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Archdiocese of Atlanta The Church of the Good Shepherd
Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018
Good Shepherd Mass Schedule and Reconciliation
SATURDAY VIGIL – 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY – 7:30a.m., 7:30 a.m. (Español in Gym)
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Español)
SUNDAY EVENING – 5:30 p.m.
DAILY MASS (Mon-Sat) 9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION: Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
3740 Holtzclaw RD Cumming, GA 30041 Telephone Line: 770-887-9861 FAX: 770-887-2241 Website: www.gsrcc.net
SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY NUMBER: 678-294-0212
Rev. Diosmar A. Natad Pastor
Rev. Jorge Carranza Parochial Vicar
Deacon Pat Fagan Deacon Ralph LaMachia Deacon Donald Nadeau Deacon John Peterson
Then Elijah appeared to
them along with Moses,
and they were conversing
with Jesus.
Después se les
aparecieron Elías y
Moisés, conversando
con Jesús.
Parish News - Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!
Adults $11 - Children $5 Dine In or Take Out
Fried Fish, Baked Fish Fried Shrimp, French Fries Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw Green Beans Weekly Specials Drinks, Dessert
Knights of Columbus
Council 13161
Church of the Good Shepherd
3740 Holtzclaw Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
Save the dates!
Friday: March 2 Friday: March 9 Friday: March 16 Friday: March 23
5 PM - 7 PM
SUNDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE
After the 9:00 AM Mass
Room 306
We invite you to come check us
out and join our next study. We
are currently finishing a biblical
study of the Mass.
On February 25th we will begin
A Biblical Walk with Mary.
Come learn and listen to the videos and join in our
lively discussions with fellow parishioners.
For more information, contact:
Richard or Kathy DeNell
706-216-1607
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
CELEBRATION
March 17, 2018
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sponsored by the Men’s Club
Tickets will be on sale after all Masses
March 3/4 and March 10/11. Tickets will
also be available in the Parish and PLC offices.
Tickets are $25 per couple in advance and $30 per couple at
the door. Children 10 and under are n charge. Cash, check
and credit card accepted for advance ticket purchases.
Please join us for a great evening of Irish music, corned beef
and cabbage, desserts and fellowship with friends and
family.
NEW AUXILIARY BISHOP
His Holiness Pope Francis has
appointed The Reverend Joel M.
Konzen, S.M., as an auxiliary Bishop to
the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Bishop-
elct Konzen has spent nearly two
decades in service to the people of the
Archdiocese, most of it in caring and
educating students at Marist School.
He has been an effective and generous
administrator and advisor to the
educational ministry of thousands of
young people and their parents at
Marist, Notre Dame Academy, and most recently at Cristo Rey
Atlanta Jesuit High School.
Bishop-Elect Konzen was born November 6, 1950 in
Toledo, Ohio and grew up in Oak Harbor, Ohio. He took his
first vows as a Marist in 1975. He took perpetual vows in the
Society of Mary and was ordained a deacon in 1978 and priest in
1979. Bishop-Elect Konzen has a bachelor of arts in English
from St. Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad, Indiana, a master of
divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, a master of
arts in systematic theology from The Catholic University of
America in Washington, D.C., and a master of arts in educational
administration from The Catholic University of America.
Parish Particulars to Keep in Mind
Lenten, Triduum and Easter Schedules
Good Shepherd Columbarium and Memorial Garden
The purpose of the columbarium is
to provide a final resting place on
parish grounds that are consecrated,
dignified and reverent. The Columbarium provides an
environment in which family and friends may gather for prayer
and remembrance of those who have preceded us in death.
Niches are available to parishioners, family, and relatives.
For more information, contact:
Bob Frey
770-203-9579
A sh Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory
days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In
addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of
abstinence.
Fasting is required from age 18 until age 59. When fasting,
a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two
smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
Abstinence from meat is binding for those who have
attained the age of 14.
Triduum/Easter Liturgy Schedule
Holy Thursday, March 29 NO MORNING MASS
7:00 pm Mass of the Last Supper
Good Friday, March 30 12 Noon Stations of the Cross
(Spanish) 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross
(English) 6:00 pm Liturgy of the
Passion of Christ Veneration of the Cross
Holy Saturday, March 31 10:00 am - Blessing of the
Easter Food (narthex) 9:00 pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:30 am Mass (church)
7:30 am Mass (Spanish - gym) 9:00 am Mass (church) 9:00 am Mass (gym)
11:00 am Mass (church) 11:00 am Mass (gym)
1:00 pm Mass (Spanish)
Stations of the Cross
Celebrated every Friday during Lent except Good Friday. 7:00 PM in English 7:30 PM in Spanish
OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Eileen Posada, recipient of the Outstanding
Woman of the Year award. Eileen will be recognized at the
Recognition Day Mass at
St. Pius X in Conyers on
Saturday, March 17, 2018
at 10:00 AM. The
Archbishop of Atlanta,
Most Reverend Wilton will
be the principal celebrant
at this Mass. There will be
a reception immediately
following the Mass for
honorees and their guests.
Spirituality - Come and Be Refreshed Jesu
s C
allin
g
II Domingo de Cuaresma
What is Eucharistic Adoration? Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ.
In a deeper sense, it involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us".
During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait", we remain "silent" in His Presence and open
ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist .. . By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we
become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.
We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to be in the true presence of Our Lord within our Chapel. If you are interested in
committing to one hour of Adoration, please contact Bill McDowell at 404-906-1598 or [email protected].
Hoy, el Evangelio parece que no nos diga mucho ni de Jesús ni de nosotros mismos.
«¿Por qué esta generación pide una señal?» (Mc 8,12). San Juan Pablo II,
comentando este episodio de la vida de Jesucristo, dice: «Jesús invita al
discernimiento respecto a las palabras y las obras que testifican (son “señal de”) la
llegada del reino del Padre». Parece que a los judíos que interrogan a Jesús les falta
la capacidad o la voluntad de discernir aquella señal que —de hecho— es toda la
actuación, obras y palabras del Señor.
También hoy día se piden señales a Jesús: que haga notar su presencia en el mundo o que nos diga de una manera
evidente cómo hemos de actuar nosotros. El Papa nos hace ver que la negativa de Jesucristo a dar una señal a los judíos
—y, por tanto, también a nosotros— se debe a que quiere «cambiar la lógica del mundo, orientada a buscar signos que
confirmen el deseo de autoafirmación y de poder del hombre». Los judíos no querían un signo cualquiera, sino aquel que
indicara que Jesús era el tipo de mesías que ellos esperaban. No aguardaban al que venía para salvarlos, sino el que venía
a dar seguridad a su visión de cómo se tenían que hacer las cosas.
En definitiva, cuando los judíos del tiempo de Jesús como también los cristianos de ahora pedimos —de una manera u
otra— una señal, lo que hacemos es pedir a Dios que actúe según nuestra manera, la que nosotros creemos más acertada
y que de hecho apoye a nuestro modo de pensar. Y Dios, que sabe y puede más (y por eso pedimos en el Padrenuestro
que se haga “su” voluntad), tiene sus caminos, aunque a nosotros no nos sea fácil comprenderlos. Pero Él, que se deja
encontrar por todos los que le buscan, también, si le pedimos discernimiento, nos hará comprender cuál es su manera de
obrar y cómo podemos distinguir hoy sus signos. Rev. D. Jordi POU i Sabater
(Sant Jordi Desvalls, Girona, España)
REST IN MY PRESENCE, allowing Me to take charge of this day. Do not bolt into the day like a
racehorse suddenly released. Instead, walk purposefully with Me, letting Me direct your course one
step at a time. Thank Me for each blessing along the way; this brings Joy to both you and Me. A
grateful heart protects you from negative thinking. Thankfulness enables you to the abundance I
shower upon you daily. Your prayers and petitions are winged to heaven’s throne room when they
are permeated with thanksgiving. In everything give thanks, for this is My will for you.
Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young
Daily Readings
Monday Dn 2:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28
Thursday Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:10-31
Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday Mi 7:15-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday Ex 20:1-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
Saturday, February 24
9:00 AM † Anne K. Hill
† Casey Gabriel by Tom and Mary Brunner
5:00 PM † Donetta Haas by Paul Haas
† Tom Tucker by Anita C. Tucker
Sunday, February 25
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM Donna Kincaid
† Kevin Austin by Lola Kearney
9:00 AM † Ruth A. Gorevin by the McKenna Family
† George Oybogn
11: 00 AM † Richard Lucarino by Susan Bartleson
† David Hoffman by Joan Hoffman
1:00 PM Spanish Mass
5:30 PM Parishioners of the Church of the Good Shepherd
† Ella Sue Lane by Rosemary and Jim Schmidt
Monday, February 26
9:00 AM † Johnny Alberto by Lisette and Children
† Hugh Gormley by Patrick Gormley
Tuesday, February 27
9:00 AM Jerry Mansheim by MaryAnn and Tom Mall
Leonard Cerami by Terry Duffey
Wednesday, February 28
9:00 AM Kim Bergen by the Cerami Family
† Colleen Matthews by Kelly and Ron Williams
7:00 PM Spanish Mass
Thursday, March 1
9:00 AM Claudia Ferrecchia by Joanne and Jim Willis
† For those honored or memorialized within the Courtyard of
Remembrance
Friday, March 2
9:00 AM For the Intentions of the Prayer Blanket Ministry
Joel Kingston Vaughan by Kelly and Ron Williams
Mass Intentions for February 24 through March 2
All Catholics are invited to attend the weekly Monday Mass at the Atlanta VA
Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Mass begins at
11:30 a.m. Many of our Catholic veterans do not have family or visitors and
look to the church for pastoral care. This weekly Mass is celebrated for the
wellbeing and spiritual support of veterans from all branches. For more
information, please contact Fr. John Kieran at [email protected] or 770-312-
6074.
The Chaplet of the
Divine Mercy is
prayed Monday
through Friday
mornings at 8:25 am
in the Blessed
Sacrament Chapel.
Lord Jesus, Son of God, have
Mercy on me a sinner. Lord, I do
see my sin but I also realize that I
do not see it clearly
enough. Please give me the
grace to see my every sin, even
the slightest imperfection, and
then give me the grace to humbly
repent with a sincere and contrite
heart. I trust in Your abundance
of Mercy, dear Lord. Jesus, I
trust in You.
† deceased intentions
Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick
takes place after every Mass
the first weekend of every
month.
This sacrament is
administered to bring
spiritual and physical
strength to those
with illness.
Unción de los Enfermos
La Unción de los Enfermos se lleva a cabo después de cada Misa el primer fin de semana de cada mes.
Este sacramento se administra para llevar
espiritual y físico fuerza a aquellos con enfermedad.
MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, March 3
9:00 AM † Russell Fain by Karen and Colie Smith
Pat Lyons by Terry Duffey
5:00 PM † Donetta Haas by Paul Haas
† Irene Michael by Tony Michael
Sunday, March 4
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM Frank Joyce by Pete and Colette Tinkham
† Bernie Kearney by the Kearney Family
9:00 AM † Jean Noll by Al Noll
† Olive Rossiter by Jack and Grace Farren
11: 00 AM † Rudy Crispeno by Bob and Susan Bermack
† Arlene Salazar by Joe and Emma Salazar
1:00 PM Spanish Mass
5:30 PM † James A. Dougherty by His Wife and Family
† Rene Brucato by Paul and Darlyne Ketterer
In Memoriam
We ask that you keep in your prayers
those who have died, that they may
receive the goodness and mercy of Our Lord, especially
Kyle & Cheryl Stanton
Joan Kyle
Russell Fain
Agerico Gabriel
Just as we have a share in Christ’s many sufferings, so also through Christ we share in God’s
great help.” 2 Cor 1:5
Stewardship Weekend of February 10-11, 2018
Offertory $22,819.74
Miscellaneous 318.00
TOTAL $23,137.74
Thank you for your generous donations to
our parish. Without your contributions, we
wouldn’t be able to carry out the mission of
our church and its various ministries. Your
gifts go a long way in supporting the
ministries and programs of our parish.
If you have not received your church envelopes during the last several months, please email [email protected].
We will address any issues at that time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2018
Did you know the appeal supports…?
90 parishes and 14 missions enriching over 1,000,000
Catholics
198 diocesan priests and 79 religious priests
79 men and women religious
275 permanent deacons and 62 seminarians
11,709 students being served in 15 archdiocesan
elementary schools, 3 archdiocesan high schools, and 7
independent Catholic schools
46,010 students in parish religious education programs
15 college campus ministries
Evangelization to over 7 million people in north and
central Georgia
Please be generous in your response.
For more information, go to
appeal.archatl.com.
SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2018
FEBRUARY 25TH: CRS (CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES)
Faith. Action. Results. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the
Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable
overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to
cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all
human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic
social and moral teaching.
If you have any questions about the program or First Eucharist and First Reconciliation, please contact
Vicki Carney at 470-695-7732 or by email at [email protected].
DEEP with Pizza: All high school aged teens (and rising 9th graders) are invited to join Deep with
Pizza (in the Teen Room) Wednesday nights from 6:30PM – 8:30PM unless otherwise noted. It’s a
great chance to get together, grow deeper in your faith and have a great time with great people and
pizza!
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Michael Gagnon at
[email protected] or 470-695-7734.
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation - A Lifelong Journey
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL LIFE TEEN MINISTRY — MINISTERIO JUVENIL de HIGH SCHOOL
GOOD SHEPHERD WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL
At Good Shepherd Preschool, children will develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially, and cognitively in a trusting and
warm environment. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child and encourage each to develop a sense of self-worth, a love of
learning, and a respect for others. We are still enrolling for the 2017-1018 school year.
For more information, please contact the main number 470-695-7761: Tanya Franco, Director, [email protected] or Alison
Toledano, Office Manager, at [email protected].
RCICCA and RCIA
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO...Has expressed an interest in becoming
Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as a child but has not
celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Perhaps baptized in a different Christian denomination
and would like to join the Catholic Church?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the
teachings and experience of the Catholic Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist. There are separate sessions for children, youth and adults. You are welcome to participate in the process
with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information, please contact:
Rudy Velasco: 470-695-7737 - [email protected] Deacon John Peterson: [email protected]
There are Middle School Faith Formation classes this Sunday, February 25th after the 5:30 pm
Mass.
DATE CHANGE: Don’t miss the next hangout night that has been rescheduled for Saturday,
March 3rd, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mark your calendars.
Middle and High School RCIC Information:
The second special sacrament class for 2nd year RCIC students is this Sunday, February 25th at 3:00 PM in Room 306. One parent and the child must attend these classes.
If your child/teen missed the first sacrament classes, please contact Garry ASAP to discuss the options available to you.
Parents, your teens need to know all their prayers, complete the required homework and projects and attend their normal Faith Formation classes to be able to make their sacraments in spring 2018.
Please contact Garry by phone or email monthly so you are aware of your child’s progress in the RCIC program.
If you have any comments about the program, please email Garry at [email protected] or call me at 470-695-7733.
Parish Life Center Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staff Hours
Mon - Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pastoral Office Center Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Altar Flowers: Please call Eileen Pankow at 770-597-3563 if
interested in donating flowers for the Altar.
Altar Servers: Contact John and Emily Vaughan at 770-375-1233
Come Expecting: Charismatic Prayer and Praise Ministry meets
the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in Room 303 of the PLC.
Contact Dave Dittmeier - [email protected].
Council of Catholic Women: General meetings are held the
second Tuesday of the month, 7 P.M. in the PLC. Contact Sandi
Henschen at 412-779-8561 or [email protected]
Divine Mercy: The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is recited
Monday through Friday mornings at 8:25 a.m. in the Blessed
Sacrament Chapel.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Contact Kelli
Coan at 770-912-5208 or [email protected].
Family Promise: Good Shepherd, part of Forsyth County
Family Promise Program, hosts up to 4 homeless families, 4
times a year, for one week at a time. Volunteers are needed to
help in various ways and time segments. Flyers which describe
these needs and times are located on the information rack in the
Narthex. For more information or to volunteer, please contact
Linda Chisolm at 770-536-8335 or [email protected]
Holy Family Counseling Center: We provide counseling from a
Catholic, Christian perspective. We are available to see clients on
site here at Good Shepherd. We help individuals, couples, and
families, as well as teens and children. Take the first step and
call our main office at 678-993-8494 or visit our website at
www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com.
Homebound Minister Visitation: If you are homebound and
would like to have Holy Communion brought to you or if you are
a commissioned Extraordinary Minister and feel a calling to
bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound, please call Jerry
Mansheim at 770-893-1454.
Hospitality Sunday: Donuts every first Sunday after the 9:00
a.m. Mass Please contact Cathy Grogan at 470-239-3192 or
Job Seekers: Meet every first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact Steve Jenn at 404-915-5396 or Jack Oliaro at 678-549-
3988.
The Knights of Columbus: Our Parish has its own Council of
the Knights of Columbus. If you are transferring in from another
Parish or you wish to belong to the Knights of Columbus, please
contact James DePadro at 331-208-2523 or
[email protected] Also check the Narthex for
information on the shelves.
Ladies Crochet/Knitters: Welcoming all ladies of the Parish with knitting or crochet interests to join our group, beginners or otherwise. Contact Emma Salazar at 678-455-0810. Mats for the Homeless: Contact Karen Blaser 678-641-0724 or
The Men’s Club: All Men of The Church of Good Shepherd
Parish are welcome to the Men's Club. Our mission is to
promote fellowship, provide support for the parish and other
ministries, and offer spiritual growth for all men. We invite you
to our breakfast gatherings, usually held on either the first or
second Saturday of each month from September through June in
the Parish Life Center. Please contact Jim Burnham at 770-862-
3579 or [email protected].
Prayer Blanket Ministry: The Prayer Blanket Ministry meets
monthly during the school year on the First Friday of each month
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, in Room 203, in the Parish Life Center.
For additional information contact Judy Nielson at
[email protected]. If you are in need of a prayer
blanket, please notify the Parish Office at 770-887-9861.
Our PRIME TIMER GROUP is a wonderful mixture of people aged
55 and over who come together to enjoy one another’s company,
share a meal, listen to interesting topics from knowledgeable
speakers and participate in ongoing activities. Our lunch is every
first Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Cost is $7.00. Contact
Nancy Gerdon at [email protected] or 770-781-4057
PARTY BRIDGE: First Friday of every month at 10a.m.
Contact: Pat Bureau at 770-887-1448.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Second Friday of the month 10:00 - 3:00
P.M.: Contact: Nancy Gerdon at 770-781-4057 or
BUNCO: First and Third Mondays of the month at 12:00p.m. -
2:30p.m. We play for laughs and friendship! Contact: LaNelle
Lewis at 678-943-2613.
CANASTA: Second and Fourth Monday of the month at 12
noon. Contact: Sherrie Perris at 770-887-7671. Games meet
each month in the Aerobics Room in the Parish Life Center.
BOOK CHAT: We meet on the 2nd Monday each month in the
Parish Life Center from 2PM to 4PM. Our selection for March is
The Black Count by Tom Reis. Please contact Joan Powers at 770
-889-7805 for information.
Our Ministries
Respect Life Ministry: The Respect Life Ministry meets
quarterly Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm (October 10, December
11, February 6, April 9) to prepare for upcoming events in
collaboration with the Archdiocese and St. Brendan. We
welcome members to participate in many ways. Please contact
Laura Nix at 404-242-9798 or [email protected].
St. Monica’s Sodality: Meets every Wednesday morning at 8:20
a.m. in the Church to pray for our loved ones to come back to our
Catholic Faith and Church. The intentions of Holy Mass on the
first Wednesday of every month will be for all those listed in our
"Book of Intentions". If you have any questions or if you have
someone to add to our "Confidential Intentions Book", please
contact Vicki Winslow at 706-579-2615 or
St. Vincent de Paul Society: If you are having financial
difficulties or you wish to volunteer your time to our Society,
please call 678-947-0677.
Walking with Purpose: Weekly meetings are held on Thursday
from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. For additional
information about the ministry, please go to the church website:
www.gsrcc.net or contact Suzanne Carpenter at
Ash Wednesday 2018
Our beautifully decorated sanctuary,
courtesy of Al Posada and the Art and
Environment Ministry.
Deacon Pat Fagan distributes ashes at
the preschool.
There will be a meeting for
all Kindergarten, first grade, and first
year parents during Faith Formation
class times to discuss and review all First
Communion requirements. Please make
plans to attend this meeting. Vicki will be
available to answer all your sacramental
questions and help your family ensure
your child’s success in the program. You can choose from
any of the following dates and times:
Saturday, February 24th at 10:30AM
Wednesday, February 28th
at 4:30 or 6:00pm Sunday, March 11th at 2:30pm (in room 204)
Parent meetings will be offered for all families during
some of our upcoming class times to talk about and
introduce our Faith Formation offerings for
next year, talk about our upcoming faith life
events, and answer any and all questions our
families might have about our program, what
we teach, and what our children are expected
to learn in each of their class meetings. Each
meeting will be in the hospitality room
(except March 11th), and last about an hour.
Saturday, February 24th at 11:00AM
Wednesday, February 28th
at 5 or 6:30pm Sunday, March 11th at 3:00pm (in room 204)
First Communion Requirements Meeting Faith Formation Parents’ Meeting
The Church of the Good Shepherd is once again honored to co-sponsor another Habitat for
Humanity home. The parish make-up date is Saturday, March 10th in north Forsyth County.
Anyone interested in this construction project is asked to contact Mark Meade at 770-363-8937 or
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for
me. - Matthew 25:40-45
If you would like to have military personnel posted here in our bulletin, please clip and return to the Parish Office either via mail,
drop off or place in our collection basket.
Name _____________________________________Rank of Enlisted ____________________Branch of Service___________________
Location of Enlisted _______________________________________Name Submitting request _______________________________
Contact Number or email address of person making request: _________________________________________________________
OUT OF COUNTRY Matthew Barnette (Staff Sgt. AF Qatar) Ransom Campbell (Army Iraq) Steven Chetcuti (Major, Army, Afghanistan) Daniel Cunningham (Navy Diver) Japan John Connor (Cpl, Marines) Japan Steven J. Friedrich (Sgt. Iraq) Griffin Johnson (PVT EZ Army) Italy Jacob Jordan (Lance Corporal, Marines) Afghanistan Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army Afghanistan) Jordan Moon (CPT Army) Poland George Mowbray (Army Paratrooper) Afghanistan Adam Stevenson (USN Japan) Jon Vanderhamm (US Army) Germany Michael Viskup (Major, Army) Afghanistan
STATESIDE
Micah Aikens (1st Lt.) Taylor Anthony Aguirre (SN Coast Guard, CT) Martin Alvarez (LCpl, Marines, DEPLOYED) John Archer (Staff Sgt. Army, GA) Ryan Bobenhausen (PFC Army, Hawaii) Daniel Bowers (Sgt. Army) Andrew Butler (1st Lt. Army) GA Joanna Barnette (1st Class AF, Barksdale AFB) Dean Carr (Recruit, Pams Island, SC) Anthony Deprey-Willis (AF, Lackland AFB, TX) James Duffey (1st class Petty Officer/Navy Diver 1) HI Brian Steven Eddy (Capt. AF) Thomas Gregory Eddy (Sgt. Army) Quantico VA Matt Ekhlas (Sgt. USMC, Arizona) Benjamin Escalante (CPL,USMC CA) David Escalante (PFC USMC CA) Mitchell Flammang (Airman 1st Class -AF) Geoff Franks ( Captain Marines SC) Lawrence Franks (2nd Lt. Marines) Kelsie Ganoung (PFC Army) Alex Hanson (SRA— AF) Mark Hanson (MSgt. AF) Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy) Justice Nathan Hobin (LCPL, Marines) Norfolk, VA Michael E. Hughes
Chris Jensen (Col AF) Hickam AF Base, Honolulu, HI Brennan Jones (Private, Army, Ft. Bragg, NC) Luke Jordan (Corp. Marines) Camp Lejeune NC Austin Kehres (E-2 Airman—Navy) Norfolk, VA Michael Klooster (Ensign—Navy) William Knapp (LCpl, USMC ) NC Peter Lagare (Pvt. Marines) Allison Lancowitz
Mike Lind (Major, Army—VA) Donald P. Lofe III (USN, MIDN 4/C, US Naval Academy Cory Mack (2nd Lt. Army - Kansas) Eddy Manriquez (Marines, NC) John Matlaga (1st Lt. Marines) Jody Martin( Army) Ft. Leonardwood MO
Padraic McClusky (PFC Marines) Hawaii Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army) Richard Michael (Major Army) Wyatt Moseley (Marines, Camp Geiger, NC) Jared Morgan (SPC Army GA) Danielle Nickolopoulos (Lance Corporal, Marines, Camp Lejeune) Nikk and Will Osprey LL.JG. Keith Ovellette Samantha Pankow (USN,MIDN 2/C, Annapolis) Chad Peacock (Lance Corporal, Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA) Fr. Kevin Peek (Chaplain Army) Georgia Tyler Rahn Private Camp Pendleton, CA Elizabeth Roberts (SFC Army) Samantha Robinett (1st Lt. Army) Louis P. Rognoni III (Lt. Col., USAF Pentagon, Washington, DC) Rudy Salinas (M.S. Marines) Michael Tyson Chase Strollo (Pvt. GA Army National Guard) GA John Studley (Sgt. Marines) Returned to Stateside from Middle East Joseph Sullivan (Petty Officer—3rd Class, Navy) William Sikes (Fireman, USCG) Portsmouth, VA Fr. Fred Wendel (Chaplain Army, VA) James M. Windsor (USN Norfolk, VA) Russell Windsor (Sgt. Army—Colorado) Dylan Wolff (Sgt. Marines) SC
All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his native land
and departed from his people you kept him safe through all his journeys.
Protect these soldiers.
Be their constant companion
and their strength in battle,
their refuge in every adversity.
Guide them, O Lord,
that they may return home in safety.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pray for Our Military - They are always prepared and ready to defend and protect us.
We give thanks to Commander Mauricio Posada for his many
years of dedicated service to our country. Mauricio recently
retired from the United States Coast Guard, and he will begin a
new career as a pilot for Delta Airlines.
We join his parents, Al and Eileen, in welcoming him back to
civilian life and wishing him much success and fulfillment as he
embarks on the next phase of his life’s journey. May God bless
you, Mauricio.
CLERGY AND STAFF
Priests
Fr. Diosmar Natad, Pastor
[email protected] ……….....770-887-9861
Fr. Jorge Carranza, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]………….770-887-9861
Deacons
Deacon Pat Fagan…………………………[email protected]
Deacon Don Nadeau………………………[email protected]
Deacon Ralph [email protected] 470-695-7736
Deacon John Peterson……………………[email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Laura Irvine, Parish Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7707
Terese Duffey, Office Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7710
Joanne Willis, Administrative Assistant
[email protected] 470-695-7712
Daniel Amoyo, Data Entry/Donor Registry
[email protected] 470-695-7714
Kelly Rosenbalm, Accounting Clerk
[email protected] 770-887-9861
Departmental Staff Leaders
Deacon Ralph LaMachia, DRE & Faith Formation
[email protected] 470-695-7736
Renée Lee, Faith Formation Registrar
[email protected]…………470-695-7730
Tanya Franco, Preschool Director...
[email protected] 470-695-7761
Alison Toledano, Preschool Office Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7761
Nancy Smith, Music Director
Susan LaMachia, Events Coordinator
Bob Frey, PLC Night Coordinator
Michael Gagnon, High School and Confirmation Coordinator
Garry Lee, Middle School/RCIC Coordinator
Gloria Clavijo, Assistant for Hispanic Ministries
Rudy Velasco, RCICCA and RCIA Coordinator
Vicki Carney, Elementary School/Sacrament Coordinator
Spanish Leaders
Asistente de la oficina y bautismos: Gloria Clavijo
(470) 695-7739 (Martes descansa)
Rev. Jorge Carranza (470) 695-7702 [email protected]
(Lunes descansa)
Emergencias sacramental: (678) 294-0212
Sacristanes: José Pedraza (770) 527-0569
Monaguillos: Kenya Clemente (678) 620-9520
Comité Guadalupano Coordinadora: Martina Trejo
(678) 717-8636 [email protected]
Proclamadores de la Palabra y Ministros Extraordinarios:
Martha Guzmán (770) 876-5444 [email protected]
Notes of Interest
BAPTISM: To arrange for a child’s baptism, please
visit our website and click on “Parish Forms” to
download a Baptism Registration form in Spanish or
English. Return the completed form to the parish office
or bring it to a Baptismal Preparation Class held on the
3rd Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish
Life Center. For additional information, contact
Deacon Pat Fagan at [email protected].
CONFIRMATION: Preparation is a two year process,
beginning in 9th grade and concluding in 10th. Visit our
website under Prayer and Worship, Sacraments and
click Confirmation. Please contact Michael Gagnon at
470-695-7734 for detailed information.
HOSPITALS: The current “Privacy Laws” prohibit
hospitals from releasing the names of patients who are
hospitalized. We ask your help in letting the Parish
Office know if you or someone you know is in the
hospital.
MARRIAGE: Contact the Pastoral Office Center at
least 6 months prior to anticipated wedding date.
MILITARY: A parishioner prepares boxes to send
overseas to our Military. Anyone who wishes to have a
package of necessities and goodies sent overseas,
please contact the Parish Office at 770-887-9861 with
the military personnel’s name and mailing address.
PLANNING AN EVENT: Contact Susan LaMachia at
470-695-7741 to book or rent the facility.
PRIME TIMERS FIX IT ANGELS: Assistance to
fellow parishioners with home maintenance repairs that
are beyond the parishioner’s experience or physical
capabilities. Payment for any materials needed to
complete the project is the responsibility of the
parishioner. To find out if your project qualifies, please
call Chuck Ingraham at 678-790-6520 .
PROMISE TO PROTECT, PLEDGE, HEAL: To
report abuse by church personnel: 1-888-437-0764.
YOU matter. YOU are family. We are here to listen and
take action!
RCIA Program: Interested in becoming a Catholic
or completing your sacraments? Please contact the
Parish Office at 770-887-9861 for information
RETROUVAILLE: Retrouvaille teaches couples how
to survive in times of crisis. For confidential information
or to register, visit www.retrouvailleofatlanta.org WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (WWME): Standing still in any endeavor could mean losing ground! WWME teaches married couples to communicate more effectively and addresses the challenging aspects of marriage and how to best gain ground in all they undertake. Website: gatn-wwme.org