SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

5:00 PM Living & Deceased Members of the Eigner Family SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

9:00 AM Theresa & Vincent Witkowski 10:30 AM Msgr. Richard Steiger 12:00 PM John Kuduk Michael T. Masi ________________________________________________________________________

DAILY MASS SEPTEMBER 17-21 at 9:00 AM

MONDAY Safety of Travelers on Pilgrimage TUESDAY Int. of Mary & Richard Bobbe WEDNESDAY Doris Allen Ken Gold THURSDAY Doris Matos Darlene Zamora FRIDAY William Stanger James J. Garrigan ________________________________________________________________________

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

5:00 PM Mary Greco SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

9:00 AM Dominic Rotella Ralph Marinello 10:30 AM Sharon Cremisio Louise Venezia

12:00 PM Patrick Faherty

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Mass Intentions for the Week

PRIEST’S MASS SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER

5:00 PM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 15-16 Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim 22-23 Fr. Tim Fr. Ed Fr. Tim Fr. Ed 29-30 Fr. Tim Fr. Ed Fr. Tim Fr. Ed

COLLECTION BREAKDOWN LAST WEEK:

Envelopes: $6,321.50 200 families/$31.61 average Not using Envelopes: 1,776.00 Regular Collection: $8,097.50 2nd Collection: $2,299.00 (Parish Maintenance) On-line Giving—August $6,510.00 Reported on a “total monthly” basis at the end of each month

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. Your contributions, both monetary and in service, are important to our parish. May God Bless you for your generosity.

NEW Parish Office Hours

Mon.- Thurs. 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Friday till 1:00 PM

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9a Isaiah describes the willingness of the Suffering Servant to submit to the persecution of his enemies. This willingness stems from true faith in God, and the knowledge that the Lord will always be his help.

Second Reading: James 2:14-18 James states that if some one is hungry and you wish them well but do not help them, you have done them no good. He compares this to stating your faith, without backing it up with your actions. He reminds us that we must show our faith through our good works.

Gospel: Mark 8:27-35 Jesus taught his disciples that as the Messiah, he had to suffer much, be put to death, and rise three days later. Pe-ter began to disagree and Jesus reprimanded him for judg-ing by human standards rather than by God’s. He told them that whoever would be willing to lose their life for the sake of Jesus and the gospel, will in fact preserve their life forever.

BAPTISM The community of Good Shepherd joyfully

welcomes our newly baptized Christian:

Cashus Christopher Knors son of Christopher and Tricia

Rejoice, for now you are truly a child of God.

The countdown to Good Shepherd’s 40th ANNIVERSARY has begun!

To commemorate the 40 years, a foundation fact about Good Shepherd’s history will be presented each week.

Week #37 : Did you know that..........

In 1965 Monsignor Anthony Franchino, pastor of St.Joseph’s in Newton, purchased 24 acres of land on Brighton Road in Green Township for the development of a mission church and Father Michael Murphy actually established the Church

of Our Lady Of Tranquility.

Parish Celebration/Picnic SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019

40th Anniversary Mass Bishop Serratelli, Main Celebrant

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • 5:00 PM Mass

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION

Please join His Holiness, Pope Francis, who has chosen the following intention to be prayed for during September:

Universal: Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DONATION BIN

(located at the back parking lot)

Please help support our Catholic Charities programs by donating gently used clothing,

shoes and small household items.

2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Here I Am. Lord!

Over the years, more and more parishioners have chosen to support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal by making an on-line gift. Simply go to www.2018appeal.org and follow the instructions. You can either make a one-time gift or pledge with monthly payments made automatically for

your convenience.

Whether it is a pledge, a one-time gift, or an on-line dona-tion, your support is greatly needed. Every single gift counts! Please participate in the 2018 Appeal today!

The Don Bosco Council of the Knights of Columbus is extending an invitation to all members of the parish and their families to join them in praying the rosary on Sep-tember 30, 2018 after the 9:00 a.m. Mass for the in-tention of the parish as part of the Knights Family Rosary program.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS meets 2nd Saturday monthly (All Saints Room)

Oct. 13 / Nov. 10 • 10:00 AM

This class will provide the necessary information to help parents better prepare for the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism of their child. Please sign-up to attend a Baptism preparation class in advance of setting the date of a Baptism.

For more information, contact the parish office.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Hugh & Bea Rush on receiving the Vivere Christus Award last Sunday at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. [pictured here, with Fr. Michal & Fr.

FAITH FORMATION NOTES

Catechist Needed

We are looking for an

8th grade catechist.

Can you help?

Tuesdays 5:15pm—6:30pm

If you are interested in joining our team please

contact Allison at 973-786-6415 or

allison@goodshepherdrc.org

Today is Catechetical Sunday—ENLISTING WITNESSES FOR JESUS CHRIST

Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.

Thank you to all who have volunteered to bring God’s love and the Church’s teaching to our parish children.

Mary Ahern Jennifer Assante Deborah Butler Dana DeAngelis Gianna DeMaria Ken Dunlap Sharon Dwyer Emily Dyminski

Mia Gnecco Deacon Keith Harris Oran Harris Karen Hogan Allison Holdt Dan Holdt Michele Iorio Jim Kelly

Rebecca Kurilko

Margaret Kurnides

Melissa Lewis Kathy Manning Linda Marciano Matthew Marciano Marie Margiotti Pat Neill Danielle Nicosia Mike Nicosia

Frances Ortiz Terese Pierson Judy Smith Mary Kay Spahl Rosemarie Specht Vilma Suarez Ronnie Taliercio Katie Toma

Will resume in October!

NEW TIME: 10:30am Mass

Children in grades k—2 will be invited to

participate in this special lesson.

The program will be offered on non faith

formation class Sundays at the 10:30am

Mass with dates

published in advance.

Please mark your calendar for:

October 7th

October 21st

We look forward to sharing the Gospel

with your children!

WELCOME BACK TO OUR GRADES 1-8 FAITH

FORMATION STUDENTS!!

Classes have begun the week of September 16th. Please

reference the website under the FAITH FORMATION tab

for all information regarding the program and calendar.

We look forward to a wonderful year growing in our faith

and closer to God!

OPEN HOUSE

Want to see what

your children and

teens are learning

in faith formation

classes?

Please stop by the

parish hall during

the weekend of

September 29 & 30

after all Masses.

BIBLE STUDY The Acts of the Apostles: Section 2

Presenter: Deacon Keith

resumed TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 1:00 - 2:30 PM (All Saints Room)

a 6-week session concluding October 23

BOOK CLUB begins THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

9:30 AM (All Saints Room)

The Sleeping Witness: A Father Gabriel Mystery

by Fiorella de Maria

All are welcome for one or all books.

For a complete list of books, visit our website. Next Book/Meeting: November

Michael.Killeen@outdrs.net or 973-729-6063

for anyone seeking

Baptism • First Eucharist Confirmation

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

7:00 - 8:30 PM (Chapel)

If you or someone you know is interested in taking this journey and making a commitment to the RCIA program, please

call the office 973-786-6631.

MARTHA MARY LAZARUS

Bereavement Ministry

“Understanding Your Grief” for the bereaved begins MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

7:30 - 9:30 PM (Chapel)

Sept. 24 Introduction

Oct. 1 Open to the Presence of Your Loss

Oct. 8 Dispel the Misconceptions of Grief

Oct. 15 Embrace the Uniqueness of Your Grief

Oct. 22 Explore Your Feelings

Oct. 29 Recognize You Are Not Crazy

Need Information to be published….

Please note any information needing to be published in the bulletin must be submitted to the parish secretary, Mrs. Sally Smethy by Tuesday of that week. Kindly email your infor-mation in a Word doc that may be copied and pasted. Addi-tionally, please ensure if appropriate the date of your event is available and in the parish calendar prior to posting any con-tent. The parish calendar is coordinated by and kept the parish secretary. If you have any questions please get in touch with Sally.

973-786-6631 or office@goodshepherdrc.org

“Encounter with God, In Daily Living, Through the Sunday Scriptures”

Scripture reflection with Fr. Tim begins Monday, September 24

9:30 — 11:00am (Chapel)

Read the upcoming Sunday Scriptures each week Reflect and Discuss

Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Annual Mass at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery. Check back here for details in the coming weeks.

Practice every THURSDAY, beginning September 13: Adult Choir 7:30-9:00 PM (sing every Sunday-10:30 Mass)

Practice every THURSDAY, beginning September 20: Children’s Choir 6:15-7:15 PM (sing every 2nd Sunday)

Bell Choir 6:30-7:30 PM (play 1 time a month)

Contact Dawn Donnelly, Music Ministry Director music@goodshepherdrc.org or 908-852-2050

(for the Bell Choir, contact Jim Hohman, 973-534-3701)

Are you a teen who plays an instrument?

Are you willing to share your talent and become part of a folk group?

Please contact Fr. Michal if interested

frmichael@goodshepherdrc.org