NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FIRST SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. People of the Parish SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. Vicki Liples 9:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving for Abhinav Gali s Birth 11:30 a.m. Dorothy Kauffman MONDAY, AUGUST 9 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of Mark Kapadia 8:30 a.m. Michael Ryan TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 SAINT LAWRENCE, DEACON 6:30 a.m. Charles Taylor 8:30 a.m. Dorcas Norlan WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 SAINT CLARE, VIRGIN 8:30 a.m. Anthony Taranowski THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Joseph Wuenstel 8:30 a.m. John A. Porta FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Vivencio del Rosario 8:30 a.m. Jeanette Gallina SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 SAINT MAXIMILIAN MARY KOLBE 5:30 p.m. Maria Finestra SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED 7:30 a.m. Anna Tomalis VIRGIN MARY 9:30 a.m. Eleanor Shedlosky 11:30 a.m. John & Anne Lovett FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS WEEK are in loving memory of the deceased members of the Alleman & McFadden families, donated by the Allemans. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY: October 10, 24; November 7, 14, 28; December 5, 19, 2010. (Offering $50). FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE THIS WEEK are in loving memory of Daniel Alleman, donated by his Mom & Dad. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: August 29; October 10, 24; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 12, 19, 2010. (Offering $30). FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL THIS WEEK are for the Special Intention of our new Bishop, Joseph P. McFadden. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: September 12; October 3, 7, 10, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010. (Offering $30). CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Donald McFadden, donated by his daughter, Mary Kay Alleman. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: October 31; November 21, 2010. (Offering $20). CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Joseph C. Gabuzda, Sr. donated by his wife, Theresa. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: August 29; October 10, 24, 31; November 14, 28; December 12, 26, 2010. (Offering $20). THE WEEK AHEAD SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Nursery All Purpose Room MONDAY 9:30 a.m. Altar Server Training Church 2:00 p.m. Mass at Golden Living Center Camp Hill TUESDAY 2:00 p.m. CCW Bingo Golden Living C. Hill WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group Cry Room 9:30 a.m. Altar Server Training Church THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Spiegel/Searforce Wedding Rehearsal SATURDAY Church 12:00 p.m. Spiegel/Searforce Wedding Church 4:00-5:00 p.m. Confessions Chapel 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Church SUNDAY, August 15, 2010 9:30 a.m. Nursery All Purpose Room 1:30 p.m. Secular Franciscan Mass in the Church followed by a Social in the All Purpose Room TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (August 8, 2010) (August 15, 2010) Wis 18:6-9 Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab Ps 33:1,12,18-22 Ps 45:10-12,16 Heb 11:1-2,8-19 1 Cor 15:20-27 Lk 12:21-48 Lk 1:39-56 IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the soul of SADIE MATARO, aunt of Anne Cooper and Michael Sgrignoli; RAPHAEL (LEE) SUTTON, a parishioner & wife of Odell Sutton & aunt of Janet Horntrop; JARED WILLIAMS, future son-in-law of Cathy & Dirk Johnson. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 8, 2010 Faith is the assurance of that which is hoped for. If you believe in the Giver of the call, you can hope to be true to it. Will you follow Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Father Raymond LaVoie at (717) 657-4804, or write: frrlavoie@hbgdiocese.org.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Stewardship, A Way of Life Making a Return to the Lord Tithing Income for August 1, 2010 In pew collection $ 22,198.00 Online Giving $ 904.00 Total Collection $ 23,102.00 August 2, 2009 $ 21,421.00 From the Pastor: Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. From a Parishioner: Our family has grown much closer to the Lord, since we started to tithe. Good Deed for the Week From a 3rd Grader: I helped get the house ready for company. Thank you for your generous and responsible support! REMEMBER GOOD SHEPHERD IN YOUR WILL! NEW ALTAR SERVERS Students in Grades 6 through 12 who would like to serve are invited to Server Training on August 9 & 11, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., in the church. Trainees must attend both sessions. Interested students are welcome to come on Monday and Wednesday. There will be a single training session on Thursday, August 19, from 9:30 a.m. till noon. PARISH FAMILY MEMBERS SERVING OUR NATION We acknowledge members of our parish families who are serving around the world in the name of our nation. Photos of family members are displayed in the Chapel narthex. If you have an immediate family member from the parish serving in the Military, please inform the Parish Office so we can include them in our prayers. Feel free to submit their photograph for our display board. THE ST. FRANCIS SOUP KITCHEN COLLECTION amounted to $5,164.00 ($42,190.00) and 30 in food items (215). Thank you again, for your generosity to this very important apostolate. THE OLD RUGGED CROSS Perhaps not the most appropriate way to describe a shiny silver cross then again, when you consider that it was exposed to nature s elements for nearly 55 years, perhaps it is appropriate! As we approach the beginning of a new school year, construction equipment will appear at the Education Center once again to place a concrete pedestal on which the metal cross that stood atop the tower of the original church and school will be erected in front of the blank wall that faces North 34 th Street. It will be surrounded by shrubbery and will be illuminated at night. The cross itself is approximately 14 feet high. The pedestal will be 5 feet high for a total height of 19 or 20 feet. A plaque will be attached to the pedestal stating that the cross is erected in honor of Bishop Kevin Rhoades for his support of the Catholic education of the youth of the parish and the diocese. Barring any unforeseen delays, the project is expected to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year on August 28. The raising of this symbol of our faith on the Market Street property (although not as high as before) is a fitting tribute to Bishop Rhoades and a good way to anticipate the 60 th Anniversary in 2011 of the founding of the parish, not to mention the Gospel values on which our Educational Programs are based.
Teen Disciples for Christ Due to Labor Day we will not have Youth Group on September 5. A lot of exciting things are coming to Youth Group this year. We will welcome new faces and new activities. Students in grades 7-12, come out for Youth Group on Sunday, September 19, at 5 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. Expect the Unexpected is the theme. The night s activities will not be revealed until that evening. Dress comfortably. No skirts for this event. Please RSVP by contacting Amanda Zechman at 737-8216. Religious Education News Registrations for the 2010-2011 Religious Education Year will take place after all Masses on August 21/ 22 and 28/ 29. The fee for this year is $60 per child, but not to exceed $135 for three or more children. If your child/children are not signed up by August 30 at 11:00 a.m., there will be a $5.00 late fee per child. Also, no registrations will be taken on the first night of Religious Education. If your child is not registered by September 7, he/she will not be permitted to attend class until September 20. Religious Education is in need of dedicated catechists willing to give of their time and share our faith with wonderful students. We have openings in 1 st, 3 rd, 6 th and possibly 7 th grade. Religious Education Classes take place on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m. from September 13 through April. Materials, manuals and support are provided. Please contact Amanda at 737-8216 or azechman@gsschpa.org. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: September 12, 2010 is the date for our PARISH PICNIC at The Meadows, at Allenberry, from 2:00 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go ON SALE this weekend, August 7/8, after all the Masses. (Tickets may also be purchased in the Parish Office, Monday thru Friday, during office hours). Family tickets are $30, single adult $10; single child, 12 & under $5.00. GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL New Family Social on Wednesday, August 18, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Please note change of date) New families are welcome to come and have some refreshments and look at our beautiful classrooms. New families will be paired with a buddy to answer any questions they may have about the upcoming school year. Please join us for a fun evening! GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS AUGUST 2 through AUGUST 27 (8:00 a.m. Noon) Monday through Friday AUGUST 30 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL DATES FOR 2011 SACRAMENTS: FIRST PENANCE for second graders on Tuesday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m. in Church. CONFIRMATION for eighth graders on Saturday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. in Church. FIRST EUCHARIST for second graders on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. in Church.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME GOOD SHEPHERD CUB SCOUT PACK 197 For all parish boys entering grades 1 through 4 who are interested in joining cub scouts, please come to a Pack 197 Scout Recruitment Night on Friday, August 20 or August 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. For additional details, check out the parish website, the cub scout website at pack197.shutterfly.com or contact Chris Fencel by phone at 737-5843, or email cfencel3023@comcast.net. SCHOOL NEWS! Be sure to tune in to WHP 580 to hear our West Shore Catholic Schools being advertised. RCIA The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process through which unbaptized persons, who have the desire to become members of the Catholic Church, and persons baptized in other Christian traditions, who wish to embrace the Catholic faith, enter a faith journey, which will lead to their reception as full members of the Catholic Community at the Easter Vigil 2011. If you or someone you know wishes to join the Catholic Church or simply desires to learn more about the Church, please call the Parish Office at 761-1167 and leave a name and phone number or complete the form below and drop it in the collection basket. Beginning on September 13, classes will be held Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m., in the All Purpose Room of the Church. Watch bulletin for more details. I am interested in learning more about the Catholic Church in the RCIA Program. Name (please print) Work Phone Home Phone CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RECENTLY BAPTIZED KENLEY MARIE FINAN daughter of Joshua & Kristy Ann (Pulaski) Finan ALEXANDER GERARD FORDYCE son of Jason & Christina (Kupris) Fordyce FLETCHER JOSEPH MATEY son of Jody Ellen Matey JACK THOMAS MORGAN son of Brian & Kristen (Cooney) Morgan KYLE ROBERT SIEDLECKI son of Tyler & Danielle (Gardner) Siedlecki RAEGAN MARIE VEROTSKY daughter of Michael & Jennifer (Miskin) Verotsky MENTAL HEALTH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Tuesday, August 10, from 6:30 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, section C. This Spiritual Support Group, under the leadership of Philip Keffer, has been started for all people who need or wish to offer spiritual support for those who struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues in their daily lives. Please come join us once a month for a time of prayer and spiritual support for each other as we seek strength through God s loving grace in prayer and praise. Christ said: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst. (Mt. 18,20). God Bless You!
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS The Harrisburg Area Women s Retreat Club will host a retreat for women of all ages at the Villa of Our Lady, Mount Pocono, on September 10, 11, 12, 2010. Reservations are due by August 11. Please see flyer in narthex or call Josephine Barnes, Retreat Coordinator, at 652-2868 for details. Bus service will be available from Holy Name of Jesus Church parking lot. The Harry DeFrank Third Annual Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Valley Green Golf Course in Etters, PA. Proceeds from this fundraiser will assist the Trinity Lady Shamrocks Basketball program. The Trinity Lady Shamrocks conducts ONE fundraiser a year and is seeking hole sponsors and prizes. For more information on how your business can support the Trinity Lady Shamrocks or to participate in the golf classic, please visit www.shamrocksgirlshoops.org or call Coach Britten at 732-9831. Theology on Tap Hungering for spiritual food? Thirsting for community & faith? Join us for Theology on Tap, an opportunity for young adults 21 to 35, single and married, to gather for a speaker and conversation series in order to learn more about the Catholic faith and live it more fully. Join us on August 4 at 7:30 p.m., at ANNIE BAILEY S IRISH PUB at 28-30 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Black Catholic Family & Friends Gathering On Sunday, August 29, at 12:00 p.m. at the City Island, Riverview Pavilion, we come to remember the supporters of the Black Catholic Ministry who have gone before us. Prayer service in honor of our ancestors starts at 3:00 p.m. This year's theme is Wade in the Water. Food and drinks are provided. You may also bring covered dishes or desserts to share. For more information, please call 717-232-6285. All Are Welcome! Diocesan Hispanic Mass Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will be the celebrant and homilist at the 2010 Diocesan Hispanic Mass, held on Sunday, September 12, 2010, at 3:30 p.m., at Saint Patrick Cathedral - Harrisburg. The event will highlight the joy and richness that Latinos bring to the Catholic Faith throughout the diocese. Light refreshments will be offered immediately following the Mass in the Cathedral Hall. Come join us in this special celebration of joy, faith and culture. For more information, check the Diocesan website at www.hbgdiocese.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dioceseofharrisburg. 5K Run & Walk to Benefit Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families The 6th Annual Shelter Shuffle 5K Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, September 18, on the grounds of the former State Hospital. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Race start is 9:00 a.m. The registration fee is $20 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. Registration is free for those participants who collect $50 or more in sponsors. All participants who pre-register by 9/11/10 will receive a T -shirt. Cash prizes will be awarded for top overall male and female runners, and awards will be given for other runners by age category. Door prizes will be awarded after the race. For more information, visit www.hbgdiocese.org/charities or contact Christopher Meehan, Catholic Charities Director of Development at 717-657-4804, x284 or cmeehan@hbgdiocese.org. Harrisburg Diocesan Day of Renewal will be held on Saturday, September 18, at the Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Trust in God s Healing Power is the Theme for the 2010 Day of Renewal. Bishop McFadden will celebrate Mass at 9:30 a.m. Father PIO MANDATO, F.M.H.J. is our Spiritual Director for the day! He was born in the same town, Pietreclina, Italy, as was St. Padre Pio, the famous Stigmatist and his parents knew St. Padre Pio and Fr. Pio Mandato received his First Holy Communion from St. Padre Pio. Deadline for Reservation (which includes a $20 Lunch - choice of Ham or Turkey) is Wednesday, September 1. Registration forms can be found on the Chapel Narthex bulletin board or in the Parish Office. Come and See Event to Feature Bishop Kevin Rhoades The 5th Annual Catholic Charities Come and See Dinner will take place on Friday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, will be the featured speaker. Reservations start at $100 per person. Various sponsorship levels are available. This is the largest fundraising event of the year for Catholic Charities of Harrisburg, and all proceeds benefit the Four Homes for Healing. For more information, contact Christopher Meehan, Catholic Charities Director of Development at 717-657-4804, x284 or cmeehan@hbgdiocese.org. We would like to thank TURNER AUTOMOTIVE this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin.