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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
715 Kirkman Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Voice 337.433.5244 Fax 337.439.8728
Email [email protected]
Web www.goodshepherd-lc.com
Monday: 8 a.m.– Episcopal Day School-Chapel
Holy Eucharist
Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 a.m. in the Church & 5 p.m. in the
Chapel.
September-May
Thursday: 2 p.m.– Episcopal Day School-Church
Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
Wednesday: 12:05 p.m. With unction in the Chapel
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BISHOP OF WESTERN LOUISIANA
The Right Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, Ph.D.
ASSISTANT PRIEST-The Rev. Jim Lueckenhoff
RETIRED PRIEST-The Rev. Petroula Ruehlen
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
The Rev. Frances “Boo” Kay
PARISH SECRETARY- Margie Collins
FINANCIAL SECRETARY/
OFFICE MANAGER- Ann Lindsay
MUSIC MINISTRY-Pam LeBlanc
CHOIR DIRECTOR– Lamar Robertson
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
The Good News
August 2019
COR presents: The A, B, C, D
of Medicare
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Growing in Christ together through worship,
fellowship, ministry and stewardship.
Continued on page 2
Dear Good Shepherd,
I hope that this summer has been one of relaxa-
tion and renewal, a well-deserved respite. We are often
so pressed in by our obligations and responsibilities
that it leaves little time for self care. The summer has
always been an opportunity, for young and old, to take
some time and just relax. In my practice I often coun-
sel my patients, especially when life is “complicated,” to
focus on the basics: sleeping, eating regularly, nurtur-
ing the relationships of those most dear, and spiritual
care. We are not machines but complex, unique beings
that require care on multiple fronts. We are more com-
fortable and readily prepared to address the needs of
our physical bodies, often neglecting the spiritual half
of our lives.
I don’t know about you, but for me, my “good” or
“bad” days have more to do with my spiritual health
than any other variable in my life. When I disconnect
from the most basic aspects of my relationship with
Christ, things get more difficult. The alternative is to
solely look to and rely upon the chance and unpredicta-
bility of life on this earth. In that exercise I find we are
almost universally destined for disappointment. Our
greater hope is that each day, building one to the next,
we will align our will to the spirit of Christ that lives in
each of us. As I previewed the readings for this coming
month I was inspired by the New Testament lesson
from Colossians chapter 3.
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“If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is,
seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that
are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:1-3
These instructions call us to practice as we are positioned to Christ. We are not separate; we
are “hidden” in Christ in God, grafted into Him, living where he lives. It is hard for me to believe
this reality, how intimate we are with our Lord and Savior. It is humbling. Something so precious as
this seems worthy of our care and attention.
I pray that each of you had a summer of fun spent with family and friends; leaving you reju-
venated, relaxed, recharged, and eager to continue your journey. I also hope that it gave you the
chance to silence the frustrations of this earthly life by “seeking the things that are above.” We are
not only called to be with Christ we are already positioned near God in Christ. Lean in and listen,
feel the warm presence of God and delight in His will. You will not be disappointed.
Yours in Christ,
Ben Williams, MD - Vestry Member
BOOK STUDY ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
in September
The Universal Christ
Linda Lueckenhoff will lead a book
study on Richard Rohr’s “The Universal
Christ” on September 15th at 4 p.m.
in Hardtner Hall. (once a month) Pur-
chase your book at a local bookstore or on
Amazon.com, read it, and be pre-
pared to discuss it at the meeting.
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Adult Education
Join us Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Discussing Mere Christianity:
Exploring the History, Meaning
and Relevance of C.S. Lewis’s
Greatest Book
Host Eric Metaxas and a variety of
Christian authors and scholars
help us understand the timeless
message of C.S. Lewis in fresh
ways for a new generation.
Aug 4 God in Three Persons
Aug 11 Counting the Cost
New study begins: Falling Upward
with Fr. Richard Rohr.
Aug 18 Falling Upward
Aug 25 Falling Upward
Sept 1 Falling Upward
milestones
Deadline for the September newsletter
will be August 15. View on-line at
www.goodshepherd-lc.com
Ladies Lunch Bunch– Thursday, August 15, at TAD’S 11:30 a.m. (across from Don’s Carwash on Ryan.)
Deaths: Sue Parker; Chris
Salvo; Cat Tarbell, mother of Dylan Levine;
Deneen Draves; Joey Poole, brother of Terry
(Tara) Poole; Jane Myers, sister-in-law of Rev.
Jack & Joan Myers and Chris Clinkscales,
brother-in-law of Margie & John Collins. May
they rise in Glory and rest in peace and may light
perpetual shine upon them.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 a.m.
Big Daddy’s– 1737 W. Sale Road
Ministry opportunity!!
Acolytes needed: Our first official Sunday
with scheduled acolytes will be Sunday,
September 8th. If you are 7 years old-17
years old and would like to be trained as an
acolyte please sign up on the kiosk in the
parish hall. If you are already an acolyte I
have put your name on the list.
Mother Boo Kay will hold a training
class for new acolytes on Sunday, August
25 after the 10:30 a.m. service. All aco-
lytes are invited to attend. Thanks, Margie
Collins
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August 2019 Calendar Sunday, August 4
Services at 8:30, 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Adult Christian Ed., 9:30 a.m.
Monday, August 5
Study Group, 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.
Wednesday, August 7
Men’s Breakfast at Big Daddy’s, 7:30 a.m.
Bible Study, 10 a.m.
Healing Service and Holy Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
AA in Outreach House, 6 p.m.
Wednesday Night group, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 11
Services at 8:30, 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS DURING THE
10:30 A.M. SERVICE.
Adult Christian Ed., 9:30 a.m.
Monday, August 12
EDS meet teachers, 9 a.m. –9:30 a.m.
EDS Blessing of backpacks– 9:30 a.m. in gym.
Study Group, 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13
EDS returns to school.
Wednesday, August 14
Bible Study, 10 a.m.
Healing Service and Holy Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
AA in Outreach House, 6 p.m.
Wednesday Night group, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 15
Ladies Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m. at TAD’S on Ryan St.
EDS Holy Eucharist, 2 p.m.
Community Clinic meal, 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 18
Services 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Adult Christian Ed., 9:30 a.m.
Monday, August 19
EDS Chapel, 8 a.m.
Study Group– 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, August 21
Bible Study, 10 a.m.
Healing Service and Holy Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
AA in Outreach House, 6 p.m.
MEN’S FISH FRY, 6 P.M. IN HARDTNER HALL
Wednesday Night Study Group, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 22
EDS Holy Eucharist, 2 p.m.
Friday, August 23
EDS Middle school Dance in the gym, 6th—8th grade, 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, August 25
Services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m.
ACOLYTE TRAINING AFTER 10:30 A.M. SERVICE
Adult Christian Ed, 9:30 a.m.
Monday, August 26
EDS Chapel, 8 a.m.
Study group, 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.
Building & Grounds, 11 a.m.
Finance Meeting, 12 noon
Vestry Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28
Bible Study, 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist and Healing service, 12:05 p.m.
DOK meeting, 1 p.m.
AA in Outreach House, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Study Group, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 29
EDS Holy Eucharist, 2 p.m.
FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND FUN!! Page 6
Men’s Fish Fry– AUGUST 21
Fred Bennerscheidt would like to invite ALL MEN of the
church to attend a fry on Wednesday, August 21 at 6
p.m. at the church. Fresh fish with all the trimmings.
Fred is also the director of the Men’s Sunday Morning
Breakfast Chefs and is ready to start scheduling for
2019-2020. “Please bring a calendar of days your
team can cook for Sunday Breakfast. We will put our
days on the master calendar on that day.”
PLEASE INVITE SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT ATTENDED OUR MEN’S FISH FRY IN THE PAST. We
would love to have them attend.” If you would like to be on a team, or coordinate a team,
please call Fred at 337-274-5915.
Summer Music Festival 2019
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to another successful year!
It was a challenge to accommodate our lack of air conditioning for the
first two performances, but everyone rose to the challenge and the Fes-
tival was enjoyed by all who attended.
There were a lot of people working behind the scenes, and I would es-
pecially like to thank Gayle Polk, Sharon Allured, Laura Leach, Mary
Richardson and Barb King for taking the lead with the amazing receptions which followed
each performance. Members of the Altar Guild, Choir and individual parishioners supplied
the delicious food, and Barb King and Mary Richardson did some incredible decorations.
Gina Ardoin, Megan Knox, Donna Little, Ellie Marquez and Jackie Carleton were the smiling
faces which greeted everyone and took tickets. Mary Richardson did an amazing job with
publicity. Fred Sahlmann did the concert introductions and coordinated the piano and or-
gan tuning tasks as well as the moving of the piano from place to place to place. Pam Le-
blanc went over and above in chauffeuring and taking care of our visiting organist. Margie
Collins and Ann Lindsay always took time to help me with innumerable tasks. David Foster
and Mary Fairman are the team that makes it all work smoothly on Tuesday evenings. Of
course, Wendy Isaac Bergin is the festival director who procures the talented musicians for
our enjoyment and makes this happen every year. I look forward to next year – Virginia
Webb.
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Daughters of the King sewed comfort dolls to be given to children by local law enforce-
ment in times of need.
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2 David Foster
4 Bob Ward, Dennis Morrell, Nicholas Guillory
5 Wade Shaddock, Denise Shipman
6 Addie Saucier
7 Missy Shaddock
8 Carl Fastabend, Ashley Gunderson
9 Brian Kelley
10 Emmett Sole, Reed Mendelson
11 Sonny Marks
12 Everett Schneider
13 Jan Ware
14 Jody Reed, Rev. Jim Lueckenhoff, Sharon
Allured
18 Debbie Langlois
20 Lamar Robertson
21 Cade Storozyszyn
23 Ginger Pruitt, Ben Williams
25 Tad Martin
27 Ronnie Wagstaff, Maddie Sanders, Benjamin
Hanudel
28 Mary Walsworth, Chelsea Dean
29 Katie Bennerscheidt
30 Billy Rose
August Birthday & Prayer Calendar
We are honored to pray for you but we would also love
to know when you are well. Please call us and tell us
when we can say “Thank you Lord!”
Prayers are asked for: people suffering due to hurricanes, drought, flooding, tornados, fires and earthquakes.
Prayers for healing: Ethan Morris, Judy Robertson, Angell Wright, Lisa Lindsay, Melanie Sarro, Pam Ragusa, Payton Knowles,
Edrich Desormeaux, Patty Goen, Sarah Johns, Sarah Harmon, Caroline Ettinger, Jennifer Katie McLean, Gracie Johnson, Cathie
Cox, Jules Maust, Mike Bullen, Phyllis Cole, Bryan Storozyszyn Celeste Bland Eddy, Harry “Benny” Bryant, Polly Norman, Bob
Edwards, Ray Miles, Joanie Johnson, Dorothy Smith, Victor Muse, Jeff Allain, Nancy Hanchey, Larry Parker, Donald Landry, James
Dellarossa, Libby Patterson, Lanny Wallace, Jackie & Bob Hellman, Chris, Bobby Phillips, Noni Haight, Melanie F. Koonce, Johnny
Haas, Ben Ladner, Julie Hess, Melody Luff Hannon, Jeanne Meek, Paula Rogers, Doug Lindsay, Laura Fletcher Lindsay, Debbie,
Marcie, Allen Desormeaux, Daniel Brownfield, Ginger Walker, Ron Futrell, Bob Theaux, Elaine Davison, Jean Wagstaff, Lucas
Merrill, Tabitha Rider, Randy Haight, Laura Miller Drews, James Hayes, Gordon McNutt, Bryan McKinley, Crawford Pernici, Daryl
Harper, Laura Meche, Sheila Chisholm, Rosemary, Stephanie Lemoine, Holly Boudreaux, Ike Stanfield, Jack, Bella Hahn, Cole
Cormier, Adeline Jackson, Fletcher Pierson, Dr. Charles Smith, Lois Bradley, Ethel Coulter, Bobby.
Safe Pregnancy: Grace Stulb Breaux, LeLe Mericle, Amy Miller Hughes, Rebecca
Our continuing prayers are offered for: Hannah Linowski, Chuck Lemoine, Gabby Saucier, Nancy Draughn, Lindy George,
Jean George, Caroline Hollins, Buddy & Laura Leach, Sylvia & Bob Seals, Josephine Thweatt, John Landry, Jenilyn Gibson,
Patricia Luff Wood, Carolyn Earhart Whittington, Marjorie Dempsey, Caroline Hammett, Emily Judice, Everett, Patricia Reeves,
Cliff DeRousselle, Jaxon Sellers, Bobby Thomas, Rocky Cormier, Charmaine Hufstedler, Riley Soder, Ollie Cavin and Katie Hoff-
man, David Crowe, Bob Kickel.
Traumatic brain injury: Luke Burnham, Jason Trahan, Ty Griffen, Damani James, Michael Barrett, Conner Gezell
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The Good News
Church of the Good Shepherd
715 Kirkman St.
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Phone: 337-433-5244
Fax: 337-439-8728
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.goodshepherd-lc.com
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Lake Charles, LA
Permit No. 87
Return Address Requested
COR PRESENTS
RON WILLIAMS
The A,B,C,D of Medicare. SEPTEMBER 17, 2019, 10 A.M.
Ron Williams has been with the Louisiana Department of In-surance for eight years, and has worked for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for four of those years. Since working with SHIIP, he has developed statewide programs, policies and procedures, and has managed and im-plemented those programs with strategies that include statewide marketing activities, field and community outreach, community partnership building and volunteer recruitment.
He played a major role in raising the Louisiana SHIIP performance measures for fiscal year 2013-2014 from 54th
to 20th among states and territories through public outreach activities. He interacts with numerous executives, presidents, human resource directors, doctors, social workers, state and city officials and hospital officials regard-ing Medicare insurance and fraud awareness. Williams works also with numerous non-profits and for-profit or-ganization leaders and participants regarding Medicare insurance options. He utilizes his extensive Medicare, in-surance and banking experience to promote the entire Louisiana Department of Insurance – SHIIP mission and to serve the people of Louisiana. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Program at 10 a.m.
