Dear Parishioners,

One of the goals articulated in our recent pastoral planning is to help parishioners pray with the Scriptures each week. Many Catholics express a desire to know more about the Bible and to learn how to pray with God’s Word. In light of that desire, you can see now that in our bulletin each week, the Scriptural references for the week’s readings are listed. And below those references are some reflection questions specific to that Sunday’s readings. One good way to pray with the Scriptures and to connect them to our daily lives is to read the Sunday Scriptures and then reflect on the questions provided. You can do this as a family or individually, either on one day or throughout the week. I am amazed at how rich a Scripture passage can be, and how much it can reveal and bring to our lives. I highly recommend this form of praying with the Scriptures, and am grateful that our planning has highlighted this as one of many goals for the year ahead.

Next Saturday, January 28, the Knights of Columbus host the annual Spaghetti Dinner. It is a wonderful meal and a great opportunity to share good food in good company. The proceeds from this dinner go toward the Knights’ pledge to Building in Faith, so it also is a great way to help pay for our beautiful new church and parish facility.

I am leaving after 10:30am Mass this Sunday and will be gone until Tuesday evening, January 31. I am going for a little winter R & R in Florida. Know that you will be in my prayers!

Peace,

Fr. Greg



OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Good Shepherd Parish is a prayerful community of believers who joyfully proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We follow the example of our Shepherd, caring for one another and all those in need. Nourished by the Eucharist and guided by Scripture, we welcome all and share our blessings through worship, education and service.