GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH CONNECT FROM HOME KEEP YOUR FAITH ALIVE Greetings everyone! is newsletter is a great giſt for us to be able to reach out to your homes at this time. We miss you all very much and long for the day when we can return to celebrating our faith back in our parish church. Since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, I have spoken to several of our parishioners who share about how they miss our time together at Good Shepherd Parish. A parish community is truly a “home away from home”, it is our spiritual home, and so that yearning to be together in the physical space of our church is a very real and genuine feeling. But I would not want us to miss out on the special graces that God would like to offer us in the difficult time of this pandemic. First, I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this time of quarantine to strengthen our relationship with Jesus. In the history of our faith, whenever the Church had to retreat into her homes due to persecution, illnesses or other reasons, the people’s interior lives of prayer were strengthened. Let us not be afraid to take some extra time in silent prayer with the Bible, Rosary or other devotionals. God may be about to give us all a ‘spiritual growth spurt’ during the confinement. Second, become an “online missionary”. If you have internet capabilities and are joining us on our Facebook page, website, or YouTube channel, share these sites with family and friends who may really benefit from the hope-filled messages and faith-based activities that we share online. If you don’t have the internet, please share the good news of our parish’s online presence and ministry with family and friends when you are talking to them on the phone. Invite them to join us on online, and then to share with you what God is doing in our community. Finally, let us continue to reach out to those in need, especially those struggling with the coronavirus and those working on the frontlines. Pray for them each day, and perhaps call somebody you know who may be feeling alone, ill, or working in essential services and simply offer them words of encourage, support and a prayer. “e LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is going to sustain all of us through this time. With my prayers, Fr. Patrick Message from Fr Paick (519) 735-9517 [email protected]GSLakeshore.com
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GOOD SHEPHERD PARISHCONNECT FROM HOME
KEEP YOUR FAITH ALIVE
Greetings everyone! This newsletter is a great gift for us to be able to reach out to your homes at this time. We miss you all very much and long for the day when we can return to celebrating our faith back in our parish church. Since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, I have spoken to several of our parishioners who share about how they miss our time together at Good Shepherd Parish. A parish community is truly a “home away from home”, it is our spiritual home, and so that yearning to be together in the physical space of our church is a very real and genuine feeling. But I would not want us to miss out on the special graces that God would like to offer us in the difficult time of this pandemic.
First, I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this time of quarantine to strengthen our relationship with Jesus. In the history of our faith, whenever the Church had to retreat into her homes due to persecution, illnesses or other reasons, the people’s interior lives of prayer were strengthened. Let us not be afraid to take some extra time in silent prayer with the Bible, Rosary or other devotionals. God may be about to give us all a ‘spiritual growth spurt’ during the confinement.
Second, become an “online missionary”. If you have internet capabilities and are joining us on our Facebook page, website, or YouTube channel, share these sites with family and friends who may really benefit from the hope-filled messages and faith-based activities that we share online. If you don’t have the internet, please share the good news of our parish’s online presence and ministry with family and friends when you are talking to them on the phone. Invite them to join us on online, and then to share with you what God is doing in our community.
Finally, let us continue to reach out to those in need, especially those struggling with the coronavirus and those working on the frontlines. Pray for them each day, and perhaps call somebody you know who may be feeling alone, ill, or working in essential services and simply offer them words of encourage, support and a prayer. “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is going to sustain all of us through this time.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO CONNECT AND PARTICIPATE WITH US. CHECK OUT ALL OF THESE OPTIONS ALL FOUND AT GSLAKESHORE.COM
OR CALL THE OFFICE AND WE CAN GET YOU SET UP.
Care & Support GSLakeshore.com/HelpIf you are in need of help to do your daily activities, we want to connect you to the right people. Whether you are in need of help or want to help others please visit our website or call us for more information.• PASTORAL VIRTUAL VISITS• REQUEST PRAYER• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT• ANOINTING OF THE SICK• ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY • SURVIVING DIVORCE… and more
Online Grief Support Group GSLakeshore.com/GriefIf you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, in this time of social distancing, isolation is even more of a problem for those who grieve. Our bereavement support group is now online, allowing people to connect with others from their homes. If you think this group could be a valuable support for you, call the parish office, leave a message and a member of the Grief Support Ministry will call you back.
CONNECT ONLINE Join us each Sunday for Mass online, live at 9am and replayed at 11am and 7pm.
Website GSLakeshore.comYou’ll find the video right on the homepage.
YouTubeSearch for “Good Shepherd Parish Lakeshore”.
Facebook LiveThe live videos will be live on our Facebook page.
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Mass IntentionsEven though the Parish Office is currently closed, you can still schedule a mass for your special intention, sick or de-ceased relative or friend. You can call the Parish Office & leave a message with Janine Morris 519-735-9517 (Ext. 229) or email us at [email protected].
We will contact you to confirm the date of yourmass intention.
Join our Facebook Prayer Group. This is a welcoming environment for prayer. Share your prayer requests and pray for the requests of other parishioners together.
Baptism We are excited to assist you in preparing you for your child’s Baptism!
We are offering Baptismal Preparation online during this time. Please visit our website: GSLakeshore.com/BaptismPrep and follow the directions. You can connect with Betty at any point to discuss your needs. We are excited to assist you in preparing you for your child’s Baptism!
First Communion PreparationsAt present, all First Communion celebrations have been postponed. We are looking to reschedule them in the future. Please refer to the website: GSLakeshore.com/OnlinePrep which is updated weekly. If you have any questions please click on the link for Betty our Pastoral Minister and she will be in contact with you.
Become CatholicAre you exploring what being a Catholic Christian is all about? Do you have doubts or questions about faith and why we follow Jesus? What does it mean to be Catholic? RCIA might be just for you. Contact Betty
Confirmation Chris, our Youth Minister, along with parish leaders, have been working with 64 Confirmation candidates these past few months online and it has been great! Just as Jesus received the outpouring of the Spirit at his baptism in order to carry out His mission, we ask all of you to pray for our Candidates, that they too may receive the gifts and fruits of the Spirit that enable all of us to help to grow more closely to Christ and bear witness to him in our world.” We are looking forward to celebrating the Sacrament in the future!
Sacraments & Formation
GSLakeshore.com/KidsChurch Our Children’s Ministry is bringing you the excitement of our regular Sunday programming, right to your home. Each Sunday morning, we share “GS Kids Church: Home Edition” on Facebook, Youtube, and IGTV. Unpack the readings with one of our leaders. Check back each Sunday morning for a new video!
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO CONNECT AND PARTICIPATE WITH US. CHECK OUT ALL OF THESE OPTIONS ALL FOUND AT GSLAKESHORE.COM
OR CALL THE OFFICE AND WE CAN GET YOU SET UP.
Kid’s ChurchHOME EDITION
While our building is currently closed, the work of the church continues. This includes the ongoing day-to-day expenses of operating our parish. If you are able to continue to contribute to the mission of Good Shepherd Parish, please consider donating using one of the four options below.
YOUR CHURCH STILL NEEDS YOU
GSLakeshore.com/Give
Thank Youso much for supporting your so much for supporting your local parish during this timelocal parish during this time
If you have additional questions about donating, please email [email protected] or please contact the office.
OnlineDonate online now via GSLakeshore.com/Give
Direct WithdrawalThis is a great time to sign up for automatic withdrawal from your bank account. You can change the amount at any time by contacting the office. Call us or email [email protected] and we can provide you the information you need.
INTERACT e-TransferYou can make your donation via e-mail money transfer. Just log into your online banking and add [email protected] as the recipient. There is no security question required.
EnvelopesIf you already have envelopes, please continue to fill them with your support. Either keep them until we are all back at church or you can mail them in to:
462 Advance Blvd., Tecumseh, ON N8N 5G8.
Reminder - please do not mail cash.
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My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
An Act of Spiritual Communion
Amen.HOW TO CONNECT SOCIAL MEDIA
Stay Informed - If you or someone you know has moved, please contact to office to update your address, phone num-ber, and email. Know of someone who didn’t get this letter?
