SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 ADVENT WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. Helen Cwalina SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 a.m People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. William Rittner 11:30 a.m. Pauline McGrath MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Lillian Martin 8:30 a.m. Mary T. Ulmer TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AMBROSE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of Dwight Ashby 8:30 a.m. Hazel Cosgrove 5:30 p.m. Edward Kelliher, Sr. & Edward Kelliher, Jr. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 6:30 p.m. Donna Valentino 8:30 a.m. Philip Mulvihill 7:00 p.m. George Procak THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Mary Anne Moffett 8:30 a.m. Stanley Kogut FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 ADVENT WEEKDAY 6:30 a.m. Christopher Short 8:30 a.m. Dan Giletta SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 ADVENT WEEKDAY 5:30 p.m. Barbara Sodano SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 a.m. Alison Mackenzie 9:30 a.m. Michael Frankowski 11:30 a.m. People of the Parish FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS WEEK are in loving memory of Christopher Short, donated by his wife, Erin. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY: January 9, 16; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 20, 27, 2011. (Offering $50). FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE THIS WEEK are in loving memory of David Hagerich, donated by his Mom & Dad. DATES AVAILABLE FOR FLOWERS AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 9, 16; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. (Offering $50). FLOWERS IN THE CHAPEL THIS WEEK are in loving memory of Christopher Short, donated by his wife, Erin. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPEL FLOWERS: January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. (Offering $30). CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of my mother, Mary Ann Denoto, donated by Dianne Tiboni. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE: January 2, 9, 16; February 27; March 6, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. (Offering $20). CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE are lighted this week in loving memory of David Hagerich, donated by his Mom & Dad. DATES AVAILABLE FOR CANDLES AT THE ST. JOSEPH SHRINE: January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13; March 13, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. (Offering $20). SUNDAY ANGEL TREE ORNAMENTS AVAILABLE 1st Sunday of Advent 9:30 a.m. Pre-School Religious Education Parish Hall 9:30 a.m. Nursery All Purpose Room 12:30 p.m. Baptisms 5:00 p.m. Musical Prelude Church 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Church 6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Tie-Dye Party All Purpose Room MONDAY 6:30-7:45 p.m. Religious Education Education Center 2:00 p.m. Mass at Golden Living Camp Hill 7:00 p.m. RCIA All Purpose Room 7:00 p.m. Disabilities Meeting All Purpose Room TUESDAY 2:45 p.m. Brownies Education Center 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Immaculate Conception Church WEDNESDAY 6:30 & 8:30 am. Masses Church 9:00 a.m. Marian Prayer Group All Purpose Room 7:00 p.m. Mass for Immaculate Conception- -Church 12:00 p.m. Closing of the Marian Year Mass Cathedral THURSDAY 4:30 p.m. Market Day Pick-Up Parish Hall 5:15 p.m. Plebani/Hannick Wedding Rehearsal Church 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting Education Center 7:30-9:00 p.m. Boy Scouts All Purpose Room FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. Parish Mass at School 8:30 a.m. Set-up for Christmas Pageant Church 7:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant Church & Parish Hall SATURDAY 2:00 p.m. Foreman/Hogan Wedding Church 3:30 p.m. Plebani/Hannick Wedding Church 4:00-5:00 p.m. NO Confessions 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Church 6:30 p.m. Angel Tree Ornaments TO BE RETURNED SUNDAY, December 12, 2010 ANGEL TREE ORNAMENTS TO BE RETURNED RETIREMENT FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION 9:30 a.m. Pre-School CCD Parish Hall 9:30 a.m. Nursery All Purpose Room 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts Elizabeth Ministry P. Hall 5:00 p.m. Musical Prelude Church 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Church 7:00 p.m. Penance Service St. Patrick Carlisle TODAY S READINGS NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS (December 5, 2010) (December 12, 2010) Is 11:1-10 Is 35:1-6a,10 Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 Ps 146:6-10 Rom 15:4-9 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 3:1-12 Mt 11:2-11 IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the soul of FRANCES LETKO, cousin of John Ford; SUZANNE HOPPLE, a parishioner; DALE SMITH, a former parishioner & husband of Ann Smith and grandfather of Cara Pehanich. May the Lord comfort all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Stewardship, A Way of Life Tithing God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income for November 21, 2010 In pew Collection $16,438.00 Online Giving 3,995.50 Total Collection $20,433.50 November 22, 2009 $18,066.00 Tithing Income for November 28, 2010 In pew Collection $14,891.00 Online Giving 660.00 Total Collection $15,551.00 November 29, 2009 $16,359.00 From the Pastor: Many thanks to those who have responded to the tithing appeal. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. From a Parishioner: We have found that we have not missed what we have given to God through tithing. Good Deed for the Week from a Kindergartner: I told the truth to my parents right away when I made a mistake. The MATTHEW 25 COLLECTION amounted to $4,000. Thank you for your support! REMEMBER GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH IN YOUR WILL THE MONTHLY ST. FRANCIS SOUP KITCHEN COLLECTION will be taken this weekend. Cash donations may be placed in your monthly envelope. Thank you for being the principle means of support for this important apostolate. SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, ALTAR SERVERS AND LECTORS Sign-up sheets are available in the Altar Server Sacristy for those interested in serving any of our upcoming Christmas Masses. Your service is greatly appreciated! Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2010 A herald s voice in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths;. Priests, deacons, brothers and sisters are especially chosen by Christ to prepare the way of the Lord in their hearts and the hearts of His people. If God may be calling you, call Father Raymond LaVoie (717) 657-4804, or email: frrlavoie@hbgdiocese.org. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Tuesday, December 8, is the patronal feast of the United States and a holy day of obligation. There will be a Vigil Mass on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. Masses on the holy day will be celebrated on Wednesday at 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. WEST SHORE ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES MARK YOUR CALENDARS and plan to attend one of the following Parish Penance Services. Let it be the Christmas gift you give to yourself, a gift that enables you to renew your spiritual life, thanks to Jesus generous mercy and saving grace. All Services Start at 7:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 12 St. Patrick, Carlisle Mon., Dec. 13 St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg Tues., Dec. 14 St. Katharine Drexel, Mech. Wed., Dec. 15 Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola Thurs.,Dec. 16 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mech. Sun., Dec. 19 St. Theresa, New Cumberland DUE TO A SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT, Confessions will not be heard next Saturday, December 11, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Therefore, we encourage you to take advantage of the above neighboring Advent Penance Services. ADVENT VESPERS will be held on Sunday Evenings in the Church, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Musical Prelude followed by Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m. The Music Schedule is: 2nd Sunday of Advent (December 5) Featuring: Gordon Kaslusky (Tenor) and Catherine Kaslusky (Flutist). 3rd Sunday of Advent (December 12) Featuring: The First Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Men s Chorus, with The Rev. Steven Middernacht, Director.
Do You Want to Read the Bible, But Don t Know How to Begin? If you ever wanted to read the Bible, but did not know where or how to begin, then A Quick Journey Through The Bible Parish Study is for you. A Quick Journey Through The Bible makes reading the Bible, not only easy, but also exciting. In this study, you will learn the major people, places, events, and themes of the Bible and thus get the big picture of salvation history. Perhaps for the first time in your life, you will understand the overview of the Bible story. This then makes your Bible reading and even the Sunday Mass readings come alive like never before. A Quick Journey Through The Bible will be offered at Good Shepherd Parish on Wednesday nights, from January 12 through March 2011, in the Parish Hall, Section A, from 6:00 7:00 p.m. Registrations will start after all Masses this weekend in the Parish Hall. To learn more about this Study or to answer any questions, please contact our Seminarian Dan Richards in the Parish Office at 761-1167. AND THE PARISH LOTTERY WINNERS for November 16 November 30 are: Jan Moran, Grace Thomas, Marianne Essl, Maura Dash, Anna Yoder, Maria Navagato, Matt McGinley, Eugene J. Anastasio, M. Kantes, M. Ciccocioppo, Carol A. Deglmann, Rosemary Kane, Beth McKee, Nin Cooper, Nick Chelap, Marcy Mallory, John & Shirley Hoyer, Timmy Fencel, Mike Paduano, Ronnie Kelliher and Victor Crognale. THE SCRIP CARD WINNERS of the November 1 drawing are Joseph Moore & Patricia Harris. Winners of the November 25 drawing are Bob Balaban & Thomas Dienno. Congratulations to all the winners! A heartfelt thanks once again to all who graciously contributed to the Marine Corps Marathon Run for Vocations in Washington, DC. This year you helped to raise over $60,000 for men who are discerning their potential role in the Catholic Church as priests in the Archdiocese. Your generous commitment to this worthy cause will certainly produce return for the Church in the years to come. May God bless you all! Tom Grimme Neighbors Helping Neighbors You may have seen this logo on clothing collection bins in the area. One of these collection bins has been placed in the Good Shepherd parking lot behind the Parish Hall. Community Aid is a faith-based, locally-run, nonprofit organization that raises funds for distribution to local schools, churches, synagogues and non-profit organizations. Your donations of clothing and shoes can be purchased by people in need at a greatly reduced cost in the Community Aid store on the Carlisle Pike. Good Shepherd Parish will receive money from Community Aid based on the weight of the items in the bin each time it is emptied and will be used for charitable needs. There is no charge for the parish to participate in the program. Community Aid is a good thing! So, when you are cleaning out your closet this fall/winter, please remember our bin. Receipts for donated goods for this 501(C)(3) charity are available at the Community Aid store on the Carlisle Pike. Please contact Derrick Rosenstein in the Parish Office (761-1167) if you have any questions. THANK YOU! Thank you very much for the generous World Mission Sunday contribution of $5,291 from the people of Good Shepherd Parish. Your generous missionary spirit means so much to those who serve in mission dioceses. Such good news happens in the Missions year after year with your help through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Please know that I am most grateful for your generosity and prayerful support. Thanking you again for your enthusiasm and generous participation in this year s celebration of World Mission Sunday, I am Most gratefully yours in Christ, Reverend Robert F. Sharman Diocesan Director
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Teen Disciples for Christ Youth Ministry is Open to ALL Youth of the Parish in Grades 7-12. Red Envelope Fundraiser Update: God is doing amazing things with our World Youth Day fundraising initiatives. The Red Envelope Fundraiser Initiative raised $1,132.00. Your continuing support with our World Youth Day Fundraising efforts is greatly appreciated!!! Please watch for more updates and fundraisers in the near future. Mount 2000 and Beyond is a weekend retreat for High School students held at Mount St. Mary s in Emmitsburg, Maryland, every year. For three days, thousands of youth from near and far come to have their faith strengthened through great music, inspiring speakers, prayer and fun. It is an event like none other around, where our faith is fully alive and God s love does some amazing things. Don t miss this opportunity to be with others your age who are also looking for God in their lives. This year s retreat is February 11-13, 2011. In order for Amanda Spahr to reserve your spot by December 4 with the Retreat Team, a nonrefundable payment of $55 is due by December 17. Contact Amanda Spahr at 737-8216 or aspahr11610@gmail.com. Devotional Tie-Dye Party on Sunday, December 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. Bring an item you wish to be Tie-Dyed. Please contact Amanda with updated contact information (email, phone and address) if you want to be on this year s Youth Ministry list. Email her the information at aspahr11610@gmail.com or call 737-8216. Christmas Decorating Service Opportunity Come help decorate the Church for Christmas on December 24 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring warm cloths because one of the stations will be putting lights up outside! Please R.S.V.P by December 20. Religious Education News Why Go to Mass? Karen Bruskewicz, parishioner of Good Shepherd, will speak on the Mass and its importance in our lives on December 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd School. Karen has been working in ministry for many years in the areas of Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Adult Formation. She has touched many lives through the way she lives her life for Christ and her teachings about the Faith. CCD Parents drop off your children for CCD and stay to listen to Karen!!! This talk is open to all adults and high school students. R.S.V.P. to Amanda Spahr at 737-8216 or aspahr11610@gmail.com. Children s Christmas Nativity December 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. In order to make this year s Christmas Nativity (for children, ages 4 to 10) work, Amanda needs volunteers to help. Volunteering would consist of a practice on Sunday, December 12, at 3:30 p.m. and then the Nativity on Sunday, December 19, at 5:00 p.m. Please sign up with Amanda at 737-8216 or aspahr11610@gmail.com by December 10. 2010 GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH ANGEL TREE PROJECT The Angel Tree Project is a gift-giving endeavor that will ensure that families and individuals in need from our parish and community will have gifts for the Christmas holiday. Please consider participating in this worthy effort. What do you need to do to participate? This weekend, December 4/5, ornament tags will be available in the narthexes of the church. Parishioners are invited to take an ornament, print your name and phone number on the attached slip AT CHURCH, leave the slip in the basket by the tree, and return the gift listed on the ornament to the church by December 12. The gift should be wrapped with the tree ornament attached to the outside for identification and distribution. It is as simple as that. Each gift is coded for a particular recipient. Therefore, it is important that all the ornaments that are taken be returned with the gift that is described on the ornament. Several ornaments list a money donation that will be converted into a gift certificate for food. Some ornaments ask for gift certificates to particular local stores. You can save yourself shopping time by buying it through the Good Shepherd Scrip Card Program after Mass in the Parish Hall. Everyone knows the joy of receiving gifts. Many of us can only imagine the disheartening feeling parents experience when they are not able to provide a gift for their children. Please join in this worthy project and help keep alive the joy of giving and receiving during this blessed season. Our thanks to the Religious Education Office and the Youth of the parish for coordinating and executing this worthwhile project. Thank you for YOUR interest and generosity. DEADLINE FOR GIFT RETURNS: DECEMBER 11 12
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS Soup Bowl Fundraiser to Benefit Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families Youth in Action is sponsoring a Soup Bowl Fundraiser to benefit the Catholic Charities Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. The event will take place on Sunday, December 5, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (121 William St., Marysville, PA). Bowls cost $10 each ($5 for children 12 and younger) and includes unlimited soup, bread, salad, and beverages. All participants can take the bowls home as a reminder of the homeless shelters and the work they are doing as well as a reminder to pray for the homeless. Donated toys for children at the Interfaith Shelter will also be accepted at the event. For more information, call 717-834-9433. Closing Mass for The Diocesan Marian Year On Wednesday, December 8, 2010, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, all are invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph McFadden to mark the close of the Diocesan Marian Year. This will take place at St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg at noon. At this Mass the Diocese will be rededicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Those taking part in the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary s Devotion will make the Act of Total Consecration at this service. More information on the Marian Year is available at www.hbgdiocese.org/marianyear. Part-Time Manager Position is Available at Shining Light Thrift Shop, a clothing ministry of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, at 1310 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg. Car & retail experience required. Child Welfare and State Police background checks required. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at $11.00 an hour. Send resume to SLTS, c/o 208 N. 30th Street, Hbg., PA 17109. Questions call Connie at 652-8283. The Next Senior Adult Ministry Gathering will take place on Thursday, December 9, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. The theme for the day is Mary and the Holy Family. Speakers will include Fr. Paul Schenck on the Holy Family and Dr. Donald Koones on The History of Christmas Celebrations. The Lebanon Valley Senior Choir will also perform. Registration fee is $8 and includes lunch. To register, contact the Family Ministries Office at 717-657-4804 or email familyministries@hbgdiocese.org. Further information is also available at our website at www.hbgdiocese.org/sam. There will be an Ecumenical, Inter-Religious Candlelight Remembrance Service held for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend, family member, loved one to suicide. It will be held on Sunday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m.. at Sacred Heart Basilica, Conewago, 30 Basilica Drive, Hanover, PA 17331. Light refreshments will be served in the parish hall following the service. For more information, please contact Sue Poist at 717-624-2055 or e-mail smpoist@hotmail.com. All are welcome ~ does not matter when the suicide occurred. No questions are asked. It is just a time for us all to come together to let you know you are not alone. Christmas Concert Trinity High School will be holding their annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 15, in the school auditorium beginning at 7:00 p.m. Concert choir, string ensemble and Shamroig Ringers will perform. The public is invited to attend. Pray with Bishop McFadden on-line: Bishop Joseph McFadden is encouraging Catholics to take part in the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary devotion. Those interested can join with Bishop McFadden on-line as he recites the daily prayers for the 33 day preparation period. Please take a few minutes each day to join with our Shepherd in this beautiful exercise that can help all to grow in holiness and increase faith, hope, and love. Please visit: www.hbgdiocese.org/marianyear. Catholic Charities Foster Care We are blessed by your thoughts, prayers, and gifts for our children in foster care, especially during the holiday season. The Lord encourages us to care for the least of these. His blessings will return to you. Hopefully there are a few families that this message reaches who will consider becoming foster parents. Foster care is becoming a very viable means to adopt children needing the loving care of a forever family. Please contact us today. Call Jeff at (717) 564-7115 or (800) 777-7003 or email jpark@hbgdiocese.org Bishop's Video Blog- Bishop Joseph P. McFadden has begun a Video Blog as a way to share messages of importance with the faithful of the Diocese. These messages are posted on the Diocesan YouTube Channel. You can find links to his blog posts at www.hbgdiocese.org/videoblog. Notice of new postings can be found on the Diocesan Facebook page at www.facebook.org/dioceseofharrisburg Donations Needed for Immigration and Refugee Services Program Do you have some extra household items at home? The Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Services (IRS) Program is in desperate need of lamps (table lamps or floor lamps), pots, pans, silverware, dining tables, and chairs. The IRS Program provides a wide variety of services to refugees, immigrants, and limited-english speaking individuals residing in the Diocese. Eligibility for assistance is determined by a contract between Catholic Charities and the State or Federal Government. Donations can be taken to the Diocese of Harrisburg Offices (Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg). For more information, contact Eric Boltz, Catholic Charities Grants Coordinator, at 717-657-4804 or eboltz@hbgdiocese.org. Cor ad Cor Overnight Retreat: All high school and collegeage girls are invited to spend 24-hours in the convent with the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, December 18 and 19. This popular semi-annual vocation promotion retreat is designed to provide age-appropriate activities to meet Sisters from three congregations who reside at Villa Sacred Heart in Danville. Cor ad Cor is Latin and means 'heart to heart'. The retreat begins and ends at 3:00 p.m. This retreat has been offered since 2002 and will be the 15th retreat. For more information and to register, call Sister Debbie, SS.C.M. at 570-275-1093 or email her at debbiesscm@hotmail.com. The Hills Are Alive The Genesius Players of Trinity High School present The Sound of Music on January 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students with ID $1.00. For more information, please contact 761-1116. We would like to thank Conewago Enterprises, Inc. this week for sponsoring an AD in our weekly bulletin.