Good Shepherd Sunday Parish Potluck Celebration and Egg Hunt
When: This Sunday, April 22, 2018
Where: 1:00pm In the Social Hall
What: Food, Fun, Games and Adult Bingo
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Pulled Chicken, Drinks & Condiments provided.
Parishioners bring Sides, Salad or Dessert to share.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday in May, May 4, we will offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning at 6:00pm and end with the Benediction on Saturday, May 5, 8:00am.
Sign–ups are available on the board beside the Welcome Table in one hour increments.
First Friday in May, May 4, we will offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning at 6:00pm and end with the Benediction on Saturday, May 5, 8:00am.
Sign–ups are available on the board beside the Welcome Table in one hour increments.
First Saturday Devotions
Offered in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, First Saturday Devotion will be offered from May–October 2018.
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, May 5th, for our First Saturday Devotion.
Confessions, 4:00-5:00pm, Rosary will begin at 4:50pm.
Offered in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, First Saturday Devotion will be offered from May–October 2018.
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, May 5th, for our First Saturday Devotion.
Confessions, 4:00-5:00pm, Rosary will begin at 4:50pm.
May is the month of Mary
In her honor, the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary each Sunday in May at 10:45 am in the Church. Come out and join them to HONOR OUR MOTHER IN HEAVEN.
Need a Rosary? Please pick one up from the basket on the Welcome Table.
May Crowning:
May crowning is a tradition in our church in which an image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary is ceremonially crowned to signify her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God.
Since medieval times, we have had the combination between Mary and the month of May. Among the earliest witnesses was Alphonsus X, King of Castille, Spain
(1221-1284). Later, especially in the United States, prior to Vatican II, the whole month of May became the month of Mary. During this time special devotions to Mary were organized for each day of May. Although this custom originated in Italy, it spread widely during the nineteenth century.
To show our love and dedication for our Loving Mother, Mary, we will Honor her with a May Crowning at the
Grotto, Sunday, May 13th, following the 11:30am Mass.
May crowning is a tradition in our church in which an image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary is ceremonially crowned to signify her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God.
Since medieval times, we have had the combination between Mary and the month of May. Among the earliest witnesses was Alphonsus X, King of Castille, Spain
(1221-1284). Later, especially in the United States, prior to Vatican II, the whole month of May became the month of Mary. During this time special devotions to Mary were organized for each day of May. Although this custom originated in Italy, it spread widely during the nineteenth century.
To show our love and dedication for our Loving Mother, Mary, we will Honor her with a May Crowning at the
Grotto, Sunday, May 13th, following the 11:30am Mass.
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.
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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”.
Mother’s Day envelope in your May mailing
This envelope is for our Mother’s Day Novena that will be held for nine days.
Please add names of Mothers that are living or have passed away on or in the envelope.
All Mothers will be prayed for at all Masses during these nine days.
Additional envelopes are available on the Welcome Table.
Please return envelopes in the collection or the basket on the Welcome Table by Sunday, May 6.
This envelope is for our Mother’s Day Novena that will be held for nine days.
Please add names of Mothers that are living or have passed away on or in the envelope.
All Mothers will be prayed for at all Masses during these nine days.
Additional envelopes are available on the Welcome Table.
Please return envelopes in the collection or the basket on the Welcome Table by Sunday, May 6.
Hail and Farewell
Hail/Welcome to Bonnie McGrady, Annette Schell, Christy Thorman and Jane Zandiotis who have volunteered for the Parish Social Life Committee.
Farewell/Thank you to Karen Morgan for all her hard work the last four years as the Parish Social Life Chair. Thank you also to Valerie Kubat and family for their help.
Hail/Welcome to Bonnie McGrady, Annette Schell, Christy Thorman and Jane Zandiotis who have volunteered for the Parish Social Life Committee.
Farewell/Thank you to Karen Morgan for all her hard work the last four years as the Parish Social Life Chair. Thank you also to Valerie Kubat and family for their help.
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.
Please click here for more information on our Respect Life Program
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For more information on the upcoming Respect Life Program, please go to our Respect Life Program under the Respect Life and Social Concerns tab under Ministries.
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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.
Friday, May 11th at 10:30am in Room 2.
Questions: Contact Camille Grupy, 910-424-6802.
Friday, May 11th at 10:30am in Room 2.
Questions: Contact Camille Grupy, 910-424-6802.
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 upcoming 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 will meet bi-weekly.
Join us for our Men’s Spirituality Group, Thursday, April 26th, 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 upcoming 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 will meet bi-weekly.
Join us for our Men’s Spirituality Group, Thursday, April 26th, 7:00pm, Room 4.
Questions or need more information? Speak with Deacon Pat, 910-818-0801.
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.
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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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.
Vocations Chalice
This weekend, the Scott family 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.
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 in the Gathering Area.
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.
This weekend, the Scott family 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.
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 in the Gathering Area.
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.
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
