FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, Monday-Friday ● 8:30 a.m. “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest Facebook and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.

MARK 1:40-45

Good Shepherd Catholic Parish FEBRUARY 14, 2021

No matter who you are or where February 14, 2021

you are on life’s journey, we are Dear Parish Family,

glad you’re here and hope that Believe it or not, begins this Wednesday! With the start of this you come back again. Holy Season comes the annual question: What are you giving up We all have different stories and for Lent? We fast form sweets, treats, and certain comforts as a gifts. We invite you to share yours sacrifice, but also to make room so that we can feast on God Himself. Besides the usual chocolate and deserts, here are some with us and allow us to share ours additional suggestions for our Lenten fast. with you. The doors of our parish Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them. and our hearts are open to you. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Please be in touch. Fast from words that put down; feast on phrases that build up. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism. Fast from worry; feast on trust. PASTOR Reverend Neil S. Sullivan Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. 717.761.1167 x124 • [email protected] Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives. Fast from dwelling on failures; feast on what is still possible. DEACONS AND RELIGIOUS Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer. Deacon Francis C. Gorman Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. 717.761.1167 • [email protected] Sister Mary Ann Lawrence, MSC Fast from always having to be busy; feast on peaceful stillness. 717.761.1167 • [email protected] Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. PARISH MANAGER/ON-LINE CAMPUS DIRECTOR Fast from indifference; feast on enthusiasm. Mr. Bryan Pritchard Fast from suspicion; feast on truth. 717.761.1167 x134 • [email protected] Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.

Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence. FINANCIAL MANAGER Mrs. Kathy Moore May our this Lent make room for Jesus. May we push away 717.761.1167 x120 • [email protected] from what has become a habit or a crutch we lean on, so that we DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY can stand tall and free with the Risen Jesus!

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Love and prayers, Mrs. Helen Kantes 717.761.1167 x121 • [email protected] Father Neil Sullivan PASTORAL ASSOCIATE • PASTORAL CARE Sister Donna Marie Kemberling, SCC 717-761-1167 x133 [email protected]

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE • FAMILY MINISTRIES Mrs. Deborah A. Salldin 717-761-1167 x138 • [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC Mrs. Joreen Kelly 717.761.1167 x132 • [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Joan Lewis 717.761.1167 x137 • [email protected]

CUSTODIAN Mr. John Goff 717.761.1167 • [email protected] PAGE 2 www.thegoodshep.org

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Worship • Word • Witness

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 13 • WEEKDAY SUNDAY MASS 5:00 p.m. Special Intention of Rev. Gary Zerr Saturday: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 14 • SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Live Streamed), 7:30 a.m. Special Intention of Barbara Yesh 11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Joseph Louis Warnock WEEKDAY MASS 11:30 a.m. People of the Parish Monday- Friday: 8:30 a.m. (Live Streamed) MONDAY • FEBRUARY 15• WEEKDAY 8:30 a.m. Robert Closky HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 16 • WEEKDAY Please check the bulletin, website, or call the 8:30 a.m. Joyce Punchur parish office.

WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 17 • CONFESSIONS 6:30 a.m. Special Intention of Kathleen Ayer Saturday: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Michael Zapotocky Anytime by appointment. 5:30 p.m. Keith Schorr 7:30 p.m. Robert Davis CHRISTIAN INITIATION THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 18 • THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY Baptism of Infants and Children 8:30 a.m. Marie Miller Rafferty Contact the Parish Office at least 60 days in FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 19 • FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY advance to schedule and register for 8:30 a.m. Michael Stepp Preparation Seminar. SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 20 • SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 5:00 p.m. Kevin Noonan Mondays at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 21 • FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Sacraments celebrated at Easter. 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish For Adults seeking to be baptized, be 9:30 a.m. Mary Poklemba received into the full Communion of the 11:30 a.m. Patrick and Joanne Risbon Catholic , or to complete their initiation with Holy Communion and Confirmation.

MARRIAGES Contact the Parish Office at least 12 months in advance to schedule and begin preparation process. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14, 2021

CHURCH SANCTUARY FLOWERS: None this week. ANOINTING OF THE SICK BVM SHRINE FLOWERS: None this week. Anyone 7 years and older who is seriously ill, weakened by age or anticipating surgery ST. JOSEPH SHRINE FLOWERS: None this week. may receive this sacrament. Contact the Parish BVM SHRINE CANDLES: In loving memory of Thung Dang (7) Office to make arrangements.

SAINT JOSEPH SHRINE CANDLES: In loving memory of Thung Dang (7). COMMUNION TO THE SICK CHURCH SANCTUARY CANDLE: In loving memory of Thung Dang (7). First Fridays, Third Sundays, any time by NARTHEX SANCTUARY CANDLE: In loving memory of Thung Dang (7). request. Contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. We have dates available in February, March, and April to memorialize candles. Please call the Parish Office at 717-761-1167 to schedule. NEW PARISHIONERS We’re glad you are here and look forward to You may also call the Parish Office to request Mass Cards. sharing the journey with you. Please email, call, or stop by the Parish Office to register.

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Year To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. of Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father Saint and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. Joseph Saint Joseph, pray for us.

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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Worship • Word • Witness

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 14 FEBRUARY 14, 2021 7:30 a.m. Mass • Church 9:00 a.m. Adapted RCIA for Children • APR Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube/FM 99.1 77: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 ● Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 11:30 a.m. Mass • Church 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 ● Mk 1:40-45 3:00 p.m. Cadette Girl Scouts • Online Campus FEBRUARY 21, 2021 MONDAY • FEBRUARY 15 PRESIDENTS DAY - PARISH OFFICE CLOSED First Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer • Online Facebook 23: Gn 9:8-15 ● Ps 25:4-9 8:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube 1 Pt 3:18-22 ● Mk 1:12-15 4:00 p.m. Rosary • Online Facebook 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer • Online Facebook 6:30 p.m. Bible Study • Online Campus 6:30 p.m. Religious Education and Adapted Rel. Ed. • Online Campus 7:00 p.m. RCIA • Online Campus TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 16 Sunday Offering 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer • Online Facebook Sustains the mission/ministries of Good Shepherd Parish 8:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube 10:00 a.m. Bible Timeline • Parish Hall A Weekly Need: $21,154.00 February Goal: $84,616 4:00 p.m. Rosary • Online Facebook 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer • Online Facebook February 7 $21,495.63 7:00 p.m. Vocation Committee • APR February 14 WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 17 February 21 6:30 a.m. Mass • Church February 28 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer • Online Facebook Still Needed for February $63,120.37 8:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet • Church 10:00 a.m. Book Club • Parish Hall B Thank you for your continued generosity! 12:00 p.m. Distribution of Ashes • Front Portico 4:00 p.m. Rosary • Online Facebook Good Shepherd Parish is committed to providing a 5:30 p.m. Mass • Church Online Facebook/YouTube secure and convenient way to give online. You can 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer • Online Facebook make your stewardship offering to Good Shepherd 8:30 p.m. Panera Bread Group • Kitchen online with our Online Giving program by WeShare. THURSDAY • FEBRUARY18 Go to our parish website: www.thegoodshep.org and 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer • Online Facebook click on the Online Giving banner. 8:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube 9:00 a.m. Bishop Barron’s CATHOLICISM Series • Parish Hall A 3:00 p.m. Heart of Mary • APR Diocese of Harrisburg 4:00 p.m. Rosary • Online Facebook 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer • Online Facebook 2 0 2 1 5:30 p.m. Junior Girl Scouts • Parish Hall C D I O C E S A N 6:30 p.m. Bible Timeline • Parish Hall A FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 19 A N N U A L 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer • Online Facebook 8:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube COMPAIGN Formerly known as the Lenten Appeal

4:00 p.m. Rosary • Online Facebook 4:00 p.m. Fish Dinner Pick-up • Entrance C Each year, the Diocese assigns every parish its 8:30 p.m. Panera Bread Group • Kitchen financial share of the care of the larger Church to SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 20 support diocesan ministries, programing and outreach. 3:15 p.m. Confessions • Parish Hall A This figure is determined by looking at the parish’s size 5:00 p.m. Mass • Church SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 21 and income. Our share for 2021 is $178,162. Please 7:30 a.m. Mass • Church note that Good Shepherd is responsible for this 9:00 a.m. Adapted RCIA for Children • APR amount no matter what. Pledge/Gift Envelopes will 9:30 a.m. Mass • Church • Online Facebook/YouTube/FM 99.1 be available at the doors of the church beginning this 11:30 a.m. Mass • Church week. Please feel free to pick one up and take it 1:00 p.m. Daisy/ Brownie Girl Scout Meeting • Parish Hall A/B/C home for your review and consideration. Your Pledge/ Please note: Prayer Shawl Ministry will not be meeting in February.; will Gift Envelope can be placed in the collection boxes update you on March. Please keep knitting shawls and lap robes. at Mass or mailed directly to the diocese with the pre- Thank you, Joyce Cacolice. addressed they have provided for your convenience. PAGE 4

Lent REFLECT • REPENT • RENEW

February 2021

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Moments of Lenten Grace Each Lent, through penance and interior renewal, we climb the great mountain of Easter. Prayer, SUNDAY MASS • Church • Entrances A, B, D fasting, and almsgiving help us grow in our personal Saturday: 5:00 p.m. relationship with Jesus. As a community united in Sunday: 7:30 a.m. • 9:30 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. faith, hope, and love, we make the Lenten journey The Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and together, helping each other along the way. YouTube, broadcast on our Trindle Road Campus Radio FM 99.1, and Holy Communion is distributed at the Portico. This flyer details Lenten activities here at Good Shepherd. I encourage you to share in these WEEKDAY MASS • Church • Entrance A wonderful opportunities that prepare us to enter the Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. (live-streamed) mystery of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Wednesdays (February 24-March 24): 5:30 p.m.

Lent is a time to reflect, repent, and renew. Above all CONFESSIONS • Parish Hall • Entrance C it is a time of grace. Grace that is healing and hope- filled. Let us experience that grace together! Saturdays: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays (February 24-March 24): 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. I look forward to making this Lenten Journey with you! Thursdays (February 25-March 25): 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Father Neil Sullivan DEANERY PENANCE SERVICES Pastor Sunday, March 14, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mechanicsburg

Sunday, March 21, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill

Sunday, March 28, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lenten Guidelines Saint Theresa Church, New Cumberland PRAYER ROSARY • Facebook Catholics are encouraged to pray more during Lent. Monday - Friday: 4:00 p.m. In addition to Sunday Mass, all are encouraged to participate in daily Mass, to celebrate the DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET • Church Sacrament of Penance frequently, to do spiritual Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. reading, especially the study of Sacred Scripture, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions (the LITURGY OF THE HOURS • Facebook ). Prayer before the Blessed Morning Prayer: Monday through Friday • 7:30 a.m. Sacrament is especially recommended. Evening Prayer: Monday through Friday • 5:30 p.m.

FASTING AND ABSTINENCE STATIONS OF THE CROSS Catholics, age 14 and older, must abstain from meat Church: Fridays (February 19 - March 27) • 7:00 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Outdoor: Everyday (February 17 - April 2)• Dawn to Dusk Lent. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics, GLASS CHAPEL from age 18-59, must fast, limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals. Available everyday from dawn to dusk except Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sundays: 7:00 a.m. to ALMSGIVING 1:00 p.m., and during all Funerals Moved by the sacrifice of Christ, we are called to combine almsgiving with fasting, giving to the poor EUCHARISTIC ADORATION • Church • Entrance A the money saved by eating, drinking or buying less Simple Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Private Prayer. as we rely more upon God’s abundant grace. Mondays (February 22 - March 22): 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Daily Readings Nourish yourself this Lent with a daily reading from the Sacred Scripture. ASH WEDNESDAY WEEK Wednesday February 17 Matthew 6:1-18 Thursday February 18 1 Peter 5:1-4 Friday February 19 Isaiah 58:1-9a Saturday February 20 Psalm 86:1-6

FIRST WEEK OF LENT Sunday February 21 Mark 1:12-15 Monday February 22 Psalm 19:8-15 Tuesday February 23 Isaiah 55:10-11 Wednesday February 24 Psalm 51 Thursday February 25 Matthew 7:7-12 Friday February 26 Ezekiel 18:21-28 Saturday February 27 Psalm 119

SECOND WEEK OF LENT Sunday February 28 Mark 9:2-10 Monday March 1 Luke 6:36-38 Tuesday March 2 Isaiah 1:10-20 Wednesday March 3 Psalm 31

Thursday March 4 Jeremiah 17:5-10 Friday March 5 Matthew 21:3-46 Saturday March 6 Micah 7:14-18

THIRD WEEK OF LENT Sunday March 7 John 2:13-25 Monday March 8 Luke 4:24-30 Tuesday March 9 Psalm25 Wednesday March 10 Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday March 11 Jeremiah 7:23 Friday March 12 Mark 12:28-34 Saturday March 13 Luke 5:1-11

FOURTH WEEK OF LENT Sunday March 14 John 3:14-21 Monday March 15 John 4:43-54 Tuesday March 16 Ezekiel 47:1-12 Wednesday March 17 Isaiah 49:8-15 Thursday March 18 John 5:31-47 Friday March 19 Psalm 34:17-23

Saturday March 20 Jeremiah 11:18-20

FIFTH WEEK OF LENT Sunday March 21 John 12:20-33 Monday March 22 John 8:1-11 Tuesday March 23 John 8:21-30 Wednesday March 24 John 8:31-42 Thursday March 25 Genesis 17:3-9 Friday March 26 Psalm 18:2-7 Saturday March 27 Ezekiel 37:21-28

HOLY WEEK Sunday March 28 Mark 15:19 Monday March 29 Isaiah 42:1-7 Tuesday March 30 John 13:21-38 Wednesday April 31 Matthew 26:14-25

WednesdayFEBRUARY Evenings 24 THROUGH ThisMARCH 24 Lent Holy Mass • ON-SITE • 5:30 p.m. To provide another opportunity for Daily Mass during Lent, each Wednesday of Lent there will be a Mass at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to gather to be fed at the Table of the Word and the Table of the Eucharist.

Simple Soup • TO-GO • 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. To help with the Lenten Fast, a simple freshly-made soup will be available on Wednesdays for pick-up in Narthex A for you to bring home for light Lenten supper. The soup of the week will be published in the Sunday bulletin. A free-will offering will be accepted for Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services program that feeds the hungry across the globe.

Hot Topic Speaker • ON-LINE • 6:45 p.m. Join us on Wednesday evenings on our online Campus (Facebook and YouTube) as gifted speakers share insights and the Catholic teaching on relative social issues and living the Christian Life. There will be opportunities to ask questions and join the conversation. Our speakers and Hot Topics are:

February 24, 2021 • End of Life Issues • Sister Mary Joseph Albright, SCC Sister Mary Joseph Albright is a Sister of Christian Charity. As an educator, spiritual director, bereavement facilitator, and Mission Integration Officer for Penn State Holy Spirit, Sister will give perspective on the relevant issues surrounding end-of-life that we may be thinking about and preparing for.

March 3, 2021• Reaching the NONES • Alicia Spelfogel Have your children stopped believing in God? Are your grandchildren being raised without knowing Jesus? Are you afraid of where our seemingly God-less society is heading? Sociologists have seen a steady rise of people identifying with no faith or religious tradition whatsoever. Described as “Nones” they are 23% of the population and outnumbering Catholics as the largest “religious” identification group according to Bishop Robert Barron. Alicia Spelfogel, Assistant Catholic Campus Minister at Millersville University, will share her insights on how we can evangelize the ‘nones’. Having “been there and done that” and now working to bring young hearts to Jesus, Alicia will help us understand the mindset of those who have lost their way and how we can walk the journey with them back to knowing the Lord and His love.

March 10, 2021 • Lord, Teach Me How to Pray • Father Philip White, OFM Cap. Most of us grew up learning our prayers but many never learned how to pray. Capuchin Father Philip White, parochial vicar at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Harrisburg, will open the doors for us to what may be a new way of praying. Our Lord wants to be in an intimate relationship with us and that begins with prayer. Find out how to become more united with the Heart of Christ.

March 17, 2021 • Death with Dignity: Is It Really an Act of Compassion? • Bonnie Finnerty Death With Dignity, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide all refer to deliberate action taken with the intention of ending a life in order to relieve suffering. In many countries, euthanasia is against the law; in others it is legal and acceptable. In the United States, the law varies between states and has long been a controversial and emotional topic. Bonnie Finnerty, Education Director for Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, will discuss death with dignity, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. She will explain current laws, realities of the action, its scope, and successful ways to counter it through life-affirming, peaceful action.

March 24 • Trusting God in this Valley of Tears • Scott Anthony How can we trust in God with child-like faith at every moment of our lives? Do we believe in God’s love for us in the midst of trials and suffering? Scott Anthony, will combine humor and real life stories to connect with us while drawing us deeper into the beautiful Truths of our Faith with the goal to help open our hearts to the love and mercy of Jesus Christ especially in the challenging times we’re living in. Scott Anthony is the Director of Young Adult Ministries at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, York. He has conducted thousands of retreats in over 40 U.S. dioceses; Scott’s enthusiasm for working with families will inspire us as we journey toward Christ this Lent.

Here are 40 different things to try or do this Lent. See how many you can attempt and/or accomplish.

1. Be cheerful. It’s seriously important. Smile for goodness sake.

2. Say the Our Father before you get out of bed each day. Fridays OF Lent 3. Read the Gospels. Start with Mark … it’s the shortest. Curbside pick-up 4. Learn a new prayer. There are millions of them! 5. Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Doesn’t have to be Online ordering cover to cover – just pick a spot and jump around if you want. 6. Try going to Mass on a weekday (in addition to Sunday). February 19 • February 26 7. Attend Mass like it’s your first Mass, your last Mass, your only Mass. March 5 • March 12 8. Say the Rosary. It is a weapon. Wield it. 9. Compliment someone who annoys you, and mean it. March 19 • March 26

10. Go through your closet. Give to the poor the things you don’t 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. wear. Or even better, something you do wear. 11. Take 10 minutes from screen time and use it for prayer. Prayer is hard for you? Join the club. Difficult prayer is still prayer. Baked Fish Dinner 12. Watch the a movie like Passion of the Christ or Jesus of Nazareth. $10 13. Make an Act of Contrition every day. It’s not only for Confession. Baked haddock • baked potato 14. Go to Confession. Often. Jesus is waiting to forgive you! apple sauce • roll & butter 15. Don’t turn the radio on in the car. Silence is golden! 16. Meditate on a crucifix. He did that for you! 17. Visit the elderly. Reach out to that neighbor or family member. Fried Fish Dinner 18. Pray the Stations of the Cross. Classic devotion for Fridays in Lent. $10 19. Forgive someone who has hurt you. Let it go! Fried haddock • Mac-N-cheese 20. Ask forgiveness from someone you may have hurt. Be humble! Coleslaw • roll & butter 21. Befriend your guardian angel. They are always with you! 22. Pray to Saint Joseph for your family and for the Church. Pierogi Side Dish 23. Research your Patron Saint, either your name or occupation. 24. Fast. It’s an essential practice of Christian life. $5 25. Eucharistic adoration. Look at Christ while he looks at you. Pierogis and onions

26. Opt to listen to nothing but Christian or gospel music only. ORDER ONLINE AT 27. Opt to not say anything negative to anyone about anything. 28. Choose to say a prayer every time you get angry. www.ttsu.me/goodshepdinners 29. Use your special gift/talent for a charity or someone less fortunate. or follow the link from our website 30. Name all the gifts God has given you. Say thank you for each one. www.thegoodshep.org

31. Donate food to a local food bank. 32. Forgive someone, and never bring up the issue again. OR CALL THE GOOD SHEPHERD 33. Write someone a letter. Like a real letter, on paper. And mail it! DINNER ORDER LINE 34. Answer that email you’ve been avoiding. 1.717.980.3620 35. Tell your siblings how much you appreciate them. 36. Give your spouse/child/parent the benefit of the doubt. Questions? Email: [email protected] 37. Be patient … with God, others, and yourself. 38. Buy a meal for the person behind you in the drive-through. 39. Be kind to someone you dislike. Thank you! 40. Let your friend vent and listen to her/his problems.

Good Shepherd Catholic Parish FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Prayers for Saint Valentine’s Day PRAYER OF A MARRIED COUPLE Lord God, we acknowledge Your greatness and our need for Your grace in our marriage. We thank You for the gift You have given us in each other, this opportunity to love and be loved completely. We accept this beautiful challenge and ask You to bless us. May our love encourage us to grow to be holier individuals, bringing out the best in each other. Following Your example, Jesus, may we be quick to forgive, ready with a healing word or touch. Teach us to speak to each other with charity and honesty. Help us avoid the temptation to take each other for granted. Instead, remind us, day by day, to see each other as You see us. May we be as patient with each other as You are with us. May our love be generous, reaching out beyond ourselves to all we meet. We pray that they may meet You in us. Faith gives us courage, for we believe that the love that comes from You is freeing and life-giving. Make our marriage strong and enduring. We rejoice that You have brought us together. May we always be one in You. Amen.

PRAYER FOR A TROUBLED MARRIAGE Loving Father, I come before You with a heavy heart. My marriage is in trouble, and I need Your guidance and closeness. Father, heal our hearts. Lord, make us compatible again, and move us closer together as we were before. Father, shower us with Your love and give us the ability to love one another, care for one another, and fulfill Your plan for us. God, keep us from causing the pain caused by careless, unnecessary words, and the harm caused by emotional distance. Heal the division between the two of us. Make us one again. Amen.

PRAYER OF A SEPARATED OR DIVORCED PERSON Father, I belong to You. I place myself anew in Your hands and acknowledge You as Master and Lord of my life. Grant me the gift of a forgiving heart and cleanse me of any anger, hostility or revenge. Heal my hurts and wounds and teach me to rely on Your love. Grant me wisdom of heart and strengthen me by Your grace to move on in faith, in trust and in love. Thank You Lord for Your love in my life. Amen.

PRAYER OF A WIDOW OR WIDOWER Father, my spouse – the love of my life – is now with You. We were created by You in order to return to You, and for a portion of this journey, we were side-by-side. We shared joys and sorrows, happiness and difficulty. It was beautiful, though not always easy. I thank You for all of it. Now, my spouse has gone and I am left alone. Give him/her eternal joy, and give me the strength to say, thy will be done. And allow us to one day find each other again in our eternal homeland. Mary, our mother of consolation, pray for us.

PRAYER OF AN ENGAGED COUPLE Lord, as we prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage, we come to ask what You desire from us. Guide us to know Your will. May we look to Your love for us as our model of how we are to love each other. Show us how to nourish and cherish each other as we would our own bodies. Bring Your strength to our weakness so that we might help each other grow into people You created us to be. Enable us to grow in our intimacy with You and with each other so that we might experience the fullness of Your love. Thank You for the gift of marriage so that we can more fully understand Your love for us. Amen.

PRAYER TO FIND ONE’S SOULMATE Loving Father, You know that the deepest desire of my heart is to meet someone that I can share my life with. I trust in Your loving plan for me and ask that I might meet soon the person that You have prepared for me. Through the power of Your Holy Spirit, open my heart and mind so that I recognize my soulmate. Remove any obstacles that may be in the way of this happy encounter, so that I might find a new sense of wholeness, joy and peace. Give me the grace too, to know and accept, if You have another plan for my life. I surrender my past, present and future into the tender heart of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.

PRAYER OF A SINGLE PERSON Eternal God, from my mother's womb You have known and loved me more than I can ever know. I ask for the courage to live a holy life, that Your hand guide my decisions and that Your mercy be extended when I seek my own glory instead of Yours. I ask for the wisdom to know Your will for me, and like our Blessed Mother, I ask for the strength to say yes. May I find You in every person I meet, and may my life so shine forth Your goodness and love that each person may be led to You through Jesus, Your Son, who is Lord, forever and ever. Amen. PAGE 5

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Worship • Word • Witness

Please pray for our Good Shepherd Couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage

Alexis Landua and Joseph Ruchinsky Angela Bellis and Charles Elkerston Julia Sabot and Kevin Hickey Tyler Stoehr and Michael Hoffman Elena Marcis and Richard Warrell Alexa Kowker and Joshua Rubenstein Michelle Delaney and Brett Cibischino Mary Brigh Lavery and Alex Lengyel

Congratulations to our parishioner, Michael Ciccocioppo, who completed his three year formation program and received a certificate in the Ministry of Spiritual Direction from the Diocese of Harrisburg on February 6, 2021. May God bless Mike as he begins this new ministry with and for God’s people.

The Diocese of Harrisburg’s Office of PRAYER FOR Vocations’ bi-monthly ZOOM discernment group continues. Young VOCATIONS men (Junior Year in High School to Young Adults) are invited to take part Father, You call each one in this online discussion. To register, of us by name and ask us please e-mail the Office of Vocations to follow You. Bless Your ([email protected]) with a church by raising up valid e-mail address and mailing dedicated and generous address so that the discussion leaders from our families and material may be mailed to you. The friends who will serve Your ZOOM discernment group meets on people as Sisters, Priests, the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Brothers and Deacons. Inspire from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Do you us as we grow to know You, know a young man who may benefit and open our hearts to hear from this time of discussion and your call. We ask this in Jesus study? Encourage them to take part. name. Amen. PAGE 6