Good Shepherd Catholic Church

513 State Road, PO Box 295, Rib Lake, WI 54470 Phone: 715-427-5259 goodshepherd@newnorth.net https://www.goodshepherdriblake.org/

August 29, 2021 . Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

The mission of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish is to welcome all to spiritual growth through prayer, worship and ongoing for-mation. Together, formed in the image of Christ, the Good Shep-herd, we will tend to the needs of the entire community.

Father Patrick McConnell Pastor

Father Jayanna Kanna

Parochial Administrator

Father Dennis Meulemans Retired Priest in Residence

Weekday Masses Tuesday…………………………………...6:00 pm Wednesday……………………………..8:00 am Thursday…………………………………..8:00 am Friday………………………………………...8:00 am Weekend Masses Saturday………………………………..…..6:00 pm Sunday…………………………………….….9:00 am Reconciliation (Confession) Confessions at 5:15 pm prior to Sat-urday Mass or by appointment. Baptism Parents are urged to have their child baptized as soon as possible. Call the office to schedule a baptism, and for any baptismal prep that may be needed. We ask that you speak with Father before selecting sponsors, to be aware of their requirements. Anointing of the Sick Please call our parish office if there is a need to receive this Sacrament. We encourage you to be anointed prior to any surgeries. Marriage Please contact the parish office to schedule a meeting to discuss mar-riage plans, and before making prep-arations—at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date.

Jesus, we praise you for always watching over our loved ones...All nursing home Jesus, we praise you for always watching over our loved ones...All nursing home residents, Fr. Dennis Meulemans, Fr. Ed Oen, Peter Fuchs, Mike E. Thums, George Dums, Susan Demers, Carol & Dan Pozanc, Eve Fliehs, Kathy Haas, Jim, Susan Elendt, Marie Kofler Lind-wall, Judy & Howard Troyk, Florence Cedzo, Ed Thiel, Arlene Fallos, Phyllis Fuchs, James Dean Gehrig, Robert & Sandra Thums, Ken Walkowski, Andrea Horn, Karen Olson, Duane & Sharon Jorgensen, Ed Zondlo, Brandi Schafer, Mark Fuchs, Samantha Szalkus, Nancy Nikkila, Karen Pocock, Kylie Orysen, Joe Sautner, Ben Yanko, Violet Yeager, George Gunderson, Marian Johnson, Duane Draeger, Barb Harmon, Malinda Kathrein, Jenna Denzine, Joshua & Benjamin Metz, Nicole Richardson, Lindsey Dittrich, Steve Spurgeon, Steve Eisner, Richard Weinzatl, Norman Metz, Ruth Martin, Jaxon Klimeck, Bud Brandner, Landon Blomberg , Tammy Blomberg, Cindy Ewolt , Myles Harries or those with silent needs.

Tues. August 31, 6:00 pm All Souls Wed., September 1, 8:00 am †Charlie Bube By Jean and Jerome Thums Thurs., September 2, 8:00 pm † Paul Matyka By Leon and Donna Long Fri,, September 3, 8:00 am † Helen Ochodnicky By Ken and Mary Thums Sat., September 4, 6:00 pm † Henry Krause (birthday) By Family of Henry Krause Sun., September 5, 9:00 am The People of Good Shepherd Church

C & G MINI MART

Mass Schedule for the Week

Scripture for this Week

Offering of Prayers

For Spiritual Growth

Jubilee Prayer Calendar

Ministries For Next Weekend

Aug. 29: Joshua Probst Aug. 30: Joseph & Patricia Prucinski Aug. 31: Patricia & Madeline Prucinski Sept. 1: Gregory Quednow Sept. 2: Jolene Quednow Sept. 3: Elizabeth Radtke Sept. 4: Anthony Rezutek

Heavenly Father, please pour your blessings upon these friends. Keep them safe from all harm and ill-ness, and bring them ever closer to You each day. Through your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Our Father ...Hail Mary... Glory Be

WEEKEND MASSES - September 4-5 6:00 pm: Reader: Pearl Kauer; Sacristan: Luanne Yanko; Usher/Counter: Calvin Probst, Dan Thums; Comm. Minister: Glenn Harder; Server: Volunteer 9:00 am: Reader: Pat Gilge; Sacristan: Debra Gojmerac; Usher/Counter: Dan, Chris, Xavier, and Will Johnson; Comm. Minister: Bon-nie Schmidtrfranz, Server: Tia Bube

Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8, Jas 1:17-18, n21b-22, 27, Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18, Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11, Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8, Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14, Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20, Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23, Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a, Jas 2:1-5, Mk 7:31-37

Have you ever been afraid of what people might think of you? It might have been during that awkward, overly self-conscious period in junior high school, where popularity and acceptance from peers meant every-thing. Or perhaps it was when you had to give a speech in front of a group of people and could feel all the eyes in the room were on you. Perhaps it was the first job interview, or maybe it was when you were trying to make a good impression on your future spouse. Whether you share one of these experiences or have one of your own, we all have been concerned at one time or another about what others may think about us. As Christians, we, too, can be assaulted with the fear of how others will perceive us, but these fears are not justified in God’s social economy. If we fall prey to the god of perception, image, and acceptance, it will only handicap us as we seek to server God. Moses was certainly afraid of how he would be perceived by his fellow comrades and he wondered if they would even receive him and God’s message of deliverance. Moses was so fearful that it nearly prevented him from entering into the joy of the Lord’s service and all the blessing that come with being used by God. God had a Promised Land flowing with milk and honey awaiting Moses and the children of Israel, but Moses seemed content to stay in the desert. We can do the same. We can limit the fullness of God’s blessing in our lives when we allow ourselves to be swayed by fear. Many people are crippled by fear. Unfortunately, allowing fear to keep you frozen really only leads to your hurting yourself. Yet 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Don’t miss out on God’s best. Don’t forfeit what God has for you simply because of the fear of failure. We can get so comfortable and set in our ways that we are unwilling to change. We can be unyielding to change, even when it means that change is for the best. What we need is more faith and less fear. AS 1 John 5:4 tells us, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.” By faith we can overcome any fear. Don’t miss out on the abun-dant life that God has planned for you by allowing fear to keep you from serving and following God’s plan for life. By Mike Lutz

Our Gi!s to God Collec"on of Adult Envelopes $ 2,486.00 Loose Collec!on $ 654.00 Candles $ 45.00 Other $ 30.00 Building & Maint . $ 10.00 Total $ 3225.00

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P A R I S H N E W S

Adoration/Confession Will be held on Friday, Septem-ber 3rd following morning mass from 8:30—9:30 am.

--What is Mass Confusion? No this is not the first day or school. Mass Confusion is a LIVE and Free show that will be held at Holy Rosary Church on Wednes-day, Sept 8th starting at 6:30 pm. Talented storytellers, musi-cians, and stewards of the Faith, Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson joined forces in 2018 to create “The Doug and Dave Show,” an endeavor as fun and entertaining as it is Faith-filled. Doug and Dave will be performing their show called “Mass Confusion” on Sept 8th.For more information about the show go to: https://douganddaveshow.com/ Click on the Mass Confusion tab to view same clips about the show: Mass Confusion Wednesday, Sept. 8th. 6:30 at Holy Rosary Parish. Free Show Mass Confusion” brings the Mass alive through rich sketches, quirky characterizations, and Holy-Spirit-filled music, leaving audiences open to the treasures of our Faith. “Our prayer is that the next time people come to an actual Mass, they will appreciate its ancient his-tory and realize they are part of something that has been ripening on the vine for 2000 years,” says show co-host Doug Brummel. “We hope they participate more, sing more, pray more, and even be-come better stewards of all that God has blessed them with” What other people are saying about Mass Confusion “Attending Mass Confusion was a fantastic experience, blending hu-mor, faith, prayer, and song to-gether, while touching hearts for God and the Church!” For infor-mation contact Mike Bub 715-748-3336 ext 248

Holy Rosary Fall Festival Sunday, Sept 12th Holy Rosary - Medford will be holding their Fall Festival from 9:30am-4:00pm. Grilled Chicken/Pulled Pork Din-ner served from 10:30am-1pm with potato salad, corn, buns, & bars. $10 Adult $5 Children. Also available onsite Cheese Curds - Onion Rings - Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Kettle Corn - Ice Cream - Refreshment Stand - Kids and Adult Games - Bucket Raffles - Silent Auction and Live Auction. OLPH Fall Festival Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Whittlesy Lions Park, Bas-ket Raffles, Horse Races, Pad-dle Raffles, Food, Drinks, and much more, Music by “The Strat Cats”.

Religious Education teacher needed. Good Shephard needs a vol-unteer teacher for the 6th grade for the 2021 -2022 year. The Class times are from 5:45 to 7:00 pm each Wednesday. Classes start on Wednesday Sept. 15th. Being a volunteer teacher helps our students to learn about and grow in their faith. You do not have to be a “Catholic expert” to be a volun-teer teacher. You need to be a practicing Catholic willing to answer the Holy Spirit to help the students of our parish. Please pray then answer the call from the Holy Spirit to help share your faith and grow our parish. We will help you with lessons and provide all the ma-terials you need. Please call Erin at the parish 715-427-5259 or Mike Bub at 715-748-3336 ext 248 to volunteer or if you have any questions.

Fall Harvest Dinner St Therese of Lisieux—Phillips will be holding their Fall Harvest Dinner on September 12, 2020 from 11 am to 1 pm. Menu in-cludes pigs in the blanket, chicken, mashed potatoes, car-rots, salads, rolls, pie, kolache, and beverage. Along with the delicious meal, there will be a craft sale and basket raffle.

Knights of Columbus Meeting Will be held on September 7, 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall.

St. Stanislaus Annual Parish Bazaar and Fall Dinner—Lublin Sunday September 5, 2021 starting with polka mass at 10:30 am. Chicken and Polish Sausage Dinner with all the trimmings, country store, mon-ey and meat raffles, games, fishpond, auction.

Focus on Ministry Corner Every week, starting next week, for the next couple of months, there will be a focus on ministry. The purpose of this is to get more involved in shar-ing their talents with us and Christ. Unfortunately, some of these ministries may cease to exist if there is not more inter-est. If you see a ministry that you are interested in or want to learn more about, please con-tact the office for more details.

Good Shepherd Fall Event Looking for basket donations, big or small. Please bring to parish office. If you would need after hours drop off, please contact Erin at Parish office for arrangements. Also, monetary donations are being accepted to offset the cost of the meal.

Fall Fundraiser Meeting There will be a short fall fund-raiser meeting on Thursday September 9th @ 6:00 pm.

Birthdays This Week (August 30—September 5) Kaylee Brandner - August 30 Diana Nikkila - August 30 Wayne Cook - September 1 Mark Matyka - September 1 Amber Matyka - September 2 Faith Long - September 3 Tracy Beckstand - September 3 Boyd Brandner - September 3 Jessica Thums - September 4 Melissa Fuchs - September 5 Anniversaries This Week (August 30-September 5) Joseph & Jamie Knorn - August 31 Theodore & Dawn Thums - August 31 Paul & Chryllyn Dums - September 4 Daniel & Melinda Harder - September 4

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