PRAYER & LITURGY
The Worship Core Community oversees and faciitates all communal worship experiences of the parish and is responsible for assuring that these activities remain focused on "Worshipping the Father in Spirit and in Truth." Visit the Worship Core Community web page for additional information. For Ministry Schedules, go to Ministry Schedules
Questions and Inquiries: Ranetta Bhuvasorakul, 893-4423, joeb924@aol.com
Altar Servers
Boys and girls, 4th grade and above, may serve in this ministry. Altar servers assist at all scheduled weekly Masses, arriving at least 15 minutes before Mass.
Contact: Mark Hays, 668-3134
Centering Prayer
As we know from our own human experience, communication with another also involves listening. The Scriptures provide us with a way to listen to God. Centering Prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of Contemplative Prayer by preparing our faculties to receive this gift. Group meets every Wednesday, 9:45 - 11:00 am in Room 309.
Contact: Rita Rewiski, 893-0148
rita@nettally.com
Church Decorating
Volunteers assist with decorating the church during special liturgies, especially during the Christmas and Easter seasons .
Contact: Ranetta Bhuvasorakul, 893-4423
Good Shepherd is blessed to have a variety of choirs that serve on Sundays and other special occasions. Each weekend Mass has a choir and choir director. Specialized choirs include: Spirit Singers (children's choir), the Men's choir, the Handbell Choir and the Resurrection Choir (serves at funeral and Memorial Masses). Visit the Choirs web page to learn more about the various choirs at Good Shepherd.
Lectors proclaim the word of God on Sundays and weekdays. A lector formation process is held in the Spring and Fall. Visit the Lectors web pages to learn more about the lector formation process.
Lectors Sunday
Contact: Barb Roufa, broufa@comcast.net, 668-2197
Lectors Weekday
Contact: Eleanor Bettinger, 894-0837
Liturgy of the Word for Children
During the homily time, volunteers read and discuss the Sunday readings with children ages 5 through Grade 5 using the Children's Lectionary. Presenters and assistants are needed for the 10:15 am, 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm Masses.
Contact: Susie Perkins, 893-5589
E-mail: Suz717@comcast.net
Sacristans
Sacristans set up and maintain the vestments, vessels, altar cloths, bread and wine for the weekday and Sunday Masses, as well as for special liturgies. Volunteers are rotated monthly.
Contact: Pat Kowalski, 893-8361
Minerva Gonzalez, 893-8112
Welcoming Ministers
Welcoming Ministers help to make visitors and parishioners feel welcome at Sunday Mass by greeting them with a friendly smile, opening doors and saying hello. They also perform additional liturgical functions, such as collection, communion procession and bulletin distribution, with care and reverence. Volunteers wear name tags and arrive 20 minutes before Mass. Service is about once per month.
Contact: Pat Beckett, 893-1837, beckettp@gs.ptdiocese.org
Communion for the Homebound
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist who bring communion to fellow parishioners who are sick, in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, in the hospital, or homebound and are unable to join in the celebration of Mass.
Contact: Margaret Haynes, 668-0415
mhaynes1004@comcast.net
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion are privileged to serve as Ministers of the Body and Blood as needed by the parish.
Formation: Training for new ministers is once per year. New Ministers must attend a theology class as well as a procedures class.
Commitment: After required training, serving at 1 weekend Mass approximately every 3 weeks.
Contact: Bill Perkins, 893-5589
E-mail: goodshepherd@gs.ptdiocese.org
Charismatic Prayer Group
Gatherings that include praise music, quiet prayer, inspired words and shared scripture. Led by the Holy Spirit, this is an opportunity to witness charismatic gifts being used to build the body of Christ.
Contact: Donna Roberts 385-3662
Healing Prayer Ministry
The Healing Prayer Ministry provides a monthly Healing Service on the first Sunday of every month at 7:30 pm in the church. All are welcome. Healing Rooms and In-Depth Prayer Ministry opportunities are also available
Contact: Margaret Szortyka, 907-9377
E-mail: margluvsken@yahoo.com
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
Families invite Jesus into their home to be the center of the heart and family. A special ceremony is held in the home.
Contact: Lynn Mangan, 668-1726, michmang@aol.com
Saturday Adoration
Adoration takes place on the first Saturday of each month in the chapel from 9:30 am-5:00 pm. Parishioners are invited to spend some quality time with the Lord. A sign-up sheet is posted outside the chapel the week before the first Saturday.
Contact: Jackie Rabitaille, 668-1867
Wednesdays in the Chapel
Deacon Ed Melvin
E-mail: ed.melvin@tmh.org
Schedule
5:45 PM: The Seven Sorrows of Mary Chaplet
6:00 PM: Sacred Songs - Hymns - Music
6:15 PM: His Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena
6:30 PM: Rosary of Thanksgiving and Petition
7:00 PM: Mass
7:30 PM: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
8:30 PM: Closure
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