SATURDAY, APRIL 14

5:00 PM Michael Frasche Maureen Comperchio

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

9:00 AM Josephine Sudylo 10:30 AM Daniel T. Wilkens Intention of Jane Maciak 12:00 PM Intention of Nicola Dicarlo________________________________________________________________________

DAILY MASS APRIL 16-20 at 9:00 AM

MONDAY Patrick Kelly

TUESDAY Hannah Dowling Denis Dowling WEDNESDAY Fr. Pat Scanlan Fr. Sean Dillon THURSDAY Ken Gold FRIDAY Daniel Wilkens ____________________________________________________________________

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

5:00 PM Mary Greco

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

9:00 AM Raymond and Mary Moore 10:30 AM Dora Dicarlo Rose Sabatelli 12:00 PM John Walsh William O’Brien, Jr. _________________________________________________________________________

APRIL 15, 2018 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

SCRIPTURE READINGS

First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter reminds the people that they allowed Jesus to be killed, and preferred to allow a murderer to be released. But God raised him from the dead as had been prophesied. Therefore, all people should believe and turn to God, that their sins might be forgiven.

Second Reading: I John 2:1-5a Jesus was offered up for the sins of the world. The only way to prove true faith in him, is to honor his commandments. Anyone who claims to believe, yet does not keep his word, does not truly believe.

Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 Jesus appeared to two disciples, though at first they feared he was a ghost. Jesus ate with them to prove he was not a ghost. He explained that he had fulfilled the prophets words about him. He also explained that in his name they must preach doing penance for the forgiveness of sins.

Mass Intentions for the Week

EASTER FLOWERS

The beautiful flowers - white lilies, yellow tulips and purple hyacinths that adorned our Altar

and Chapel for Easter were the generous donation of a parishioner

who wishes to remain anonymous.

We are very grateful for this kindness and generosity and extend our heartfelt thanks.

PRIESTS MASS SCHEDULE - APRIL

5:00 PM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 14-15 Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Michal 21-22 Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Ed 28-29 Fr. Michal Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Tim

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION meets every Tuesday with Fr. Tim • 9:30 - 11:00 AM (Chapel)

Read the upcoming Sunday Scriptures • Reflect • Discuss

1) The Jews who were gathered around St. Peter were amazed at the miraculous healing of the crippled man that had just taken place. How do you think they felt listening to his words? 2) What can you do to open your heart more fully to God? 3) What do you call a person who claims to be a Christian yet never acts in ways that are consistent with the gospel? 4) The disciples had the advantage of experiencing Jesus’ Resurrection firsthand. What are some ways people today experience God’s love, generosity and forgiveness firsthand?

COLLECTION BREAKDOWN LAST WEEK:

Envelopes: $7,399.00 242 families/$30.58 avg. Not using Envelopes: 190.00 Regular Collection: $7,589.00 2nd Collection: $2,345.00 (Parish Maintenance) Our thanks to all of our parishioners who respond each week to the needs of our parish and who make their weekly offering a part of their budget. May God Bless you for your continued generosity.

Please Note:

A 7:00 AM Sunday Mass has been added to the schedule

for April and May.

Several Community Announcements are posted on the bulletin board in the atrium.

Be sure to take a look!

If you or a loved one are sick or homebound and for any reason are not able to attend Mass, or are in the Hospital, please call the office,

973-786-6631 and we will arrange for the Eucharist to be brought to you. We would love to serve you.

Please note: the MAY BOOK for the BOOK CLUB has been changed . . .

NEW MAY BOOK: (meets May 17)

“Tattoos on the Heart” by Father Gregory Boyle, S.J.

Father Boyle demonstrates his ability to see the face of God in people who we would probably cross the street to avoid. There are great messages of Christian love in this book.

We apologize for any inconvenience that the change in the May Book may have caused.

All are welcome to join in the discussion for this last book.

Information: Michael Killeen 973-729-6063 • michael.killeen@outdrs.net

BIBLE STUDY: THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Presider: Deacon Keith

Section 1: May 1 - 31 • Section 2: Sept. 11 - Oct. 11 (a 10-week study, split into 2 Sections)

Afternoon Session: Tuesdays • 1:00 - 2:30 PM Evening Session: Thursdays • 7:30 - 9:00 PM

(St. Joseph’s Room)

Cost of materials: $15.00 per person Please sign up on the bulletin board in the atrium, 4/21-22.

Questions? call Kathy at 973-347-4129 or Deacon Keith at 973-786-5058. Materials will be available after all masses the week before the study begins. First study date will be an introduction to the study by Deacon Keith.

DRUG ABUSE and ADDICTION PRESENTATION

Stages & Patterns of Adolescent Drug Abuse a presentation by Fr. Ed Reading

Sunday, April 22 • 1:30 PM (Holy Trinity Room)

Please consider attending Fr. Ed’s enlightening presentation (the last of 3) on this relevant topic

currently affecting our communities.

GOOD SHEPHERD CEMETERY Airport Rd. (Rt. 603) at Creek Rd., Green Twp.

cemetery@goodshepherdrc.org

Easter Resurrection calls us to think about our own future resurrection, which can only come through our own eventual passing. Through the death of Jesus on the cross and through His Resurrection, our Church teaches us to prepare for the last things in our lives.

Good Shepherd Cemetery was established precisely to address these important needs.

Please contact Mary Bobbe, 973-786-5811 to begin this important “pre-need” discussion.

Please know: due to the recent burials, snowy winter and wet spring, the condition and appearance of the Good Shepherd Cemetery has been disturbed in some areas. We are presently addressing these concerns and offer our sincere apologies to the families affected.

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY Celebrate Our Parish Feast Day

Sunday, April 22

As is our custom, Richard Smith will be here with his baby lambs,

which is always a special visit for our parish family.

Hospitality following 9:00 & 10:30 AM Masses

Join us for Coffee • Pastries • Fellowship

BLOOD DRIVE: Saturday, April 21 7:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Saint Kateri Parish, 427 Stanhope Rd., Sparta

Appt.: www.tinyurl.com/StKateriBloodDrives WALK-INS always Welcome

Same day and time, St. Kateri is also hosting: BONE MARROW REGISTRY EVENT

Donors needed between the ages of 18 - 44 to help a 17 month little girl in need of a transplant.

(more info posted on our atrium’s bulletin board)

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Is there someone you could invite to Mass who may want to explore what it means to be a fully-initiated Catholic?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) welcomes others to join our Roman Catholic faith community in full initiation: Baptism First Eucharist Confirmation

Although a new program will not begin until the fall, there is no better time to start that dialogue with a friend or family member who may be interested or even yourself.

Please call the parish office, 973-786-6631 or speak to Fr. Tim or Fr. Michal at any time to learn more about RCIA.

Faith doesn’t exempt

you from problems.

It gives you the

strength to get

through them.

Faith Formation Notes

IMPORTANT DATES

FIRST EUCHARIST

Saturday, May 5th

10:00am and 12:30pm

CROWNING OF THE

BLESSED MOTHER BY

FIRST COMMUNICANTS

Sunday, May 6th

10:30am Mass

CONFIRMATION

Monday, May 7th

7:30pm

In recognition of our young parishioners who volunteer their

time and talent to support the parish and the Church’s mission,

a fun afternoon has been planned for Sunday, April 22nd at

Sparta Lanes with Fr. Tim and Fr. Michal.

An INVITATION FOR BOWLING AND PIZZA was emailed

recently to all families of altar servers, children’s choir

members, Faith Formation classroom and VBS aides.

Please contact phyllis@goodshepherdrc.org with any questions.

CRS Operation Rice Bowls are now due back. Please place your

rice bowl in the green bucket located in the atrium. Thank you!

Thank you to our 3rd and 4th grade students of Mrs. Jennifer Assante and her daughter Nicole as well as

Ms. Sharon Dwyer’s class for their active participation in the Mass last Sunday.

Our children will resume their involvement in the Eucharistic celebration in October.

Two special Masses and Celebrations are planned for our Priests celebrating milestone Anniversaries.

25th Anniversary Celebration of Priestly Ordination for Fr. Tim Dowling

Mass of Thanksgiving on

Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at 2:00pm

at Good Shepherd, Andover, NJ

A dinner reception to follow at

Pope John XXIII Regional High School,

Sparta, NJ at 4:00pm

For reservations and tickets please contact:

phyllis@goodshepherdrc.org

or 973-786-6415

$30.00 per person

Please make check payable to “Good Shepherd”

Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 12 noon

Good Shepherd Church, Andover, NJ

Refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall

Please RSVP by May 20th to frmartin50@goodshepherdrc.org so the Committee can properly plan.

1968 2018