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Archdiocese of Atlanta The Church of the Good Shepherd
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017
Good Shepherd Mass Schedule
and Reconciliation
SATURDAY VIGIL – 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY – 7:30
7:30 a.m. (Español in Gym)
9:00, 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.
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 ERGENCY 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
Parish News - Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!
Monday, January 1
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
This is not a holy day of
obligation. However,
Mass will be celebrated
at 9:00 am. The feast
honors the divine and
virginal motherhood of
the Blessed Virgin.
In honor of the New
Year holiday, the
Parish Office and the
Parish Life Center
will be closed
Monday,
January 1st.
The offices will re-open
Tuesday, January 2nd at 9:00 AM.
Come Expecting...
Come Expecting, the Charismatic
Praise and Worship ministry, will be
gathering on Friday, January 12th at 7:00pm in the PLC
Room 303. The evening consists of a brief teaching,
praise & worship and a time of reflection, sharing and
prayer. Come experience the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Come and be refreshed and renewed. Come Expecting.
Questions?
Dave Dittmeier
Hospitality Sunday All are welcome!
Please join us after the 9:00 AM Mass next Sunday, January 7th for coffee, donuts and fellowship with members of our parish family.
Hospitality Sunday is the first Sunday of every month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Hospitality Room. New parishioners are especially invited to come by and get acquainted.
For more information on this welcoming ministry, please contact:
Cathy Grogan [email protected]
470-239-3192
WOMEN’S CURSILLO
REUNION GROUP
MEETINGS
Women who have attended a Cursillo
weekend are invited to a bimonthly gathering the
second and fourth Friday of every month at 9:30
am in the Parish Library. The purpose of this
group is to grow in faith, spirituality, and
community as we seek to serve the Lord as women
of God. For further details, contact:
Patricia Mattozzi
770-886-0442
The Christmas Flowers that grace our Church have been donated by the
Parishioners of our Parish in memory or in honor of their loved ones. Envelopes
with the names of those to be remembered have been placed upon the Altar.
MATS FOR THE HOMELESS This ministry might just be the one you’ve
been looking for and can be done from the
comfort of your own home. Think what a
difference you can make! Instructional
Video: YouTube.com, search Good
Shepherd plastic bags—how to flatten and
cut plastic bags plus How to Loom. Paper copies are located at
the PLC and Gift Shop mat stands.
Bags (empty, not sticky or stinky), flattened bags, loops, plarn
balls, and completed mats may be dropped at the mat stands.
Please feel free to take bags to work on at home.
Karen Blaser
678-641-0724 - [email protected]
PARISH COMMUNICATIONS
GUIDELINES
All announcements for our parish website should be
submitted to Terry in the Parish Office for approval. The
Parish Office will then forward them to our webmaster.
Bulletin announcements should be emailed to
[email protected] by Wednesday 4:00 pm, two weekends
prior to publication.
Bulletin flyers should be submitted to the Parish Office for
approval by the Pastor.
Mass announcements should be submitted Terry by 4:00 pm
on Thursday for inclusion at the weekend Masses. Email
announcements to [email protected].
Parish Particulars to Keep in Mind
Parish Ministries - Where Your Time and Talent Grow
The Good Shepherd Men's Club
supports many ministries at Good
Shepherd Church. We are in need of a
few new Angels to assist with the
Good Shepherd Garden Angels. Some of our current
Angels are finding it more difficult to maintain their areas
or do not have the time they use to have for this ministry.
This is an excellent ministry to utilize and share your
gardening talents with parishioners of Good Shepherd
Church. Please consider this ministry as a low key
opportunity to become involved in the parish. Please
contact Jim Reilly at 678-780-8343
or [email protected] if you have interest to help
maintain areas around the Church property.
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY Mission: Through the gift of a Prayer Blanket and a
commitment of daily prayer and monthly Mass Intention,
we seek to obtain healing protection, strength, comfort
and grace for those on our Ministry List of Recipients.
Blanket Recipients: Since September 2016,
189 blankets have been given and countless prayers and
Masses have been offered for those in need. Over 1400
blankets have been distributed since the inception of the
Ministry in 2007.
CAN YOU HELP? Contact Judy Nielson at
[email protected] or our parish office. If you
know someone who might need a blanket, they are
kept in the Parish Office.
Want to make someone feel blessed? Want to feel like a problem has been
solved in a beautiful way?
Think about donating a car that you do not use anymore to our
St. Vincent de Paul Society. They will be the perfect match-
makers and match your car to a wonderful needy family!
Moving? Unable or unwilling to drive anymore? Came into a
better car but still have your original? Let us help you help
others. Contact:
Mike Krause
770-886-1410
In case of inclement weather, be sure to check our website www.gsrcc.net
for the most up-to-date information on schedules and facility closings.
Spirituality - Come and Be Refreshed
AS THIS YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE, receive My Peace. This is still your deepest need and I, your Prince of
Peace, long to pour myself into your neediness. My abundance and your emptiness are a perfect match. I
designed you to have no sufficiency of your own. I created you as a jar of clay, set apart for sacred use. I want
you to be filled with My very Being, permeated through and through with peace.
Thank Me for My peaceful Presence, regardless of your feelings. Whisper My Name in loving tenderness, My
Peace, which lives continually in your spirit, will gradually work its way through your entire being. 26-27
Isaiah 9:6; Corinthians 4:7; John 14:26-27
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young
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La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia es el modelo de virtudes de todas las familias. Leemos en el libro del Eclesiástico 3,3:"El que honra a su padre expía sus pecados. El que respeta a su
madre acumula tesoros". Buena lección para la sociedad nuestra. "No abochornes a tu padre mientras
vivas, aunque su mente flaquee". Si este mundo se enfoca como un jardín de placeres terrenos, con la
finalidad de pasarlo bomba, y como estación término, todo se explica. Pero si se ve con ojos de
evangelio, hemos de rectificar muchas conductas. San Pablo ya decía a los Colosenses 3,12: "Sea
vuestro uniforme: la misericordia entrañable, la bondad, la humildad, la dulzura, la comprensión.
Sobrellevaos mutuamente, perdonándoos, como el Señor os ha perdonado. Y por encima de todo, el
amor, la Palabra, la Eucaristía... Hijos, obedeced a vuestros padres, que eso le gusta al Señor. Padres, no seáis posesivos, para que
no se desanimen vuestros hijos". Tampoco les sobreprotejáis en exceso, porque se quedarán enanos, no crecerán y estarán
necesitando a todas horas y en todos los problemas, el paraguas de papá, la sombrilla de mamá. ¡Yo bendigo el día en que el
Obispo, a mis veinticuatro años, me nombró párroco y tuve que sacarme las castañas del fuego con mis propias manos! Eso me
ayudó a crecer y a profundizar mi sentido de la responsabilidad. Pero ¡hay que educar!
La primera escuela es la familia, y nadie la puede sustituir. Ese principio del derecho natural que a los poderes de hoy les cuesta
tanto entender y sobretodo, practicar, porque les impide manipular. Al niño hay que enseñarle el respeto a todos; el deber de dar
gracias, que a él ni le nace, ni lo comprende, porque cree que todo se lo merece y que todos han de estar a su servicio y así crecerá
y de mayor e incluso con cargos de responsabilidad y de relumbre, incurrirá en defectos enormes de ingratitud, de ignorancia de lo
que se debe a quienes le educaron o a los que le han prestado un servicio con sacrificio y, ni se les da una explicación por la
pérdida de papeles o, si se pidieron, en fuerza de autoridad, ni razonar la no publicación, ni agradecer el trabajo y, tal vez el
sacrificio, que supuso su cumplimiento. Al niño no se le hizo ver que hay que agradecer y que no todos deben estar a su servicio
por su cara bonita.
Daily Readings
Monday Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21
Tuesday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28
Wednesday 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34
Thursday 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42
Friday 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51
Saturday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 3:23-38
Sunday Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
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].
Saturday, December 30
9:00 AM † Leonarda Cerami by Her Family
Nora Lupo by MaryAnn and Tom Mall
5:00 PM Sean Patrick Jordan by Denise Jordan
† William “Billy” Rehklau by Bill and Betty Broderick
Sunday, December 31
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM †
Deceased Member of the Donegan Family
by the Donegan Family
†
Deceased Members of the McCormack Family
by the Donegan Family
9:00 AM † Leonardo Cerami by His Family
† Joe Wojtczak by His Wife
11: 00 AM Intentions of the Guilfoil Family by Judy & Bill Guilfoil
† Walter Raucher by the Kneuer Family
1:00 PM Spanish Mass
Spanish Mass
5:30 PM Sam Palmer by the Palmer Family
† Rudy Crispeno by Ken and Elsa Barnes
Monday, January 1
9:00 AM † Robert O. Burnett by Ginny Burnett
† George Feeney by Nancy and David Gerdon
Tuesday, January 2
9:00 AM † Leonarda Cerami by Leonard Cerami
Deacon Ralph LaMachia by the Cerami Family
Wednesday, January 3
9:00 AM St. Monica Sodality
In Thanksgiving to St. Therese of Lisieux by Len Cerami
Thursday, January 4
9:00 AM † Leonarda Cerami by the Cerami Family
Deacon Ralph LaMachia by Terry and Bill Duffey
Friday, January 5
9:00 AM The Prayer Blanket Ministry
† Joe Hazel
Mass Intentions for December 30 through January 6
† deceased intentions
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.
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.
Fr. Diosmar, Fr. Jorge, the Deacons and Staff of The
Church of the Good Shepherd would like to wish everyone
a Blessed and Happy New Year filled with God’s
abundant blessings and good health for all.
MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, January 6
9:00 AM † In honor of Those Memorialized
in the Courtyard of Remembrance
† Frank Danchetz by Dot Danchetz
5:00 PM † Donetta Haas by Paul Haas
† Michael Burgett by Chris and Corrie Burgett
Sunday, January 7
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym - Giovany Morales
7:30 AM † Claudia Orchowski by Arlene and Jim Ward
For the Intentions of Our Parishioners
9:00 AM † Lanola Dunlap by the Hanlon Family
† Carolyn Wacker by Linda and Anton Gonzalez
11: 00 AM † Eugene and José Martin by Regina and Walter Spencer
The Good Shepherd Choir
5:30 PM † Calvin Posner by Renée and Garry Lee
† Anthony Robert Tropio by June Tropio
WE NEED FURNITURE!!!
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Housecleaning? Down-sizing?
Consider donating your furniture
to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
All items are needed!
Thank you for answering this need!
Contact St. Vincent de Paul
678-947-0677
Your call will be answered
within 24-48 hours.
Health Equipment Loan Program
Many thanks to those who have come forward to donate
their medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers
that are no longer needed. Your donated items have
been such a blessing to so many in need.
If you are in need of medical equipment, please contact
Mark Meade
770-363-8937
The Good Shepherd Men's
Club continues to support
St. Vincent de Paul with
"pickup and delivery" of
furniture donations. We
have a small group of members and non-members
who assist St. Vincent de Paul with this important
task of serving the needs of local families. Please
consider donating two - three hours of your time and
muscle on Tuesdays to help with this task. This is an
excellent opportunity to put your faith into action. If
you have interest with joining our group either once
a week, twice a month, or three times a month please
contact:
Jim Reilly
678-780-8343
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Meets Quarterly
February 6 - Hospitality Room
April 9 - Parish Library - 500
Good Shepherd prepares for upcoming
events in collaboration with the Archdiocese
of Atlanta and St. Brendan the Navigator
Catholic Church. We welcome and need your help. Please
contact:
Laura Nix 404-242-9798
Stewardship
Weekend of December 16-17, 2017
Offertory 32,925.30
Miscellaneous 250.00
Religious Retirement Fund 2,901.00
TOTAL $ 36,076.30
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].
On behalf of the entire Middle School Faith Formation Program, we wish you
a Happy New Year. Please be safe.
The 1st class of 2018 will be Sunday, January 7th after the 5:30 PM Mass.
The next hang out night is scheduled for Saturday, January 20th, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
Mark your calendars.
Middle and High School RCIC Information:
The last special sacrament class for 1st year RCIC students was Sunday, December 10th. If your child/teen
missed any of the sacrament classes, please contact Garry at [email protected] ASAP to determine the options
available to you.
Parents please make sure your teens are working on their prayers, handing in their homework and attending the
normal Faith Formation program.
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 Lee at [email protected] or call Garry at 470-695-7733.
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
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]
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,lMarine, NC) 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) 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) Alex Hanson (SRA— AF) Mark Hanson (MSgt. AF) Georgia Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy) Justice Nathan Hobin (LCPL, Marines) Norfolk, VA Michael E. Hughes Chris Jensen (Col AF) Hickam AF Base, Honolulu, Hawaii
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 Mauricio Posada (Commander, USCG) Air Station Miami 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) Justin Russell (Sgt. 1st Class Army) 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.
A Prayer for Soldiers
Brave warriors, should fate find us in battle, may our
cause be just. May our leaders have clear vision. May
our courage not falter. May we be triumphant and earn
victory as we show mercy to our enemies. May our
efforts bring lasting peace. May our sacrifice be always
appreciated by those we serve. May we return to our
loved ones unharmed. Should we be harmed, may our
wounds heal. Should we perish in the struggle, may God
embrace us and find for us a place in His Kingdom.
Parish Life Center Hours
Mon -Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED ON FRIDAY
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 January
is Upstairs at the White House by J.D. West. 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
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
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
