GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH The Diocese of Charleston 1401 Greenwood Hwy, P. O. Box 1468, McCormick, SC 29835-1468 Church Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston Rev. Robert Sayer, Pastor Pastor office Phone: 864-852-3149 Email: pastorgoodshepherdmccormick@yahoo.com Emergency only Phone 843-957-2198 Church Address: 1401 Greenwood Hwy, P. O. Box 1468, McCormick, SC 29835-1468 Phone: 864-852-4722 Web Page: http://goodshepherdmccormick.com Office Manager: Jeff Bolte Email: gschurch@wctel.net Parish Office Hours: Thursday: 10:00am 3:00pm Good Shepherd Mass Schedule: Wednesday & Friday 9 AM First Friday : 9am with Adoration following Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am Confession Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment Sacred Heart Mass Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 6 pm; First Friday Mass 6 PM Sunday 8:00 am Confession: After the Daily Masses or by appointment Baptism: Please call Fr. Sayer for an appointment Marriage Preparation: Call the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding to schedule an appointment with the Pastor. Pastoral Care: Holy Communion may be received at home, in a nursing home or in the hospital. If you find yourself unable to attend Mass and want to receive Communion, either you or an immediate family member may call the office to make the necessary arrangements. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone in danger of death from a serious illness, an emergency situation or from advanced age ought to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. If you know, in advance, that you will be entering the hospital for a procedure, it is preferred that you receive the Anointing prior to entering the hospital. To arrange the reception of the Sacrament, please call Fr. Bob s Emergency phone number. Rosary Garden MISSION STATEMENT Good Shepherd Catholic Church is passionately committed to work, in accordance with the pastoral vision of the Diocese of Charleston, to being servants of God and good stewards of the Sacred Mysteries. We strive to be a holy and God-centered community growing in joyful righteousness and living without fear by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Empowered by the Spirit, we will help inspire, educate, and support our community and work for unity among the Churches. 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2015 R.C.I.A. & R.C.I.C Call office for class times Columbarium Sales: Please contact the office.
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading...Genesis 2:18-24 Response.....Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5,6 Second Reading. Hebrews 2:9-11 Gospel....Mark 10:2-16 MILITARY MEMBERS LIST PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS James Hauser Brian Hauser Ryan Chemelewski Peter M Rogers Daniel O Donnel Thomas Wulforst Ashley Wulforst Thomas Lamb Josh Brose Jamie Hastings Troy Nelson Chris Brandon Tracy Banister Matthew Laing Tiffany Laing Austin Hobbs Christopher Hale Stephen Balogh Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. WELCOME: We welcome all our visitors and invite you to join us again for worship. Please sign our guest book and feel free to write your prayer intentions in our Community Book of Prayer. If you would like to help us with the support of our Church campus please place your offering in the Welcome envelopes located in the pews and place in the offertory collection basket. Thank you for your support. NEW OR MOVING PARISHIONERS: New parishioners may register by calling the Parish Office or picking up a registration form located in the back of church and placing the completed form in the collection basket. Please notify the Parish Office of any change in family status, address, telephone number, or e-mail address.ministry TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND If you or someone you know is admitted to the hospital, assisted living facility or nursing home, or has become homebound, please call the Parish Office with the information. We can then make arrangements for reception of communion and the Sacrament of Healing. PASTORAL CARE VISITS Because of the Right to Privacy Laws, Good Shepherd is not notified of parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound, or have entered a health care facility. We must hear from you or a family member if you would like to be visited by someone. Please call the office with the necessary information and our pastor will be alerted. ASSISTANCE MINISTRY If you or someone you know needs meals provided or transportation to and from doctor appointments or therapy appointments please call Donna Cone at 391-3188 or the Parish Office at 852-4722 to arrange for assistance. We can t help if we are not notified. DIOCESAN OFFICE OF CHILD PROTECTION Good Shepherd and the Diocese of Charleston are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Father Sayer, the Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services at 843-853-2130 ext. 206 or the Victims Assistance Minster at 800-921-8122. PRAY FOR OUR SICK & HOME-BOUND: Father Bob Duggan, George Goodwin, Danielle Mercado, Alan Giglio and those intentions written in our Community book of Prayer. Names will remain on the list for one month if more time is needed please renew your request FINANCIALS ACTUAL BUDGET Sunday Collection Sep 20 $3306. $3077. Seminary 70. Registered Families 173 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jesus reminds us that when God joins together man and woman in holy matrimony the two become one flesh. Husbands and wives do you work at this oneness and love one another as Jesus commanded? Gain the tools to truly love your spouse and receive all the joy that oneness can bring. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on Feb. 26-28th, 2016 Myrtle Beach, SC and Feb. 5-7th Asheville, NC.Please apply early. For more information, go to scmarriagematters.org or call 803-810-9602. For Traveling Catholics For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org As Thanksgiving time is fast approaching McCormick Helping Hands United Food Pantry is asking for your assistance in providing food items for needy families of McCormick County. Our goal this year is to provide Thanksgiving meal to approximately 180 families. Please help us reach this goal by filling the grocery bag provided with the canned/boxed food items listed on each bag. (Note: Please do not substitute or add items. ) McCormick Helping Hands United will be adding canned hams to each filled bag to complete this Thanksgiving meal. Bags will be available from Sunday October 11, until Sunday, November 15. Bags are available for pickup on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11!!! Please return your filled grocery bags to the church NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, November 15. Thank you for sharing your blessings by providing a thanksgiving meal to those families in our community who are less fortunate Georgette Ruth McCormick Helping Hands United Food Pantry Coordinator
SATURDAY, OCT 3, 5:00 PM MASS is in memory of Sandy Lorenzatti, requested by Dave & Maureen Lorenzatti who will take up the gifts SUNDAY, OCT 4 11:00 AM MASS is in memory of Dennis Mattio, requested by Tom & Debbie Popejoy, Berta Mattio & Debbie Popejoy will take up the gifts. WEDNESDAY OCT 7, 9:00 AM Missa Pro Populo FRIDAY, OCT 9, 9:00 AM MASS is for the special intention of Dottie Bruggeman, requested by Norm & Lois Carrico SATURDAY, OCT 10, 5:00 PM Missa Pro Populo SUNDAY, OCT 11, 11:00 AM MASS is in memory of Bertha Stickdorn, requested by Lee & Pat Stickdorn who will bring up the gifts. WEDNESDAY, OCT 14, 9:00 AM NO MASS INTENTION HAS YET BEEN REQUESTED FRIDAY OCT 16, 9:00 AM Missa Pro Populo EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS & LECTORS Sat. Oct 3 Lector: Cathy Hahs 5:00 Mass EM: Susan Davis Sun. Oct 4 Lector: Sharren Nickol 11:00 Mass EM: Ed Ford Sat. Oct 10 Lector: Phil Stirtzinger 5:00 Mass EM: John Kuech Sun. Oct 11 Lector: Linda DeShano 11:00 Mass EM: Dick Mitchell USHERS/GREETERS Oct 3 5:00 pm Art & Cheryl Olsen Oct 4 11:00 am Lee & Pat Stickdorn Oct 10 5:00 pm Jerry & Barb Wishall Oct 11 11:00 am Paul & Anne Bourbonnais A note from Father Ogunu Several parishioners, after Mas and on the phone, asked how they could send their financial contributions to our Seminary in Nigeria. Here is that information: Fr. Oseni Jude Ogunu, OMV, Rector, Lanteri Oblate Seminary, Ibadan, Nigeria. Sacred Heart would like you to join them Friday October 16 th from 4-8PM. All the good food & drink plus games & BINGO Double your pleasure The Good Shepherd Men s Club invites you to join us for an Octoberfest celebration on Saturday Oct. 24. Come enjoy two types of sausage, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German potato salad, Cole slaw and famous Women s Club desserts. Festivities begin at 6:00 and the cost is $14.00 per person. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses from Oct. 04. PRAYER GROUP MEETING Please join the Joyful Journey prayer group on Monday, October 12 th, at 3:30 in the Good Shepherd Parish Life Center. All are welcome, bring a friend. Upcoming Diocesan Collections Mission Sunday October 18
Respecting and Protecting All Life: Events: Respect all life Sept. 23 thru Nov 1: The Fall Diocese 40 Days for Life Please pray for an end to all assaults against the dignity of human life. We will participate, as a parish, in the diocese count of Rosaries for Life. If you recite a rosary during this time for any life issue, please be counted on our "Make your Mark" chart in the church Narthex. One "x" = one rosary. (Last year's rosary campaign totaled 639.) Sunday, Oct. 4: McCormick National Life Chain - Please join us, along with those from across America and Canada, as we stand for Life for one hour of silent prayer for the dignity of Life from 2 to 3 p.m. on the corner of Hwy 28 & 378. National Life Chain approved signs will be available at 1:45. Weekend of Oct. 3/4: Our Blessed Mother's Rosary Recipe cards will be distributed after all the Masses in honor Our Lady of the Rosary. Wed. Oct. 7th: Our Lady of the Rosary Feast Day: After the 9 a.m. Mass, please join us to recite the Rosary in our Rosary Garden followed by a simple gathering in the hall for coffee and breakfast pastries. Oct. 23/24 & Oct. 31/Nov.1: Parish Baby Shower for Greenwood's Crossroad Crisis Pregnancy Center. (to honor our Spiritually Adopted Babies) A big box will be available in the Narthex for donated baby items. The center is in need of diapers (sizes 3,4 & 5); baby shampoo, lotions and wash; socks; undershirts (infant to 2 yrs old) and onies. Any baby donation will be greatly appreciated. Sunday Evening Rosary: If you wish to attend please notify the host. Oct. 18th: Rose Sulyi (391-4404) Nov.1st.: Ron and Linda Lalli (391-3050) CHURCH SUPPERS The upcoming Church Suppers are - Wednesday, October 21st - 5:30 - River Grille Thursday, November 19th - 5:30 - River Grille If you are not on the email list and would like to be please email Sharren Nickol at snickol@wctel.net. Good Shepherd Respecting All Life The names of our 2015 Spiritually Adopted Babies are: Derek, Dana, Alci, Damon, Melissa, Drew, Annie, Daniel Patrick, Christina, Michael, Margaret, Marie, Geraldine, Todd, Evan, Monica, Gabriella, Emma, Anna, Jacob, Marianna, Timmy, Terrell, Tina, Mary Katherine, Maria, Julie, Oscar and Joseph. Please remember in your prayers all unborn babies who are in danger of abortion. God Bless America, In God We Trust
UPCOMING IN THE DIOCESE OMING IN THE DIOCESE Living a Joy filled Marriage - For all couples in the diocese Charleston Catholic School, 888 King St., Charleston - $100 per couple. Remaining date for 2015: October 17. Call Gary Ludlam at (843) 364-2729, or email: charlestonprecana@gmail.com. National Catholic Singles Conference - October 23-25 - Hilton AtlantaNE www.nationalcatholicsingles.com (or 888.267.8885 x4). (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION before August 25!) SC Ecumenical Charismatic Conference - Fri, Oct 23, 2015 6pm - Sat, Oct 24, 2015 10pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church - Sharon Crocker 803-309-2480 or www.screnewal.org/events/. Marian Eucharist Conference - Nov 14 and 15 at St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville Admission $25, Youth $25. Pre-register by 11/7. 864-354-7160 or www.meconferences.net.