"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit... This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." - John 15:5,8
To date 114 givers have donated $31,333.00 of our $37,686.00 Goal
Beginning the weekend of November 30/December 1, the First Sunday of Advent, we will begin the Winter Mass schedule at St. Patrick, Aurora; Mass will be moved from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At St. Michael Church, Union Springs; Mass will be moved from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In the Spring, we will be moving back to the previous Mass times. Please mark your calendars for these changes.
If the current weather and road conditions make it difficult or dangerous for you to travel, Masses will still be celebrated on our usual schedule, but please know that the obligation for you to attend Mass is not binding (one is excused) to Mass. Please stay safe.
We thank you for visiting with us today.
If you do not have a parish family of your own, we invite you to join our parish family.
Good Shepherd Catholic Community is a catholic parish.
Catholic comes from the Greek meaning universal, international or all inclusive, and so, everyone is welcome here, no matter who you are, where you come from, your race, language or lifestyle, your age or income. Everyone is welcome here because we are all God’s family and this is his house.
Confessions will be held on First Fridays from 8:00am - 8:45am at Our Lady of the Lake before First Friday Mass & Benediction; at St. Michael Church on the first Saturday of each month from 4:00pm - 4:45pm and at St. Patrick’s, Moravia, before the 8:30am Sunday Mass beginning at 8:00am.
Cathy Kanalley will be retiring at the end of January after many years serving our parish and other parishes in our diocese. We will be having an Open House Reception for Cathy on Sunday, February 2nd at St. Patrick Church Hall in Moravia from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to give parishioners a chance to stop by and thank Cathy for the many ways she has served you and your families through the years. I personally thank Cathy for her dedication in overseeing the church office and for her patience and support in helping me over the past five and a half years that I have served as your pastor. Cathy has helped to make my job easier in the time I have served with her at Good Shepherd Catholic Community. I wish Cathy and her husband John the best as she makes this transition. I hope many of you can attend the Open House Reception for Cathy , if you cannot I encourage you to express your appreciation and gratitude to Cathy for her loving service through the years.
The “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” will be celebrated for the 41st year in Union Springs from Saturday, January 18th – Saturday, Jan. 25th. There will be daily gatherings in Union Springs to pray, discuss Scripture and sing with our fellow Christians. Complete daily schedules for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found it the back of each of our churches. For those who wish to observe the Week of Prayer at home, daily scripture passages, meditation and prayer sheets also can be obtained in the back of each of GSCC’s churches. On Sunday, Jan19th, a 6:00 p.m. dish-to-pass supper will be held at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Union Springs. Following the dish -to -pass supper a prayer service will begin at about 7:15p.m.; Fr. William Moorby will be the homilist . All are welcome.
Loving and Generous God, it is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You. Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church as we experience it today.Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future. Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ's Mission of love and justice. Bless the Church of Rochester by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve Your people as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons and Lay Ministers. Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear Your call. We ask this through our Lord.
Eternal God, from the very moment of creation you revealed that every good gift has its source in you. You shower your people with abundant blessings and provide for us with your provident care. Help us to use wisely the gifts of the earth that you have bestowed on us. Give us wisdom to use prudently the talents each one has that come from your hand. Afford us the insight to see opportunities to serve in the time you have given to us. May the treasure, talent, and time we possess be placed in service of you for the common good. Amen.
In the event of a serious illness or placement of a loved one in a Nursing Facility or Hospital, or when a family member or friend passes away, please call the rectory office as soon as possible at 364-7197, for Father Bill’s information. Thank you.
Remember to check MassTimes.org when you travel!
And Remember, church bills don’t take A summer vacation.
Thank you for making up back envelopes!
The theme for this year’s campaign is "I Am the vine, you are the branches." The CMA gives each of us an opportunity to bear good fruit and live out our purpose as the branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ. Through gifts to the CMA, we support the larger Church so that it may meet real needs throughout the Diocese. Your support enables the Church to be responsive and caring in fulfilling its mission. Please be generous in your response. Every gift is needed and important! Please see the brochure in the back of the church for more information. If you have given to the CMA in the past, you will receive a letter in the mail with your pledge card during the week of October 15th. Please pray for the success of our efforts. Thank you for your generous support.
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