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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
@GoodShepherdCatholicCommunityColleyville @GoodShepherd_TX
“COME, FOLLOW ME.” - MT. 4:19 | “GO, MAKE DISCIPLES.” - MT. 28:19
Our Vision for Evangelization & Discipleship
As Catholics, Jesus calls us to be disciples and to make disciples. Making disciples is
called evangelization. Evangelization is at the heart of all our ministries at Good Shepherd
because evangelization is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus Christ.
Moving forward as a parish community, let’s reflect together on the five characteristics of
being a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share. What is the purpose?
We are seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a greater urgency in living out
our Catholic calling of evangelization. Learn more: www.gscc.net/disciples
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Our Mission:
Be Disciples. Make Disciples.
In welcoming all, we form disciples
who know, love, and serve
God and neighbor.
Who is a disciple?
A disciple welcomes God's people,
encounters Jesus Christ, grows in
Jesus Christ, serves God's people,
and shares the Gospel.
PARISH ROADMAP FOR EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP Taking the next step forward as a parish community to more deeply live out evangelization
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Good Shepherd Catholic Community
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. At Good Shepherd, we seek to foster a lifestyle of discipleship focused on the five characteristics of a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, share. Learn more at www.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 www.gscc.net/register. To learn more about becoming Catholic, visit www.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: Visit www.gscc.net to register for Pre-Baptism Class. Sacrament of Matrimony: To schedule, contact the parish office at least eight months prior to the wedding. 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
Pastoral Staff PARISH OFFICE Phone: 817-421-1387 | Fax: 817-421-4709 | www.gscc.net 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, TX 76034
OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm | Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm Sat: 11:00am - 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
Dir. of Music Ministries: Brian Bacon | [email protected] Dir. of Evangelization: Joshua Bitting | [email protected] Exec. Assistant: Donna Campbell | [email protected] Coord. of Outreach Min: Kathy Guarino | [email protected] Coord. of Liturgical Ministries: 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] Coord. of Disciples: Tracy Vecchio | [email protected] Business Mgr: Michael Vinez | [email protected]
Complete listing of pastoral staff: www.gscc.net/staff
This Week at a Glance A = Adults | Y = Youth | P = Parish-Wide
Sunday, Nov. 11
Y// YDA: Sunday A 9:30am
Y// Decision Point 9:30am
P// Usher Training 12:30pm
A// Alpha 12:30pm
Y// 4 Hymn Ensemble Rehearsal 3:00pm
A// Young Adults 5:00pm
P// Requiem Concert 7:00pm
Monday, Nov. 12
A// Archangel Moms 9:00am
Y// High School Bible Study 6:30pm
A// Men’s Club 6:30pm
A// Inquiry & RCIA 7:00pm
A// Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm
P// Holy Hour of Power 7:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 13
A// Men’s Scripture Study 9:15am
A// Women’s Scripture Studies 9:30am
Y// Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm
A// Respect Life Meeting 6:45pm
A// Walking with Purpose 7:00pm
A// Trombone Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov. 14
P// WOW 9:00am
A// Wed. Morn. Scripture Study 10:00am
Y// Bridge 4:30pm
A// Alpha 6:30pm
Y// YDA: Wednesday Late 6:30pm
Y// Crossroads 6:30pm
Y// Renovate 6:30pm
A// Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm
A// Chamber Singers Rehearsal 9:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 15
A// Alpha 10:00am
A// GriefShare 7:00pm
P// QPR Training 7:00pm
P// Sack Lunch Project 7:00pm
A// Thurs. Eve. Scripture Study 7:00pm
Friday, Nov. 16
A// Adult Safe Environment Training 6:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 17
A// Rosary & Readings 7:00am
A// Rosary & Discipleship 7:00am
A// Surviving the Holidays Seminar 10:00am
A// Parish Choir Rehearsal 12:00pm
Last Weekend’s Mass Attendance 5:00pm: 805 | 9:00am: 1,158 | 11:00am: 1,073 | 4:00pm: 777 Total: 3,813
Mon
Ti 1:1-9; Lk 17:1-6
Tues
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Lk 17:7-10
Wed
Ti 3:1-7; Lk 17:11-19
Thurs
Phlm 7-20; Lk 17:20-25
Fri
2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17:26-37
Sat
3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday Mass
Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32
Pastor’s Corner SUNDAY REFLECTION: THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today’s Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn’t mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus’ way of service, even if it requires giving one’s livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God’s care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They too give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life “to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him” (Hebrews 9:28). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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.
Readings: Nov. 12 - 18
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
New Podcast Episodes Coming Soon Visit www.gscc.net/podcast to listen to the latest Good Shepherd podcasts. We will be focusing our episodes throughout this coming year on the five characteristics of a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share.
Vocations Corner ORDINATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD & DIACONATE On Saturday, October 27, in Loretto, PA, Fr. Vince Yeager, TOR, was ordained a priest and Rev. Br. David Dodd, TOR, was ordained a deacon, both for the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular (TOR).
Br. David visited Good Shepherd Catholic Community for a weekend in June 2017, and has said only good things about his experience.
Let’s keep both men in our prayers as they go forward in ministry.
For information on vocations, contact Fr. Jason ([email protected]) or visit www.gscc.net/vocations, www.fwdioc.org/vocations, or www.franciscanstor.org
For information on our Vocations Icon (seen at Sunday Mass) and an opportunity to pray as a household for vocations, visit www.gscc.net/vocations
For a quick and easy way to access all web pages mentioned in this bulletin, visit www.gscc.net/bulletin.
Become a Greeter
Sunday, November 18 |12:30pm This is a fun ministry that makes a difference in our community. Come join our team and help us welcome ALL to our parish! It’s a great ministry for families to serve together! To RSVP (or if you are interested and unable to attend), please email [email protected]
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.
Ministry Spotlights
Donna Deyo, Liturgical Art & Environment Ministry
How does your ministry serve? “Liturgical Art and Environment is a ministry that provides seasonal decor that reflects the Liturgical seasons and celebrations throughout the year. It offers a visual expression of the Word of God, creating a setting rich in symbolism. It also supports a fresh flower donation program that gives our parishioners an opportunity to honor or memorialize the special people and events in their lives. Great care is taken to prepare a beautiful and holy space of noble simplicity and elegance. A beautiful church honors God's Glory as well as the Sacraments offered at every Mass and celebration. The sensory elements provide a setting for the spiritual experience of prayer and adoration, and help us reflect more profoundly on the liturgy, e.g. expectation and preparation during Advent; joy in Christmas; repentance during Lent; new life in Easter.”
How have you grown in Christ through your ministry? “I have grown in my faith in unexpected ways through serving in this ministry. I am more attuned to the Liturgical symbolism, colors, and seasonal passages, but I am also very humbled by the experience of preparing our worship space to reflect God's Word and our Blessed Sacraments. It has become a spiritual journey for me. Before I begin working, I ask God to use my hands, my feet, and my vision for His glory. For me, the work becomes prayer in action. The beautiful is related to the Holy. This is truly a holy experience for me.”
Interested in joining Liturgical Art & Environment? Contact Diane Kain: [email protected]
Interested in donating altar flowers?
Visit www.gscc.net/flowers to learn more.
Rob Rudloff, Audio/Visual Ministry
Why did you join this ministry? “I’ve worked or volunteered with churches for over 16 years in serving their AV needs. It’s how I learned almost everything I know about the industry. I can’t imagine a world where I’m not helping a parish with AV. When I moved to Dallas about three years ago, I found a need in our parish’s ministry and immediately stepped in to volunteer. I volunteered for maybe two or three weeks before I was asked to lead this ministry, a role I excitedly accepted. So that’s why I joined. Why I stayed: AV in any parish or venue is an evolving process. If done right, the work never really ends. Just as our parish and the greater Church are constantly on the move, so is AV ministry.”
How have you welcomed others through your ministry? “The question of ‘how have you welcomed others’ is an interesting one for AV. Really everything we do is contributing to a welcoming environment. If sound is working correctly and slides are showing up at the correct moments, then it leaves room for parishioners to focus on the liturgy and all that it entails. If we do our jobs correctly, we should go completely unnoticed. Even with that said, I should also say that I am extremely proud of my team and how they selflessly serve every week. I’m humbled by watching this team work for the benefit of our parishioners and an environment where they should absolutely go unnoticed. It’s clear that the members of this team love Christ, love His Church, and love serving in the unique capacity of AV production.”
Interested in joining our Audio/Visual Ministry? Contact Brian Bacon: [email protected]
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.
Advent Reconciliation Service
Save the Date
The Vigil Project is a community of musical artists that was formed in January 2016. Featuring a collective of seasoned singer/songwriters and worship leaders (Andrea Thomas, John Finch, Shawn Williams, and Greg&Lizzy), TVP exists to invite the Church to a fresh encounter with God and to deep prayer through the experience of beautiful music. In less than two years, they’ve quickly garnered international acclaim through the release of two music video series’ (“Lent and Easter” and “Advent and Christmas”) that have helped set a new standard globally for quality in the Catholic music industry. TVP maintains a seasonal touring schedule between producing new music/film projects and finding creative ways to invite and unite the universal Church in prayer. Learn more by visiting www.thevigilproject.com.
Thursday, Nov. 29 | 7:00pm | GSCC Mass will begin at 7:00pm in the church and will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will have 12 priests present at Good Shepherd to hear Confessions until 9:00pm. Bring the whole family! (Please note that this is not the time for our children’s First Reconciliation.)
Other Advent Reconciliation Services in Our Deanery: Dec. 3: ST. FRANCIS (www.sfatx.org) Dec. 6: ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA (www.stcatherine.org) Dec. 10: ST. PHILIP (www.stphilipcc.org) Dec. 13: ST. MICHAEL (www.smcchurch.org) Dec. 17: ST. JOHN (www.sjtanrh.com) Dec. 20: HOLY CROSS (www.holycrosscc.org) Dec. 21: ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON (www.seascc.org)
Good Shepherd Music Ministry will present Bradley Ellingboe’s REQUIEM on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 7pm in the Church. The concert will include 75+ singers, a soloist, and a chamber orchestra.
Ellingboe’s REQUIEM was composed in 2002 and since then has been performed all over the world. This composition is a large choral work that combines the Latin requiem texts with famous English Christian texts such as The Lord’s Prayer, Death Be Not Proud by John Donne (1572-1631), Psalm 22, and an Evensong by George Herbert (1593-1633).
A REQUIEM is a musical composition of the components of the Roman Catholic Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead. A special love offering will be collected during the concert to support future programs presented by Good Shepherd Music Ministry.
Sunday, Nov. 11 | 12:30pm | In the Church
Becoming an usher is an important liturgical service in our community! Ushers must be 14 years of age or older and be Safe Environment Trained. Younger parishioners may serve if they usher with a parent at the same Mass. Learn more at www.gscc.net/usher
During the season of Advent, parishioners light the candles of our wreath after the opening hymn at each weekend Mass. Would you like to be a part of this tradition? Sign up at www.gscc.net for the day and Mass time of your choice. You will receive a reminder during the week. We will need one person or persons for each of the following Masses: Dec. 1 & 2: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm Dec. 8 & 9: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm Dec. 15 & 16: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm Dec. 22 & 23: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am
EM Training | Sunday, Nov. 18 | 12:30 - 2:00pm Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion share responsibility for distributing the Eucharist at Masses on Saturdays/Sundays and weekdays. Ministers must be in full communion with the Church. Two-hour training session & Safe Environment Training required. Learn more: www.gscc.net/ministries (We will meet in the St. Francis Room)
On Sunday, October 21 at the 4:00pm Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic Community joyfully welcomed Chris C and Jim E into the Catholic Church.
Following their Baptism, they received the Sacrament of Confirmation followed by their first Holy Communion, thus completing the cycle of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist).
Chris and Jim have journeyed through the RCIA process for many months with prayer, study, and growth. They have come to love the Church, the Bride of Christ, and have entrusted their salvation into the gentle and loving guidance of the Catholic Church. This is a profound act of faith. We express our heartiest welcome to Chris and Jim.
The RCIA folks who have walked with Chris and Jim have been privileged to share their journey into the Church and for this, we are grateful. To Christ be the glory now and forever.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY Monday Evenings | 7:00pm | Rooms 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]
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.
Opportunities for Married Couples
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Jan 25 - 27
RETROUVAILLE: A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
MARRIAGE ON TAP AT GOOD SHEPHERD
For details on each: www.gscc.net/MarriageEnrichment
Two New Job Openings!
Admin. Assistant for GSCC Students
Admin. Assistant for Middle Ministries
www.gscc.net/jobs
Grow in the Vocation of Motherhood
We focus our gatherings on parenting, fellowship, and prayer. We hope all mothers will join us! View the fall calendar at www.gscc.net/archangelmoms. Questions? Next gathering: Monday, Nov. 12 | 9:00am
Natural Family Planning
Want to postpone pregnancy? Having difficulty conceiving? Trying to stay in line with Catholic teaching? Natural Family Planning (or NFP) is a natural and 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.
UPCOMING CLASSES AT GOOD SHEPHERD! Tuesdays Dec. 4, Dec. 18, & Jan. 8 | 7:00 - 9:00pm $50/couple | Register at www.gscc.net/nfp
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
www.gscc.net/marriageontap
Our Parish School Next Date Night: December 1
Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 6:00 - 8:00pm Kendra Scott | Southlake Town Square 321 Grand Ave W Southlake, TX 76092 Enjoy sips, sweets, and jewels in time for the holidays! 20% of your purchase benefits Holy Trinity Catholic School. Unable to attend the event? Give Kendra Scott Southlake a call at 817-442-3859 to make your purchase and receive complimentary shipping!
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.
We are in need of snacks for Wednesday evening Renovate (grades 9 - 12). If you are interested in donating snacks, please contact Kayla Gollihar: [email protected]
Children and Adults will love the online content from FORMED. E-books, podcasts, movies, DVD-based studies, and more. www.formed.org | Enter parish code: 981586
Pick of the Week: Forgiven Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God’s love. By looking at God’s revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself, Forgiven communicates God’s invitation to each one of us to come
experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Online Catholic Resources
Snack Donations Needed!
For Grades 7 - 8
GSCC Students (Grades 9 - 12)
Who: Grades 7 - 8 (must be 12+ at the time of the event) What: Group Dynamix Lock-In (Blacklight, Dodgeball, Archery Tag, High Ropes Course, Ziplines, 9-Square-in-the-Air, Gaga Ball, Midnight Pizza, and Games Galore!) When: November 16 - 17 from 8:00pm - 8:00am Where: Pick up and drop off at Group Dynamix Facility (1100 Venture Ct. #120, Carrollton, TX 75006) What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing (no skirts or short-shorts) to run around in Cost: $50 Bring: A snack to share; Labeled water bottle
Friends are welcome! Online registration is open until Nov. 12 at 10am (www.gscc.net). Walk-ins are not available for this lock-in. You must have pre-registered. Parent chaperones needed 8pm - 2:30pm OR 2am - 8pm
Single or Married & in Your 20s/30s?
Join Good Shepherd Young Adults every Sunday in the Sts. Francis & Clare Room after 4:00pm Mass.
Wednesday Outreach Workday
Wednesday, Nov. 14 | 9:00 - 11:00am Join us at our next Wednesday Outreach Workday in the St. Maria Goretti and St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rooms (formerly known as Rooms 2 & 3). We’ll be preparing Advent Angel Tree ornaments.
AND SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING WOWS: Nov. 21-- Meet in Narthex to set up Advent Angel Trees Nov. 28 -- Meet in Narthex to replace Mass hymnals
Join us to make sack lunches for homeless friends in Fort Worth served by Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County:
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month | 7pm Upcoming: Nov. 15
Blessed Imelda Lambertini Room (Formerly Room 6) in the Parish Hall Building
Sack Lunch Project for the Homeless
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.
Prison Ministry Pen Pals Needed
If you’re looking for an impactful way to answer God’s call to live the Gospel, then please consider becoming a Pen Pal to a prison inmate through Good Shepherd’s Prison Ministry. A group of GSCC parishioners (and prayer warriors) have been writing to inmates, and it has been an outstanding way for them to serve and lift up prison inmates.
Parishioners use aliases and Good Shepherd’s mailing address to maintain anonymity. They also prepare correspondence at times and places when it is most convenient for them.
“Simply writing a note or sending a card or a scripture verse once a month, or even writing a brief reflection to recent homily you enjoyed, makes such a positive difference in the life of an inmate,”
Here’s what a few inmates have told us about our Pen Pal Program:
“Thank you for your letters. They are light in darkness. I share them with others and I just want you to know they are so welcome and I thank you so much for writing me. May God bless you all, you are such a giant in my mind to have so much with family and still have time to write us.”
“I can't explain in words how much your encouragement has helped me.”
“How nice it is to hear your name called during the mail call time, and how much it means to me.”
Upcoming Seminar
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 10:00am - 12:00pm When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover:
How to deal with emotions
What to do about traditions
Helpful tips for surviving social events
How to find hope for the future
We hope you join us for this encouraging seminar.
Register at www.gscc.net/holidays
(Separate session available for ages 6 - 17.)
We are seeking men who are interested in serving their parish and community.
Monthly Business Meetings: 1st Monday of the month | 7:15pm (in the Upper Room)
Knights of Columbus Council 15789
The joy of the holidays can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. But help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and support you through the holidays and as long as your need persists. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with Keith or Jody Taylor (our Stephen Leaders) at 817-938-5048. Our
Stephen Ministers are there to care!
SIGN UP TODAY! Feb 4 - 9, 2019 | Adult Mission | El Paso-Mexico Border Good Shepherd’s Mission Ministries invites you to a Border Awareness Experience. We will hear of the efforts of our local Catholic diocese, of legal aid agencies, human rights groups, federal judges, and the U.S. Border Patrol to treat the immigrants among us humanely, with the dignity they inherently deserve as human beings, created in the likeness of God. To learn about the trip logistics, including who can go, where we will stay, and cost, contact Mission Coordinator Tere Martin at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! June 23 - 29, 2019 | Family & Adult Mission | Houston We will once again travel to Houston, where we will help fellow Texans recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Though the hurricane first affected Houston two years ago, the devastation still continues to require rebuilding efforts. Full trip details will be available in the coming year. If you are interested, please mark your calendars and contact Tere Martin at [email protected].
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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.
Prayer Requests
QPR Training for Suicide Prevention
2019 Mission Trips Holidays Not So Joyful?
Thursday, Nov. 15 | 7:00pm | Parish Hall QPR - Question, Persuade, and Refer - is a free suicide prevention training designed to give every person in our community the confidence and competence to help someone at risk for suicide. Parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and other community members - anyone can learn these three simple steps that teach you how to recognize the warning signs, offer hope, and get help. Visit www.gscc.net/QPR for more information about this important training.
Social Justice
Respect Life Month is over -- the work of respecting the life, dignity, and rights of the unborn and born continues.
Next Sunday, November 18, is the 2
nd World Day of the
Poor. Pope Francis invites you to learn more about material poverty where God’s people do not have the basic things needed to live and thrive in dignity: nutritious food, adequate housing, safe neighborhoods, good education, healthcare, decent jobs with fair pay, and things that many of us take for granted.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2018DayOfPoor https://tinyurl.com/2018DayOfPoorAid
The work to build God’s Kingdom on earth continues -- a just society living in holiness. If you are performing works of charity and mercy now, what more can you do?
Work for justice in God’s Kingdom on Earth!
Join the Social Justice Ministry to help solve root causes of injustice (Robert Torres at [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.
Healing & Hope
St. Andrew Vocations Breakfast
Upcoming Gathering
Monday, November 12 | 6:30pm | Parish Hall Join us for our next Men’s Club meeting with guest speaker Dave Palmer, General Manager KATH 910AM Guadalupe Radio Network, who will speak on St. Thomas Aquinas. Chef Tony and Chef Jim will serve up another delicious meal. Learn more about the Men’s Club at www.gscc.net/mensclub
Saturday, Nov. 17 | St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth This Diocesan discernment event is held at least once a month throughout the Diocese. All men in high school and college are invited to Mass followed by breakfast and discernment. These are opportunities to learn about priesthood with the Vocations Liaisons. This event is offered monthly and begins at 8:00am.
RSVP: [email protected]
Upcoming Meeting
Jesus doesn't want you to be chained by memories of your abortion. He wants to set you free by healing any shameful memories. "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36)
Let Jesus set you free on a Rachel Weekend Retreat. Rachel Ministries
817-923-4757 Next retreat March 8
Tuesday, Nov. 13 | 6:45pm | St. John XXIII Room Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a Rosary for Life and Catholic Respect Life meeting.
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