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Social Seniors
Friday, February 4
12:00pm - St. Aloysius Gonzaga
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
January 30, 2022
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous…” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Do you get jealous? Do you focus more on the things that other people have than on the gifts that God has given to you? Are you pompous? Do you acquire more possessions to impress others? At times we are all guilty of these things. Pray for more humility. Humility helps us become less “self-centered” and become more “God-centered” for the sake of others.
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Archangel Moms Mass & Night Out
Wednesday, January 26
7:00pm - Church & Palio's
Mom's Night Out: Mass @ GSCC followed by a night out at Palio's. After Mass, we meet at the Good Shepherd Statue before we head to the restaurant!
Archangel Moms Meeting
Thursday, February 3
9:30am - St. Louis of France | 7:30pm - St. Augustine
Join other moms for prayer, fellowship, and book discussion. This spring we will read and discuss The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander.
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
Thursday, January 27
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 will be starting a new session Thursday January 13th meeting 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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How to Forgive What You'll Never Forget
Tuesdays, February 1 - March 15, 2022
7:00pm - St. John XXIII & St. Kateri Tekakwitha
How to Forgive What You'll Never Forget: Discover divine purpose in the passions through the lens of Divine Mercy.
"How to Forgive What You’ll Never Forget: Discovering Divine Purpose in the Passions” is a poignant and easy-to-follow program for facilitating the healing process. In an emotionally-driven culture, this program is particularly relevant and needed, as it helps individuals to reconsider the powerful passions felt in the wake of traumatic events as divinely-inspired opportunities.
The study runs from February 1 through March 15 and meets at 7pm in the St. John XXIII room. The class facilitator is Wendy Redroad. Registration is now open! Learn more and register here.
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Men's R&D Catholic Conversations
Saturday, December 4 - January 29
7:00am - Church
Catholic Conversations - A new series brought to you by men’s rosary and discipleship (R & D).
Our world is fallen. Truth is obscured. Have you ever found yourself struggling to talk to a family member, coworker, or acquaintance about something going on in the world, but you don’t want to offend them? Do you feel like you’re being called to share moral truth, but don’t wanna be canceled. Come to Men’s R&D starting in December for a new series that teachers basic moral principles taught by the church and basic skills on how to engage others in conversation in a way that honors them and honors the truth. 1 Peter 3:15. It’s difficult, but not impossible. Are you up for the challenge? Watch this. |
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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 Praise and Worship, and a talk. Michael Hoffman will be our keynote speaker this month.
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: Sage Goldsmith
I was raised in a devout, Southern Baptist home in a small town in West Texas. My family was very active in our church, and we attended services multiple times a week. I made a public profession of faith and was baptized when I was almost 12. I was an active participant in the youth group throughout high school. When I moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas, I found a new church home in a local Baptist church. I remained very active there throughout college, including assisting with church services and helping those in need.
While in college, I met my future wife, who is Catholic. I have attended Sunday Mass with her weekly since just after we started dating over 14 years ago. Though there were plenty of things to learn about the Catholic Church and its traditions, it was clear that the foundations of my Baptist faith were very much in line with Catholic teaching.
We’ve been married for over 12 years now and have been blessed with three wonderful children. My wife and I have been faithful in attending Mass weekly, but since I did not grow up Catholic, it was tough for me to truly own the faith we practiced as being mine. Over the years, I’ve considered myself more of a passenger in our family’s faith journey because of this, and not the leader of faith within our family that I had hoped or expected to be.
All of that changed when we went into lockdown for COVID and attending Mass in-person was no longer an option. Up until that point, I had always taken Mass for granted and didn’t really appreciate how much it nourished me and how much I would miss it once it no longer became an option. Watching our first livestreamed Mass was incredibly emotional as God pressed on my heart how much it meant to me. Once things began to normalize and we were back to attending Mass in-person, I felt called to learn more about our Catholic faith and come into full communion with the Church.
I began attending RCIA classes in May of 2021 and have learned so much over these past months. I believe that me getting more serious about my faith will produce spiritual fruit for our family as it will make me a better husband and a better father. I’m excited to take the next step in my faith journey and look forward to continuing to grow in my knowledge of Catholic faith and tradition.
*Sage came into full communion with the Catholic Church at the 9am Mass on Sunday, December 9th, 2021.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesday, February 2
9:30am - St. Aloysius Gonzaga
This ministry is a wonderful way to demonstrate God’s love, comfort, and mercy to people experiencing difficult times. Members meet to knit and/or crochet as a group and pray over the shawls and lap blankets. If you prefer to knit or crochet on your own and then brings shawls to our ministry to pray over, simply bring your creations to the Parish Office and complete a donation card. As well, donations of regular worsted yarn are appreciated! You do not need to be a parishioner to receive a prayer shawl or blanket.
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Samuel Ministry
Friday, February 4
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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Feed Our Sheep - UGM Sack Lunch Project
Thursday, February 3 & 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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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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Novena for Life
January 19-27
5:30pm - Zoom
The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to the sanctity of Life. Join us January 19-27 we will conduct our annual 9 day Novena for Life via Zoom.
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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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Our Parish School: Holy Trinity Catholic School
Schedule a Tour Today!
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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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Good Shepherd Catholic Community's Plan to Relocate the Tabernacle
Please read this letter from our pastor, Fr. Michael Higgins, regarding plans to relocate the tabernacle.
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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