Financial support is provided through Shepherd's Care to numerous agencies, including St. Francis Seraph, Habitat for Humanity, and Tender Mercies.

To join any of these ministries, complete our quick ministry participation form.

Shepherd's Care Collection Drives
Volunteers conduct a variety of other drives throughout the year before and after weekend Masses. These drives benefit many organizations by collecting school supplies, food, winter coats, household goods, baby items and personal care products to name a few.

Contact: Tom Kettlehake 984-3950
Meeting Times:  Fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Time Commitment: Varies by level of involvement or time of year

Shepherd's Care Christmas Gift-Giving Project
The Christmas gift-giving project is the largest and best known of all of the projects of Shepherd's Care. Volunteers collect, separate and distribute Christmas gifts to over 2,800 individuals through 20 different agencies.

Contact: Jerry DiCristoforo 489-8815 x718
Meeting Times: No regularly scheduled meetings.
Time Commitment: Varies by level of involvement or time of year.

St. Francis School Ministries
Adult Good Shepherd parishioners volunteer with members of the Youth Ministry at the St. Francis Soup Kitchen on the third Monday of every month. We serve on-average 200 meals per night. This ministry also sends four people to help in the school library each week during the school year.

Contact: Jeffrey Davis489-8815 x7264
Meeting Times: None
Time Commitment: 2 - 3 hours per month.

Whitley City Twinning
Volunteers collect and help deliver toys, canned goods and clothing to our "twin" parish - Whitley City Good Shepherd Church, in southwest Kentucky. It is located in one of the ten poorest counties in the country. Drives are held in October and at Christmas with an additional trip or two in the spring. This ministry is spearheaded by our Senior Shepherds.

Contact: Betty Rea 683-2774
Meeting Times: TBA
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours during collection periods and an additional 8 hours if you help deliver the collection to Whitley City.

Interfaith Hospitality
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2

One day every two months, Good Shepherd assists with the Interfaith Hospitality Network, which is an interdenominational program to provide shelter, meals, and support to families without homes. As one of the host congregations, we provide an evening meal for three to five families and act as overnight hosts. The hospitality house is adjacent to St. Peter United Methodist Church on Miami Road in Madeira.

You can help by providing food, sharing time with your hospitality during the evening, or spending the night (a big need).

Contact: Rich Zureick 489-7809 or Gerry Ellspermann 774-7595

Tender Mercies
This ministry serves Sunday evening dinners to guests of Tender Mercies in downtown Cincinnati. Parishioners donate food while others serve the monthly meals.

Contact: Mary Tom and Mark Westendorf 489-4347