CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD JANUARY

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1 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 ST. JOHN NEUMANN, BISHOP 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. Edward Francis Moore III 9:30 a.m. Sister Daniel, F.C.C. 11:30 a.m. Stephen Fencel 5:00 p.m. Albert Grimme MONDAY, JANUARY 7 WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. Fjola Salerno TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Nghia Trung Le 8:30 a.m. Bridget Kotalic WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Robert Ickes 8:30 a.m. Patricia Anastasio THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Conrad E. Nasatka 8:30 a.m. Rose Placey FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Betty Balot 8:30 a.m. Marlyn Merchant SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Carol Crupi SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Special Intention of Rev. Ben Faneye, O.P. 11:30 a.m. Mary Ann Demagall 5:00 p.m. Michael Moore DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: 20; February 3, 10,17, 24, 2019 (Offering $50) January DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 (Offering $30) DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 20, 2019 (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: In thanksgiving (1); In thanksgiving, donated by Hansie (1); In loving memory of Scott on our 47th wedding anniversary, donated by his wife Bernie (4); Special intention (1). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, (Offering $5 per candle) CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: In loving memory of Scott on our 47th wedding anniversary, donated by his wife Bernie (6); Special intention (1). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, (Offering $5 per candle) MENTAL HEALTH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT PRAYER GROUP will meet on TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Parish Hall C. Please join us. THE WEEK AHEAD SATURDAY 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, PRISON MINISTRY COLLECTION BINS IN CHURCH NARTHEXES 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass 6:00-7:00 p.m. Teen Life Night Parish Hall MONDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group APR 2:00 p.m. Mass at the Gardens of Camp Hill 6:30 p.m. Rel. Ed. School 6:30 p.m. Edge Church & Hall 7:00-9:00 p.m. RCIA All Purpose Room TUESDAY 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mental Health Spiritual Support Prayer Grp APR 6:30-8:30 p.m. Prayer & Life Workshop Cry Room 7:00 p.m. Respect Life Parish Hall A 7:00-8:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Business Meeting APR WEDNESDAY 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting Troop 197 Parish Hall C THURSDAY 3:00 p.m. Legion of Mary APR 6:00-8:00 p.m. Jr. Girl Scouts Parish Hall C FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. MASS AT SCHOOL SATURDAY 6:30-8:00 p.m. THIY Parish Hall A 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 PRISON MINISTRY COLLECTION BINS IN CHURCH NARTHEXES 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Donuts Sponsored by K of C 1:30-3:00 p.m. Daisies/Brownies Parish Hall C 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass 6:00-7:30 p.m. Teen Life Night Parish Hall Congratulations to our Recently Baptized Liam William Colm-Day Son of John Day and Charlotte Colm IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of ROBERT HAERTSCH, a parishioner husband of Norine, father of William Haertsch; ELAYNE VIANI, a parishioner mother of Kathy Moore and Lanny Sharar. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (JAN. 6, 2019) (JAN 13, 2019) Is 60:1-6 Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8,10-13 Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25,27-30 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Ti 2:11-14;3:4-7 Mt 2:1-12 Lk3:3:15-16,21-22

2 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Biblically a tithe means 10%. All are asked to consider tithing and return 10% of our income to the Lord (5% to the parish, 5% to your favorite charity). The spiritual practice of tithing disposes us to make God first in every area of our lives! The aim is to secure not the tithe, but the tither, not the gift, but the giver for God! December 23, 2018 December 30, 2018 In Pew Collection $16, In Pew Collection $20, (From 404 Households) (From 322 Households) Loose Cash $ 1, Loose Cash $ 1, Online Giving $ 2, Online Giving $ 2, (From 30 Households) (From 67 Households) Total Collection $19, Total Collection $24, December 24, 2017 $16, December 31, 2017 $30, Currently, we have 1824 households Our Christmas Collection totaled $50, Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He has given each of us unique gifts. We all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Pray daily and ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all be one. REMEMBER GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH IN YOUR BISHOP GAINER TO HOST LISTENING SESSION Bishop Gainer invites all members of the Good Shepherd Parish to attend a Listening Session on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Saint Joseph s Parish in Mechanicsburg, PA at 7:00 p.m. He encourages anyone with questions regarding the Grand Jury Report, the Diocese s response to abuse, our path forward, or any other questions or concerns to attend this session. The session will include opening remarks from Bishop Gainer and retired Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Janet McNeal, recently hired to oversee the youth protection efforts of the diocese. Following their brief remarks, the floor will be opened for questions. If you are unable to attend this Listening Session, but would still like to ask Bishop Gainer a question, please your question to: AskBishopGainer@hbgdiocese.org. THE PARISH LOTTERY WINNERS December 20 Thru December 24 Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Patterson Ann Eissler Theresa Gabuzda Peter Kramer SCRIPT CARD WINNERS FOR DECEMBER Jeanette Claus Elaine Nugent GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH ONLINE DONATION SYSTEM Online Donations to Good Shepherd Church! By enrolling in our online donation system, WeShare, parishioners can set up automatic weekly or monthly contributions to Good Shepherd Parish. Our website contains the link for online donations, Click on the WeShare link, click Register and follow the simple instructions to create a new account. Using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by transferring from your checking or savings accounts, you can set up an automatic Offertory contribution. Electronic donations may also be made to our Capital Improvements savings account. A record of your contributions is kept on your account online, as well as posted to our records for tax purposes. Many parishioners enjoy the ease of giving electronically and it has a positive effect on financial planning and budgeting for the parish. For questions or further information, please contact the Parish Office at We would like to thank Westy Beer Distribution, Inc. this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTNG THE BULLETIN)

3 THANK YOU To all who have made this Christmas Season so special for the people of Good Shepherd Parish: Thank You so very much for sharing your time and talent. Thank you to all who helped to build such a beautiful environment in the Church for the season with all the beautiful decorations. It is all so splendidly beautiful. Thank you to all who helped make our Liturgies so beautiful, our choir and our music ministry under the direction of Tony Ciucci, our Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, our Altar Servers, our Lectors, our Ushers and you the people who were part of our Liturgies through your participation. In the name of the priests, we thank you for the cards and many goodies you have sent in to us over these very blessed days. May God be with you all and bless you throughout this holy season and the New Year. CONTEMPORARY CHOIR If you play the piano, electric piano, guitar, bass, flute, drums, sing.then Fr. Burger is looking for you. I would like to see a Contemporary Choir be formed in our parish. If you are interested and I hope there are people interested, please contact me at the parish office GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL (3400 MARKET STREET, CAMP HILL, PA 17011) will hold an OPEN HOUSE on SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019, from 1-3pm and another OPEN HOUSE during school hours from 9:30-11am on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH- ALL WITH A FIRM FOUNDATION OF FAITH, SERVICE AND COMMUNITY. Come see for yourself what a GSS education is all about! Families interested in outstanding PreK-3 through 8 th grade Catholic education are invited to tour the school, meet the faculty and staff, and register for the academic year. Parishioners interested in touring the school are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated. Call the school office at (717) or the Director of Advancement, Jessica LeTersky, at jletersky@gsschpa.org to register. Prefer to schedule a private tour? Contact our school office at (717) or the Director of Advancement, Jessica LeTersky, at jletersky@gsschpa.org to schedule an appointment. Deliver Us From Evil Join us for the next Life Night in our series Relentless Father with Deliver Us From Evil. For more information, contact Liz (Heckman) Hornung at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or th Graders: Do You Want to Know What Life Teen is Like? All 8 th grade and high school students are invited to join us for Life Teen Family Game Night. We look forward to welcoming our 8 th grade friends into our Life Teen family and invite them to join us on January 13 for a special Life Night! The night begins at 6:00 p.m. with supper and concludes at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us for our Life Teen Mass at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Liz (Heckman) Hornung at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or Do You Sing or Play an Instrument? Do you enjoy singing or playing an instrument? Are you in grades 8-12 or an adult? Join us for our next Life Teen band rehearsal on Thursday, January, 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. You don t need to commit to every week. We ask that singers and musicians attend one rehearsal a month and help lead music at a minimum of one Life Teen Mass per month. For more information, contact Liz (Heckman) Hornung at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or The St. Francis Prison Ministry Program is in need of volunteers to assist with religious services at the Dauphin County Prison. Eucharistic Ministers of Communion are especially needed to conduct Communion Services for the inmates. The Dauphin County Prison does not have a Catholic chaplain so any Catholic services or bible instructions must be done by volunteers, or the few priests in the area who are available as their time permits. Prison ministry is a very worthwhile and rewarding way to honor Christ and serve those who would not otherwise hear the Word of God and receive Jesus in Communion; and Jesus specifically mentioned prison visitation as the hallmark of redemption (see Matthew 25: 31-46; "When I was in prison you visited me.") Further information can be obtained by contacting Deacon Jim Doyle at Also, the Prison Ministry is in need of winter clothing for those men and women coming out of prison after months of incarceration. Used coats, hats, and gloves in good condition can be deposited in the narthex of the church in the marked bins. Collection bins will be available this weekend and next weekend (January 13). These items will be delivered to those in need. SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 THE ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER Sponsored by the Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus will be held after the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Tickets will be ON SALE in the Parish Hall after all Masses for the next three weekends and in our Parish Office during office hours.

4 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Due to the lack of interest Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus will NOT be sponsoring a bus for the Annual March for Life on Friday, January 18, THE BLOODMOBILE will be at Good Shepherd on Sunday, January 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Please support our Blood Drive. THE MARIAN PRAYER GROUP HAS CHANGED THEIR MEETING DAY: Beginning, January 7, 2019, they will meet at 9:00 a.m. after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the All Purpose Room. The focus is devotion to our Blessed Mother and her rosary in intercessory prayer to our Lord Jesus. We pray for the intentions of our parish as requested in the prayer note books located in the narthexes of the church. If you desire to serve others through prayer, this is the group for you! All are welcome. For questions, please contact the Parish Office at by Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith BIBLE STUDY TIME IS BACK REVELATION Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing study that shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. Here you will discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean. You will see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the "end times." It is a revelation of God as our Divine Bridegroom and the Church as his spotless Bride, forever united in a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage that we enter into every time we celebrate the Mass. Your Group Will: Learn the meaning of the mysterious figures and events in the book of Revelation. Discover how the Mass is really heaven on earth. Learn about the Antichrist and his destruction. See the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment in the context of history. Learn what will happen at the end of time and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. As in the past, we will offer the programs on Tuesday morning form 10:00 a.m. noon, beginning January 29 or Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning on January 31. Sessions will end April 9 and April 11. This year, we are also able to offer an additional option to follow this program at your own pace and place of your choosing by streaming it on your devices, (Lap Top, IPads, IPhones, etc.). Although we encourage your participation in the Tuesday or Thursday group sessions, this new option is available for those who are interested in the program but not able to attend the group sessions. Those who choose streaming sessions will receive the instructions and access codes necessary to access the program after registration is complete and workbooks are in. You can also register by filling out the form below and returning it to the Parish Office or in the collection basket. The study book is $ Couples may choose to share a workbook. Registration is due back by Monday, January 14, REVELATION Please PRINT neatly! (Please complete ONE registration form per person) First Name: Last Name: Address: Home #: City/State/Zip: Cell #: _ Work #: _ Gender: Male Female Session Choice: Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. Noon, begins 1/29/2019 Thursdays from 6:30 8:30 p.m., begins 1/31/2019 Streaming Option Special Needs Request: Handicap Accessibility Other (please specify): Workbook Amount Paid $ Cash Check # ($26)

5 The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council will have a regular business meeting on Tuesday, January 8, at 7:00 pm in the All Purpose Room. All members are encouraged to attend. The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus will sponsor coffee and donuts after the 9:30 Mass on the January 13. All are invited to join us. March For Life Baby Shower Do you want to support local mothers in need? Are you unable to attend the 2019 March for Life, or want to support pro-life efforts closer to home? Then consider contributing to the March for Life Baby Shower on Sunday, January 20, from 2 4 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg (in the Social Hall, the lower level of the old church). We will be collecting material gifts for local pregnancy resource centers as well as financial gifts for the Pennies for Life campaign. This event is sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Diocese and the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (HDCCW). Needed materials include: Twelfth Annual Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Night! Date of Event: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Hershey Bears vs. Laval Rocket Time of Event: 7:00 p.m. Invitation is open to all. Tickets are $16.00 each for all ages. (Under 2 does not require a ticket) Tickets are discounted from the regular admission price of $ Lebanon Catholic Choir will be singing The National Anthem Deadline to order is Thursday, January 10, HERSHEY BEARS TICKETS # Tickets: Tickets at $16.00 each for a total $ Name of Purchaser Address, City State, Zip: Phone Number: Ticket Pickup: School Office Parish Office Diapers & wipes Baby clothes (new and gently used) Formula (Similac, 12 oz, Advanced or Sensitive) Baby food Car seats (by law new only) Strollers Pac-N-Plays Baby Wash/Soap For more information contact Kathy Kokoski at kathy.kokoski@gmail.com / or Debbie Black at Mvdb01@verizon.net / RSVP to by January 9, 2019 to Kathy or Debbie. MCA Christmas Artwork Contest: Calling all young artists! Students K-8 in our diocesan schools and religious education programs are encouraged to enter the Missionary Childhood Association Christmas Artwork Contest. Twentyfour winners will be chosen from across the US. Winners will have their artwork on display at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., during the 2019 Advent-Christmas season. Artists receive an award and participate in Mass and lunch at the Shrine with their families as guests of the national Missionary Childhood Association office. In addition, two grand-prize winners will have their artwork chosen for the official Christmas card of the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies. Last year, the Diocese of Harrisburg was honored to have two winners. CONGRATULATIONS to Colton Baddick of Sacred Heart School, Lancaster, and Jack DiRienzo from Saint John Neumann Parish, Lancaster! Deadline for submitting entries is January 31, Guidelines and entry form are found on the diocesan website: Dr. Spahr is looking to start a Children's Liturgy Program at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Children in grades K-5 would be invited after the opening prayers to the Chapel to hear the readings and a message that is geared towards their level of understanding. I am hoping to have volunteers help with this on a rotating basis. Each week we will need a leader and a few volunteers to help out. The leader will be responsible for reading the readings and proclaiming the message of the week. We will have materials available to guide you through this. Also, they will lead the children through the Creed. The children and volunteers will return to Mass during the Offertory. All volunteers need to be cleared through the Diocesan Youth Protection Program (which Dr. Spahr is available to assist you with this). For more information or to volunteer please contact Dr. Spahr at (w), by text at (cell), or by at aspahr@gsschpa.org