Weekend Masses Sat: 5:00pm | Sun: 9:00am, 11:00am, & 4:00pm Daily Masses Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:30am Tues: 7:00am | Wed: 7:00pm @GoodShepherdCatholicCommunityColleyville “COME, FOLLOW ME.” - MT. 4:19 | “GO, MAKE DISCIPLES.” - MT. 28:19 Our Vision for Evangelization & Discipleship As Catholics, Jesus calls us to be disciples and to make disciples. Making disciples is called evangelization. Evangelization is at the heart of all our ministries at Good Shepherd because evangelization is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Moving forward as a parish community, let’s reflect together on the five characteristics of being a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share. What is the purpose? We are seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a greater urgency in living out our Catholic calling of evangelization. Learn more: www.gscc.net/disciples Follow us on social media: Our Mission: Be Disciples. Make Disciples. In welcoming all, we form disciples who know, love, and serve God and neighbor. Who is a disciple? A disciple welcomes God's people, encounters Jesus Christ, grows in Jesus Christ, serves God's people, and shares the Gospel. PARISH ROADMAP FOR EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP Taking the next step forward as a parish community to more deeply live out evangelization SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 | SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT @GoodShepherd_TX
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. At Good Shepherd, we seek to foster a lifestyle of discipleship focused on the five characteristics of a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share. Learn more at www.gscc.net/disciples.
If you are visiting, we hope you will stop by our Welcome Desk in the Narthex for a gift! If you’d like to become a member, visit www.gscc.net/register. To learn more about becoming Catholic, visit www.gscc.net/becomingcatholic.
Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm | Sun: 9:00am, 11:00am, & 4:00pm Daily Masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:30am Tues: 7:00am | Wed: 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mon: 9:00 - 10:00am | Wed: 6:00 - 6:45pm Thurs: 7:00 - 8:00pm | Sat: 3:30 - 4:30pm By appointment: 817-421-1387 Sacrament of Anointing: Please see a priest after Mass or contact the parish office: 817-421-1387 Sacrament of Baptism: Visit www.gscc.net to register for Pre-Baptism Class. Sacrament of Matrimony: To schedule, contact the parish office at least eight months prior to the wedding. Marriage Validations: To have your marriage validated as a sacrament by the Church, contact Tammy Sandoval: 817-421-1387 Funeral Rites: Before making arrangements with the funeral director, contact Brian Bacon: 817-421-1387 Eucharistic Adoration: Mon & Thurs: 9:00am - 5:00pm Tues & Wed: 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri: 9:00am - 2:00pm | Sat: 9:00am - 3:00pm
PARISH OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH STAFFED BY FRANCISCAN FRIARS THIRD ORDER REGULAR Pastor: Rev. Richard Eldredge, TOR Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jason Wooleyhan, TOR Parochial Vicar: Rev. Ronald Mohnickey, TOR Deacons: Rev. Mr. Patrick Lavery, Rev. Mr. John Clark, Rev. Mr. Klaus Gutbier, & Rev. Mr. Richard Griego
For a quick and easy way to access all web pages mentioned in this bulletin, visit www.gscc.net/bulletin.
Mon 8:30am
Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 +Jerry & John Nichols by Dorothy Nichols
Tues 7:00am 8:30am
Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 +Vincent & Kim Upperman Anniv by Upperman family +Bill McAuley by Florence McAuley
Wed 7:00pm
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 +Patti Bolger by the Cravers
Thurs 8:30am
Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 +Fernando Karl by Cecilia & Josie Karl
Fri 8:30am
Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 +Mary Elizabeth Clancy by Jeff & Maria Tilley
Sat 8:30am
Sir 48:1-4,9-11;Mt 17:9a, 10-13 +Judene Baglieri by the Ross family
Sunday Mass Sat 5:00pm Sun 9:00am Sun 11:00am Sun 4:00pm
Zep 3:14-18a; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 +Judene Baglieri by the Ross family Living & Deceased of our Parish by the Pastor +Anne & Mike Kostynick by Charles & Carol Langdon +Linda Payor by Kris Aljoe
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: DECEMBER 12 “Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. In 1531 Mary appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a simple peasant farmer, near Mexico City. On his cloak, she miraculously sealed the image of herself as the little brown woman of Indian and Spanish descent, pregnant with her son. What the Spanish conquistadors were unable to accomplish, through her intercession, thousands daily were converted to her Son Jesus. We honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, Star of Evangelization, until the Lord’s glory dawns.”
- Fr. Richard
PASTOR’S VISION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of Good Shepherd is intentional about evangelizing and making disciples in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare, especially by seeking out the lost in need of reconciliation and conversion of heart to God, the Church, to oneself and others, so that all may experience the peace and joy of a personal relationship with Jesus.
Mass Intentions & Readings: Dec. 10 - 16
Vocations Corner Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular (TOR) Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus www.franciscanstor.org
Many international orders, such as the Franciscans TOR, are divided geographically by “Provinces.” Although all provinces follow the same Rule and Spirituality, provinces can differ from one another through leadership, culture, history, and ministry. In the United States, there are two TOR provinces, and the province that serves Good Shepherd is the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our province started with six Irish immigrant friars serving to educate Catholics in western-central Pennsylvania. Over time, they grew and started a prep school and
college, now evolved into St. Francis University, in Loretto, PA. Eventually, the friars also served in high schools, seminaries, and other colleges, such as Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH, with various parishes.
Our province currently serves these two universities, along with parishes in Florida, northern Virginia, central Pennsylvania, and the Fort Worth Diocese, including St. Maria Goretti and St. Andrew’s Catholic Churches. We also have friars serving in hospitals, retreat ministry, and military chaplaincy.
For information on vocations, contact Fr. Jason ([email protected]) or visit www.gscc.net/vocations, www.fwdioc.org/vocations, or www.franciscanstor.org
For information on our Vocations Icon (seen at Sunday Mass) and an opportunity to pray as a household for vocations, visit www.gscc.net/vocations
Christmas Gifts for the Friars Fr. Richard, Fr. Ron, and Fr. Jason are very appreciative that people want to offer us gifts at Christmas. Honestly, we are in need of very little. The friars would be very honored to accept any contributions which will be directed to the retired Franciscan TOR community in Loretto, PA on behalf of the friars serving at GSCC. Please address such gifts to any of the friars with checks payable to Franciscan Friars TOR. Thank you for your generosity.
Year-End Contributions All 2018 year-end contributions hand delivered to Good Shepherd MUST be received in the parish office by Friday, December 21 at 2:00pm for credit in 2018. If mailed, the postmark must be by December 31, 2018. Contributions for 2018 can also be made online via Faith Direct (see our website to sign up) through 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 31, 2018 using the one-time gift option. Tax statements will be mailed by the end of January 2019.
Visit www.gscc.net/flowers to learn how you can donate altar flowers.
A disciple WELCOMES God’s people.
As a community of faith, we welcome all who come through our
doors as Jesus Christ, and we challenge each member of Good
Shepherd to practice radical hospitality by actively seeking out
and inviting others to Good Shepherd.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
Smiling Faces Wanted :)
Would you consider donating one hour of your time? We are seeking smiling faces and voices to offer one hour (12:00 - 1:00pm) per week at the receptionist’s desk in the Parish Office. Training provided! If interested, please contact Elly Lara: 817-421-1387
Altar Flower Donations Audio/Visual Ministry
Interested in joining our Audio/Visual Ministry? Contact Joseph Kerr: [email protected]
Join Us!
We meet on the first Friday of each month and plan social events to take place for the remainder of the month. Please join us, meet up with old friends, and meet some new ones! www.gscc.net/socialseniors
New Website Coming Soon!
Beginning the week of Dec. 9, we will begin transitioning our parish website to a new platform. As a result, our website may experience some downtime. As well, some links may be broken throughout the months of December and January. If you encounter a broken link, please visit www.gscc.net to search for the information you are seeking.
Thank you for your patience! We look forward to sharing our
We desire that parishioners, seekers, and guests experience the
love of God the Father through a transformative encounter with
Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, leading them to
commit their lives to Jesus as disciples.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
Good Shepherd Podcasts
Visit www.gscc.net/podcast for the latest episodes!
Join Us This Advent GSCC Music Ministry Presents...
JESSE TREE BANNERS Displayed on two walls in our church are 14 Jesse Tree symbols portraying the spiritual heritage of Jesus. It is a kind of family tree that was suggested by Isaiah’s prophecy: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse” (Isa. 11:1). You are invited to read the Bible stories and to find the
corresponding symbol in our church. Begin by facing the altar and move to the right toward the piano. Additional copies of this list, along with symbols for you to make your own Jesse Tree ornaments, are available at www.gscc.net/advent
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES Dec. 10: ST. PHILIP (www.stphilipcc.org) Dec. 13: ST. MICHAEL (www.smcchurch.org) Dec. 17: ST. JOHN (www.sjtanrh.com) Dec. 20: HOLY CROSS (www.holycrosscc.org) Dec. 21: ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON (www.seascc.org)
Christmas
The Longest Night: A Service of Hope & Healing Friday, December 21 | 7:00pm in the church
The Longest Night is a unique winter service of devotion with a very special ministry focus. This introspective work is intended to be a worship experience that encourages those going through times of sorrow and grief during the holidays. Inspired by the solstice, winter's longest night, this service of music, Scripture, and prayer brings light into the darkness and offers hope to those in deepest need. This evening will be led by Brian & Amanda Bacon, Al & Suzi Brunner, and Michael & Barbara McGee.
No Holy Hour of Power in December
Please note that we will not be holding a Holy Hour of Power during the month of December.
4:00pm and 6:30pm Family Masses Orchestra & Combined Choirs
9:00pm Praise & Worship Mass Praise Band
11:00pm Solemn Mass String Orchestra & Soloists
10:00am Christmas Day Mass Cantor & Piano
A disciple ENCOUNTERS Jesus Christ.
We desire that parishioners, seekers, and guests experience the
love of God the Father through a transformative encounter with
Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, leading them to
commit their lives to Jesus as disciples.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
New Alpha Courses!
Who is Alpha for? Everyone.
- Catholics Learning - - Christians Exploring -
- Non-Christians Seeking - Explore Christianity in a fun, no-pressure, friendly environment. At each session, we enjoy a meal, watch a video, and reflect on Christian faith and living. Our past guests tell us that Alpha is not at all what they expected. If you have questions about faith or want to connect with others, consider giving Alpha a try. Two 12-week courses to choose from:
Sundays at Good Shepherd | 12:30 - 2:30pm(starting Jan. 13)
Wednesdays at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza | 6:30 - 8:30pm (starting Jan. 16)
Not sure? Come see if Alpha is right for you!
Taste of Alpha Sunday, Jan. 6 | 7:00 - 9:00pm at Good Shepherd Enjoy a video, a Mexican meal catered by Esparza's,
and more! Register for Alpha sessions and/or Taste of Alpha at
www.gscc.net/alpha
Child care available!
Ministry Spotlight
Keith R, Alpha
What is Alpha, and how has this ministry helped others to encounter Christ personally? “The goal of Alpha is to bring people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to raise up leaders in the parish. Guests who attend Alpha experience three elements that work together: a meal, a short video on Christianity, and small group discussion. The meal is a time to socialize and build new relationships. The videos cover basic Christianity with topics such as Who is Jesus?, Why did Jesus die? How do I have faith?, etc. The videos are surprisingly entertaining and thought-provoking. The third element is the small group discussion, and is arguably the most important part of Alpha. In small group, guests have the opportunity to share their thoughts in a no-pressure, friendly, and fun environment. Over the course of the 12 weeks, people who often don’t know each other can become surprisingly close. As a result of the Alpha experience, many lives are transformed and become open to the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Why did you join this ministry? “I learned about Alpha from a priest I greatly admire. Once I experienced Alpha for the first time, I was hooked. I am just now finishing my 9th Alpha course.”
How have you personally encountered Christ through your ministry? “I have experienced His presence through the amazing videos that never cease to inspire me. Plus, I have encountered the Lord in the lives of our guests as they become open to embracing faith in their lives.”
How have you helped others encounter Christ through your ministry? “Although surprisingly simple, the Alpha process works if we but follow the Alpha plan. I have seen it over and over. There is something about the Alpha hospitality, the informational videos, and the sharing of thoughts in a non-judgmental environment that warms our guests to the message of Jesus Christ. Through Alpha, I have seen nonbelievers become believers, uncommitted Christians come into a personal relationship with Jesus, and committed Christians become even more committed Christians.”
Children and Adults will love the online content from FORMED. E-books, podcasts, movies, DVD-based studies, and more. www.formed.org | Enter parish code: 981586
Pick of the Week:
Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told
Dr. Brant Pitre is an enthusiastic and engaging speaker who regularly lectures throughout the country. In this stunning talk, Dr. Pitre applies his knowledge of the Jewish roots of Christianity to the very heart of the Gospel: the love of Christ. You will learn what it really means to have a “personal relationship” with Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and Bridegroom. (64 minutes)
Online Catholic Resources
GSCC Students (Grades 9 - 12)
Single or Married & in Your 20s/30s?
For Young Adults
Visit www.gscc.net/youngadults for details.
Opportunities for Married Couples
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Jan 25 - 27
RETROUVAILLE: A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
MARRIAGE ON TAP AT GOOD SHEPHERD
For details on each: www.gscc.net/MarriageEnrichment
A disciple GROWS in Jesus Christ.
We accompany all who have made a commitment to follow
Christ as intentional disciples, walking with them and encouraging
We accompany all who have made a commitment to follow
Christ as intentional disciples, walking with them and encouraging
them to grow in divine intimacy with God.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
New Scripture Study for Women!
Our Parish School
Tuesdays starting Jan. 8 | 9:30 - 11:00am in the Shepherd Center If we consider that God is the Divine Bridegroom and the Church is his Bride, then the prophets can be seen as “spiritual marriage counselors.” They afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted, calling us to return to our covenant relationship with God. They urge us to repentance, warn us of the dangers of sin, and announce the blessings of faithfulness. Their prophetic words speak to us even today, as they draw us closer to our heavenly Bridegroom.
Each week, you will come to know a prophet from Scripture and learn how his message sheds light on our faith and our lives. In getting to know these messengers of God, you will read Scripture and the Catechism, while answering thought-provoking questions and powerful reflections. Plus, you will learn practical ways to apply the messages of the prophets in your own life.
Register at www.gscc.net/scripturestudy
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Personal Statement of Faith
CATHOLIC INQUIRY Monday Evenings | 7:00pm | Rooms 2 & 3 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process whereby those who are not Catholic can explore the teachings of the Catholic faith. RCIA is also open to all who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. All are welcome! For information, contact Father Ronald: [email protected]
Learn More About the Catholic Faith!
On Sunday, November 18, (L-R), Mike V, Nichole G, and Barbara L were welcomed into the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process as we celebrated the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome with them at the 11:00am Aass. All three had already completed a period of Inquiry at GSCC covering basic information about the Catholic Faith. Father Richard (far left) was the Celebrant and Father Ronald (far right) was the RCIA Director.
Nichole has yet to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, so she was accepted as a Catechumen. Mike and Barbara have already received the Sacrament of Baptism in another faith tradition, so they were welcomed as Candidates. They each chose a sponsor who will journey with them through the RCIA process and who provides a compelling witness in matters of faith.
Through RCIA, they will continue to receive catechetical instruction which leads them not only to an appropriate acquaintance with the teachings of the Church, but also to a profound sense of the mystery of salvation in which they desire to participate. At Sunday Mass, Catechumens and Candidates, or those seeking to be, leave the church after the homily to attend BOW (Breaking Open the Word) where they reflect on the Word of God together led by a BOW facilitator.
We express our heartiest congratulations to Mike, Nichole, and Barbara on their RCIA journey. Please continue to pray for and encourage these individuals. They continue to need your example, support, welcome, and prayers. To Christ be the glory now and forever!
I began life as a Presbyterian. Baptized as an infant in the Presbyterian church and then confirmed, in the 6
th Grade, as a
Presbyterian. After Confirmation, however, my spiritual life waned. I began to attend church less and less until, by the time high school ended, I was not attending church at all. I would enter adulthood without
any spiritual participation at all.
Each time I would start to revive my church attendance, I would stall shortly after I started. Through the years I would make comments about how I really respected the reverence of the Catholic Church and its adherence to tradition. There were no Catholics in my life at that time and nobody that could lead me to inquire further about this nagging thought that the Catholic Church might be the place for me.
When I began to date a Catholic woman and ask her questions about the faith, I found my thoughts about the Catholic Church to be accurate: the respectful reverence that surrounds the Catholic Church and its Sacraments and Rites were what I had been missing. To fully worship God, I needed to be a part of a community that pursued worship with an appropriate dignity.
I believe that in the last 5 years that I have been an active attendee at Mass – though not officially Catholic – the Holy Spirit has been working in me a desire to see through all of the worldly obstacles placed in my way. Coming into the Church is not the end of the journey of my faith – it is just the beginning.
*Chris came into full communion with the Catholic Church at the 5:00pm Mass on Sat., November 11.
The joy of the holidays can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. But help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and support you through the holidays and as long as your need persists. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by www.gscc.net. Our Stephen
Ministers are there to care!
Feb. 4 - 9, 2019 | Adult Mission | El Paso-Mexico Border WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE MISSIONERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Good Shepherd’s Mission Ministries invites you to a Border Awareness Experience. We will hear of the efforts of our local Catholic diocese, of legal aid agencies, human rights groups, federal judges, and the U.S. Border Patrol to treat the immigrants among us humanely, with the dignity they inherently deserve as human beings, created in the likeness of God. To learn about the trip logistics, including who can go, where we will stay, and cost, contact Mission Coordinator Tere Martin at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! June 23 - 29, 2019 | Family & Adult Mission | Houston We will once again travel to Houston, where we will help fellow Texans recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Though the hurricane first affected Houston two years ago, the devastation still continues to require rebuilding efforts. Full trip details will be available in the coming year. If you are interested, please mark your calendars and contact Tere Martin at [email protected].
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A disciple SERVES God’s people.
We give our grateful response to God’s gifts through a life of
service to God and neighbor by daily personal prayer, by
generously supporting the needs of the Church, and by
participating in parish ministries and initiatives.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
Prayer Requests
Sign Up Today! Holidays Not So Joyful?
We are seeking men who are interested in serving their parish and community. Contact Sean Gunnel, Grand Knight at [email protected] to learn more.
Monthly Business Mtgs: 1st Mon. | 7:15pm | Upper Rm
Knights of Columbus Council 15789
1st & 3rd Thursdays | Monthly | 7:00pm in Parish Hall Building (Bl. Imelda Lambertini Rm., formerly Rm. 6) Join us to make sack lunches for homeless friends in Fort Worth served by Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant. Upcoming: Dec. 20
Sack Lunch Project for the Homeless
Friday, December 14 | 6:00pm www.gscc.net/samuelministry Fellowship & Fun for Those with Special Needs
Help Good Shepherd ensure that each child, teenager, parent, and elderly person represented by an ornament on one of our Advent Angel Trees has a special Christmas. Simply take an ornament (or two or more...), purchase or donate the items requested on the ornaments, and return the ornament(s) with the gifts to the Bride’s Room by Sunday, Dec. 9.
Thank you so much for your continued generosity and outpouring of love during this holy season Advent. Your kindness touches the hearts of hundreds of people in our community and Honduras.
Questions? Contact Kathy Guarino at [email protected] or 817-421-1387. Learn more: www.gscc.net/advent
Christmas Baskets for Seniors
Good Shepherd Outreach Services is collecting food and other items for senior and elderly neighbors served by Mid-Cities Care Corps. Just bring a completed basket or some of the following items to the Good Shepherd Parish Office by Sunday, Dec. 9.
Suggested Basket Items Small Canned Ham (1 to 1½ lbs.) Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate
Canned Food Items Fruit Tuna Chicken Beans Vegetables Tomatoes Cranberry Sauce Spaghetti Chili Fruit Juice
If you like to knit or crochet and are looking for a way to answer God’s call to serve, then please consider becoming a member of Good Shepherd’s Prayer Shawl Ministry. This ministry is a wonderful way to demonstrate God’s love, comfort, and mercy to people experiencing difficult times.
Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet the 1st
Wednesday of each month at 9:30am in Room 5 to knit and/or crochet as a group and pray over the shawls and lap blankets. If you prefer to knit or crochet prayer shawls and lap blankets on your own and then give them to our Prayer Shawl Ministry to pray over, simply bring your creations to the Parish Office, where you can complete a donation card.
Donations of regular worsted yarn are always appreciated!
For more information and to donate yarn, please contact Ann Lussier, Lead Minister for the GSCC Prayer Shawl Ministry, at [email protected].
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Retirement Fund for Religious
Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little to no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings. Your gift to today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. Thank you for your support!
We are empowered as Spirit-filled missionary disciples to share the
Good News of the saving victory of Jesus Christ in our families,
places of work, friendships, and neighborhoods.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent
Jesus said, “The Kingdom of God is among you!” (Luke 17:21) As you journey through Advent, celebrate the birth of Jesus and reflect on the Kingdom of God gifted to you.
What gift are you giving to God?
What gifts really matter to God?
What do you fulfill the Kingdom of God on Earth for neighbors of other races or ethnicity?
How will you change the status quo when praying “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth …” ?
The work to build God’s Kingdom on earth continues -- a just society living in holiness. If you are performing works of charity and mercy now, what more can you do?
Work for justice in God’s Kingdom on Earth!
Join the Social Justice Ministry to help solve root causes of injustice (Robert Torres at [email protected]).
Interreligious Dialogue
Join Good Shepherd’s Interreligious Dialogue Group! We joyfully present knowledge of Catholicism to others and learn the tenets of different faiths. Ministry participation entails interacting with other faith communities a few times a year.
Join Us This Sunday, December 9!
The Men’s Club will be sponsoring Breakfast with St. Nicholas after the 9:00am & 11:00am Masses on Sunday, Dec. 9. Price: $6/adult; $4/child; $20/family. We hope to see you there!
Who is Saint Nicholas? The most famous story about St. Nicholas tells how the custom of hanging up stockings to get presents in first started! It goes like this: There was a poor man who had three daughters. He was so poor, he did not have enough money for a dowry, so his daughters couldn't get married. One night, Nicholas secretly dropped a bag of gold down the chimney and into the house (This meant that the oldest daughter was then able to be married.).
The bag fell into a stocking that had been hung by the fire to dry! This was repeated later with the second daughter. Finally, determined to discover the person who had given him the money, the father secretly hid by the fire every evening until he caught Nicholas dropping in a bag of gold. Nicholas begged the man to not tell anyone what he had done, because he did not want to bring attention to himself. But soon the news got out and when anyone received a secret gift, it was thought that maybe it was from Nicholas.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 11 | 6:45pm Join us in the Pope John XXIII Room!
Praying for Life Join Good Shepherd parishioners to pray outside Planned Parenthood in Bedford on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 7:30 - 8:20am, weather permitting. (This facility does chemical abortions. It is located in the shopping center on the SE corner of Harwood and Central. You are not allowed to park in the shopping center where Planned Parenthood is located.) The group then goes to morning Mass at St. Michael's at 8:30am.
Rachel’s Corner Hope & Healing After Abortion - Next Retreat: March 8 This Christmas, give a gift to yourself -- the gift of healing. Register for a Rachel Retreat and be healed of the wounds of abortion. This gift will last a lifetime! Call us: Rachel Ministries | 817-923-4757
