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MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF June 19– June 25 Saturday June 19th St. Romuald Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 am † Joseph F. Romano Jr. 5:00 pm ♥Kathleen Tice, ♥Pro Populo, † Anna Mae Williams

Sunday June 20th 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Paul Rogers, William Longshore 7:00 am † Michael Randall ♥Gabriela Alberto Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light 7:00 am ♥Andreina & Lucy shine upon them. And may the † Nicolas & Guadalupe Lopez souls of all the faithful departed, 9:00 am ♥Mike & Ann Clark, ♥Ken Flammang through the mercy of God, rest in ♥Father’s Dany Novena 11:00 am † Jeff Wood, † Ellen Dri peace. Amen. ♥Father’s Day Novena 1:00 pm ♥La Familia Garcia Chavez † Juan Evangelista Henriquez 1:00 pm ♥Sofia Henriquez † Francisco Javier Melchor 5:30 pm † Thomas and Marguerite Brick † William Theodore Longshore

Monday June 21st St. Aloysius Gonzaga During this time of National Crisis, 9:00 am ♥Al & Eileen Posada, ♥Natalia Alberto the Anointing of the Sick can only ♥Father’s Day Novena be administered under certain strict

Tuesday June 22nd St. Paulinus of Nola Ss. John Fisher & Thomas More circumstances. Please call the 9:00 am † Rev. Joseph Michael Peek, † JoAn Welsh Parish Office at 770-887-9861 for ♥Father’s Day Novena specific instructions. Wednesday June 23rd 9:00 am † John Wojciechowski ♥Father’s Day Novena 7:00 pm ♥Alejandra Martinez Velasco (Birthday)

Thursday June 24th Birth of St. John the Baptist 9:00 am † Joseph Falzone, † Joseph Henry and Mary Joan Peek ♥Father’s Day Novena Friday June 25th 9:00 am ♥Gabriela Alberto, ♥Father’s Day Novena † JoAn Welsh

Our Lady of Lourdes Help of the sick Pray for us Stewardship

Cameron Sayer, John Heuser, May 24– May 30 Mathew Ross, Tim Mathews, Jocelyn Saldivar, Mary Supple, Offertory $ 32,830.33 Tonny Tiagiatting, Theresa Fajardo, Walter Spencer Online Giving $ 7,871.90 Miscellaneous $

GRAND TOTAL $ 40,702.23

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June 20, 2021

Established as a Mission in 1975 and a parish in 1977, Good Shepherd has

been an important influence in the CLERGY lives of those who live in Forsyth Rev. Diosmar A. Natad County for over 40 years. (Pastor) Rev. Bradley Starr (Parochial Vicar) Deacon Donald Nadeau Deacon Jack Campbell

MASS AND RECONCILIATION SCHEDULES

WEEKEND MASS SATURDAY VIGIL 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. (Español en el gimnasio) 9:00 a.m. (Livestreamed as well as in Church) 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Español en la Iglesia) 1:00 pm (Español en el gimnasio)

SUNDAY EVENING 5:30 p.m.

WEEKDAY MASS MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY (Español) 7:00 p.m.

RECONCILIATION: SATURDAY 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY (Español) 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Father’s Day Novena

The faithful who are ill are deprived of their Father’s Day cards are available in the Narthex of rightful and accustomed place in the Eucharistic community. In bringing the Church, the Parish Life Center and the Parish Communion to them the Extraordinary Minister of Communion [EMHC] represents Office. There will be a 9 day Novena of Masses Christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the whole community toward beginning on June 20th and concluding on June those who cannot be present at the Eucharist. For the sick, the reception of 28th. Please return your intentions prior to Communion is not only a privilege but also a sign of support and concern shown by June 18th to be placed upon the altar. the Christian community for its members who are ill. A truly rich man is one whose children run into Please consider volunteering for this special ministry or the following ministries: his arms when his hands are empty.

➢ ALTAR SERVERS Emily and John Vaughan 770-375-1233 [email protected]

➢ EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Judy Guilfoil 678-771-5467 [email protected] Our children will develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, ➢ LECTORS socially, and cognitively in a trusting, secure and warm environment. We celebrate the Janet Day 678-696-5614 uniqueness of each child and encourage each to develop a sense of self-worth, a love of [email protected]. learning, love for God and a respect for others. Tuition is set at very competitive ➢ MUSIC MINISTRY prices. Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Days of enrollment vary Michael Abreu 470-695-7715 depending on age. Children also enjoy Spanish classes and Music classes! [email protected] For more information, please contact Alison Toledano, Office Manager, ➢ USHERS Don Mouledoux 504-455-8323 [email protected] or by phone at 470-695-7761. [email protected]

Middle School Summer Activities:

T3 (The Teen Timeline) – Wednesday June 2 – July 28 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm Apoye la Campaña Anual del T3 will not meet on Wednesday June 23 because of VBS Arzobispo de 2021. S’more Jesus – Saturday June 12 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm a night of summer fun: Agradecemos su apoyo. Hay Dodge Ball, Food & Drinks, Camp Fire, Smores and Story Time. más información disponible en el sitio web de la arquidiócesis VBS Setup – Monday June 14 – Friday June 18 from 10am – 12pm & 12pm – 2pm en archatl.com. VBS – Monday June 20 – Friday June 25 at 8:15am – 12:30pm Please contact me [email protected] or [email protected] if you would like to volunteer to help. Picnic Lunch & Tubing in Helen – Friday July 2 at 12pm – 5pm – more information to come. Summer Fun Night – Saturday July 17 at 6pm – 9pm – more information to come.

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The Shepherd Times Page 5 Meet me at Mass

AM 1160 The Quest - Your Atlanta Catholic Radio encourages you to be part of our "Meet Me at Mass" movement by inviting someone to join you in experiencing the miracle of the Mass!

Invite a friend or family member to bring their life back to Jesus at the Mass. It doesn't matter how long they have been away or the reason. Now's the time to encounter God in the special way He has designed for worship and thanksgiving. The Mass is where we come before God to take part in the miracle of the Eucharist and be strengthened by it to carry out our unique mission.

Share the "Meet Me at Mass" invitation! Surrounded by our parish community, we rejoice together where God becomes present to each one of us in an intimate and real way. For more information about the "Meet Me at Mass" movement and ideas to help you invite someone to Mass, visit www.thequestatlanta.com

GOOD SHEPHERD GARDEN ANGELS

The Good Shepherd Garden Angels help beautify the church grounds throughout the year. You do not have to be a professional landscaper or master gardener. The Don't miss the boat! There are less than 25 spots available for this year's Garden Angels is a small way Vacation Bible School! Expedition: StewardSHIP is setting sail on June 21st- to give back to the parish 25th from 9am-12pm. Our children will be learning all about different kinds with your time and talent. of stewardship, doing impactful community service projects each day, and If you are interested in joining this ministry to maintain participating in all the fun games and engaging prayer experiences you around the church and the expect from a Good Shepherd VBS! Email [email protected] for more rectory and the grounds, details and registration information. please contact our parish office. Thank You.

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL Julian’s Flute mine, and my husband gently agreed. It Amy Ekeh was time to sign the form. First I don’t like the flute. Its high pitch and choice: flute. Please support the 2021 unrelenting cheerfulness have always The story has a happy ending. The Archbishop's Annual grated on me like fingernails on a chalk sounds of “The Entertainer” and the Appeal. We appreciate board. So when the time came for my theme from The Empire Strikes Back your support. More son to choose a musical instrument, I pierce the air on a regular basis. The information is available on braced myself. “I’d like to play the notes may offend my ears, but they the archdiocese's website flute!” he said confidently. are shaping my heart. This is God at at archatl.com. I tried a variety of tactics to change work in me. With every sound that Julian’s mind. I showed him videos of comes out of Julian’s flute, a little bit teenagers in trumpet ensembles and of my selfishness is chipped away, high school kids playing jazzy carried off on a B-flat or an F-sharp, xylophone tunes. I took him to right out the open window of our Instrument Night at his school and very small house. “So when the time tried to sell him on something— came…, I braced anything—else. I’m ashamed to say myself.” that I even used a little bit of good old- fashioned “mom guilt.” In my own defense, we live in a very small house. Amy Ekeh is the director of LittleRock I have to say that Julian surprised me scripture Study and the author of several books, with his steely resolve. He never including Lent: Season of transformation. She ( lives in Milford, Conn., with her husband and blinked. Finally my daughter reminded their four children. me that this was Julian’s choice, not

SAINT WHO? Week liturgies. Soon afterward, the emperor’s armed guard surrounded the Born of an outstanding Roman noble church, trapping the bishop and people family, Ambrose rose to become a inside. Ambrose urged the people to lawyer and then governor of a Roman fervent prayer and sought to stave off province that had its center at Milan. He their exhaustion by introducing the was still a catechumen when he antiphonal singing of hymns and attempted to quell the raucous crowd psalms, a practice that would become gathered to elect a new bishop and enshrined in the West in the divine unexpectedly found himself the crowd’s office. Ambrose’s spiritual son Augustine choice. He was baptized, ordained, of Hippo quotes four of Ambrose’s and consecrated in quick succession. hymns, and scholars have identified Ambrose prudently navigated a variety about a dozen thought to have been of political situations, all the while composed by him. providing catechesis for a vast number The men of his own time considered Ambrose the ideal bishop. He died in St. Ambrose of catechumens and countering the widespread Arian heresy. 397. Bishop and Doctor († 397) When the Arians succeeded in getting the Emperor Valentinian to hand over to All-compassionate Father, through the them the basilica outside the walls of the Intercession of Saint Ambrose, help me to city, Ambrose made a decisive stand. He enter more fully into the prayers and hymns of boldly entered the church with many of the liturgy. the faithful at the outset of the Holy

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Diario El Pastor Page 7 Palabra de Dios para el Domingo David Armando Fernandez ON OCASIÓN de la pandemia de la Covid, una persona me misteriosa. C comentaba que nuestros mayores, en tiempos no tan Cuando nos encontramos en esa situación, sea la barca lejanos, habrían recurrido con mayor prontitud y devoción a símbolo de la Iglesia o se refiera a cualquier otro momento Dios implorando su ayuda. El papa Francisco, que eligió la en el que nos encontramos perdidos, el miedo puede escena evangélica de la tempestad en el lago para el llevarnos a exclamar como a los apóstoles: «Maestro, ¿no te Momento extraordinario de oración por la pandemia, importa que nos hundamos?» La acusación es grave. Pero, comentaba: «La tempestad pone al descubierto todos los aun así, los apóstoles han sido capaces de volverse hacia intentos de encajonar y olvidar lo que nutrió el alma de Cristo. Jesús, con su palabra, acalla al viento. Después se nuestros pueblos; todas esas tentativas de anestesiar con dirige a sus apóstoles: «¿Por qué sois tan cobardes? ¿Aún aparentes rutinas “salvadoras”, incapaces de apelar a no tenéis fe?» A la pregunta de los apóstoles él les responde nuestras raíces y evocar la memoria de nuestros ancianos, con otras dos. privándonos así de la inmunidad necesaria para hacerle Entonces Jesús los introduce verdaderamente en lo que frente a la adversidad». está sucediendo. El hombre no está fuera de un drama que El Papa se fijaba en que, en todo el Evangelio, únicamente se desarrolla entre las fuerzas del mal y Dios. Dios juega a en este momento aparece Jesús dormido. San Agustín ya favor nuestro, pero también quiere que comprendamos que había interpretado ese dormir de Jesús como una la salvación, aquello por lo que él se ha encarnado y ha desatención de los discípulos para con él. Figuradamente venido a estar entre nosotros, es algo que nos afecta representaba el olvido de Jesús, quien, al no ser hombre de profundamente y que debe movernos. No se trata solo de mar, podría estorbar más que ayudar a conducir una barca huir de la tragedia, sino de volvernos hacia él y de abrirle que estaba en manos de pescadores experimentados. nuestro corazón por la fe, y de confiar en que con él nada La tentación de olvidarse de Dios cuando creemos que el hemos de temer. mundo está en nuestras manos, que podemos desentrañar La imagen de Jesús dormido evoca la confianza absoluta sus misterios mediante la ciencia y someterlo al dominio que Jesús tenía en su Padre. Pero también remite a la cruz. técnico, es grande. Pero cuando todo se tambalea y la Desde ella, aplastado por el peso de los pecados, Jesús nos tempestad zarandea la barca al punto de casi hundirla, recuerda cuánto le importan los hombres por los que entrega entonces quedan al descubierto lo falsas que eran nuestras su vida. Por su resurrección sabemos que sigue con seguridades. nosotros, dándonos su salvación y acompañándonos en En la primera lectura, Dios recuerda a Job, ejemplo del todos los momentos de nuestra vida. El apóstol san Pablo inocente que sufre, que él es Señor de todo lo creado. Si el nos recuerda entonces que «nos apremia el amor de Cristo». mar, que a veces como símbolo de las potencias del mal, Así, en los momentos de oscuridad, la certeza del amor que desata su furia amenazadora, no puede, sin embargo, Jesús nos tiene también nos impulsa a comunicarlo a los desbocarse más allá de los límites que le han sido impuestos. demás. Conscientes de lo importantes que somos para Su poder no es absoluto, al contrario que el de Dios, y su Cristo, descubrimos también la responsabilidad para cuantos acción queda reordenada por la Providencia amorosa de nos rodean. Dios, aunque esta, en muchas ocasiones, nos resulte

SANTOS DE AYER Y DE HOY

El obispo de Besançon, Berengario, ordenó mucho que se le sitúe en el IX porque es trasladar sus reliquias desde la iglesia de San cuando trasladaron sus reliquias. También se Pedro, en Dampierre, y desde entonces se da por válido su asesinato, y está recogido generó una narración sobre su vida. Al como mártir en algunos martirologios, pero parecer era originario de Irlanda, y una vez en hoy no se le reconoce como tal. En su iglesia Francia, entregado a la predicación del en Dampierre, hay una imagen suya, con Evangelio, fue asesinado por unos ladrones guantes y bastón de peregrino. que lo habían creído rico. En su tumba se Las almas grandes tienen muy en cuenta obraron varios milagros, y más tarde se las cosas pequeñas. San Mainbodo levantó una iglesia. No hay duda de la San Josemaría Escrivá. Peregrino tradición de su culto, bastante antiguo, aunque (fecha desconocida) no sepamos siquiera en qué siglo vivió, por

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Diario El Pastor

!El Campamento de Verano Esta de Regreso ! El campamento de Verano catequético será del 21-25 de Junio, de 9 am a 12 pm todos los días. No tardes en registrarte puesto que el cupo es limitado debido a las restricciones actuales por causa de la pandemia.

Lunes, 21 de junio al Viernes 25 de junio 9am-12:00pm, toda la semana entera. $30 por un solo niño/$50 por dos niños/$60 por tres o mas niños.$10 por pago tardía por cada niño si se registra después del 14 de junio. Los voluntarios que participen durante toda la semana son elegibles para recibir un 50% de descuento.

Novena del Dia del Padre Las tarjetas del Día del Padre están disponibles en el Nártex de la Iglesia, el Centro de Vida Parroquial y la Oficina Parroquial. Habrá una Novena de Misas de 9 días que comenzará el 20 de junio y concluirá el 28 de junio. Por favor devuelva sus intenciones antes del 18 de junio para colocarlas en el altar. Un hombre verdaderamente rico es aquel cuyos hijos corren a sus brazos cuando sus manos están vacías. Rito de Iniciación !Ahora es un buen momento de echar un Cristiana para Adultos vistazo al Prescolar del Buen Pastor! CONOCES A ALGIEN, O QUIZAS TU MISMO …¿Ha !Las vacantes para el año escolar 2021-2022 aun están expresado interés en disponibles! convertirse en católico? ¿No Nuestros niños se desarrollarán espiritual, emocional, se ha bautizado un niño física, social y cognitivamente en un ambiente de mayor de siete años? ¿Dónde bautizó católico cuando era confianza, seguro y cálido. Celebramos la singularidad niño pero no ha celebrado los de cada niño y alentamos a cada uno a desarrollar un sacramentos de la sentido de autoestima, amor por el aprendizaje, amor por Dios y respeto por los demás. Confirmación y la Eucaristía? La matrícula se fija a precios muy competitivos. El horario es de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. ¿Quizás bautizado en una denominación cristiana Los días de inscripción varían según la edad. ¡Los niños también disfrutan de clases de diferente y le gustaría unirse a español y clases de música! la Iglesia Católica? Para mas información, favor de llamar al numero de telefono Para mas información 470-695-7761 Anna Loyd, Directora, [email protected], Alison Toledano, Gerente contáctate con: General, [email protected] RudyVelasco:470-695-7737 - [email protected]

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Our Military - May God Protect and defend them as they protect and devend us

A Prayer for our Military Brave warriors, should fate find you in battle, may your cause be just. May our leaders have clear vision. May your courage not falter. May you be triumphant and earn victory as you show mercy to our enemies. May your efforts bring lasting peace. May your sacrifice be always appreciated by those you serve. May you return to your loved ones unharmed. Should you be harmed, may your wounds heal. Should you perish in the struggle, may God embrace you and find for you a place in His Kingdom.

OUT OF COUNTRY Michael E. Hughes Martin Alvarez (Cpl, Marines) Norway Brennan Jones (Private, Army) Ft. Bragg, NC Matthew Barnette (Staff Sgt. AF) Qatar Luke Jordan (Corp. Marines) Camp Lejeune NC Ransom Campbell (Army) Iraq Austin Kehres (E-2 Airman, Navy) Norfolk, VA Jonah McClain Casper (USAF) Iran Michael Klooster (LTjg USS Sioux City) Michael Chalkley (Airborne Division Army) Iraq William Knapp (LCpl, USMC ) NC Daniel Cunningham (Navy Diver) Japan Peter Lagare (Pvt. Marines) John Connor (Cpl, Marines) Japan Allison Lancowitz Michael Denkman (PFC Army National Guard) Afghanistan Mike Lind (Colonel, Army) DC Pentagon Steven J. Friedrich (Sgt.) Iraq Cory Mack (2nd Lt. Army) Kansas Josh Harrison (Army) Germany Eddy Manriquez (Marines) NC Justice Nathan Hobin (CPl, Marines) Cuba John Matlaga (1st Lt. Marines) Jacob Jordan (Lance Corporal, Marines) Afghanistan Jody Martin (Army) Ft. Leonardwood MO Kyle LeBlanc (2nd class, AF) Afghanistan Padraic McClusky (Cpl Marines) Japan Marissa Marino (Army, PFC) Germany Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army) Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army) Afghanistan Richard Michael (Major Army) Jordan Moon (CPT Army) Poland Samantha Michel (Lt. JG) Jacksonville, FL NAS George Mowbray (Army Paratrooper) Afghanistan Wyatt Moseley (Marines) Camp Geiger, NC Adam Stevenson (USN) Japan Jared Morgan (SPC Army) GA Jon Vanderhamm (US Army) Germany Nikk and Will Osprey Michael Viskup (Major, Army) Afghanistan LL.JG. Keith Ovellette STATESIDE Chad Peacock (Lance Corporal, Marines) Camp Pendleton, CA Micah Aikens (1st Lt.) Fr. Kevin Peek (Chaplain Army) Georgia Taylor Anthony Aguirre (ESN Coast Guard) Port Canaveral, FL Matthew Pirrello (1st Lt, Air Force) Tyndall AFB, Panama City FL John Archer (Staff Sgt. Army) GA Brian Pop (E-5 Airforce) Tyndall AF Base, FL Joanna Barnette (1st Class AF) Barksdale AFB Tyler Rahn (Private) Camp Pendleton, CA Ryan Bobenhausen (PFC Army) Hawaii Elizabeth Roberts (SFC Army) Daniel Bowers (Sgt. Army) Samantha Robinett (1st Lt. Army) Eric Bueltel (Captain, AF) 162nd Fighter Wing– Tucson AZ Louis P. Rognoni III (Lt. Col., USAF) Pentagon, Washington, DC Dean Carr (Recruit) Palms Island, SC Rudy Salinas (M.S. Marines) Jonah McClain Casper (USAF) Raymond Songer (LT, Navy) California Steven Chetcuti (Major, Army) West Pointe Michael Tyson Chase Strollo (Pvt. GA Army National Guard) GA James Duffey (Chief Class Petty Officer/Navy Diver)Panama City FL Joseph Sullivan (Petty Officer—3rd Class, Navy) Patrick Ekhlas (2nd Lt. Marines) California William Sikes (Fireman, USCG) Portsmouth, VA Matthew Ekhlas (Master Sgt. Marines) California Fr. Fred Wendel (Chaplain Army) VA Brian Steven Eddy (Capt. AF) Anthony Deprey-Willis (SRA, AF) Washington State Thomas Gregory Eddy (Sgt. Army) Quantico VA James M. Windsor (USN) Norfolk, VA Geoff Franks ( Captain Marines) SC Russell Windsor (Sgt. Army) Colorado Lawrence Franks (2nd Lt. Marines) Dylan Wolff (Sgt. Marines) SC Alex Hanson (TSGT, AF) Jon-Paul Zeitouni (Army) Colorado Shannen Dalton (Hanson) (Capt. Army) Mark Hanson (1st Lt. AF) Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy) If you would like to have military personnel posted here in our bulletin, please clip and return to the Parish Office either via mail, email ([email protected]) drop off in the Parish Office or place in our collection basket.

Name ______Rank of Enlisted ______Branch of Service______

Location of Enlisted ______Name Submitting request ______

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CLERGY AND STAFF Tammy Cagle, Mid School/RCIC Coordinator PRIESTS [email protected]...... 470-695-7733 Fr. Diosmar Natad, Pastor Rudy Velasco, RCICCA and RCIA Coordinator [email protected] ………...... 770-887-9861x701 [email protected]...... 470-695-7710 Fr. Bradley Starr, Parochial Vicar Vicki Carney, Elementary School/First Eucharist Coordinator [email protected]……………..70-887-9861x702 [email protected]...... 770-695-7732

DEACONS Deacon Don FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Nadeau…………………[email protected] Joe Donnelly, Facilites Manager Deacon Jack Campbell…[email protected] [email protected]…………...... 470-695-7721 Mike Smith, Maintenance Supervisor PARISH OFFICE STAFF [email protected]…………..470-695-7722 Laura Irvine, Parish Manager José Flores, Maintenance Associate [email protected]…………………470-695-7707 [email protected]………………….470-695-7722 Rudy Velasco, Administrative Assistant María Hernández, Maintenance Associate [email protected]………………470-695-7710 Gloria Clavijo, Receptionist [email protected]...... 770-887-9861 Emergencias sacramental: (678) 294-0212 Danny Amoyo, Data Entry/Donor Registry [email protected]………………470-695-7714

Kelly Rosenbalm, Accounting Clerk SPANISH LEADERS [email protected]…………...470-695-7708 Gerardo: Sacristanes……………..(678) 223-5060 Martina Trejo: Comité Guadalupano DEPARTMENTAL STAFF LEADERS [email protected]……………(678) 717-8636 Nadine Brabeau, Faith Formation Registrar Angelica Guerrero: Lectores [email protected]……………...470-695-7730 [email protected]…………...(706) 265-5184 Anna Loyd, Preschool Director Yuri Lugunas: Ministros Extraordinarios [email protected]………………..470-695-7761 Alison Toledano, Preschool Office Manager [email protected]……...... 470-695-7761 Michael Abreu, Music Director [email protected]...... 470-695-7715 Greg Case, Organist [email protected] Michael Gagnon, HS/Confirmation Coordinator [email protected]...... 470-695-7734

Altar Flowers: Please call Eileen Pankow at 770-597-3563 held on either the first or second Saturday of each month from If interested in donating flowers for the Altar. September through June in the Parish Life Center. Please contact John

Council of Catholic Women: General meetings are held the second Irvine at 404-518-0246 or [email protected] .

Tuesday of the month, 7 P.M. in the PLC. Contact Lisa Pirrello at Prayer Blanket Ministry: The Prayer Blanket Ministry meets [email protected] monthly during the school year on the Second Friday of each Divine Mercy: The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is recited Monday month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, in Room 204-206, in the Parish through Friday mornings at 8:15 a.m. in the Church. Life Center. For additional information contact Vicki Winslow Holy Family Counseling Center: We provide counseling from a Catholic, Christian perspective. We are available to see clients on site 770-894-2277 or [email protected]. If you are in need of a here at Good Shepherd. We help individuals, couples, and families, as prayer blanket, please notify the Parish Office at 770-887-9861. well as teens and children. Take the first step and call our main St. Monica’s Sodality: Meets every Wednesday morning at 8:20 a.m. office at 678-993-8494 or visit our website at in the Church to pray for our loved ones to come back to our Catholic www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com Faith and Church. The intentions of Holy Mass on the first Wednesday Homebound Minister Visitation: If you are homebound and would of every month will be for all those listed in our "Book of Intentions". like to have Holy Communion brought to you or if you are a If you have any questions or if you have someone to add to our commissioned Extraordinary Minister and feel a calling to bring the "Confidential Intentions Book", please contact Vicki Winslow at 770- Eucharist to the sick and homebound, please call Deacon Jack 894-2277 or [email protected]. Campbell and Carlene at 678-513-3248

Job Seekers: Meet every first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact St. Vincent de Paul Society: If you are having financial difficulties or you wish to volunteer your time to our Society, please call 678-947- Steve Jenn at 404-915-5396. 0677. The Knights of Columbus: Our Parish has its own Council of the Walking with Purpose: Is a ladies bible study group. We have Knights of Columbus. If you are transferring in from another Parish or morning and evening sessions every Thursday. This group is active from you wish to belong to the Knights of Columbus, please contact Don September through May. For more information please contact Maggie Mouledoux at 504-455-8323 Also check the Narthex for information Edmiston at 770-656-5392 or [email protected] on the shelves.

The Men’s Club: All Men of The Church of Good Shepherd Parish Respect Life Ministry: If you are interested in learning about our are welcome to the Men's Club. Our mission is to promote fellowship, parish activities that value life from conception to natural death please provide support for the parish and other ministries, and offer spiritual contact Laura Nix at 404-242-9798 or [email protected] growth for all men. We invite you to our breakfast gatherings, usually

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