Parish Life This Week †

Monday, June 8

6:00pm Commissions Meet as needed

Tuesday, June 9 9:00am Liturgy— Gene Husslein†

1:00pm Faith Sharing Group

Wednesday, June 10 Peacemaker’s Lunch Drop-off

12:30pm Eschweiler New Century Comm.

7:00pm Centering Prayer

Thursday, June 11 10:30am Liturgy— John Roessler† (at

MFHCC)

7:00pm Baptism Reflection

Friday, June 12

9:00am Liturgy— For Peace & Justice

Saturday, June 13 Blood Pressures in Chapel after Mass

4:30pm Liturgy– For the Parish

Sunday, June 14 Blood Pressures in Chapel after Mass

8:30am Liturgy–Virginia Goddeyne†

11:00am Liturgy— Alice Vink†

Upcoming Events

Jun 15 Vacation Bible School begins

Jun 16 Faith Sharing Group

Jun 16 Grief Support Group

Jun 17 St. Ben‘s Meal Program

Jun 19 Mass this day is at 10:45 a.m.

Jun 19 Last Day Vacation Bible School

Jun 21 Father‘s Day

Jun 24 Men‘s Group

Jun 28 Experience of God Nature Hike

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.

Most Holy Trinity —June 7, 2009

Welcome To

GOOD SHEPHERD Catholic Church

Menomonee Falls, WI

Today is Trinity Sunday. I have no inten-

tion of making any attempt to explain the unex-

plainable, the unknowable. I can only speak of

an image that works for me.

On Mother‘s Day, Larry and I were at the

baptism of our youngest great-granddaughter.

The gospel according to John that day was the

story of the vine and the branches. Fr. Steve

Forrest spoke about the connections we all have

with one another – like branches. That means

that everyone at work is coop-

erative, that family members

all put each other first, and

that the world is at peace and

so on. That everything is rosy.

Not hardly! We know through

these connections, what pain

comes when those to whom

we‘re connected are less than

loving. We feel those connec-

tions strongest in our families.

On May 17th, Deacon

Gene Christensen‘s homily was about the God‘s

invitation to an intimate relationship. God calls

us to ―love one another AS I have loved you.‖ We

are called to love as God loves, not the

―everlasting honeymoon… [kind] of love that is

without cost.‖ Love isn‘t something that happens

to us; love is a choice. We choose each day to

love those we will meet that day. Even when we

choose not to love one another, God loves us.

Even when we choose not to love God, God loves

us. God is connected to us and we to God. What

would the world really look like if we chose to

love one another as God loves? What would our

community, our church, and even our family look

like?

Families are connected by blood, by DNA,

and hopefully by a mature love that considers

each other first. Members resemble each other,

yet each is different. Families gather to celebrate

happy occasions – birthdays, baptisms, wed-

dings and holidays. They unite to strengthen

each other during sad, stressful, or struggling

times – funerals and illnesses.

Sometimes family members are connected so

deeply, they anticipate each other‘s thoughts or

actions. They ―read each other‘s minds.‖

For me, the image of family

helps understand the Trinity. It is

a perfect family, not only loving,

but being LOVE itself. Each mem-

ber is connected so totally that

all are one. Even though differ-

ent persons, the Trinity is one.

God is not separated by differ-

ences. It‘s we who are.

―It‘s not always easy to be family.

Parents remain connected to

their children, yet love them

enough to allow them the freedom to become

unique individuals. Good Parents give their chil-

dren roots and wings.‖ (Dennis Sylva in Living

the Word) Good Shepherd has been a good fam-

ily to me. It has given me roots in community, in

faith, in scripture, in worship. It has given me

wings to be different – to form a ministry to peo-

ple who are gay or lesbian and their families. Fr.

Steve said, ―We are all connected, whether we

are black or white, male or female, gay or

straight‖. We are led by God‘s Spirit, to go forth

and draw people into the mystery of the Trinity,

into the family of God.

Ann Castiglione

Sometimes family members are connected so deeply, they anticipate each other’s thoughts or actions. They “read each other’s minds.”

It’s all about connections!

June 7, 2009 Holy Trinity Sunday

Food Pantry Needs: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Cereal, Pancake Mix

Note: A Different Mass Time! Mass on Friday, June 19th will be at

10:45 a.m. instead of the usual

9:00 a.m. We will also be celebrat-

ing the close of Vacation Bible

School at that Mass. Come join us!

To The Catholic Community of

Good Shepherd In our joy we

wish to extend

to all of you our

deepest

thanks for be-

ing the com-

munity that welcomed Mark back

into communion through the Catho-

lics Returning Home ministry. Scrip-

ture studies led by Rich Harter and

others among you enriched his faith.

Your invitation to participate in out-

reach ministries opened new direc-

tion for his life. Fr. Mich‘s question:

―Have you ever considered the

Priesthood?‖ set off a process that

resulted in last Saturday‘s celebra-

tion of Mark‘s Mass of Thanksgiving

in your church. The Holy Spirit works

in wondrous ways, and you have

been His instruments through your

welcoming spirit, through your exam-

ple, through your prayers. God bless

you! And thank you to all who

worked on making the celebration

last Saturday so wonderful.

—Bernice & Jerome Brandl, Mark‘s

Parents.

Summer Location for Centering

Prayer The Wednesday evening Centering

Prayer sessions will be held in Room

221 during the summer months.

Starting time is 7 p.m.

All are invited to join in this prayer of

silence. In silence we are invited to

become more aware of God‘s pres-

ence during the prayer time and in

all other times of each day. It is a

prayer for anyone. Come and see

what it‘s like. Besides Centering

Prayer we reflect on the following

Sunday‘s Gospel or listen to a tape

or view a video.

Quarterly Library Book Share It‘s back! On this weekend of June 6 & 7 books from the Good Shepherd Li-

brary will be displayed in the narthex – after all Masses. You will see several

books by Anthony DeMello, S.J. (some quoted in Fr. Jose‘s April Mini-Course

on ‗Experiencing God in the Ordinary.‘) Do plan on stopping by the Library

Book Share tables, where you can sign out a good book - or two - for your

summer reading pleasure!

Join us at PrideFest Gay and Straight in Christ will be welcoming guests at the main gate of

PrideFest from 1:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, June 14. We will leave Good

Shepherd right after 11:00 mass (approximately 12:00) if you wish to carpool

or caravan. Call 252-502-0437 for details. We will NOT have our usual Sun-

day evening gathering in June.

Experience of God Family Nature Hike Sunday afternoon, June 28

Enjoy the beauty of God‘s creation

At the Audubon Nature Center on the shores of

Lake Michigan

For families of one or more than one

Cost is $5 person, with a maximum of $15 for families

We will meet at Good Shepherd at 12:15 p.m.

(We will travel by bus to the nature center and

return by 4 p.m.)

Please bring a brown bag lunch. We will eat at the nature

center.

(Juice, water, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be pro-

vided as well as a snack for after the hike.)

Hike will be led by Don Quintenz, naturalist at the

Audubon Center

Number of participants is limited, so please make your reser-

vations early

(Reservation deadline is Monday, June 22.

Please call the parish office , 262-255-2035.)

The trails are paved or covered with woodchips,

some not suitable for strollers.

Suggested age is 4 and over, but parents can

use their discretion. The event is on, rain or

shine.

In the event of rain, the program may be

altered. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring

sunscreen and insect repellent (just in case!)

Call Mary Ann Erdtmann for further information.

(414-353-8740)

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 ............................. Wendy Morrison CF Program Secretary................................ Ann Castiglione Coordinator of Time & Talent ..................... Shari Rodriguez Pastoral Ministers: ..................................... Ann Castiglione Pastoral Care Coordinator .......................... Cheryl Matusiak

Pastoral Council Dave Christensen ............................................. Chairperson Jim Yerger ................................................ Vice Chairperson Jeff Bloedorn......................................................... Secretary Marty Hassenfelt ...................................... Trustee Treasurer Jim Wrocklage ......................................... Trustee Secretary Eric Bloedorn, Beth Gonstead, Steven Grieb, Gerald Holbrook, Vivian Hughes, Larry Kolb, Mary Kult, Tom Moran, Julie Nolan

Staff Email Parish Office ............................ goodshepherd@gdinet.com Ann Castiglione ........................... castiglionea@archmil.org Gene Christensen ....................... christenseng@archmil.org Jane Clare Ishiguro ........................... ishiguroj@archmil.org S. Joann Julka, SSSF............................. julkaj@archmil.org Lorrie Maples ...................................... maplesl@archmil.org Cheryl Matusiak ............................ matusiackc@archmil.org Kenneth Mich ......................................... michk@archmil.org Wendy Morrison ............................ morrisonw@archmil.org Shari Rodriguez ............................. srodriguez@archmil.org Sandy Sites............................................ sitess@archmil.org Mark Steimle ..................................... steimlem@archmil.org Marguerite Thompson .................. margueritet@archmil.org

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: June 6/7, August 29/30

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 June 7, 2009

Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/

Mt 28:16-20

Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7/Mt 5:1-12

Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22/Mt 5:13-16

Wed: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Mt 5:20-26

Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 5:27-32

Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Mt 5:33-37

Next Sun: Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/

Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

Scripture Readings for Week Vocation Views

Tasting the Fire—a retreat with the mystics Location: Siena Center, 5635 Erie St., Racine, Wisconsin 53402.

Dates: June 21-27, 2009

Check-in after 1 pm Sunday. Retreat begins at 3:30 and ends with the

noon meal on the following Saturday.

Many today are drawn to the mystics--people of their times, then and

now, gifted with vision, lightness of being, intimacy with God, and com-

passion. Their writings engage our own seeking. Mystics awaken in us

our own deep knowing: aching loves (our own and God‘s); life‘s ―thin

places‖ of meeting; the soul‘s taste of divine fire. We meet the Mystery

of the strangeness and closeness of God.

With themes each day we will enter into the serious wisdom and humor

of such mystics as the Psalmists, Rumi and Hafiz; St. Catherine of

Siena, Mary Oliver, and Annie Dillard; Black Elk, Meister Eckhart, Tho-

mas Merton; Hildegard of Bingen, Teilhard de Chardin, and Anne

Lamott. Cost: $425 (incl. $50 n/r deposit)

If questions, call S. Rita at (262) 639-4100 x1230, or visit our Website

at www.racinedominicans.org.

Elizabeth Ministry Seminar Women Nurturing Women

Elizabeth Ministry Seminar

Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

St. Stephen Parish, Milwaukee, (5880 S. Howell Ave. - next to airport)

Elizabeth Ministry offers hope and healing to women and their families

on issues related to sexuality, childbearing and relationships. This

seminar, presented by Jeannie Hannemann, M.A., will provide enrich-

ment for those already involved in Elizabeth Ministry and an opportu-

nity for others to gain the skills needed to implement this important

outreach in their homes and parishes For more information, please

visit http://www.archmil.org/events/userfiles/

Flyer_ElizabethMinistry.pdf or to register, contact Annette at

basalduaa@archmil.org. This seminar is sponsored by The Nazareth

Project, John Paul II Center.

Marriage Encounter God must be in our Sacrament for it to be a good Sign for the world to

see. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 12-

14 in Rockford, IL, July 24-26 in Brookfield, WI, Sept. 18-20 in Rock-

ford, IL and Oct. 9-11 in Madison, WI. Dates fill fast, early registration

is recommended. For more information visit our website at: alife-

timeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a Weekend en Espaňol Oct.

9-11, 2009 contact Hugo & Gaby at 630-690-2094.

God the Father, Creator. God

the Son, Redeemer. God the

Holy Spirit, Sanctifier. When we

go out to make disciples of all

nations we have a lot to tell.

God is present everywhere. Tell

the story.

Thank You, Good Shepherd! I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who made my Mass of

Thanksgiving such a success. I had such a large array of compliments from

those who attended the Mass and party. It was a very warm and wonderful

experience for them. On behalf of my family and myself, I want to thank the

tireless volunteers who served the meal and prepared and cleaned up the

facility. As always, Good Shepherd put their best foot forward and the week-

end will be remembered by all who attended. Thank you to the parish for al-

lowing this special event and for those who changed their plans to allow me

to celebrate this occasion. Thank you to Fr. Mich, Sister Joann, Shari Rodri-

guez, and Jerry Podkowinski for their efforts and extra work in making this day

so special for me and all those who attended.

Gratefully yours,

Fr. Mark Brandl

VBS Needs Donations! To keeps costs down and to ensure a fun time for everyone, we need your

help with some snack foods. Please consider donating the following items for

Vacation Bible School:

Bag of pretzel sticks

Bags of white mini marshmallows

Raisins

Graham crackers

Graham cracker sticks

Boxes of vanilla wafers

Goldfish crackers

Bring the items to the Christian

Formation Office at Good Shepherd on or

before June 15. THANKS!

Generations of Faith Registration in Progress Register now for savings for Generations of Faith. Turn in your registration by

June 30th to receive a $20 early bird discount. It is not necessary to pay the

entire registration at once to receive the discount. Extra forms and schedules

are available outside the Christian Formation Office and on the bulletin board

in the narthex. Come and celebrate the Creed with us!

A few good people! Our stewardship mailing teams

would like to have a few more help-

ing hands. Three times per year,

each team spends

about 2 ½ hours

assembling our

monthly mailing.

We have teams in

the morning and

teams in the after-

noon. To join us, please call Ann in

the parish office.

Unemployed or Under-

employed? If you are unemployed or under

employed, would you be interested

in joining a support/networking

employment search group here at

Good Shepherd? The nearest

established faith based group is in

Sussex. If there is enough

interest, we will start a support/

networking/discussion group here.

Interested? Call Jane Clare Ishi-

guro through the Parish Office at

262-255-2035.

Ever Wanted to Go to Repairers of the Breach? Here’s Your chance!

Next Brown Bag Lunch at Repairers is on June 26 Here‘s another opportunity to participate in a Brown Bag lunch from Noon until 1:00pm with our homeless brothers

and sisters at Repairers of the Breach. Those who have attended found it a moving experience. Our next Brown Bag

lunch will take place on Friday, June 26. It includes having lunch and reflecting on the following Sunday‘s Gospel

with members of Repairers of the Breach, a daytime homeless shelter in Milwaukee.

We will carpool from Good Shepherd at 11:15 a.m. There will be a short reflection time afterwards. If you can attend

and/or provide 10 lunches, please let me know. For further information and to RSVP, please call Mary Ann

Erdtmann, 414-353-8740.