FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT APRIL 2, 2017 CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

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1 SATURDAY, APRIL 1 WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Katharina Krispler SUNDAY, APRIL 2 7:30 a.m. Ethel Roller 9:30 a.m. People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Alice Parsons MONDAY, APRIL 3 WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. Pat Carl TUESDAY, APRIL 4 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Bill Cleckner 8:30 a.m. James Faneye WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. The Bakonyi Family 8:30 a.m. Susan Davis THURSDAY, APRIL 6 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Msgr. John A. Chippendale 8:30 a.m. Ann Machalette FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 7 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of Debra Littlejohn 8:30 a.m. Teresa Donohoe SATURDAY, APRIL 8 WEEKDAY 5:00 p.m. Connie Filippelli SUNDAY, APRIL 9 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Diana Davidson 11:30 a.m. Larry A. Weader DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: April 13 (Holy Thursday $100); April 22 (Confirmation $100); May 28; June 4, 11, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 (Offering $50) DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: May 28; June 4, 11, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30, 2017 (Offering $30) DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: May 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE ARE LIGHTED THIS WEEK In loving memory of Margaret Donovan, donated by her son, Kevin (2); for A special Intention (1); for the Special Intention of Dorothy Hilton and her sister Debra Littlejohn (2); in Loving Memory of John Bennett, donated by Ann Ford (2). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER S SHRINE: April 9, 16, 30; May 21, 28; June 4; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, (Offering $5 per candle) CANDLES AT THE SAINT JOSEPH SHRINE ARE LIGHTED THIS WEEK for A Special Intention (1); in loving memory of Joseph DiRocco (2); In loving memory of my father, Falice, donated by Angela Loiodice (1); for the Special Intention of Lydia Truscello (3). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE SAINT JOSEPH SHRINE: April 9, 16, 23; May 21, 28,; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 23, 30, (Offering $5 per candle) IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of JOSEPH P. KLEMSTINE, brother of Dorothy Klemstine and uncle of Allison Biser; WILLIAM CARDINAL KEELER, a former Priest & Bishop of the Harrisburg Diocese; MARY SCHLAGER, mother of Stephen and Lisa Schlager and grandmother of Alex, Max & Owen Schlager; MARY CONWELL, grandmother of Glenn Keaveny. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. SATURDAY 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions Chapel 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screenings Parish Hall SUNDAY, Blood Pressure Screenings 9:30 a.m. Pre-K/K Religious Ed Classes P. Hall C 11:30 a.m. Mass RCIA 3rd Scrutiny (Catechumens only) 4:00-5:00 p.m. Living Stations Music Practice All Purpose Rm. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Living Stations Practice Church/APR 6:00-7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Parish Hall B & C MONDAY 2:30 p.m. Mass at Manor Care 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes Education Center 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Confessions) All Purpose Room TUESDAY 10:00 a.m.-noon Acts of Apostles Bible Study Group P. Hall A 5:00-7:00 p.m. Living Stations Dress Rehearsal APR/Church WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group All Purpose Room 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Parish Hall C 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study All Purpose Room 7:00-8:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Parish Hall C THURSDAY 9:30-11:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry All Purpose Room 2:00 p.m. Flame of Love Rosary Chapel 3:00 p.m. Legion of Mary All Purpose Room (NEW TIME) 5:00-7:00 p.m. Living Stations Dress Rehearsal APR/Church 6:30-8:30 p.m. Acts of the Apostles Bible Study P. Hall A FIRST FRIDAY HOLY COMMUNION WILL BE TAKEN TO THE HOMEBOUND 6:30 a.m. First Friday Mass in the Chapel 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass at School 1:00 p.m. Sing Hymns & Div. Mercy Chap. Chapel (NEW TIME) 5:00 p.m. Vespers & Benediction Chapel 6:00 p.m. Soup in Parish Hall (Girl Scouts) 7:00 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross Church SATURDAY 6:30-8:00 a.m. TMIY Parish Hall A RCIA SPRING RETREAT DIOCESAN CENTER 8:00-10:30 a.m. French Toast & Sausage Breakfast Parish Hall 9:30 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT CHURCH LAWN 3:00-4:15 p.m. Confessions Chapel 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY, APRIL 9, :30 a.m. Pre-K/K Religious Ed Classes P. Hall C 11:30 a.m. Mass RCIA Candidates Received into the Church 2:00-7:00 p.m. World Youth Day Parish Hall & Church 2:00 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg 7:00 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE St. Theresa, New Cumberland Rosary is recited every weekday at 8:00 a.m. in the CHAPEL & at 8:00 a.m. before Mass celebrated at the School. TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (April 2, 2017) (April 9, 2017) 34:Ez 37: :Is 50:4-7 Ps 130:1-811 Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 Rom 8:8-11 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 11:1-45 Mt 26:14 27:66

2 Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income for March 19, 2017 In pew Collection $ 14, Online Giving 1, $ 16, March $ 21, From the Pastor: Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. From a Parishioner: Through tithing, we have been guided in God s truth. Good Deed for the Week from a 4th Grader: I held the door open for a lady using a Walker. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO: $2, 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 Give Online to 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 or Building Fund contribution. 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 EASTER FLOWER OFFERING ENVELOPES MAY BE PLACED IN THE BASKET ASAP. PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAMES CLEARLY! COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES FOR WEST SHORE PARISHES Prepare to celebrate Easter with God s mercy and love by attending one of the West Shore Parishes Penance Services. At these services, multiple confessors will be available to hear confessions. Sun., April 9: St. Joseph, 2:00 p.m. Sun., April 9: St. Theresa, New 7:00 p.m. Tues., April 11: Our Lady of Lourdes, 7:00 p.m. Wed., April 12: Good Shepherd, 7:00 p.m BISHOP S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL REPORT Thank you to all who have contributed to the Lenten Appeal so far. Of the 1840 families in the parish, 536 families have responded thus far. Parish Goal (Assessment): $188, Total pledged to Date $139, Amount needed to reach Goal: $ 48, We must have everyone s help to meet our parish assessment. I invite each family to pledge at least $250 to help us reach our goal. Pledge envelopes HAVE BEEN MAILED to those who have not yet responded to the appeal. Kindly return your Lenten Appeal Envelope in the Sunday Collection or to the Parish Office. Reminder: If you indicated a pledge by Credit Card, please complete the process to update our totals. The Diocese will notify us of your pledge. To pledge by Credit Card, please visit BLACC or call , ext May God bless you for your generosity to the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal and to the Parish. Father Phil Easter Offering - As Easter Sunday approaches, please consider contributing generously to this year s Easter collection. Easter Sunday is one of the most important collections of the year and one that the Good Shepherd parish budget depends. In your kindness and charity, please be as generous as you can, according to your means. Hersheypark Discount Ticket Offer! Discount tickets are available to the friends and families of the parish at a significant savings. Gate admission for Regular is $64.95 (ages 9-54); our price is $ Gate admission for Juniors (ages 3-8) and Seniors (ages 55-69) is $41.95; our price is $ Gate admission for Senior Plus (ages 70+) is $26.95; our price is $ *ADD-ON discount Hersheypark Meal Tickets at a savings of up to 30% off retail prices - $10.60 each and NEW Snack Voucher - $3.25 each. Orders must be received at the Parish Office by Monday, May 1, Parishes will receive tickets by Thursday, May 25, Order forms are available in the Narthexes of the Church. FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be on April 7, after the 6:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel until Vespers and Benediction at 5:00 p.m. All are invited throughout the day for Eucharistic Adoration and quiet prayer. Sign-up sheets with half-hour prayer times between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. are available in the Chapel Narthex. Plan to join our Good Shepherd Family in the Chapel throughout the day. Peace be with you!

3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH GROUP NEWS Please contact Mrs. Spahr at or to RSVP and for additional information. World Youth Day Palm Sunday Celebration Everyone in grades 8-12 is invited to attend the World Youth Day Palm Sunday Celebration on April 9. There will be Confessions, Praise and Worship Music, Holy Mass Celebrated by Bishop Gainer, Food Trucks and Holy Hour with Fr. Anthony Dill. The event is held at Good Shepherd Church and is free. The only cost involved is for students to buy food from the Food Trucks. We suggest $10-15 for dinner. To sign up, contact Amanda Spahr at the above numbers. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, April 8 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to assist with Palm Sunday Decorating at Good Shepherd Church. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting heavy plants (around 30 pounds). Anyone with current injuries should not volunteer. Contact Amanda Spahr at the above numbers. Volunteers are needed to help with Easter Decorating at Good Shepherd Church on Saturday, April 15, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. To sign up contact Amanda Spahr at the above numbers Volunteers are needed to help take Easter Decorations Down on Monday, May 8, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church. Contact Amanda Spahr at the above numbers. Stewardship Bookcase Have you noticed the bookcase outside of the Chapel? There you will find Religious books, videos, CDs and rosaries. You will also find a variety of items for teens and children. Donations are appreciated, but not necessary. Please stop by to check it out. LOST & FOUND ARTICLES can be found in the All Purpose Room Narthex. There are several jackets, gloves and sunglasses. Any items NOT CLAIMED will be donated to Community Aid. Trinity High School News Easter Egg Hunt - Trinity High School Key Club is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 2, at 2:00 p.m. Please visit and click on the Easter Egg Hunt banner to register. Spring Clean-up - Let the Trinity High School Football Team, along with parent/coach supervisors, help you with your Spring Clean-up! Leaves, Weeds & Mulch...They can do it all! All money raised from this fundraiser will go towards the Rocks Football Program. For more information, please contact Head Coach, Troy Jensen at tjensen@thsrocks.us New Student Registration at Trinity High School - Trinity High School offers a Christ-centered education that enriches students mind, body and soul with nationally recognized academics, over 50 clubs and activities and championship caliber athletics. We are now accepting new students for the school year. To schedule a Shadow Day for your student or to make an appointment to learn more about Trinity High School, please contact Devon Ban at x202. The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council is sponsoring a French Toast and Sausage breakfast on Saturday morning, April 8, from 8:00 until 10:30 a.m., in the Parish Hall. Tickets will cost $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. The adult breakfast will include two slices of French toast, sausage patties, orange juice, & coffee. The child breakfast will include one slice of French toast, sausage patty, orange juice, & milk. Tickets will be sold after the Masses, beginning this weekend. The breakfast is scheduled for the same morning as the parish Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will begin promptly at 9:30. We are hoping that many of the families who attend the hunt will also join us for breakfast. EASTER BLESSINGS! Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women s 92 nd Annual Convention Joined in Christ will be held on Monday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg. The principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Father David Danneker, Diocesan Vicar General. The Keynote Speaker will be Maribeth Stewart, President elect, National Council of Catholic Women s Organizations. Afternoon Workshops: 1. Linda Plummer Director of Morning Star Pregnancy Center and 2. Ginny Duncan Former Director of Diocesan Office for Ministry for people with Disabilities Cost is $25.00 and includes: registration fee, continental breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline is April 17, Contact parishioner, Joyce Cacolice at , if you have any questions or to register for the day.

4 50 th Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, July , at 2:00 p.m., at Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill, PA Were you married in 1967? The Diocese is beginning preparations for this year s 50 th Anniversary Mass, which will celebrate the love and commitment of couples who were married in In addition to the Mass, which will be celebrated by Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, there will be a reception for the couples and their families. Each couple will be sent an invitation to the Mass and reception along with an RSVP card indicating if they will be attending and how many will attend. Directions will also be included. Names & addresses of each couple (First name of both persons) must be submitted to the Parish Office by April 18, Names submitted will be included as an insert in the Mass program. Each Jubilee Couple will also be presented with a commemorative certificate; those unable to attend the event will receive one in the mail. This annual celebration is co-sponsored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Diocesan Senior Adult Ministry, and the Office of Marriage and Family Ministries. The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council invite all children 10 years of age and younger and their families to the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, April 8. The hunt begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will be held on the Church lawn adjacent to the Parish Hall. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures before and after the hunt, so bring your cameras. CCW MYSTERY DINNER All women of the Parish are invited to the CCW Annual Mystery Dinner on Tuesday, April 18, We will meet in the Church Parking Lot at 6:00 p.m. The Cost is $20 per person. Deadline for registering is Friday, April 14, Please complete the form below, enclosing your check payable to the Council of Catholic Women, and drop off at the Parish Office. CCW MYSTERY DINNER APRIL 18, 2017 Name (20.00) (please print) (per person) # of people Attending Phone Call for NEW Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Since the late 1970 s, our diocese has invited people in our parishes to help priests who are the ordinary ministers of Communion to distribute Communion in our churches. Those who serve must be faithful to the Christian way of living and be faithful to the Church in the following ways: Taking part at least weekly in Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation Living a moral life Be in a valid marriage Be at least 18 years of age Have received the Sacraments of Initiation, namely, Baptism, Confirmation, & the Eucharist. If you are interested in serving your parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact Father Burger at frpburger@hbgdiocese.org or call the office. Please note that anyone who asks to be considered for this important ministry will have their name published in the bulletin which is required by Church Law giving people an opportunity to express any concerns regarding an applicant. GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL AND PARISH BINGO BASH will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in the Good Shepherd Parish Hall. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. - Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited. $25 for tickets purchased in Advance - $30.00 at the Door. Cash Prizes for Bingo winners with $1000 jackpot! Concessions include: Hot Dogs, Baked Goods & Snacks which will be available during the evening. Please complete the form below and return to the School Office, Parish Office or drop in the collection basket at Mass. Deadline is Wednesday, April 5. ================================== Name: Address: Phone #: # Playing Bingo X $25.00 = $ Please make checks payable to: Good Shepherd School PTO Or register online at

5 Job Opportunity Director of Life Teen Ministry The pastors of Good Shepherd and Saint Theresa Parishes wish to hire a Director of Life Teen Ministry. The Director of Life Teen Ministry will work to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today, to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person, and to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith communities of Good Shepherd Parish and Saint Theresa Parish. The position is Full Time. The Director of Life Teen Ministry must be a faith-filled, practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing with the Church. The Director should have the ability to articulate the faith and relate with teens and their families. Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential. Ability to collaborate with staff, adult and teen volunteers and have community-building skills is essential. We are looking for a Director who has knowledge of or experience with the Life Teen/Edge model of youth ministry and holding a Bachelor s degree in a related field is required. Youth ministry certification is preferred. Interested persons should contact: Fr. Philip Burger at frpburger@hbgdiocese.org no later than April 15. Rev. Philip Burger, Pastor, Good Shepherd Parish, 3435 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER ALL OUR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS We would like to keep our active military in our thoughts and prayers. Please call the Parish Office to provide the following information. RANK NAME BRANCH OF MILITARY E5 Sgt. Duncan Leonard ARMY Captain Devin Caster AIR FORCE 2nd Lt. Edward Hilton IV AIR FORCE Courtesy Announcements An Easter Bake Sale featuring homemade walnut, poppy seed and apricot rolls will be held on Saturday, April 8, at from 9:00 a.m. to noon at St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church, 5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg. The homemade rolls are $10. No orders will be taken for the baked goods. This sale will be in the parish hall and is on a first come, first served basis. Perohi & Smoked Kielbasa will also be available. The Perohi are frozen by the dozen for $6. Fillings available will be potato and cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, prune, farmer cheese and apple. The kielbasa is available in rings and sticks for $6. Call or visit National Catholic Singles Conference Join hundreds of single Catholics of all ages at the National Catholic Singles Conference, May 19th-21st, 2017 held at the DoubleTree Pittsburgh-Green Tree in Pittsburgh, PA. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers, music, social events, prayer, food, fellowship and more! Space is limited so register now! For more information and to register visit Use promo code NCSCPA to receive a special discount. (Can t find your question answered on the website? Call x4.) Support Evangelization and Catholic Radio - On Friday, May 5, Holy Family Radio, AM 720 WHYF presents Dr. Steven Smith of Mount St. Mary s Seminary. He will keynote a Benefit Dinner that will be emceed by Tom Russell of CBS 21 and Bishop Ronald Gainer. It will be held at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey on Lindle Road, Harrisburg. The fundraising dinner for the non-profit independent Catholic Radio Apostolate begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $100 per person. Register on-line at or via mail: Holy Family Radio, P.O. Box 6028, Lancaster, PA Smith is a popular Catholic speaker and author. His audio DC The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction has sold over 12,000 copies. He has appeared on the EWTN TV program, The Journey Home. See poster in the Chapel Narthex for more information. Your Heavenly Father Wants to Heal You - The Hispanic Charismatic Community invites all to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima with a healing retreat at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 310 Hertzler Road Mechanicsburg PA English session will be on May 12, at 12:30 p.m. and Spanish session will be on May 13, at 8:00 a.m. Special Guest: Fr. Daniel Gagnon. For additional information and to register, please contact your prayer group, Lori Ribic: loriribic@yahoo.com or Rosy Gonzalez: (717) / gonzalezrosy@hotmail.com. Interested in Helping others through Prison Ministry? A day-long conference for new and current prison ministry volunteers will be held at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg on April 29, It will focus on evangelization, existing programs and reentry services. The registration fee is $10 and including lunch. The day includes: a keynote address by Fr. Marty McGeough, Coordinator of Prison Ministries for the Diocese of Trenton, breakout sessions and panel discussions. Fr. Paul Schenck will celebrate Mass. Register online at For additional information please call (717) ext 313 or jcurran@hbgdiocese.org We would like to thank BAKER DOOR COMPANY this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTING THE BULLETIN.)