SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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1 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER SATURDAY, MAY 12 WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Martha J. Arnold SUNDAY, MAY 13 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 a.m. Special Intention of Elayne Viani 9:30 a.m. Alice Faneye 11:30 a.m. Valerie C. Biden 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish MONDAY, MAY 14 ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE 8:30 a.m. Jane Tina TUESDAY, MAY 15 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. James E. & Joseph D. Coady 8:30 a.m. David F. St. Ledger WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of Jacqueline Caster 8:30 a.m. Claire Lamberti THURSDAY, MAY 17 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 6:30 a.m. Mary Ann Harrison 8:30 a.m. Paul DeCotis FRIDAY, MAY 18 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of James Santanna 8:30 a.m. Brandon Sadler SATURDAY, MAY 19 WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Michelle Polselli SUNDAY, MAY 20 PENTECOST SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Helen Zavertnik 9:30 a.m. Thomas Bryson a.m. Mary Wirick 5:00 p.m. People FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS WEEK are in Honor of the Marriage of Brian Devlin and Laura Mitchell. DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: May 20 (Pentecost $ offering) May 27; June 3, 10; July 1, 15, 29; August 12, 19; September 2, 9, 23, 30; 2018 (Offering $50) FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are in Loving Memory of Edwin V. Secott, donated by his loving family. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: May 20, 27; June 10, 24; July 1,15, 29; August 12, 19; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2018 (Offering $30) FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL are in Loving memory of Mary Ann Denoto donated by her daughter, Dianne Tiboni. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: May 20, 27; June 3, 10, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 29; August, 5, 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2018 (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: are in Loving Memory of Marie Tomasetti, donated by her family (1); In honor of the 7th. Wedding Anniversary of Danny and Nicole Grimme (1); In memory of Mary Gertrude Grimme (1); In Thanksgiving from Hansie (1); In Loving Memory of Alice Moore donated by Mike and Kathy Moore (3). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: May 20, 27, June 3, 24; July 8, 15, 22; August 12, 19; September 2, 9, 16, 23; 2018 (Offering $5 per candle) CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are in Loving Memory of my son, Joseph C. Gabuzda, donated by Theresa Gabuzda (5); In loving of Paul Manski donated by his wife Tina Manski (2). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: May 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 15, 29;, August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2018 (Offering $5 per candle) THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH SATURDAY 3:30-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, May 13, 2018 HAPPY MOTHER S DAY 10:30 a.m. Baptisms 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass 6:00-7:30 p.m. Life Night Parish Hall MONDAY TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group APR 6:30 p.m. CCW Meeting Parish Hall C 7:00 p.m. Respect Life Parish Hall A 7:30-9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Chapel WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 197 Parish Hall C 7:00-8:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troup 58 Parish Hall C THURSDAY 2:00 p.m. Flame of Love Rosary Chapel 6:00-8: 00 p.m. Jr. Girl Scouts Parish Hall C FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. Mass at Church 3:00-7: 00 p.m. Spring Festival School SATURDAY 8:00-2:00 p.m. Prayer & Life Workshop Retreat Church/Hall C 10:00 a.m. Deacon Ordination St. Patrick s Cathedral 3:30-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass 6:00-8:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner Sponsored by Girl Scouts SUNDAY, May 20, :30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts-Sponsored by K of C-Parish Hall 12:30-4:00 p.m. Secular Franciscans APR 2:00-4:00 p.m. Daisies/Brownies-Gym 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass 5:30-8:00 p.m. Football Registration APR 6:00-7:30 p.m. Life Night Parish Hall The Rosary is recited every weekday at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel and at 8:00 a.m. before Mass when Mass is celebrated at the School. Revised Parish Office Hours Please note that starting June 1, 2018 the Parish Office will be open from 9am until 12:30pm on Fridays. Please plan accordingly. IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of: ALBERT J. YUCHA, a parishioner and father of Cindy Kostelac; GEORGE REZICH, a parishioner and father of John Rezich; MARLEN ALONSO, a parishioner and wife of Hilario Alonso. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (May 13, 2018) (May 20, 2018) Acts 1:15-17,20a,20c-26 Acts 2:1-11 Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20 Ps 104: 1ab, 24 ac, 29bc-30, 31,34 1 Jn 4: Cor 12:3b-7, Jn 17:11b-19 Jn 20: 19-23

2 Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Tithing Income for May 6, 2018 In-pew Collection $ 14, (from 408 households) Loose Cash $ Online Giving $ 4, (from 58 households) Total Collection $ 19, May 7, 2017 $ 22, Currently, we have 1824 households. Thank you for your continued generosity! CATHOLIC HOME MISSION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO $3, Thank you for your generosity BISHOP S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL COUPON BOOKS The Diocesan Office of Development will be mailing the payment coupon books during the month of May. The coupon books will be mailed to donors who have an account balance with the exception of employee deductions and reoccurring credit cards. Reminder: Please remember to mail your Monthly Installment for the Lenten Appeal directly to the Diocese of Harrisburg, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA Thank you for your continued generosity! Reminder: If you indicated a pledge by credit card, please complete the process. The Diocese will notify us of your pledge. To pledge by Credit Card, please visit or call , ext May God bless you for your generosity to the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal and to the Parish. HAPPY MOTHER S DAY to all Mothers everywhere. You will be remembered in a special way in our Masses this weekend. May God grant eternal rest to all our deceased Mothers & Grandmothers. Bring Your Mom to Life Night Join Life Teen on Sunday night for a special Life Night celebrating Mother s Day. Teens and their moms are invited to join us for a special life night celebrating all that our moms are to us. We will begin with the Life Teen Mass at 5:00 p.m. with the Life Night to follow from about 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Can t make it to Mass? No problem, join us for the Life Night whether or not you can make it to the Life Teen Mass. For more information, contact Liz Heckman at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or Looking Ahead with Life Teen Next week, May 20, will be our last Life Night for the school year! We extend a special invitation to 8 th graders for a special Move Up Night. Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to celebrate the approach of summer at this special Life Night! We will begin with the Life Teen Mass at 5:00 p.m. at with the Life Night to follow from about 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Can t make it to Mass? No problem, join us for the Life Night anyway! For more information, contact Liz Heckman at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or PENTECOST COLLECTION 2018 MAY 20, 2018 The theme for this year s Pentecost Collection, For a Lasting Remembrance, recalls our Anniversary Celebration and how important it is to care for those priests who have dedicated their lives to our Diocese while providing a proper education and formation for our seminarians and Permanent Deacon Candidates who are the future laborers in the Lord s Vineyard in Central Pennsylvania. Congratulations To Our Recently Baptized Morgan Kendall Bold Daughter of Thomas and Alyssa (Imbrescia) Bold Primary Election Day is May 15 - Please be a faithful citizen and exercise your right to vote. Resources to help Catholics prepare for the upcoming election can be found on the Diocesan website at: voter-resources/ A Voters Guide is also available in the April 27 edition of The Catholic Witness. We would like to thank Neill Funeral Home this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTNG THE BULLETIN)

3 PARISH PICNIC Save the date SUNDAY, June 24th, :00 to 7: 00 p.m. At Good Shepherd Church Parish Hall No Cost to Participate Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Chicken will be grilled by our Knights of Columbus. We ask those parishioners whose last name begins with A to L to bring a side dish (Salad, chips, etc.) and those whose last name begins with M thru Z to bring a dessert. Thank You! Games, Games, Games for all ages. Bingo Volleyball Badminton Bocce Ball Croquet Advance sign up is required for appropriate planning and an accurate head count. The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus will be handing out participation tickets after all Masses beginning May 13th..and in the parish Office during regular office hours. Join us at the picnic for an opportunity to congratulate Deacon Fran Gorman for his 40 years of service as our deacon and Fr. Phil for his 35 years of service as a Priest. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK IN THE PARISH Samina Alexander, Madeline Angello, John Ascani, Theresa Askey, Marianne Baden, Carol Bayster, James Bogdan, Pauline Bogdan, Jackie Boyer, Susan Columbus, Sally Conroy, Maria Jose Costa, Ann Davis, Ann DiCarlo, Laura Eastman, Martha Eboch, Kate Ennor, Sara Foster, Catherine Frame, Deb Gingrich, Gordan C. Gladden, Linda Goldhart, Lonny Gohn, Frank Grant, Robert Grosholz, Richard Hartung, Laura Heckman, Sara Howard, Kathleen Hull, Victoria Hull, Joel Johnson, Virginia Karowec, Dorothy Klemstine, Elizabeth Kovach, Hai Tran, Rose Mazella, Gheri McAllister, Jean McCurdy, Bill & Shirley McLaughlin, Marianne McManus, Dolores Meehan, Marilyn Meeks, Donna Miller, Rhianna Musser, Peg Napoli, Rose O Brien, Beckett Cole Orange, Kyle Pape, Margaret Perko, Connery Pham, Janice Radocha, Maria Renter, William Riordan, Joanne Schaffner, Nicholas Schuck, Vera Supernavage, Mary Susco, Ethel Thomas, Colleen and Erin Trimmer, Joseph Truscello, Trevor Tu, Elayne Viani, Fred Vlasek, Courtney Wotus. If any of these people are well again and can be removed from our prayer list, please call the Parish Office at ATTENTION EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Will Your 3-Year Mandate Expire Soon? A workshop will be held for training Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Bailey Room at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 310 Hertzler Road, Mechanicsburg. This workshop is for new ministers, however, those renewing their mandates are welcome to attend, and are asked to bring your manual with you. If you would like to attend this session, applications are available in the Server s Sacristy or from the Parish office. Completed forms must be returned to the Parish Office for processing ASAP but no later than Tuesday, May 29, CAMP VOLUNTEERS...all that is missing is U! The Diocesan Summer Camp for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities is seeking volunteers willing to assist at its residential camp, August 12-17, The camp takes place at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon County and serves the needs of approximately 40 adults. The camp has been held annually for the past 32 years, and is primarily dependent on volunteer support. Last year, volunteers from 21 parishes participated alongside volunteers from other faith communities to make this event a success. Anyone 16+ is welcome to volunteer for full-time or parttime duties; there is a particular need for male volunteers, 18 or older, who are able to spend the night, and for volunteers skilled at running an arts & crafts program. All volunteers are required to complete the Diocesan Clearance process and attend a brief training session prior to helping at camp. A deadline of June 30, 2018 for expressing volunteer interest is requested in order to facilitate planning efforts. Sponsor a Camper - Would you like to sponsor a campership for a person with a disability who might not otherwise be able to afford camp? The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking donations to defray the cost for campers to ensure that each individual who would like to attend camp is able to do so, regardless of finances. A full week of camp costs $575, but donations in any amount will be welcomed. They can be sent to the Office of Ministry with People with Disabilities, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of Harrisburg. For more information on volunteering or sponsoring a camper, please contact Larry Kiley at , Ext. 322, or lkiley@hbgdiocese.org.

4 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Shamrock Girls Basketball Camp DATES: Monday, July 9, 2018 Thursday, July 12, rd and 4th grade ( school year) Session A ($45): 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5th and 6th grade ( school year) Session B ($75): 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade ( school year) Session C ($75): 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Incoming 9th graders invited to Session C free of charge. PLACE: Trinity High School Simpson Ferry Rd. Camp Hill INSTRUCTORS: Coach Kristi Britten & Past/Current Trinity Players Questions: kritterbritt@aol.com or DEADLINE: June 29, 2018 to be guaranteed a Shamrock Camp Tshirt. Retain for Records****************************************** Camper Information: Detach and Return with Remittance Name: Grade: Session: (circle one) A B C School Currently Attending: Street Address: City: Zip: T-Shirt Size: Youth L Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult X-Large (Circle one) Disclaimer: I waive any claims against Trinity High School or any instructor for injuries or liabilities sustained during or resulting from the camp. Signature of parent or legal guardian: Print Name: Date: Daytime Phone/Cell: Checks payable to: Kristi Britten Mail to: 2715 Cedar St. Mechanicsburg, PA IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL CARE (ASC) PROGRAM! GSS ASC PROVIDES STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K 3 THRU 8 WITH A SAFE, FUN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN COMPLETE NIGHTLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND PLAY WITH PEERS. ASC FOLLOWS THE SCHOOL CALENDAR ON WEEKDAYS, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 2:00-5:30 P.M. ON DAYS WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION. SEEKING ASC AIDES: Schedule is flexible based on your availability. Childcare experience preferred. Responsibilities include supervising students at all times during ASC hours. Also responsible for assisting students with homework, supervising active playtime and distributing snacks. NOTE: Parents you may bring your school-age children with you to ASC free of charge. SEEKING ASC DIRECTOR: Schedule is flexible based on your availability (usually around hours per week). Supervisory and/or childcare experience preferred. Director must be responsible for: Supervising ASC staff during working hours, as well as assisting with aide duties Ordering supplies and student snacks on an as needed basis Record-keeping and invoicing/deposits outside of regular ASC working hours Maintaining correspondence with parents of students currently enrolled in the ASC program Safety of our students is of utmost concern. Therefore all applicants must pass a criminal background checks and obtain mandatory clearances prior to employment. Hourly wage commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to sfry@gsschpa.org. Call or sibiom1@gmail.com with any questions. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 GOOD SHEPHERD GIRL SCOUT TROOP PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE WOLF SANCTUARY IN LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA As part of their Bronze Award, the Junior Girl Scouts will prepare and serve dinner! After 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Parish Hall Tickets PURCHASED at the door. Adults: $10; Children, 12 years & under: $5. Menu Includes: Assorted Pasta (with/without tomato sauce), Meatballs, Green Garden Salad, Bread, & Assorted Desserts, Lemonade, Water, Coffee and Tea. Any questions, please call Helen Kantes at Hope to see you there! SAVE THE DATE!

5 COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS CATHOLIC RADIO 2018 Pledge Drive for Holy Family Radio. Please Join Us For Our Spring Light in the Darkness Catholic Radio May 15, 16 and 17. 9am - 6pm all 3 days! Pledge Number: AM 720 WHYF. QUO VADIS DAYS 2018 Attention all Catholic young men ages Our Lord Jesus Christ has a great plan and mission for you! You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg s Annual Quo Vadis Days vocation discernment retreat to spend time with other young men your age as you listen to the Lord s call in your life while having fun. Activities include Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, sports, games, great food, talks and more. Quo Vadis Days will be held from June 24-27, 2018 at Mount St. Mary s Seminary. There is a $50 registration fee; all other expenses are funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration forms can be found on our website at You may also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) , ext. 282 or vocations@hbgdiocese.org with questions or for a registration packet. Deadline for registration is June 17, FIAT DAYS 2018 Attention all Catholic young women ages Our Lord Jesus Christ has a great plan and mission for you! You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg s Annual Fiat Days vocation discernment retreat to spend time with other young women your age as you listen to the Lord s call in your life while having fun. Activities include Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, sports, games, great food, talks and more. Fiat Days will be held July 1-3, 2018 at Mount St. Mary s University and Seminary. There is a $50 registration fee, all other expenses funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration forms can be found on our website at You may also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) , ext. 282 or vocations@hbgdiocese.org with questions or for a registration packet. Deadline for registration is June 24, The Purple Feet Foundation (PFF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on getting students to think about their future. Fellow parishioners, Martha and Lance Rougeux, started PFF in 2010 to honor the memory of their daughter, Grace. Every summer students from the Harrisburg area as well as Philadelphia participate in the thinc Program, a week-long residential experience that helps at-risk and underserved students explore the possibilities for their future. PFF is having their annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 16, 2018, (8:00 a.m. Shotgun start) at the Armitage Golf Club, 800 Orrs Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. Interested persons please call so that we can get you signed up. Golfing for an individual person is $75.00 and $275 for a foursome. Brochures are available in the back of the church entrance area. Plan ahead to have FUN with the Purple Feet Foundation. Learn more about the PFF at Any other questions, please feel free to Cathy Rougeux, Director of Partnerships, rougeux1@verizon.net. Catholic Pilgrimages to the Shrines of Spain and The Holy Land: Spain, September 10-21, 2018, $3, per person including air fair from Harrisburg. Holy Land, November 7-17, 2018, $3, per person including air fair from Harrisburg. Most meals included. Holy Mass daily at the Shrines. For a flyer or more detailed information, please call, Cathie or Michael Milano at Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 8 th Annual Retreat will be held at Mount St. Mary s University, Emmittsburg, MD. June 8-10, 2018 (Friday evening until Sunday Noon). The Retreat Master: Very Reverend Neil S. Sullivan. Registration deadline is 5/21/18 (No refunds after 5/30/18). For more information please contact Barbara McCarthy via franbarbmc@aol.com or call Host an International Student WZ Education Group is seeking safe and engaging families in the Harrisburg area to host a male international student. This young man is going to Trinity High School in Camp Hill, PA, and he will need lodging, meals, and transportation to and from school during his stay. For their charity, host families are compensated with a stipend each month. Please contact our U.S. Regional Office by phone at (+1) (951) , or by at info@wzgroup.net. You can find out more about our company and services on our website at