Bulletin - August 21 - the community of THE GOOD SHEPHERD

 Now for Good Shepherd
First Quarter Financial Report………………………………..…………………….………………………………...pages 2-5
All Souls Day Mass...………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….page 6
Feast of All Saints……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 7
Coming Events for Good Shepherd
Communion Service—7:00 a.m. Monday-Friday in the Chapel and Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Mass—8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday in the church.
Sunday,
October 30
Wednesday, November 2
Sunday Social after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses
in the Community Room
7:30 a.m.
Mass
9:00 a.m.
Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:30 a.m.
Mass—Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sunday Preschool
12:00 Noon
Mass
4:00 p.m.
Mass with Contemporary Music
Music begins at 3:45 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
8th Grade Confirmation
9:00 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 31
9:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Knitters and Crocheters
CPR/AED Training
AA Group/Alanon Group
Thursday,
November 3
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Exposition
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (M.O.M.S.)
Our Blessed Mother’s Rosary Group
RCIA
Experiencing God: The Three Stages of Prayer
Mindful Living Group
Friday, November 4
Tuesday, November 1
8:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Women’s Prayer Group
K-6 Faith Formation
CPR/AED Training
All Souls Day Mass in the church
Bell Choir
Women’s AA
Saturday, November 5
Feast of All Saints Mass
Feast of All Saints Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation (chapel)
Feast of All Saints Mass
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
Adult Choir
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
First Reconciliation II Workshop
Mass—Blood Pressure Screening after Mass in the
parish office
Sarah Smith/Nicholas Tenhundfeld Wedding
Community Life
IN MEMORIAM
We remember parishioner Steve Roell, husband of Julie, father of Caitlin Roell; parishioner George Smith,
husband of Anne; Mary Catherine Shea, mother of parishioner Richard Shea; and parishioner Kandace Pandzik,
wife of James; and parishioner William Page.
New Requests for Prayers
Nicole Carrelli Conrad
Richard Gossman
Melissa Lovell
Wedding
Sarah Smith and Nicholas Tenhundfeld
Saturday, November 5
6:30 p.m.
New Parishioners
Agnes and Cedrick Kwuimy
Maria-Pierre, Marcelino and Lucy
Kwuimy
Need to Know and Contact Information on pages 14 and 15
1 The Community of the Good Shepherd
State of the Parish Report
For the Three Months Ending September 30, 2016
PART I - TOTAL STATE OF THE PARISH
This is our State of the Parish report for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Our fiscal year began on July 1, 2016 and will end
on June 30, 2017. Overall, revenue is down $22,000 compared to the budget. The largest shortfall is in Sunday collections.
Based on prior year's numbers, the Finance Commission increased planned collections by 2%. We hope to see Sunday
collections improve as we move through the fiscal year. Despite the shortfall in revenue, we kept expenses under budget by
$24,000 which resulted in a surplus of $4,684 for the first quarter. We currently have $235,362 in Short-Term savings set
aside for Special Projects. The majority of this money is from fiscal year 2015-2016. Please see page 4 of this report for a
complete list of our 2016-2017 fiscal year projects. We also have $110,664 in savings for our chapel rennovation. These
funds came from parishioner donations and part of the 20% rebate from the One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign. We
thank you in advance for your continued support of the parish; working together, we will continue to build up the kingdom
of God!
Fiscal Year
2016-2017
YTD ACTUAL
(3 Months)
Fiscal Year
2016-2017
YTD BUDGET
(3 Months)
Fiscal Year
2015-2016
ACTUAL
(12 Months)
Total
$540,741
0
0
$540,741
$562,764
0
0
$562,764
$2,578,845
0
0
$2,578,845
Total
$536,057
0
$536,057
$560,861
0
$560,861
$2,405,101
0
$2,405,101
$4,684
$1,903
$173,744
$111,104
$0
$271,289
$123,933
$0
$252,212
Financial Results
Revenue
Operations - Detail Section A
Debt
Transfer from Parish Organizations
Expense
Operations - Detail Section A
Debt
Net Income/Deficit
Charity Results
In-Flow
Charity - Designated Collections - Detail Section D
Out-Flow
Charity - Designated Collections - Detail Section D
Cash Balances
Account Balances
Parish Checking Account - Detail Section B
Parish Savings - Detail Section B
Outreach & Charity Savings - Detail Section D
Stipend Account - Detail Section B
Total Cash
2
Fiscal
2016-2017
(3 Months)
Fiscal
2015-2016
(12 Months)
$111,489
312,191
463,857
11,796
$110,262
308,947
476,687
10,197
$127,335
206,830
457,609
3,325
$899,333
$906,093
$795,099
Fiscal
2014-2015
(12 Months)
The Community of the Good Shepherd
State of the Parish Report
For the Three Months Ending September 30, 2016
PART II - DETAILS
A. OPERATING REVENUE/EXPENSES
(Normal revenue and expenses required to maintain and improve the ministry of Good Shepherd)
Fiscal Year
2016-2017
YTD ACTUAL
(3 Months)
Fiscal Year
2016-2017
YTD BUDGET
(3 Months)
Fiscal Year
2015-2016
ACTUAL
(12 Months)
PARISH REVENUE
Offerings
Parish Activities
Interest
Other Revenue
Total Operating Revenues
$516,249 A
21,388 B
2,009
1,095
$540,741
$534,480
26,200
684
1,400
$562,764
$2,423,834
142,977
3,892
8,142
$2,578,845
OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries, Wages & Benefits
Rectory & Household
Office Expenses
Transportation/Seminars
Parish Activities
Worship & Pastoral Care Ministries
Education & Formation Ministries
Administrative Expenses
Building Maintenance
Utilities - Gas & Electric
Diocesan Assessment
Technology Expense, Furniture & Equipment
Exchange Account
Capital Improvement and Projects
Transfer to Debt Service for monthly payments
Total Operating Expenses
$376,238
10,700
25,357
840
23,146
12,145
34,346
149
24,834
27,352
0
950
0
0
0
$536,057
$369,694
9,374
30,958
2,091
20,409
17,322
34,372
1,351
51,150
23,840
0
300
0
0
0
$560,861
$1,419,845
50,301
128,874
3,190
96,977
76,561
96,792
1,683
173,438
105,343
245,737
6,360
0
0 F
0
$2,405,101
Subtotal
Operating Surplus/Deficit
$4,684
$0
$4,684
C
D
F
G
$1,903
$0
$1,903
$173,744
$0
$173,744
A - Based on the previous year's collections, the Finance Commission increased Sunday collections by 2% for this fiscal year. For the first
quarter of the fiscal year, we've fallen short on the projected collections by $16,000.
B - The 55+ Ministry has eliminated the monthly luncheons that were budgeted for the year.
C - Due to staffing changes, we will run over budget on this line item for the year.
D - The major variance between the actual number and the budget number is for the 55+ Ministry.
F - The variance between the actual and budgeted numbers represent deferred expenses.
G - Our payment is taken directly from our checking account. Unfortunately, we were billed twice in error. This will work itself out next
quarter.
B. ACCOUNT BALANCES (Non-Designated Funds & Chapel Renovation)
ACCOUNT BALANCES SUMMARY (On Hand)
Parish Checking Account (adjusted for outstanding checks)
Parish Savings
5/3rd Parish Savings Account - Short-Term Savings
Chapel Renovation (One Faith Rebate & Donations)
Long-Term Savings on Deposit with Archdiocese
Stipend
Total Account Balances
3
9/30/2016
7/1/2016
$111,489
$110,262
209,459
110,664
102,732
11,796
$546,140
207,488
27,941
101,459
10,197
$457,347
The Community of the Good Shepherd
State of the Parish Report
For the Three Months Ending September 30, 2016
C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & ONE-TIME PROJECTS
2016-2017 SPECIAL PROJECTS
NEW AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM IN THE CHURCH
REPLACE WORN CHAIRS IN THE CHURCH
ROOF REPLACEMENT OVER ROOMS 1-3
REPLACE CARPET IN THE MAIN FOYER AREA
REPAIR AND SEAL THE PARKING LOT
REPLACE FADED OUTDOOR SIGNS
$25,000
50,000
16,500
21,000
48,000
5,100
Total Special Projects
Funding
Debt-free Savings from Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Debt-Free Savings
Special Project Envelopes
Kroger Rewards Program
Transfer from Long-Term Savings
Spending
Fund Balance
Special Note:
$165,600
Fiscal Year
2016-2017
YTD ACTUAL
$0
0
4,436
851
0
$5,287
Fiscal Year
2016-2017
YTD BUDGET
$0
0
12,501
1,250
0
$13,751
Fiscal Year
2015-2016
ACTUAL
$50,000
125,425
65,829
4,208
23,213
$268,675
$0
$0
$38,600
$5,287
$13,751
$230,075
We have $235,362 in the Special Projects fund. The majority of this income is from fiscal year 2015-2016. We will
use $200,000 of this for the LED lighting in the main church. The lighting project is a carryover from fiscal year 20152016. The remaining $35,362 will be put toward the special projects listed above.
2016-2017 PROJECTS FUNDED BY SPECIAL DONATIONS
VESTMENTS
BASEBALL FIELDS
CHAPEL ARCHITECTS
Total Special Projects
Special Note:
4
$1,348
343
4,075
$5,766
We have a curent balance of $110,664 for the chapel renovation. The $4,075 expense was paid using funds from
last fiscal year. In addition, the $343 expense for the fields was paid using prior year funds.
The Community of the Good Shepherd
State of the Parish Report
For the Three Months Ending September 30, 2016
D. OUTREACH AND CHARITIES
Good Shepherd Outreach Ministries
Beginning
Balance
Revenue
Outreach - Shepherds Care, Caring Hands
St. Vincent de Paul
Psalm 23
Scholarship
$52,037
13,692
363,162
27,601
$3,961
8,576
13,490
17,542
$5,112
11,320
4
40,001
$50,886
10,948
376,648
5,142
7,022
13,172
$476,686
4,018
0
$47,587
3,965
14
$60,416
7,075
13,158
$463,857
Designated Collections required by Archdiocese
Fund for Religious Retirement
Bishop's Overseas Relief
Good Friday/Holy Land Shrines
Respect Life
Ash Wednesday/Eastern Europe
Mission Sunday
Campaign for Human Development
Holy Father/Peters Pence
Special Mission Appeal
Summer Mission Appeal
Catholics Come Home Appeal
Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA)
Chaplain's Military
CRS Rice Bowl
CISE/Seeds of Growth
Total Designated Collections
$0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$0
$0
75
0
90
20
322
0
0
0
6,837
0
45,957
0
0
40
$53,341
$0
75
0
90
20
322
0
0
0
6,837
0
45,957
0
0
40
$53,341
$0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$0
Other Collections
Little Sisters of the Poor
Total Other Collections
$0
$0
$10,176
$10,176
$10,176
$10,176
$0
$0
$476,686
$111,104
$123,933
$463,857
Disbursements
Ending
Balance
Urban Kids Program at Purcell Marian
GS-SOS - Support for Our Service Members
55+ Ministry Assistance
Total Good Shepherd Outreach Ministries
Total Outreach Ministries, Designated & Other
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A - The amount listed represents checks made out to Good Shepherd that ran through our accounting process. These funds were sent
to the Stewardship Department at the Archdiocese. They will be responsible for the year-end tax statements.
MATERIAL GOODS & GIFTS IN KIND (JULY - SEPTEMBER)
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dedicated to the ministry. Of the 130 participants, 125 completed an evaluation form and stated they would recommend the ministry to
others.
The Knitters and Crocheters Group made 400 knitted hats and scarves, most of which are donated to the Whitley City Shoebox project.
Fifty-one blue bins filled with food and other personal care items went to support St. Francis Seraph Ministries in Over-the-Rhine.
Our Sanctity of Life Ministry collected over 3,500 items for local pregnancy centers.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers dedicated over 400 hours completing a home for a family in need.
Thirteen bags of food were given to needy families in our area.
St. Vincent de Paul assisted 84 families with food, clothing, rent and utilities. They also filled the SVDP truck with clothing and household
goods during their annual truck drive. They continue to accept clothing and household items in the "Take It or Leave It" Room.
Through our GS-SOS Ministry (Good Shepherd Supports Our Service Members), 500 personally written messages went to deployed service
members.
We provided 610 meals to Shelter House (formerly Drop Inn Center) and Tender Mercies.
Feast of All Souls
Wednesday, November 2
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Presider: Fr. Tom Mannebach
The Bereavement Ministry and the Good Shepherd community welcome all
who have suffered a loss through death to this Liturgy of Remembrance.
Join us on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. when we will remember
especially our parishioners and family members who have died this past
year.
We remember all who have died this past year
especially parishioners and their family members listed below.
Eugene Ackermann
Menandro Alejo
Karl Armbruster
Cynthia Bacha
Mary Backherms
Frances Baker
Aidan Matthew Barker
Howard Basinger
Carrie Beck
Daniel Bender
Patrick Bowes
Claire Brill
Audrey Britt
Alphonso Caligiuri
Donald Cameron
John Carpinello
Edward Chartier
Richard Cimiluca
Michael Cisneros
Susan Colucci
Margaret Dempsey
Edward Deye
Joan Dunlop
Jerry Durkin
Robert Elder
Donald Fehr
Mary Jo Fellerhoff
Tom Forgacs
Mary Gramann
Elizabeth Guenot
Joy Hamilton Landis
Nancy Harmon
6 Marialice Heck
Robert Henderson
Erv Holzman
Jackie Horning
Donald Jordon
Vivian Ketterer
Nancy Kraimer
Germaine “Geri” Kuhlman
George M. Laughlin
Suzanne Laybourne
Philip Maechling
John “Sal” Maritt
William “Chip” Martin
James McCaffrey
Ronald Meldon
Dennis Meyrose
Mary Minor
Thomas Mongan
Margaret Mary Morse
Mary Jean Mosley
Gene Myers
Richard Myklebust
Fred Nagelhout
Mary Anne Nopper
Claire North
Raymond Oldiges
John Olszewski
William Page
William Palmer
Frank Palopoli
Kandace Pandzik
William Payne
Mary Lou Ranieri
Mary Virginia Redlin
Fr. Bill Reichel, OFM
Don Roell
Steven Roell
Ed Rogala
Walter Rugh
Selma Russell
Mary Schafer
Agnes Schellman
Virginia Schultz
Mary Catherine Shea
Helen Sherman
Mary Ann Sherwin
George Smith
James Smith
Jeff Smith
Fred Tasch
Harry Tepe
Marcelline H. Valenti
John Wasniewski
James Wermes
Paul Wesselkamper
Bob Wetterich
Bill Widmeier
Robert “Hank” Woehler
Dorothy Wolbers
Joseph Woods
Mark Young
Marjorie Zeno
Worship
Questions? Contact Steve Lindner at 489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail [email protected].
Masses for the Feast of All Saints
A Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
8:30 a.m. Mass
Fr. Tom Mannebach
12:15 p.m.
Fr. Tom Mannebach
7:00 p.m.
Fr. Jack Wehman
Masses for the Feast of All Souls
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
8:30 a.m.
Fr. Jack Wehman
7:00 p.m.
Fr. Tom Mannebach
(No 6:15 p.m. Anointing Mass) Ministers Needed
for the Feast of All Saints
If you are currently involved as a lector, gift bearer, minister
of the Eucharist, or usher at a weekend Mass here at Good
Shepherd, your help is needed at one of the All Saints Holy
Day Masses listed above. If you are planning to attend one
of these Masses, and wish to volunteer, please stop in or
phone the parish office at 489-8815.
Servers Needed
If you are in the fifth, sixth or seventh grade and are
interested in being a server at the 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses, we could use your help. We will train you at
a time that is convenient for you. Please call Steve Lindner
if you are interested in serving. (Contact information listed
above.)
Do you have an
extra pyx at home?
If you have an extra pyx at home and the
need for the pyx no longer exists, we ask
that you please return the pyx to the
parish office. Thank you.
The Book of the Dead
The Book of the Dead will be in the church, by the statue of
Mary, prior to each weekend Mass in November for those
who wish to remember deceased family members and friends
who have died this past year. Remembering the dead
through the month of November is a tradition of the Church
going back many centuries. The book will be available in the
church until Sunday, November 20, and then in the parish
office through November 30. We are glad to provide this
book for you as you list the names of those you love. Please
know they are in our prayers.
Reminder...if your loved one has already been entered in the
book you should not re-enter his/her name.
Baptismal Instruction
There will be no Baptismal Instruction on Sunday,
January 1, 2017 due to the holiday. There will be
instruction on Sunday, November 6 and Sunday,
December 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the church.
Scripture for Next Week—32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time by Deacon Max Schellman
First Reading—2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14: This passage tells of the arrest and torture of a mother and her sons. We hear of
how four of the sons are tortured and martyred for faithfully following Jewish practices. The value of faith and martyrdom is
emphasized as they each look to God’s reward after death.
Second Reading—2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5: Paul prays for the Thessalonians. He encourages them to pray for him as well.
He tells them of his confidence in the Lord. He says the Lord will be faithful to them and give them strength to fight “the
evil one.”
Gospel—Luke 20:27-38: Some Sadducees, who didn’t believe in the resurrection, question Jesus by creating an odd and
unusual set of circumstances: a childless widow marries each of her husband’s seven brothers and in turn each dies childless.
Under Levite law, if a brother dies with no children his brother must marry the deceased’s wife and raise the first child as the
child of the deceased brother. The Sadducees then ask Jesus whose wife she will be at the resurrection. Jesus responds by
showing that their question is not relevant. He shows that those in covenant with God are not separated from him even by
death. We can ask ourselves, do we at times allow irrelevant information to negatively influence our faith in God?
7 Pastoral Care and Outreach
This fall, our community is uniting with hundreds of other cities
around the world for the 40 Days For Life campaign. Since
40 Days For Life began we have seen:
 11,796 lives saved from abortion
 133 abortion workers quit
 73 abortion facilities closed
Believers throughout our community are invited to join together
for 40 days of fervent prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for an end
to abortion at “Women’s Med Center” abortion facility in
Sharonville.
Good Shepherd’s Sanctity of Life Ministry is in charge
of the closing prayer of 40 Days for Life on
Sunday, November 6 at 12:00 Noon
in front of the Sharonville abortion clinic located at
11250 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville.
A rosary will be led by Deacon Mark Westendorf.
Contact Sandy Robinson at 469-9251 with questions.
All are invited.
Contact Leslie Marsh at 513-404-4622 or
[email protected]
M ANAGEMENT
Workshop Series
The third in the series of the Life Management Skills
Workshops will be held on Monday,
November 14. The topic will be “Financial Preparation for Retirement.” The workshop is free of charge,
but in order that we may provide adequate seating,
materials and refreshments, please let us know if you
plan to attend by Wednesday, November 9.
Registration forms are available in the
parish office, or register by calling
John Fink at 489-8815 ext. 724 or
Colleen Smith ext. 740 or
e-mail [email protected] or
[email protected].
FINANCIAL PREPARATION FOR RETIREMENT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
6:00 P.M.– 8:45 P.M.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Christopher Oberholzer, CFP
Infinity Wealth Counsel, LLC
Practicing Mindful Meditation
Mindfulness is paying attention to our present moment
experience, with a sense of acceptance, without judgment.
Please join the members of the Mindful Living Group for a
conversation about “The Mindfulness Revolution.” We will
meet on Thursdays, November 3 and November 10 from
7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 30. For more information, call
Laurie and Art Ftacnik at 575-9618 or e-mail to
[email protected].
AED & CPR Class Offered
at Good Shepherd
The church is supplied with two Automatic External
Defibrillators which may be used with certain apparent heart
attack victims. Staff, ushers, catechists and other interested
parishioners are invited to be trained in CPR, and in the use
of the AED machines. Training will take place from 2:003:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31 and on Wednesday,
November 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Please sign up with Jack Peltz,
Wellness Minister, by calling the parish office, 489-8815,
ext. 709 and leaving him a voice mail or by e-mail
[email protected].
8 · building your nest egg prior to retirement
· smart investing for your future goals
PROTECTING YOUR NEST EGG
Ray Pikna, Wood & Lamping, LLP
· exemption planning: what it is and why it matters
· building a bigger financial safety net before you need it
· how to protect your assets when unexpected financial
hardship hits
Financial Exploitation,
Medicare Fraud and Scams
Anne Fredrickson,
Ohio SMP Medicare Fraud Project
Mary Day, Elder Financial Exploitation
Prevention Division
· how to avoid financial exploitation, frauds and scams
· how to detect, prevent and report suspected Medicare
fraud, waste and abuse
MONETARY GIFTS
Mark Reckman, Wood & Lamping, LLP
· how to provide monetary gifts
· tax considerations with regard to monetary gifts
The Fourth Ecumenical
Thanksgiving Service —Save the Date
Sunday, November 20, 2016
6:30 p.m.
The Montgomery Ministerial Association cordially
invites the Montgomery community to their annual
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service;
Sacred Readings, Reflections and Song
hosted by Good Shepherd.
Sacred Readings, Reflections & Song
(Following the service there will be a reception for all.) Donate a swtheete —
help make lete! night comp
First Thanksgiving Ecumenical Prayer Service
hosted by Good Shepherd 2013. Are you able to donate a sweet treat for our
reception following this special service?
Please phone Teri Cunningham in the parish
office at 489-8815 ext. 738.
Thank you!
9 Pastoral Care and Outreach
GOOD SHEPHERD SUPPORTS OUR SERVICE MEMBERS and
You are invited to our Veterans Day of Recognition on Friday,
November 11 sponsored by the GS-SOS and the 55+ Ministries. Please
see our website for a full schedule of events or pick up a flyer in the
plexiglas stands at the three main entrances to church.
This Veterans Day event is open to ALL parishioners. You do not need to be members of the 55+ Ministry or
GS-SOS (Good Shepherd Supports Our Service Members) to attend.
Reservation Form
Veteran’s Name____________________________________________________________________________________________
Branch of Service_____________________ Years Served (e.g. (02/1960 to 02/1968)______________________________________
Spouse’s Name or Family Member Name(s)____________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number__________________________ E-mail Address______________________________________________
No Charge for Veterans—Spouse and/or Guest—$11.00 for brunch/lunch
Veteran—I will attend____ Sorry, I cannot attend____ (We would still like to recognize you in some small way if you are not able to attend.)
Spouse and/or guests who will attend #____
Amount Enclosed________________ Cash___ Check___
Please send this reservation form, along with payment if applicable, to John Fink at Good Shepherd or drop it off in the
parish office. You may also e-mail John with the above information at [email protected].
Education and Formation
Shoebox Project
November 15 and 16
Jesse Tree Advent Night
November 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
If you are able to donate any personal care items, small toys
or school supplies that can fit in a shoebox, you are asked to
drop them off in the “Take It or Leave It” Room. This year
we need to fill 700 boxes for the children in Whitley City, KY.
The children in our Summer and Weekly programs will fill
the shoeboxes on November 15 and 16 during the weekly
sessions. If you are able to help the children pack and wrap
their boxes, please call the office or e-mail Sandy Rivet at
[email protected].
Mark your calendar for our next Friday, Family, Faith, Fun
and Food Night. Families are invited to learn about some of
Jesus’ ancestors from the Old Testament who helped
prepare the way for the birth of Jesus. Each family will
receive a Jesse tree and ornaments which can be added each
day during Advent. There is no cost for this intergenerational event. Families are asked to bring a dessert to share. In
order to prepare enough materials, please call the parish
office to register, 489-8815.
Experiencing God: The Three Stages of Prayer
by Thomas H. Green, S.J. Last session with Deacon Max Schellman this Thursday, November 3
Deacon Max, in addition to his duties at Good Shepherd, is an Adjunct Faculty member at The Athenaeum of Ohio and
teaches in the Deacon Formation Program. He has also taught in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program
In Experiencing God, Thomas H. Green, S.J., presents a brief and accessible guide to prayer. Green reminds readers that
prayer life is, above all, a relationship with God and a deepening of our experience of God. Fr. Green, who died in 2009,
spent a lifetime teaching fellow Christians to pray. Experiencing God is a treasury of his best insights.
The sessions will meet at Good Shepherd in the Community Room at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3. If you are interested in participating, please call the office to register at 489-8815. The book is $12.00 and is available in the parish office.
10 Education and Formation
Feast of All Saints
Tuesday, November 1
On November 1, the Tuesday Faith Formation classes will
not meet for their sessions. Families are encouraged to
attend the 7:00 p.m. Mass for the Holy Day celebration of
the Feast of All Saints.
The Wednesday Faith Formation classes WILL meet on
November 2 at 5:15 p.m.
Congratulations to
Walter and Abby Plummer
on the birth of their son,
William Arlington Plummer!
William was born on October 20.
All the Plummers are doing well!
Teens in grades 9-12, are invited to our November events.
(No Flock Night this Sunday, October 30.)
Flock Nights: Sundays, November 6, 13 and 20
5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room
Encounter Cincinnati: Saturday, November 19
6:00-10:30 p.m.
Jr. High Faith Formation
Schedule
Tuesdays (7th & 8th Grades)
Nov. 1: Session begins at normal time. All will attend
All Saints Day Mass together from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Nov. 8: Regular session location/time
Nov. 15: Regular session location/time. We will help
with the Shoebox Project.
Nov. 22: No Session
Sundays (8th Grade)
Oct. 30: Regular session location/time
Nov. 6: Regular session location/time
Nov. 13: Regular session location/time
Nov. 20: Parent Night (parent & student attend)
Jr. High Summer Faith Formation &
7th Grade Home Study!
Mark your calendars!
Our next session is Sunday, November 13,
10:05-10:25 a.m. in Room 15—Youth Room
(one parent attends with student).
11 Calling all 20 and 30-somethings of our parish! Come and join
us on Wednesday, November 2 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for
dinner together and on Wednesday, November 16 from 7:008:30 p.m. in Room 29 for our monthly faith discussion evening. Contact Walter for dinner location.
Please keep our Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) candidates
and catechumens in your prayers as they continue the first
steps of the RCIA process.
Monthly
Journaling Group
Our Journaling Group will meet on Thursday, November 17
at 7:00 p.m. in Room 29 to meet and connect with one another through our stories, have private journaling time, and
reflection on the season of thankfulness and where we feel
the spirit moving in our lives. All are welcome to join. Call
Emily Weierman at 489-8815 ext. 726 or e-mail
[email protected] for more information
and to RSVP.
Contact information for Walter Plummer:
489-8815 ext. 737 or e-mail
[email protected].
Stewardship
Sunday Social
$165,600
$165,000
$155,000
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Special Projects $145,000
$135,000
$125,000 Last week, $2,706 was received through
$115,000 the Special Projects envelopes. This
brings our total to $91,644 for this fiscal
$91,644
year. Our current balance in the fund is
now $239,226.
Join us in the Community Room after the 7:30, 9:00 and
10:30 a.m. Masses on the following Sundays.
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
We will have a light breakfast of fruit, yogurt cups, assorted
doughnut holes, cinnamon rolls, assorted turnovers, bagel
bites with cream cheese, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice
boxes.
Did you miss our presentation by national speaker John Carr,
A Teachable Moment—Faithful Citizenship and Pope Francis:
Integrating Faith and Politics on Monday, October 17?
No worries, it was videotaped and is now available to view on our website.
Go to www.good-shepherd.org and on the home page look under Quick Links.
Patty Lindner
Director of Communications
Guidelines of the Church Regarding Involvement in Political Issues
We would like to remind you that Good Shepherd follows the Archdiocesan guidelines regarding Church involvement in political issues.
The Church is responsible for helping parishioners understand and accept the importance of their involvement in the political process by
participating in the elections and speaking to the moral dimension of political issues.
Even though the Church provides moral guidance on political issues, the Church does not engage in political activity. The Church will
not endorse political parties, candidates or take any action that could be construed as an endorsement of a party or candidate.
In keeping with these guidelines, we do not permit political flyers or pamphlets to be placed on cars in our parking lot, “voter guides”
distributed on parish premises, or signs to be placed on the parish grounds.
Have You Ever Considered Donating Stock Instead of Cash!
Did you know you can make significant gifts to the parish without reaching for your checkbook? Gifts of appreciated stock
enable you to support your church with no impact on your cash flow.
Donating stock is easy; just give the information below to your broker. He/she will do the rest!
Company Name: Fifth Third Bank
DTC Number:
2116
Account Number: 0104471751DH
Account Name:
Good Shepherd Parish
Your name and contact information must be on the delivery instructions
Special note to P&G donors: Stock donations are now being handled by Wells Fargo. Please contact Teri Cunningham in
the parish office at 489-8815 ext. 738 to obtain the instructions for your donation. Stock donations do not appear on your
year-end contribution statement. You will receive a letter from Fr. Mannebach acknowledging your gift once we sell the
stock and receive the proceeds. Please retain this letter for tax purposes. If you have any questions concerning stock donations, please contact Teri Cunningham at 489-8815 ext. 738 or e-mail [email protected]. As always, we
thank you for your generous support!
12 Around the Parish
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Audio Visual: Come, Follow Me
Artists: Marcel and Melissa Goodwin
Presiders for the Weekend of November 5/6, 2016
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Fr. Mike Graham, SJ
Tom Dean
Burdsall/Flege
Gick Family
Saturday
4:30 p.m.
Fr. Jack Wessling
Dan Dutro
K. & P. Hoeting
Anderson Family
Presider
Announcer
Lector
Gift Bearer
9:00 a.m.*
Fr. Mike Graham, SJ
Grant Bruner
Goodwin/Harmon
Niehaus Family
10:30 a.m.*
Fr. Robert Goebel
Jim Buehler
Grether/Klein
Muennich Family
12:00 Noon
Fr. Tom Mannebach
Beverley Frank
Teipen/Lavely
Adams Family
4:00 p.m.
Fr. Tom Mannebach
Rita Cybulski
Lenett/Parsley
TBD
*An interpreter for those with hearing impairments will be present at the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses in the Church.
Collection Information
October 16, 2016
$
25,727
YTD Collections
$
613,144
YTD Budget
$
636,971
Surplus/(Deficit)
$
23,827
Contribution Breakdown:
Quantity
Envelopes
446
Dollars
$
19,254
Loose Checks
$
4,344
Loose Cash
$
1,329
EFT/Charge Card Donors
$
0
Stock/Gift
$
800
Total (Thank You!)
$
25,727
Avg. donation per envelope $
43.17
Masses for the Week
Mon., October 31
8:30 a.m.
The Badinghas Family Special Intention
Tues., Nov. 1
8:30 a.m.
Michelle Hummel Special Intention
12:15 p.m. In memory of Keith Jester
7:00 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 2
Yvonne Cesta Special Intention
8:30 a.m.
In memory of Michael Wilson
7:00 p.m.
For all the deceased of The Community of the Good Shepherd
Thurs., Nov. 3
8:30 a.m.
Kristen English Special Intention
Fri., Nov. 4
8:30 a.m.
In memory of Marian Niehaus and deceased family/friends, James Johns,
Peter Marino, John Harmon, Vincent Teepen, Catherine M. Burke, Daniel
Hosbrook, Mary Ann Helmicki, Mary Margaret Schafer, George Smith,
Steven Roell, Bruno Anello, Gene Ackermann
Sat., Nov. 5
4:30 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 6
7:30 a.m.
In memory of Msgr. Laurence Higgins
9:00 a.m.
In memory of Frank Palopoli
10:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
4:00 p.m.
In memory of Tom Forgacs
Jennie Banovich Special Intention
The Community of the Good Shepherd
In memory of Carl Shinkle
Prayers Are Requested for the health and well being of the following:
Michael Adler
Mark Anastasi
Chloe Anderson
Jane Anderson
Travis Baker
Amy Beal
Norah Birkmeyer
Karissa Boston
Bill Boup
Julie Bowen Family
Maureen Bramlage
Esther Brotherton
Dale Brown
Nicholas Bucci
Doris Buckman
Frank Budetti
Ginny Burd
John Burke
Jamie Busemeyer
Dottie Campbell
Nick Carrelli
Angela Carroll
Beverly Chartier
Richard Chisholm
Bill Cleary
Bob Comorosky
Norah Cooney
Randy Corgan
William H. Curran Jr.
Geoffrey Davies
Joseph Degliuomini
Jackie Donoghue
Angela/John Dornbach
Terri Doyle
Laurel Linnea Deubell
Debbie Eberhart
Betty Effimoff
Hazel Elder
Kristen English Family
Tim Field
Nancy Fisher
Joanne Fittro
Sam Fogle
Dianne Forgacs
John Forsthoefel
Gary Franke
Wendy Franklin
Rebecca Gallaher
Paulette Gerstemeier
Maureen Giglio
Judy Glassmeyer-Sullivan
Hannah Gluck
Andrew Goad
Clara Good
Tom Gray
Pat Hack
Owen Halmi
Fred Hartman
Helt Family
Linda Henkel
Zsolt Hertelendy
Helen Hess
Teresa Hinrichsen
Ed Hubbart
Sr. Mary Ann Humbert
Janet Hutzell
Denver Jackson
Betsy Jacquez
Pat and Jerry Jenkins
Mindy Johnson
John Jolley
Jan Jungclas
Nicholas Kaelin
Bob Keegan
Doug Koehne
Betsey Kohls
Richard Kohne
Elizabeth Daly Koon
Jim Krekeler
Helen Kruse
Carol Ann (Doucette) Kuklar
Mary Kulkarni
Claire Kuprowicz
Wendy Laughlin
Dan Lavely
Francis Lazar
Denise Leguillon
Frank Lerner
William/Shirley Littlepage
Eric L. Losekamp
Nancy Losekamp
Rhonda Losekamp
David Lovell
Helen Martin
Anna May
Pat McConkey
Bud McEvoy
Dick McKeever
Paul Meinking
Al Meisman
Matthew Merkle
John Merritt
Military Personnel
Michael Miller
Jeanine Monzel
Ann Morgan
Tracy Morgan
Marilyn Myklebust
Laurie O’Brien
William Parker
Ursula Pledger
Trevor Quan-Lazar
Erin Radulski
Fran Rainier
Madeline Hope Rebori
(Roelker)
Daniel Reesor
Richard Riedy and Family
Gary Rivet
Zofia Rohres
Melanni Rohrig
Betty Romito
Veronica Roth
Ralph/Jean Schlueter
Laura Schuckman
Chuck Sellars
Mary Frances Sharpshair
Sophia Sharpshair
Natalie Sheipline
Pat Sick
Diane Skie
Kacey Spontak
Joe Stemple
Betty Stewart
Apryl Strittholt
Ed and Ann Strotman
Sturdy Family
Natalia Tanguma
Don Taphorn
Bob Tate
John Tate Family
Bob Thieman
Margaret Thompson
Transplant patients
Scott Trapp
Andy Tucker
Anthony Ullman
Mary Vailati
Brian Vonderhaar
Tracy Waechter
Mike Walker
Patricia Wallace
Walton Family
Karen Weitzel
Ed Weis
Pauline Westendorf
Maureen Whitfield
Don Whitney
Dan White
Patricia Woeste
Stephanie Woodward
Elizabeth Wurzelbacher
Sylvia Yutuc
Michael Zegarski
Military Personnel of our families currently in harm’s way...
Jeffrey Scott Calder
FC1 Michael Clines
SGT Charles Lape
Ben Scott Massingale
Major Molly Chester
SSGT Eric Halchak
SPC Jarrod Lundy
Mason McCosham
13 Larry Muennich
Welcoming
Need to Know
We warmly welcome our new parishioners and guests who are joining us today. If you are interested in learning more about
Good Shepherd, or would like to register as an official member of the parish, please stop by the Welcome Desk located in
our main foyer. A member of our Welcoming Ministry will be honored to assist you.
Baptism
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Please register for Baptism by
calling Steve Lindner (513-489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail: [email protected]). Before the Baptism, parents
need to attend a session to explore the meaning of Baptism. Sessions are held on the first Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Adult Initiation Into the Church
Adults and children (7 years of age or older) who wish to become Catholics are invited to call Emily Weierman, (513-4898815 ext. 726 or e-mail [email protected]).
First Eucharist (First Communion)
First Eucharist (First Communion) is celebrated on three occasions in late winter and early spring. Parents are invited to call
Nancy Dallas (513-489-8815 ext. 761). Children are invited to the Sacrament when they are in the second grade or have
reached the age of 7. Children receiving First Eucharist (First Communion) need to be prepared to receive
First Reconciliation (Confession). Preparation for First Reconciliation (Confession) begins early fall each year.
Confirmation for Youth
Confirmation is celebrated in the spring each year for youth who have not yet received the Sacrament. Confirmation Preparation takes place within the 8th grade Faith Formation curriculum. Classes run September through April for next year’s
candidates. Please contact Walter Plummer with any questions (513-489-8815 or e-mail: [email protected]).
Marriage
Marriages are celebrated throughout the year with exceptions made for Christmas holidays and the season of Lent. Please
contact Steve Lindner for information (513-489-8815 ext. 702 or e-mail: [email protected]). Preparation for
marriage begins eight months before the Sacrament is celebrated. For preparations, call Steve Lindner (513-489-8815
ext. 702 or e-mail: [email protected]).
Pastoral Care of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick can be offered when someone is seriously ill, requires surgery, or if the same illness or condition
becomes more serious. Each week on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m., the anointing is offered within Mass (in the Chapel). Please
notify Deacon Dennis Berry (513-489-8815, ext. 708, or e-mail: [email protected]) in advance of your need.
Our parish priests also come to the sick person at home, in the hospital, or at Hospice.
Ministry to the Dying: Anointing and/or Viaticum
If a person is near death, he or she may be anointed. However, if the dying person is able to swallow, it is recommended that
they receive the Eucharist as Viaticum. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick ought to be celebrated at the beginning
of an illness. Viaticum is to be celebrated when death is close. The Eucharist, given as Viaticum, is food for the passage
through death to eternal life. A priest or a deacon may give Viaticum to the dying person. When a priest is unavailable, it is
important that the deacon visit the dying to pray with that person and the family and offer Viaticum. Please call the parish
office (489-8815). After hours, please leave a message about the location of the dying person and your contact phone
number. That message will be relayed to a priest or deacon.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room in the chapel. Those attending the Sacrament can enter through
the doors to the chapel, prepare in the chapel and enter the Reconciliation Room when they see the priest is not occupied
with another penitent.
Vocations
Single men or women interested in answering the call to Priesthood or Religious Life are encouraged to contact the pastor or
the Diocesan Vocations Director at 513-421-3131.
Annulment
For confidential information concerning annulments, please call Fr. Jack Wehman at 513-489-8815 ext. 748.
Decree on Child Protection
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Decree on Child Protection is our way of protecting all of the vulnerable individuals in our
community. If you suspect that someone is being abused, please contact the Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse
at the Archdiocese at 513-263-6623 as well as local law enforcement. In Hamilton County, you can contact Child Protective
Services at 513-241-KIDS (5437).
To Report Financial Misconduct
If you suspect the misuse or misconduct of Church finances, you may call the EthicsPoint hotline at 1-888-389-0381 or see the
Archdiocese website (www.catholiccincinnati.org) under Ministries & Offices, Finance and click the link “To Report
Financial Misconduct.” You will be taken to a secure site to file your report.
14 Need to Know
The Bulletin
All articles for the parish bulletin should be submitted 10 days before the given weekend. Please call Nancy Niehaus
513-489-8815 ext. 725 or e-mail: [email protected].
Parish Meetings
Meetings of the Assembly of Leaders, the Finance Commission, the Education/Formation Commission, the Worship
Commission, and the Pastoral Care/Outreach Commission are open to all parishioners to observe. Please call the parish
office for information (513-489-8815). Meetings are announced in the Coming Events for Good Shepherd page of the
bulletin.
Parish Ministries
All members of the parish are welcome to join any of the parish ministries. For information and contact, please see the Staff
Page of this bulletin.
Psychological and Spiritual Care
To encourage professional, personal, or family counseling as well as spiritual direction, Dr. Jack Peltz or Deacon Dennis
Berry, on staff here at Good Shepherd, would be happy to make referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and
spiritual directors for those in need.
Recorded Homilies
All homilies preached on weekends are available by downloading them from our webpage—www.good-shepherd.org.
Low Gluten Hosts
Low Gluten (0.01%) hosts are available at all weekend Masses. Please come to the Sacristy 10 minutes before the start of
Mass and let the Sacristan know that you are in need of this Low Gluten Host. At Communion time, come to the hand rail
by the statue of Mary to receive the Eucharist.
St. Vincent de Paul
If you have furniture or appliances that you wish to donate, St. Vincent de Paul will accept these donations and will pick
them up from your home. To schedule a pick up, donate to a thrift store or donate a car, boat or RV, please call 421-CARE
(2273).
Contacts Accoutrements
Audio Visual
Baptism Robe/Embroidery
Blood Pressure RN
Caregiver Support Group
Caring Hands/B-North
Communion Distributors
Caring Hands/
Home Assistance
Caring Hands/Home
Communion Distributors
Caring Hands/Lodge
Christmas Gift-Giving
Couples Bridge Club
Earth Shepherds
Steve Lindner
Bob Losekamp
Judith Whitton
Julia Theil
Alex Poon
513.489-8815
513.325.9283
513.677.8837
513.229.0229
513.271.2717
Deacon Dennis Berry
513.489.8815
Good Shepherd
513.489.8815
Jeanne Markle
Charlotte Finch
Marion Stickle
Ruth Inderhees
James Heileman
David Oen
Eucharistic Exposition
Luisa Cerda
Family Fellowship CMTE
Sandy Rivet
GS-SOS
Nancy Niehaus
Habitat for Humanity
Gerry Ellspermann
Healing Christ Ministry
Theresa Kajs
—A non-sacramental ministry of Good Shepherd
Knitters & Crocheters
Jeanné Kilgore
Mary Albright
Lambtenders
Tina Caudill
Meadowbrook Care Center
Jeanne Markle
Men’s Fellowship Group
Bill Cleary
M.O.M.S. Group
Colleen Furey
New Vision
Sandra Smith
Prayer Blanket Ministry
Lou Ullrich
Sanctity of Life
Sandy Robinson
St. Vincent de Paul
Sandy Robinson
Scholarship Ministry
Mary Lahti White
Shelter House (Drop Inn Ctr) Kathy Schibi
Shepherds Care
Jim Stickle
15 513.489.3609
513.677.2277
513.733.0816
513.891.0565
513.531.7336
513.205.8603
513.328.2315
513.309.6018
513.793.7035
513.774.7595
513.706.6398
513.779.9220
513.677.2140
513.530.0650
513.489.3609
513.312-5009
513.239.6612
513.563.1868
513.247.9466
513.469.9251
513.469.9251
513.793.9817
513.678.3054
513.733.0816
Shepherds Share
Special Olympics
Tender Mercies
Third Image (Widow/Widowers)
Ushers
Whitley City Builds Project
Whitley City Donations
Whitley City Shoebox Project
Women’s Prayer Group
Carol Geers
Bill Sutman
Mary John Trouy
Frank Bruening
Steve Lindner
Tom Kilgore
Paul Inderhees
Sandy Rivet
Barb Hemmerle
513.234.0974
513.793.6112
513.469.2195
513.984.4289
513.489.8815
513.779.9220
513.891.0565
513.309.6018
513.793.4918
Quips and Blessings by Fr. Jack
Lord God,
Whose days are without end
and whose mercies beyond counting,
keep us mindful
that life is short and the hour of death unknown.
Let your Spirit guide our days on earth
in the ways of holiness and justice,
that we may serve you
in union with the whole Church,
sure in faith, strong in hope, perfected in love.
And when our earthly journey is ended,
lead us rejoicing into your Kingdom,
where you live forever and ever.
Amen.
From Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers
Call me (513-489-8815) about:
Rev. Tom Mannebach Rev. Jack Wehman Pastor, ext. 723 Associate Pastor, ext. 748 fr.mannebach@good‐shepherd.org fr.wehman@good‐shepherd.org Deacon Dennis Berry, ext. 708 Care for the sick, dying & bereaved dennis.berry@good‐shepherd.org Rick Hagee, ext. 706 Music Ministries rick.hagee@good‐shepherd.org Jack Peltz*, ext. 709 Marriage & Wellness Minister jack.peltz@good‐shepherd.org Tina Caudill*, ext. 741 Preschool Forma on [email protected] Pa y Lindner, ext. 713 Communica ons pa y.lindner@good‐shepherd.org Rev. Michael Graham, SJ Weekend Presider Teri Cunningham, ext. 738 Welcoming/Finances teri.cunningham@good‐shepherd.org Steve Lindner, ext. 702 Worship/Bap sm/Weddings steve.lindner@good‐shepherd.org Rev. Jack Wessling Weekend Presider Nancy Dallas*, ext. 761 Sacrament Prep/CLOW Dianne Moore ext. 703 Parish Recep onist dianne.moore@good‐shepherd.org Walter Plummer, ext. 737 Nick Pierok, ext. 715 Youth Minister Music Minister nick.pierok@good‐shepherd.org walter.plummer@good‐shepherd.org Deacon Max Schellman** ext. 719 Human Resources John Fink*, ext. 724 55+ Ministry john.fink@good‐shepherd.org Dan Parker, ext. 793 Facili es/Scheduling dan.parker@good‐shepherd.org Colleen Smith*, ext. 740 55+ Ministry colleen.smith@good‐shepherd.org Assigned Deacons Sr. Debra Wischmeyer, SND Deacon Mark Westendorf* Sr. Elaine Winter, SND Emily Weierman, ext. 726 ext. 717 ext. 714 ext. 716 Coordinator of Adult Faith Forma on Bookkeeping emily.weierman@good‐shepherd.org Coordinator of Outreach Ministries K‐6 Faith Forma on m.westendorf@good‐shepherd.org sr.elaine@good‐shepherd.org sr.deb@good‐shepherd.org Deacon Rick Gallenstein** ext. 719 Deacon Jim Jones** ext. 714 *denotes part‐ me staff member **denotes unpaid assigned Deacon Cullen Anderson* Chris Banzhaf* Audio‐Visual Technicians Mike Nigg Patrick Conklin Maintenance Staff, ext. 729 16 Robert Tims Part‐ me office staff—first row, le to right: Ellen Obert, full‐ me clerical assistant, ext. 701. Part‐ me front office staff: Chris ne Bissmeyer, Diane Blasch, and Susan Dickerson. Second row, le to right: Gidg Lazar, and Marcia Schuckman, ext. 700. Nancy Niehaus, Bulle n Editor, ext. 725, nancy.niehaus@good‐shepherd.org.