PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD S PASSION

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1 SATURDAY, MARCH 27 VIGIL MASS 5:30 p.m. Richard Allen Dengler, Jr. SUNDAY,MARCH 28 PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Isabelle Stathas 9:30 a.m. Hazel Cosgrove 11:30 a.m. People of the Parish MONDAY, MARCH 29 MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK 6:30 a.m. Mary E. Newman 8:30 a.m. Celio Ferronato TUESDAY, MARCH 30 TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of James Daley 8:30 a.m. Kathy Lamb WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 8:30 a.m. Emil Deeg THURSDAY, APRIL 1 HOLY THURSDAY NO MORNING MASSES 7:00 p.m. People of the Parish FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 2 GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD S PASSION NO MORNING MASSES 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord s Passion FIRST SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY 8:00 p.m. People of the Parish SUNDAY, APRIL 4 EASTER SUNDAY, THE RESURRECTION 7:30 a.m. Dorothy Mehl OF THE LORD 9:30 a.m. Heather Moore 11:30 a.m. Dave Thompson DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY: May 16; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11; August 1, 8; September 26, (Offering $50). DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE June 6, 13; July 4, 11; August 15, 29; September 5, 12, 26, (Offering $30). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 30; June 6, 13, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22 September 12, 26, October 3, 7, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28, (Offering $30). CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of our parents. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: June 13; September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 10, 17, (Offering $20). CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Joseph J. Tretter, donated by his wife, Jo. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: July 4, 18, 25; August 1, 15, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26, (Offering $20). IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the soul of DAVID LEE MANLEY, a former parishioner & father of Julianne Aiello; ROBERT A. BLUGE, brother-in-law of Sally & Jim Bogdan; LEO PFEIFER, brother of August Pfeifer. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Pre-School Religious Education 9:30 a.m. Nursery All Purpose Room 12:30 p.m. New Parishioner Welcome Parish Hall 5:00 p.m. Sacred Music Te Deum Singers Church 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Church 7:00 p.m. Penance Service St. Theresa, New Cumb. MONDAY 7:00 p.m. No RCIA Classes 5:30 p.m. Mass of the Oils St. Patrick Cathedral, Hbg. 6:30 p.m. No Religious Education Classes TUESDAY 9:00-10:30 a.m. QUEST Study Group All Purpose Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA Retreat All Purpose Room & Church 7:00 p.m. Penance Service Our Lady of Lourdes WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group All Purpose Room 6:30-8:00 p.m. NO Women s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. GOOD SHEPHERD PENANCE SERVICE HOLY THURSDAY NO Morning Masses 7:00 p.m. MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER GOOD FRIDAY PARISH OFFICE CLOSED NO Morning Masses Holy Communion will be taken to Homebound on April 9 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord s Passion 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Church HOLY SATURDAY 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Decorate Church for Easter 10:00-11:00 a.m. Confessions Chapel 12:00 noon Blessing of Food 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Church SUNDAY EASTER SUNDAY, THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 9:30 a.m. NO Pre-School Religious Education 9:30 a.m. Nursery All Purpose Room TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (March 28, 2010) (April 4, 2010) Is 50:4-7 Acts 10:34a,37-4 Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 Ps 118:1-2,16-17,22-23 Phil 2:6-11 Col 3:1-4 Lk 22:14-23: HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Wednesday Parish Penance Service...7:00 p.m. Holy Thursday (no morning Masses) Mass of the Lord s Supper..7:00 p.m. followed by Adoration, in the Chapel, until 11:00 p.m. Good Friday (no morning Masses) Celebration of the Lord s Passion...3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross..6:00 p.m. Holy Saturday (no morning Mass, no afternoon confessions, no 5:30 p.m. Mass) Confessions...10:00 11:00 a.m. Blessing of Food... 12:00 noon Easter Vigil...8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses...7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

2 Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income March 21, 2010 $17, March 22, 2009 $16, From the Pastor: : Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is appreciated. From a Parishioner: Tithing is certainly an easy way to say Thank You for all that we have received. Good Deed for the Week: From a 2nd Grader: I lended by classmate a pencil because she forgot her pencil case. BISHOP S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL TO DATE: $147, THE CHRISM MASS will be celebrated on Monday, March 29, at 5:30 p.m., at St Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg. At this Mass, the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and the Sacred Chrism are blessed. At this Mass priests also renew their commitment to service in the Church. The clergy, religious and laity are all invited to participate in this most sacred liturgy that shows the love and concern of God for the Church as expressed through the sacraments. TODAY, March 28, The Te Deum Singers will perform at 5:00 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer (Vespers) at 5:30 p.m. ============ THREE COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES FOR WEST SHORE PARISHES remain. TODAY, March 28, at St. Theresa, New Cumberland; Tuesday, March 30, at Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola, and on Wednesday, March 31 at Good Shepherd, Camp Hill. All Services at 7:00 p.m. A CONFESSION REFRESHER There are 5 steps to make a good confession: (1) Examine your conscience well (2) Tell your sins as best you can (Confession) (3) Be sorry for your sins (Contrition) (4) Promise to avoid sin (Purpose of (Amendment) (5) Performing your penance promptly THE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE A flyer with the Holy Week schedule was mailed to all the households of the parish. Plan your time and make it a point to join us for the beautiful liturgies that recall the passion, death and resurrection of Our Lord. They are special opportunities for grace and reflection. THE GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION will be taken for the Holy Places in the Holy Land. Your generous response to this collection will help guarantee an appropriate upkeep of these shrines. A SPECIAL EASTER ENVELOPE accompanied the Holy Week Schedule brochure. There will be two collections on Easter: the first for the regular Sunday collection and the second for the special Easter envelope. Your generosity in these special collections will help us greatly with our financial responsibilities. These are some of the major collections of the year. FROM THE DESK OF THE PARISH MANAGER Soon Good Shepherd will introduce online giving as an option for parishioners who may find this method more convenient. Please be on the lookout in the following weeks for more information on how you may set up automatic weekly or monthly contributions by using a credit card or transferring funds from your bank account. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Four new ministers are welcomed to our parish team of ministers: Catherine Gibson, Amanda Zechman, Lam & Ariette Nguyen. Thank you to all our ministers for their dedicated service. HERSHEYPARK Discount tickets are available for purchase to parishioners and their families at a significant savings. Regular admission price is $52.95 for Adults, our price is $ a savings of 45%. Regular admission price for Children ages 3-8 and for Seniors ages is $31.95, our price is $ Regular admission for Seniors age 70+ is $20.95, our price is $ Tickets are valid any day the park is open during the regular public season. Orders with payment should be put in an envelope marked Hersheypark and placed in the Collection basket or dropped off at the Parish Office by Monday, April 26. NO EXCEPTIONS. Order forms in today s bulletin.

3 CHURCH SPRING CLEANING Anyone who can spare some time and elbow grease to help with Spring Cleaning at the Church is asked to meet in the Chapel Lobby after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, March 31. Help with dusting, washing windows, etc., is needed. Bring your buckets and cleaning rags, all necessary supplies will be provided. GOOD HAPPENINGS FROM GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL Seventh and eighth grade students who participated in Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair received the following awards for their entries: First Place--Dominic DeCinti, Megan Berg, Mary Frances Pillion, and Zoe Toigo. Zoe also received the U.S. Navy/U.S. Marines Award; Second Place--Andrew Siemon, Jared Krzywicki, Caitlin McCormack, Jack McLaughlin, Michael Reyes, and Victoria Kusztos. The Engineers Society of Pennsylvania Award was presented to Victoria Kusztos. Additionally, at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair, Zoe Toigo received a $50 bond for the 7 th grade High Achievement Award and a First Place. Megan Berg also received a First Place at PJAS. Congratulations! DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will conduct their 85th Annual Convention, April 19, 2010, at the Cardinal Keeler Convention Center in Harrisburg, PA. The cost for the day fee is $25.00, which includes registration for all activities/speakers, lunch and packet. Deadline for the registration is April 10, For those interested, please contact Teresa Harrison at GOOD SHEPHERD COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN invite all women of the parish to their Annual Mystery Dinner on Tuesday, April 20, We will meet in the Church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Questions regarding the dinner, contact Teresa Harrison at Deadline is Friday, April 16, Please complete the form below and drop off at the parish office. CCW MYSTERY DINNER NAME -- # Attending Phone # A SPECIAL THANK YOU I would like to thank my co-coordinator, Ann Warnock and team workers: Ann and John Ford, Teresa and John Harrison, Theresa Peet and Sally Long for all their hard work for the Senior Luncheon. Sincerely, Anna Marie Post MENTAL HEALTH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Tuesday, April 6, from 6:30 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A Spiritual Support Group has been started for all people who need or wish to offer spiritual support for loved ones who struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues in their daily lives. Please come join us once a month for a time of prayer and spiritual support for each other as we seek strength through God s Loving Grace in prayer and praise. Christ said: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst. (Mt. 18,20). God Bless You! CONGRATULATIONS to Jimmy Culp of BSA Troop 58. Jimmy received his Eagle Scout Award in a ceremony held in the Parish Social Hall on March 21, He is the 73rd Eagle Scout in the troop to achieve this rank. Jimmy has been involved with scouting for twelve years and would like to thank the Knights of Columbus and Good Shepherd Parish for their support of the troop. If you would like to learn more about the Boy Scout Troop, please call Dr. John Surry at The contact for the Cub scout pack is Mr. Martin Carr at CALLING ALL SENIORS who enjoy knitting, crocheting & sewing small projects. We will meet again on April 8 at 9:30 a.m. and every other Thursday thereafter in the All Purpose Room. Bring your knitting and stitchery supplies. (We are willing to teach anyone who is interested.) If you have questions, please call Ann Warnoch at We would like to thank CENTER FOR WOMEN S HEALTH this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin.

4 Teen Disciples for Christ We need host families!!! On April 14-15, we need you to answer the call to house two retreat members from NET Ministries. The Religious Education Office has scheduled a team of young men and women to coordinate a retreat for our 8 th grade students. The team members need a place to sleep and eat breakfast. We have received great reviews from other parishes that have used this team. We need 6 families to volunteer. If interested, please contact Amanda Zechman at azechman@gsschapa.org or Due to Easter, the only meeting in April will be on April 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will not be a Youth Group Meeting on Easter Sunday or April 18 which are our normal meeting nights. It s CAPE MAY, NJ, Service Trip Time!! May This trip is open to all Good Shepherd Parishioners in high school. It promises both fun and spiritual growth!! There will be a limited number of spots so mark your calendars to sign up with Amanda at Cost $40. World Youth Day 2011 Bennett Smith and Chris Pillion are preparing for a Spiritual Journey to Madrid, Spain, for World Youth Day As part of their preparation, they are selling Bonus Books to help offset the cost. The Bonus Books contain hundreds of coupons for buy one, get one free; or 50% off your order for many restaurants, theaters, bowling, golf and much more. Using just a few coupons will cover the cost of the book. Please contact Bennett, Chris or Amanda to purchase a book. Cost is $25.00 per book. Contact Amanda Zechman at or azechman@gsschpa.org for questions, concerns and purchasing. Monetary contributions will also be gladly accepted. Service Opportunities Help decorate the church for Easter on Saturday, April 3, from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. To sign up, contact Amanda Zechman at azechman@gsschpa.org or Help undecorate and clean up the church on Sunday, April 18, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. To sign up, contact Amanda Zechman at azechman@gsschpa.org. Do You Like Working With Kids? Are you looking for service hours? If yes, please consider working with the Pre-School Religious Education Program on Sundays during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Sign up with Amanda at azechman@gsschpa.org or call her at Religious Education News Vacation Bible School for grades K-4 is the week of June 21. The Religious Education Office is looking for anyone interested in working with kids to help coordinate the week. This is a great opportunity for Education Majors to gain experience! Please contact Amanda Zechman at azechman@gsschpa.org or for more information. Religious Education Parents are invited for the last night of Religious Education, April 12, for an ice cream social. Please come around 7:15 p.m. to enjoy some ice cream. If you have any questions, contact Amanda at or at azechman@gsschpa.org. CCD Confirmation Students, please remember to sign up for an interview. Interview times are April 20 to 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Amanda Zechman at azechman@gsschpa.org or WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY The Spring Session of the Women s Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays, through May 5, 2010, in the All Purpose Room of the Church from 6:30 8:00 p.m. The book Discovering the God We Call Father A Catholic Bible Study on the Lord s Prayer will be our text. Books are available at the Bible Study for $8 per book. Sister Mary Ann Lawrence, MSC, will facilitate.

5 SAVE THE DATE! April 24 Back by popular demand, we are going back to the 50 s again this year with Tom Slick and the Converted Thunderbolt Grease Slappers! Dig out those poodle skirts, cardigans, and penny loafers! Tickets for the Good Shepherd Dinner Dance to support the school education program will be ON SALE this weekend after 5:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. and between the 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses in the Parish Hall and at the Parish Office during office hours. For questions, additional information, and/or interest in donating items for our Silent and Live Auctions, please contact Marla DeFrank at COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS New Hope Ministries will hold its annual walk fundraising event, Walk for Hope, on Sunday, April 11. If you are interested in participating in this event, please call Gina Staton at New Hope Ministries will hold its Annual Basketball Fundraising Event, Hoops for Hope, on Saturday, May 1, and is currently recruiting people to serve on the planning committee. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please call Molly Helmstetter at x203. Diocesan Marian Symposium Mother of God & Gate of Heaven On April 24, 2010, the Diocese of Harrisburg will sponsor a Diocesan Marian Symposium at the Diocesan Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA, Whether you are a priest, a deacon, a consecrated religious, or a member of the lay faithful, this day of prayer and formation is for you. Our two keynote speakers for the day are well known Catholic author and speaker, Dr. Edward Sri, Provost at Augustine Institute in Denver, CO, and well-known presenter on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sr. John Sheila Galligan, IHM, Professor of Theology at Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA. Each speaker will deliver two talks on the Blessed Virgin Mary. Specific topics will focus on: What Catholics Really Believe about Mary, the Rosary & the Bible, Mary as Blessed Among Women, and Mary as Mother of Sorrows and Model of Patience. The day will begin with Mass. Registration is available on-line at and is due by April 13. The cost is $30 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. Disney s Beauty and the Beast Be Our Guest and bring your family to experience the enchanted world of Disney s Beauty and the Beast as a 50- plus member cast brings the Broadway musical version to the stage of Bishop McDevitt H. S., April Performances are Thursday, April 8; Friday, April 9; and Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday matinee is April 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens aged 65 and over. To order tickets or for information, call McDevitt at or visit the school s web site at Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with Most Rev. David A. Zubik, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and actor, Jim Caviezel, from The Passion of the Christ Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the A.J. Palumbo Center at Duquesne University. The afternoon includes the Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Holy Mass, celebrated by Bishop David A. Zubik, and guest speakers, Jim Caviezel, his wife, Kerri Caviezel and Mike Clark. This grace-filled time will end with Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. For ticket purchase: call A.J. Palumbo Center at or visit Ticketmaster.com or call All proceeds benefit Mother s Hope Foundation, Tenebrae Service Announced Come join us for Tenebrae (Latin for darkness or shadows) on Good Friday, April 2, at 8:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg. Tenebrae, marked by the extinguishing of candles, is a Holy Week devotion that dates back to the seventh or eighth century and commemorates the death of Christ. 3rd Annual John Klenk Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 17, at The Good Shepherd Gym, 3400 Market St., CH, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registrations are due by April 10. Fee $25 per player includes a 2010 tournament T-shirt. Register at Contact Katie Klenk Brasten for more information brastenk@verizon.net or Volunteers & raffle items needed. A BLESSED HOLY WEEK TO ALL!