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Archdiocese of Atlanta The Church of the Good Shepherd
The XXV Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) September 24, 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 EMERGENCY 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
“...Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."
Coffee and Doughnuts
Please join us after the 9:00 AM Mass
Sunday, October 1st for coffee,
doughnuts and fellowship with
members of our parish family.
Our Hospitality Ministry welcomes all
our families - new and old - to join
us the first Sunday of every month for this informal
gathering.
For more information on this welcoming ministry, please
contact:
Cathy Grogan
Parish News - Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!
The Good Shepherd First Saturday Book
Club would like to invite you to the October
book panel discussion on the Feast of Our
Lady of the Rosary!
Saturday, October 7 ♦ 9am—12 pm
The Rosary of Our Lady by
Msgr. Romano Guardini Hosted by Eileen Posada, the panelists are Good Shepherd
parishioners Linda Chisolm and Judy Guilfoil. The morning
promises to open up your hearts to a better understanding of
the most cherished prayer meditation by Catholics for
centuries. Whether you are already familiar or have never
recited the Rosary, come and learn how the Rosary can
increase your gratitude and love for the Vurgin Mary.
Contact: Gema Fain
[email protected] • 678-333-4829
RESTARTING Good Shepherd’s
Marriage Enrichment Program!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Rooms 204/206 Parish Life Center
Childcare will be available!
We are back! First we want to thank those of you who have
attended and supported this Ministry over the past 3 years. With
all that is happening with marriage and families in today’s
society, married couples need to spend some time focused on
one another and learning about new ways they can improve their
relationship. There is no such thing as a perfect marriage! These
Enrichment Sessions will offer married couples ideas and
concepts that will help keep the spark and romance alive in their
relationship and make it easier to cope with the challenges they
face in their everyday, hectic lives. The program will focus on
better ways to communicate with one another and to better
understand the differences that exist between husband and wife.
These sessions can lead to improved teamwork,
lightheartedness, fun and intimacy in their relationship.
Contact Jack & Angel LaBate
PRAYER VIGIL FOR PEACE & MERCY
100th Anniversary of the Last Apparition
of Our Lady of Fatima & the Miracle of the Sun
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
7:00 pm-8:00 pm • Stations of the Cross Garden
On October 13, 1917 during the Blessed Mother’s final
appearance to Lucia, Francisco and
Jacinta, the astonishing “Miracle of
the Sun” took place in Fatima,
Portugal and witnessed by thousands
of people. This day would ever
change the faith of the skeptics and devotees alike.
Please join us for the enactment of the visionaries Lucia, Jacinta
and Francisco with Our Lady and remain for a candle light
rosary.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sponsored by the GS First Saturday Book Club
Contact: Gema Fain, [email protected] • 678-333-4829
Come Expecting... Come Expecting, the Charismatic
Praise and Worship ministry, will be
gathering on Friday, October 6th 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
BLESSING OF THE PETS
Feast of Saint Francis
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi
and his appreciation of the
goodness in all creation, you are
invited to bring your pets for a
special blessing in the Good
Shepherd Pavilion on
Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 pm.
Please bring a donation of pet food or pet care
supplies/toys to donate to our Forsyth County
Humane society.
Archdiocesan Items of Interest
ARCHITECTURAL TOURS
OF CONYERS MONASTERY
See the beauty and
history of the Our Lady
of the Holy Spirit
Monastery in Conyers.
Tour date is Saturday, October 28 at 1:30 pm.
The monastery is located at 2625 Highway 212,
SW, Conyers, GA 30094.
POST ABORTION HEALING RETREAT
RACHEL’S VINEYARD WEEKEND
September29-October 1
Has abortion affected your
life? Have you lost a child,
grandchild, or sibling through
abortion? Is there a deep
sense of loss in your life
because of abortion? There is
no grief like that of unspoken
grief. You are not alone.
PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing is here to
help and will sponsor the weekend retreat to help
women and men who are struggling with the grief of
abortion find peace and inner healing. Jesus is waiting
with open arms for you to come to him for healing.
Jody 404-717-5557
www.healingafterabortion.org
HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES
Did you know that more than 1,500.00 couples
in over 92 countries have experienced a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend?
They found something that touched their hearts
and was worth passing on to others.
The next available WWME Weekend is November 3-5 at
the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners. You can get
more information or apply online at GATN-wwme.org or
by calling 678-242-WWME.
Querido hijos,
Les aviso que tendremos el ministerio de la Sociedad de La Adoración Nocturna. Los invitamos a que nos
acompañen a la inauguración de Adoración Nocturna en nuestra parroquia del Buen Pastor el Sábado 14 de Octubre
del 2017 a partir de las 6:30 pm hasta las 6:00 am del próximo día."
Se estará utilizando el ritual de Adoración Nocturna de la Archidiócesis de EEUU. La manera correcta de
hacer adoración con el ritual se componen de esta manera: De las 6:30 pm a las 12 am son oraciones de noche y a
partir de las 12:00 am a las 6:00 am son oraciones de la mañana. Es importante saber que la adoración se componen
en turnos de una hora cada uno haciendo actos de adoración de acción de gracias, de petición, de desagravio, entre otros.
Para que este ministerio se estable en la comunidad, necesitamos el apoyo del Buen Pastor que se tendrá durante un año de parte
del Adoración Nocturna Nacional y de la parroquia de San Brendan para poder educar a la comunidad en como se debe adorar de
noche a Jesús Sacramentado.
Para mas información, por favor comuníquese con
Eduardo Ordaz
Presidente de Adoración Nocturna de San Brendan
Fono: 678.755.9140
Spirituality - Come and Be Refreshed!
LIVE FIRST AND FOREMOST in My presence. Gradually you will become aware of Me than of
people and places around you. This awareness will not detract from your relationship with others.
Instead, it will increase your ability to give love and encouragement to them. My Peace will permeate
your words and demeanor. You will be active in the world. Yet one step removed from it. You will
not be easily shaken because My enveloping Presence buffers the blow of problems.
This is the path I have set before you. As you follow it wholeheartedly, you experience abundant Life
and Peace.
Psalm 89:15-16; Psalm16:8; 2 Peter 1:2
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young
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REFLEXIÓN - EVANGELIO Mt 20, 1-16a
Hoy, en el Evangelio, Pedro consulta a Jesús sobre un tema muy concreto que sigue albergado en el corazón
de muchas personas: pregunta por el límite del perdón. La respuesta es que no existe dicho límite: «No te
digo hasta siete veces, sino hasta setenta veces siete» (Mt 18,22). Para explicar esta realidad, Jesús emplea
una parábola. La pregunta del rey centra el tema de la parábola: «¿No debías tú también compadecerte de tu
compañero, del mismo modo que yo me compadecí de ti?» (Mt 18,33).
El perdón es un don, una gracia que procede del amor y la misericordia de Dios. Para Jesús, el perdón no
tiene límites, siempre y cuando el arrepentimiento sea sincero y veraz. Pero exige abrir el corazón a la conversión, es decir, obrar
con los demás según los criterios de Dios.
El pecado grave nos aparta de Dios (cf. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica n. 1470). El vehículo ordinario para recibir el perdón de
ese pecado grave por parte de Dios es el sacramento de la Penitencia, y el acto del penitente que la corona es la satisfacción. Las
obras propias que manifiestan la satisfacción son el signo del compromiso personal —que el cristiano ha asumido ante Dios— de
comenzar una existencia nueva, reparando en lo posible los daños causados al prójimo.
No puede haber perdón del pecado sin algún genero de satisfacción, cuyo fin es: 1. Evitar deslizarse a otros pecados mas graves; 2.
Rechazar el pecado (pues las penas satisfactorias son como un freno y hacen al penitente mas cauto y vigilante); 3. Quitar con los
actos virtuosos los malos hábitos contraídos con el mal vivir; 4. Asemejarnos a Cristo.
Como explicó santo Tomás de Aquino, el hombre es deudor con Dios por los beneficios recibidos, y por sus pecados cometidos.
Por los primeros debe tributarle adoración y acción de gracias; y, por los segundos, satisfacción. El hombre de la parábola no
estuvo dispuesto a realizar lo segundo, por lo tanto se hizo incapaz de recibir el perdón.
Rev. P. Anastasio URQUIZA Fernández MCIU
(Monterrey, México)
Daily Readings
Monday Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday Ezr 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6
Thursday Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9
Friday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Jn 1:47-51
Saturday Zek 2:5-9; Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32
Parish Particulars to Keep in Mind
OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE is a beautiful location in front of the Church where inscribed
bricks are lovingly placed to be honored or memorialized. A Mass for those honored and memorialized within
the Courtyard takes place once a month. This is a wonderful everlasting gift of Masses and Remembrance!
If you would like to purchase a memorial brick as a Christmas gift, please contact the Parish Office
at 770-887-9861 before October 1, 2017.
Saturday, September 23
9:00 AM Sydney Bomar by Joe and Phyllis Durkot
† Claire Alspaugh by the Calibans
5:00 PM † Irene Michael by Tony Michael
†
Daniel Hart by Karen and Paul Blaser
Sunday, September 24
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM † Mabel and Al Pieczynski by Claudia Orchowski
† Richard and Dorothy Cote by Dick and Anya Cote
9:00 AM † James Anderson by Dot Danchetz
† Mike Chisolm by Jim and Arlene Ward
11: 00 AM † Rudy Crispeno by Mona and Larry Boxer
† John Glouse by Barbara Glouse
1:00 PM † Spanish Mass - Daniel Medina
5:30 PM † Arsenio Ippolito by Joan, Nancy, and Gaby Ippolito
For the Intentions of Our Parishioners
Monday, September 25
9:00 AM † Betty Jean O’Brien by Kelly Williams
† Frances Joy by Jeannie and Kathy
Tuesday, September 26
9:00 AM Stephanie Chimienti by her parents
Patti Disney by Judy and Bill Guilfoil
Wednesday, September 27
9:00 AM † Michael Diem by the Diem Family
† Leo Greco by Len and Shirley Greco
7:30 PM Spanish Mass
Thursday, September 28
9:00 AM Tony Muscara by Irene and Mike Rowland
Sydney Bomar by Joe and Phyllis Durkot
Friday, September 29
9:00 AM † Courtyard of Remembrance
† Ron Kling by Mary Anne and Tom Mall
Mass Intentions for September 23 through September 29
† deceased intentions
Our Altar
Flowers and
Blessed
Sacrament
Chapel Flowers
Did you know that you can
donate flowers in honor of a
wedding anniversary, birthday,
etc. or in memory of a loved
one?
For additional information,
please call:
Eileen Pankow
770-597-3563
If you have moved,
changed phone
numbers or email
addresses, please
call the parish
office at 770-887-9861 so
that we may update our
records. Thank you.
You can help the victims of Hurricanes Irma!
Support emergency needs—food, shelter and medical care—
as well as the long-term need to rebuild and recover after
widespread destruction.
Donate online: https://catholiccharitiesusa.org or Good Shepherd can accept
donations to forward to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, MD
21297-1066.
THIS WEEKEND
Our Second
Collection will be
taken for the
Archdiocesan St.
Vincent de Paul Society.
Please be as generous as your
means allow.
PARISH
COMMUNICATIONS
GUIDELINES
All announcements for our
parish website should be
submitted to 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 INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, September 30
9:00 AM Rev. Bob Poandl by Bill and Betty Broderick
Conversion & Peace of Venezuela and World
5:00 PM † Irene Michael by Tony Michael
†
Deceased Members of the Kaczmarek Family by the
Wycoff Family
Sunday, October 1
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM Intentions of the Freas Family by Christine Freas
Sandy Andersen by Judy and Bill Guilfoil
9:00 AM
In thanksgiving for the continued good health of
Scarlett Duffey
† Lucille Zibrida by Jeannie and Alan
11: 00 AM † Rudy Crispeno by Nancy and Rick Gray
† Joe Roman by Barbara Clouse
1:00 PM † Spanish Mass - Javier Patino and Leticia Terraza
5:30 PM Sydney Bomar by Joe and Phyllis Durkot
For the Intentions of Our Parishioners
Stewardship Weekend of September 9/10
Offertory 21,719.64
Building Fund 1,972.00
Miscellaneous 223.00
TOTAL $23,914.64
Upcoming Second Collections
September 24 Archdiocesan St.
Vincent de Paul
October 15 Church in Latin
America/Central and Eastern Europe/
World Missions
Parish Ministries - Where Your Time and Talent Grow
Health Equipment
Loan Program
Many thanks to those who have come
forward to donate their no longer
needed medical equipment such as
wheelchairs, walkers and transport chairs DID YOU
KNOW WE HAVE ELECTRIC SCOOTERS??? 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
This is a wonderful Loaner Ministry
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.
Estimated Cost to the Ministry per Blanket: $10.00.
Prayers and Masses are free!
Financial Support: All monetary donations are appreciated
and needed to purchase blanket material. However, it is not
obligatory nor expected.
Faith, Hope, and Love: PRICELESS!
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.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD MEN’S CLUB
The Men’s Club has a need for any parishioner to
join the Good Shepherd Garden Angels
ministry. We are blessed with some very talented gardeners
who keep our church grounds looking good. If you have an
interest in assisting and would like more details, please contact:
Jim Reilly
678-780-8343
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
f 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].
There will be no Middle School Faith Formation this Sunday, September 24th because of fall school break.
Classes will resume next Sunday, October 1st.
Our next hang out night is Saturday, October 14th. We start at 6:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM. We need
chaperones for these social events. Please email me with your contact information if you are willing to
help. Hang out nights have created long term friendships with other teens. Have your teens attend - they will have fun! You can
download the parent permission form from the church’s web site. .
Middle and High School RCIC Information:
Those teens that are planning to receive their 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion in 2018 are required to attend the Reconciliation
classes as part of the program. If you missed the first class, please contact Garry ASAP so we can determine the course of action to
get your teen om track in the program.
Our second class is Sunday, October 1st at 3:00 PM in Room 306. One parent and the child must attend these classes.
Please contact me by phone or email monthly so you are aware of your child’s progress in the RCIC program.
Special Eucharist classes for 2nd year, 2017 RCIC teens will start in January 2017.
1st and 2nd tear parents, please make sure your teens are working on their prayers, handing in their homework and attending the
normal Faith Formation program. All these are required 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 us for Deep with Pizza (in the
Teen Room) every Wednesday night from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. It’s a great chance to get together, grow deeper in your
faith and have a great time with great people and pizza!
Deep con pizza: todos los estudiantes de high school (novena grado en especial) quedan invitados para este programa (en el teen
room) todos los miércoles en la noche comenzando el 30 de Agosto de 6,30 a 8,30 de la noche. Es una magnifica oportunidad
para reunirnos, profundizar nuestra fe y pasar un magnifico momento en excelente compañia y pizza!
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Michael Gagnon at [email protected] or 470-695-7734.\
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 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.
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 James Duffey (1st class Petty Officer/Navy Diver 1) Hawaii Steven J. Friedrich (Sgt. Iraq) Mark Hanson (MSgt. AF) Qatar Chris Jensen (Col AF) Hickam AF Base, Honolulu, Hawaii 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) 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) Brian Steven Eddy (Capt. AF) Thomas Gregory Eddy (Sgt. Army) Quantico VA Matt Ekhlas (LCpl, USMC, CA) 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) Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy) Justice Nathan Hobin (LCPL, Marines) Norfolk, VA Michael E. Hughes
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) 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) 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
Monday - Friday 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.
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.
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.
BOWLING: Fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:00a.m. -
2:00p.m. at the Stars and Strikes in Cumming. $10.99
includes lunch, shoes and 2 games of bowling. Contact: Lillian
Eaton at 770-844-0774.
BOOK CHAT: We meet on the 2nd Monday each month in the
Parish Life Center from 2PM to 4PM. Our selection for October
is The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. 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, Business 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