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Good Shepherd Catholic Community
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.
Good Shepherd Catholic Community 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: 817-421-1387 | Fax: 817-421-4709 | gscc.net Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm | Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm | Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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
Facilitator of Liturgy: Amanda Bacon | [email protected] Dir. of Worship: Brian Bacon | [email protected] Exec. Assistant: Donna Campbell | [email protected] Coord. of Outreach Min: Kathy Guarino | [email protected] Discipleship Coordinator: Diane Kain | [email protected] Coord. of Middle Ministries: Laura Landry | [email protected] Communications Mgr: Liz Origenes | [email protected] Coord. of High Sch. Youth Min: Johnny Philp | [email protected] Coord. of Young Disciples: Kim Philp | [email protected] Dir. of Faith Formation: Tammy Sandoval | [email protected] Business Mgr: Michael Vinez | [email protected] Complete listing of pastoral staff: gscc.net/staff
Contact Information & Pastoral Staff
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 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 gscc.net/register. To learn more about becoming Catholic, visit 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: To register for Pre-Baptism Class, visit gscc.net Sacrament of Matrimony: Before scheduling your wedding, contact the parish office to begin preparing for the Sacrament at least eight months prior. 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
A = Adults | Y = Youth | P = Parish-Wide (varied ages)
Monday, July 8
A// Inquiry & RCIA 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 9
Y// Holy Spirit 101 8:30am
A// Archangel Moms 10:00am (off-campus)
A// Adult Safe Environment Training 1:00pm
A// Financial Peace University 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 10
P// WOW 9:00am
A// DivorceCare 10:00am
A// Wednesday Morning Scripture Study 10:00am
Y// GSCC Students Sporting Event 6:30pm
A// Wednesday Alpha 6:30pm
Thursday, July 11
A// Meet & Greet Hosted by St. Rita Ministry 7:00pm
Friday, July 12
P// Baby Looms 9:30am
P// Samuel Ministry 6:00pm (off-campus)
Saturday, July 13
No 8:30am Mass & No 3:30pm Reconciliation
A// Men’s Rosary & Discipleship 7:00am
A// Women’s Rosary & Readings 7:00am
A// Adult Safe Environment Training 9:00am
Y// American Heritage Girls Movie Night 6:15pm
Visit gscc.net/bulletin to access an interactive version of this bulletin with live links to all web pages mentioned.
Has your contact information or address changed? Email Bryan Trachier: [email protected]
@GoodShepherdCatholicCommunityColleyville
@GoodShepherd_TX
Mon 8:30am
Gn 28:10-22a; Mt 9:18-26
Tues 7:00am 8:30am
Gn 32:23-33; Mt 9:32-38
Wed 7:00pm
Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Mt 10:1-7
Thurs 8:30am
Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Mt 10:7-15
Fri 8:30am
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30;Mt 10:16-23
Sat
Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Mt 10:24-33 No 8:30am Mass (Friars away)
15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dt 30:10-14; Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37
Sat 5:00pm Sun 9:00am Sun 11:00am Sun 4:00pm
This Week at a Glance
Mass Readings & Intentions: 7/8-14
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor’s Corner
Important Announcements
THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION:
God’s Providence Today’s readings celebrate God’s providence. No matter how wonderful (or heartbreaking) our relationships are, God always provides for us. No one cares for us the way God does. Isaiah delights us with a deeply intimate image of God caring for us “as a mother comforts her child.” The prophet describes us not as the usual “children of God,” but as “babies.” We should not resist this image, but rejoice in it. Trusting in God’s care, we can all let down our guard and rest like infants in the lap of our mother. Saint Paul’s trust in God allows him to be at peace like this. He boldly declares that no one can “make troubles” for him, because he has given himself completely to Jesus. And when Jesus sends his disciples out to preach and heal, he challenges them not to provide for themselves, but to let faith be their guide. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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. FATHER RICHARD’S SUMMER MESSAGE:
Greetings Good People from Father Richard
Peace and Goodness to you and your families! Summer is a great opportunity for us to leave our normal workload behind at least temporarily in favor of taking some downtime with family and friends in order to rejuvenate ourselves. If you are like most of us, you have had a busy year and the next year will probably be much the same. We can again give thanks to God for the many ways that we can provide for our families and homes as well as those in need around us. It is a blessing to be able to work, but it is also a blessing to take a vacation from work. Just as you and your families need a well-deserved respite, so too do our friars and staff. We can all come back to our work and ministries with renewed energy. Let us all relax in the Lord so that we can resume our work for the Lord. The Lord’s work in this past year has yielded much fruit for the Lord and for our parish family. Through our prayers and efforts, we have made great strides in our 26 building. Currently it is being renovated for use as an Evangelization Center and for our participation with Catholic Charities. Stained glass and the 15 tapestries of Saints and the Lord are already designed and this artwork will be installed in our church within a year. Glass designs of the seven Sacraments will be installed in our daily chapel at the same time. Most recently, we have acquired 3 acres of land on
the north side of our campus to facilitate the ingress and egress at our site. This has indeed been a busy year for all of us. It is time to take a breath before moving forward.
While we are vacationing this summer, let us also remember to pause daily to be in the prayerful presence of our loving God. God is love and we encounter His loving presence when we experience His mercy. Through His mercy, we are given His many gifts gratuitously because He loves us. Enjoy your vacation by spending some quality time with the Lord who loves you. Appreciate the grace of His many gifts. In your encounter with Him, be thankful for His mercy and His love. With grateful hearts, offer to Him praise and thanksgiving for this grace. Be thankful to Him not only for the many material gifts you have received from Him, but also for the gift of your spouse, your children, yourself and the community of your parish family. These human and spiritual gifts are a grace of God’s mercy that speak directly to us of His love for us. We cannot merit God’s love. He cannot help but love us even if we do not deserve His love. He loves us anyway. He is merciful. Once you personally experience the depths of God’s love for you, your heart is open to others who need to know of God’s merciful love for them. You are well on your way to becoming an evangelizer of God’s love for others. Once we experience the love of the Christ who died and rose to save us, we cannot help but be filled with the joy of the Gospel and desire to share the Good News with those we have befriended. Mass is the celebration of the Pascal Mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Don’t miss this at Mass every Sunday on vacation!
Since the loss of my two Aunts in California and my Uncle in New York, my summer plans no longer include coast to coast travel. Within a span of five months, the death of my mother’s siblings and their spouses has reduced the size of our family. This enabled me to scale back my vacation expenses and make a $1,000 contribution to help pay down the loan on our recent land acquisition. In this way, I was also able to give thanks to God for my family members who have died. I will begin my vacation by traveling to the Chicago area on July 8 to be with my cousins for a few days and then off to Loretto, PA for our annual gathering of friars. We will spend July 14-19 there for the solemn profession of vows by five friars, and election of a new Provincial for our TOR Franciscan Province. Then I will spend time at the Jersey Shore in Ocean, NJ and Cape May, NJ with some friar friends. Some high school classmates may also join us there. With God’s grace I plan to return to our parish on August 9 for the weekend Masses and another exciting year ahead. In the meantime, I hope you all have a wonderful, restful vacation too!
Sat, July 20: No 8:30am Mass
Normal scheduling will resume with 3:30pm Reconciliation on Sat, July 20. Adoration will continue as usual throughout these dates. Please pray for our Friars who will be in Loretto, PA at their annual gathering.
Sat, July 13: No 8:30am Mass, No 3:30pm Reconciliation
Mon, July 15 - Fri, July 19: No Daily Masses, No Reconciliation
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.
Seeking Two New Members!
Good Shepherd is seeking two new members for our Evangelization & Discipleship Council! This Council exists as a working group to support, promote, and implement the pastoral plan for evangelization and discipleship at Good Shepherd. Visit our website to learn more about this council: gscc.net/evdcouncil Deadline to apply: Friday, August 2, 2019 Apply or view application at gscc.net/evdcouncil
(Applicants must be Catholic, in communion with the Church, and registered parishioners of GSCC.)
Welcome, New Members!
Sun, July 14 | 12:30 - 2:30pm | GSCC’s Upper Room
Are you new to Good Shepherd? Come join us as we “Welcome All” at our New Member Welcome Gathering! You will meet our priests, staff members, and ministry leaders, as well as learn more about our parish and our mission. An optional tour of our church and campus will be provided, and a light brunch will be served. No RSVP required. We hope to see you there! Can’t make the gathering? Grow in faith and connect with others through Alpha: gscc.net/alpha “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” - Romans 15:7
Seeking Four New Members!
Good Shepherd is seeking four new members for our Pastoral Advisory Council! This is an advisory body that meets monthly to assist the pastor. Pastoral Council members, who serve a three-year term, provide consultation through prayer, study, dialogue, discipline and discernment under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Mindful of our Parish Mission Statement, they actively listen to the needs of parishioners and share their wisdom at Council meetings. Visit our website to learn more about this council: gscc.net/pac
Deadline to apply: Friday, August 2, 2019 Apply or view application at gscc.net/pac
(Applicants must be Catholic, in communion with the Church, and registered parishioners of GSCC.)
Church Re-Roofing
GSCC is undergoing our church re-roofing project, which will continue over several weeks depending on daily weather conditions. We will be taking extra care and steps to ensure the safety of our visitors, parishioners, and staff during this period. For your safety, please follow any signs posted on campus, and please note that certain entrances may be closed during this project. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Offer Prayers & Receive Prayers
WOULD YOU LIKE PRAYERS FOR A LOVED ONE? Submit a prayer request at gscc.net/prayerrequests and we will send out a prayer request email
to those who have signed up to pray for your loved one.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PRAY FOR OTHERS? Visit gscc.net/prayerrequests to sign up to receive prayer emails so that we can intercede for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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.
Shepherd’s Teaching
BIBLE AND THE CHURCH Old Testament Period
Historical context in the Old Testament: 2000 BC to the Birth of Christ.
Old Testament Composition: 900 BC to 50 BC (850 years) written in Hebrew or Aramaic.
Number of Original Books of the Old Testament: 39 Hebrew or Aramaic Books.
Translation of the Old Testament: c. 250 BC, 70-72 Jewish scholars translated the original 39 OT Books and 7 Alexandrian Books into Greek (Septuagint), 46 OT Books.
Bilingual Translations: 2 Written editions of the OT at the time of Jesus, Hebrew and Greek.
New Testament Period
Two Decades 30’s - 40’s: Apostles lead Oral Tradition of the Church, no complete Gospels.
Before the NT Written Tradition, Eucharist: “the Blood of the new and eternal Covenant.”
Two Decades 50 ’s - 60’s: St. Paul begins NT Written Tradition with his Letters to churches.
Before the Written Tradition of the Gospels are completed, St. Paul speaks of the Eucharist.
Assumed the Gospels were written by Mark in 70’s, Matt and Luke in 80’s, and John in 90’s.
Completion of the Written Gospels more likely by Mark, Matt and Luke in the 50’s - 60’s.
Three Layers in 4 Gospels: Jesus’ teachings, Evangelists’ view, and Community’s questions.
New Testament Composition: 50-150 AD (100 years) began the Written Tradition of the NT. Church and New Testament
Oral Tradition of the Church preceded the Written Book of the New Testament.
New Testament is the Book of the Church, written by men and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Christian Liturgy prior to 50 AD: Synagogue Liturgy of Prayer and the Word on Saturday followed by the “Breaking of the Bread” in Christian homes on Sunday.
Oral Tradition of celebrating the Eucharist preceded the Written Book of the New Testament.
Maturity of the Church: 100 AD Rabbis in Jamnia expelled Christian Jews from Synagogue.
Transition of Worship: 100 AD A combined Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharistic Liturgy as one Liturgy in Christian homes on Sundays.
Acts of Apostles: 100 AD Jews of the “New Way” known as Christians in Syrian Antioch. Old Testament and New Testament
Constantine 325 AD: Latin becomes the common language of the Greco-Roman Empire.
St. Jerome 384 AD: The 46 Greek OT Books (Septuagint) and 27 Greek NT Books translated into Latin known as the Vulgate with 73 Books.
Bilingual Translations: 2 Written editions of the Bible by end of 4th century, Greek and Latin.
Council of Carthage 397 AD: Catholic Church fixed the NT Canon of 27 Books as is today.
Reformation 16th century: Luther accepted 39 Hebrew Books, but omitted the 7 Alexandrian Greek Books from the OT and some of the NT, such as the Letter to James.
Protestants 1700 AD: The 7 Alexandrian Books were restored to their OT Canon known as the “Apocrypha,” and the Letter to James was reinserted into their NT.
Liturgical Art & Environment Ministry
gscc.net/flowers
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.
Upcoming Retreats for Men & Women
WOMEN’S RETREAT: August 10 - 11, 2019 MEN’S RETREAT: August 24 - 25, 2019
Christ Renews His Parish is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community. It is an excellent opportunity for Catholics to renew their understanding of the basic beliefs and traditions of their faith. It is a time to relax, pray, think about our priorities and refresh ourselves spiritually. More importantly, it allows you the opportunity to examine, rediscover, and intensify your personal relationship with Christ. This is a two-day retreat unlike any you have previously attended. Learn more and register: gscc.net/crhp
Diocesan Pilgrimage
June 2020 Marian Shrines of France Pilgrimage Info Session: Thurs, July 11, 2019 | 7:00pm St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Parish Hall 1201 S Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
The Diocese of Fort Worth is excited to invite you to a nine day pilgrimage to France (June 2 - 10, 2020) to visit the great shrines dedicated to
the Blessed Virgin Mary. This will be the “capstone” for the celebration of the Diocese’s 50th Anniversary. All young adults, adults, and families are invited to join the Bishop and other pilgrims from our Diocese. This pilgrimage will be an experience you will never forget. Cost: $3,298.00 (all inclusive, except lunches). Learn more: catholicpilgrimoffice.com/fwdioc
Upcoming Event
Summerspeakerseries.com
Reader Training
Sun, July 14 | 12:30pm - 3:00pm in the church The Readers Ministry devotes time and preparation to understanding the Word of God so they can
proclaim the Sacred Scriptures at Sunday and daily Mass and other liturgical services. Join us at our upcoming training! Learn more about this ministry by visiting gscc.net/readers
Receive Healing & Hope
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30am DivorceCare at GSCC offers weekly sessions to help you heal from the hurt. It’s a caring environment led by people who understand what you’re going
through. Sessions feature biblical principles for healing from a marriage breakup, and you’ll learn practical information that will help you deal with the challenges of divorce and gain hope for the future. You may join us at any time, on any week of the series. Learn more: gscc.net/divorcecare
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
them to grow in divine intimacy with God.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
My journey started in the Catholic Church almost 15 years ago when I met my wife who is a devout Catholic. From the beginning we started attending the Catholic Church and agreed this was how we would raise our family. We attended a couple of different Catholic churches along the way and soon found ourselves
at Good Shepherd. My son who had already received his first Holy Communion, and my daughter who was soon to follow, made me realize that now that we had found the church we loved and had grown fond of, it was time I start my own journey to becoming a Catholic.
Since Joining RCIA and learning more about the Catholic Church, it has been fulfilling and exciting. I have been drawn to the history and traditions that the Church has and the community of people that share in this faith. My faith has grown stronger knowing what I am becoming a part of, but also how I will also grow with my family. My son who has special needs is a reminder that our journey in life can be very fragile, but with the presence of faith and prayer it helps me through each day.
Since joining RCIA, I have met wonderful people, people that are strong, vulnerable, and resilient Catholics. My sponsor has been supportive and encouraging since we met. This kind of support gives me the confidence that my decision was the right one and now was the right time. I look forward to my continued journey with the Catholic Church, my newfound Catholic family, and with God.
Kyler came into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 20, 2019.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY Monday Evenings | 7:00pm | Rms 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]
Statement of Faith: Kyler Single, 45 & Older Spiritual Growth
Thurs, July 11 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Pope John XXIII Rm. Are you 45 or older? Are you single, due to divorce, death, or vocation to the single life? Are you looking for community, mutual support, spiritual growth in our faith, and fun activities? Join us as St. Rita Ministry hosts a Meet & Greet to form a Dinner/Discipleship Group. Refreshments provided. RSVP: [email protected]
Archangel Moms Summer Playdate
Tuesday, July 9 10:00am - 1:00pm Join us at Trophy Club Community Spray Pad! Learn more: gscc.net/archangelmoms
ECHO The ECHO series from Ahava Productions is a 36 part video-based study of the United States Catholic Catechism of Adults
(USCCA) presented by Bishop Donald Hying of Gary, Indiana. These short and engaging videos introduce each chapter of the USCCA and provide an inspiring start to personal or group study of our rich Catholic Faith.
Adults and children will love the online content from FORMED. E-books, podcasts, movies, DVD-based studies, and more. Visit formed.org | Enter parish code: 981586
Online Faith Resource of the Week
K - 12 Faith Formation for 2019-2020
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
them to grow in divine intimacy with God.
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
Early registration is open for the 2019-2020 year. Early registration will be open until September 5 at 10:00am. Learn more at gscc.net/LFF
Our Parish School
Little Lambs
Registration is still open with the addition of a second 3 year old class and two spaces left in our 4 year old class. For more information, please contact Julie Wisdon: [email protected]
Thursday, July 18 Bring the whole family to NRH20 water park and enjoy community with other families! Purchase your own tickets, but then come to our reserved table area. Parents are responsible for their children (this is not a drop-off event). Cost: Buy your own tickets RSVP: gscc.net/familyevents
Family Event
Natural Family Planning
Thursdays | 7:00 - 9:00pm July 11, 25, & August 8 Want to postpone pregnancy? Having difficulty conceiving? Trying to stay in line with Catholic teaching?
Natural Family Planning (or NFP) is a natural & effective form of family planning. Through use of the Billings Ovulation Method, couples are able to track the woman’s natural and unique signs of fertility and infertility each day in order to postpone or to help achieve pregnancy. It should not be confused with the “rhythm method” as it can be used by women in all stages of life and is scientifically proven to be 99.5% effective when properly used. It is 100% natural and in line with Church teaching. Register at gscc.net/nfp (Cost: $50/couple)
Opportunities for Married Couples
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND July 19 - 21
RETROUVAILLE: A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
MARRIAGE ON TAP AT GSCC Next Date Night: August 3 (no July gathering)
For details on each: gscc.net/marriageenrichment
Wednesday, July 17 | 7:00 - 8:30pm
Grab a friend and come join us for games played in the Parish Hall! If you love the games we play at Bridge and Crossroads, this is the event for you! Adult volunteers needed.
Cost: free
Register online: gscc.net/summerevents
Deadline to sign up: July 15 at 10:00am
Middle Ministries (Grades 5 - 8)
Tuesdays, June 25 - August 6 | 8:30 - 10:30am Join us for Mass followed by a book study and donuts. Hope to see you there! gsccstudents.net
GSCC Students (Grades 9 - 12)
Wednesdays, July 10 & 24, August 7 | 6:30 - 8:00pm Stop by for Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Dodgeball! gsccstudents.net
Wednesday, August 7 | 5:00 - 6:30pm
Middle Ministries invites YOU to our third annual color wars! This event will start in the Parish Hall with pizza and games, and then we will move outside to the parking lot to have the messiest of wars! Wear a white t-shirt and see how much color you can collect by the end of the night. With water, shaving cream, and color powder, it is sure to be a messy time! Adult volunteers needed (no need to get messy).
Cost: $15 (includes pizza, and color war supplies; must wear white t-shirt to event)
Register online: gscc.net/summerevents Deadline to sign up: July 26 at 10:00am
Wednesday, July 31 | 7:00 - 8:30pm This is one for the books people!! YOU are invited to join GSCC Students for a crazy time with lots of colors, water, and shaving cream! We will start off with some pizza, and then move to the color wars! All friends are welcome! Come wearing a white t-shirt and get ready to get messy!
Cost: $15
Register online: gsccstudents.net
Deadline to sign up: July 17 at 3:30pm
John T, Maria S, Elizabeth B, Dianne/Glynn C, Donna K, Mary Sue A, Lisa Lynn B, Sherry B, Gregory K, Pedro B, Philip P, Maryann P, George S, Ann C, Al C, Anne K, Ken E, Joseph H, Marianne C, Grace A, David L, Mary Frances B, Reymunda R, Daphne B, Andrea V, Esperanza B, Jessica S, Noemi D, Christopher P, Jane Y, Jacqui S, Ronald P, Michael T, Wade C, Beverly O, Greg & Cindy R, Shirley T, Elaine D, Robert I, Rita F, Brandon K, Kathy M, Maureen B, Rosemary M, Gavin B, Andrew B, Margaret D, Xuan P, Hien N, Douglas H, Thim C, Matthew P, Dan M, Shirley G, Sam P, Lenora B, Jack S, Jack B, John F, Brent S, Joseph S, Abby F, Bill T, Charles M, Judy S, Joy R, Alferio B, Thomas Gene V, Tim M, Al & Debbie M, Vince A, Dan H, Margaret K, Father Richard, Diane K, Mary E, Alexander B, Greg B, Ruben C, Kellie B, Nancy W, Judy L Active Military: Ryan P, Stephen A, Chris M, Lt. Alyssa M, Jason H, Timothy N, Scott L, Jordan O, Cpl Zachary R, Matthew G, Lt. Col. Vincent M, Matt B, Josh R, Aaron B, Christopher S, Samuel G, Lt. Ryan R, Nick S, Peter H, Christopher B, Alexander S, Clare S, SFC Brandon S, Bradley L, Joseph P, Michael S, David F, Justin A, Derek W, Major Patrick P
Prayer List
Upcoming WOWs
Wednesday Outreach Workdays | 9:00 - 11:00am Join us! Contact Kathy Guarino: [email protected]
July 10 | Parish Hall | Potluck & Crafting
July 24 | Bride’s & Groom’s Rooms Sort & deliver donations from School Supplies Collection
STEPHEN MINISTRY INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday, July 30 | 7:00 - 8:30pm Sts. Maria Goretti & Elizabeth of Hungary Rooms (Formerly Rooms 2 & 3)
Learn, Grow, and Serve by Becoming a Stephen Minister! Stephen Ministry is confidential, one-on-one Christian care. Stephen Ministers share the warmth of God’s love with those who need it most: the lonely, the depressed, the grieving. Is God calling you to reach out to those who are hurting? Consider serving as a Stephen Minister. You can also learn more online: gscc.net/stephenministry
Info Night: Become a Stephen Minister
We are seeking men who are interested in serving their parish and community. Monthly Business Mtgs: 1st Mon | 7:15pm | Upper Rm
Knights of Columbus Council 15789
Upcoming Outreach Collection
GSCC Outreach Services will be holding its annual School Supplies Collection on July 20 & 21 which will benefit St. George Catholic School and other GSCC Outreach Partners. Please bring donations to the Bride’s Room or Groom’s Room before or after Masses on July 20 & 21. Thank you for your generosity!
Want to hand out flyers or help collect donations? Volunteers are needed after Mass on July 13 & 14 to hand out flyers for the upcoming School Supplies Collection. Volunteers are also needed on July 20 & 21 before and after Mass to help with the collection. Sign up to help at gscc.net/helpwithschoolsupplies
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.
Next Gathering: July 12 | 6:00pm (Off-Campus)
Fellowship & Fun for Those with Special Needs
gscc.net/samuelministry Questions? Email [email protected]
Samuel Ministry
Special Presider & Collection
Fr. Bob Mosher of the Missionary Society of St. Columban will visit Good Shepherd to preside at all Masses on July 13 & 14, and we will conduct a monetary collection to support the missionary efforts of the Columban Fathers. The Columbans are a society of missionaries who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God. Their vision is to establish the Church where the Gospel has not been preached and help local churches grow into evangelizing communities open to all peoples. As the director of Columban Mission Center in El Paso, Fr. Bob has been the gracious host to Good Shepherd missioners who traveled there in 2017 and February 2019 to explore and learn firsthand about the many complex issues surrounding immigration at the U.S.-Mexico Border. Parishioners can use the collection envelopes in the pews if they wish to make a donation and drop the envelopes in with our regular collection. Checks should be made payable to Good Shepherd.
Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Sat, July 20 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | St. Maria Goretti Rm Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Find help at a Loss of a Spouse seminar. You’ll hear:
Practical advice from others who’ve been there.
What to expect in your grief.
How to cope with life without your spouse.
Why it won’t always hurt this much. We hope you join us for this encouraging seminar. Register at gscc.net/lossofaspouse
Thank You, VBS Families!
Families participating in GSCC’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) program donated several thousand snack and beverage items that go into the sack lunches we give to children participating in GRACE Feed Our Kids and to homeless in Fort Worth through our Union Gospel Mission Sack Lunch Program. Thanks to your generosity, we will have water bottles, juice boxes, chips, crackers, cookies, pudding and fruit cups for more than 1,000 lunches.
Weekly Outreach Collections
We are very grateful to our GSCC parishioners who have donated to our weekly outreach collections for food and toiletries. Since January, you have donated more than 400 bins of food to GRACE and St. John’s Outreach (an increase over last year!) and 21 baskets of toiletries for the homeless. Thank you for your donations. In your travels this summer, please remember to take home the unused toiletries you receive and bring them to Good Shepherd any weekend!
A Special Thank You
A huge thank you goes out to parishioners Vern Land Sherri Ewho arranged for 55 boxes of school supplies from Old Union Elementary School in Southlake to be donated to our outreach and mission partners. Cassata Catholic High School, St. George Catholic School, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, Community Enrichment
Center, and our Honduras Mission Program all received school supplies for next year.
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.
Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, outdoor adventure, and character development program open to boys starting at age 5. This new GSCC ministry is meeting the same night as American Heritage Girls to provide a family-friendly environment. Learn more about Trail Life at gscc.net/traillifeusa or contact us to learn more about how you can join the Trail! ([email protected])
American Heritage Girls
Trail Life USA (For Boys Ages 5 & Up)
Join us in the Parish Hall for the annual AHG Movie Night! Crafts, snacks, and games provided! No RSVP needed. This is a great chance to meet the AHG troop and consider joining.
American Heritage Girls is a premier girl character development program for girls ages 5 - 18, from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Learn more about AHG by visiting gscc.net/ahg or contact us for more information! ([email protected])
A disciple SHARES the Gospel.
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.
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Jesus gave his disciples (and us) a mission to bring about the Kingdom of God on earth (Luke 10). The Gospels mention God’s Kingdom over 120 times. We pray “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth …!”
What is the Kingdom of God?
How would you know it on Earth?
How are you working for God’s Kingdom on Earth?
If you are performing works of charity and mercy now, what more can you do?
Donate and volunteer with GSCC Outreach, GRACE, or Catholic Charities.
Support our Bishops to advocate for the hungry.
Help shelter one homeless family!
Join the Social Justice Ministry to help solve root causes of injustice by contacting Robert Torres at [email protected]
Learn more at gscc.net/socialjustice
Social Justice
For College Students
FINDING PEACE IN OUR LORD “I found my way back to a loving God! I know He forgives me and I know He still loves me.” If you are hurting, please know that you are not alone. Our Lord offers us
hope and healing. Has abortion impacted your life? For resources on post-abortion healing, call 817-923-4757. All calls are confidential.
Catholic Respect Life
HELP MOMS IN NEED Loreto House is a special apostolate of the Diocese of Fort Worth that serves pregnant women and any parent who has a child up to 36 months old. There is currently an urgent need
for diapers and other donations in order to serve the 20 – 25 women who come to Loreto House each day. If you would like to help moms in need, visit gscc.net/crl to learn more.
Church Vocations