Weekly Announcements

March 22, 2024

HOLIDAY HOURS

• The office will be closed Monday and Tuesday, April 1 & 2 following Easter
• Pennies For Heaven will be closed on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, March 29 & 30
• Food Pantry will operate as usual on Tuesdays from 11-2
• Good Guys will not meet on Friday, March 29

Cottage Meetings with Fr. Groff - Meet our new Rector...AND be heard

Cottage meetings are held in people's homes and offer an opportunity to meet Fr. Groff in a small group setting to talk about your passions relating to Good Shepherd Church and School. Dates for March and April are now available. Sign up at the link below or call the church office at 561-746-4674 for assistance with scheduling.

CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABLE DATES

Once you submit your sign-up you will receive a confirmation and an email with directions and instructions.

Palm Sunday services will begin in the courtyard where palms will be distributed in preparation for the opening liturgy and procession into the church. Parents of elementary aged children are asked to arrive by 9:45 am to be situated in church for the procession.

Palm Sunday Music

On Palm Sunday, cellist Barbara Corcillo will offer her gift of beautiful music at the 10 am service. Read Barbara's bio at the link below!

Easter Altar Flower Forms DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 26

for printing in the Easter bulletins

Donations in any amount for Easter lilies in memory of or in thanksgiving for loved ones may be made at the link below. After Easter the flowers will be delivered to the homebound or those in the hospital or nursing homes.

Memorials and Thanksgivings are due by Tuesday, March 26 for printing in the Easter bulletin.

It's not too late to pledge for 2024. Your generosity is a reflection of your gratitude for God's gifts. We are all invited.

Time and time again in Scripture God’s work in the world is compared to a banquet—a feast—a celebration! And each one of us is invited. Good Shepherd has a table there, and we want you to join us! In these next few weeks we invite you to discern what your financial pledge will be to support our communal work in 2024. Exciting things are ahead and we welcome your participation!

You can pledge online at the link below, pick up a card at church or request a card be mailed to you. Give us a call! 561-746-4674.

Pennies For Heaven is open Saturdays 10am-2pm

Donations are accepted whenever the shop is open.

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11-4, Saturday 10-2

CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY AND HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 29 & 30

Pennies For Heaven is the Thrift Shop of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Each year, the shop provides income through the sale of donated items. Last year, over $160,000 of shop proceeds helped to sustain mission and ministry in our parish and the greater community. We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, our donors, and our shoppers!

Pennies For Heaven Fashion Show

Tickets Available now online or in the shop!

Thursday, April 11, at 11:30 in the Parish Hall!

$25 ticket for lunch, welcome drink and and a super-fun and fashion-packed show is available now! Don’t miss this fantastic event. Bring a friend!

ST. RAPHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Our Lenten Outreach Project for 2024

We're a little over half-way there with a week to go!

This year we will continue the work of helping our friends at St. Raphael's in Fort Myers Beach, FL after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. They are well underway in their rebuilding process and we would like to continue to support the effort.

St. Raphael's has decided to renovate the Parish Hall first so they may hold services for themselves and other area parishes. They will also use it as a center for mental health services and a meeting place for support groups and a food pantry.



Find out more about our goal of $10,000 by Easter and how we are tracking our progress with the Giving Tree!

Food Pantry Needs

Going to the grocery store this week? Want to help people? Click on the button below for a list of food categories we would like to replenish.

Please pick up a few extra items at the grocery store for our Food Pantry! We especially need:

• Cereal, spaghetti sauce, chicken, rice, beans, peanut butter, mac & cheese, pasta

Tuesday, the Food Pantry served 46 families or 149 people. See the list at the link below.

Please remember the Food Pantry all year long by making a donation on our secure giving page. Select 'Food Pantry' from the drop-down menu.

Generosity is our response to God’s unconditional love and an expression of our gratitude.

The Shepherd's Flock: A reading ministry

It's ba-a-a-a-a-ck!

At The Warfield School or at Good Shepherd School

The Warfield School in Indiantown needs volunteers to read aloud to children! Whether you are experienced or not, you can make a story come alive for a child. When reading to children you are entertaining them but also connecting the group to reading and to books as a way to learn, enjoy, and feel more confident about themselves. The students at Warfield range from kindergarten to fifth grade. You can go alone or as a group. After a simple background check, Warfield will be happy to set up a schedule to suite you and the time you have to donate.

Also, our Good Shepherd School could use some volunteers to read with children. So, if this outreach mission interests you, please contact Sandy English for more information at senglish@goodshepschool.com

Safe Church Part II 

Save these dates for the diocesan required component of training for ministry leaders, staff, vestry, and clergy that will be led by Fr. Groff.

• Wednesday, April 10 at 2:00 pm
• Sunday, April 14 at 11:30 a
• Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm

Part I must be completed to attend Part II. Please contact our Safe Church Coordinator Lynn Evans for information and to register for a date. 561-746-4674 or account@goodsheponline.org

Home Communion

Home Communion is available for those unable to come to church. Please contact us so that we may arrange for a home visit.

Morning Prayer 

Morning Prayer is back on the regular weekly schedule. Join this intimate group for a morning dose of spiritual connection.

Sunday Forum

Third Sunday of each month

9:00 am in the Parish Hall

Join us for the Sunday Forum this spring as we offer an insightful examination of the evolving landscape of faith within our community. Throughout this series, we'll delve into essential topics such as the significance of children, youth, and family ministries, the theological principles underlying church architecture, the adaptability of Anglican liturgy to contemporary contexts, and the multifaceted role of our church campus in serving both our members and the broader community. Led by Good Shepherd's Rector, Sanford Groff, and Associate Rector, Derek Larson, these engaging discussions aim to reflect on how our faith traditions can remain relevant and impactful amidst the ever-changing dynamics of our world.

Session 1

Foundations of Evolving Faith: Youth, Children and Family Ministries

An exploration into the profound significance of children, youth, and family ministries within our community.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF SESSION ONE (Sunday, February 18)

Session 2

Fonts, Pulpits, and Theological Architecture

Discover the profound significance behind the seemingly mundane elements of church architecture. From fonts to light fixtures, every structural component holds a theological purpose, shaping our worship and prayer experience.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF SESSION TWO (Sunday, march 17)

Session 3 The Shape of Liturgy, The Shape of Community

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:00am

Rooted in centuries of tradition, our prayers and liturgies serve as timeless pillars of worship. Yet, inherent in our Anglican tradition is also the flexibility to adapt these sacred rites to the ever-evolving cultural and contextual landscapes we inhabit. From the nuances of when and where we kneel to the melodies that fill our sanctuary, each element of our liturgy reflects not only our historic heritage but also the vitality of our present existence. Join us as we explore the intricate interplay between tradition and innovation within the liturgical practices of Good Shepherd. Together, let us consider where we find freedom to adapt and where we are called to preserve, as we strive to harmonize our ancient faith traditions with the pressing needs of today's world.

Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing

Holy Eucharist and Healing is back in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM. Join us for this intimate prayer service that features the names of people for whom prayer has been personally requested. If you are in need of prayer yourself, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience spiritual presence in a personal way. You are welcome!

Altar Flowers

Altar Flowers may be given in memory of or in thanksgiving for friends and loved ones. Requests may be made through our online form at the link below. Arrangements adorn the altar on Sundays and are delivered to those who are homebound or in need of a reminder that they are loved.

Just a reminder: We do not display altar flowers during Lent. Easter lily forms will come out in March. The Sanctuary Candle for March is still available to sponsor in loving memory or in thanksgiving.

Prayer Requests

There is now a Prayer Concern box in the Narthex on the sideboard. If you would like to make a prayer request, please fill in one of the cards beside the box and place it in the box. Your request will be added to our prayer list. Your requests will be offered at the altar during the Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing service and weekly during Morning Prayer. Unless otherwise requested, prayer requests will be removed from our prayer list after two months.

We have a podcast for Sunday homilies.

Just the homily. On demand. Wherever podcasts are found.

Good Shepherd Nursery 9:45 AM every Sunday.

Hey, Baby! Join me in the nursery on Sunday! There is a free, professionally-staffed nursery at Good Shepherd. If you're 0-2 yrs old, like me, you're invited for some nursery play while your parents enjoy an hour in church. Every Sunday at 9:45 AM. 

Youth Ministry Food and Wine Pairing Benefit

Saturday, April 6, 2024 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ON SUNDAYS OR ONLINE

6 - 8 pm in the Parish Hall

Here's a delicious way to support youth ministry! There are few better ways to become acquainted with a local culture than sampling its characteristic food and drink, and wine specifically provides a window into a local culture anywhere in the world. Take a trip around the world without leaving Tequesta! Tickets available online or in the church office. $75 per person. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Make it a party and bring your friends for a fun Saturday night out!

Campus Clean--up For Easter Weather Permitting!

Contact Jo Wood for last minute notifications regarding weather.

Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm

We are sprucing up the campus in time for Easter...weeding, trimming, raking, etc. You can help! Bring your yard tools, gloves, and an appetite. We're having pizza, too! Let Jo Wood know that you're coming so we will know how much pizza to order.

Volunteer Opportunities

Visit our webpage for Volunteer opportunities that are available right now! We have a place for you!

The Server Schedule

Looking for the Sunday Server Schedule? You can get to it from the Home page of our website, on the Services page, or on the Volunteer page. March 2024 AND Holy Week schedules are posted.

Join us in gratitude for God's abundance in this life.

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Matthew 6:21

EMAIL: info@goodsheponline.org

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School

The Rev. Dr. Sanford H. Groff Jr., Rector

The Rev. Derek M. Larson TSSF, Associate Rector

561-746-4674