Stations of the Cross Our sister church, St. Andrew’s Anglican, (300 Wendell St, Endicott, NY 13760) is going to be having a Stations of The Cross service every Friday during Lent at 5:30pm and has extended an invitation to the Good Shepherd community to join them.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry Needs Please feel free to pick up a few items for the pantry when doing your household shopping if you have the ability.
We currently running low on:
- soups
- peanut butter
- cereals
- general non-perishables.
Acolyte/Crucifer Training If you or your child are an acolyte or crucifer, or would like to become one, please come to practice immediately following the 10:30 service on March 26.
Note: There will not be a potluck in April, as Potluck Sunday will land on Palm Sunday.
Sunday Worship and Holy Eucharist
The 8am service If you are high risk, or at all nervous to be in social gatherings, this service is designed for you. All those who attend are asked to remain socially distanced throughout the service. The 8am service is not currently being live-streamed.
The 10:30am service You can download a PDF copy of the service bulletin here.
This Sunday’s lectionary readings are: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Acts 6:7-15, and John 9:1-13, 28-38.
You’ll also notice that there are links in the offertory section to take you out to two different means of giving electronically. You can give online through Breeze or you can text a donation through Breeze at 607-882-6551. Good Shepherd also has a PayPal account. As always, thank you for your great generosity and kind support.
Catching Up…
Last Sunday’s Sermon Last Sunday, Matt preached on Acts 6:1-7. You can listen or watch ‘We Will Devote Ourselves to Prayer and the Ministry of the Word’ here. You can find previous sermons here.
Christian Education Last Sunday we continued our Christian Education series for adults built around Carl Trueman’s book, “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.”
You can watch that class here.
You can find previous classes here.
Ongoing Ministries
Morning Prayer This group meets online by Zoom at 7am Monday through Friday. The liturgy and readings are available each day at www.dailyoffice2019.com.
Join the parish email list and look for a weekly email invitation in your inbox.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets at 9:05am to walk through different books of the bible, verse by verse. Taught by a member of the pastoral staff in the main room of the parish hall. This class can be viewed in person or online each week by livestream.
This class is currently working on a study focusing on the miracles of Christ.
Home Groups Home Groups exist to glorify God and build up the church through weekly gatherings where members of Good Shepherd and non-members alike may come to grow in fellowship and discipleship around God’s word.
Shepherd’s Bowl Community Dinner Good Shepherd offers a free nutritious meal to the people of Good Shepherd and the wider community on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30. If you are able, this is a great time to get to know others and enjoy a free and delicious meal.
Thursday Evening Bible Study This is a great place to connect with others and learn more about what God has to say to us through his word. The class is taught by The Rev. Jon Groves, and they are studying the book of Judges.
Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study Each week a men gather at 6:30am to share bible study and prayer time together. Men of any age are welcome to attend. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please email Pastor Matt, Jonathan Groves, or contact the church office.
This class is currently studying the book of Jeremiah.
Women’s Bible Study meets at 4:30pm on Friday afternoons in the Parish Hall. Anne Kennedy is leading, and they are currently studying the book of Daniel. If you’d like to join by zoom, please join the church email list and look for a link in the weekly update email.
Good Shepherd Youth Group The Good Shepherd Youth Group serves young adults by providing an engaging context for them to grow in:
1) Maturity in doctrine
2) Faithfulness to Christ
3) Service to others
Youth Group meets Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry Did you know that Good Shepherd has a member food pantry? This pantry is a small room off the kitchen and is open to all members of Good Shepherd.
If you are in need, please feel free to make use of the pantry. If you’d like more information, please see Jenn Fowler.
Weekly Bible Reading |
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| Monday
March 20 |
Psalm 47, 48
Exod 27 Matt 24:29-end |
| Tuesday
March 21 |
Psalm 50
Exod 28 Matt 25:1-30 |
| Wednesday
March 22 |
Psalm 52, 53, 54
Exod 29 Matt 25:31-end |
| Thursday
March 23 |
Psalm 56, 57
Exod 30 Matt 26:1-30 |
| Friday
March 24 |
Psalm 59
Exod 31 Matt 26:31-56 |
| Saturday
March 25 (Annunciation) |
Psalm 113, 138
Exod 32 Luke 1:26-38 |
| Sunday
March 26 |
Psalm 61, 62
Exod 33 Matt 26:57-end |
Serving at Good Shepherd March 19, 2023 |
Serving at Good Shepherd March 26, 2023 |
| 8am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy 8am Preacher: Jonathan Groves 8am Assistant: Jonathan Groves 8am Reader: Colleen Kenny-Kuk 8am Usher: Terry Ray 10:30am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy 10:30am Preacher: Jonathan Groves 10:30am Supporting Clergy: Anne Kennedy 10:30am Assistant: Jonathan Groves 10:30am Reader: Christine Osgood 10:30am Intercessor: Carrie Nelson 10:30am Crucifer: Rowan Kennedy 10:30am Acolytes: Elinor Kennedy and Ellie Pineau 10:30am Usher: Ben Manwaring Tellers: Sub, Don Dean Altar Guild: Christine Osgood Nursery: Jaime, Abigail, Murielle Shepherds Bowl: Jonathan Groves with Team 4 |
8am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy 8am Preacher: Matt Kennedy 8am Assistant: Anne Kennedy 8am Reader: Terry Ray 8am Usher: Terry Ray 10:30am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy 10:30am Preacher: Matt Kennedy 10:30am Supporting Clergy: Anne Kennedy 10:30am Assistant: Jonathan Groves 10:30am Reader: Anne Kennedy 10:30am Intercessor: Anne Thompson 10:30am Crucifer: Jonah Carlton 10:30am Acolytes: Seth Carlton and Addy Pineau 10:30am Usher: Scott Pineau Tellers: Chris Jones, Bruce Layman Altar Guild: Karen Berman Nursery: Jaime, Sarah, Tal, Silvan Shepherds Bowl: Amanda Rabineau with Team 5 |
The Staff of Church of the Good Shepherd |
The Vestry of the Good Shepherd |
| The Rev. Matthew Kennedy The Rev. Jonathan Groves Mrs. Anne Kennedy Director of Operations: Mr. Micah Lovell Director of Music: Mr. Michael Berman Admin. Assistant to the Rev. Kennedy: Mrs. Stephanie Warner Janitor: Mr. Mike Roseboom |
Senior Warden: Tom Dinnel Junior Warden: Scott Pineau Treasurer: Christopher Emmons Mary Restino Kariah Manwaring Christopher Jones Bill Lane Sarah Dreher |
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