Danke Schoen Good Shepherd

Over 500 parishioners and friends attended Good Shepherd’s Second Annual Oktoberfest.  A good time was had by all at this  family event that featured German fare, live music on two stages and fun for all ages.  The kids enjoyed creating a craft, playing games and dancing, while their parents shopped the silent auction tables, and had an adult beverage or two. 

The live entertainment featured Good Shepherd’s favorite accordionist, Don Devous and co on the main stage, and instrumentalist Mike Wasson played outside in the pavilion.                    

Our creative ministries and parishioners  provided  52 items including a Fredricksburg getaway weekend basket, handmade wreaths and jewelry, and suite tickets to a Dallas Mavericks game, just to name a few.  The many talents and gifts of our parishioners were on display at this special auction.  Over $4,000 was raised at the silent auction and the proceeds will be used to support Good Shepherd’s Outreach ministries.

Each of Good Shepherd’s hospitality ministries participated in this event and took ownership of a piece of the event.

Danke schoen to the Oktoberfest team and chairpersons

Women’s Group (Silent Auction):  Kathy G & Rochelle R, Men’s Club (Food):  David S, Women’s Group (Tickets):  Patti Z, Lisa M, Mary Z,  The Knight’s of Columbus(Beer and Promotions after Mass):  Mike B and Mike M, Wednesday Night Live (Set-up, Clean-up, Crafts): Aaron M, Maggie L, Lucy Y, Alyssa L, Elizabeth F, Louis G, Jim, Crystal, Matthew M, Michael G, Kyle G, Christian T and Paul P Archangel Mothers(Decorations): Katie B, Crystal F, and Jacque O.

Danke Schoen und Sie sehen im nachsten Jahr

(Thank you and see you next year!)

Bishop's Annual Respect Life Banquet

Good Shepherd teens attend the Fort Worth Diocese Pro Life Bishops banquet.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY WITH THE BABY ITEM COLLECTION AT GSCC SUPPORTING GABRIEL ANGEL PROJECT AND HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL.

Catholics Respect Life

We are all familiar with the adage, “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”  What greater darkness can there be than the shadow cast over our country by the passage of Roe vs. Wade thirty years ago resulting in the deaths of over 56,000,000 babies.

I have known those feelings of frustration and helplessness that so many of us have experienced in regard to this issue.  I have asked myself, “What can one person do against a culture of death so prevalent in today’s society?”  The answer for me has been to join with others in prayer, in extending a helping hand to women in crisis pregnancies and in supporting each other in whatever aspect and degree of pro-life work that we feel called to do.

Here at Good Shepherd we are blessed to have a Catholics Respect Life group made up of men and women committed to promoting a culture of life.  We meet monthly (the 2^nd Tuesday at 6:45).   I invite all parishioners to join us and see what we can do together to make a difference.  Come, light a candle!   Cathy

Date Night

What an amazing ministry and so much needed in our world today!  The Marriage Enrichment “Date Night” is for all couples married from 1 month to 99 years!  We've not missed a date yet, not because of obligation, but we can't wait until the next one!  The experience of this ministry has brought my husband,  and I closer than I imagined we would be after 17 years of marriage.  The study book "Happy Together" is amazing.  We've become more sensitive to each other's needs.  Our daily morning prayers together before we get up out of bed in the morning are stronger than before.  We find each other writing little post it notes to each other or thinking of other small ways to say "I love you" since our budget is tight.  You don't have to "buy or earn" your spouse's love with material things.  The “Happy Together Date Night” is a great reminder to take time for your marriage, it's a lifelong INVESTMENT.  If you don't put time in for each other, you won't get much out of it.  Marriage Enrichment is a great thing to have on your calendar and commit to be there for each other. The upcoming Date Nights are October 4, November 8, February 14 and March 7.  See the bulletin or Good Shepherd’s website www.gscc.net for more details and to register.

"Marriage is to be held in honor among all . . ."  Hebrews 13:4

 

Evangelization Prayer

We pray for a church where no one feels alone

We pray for a church that loves

God and each other

We pray for a church that values

each person’s strengths

We pray for a church that is guided by

the Holy Spirit to rediscover itself

We pray for a church that continues to embrace the vision of Vatican II

We pray for a church that is fully engaged

We pray for a church that focuses on

love, peace, justice and compassion

We pray for a church in which

everyone is welcoming

We pray for a church that proclaims

the good news of Jesus Christ

in word and action

We pray that we will be that church!

Amen

Sharron and I have made nine major moves during our 45 years together. Happily, we have been able to sink taproots into the special ‘family’ community of Good Shepherd. Having been in the multi-line insurance business for 31 years, we have seen the family trauma when there has been little or no end-of-life planning. We have foregone burial in a National Cemetery though my ten years in the Air Force make that an option. Instead, we purchased a niche in the GSCC Columbarium having fallen in love with its unique setting. We visualize Christ on the crucifix in the main sanctuary wrapping His arms around the Community of Saints – the congregation and those inurned in the Columbarium. Moreover, when, during the Eucharistic Prayer, the Presider remembers those who have died in the peace of Christ, he will be able to look at those of us in the Columbarium. Further, Sharron and I will be remembered during services in the Marian Garden honoring the Blessed Mother. Thus, we will remain members of the Good Shepherd ‘family’ for eternity.

Good Shepherd Columbarium