CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD JANUARY

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1 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Carol Crupi SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 The BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Special Intention of Rev. Bendict Faneye, O.P 11:30 a.m. Mary Ann Demagall 5:00 p.m. Michael Moore MONDAY, JANUARY 14 WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. Fred Buehl TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Virginia Calabrese 8:30 a.m. Susan Forrey Barber WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Mary Hogan 8:30 a.m. Pro-Life THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 SAINT ANTHONY, ABBOT 6:30 a.m. Special Intention Rosemary Haplin 8:30 a.m. Rosemary Lenahan FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Peter Luna 8:30 a.m. Marcosa Reston SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Sandra McManus SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. Joseph Compton 9:30 a.m. People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Sr. Mary Assumpta & Ann Greaney 5:00 p.m. Todd Damico DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: January 20; February 3, 10,17, 24, 2019 (Offering $50) 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: memory of Diane Rushing (7). In loving 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 honor of my niece Mithsaelle s Birthday, donated by Hansie (1). Special Intentions (6). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, (Offering $5 per candle) THE PARISH LOTTERY WINNERS December 28 Thru December 30 Mary McCormick Pauline Bogdan Jan Moran Matt Fenwick Brian Scherrer Nicholas D. Jorich THE WEEK AHEAD SATURDAY 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, COFFEE & DONUTS-Sponsored by Knights of Columbus PRISON MINISTRY COLLECTION BINS IN CHURCH NARTHEXES 1:30 3:00 p.m. Daisies/Brownies Parish Hall C 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass 6:00-7:00 p.m. Life Night Parish Hall MONDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group APR 2:30 p.m. Mass at Manor Care 6:30 p.m. Rel. Ed./Edge School 7:00-9:00 p.m. RCIA All Purpose Room TUESDAY 6:30-8:30 p.m. Prayer & Life Workshop Cry Room 7:30-9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Chapel WEDNESDAY 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pinewood Derby 7:00-8:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 58 Parish Hall C THURSDAY NO CHOIR REHEARSAL (Junior and Adult) 9:30-11:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry-APR 2:00 p.m. Flame of Love Rosary Chapel FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. MASS AT SCHOOL SATURDAY 6:30-8:00 a.m. TMIY Parish Hall A 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, :30 a.m. Respect Life Mass 12:30-4:30 p.m. Secular Franciscans APR 1:30-3:00 p.m. Daisies/Brownies Parish Hall C 5:00 p.m. LifeTeen Mass 6:00-7:30 p.m. Life Night Parish Hall 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. IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of MELBA TOIGO, mother of Kyle Toigo; JOHN PANATIERI, cousin of Diane Isopi. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Additional Christmas Flowers: Mrs. Robert Lonergan In Memory of Robert Lonergan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mackin Mr. Philip Murray In Memory of Marian Murray Mr. Stephen Borowitz In memory of Steve Borowitz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Posavec, Sr. In Memory of E. DiMascio Family and S. Posavec Family TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS () (JANUARY 20, 2019) Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Is 62: 1-5 Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25,27-30 Ps 96:1-3,7-10 Ti 2:11-14;3:4-7 Cor 12:4-11 Lk3:3:15-16,21-22 Jan 2:11-11

2 THE BAPTISM 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! JANUARY 6, 2019 In Pew Collection $16, (From 409 Households) Loose Cash $ Online Giving $ 8, (From 110 Households) Total Collection $25, January 7, 2018 $24, Currently, we have 1803 household The Catholic Catechism states that Jesus immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God s will. In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus the gift of ourselves. Surrender yourself to God, place your trust in Him and allow the Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God. REMEMBER GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH IN YOUR WILL 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. 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 Convenient Form Of Stewardship Online giving at Good Shepherd is an option for parishioners who may find this method of giving more convenient. Our website, contains the link to our online donation system, WeShare. Parishioners have the ability to make monthly recurring donations online. For example, instead of making 52 weekly donations, you may authorize twelve monthly recurring payments that are regularly charged to your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) or transferred from your checking or savings account. Many Good Shepherd parishioners have found this to be a simpler and more consistent way of donating. Additionally, monthly recurring donations enable our parish to better plan and manage our finances. If you haven t enrolled in our online donation system and are interested, please visit the parish website and click on: Next follow the simple instructions to create a new account. A record of your contributions is kept on your account online, as well as posted to our records for tax purposes. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office at We would like to thank The Pizza Grille this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTNG THE BULLETIN)

3 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, SIXTY FIVE 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. Eigth 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 Looking Ahead With Life Teen Join us for the next Life Night Believe it Or Not, a night about atheism. 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 do not 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 Children s Liturgy will start on January 20 th at the 9:30 a.m. Mass for Children in grades K-5. Children will be invited forward after the opening prayers before the Liturgy of the Word. During the Liturgy of the Word Children will be in the chapel hearing the word and a message at their level. They will pray the creed and appropriate intentions for children. At the Offertory children will return to the families in the Church. We recommend that you sit in the same section each week to allow the children to easily find you. We are still looking for adults who are cleared through the Diocese Youth Protection Program to assist with this program in both leadership and assistance with youth. If you want to volunteer and are not cleared please contact Dr. Spahr at aspahr@gsschpa.org or to get assistance on getting cleared. Good Shepherd Hospitality is needed!!! Six Host Families are needed on Monday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 12, for the Confirmation Retreat Team. We ask that you simply provide them a place to sleep (bed, air mattresses, and couches) and a simple breakfast on February 12 th and 13 th. Two or three Men or Women who are college-aged will be housed at each house. We have had these teams come in for ten years. Host families have really enjoyed hosting them. No need to worry about dinner on either night. They can be picked up at Panera Bread in Camp Hill on February 11 (A representative of the Diocese will be there to help because I will be at CCD) and then at the Church on February 12 th after dinner. We ll work around times if needed. Then on the morning of February 12 and February 13 if you are able we will ask you to drop them off at the Church around 7:30 a.m. To sign up to be a host family please Dr. Amanda Spahr at aspahr@gsschpa.org, text her at or phone her at Father Ben has written a new book one you definitely want to read! The Book is Titled: Love and the Practice of Virtue Relating to God. By: Rev. Benedict Faneye, OP Love is one word that could be subject to as many explanations as there are those willing to give. But, at the heart of LOVE is Virtue which admits of no duplicity. Love acknowledges the reality of the imperfect human condition, and it is in that acknowledgment that the individual realizes either that you are not alone in your struggle, or that you have been chosen to help others in their moments of need. Though one may not realize the responsibility, it is enormous and not something to be taken lightly. In the life of virtue, constancy is a necessity while striving to be a virtuous person. In other words, no wavering! Love and the Practice of Virtue portrays how by learning to be virtuous in our actions, we learn to love one another since this is the path to our true End, which is our eternal happiness. For one who learns to love and striving for the virtuous life, the challenge remains to be a reflection of the One who is the source of all Good. The Cost is $11 per copy. Books can be purchased in the Parish Office during normal business hours. End-of-Year Statement for 2018 Contributions Statements will be mailed to all parishioners who contributed $250 or more in 2018, by the end of January, If you are not scheduled to receive a statement and would like one, please contact the Parish Office at Thank you for your continued generosity to Good Shepherd.

4 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Don t Get Scammed! Scammers are now posing as priests and other clergy. In this latest scam, you might receive an or a text message that appears to be from your Pastor or another priest that you may know. The scammer asks you to help someone in need by purchasing a gift card and to provide the codes on that card. Here s how to protect yourself from being scammed: 1 Know that scammers are out there. Be suspicious of any request for funds of any type via an message or a text message. Verify any request with a call to the person who supposedly sent it or a call to the phone number of the text that you received. 2 Know that any from a priest should be from a diocesan or parish account. Messages sent from free services, such as Gmail or Yahoo, are more likely to be scammers. 3 Many clergy do not share their cell phone numbers publicly. If you receive a text message from someone not on your phone s contact list, be suspicious. 4 Know that priests will NEVER ask for financial transactions via or text messages. 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 church 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, First Name: REVELATION Please PRINT neatly! (Please complete ONE registration form per person) 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 Sweet Little Jesus Boy is a Christmas song composed by Robert MacGimsey and published in It s style is similar to African-American spirituals. It has been recorded by many choir and solo artists. It was sung as a Communion Meditation by Horace Busch at our Christmas Eve Mass in the parish hall and at our 11 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day in the church. The lyrics are printed below: They made you be born in a manger Sweet little holy child Didn t know you d come to save us lord To take our sins away Our eyes were blind, we could not see Long time ago You were born Born in a manger Lord The world treats you mean Lord Treats me mean too But that s how things are down here We don t know who you are You have told us how We are trying Master you have shown us how Even when you were dying Just seems like we can t do right Look how we treated you But please Sir forgive us Lord We didn t know it was you Born a long time ago Sweet little holy child THE ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER The Knights of Columbus will be holding an Italian Night on January 26 after the 5pm mass in Parish Hall. Ticket prices are $12 for adults $7 for children (12 and under) and families with 2 or more children are a flat fee of $35. Tickets can be purchased after each weekend mass or in parish office. **Service hour opportunities available from 5-8pm that evening for grades 6 and up.** Questions? Last day to purchase tickets Jan 21. Contact Gil Prokop, event chairman, for more information at gjprokop5@gmail.com. MENU BAKED ZITI ITALIAN SAUSAGE MEATBALLS SALAD GARLIC KNOTS HDCCW Prayer Shawl Retreat February 23 Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites women of the Diocese to their 8th Annual Prayer Shawl Retreat. The retreat will begin with Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by knitting/crocheting, praying the Rosary, fellowship and lunch. The retreat will conclude at 2:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome to this day of sharing and fellowship in this special ministry. Cost of $10 includes lunch. Advanced registration is required. Call or text Kathy Kokoski at or Debbie Black at , or them at kakokol120@comcast.net or mvdb01@verizon.net to register. RSVP deadline is Sunday, February 10. RESPECT LIFE MASS The annual diocesan Respect Life Mass will take place on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 9:30 am at Good Shepherd Church in Camp Hill. This Mass is celebrated every year to commemorate the lives lost to abortion since 1973 and to pray for the building up of a culture of life in our nation from conception to natural death. Reverend Stephen Kelley, chaplain to our diocese s Rachel s Vineyard post-abortion ministry, will be the celebrant and homilist. Both he and Tom O Neill, Direct of Diocesan Family and Respect Life Ministries. will greet Respect Life leaders and volunteers from around the diocese in the narthex after the Mass. All are welcome. Souper Bowl Sunday Soup Sale February 3 The Saint Elizabeth Guild, in Support of Catholic Charities, will be holding its 2018 "Souper Bowl Sunday" Soup Sale here at Good Shepherd on February 3 following the Masses. One quart containers of various homemade soups will be available for sale while supplies last. Suggested donation is $8 per quart. All proceeds from the Soup Sale will benefit the Catholic Charities Homes for Healing. If you would like to make soup for the Soup Sale, please Karen Willey at karen_willey@compaid.com. Thank you for your participation! St. Theresa / New Cumberland Seeking Part-Time Cook Housekeeper The Parish has an opening for a part-time Cook-Housekeeper. Diocesan Security Clearances required for employment. Duties includes but not limited to: Cleaning the Priests Residence, laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparation for 3 nights. Please mail resumes to: St. Theresa Parish, 1300 Bridge St., New Cumberland, PA or to:eherald@sainttheresaparish.org Pancake Breakfast Trinity's Swimming and Diving Team will be hosting its annual "All You Care To Eat Pancake Breakfast" on Saturday, January 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Trinity's cafeteria. There will be a raffle for gift cards, a silent auction, and door prizes. Purchase tickets at the door: adults (12+): $10 donation; children ages 5-11: $5 donation; children under 5 eat free. The breakfast includes: pancakes with sausage or bacon, assorted juices, and coffee or tea. Questions? Contact tchhsswim@gmail.com.