Extraordinary Ministers

Extraordinary Ministers aid in distributing the Holy Eucharist both at Liturgy and by bringing the Body of Christ to our infirm and homebound parishioners as well as those in nursing homes. Special training is offered for this ministry.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the Assembly and lead the General Intercessions.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers assist the priest at weekend Masses. Boys and girls in 4th grade are welcome to join and are encouraged to continue through high school.

ministry: Worship

Tabernacle Candle

In memory of John Hennick, by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Quinn.

The Ascension of the Lord

The vigil Mass will be on Wednesday, May 16th, at 7:00 PM. Mass on the holy day, Thursday, May 17th, will be at 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

May Crowning

This will take place at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, May 13th.

40th Anniversary

Fr. McHugh will observe his 40th Anniversary as a priest on Sunday, May 13th at the 10:00 AM Mass. He was ordained by Bishop Joseph McCormick on May 13, 1972.

The 17th Diocesan Pilgrimage

The 17th Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC, will be Saturday, September 15, 2012, the Feast of the Mother of Sorrows. Good Shepherd Church is looking for a Parish Pilgrimage Promoter whose duties would primarily be to collect the names and payment for the pilgrimage from our parish. The promoter would also communicate to those who will be going the schedule for the day, and work with other Parish Pilgrimage Promoters in the Deanery to fill as many busses as possible. The Promoter will also serve as Bus Captain. Please contact the church office at 788-3141 if you are interested in this position.

Prayer Intention Book

Prayer RequestsThere is a new Liturgical prayer intention book in the back of the church. The book is in accordance with the Liturgical year and has space for intentions every day of the week. We encourage you to “briefly” indicate your intention on the lines provided for that specific day. All intentions will be included in the petitions for that day.

Mass Completion

Masses which begin are to he completed if at all possible. If a parishioner takes ill during a Mass, we simply cannot dismiss the congregation. While certainly the ill person must be ministered to, the Mass must be prudently continued; also if the priest celebrating the Mass takes ill, the Mass is to be completed by another priest if at all possible. Please keep this in mind if any instances of illness occur during the celebration of the liturgy.