October Begins with Many Opportunities to Deepen Your Faith

“The Chosen” Evening GroupThe Chosen Series & Discussion Tuesdays | 6:30-8:00 PM (begins Oct 1) We’ll gather, pray, watch episodes of this excellent storytelling around the life of Jesus and his apostles. Then, we’ll have a short time of sharing around what we experienced watching .

Spiritual Book Club: “Searching for Happiness” Wednesdays (begins Oct 2) | 9:30 AM Join us in the Mary of Magdala Chapel to discuss our fall book "Searching for Happiness: How Generosity, Faith, and Other Spiritual Habits Can Lead to a Full Life" by Martin Thielen. For the $12 book, register at www.mygoodshepherd.org/adult

Explore the Old TestamentThursdays (begins Oct 3) | 10:00 AM Join us in the Mary of Magdala Chapel as we go through “Panorama of the Old Testament”, a bible study resource by Stephen Binz. To get the $15 book, register at mygoodshepherd.org/adult

Blessing of the PetsSaturday Oct 5 | 9:00 AM Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day, all pets are welcome to the northwest corner by the parish office doors of the parking lot for prayer and blessing.

Women’s Ministry: Bracelets, Beads and BondingSat Oct 5 | 10:00-11:30 AM Women's ministry is hosting a get-together for women of the parish in Daniels Hall. We'll try our hand at creating bracelets and take time to get to know one another in a relaxing environment. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost for this event and zero crafting skills are needed! We’ll have our very own experts in the room. Bring a friend! RSVP is helpful for our planning, but not required. Register at www.mygoodshepherd.org/adult

Respectful DialogueSat October 5 after 4:30 PM Mass In our current political climate of polarization, we invite you to participate in conversations where listening for understanding, finding common values and building relationships are learned and practiced. Tapping into the wisdom of our Church leaders, we will dialogue about current issues in a non-partisan, non-persuasive environment. Register at www.mygoodshepherd.org/events