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Weelcome
to another season of Adult Formation at Good Shepherd. Ours is a
community of worship, service and lifelong learning. In this spirit, we
invite you to take a close look at our offerings.
We have been listening. In this flyer there are programs, schedules and
formats that will resonate with our life experiences. Join us as we
explore our faith from a variety of perspectives with the knowledge that
adult formation should always be meaningful and practical.
Help us to help
you, by registering or reserving space in these offerings at least one
week prior to the event. This allows us to have appropriate space and
resources available for all participants.
To reserve a space in any of the offerings, phone or email one of us at
the addresses below. If there is a fee, checks should be made payable to
Good Shepherd and will count as a confirmed reservation.
Watch the bulletin and website
(www.goodshepherdshawnee.org)
for more information as the dates
for events draw near.
Questions?
Please contact Debbie Carmody or Mary
Mueller (913)631-7356 or email us at
dcarmody@goodshepherdshawnee.org or
mmueller@goodshepherdshawnee.org.
Adult Faith Formation
The aim of adult formation is to help people discern,
respond to and be transformed by the presence of God in their lives, and
also to work for the continuing transformation of the world in light of
this perception of God. Adult formation focuses on Jesus Christ as the
great sign or sacrament of God's presence in human history and, more
specifically, in the Church which is the People of God and the Body of
Christ. The Good Shepherd faith community strives to provide
opportunities for the diverse needs of adult members, respecting the
broad spectrum of lifelong continuing formation and stages of faith. As
with our other formation programs, a fee may be assessed for our adult
formation and retreats so we can offer you quality and comprehensive
programs. Watch the bulletin and newsletter for upcoming Adult Formation
Programs during the coming year.
Ongoing Formation
Baptism Preparation for Parents of Infants and
Children
7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of each
month in the Romero Chapel.
Marriage Preparation
If you are planning to be married at Good Shepherd, please
contact Fr. Francis Hund at least six months prior to the proposed date.
Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA)
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact
Debbie Carmody at 631-7356 about ongoing classes.
Training: Special Ministers
of the Eucharist
Monday, January 7, 7:00 - 8:30
The first part of training focuses on the way Catholics have
historically viewed the Eucharist, especially focusing on the teachings
that we are called to be transformed by the Body and Blood of Christ,
and made members of that same Body when we receive the gift of Christ.
The second part of the training is for those interested in giving
Eucharist to others, either at Mass or by visiting the sick.
Contact Anne Harvey at 563-5308.
Small Christian Communities
Join
people who are searching for ways to keep faith first in their lives.
Small groups gather, usually in homes, for Scripture study, book
discussions and faith sharing. Get to know other members of the
community and enrich your faith life.
If you are
interested in taking part, open and ongoing registration is available.
We are always happy to welcome new people to our community. We can place
people in a group at any time, or you may organize your own group! We
have the resources to insure success!
Contact us if you are interested: Debbie Carmody or Mary Mueller,
631-7356.
Prayer and Spirituality
Personal Spiritual Direction
Are
you searching for meaning and peace in a fast-paced world? Would you
like to connect with God at a deeper level? Would you like to invite
God to be active in your problem solving? Certified Spiritual Directors
are available for individual appointments upon request.
Contact Linda White at 492-7951 or Mary Kay Whitacre at 913-782-8244.
Women’s Day of Reflection
Saturday,
February 23, 9:00—3:30
“Toasting the Women in Our Lives”
Celebrate a faith-filled day of storytelling, prayer, laughter, wisdom
and practical relationship building strategies for daughters, sisters,
mothers and friends. The day includes a gourmet breakfast, boxed lunch,
four session choices and more!
Cost: $25 for a full day. Bring a friend and share registration for $45
($22.50 per person). Seniors (62 and up) $18. Flyers will be in the
bulletins the week of January 26. Pre-registration required. Half day
rates available—call Debbie Carmody for information.
Men’s Day of Reflection
Saturday,
March 8, 9:00—12:30
“God’s Love, Man’s Response: Making Things Right with God”
Take
time out of the busy-ness of daily life and spend the morning with men
from the Good Shepherd Faith Community. Share breakfast and spend time
looking at issues that challenge: in relationships, in careers, in
faith. Focus the morning on making things right with God. Pray, rest and
spend time refreshing your spirit.
Cost: $10 Seniors: $5 Financial assistance is available upon request.
Pre-registration is required: mmueller@goodshepherdshawnee.org or call
Mary Mueller at 631-7356, ext. 6
Documentary Night
Sisters of Selma
Sunday, January 13, 7:00 PM
After
the violence of “Bloody Sunday” in 1965, Catholic sisters from around
the country followed their faith to join the voting rights protests in
Selma, Alabama. Never before in American history had vowed Catholic
women made so public a political statement. Risking personal safety to
bring change, the sisters were themselves changed – and they tell us how
in this stirring documentary by director Jaysri Hart. Join us on
January 13 at 7 pm to view this one hour documentary and as an added
bonus, visit personally with Sister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ who is
featured in the film. A free will donation will be gathered at her
request to benefit the not-for-profit
Center for Practical Bioethics.
Day
Trips
The Atchison Benedictines and Tour
Saturday, January 26, 10:00 AM
Meet
here at church and car pool to Atchison for lunch and seeing some of the
sights in Atchison. At 1:00 PM tour St. Benedict’s Abbey on the campus
of Benedictine College and learn about the worship space and community
of men celebrating 150 years in our area. Cost: Lunch money! Return
to Good Shepherd at 3:30.
Speakers and Seminars
University of Saint Mary:
The Seven Deadly Siphons
Mondays—February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 at 7:00 in the Library
Do
you ever feel like life is being sucked right out of you? There are
reasons we lose enthusiasm and zest for life – both internal and
external. Words without action, spending without purpose, relationships
without meaning, to name a few! Join the talented theology department
at the University of St. Mary for another spirited and practical
exploration of the seven deadly siphons
(aka the seven deadly sins).
More importantly, redefine these sins in the light of our present
culture and discover the amazing grace that can redeem and rekindle our
zest for life.
Pre-registration required by February 4th
and available online.
Cost: $65.00 made payable to University of St. Mary and due at the
first session. On-site child care available by contacting Debbie or
Mary at 631-7356.
Background and Overview
Presenter:
Sr. Kathleen Wood
What makes sin
"deadly"? How did these get to be the "Top Seven"?
Title: Envy
Presenter:
Sr. Rosalie Curtin
Beautiful or ugly? Dumb or smart? Poor or rich? In this world, we are
socialized into lives of endless comparisons! Envy siphons good energy
and even acts as a virus. There are antidotes and this session will
explore ways to combat this deadly virus.
Title: Greed
Presenter:
Sr. Kathleen Wood
No wonder we're tired: Trying to hold on and still grasping for more!!
Title: Sloth
Presenter:
Sr. Charlotte White
I just don’t care…...the idleness that saps us.
Title: Lust
Presenter:
Robert Schimoler
Good sex and bad sex: What do blue cows, Cambridge University and
Cleopatra have in common?
Title: Pride
Presenter:
Brian Hughes
Healthy self-regard or King of Sins?
Title: Anger
Presenter:
Brian Hughes
Sentry of the self...but can you keep a lid on it?
Title: Gluttony
Presenter:
Heather Coates
How much is too much?........pigging out on food and more.
Personal Enrichment
What Keeps You Awake At
Night?
Mondays, January 7, 14, 21 at 7:00 in the Library
Presented by Robert and Donna Bacic,
three nights will help you identify WHAT keeps you awake and how you can
handle it. Robert is a religious educator and mediator who serves as
Pastoral Associate at the Church of the Holy Cross in Overland Park.
Donna is a clinical social worker in private practice. Cost: $10 per
session or $20 for the series; payable at the session.
January 7: Is It Not
Having Enough Time? Families,
work, friendships, volunteer commitments, Church and self-care vie for
our attention. The demands of time don’t keep us awake at night; they
just never let us go to bed. So why add this commitment to an already
hectic schedule? Because at its core, time is a gift from God and this
program is an opportunity to consider the spiritual side of time. We
won’t be looking at the clock as much as we will be looking at our
souls. Unless you’re going to give yourself a night of total rest &
relaxation, don’t miss this opportunity
January
14: Is It Worry? In his Sermon on
the Mount, Jesus tells his listeners not to worry about their lives, but
we don’t listen. Our health, our family’s well being, our bank
accounts, our past & future mistakes are just a few of the things that
preoccupy our thoughts and distract us from our daily responsibilities.
This program will take a look at why we worry, how worry affects us and
what we can do about it. The one thing you don’t have to worry about is
being the only person who worries about worry! You’ll be in good
company, so join us.
January 21: Is It a
Problem You’re Facing? This
program will describe the attitudes and the skills necessary to stay on
the positive side of problems. You will learn a problem solving method
that is simple and practical, but able to address those problems that
are complex and hard to get a handle on. Finally, the role that God
plays in problem solving will be on the agenda, too. There will be lots
to think about and lots to discuss, so be sure to come.
The
Debt Crisis
Sunday, February 24 at
7:00 in the Romero Chapel
Debt in America is at an all time high. Using the film “Maxed
Out” as a basis for discussion and insight, this information-packed
session will provide you with a view of the current situation in America
and some debt reduction tools that you can use right now to address your
own debt situation. We look forward to seeing you at this educational
presentation.
Parish Retreat:
Things That Remain
7:00 pm, Monday, February 4
7:30 pm, Tuesday, February 5
8:30 am and 7:30 pm, Wednesday, February 6
Click Here for
Online Registration
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