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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 Jack Wrightson
• 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
call 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 Good Shepherd Church
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 Steve Nilssen or Debbie Gavan
Evening Vespers- Prayers of the Universal Church prepared by the community of
Good Shepherd. Please contact Christine Burns
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.
• FOCUS - Please contact Joseph & Charlene Raygada
Youth Mass - monthly Mass inviting participation of the youth. Please contact
Maria DeMurley or Marie Maiorca
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
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 6th Grade: Kindergarten – Sr. Lillian de Lorme; Levels 1-3 –
Sr. Ellen Zak and Levels 4-6 – Jeanne Cook.
• 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.
• Sunday 3-year-old and 4-year-old Programs
– Please call the Spiritual
Formation office.
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 Jeanne Cook .
• Retreats
• Continuing Experiences
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Bereavement - facilitate six weeks of small group sharing about their loss.
Please contact Rosemarie Vilim
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
• 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.
Parish Outreach – assist people whose lives are sometimes overwhelmed by the
circumstances and situations Please contact Carl Sanfilippo at Parish Social
Ministries at 585-4544.
• Friendly Callers
• Drivers
• Holiday Preparation
Special Needs Ministry - reaching out to those with special needs . Please
contact Carl Sanfilippo or Vicki McGinn at Parish Social Ministries.
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.
GROUPS
- 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 Mary
Rieger at 588-7689.
- Computer Services - provide computer expertise to staff and facility.
Please call Nick Hernandez.
- Knights of Columbus - fraternal organization supporting Catholic faith and
community. Please contact John Rein
- Friendships Garden - a group of senior women sharing companionship. Please
contact Netta Salvatore
- Learn to Dance - people who love to dance or would like to learn. Please
contact Marissa Bacani
- Little Lambs Group – a mommy and me group for children ages birth to 4
years - Please contact Carl Sanfilippo at Parish Social Ministries at
585-4544.
- Men’s Bagel Breakfast - monthly meeting of men breaking open the Word with
coffee & bagels. Please contact .
- Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group - in home devotion to our Lady of Fatima.
Please contact Elaine DeLuca
- 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 - Please Call John
Maiorca
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