Good Shepherd R.C. Church
Good Shepherd R.C. Church 2017 Bon Venture Services, LLC Can Stock Photo / s llfx48 Tranquility Road (Route 517), P.O. Box 464, Andover, NJ 07821973-786-6631 www.goodshepherdrc.orgPastor:Pastor Emeritus:Parochial Vicar:Rev. Timothy DowlingRev. Msgr. Martin McDonnellRev. Michal Jan SzwarcDeacons: Rev. Mr. Thomas SullivanRev. Mr. Keith HarrisWeekend Assistant: Rev. Edward Reading
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 20, 2020SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday, December 19, 20205:00 PMAime BeaulieuSunday, December 20, 20209:00 AMTheresa & Vincent Witkowski10:30 AMDominick V. Romano12 NoonErich SpechtDaily MassMondayDecember 21 - 25 @ 9:00 AMMsgr. Eugene McQuaidTuesdayMary GrecoWednesdayIntention of Hugh & Bea RushThursdayChristmas Eve Masses3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, MidnightPeople of the ParishFridayChristmas Day Masses9 AM, 10:30 AM, NoonPeople of the ParishSaturday, December 26, 20205:00 PMAugust SpechtSunday, December 27, 20209:00 AMParents of Carl & Pat Beaulieu10:30 AMDominick V. Romano12 NoonMarvin RemilyThe community of Good Shepherdjoyfully welcomesour Newly Baptized: Caiden Robert Kudrak Son of Kathleen & ChristopherRejoice, for now you are truly a child of God.BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSMeets 2nd Saturday of each monthin the All Saints Room.Jan 9 Feb 13 March 13 @ 10:00 AMContact the parish officeor visit our website for more information.PLEASE NOTE:The Parish Office will be closed onFriday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st.First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16David wants to build a house for God.But instead God promises to build aneverlasting dynasty for him.Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27God’s plan of salvation for Jews andGentiles has come to fulfillment in Christ.Gospel: Luke 1:26-38God’s promise to David was fulfilled in Jesus.Scripture reflection with Fr. Tim Pause Reflect Act 1) How do you feel knowing God loves you more than youcan love yourself?2) What can you do these next few days to prepare yourselfto celebrate Christ’s birth? How can you deepen yourfaith in God’s love during the Christmas season?3) Mary listened to Gabriel’s message and opened her heartto God’s work. How can your actions reveal that you arewilling to let God’s word have more control over yourlife?COLLECTION BREAKDOWN: December 8 - 14:Many thanks to all of our parishioners who respond eachweek to the needs of our parish and who make their weeklyoffering a part of their budget. We thank you for your constant support which enables us to continue our ministryduring these challenging times. May God bless you for yourgenerosity.MAILONLINETOTAL 5,171 2,971 8,1422nd Collection 1,497Parish Maintenance 522 2,0191st CollectionPRIEST’S MASS SCHEDULEDEC / JAN5:00 PM9:00 AM10:30 AM12:00 PM12/19 - 12/20Fr. MichalFr. EdFr. TimFr. Ed12/26 - 12/27Fr. TimFr. MichalFr. MichalFr. Tim1/2 -1/3Fr. TimFr. KieranFr. KieranFr. Michael1/9 - 1/10Fr. MichalFr. MichalFr. TimFr. Tim* Live stream Masses
A Reflection for the Christmas SeasonMASS TIMES FORCHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAYChristmas Eve - Thursday, 12/243:00 PM*, 5:00 PM*, 7:00 PM, 12 Midnight*Christmas Day - Friday, 12/259:00 AM*, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon*Livestream MassesWe do not dare to believe or trust the incredible truth thatGod could live in us, and live there out of choice, out ofpreference. Whether you understand or not, God lovesyou, is present to you, lives in you, dwells in you, calls you,saves you, and offers you an understanding and light whichare like nothing you ever found in books or heard in sermons. If you dare to advance without fear into the solitudeof your own heart, then you will truly understand what isbeyond words and explanations because it is too close to beexplained: the intimate union in the depths of your ownheart, of God’s spirit and your own secret inmost self, sothat you and God are in all truth One Spirit.- Thomas Merton, The Monastic JourneyStay up-to-date with Flocknote, so you stay informed!Text shepherd1 to 84576.BLESSING OF ACHRISTMAS TREEChristmas is almost here!Have you blessed yourChristmas tree yet?According to custom, the Christmastree is set up just before Christmas andmay remain in place until theSolemnity of the Epiphany.The lights of the tree areilluminated after the prayer of blessing.Blessed Christmas Wafersare available after Masses to share with your family onChristmas Eve or Christmas Day.Instructions are on the backof each package.We invite you to begin orcontinue this Christmastradition in your own home.USHERS NEEDEDIn the home, the Christmas tree may be blessed by aparent or another family member, in connection withthe evening meal on the Vigil of Christmas or atanother suitable time on Christmas Day.ASK A FRANCISCAN When and by whom was Our Lady of Guadalupedeclared “Patroness of the Americas”?In 1895, Pope Leo did this. In 1945, Pope Pius XII calledher “Queen of Mexico and Patroness of the Americas.” In1999, Pope John Paul II repeated that declaration and madeher feast on December 12 an obligatory memorial (alwayscelebrated) on liturgical calendars in the Americas. In fact,most countries around the world have one or more nationalshrines honoring Mary, often connected to an apparitionreceived in that country.Please consider signing up tohelp during our Christmas Eveand Christmas Day Masses.We are in need to 4 - 6 ushers per Mass.A sign-up sheet is located in the atrium.Thank you in advance of your consideration.PARISH MEMBERSHIPGood Shepherd invites everyone to fully participate inevery aspect of our spiritual and social life. Registrationforms are available on our website and is required for thereception of the Sacraments.Only active, registered members can receivesponsor forms for baptism or confirmation.STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH NEWS!Weekly Bulletin, Holiday Mass times,Parish News,Diocese Announcements & more.
FAITH FORMATION NOTESGospel ReadingLuke 1:26-38The angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce the birth of Jesus.Making the ConnectionMany children dream of the great contributions that they might make to our world, but sometimesthey need to be reminded that extraordinary things don’t happen automatically. Our greatest modelsof faith are ordinary human beings who have allowed themselves to be filled with the Holy Spirit.Today’s Gospel offers to us another example of a person of faith who made an extraordinarycontribution to the world: Mary, the mother of Jesus. This Gospel gives us several clues about whatprepares a person of faith to do extraordinary things. Read today’s Gospel, Luke 1:26-38. What doesthis Gospel tell us prepared Mary for her most amazing job? What do you think prepares people offaith, ourselves included, to do extraordinary things in our world? God’s grace, the Holy Spirit, workingwithin us that enables ordinary people to make extraordinary contributions in our world. Because Marywas filled with God’s grace, she was able to cooperate with God’s plan for salvation by becoming themother of Jesus. (Loyola Press)Thank you to Bella, Catherine, Grady & Andrew for lighting the third candle of our Advent Wreath.
FAITH FORMATIONSTUDENTS!We invite all ourFaith Formation students to makea homemade Christmas ornamentand “Re-decorate” the Giving Tree.HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONPlease join His Holiness, Pope Francis,who has chosen the following intentionto be prayed for during the month of December.Prayer Intention for Evangelization - For a life of prayerWe pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ benourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.Then it will become Our GOODNESS TREE!Please also attach a tag to tell usone good deed you’ve done or something positivethat happened to you this year!Thank you!A Special Gift forAdvent:ADVENTUSJOIN US FOR THEVIRTUAL NATIONALMARCH FOR LIFEWashington D.C.January 20, 2021March for Life is the largest pro-life event in the world.This peaceful gathering of hundreds of thousands is apowerful witness to the truth concerning the greatest humanrights violation of our time, legalized abortion on demand.This year we will be marching virtually as a diocese.Please spread the word.Visit the website for more information:https://marchforlife.org/Celebrate Advent bytaking a spiritual journey to the Holy Land: A Spiritual Pilgrimage for everyonethis Advent and Christmas Season. In light of the separation we face as communities, this special documentaryallows Catholics all around the world to unite and make aspiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land to see the placesassociated with Christ’s Birth. Click to watch this inspiringpresentation and please share with others! https://bit.ly/34iwu0x1.2.One Way for Adults An Intermediate Course onDiscipleship3.Visit FORMED.org.Click Sign-Up, Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization”, choose“Good Shepherd”Enter your name and email and you’re in!WePleaseAredropCollectingoff foodAgain!pantry donationsoutside the doors facing the rectory:Please drop off food pantry donationsMonday - Friday, 9am - 2pmoutside the doors facing the rectory:Thank you!Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pmPasta && saucesauceCanned soupsoup Pasta Canned Tunafish Cannedfruit Tuna fish Canned fruit Oatmeal Detergent Oatmeal Laundry detergent Beans Beans Paper productsRice (32(32 oz)oz) Rice Peanut butter & jelly(Wednesday Evenings from 7:30 PM to 9 PM)All adults are welcome to join this interactive, small-group experience which aims to bring each participant to a new understanding of Jesus and His Church.This month’s topic is Church: Your part in the structureand mission of the Kingdom. The first class begins onWednesday, January 13, at 7:30pm. Please register in advance to receive the login information. Sign upat: https://insidethewalls.org/one-way-18plusMinistry SchedulePlease remember to sign-in.DateTimeSaturday12/265:00 PMVincent CelliChristine McCormickOran Harris9:00 AMAet PetittSteve TrentanelliLorene CaroleoAnthony Caroleo10:30 AMCeline AllenSioban Rooney OppermanGenevieve Kowalski12 NOONPat ReardonFred FinnanIrene FinnanSunday12/27LectorsEucharistic Ministers
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The Good Shepherd's Voice "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 DECEMBER 2014 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 600 South Enota Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-2428 www.goodshepherd.info your relatives to gather with them Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Staff: Pastor: Rev Zachary Hoffman
30th - May 7th. We have a new host church - Good Shepherd Lutheran. The Congregational Church, UCC has decided they can no longer serve as host church, but will furnish some volunteers. St. Pius X Catholic Church continues to be a Buddy church with us. We are excited to be a buddy with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and have them as our host church.
The Good Shepherd, Orants, and the Story of Jonah - Ceiling of catacomb. Central medallion and four lunettes. Center is Good Shepherd -- “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” The lunettes tell the story of Jonah. Th
shepherd’s voice reflected a deep, radical trust. While the shepherd cared for even one lost sheep (Luke 15), the shepherd primarily focused on calling, caring for, protecting, and provisioning the entire flock demonstrating that there is greatest power within a team. The shepherd leader was more paternalistic than many of the empowering
John 10:1-18–Jesus is the Good Shepherd I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:26-28 –Following the Shepherd My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch th
Psalm 23 Lisa Osteen Comes – May 14, 2018 The Emphasis of this Psalm is the fact that Jesus is our Shepherd: 1. Jesus is our Good Shepherd who laid down His life for the sheep. John 10:1, 11, 14 2. Jesus is our Great Shepherd who was raised from the dead. Hebrews 13:20 3. Jesus is our Chief Shepherd who is coming again. 1 Peter 5:4
Psalm 23 is part of a sequence of psalms that explores the symbolism of the Lord as the Shepherd of His people. Psalms chapters 22-24 are often referred to as the “shepherd psalms”. -In Psalm 22, God is portrayed as the Good Shepherd. The chapter is a prophecy foretelling the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for the sins of mankind.
The fourth Sunday of the Easter Season (May 11 in 2003) is sometimes referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. The Lectionary Bible readings for that Sunday have to do with the image of Jesus as our Good Shepherd. This worship service takes
