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Good Shepherd R.C. Church 48TranquilityRoad(Route517),P.O.Box464,Andover,NJ07821
973-786-6631~www.goodshepherdrc.org
Pastor: Rev.TimothyDowling Deacons:Rev.Mr.ThomasSullivan PastorEmeritus: Rev.Msgr.MartinMcDonnell Rev.Mr.KeithHarris ParochialVicar: Rev.MichalJanSzwarc WeekendAssistant:Rev.EdwardReading
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2020
Saturday, August 15, 2020
5:00 PM The People of the Parish
Sunday, August 16, 2020
7:30 AM Nicki Clemens
9:00 AM Intentions of Bea & Hugh Rush 10:30 AM Joyce Kelly 12 Noon Fred Fossett
Daily Mass August 17 - August 21 @ 9:00 AM
Monday Mary & George Ferraie
Tuesday Luella Murphy
Wednesday Catherine Busch Thursday Ella Kazamski Friday Robert Schwartz
Saturday, August 22, 2020
5:00 PM Mary Greco
Sunday, August 23, 2020 7:30 AM Jack McKivergan
9:00 AM Jack McKivergan
10:30 AM John P. Miller, Sr.
12 Noon Marion Moeller
SCRIPTURE READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 God’s house is open to all those who wor-ship with sincerity.
Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 God never takes back his gifts. Those who return to him are sure of obtaining mercy.
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 The story of a pagan woman who had extraordinary faith in Christ, and how that faith was rewarded.
COLLECTION BREAKDOWN: August 4 - August 10:
Many thanks to all of our parishioners who respond each week to the needs of our parish and who make their weekly offering a part of their budget. May God bless you for your generosity.
Scripture reflection with Fr. Tim + Pause + Reflect + Act +
1) What if God’s kin and kind extend beyond the definitions
of yours and mine? What happens if God loves people
we don’t like at all?
2) Name three ways you can bring Jesus to others today
without ever saying his name.
3) What old patterns and influences have you had to un-
learn? Which still cause you the most trouble?
4) Jesus says to the woman, “Great is your faith.”
Who has been a model of faith for you in your life?
MAIL ONLINE TOTAL
1st Collection $6,462 $3,909 $10,371
2nd Collection Parish Maintenance
$1,060 $ ,495 $ 1,555
PRIEST’S MASS SCHEDULE
AUG/SEPT
5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM
8/15-16 Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Ed Fr. Michal Fr. Ed
8/22-23 Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim
8/29-30 Fr. Michal
Fr. Tim Fr. Michal
Fr. Tim Fr. Michal
9/5-6 Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim
The community of Good Shepherd joyfully welcomes
our Newly Baptized:
Remington James Mirena Son of Elyse and Kyle
Rejoice, for now you are truly a child of God.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Meets 2nd Saturday of each month in the All Saints Room.
Sep 12 ● Oct 10 ● Nov 14 @ 10:00 AM
Contact the parish office or visit our website for more information.
The last 7:30 AM Sunday Mass will be held on September 6th. We will resume the 7:30 AM
Sunday Mass during the Lenten Season.
Please join His Holiness, Pope Francis, who has chosen the following intention
to be prayed for during the month of August.
The Maritime World: We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fisherman and their families.
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION
MASS SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2020
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Monday - Friday @ 9:00 AM, Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon
Live Stream Masses: M-F @ 9:00 AM,
Saturday @ 5:00 PM & Sunday @ 10:30 AM.
To watch LIVE, go to our website and scroll down
https://www.goodshepherdrc.org/ or Log-in to our
Facebook page: Facebook.com/GoodShepherdRC
ASK A FRANCISCAN: As an 80-year old Catholic, I was taught that missing Mass through your own fault is a mortal sin that, if unconfessed and unabsolved, could send you to hell forever. I know friends and other Catholics who are good people but no longer go to Mass. How could a merciful God condemn them to hell forever?
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation is serious but must be understood in relation to other serious obligations. Caring for a terminally ill spouse or child is a greater obligation than attending Sunday Mass.
What kind of God would fail to understand that? God wants no one to be lost forever, but some people seem so full of themselves that there is no room for God in that person’s life. Being in God’s presence forever but unwillingly might well be a greater suffering than being apart from God forever.
COVID-19 PRAYER OF SOLIDARITY
For all who have contracted coronavirus, we pray for care and healing.
For those who are particularly vulnerable, we pray for safety and protection.
For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit.
For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, we pray for policies that rec-ognize their plight.
For those who do not have adequate health insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.
For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration sta-tus, we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.
For our brothers and sisters around the world, we pray for shared solidarity.
For public officials and decisionmakers, we pray for wisdom and guidance.
Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen.
REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 IS OPEN and consideration has been given due to the pandemic. The year will begin with a home study program and with guidance from the diocese, CDC and local board of educa-tion. We will revisit the possibility of offering in-house classes for 2021.
All registered families presently enrolled in our program have been emailed information. All forms are available on our website: https://www.goodshepherdrc.org/faith-formation
If you are new to the parish, please contact the office to register at 973-786-6631. Upon completion of parish registration, you may access the registration forms.
Please submit registration paperwork with payment to the Faith Formation Office by August 30, 2020.
WE’VE BEEN ASKED TO ANNOUNCE:
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS
FALL SESSION 2020
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEOLOGY August 25 - December 17
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:15 pm via Video Conferencing
Register by August 17, 2020 Ph 973-957-0188, x-100; [email protected]
Lay people are welcomed to register for all courses.
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