Our Mission
The People of Good Shepherd are dedicated to Preaching the Word of the Kingdom of God by Service to the Community and Sanctifying the One Family of Faith.
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Address
5050 Oak Street Hope Mills, NC 28348 (910) 425-1590 |
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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New Pastoral Assignments
The Diocese of Raleigh has announced new pastoral assignment for Good Shepherd Parish. As of June 29, 2021, Father Gaul will officially retire. At the invitation of Bishop Zarama, the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (Fransalians) have accepted the responsibility to assume priestly pastoral ministry of Good Shepherd Parish and San Isidro Mission. Father Arul Yagappan, MSFS, coming from the Diocese of Saint Augustine in Florida, will be assigned as our new Pastor. Father Prabhudas, coming from missionary work in Trinidad, will be assigned as our Parochial Vicar and also the pastor for San Isidro Mission.
Father Edisson, current administrator of San Isidro Mission, will be assigned to St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Raeford. Good Shepherd would like to thank Father Edisson for his dedication to Good Shepherd over the past year.
Over the next couple of weeks the Staff will be working with Father Gaul to ensure a smooth transition. This is the first time we have had Order Priests in our Parish. Since these gentlemen are from India, they couldn't have picked a better place to start in our Diocese. This is a truly cosmopolitan parish with people from dozens of different countries and cultures, present and thriving in our faith community. Please join us in welcoming our new priests with open arms and hearts as we transition with grace and faith that we have demonstrated throughout the 40 year history of Good Shepherd.
Father Edisson, current administrator of San Isidro Mission, will be assigned to St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Raeford. Good Shepherd would like to thank Father Edisson for his dedication to Good Shepherd over the past year.
Over the next couple of weeks the Staff will be working with Father Gaul to ensure a smooth transition. This is the first time we have had Order Priests in our Parish. Since these gentlemen are from India, they couldn't have picked a better place to start in our Diocese. This is a truly cosmopolitan parish with people from dozens of different countries and cultures, present and thriving in our faith community. Please join us in welcoming our new priests with open arms and hearts as we transition with grace and faith that we have demonstrated throughout the 40 year history of Good Shepherd.
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Inclement Weather Policy
In order to help ensure the safety of our Parishioners, the Church and other facilities will be closed and religious education, groups, committees and clubs will not meet or use Parish facilities and grounds under the following conditions:
Inclement Weather Policy
In order to help ensure the safety of our Parishioners, the Church and other facilities will be closed and religious education, groups, committees and clubs will not meet or use Parish facilities and grounds under the following conditions:
- When Cumberland County is under eminent threat of a Tropical Storm or Hurricane.
- The most common cause of death in our area from these storms is from people trying to drive through flooded areas. As the rain is falling, please stay home. When it clears, stay out of the flooded areas on roads and bridges! We want to see you safe!
- If there is a threat of ice on the roads or roads are covered with ice and/or snow.
- Cumberland County lacks the ability to clear snow and ice from secondary roads and neighborhood streets. Please stay home until it melts. It usually won’t last more than 48 hours.
- Electricity is out at the Church
- We will notify you if there is a power outage at the Church through Social Media, the Parish app and Flocknote.
- The governor declares a state of emergency asking people to stay home in Cumberland County.
Email Scams / Text Message Scams
If you receive an email or text message stating it is from Father Thomas Gaul, IGNORE IT!!! No one from the parish will contact you asking for money over email or texting. These are scam emails and texts!!!! With all emails, check the actual email address it comes from, not the one in the body of the email. Never send money or information over these emails or text messages. It is best not to open any attachments or website links in the messages as well. JUST IGNORE THEM!!!!!
Our Parish App
The Diocese of Raleigh has provided a Parish App for Android and iOS devices for each parish. The app includes important information from our parish along with Diocesan information. You can find Mass times, daily readings, group information, messages, etc.
If you would like to download the app, text App to 88202, click install, follow instructions and choose ‘Good Shepherd 5050 Oak Street’ for your Church. You need to Create an Account to join a Group under the Groups button.
The Diocese of Raleigh has provided a Parish App for Android and iOS devices for each parish. The app includes important information from our parish along with Diocesan information. You can find Mass times, daily readings, group information, messages, etc.
If you would like to download the app, text App to 88202, click install, follow instructions and choose ‘Good Shepherd 5050 Oak Street’ for your Church. You need to Create an Account to join a Group under the Groups button.
Special Needs: Handicapped accessible doors are located on the left side of the Gathering Area. Wheelchair seating is available in the front row of the chairs in the Church. Cars must display a valid handicap sticker or placard to park in the reserved handicap spaces in the Church parking lot.
Official Website of Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Website Manager: Amanda Allen
Website Manager: Amanda Allen