Summer Wishes and Prayers:
The Faith Formation Team wishes all of our children and families a very safe, happy and healthy summer.
We will hold you in our prayers and look forward to beginning a new year with you on September 15th for afternoon session and September 22nd for morning sessions.
The Faith Formation Team wishes all of our children and families a very safe, happy and healthy summer.
We will hold you in our prayers and look forward to beginning a new year with you on September 15th for afternoon session and September 22nd for morning sessions.
BACCALAUREATE MASS
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BACCALAUREATE MASS
The parish will celebrate those who graduated from high school or college this Spring, on Sunday, June 9th.
Class of 2019 Graduates
High School Graduates
Aidan Elizabeth Ruiz—Graduated with Honors from Jack Britt High School earning a Diploma. She is Top 20 of her Class (GPA 4.0), member of the National Honor Society (NHS), and received the Division I Women Scholarship. Aidan plans to attend Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to study Pre–Med. She is not present.
Abby Heitkamp—Graduated from Jack Britt High School earning a diploma. She was member of the National Honor Society (NHS), AP Scholar with distinction, NC Academy of Scholars, North Carolina Governor’s School Graduate, and served as Vice President of Military Appreciation Club. She was part of the Fayetteville Soccer Club and has been on the Varsity Girl’s Soccer Team, serving as Captain, earning the Soccer Defensive Player of the Year. Abby will attend UNC Chapel Hill to Major in nursing.
JJ Franklin--Graduated from Cape Fear High School earning a diploma. He is undecided on a plan.
Ronpeter Lawrence Pintac Divinagracia--Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cross Creek Early College High School with 57 college credits units. He was a Beta Club Member, Academically Intellectual Gifted (AIG) Member, and has 214 hours of voluntary work. Ronpeter plans to attend Florida State University (FSU) in the Fall for a Visual Arts Major in Digital Arts.
Raven Nichol Camacho--Graduated from South View High School earning a diploma. Raven plans to attend UNC Wilmington for a Major in Early Education and a Minor in Special Education.
College Graduates
Halle Franklin--Graduated from Johnson and Wales University earning a Bachelor in Business Administration. She was Volleyball Captain for three years, National Champion 2018, All American 2016 and Blue Award (3 years in a row). Halle plans to continue her internship with the Swamp Dogs, work college Athletics in the Promotions Department with Marketing as a career goal. She plans to earn a Master’s in Sports Leadership/Management.
Nicolas Guillette--Graduated from East Carolina University (ECU) earning a Bachelor of Science with a Dean’s List Honor. He plans to study Law Enforcement. Nicolas is not present.
Rhomela Lindo--Graduated from South University, earning a Masters of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). Rhomela is not present.
Noel Dostilla--Graduated from East Carolina University (ECU) earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He plans to be a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Noel is not present.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!
BACCALAUREATE MASS
The parish will celebrate those who graduated from high school or college this Spring, on Sunday, June 9th.
Class of 2019 Graduates
High School Graduates
Aidan Elizabeth Ruiz—Graduated with Honors from Jack Britt High School earning a Diploma. She is Top 20 of her Class (GPA 4.0), member of the National Honor Society (NHS), and received the Division I Women Scholarship. Aidan plans to attend Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to study Pre–Med. She is not present.
Abby Heitkamp—Graduated from Jack Britt High School earning a diploma. She was member of the National Honor Society (NHS), AP Scholar with distinction, NC Academy of Scholars, North Carolina Governor’s School Graduate, and served as Vice President of Military Appreciation Club. She was part of the Fayetteville Soccer Club and has been on the Varsity Girl’s Soccer Team, serving as Captain, earning the Soccer Defensive Player of the Year. Abby will attend UNC Chapel Hill to Major in nursing.
JJ Franklin--Graduated from Cape Fear High School earning a diploma. He is undecided on a plan.
Ronpeter Lawrence Pintac Divinagracia--Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cross Creek Early College High School with 57 college credits units. He was a Beta Club Member, Academically Intellectual Gifted (AIG) Member, and has 214 hours of voluntary work. Ronpeter plans to attend Florida State University (FSU) in the Fall for a Visual Arts Major in Digital Arts.
Raven Nichol Camacho--Graduated from South View High School earning a diploma. Raven plans to attend UNC Wilmington for a Major in Early Education and a Minor in Special Education.
College Graduates
Halle Franklin--Graduated from Johnson and Wales University earning a Bachelor in Business Administration. She was Volleyball Captain for three years, National Champion 2018, All American 2016 and Blue Award (3 years in a row). Halle plans to continue her internship with the Swamp Dogs, work college Athletics in the Promotions Department with Marketing as a career goal. She plans to earn a Master’s in Sports Leadership/Management.
Nicolas Guillette--Graduated from East Carolina University (ECU) earning a Bachelor of Science with a Dean’s List Honor. He plans to study Law Enforcement. Nicolas is not present.
Rhomela Lindo--Graduated from South University, earning a Masters of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). Rhomela is not present.
Noel Dostilla--Graduated from East Carolina University (ECU) earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He plans to be a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Noel is not present.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!
A Call for Sponsors
The RCIA ministry is a process by which adults seek to become Catholic by journeying towards the Initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. A vital part of this ministry is YOU—the community—because you pray for and encourage these adults. One special way you can be involved is to consider being a sponsor: a calling from God to accompany an adult seeking what you already have. It has nothing to do with “worthiness” or “being an expert on Catholicism”: it is ordinary people expressing the extraordinary presence of God in their lives through faith, actions, prayers and a willingness to support someone else.
Next weekend, June 15th/16th , community members will give testimony to their faith filled experience being a sponsor. Hopefully their word of encouragement along with the help of the Holy Spirit will guide you as you prayerfully consider being a sponsor.
For more information contact Camille Grupy.
The RCIA ministry is a process by which adults seek to become Catholic by journeying towards the Initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. A vital part of this ministry is YOU—the community—because you pray for and encourage these adults. One special way you can be involved is to consider being a sponsor: a calling from God to accompany an adult seeking what you already have. It has nothing to do with “worthiness” or “being an expert on Catholicism”: it is ordinary people expressing the extraordinary presence of God in their lives through faith, actions, prayers and a willingness to support someone else.
Next weekend, June 15th/16th , community members will give testimony to their faith filled experience being a sponsor. Hopefully their word of encouragement along with the help of the Holy Spirit will guide you as you prayerfully consider being a sponsor.
For more information contact Camille Grupy.
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.
Congratulations to our youth and children who received their First Holy Communion on May 12th:
First Communicants 8:30 Mass
Brock Buck, Charles Hilson, Juliette Linenberger, Ralph Manalili, Kaitlynn Miller, Damien Morris,
Madalynn Rodriguez, Madison Roy, Owen Sargent, Zachary Sargent, Isaiah Sekutera, Sophia Spruill,
Nicholas Swartz
First Communicants 11:30 Mass
Yleanna Brown, Juan Carlos Cornejo, Sophia Carvajal, Aubrey Glass, Khia Gray, Kellen Hadd, Bailey Irish, Madison Knowlton, Michael Land, Persephone Miller, Payslee Schrick, Savannah Stokes, Maxenne Ygona
Thank you:
To our Pastor Emeritus, Fr. Gaul, for celebrating this Holy Mass for our First Communicants. To Deacon Pat, and our Music Ministry, for all they do to enhance our reverence and understanding as we
celebrate Mass.
To parents and catechists who have witnessed and shared our Faith to convey the meaning and importance of this Second Sacrament of Initiation. To everyone who helped with the reception that was
joyfully held for our children!
First Communicants 8:30 Mass
Brock Buck, Charles Hilson, Juliette Linenberger, Ralph Manalili, Kaitlynn Miller, Damien Morris,
Madalynn Rodriguez, Madison Roy, Owen Sargent, Zachary Sargent, Isaiah Sekutera, Sophia Spruill,
Nicholas Swartz
First Communicants 11:30 Mass
Yleanna Brown, Juan Carlos Cornejo, Sophia Carvajal, Aubrey Glass, Khia Gray, Kellen Hadd, Bailey Irish, Madison Knowlton, Michael Land, Persephone Miller, Payslee Schrick, Savannah Stokes, Maxenne Ygona
Thank you:
To our Pastor Emeritus, Fr. Gaul, for celebrating this Holy Mass for our First Communicants. To Deacon Pat, and our Music Ministry, for all they do to enhance our reverence and understanding as we
celebrate Mass.
To parents and catechists who have witnessed and shared our Faith to convey the meaning and importance of this Second Sacrament of Initiation. To everyone who helped with the reception that was
joyfully held for our children!
Faith Formation Registration 2019-2020
for grades Pre-K –12 It is necessary for families to register each year. Registration forms are available on the Welcome Table in the Gathering Area.
Early registration helps in planning and keeps the cost down for the parish by ordering books early.
Please remember - if your child was not baptized at Good Shepherd Church, a copy of their baptismal certificate needs to accompany their registration form.
If you have any questions, contact Trisha in the Office of Faith Formation, 910-425-5617.
for grades Pre-K –12 It is necessary for families to register each year. Registration forms are available on the Welcome Table in the Gathering Area.
Early registration helps in planning and keeps the cost down for the parish by ordering books early.
Please remember - if your child was not baptized at Good Shepherd Church, a copy of their baptismal certificate needs to accompany their registration form.
If you have any questions, contact Trisha in the Office of Faith Formation, 910-425-5617.
Learn to recognize the symptoms of child abuse and neglect so that you can help a child who is in danger. Warning signs are behavioral and emotional as well as physical. Parishes offer Safe Environment Training Sessions to teach how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect.
Aprenda a reconocer los sintomas del maltraw y abandono de menores para que pueda ayudar a estos nitios en peligro. Las setiales pueden ser emotivas, fi.sicas o de comportamiento. Las parroquias ofrecen sesiones de entrenamiento para ensetiar a reconocer y denunciar el abuso y el abandono de menores.
Aprenda a reconocer los sintomas del maltraw y abandono de menores para que pueda ayudar a estos nitios en peligro. Las setiales pueden ser emotivas, fi.sicas o de comportamiento. Las parroquias ofrecen sesiones de entrenamiento para ensetiar a reconocer y denunciar el abuso y el abandono de menores.
FIRST AND SECOND SESSIONS OF BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS
Planning to have your child baptized?
Baptismal Preparation classes are required for Baptisms within the Diocese of Raleigh.
Parents need to attend both sessions BEFORE scheduling the baptism of their child. Godparents must attend either at Good Shepherd, or their own parish, which should provide them proof of attendance.
The next scheduled Baptismal Preparation classes for Good Shepherd:
Sunday, July 14, 9:45am, Rm. 4.
Baptismal preparation is a necessary requirement for both parents and godparents. If you would
like to attend these sessions, or have any questions concerning this process, please contact
Trisha Martin-Kamionka in the Faith Formation Office, 910-425-5617.
Planning to have your child baptized?
Baptismal Preparation classes are required for Baptisms within the Diocese of Raleigh.
Parents need to attend both sessions BEFORE scheduling the baptism of their child. Godparents must attend either at Good Shepherd, or their own parish, which should provide them proof of attendance.
The next scheduled Baptismal Preparation classes for Good Shepherd:
Sunday, July 14, 9:45am, Rm. 4.
Baptismal preparation is a necessary requirement for both parents and godparents. If you would
like to attend these sessions, or have any questions concerning this process, please contact
Trisha Martin-Kamionka in the Faith Formation Office, 910-425-5617.
CONFIRMATION
But now, says the Lord, who created you… “I have called you by name: you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
The youth of Good Shepherd Parish received the
Sacrament of Confirmation on April 3, 2019.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED:
Ian Acevedo, Connor Bracey, Megan Connor, Shawn Hearst Castro, Ryan Doyle, Cailyn Fontaine,
Hanna Rose Franklin, Aricela Gagaza, Marianne Lindo, Laura Lora Rosario, Evan Nova, Gristen Ruckel, Chelsey Schwander, Shelby VanHoozer,
James Wilkinson
We welcome you and look forward to your active participation in our parish.
As newly confirmed young adult parishioners you are invited and encouraged to share in the many ministry’s in our parish!
But now, says the Lord, who created you… “I have called you by name: you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
The youth of Good Shepherd Parish received the
Sacrament of Confirmation on April 3, 2019.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED:
Ian Acevedo, Connor Bracey, Megan Connor, Shawn Hearst Castro, Ryan Doyle, Cailyn Fontaine,
Hanna Rose Franklin, Aricela Gagaza, Marianne Lindo, Laura Lora Rosario, Evan Nova, Gristen Ruckel, Chelsey Schwander, Shelby VanHoozer,
James Wilkinson
We welcome you and look forward to your active participation in our parish.
As newly confirmed young adult parishioners you are invited and encouraged to share in the many ministry’s in our parish!
Vacation Bible School
PLANET GREEN-
The Office of the Catechesis supports recycling of e-waste through Planet Green, which accepts the following items:
The Office of the Catechesis supports recycling of e-waste through Planet Green, which accepts the following items:
- Inkjet Cartridges
- Cell Phones
- Pagers
- GPS and Radar Detectors
- Ipods/Mp3 Players
- Mobile Hot Spots
- Video Game Consoles
- Handheld Video Games
- Video Games and Accessories
- Calculators
