SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER SUNDAY OF DIVINE SUNDAY EASTER SATURDAY, APRIL 11 SOLEMNITY 5:30 p.m. Aaron Mann SUNDAY, APRIL 12 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Edward Abramczyk 9:30 a.m. John J. Hoyer 11:30 a.m. Michael Paduano MONDAY, APRIL 13 SOLEMNITY 8:30 a.m. Special Intention of Regina Isa TUESDAY, APRIL 14 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Carlo Broccolo 8:30 a.m. Rev. Louis P. Ogden WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Margaret M. Greaney 8:30 a.m. Sr. Agnes Schilling THURSDAY, APRIL 16 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Helen Osif 8:30 a.m. Deni M. Ozda FRIDAY, APRIL 17 WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Mildred Glessner & Marie McMonigle 8:30 a.m. Paul Pasqualini, Sr SATURDAY, APRIL 18 WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. Stephen A. Pearson SUNDAY, APRIL 19 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 a.m. In Honor of the 63rd Wedding Anniversary of Joan & Ed Taranowski 9:30 a.m. Susan Dadigan 11:30 a.m. People of the Parish DATES AVAILABLE FOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS: May 3, 31; June 14, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 30, 2015. (Offering $50) DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: April 26; May 17, 24, 31; June 14; July 5, 12, 19; August 2, 9, 23, 2015. (Offering $30) DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: April 19; May 3, 10, 17, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. (Offering $30) CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of Cecelia Homcheck, donated by her daughter, Peggy (2); in loving memory of Marie Messner, donated by Frances Osman (1); in Thanksgiving (4). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER S SHRINE: April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 24, 31; June 7; July 5, 12, 19, 2015. (Offering $5 per candle) CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of James Biden, Jr., donated by his mother (1; for a Special Intention (6). DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: April 19, 26; May 3, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14; July 12, 26, 2015. (Offering $5 per candle) We would like to thank PARTHEMORE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin. (SPONSORS DEFRAY THE COST OF PRINTING THE BULLETIN) SATURDAY OF EASTER WEEK 3:30-4:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Chapel 6:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening Parish Hall A 7:00-8:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Church SUNDAY, Divine Mercy Sunday 8:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening Parish Hall A 9:30 a.m. Pre-School Religious Education Class P. Hall 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening Parish Hall A 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts Youth Ministry Hall C 12:30 p.m. Baptisms Church MONDAY 6:30 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES 7:00 p.m. RCIA All Purpose Room TUESDAY 6:00-7:00 p.m. Teen Holy Hour Church 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mental Health Spiritual Support Group Hall C 7:00 p.m. Respect Life Group Hall A 7:00 p.m. K of C All Purpose Room 7:30-9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Parish Hall Lobby A WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group All Purpose Room 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Senior Luncheon Parish Hall 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Parish Hall C 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study All Purpose Room 7:00 p.m. Health Ministry Parish Hall C 7:00-8:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Parish Hall A THURSDAY 6:15 p.m. Jr. Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Sr. Choir Rehearsal 7:00-8:30 p.m. Boy Scouts All Purpose Room 7:00-9:00 p.m. Football Board Meeting Parish Hall C FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. Youth leave for Cape May Trip 7:00 p.m. School Musical Good Shepherd School SATURDAY 10:00 a.m.-noon Girl Scouts All Purpose Room 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Football Registration 3:30-4:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Chapel 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Church 7:00 p.m. School Musical Good Shepherd School SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 3rd Sunday of Easter 9:30 a.m. Pre-School Religious Education Class P. Hall 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts K of C Hall C 12:30-4:00 p.m. Secular Franciscans Order All Purpose Room 2:00 p.m. Girl/Boy Scout Recognition Mass with Bishop in Church and Parish Hall TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (April 12, 2015) (April 19, 2015) Acts 4:32-35 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9 1 Jn 5:1-6 1 Jn 2:1-5a Jn 20:19-31 Lk 24:35-48 IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of KEVIN GOLDEN, cousin of Martin Kearney; WILLIAM H. CLECKNER, III, a parishioner and husband of Evelyn and father of Frederick Cleckner; DR. WILLIAM S. CARR, a parishioner; LOLA CRIDLAND, mother of Barbara Moesta. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income for April 5, 2015 In pew Collection $ 16,361.00 Online Giving $ 3,491.00 $ 19,852.00 April 6, 2014 $ 19,288.00 Thank you for your continued generosity! From the Pastor: Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. From a Parishioner: Please keep all those who tithe in your prayers. Good Deed for the Week from a 5th Grader: I helped my Dad around the house when my Mom was at work. UPDATES ON COLLECTIONS Holy Thursday $ 2,799.00 Good Friday $ 2,682.00 Easter Collection (2015) $ 32,937.00 Easter Collection (2014) $ 34,264.50 Thank You for your generosity! THE SAINT FRANCIS SOUP KITCHEN COLLECTION amounted to $7,012.00 ($29,242.00) in cash donations. Thank you for your faithful support of this important apostolate. 2015 BISHOP S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL REPORT Thank you to all who have contributed to the Lenten Appeal. Of the 1880 families in the parish, 713 families have responded thus far. Parish Goal (Assessment): $173,600.00 Total pledged thru Parish $129,643.00 Total pledged thru Diocese $ 24,513.00 (Credit Card/Payroll Deduction) Total pledged to Date $154,156.00 Amount needed to reach Goal: $ 19,444.00 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. If you have not done so yet, it is not too late to make a pledge or donation to the Lenten Appeal. Your donation can be dropped in the collection basket or can be made by credit card from the Good Shepherd website (www.goodshepherd-parish.com). Simply click on the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal Donate box in the upper right corner to make a Visa or MasterCard pledge. May God bless you for your generosity to our Annual Lenten Appeal and to the Parish. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. We reflect on the love Jesus shows us in forgiving us and inviting us to reconcile with Him. Jesus is the source of peace in our hearts. He is patient with us, as He was with Thomas. If our faith falters or grows weak, Jesus does not abandon us, but continuously calls us to renewed faith and holiness. Jesus I trust in you. The Resurrection Joy The empty tomb, in ordinary human terms, raises doubts and confusion in our minds. We wonder what happened to our Lord. But for the believer who has truly experienced God s love that empty tomb is a sure sign of our Lord s victory over sin and death. Our faith in the risen Christ is not simply based on the empty tomb, but that empty tomb is the external sign that the Lord is not held down by the pangs of death. As the risen Lord continues to appear to his disciples, bestowing his peace on them, urging them to continue his ministry as his witnesses and essentially keeping his spirit alive in them, all of which helps the disciples to overcome their sadness. In our own Christian journey of faith as well, there are times when we feel disillusioned and doubtful like the disciples. There are moments when we find ourselves before the empty tomb of life and we wonder what to make of those situations. In such moments, we need to remember the words of our Lord telling us that anyone who believes in him would have eternal life. In those words, Jesus is calling us into a spiritual relationship where we encounter him as he comes into our lives to dispel our doubts and fears. It is a relationship where our Lord is continuously present to us and assures us of our inner peace, and most importantly, we are guaranteed of a new life awaiting us after our earthly life. It is also a relationship where we are expected to make choices for Christ, choices that are meant to rid our hearts of the old self and put on the new person with the risen Lord. In those choices, we are essentially saying to the world that we do believe by our actions. This indeed is The Resurrection Joy. Our joy is that we are a new people in the risen Christ and we should live as such. Father Ben
The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg is once again working with Hersheypark to offer tickets at a substantial discount, to the friends and families of our parish. Order forms are available in the Narthexes of the Church, if you would like to order tickets for the 2015 summer season. Your price for Regular: $33.50, Junior & Senior: $28.50, Senior plus: $21.95. Order forms with full payment must be returned to the Parish Office by Wednesday, April 29, 2015. MENTAL HEALTH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT PRAYER GROUP will meet on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Parish Hall C. Please join us! Come see Good Shepherd's production of Aladdin Jr., on Friday or Saturday, April 17/18, at 7:00 p.m., at the School! ADDITIONAL EASTER FLOWER OFFERINGS In loving memory of: Deceased Family & Friends donated by Mrs. Jeffrey Habib Thomas R. Balaban and Danny Gourley donated by Ms. Mary Balaban Special Intention of: Maureen Denin Donated by Ms. Mary Balaban Careers at Good Shepherd School: Seeking a PA-certified K-5 instructor for the 2015-16 school year. Strong candidates will have elementary teaching experience, strong technology skills, and experience using differentiated instruction. This is a fulltime position with benefits. Candidates can be hired only if they have a complete application on file with the Diocese of Harrisburg. If interested in this great opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Stephen M. Fry, principal, at sfry@gsschpa.org Seeking a PA-certified music educator for the 2015-16 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience instructing general music, choir, band, hand bells, and musical theatre. Candidates can be hired only if they have a complete application on file with the Diocese of Harrisburg. If interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Stephen M. Fry, principal, at sfry@gsschpa.org The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 10685 will hold a regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. All members are encouraged to attend. The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 10685 will sponsor coffee and donuts after the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, April 19. All are invited to join us. CLERGY NEWS - Ordination Anniversaries Celebrated The anniversary of an ordination is always a cause for celebration and thanksgiving. The deacons and priests who are or have been associated with Good Shepherd Parish celebrate(d) anniversaries again this year on the following dates: Fr. Paul Helwig April 27 (1974) Fr. Benedict Faneye, O.P. May 21 (1994) Msgr. Vincent Smith May 28 (1955) Deacon Patrick Kiley May 22 (2010) Deacon Francis Gorman June 3 (1978) Please keep us in your prayers for the continued blessing of God s grace. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL?
2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Youth Group Announcements: Beginning today, April 12, on the 2nd Sunday of each month, Youth Ministry will be sponsoring Coffee and Donuts after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. All parishioners are welcome. Please stop by the Youth Ministry Table for upcoming activities! Any youth interested in helping with Coffee & Donuts will receive 1 service hour. Please contact Mrs. KimQui Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or call 717-802-2576 to sign up. Teen Holy Hour at Good Shepherd Church 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Please email Mrs. Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or call her 717-802-2576 if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! Presentation for Parents about National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) November 18 22, 2015 On Sunday, April 26, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall, Youth Ministry will have a visitor from the Diocese - Mr. Robert Williams, Diocesan Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries to assist Mrs. Amanda Spahr who is presenting information about the NCYC. Please contact Mrs. KimQui Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or 717-802-2576 for information. NEXT YOUTH GROUP MEETING is today, April 12, from 5:00 7:00 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. For more information contact Mrs. KimQui Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or 717-802-2576. To receive information about upcoming Youth Group events and service opportunities, please email Mrs. KimQui Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org and provide information of youth members including name, grade, phone number and e-mail address. Youth Group is looking to make Youth Ministry T-shirts We need a parishioner who has access to a heat press or iron to apply logos on T-shirts. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs. KimQui Tran at ktran@gsschpa.org or 717-802-2576. WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1965? SAVE THE DATE - In honor of your 50 th Wedding Anniversary, there will be a special Diocesan Golden Jubilee Mass and Reception on Sunday, June 7 2015, at Good Shepherd Parish, at 2:00 p.m. Bishop Ronald W. Gainer will be the celebrant and homilist. 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. To receive an invitation, please call the Parish Office and give your names & date of marriage, ASAP. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN "The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women cordially invites all Women of the Diocese to join us for the FIFTH ANNUAL WEEKEND RETREAT being held on the beautiful campus of Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland. It is from Friday evening on June 12 until noon on Sunday, June 14, 2015. The Retreat Master is the Very Reverend Robert M. Gillelan, Jr. V.F, Pastor at Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton, PA. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. The registration deadline is Saturday, May 30, 2015. Contact Barbara McCarthy at 717-534-1858 or FranBarbMc@aol.com with questions or to register. GOOD SHEPHERD GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Any girl in 4 th through 8 th grades who is interested in playing volleyball this Spring, please contact Mary Balaban at 731-9819 or email her at mmbalaban@verizon.net. The season starts in April and goes through May. The fee is $10 and another $15 for a uniform shirt for those who don't have one. In addition, any adults who would like to help coach, even if it s one night a week, please contact Mary Balaban at the phone number or email listed above.
YOUTH LACROSSE NIGHT on Saturday, April 18 (JV at 5:30 p.m. Varsity at 7:00 p.m.) Trinity Shamrocks vs. York Catholic Fighting Irish at Trinity High School s Cobo Field. We welcome our feeder schools: St. Joe s, St. Pat s, St. Theresa s and Good Shepherd and Community Lacrosse Programs: Carlisle, Cumberland Valley, Harrisburg Academy & Red Land. See flyers in the Church Narthexes. Courtesy Announcements Please join us for our Ninth Annual Silence of Mary Home Luncheon on Friday, May 1, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Harrisburg Elks Lodge #12, 2201 Woodlawn Street, Harrisburg, PA. $50.00 per person. RSVP by April 22, 2015. Phone: (717) 737-4107. Our office staff must have RSVP's by April 22, 2015. Interfaith Shelter Golf Classic - May 11 Golfers of all abilities are invited to join Catholic Charities for the 13 th Annual Interfaith Shelter Golf Classic on Monday, May 11, at Blue Ridge Country Club in Harrisburg, PA. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by golf at 12:30 p.m. The event includes a registration gift, boxed lunch, practice range, 18 holes of golf with cart (four-person scramble), buffet dinner, and a sports memorabilia silent auction. Various team prizes and skill contests will be awarded. Cost is $100 per person, and various sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds will benefit the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. Online registration is available at www.cchbg.org. For more information, contact Christopher Meehan, Catholic Charities Director of Development, at cmeehan@cchbg.org or 717-657-4804, extension 284. Spiritual Directors Sought The Diocese of Harrisburg is looking for certified spiritual directors to be involved in a program that will train others to be spiritual directors. For information, contact Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC, at 717-657-4804, ext. 254, or srgschmidt@hbgdiocese.org via the Diocesan Office of Formation for Permanent Deacons. More Daylight, More time for Catholic Radio - WHYF AM 720 Catholic Radio for the Central PA is now on the air longer, till 7:45 p.m. this month. Take advantage of the increase in broadcast hours to give them a listen. The station is an independent effort of Holy Family Radio, a local lay apostolate. For more information on the station or to volunteer contact 717-525-8110, or contact@720whyf.com, Listen on the web at: www.720whyf.com More Daylight, More time for Catholic Radio - WHYF AM 720 Catholic Radio for the Central PA is now on the air longer, till 7:45 p.m. this month. Take advantage of the increase in broadcast hours to give them a listen. The station is an independent effort of Holy Family Radio, a local lay apostolate. For more information on the station or to volunteer contact 717-525-8110, or contact@720whyf.com, listen on the web at: www.720whyf.com Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose with Matthew Kelly Join us for one of our Passion & Purpose events. It s not your typical church event! It s been a life-changing event for tens of thousands of people. Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose is presented by internationally acclaimed speaker and author Matthew Kelly and the talented Eliot Morris. The event will be held on April 18 from 7:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m., at Saint Joseph Church in Mechanicsburg. Tickets are $39 and may be purchased at the Good Shepherd Parish Office. Parish Mission - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 225 Salt Road in Enola, is hosting a Parish Mission on April 19, 20, and 21, 2015, each evening at 7:00 p.m. The presenter is Fr. Paul R. Fagan, a Passionist priest from Pelham, New York. His fulltime ministry is preaching parish missions. The theme is Walking by Faith: A Spirituality For Living Now. There is no cost. The last night a donation basket will be available for a free-will offering (checks payable to: Our Lady of Lourdes). Light refreshments will be served the last evening. It promises to be a wonderful opportunity for young and old alike to grow closer to Christ. Point of contact/questions is: Bill Benning- 732-4919. EWTN'S Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle is coming to Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Carlisle St., New Oxford, PA on Saturday, May 2. The day begins with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and concludes with the final talk at 2:00 p.m. There will be 3 talks throughout the day as well as opportunities to meet with Donna-Marie. Cost is $15 and includes lunch. Indicate your choice of sub: American Cold Cut, Turkey, or Italian. Make reservations by emailing Pete Socks at pete.socks@gmail.com or calling 717-634-4961 (leave a message). ATTENTION - TEACHERS: The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking dedicated Catholic educators for our Catholic Schools who are rooted in their faith and prepared to share the message of the gospel. Positions are available for September 2015 from Pre-K through 12th grade. For more information contact the Diocese of Harrisburg, Secretariat for Education, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710. Phone: 717-657-4804 or visit the website: www.hbgdiocese.org.