THE WEEK AHEAD THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD DECEMBER 16, 2018

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1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 ADVENT WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Special Intention of Rev. Paul C. Helwig SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Paul Anthony Moore 11:30 a.m. Frances Tafoya 5:00 p.m. Michael Moore MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 ADVENT WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. Margaret Murray TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Frances Mermon 8:30 a.m. Special intention of Ester Tembi WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Mary Jane Knack 8:30 a.m. Pro-Life THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Isabelle Hoffman Asbury 8:30 a.m. Rick Miller FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Bridget Kotalic 8:30 a.m. Special Intention of Capt. Devin Casper SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 ADVENT WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Russell Conpropst SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 a.m. Vincent A. Coady & James E. Coady 9:30 a.m. Dr. Martin Joseph Canero 11:30 a.m. People of the Parish 5:00 p.m. Philip G. Horton FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS WEEK: In loving memory of the deceased members of the Coady & Greaney Families, donated by Ed Coady DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: 20; February 3, 10,17, 24, 2019 (Offering $50) January FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: In loving memory of James DiPaolo, donated by his sister, Nanci Wills. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 (Offering $30) FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL: In Loving Memory of Duane P. Kent, donated by his daughter, Nancy. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 20, 2019 (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: In loving memory of Catherine Houck (1); In loving memory of Carlotte Hall, donated by Carolyn Neff & Linda Freestone (5); For the family intentions of Dorothy Sebastian (1). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 6, 13, 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 John and Mary Brown, donated by Mary Jo Skala (1); For the family intentions of Dorothy Sebastian (1); Special intentions (5). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: December 30; 2018 January 6, 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, (Offering $5 per candle) THE WEEK AHEAD SATURDAY 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, 12:30-4:00 p.m. Secular Franciscans Parish Hall A 1:30-3:00 p.m. Daisies/Brownies Hall C 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass 6:00-7:30 p.m. Life Night Parish Hall MONDAY 2:30 p.m. Mass at Manor Care 6:30 p.m. Religious Education/Edge School 7:00-9:00 p.m. RCIA TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group APR 6:30-8:30 p.m. Prayer & Life Workshop Cry Room 7:00 p.m. Compassionate Friends Support Group APR 7:30-9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Chapel WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel 7:00 p.m. Parish Penance Service THURSDAY 2:00 p.m. Flame of Love Rosary Chapel 6:15-7:00 p.m. Jr. Choir Rehearsal Choir Loft 7:30-9:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY 6:30 a.m. MASS IN PARISH HALL 8:30 a.m. MASS IN PARISH HALL 6:30 School Christmas Pageant Church SATURDAY 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 NO LIFE NIGHT 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of all our deceased parishioners and their families. JOHN LESKO, brother of Patricia Swinchock, a parishioner; LINDA CONSEDINE, sister of Mary Kevin Cawley; DOROTHY HRINDA, a parishioner. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR CHRISTMAS If you wish to submit an article for the upcoming bulletins, please note that the Bulletins must be submitted for printing earlier that usual. The deadline to submit an article for December 23 was December 12. The deadline to submit an article for December 30 will be December 19. The deadline for January 6 Bulletin will be December 21. Thank you for your understanding. TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (Dec. 16, 2018) (Dec. 23, 2018) Zep 3:14-18a Mi 5:1-4a Is 12:2-6 Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, Phil 4:4-7 Heb 10:5-10 Lk 3:10-18 Lk 1:39-45

2 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 9, 2018 In Pew Collection $18, (From 400 Households) Loose Cash $ 1, Online Giving $ 6, (From 89 Households) Total Collection $26, December 10, 2017 $29, Currently, we have 1824 households St. Paul reminds us that our God is an abundant God, the ultimate giver of gifts. He promises to give us all that we need. When we trust that God will take care of us, it is easier for us to share what we have been given. REMEMBER GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH IS YOUR WILL ADDITIONAL COLLECTION TOTALS Matthew 25 Collection amounted to $2, Education Collection amounted to $4, Immaculate Conception Collection amounted to $3, THE ST. FRANCIS SOUP KITCHEN COLLECTION FOR: NOVEMBER AMOUNTED $7, For DECEMBER AMOUNTED TO $4, Year to date ($62,243.00) Thank you for your faithful support of these important apostolate. Christmas Collection As you prepare to celebrate Christmas, you are asked to consider carefully and generously your Christmas gift to the parish. Our Christmas collection is an important part of our parish budget, enabling us to continue sharing Christ s love all year long within our parish. Giving in a spirit of sacrifice allows us to enter fully into the mystery of God s love, which we celebrate with joy and gratitude this season. My God bless you all for sharing your gifts to whatever extent. We would like to thank Gutshall Lawn & Landscape this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTNG THE BULLETIN) GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH ONLINE DONATION SYSTEM Are you tired of writing weekly collection checks? Are you frustrated trying to find cash to put in the weekly collection envelope as you run out the door to Mass? Are you frequently away for weekends but still want to support your parish? Why not simplify your life? Please consider joining the many parish families who currently contribute to Good Shepherd Parish through our electronic online giving program, WeShare. YOU CAN MAKE..donations by credit card. YOU CAN MAKE...a one-time or recurring donation. YOU CAN MAKE..fund transfers directly from your bank using a checking or savings account. YOU CAN MAKE..donations to the weekly offertory collection and/or the Asset Renewal Fund. YOU CAN MAKE..changes to your scheduled donations at any time. To register, go to the parish website, and click on the Give Online with WeShare link, and follow the simple instructions to create a new account and donate. For questions or further information, please contact the Parish Office at PLEASE NOTE NEW MASS LOCATION ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. 6:30 AND 8:30 AM MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED IN THE PARISH HALL DUE TO PREPARATIONS FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT THAT EVENING IN THE CHURCH.

3 The Compassionate Friends is a self -help group offering support to individuals & families following the loss of a child, grandchild or sibling. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the All-Purpose Room at Good Shepherd. However this month the meeting is Tuesday December 18th as Christmas is on the 4th Tuesday this year. We will gather to share our memories of our precious loved ones followed by refreshments. All are welcome, there is no cost to attend & you do not have to rsvp. For more info call Mary Kay Alleman at 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 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. Sun., Dec. 16 Wed., Dec. 19 St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon Good Shepherd, Camp Hill 7:00 p.m. in the evening Simbang Gabi Learn some ways that Christmas is celebrated in the Philippines. Join us for a Life Night named for a tradition of celebrating Masses in preparation for Christmas, Simbang Gabi. Praise God with us at the Life Teen Mass at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Liz (Heckman) Hornung at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or There WILL be Life Teen Mass on December 23, but no Life Night. There will be no Life Teen Mass or Life Night on December 30. For more information, contact Liz (Heckman) Hornung at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or Calling All Cooks! CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS Wed., December 19..7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Parish Penance Service 16 confessors) Sat., December 22..3:00 4:15 p.m. CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASSES Mon., December 24 (Hall).5:00 p.m. Mon., December 24 (Church). 5:00 & 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Tues., December :00 & 11:00 a.m. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Sat., December 29 (Vigil).. 5:00 p.m. Sun., December 30. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. (No 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass) SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Mon., December 31 (Vigil) 5:30 p.m. Tues., January 1, :00 & 11:00 a.m. Do you like making tacos? Want to prove you have the best recipe for barbeque? Have you found the best sub place ever? Show it off by sharing it with our Life Teen family! We re looking for individuals, groups, and families to donate a meal to Life Teen. We have available weekends in January, February, and March. For more information, contact Liz (Heckman) Hornung at eheckman@hbgdiocese.org or ATTENTION PRAYERS SHAWL MINISTRY: Our next meeting will Thursday, December 27, and then on Thursday, January 3. Thank you all and have a very Merry Christmas. EWTN is proud to bring you LIVE Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses from Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. Also, they will be airing inspiring musical performances, specials for children and teens, and new holiday presentations that the whole family will enjoy. Watch or listen to EWTN TV & EWTN Radio on your local channel, online, or even on your smartphone using their free EWTN App! For more information, go to ewtn.com

4 The Good Shepherd CYO Basketball Program is making available Sponsorship Banners which are hung in the school gymnasium. These banners are 3ft. by 6ft. and will be viewed by students, parents and attendees at parish religious, athletic, cultural and social events. Information regarding this program is available by contacting Tom or Therweg@aol.com. THE PARISH LOTTERY WINNERS December 5 Thru December 10 Ms. Alice Sheridan Anna M. Ford Noah Karashak Brittany Kopp Catalano Eileen Testa Lisa MacLean E. Anastasia Dot Forrey Dr. & Mrs. J.W. Potok 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 , or by at aspahr@gsschpa.org Lost and Found Items will be in the All Purpose Room Narthex this weekend. All items not claimed will be given to Community Aide. Some items are coats and glasses. Please check to see if any of the items are yours. 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 th 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: 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 / OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IMAGES EACH YEAR ALL MEMBERS OF GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH ARE INVITED TO JOIN THOSE ON THE CIRCUIT OF THE TRAVELING IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN PRAYING FOR OUR OWN INTENTIONS AND ALSO FOR THE RECONCILING OF OUR COUNTRY BACK TO GOD. WE ALL PRAY IN OUR OWN HOMES "TOGETHER" ON OUR OWN TIME FROM DECEMBER 4 TO DECEMBER 12. COPIES OF THE NOVENA ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHAPEL NARTHEX. OUR PARISH IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE 3 IMAGES: ONE THAT TRAVELS THE "CIRCUIT" AND VISITS HOMES FOR ONE WEEK AND RETURNS EACH YEAR; ANOTHER MAY VISIT FOR TWO WEEKS OR SO FOR AN ILLNESS, ETC.; AND THE THIRD IMAGE MAY VISIT FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, PARTICULARLY FOR THE HOMEBOUND. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE, CALL KATHLEEN LAMAY ( ). If YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CIRCUIT, CALL BARBARA ACRI ( ) FOR THE HOMEBOUND. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE BRINGS MANY BLESSINGS.

5 Retired State Police Captain to Oversee Diocese s Youth Protection Programs Janet A. McNeal, a retired Captain who successfully ran the Megan s Law Section of the Pennsylvania State Police, will oversee the Diocese of Harrisburg s Safe Environment and youth protections programs. McNeal is an independent contractor with the Diocese. Through her firm, Law and Grace Consulting, she will review the Diocese s current youth protection programs, develop programs and policies to make any needed improvements and will serve as our Safe Environment Coordinator. Captain McNeal brings a wealth of experience with her, said Bishop Ronald W. Gainer. As a contractor with the Diocese, she is a neutral party, with no conflicts of interest, who has dedicated her entire professional career to seeing that justice is served and survivors of a range of crimes, but specifically sexual crimes, are heard and supported. As part of her role, Capt. McNeal will review every clergy child abuse case reported to the Diocese, in order to evaluate what went wrong and help us continue improving our youth protection policies and trainings, as a means of reducing the risk for future abuse. McNeal brings 26 years of law enforcement investigative and policy development experience to this position. She has a three year contract with the Diocese and will operate independently, reporting her recommendations directly to Bishop Gainer. In addition to reviewing every case reported to the Diocese, McNeal will also meet with survivors to hear their stories and determine what stage they are at in the healing process. I m a mother, a grandmother, a police officer, a Protestant and I ve dealt with sex offenders for most of my career, McNeal said. I m here for the survivors. I want to hear their stories, learn what stage of healing each survivor is at and work with them so they are no longer a victim of abuse, but are victorious at finding healing. Already in my short time working with the Diocese, it is clear that Bishop Gainer is serious about correcting the mistakes of the past, ensuring survivors receive the support they need and securing the safety of our children. McNeal will also work with parish pastors/administrators, parish staff, school administrators/principals and appropriate Diocesan department heads to ensure that all adults who come in contact with minors are effectively screened and trained, according to the Diocese s regulations, policies and procedures. She will also ensure that children in the Diocese s Catholic schools and Religious Education programs participate in the required Safe Environment training program. As the Chief Administrator for the Megan s Law Sexual Offender Registry for the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, McNeal oversaw the operations of the department, including developing policies and procedures, developing a plan to automate the offender registration process and overseeing the development of the offender website. McNeal has also served on crisis response teams and ecumenical taskforces for the United Methodist Church and is a licensed private investigator. To learn more about McNeal and the steps the Diocese s has taken to reduce the risk of abuse, please visit THE EPIPHANY ITALIAN MASS EPIFANIA DEL NOSTRO SIGNORE Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 12:15 P.M. NOTE NEW TIME & LOCATION: SAINT PATRICK CATHEDRAL 212 State Street Harrisburg, PA Father Joshua Brommer, Celebrant Special thanks to: Rev. Joshua R. Brommer, Chaplain for the Italian Apostolate Ministry Mario Billow of Daily Funeral Home & The Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a reception after Mass For more information please contact: MARIELLA AMATO at OR MARIA DiSANTO at disanto1@comcast.net Memorializing New Hymnals Many parishioners have memorialized the new hymnals in our church and the memorials are being recognized in a book placed in the parish hall lobby. You are invited to page through the Memorial Book and see the names of the people who asked for a Memorial and the loved ones they memorialized in the book. Let us also remember those who are memorialized in the book in our prayers. Attention all Good Shepherd Girls Basketball Coaches, Fans & Players Current & Past: Mark Sunday, 12/23/18, at Good Shepherd Gym from 2-4 for a party to celebrate the rising of the banner to celebrate our 1982 CYO State Championship Team! We will have many players and coaches from that team. In addition, our current players will be there along with a number of other former players and coaches. Cake, pizza and drinks will be provided Players: Rita Balaban, Patty Carocii, Mary Charlton, Tricia Drennan, Molley Hicky, Tricia Irvine, Mary McCleerey, Maile Paduano, Jennifer Radcliffe, Chris Spahr, Emily Vergara, Leigh Volpicelli and Cathy Wagner Coaches: Harry DeFrank, Steve Bischof, Jr. and Mike Paduano