celebrating our 20th year as a Central America Committee and a sister
parish to Ellacuria.
The delegates who will be traveling to Ellacuria Oct. 22-28 are Chuck and
Judy Koenings, Sharon and Heather Dall and Tom Dueppen.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 p.m. MASS All children (and youth) grades 3-10 and above who love to sing, are invited
to be part of a choir for the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve liturgy, and, sing at the
parish Lessons and Carols prayer service on Sunday, January 3, 4:00 p.m.
The children/youth will receive (or have received) a flyer with
the tentative schedule of rehearsals in the Generations of
Faith bags. If your son and/or daughter want to be part of
the choir, please return the form or contact S. Joann at the
parish office, 255-2035, or [email protected] . The first
rehearsal is Saturday, October 3, 9:30 a.m.
Experience of God Mini-Course on Islam with Janan Najeeb
Session One:
An Overview of Muslim Beliefs and Practices
Thursday, October 1 – 7-8:30 pm in Daniels Hall
Islam is a faith of 1.5 billion people on earth, an Abrahamic faith with close ties to
Christianity and Judaism, yet seriously maligned and misunderstood. Who are the Muslims
and what do they really believe?
Session Two:
Women in Islam and Contemporary Issues
Tuesday, October 13 – 7-8:30 pm [new date] also in Daniels Hall
The position of women in Islam and Islam on the world stage have dominated the media and fueled dis-
course at all levels in our Country. Let us differentiate fact from fiction and become better informed citizens.
Janan Najeeb is a founding member and current director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition. She has
been a spokeswoman for Milwaukee’s Muslim community to a wide range of community groups. A microbiologist
by profession, Ms. Najeeb left her career to work on bridging the gap between the erroneous perception of Islam
and Muslims in society and the actual beliefs and practices of the vast majority of the world’s Muslims.
Time for a Bonfire!! Experience Of God closing celebra-
tion and campfire will be
Saturday, October 17, beginning
with mass at 4:30 PM followed by
food, fun, fire, songs, & s‘mores.
Save the date!
Good Shepherd Directory N88 W17658 Christman Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-2630 Parish Offices .............................................. (262) 255-2035 Courtesy/Hall Phones .................................. (262) 255-2213 Fax ............................................................... (262) 255-2020 Website ...................................... www.mygoodshepherd.org
Pastoral Team Pastor ............................................................. Kenneth Mich Deacon .................................................... Gene Christensen Deacon ..............................................................Sandy Sites Pastoral Associate ................................ Jane Clare Ishiguro Director, Administrative Services .................... Mark Steimle Director, Liturgy & Music ...................S. Joann Julka, SSSF Administrative Assistant ................... Marguerite Thompson Custodian ................................................. Jerry Podkowinski Liturgical Secretary .................................. Gene Christensen Director, Child Ministry ................................... Lorrie Maples Director, Youth Ministry .............................. Suzanne Foster CF Program Administrative Asst ................ Shari Rodriguez Coordinator of Time & Talent ..................... Shari Rodriguez Pastoral Minister: ....................................... Ann Castiglione Pastoral Care Coordinator .......................... Cheryl Matusiak
Pastoral Council Dave Christensen ............................................. Chairperson Jim Yerger ................................................ Vice Chairperson Jeff Bloedorn......................................................... Secretary Marty Hassenfelt ...................................... Trustee Treasurer Bob Wachowiak ....................................... Trustee Secretary Eric Bloedorn, Tom Dueppen, Beth Gonstead, Steven Grieb, Vivian Hughes, Larry Kolb, Tom Moran, Julie Nolan, Mary Oswald, Patrick Taugher
Team Email Parish Office ............................ [email protected] Ann Castiglione ........................... [email protected] Gene Christensen ....................... [email protected] Suzanne Foster ................................... [email protected] Jane Clare Ishiguro ........................... [email protected] S. Joann Julka, SSSF............................. [email protected] Lorrie Maples ...................................... [email protected] Cheryl Matusiak ............................ [email protected] Kenneth Mich ......................................... [email protected] Shari Rodriguez ............................. [email protected] Sandy Sites............................................ [email protected] Mark Steimle ..................................... [email protected] Marguerite Thompson .................. [email protected]
For the Hard of Hearing Hearing Assisted Devices available for celebrations and services, see usher for assistance.
Liturgy Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am • Childcare (4 & under) during Sunday liturgies in Rm. 219. • Sunday 11:00 am liturgy signed for the deaf. Weekday: Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am; Thursday 10:30 am (at MFHCC, Tamarack, or Northfield Manor); 1st Tuesday 9:00 am (at Messner Manor)
Sacraments Reconciliation: Communal services held in Advent & Lent. Individual confession by appointment with the pastor. Marriage: Preparation begins by calling the pastor no later than 6 months prior to the planned date. Children’s Baptism: Call the pastor to register. Next celebrations are: Oct 31/Nov 1, Jan 9/10
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is a time to consider full membership into the Catholic Faith. Call our office for more information.
Adult Confirmation Call our office if you wish to be confirmed.
Membership Families or individuals over 17 are invited to join our Faith Community! Call the Parish offices.
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Readings for the Week of September 27, 2009
Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/
Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/
Jn 1:47-51
Wed: Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12
Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24
Next Sun: Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16
or 10:2-12
Scripture Readings for Week Vocation Views
Some people do not respond to
God’s call because they feel they
are not worthy to do God’s work.
And they’re not; nobody is. But
still, God calls. There is enough
ministry for many more.
Answer God’s call.
St. Mary Dessert Theater! Enjoy the music and dance talents of our students, alumni, and parish-
ioners while sampling a variety of delicious desserts! This event is being
sponsored by the faculty and staff of St. Mary Parish School.
When: Friday, October 2, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: St. Mary Activity Center
Cost: Seniors (60 and up) - $5
Adults (High School and up) - $6
Children (Ages 4-14) - $4
Maximum family rate—$20
Individual tickets $1 less if bought in advance.
Maximum family rate $15 if bought in advance. For advance tickets, please contact St. Mary‘s School, 262-251-1050.
Payment must be submitted by Oct 1st for Advance tickets
Immigration training You are invited to ―Equipping the Saints for Ministry: Justice for Immi-
grants Training‖ sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee‘s Justice for
Immigrants committee and the Social Justice Ministry on Saturday, Octo-
ber 17, 2009, from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. This program will be offered in
English with Spanish translation. The training will examine legislative
proposals in the light of Catholic teaching and provide instruction of ad-
vocacy for comprehensive immigration reform. Our Lady of Lourdes Par-
ish, 3277 South 58th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53220 is our host
for the event. For registration materials, please contact Rob Shelledy,
414-758-2286 or [email protected].
Mass of Hope Each year, St. Mary Parish, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave. Hales Corners, WI
invites couples who suffer with issues of infertility to come to a Mass of
Healing. On Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM, couples trying to
conceive a child, or adopt a child are invited to stand in
hope with one another. Fr. Dominic will preside at this
liturgy and offer the opportunity for the Sacrament of
Healing during Liturgy. All are welcome. Questions,
please call Mary at 414-425-2174, ext 338 or email at mates-
[email protected]. There will be people available with whom to talk and
the Elizabeth ministers will be present to listen. Beverages and morning
food will be there to enjoy afterward. Come in Peace, Come in Hope.
Our Blood Drive is Here and We Definitely Need You!! St. Mary's / St. Anthony's Blood Drive will be held this Tuesday, Septem-
ber 29th, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm. in Conference Rooms A & B. There are
still many openings available. Please consider giving a bit of yourself --
donate your blood and give the gift of life. Walk-ins are always welcome.
An invitation to ministry Liturgy means ―the work of the peo-
ple.‖ At a given Mass, at least 30
people from the gathered assembly
are needed for special roles to
celebrate our faith. Our baptism
calls us to discipleship and service
to one another. This is an open
invitation to participation in any of
the liturgical ministries. The wor-
shipping community needs help
especially in the following minis-
tries: acolytes, communion minis-
ters (11:00 in particular), singers/
instrumentalists and ushers. Call
S. Joann at the parish office (262-
255-2035 ext. 36) for more infor-
mation or e-mail:
Rosary Devotions Contrary to some people‘s opinion,
devotions were not thrown out with
the liturgical renewal bathwater.
There is a place for both in our
spirituality. October is recognized
as the month of the Rosary. Al-
though the rosary is considered a
private devotion, we will have a
communal recitation of the rosary
on the four Wednesday‘s of Octo-
ber – Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 - beginning
at 6:00, in church. Join us for
prayer and then pray the rosary at
home with the family. A pamphlet
explaining how to pray the rosary
will be available at the west
entrance.
Personal Prayer Partners We are looking for
dedicated people of
prayer to help with one
-on-one prayer after all
Masses in the prayer
corner. We especially
need help at the
4:30pm Mass. If you
are interested please call Cheryl
Matusiak at 262-305-4117. I will
be available to you to help in train-
ing and direction. We have several
very dedicated people who are a
part of this ministry. Please an-
swer the call and join us.
Christian Formation Confirmation Classes begin Sunday, September 27 for youth in grades 10
and 11. Parents and Confirmation candidates are required to attend
(Parents are required- to attend this session only)
We will begin in Daniels Hall. Please be prompt.
Timeline:
6:30-7:00 Review of requirements for Confirmation
(Youth and Parents)
7:00-7:30 Suzanne Meets with Parents alone
7:00-8:00 Fr. Mich explains the Eucharistic Liturgy
(Mass) in detail in the Church. (Parents can join youth in
the Church from 7:30-8:00 or ask Suzanne questions)
Hope to see you there! Questions? Please email [email protected] or call
255-2035, ext. 26
Flu clinic at Good Shepherd Wheaton Franciscan /Home Health will be here to administer Seasonal flu
shots on Sunday November 1, in Daniels Hall from 9am –1pm. This year
they will be able to bill the following insurances: Medicare Part B, Medicaid
and the following Medicare HMO plans, AARP Medicare Complete, Advantra
Freedom, Aetna Medicare, Freedom Blue (BCBS), Smart Value (BCBS), An-
them (BCBS),Anthem Senior Advantage (BCBS), Humana Gold Choice Medi-
care HMO, Pyramid/Today‘s Option, Today‘s Health, Secure Horizons Medi-
care (UHC), Evercare (UHC) Wellcare, I Care Medicare. You must bring your
card in order for them to bill for you. If you have any questions please call
Cheryl Matusiak at 262-305-4117.
This week: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 27—
“When Jesus Becomes God‖, with Matt Hakes. An
exploration of the Nicene Creed, the politics and po-
lemics that informed this document and how Jesus
was transformed into ‗God of God.‘
Matt has served 25 years in ministry as a teacher and minister. Most re-
cently, he was at Good Shepherd from 1987-2007. He has degrees in theol-
ogy and philosophy and is finishing up an M.Ed degree in organizational de-
velopment.* (*Those of you who know Matt will find that funny!)
Upcoming. . . 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 18th— ―Singing God‘s Praises in
Many Voices through Many Cultures‖, with The Multicultural Choir of St. Mi-
chael’s Parish led by Barbara Tracey. Back by popular demand, our musical
friends from St. Michael‘s will help us explore the richness and beauty of mu-
sic through many cultures. Listen and enjoy!!!
Barbara is Liturgy and Music Coordinator for the
multi-cultural parishes of St. Rose and St. Mi-
chael in Milwaukee where multi-lingual litur-
gies occur every weekend. She works with
choirs of children, young people and adults that
sing and pray in their native Lao, Spanish, Eng-
lish and Hmong.
―In the Spotlight‖ -
an adult formation
series - (9:45am
Sunday Mornings
Daniels Hall)