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Come back to Mass!
GSCC invites all of those who have been away from Mass to come back to the Source and Summit of our faith. As Bishop Michael Olson says, "If your health permits, you should plan on being physically present for the celebration of Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation." This Lent, come back to Mass for the community, come back to Mass to experience the Love of Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Click here to hear why you should come back. |
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CRS Emergency Relief Collection for Ukraine
March 26-27
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding with emergency support in Ukraine and neighboring countries. The CRS collection is scheduled in parishes on March 26-27 but parishioners can give online now. To learn how CRS will support Caritas Ukraine, click here.
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Holy Hour of Power and Coffee House
Saturday, March 12
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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Lenten Fish Dinners
Brought to you by the Good Shepherd Men's Club
Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8
5:00pm to 7:00pm - Parish Hall
Lenten Fish Dinners are back! The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children, or $25 for the family. We will be serving dinner in the Parish Hall and will also have to-go orders available. Please join us for the Stations of the Cross after dinner. There will be light meditative music in the Church from 6:30pm to 7:00pm for those who finish their dinner early and are waiting for Stations to begin.
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Stations of the Cross
Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8
7:00pm - Sanctuary
Join the parish each Friday at 7pm during Lent for Stations of the Cross. Meditative music will precede the Stations.
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Sunday Reflection
March 13, 2022
2nd Sunday of Lent
“I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession.” (Genesis 15:7)
Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether your home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do you show your gratitude to God for the home He has given you? Do you make a sacrifice of any kind? Do you return any of your finances to God, investing equally in your eternal home just as you invest in your earthly home?
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Sodality of St. Monica
Thursday, March 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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Thursday Morning Scripture Study
March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022
10:00 am - Parish Hall
Repentance & Renewal: A Journey through the Sunday Readings during Lent
Jim McGill will present six classes on the Scripture readings from the Sundays of Lent of this year. Each week we will look at the readings for the upcoming Sunday with an eye toward their biblical background, their overall theological perspective, and their application to us as we make our Lenten journey of repentance and renewal.
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Vacation Bible School Registration Opening Soon!
Monday, March 21
Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School will be June 20-24, 2022.
Don't miss out!
Registration dates are:
- March 21 at 5pm: VBS registration opens for volunteers, junior volunteers and children of volunteers
- April 4 at 10am: VBS registration opens for all children registered in the parish
- May 2 at 10am: VBS registration open to all
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GSCC Student Scholarships
Deadline is April 15, 2022 at 5:00pm
Good Shepherd has a number of great scholarship opportunities available for parish seniors in high school.
These scholarships are sponsored by:
- Kathy Albert Memorial Scholarship
- Men’s Club Scholarship
- Women’s Group Scholarship
- KOC Scholarship
- Respect Life Scholarship
- Music Ministry Scholarship
Learn more about each scholarship as well as eligibility criteria here.
Application deadline: April 15, 2022 at 5:00pm
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Secular Franciscans
Congratulations to Mike and Alice Zenkovich, Amy Crissy and Anita Allen, all from our Good Shepherd Community, who made their Profession into the Secular Franciscan Order at the 8:30 Saturday morning Mass.
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Baby Looms Monthly Gathering
Friday, March 11
9:30am - St. Dominic Savio
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 in St. Dominic Savio Room (formerly Room 4).
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 click here. |
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Feed Our Sheep - UGM Sack Lunch Project
Thursday, March 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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Lenten Parish Service Day
Saturday, March 19
8:30am - Good Shepherd & Off-site
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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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KoC Breakfast Burritos and Donuts
Sunday, March 20
After 7, 9, & 11am Masses - Parish Hall
Breakfast Burritos and Donuts will be served in the Parish Hall Sunday, March 20 following the 7:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Masses.
Purchase burritos and Donuts in the Parish Hall and sit with your family or carry out. Online burrito sales for carry out only will also be available here. |
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Women's Group Gathering
Monday, March 14
6:30pm - Parish Hall
Join us as we gather for fellowship and a Lenten reflection as we journey together through Lent.
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Catholic Respect Life Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, March 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 Garage Sale
May 19-21
Your donations and help are needed for the successful return of the Women’s Group Garage Sale May 19-21, 2022!
1. IMMEDIATE NEEDS
a. Storage for Donated Furniture!
Storage can include all sizes of storage units, empty warehouses and garages.
b. Volunteers!
All kinds of jobs and times/days available before and during the sale… please signup now.
2. STARTING NOW…please save your donations
For list of items needed and full details, click here.
All proceeds go to:
● Missions and community outreach programs
● Sisters of St. Mary Namur
● Scholarships for high school seniors
● Holy Trinity Catholic School Tuition Assistance Program
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Men's Club Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 21
6:30pm - Parish Hall
The March Men's Club Meeting will be held in conjunction with the GSCC Women's Group meeting. After dinner, our guest speaker is Catholic Charities CEO, Christopher Plumlee. We are all excited to hear what great things Christopher has in store for Catholic Charities Fort Worth. Come and join us for Faith, Fellowship, Food and Fun!
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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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Adopt-a-Lawn Program
Many seniors in our area need our help, love and compassion. Join us as we participate in the Adopt-a Lawn program and maintain a senior’s lawn in our area for the growing season. You may adopt-a-lawn by yourself, or join one of our teams! As we serve in our local missions. To learn more and register, click here. We strive to keep our mission spirit alive. Jesus tells us “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for ME.”
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.
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 March 5. 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, 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
As Lent approaches, how can you prepare to reform your agape love for others (unconditional, selfless, active)? Learn more here.
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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