March The Crucified Life - An Invitation to a Holy Lent

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1 March 2019 March Newsletter Church of the Good Shepherd The Crucified Life - An Invitation to a Holy Lent Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare them for a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith. I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by selfexamination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God s holy Word. And, to make a right beginning of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now kneel before the Lord, our Maker and Redeemer. (BCP ) This Lent you are invited to take a journey into the heart of The Crucified Life. Jesus challenges those of us who would come after Him to pick up our cross and follow Him. The 40-day period of Lent begins with the service of Ash Wednesday where we acknowledge our mortal nature and concludes with the resurrection and new life of Easter Sunday. Each week of the Lenten season we will reflect deeply on one of Jesus seven last words from the cross; traditionally understood as Forgiveness, Salvation, Relationship, Distress, Abandonment, Reunion, and Triumph. Please be sure to pick up your Lenten Devotional and Study Guide, and join us for The Crucified Life, Sunday mornings at 9:30. My prayer is that you and I will walk daily toward the cross with humility and purpose. I look forward to seeing how God will use this offering of ourselves to Him. LENT Then he said to them all: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. ~ Luke 9:23-24 Yours in Christ, Visit our website at

2 The good shepherd FROM THE ASSOCIATE RECTOR To Lent, and Beyond ASH WEDNESDAY The purpose of Lent is to prepare our hearts for Easter. We might give up something indulgent, or take on a new project of loving service, or work on our prayer life all edifying, worthwhile practices. But we shouldn t lose sight of the goal: to be ready for Easter. This year, you re invited to do your Easter preparation with all your co-disciples in the Good Shepherd community. All together, youngest to oldest, we ll engage in a powerful study called The Crucified Life. This will offer something for everyone. It will help us all go deeper into the meaning of Jesus complete self-giving on the cross. It will help us understand how Jesus act changes our lives and our world. We encourage you and your family to be part of this time of deep reflection. But don t stop there. The very best thing about The Crucified Life is that it leads to The Resurrected Life, our parish theme for the Great Fifty Days of the Easter season. In Lent, we are honest about the darkness in our world, and in our hearts. It s important to be just as honest, just as bold, in proclaiming the Easter message: Jesus Christ defeats darkness, in his life, in our lives, and in the world. Be part of the journey, the whole thing: Lent and Easter, The Crucified Life, and The Resurrected Life, darkness and light, sin and redemption, and rediscover the very essence of our faith. Together, let s journey to Lent, and beyond. Philip+ Lent Begins Wednesday, March 6 Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist 7:00 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Collect for Ash Wednesday Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.! 2 cotgs@cotgs.org

3 March 2019 COMMUNITY Baby Shower for the Campbells! Sunday, March 31 Following the 10:30 a.m. Service in the Parlor Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the coming of Claire and the Rev. William Campbell s new baby girl! The Campbells are registered at Amazon, Target, and Four Chicks in the Park. Please come celebrate gifts are not required. *Our youth will be serving at this event. They will accept donations that will go to their outreach partnership with the Ronald McDonald House. Women s Retreat 2019 Called by the One with Ashlee Sallee Kinsel & Cayce Harris Mustang Island Conference Center Friday, April 12 - Saturday, April 13 (5:30 p.m. Friday - 2:00 p.m. Saturday) Author and Corpus Christi native, Ashlee Sallee Kinsel along with Cayce Harris, Executive Director of ONE (formerly Christ Healing Center in San Antonio), will be the leaders for our Women s Retreat at the beautiful, Mustang Island Conference Center. The theme for the retreat is Called by the One. The heart of who we are is found in John 17. This is the only time in the Bible that we get a glimpse of Jesus' conversations with God, His Father. What does He pray? That you and I would be ONE in the same way that He and God were ONE. Linda Pate and Amy Liles will host this event for women of all ages. This is a wonderful weekend of relaxation, inspiration, fellowship and delicious food! All of your meals will be provided: dinner Friday night and breakfast and lunch Saturday. All rooms have two double beds, as well as a balcony. For more information contact Linda Pate at to a Room - $165 3 to a Room - $125 4 to a Room - $100 (Price includes dinner Friday night and breakfast and lunch Saturday.) Register Online at: Visit our website at

4 The good shepherd ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Adult Sunday School The Christian Life Series: Lent - The Crucified Life Led by Rev. Milton Black and Rev. Philip May 9:30 a.m. in Munds Hall Auditorium This class is specially designed to lead us through our theme for 2019, The Christian Life. During Lent we will focus on The Crucified Life. We will explore Jesus final seven words from the cross: forgiveness, salvation, relationship, distress, abandonment, reunion, and triumph. As we consider His words, we understand and identify with His suffering in a way that challenges us, transforms us, and ultimately brings us hope. You will have the opportunity to hear indepth Biblical teaching and openly discuss the teaching in groups on Sundays in Sunday School. Rev. Milton Black and Rev. Philip May will lead us in Munds Hall and facilitate small group discussion. Will Our Children Have Faith? Led by Rev. William Campbell 9:30 a.m. in Dobbins Hall Adult Classroom! The Rev. William Campbell would like to personally invite you to join other parents as we engage The Christian Life by exploring how we talk about what we believe within our homes and with our children. In March, the focus of the class will shift to parallel the Lenten materials we will cover as an entire church with The Crucified Life. In this way, we will continue to discuss the ways we bridge the divisions in understandings between how adults and children experience, understand, and live into faithful lives. The class will continue through Easter with The Resurrected Life (through Pentecost--June 9) and pick up again in the Fall with The Spirit Filled Life. Episcopal 101: Foundations for Mature Faith (Adult Confirmation Class) Led by Rev. Frank Fuller 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor This class is especially designed for those who want basic Christian education on the foundations of the Episcopal Church and adults who would like to be either confirmed or received in the Church. We are excited to have the Rev. Frank Fuller lead this important course. You will learn more about our faith as Episcopalians, the Episcopal tradition, and expectations of membership at Good Shepherd. Topics will include: Worship (Sacraments & Eucharist) Doctrine (The Bible, Jesus, and the Creeds) Discipleship (Baptism, Grace, and Prayer) Ministry & Mission (Church History, the Episcopal Church, Good Shepherd's Ministry, Your Ministry) Wednesday Evenings Our Wednesday Evening Class will take a break during Lent. Everyone is encouraged to join our Wednesday Lenten Programs! Wednesdays After Lent: Encountering the Risen Jesus Led by the Rev. Philip May and Youth Minister, Matthew Bloss 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Parlor (Begins Wednesday, April 24) After Lent, Fr. Philip and Matthew will continue the Wednesday evening classes after Lent with an Easter Season class called Encountering the Risen Jesus. The post-resurrection encounters between Jesus and the disciples provide us with some of the most profound and personal moments to be found in all of Scripture. The risen Christ comes to his disciples in all their brokenness - their sadness, fear, doubt, shattered dreams and failure - and calls them to a future filled with hope, confidence, confirmed faith, new beginnings and restored lives.! 4 cotgs@cotgs.org

5 March 2019 MISSION & OUTREACH Mission & Outreach Salvation Army Mobile Canteen Monday, March 25 5:30 p.m. Munds Hall Auditorium The Salvation Army Mobile Canteen is a vital outreach to the homeless in our community. Come join us in preparing meals and delivering them on the streets of Corpus Christi. We need help with donating food items, as well as preparing and delivering dinner. Please call the Church Office if you have any questions at Eggs Needed! The Egg Ladies continue to need our help. They need eggs that are blown out. Make a small hole in one end and a slightly larger hole on the other and blow the contents of the egg into a bowl. A needle or other sharp pointed objects works well for making the holes. Please rinse out the eggs and bring them to the Church Office. Wheelchair Ramp Ministry Next Ramp Build: Saturday, March 16 8:00 a.m. Location to be announced. The Episcopal Ministries of Corpus Christi join together each month to build wheelchair ramps for families in need in our community. Contact Doug Wayland if you are interested in helping at Volunteers are Vital to our Success! The Corner would like to give a special thank you to their wonderful volunteers! Corner volunteers are like a family. They help with various tasks at the Corner: merchandising, selling, marketing, bookkeeping, and much more! The following are some of our faithful volunteers: Janet Allen Mary Beecroft Robert Browning Pauline Campbell Barbara Collins Lorraine Dawson Bob Davis Rena Davis Caryl Devlin Cornelia Gates Fran Hall Kathy Hooper Loyal Howe Esther Jones Gay Keeble BJ Kershaw Carol Kirkland Jose Leal Kathy Lorenz Patty Madro Mike Mason Bobbye Mitchell Mary Reinhart Kezia Ruiz Leah Robertson Bruce Robertson Mary Sterett Marge Strand Sue Swain Debi Welch Come be part of our Volunteer Family! The Corner is always looking for more volunteers. Ruth Welch was the first Corner volunteer many years ago. Let s keep the tradition that was begun by Ruth alive by putting some new energy into this special place! It is fun and you can do this with a friend! You can choose the amount of time you can give weekly or monthly a few hours or a day. You can also choose what tasks fit your skill set. This is a place where you can really make a difference. Specific Needs Wanted: Volunteers to help with social media, and marketing. The Corner is on Facebook and needs to develop an Instagram presence. Currently, a website is being developed. Volunteer input with the website developer would be a big help. They are also looking for someone to create s so The Corner can send them out to their customers. (This would be a flexible job.) Other volunteer tasks: cashiering, inventory entry, pricing items, tagging items, sorting, and displaying merchandise. Flexible Time Commitment: Most volunteers choose a day of the week and help for a 3 hour shift. However, volunteering at the Corner can be flexible to accommodate both your needs and the Corner. Come join us. Bring your talents or get trained in a new skill. Either way your presence will be a gift to many. Call the store manager, Julie, at if you are interested or want more information. Visit our website at

6 The good shepherd Type to enter LENT text LENT 2019 Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6 - Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes 7:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lent 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Service 6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner in Munds Hall Auditorium 7:15 p.m. Lenten Program Lenten Programs Guest Speakers: MARCH 13 "Salvation" Grove Norwood of The Heart of Texas Foundation MARCH 20 "Relationship" Rev. James Derkits of Trinity-by-the-Sea, Port Aransas MARCH 27 "Distress" Steven Hanson Music Minister APRIL 3 "Abandonment" Rev. Charlie Holt Creator of The Christian Life Series APRIL 10 "Reunion" Jonathan McComb Our Wednesday evening class will take a break during Lent so everyone can attend our Lenten programs. Wednesdays During Lent Our Wednesday evenings in Lent will begin with a Holy Eucharist and Healing Service in the Sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. Then, we will join together at 6:30 p.m. in Munds Hall Auditorium for a potluck dinner. Afterwards, we will begin our Lenten Program. Lenten Theme for 2019: The Crucified Life The Crucified Life explores Jesus final seven words from the cross: forgiveness, salvation, relationship, distress, abandonment, reunion, and triumph. As we consider His words, we understand and identify with His suffering in a way that challenges us, transforms us, and ultimately brings us hope. You will have the opportunity to hear in-depth Biblical teaching and openly discuss the teaching in groups on Sundays in Sunday School and hear inspirational speakers on Wednesday evenings. Lenten Themes by Week Week Beginning: Sunday, March 3: Forgiveness Sunday, March 10: Salvation Sunday, March 17: Relationship Sunday, March 24: Distress Sunday, March 31: Abandonment Sunday, April 7: Reunion Sunday, April 14: Triumph! 6 cotgs@cotgs.org

7 March 2019 LENT & HOLY WEEK Wednesday Lenten Program Speakers 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper 7:15 p.m. Program/Guest Speakers March 13 Salvation with Grove Norwood Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. Grove Norwood is changing the lives of inmates in the Texas prison system through The Heart of Texas Foundation. This Christian organization, fueled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is equipping long-term inmates to become ministers to their peers for the rest of their lives. March 20 Relationship with The Rev. James Derkits Woman, behold your son Behold your mother. Trinity-by-the-Sea, Port Aransas was hit hard by Hurricane Harvey, but they were blessed to have the leadership of their rector, the Rev. James Derkits, to guide them. Rev. Derkits will speak to us about the relationship between community and church during times of crisis and how people came together during their time of need. The church was a place of hope and help to the people of Port Aransas. March 27 Distress with Steven Hansen I thirst. Steven Hansen is the Music Minister at City Church and also serves as minister of music at Good Shepherd for our 5:30 p.m. service on Sundays. Steven will provide musical offerings around the Psalms of Lament and speak to us about the healing power of expressing our deep human emotions to God through song and the Psalms. April 3 Abandonment with The Rev. Charlie Holt My God, My God, why have you forsaken me. The Rev. Charlie Holt, associate rector at The Church of St. John the Divine in Houston, is the author and creator of The Christian Life Series that we have embarked upon for What a treat for us to have Rev. Holt himself speak to us on The Crucified Life. April 10 Reunion with Jonathan McComb Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Corpus Christi native Jonathan McComb survived an unthinkable tragedy during the flooding in Wimberly, Texas in May of 2015 when he lost his wife and children. Jonathan s faith brought him through this difficult time and continues to guide him. He will share his inspiring story and tell us where the Lord has taken him since that tragic day. Holy Week PALM SUNDAY April 14 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m Liturgy of the Palms in Courtyard and Procession to Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Come As You Are Eucharist STATIONS OF THE CROSS Wednesday, April 17 5:30 p.m. Healing Service with Holy Eucharist Stations of the Cross will follow at 6:15 MAUNDY THURSDAY Thursday, April 18 5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Liturgy GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 19 7:00 a.m. Communion from Reserve Sacrament 12:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy with Choir HOLY SATURDAY Saturday, April 20 Ecumenical Service at City Church (4425 S. Staples St.) Time to be announced. EASTER SUNDAY Sunday, April 21 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass 10:30 a.m. Flowering of the Cross and Festival of Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass Alleluia Egg Hunt immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service No 5:30 p.m. Service Easter Sunday Visit our website at

8 The good shepherd CHILDREN AND YOUTH Kingdom Kids Wednesday, March 6 6:30-8:00 p.m. the McNeil Gym All 1st-6th graders from the church and school are welcome to join us each month in the McNeil Gym for a night of fun, fellowship and food. Cost is $5 per child. Younger children are welcome in Kid s Zone and the Nursery. RSVP to the Church Office at Sunday School Children: Ages 3-2nd Grade Godly Play Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Water Street Classroom 107 We are learning God s Word through the hands-on approach of Godly Play. Children in 3rd - 5th Grade Mission & Outreach Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Water Street Classroom 104 Our older elementary students are learning about Mission & Outreach. 6th Grade Confirmation Water Street classroom 105 Youth - 7th - 12th Grade Water Street classroom 106 Children s Ministry During Lent Wednesdays, March 13 - April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Children 0-4: Nursery/Kid s Zone Children Kinder - 6th Grade: Dobbins Hall Classroom Our Lenten theme this year is The Crucified Life. We have a special program for children to accompany the adult program called, The Cross Walk: Learning to Walk Like Jesus. Your children will not want to miss this program each Wednesday evening during Lent. There will be games, songs, stories and fun! Bring the whole family and start with dinner in Munds Hall, and then we will take the kids for this special program created just for them!! 8 cotgs@cotgs.org

9 March 2019 AROUND THE DIOCESE Happening #142 March 1-3 at St. Bartholomew s, Corpus Christi Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for high school students in 10th - 12th grade, led by their peers. Each Happening is an opportunity for a lifechanging spiritual experience. Each Happening begins Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., and wraps up around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. It is a lock-in, so prepare to stay the entire weekend. The March Happening will be held right here in our city at St. Bartholomew s. If interested, go to calendar-events/happening. Food for the Soul March 8-10 at Mustang Island Conference Center Mark your calendar for a weekend of food, fun, and fellowship at your island home. For more information or to sign up, call the conference center , lynn.corby@dwtx.org, or visit dwtx.org/events. Spring Break Family Camp March at Mustang Island Conference Center Spend a long weekend relaxing at the beach with your family, sharing delicious meals, and enjoying family-friendly worship services and activities. For more information or to sign up, call the conference center , lynn.corby@dwtx.org, or visit dwtx.org/mustangislandcc. Cursillo # 281 March at Camp Capers Each Cursillo weekend is is patterned on Jesus' own example. He searched out and called groups of potential leaders, trained them and sent them out to bring the world to Him. The weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon; participants engage in study, reflection, fellowship, and worship. To sign up for Cursillo #281, go to World Mission Top Golf Fundraiser May 14 at 5539 N. Loop 1604 W in San Antonio 6:00-8:00 p.m. Support World Mission initiatives at Top Golf! Register as an individual player ($100) or as a team ($600)for a night of delicious food, a silent auction, and prizes for the winning teams! For more information or questions, contact Tatiana Hoecker at tatiana.hoecker@dwtx.org. Bishop Elliott Society 2019 Spring Lecture Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6 at St. Mark s Episcopal, Corpus Christi Guest Speaker: Dr. Erika Moore, Ph.D. Academic Dean and Professor of Biblical Studies and Hebrew at Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA Speaking on the Topic: The Spirit in the Storm Finding God in Today s Turbulence Dr. Erika Moore is Academic Dean at Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pa. where she also serves as Professor of Biblical Studies and Hebrew and as Director of the STM (Masters in Sacred Theology) program. She studied at Wheaton College for her B.A. and took her MAR and PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, in Hermeneutics and Biblical Studies. She contributed to The Everyday Study Bible, The Woman's Study Bible, The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, and The New Dictionary of Apologetics, Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings, Presence, Power and Promise: The Role of the Spirit of God in the Old Testament. Schedule: Friday, April 5: Registration - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer - 6:45 p.m. Lecture - 7:00 p.m. Compline - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6: Continental Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer - 9:00 a.m. Second Lecture - 9:15 a.m. Break & Q & A - 10:00 a.m. Third Lecture - 11:00 a.m. Noonday Prayers & Adjourn - 12 noon Register at: Send inquiries to: bpelliottsociety@aol.com or call Visit our website at

10 The good shepherd ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL CHURCH STEWARDSHIP It is Easy to Make a Pledge for 2019! If you have not returned your pledge card for 2019, now is a great time! Pledge cards are available in the pew racks in Church or in the Church Office. Ways to pledge: Bring or mail to the Church Office Place card in the offertory plate on Sunday Pledge online at cotgs.org/giving/online-pledging/ If you would like to mail your pledge, send it to: Church of the Good Shepherd 700 S. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi, TX 78401! 10 cotgs@cotgs.org

11 March 2019 COMING IN APRIL Flowering of the Cross Easter Sunday, April 21 10:30 a.m. Service Everyone is invited to bring fresh flowers to adorn the cross on Easter morning as we begin the 10:30 a.m. Easter service. We will process to the Chancel steps to present the flowers as our service begins. Alleluia Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 21 Following the 10:30 a.m. Service on the Church Lawn The annual Alleluia Egg Hunt will follow the 10:30 a.m. service for all children. Bring your Easter basket and hunt for eggs on the Church lawn. Candy-Filled Eggs Needed If you would like for your children to participate, please bring two dozen treat filled Easter eggs per child to the Church Office by Friday, April 19th. Confirmation Sunday Sunday, April 28 Confirmation Fair: 9:00 a.m. Munds Hall Auditorium Confirmation: 10:30 a.m. Service Confirmation Fair and Confirmation will occur on the same day. The 2019 Sixth Grade Confirmation Class will present and speak on their Service Projects and give their faith statements to the Good Shepherd community at the Confirmation Fair. Adult Sunday School will meet at the fair to hear the presentations. A Continental Breakfast will be provided. Please join us and show your support of these young people. After the fair, please join us for Confirmation when the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, will preside over our 10:30 a.m. service. Following the service, join us for cake and punch in the Parlor to celebrate. (No regular Breakfast Fellowship on this day. We will have a Continental Breakfast.) EASTER LILIES - Honor Your Loved Ones Contributions for Easter lilies are now being taken in the Church Office. The lilies will adorn the altar area during our Easter services and your loved ones will be listed in the order of service. The deadline is Friday, April 12th. Your Name In Thanksgiving for In Memory of Amount Donated Please make checks payable to COTGS with a notation Easter Flowers. The Church of the Good Shepherd 700 S. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi, Texas Online at cotgs.org cotgs@cotgs.org Visit our website at

12 THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 700 S. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi, Texas published monthly by the Church of the Good Shepherd 700 S. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi TX POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Good Shepherd 700 S. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi TX WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. Traditional Eucharist (Rite I) 8:45-9:30 a.m. Breakfast Fellowship 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes 10:30 a.m. Family Eucharist (Rite II) 5:30 p.m. Come As You Are Eucharist (Rite II) Nursery For the Little Ones 0-2 Years in the Nursery, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 3 Years - Kinder in Children s Chapel, 10:30-11:15 a.m. From Children s Chapel they join their families in Church before Communion. Sunday School Classes Sundays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children: New Classes Begin: Godly Play for 3 Year-Olds thru 1st Grade Mission & Outreach for 2nd-5th Grade Confirmation: (6th Grade) Confirmation Class Youth: (7th-12th Grade) The Christian Life in Munds Hall Adults: Three Classes: The Christian Life with Rev. Milton Black and Rev. Philip May in Munds Hall Auditorium;, Will Our Children Have Faith with Rev. William Campbell; Episcopal 101 with Rev. Frank Fuller in Munds Hall Library Weekday Services Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Midday Eucharist (Rite II) Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Evening Healing Service with Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Monthly Services The Church of the Good Shepherd offers a service of Holy Communion at the Trinity Towers retirement community at 3:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. St. James Chapel Services* Mondays at 8:30 a.m. St. James Preschool Chapel Tuesdays at 8:10 a.m. Contemporary Morning Prayer (Middle School Chapel) Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m. Contemporary Morning Prayer (Lower School Chapel) Thursdays at 8:10 a.m. Contemporary Morning Prayer (All School Chapel) * During the school year Come, let us bow down and worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Psalm 95:6 Volume 49, Issue 3, The Good Shepherd (USPS ) is Periodical Postage Paid Corpus Christi, TX Permit No