All are welcome to Good Shepherd’s first St. Dymphna Mass on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
ST. DYMPHNA St. Dymphna is a powerful intercessor for those who are struggling with mental health challenges. She is the patron saint of those suffering anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as the patron saint of mental health caregivers and professionals. St. Dymphna is known for her bravery and devotion to God, and inspires us to be resilient against the challenges of the world with the knowledge that God will never forsake us. We remember that God so loved the world that He sent His only Son, Jesus, to redeem us. We believe that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, always walks with us; He will never abandon us.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass. In particular, we will pray for those encountering challenges to their mind and spirit, and we will pray for their loved ones. Anyone wishing will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during this Mass. As the Church teaches, “through the Sacrament of the Anointing, Christ strengthens the faithful who are afflicted by illness, providing them with the strongest means of support.” (From paragraph 5 of Pastoral Care of the Sick.)
Attendees will also receive the following:
a St. Dymphna holy card,
a small bottle of holy water, and
a small pocket cross.
Prayer blankets will also be available. A reception with cookies will be held in the foyer after the Mass.
No reservations are needed and friends from other parishes are certainly welcome.
QUESTIONS? Contact Deacon Mark Westendorf with any questions by e-mail at [email protected] or call 513-489-8815 ext. 708.
And if you ever have any questions about the reception of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please feel free to ask Bishop Joe or Fr. Jack. The parish office phone number is 513-489-8815, and the e-mail addresses are [email protected] and fr.wehman@ good-shepherd.org. Let us pray for one another. May God graciously bless you!