Events Happening at Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration for April has been cancelled per mandate from the Diocese of Raleigh.
Adoration for April has been cancelled per mandate from the Diocese of Raleigh.
In-pew Process for the 2020
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Our 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is here
We have pledged $65,094, $11,455 over our 2020 Goal, $53,639.
It’s not too late to pledge. If you need a BAA
envelope, please pick one up from the Welcome
Table or in the back of the Church.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Our 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is here
We have pledged $65,094, $11,455 over our 2020 Goal, $53,639.
It’s not too late to pledge. If you need a BAA
envelope, please pick one up from the Welcome
Table or in the back of the Church.
Easter / Pentecost Flowers
Due to the possibility of no Easter celebration, a list of names in “honor of” or “memory of” your loved ones will be included in the Pentecost Sunday celebration. If you would like to donate money for flowers, please use the envelope in your March mailing and place names on the back of the envelope or on a separate sheet and place inside the envelope, or pick up an envelope on the Welcome Table. Envelopes can be mailed or brought to office, M-F, 10am-4pm.
The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross
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The intent of this study guide is to spur discussion and encourage reflection on the content of the book. There is no test! In the Catholic faith there is only one test, it is a final and it is a comprehensive guaranteed to rock your socks! Click here for the Study Guide
Click on the Book to purchase. All Sessions start at 7:00 PM and end at 8:30 PM Session 1 Feb 18 Forward, Preface, Chapters 1 & 2 Session 2 Feb 26 Chapters 3,4 & 5 Session 3 Mar 3 Chapters 6 & 7 No Session Mar 10 Take a break! The Deacon is out of town. Session 4 Mar 17 Chapters 8 & 9 Session 5 Mar 24 Chapters 10 & 11 Session 6 Mar 31 Chapters 12, 13 & 14 |
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CANCELED
The next rehearsal is Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6-8:00pm in the Social Hall. For more information or to join YCM, contact Jessica Odenbaugh (270-570-1170), Rayanne Herrera (910) 354-5131 or Phil Provencher (910) 728-8990. |
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Knights of Columbus State Raffle Program
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The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council participates in their State Raffle Program each year. This is part of our annual fundraising efforts to support our charitable works. This year’s raffle has several large cash prizes to the lucky winners.
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from members of the K of C who can be easily identified by their BLUE NAMETAG which they wear at activities around the Parish. Thank you in advance for always supporting our Programs. |
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AWAKE
AWAKE! to your Catholic Faith! Join us on Sunday mornings between the Masses as we break open the Gospel together, in the Gathering Area. We ask and answer questions about our faith and scripture to help us become the Catholics we always wanted to be.
Come join us in the Gathering Area
Come join us in the Gathering Area
Calendar for AWAKE in March
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
LoveEd Sessions
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ATTENTION PARENTS!!
Do you have children who will be attending Catholic Kids Club for Grades 3-5? Are you a parent who has children ages 8-12, and would like to join us to discuss “Raising Kids that are Strong, Smart And Pure”? Mark your calendars! Parents only will be meeting 6 sessions on Fridays from 6-8pm during the CKC meetings May 15. Please contact Cindi Laire 573-337-0549 to RSVP, if you need childcare, or for more info. |
POSTPONED DATE TBA
Next Meeting: March 11, 2020
Time: 8 pm to 9 pm
Place: Social Hall; CAP Rm
Book: "No Greater Love" by Edward Sri; Chapters 1-3
Contact Person: Amanda Allen (910)391-3939
Next Meeting: March 11, 2020
Time: 8 pm to 9 pm
Place: Social Hall; CAP Rm
Book: "No Greater Love" by Edward Sri; Chapters 1-3
Contact Person: Amanda Allen (910)391-3939
Widows Support Group “Widows Watch” ministry meets on the first Friday of the month in Room A 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.
Call or e-mail Camille at 424-6802 or alcam116@embarqmail.com for details.
Call or e-mail Camille at 424-6802 or alcam116@embarqmail.com for details.
Legion of Mary
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The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of
Catholics who, under the sanction of the Church and the powerful protection of Mary Immaculate, serve the Church and their neighbor on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. The object of the Legion is the Glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The local unit of the Legion of Mary is the praesidium, where prayer is intermingled with a weekly meeting, reports, and discussion. The praesidium here at Good Shepherd is “Mother of the Eucharist” and meets on Sunday afternoon, 4:30-6:00pm. Contact Mike Provencher for more info, (910)728-1267 Come to a meeting and see if the Legion of Mary is for you! |
Library News
With Lent upon us, we may be thinking more about our spiritual path. Our Library has a selection of books and DVDs that may help with the quest.
Some titles that may spike your interest:
“The Passion of Christ” - DVD
“The Passion of Christ” - Book
“The Blessed Eucharist”
“40 Days for Life”
There are two Scott Hahn titles:
“The Lamb’s Supper”; “Letter and Spirit”
Other DVD choices include:
“Jesus, He Lived Among Us”, “Peter, Keeper of the Keys”
Plus children’s animated DVDs:
“Worthy is the Lamb”, “The Kingdom of Heaven”
Please stop in and look around. Items may be borrowed up to three weeks. The Library is the first door on the left in the Office wing.
Some titles that may spike your interest:
“The Passion of Christ” - DVD
“The Passion of Christ” - Book
“The Blessed Eucharist”
“40 Days for Life”
There are two Scott Hahn titles:
“The Lamb’s Supper”; “Letter and Spirit”
Other DVD choices include:
“Jesus, He Lived Among Us”, “Peter, Keeper of the Keys”
Plus children’s animated DVDs:
“Worthy is the Lamb”, “The Kingdom of Heaven”
Please stop in and look around. Items may be borrowed up to three weeks. The Library is the first door on the left in the Office wing.
I'M NO SAINT!!!
How often have you heard someone say that? More times than you can count? Maybe you have
even said it yourself? ... Perhaps the common perception of the saints is not accurate. Perhaps the saints have a lot more in common with us than we think. This Lent, an opportunity to take a look at some of the saints and discover what they have in common with us will be offered through some small group gatherings. The groups will use the book, "REDISCOVER THE SAINTS," by Matthew Kelly, which was given to parishioners at Christmas.
At present, there are two opportunities to join a group:
1. Tuesday evening, 7-8:30 pm, facilitated by Jan Carnahan in her home
2. Wednesday morning, 10-11:30 am in Room 4, Church, facilitated by Terrie Leafstedt
If you would like to participate in either of these groups, or facilitate a group at a different time or location, please see Jan Carnahan in the Gathering Area after Mass Feb. 8/9, Feb. 15/16 or email her at jan.carnahan@outlook.com."
even said it yourself? ... Perhaps the common perception of the saints is not accurate. Perhaps the saints have a lot more in common with us than we think. This Lent, an opportunity to take a look at some of the saints and discover what they have in common with us will be offered through some small group gatherings. The groups will use the book, "REDISCOVER THE SAINTS," by Matthew Kelly, which was given to parishioners at Christmas.
At present, there are two opportunities to join a group:
1. Tuesday evening, 7-8:30 pm, facilitated by Jan Carnahan in her home
2. Wednesday morning, 10-11:30 am in Room 4, Church, facilitated by Terrie Leafstedt
If you would like to participate in either of these groups, or facilitate a group at a different time or location, please see Jan Carnahan in the Gathering Area after Mass Feb. 8/9, Feb. 15/16 or email her at jan.carnahan@outlook.com."
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.
Join us for our Men's Spirituality Group, Thursday, March 12, 2020
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.
Join us for our Men's Spirituality Group, Thursday, March 12, 2020
Questions or need more information? Speak with Deacon Pat, 910-818-0801.
Vocations Chalice
This weekend, Mary Golden will take the Vocations Chalice home. They will place the Chalice on their 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 below.
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, Mary Golden will take the Vocations Chalice home. They will place the Chalice on their 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 below.
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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