Weekend Masses

Sat: 5:00pm | Sun: 9:00am, 11:00am, & 4:00pm

Daily Masses

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:30am

Tues: 7:00am | Wed: 7:00pm

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“COME, FOLLOW ME.” - MT. 4:19 | “GO, MAKE DISCIPLES.” - MT. 28:19

Our Vision for Evangelization & Discipleship

As Catholics, Jesus calls us to be disciples and to make disciples. Making disciples is

called evangelization. Evangelization is at the heart of all our ministries at Good Shepherd

because evangelization is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

Moving forward as a parish community, let’s reflect together on the five characteristics of

being a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share. What is the purpose?

We are seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a greater urgency in living out

our Catholic calling of evangelization. Learn more: www.gscc.net/disciples

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Our Mission:

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

In welcoming all, we form disciples

who know, love, and serve

God and neighbor.

Who is a disciple?

A disciple welcomes God's people,

encounters Jesus Christ, grows in

Jesus Christ, serves God's people,

and shares the Gospel.

PARISH ROADMAP FOR EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP Taking the next step forward as a parish community to more deeply live out evangelization

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 | 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Good Shepherd Catholic Community

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. At Good Shepherd, we seek to foster a lifestyle of discipleship focused on the five characteristics of a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share. Learn more at www.gscc.net/disciples.

If you are visiting, we hope you will stop by our Welcome Desk in the Narthex for a gift! If you’d like to become a member, visit www.gscc.net/register. To learn more about becoming Catholic, visit www.gscc.net/becomingcatholic.

Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm | Sun: 9:00am, 11:00am, & 4:00pm Daily Masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:30am Tues: 7:00am | Wed: 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mon: 9:00 - 10:00am | Wed: 6:00 - 6:45pm Thurs: 7:00 - 8:00pm | Sat: 3:30 - 4:30pm By appointment: 817-421-1387 Sacrament of Anointing: Please see a priest after Mass or contact the parish office: 817-421-1387 Sacrament of Baptism: Visit www.gscc.net to register for Pre-Baptism Class. Sacrament of Matrimony: To schedule, contact the parish office at least eight months prior to the wedding. Marriage Validations: To have your marriage validated as a sacrament by the Church, contact Tammy Sandoval: 817-421-1387 Funeral Rites: Before making arrangements with the funeral director, contact Brian Bacon: 817-421-1387 Eucharistic Adoration: Mon & Thurs: 9:00am - 5:00pm Tues & Wed: 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri: 9:00am - 2:00pm | Sat: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Pastoral Staff PARISH OFFICE Phone: 817-421-1387 | Fax: 817-421-4709 | www.gscc.net 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, TX 76034

OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm | Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm | Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm

PARISH OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH STAFFED BY FRANCISCAN FRIARS THIRD ORDER REGULAR Pastor: Rev. Richard Eldredge, TOR Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jason Wooleyhan, TOR Parochial Vicar: Rev. Ronald Mohnickey, TOR Deacons: Rev. Mr. Patrick Lavery, Rev. Mr. John Clark, Rev. Mr. Klaus Gutbier, & Rev. Mr. Richard Griego

Dir. of Music Ministries: Brian Bacon | bbacon@gscc.net Dir. of Evangelization: Joshua Bitting | jbitting@gscc.net Exec. Assistant: Donna Campbell | dcampbell@gscc.net Coord. of Outreach Min: Kathy Guarino | kguarino@gscc.net Coord. of Liturgical Ministries: Diane Kain | dkain@gscc.net Coord. of Middle Ministries: Laura Landry | llandry@gscc.net Communications Mgr: Liz Origenes | lorigenes@gscc.net Coord. of High Sch. Youth Min: Johnny Philp | jphilp@gscc.net Coord. of Young Disciples: Kim Philp | kphilp@gscc.net Dir. of Faith Formation: Tammy Sandoval | tsandoval@gscc.net Coord. of Disciples: Tracy Vecchio | tvecchio@gscc.net Business Mgr: Michael Vinez | mvinez@gscc.net

Complete listing of pastoral staff: www.gscc.net/staff

This Week at a Glance A = Adults | Y = Youth | P = Parish-Wide

Sunday, Nov. 18

A// Alpha 12:30pm

P// EM Training 12:30pm

P// Greeter Training 12:30pm

Y// 4 Hymn Ensemble Rehearsal 3:00pm

A// Young Adults 5:00pm

Monday, Nov. 19

A// Inquiry & RCIA 7:00pm

Tuesday, Nov. 20

A// Men’s Scripture Study 9:15am

A// Women’s Scripture Studies 9:30am

A// Walking with Purpose 7:00pm

Wednesday, Nov. 21

P// WOW 9:00am

P// Thanksgiving Vigil Mass 7:00pm

Thursday, Nov. 22

P// Thanksgiving Mass 8:30am

Saturday, Nov. 24

A// Rosary & Readings 7:00am

A// Rosary & Discipleship 7:00am

Last Weekend’s Mass Attendance 5:00pm: 720 | 9:00am: 963 | 11:00am: 1,175 | 4:00pm: 632 Total: 3,490

Mass Intentions & Readings: Nov. 19 - 25 Mon 8:30am

Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43

Tues 7:00am 8:30am

Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk 19:1-10

Wed 7:00pm

Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19

Thurs 8:30am

Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19

Fri 8:30am

Rv 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48

Sat 8:30am

Rv 11:4-12; Lk 20:27-40

Sunday Mass

Dn 7:13-14; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

Diocesan Collection Please be generous in this week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in seven people live in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our Diocese to fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection. You can give by donating during Mass or text CCHD to 91999.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

For a quick and easy way to access all web pages mentioned in this bulletin, visit www.gscc.net/bulletin.

Pastor’s Corner SUNDAY REFLECTION: ENCOURAGEMENT This Sunday’s Gospel is our final selection from Mark for this liturgical year. It is taken from the end of Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem immediately preceding the account of his arrest and passion. In it Jesus gives his disciples hope to sustain them through his passion and death and any persecution or suffering that they would encounter after his resurrection. The words from the book of Daniel also provided hope and encouragement to the people of Daniel’s time. The encouragement in these scriptures is meant for us as well, for none of us will escape tribulation in our lives. Followers of Jesus will be able to endure suffering with joyful hope, knowing that Christ’s love will lead us along the way of discipleship and give us eternal life with God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

PASTOR’S VISION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of Good Shepherd is intentional about evangelizing and making disciples in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare, especially by seeking out the lost in need of reconciliation and conversion of heart to God, the Church, to oneself and others, so that all may experience the peace and joy of a personal relationship with Jesus.

Vocations Corner FR. MATTHEW TATYREK Diocese of Fort Worth Pastor of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lindsay, TX Priestly Ordination: 2016 | Hometown: Vernon, TX

“Being able to see myself live this life of a priest with joy is my greatest treasure…”

While studying at Texas Tech University with the ROTC program, Matthew’s original plan was to become a JAG Officer. It was there that his Catholic faith, which he grew up with, became more personal through the campus ministry offered at the university. Eventually, he replaced ROTC with volunteer experiences through the campus ministry. Matthew started seriously discerning the priesthood through a men’s small group on campus. Through discussions on faith and prayer, along with his own personal relationship with Christ, he felt God leading him toward seminary. After finishing his degree, he attended Holy Trinity Seminary for two years, then the Pontifical North American College in Rome for seminary. After ordination, Fr. Matthew Tatyrek served at St. Michael’s in Bedford and Nolan Catholic High School. He is now the Pastor of St. Peter’s in Lindsay, TX, enjoying new experiences as a Pastor. “I just want to respond with gratitude and thanksgiving for this call to the priesthood.”

[Quotes from Fr. Matthew Tatyrek and North Texas Catholic, July/August 2016]

For information on vocations, contact Fr. Jason (jwooleyhan@gscc.net) or visit www.gscc.net/vocations, www.fwdioc.org/vocations, or www.franciscanstor.org

Celebrating 40 Years of Priesthood

Fr. Richard will celebrate his 40th Anniversary to the Priesthood on November 25, 2018. Please join us for cake and coffee after Mass on Sunday, Nov. 25 to celebrate!

Fr. Richard Eldredge is an ordained Catholic priest friar of the Franciscan Order from the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was born in

Jersey City (NJ) on May 2, 1941. He received his B.A. from Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ) in May of 1964, majoring in classical languages, philosophy and psychology, and his M.Div. from Saint Francis Seminary (Loretto, PA) in May of 1979. He has also earned his M.A. in phenomenological psychology and philosophy in December of 1970 and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) in May 1985.

Since 1965, his professional training includes pastoral psychology, spiritual direction, and depth psychotherapy and consciousness research. His employment experience includes parish and hospital ministry, directed and group retreats, diagnostic assessments in private and government treatment centers, counseling and psychotherapy in state institutions and private practice, professional programming and workshop facilitation, group therapy in the hospice program, speaking engagements in religion and psychology, and teaching in higher education. Having held the position of associate professor of psychology, he taught at the Community College of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, PA), St. Francis University and Seminary (Loretto, PA), Franciscan University (Steubenville, OH), and Washington Theological Union (Silver Spring, MD). He has also been a staff member at the Franciscan Center for spiritual renewal (Winchester, VA). He later held the position of Director of St. Francis Seminary in Toronto, Canada, for his province in the United States and then became religious minister and Director of ministerial formation for his Franciscan community in Washington, D.C. Subsequently, he was Director of Mission Effectiveness for his province as well as part-time faculty member for the graduate department of Pastoral Ministry and adjunct professor for the continuing education program at St. Francis University (Loretto, PA). At that time he worked on the Peace and Justice Commission of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown in Pennsylvania.

In 1995, he began full-time pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Fort Worth. His ministry has been in Stephenville, Dublin, De Leon, Comanche, Arlington, Fort Worth, Seymour, and Megargel. In 2007, he became the pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville. His professional specialty has been psychological consultation in human and spiritual integration. His pastoral ministry in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare is evangelization and discipleship, seeking out the lost in and beyond our community in need of reconciliation and conversion of heart to God, Church, oneself, and others so that all may experience the peace and joy in a personal friendship with the Lord.

Visit www.gscc.net/flowers to learn how you can donate altar flowers.

A disciple WELCOMES God’s people.

As a community of faith, we welcome all who come through our

doors as Jesus Christ, and we challenge each member of Good

Shepherd to practice radical hospitality by actively seeking out

and inviting others to Good Shepherd.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

Smiling Faces Wanted :)

Would you consider donating one hour of your time? We are seeking smiling faces and voices to offer one hour (12:00 - 1:00pm) per week at the receptionist’s desk in the Parish Office. Training provided! If interested, please contact Elly Lara: 817-421-1387

Altar Flower Donations

Sunday, Nov. 18 |12:30pm This is a fun ministry that makes a difference in our community. Come join our team and help us welcome ALL to our parish! It’s a great ministry for families to serve together! Questions? Email greeters@gscc.net

Become a Greeter!

Audio/Visual Ministry

Interested in joining our Audio/Visual Ministry? Contact Brian Bacon: bbacon@gscc.net

A disciple ENCOUNTERS Jesus Christ.

We desire that parishioners, seekers, and guests experience the

love of God the Father through a transformative encounter with

Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, leading them to

commit their lives to Jesus as disciples.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

Advent Reconciliation Service

Thursday, Nov. 29 | 7:00pm | Good Shepherd Catholic Community We will celebrate Mass in the church, followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

12 priests will be present at Good Shepherd to hear Confessions until 9:00pm.

Bring the whole family!

(Please note that this is not the time for our children’s First Reconciliation.)

Other Advent Reconciliation Services in Our Deanery: Dec. 3: ST. FRANCIS (www.sfatx.org) Dec. 6: ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA (www.stcatherine.org) Dec. 10: ST. PHILIP (www.stphilipcc.org) Dec. 13: ST. MICHAEL (www.smcchurch.org) Dec. 17: ST. JOHN (www.sjtanrh.com) Dec. 20: HOLY CROSS (www.holycrosscc.org) Dec. 21: ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON (www.seascc.org)

During the season of Advent, parishioners light the candles of our wreath after the opening hymn at each weekend Mass.

Would you like to be a part of this tradition?

Sign up at www.gscc.net for the day and Mass time of your choice. You will receive a reminder during the week.

We will need one person or persons for each of the following Masses:

Dec. 1 & 2: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm

Dec. 8 & 9: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm

Dec. 15 & 16: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm

Dec. 22 & 23: 5:00pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm

EM Training Join Us This Advent

New Podcast Episodes Coming Soon

Sunday, Nov. 18 | 12:30 - 2:00pm | St. Francis Room Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion share responsibility for distributing the Eucharist at Masses on Saturdays/Sundays and weekdays. Ministers must be in full communion with the church. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are scheduled at their Mass of preference. For example, if you normally attend the 9:00am Sunday Mass, you will be scheduled at that Mass. A two-hour training class is required as well as Safe Environment training.

Learn more: www.gscc.net/ministries

Visit www.gscc.net/podcast to listen to the latest Good Shepherd podcasts. We will be focusing our episodes throughout this coming year on the five characteristics of a disciple: welcome, encounter, grow, serve, and share.

The Vigil Project is a community of musical artists that was formed in January 2016. Featuring a collective of seasoned singer/songwriters and worship leaders (Andrea Thomas, John Finch, Shawn Williams, and Greg&Lizzy), TVP exists to invite the Church to a fresh encounter with God and to deep prayer through the experience of beautiful music. In less than two years, they’ve quickly garnered international acclaim through the release of two music video series’ (“Lent and Easter” and “Advent and Christmas”) that have helped set a new standard globally for quality in the Catholic music industry. TVP maintains a seasonal touring schedule between producing new music/film projects and finding creative ways to invite and unite the universal Church in prayer. Learn more by visiting www.thevigilproject.com.

Guest Speaker Paul George

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

Music by The Vigil Project at 4:00pm Mass

Reception in Parish Hall following Mass

6:30 - 8:00pm Renewal Talk One + Eucharistic Adoration Encounter with The Vigil Project MONDAY, NOV. 26

8:30am Mass in the church with music by The Vigil Project

9:30 - 11:00am OR 7:00 - 9:00pm Renewal Talk Two by Paul George + music by The Vigil Project

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

8:30am Mass in the church with music by The Vigil Project

9:30 - 11:00am OR 7:00 - 9:00pm Renewal Talk Three by Paul George + music by The Vigil Project

www.gscc.net/casino

A disciple GROWS in Jesus Christ.

We accompany all who have made a commitment to follow

Christ as intentional disciples, walking with them and encouraging

them to grow in divine intimacy with God.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

Our Parish School

Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 6:00 - 8:00pm Kendra Scott | Southlake Town Square 321 Grand Ave W Southlake, TX 76092 Enjoy sips, sweets, & jewels! 20% of your purchase benefits Holy Trinity Catholic School. Unable to attend? Give Kendra Scott Southlake a call at 817-442-3859 to make your purchase and receive complimentary shipping!

Dear Friends & Families of Holy Trinity Catholic School,

I write to you with great hope and excitement: Our 2018-2019 Annual Fund is underway, and we need your help to achieve our ultimate goal! This September, Holy Trinity received $72,000 in gifts from North Texas Giving Day which jump started our Annual Fund for the 2018-2019 school year. This outstanding support delivered on North Texas Giving Day enabled Holy Trinity to reach 36% of our Annual Fund goal of $200,000.

Your generous donation to the Holy Trinity Catholic School Annual Fund directly supports our standards of excellence. Each year the cost of education increases 2.5% and your gift to our annual fund helps to offset this increase. Since tuition alone covers only 70% of our operating budget, our Annual Fund becomes a significant means to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Holy Trinity Catholic education. Gifts we received last year made a real difference in advancing our mission and vision, enhancing our curriculum, and improving our aging facility.

Donate now at www.holytcs.org. Thank you for your support!

Holy Trinity Catholic School

CATHOLIC INQUIRY Monday Evenings | 7:00pm | Rooms 2 & 3 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process whereby those who are not Catholic can explore the teachings of the Catholic faith. RCIA is also open to all who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. All are welcome! For information, contact Father Ronald: rmohnickey@gscc.net

Opportunities for Married Couples

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Jan 25 - 27

RETROUVAILLE: A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES

MARRIAGE ON TAP AT GOOD SHEPHERD

For details on each: www.gscc.net/MarriageEnrichment

Two New Job Openings!

Admin. Assistant for GSCC Students

Admin. Assistant for Middle Ministries

www.gscc.net/jobs

Natural Family Planning

Want to postpone pregnancy? Having difficulty conceiving? Trying to stay in line with Catholic teaching? Natural Family Planning (or NFP) is a natural and effective form of family planning. Through use of the Billings Ovulation Method, couples are able to track the woman’s natural and unique signs of fertility and infertility each day in order to postpone or to help achieve pregnancy. It should not be confused with the “rhythm method” as it can be used by women in all stages of life and is scientifically proven to be 99.5% effective when properly used. It is 100% natural and in line with Church teaching.

UPCOMING CLASSES AT GOOD SHEPHERD! Tuesdays Dec. 4, Dec. 18, & Jan. 8 | 7:00 - 9:00pm $50/couple | Register at www.gscc.net/nfp

Learn More About the Catholic Faith!

www.gscc.net/marriageontap

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Next Date Night: December 1 As a child, I grew up in church. We attended services twice on Sunday and every Wednesday night, without fail. We volunteered every week during the summer months to make and serve food to the members of the church. I was very involved in the youth group every step of the way as I was growing up.

As I entered my teenage years, I realized that my focus on God was one of fear alone. I knew the messages of love but could not understand them. The messages of fear, however, were resounding in my mind. I eventually developed a distaste for the teachings I endured and left the church. Over the next several years, my distaste for the teachings I heard while growing up turned into bitterness toward God and religion in general.

As I grew older, I became more aware of the consistent messages of love I received throughout my life. And once I understood that these messages of love were actually from Jesus, I was hooked. I had to find my way back to a loving relationship with God.

I set out to find a new church home. All I really knew at that point was what to avoid. I knew I could not return to the fear-based teachings with which I grew up.

I visited many churches of varying religions over the years: Baptist, Lutheran, Jewish, Non-Denominational, LDS, Jehovah’s Witness, United Church of Christ, and others. Nothing seemed right. Something was off at each of these places.

Never did I think I would become Catholic. I had not even considered it because I felt I would not be welcomed. Jesus was obviously not OK with me feeling this way. Although I cannot properly articulate exactly what transpired to lead me to the Faith, I can say that I eventually landed on the website for Good Shepherd Catholic Community, and I knew this was where I belonged. It was a very strange feeling to simply know this was the right move for me.

The motto of GSCC is a powerful one: “In welcoming all, we form disciples who know, love, and serve God and neighbor.” It does not assume that you’re necessarily OK just the way you are, sins and all. What it does convey, however, is that we are all welcomed here. It provides an invitation to learn and grow. It implies that we aren’t alone in our individual journeys. And finally, it sets the expectation that we are to seek out and love both God and those around us. And in my observation, the good people of GSCC execute this motto very well.

It feels good to finally understand that although I must respect God and obey Him, that he does indeed love me. I look forward to healing and growing my faith here with you.

*Jim came into full communion with the Church at the

4:00pm Mass on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

A disciple GROWS in Jesus Christ.

We accompany all who have made a commitment to follow

Christ as intentional disciples, walking with them and encouraging

them to grow in divine intimacy with God.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

We are in need of snacks for Wednesday evening Renovate (grades 9 - 12). If you are interested in donating snacks, please contact Kayla Gollihar: kgollihar@gscc.net

Children and Adults will love the online content from FORMED. E-books, podcasts, movies, DVD-based studies, and more. www.formed.org | Enter parish code: 981586

Pick of the Week: Forgiven

Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God’s love. By looking at God’s revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself, Forgiven communicates God’s invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in

the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Online Catholic Resources

Snack Donations Needed!

Matthew Kelly in Grand Prairie

GSCC Students (Grades 9 - 12)

Single or Married & in Your 20s/30s?

Join Good Shepherd Young Adults every Sunday in the Sts. Francis & Clare Room after 4:00pm Mass.

Thrive. Don’t just survive.

Join Dynamic Catholic and Matthew Kelly to discover your purpose, learn new habits, and gain personal

clarity. It’s not your typical church event.

December 8, 2018 The Theatre at Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX For a limited time, use the code Dynamic18 to get $10 off your ticket! Enter this code at checkout on the AXS

Ticketing site.

For more event details, please visit DynamicCatholic.com/Dallas or call 859.980.7900

A disciple SERVES God’s people.

We give our grateful response to God’s gifts through a life of

service to God and neighbor by daily personal prayer, by

generously supporting the needs of the Church, and by

participating in parish ministries and initiatives.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

Advent Angel Trees Kick Off Nov. 24

Help Good Shepherd ensure that each child, teenager, parent, and elderly person represented by an ornament on one of our Advent Angel Trees has a special Christmas. Simply take an ornament (or two or more...), purchase or donate the items requested on the ornaments, and return the ornament(s) with the gifts to the Bride’s Room by Sunday, Dec. 9.

Now in its 13th year, Good Shepherd’s Annual Advent Angel Tree program serves hundreds of people in need both near and far. Each year we set up Christmas trees in our Narthex during the first three weeks of Advent. On the trees are hundreds of ornaments with printed requests for all kinds of gifts and items needed by people in our community. Parishioners take these ornaments off the trees, shop for the items on the ornaments, and then return the ornaments and gifts to the parish. The Outreach Services Ministry then distributes the items to those in need through our partner agencies.

Gifts this year will be donated to Cassata Catholic High School, Catholic Charities Fort Worth, GRACE, Good Shepherd’s Honduras Mission Program, Loving Care Pregnancy Center, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, and people served by the Good Shepherd Visitation Ministry.

Thank you so much for your continued generosity and outpouring of love during this holy season Advent. Your kindness touches the hearts of hundreds of people in our community and Honduras.

Questions? Contact Kathy Guarino at kguarino@gscc.net or 817-421-1387.

Christmas Baskets

Good Shepherd Outreach Services is collecting food and other items for senior and elderly neighbors served by Mid-Cities Care Corps. Just bring a completed basket or some of the following items to the Good Shepherd Parish Office by Sunday, Dec. 9.

Suggested Basket Items Small Canned Ham (1 to 1½ lbs.) Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate

Canned Food Items Fruit Tuna Chicken Beans Vegetables Tomatoes Cranberry Sauce Spaghetti Chili Fruit Juice

Boxed Food Items Potatoes Rice Stuffing Jell-O/Pudding Macaroni & Cheese Breakfast Bars Crackers Cereal Oatmeal Powdered Milk

Misc. Food Items Peanut Butter Jelly Bouillon Candy Nuts Raisins Spaghetti Sauce Pasta Candy Nuts Raisins Condiments (Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup)

Sugar / Flour /Oil

Other Items Hand Soap Hand Lotion Thera-Flu (or similar Rolaids/Maalox/Pepto Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil Books/Magazines Paper Towels/Napkins Toilet Paper/Kleenex Q-Tips/Cotton Balls Toothpaste/Brush Note Cards (B-day, Sympathy) Christmas Card to Client Band-Aids Cough Drops Polident/Efferdent Laundry essentials Dishwashing Soap Stamps

Questions? Interested in

delivering a basket to a senior along with

some Christmas cheer?

Please contact

Vern Leder: 817-690-4500

vernl1@sbcglobal.net

Wednesday, Nov. 21 | 9:00 - 11:00am Join us in the Narthex to help set up Advent Angel Trees. Next WOW: Nov. 28 (Meet in Narthex to replace Mass hymnals)

Wednesday Outreach Workday

Thank You!

The joy of the holidays can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. But help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and support you through the holidays and as long as your need persists. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry at www.gscc.net/stephenministry.

SIGN UP TODAY! Feb 4 - 9, 2019 | Adult Mission | El Paso-Mexico Border Good Shepherd’s Mission Ministries invites you to a Border Awareness Experience. We will hear of the efforts of our local Catholic diocese, of legal aid agencies, human rights groups, federal judges, and the U.S. Border Patrol to treat the immigrants among us humanely, with the dignity they inherently deserve as human beings, created in the likeness of God. To learn about the trip logistics, including who can go, where we will stay, and cost, contact Mission Coordinator Tere Martin at tmartin@gscc.net.

SAVE THE DATE! June 23 - 29, 2019 | Family & Adult Mission | Houston We will once again travel to Houston, where we will help fellow Texans recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Though the hurricane first affected Houston two years ago, the devastation still continues to require rebuilding efforts. Full trip details will be available in the coming year. If you are interested, please mark your calendars and contact Tere Martin at tmartin@gscc.net.

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A disciple SERVES God’s people.

We give our grateful response to God’s gifts through a life of

service to God and neighbor by daily personal prayer, by

generously supporting the needs of the Church, and by

participating in parish ministries and initiatives.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

Prayer Requests

2019 Mission Trips Holidays Not So Joyful?

GRACE Turkey Dinner Collection

Thanks to your support, GRACE in Grapevine will receive an over abundance amount of support from Good Shepherd, which will be used to purchase turkeys, hams, and other food items that GRACE will give its clients for their Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Thank you for your generosity and donating to our Annual Turkey Dinner Collection.

The Annual Knights of Columbus Coat, Blanket, & Winter Wear Collection was a great success. Our parishioners donated more than 2,000 items which will benefit hundreds of adults, children, & seniors served by Cassata Catholic High School, Catholic Charities Fort Worth, GRACE, Mari’s Kids Homeless Mission, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, St. John’s Baby World, & Union Gospel Mission Tarrant County.

We are seeking men who are interested in serving their parish and community.

Monthly Business Meetings: 1st Monday of the month | 7:15pm (in the Upper Room)

Knights of Columbus

Social Justice

A disciple SHARES the Gospel.

We are empowered as Spirit-filled missionary disciples to share the

Good News of the saving victory of Jesus Christ in our families,

places of work, friendships, and neighborhoods.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples.

Healing & Hope

As we approach Thanksgiving, continue the work of respecting the life, dignity, and rights of the unborn and born – especially the poor and unwelcome.

November 18 is the 2nd

World Day of the Poor. When you hear the word “poor,” what do you think of? Another demand on me? Lazy? Bad luck? Hungry? Homeless? Thank God it’s not me!

Pope Francis invites you to learn more about material poverty where God’s people do not have the basic things needed to live and thrive in dignity: nutritious food, adequate housing, safe neighborhoods, good education, healthcare, decent jobs with fair pay, and things that many of us take for granted.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2018DayOfPoor https://tinyurl.com/2018DayOfPoorAid

The work to build God’s Kingdom on earth continues -- a just society living in holiness. If you are performing works of charity and mercy now, what more can you do?

Work for justice in God’s Kingdom on Earth!

Join the Social Justice Ministry to help solve root causes of injustice (Robert Torres at SocialJustice@gscc.net ).

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Prison Ministry Pen Pals Needed

If you’re looking for an impactful way to answer God’s call to live the Gospel, then please consider becoming a Pen Pal to a prison inmate through Good Shepherd’s Prison Ministry. A group of GSCC parishioners (and prayer warriors) have been writing to inmates, and it has been an outstanding way for them to serve and lift up prison inmates.

Parishioners use aliases and Good Shepherd’s mailing address to maintain anonymity. They also prepare correspondence at times and places when it is most convenient for them.

“Simply writing a note or sending a card or a scripture verse once a month, or even writing a brief reflection to recent homily you enjoyed, makes such a positive difference in the life of an inmate.”

Here’s what a few inmates have told us about our Pen Pal Program:

“Thank you for your letters. They are light in darkness. I share them with others and I just want you to know they are so welcome and I thank you so much for writing me. May God bless you all, you are such a giant in my mind to have so much with family and still have time to write us.”

“I can't explain in words how much your encouragement has helped me.”

“How nice it is to hear your name called during the mail call time, and how much it means to me.”

“The retreat changed me forever. I am a child of God who was forgiven. I was able to move ahead without the awful guilt and shame.” - Rachel Retreat Testimony

May you have a blessed and holy Thanksgiving, filled with love and gratitude. And if you want to move ahead without guilt and shame after abortion, call us. We can help.

Rachel Ministries 817-923-4757

Next retreat March 8