VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 Our theme for this year will be:
A Wilderness Adventure Through The Sacraments JESUS in My Heart!
July 10 -13 we will take part in an adventure discovering the mysteries behind each Sacrament, and how they help us in our daily lives.
If you would like to volunteer to be part of the VBS Team, please call the Faith Formation Office, 425-5617.
A Wilderness Adventure Through The Sacraments JESUS in My Heart!
July 10 -13 we will take part in an adventure discovering the mysteries behind each Sacrament, and how they help us in our daily lives.
If you would like to volunteer to be part of the VBS Team, please call the Faith Formation Office, 425-5617.
EGISTRATION FORMS FOR 2017–2018 Classes
A student count is needed for catechists, training, books, sacramental preparations, classroom assignments, and many other variables that factor into a successful year. Please register as soon as possible.
Extra registration forms are available on the Welcome Table and on the Church website, www.good-shepherd-church.org, Office of Faith Formation tab, Catechesis Registration. Forms printed from the web-site can be filled out at home, scanned and e-mailed to gsccdre@gmail.com or returned directly to the Office of Faith Formation.
Payments may also be made on the web-site under the Office of Faith Formation tab, Catechesis Registration.
When you register your children early it enables our parish to save on postage and the price of books.
Thank you for helping us to use our resources prudently!
We look forward to seeing you and getting started on this new year.
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 Faith Formation Office, 910-425 5617.
A student count is needed for catechists, training, books, sacramental preparations, classroom assignments, and many other variables that factor into a successful year. Please register as soon as possible.
Extra registration forms are available on the Welcome Table and on the Church website, www.good-shepherd-church.org, Office of Faith Formation tab, Catechesis Registration. Forms printed from the web-site can be filled out at home, scanned and e-mailed to gsccdre@gmail.com or returned directly to the Office of Faith Formation.
Payments may also be made on the web-site under the Office of Faith Formation tab, Catechesis Registration.
When you register your children early it enables our parish to save on postage and the price of books.
Thank you for helping us to use our resources prudently!
We look forward to seeing you and getting started on this new year.
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 Faith Formation Office, 910-425 5617.
You Are Needed
Due to catechists deploying, moving and retiring after numerous years of dedicated ministry, we will
need new catechists and catechetical aides for our children/youth in morning and evening sessions for the
2017-2018 year.
As there is a real need, I ask you to pray and search your heart to see if you are called to support our
parents and guardians in the Faith Formation of our youth.
If you would like to become part of our catechetical team or considering it, have questions, please call Trish in the Faith Formation Office, 910-425-5617, ext. 200.
Training is provided for new catechists/aides and on-going formation toward certification for our returning
catechists. I look forward to speaking with you!
Due to catechists deploying, moving and retiring after numerous years of dedicated ministry, we will
need new catechists and catechetical aides for our children/youth in morning and evening sessions for the
2017-2018 year.
As there is a real need, I ask you to pray and search your heart to see if you are called to support our
parents and guardians in the Faith Formation of our youth.
If you would like to become part of our catechetical team or considering it, have questions, please call Trish in the Faith Formation Office, 910-425-5617, ext. 200.
Training is provided for new catechists/aides and on-going formation toward certification for our returning
catechists. I look forward to speaking with you!
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 9th, 9:45, 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 9th, 9:45, 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.
Formation Opportunity
"Introduction to the Liturgy”
SATURDAY SESSIONS— JULY 22 & AUG. 5, 2017
Our Lady of the Snows, Elizabethtown—9:30 am-:30pm
Level I Catechist Formation
This course, sponsored by the Fayetteville Deanery, is designed for adults who want to increase their
understanding of Catholic worship, especially the Mass, as well as catechists seeking certification.
Registration Fee - $25 (paid to the Diocese) Required text: “The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults” & resource readings in packet. FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 5, ’17. Participants must read material BEFORE attending sessions.
For further info & to register, CONTACT JAN CARNAHAN, Fayetteville Deanery Coordinator,
910-323-0473, OR jan.carnahan@outlook.com.
"Introduction to the Liturgy”
SATURDAY SESSIONS— JULY 22 & AUG. 5, 2017
Our Lady of the Snows, Elizabethtown—9:30 am-:30pm
Level I Catechist Formation
This course, sponsored by the Fayetteville Deanery, is designed for adults who want to increase their
understanding of Catholic worship, especially the Mass, as well as catechists seeking certification.
Registration Fee - $25 (paid to the Diocese) Required text: “The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults” & resource readings in packet. FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 5, ’17. Participants must read material BEFORE attending sessions.
For further info & to register, CONTACT JAN CARNAHAN, Fayetteville Deanery Coordinator,
910-323-0473, OR jan.carnahan@outlook.com.
Congratulations to those who were received
into the Church during our Easter Vigil
Our newly Baptized: Joel Liam Freeman and Sicily Nicole Hall.
Our Neophytes—newly Baptized, Confirmed and First Communicants: Sidney Noelle Francis Freeman,
Andreas Giovanni Gregory Hall, Italia Rose Daria Hall, James Alexander Thaman, Damian Xavier Christopher Wosmek, Brian Joe Michael Chase, Elizabeth Ann Pearsall, Triston Kent Joseph Sanborn, Emily Ann Catherine VanHoozer, and Christopher Lee Peter Wilson.
Congratulations to Jeffrey James Aloysius Franklin on being Confirmed.
Welcome to our faith community.
May God continue to bless you as you continue on your journey of faith along with your families, friends, Godparents and sponsors.
A special Thank You to our community members who are their Godparents, Sponsors, and have answered their baptismal call to serve: Mel Tassin, Angel Croyle, Sandra and Greg Hall, Ryan Belcher, Dan Fenimore, Claudia Rodriguez, Susan Coyle, Stephen Winstead, Kaitlyn Croyle, Irene Bielicki and Al Allard.
Congratulations to our Newly Confirmed!
Confirmandi Name Sponsor
Raven Camacho Charity Venecia Camacho
Michael Croyle Michael Kaitlyn Croyle
Ornida Dara Thomas Jeanette Hubbard
Noah Devos Andrew John Robinson
Jeanie Evans Teresa Robin Candido
Ndobegang Foletia Martin Felix Azenui
Serina Gordon Barbara Serina Hernandez
Linda Guifoyle Philomena William Guilfoyle
Abby Heitkamp Isabella Ryan Heitkamp
Michael Nguyen Patrick Trish Kamionka
Briana Ochoa Agatha Marcia Montes
Ron Peter Divingracia Peter Jolinda Swartont
Aiden Ruiz Cecilia Patricia Snyder
Joseph Schell Gabriel Markus Schell
But now, says the Lord, who created you...
“I have called you by name: you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
Confirmandi Name Sponsor
Raven Camacho Charity Venecia Camacho
Michael Croyle Michael Kaitlyn Croyle
Ornida Dara Thomas Jeanette Hubbard
Noah Devos Andrew John Robinson
Jeanie Evans Teresa Robin Candido
Ndobegang Foletia Martin Felix Azenui
Serina Gordon Barbara Serina Hernandez
Linda Guifoyle Philomena William Guilfoyle
Abby Heitkamp Isabella Ryan Heitkamp
Michael Nguyen Patrick Trish Kamionka
Briana Ochoa Agatha Marcia Montes
Ron Peter Divingracia Peter Jolinda Swartont
Aiden Ruiz Cecilia Patricia Snyder
Joseph Schell Gabriel Markus Schell
But now, says the Lord, who created you...
“I have called you by name: you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
Received First Holy Communion May 13 and 14, 2017:
Suzanna Allen, Matthew Bracey, Shawn Castro, Kennady Clayton, Rachel Connor, Reagan Decker, Tara Feimster, Isabella Geist, Sophia Geist, Claire Guerrero, Parker Hadd, Aidan Hilson, Brayden Hughes, Derrick Hughes, Erica Knowlton, Obehi Momodu,
Adriana Montoya, Gabriela Montoya,
Sophia Munoz, Eseosa Osifo, Idia Osifo,
Dante Palacios, Wyatt Powell, Lora Re, Lori Re, Adam Schell, Quinton Sekutera, Dominic Shobe, Thomas James Skinner,
Armando Valdez-Delaine,
Carolina Valdez-Delaine, Andrew Wise,
Naomi Withrow, Kelsie Zwinggi, Leslie Zwinggi
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.
Suzanna Allen, Matthew Bracey, Shawn Castro, Kennady Clayton, Rachel Connor, Reagan Decker, Tara Feimster, Isabella Geist, Sophia Geist, Claire Guerrero, Parker Hadd, Aidan Hilson, Brayden Hughes, Derrick Hughes, Erica Knowlton, Obehi Momodu,
Adriana Montoya, Gabriela Montoya,
Sophia Munoz, Eseosa Osifo, Idia Osifo,
Dante Palacios, Wyatt Powell, Lora Re, Lori Re, Adam Schell, Quinton Sekutera, Dominic Shobe, Thomas James Skinner,
Armando Valdez-Delaine,
Carolina Valdez-Delaine, Andrew Wise,
Naomi Withrow, Kelsie Zwinggi, Leslie Zwinggi
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.
Congratulations!
We welcome and congratulate Derek Paul Clayton who was received into Full Communion with the
Catholic Church, through the reception of the final two Sacraments of Initiation:
Holy Communion and Confirmation, on Wednesday, May 24th.
Joyful congratulations to Danielle Hamilton on the reception of her First Holy Communion which she
celebrated on Saturday, May 27.
Our faith community will hold you in our prayers as you continue to grow in faith and love of Jesus Christ
We welcome and congratulate Derek Paul Clayton who was received into Full Communion with the
Catholic Church, through the reception of the final two Sacraments of Initiation:
Holy Communion and Confirmation, on Wednesday, May 24th.
Joyful congratulations to Danielle Hamilton on the reception of her First Holy Communion which she
celebrated on Saturday, May 27.
Our faith community will hold you in our prayers as you continue to grow in faith and love of Jesus Christ
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
