SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. Patricia Peters SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. Nick Brussese, Jr. 9:30 a.m. Constance Mattson 11:30 a.m. People of the Parish MONDAY, JANUARY 14 WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. Guerino Preite TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. George & Margaret Savidge 8:30 a.m. Vivencio del Rosario WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Peter Oscilowski 8:30 a.m. Rosemarie Poticher THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 SAINT ANTHONY, ABBOT 6:30 a.m. Stephen Opiela 8:30 a.m. Alberico Lio FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 WEEKDAY 6.30 a.m. Leonard Pendzinski 8:30 a.m. Pauline Nelson SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. Francesca Magaro SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Paul Scully 11:30 a.m. Janet Kelly DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY: January 20; February 3; March 3 (Forty Hours $100), March 20 (Confirmation $100); April 14, 28; May 4 (First Eucharist $100), 5, 9, (Ascension Thursday), 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013. (Offering $50) FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHERS SHRINE THIS WEEK ARE in Thanksgiving, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Secott and Melissa. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 20, 27; February 3, 10; April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 28, 2013. (Offering $30) DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: January 20, 27; February 3, 10; April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Diane Rushing (7). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 20, 27; February 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12. 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23; July 7, 21, 28, 2013 (Offering $5 per candle) CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Leonard Wood, donated by Jerome Wood and family (1); Special Intention (6). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 (Offering $5 per candle) THE BLOODMOBILE will be at Good Shepherd next Sunday, January 20, from 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. Please Give the Gift of Life Give a Pint of Blood. SUNDAY, January 13, 2013 The Baptism of the Lord Aid to the Catholic Church in Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa Collection 9:30 a.m. Pre-School Religious Education Classes P.Hall 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts Parish Hall 1:00-3:00 p.m. Church undecorating MONDAY 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes Education Center 7:00-9:00 p.m. RCIA All Purpose Room TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. Noon Catholicism Program Parish Hall A 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mental Health Spiritual Support Group Hall C 7:30-9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Lobby Hall A WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Marian Prayer Group All Purpose Room 6:00-7:30 p.m. Tiger Cub Scouts Parish Hall C THURSDAY 6:30-8:30 p.m. Catholicism Program Parish Hall A 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Church FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. Mass at School 1:00 p.m. PARISH OFFICE WILL CLOSE 6:00 P.M. Pinewood Derby Cub Scouts P. Hall B & C SATURDAY 4:00-5:00 p.m. Confessions Chapel 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Church SUNDAY, January 20, 2013 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Blood Drive after all Masses Parish Hall 9:30 a.m. Pre-School Religious Education Classes P.Hall 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts K of C Parish Hall 12:30 p.m. Secular Franciscans All Purpose Room TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (January 13, 2013) (January 20, 2013) Is 40:1-5,9-11 Is 62:1-5 Ps 104:1-4,24-25,,27-30 Ps 96:1-3,7-10 Ti 2:11-14;3:4-7 1 Cor 12:4-11 Lk 3:15-16,21-22 Jn 2:1-11 IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of JOSEPH BULO, a parishioner; WILLIAM KUNTZ, SR., father of Francis Kuntz; JOHN CLARK, a parishioner and husband of Helen Clark. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. RESCHEDULED: - THE MENTAL HEALTH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP will meet this week, on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall. RESPECT LIFE NEWS - The baby bottles you picked up and filled with coins for Morningstar are to be returned to the Narthexes by January 27. Thank you! We would like to thank SUTLIFF CHEVROLET CO. this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin.
THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income for January 6, 2013 In pew Collection $29,101.00 Online Giving $ 2,923.00 Total Collection $32,024.00 January 1, 2012 $22,350.00 Thank you for your continued generosity! CHRISTMAS COLLECTION - Total to date: $62,293.40 From the Pastor: Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. From a Parishioner: We hope all families feel as blessed as we do, since tithing. Good Deed for the Week from a 1st Grader: I cleaned out my junk drawer without being asked. THE COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA Generous gifts made to today s Collection will fund evangelization, formation and catechesis projects for the Churches in the above countries. As young people from around the world prepare to make pilgrimages to Brazil for World Youth Day, the young faithful of Brazil face the hardships of poverty and violence and a lack of priests and trained lay leaders to help them live faith. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Please support these Churches and be generous in today s Collection. THE MONTHLY ST. FRANCIS SOUP KITCHEN COLLECTION amounted to $3,932 in cash donations and 33 in food items. Thank you for your generous support of this important apostolate. FROM THE DESK OF THE PARISH MANAGER End-of-Year Statement for 2012 Contributions All Good Shepherd parishioners who made contributions in 2012 will receive an end-of-theyear tax letter in late January. There is no need to contact the Parish Office for an end-of-the-year tax letter. The letter will automatically be mailed to you. As a reminder, the Diocese of Harrisburg will provide tax statements for 2012 Lenten Appeal contributions. CONTINUING THE VISION BUILDING UPDATE The roof is up! The Parish Office expansion continues to be moving along smoothly. With the roof planks now in place, weather is not as much of a factor in potentially delaying the project. The contractors have started framing the interior, hanging drywall and roughing in electric and plumbing. The canopy above the chapel narthex entrance will be installed the week of Monday, January 21, through Friday, January 25. That week, all daily Masses will be held in the Church with access available through the Parish Hall/Good Shepherd statue entrance at the back of the church. This will be the only door open for daily Masses the week of January 21 through January 24. (Mass will be celebrated at the School on Friday, January 25, at 8:30 a.m.) Parish Office/Chapel traffic the week of January 21 will be directed to the main narthex of the Church under the carport. There will be cones and signage directing traffic. Thank you in advance for your patience while we continue with the construction project. Nursing Home Mass Assistance Volunteers are needed to assist with monthly Masses at 2 local Nursing Homes Golden Living (Erford Rd.) and Camp Hill Manor Care (Market Street). This ministry includes setting up for Mass and sitting with the residents during the Mass. Masses are celebrated once a month at each facility on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Time commitment - 1 1/2 hours. This corporate work of Mercy is appreciated by the residents and their families. Assistance with praying the Rosary is also needed. Anyone interested should contact the Parish Office. PLEASE NOTE: Good Shepherd CCW will not be meeting in January. Watch the bulletin for more information. Parish Office Hours: On Friday, January 18, the Parish Office will close at 1:00 p.m.
Catholic Schools Week January 27 - February 2, 2013 Good Shepherd School Raises the Standards In two weeks, we will begin our annual observance of Catholic Schools Week, when we celebrate the high standards Catholic education instills in our students and the value it adds to our community. Please see next week s bulletin, or visit the school website at www.gsschpa.org or parish website at www.goodshepherd-parish.com, for the schedule of events. GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - On Sunday, January 27, 2013, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., you will have the opportunity to tour the school and meet with teachers, current students and School Board members. Come learn how your child can get an outstanding education in a Catholic setting. What does Good Shepherd offer your child? - High academic standards - Small classroom sizes - Full-day kindergarten - Foreign language studies - First in Math - Catholic values integrated into every aspect of education Eighth Annual Italian Dinner! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR ANOTHER EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP: The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus and Good Shepherd Council of Catholic Women will again host their Annual Italian Dinner on Saturday, February 9, 2013. The dinner will be held in the Parish Hall after the 5:30 p.m. Mass and festivities will begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets for the Dinner will be available in the Parish Hall after Masses beginning January 19/20 until February 2/3 and in the Parish Office during office hours. Menu includes: Fresh Green Salad, Baked Ziti with Tomatoes & Mozzarella, Meatballs, Homemade Bread, Coffee, Tea and Dessert. DATE CORRECTION: SENIOR LUNCHEON All parishioners 60 years and over are cordially invited to the next Senior Luncheon, which will be held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, February 20, from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Come and join fellow parishioners for food, fun and friendship. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13, using the form below, which can be dropped in the collection basket or at the Parish Office. Please note: NO tickets sold at the door. The fee is $6.00 per person. Please let us know if you can share a dessert by checking the box on your reservation form. WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING WHO RECENTLY RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM CHASE PRESTON NUGENT son of James and Sara (Myers) Nugent SENIOR LUNCHEON Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Name ($6.00 (please print ) per person) # Attending Phone Will bring a dessert? yes no
THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Religious Education Announcements Help Keep our Religious Education Students Safe The Religious Education Office is looking for volunteers to help monitor the front doors and hallways on Monday nights from 6:15-7:45 p.m. These services are needed to insure that the students are properly supervised and adults are approved to be in the building during the Religious Education Program. This is a great volunteer opportunity. Contact Amanda or Doreen at 737-8216 or aspahr@gsschpa.org. Appropriate Child Protection Clearances are needed for this volunteer opportunity. The Parish Office can help you apply for clearances if you do not already have them. Please consider hosting 2-3 team members for the Confirmation Retreat on January 23. The retreat is January 24. I have had great reviews from people who have hosted them the past three years. The team is very appreciative of anything and are very enjoyable to talk with. They need a place to sleep and eat breakfast. They are used to sleeping on couches, futons, etc. Breakfast doesn t have to be fancy. If need be, we can drop them off at your house and pick them up early the next morning. If you are interested in helping out on the night of January 23, please email me at aspahr@gsschpa.org or call me at 737-8216. Attention Parents of College Students and Military Personnel If you have a son or daughter in college or the military, Religious Education would like their name and mailing address. We will be sending Care Packages in early February 2013. Please fill out the information and return it to the Parish or Religious Education Office ASAP. Even if you handed in a form last year, we need a new form this year. Deadline is January 28. STUDENT OR SERVICE PERSON S NAME: College/Military Address: Phone number: Email Address: Home Address: Your Name and Phone Number: Youth Ministry Announcements Bounce FunPlex Have you ever wanted to jump off the walls and go crazy? Join youth group for an opportunity to jump off the walls at Bounce FunPlex. Bounce FunPlex is an indoor all wall and all floor trampoline. In addition, it has a Dodge Ball Trampoline Pit for you to play dodge ball and jump at the same time!!! This event costs $20.00 and includes transportation, pizza dinner and two hours of jumping/dodge ball. Contact Susan Ramsey at mommyram@aol.com or Amanda Spahr at aspahr@gsschpa.org. Living Stations of the Cross Calling all youth in grades 7-12 to help bring the Stations of the Cross alive for our parish on Friday, March 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. This will be an amazing Lenten opportunity for you to come to know Jesus and gain service hours. The students who participated in the last two years have loved the experience. Just ask them! We need people to act, read, sing, play music and help with set. No matter what your gifts are, we will use them. Even if you are unsure, come and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome. At our first practice we will have an informational meeting and hand out parts. Meetings and Practices will be held on January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3 & 10, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Music Practice is from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsals are on March 12 & 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Living Station Performance is 7:00-9:00 p.m., March 15. The Living Station Directors are Karen Bruskewicz and Amanda Spahr. They can answer any questions or field any concerns. To sign up contact Amanda Spahr at aspahr@gsschpa.org or 737-8216. Courtesy Announcements The Trinity High School Swim Team is hosting an "All- You-Can-Eat" Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, January 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Trinity High School Cafeteria. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 5 to 11. No charge for children 4 and under. A raffle will be held. Thank you in advance for your support. VESPERS FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY This year s Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Vespers to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held on Sunday, January 20, at Saint Stephen s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg at 5:00 p.m. Let us join in prayer together as we seek to discern what God requires of us that in this year of faith the unity among Christians might become a more visible reality in the world. SAVE THE DATE --- The LARC Day of Dialogue with Dr. Martin Marty has been rescheduled for February 11th. If you are already registered and are able to attend, there is no need to register again. New registrations or cancellations will be accepted through January 28th. Dr. Marty is an internationally known speaker and author and was an ecumenical observer at the Second Vatican Council. Please contact Rev. Paul R. Fisher, Diocesan Ecumenical Director, 4800 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg 17105 or (717) 657-4804 ext 265. Art Show - submissions are wanted for a Year of Faith Art Show that will begin on March 1, 2013 at the Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Rd Harrisburg, PA. The theme is Expressions of the Faith. Submissions will be accepted until February 13, 2013. All media are eligible. Send scanned or digital image and a completed submission form to Sister Geralyn Schmidt at srgschmidt@hbgdiocese.org. She will then send the piece to the Selection Committee. Entries that do not pertain to the theme will not be accepted into the show. View all information about show, official rules, frequently asked questions, download submission form at: www.hbgdiocese.org/yearoffaith.
Courtesy Announcements Soup Makers Needed - The St. Elizabeth Guild in Support of Catholic Charities will be holding its annual "Souper Bowl Sunday Soup Sale" on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Sales will take place following Masses at Holy Name of Jesus (Harrisburg), Good Shepherd (Camp Hill), Our Lady of Lourdes (Enola), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Mechanicsburg), St. Joan of Arc (Hershey), St, Joseph (Hanover), St. Joseph (Mechanicsburg), and St. Theresa (New Cumberland) parishes. All proceeds will benefit the Catholic Charities Homes for Healing. Volunteers are needed to help make homemade soup for the sale. Last year, over 400 quarts of homemade soup were sold. Please join us by sharing your best homemade soup! One-quart containers will be supplied to all soup makers. Soup should be delivered to the Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg on Saturday, February 2, 2013. If you would like to help make soup, please email Ms. Lynn Hoffman at hoffmans6@comcast.net. The Harrisburg Notre Dame Club is Sponsoring a Bus Trip to see Skylar Diggins and the Notre Dame Girls Basketball Team Play at Villanova on Tuesday, February 5. Cost including ticket is $45.00 per person. Luxury coach including flat screens and Wi-Fi leaves Swatara Square Shopping Center at 4:00 and will return about 11:15 p.m. To reserve your spot or get more information, contact Rick Martini at 571-3542 or rickmartini4395@gmail.com. Volunteers Needed - Interfaith Shelter Golf Classic Committee. Interested in helping to plan a fun event for a great cause? Committee volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate the annual Interfaith Shelter Golf Classic. The golf tournament will take place on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Blue Ridge Country Club in Harrisburg. All proceeds will benefit the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. Committee volunteers will help promote the event, recruit players, secure sponsors, and provide assistance at the event. If you would like to join our team, please contact Christopher Meehan, Catholic Charities Director of Development, at 717-657-4804 extension 284 or cmeehan@cchbg.org. SALES POSITION AVAILABLE - Our bulletin publisher is looking for a career minded, self-starting advertising sales person for an entry level position which is both challenging and rewarding. Three to four days of overnight travel per week required. (No weekends). Extensive training. Commission and all expenses are paid. Benefits. Call Tom or Mike at 774-1501 or send resume to: Diocesan Publications, Ltd., 698 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Email to tholtzman@diocesan.com. GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL 5TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE G O O D S H E P H E R D S C H O O L Presents LIGHT UP THE NIGHT TO BENEFIT GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL The 5th Annual Dinner Dance And Silent/Live Auction featuring live music by PENTAGON Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:45-10:30 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall Prices: $45 per person or $80 per couple Your ticket provides admission to the dance and serves as your bidding number for the live and silent auctions.