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Inclement Weather Notice
Due to inclement weather, the Parish Office will be closed Thursday, February 3, and Friday, February 4, cancelling all events on site.
Thursday morning Mass will be live streamed on our Facebook page only - there will be no in person opportunity to attend tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the weather and keep you updated regarding Friday Morning Mass.
Tonight – Wednesday, February 2
- Reconciliation and Mass will continue as usual
- There will be no evening Eucharistic Adoration
- All Faith Formation Programs have been cancelled.
Prayers that everyone stay safe and warm.
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Social Seniors
Friday, February 11
12:00pm - Pope St. John XXIII
This is a ministry for senior parishioners. Join us to meet up with old friends and make some new ones! Feel free to bring a sack lunch and drink. We also enjoy monthly lunch dates and occasional trips to the theater and other places of interest.
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Christ Renews His Parish Upcoming Retreats
Women's Retreat: February 5 from 7:00am-10:00pm and Sunday, February 6 from 7:00am-4:00pm
Men's Retreat: February 19 from 7:00am-10:00pm and Sunday, February 20 from 7:00am-4:00pm
Location: Good Shepherd Campus
CRHP is a two-day retreat unlike any you have previously attended. Get away for a while to refresh yourself spiritually, grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, and connect with others in our faith community. Click here to learn more. |
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Feast of Saint Blaise - Blessing of the Throats
February 5-6
At all Masses
At the end of all Masses the weekend of February 5-6 we will celebrate our devotion to Saint Blaise with the Blessing of Throats.
Saint Blaise was a bishop and martyr in fourth century Armenia, and is held in special honor by the Eastern Church. For decades Catholics in the United States have sought the blessing of Saint Blaise for physical healing. Catholics seek the intercession of all the Saints because of their holy lives and legendary acts.
We invite you to receive this special blessing as a sign and example of God’s power for all those who give themselves entirely to Jesus.
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Sunday Reflection
February 6, 2022
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8)
Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger or to say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides opportunities to help someone in need. God is always talking to us; we just need to pay more attention. When you hear God calling have the courage to walk through the door and say “Here I am, Lord.”
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Archangel Moms Meeting
Thursday, February 3
9:30am - St. Louis of France | 7:30pm - St. Augustine
PLEASE NOTE: Tomorrow's meetings have been cancelled due to inclement weather.
***Please follow our Facebook page for updates regarding cancellations due to weather.***
Archangel Mom's Valentine Play Date
Monday, February 7
9:00am - Holy Trinity Catholic School
Join us for a Valentine play date at our Parish School, Holy Trinity.
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Sodality of St. Monica
Thursdays, February 10 & 24
7:00pm - Pope St. John XXIII
Many Catholics experience sadness when a loved one is disconnected from the Catholic faith. Does this describe you? Or someone you know? How can we help? Come to discuss with your fellow parishioners. The Sodality St. Monica prayer team meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. We will be reading and discussing the book St. Monica Club: How to Wait, Hope, and Pray for Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones by Maggie Green. Book can be purchased here. |
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Unify
Wednesday, February 9
5:30pm - Parish Hall
GSCC Family Faith Formation invites Kindergarten through 12 grade families to Unify.
Unify is an event for the whole family! We will be meeting in the Parish Hall for a meal and fellowship followed by Praise and worship, and our awesome key note speaker Michael Hoffman.
Please note:
This event takes the place of our regular programming. Please plan to attend with your children.
Kindergarten - 8th grade must have a parent with them
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Statement of Faith: Lynda Harris
The Pandemic contributed to a change in the course of my faith life. This past year and a half has given me time to think about what I learned and absorbed during the previous five years.
At the invitation of my Catholic friends and neighbors, I started attending classes at Good Shepherd led by University of Dallas professor, Jim McGill in 2016. He presented a big picture of biblical history that resonated with me. I began to shed some of the misunderstandings I had of the Catholic Church. In addition, reading several Catholic authors such as Scott Hahn and Trent Horn provided a different way of looking at Church history and the Christian church other than what I was taught as a Protestant.
The spring of 2019 proved to be a very unsettling time for my husband and myself as he was battling both Parkinson’s disease and Prostrate cancer. By chance, I found a book called The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions and I began to say the morning offering as we faced many medical decisions. That prayer became an anchor, and a way for us to start our day, by offering back to God all our thoughts, words, and deeds together with all the trials that we may undergo. We have continued that prayer and have added reading the Psalms and special intention prayers for our family.
As the pandemic wore on in 2020, I began attending Good Shepherd regularly. One day last June while walking into 11 am Mass, Father Ron visited with me for a few minutes and invited me to a new session of the Inquirers class beginning the next day. I started classes and, along the way, my husband returned to the Church.
The level of dedicated and caring instructors is truly inspiring to me. My sponsor, Marylee, has walked with me through this instructional period. We are blest to have Catholic neighbors, family, and friends who have provided an example of Christian witness.
I am eager and ready to profess my faith in the Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I have found a fullness and completeness of the Christian faith that the Catholic Church offers.
*Lynda came into full communion with the Catholic Church at the 9am mass on Sunday, December 9th, 2021.
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Feed Our Sheep - UGM Sack Lunch Project
Thursday, February 3 (on-site preparation has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather - lunches will be prepared in volunteers' homes) & 17
7:00pm - GSCC Outreach Center
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is dedicated to providing love, hope, respect and a new beginning for the homeless - striving to to end homelessness one person at a time.
Help us prepare 120 sack lunches to be delivered to Union Gospel Mission for distribution to the homeless.
We gather at 7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at the GSCC Outreach Center (6125 Colleyville Blvd).
In the last week of the month, we also provide an opportunity to prepare 20 sack lunches at your home to deliver to GSCC the following morning.
If you would like to donate, we are in need of creamy peanut butter (large), chips, grape jelly, bottled water, and fruit cups. Thank you for your generosity!
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Samuel Ministry
Friday, February 4 CANCELLED due to inclement weather
6:00pm - St. Maria Goretti
Your special needs family member is invited to join us for scripture study, crafts and lots of fun. Please come hungry - we will have pizza.
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Baby Looms
Friday, February 11
9:30am - Pope St. John XXIII
The Good Shepherd Baby Looms Ministry is seeking knitters to help knit baby hats, booties, and blankets. These items are given to babies served by Baylor Hospital, Mid-Cities Women's Clinic, Mercy House, and other charitable organizations, and are a great support of pro-life efforts. No knitting experience or supplies are required. Just join us at our monthly meeting and you can learn how to make the distinctive loom-knitted hats! We meet the second Friday of every month from 9:30 - 11:00am.
WANT TO MAKE HATS ON YOUR OWN?
The Baby Looms Ministry happily accepts baby hats you make on your own and will deliver them to various charitable partners. For more information about getting involved in the Baby Looms Ministry, please visit our page. |
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40 Days 40 Cards Lenten Challenge
Deadline to sign up is February 27
Lent is right around the corner, and we invite you to participate in the 40 Days / 40 Cards Lenten Challenge that is on its seventh year of changing lives. Each day during Lent, you'll pray for one specific person who is going through a difficult time or just needs to be lifted up to our Lord, and you'll send that person a note or card to let them know they're in your prayers. In the cards, you can send messages of hope and encouragement, share Scripture, or just let them know you are praying and/or fasting for them on this day. If you participate, you can nominate a family member, friend, or acquaintance who could use Jesus in an envelope each day during Lent. To learn more and/or sign up, please CLICK HERE to send an email to Kathy Hy, who is coordinating this Lent Outreach Project. |
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GriefShare
February 17 - May 19 (exception April 14)
7:00pm - St. Maria Goretti, St. Elizabeth, St. Dominic
Are you struggling with the loss of someone you love? Receive help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Through the use of video seminars, group discussion, and your personal workbook, you can move through the grieving process from mourning to peace. GriefShare will be starting a new series that will meet on Thursdays, February 17 through May 19. You may join us at any time, on any week of the series. Please visit our page to register. There is a $20 cost for your materials. Scholarships are available. If you are in need of a scholarship please contact Dave Deyo or Kathy Nagel at griefshare@gscc.net before registering. |
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Bunco
Thursday, February 3 CANCELLED due to inclement weather
7:00pm - Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Bunco players have talent: They can roll the dice and talk at the same time! All women of the parish are welcome!! Come roll the dice with us even if you've never played before. The game is simple and fun, and you might even win! Contributions of snacks are always welcome. You can really work up an appetite rolling those dice. See you there!
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Back to Super Casino Night XIII
Saturday, February 12, 2022
5:30pm - Good Shepherd Campus
Each February, the night before the Super Bowl, the Good Shepherd MEN’S CLUB hosts our Super Casino Night. It’s a terrific evening of food, fun, fellowship and fundraising with proceeds benefiting Catholic education and our local community neighbors in need. Over the last 5 years, thanks to the generosity of our parishioners and our local community, the event has generated over $750,000 in net contributions to help our worthy beneficiaries.
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Catholic Respect Life Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 15
6:45pm - St. John Bosco
The mission of The Respect Life Ministry of Good Shepherd Catholic Community is to support the Diocese of Fort Worth in encouraging all people to respect life from conception to natural death. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm to come together as a parish community to further the work of Christ's Gospel through our outreach to our larger community for all LIFE issues. We partner with local entities to respect life through programs and events throughout the year. "Every basic human right draws its authoritative force from the natural law, which confers it and attaches to it its respective duty. Hence, to claim one 's rights and ignore one 's duties, or only half fulfill them, is like building a house with one hand and tearing it down with the other.” ― Pope John XXIII
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Women's Group 11th Annual Festival of Tables
The Good Shepherd Women's Group FESTIVAL OF TABLES is back for its 11th year! Join us on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall for this yearly tradition. The cost is $40 and includes a delicious dinner & beverage.
Registration is now open to become a hostess!
As a hostess, you will design a table for eight in the theme and design category of your choice and invite friends to join you at your table for dinner. Attendees will vote on the best table design in four different categories of design:
• Elegant
• Fun
• Spiritual
• Over the Top
A prize will be awarded to the hostess of the table that receives the most votes in each category.
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Prison Ministry Pen Pals Needed
If you are looking for a powerful way to be a disciple and share the Word of God, please consider becoming a pen pal to a prison inmate through Good Shepherd’s Prison Ministry. A group of GSCC parishioners have been writing to inmates and it has been a wonderful tool to serve and lift them up.
Ideally, you would send your assigned prisoner a note, share scripture or maybe even a reflection of a recent homily once a month or more often if you choose.
All correspondence is anonymous. You will use an alias and Good Shepherd’s mailing address. Men and women are both invited to participate and needed for this ministry.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.”
-Mt 25:35-36
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Our Parish School: Holy Trinity Catholic School
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Financial Assistance through ChristCare
The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting everyone. Many are dealing with financial strains caused by loss of job or underemployment. For those struggling financially at this time, Parish Outreach Ministries may be able to provide some assistance through our ChristCare program. ChristCare is Good Shepherd Catholic Community’s program that works in partnership with Catholic Charities Fort Worth to provide parishioners and individuals from our surrounding communities with certain types of emergency financial assistance. You can click here to learn more about the program and see if you might qualify for assistance.
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Young Adults
All parishioners ages 21-39 are invited to join Good Shepherd's Young Adults. Focusing on faith, service, and evangelization, we hope to create a community where young adults can gather together and openly discuss their faith while building lasting friendships! Learn more and see our upcoming events here.
Spiritual Adoption
Please join us in the Spiritual Adoption prayer campaign for moms and their unborn babies. Door hangers with prayer reminders are available in the church office. Our Spiritual Adoption will culminate in May with a collection of baby items such as diapers, clothing, bottles, wipes, etc. These items will be donated to pregnancy centers throughout the Fort Worth Diocese which assist mothers / families in need.
Men's Rosary & Discipleship
Good Shepherd Men: Start the weekend energized by the power of men praying the Rosary and supporting each other through true fellowship and brotherhood – all by 8:30am! Through Men's Rosary and Discipleship, parish men bring the spirit and power of Jesus to life by coming together in prayer and fellowship to share personal intentions and pray for others through the power of the Rosary, building a bond of brotherhood and developing their roles as spiritual leaders. Interested in joining Men's Rosary & Discipleship? Join us this Saturday! Want more information, first? Contact us here.
Going Through a Tough Time or Know Someone who is?
Stephen Ministers are members of Good Shepherd who have been through extensive training and provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are experiencing a difficult time. They listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide weekly support for as long as the need persists. If someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by calling the Parish Office and asking for a Stephen Minister. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring God’s love and care to those in need.
Attention Families with Kids Ages 5-18!
You are invited to learn more about our troops!
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered national scouting program for girls, that emphasizes leadership, patriotism, and community service as girls earn badges in areas of interest as diverse as Outdoor Skills, The Arts, and Science and Technology. Contact Jessica Smith at JessicaSmith.AHG@gmail.com or Click Here.
Trail Life USA is a national organization with a mission to guide courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others and enjoy outdoor adventure. Finally, a Christ-centered character, leadership, and outdoor adventure experience for your son! Contact us to learn more about how you can join the Trail! Zach Smith TrailLifeGSCC@gmail.com or Click Here.
These Good Shepherd Catholic Community ministries meet in person and provide a family friendly environment on Sunday evenings. Email us if you want to visit a meeting, we would love to meet your family.
Knights of Columbus - Join Us!
Council 15789
Good Shepherd Catholic Community
Interested in becoming a Knight at our parish? Contact John Borley, Grand Knight: 817-565-8573, email mr.john.borley@gmail.com OR Join online by clicking here.
Wedding Anniversaries
Those celebrating their 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, or 70th wedding anniversary may request a blessing by contacting the parish office. Other anniversaries will be a private blessing by arrangement with the clergy, Deacon or Priest, individually. Thank you!
Pre-Baptism Class
Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within 2 years prior to this baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend the Baptism Class before the birth of their child. Baptism Classes are held once a month on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12 noon at the parish. Our next class will be held on February 5th. When you arrive, check in at the Parish Office Reception desk for classroom assignment. For more details, please click here.
Secular Franciscans
First Sunday of each month
We invite you to consider becoming a member of the Franciscan Order. Secular Franciscans are members of the Catholic Church, men and women, married and single, living at home and following Christ more deeply through the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. To learn more, please come to a gathering of the Order of Franciscans Secular on the first Sunday of each month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the St. Maria Goretti Room the Shepherd Center at Good Shepherd Catholic Community. We invite you to come! We welcome you!
Marriage Preparation Sponsor Couple
In a relaxed and informal setting, Good Shepherd Catholic couples who have been married for at least 3 years will meet with engaged couples four times (typically completed within 1 - 2 months). Using materials provided by the Church, the married couple helps the engaged couple identify and talk about potential issues important to their marriage, and assists the engaged couple in reaching a deeper understanding of how they can live in a sacramental marriage. A Sponsor Couple simply needs to be willing to share their experiences as they discuss important issues couples are likely to encounter on their engagement and marriage journey. Bring your marriage experience and we’ll provide the necessary training! For other questions, please contact Johna Kacir at jkacir@gscc.net.
Montserrat Retreats
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House Dallas
Are you spiritually hungry, tired, or restless? Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House offers a holy space and a beautiful place by the lake to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Retreatants experience restorative peace and transformative renewal on these grounds made sacred by prayer. Come and tell Jesus what you want Him to do for you, register today for your retreat! Please contact David Brockman for more information.
Senior Emergency Relief Fund
Do you know a senior-aged parishioner on a fixed-income who occasionally cannot afford to pay monthly expenses? SERF might be able to help. Through the Good Shepherd Senior Emergency Relief Fund our parish can provide assistance to help pay for those unexpected emergencies. Visit our website by clicking here.
AmazonSmile
GSCC is now set up as a charitable organization with smile.amazon.com. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible purchases, at no additional cost to you! If you’re interested in using this simple way to donate, please follow the instructions below to set up GSCC for your purchases. You will need to log into smile.amazon.com/ for us to receive these funds.
Got Life Questions?
Bring your questions and join us for Inquiry, an 11-week “no obligation” dip into the basics of Spirituality. All ages are welcome! You can jump in anytime since the standalone topics repeat every 11 weeks. We gather Monday evenings at 7pm in the St. Louis of France room (enter through the West parking lot door). If you choose, you can then continue on an in-depth journey into Catholic beliefs through our Catholic education study group which also meets Monday evenings. Click here for more details or contact Father Ronald 817-421-1387 / rmohnickey@gscc.net
Sponsor a Family through Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities partners with families for the long-term and walks alongside them on their journey to their bigger, brighter future. Can you sponsor a family ready to start this journey? A $500 gift allows Catholic Charities to sponsor one family, but no amount is too small to make a difference. Click here to sponsor a family today.
Social Justice
What do you know about the poor? Who are they? How many are of your gender, age, ethnicity? Why do so many live in poverty? Learn More about the poor
If you perform works of charity now, what will you do for justice?
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Join the Social Justice Ministry!
- Work with us to support our Bishops’ advocacy for human life, dignity, and justice!
- Work to resolve root causes of injustice, e.g., a living wage for all!
Adoration Sign-ups
We have resumed Adoration hours. For more information please visit our page. To sign up to spend an hour with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, please click here.
Liturgical Schedule
Important Announcements & Resources during Coronavirus
Catholic Resources for Daily Use
Do you want to incorporate more prayer into your life? Are you interested in learning more about your Catholic faith? There are many accessible ways to begin! Here you will find available products in a variety of formats.
Stewardship
All are encouraged to mail their financial contributions directly to the parish or use the online giving resource Faith Direct - click HERE for more information..
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GSCC exists to call each of our members, wherever they are at, to a lifestyle of discipleship that involves welcoming God’s people, encountering Jesus Christ, growing in Jesus Christ, serving God’s people, and sharing the Gospel. As we seek to live out these five characteristics of a disciple, we may find that we are a new, growing, or missionary disciple. Click here to take our Disciple Self-Discovery to see where YOU are on your journey as a disciple of Jesus. Your results will offer practical suggestions for taking the next step forward as a disciple.
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