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We, the disciples of Jesus Christ,
Who Worship at Good Shepherd
Accept the
Privilege and Responsibility
Of Supporting One Another
In Love and Service,
Of Giving Witness
To the Good News of Salvation,
Thus Enabling Others
To Experience
The Loving Presence
Of Our Risen Lord |
The word “ministry” means “service”. The mission of the whole Church is,
in turn, a function of the mission of Jesus Christ; proclamation of the Kingdom
in word, in worship, in witness, and in service.
Parish Pastoral Council - through ongoing
pastoral planning, maintain the integrity of the parish mission and the goals
and objectives related to it.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Altar Servers – girls and boys who assist the priest and deacon during the
celebration of Mass. Please contact Nora Jean Seigneuray.
Environment Ministry – responsible for decorating the sanctuary area through the
Liturgical seasons. Please contact Doreen Bacile.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - assist in the distribution of the
Body and Blood of Christ to the parish community.
• At Mass - Please contact Michelle Solak
• For the homebound - Contact Deacon Tom O'Connor
Hospitality Minister (Ushers) – men & women who greet, especially looking to
welcome strangers and make them feel at home and assist during mass. Please
contact John Sapienza.
Ministry of Lector – make the Word of God come alive by proclaiming it. Please
contact Georgianna Hadden.
Music Ministry - people who have the gift of music and are willing to support
the Liturgical prayer of the Parish Community
• Adult Choir - 12 Noon Mass - Contact Judi Montemurro
• Junior Choir- Monthly Youth Mass. Contact Judi Montemurro.
• Folk Group - 10Am Mass Please contact Jim Marino.
Ministry of the Prayer Writer
– creates Prayers of the Faithful for Mass
including the Penitential Rite, the General Intercessions and the prayer of
thanksgiving. Please contact the main office
Sacristan – ensure that the sanctuary is prepared for Liturgy. Please contact
the main office 588-7689.
Ministry of the Table of God - collect, launder and iron altar linen. Please
contact Kathy Wildemann.
Baptism Preparation - make new parents feel
welcome, encourage all parents to share their faith with their child and assist
at the actual baptisms. Please contact Debbie & Chris Gavan
Wedding Preparation - help engaged couples prepare for the fidelity,
procreation, and permanence of sacramental marriage.
• Pre-Cana (Ministry of the Engaged) – Please contact Michael and Mary Ellen
Zarella.
• FOCCUS - Please contact Joseph & Charlene Raygada
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Office: 981-3889
Sacrament Information - available
here
Catechist Ministry – welcomes and invites men and women to consider
sharing their faith with each other and with the young people of Good Shepherd.
• Classes K through 8th Grade
• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) – Please contact Sister Lillian
de Lorme
• RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) – Please contact Sister
Lillian de Lorme.
Small Church Communities - small groups of ordinary people connecting life &
faith on a regular basis. Please call Ann Hernandez
Whole Community Catechesis - continuing on your journey with Christ through
adult education and experiences.
Please contact Sr. Ellen Zak or Deacon John Newhall.
• Retreats
• Continuing Experiences
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
585-4544
Bereavement - facilitate six weeks of small group sharing about their loss.
Please contact Rosemarie Vilim 585-4544
Consolation Ministry – the offering of a personal and caring presence, on behalf
of the Parish Community, to a family that is experiencing the death of a loved
one. Please call Noranne Hill 585-4544
• Day Companions - minister to family with funeral liturgy
• Wake Service Ministers
• Cake Bakers
Fellowship Activities – coordinate various social events held throughout the
year, such as the Nostalgia and Country Dances, the Spaghetti Dinner and other
parish gatherings. Please contact Frank Amendola 585-4544
Parish Outreach – assist people
whose lives are sometimes overwhelmed by the circumstances and situations Please
contact Parish Social
Ministries at 585-4544.
• Friendly Callers
• Drivers
• Holiday Preparation
Stewardship - charged with implementing our Parish
Mission Statement.
Webshepherds – create, develop and maintain the Good Shepherd website. Visit the
website at
www.goodshepherdonline.com . For more information or if you have questions,
Please call Nick Hernandez 585-4544.
GROUPS - Contact Main Office for Information (588-7689)
- Catholic Ministries Appeal – annual appeal raises funds needed for various
programs in the diocese, such as Catholic Charities and various Diocesan
Services. Please contact the Parish Office at 588-7689.
- Clerical Services – provide phone and clerical services to assist the main
office, Spiritual Formation, Parish Social Ministries. Please contact Main
Office at 588-7689.
- Computer Services - provide computer expertise to staff and facility.
Please call Nick Hernandez at Main Office at 588-7689.
- Knights of Columbus - fraternal organization supporting Catholic faith and
community. Please contact John Rein at Main Office at 588-7689.
- Friendships Garden - a group of senior women sharing companionship. Please
contact Netta Salvatore at Main Office at 588-7689.
- Learn to Dance - people who love to dance or would like to learn. Please
contact Marissa Bacani at Main Office at 588-7689.
- Little Lambs Group – a mommy and me group for children ages birth to 4
years - Please contact Parish Social Ministries at
585-4544.
- Men’s Bagel Breakfast -
monthly meeting of men breaking open the Word with coffee & bagels at Main
Office at 588-7689..
- Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group - in home devotion to our Lady of Fatima.
Please contact Elaine DeLuca at Main Office at 588-7689.
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang - meets two Saturdays a month preparing
sandwiches & wash up kits for those in need. Please contact Jerry Benedict .
- Rosary Group - meet in the daily chapel to pray the Rosary on behalf of
the unborn. Please contact Jerry Benedict
- Senior Group - supports men & women 55 and older for prayerful and social
fellowship. Please contact Rosemarie Vilim
- Youth Group - young adult leadership for social gatherings of the youth of
Good Shepherd. Please call Tony Bellizzi
• Middle School Program - Tony Bellizzi
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