good shepherd: Community

Bingo at Good Shepherd Church Hall

Bingo at Good Shepherd Church Hall Bingo is held every Tuesday Evening. Doors open at 5:00 PM; games start at 6:00 PM. Food and refreshments are available.

We have a brand new Progressive game. Payout starts at $400 and increases by $50 each week until won.

Please be sure to check out our new Early Bird game!

Thank you to all our Bingo workers for making our weekly Bingo a success!

Breakfast

Thanks to all who worked the breakfast this past Sunday, and those who also were involved in preparations on Friday. I know many who worked the breakfast were disappointed with the low turnout of 175. People who work all week and give a good part of their free time on Sunday, as well as retired seniors who are willing to give of their leisure time, certainly have a right to be unhappy with the sparse turnout. We certainly hope the trend of low turnouts is soon reversed.

Car Raffle

We are around the 275 mark of tickets sold for the car raffle. We thank all those who already purchased tickets and encourage those who have not to consider buying one or sharing the purchase of a ticket with a friend or friends. In addition to our choice of cars, there are two $500 prizes and 15 $200 ones. Tickets will be available in the rear of the church after all Masses. The car winner has the choice of a Chevrolet Cruze or Subaru Imprezza from Fairway.

Good Shepherd Church Parish Picnic

RESERVE THE DATE!

Good Shepherd Church Parish Picnic, Sunday, July 15th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Beech Mountain Lakes (the same site used in 2009).

Details will follow in upcoming bulletins.

Find Us on Facebook

“Like” us on Facebook! Good Shepherd Parish now has a Facebook page with pictures, events, and more. Join other parishioners as they share their experiences at church.

Life Line Screening

Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating the Life Line Screening that will be held at Good Shepherd Church on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Using ultrasound, the carotid arteries will be evaluated for the buildup of fatty plaque, the leading cause of stroke. By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but Good Shepherd Church will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up in the Parish Office.

Retreats at St. Vincent Archabbey

The Benedictine monks in Latrobe offer a series of retreats from May through July on Benedictine Spirituality, Married Couples, Silent, Charismatic Prayer, Men, and Father and Sons. All are welcome. For more information call Br. Hugh at 724-805-2139 or go to their website: www.saintvincentretreats.org

Good Shepherd Church
Raffle for a Rectory

500 tickets @ $100 each have been printed

15 winners @ $200 each
2 winners @ $500 each
1 winner for $20,000 cash
– or –
Ownership of a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze from Fairway Chevrolet
– or –
Ownership of a 2012 Subaru Imprezza from Fairway Chevrolet
Sales tax and tags are included

The raffle runs from March 1 to June 17, 2012 (Father’s Day). Drawing date is June 17 after the 10:00 AM Mass.

~ Tickets courtesy of Patricia Spivak, CPA

CAR RAFFLE TICKET REQUEST

Name ________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

Number of Tickets Requested _________

Amount Enclosed (payable by check) ______________

For a printer-friendly version (PDF) go to “Downloads” page of our site.

Attention Golfers…and Tennis Players!

Mark your calendars and save this date, Sunday, May 20, 2012, for the 6th annual Good Shepherd Golf Classic to be held at The Sand Springs Golf & Country Club. This year’s event will add a tennis challenge for our non-golfing friends.

Registration and sponsorship forms for golf will be available in the rear of the church. See Fr. McHugh directly for the tennis forms. We prefer that you register as a foursome. Court time will be in 1-1/2 hour timeframes.

Also, we need a few volunteers to help our committee get things organized. If you would like to help, contact Erin in the parish office at 788-3141 or contact our tournament director, Chuck Jumpeter, at 788-6760.

Students for Golf Tournament

We could use 6 or more students to act as validators for the 2 prize holes at the golf tournament. Tell Joe Yamulla or Fr. McHugh if you want to act in that capacity. Food and soda will be provided for those students assisting with the tournament.

Golf Tournament Hole in One

For a hole in one on the 17th hole, the prize will be a two-year lease on a Buick Verano from the Berger Family Dealership.

Spring Fling at St. John Bosco

Spring Fling at St. John Bosco will be held on Saturday, May 19th from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Activities include a flea market, bake sale, and tricky trays. Breakfast and lunch food will be available for sale along with homemade haluski takeouts.

Knights of Columbus Lenten Coloring Contest Winners

Knights of Columbus Lenten Coloring Contest Winners: The Knights of Columbus Council #8613 announced the winners of its annual Lenten Coloring Contest for Good Shepherd Faith Formation students. First and Second place winners are as follows:

K: Anya Kraynak, Olivia Kamionka

1st: Jillian Wolk, Matthew Lonczynski

2nd: Amelia Bredbenner, Kaitlynne Dfennah

3rd: Hannah Draus, Luke Kraynak

4th: Angela Dubesky, Jake Frazier

5th: Maggie Yannes, Elizabeth Borchick

6th: Samantha Dubesky

Winners received an Art Kit and all participants received a pack of crayons. The Knights want to thank all participants.

The Guild Store

The Guild Store has launched a website to offer patrons a convenient way to shop online. The website address is: www.shoptheguild.org. It features many of the Catholic books, religious articles, and Church goods which are available at 400 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. More items are being added to the website daily. The Guild website can also be accessed from www.dioceseofscranton.org under "Diocesan Offices."

Holy Family Academy

Registration for 2012-2013 School Year

Holy Family Academy is now registering for the 2012-13 school year. Financial assistance is available.

New Location

New location is at 601 North Laurel Street, Hazleton.

Tuition Credit Program

Help a family with tuition costs at no cost to you!!! IT'S SIMPLE!! Participate in our Tuition Credit Program. You can help a family you know or a family from your parish. Buy Gift cards for all your grocery and shopping needs and a percentage will be deducted from tuition expenses. For a list of participating businesses please call Lisa at 455-9431, ext. 103. A great way to do all your holiday shopping while helping others at the same time!!

Scholarship Fund

The “Holy Family Academy Scholarship Fund” has been established! If you would like to contribute, please mail your donation to: Holy Family Academy, 601 N. Laurel St., Hazleton, PA 18201, Attention: Olivia. Thank you so much for what you are doing to help maintain Catholic education in the Hazleton area!! God Bless.

Holy Family Academy Victory Drive

Parishioners and friends of Holy Family Academy are encouraged to donate to the HFA VICTORY Drive to keep Catholic education alive and well in the Hazleton area. Checks can be made out to the GREATER HAZLETON CATHOLIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION and mailed to “GHCSF,” P.O. Box 285, Hazleton, Pa. 18201. Donations will be deposited in the local KNBT account and the fund will be managed by members of the Enrollment and Marketing Committee.