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Welcome to Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Madison, Wisconsin. We
hope you will come and experience the joy of the Risen Christ with us. You can learn much about us through this site and we encourage you to view it often, as it updates frequently to reflect our many opportunities for faith filled sacraments, service, education and fellowship.
Link for Women's Advent Evening of Celebration
Women's Advent Evening of Celebration is Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Our event is online only, streamed on Facebook.
Click HERE for the FACEBOOK LINK
Adoration of the EucharistText
Adoration of the Eucharist
7:15-8:15 am on
Wednesdays and Fridays
at St. James Church,
Tuesdays @ 8:30
St. Joseph Church
Mass Times
Saturday at 5:15 pm
June-November - St. Joseph
December-May - St. James
Sunday
8:30 am - St. James
10:45 am - St. Joseph
7:00 pm - St. Joseph (Misa en Español)
Weekdays:
Tuesday: 8:00 am - St. Joseph
Wednesday: 8:30 am - St. James
Thursday: 8:00 am - St. Joseph
Friday: 8:30 am - St. James
Holy Days of Obligation:
Vigil: 5:15 pm - St. Joseph
Holyday: 8:30 am - St. James, and
5:15 pm - St. James
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays at 9:15 am
St. Joseph: odd months
(Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov)
St. James: even months
(Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
Saturday 4:30-5:0 0pm at St. Joe's
Sunday 7:45-8:15 am at St. James
St. James Catholic Church 1128 St. James Ct
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Office Hours
1128 St. James Ct.
8:30 - 4:00, Mon-Fri
608-268-9930
FAX 608-268-9929
St. Joseph Site
1905 W. Beltline Highway
ENGLISH (Sr. Zita):
8:30 - 4:00 pm, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
608-268-9934
ESPAÑOL (Denice Jimenez):
8:30 - 2:30, Mon
8:30 - 4:30, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
608-268-9932
FAX 608-268-9929
Women's Advent Evening Celebration
Women's Advent Evening Celebration
Journey to the Light
Camino Hacia la Luz 2020
December 4, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Our Women's Advent Evening is looking different as many of our traditions during COVID.
On Friday evening, December 4, we will stream our evening of music, prayer and reflection similar to how our Masses have been streamed since April.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up by sending an email to Mary Witte, Bonnie Moschkau, Denice Jimenez or Anne Kman. Or you can call Denice JImenez at 608-268-9932 or Anne Kman at 608-268-9930.
Mary Witte's Email
Denice Jimenez's Email
Bonnie Moschkau's Email
Anne Kman's Email
We are preparing a written program that we will send to all that register. Please register by Friday, November 27 to ensure we get mail your the program before the our event.
From the Pastor's Desk
Christ’s Presence in the Liturgy – Vatican II
In one of the most well-known passages from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, the Second Vatican Council explains the different ways in which Christ is present in the Liturgy of the Church. He is present in the word, in the assembled people, “in the person of His minister”, and “especially under the Eucharistic species” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, no.7).
It is clear that the Council seeks to set apart one way in which Christ is present as more substantial: The Eucharist. Another of the Vatican II documents, Lumen Gentium, describes “the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium, no. 11). The Eucharist is the “source” from which our life flows as Christians because it truly is the Body and Blood of Jesus, our Savior, who is the source of our life (see John 7:37-39). It is the “summit,” the high point of our Christian life, because when we are united to him, “all things are possible” (Mt 19:26, see also Phil 4:13).
This is why one of the greatest priorities in the Mass is to show due reverence and honor to Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist. Many people have asked me about the way that I celebrate Mass. Everything that I do when presiding at Mass is aimed at the goal of keeping our focus on the Eucharist. (**Note: Some of the changes you’ve seen are also related to COVID-19 protocols suggested by the Diocese of Madison**).
The Mass has many instructions on what to do and not do. There are also places where there are more than one legitimate option of what a priest can do. For example, the ancient practice of ringing the bells at the consecration is meant to call our attention to the mystery of faith that Jesus has truly become present to us. Ringing the bells is not a requirement for Mass, nor is it forbidden. The Congregation for Divine Worship said that “attention and awareness” of the “central part of the Mass” is necessary and that it is to be “presumed in a parish” that the bell is needed to help call us to that awareness. (“Is a bell to be rung at Mass?”, 1972). Hence I hope that ringing the bell does help us. Another example: There may now be extra time after the Communion procession while I purify the sacred vessels on the Altar. This is an opportunity for you, the faithful, to commune in silent prayer with the Lord whom you have just received in the Eucharist.
I’m available to discuss the Liturgy and any other question or concern you may have. Thank you for your patience with me. “Change” is hard, but I pray that both you and I can be blessed in this time of new beginnings.
In Christ,
Fr. Dave
Staff
- Fr. David Carrano, Pastor
- Fr. Manuel Mendez, Parochial Vicar
- Randall Enders, St. James School Principal
- Laura Koltes, Business Manager
- Anne Kman, Parish Secretary
- Denice Jimenez, Latino Ministry Coordinator
- Cynthia Schoettler, Parish Nurse
- Mr. Shawn Willox, Religious Education Coordinator
Current Events and Activities
Click on the picture to see regular You Tube Messages from Bishop Donald J. Hying.
St. James School Grades K-8 and Early Care Program
Our Early Care in Education (ECE) program at St. James School reopened as of June 1. The program opens at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and closes at 5:30 p.m.
For more information about either our Early Care Program or our K-8 School program, you can contact Liz Stattelman-Scanlan @608-609-3586 or call the school at 608-268-9935. You can also click on the email below.
Email contact for St. James School
Sr. Zita's Birthday is this Friday, November 29.
If you would like to send an email to Sr. Zita or send a card, her contact information is
Sr. Zita Simon O.P.
585 County Road Z
Sinsinawa, WI 53824
Click Here for Sr. Zita's Email.
Our New Pastor is Here-Fr. David Carrano.
Fr. Carrano most recently was the pastor of Sacred Heart in Reedsburg: a good size parish with a Catholic School. He had been pastor there since July, 2014.
He graduated from the UW-Madison in 2004. In the Fall of 2004, he entered the seminary and studied philosophy for 2 years at St. John Vianney Seminary on the campus of St. Thomas University in St. Paul, MN. In 2006, he continued his seminary studies in Theology at North American College in Rome. He was then ordained in 2010.
He served two brief stints as associate pastor at both St. Maria Goretti and St. John’s in Waunakee with the link of St. Mary’s in Westport.
In February, 2012, he was made pastor of St. John’s in Montello with the mission at Westfield until July, 2014 when he became the pastor at Sacred Heart in Reedsburg.
Father is a seasoned pastor having served at small parishes in Montello and Westfield and at a large parish In Reedsburg.
He is a man of deep spirituality. He is a good liturgist and homilist. He works well with people of all age groups.
Father is a product of Catholic schools having attended school at his home parish at St. Anne’s in Stoughton. He also has experience in dealing with Catholic Schools and has shown leadership and strong support for Catholic Schools.
Father speaks Spanish and enjoys shepherding diverse peoples
Father sees it important to provide all Catholics with good Catholic education and very much values the need for Evangelization.
Father Tom is extremely happy with the appointment of Fr. Carrano and believes that Father will be well received and work well with the fine people of Good Shepherd Parish.
UN ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE
Padre David Carrano es el nuevo párroco de nuestra Parroquia El Buen Pastor comenzando el 11 de julio, 2020.
El Padre David fue el actual párroco de la Parroquia El Sagrado Corazón en Reedsburg, WI: una parroquia de buen tamaño con una escuela católica. Ha sido párroco allí desde julio de 2014. Se graduó de la UW-Madison en 2004. En el otoño de 2004, ingresó al seminario y estudió filosofía durante 2 años en el Seminario St. John Vianney en el campus de la Universidad St. Thomas en St. Paul, MN. En 2006, continuó sus estudios de seminario en Teología en el North American College de Roma. Luego fue ordenado en 2010.ó dos breves períodos como párroco asociado en St. Maria Goretti y en St. John's en Waunakee enlazado con la parroquia de St. Mary's en Westport. En febrero de 2012, fue nombrado párroco de St. John's en Montello con la misión en Westfield hasta julio de 2014, cuando se convirtió en párroco de la Parroquia El Sagrado Corazón en Reedsburg.
El Padre David es un sacerdote experimentado que ha servido en pequeñas parroquias en Montello y Westfield y en una gran parroquia en Reedsburg. Es un hombre de profunda espiritualidad. Es un buen liturgista y homilista y trabaja muy bien con personas de todas las edades. El padre recibió su educación básica en la escuela católica St. Anne en Stoughton. Ésta es la parroquia que él y su familia han asistido por muchos años. Actualmente, también tiene experiencia en el manejo de escuelas católicas y ha demostrado liderazgo y un fuerte apoyo a ellas.
El Padre David habla español y le gusta pastorear a personas de diversidad cultural. Además, considera importante proporcionar a todos los católicos una buena educación católica y valora mucho la necesidad de evangelizar.
Our Dear Sr. Kathleen. 
We mourn the loss of our dear Sr. Kathleen Loughrin-teacher, principal and heart of St. James School.
On Wednesday, May 15, at 8:30 a.m., St. James School will host an all-school Memorial Mass in honor of Sr. Kathleen Loughrin. Following the mass there will be an Ice Cream Sandwich (one of her favorites) reception. All family, friends, alumni, and parishioners are invited to share in this mass and come to the celebration to share stories and fellowship, in memory of amazing impact Sr. Kathleen had on our community.
Click to view Sr. Kathleen’s Obituary.
Sr. Kathleen’s Wake (Remembrance Service) was on Sunday evening, May 5, at the Sinsinawa Mound. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, May 6, at Sinsinawa. Both events are available for streaming.
Click Here for Streaming of Sr. Kathleen's Remembrance and her Funeral Mass.
can call the rectory and arrange ahead of time for the sacrament of the sick.
If you or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive communion or receive the bulletin, please call the rectory at 268-9930.Then click the “On Demand” tab to view Sr. Kathleen’s Remembrance and/or Funeral.
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SCRIP Program Update
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR SCRIP CARDS?
They are a big help to our parish.
Click Here For a Listing of the Scrip Inventory Available for Immediate Purchase
Click Here to See A Summary of the Success of our Scrip Program for the last Fiscal Year.
Imprtant Update from Hidden Treasures
UPDATE From The Hidden Treasure Team 10-13-2020
As of NOVEMBER 1, 2020 - we will no longer be collecting your generous donations for hidden treasures. We appreciate all you have given and will continue to send our emails until we are caught up with the donations. Through the winter our eBay store is open, and we ship our sold items to buyers, so you are welcome to buy there too. Please show our eBay store to friends and family over the holidays if you meet or zoom with them. Next year we hope to have a LARGE in-person sale as we’ve saved a lot of your generous items too. So do keep things for us over the winter. We will be back in 2021.
Hidden Treasures Email
Click Here for our Hidden Treasures eBay Site
Special Letter from Bishop Donald Hying-Please Read.
On Pentecost Sunday, a bold new Evangelization Initiative called “Go Make Disciples” in the Diocese of Madison was launched. Bishop Donald Hying has sent a letter to all our pastors and parishes with an introduction to this initiative. Our Diocesan Herald Citizen is an important tool for us to learn about the Evangalization Intiative: "Go Make Disciples".
Click Here to Read the Bishop's Letter
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