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The Parish ofGood Shepherd & St. JosephOctober 24th, 2021Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeWeekend Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday (Except Tuesday): 9:00 a.m.Good Shepherd Church is fully accessible for the disabled.Sunday: 9:30a.m. Located at 28 Loftus StreetEucharistic Adoration every Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.(September through June)Miraculous Medal Novena immediately following 9:00 a.m. Mass on MondaySt. Joseph Litany and Prayer immediately following 9:00 a.m. Mass on WednesdayDaily Rosary at 8:30 a.m. (except Tuesday)Baptisms are conducted on weekends. Parents who have not previously attendedinstruction in the sacrament must do so prior to the child's Baptism.Those seeking to marry must meet with the Pastor at least 6 months prior to the proposedwedding date to allow time for pre-marriage program attendance, gathering of appropriatedocuments, and securing any dispensation from ecclesial authorities.3 Mulberry Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Phone: 845.876.4583 Fax: 845.876.7884 PastorRev. Douglas CrawfordAssistant to the PastorMrs. Hillary Gaddis-Clegggsmanager@frontiernet.netParish SecretaryMusic DirectorMr. Erik Cardwell, erikscht@hotmail.comCatechetical ProgramMrs. Ellen FarinaCoordinator of Religious EducationEducation@stchrisredhook.org 845-758-5506Parish Lay Trusteesgoodshep1@frontiernet.netOperations ManagerParish Finance Council

Collection ReportTwenty-eighth Sunday in OT 6386.00We Share-Online giving 1651.65Twenty-Ninth Sunday in OT 4274.00We Share online giving 915.00Thank you for your continued support.The 2nd Collection this week is forWorld Mission SundayMASS INTENTIONSSaturday9:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.Sunday8:00 A.M.11:15 A.M.9:30 A.M. October 23 WeekdayEileen Sullivan Shields † MaryAnn BarrowsGeraldine Pantalone † req by Hinton FamilyThirtieth Sunday in OTOctober 24 Thirtieth SundayPro PopuloJohn Grady † req by Joan GradyRichard Newton † req by Hinton FamilyMondayOctober 25 Weekday9:00 A.M. Taryn McKenna † req by Kathleen ScheerIt's simple. It's safe. It's convenient.Online Giving is now available. Please make yourcontribution today by er “Regular” click on “Make a Donation”)TuesdayOctober 26 WeekdayNo MassWednesday October 27 Weekday9:00 A.M. Richard Corbally †req. by Eileen & Frank WeberThank you for your support!Thursday9:00 A.M.Daytop for a Drug Free WorldIf a loved one has a serious substance abuse issue,please call 845.876.3789.October 28 St. Simon and JudeBeatrice Kenny †req by Kathleen KennedyFriday9:00 A.M.BirthrightProvides love, support, and hope to women facingunplanned pregnancies. Located on Main Street inPoughkeepsie near Holy Trinity Church.For information, please call 845.473.1300.October 29 WeekdayFreda Koszuta †req. by Rosemary & Richard BialekSaturday9:00 A.M.October 30 WeekdayEdward & Emilia Mathe †req by Dan & Doreen CampbellRaymond, Gary & Barry Lutz †req by Betty LutzEnCourageEnCourage is a Catholic Apostolate for those whohave family members with same-sex attraction. EnCourage provides the faithful with information aboutthe Church’s teachings as well as spiritual support. Visit: www.encourageny.comParishioner UpdateNameAddressPhoneEmailChange of Address Moving out of ParishHome Visit Requested Need EnvelopesPlease fill out and cut form. Return it through theCollection Basket or by mail to the Rectory Office.New registrants are invited to visit the Rectory during office hours to receive the registration form andinformation on parish activities.5:00 P.M.Sunday8:00 A.M.11:15 A.M.9:30 A.M. October 31 Thirty-First SundayThomas Bocchino † Brian & Debra LavendarJeanne DeBenedictus † req by Liana DasRonald & Joan VanEtten †req by MaryBeth SweeneyThe Sanctuary LampCHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDThe intentions of Maureen Jeffreysreq. by Fr. Douglas CrawfordChurch of St. JosephIn memory of Isabel Y. Crawfordreq. by Fr. Douglas Crawford

3 REASONS I’M SO GLAD I HAD KIDS, EVEN THOUGH IT’S HARDby Theresa Civantos Barber I’m a little scared to have kids,” my friend admitted. Wewere hanging out at my house after she’d helped me get mychildren to bed while my husband was away on a worktrip. “I see how much work it is for you, and I just don’tknow how I’d be able to do that!”things that already surround us.One of the great things about children is that they reallyhelp you to slow down and enjoy the little things, becausethat’s all they really care about. They’re just as happy tosplash in mud puddles in the front yard as to go to DisneyI told her I could understand her hesitation. Parenting is land. In fact, they’re probably happier, because they won’tcertainly not for the faint of heart. It may be one of the have their routine and sleep schedule messed up!hardest things we can do in our comfortable modern Big, fussy events and activities are really for the enjoymentlives. But, I told her, I was very glad I went ahead and had of the parents, not the children. The kids are just as happykids anyway. Here are some of the reasons I gave her:to stay home and spend time with Mom and Dad.1. I’M PLAYING THE LONG GAMEAnd that’s exactly the beauty of parenting. All your childHaving little kids in the house is intensely demanding and really wants from their parents is your presence and lovingdifficult. No bones about it. But to see that reality and stop attention.the conversation there is shortsighted.This slower pace of life is an enormous gift. Kids teach theirMy children are only young for a few short years. The vast parents how to slow down and enjoy the simple things, andmajority of my relationship with them will be during the we’re all happier for it.decades of their adulthood.At that point, our relationship will be very different and3. THE SACRIFICES ARE WORTH ITmuch less exhausting. Once children grow up, they addenormously to the happiness, wellbeing, and life satisfaction Parenting is replete with sacrifices and requires profoundself-emptying. I’d never deny that for a moment. But asof their parents:Catholics, we should know better than to fear sacrifice orScientists asked 55,000 people age 50 and over fromrun away from it.16 European countries about their mental well-being,We know that hard things can be sanctified and offered toand results suggest “the positive aspects ofGod as a gift. We know that suffering is not meaningless,parenthood dominate when getting older.”but can be united to Christ’s suffering and offered as a powOne of the biggest factors is that children become a form of erful prayer for others. We know that making sacrifices for asocial support, and the researchers point out that social sup- greater good is worth it.port networks are associated with greater happiness and lessSo let’s not hold back from doing hard but good things,loneliness and can act as a buffer against stressful events.whatever that might mean in our stage of life. And if theIntrigued? There’s a fascinating book called Selfish Reasons to thing that seems hardest to you is having children, ask GodHave More Kids that dives into the research on this in great to help you. After all, he knows what it’s like to be a parent!detail. Check it out for lots more interesting data.Courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear: It means feelingKeeping my eyes focused on the long-term goal of relation- the fear but doing the right thing anyway. Having children inships with my adult children motivates me to get through today’s world takes courage, but believe me when I say thatthe hard days.you have what it takes.I like to picture my Thanksgiving table in 40 years. I imagine And when you feel like you may fall short, ask for the helpa home filled to the brim with my grown children and of others, and for God’s grace, which will be more thangrandchildren and the unconditional love among all of us.abundant to make up for whatever you lack.When the baby is crying at 3 a.m., or the toddler is having Reprinted with permission/Aleteiayet another public tantrum, this vision keeps me going.2. I SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THELITTLE THINGSI once read a very thought-provoking story about a Mexicanfisherman and a businessman. It makes the point that happiness isn’t something to pursue with strenuous effort. Rather,happiness lies in slowing down and appreciating the goodc

MENTAL HEALTH IS DEEPLY CONNECTEDTO SPIRITUAL HEALTH—THESE RESOURCES CAN HELP WITH BOTHby Theresa Civantos BarberLove is the central and defining fact of human existence: The Church tells us that the purpose of human life isto seek God, to know Him, and to love Him with all ourstrength (CCC 1), and Christ taught that the greatest commandments are first to “love the Lord your God with allyour heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind,”and second to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew22:36-40) Then why does it seem so hard to find, in thisworld riven by conflict and division?CONGRATULATIONS TO OURCONFIRMATION CANDIDATESWHO RECEIVED THE HOLY SPIRIT THISSATURDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2021Celebrated byThe Most Reverend Bishop Gerardo ColaciccoAll too often, the obstacles to giving and receiving love areinternal. We fear being vulnerable or think we aren’t worthy. That’s why a new psychological resource can be such avaluable tool, especially now when so many factors threatenmental well-being. Souls and Hearts brings together wellness resources and providers to offer faithful Catholics guided, customized programs “designed to removepsychological obstacles to giving and receivinglove from God and neighbor.”“We are here to bring the best and most effective aspectsof the psychological sciences, consistent with the faith, tothe average Catholic,” said Dr. Gerry Crete, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Atlanta, Georgia, who is a cofounder of Souls and Hearts. “We bring insights frommany Catholic mental health professionals from across thecountry to one centralized place.”The Souls and Hearts website includes a variety of courses,blogs, and podcasts. The goal is to address different issuesfacing Catholics, including the following:x Marriage helpx Parentingx Vocation discernmentx Reduction of anxietyx Improvement of prayer lifeRemoving obstacles to love affects not just mental andemotional health but spiritual as well, which makes sensesince all are closely connected. This site, along with other resources and Catholic therapists (catholictherapist.com),can connect Catholics with mental health resources togreatly improve quality of life.Working to unblock the channels of God’s grace and charity is the process of a lifetime, but always well worth it. Eachstep taken toward mental wholeness and wellness helpsmake present on earth the “abundant life” (John 10:10) thatChrist wants for each one of us.Reprinted with Permission/Aleteia Noah Browne Madeleine Carolan Kelly Castellanos Grace Dentico Melkitu Dentico Francisca Dickens Henry Frichknecht, IV Jillian Hanna Henry LeHane Addisu Lococo Amanda O’Han Jacob Stephan Laila Valentino