THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

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1 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 5:30 p.m. People of the Parish SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:30 a.m. Patricia Leighton 9:30 a.m. All Souls 11:30 a.m. Rita Davis MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. James Schmidt TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 SAINT ANDREW DUNG-LAC, PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 6:30 a.m. Rosa Pinti 8:30 a.m. All Souls WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Pro-Life 8:30 a.m. John Ford THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00 a.m. Louis Alfery FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. All Souls 8:30 a.m. James Coady SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. All Souls SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Eileen Coyne 11:30 a.m. Paul Pasqualini, Sr. FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS WEEK are in loving memory of Bill McGrade, donated by his mother, Pat, and his sisters. DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 28, (Offering $50) FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE THIS WEEK are in honor of the Wedding Anniversary of James & Mary Logue, donated by Jim, Brandy and Dean Logue. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 24, 31; February 7, 28, (Offering $30) FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL THIS WEEK are In Thanksgiving. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: November 29; December 13, 20, January 24, 31; February 7, 28, (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Jim Albert, donated by his wife, Delphine (1); In Honor of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Joe and Rosemary Busofsky (6). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER S SHRINE: December 13, 27, January 3, 10, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20; April 3, 10,17. 28, (Offering $5 per candle) CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of John J. Ford, donated by his wife, Anna (7). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: December 13, 20, 27, January 3, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20; April 3, 10,17. 28, (Offering $5 per candle) THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH SATURDAY 3:30-4:30 p.m. Confessions Chapel 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Church 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Selling Christmas Cards in the Parish Hall SUNDAY, November 22, 2015 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe After all Masses K of C Selling Christmas Cards in the Parish Hall After all Masses Trinity Parents Assn. Selling Poinsettias Parish Hall 9:30 a.m. PreK/K Religious Ed Classes Parish Hall 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts PTO Parish Hall 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sort and Distribute Manna Bags P. Hall A 11:00 a.m. OPEN HOUSE AT EDUCATION CENTER 12:00-7:00 p.m. G.S. Football Banquets Parish Hall B & C 5:00-7:00 p.m. Youth Group Parish Hall A MONDAY 6:30 p.m. Religious Ed Penance Service Education Center 7:00-9:00 p.m. RCIA All Purpose Room TUESDAY 7:00-9:00 p.m. Compassionate Friends All Purpose Room 7:30-9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Lobby A WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group All Purpose Room 9:00 a.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Parish Hall C THURSDAY Happy Thanksgiving to all! SCHOOL & PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 a.m. Mass in Church FRIDAY SCHOOL & PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church 3:00 p.m. NO Singing of Divine Mercy Chaplet SATURDAY 6:30 8:00 a.m. NO TMIY Program 3:30-4:30 p.m. Confessions Chapel 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Church SUNDAY, November 29, st Sunday of Advent 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts K Of C Parish Hall 11:30 a.m. RCIA-Mass of Acceptance & Welcoming 5:00 p.m. Music Prelude Violin, Piano & Organ Church 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Church NOTE: The Rosary is recited every weekday at 8:00 a.m. in the CHAPEL & also at 8:00 a.m. before Mass when Mass is celebrated at the School. TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (November 22, 2015) (November 29, 2015) Dn 7:13-14 Jer 33:14-16 Ps 93::1-2,5 Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 Rv 1:5-8 1 Thes 3:12-4:2 Jn 18:33b-37 Lk 21:25-28, IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of All Souls listed on our Altar. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. A THANKSGIVING PRAYER Blessed are you, Lord our God, creator of heaven and earth and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: we praise you for your glory, and thank you for your goodness to us. We praise you for your generous gifts and for bringing fruitful results to our labors. As we rejoice in your kindness, we pray also for those who are in need. Open our hearts to them, and teach us to be as generous to others as you are to us. Amen.

2 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income for November 15, 2015 In pew Collection $ 15, Online Giving $ 4, $ 19, November 16, 2014 $ 21, Thank you for your continued generosity! From the Pastor: Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. From a Parishioner: Tithing is a good way to show your gratitude to God for all His Blessings. Good Deed for the Week from an 8th Grader: I partnered up with a girl in a science class who didn t have a partner. RCIA - RITE OF WELCOME The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) calls for parish communities to celebrate a Rite of Welcome on the First Sunday of Advent as an official reception of people who have expressed an interest in becoming members of the Catholic Church. Accordingly, next weekend, at the 11:30 a.m. Mass, candidates, who are to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church, will participate in this ceremony. Please keep these brothers and sisters in your prayers that the Holy Spirit will continue to assist them on their journey of discernment. Kingship of Truth Are you the king of the Jews? asked Pilate. Rather than give an answer, Jesus queried Pilate s authority for asking the question. The identity of Jesus is essentially tied to his mission, which is our salvation. Central to his mission is his redemptive suffering to restore humanity back to God. The kingship of Jesus is not to be defined by Pilate, in other words, be subjected to human interpretation. This is why Jesus himself categorically states I am a king. In a way, we Christians too should not allow the world to define who we are for us. We should rather let the world know who we are through an unequivocal affirmation of what Jesus has done for us. Jesus draws a contrast between Pilate and himself, between this world order and the heavenly kingdom. While earthly rulers subvert the truth for their own selfish purposes at the expense of the common good, Jesus represents the heavenly kingdom built on truth, which is neither subjective nor relative. He witnesses to the truth through a total self-offering. His kingship enlightens us, guides us and leads every soul yearning for fulfilment to their ultimate happiness in God. Jesus emphasizes how he has come to bear witness to the truth and those who are on the side of truth will listen to his voice. The manifestations of the truth are unity among peoples and nations, peaceful lives and families, presence of the spirit in our lives, as well as other graces of God. As we commemorate the feast of Christ the King, we ponder on what no earthly king can grant us as our Lord Jesus reminds us he is there to lead us to the Father if we listen to his voice. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! (Jn. 14:6) Father Ben Faneye. O.P. ADVENT VESPERS :00 p.m. Musical Prelude - 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer (Vespers) November 29, 2015 (1st Sunday of Advent) Gregory Glessner, violin & Daniel Glessner, piano and organ December 6, 2015 (2nd Sunday of Advent) Robert Barbarino, Organist & Music Director, St. Patrick, Carlisle December 13, 2015 (3rd Sunday of Advent) at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg. We encourage you to attend Vespers there at 4:00 p.m. NO Services at Good Shepherd today. December 20, 2015 (4th Sunday of Advent) Members of the O Donnell Family ADVENT NOVENA Starting on St. Andrew s feast day, November 30, the following beautiful prayer is traditionally recited fifteen (15) times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps us increase our awareness of the real meaning of Christmas and helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for His coming: Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires (here mention your request) through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

3 WEST SHORE ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES MARK YOUR CALENDARS and plan to attend one of the following Parish Penance Services. Let it be the Christmas gift you give to yourself, a gift that enables you to renew your spiritual life, thanks to Jesus generous mercy and saving grace. All Services Start at 7:00 p.m. except as noted Sun., Nov. 29 St. Patrick, Carlisle Thurs., Dec. 10 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mech. Sun., Dec. 13 St. Katharine Drexel, Mech. at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon Sun., Dec. 13 St. Theresa, New Cumberland Mon., Dec. 14 Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola Wed., Dec. 16 Good Shepherd, Camp Hill Sun., Dec. 20 St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon ALTAR BELLS AT GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH There have been a number of requests for restoring the use of altar bells at Mass in our church. We have been training our altar servers on the proper use of the altar bells at Mass. The use of bells in the Church dates back to the fifth century, when Saint Paulinus, the Bishop of Nola, introduced them as a means to summon monks to worship. People in their private prayer will also use bells to signal to themselves that they are about to enter into a sacred time of prayer. In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, an altar bell is typically a small hand-held bell or set of bells. The primary reason now for the use of altar bell(s) is to create a joyful noise to the Lord as a way to give thanks for the miracle taking place atop the Altar of Sacrifice. Additionally, the function of the bell(s) is to focus the attention of those attending the Mass that a supernatural event is taking place on the altar. The bells are rung at three points during the celebration of the Mass: 1. Altar bells are first rung prior to the consecration at the epiclesis when the priest prays to the Holy Spirit to change the gifts of bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. 2. The bells are rung a second time as the priest elevates and presents the Body of Christ. 3. The bells are rung a third time as the celebrant elevates and presents the chalice filled with the Precious Blood. The altar bells we will be using this weekend are given in Thanksgiving for the Servants of the Servant. Parish Office Hours - Thanksgiving Please note that the Parish Office will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Are you a GIANT SHOPPER? It is not too late to help Good Shepherd School raise money! Simply register your BonusCard number by: Picking-up a registration form located in the Narthex of the church; ing your number to Stefani McAuliffe at ssmcauliffe@comcast.net or stopping by Good Shepherd Parish Office with your BonusCard. Good Shepherd's Code is # Thank you for supporting our children at Good Shepherd. AND THE PARISH LOTTERY WINNERS for November 11 thru November 17 are: Steve Osman, Nellie Sluga Henry Coyne, Diane Isop Stephanie Boylan, Greg Skotnicki John O'Leary, Mary Kevin Cawley John C. Hell, Jr., Ed Kaminsky, Patricia Reyes, Tracy Ziegler Congratulations to all the winners! FOR YOUR INSPIRATION! With ADVENT starting, take a few minutes a day and use The Word Among Us, a guide for prayer and reflection during Advent. It will dramatically change your experience during Advent from one of commercialization to spiritual openness. Copies are provided by the parish and will be available in the Church Narthexes after Thanksgiving. Please pick-up one for your family and start a new Christmas tradition! NEXT SUNDAY IS THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT We would like to thank PC Pro Painting Prompt, Professional, Precise this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTING THE BULLETIN)

4 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Youth Group Upcoming Events Please contact Mrs. Tran at or to RSVP and for additional information. Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) Theology of the Body on Sundays, November 22 and December 6, 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This program will help youth answer common questions about God, who they are, who they want to become, and how to live as a teen today. Please RSVP. Youth Group Upcoming Service Projects Service hour opportunities are available for Youth to help rake leaves for elderly Parishioners. Angel Tree Youth can help on: Saturdays and Sundays, December 5, 6 and 12, 13 after all Masses with the Angel Tree Tables for 1 service hour per day, in the Church Narthexes. Saturday, December 19, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sort presents for 2 service hours in Parish Hall A. Waiting List Only Available FOR: Sunday, December 20, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Sort and distribute presents for 1.5 service hours in Parish Hall A. Church Christmas Decorations December 24 from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Youth can help with decorating the Church for the Christmas season celebration for 3 service hours. Undecorate Church Christmas Decorations Sunday, January 10 from 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Youth can help take down the Church Christmas Decorations for 2 service hours. Washington D.C. March for Life Trip Fri., January 22, 2016 from 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Youth are welcome to join us as we celebrate the gift of life. This trip is an opportunity for us to witness to the Holy Spirit and our Catholic Faith as we stand up for the dignity of human life. Eighth grade youth are encouraged to attend and will receive 6 service hours. To receive information about Upcoming Youth Group Events and Service Hours Opportunities - Please contact Mrs. Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or and provide information of youth members including name, grade, phone, and GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH ANGEL TREE PROJECT The Angel Tree Project is a gift-giving endeavor that will ensure that families and individuals in need from our parish and community will have gifts for the Christmas holiday. Please consider participating in this worthy effort. What do you need to do to participate? On the weekends of December 5/6 and 12/13 Angel Tree ornament tags will be available on Christmas Trees in the narthexes of the church. Parishioners are invited to take an ornament, print your name and phone number on the attached slip at Church, leave the slip in the basket by the tree, and return the gift listed on the ornament. Gifts may be returned to the Church narthexes the weekend of December 12/13 to the Parish Office narthex during the week before 5:00 p.m. or on Saturday, December 19, to the Parish Hall between 10:00 a.m. and Noon. The gift should be wrapped with the tree ornament tag attached to the outside for identification and distribution. Each Angel Tree gift tag is coded for a particular recipient. Therefore, it is important that all the ornaments that are taken be returned with the gift that is described on the ornament. Several ornaments list a money donation that will be converted into a gift card for food. Some ornaments ask for gift cards to particular local stores. You can save yourself shopping time by buying these cards through the Good Shepherd School Scrip Card Program in the Parish Office. Everyone knows the joy of receiving gifts. Many of us can only imagine the disheartening feeling parents experience when they are not able to provide a gift for their children. Please join in this worthy project and help keep alive the joy of giving and receiving during this blessed season. If you have any questions about this project, you are welcome to call the Religious Education Office at Our thanks to the Religious Education Office and the Youth of the parish for the service they offer this worthwhile project and to Bonny for coordinating the project. Thank you for YOUR interest and generosity. DEADLINE FOR GIFT RETURNS: Saturday, December 19 10:00 a.m. Noon in the Parish Hall SCHOOL NEWS: AN OPEN HOUSE will be held today, Sunday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd School for potential students and their parents as well as for parishioners. We will be taking registrations for our Pre-K and kindergarten programs for the school year. Parishioners are invited to tour the school and find out what is new at Good Shepherd School. The Compassionate Friends will meet on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the All Purpose Room at Good Shepherd Church. The Compassionate Friends is a self-help group offering support to individuals and families following the loss of a child, grandchild or sibling. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd. This month we will have the annual Christmas ornament exchange. Choose an ornament that reminds you of your child and bring it wrapped along with the story of what it means to you. There will be a separate discussion for those who do not wish to participate in the ornament exchange. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome. For more information call Mary Kay at

5 MASS AND CONFESSION TIME CHANGE After consultation with the Parish Pastoral Council, the diocese and the people who attend the Saturday evening Mass, it is clear that the greater majority of our parishioners would like the Mass on Saturday evening to begin at 5:00 p.m. And so, beginning with the Fourth Sunday of Advent which is December 19, 2015, the Saturday evening Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. This will also necessitate a change in the Saturday afternoon Confession schedule. Beginning on the same Saturday, December 19, 2015, Confessions will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL will be selling POINSETTIAS to beautify your home this season with the added benefit of supporting the Trinity Parents Association. Large, red 5-6 bloom poinsettias on sale through Friday, December 11, 2015, $15.00 each. Order forms are available in the Church Narthexes. Orders can be placed in the Parish Hall after all Sunday Masses this weekend. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Taize style on the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held at Good Shepherd Church in Camp Hill, on Monday, December 7, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come join us in adoration and praise of the mercies of Our Lord in this unique setting the night before the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Taize adoration is adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in church, lit only in beautiful candlelight and accompanied by songs from the French Taize community which through repeating a single verse or two, draw the human spirit into deeper communion with our Creator. Let our Lord wrap you in His breathtaking presence with the sweet soothing sounds of gentle singing with flute accompaniment alternating with silence and spoken word from scripture. Come see for yourself! Spend an hour, or whatever time you can, in adoration in the Taize style before the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Candles will be blessed before the adoration and will be available for pick-up after the service. If you are able, please include a free-will offering to cover the cost of the candle(s). Taize adoration is sponsored by the Good Shepherd Legion of Mary. NAME # OF CANDLES (GLASS VASE) INTENTIONS PLEASE RETURN TO THE PARISH OFFICE BY DECEMBER 4, 2015 PLEASE NOTE: Articles for the Bulletin deadline is Monday by 5:00 p.m. and must be presented in writing. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the deadline for the November 29 Bulletin has already passed. Articles for the December 6 bulletin must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 30. Thank you for your cooperation! Good Shepherd Girl Scout Troops 10643, and will be collecting "Blankets for Bethesda" as part of their Fall Service Project. Gently used or new blankets can be donated from November 9 until December 5 at the school. There will be two large barrels in the front of the office for collecting the blankets. The girls will be making some blankets to donate as well in a workshop in early December. They will deliver the blankets to Bethesda Mission for the homeless, when they are done. Thank you in advance for your help! The Matthew 25 Collection was inspired by the verse from the Gospel of St. Matthew, Whatever You Did for the Least of My Brothers and Sisters, You Did for Me. This local collection will be taken up in parishes of our Diocese on Sunday, November 22, with a goal of providing funding to assist those in need of food, clothing and shelter. Of monies collected, 25% remain at the parish to meet the needs of specific parishioners and 75% are used to fund local grants for diocesan and/or community agencies that are empowered to meet a larger need. Since 2010 the Collection has provided grants to 43 organizations totaling $718,828. For more information or to donate on-line visit Please give prayerfully. LITURGICAL CALENDARS FOR 2016 are available in the lobbies of the Church after all Masses this weekend. We are grateful to Myers-Harner Funeral Home for supplying our calendars again this year! Service Hour Opportunities are available for Youth to help rake leaves for an elderly Parishioner. Please contact Mrs. Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or to sign up or for additional information.