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 8:30 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. R.C.I.A. & R.C.I.C Call office for class times Columbarium Sales: Please contact the office. 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. 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2015 But of the day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading....Daniel 12:1-3 Response...Psalm 16:5,8,9-10,11 Second Reading. Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel.....Mark 13:24-32 MILITARY MEMBERS LIST PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS Stephen Balogh 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 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: Anita Passofaro, Janice Masich, Megan Maksimowski, Mark Mielke, Alan Giglio, Terry Sweeney(Pam Abshier daughter), Deputy Michael Kotenko, 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 Nov 8 $5527. $3704. Solidarity for Africa 380. Registered Families 173 Worldwide Marriage Encounter While we await Jesus coming let us continue to live for Him and live in His love in all we do, especially in our marriage relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Feb. 26-28 th in Myrtle Beach SC and Feb. 5-7 th in 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 Upcoming Diocesan Collections Human Development November 22 McCormick Helping Hands United Food Pantry! As Thanksgiving time is fast approaching Please return your filled grocery bags to the Life Center 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 Christine Benedetto
SATURDAY, NOV 14, 5:00 PM Mass is in memory of Lucy Castle, requested by the Castle Family SUNDAY, NOV 15, 11:00 AM MASS is in memory of Faye Howe, requested by John Davis WEDNESDAY NOV 18, 9:00 AM MASS is in memory of Larry Ludwig, requested by Dick & Ruth Obermeyer FRIDAY, NOV 20, 9:00 AM Mass is in memory of Courtney O Connor, requested by Rose Suyli SATURDAY, NOV 21, 5:00 PM MASS is in memory of Alec Schissler, requested by the Good Shepherd Women s Club SUNDAY, NOV 22, 11:00 AM MASS is in memory of Dennis Mattio, requested by Tom & Debbie Popejoy. Berta Mattio & Debbie Popejoy will bring up the gifts WEDNESDAY, NOV 25, 4:00 PM MASS is in memory of Donna Thomas, requested by Dick & Ruth Thomas THURSDAY, NOV 26, 9:00 AM MASS is in memory of Thomas Campbell, requested by Ed & Kay Zeaser FRIDAY NOV 27, THERE WILL BE NO MASS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS & LECTORS Sat. Nov 14 Lector: Sandy Townsend 5:00 Mass EM: Frank Townsend Sun. Nov 15 Lector: John Atwell 11:00 Mass EM: Carol McKloskey Sat. Nov 21 Lector: Pat O Haire 5:00 Mass EM: Jerry O Haire Sun. Nov 22 Lector: Steve LaPonte 11:00 Mass EM: Carol LaPonte Wed. Nov 25 Lector: Dick Balogh 4:00 Mass EM: Pat Stickdorn Thurs. Nov 26 Lector: Ruth Obermeyer 9:00 Mass EM: Dick Obermeyer USHERS/GREETERS Nov 14 5:00 pm Gary & Dae Probst Nov 15 11:00 am Jack & Sharren Nickol Nov 21 5:00 pm Art & Cheryl Olsen Nov 22 11:00 am Ray & Billie Tarnosky Nov 25 4:00 pm Cathy Hahs & Scotty Bies Nov 26 9:00 am Ron & Linda Lalli ASIONS TOMEMBER OCCASIONO REMEMBER Special Occasions to remember Sun. Nov 22-Community Thanksgiving service 7pm Wed, Nov. 25-Thanksgiving Vigil Mass 4 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Day Mass - 9 a.m. Immaculate Conception: Mon, Dec. 7 - Vigil Mass - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec. 8 - Masses at 9 a.m.. Please pick up your new handbook from the sacristy, the church New Year begins with the First Sunday of Advent November 29 Mass Stipends should be paid when the Mass is requested to avoid a bookkeeping nightmare--thanks Good Shepherd parishioners have organized funeral hospitality committees in order to provide food for family and friends following a funeral memorial service. We are divided into 3 teams so responsibility for the meal is on a rotating basis. Each team has 2 co-chairs. If you would like to join one of these teams, please contact any of the following: Linda DeShano, Linda Hansen, Judy Langevin, Karen Porst, Marilyn Schumacher or Sandy Townsend. All members of the parish (men and women) are welcome.
PANCAKES "Pancakes at the Life Center Sunday from 9 to 12:30. Come join your friends and neighbors for a little fellowship and a good breakfast." Paul A Use a different one CHURCH SUPPERS The upcoming Church Suppers are - Our November Church Supper is November 18th Our December Church Supper is December 10th If you are not on the email list and would like to be please email Sharren Nickol at snickol@wctel.net. FOOD PANTRY This weekend we will be accepting donations to the McCormick County Food Pantry. Please take your donations over to the Life Center. Thank you for your generosity The McCormick County Food Pantry is requesting the following articles: For the month of November: canned vegetables and canned fruits Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong. I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from? Advent Piano Concert Mark your calendars and hold the date for an inspirational Advent Piano Concert on December 1 st at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary of the Lutheran Church by the Lake. Admission is free and a free will offering will be taken to benefit the children of the McCormick Children s Home. The concert will be performed by the Reverend Doctor Jim Morgan, an ordained Presbyterian Minister, composer, and accomplished musician. This Advent concert will feature hymns arranged by Dr. Morgan in a style similar to that of George Winston. The concert can be most enjoyed in an atmosphere of quiet reflection. This is a great way to get into the true Christmas spirit, so please come and hear some beautiful Advent music and support the children of the McCormick Children s Home.
Diocese of Charleston Native American Catholics' Heritage Celebration Saturday, December 5, 2015 Corpus Christi Catholic Church 2350 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. All are invited to attend the 2015 Native American Catholics' Heritage Celebration, "Strengthening the Native American Family: Nourishing the Mind, body and Soul." Rev. Raymond Carlo, will serve as celebrant and Deacon Dale Palmer will serve as homilist for the Mass at noon and a luncheon and social will immediately follow. Sr. Kateri Mitchell, Executive Director of the Tekakwitha Conference will be the keynote speaker. Other guests include Chief Gene Norris of the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC and Cathy Nelson and the Keepers of the Word Drum Team. This is a free event, but registration is required. To register online, go to www.surveyshare.com/t/2015-native- American-Catholics-Heritage- Celebration. For more information, contact the Office of Ethnic Ministries at 864.331.2627 or pwegman@catholicdoc.org. (The Native American Ministry is funded by a grant from the Black and Indian Mission.) God Bless America, In God We Trust Got a Lost Cause? Nothing is impossible for the patron of lost causes, St. Jude. Jude was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. In Scripture he is called Thaddaeus and is also known as Jude Thaddaeus. In icons, St. Jude is often shown with tongues of fire around his head representing the receiving of the Holy Spirit, along with other apostles, on Pentecost. After the death of Jesus, Jude preached the gospel and served the poor. He is believed to have been martyred in 65 AD and his feast day is October 28. Call upon St. Jude for an answer to what seems unanswerable in your life. Saint Jude, Hope of the Hopeless, Pray for me! National Bible Week A weeklong celebration of God's word The U.S. bishops' conference is encouraging the faithful to spend time with Scripture during National Bible Week, scheduled for Nov. 15-21.