good shepherd: Service
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning is a way of life, a way of love. To hear about the benefits of Natural Family Planning, call diocesan-approved instructors Eric and Bernadette Jespersen at 788-4560.
To learn more about Natural Family Planning, visit the Diocesan web site: Natural Family Planning HomePage.
Mission Experience for High School Juniors
The Pontifical Mission Office in the Diocese of Scranton will be sponsoring their annual faith-based summer mission experience for High School Juniors from July 9-21, 2012 in the Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies. Criteria for applicants and “How to Apply” instructions may be obtained from the Parish Office or by logging onto the Mission Office website at www.dioceseofscranton.org and click on image in mid-center of the page you are taken to. Cost is approximately $1600. E-mail inquiries for further information may be sent to miriam-heverline@dioceseofscranton.org.
Help for Unhappy Marriages
If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart; if there is little or no meaningful communication; if you are considering separation or divorce, Retrouvaille can help you. Retrouvaille is helping couples put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. The next local weekend program is February 10-12, 2012 at the Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton. Couples must register to attend. All calls are confidential. Cost is a donation. For more information or to register, please call 1-800-470-2230, or visit www.helpourmarriage.org.
Valley Food Pantry
Good Shepherd is asked to supply tea bags and mustard. Also, coffee in one-pound containers is in short supply. 60 families are being helped through out the valley with your help and generosity.
Valley Food Pantry
Remember in your charity those in need of food, paper products, and hygienic articles for the Valley Food Pantry. We have 62 families that we take care of. Items needed: coffee, pumpkin, yams, peas, jelly, fruit cocktail, rice, cake mixes, corn, instant potatoes, green beans, vegetable and tomato soups, and canned pasta. Deposit your articles in the boxes at the rear the Church. Thank You! *Please be sure to check expiration dates.