San Isidro Mission of Good Shepherd Reverend Edisson Urrego

fr.edisson.urrego@gmail.com www.siccnc.org

4733 Macedonia Church Road Fayetteville, NC 28312

(910) 424-2698

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Good Shepherd Catholic Church 5050 Oak Street Hope Mills, NC 28348

(910) 425-1590 Fax (844) 270-6440 E-mail: gdshprd81@gmail.com OR

gdshprd81@good-shepherd-church.org www.good-shepherd-church.org

www.facebook.com/GSCatholicChurchHopeMills Office Hours: Monday—Friday 10 am to 4 pm

MASS SCHEDULE Holy Days 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday Reconciliation 4:00-5:00 pm Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 11:30 am Monday 9:00 am Tuesday 9:00 am Wednesday Evening Services Reconciliation 5:00-5:45 pm Exposition 5:45 pm Rosary 6:00 pm Evening Prayer 6:20 pm Benediction 6:40 pm Mass 6:45 pm Thursday 9:00 am Friday 12:00 pm

Our Mission The People of Good Shepherd are dedicated to Preaching

the Word of the Kingdom of God by Service to the Community and Sanctifying the One Family of Faith.

Pastor Emeritus/Administrator Reverend Thomas J. Gaul gdshprd81@good-shepherd- church.org 910-425-1590

Deacon Deacon Pat Snyder patrickdsnyder@gmail.com 910-818-0801

Office Manager Maria Rosario gsccad1@gmail.com 910-425-1590 ext. 203

Patricia Martin-Kamionka gsccdre@gmail.com 910-425-5617 ext.200

Office Assistant Amanda Allen gsbulletinedit@gmail.com 910-425-1590 ext. 202

Plant Manager Rick Underwood ardenunderwood55@gmail.com 910-425-1590 ext. 201

RCIA Coordinator TJ Freeman masfree78@gmail.com 910-916-9609

Liturgy Coordinator Sheila Franklin sfranklin0131@yahoo.com 260-672-3687

High School Youth Ministers Jeanette Hubbard jeanettehubbard@ embarqmail.com 910-867-5006 Justin Shobe 910-584-8865

Middle School Youth Ministers Barbara Connor barbaraconnor461@gmail.com 337-378-2237 Cynthia Laire cynthialaire@gmail.com 573-337-0549

Nursery Coordinator Bernice Miller 910-495-5525

Council Chairpersons Parish Pastoral Council Wayne Aberg dmunch1005@gmail.com 910-425-1590 Finance Council Deborah Aberg dmunch1005@gmail.com 910-425-1590

This Week at Good Shepherd Parish

Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Monday, October 26 St. Anthony Mary Claret Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00-5:00p: Reconciliation 5:00p: Pro-Life Rosary, Church 5:30p: Mass †Mary Fenstamaker

8:00a: Pro-Life Rosary 8:30a: Mass †James Bobby Fuller 10:45a: Knights Rosary, Church 11:30a: Mass; RCIA Dismissal People of Good Shepherd Parish 1:00p: Fall Festival 4:30p: Legion of Mary, Rm. A

9:00a: Mass Intentions of Ferriter and Hinrichs Families

Readings: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9

Readings: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

Readings: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday, October 27 Wednesday, October 28 Thursday, October 29 Ss. Simon and Jude 9:00a: Mass †Kimberly Bromberk

5:00-5:45p: Reconciliation 5:45p: Exposition 6:00p: Rosary 6:20p: Evening Prayer 6:40p: Benediction 6:45p: Mass; Rite of Welcome †Robert G. Clark

9:00a: Mass †Teddy Beckles 10:00a: Holy Stitchers, Rm 2

Readings: Eph 5:21-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21

Readings: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16

Readings: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35

Friday, October 30 Saturday, October 31 Sunday, November 1 All Saint’s Day 12:00p: Communion Service †David Mercurio †Hanna Johns

4:00-5:00p: Reconciliation 5:30p: Mass †Ellen Hubbard

8:30a: Mass; RCIA Dismissal †Marie Jeanne Gémé 9:45a: RCIA Session 9:45a: K-5 Grade Classes 9:45a: Baptismal Prep 11:30a: Mass People of Good Shepherd Parish 12:45a: 6-12 Grade Classes 4:30p: Legion of Mary, Rm. A

Readings: Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6

Readings: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11

Readings: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

VOCATIONS CHALICE The Swartz Family will take the Vocation Chalice Home this week and pray the Vocations prayer together. Please sign up on the Welcome Table if you would like to take the Vocations Chalice home. The Prayer for Vocations:

Heavenly Father, Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Help those who have embraced the consecrated life to live up to their promises. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so that in Him, with Him and through Him we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Deacon’s Den

Have a Catholic question? Need counseling? The Deacon’s Den is available during the month on certain Friday’s from 3:00pm-7:00pm in hour increments. Call the Office, 425-1590, to set an appointment.

Veteran’s Day, Posting of the Colors In Honor of Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, we will present the Colors during the Masses on November 7 & 8. If you are active duty or retired Military, Police, or Fire and would like to participate for one of the Masses, please contact the Office, (910)425-1590.

All Souls Envelopes If you would like the name of your deceased loved one(s) to be remembered in the Novena Masses during the month of November, please use the All Souls envelope from your mailing or pick one up from the Welcome Table, print names legibly and place the envelope either in the Offertory basket or the basket located on the Welcome Table. Please return envelopes by Sunday, November 1st. All Souls envelopes will be placed on the Altar for the month of November for the Souls of our loved ones.

Faith Formation Schedule Date Morning Sessions Afternoon Sessions Oct. 25 No Sessions/Fall

Festival No Sessions/ MSYM & HSYM Fall Festival Games

Nov. 1 Regular Sessions Regular Sessions/ Confirmation 1 Rite of Entrance

Nov. 8 No Sessions/Veterans Day

Nov. 15 Regular Sessions Regular Sessions

Nov. 22 Regular Sessions/ Grade 2 Confessional Walkthrough

Regular Sessions

Nov. 29 No Sessions/Thanksgiving Weekend The Rite of Entrance

The Rite of Entrance is patterned after the Rite of Welcome and Acceptance celebrated in The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. This Rite symbolizes the teens entrance into the first year of Confirmation preparation (remote preparation). This first year of preparation begins with an assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, followed by a period of invitation. The period of invitation is an “inviting” for the candidates to explore and inquire more deeply about the Catholic Faith and the Church. It is also the time in which the candidate looks for and selects their confirmation sponsor. This period is begun with a Rite of Entrance into the Confirmation Process which we will celebrate on November 1 at 1 p.m. in the social hall. During the Rite teens are invited to come forward and receive a Bible from the Knights of Columbus. This gift is meant to help candidates deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and assist them on their journey of faith over the next two years. Our teen candidates in first year preparation for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation are Rylee Andress, John Blackburn, Michaela Carr, Clayton Chase, Natalie Chapman, Gabrielle Chavez, Lily Cooper, Laura Fletcher, Ryan Fontaine, Camila Rosario, Zyrehart Roan, Rhiannan Shook, Kylie Shobe, Liliane Weibl. They will be accompanied by Shaniya Hall, Italia Hall and instructed in Catholic Faith and Traditions by their parents and their catechists: Kimberly Hamilton and Ellen Johnston.

BAPTISM INFORMATION Baptismal Preparation Sessions are held in Room 4 at 9:45. Baptismal Preparation is necessary for parents who desire to have their children baptized as well as for the godparents of the child. If you have not had a child previously baptized at Good Shepherd within a four-year period it is necessary to attend this session. Due to COVID-19 and the need for safe distancing we ask that you call the office (910- 425-5617) at least one week in advance to register for the session. Dates for Baptismal Preparation for 2020 are: November 1, and December 6. Dates for Baptismal Preparation for 2021 are: January 3, February 7, March 14, April 18, May 16, and June 13.

Morning sessions: 9:45 – 11:00 for grades K-5 Afternoon sessions: 12:45 – 2:15 for grades 6 -12 All sessions for both morning and afternoon are being held downstairs in the Social Hall. For drop off and pick up, use the entrances on the outside downstairs of the building. Students will only be dismissed to parent or guardians, unless a written letter has been submitted before class and parents are available via phone to be contacted. Due to necessary restrictions on class size, all children/youth must be registered one week prior to being admitted to class. If you have not yet registered your child(ren), please fill out a registration form.

Temperatures are now being checked at the doors before classes.

ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar flowers this weekend are given for the greater glory of God and in Memory of Dan and Nan Taylor’s Families, given by Dan and Nan

Taylor.

SANCTUARY LIGHT The Sanctuary Light will illuminate the Blessed

Sacrament this week in Honor of the Miller and Rodriguez Families, given by Sandra Rodriguez.

While we have Veterans Day in the fall and Memorial Day in the spring, our servicemen and women sacrifice their time and safety every single day of the year, to preserve our freedom. In many homes across the U.S., there is an empty

seat for one who is serving, or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our mission is to Remember, Honor, and Teach all year long, far beyond the single day in December when we coordinate wreath laying ceremonies. All throughout the year, Wreaths Across America works in a number of ways to show our veterans and their families that we will not forget. We are doing our share at Good Shepherd through the Widow's Watch ministry. You can purchase/donate a wreath at 1 for $15 or 3 for $30. Make check out to Good Shepherd and put Wreaths on the memo line; can mail it in, drop off at the office, or put in the collection basket. REMEMBER our fallen U.S. Veterans. HONOR those who serve. TEACH your children the value of freedom.

Collections as of Oct 18, 2020 Goal This Month Fiscal Year Last

Month Offertory $370,000 $15,540 $76,863 $22,381 ½ Can/Day $25,000 $877 $4,365 $882 St. Isidore Land Debt $19,200 $908 $4,694 $1,199

World Mission Sunday: $865

Weekly Offertory Needed: $7,115 1/2 Can Needed Monthly: $2,083 St. Isidore Needed Monthly: $1,600

Our spiritually adopted babies due date is November 18, 2020. Good Shepherd's Adoptive Girl’s Name: Teresa Good Shepherd's Adoptive Boy’s Name: Thomas Pray this prayer daily for your adopted child: “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of [baby’s name] the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” Your baby is now 36 weeks. Your baby’s ears are extra sharp during these last few weeks. Studies show she may even recognize your voice and favorite songs after birth.

For more information on the collections,

please contact Finance Chair.

Voting with a Clear Conscience Information is provided to help you vote in the upcoming election and all future elections. Good Shepherd does not support any candidate or political party. Series Six: KEEP YOUR LOYALTY FOCUSED ON GOD When you vote, you show where your loyalties are. There is nothing wrong with being loyal to a candidate or to a political party. But no loyalty should be stronger than your loyalty to Jesus Christ. Ask yourself, “Is there any position that my party takes that contradicts my Christian faith?” In Living the Gospel of Life, the US Bishops remind us, “We get the public officials we deserve Their virtue—or lack thereof—is a judgment not only on them but on us. Because of this, we urge our fellow citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and chose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest” (n. 34) Sometimes people vote according to the party of candidate, perhaps because that’s a family tradition, or because some group of friend has asked them to do so. But party platforms change, and it is important to read the latest version (see www.politicalresponsibility.com). If the platform of that party today contradicts the platform of the Gospel and the moral law, you need to have the inner freedom to depart from personal, family, or community tradition and vote instead for the candidate and party that best reflects God’s law. Before belonging to any party or organization or family, we first belong to Jesus Christ.

Sanctuary Light for 2021 will be available on Monday, November 2, 2020.If you wish to have the Sanctuary Lamp burning for two weeks in memory or honor of a loved one, to honor a special occasion, or a special intention, make arrangements with the Office, 425-1590. The cost of the candle is $20.00.

Mass Intentions for 2021 will be available on Monday, November 2, 2020. Dedication of Masses are limited to two weekend and Wednesday evening Masses per member. If you would like to dedicate a Mass in “Memory” or in “Honor” of a loved one, please call the Church Office on or after November 2, 425-1590. Whatever moves you to become part of this Mass is what you can donate. The Weekly Flower Sheet for 2021 Flowers will be available Friday, November 1st on the Flower Sign-up Board located in the Kitchen airlock. The cost of the Flower is $50.00.

World Mission Sunday THANK YOU for your generous response to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. Our parish raised $865. You may stay connected year round to the Pope’s missions, continuing the commitment of World Mission Sunday, by visiting MISSIO.org.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA Divine Mercy Novena in honor of All Souls will begin November 2, 2020. The Novena which will conclude on November 10, 2020. A Divine Mercy Chaplet will be chanted for the End to the Culture of Death, Healing of the Church, and Vocations on Sunday, November 8, 2020, 1:00pm in the Church. For those who cannot attend, we will Facebook Live stream the Chaplet. What is the Divine Mercy Novena, how and why do I pray it? While the Chaplet can be said anytime, the Lord specifically asked that it be recited as a Novena, promising that “By this Novena (of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls” (Diary 796). For each of the nine days of the Divine Mercy Novena, our Lord gave Saint Faustina a different intention: Day 1 - All mankind, especially sinners. Day 2 - The souls of priests and religious. Day 3 - All devout and faithful souls. Day 4 - Those who do not believe in God and those who do not yet know Jesus. Day 5 - The souls who have separated themselves from the Church. Day 6 - The meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. Day 7 - The souls who especially venerate and glorify His mercy. Day 8 - The souls detained in purgatory. Day 9 - The souls who have become lukewarm. "I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw there from strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209). Copies of the Divine Mercy Novena can be found on the Welcome Table.

October is Respect Life Month The Pro-Life Ministry will host a series of Rosaries throughout the month of October. Please make plans now to join them in praying the Rosaries. October 24 at 5:00 pm & October 25 at 8:00 am Rosary against Euthanasia

The Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholics under the powerful leadership of Mary. They meet every Sunday at 4:30 pm. For meeting information or if interested in being a regular or auxiliary member, contact Michael Provencher at 910-728-1267 or mikeandmary73016@gmail.com.

Offered in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, First Saturday Devotion will be offered November 7, 2020. During her apparition at Fatima, Our Lady said to Lucia, “I shall come to ask...that on the first Saturday of every month, communions of reparation be made at one moment for the sins of the world. Tell them that I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who, in order to make reparation to me, on the first Saturday for five successive months - go to confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for a quarter of an hour, meditating on the twenty mysteries of the Rosary.” The Intention: To console the Immaculate Heart of Mary, offer reparation for the blasphemies and ingratitude of unrepentant sinners, and for peace in the world. Schedule for First Saturday, November 7, 2020 Adoration is available beginning Friday night into Saturday morning until 8:00 am. Benediction will be at 8:00 am. First Saturday Mass will begin immediately following Benediction, at 8:10 am. Reconciliation is available Saturday between 4:00-5:00 pm First Saturday Rosary will be prayed Saturday at 5:00 pm.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is November 6 and 7, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am. Come spend an hour with our Lord. To ensure that our Lord is not left alone, we ask that you sign up on the sheet in the Gathering Area or on our website.

Pray the Rosary with the Knights of Columbus To honor our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Knights of Columbus will lead a Rosary every Sunday in October at 10:45 in the Church. All are invited to attend.

#8857 What it means to be a Knight? We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first. If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, contact Kevin Croyle (Grand Knight) at 910-670-6867 or kdcflycop@aol.com

PATRIOTIC ROSARY FOR OUR NATION As we approach Election Day, November 3, 2020, we invite you to pray the Patriotic Rosary Novena to ask God and our Holy Mother for guidance and discernment each Tuesday, starting on September 1 through October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. If you cannot attend, pray with us as we live stream the event, go to stpatnc.org.