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 this Sunday.
Note: There will not be a potluck in April, as Potluck Sunday will land on Palm Sunday.
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.
Are you going to Synod? May 21st is the day following Jon’s ordination as a priest at synod. This will be a very busy weekend for Good Shepherd. We’ll be having our first Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training retreat, and a guest speaker at both of the services.
We’ll also have a visit from Darling Lopez, one of our contacts at CHE, one of the missionary organizations that Good Shepherd supports.
With everything going on that weekend, we’ll most likely need some hands to help with meals. If you are available, and would be willing to help serve over that weekend, please contact Anna or Anne.
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 are currently running low on:
- Canned Proteins (Chicken, Ham & Tuna)
- Chunky or Progresso style soups (with protein)
- Ravioli/SpaghettiOs
Thanks to everyone’s generosity we currently have a good supply of Peanut Butter.
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: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Acts 7:1-16, and John 11:(1-17)18-44.
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, Jonathan preached on Acts 6:8-15. You can listen or watch ‘His Face Was Like the Face of an Angel’ 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 27 |
Psalm 68:1-18
Exod 34 Matt 27:1-26 |
| Tuesday
March 28 |
Psalm 69:1-18
Exod 35 Matt 27:27-56 |
| Wednesday
March 29 |
Psalm 66
Exod 36 Matt 27:57—28 end |
| Thursday
March 30 |
Psalm 71
Exod 37 Mark 1:1-13 |
| Friday
March 31 |
Psalm 74
Exod 38 Mark 1:14-31 |
| Saturday
April 1 |
Psalm 75, 76
Exod 39 Mark 1:32-end |
| Sunday
April 2 |
Psalm 78:1-18
Exod 40 Mark 2:1-22 |
Serving at Good Shepherd March 26, 2023 |
Serving at Good Shepherd April 2, 2023 |
| 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, 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 |
8am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy 8am Preacher: Matt Kennedy 8am Assistant: Anne Kennedy 8am Reader: Assistant 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: Liz Hull 10:30am Intercessor: Jenn Fowler 10:30am Crucifer: Silvan Pineau 10:30am Acolytes: Sophia and Selah Lane 10:30am Usher: Jason Carlton Tellers: Mark and Timothy Dreher Altar Guild: Karen Carlton Nursery: Kariah, Gwendolyn, Elinor Shepherds Bowl: Pete Putano with Team 1 |
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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