Speaker Series - Cancelled
Wednesday, June 8
7:00pm - Sanctuary
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this evening's Speaker Series with Dr. Allen Hunt has been cancelled. We hope you will join us for our next Speaker Series with Pete Burak on Wednesday, August 10.
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Mosaic Presentation by the artist, Ioana Belcea
Sunday, June 12
After 11:00am Mass - Parish Hall
Join us Sunday, June 12 for a presentation, and question and answer session with Mosaic artist Ioana Belcea. This presentation will begin after the 11:00am Mass in the Parish Hall. Ms. Belcea will be speaking at all the Sunday Masses on June 12!
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Lector Training
Saturday, June 11
11:00am - Church
The Lector Ministry calls people to be servants of the Living Word of God. It is a sacred task that only those who meet the requirements are permitted to proclaim the readings at Mass. If you're interested in becoming a Lector, please come to the Lector Training on Saturday, June 11, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Church.
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Holy Hour of Power & Coffee House
Saturday, June 11
7:00pm - Church
Come experience Holy Hour of Power and Coffee Bar! Allow the Holy Spirit to work within you during a time of Adoration, Scripture and Reflection, and an opportunity to receive prayer from our prayer teams in an evening with our Lord. Then, join us for ‘coffee bar style’ fellowship with desserts and live entertainment in the Parish Hall immediately afterwards. Mark your calendars for this quarterly event!
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Sunday Reflection
June 12, 2022
The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
“But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth...” (John 16:13)
It has been said that the best gift we can give someone is to teach them how to pray. If you don’t talk and more importantly, listen, to God every day, how else will you know what He is calling you to do? Just as you talk to family and friends every day, get in the habit of talking with God every day. Develop a daily prayer routine. Keep your prayers simple and sincere. This is best done in silence, when you can hear His response.
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Summer Sunset Cinema
Wednesday, June 1 - July 27
8pm - West Parking Lot
Get ready for some major retro vibes, because we’re bringing the hottest movies of today to the screens of the past. That’s right, drive-in movies are here! Every Wednesday in June & July starting at sunset, join your Good Shepherd family for a drive-in movie that will give you all the throwback feels. Be sure to bring cash for $1 snacks and your lovely smiles. (Optional: lawn chairs and blankets). Visit our church website to RSVP but if you forget, don't let that stop you from coming. See you there!!! |
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High School Sports Night
Wednesday, June 8
6:00pm - Parish Hall
Come join GSCC Students for Kickball, Volleyball, and Dodgeball throughout the summer!
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Water Balloon War with Fr. Zack
Monday, June 13
6:00pm - West parking lot
Calling all 5-8th graders! Join Fr. Zack for an open ended game for any skill level. Be prepared, a foam machine will be used in self defense. Ice Cream will be served after for all survivors. Wear closed toe shoes and bring a towel. Cost is $15 per student. Register here. Prepare for some serious fun! |
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Archangel Moms Night Out
Tuesday, June 14
6:30pm - Harvest Hall in Grapevine
Join us for a Mom's Night Out at Third Rail and Harvest Hall in Grapevine for Smartini Trivia Tuesday!
Registration for the teams begins at 6:30pm and the first round of trivia starts at 7pm.
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Marriage Sponsor Couple Training
Tuesday, June 14
6:00pm - Upper Room
Please prayerfully consider joining our team of Marriage Sponsor Couples who assist in mentoring our engaged couples who are being prepared for the sacrament of holy matrimony. Fully Engaged is a Sponsor Couple program for engaged couples to help them learn more about the Sacrament of Marriage. It is a Catholic catechetical premarital inventory designed to help engaged couples solidify the foundation upon which they, together with Christ, will build their Sacrament of Marriage. Grounded in Church teaching and loaded with catechetical content, this dynamic premarital inventory is a trustworthy guide that meets the real challenges today’s couples face.
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GSCC Students Party Boat
Wednesday, June 22
2:00pm - Sam's Dock Boat Rentals & Party Barges
All High School students are invited to join us for a day on the lake this June 22nd! Our annual Party Boat event features good food, great friends, and a whole lot of music! Come wearing your bathing suit and bring a towel and sunscreen! Girls, please wear a one piece and coverup on the boat, and guys please wear swim trunks and shirt! Can’t wait to see you there!
Cost: $35.00 Vacation Bible School Jr. Volunteers get a $5 discount! Apply discount code at check out.
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Baby Looms & More Ministry Gathering
Friday, June 10
9:30am - St. Dominic Savio
The Good Shepherd Baby Looms & More Ministry is seeking knitters to help knit baby hats, booties, and blankets. This ministry also includes loomed hats of various sizes for homeless adults and children, especially toddlers. The ministry now accepts items made on a loom, crocheted, knitted, or made with fabric. These items serve 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 and more! We meet the second Friday of every month from 9:30 - 11:00am in St. Dominic Savio Room (formerly Room 4).
WANT TO MAKE HATS ON YOUR OWN?
The Baby Looms & More Ministry happily accepts baby hats, booties, and blankets you make on your own and will deliver them to various charitable partners. For more information about getting involved in the Baby Looms & More, please visit our page. |
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Loss of a Spouse
Saturday, June 11
9:00am - Upper Room
Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Find help at a Loss of a Spouse seminar. You’ll hear:
Practical advice from others who’ve been there.
- What to expect in your grief.
- How to cope with life without your spouse.
- Why it won’t always hurt this much.
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Parish-wide Donation Drop Off Station
Saturday, June 11, 2022
9:00am - West Side of the Parish Hall
Because Good Shepherd Vacation Bible School will be later this year, donations for GRACE Feed our Kids that would have normally come from VBS will not be gathered. As a result, we are in dire need of collecting enough donations to feed hundreds of children. We will therefore be holding a Donation Drop Off Station on June 11 in order to collect these much needed items.
Items needed:
800 individual bags of chips
800 individually wrapped cookies
800 individual pudding cups
800 individual granola bars
800 individual juice boxes
800 individual fruit cups
800 individual bottles of water.
Please consider helping the less fortunate through your donations. Thank you.
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Tribunal Advocate Training
The Fort Worth Diocese cordially invites all who may be interested in serving one of our healing ministries as a Diocesan Tribunal Advocate to participate in our summer training. All current advocates and chief advocates will be in attendance if their schedules permit. Come meet the staff and learn our procedures on successive Tuesdays: June 14, 21, 28, 2022.
The training will take place in Fort Worth (address TBA). Our meetings will be approximately 2-3 hours in length starting at 6pm. Refreshments will be served. We will discuss Lack of Form, Formal Cases, Briefers, Pauline and Favor of the Faith, and the Canon Law pertaining to marriage.
Please RSVP to Scott Immel, Tribunal Business Manager, by e-mail only at jimmel@fwdioc.org. "Tribunal Training" must be in the subject line. Please be sure to include your name, parish, your contact telephone, and e-mail address. If you know anyone who is interested in becoming an advocate, please include them and their contact information in your RSVP.
The Tribunal staff looks forward to meeting you!
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GRACE Feed Our Kids
Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
8:30am each day - Upper Room / GRACE location
Each summer Good Shepherd participates in the GRACE Feed Our Kids program by preparing and delivering sack lunches to kids in Grapevine who may not otherwise be eating lunch. Good Shepherd will be sponsoring the Feed Our Kids program this summer from Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24, feeding about 150 kids each day.
We are in need of many volunteers each day to prepare lunches at Good Shepherd. This is a great volunteer opportunity for adults and children over 12 years old who need service hours. All volunteers will need to be up-to-date on their Safe Environment Training (SET). Visit our page to register! |
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Knights of Columbus Free Retirement Planning Webinar
June 23
8:00pm - Online
You are invited to join our free virtual webinar featuring Ed Slott. Ed specializes in the latest retirement planning strategies and opportunities for 2022. Register today to reserve your spot on June 23. |
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Stephen Ministry Information Night
Monday, June 27
7:00pm - St. John Bosco
or
Sunday, July 19
7:00pm - St. Dominic Savio
Join Us for the Stephen Ministry Information Night!
Learn about this wonderful ministry here at Good Shepherd that provides Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care to others.
If God has gifted you with the grace to listen and care for those in need, you may want to become a Stephen Minister!
Come and find out what it is all about.
JOIN US!
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Women's Group Gathering
Monday, June 13
6:30pm - Parish Hall
Join us for some fun as we kick off summer with an ice cream social, and 2022-2023 elections.
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Vocations Rosary
Saturday, June 18
4:30pm - Marian Garden
Join us every third Saturday of the month to pray a Rosary for Vocations before the Saturday 5:00pm Mass. Inclement weather location: Daily Chapel
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Midcities Women’s Clinic takes over Loving Care Parenting Classes
Since 2014, Loving Care Resource Center has taught Parenting Classes in two different school districts to over 175 young moms and dads. Several moms pursued a trade after high school and almost ten young moms have gone to college. Loving Care promotes and finances advanced training beyond high school. We presently have a mom entering the Masters Program at UTA in Social Work.
We are proud to announce that Midcities Women’s Clinic will continue Loving Care’s efforts in the schools. We have every confidence in their abilities to inspire and educate future moms and dads.
We are extremely grateful to Good Shepherd Catholic Community in your support to our program. Thank you very much! God Bless
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Our Parish School: Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School is a ministry of Good Shepherd. We serve a diverse group of students from pre-k through 8th grade in small, focused classrooms with a teacher to student ratio of 1 to 14, ensuring every student receives individualized attention and instruction. Our students consistently test at least one grade level higher than their age group and have a 97% rate of acceptance into some of the nation's top universities, such as Harvard, Notre Dame, Pepperdine, West Point, and the Naval Academy. In addition to the classical curriculum that Holy Trinity follows, we will also begin offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Nature Studies, and Latin in the 2022-23 school year. Our commitment to our students and families is to form life-long learners, faithful followers of Jesus, and influential leaders. Schedule a tour today and find your place in our Christ-centered community! For questions and to schedule a tour, please visit our website.
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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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 more information, please CLICK HERE.
Serra Club Invites You to Join Us
The Diocese of Fort Worth has three active Serra Clubs comprised of lay members who pray daily for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. We also actively support our bishop and the Office of Vocations in their important work. If you are interested in learning more about our work or attending one of our upcoming events, please contact:
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Serra Club of Fort Worth Bill Moore, President, 817-584-0710, cwmoorejr@sbcglobal.net, www.facebook.com/groups/serrafortworth
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Serra Club of Arlington Metro Dr. Bruns Watts, President, 409-457-2111, bjr8607@hotmail.com, www.serraclubam.com
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Serra Club of Northeast Fort Worth Sue Laux, President, 817-939-8595, sue.laux@exprealty.com
- www.serraus.org
Young Adults
Good Shepherd Catholic Community welcomes all parishioners ages eighteen to thirty -nine to join our young adult community. Having the largest number of young adults in the diocese, we hope to gather in community and create a spiritual home of welcoming and discipleship.
Women's Rosary & Readings
We meet every Saturday.
7:00am - Rosary in the Day Chapel in front of our Blessed Mother
7:30am - Coffee and fellowship in the Pope St. John XXIII and St. Kateri Tekakwitha classrooms
First Saturday Devotion - We join the Men's R&D group for a combined Rosary in the Sanctuary followed by coffee and fellowship in classrooms 2, 3, & 4
Do you have a question about this ministry? Click on the name below to contact us.
Ministry co-leaders: Virginia Rose, Cheryl Helms
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
Baptism Classes are held once a month on Saturdays from 9:30am – 12 noon at the parish. When you arrive, check in at the Parish Office Reception desk for classroom assignment. Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend the Baptism Class before the birth of their child. Our next class will be held on July 9th. 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, you can follow this link to set up GSCC 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
Jesus’ command was simple but challenging – “Love others as I have loved you!” Since Lent has passed, how have you reformed your agape love for others (unconditional, selfless, active)?
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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If you're new to Good Shepherd, welcome! You can also visit our "I'm New" page for an at-a-glance view of opportunities to grow in faith and connect with others. |
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