Events Happening at Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Legion of Mary
A Recruitment Table for Legion of Mary sign-ups will be available in the Gathering Area after all Masses, June 22/23. The Legion of Mary is a group of Catholic men, women and youth, who, with the Sanction of the Church, and under the powerful leadership of the Mary Immaculate. The group also provides a Pilgrim version statue that is available for your house. The group will pray and leave the statue for a week. For more information, please stop by the table.
A Recruitment Table for Legion of Mary sign-ups will be available in the Gathering Area after all Masses, June 22/23. The Legion of Mary is a group of Catholic men, women and youth, who, with the Sanction of the Church, and under the powerful leadership of the Mary Immaculate. The group also provides a Pilgrim version statue that is available for your house. The group will pray and leave the statue for a week. For more information, please stop by the table.
First Saturday Devotions
Offered in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, First Saturday Devotion will be offered May–October 2019.
During her apparition at Fatima, Our Lady said to Lucia, “I shall come to ask...that on the first Saturday of every month, communions of reparation be made at one moment for the sins of the world. Tell them
that I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who, in order to make reparation to me, on the first Saturday for five successive months - go to confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for a quarter of an hour, meditating on the twenty mysteries of the Rosary.”
The Intention: To console the Immaculate Heart of Mary, offer reparation for the blasphemies and ingratitude of unrepentant sinners, and for peace in the world.
The Reason for this Devotion: On May 29,1930, Our Lord explained to Sister Lucia why five first Saturdays. “My daughter, the reason is simple. Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, five kinds of offenses and blasphemies are committed.
• Those committed against the Immaculate Conception;
• Those committed against the virginity of Our Lady;
• Those committed against the Divine maternity, refusing the same time, to accept Her as the Mother
of men;
• Those committed by men who publicly attempt to instill indifference, scorn and even hatred for this
Immaculate Mother in the hearts of children;
• Those committed by men who insult Her directly in Her statues.”
Offered in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, First Saturday Devotion will be offered May–October 2019.
During her apparition at Fatima, Our Lady said to Lucia, “I shall come to ask...that on the first Saturday of every month, communions of reparation be made at one moment for the sins of the world. Tell them
that I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who, in order to make reparation to me, on the first Saturday for five successive months - go to confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for a quarter of an hour, meditating on the twenty mysteries of the Rosary.”
The Intention: To console the Immaculate Heart of Mary, offer reparation for the blasphemies and ingratitude of unrepentant sinners, and for peace in the world.
The Reason for this Devotion: On May 29,1930, Our Lord explained to Sister Lucia why five first Saturdays. “My daughter, the reason is simple. Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, five kinds of offenses and blasphemies are committed.
• Those committed against the Immaculate Conception;
• Those committed against the virginity of Our Lady;
• Those committed against the Divine maternity, refusing the same time, to accept Her as the Mother
of men;
• Those committed by men who publicly attempt to instill indifference, scorn and even hatred for this
Immaculate Mother in the hearts of children;
• Those committed by men who insult Her directly in Her statues.”
Join us on Saturday, July 6th, for our First Saturday Devotion.
Confessions, 4:00-5:00pm,
Rosary will begin at 4:50pm.
Confessions, 4:00-5:00pm,
Rosary will begin at 4:50pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday in July, July 5th, we will offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
beginning at 6:00pm and end with Benediction on Saturday, July 6th, 8:00am.
This is a peaceful and prayerful time and is open to everyone.
First Friday in July, July 5th, we will offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
beginning at 6:00pm and end with Benediction on Saturday, July 6th, 8:00am.
This is a peaceful and prayerful time and is open to everyone.
Widows Support Group “Widows Watch” ministry meets on the first Friday of the month in Room 2 of the church, followed by celebrating noon Mass and enjoying lunch afterwards. Our time together involves getting to know women of the Bible as well as ourselves. Being united as widows, this bond of fellowship and similar circumstances fosters support for one another. Any widow is welcome.
Next Meeting, Friday, July 5th, 10:30am.
Call or e-mail Camille at 424-6802 or alcam116@embarqmail.com for details.
Watch for upcoming Bake Sale, July 6th and 7th. Donations are for Wreaths Across America to honor our Veterans' gravesites.
Questions: Contact Camille Grupy, 910-424-6802.
Next Meeting, Friday, July 5th, 10:30am.
Call or e-mail Camille at 424-6802 or alcam116@embarqmail.com for details.
Watch for upcoming Bake Sale, July 6th and 7th. Donations are for Wreaths Across America to honor our Veterans' gravesites.
Questions: Contact Camille Grupy, 910-424-6802.
Human Life and Dignity Rosary Garden
The Human Life and Dignity Rosary Garden was started last year as a gift to Good Shepherd Church from our second year confirmation students. It is a gift of time and effort in the form of service hours from our teens to our parishioners.
The first year consisted of laying the foundation stones for the Rosary.
This year on Saturday, May 18th our newly confirmed teens, their catechist, and volunteers completed the second stage of The Human Life and Dignity Rosary Garden by planting 20 azalea shrubs and placing 4 cement benches. The rosary garden is meant to be enjoyed as a place of reflection and prayer for adults and children.
A heartfelt Thank You to our parishioners who donated the shrubbery and benches! Recognition to Meghan Connor, Marianne Lindo, Laura Rosario, and Ryan Doyle for their commitment to fulfill Confirmation Service Hours for Good Shepherd Church, your fidelity to our parish is respected and appreciated.
The Human Life and Dignity Rosary Garden was started last year as a gift to Good Shepherd Church from our second year confirmation students. It is a gift of time and effort in the form of service hours from our teens to our parishioners.
The first year consisted of laying the foundation stones for the Rosary.
This year on Saturday, May 18th our newly confirmed teens, their catechist, and volunteers completed the second stage of The Human Life and Dignity Rosary Garden by planting 20 azalea shrubs and placing 4 cement benches. The rosary garden is meant to be enjoyed as a place of reflection and prayer for adults and children.
A heartfelt Thank You to our parishioners who donated the shrubbery and benches! Recognition to Meghan Connor, Marianne Lindo, Laura Rosario, and Ryan Doyle for their commitment to fulfill Confirmation Service Hours for Good Shepherd Church, your fidelity to our parish is respected and appreciated.
Parish Appreciation Dinner
We will celebrate the Annual Parish Ministry Appreciation Dinner on
Saturday, June 22nd at 7:00pm in
the Social Hall. Anyone who has participated in a Parish Ministry in the past year is welcome to attend.
Due to this being a catered event we will need an accurate count of attendees. Please make your Reservation for this Dinner by placing “yes” or “no” by your name on the Sign-up sheets. Immediate family members are welcome to attend, so please indicate the number of people attending.
Sign-ups sheets are in alphabetical order on the table in the Gathering Area. These will be available this weekend, June 8/9 and 15/16.
Please call the office if you do not see your name on the list or with any questions, 425-1590.
This is Good Shepherd’s way of saying Thank You for making us the warm, friendly and devoted Parish that we are. Without you the things we do are not possible.
We hope to see you there!
We will celebrate the Annual Parish Ministry Appreciation Dinner on
Saturday, June 22nd at 7:00pm in
the Social Hall. Anyone who has participated in a Parish Ministry in the past year is welcome to attend.
Due to this being a catered event we will need an accurate count of attendees. Please make your Reservation for this Dinner by placing “yes” or “no” by your name on the Sign-up sheets. Immediate family members are welcome to attend, so please indicate the number of people attending.
Sign-ups sheets are in alphabetical order on the table in the Gathering Area. These will be available this weekend, June 8/9 and 15/16.
Please call the office if you do not see your name on the list or with any questions, 425-1590.
This is Good Shepherd’s way of saying Thank You for making us the warm, friendly and devoted Parish that we are. Without you the things we do are not possible.
We hope to see you there!
BINGO Fundraiser
Good Shepherd Parish Council, along with our Ministries, will hold a BINGO Fundraiser for our Parish, Saturday, November 16, 2019, 7:00pm in the Social Hall. The night will consist of BINGO, a 50/50 Drawing and Basket Raffle Drawings.
At this time we are looking for donations of basket raffle items and accepting donations for Sponsorship. If you have a raffle item to donate, please contact Deborah Aberg, 910-489-8336. For monetary donations, contact Janice Scott in our Parish Office, 910-425-1590. If you have any further questions, please contact Saundra Hall, 330-692-1817.
Mark your calendars!! Thank you and we look forward to having a great event with fun for the whole family!
Good Shepherd Parish Council, along with our Ministries, will hold a BINGO Fundraiser for our Parish, Saturday, November 16, 2019, 7:00pm in the Social Hall. The night will consist of BINGO, a 50/50 Drawing and Basket Raffle Drawings.
At this time we are looking for donations of basket raffle items and accepting donations for Sponsorship. If you have a raffle item to donate, please contact Deborah Aberg, 910-489-8336. For monetary donations, contact Janice Scott in our Parish Office, 910-425-1590. If you have any further questions, please contact Saundra Hall, 330-692-1817.
Mark your calendars!! Thank you and we look forward to having a great event with fun for the whole family!
Men’s Spirituality Group
Men, would you take the chance to get
away from the hectic pace that your life
has taken?
Could you benefit from an opportunity to relax and explore the impact of God on your
everyday life and work?
If the answer is yes – or perhaps you are just curious - there is an opportunity to meet with men in our parish who have profited in many ways by integrating our Faith into their everyday lifestyle.
Our Men’s Spirituality Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 7:00pm, Room 4.
Questions or need more information? Speak with Deacon Pat, 910-818-0801.
Men, would you take the chance to get
away from the hectic pace that your life
has taken?
Could you benefit from an opportunity to relax and explore the impact of God on your
everyday life and work?
If the answer is yes – or perhaps you are just curious - there is an opportunity to meet with men in our parish who have profited in many ways by integrating our Faith into their everyday lifestyle.
Our Men’s Spirituality Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 7:00pm, Room 4.
Questions or need more information? Speak with Deacon Pat, 910-818-0801.
"TIMELY TOPICS“
The Evangelization Team noted from a past survey that parishioners want to have a wide range of topics
addressed. It has arranged a monthly gathering for adults called "Timely Topics."
On the last Tuesday of each month, a different topic will be addressed by various speakers in the Gathering Area, 7:00-8:00pm.
ARE YOUR PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED? The next Timely Topic will be facilitated by Pete Reilly who will share how to pray with hope, humility, and confidence in God’s desire to answer your prayers. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 25, 7:00-8:00pm In the Gathering Area. Light refreshments will be served. If child care is desired, please contact Janice Scott, 425-1590 or gsccad1@gmail.com.
The Evangelization Team noted from a past survey that parishioners want to have a wide range of topics
addressed. It has arranged a monthly gathering for adults called "Timely Topics."
On the last Tuesday of each month, a different topic will be addressed by various speakers in the Gathering Area, 7:00-8:00pm.
ARE YOUR PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED? The next Timely Topic will be facilitated by Pete Reilly who will share how to pray with hope, humility, and confidence in God’s desire to answer your prayers. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 25, 7:00-8:00pm In the Gathering Area. Light refreshments will be served. If child care is desired, please contact Janice Scott, 425-1590 or gsccad1@gmail.com.
Vocations Chalice
This weekend, Irina Anderson, will take the Vocations Chalice home. She will place the Chalice on her table and pray the Vocations Prayer with the Chalice every day and return it next weekend
Please help pray the Vocations Prayer that is prayed with the Chalice.
The Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, Bless your church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Help those who have embraced the consecrated life to live up to their promises. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so that in Him, with Him and through Him we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Would your family like a chance to take the Vocations Chalice home for a week? A sign-up
sheet is available on the Welcome Table.
This weekend, Irina Anderson, will take the Vocations Chalice home. She will place the Chalice on her table and pray the Vocations Prayer with the Chalice every day and return it next weekend
Please help pray the Vocations Prayer that is prayed with the Chalice.
The Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, Bless your church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Help those who have embraced the consecrated life to live up to their promises. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so that in Him, with Him and through Him we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Would your family like a chance to take the Vocations Chalice home for a week? A sign-up
sheet is available on the Welcome Table.
Help Good Shepherd receive funds by Shopping online at Amazon.
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible
AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com
Sign In or create an Amazon account. If you would like to participate, once logged in, on the line “OR Pick your own Charitable Organization” type “Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hope Mills” choose “Select” click “Yes” and Start Shopping.
If you already have a non-profit for Amazon Smile and you like to change to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, due to several names “Good Shepherd,” please type “Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hope Mills”.
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible
AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com
Sign In or create an Amazon account. If you would like to participate, once logged in, on the line “OR Pick your own Charitable Organization” type “Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hope Mills” choose “Select” click “Yes” and Start Shopping.
If you already have a non-profit for Amazon Smile and you like to change to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, due to several names “Good Shepherd,” please type “Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hope Mills”.
CD Stand
Stop by our CD Stand in the Gathering Area and check out our New titles.
Lighthouse Catholic Media also has a CD of the month program. For more information, visit the website and use the Promo code listed on the back of the CD.
We sell bundles of two CD’s for $5.00 and single CD’s for $3.00 each. Come and check them out today.
Stop by our CD Stand in the Gathering Area and check out our New titles.
Lighthouse Catholic Media also has a CD of the month program. For more information, visit the website and use the Promo code listed on the back of the CD.
We sell bundles of two CD’s for $5.00 and single CD’s for $3.00 each. Come and check them out today.
Have you been blessed by God?
The rest of the parish would like to hear about how you’ve been blessed by God in 2017 or 2018.
Please send an email telling your experience to Pete Reilly at PeteTroy5338@yahoo.com.
You can give as much (or little) information as you like.
Or stop by the Coffee Bar after the 8:30 am Mass and tell him in person.
The rest of the parish would like to hear about how you’ve been blessed by God in 2017 or 2018.
Please send an email telling your experience to Pete Reilly at PeteTroy5338@yahoo.com.
You can give as much (or little) information as you like.
Or stop by the Coffee Bar after the 8:30 am Mass and tell him in person.
Lost and Found
We have incurred several items in our Lost and Found—reading glasses, sunglasses, books, toys, umbrellas, etc. If you think you may have misplaced an item, please check the Lost and Found area in the kitchen airlock under the wooden mail slots. If you have lost any of the items below — a house key, key fob, rosary, etc. - please contact Janice Scott, 425-1590.
We have incurred several items in our Lost and Found—reading glasses, sunglasses, books, toys, umbrellas, etc. If you think you may have misplaced an item, please check the Lost and Found area in the kitchen airlock under the wooden mail slots. If you have lost any of the items below — a house key, key fob, rosary, etc. - please contact Janice Scott, 425-1590.
Parish Council Suggestion Box-
Have a Suggestion for the Parish? If so, use the Parish Pastoral Council Suggestion Box located on the Welcome Table. If you have a Suggestion, fill out the form located on the side of the box and place in the slot. The Suggestion Form can also be found on our Pastoral Council page.
Anonymous suggestions will not be answered.
Have a Suggestion for the Parish? If so, use the Parish Pastoral Council Suggestion Box located on the Welcome Table. If you have a Suggestion, fill out the form located on the side of the box and place in the slot. The Suggestion Form can also be found on our Pastoral Council page.
Anonymous suggestions will not be answered.
Parish Fasting
For the Life and Healing of the Parish, Father Gaul has asked us to
Fast each Wednesday of the week. Please remember that you can do a full fast, a partial fast or other type of self-denial.
Parish Growth
Have you participated in the Parish Fast? Are you planning to participate in the Parish Fast? Help the parish grow by inviting someone you know who has fallen away from the church to come to Mass with you one weekend. Or invite someone new who is not Catholic. God is always calling new people to him and asking us to live out our baptismal call. What better time since we hear so much negative publicity about God and church? We might not be able to bring God and prayer back into school and our government, but we can bring people into the church.
For the Life and Healing of the Parish, Father Gaul has asked us to
Fast each Wednesday of the week. Please remember that you can do a full fast, a partial fast or other type of self-denial.
Parish Growth
Have you participated in the Parish Fast? Are you planning to participate in the Parish Fast? Help the parish grow by inviting someone you know who has fallen away from the church to come to Mass with you one weekend. Or invite someone new who is not Catholic. God is always calling new people to him and asking us to live out our baptismal call. What better time since we hear so much negative publicity about God and church? We might not be able to bring God and prayer back into school and our government, but we can bring people into the church.
Prayer for Our Parish
Heavenly Father,
You have chosen the parish as a place where you encounter us in our daily lives.
The parish is the assembly in which your Word is proclaimed, your Eucharist is celebrated, your people are united in a local community, and gathered into various ministries, so that they may become the agent of change for the renewal of the whole Church.
Make our Parishioners aware of the many opportunities and responsibilities that are theirs to grow as disciples of Jesus and as witnesses of you to our friends and neighbors.
Keep us open to our need of your love and fellowship. Let both clergy and laity work together in harmony to serve you in others. We fervently ask this in Jesus' name.
Amen
Heavenly Father,
You have chosen the parish as a place where you encounter us in our daily lives.
The parish is the assembly in which your Word is proclaimed, your Eucharist is celebrated, your people are united in a local community, and gathered into various ministries, so that they may become the agent of change for the renewal of the whole Church.
Make our Parishioners aware of the many opportunities and responsibilities that are theirs to grow as disciples of Jesus and as witnesses of you to our friends and neighbors.
Keep us open to our need of your love and fellowship. Let both clergy and laity work together in harmony to serve you in others. We fervently ask this in Jesus' name.
Amen
Divine Mercy
This photo was taken at Good Shepherd after Mass on Monday, May 16, 2016
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This photo was taken at Good Shepherd after Mass on Monday, May 16, 2016
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