Good Shepherd Parish 2021 Decherd Blvd Phone (931) 967-0961 Website: goodshepherdtn.com Decherd, TN 37324 [email protected] Emergency Contact Number—931-636-2742 Fr. Anthony Mutuku, Pastor Sat 9:00 am Mass Deacon Philip Johnson, DRE 5:00 pm Mass Caroline Woods, Dir. Admin. Services Sun 8:00 am St. Margaret Mary Patty Davidson, Religious Ed Coordinator/ 10:30 am Mass Youth Minister, Safe Environment Coordinator 2:00 pm Spanish Mass David Gallagher, Bookkeeper Mon 9:00 am Communion Service Karen Herget, Volunteer Secretary Tue 9:00 am Mass Wed 9:00 am Communion Service Marie Habbick, Volunteer Secretary All daily Masses and Communion Services are Thu 9:00 am Mass Parish Council Finance Board held in the St. Anthony 7:00 pm Spanish Mass of Padua Chapel in the Parish Center Fri 9:00 am Mass Ron Fernandez Deacon Philip Johnson Mercy Hall John Nauseef Holy Day Masses at Good Shepherd 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Linda Holcomb Bob Knies Subject to change. Please check Upcoming Events/Page 1 Deacon Philip Johnson Linda Holcomb Caroline Woods Bruce Rawson Sacraments John Casey Baptism: Please contact the Church Office to determine Ex-Officio Marie Robey how to begin the process of planning a baptism. David Gallagher Pam Wiedemer First Communion: Please contact our DRE, Deacon Mike Wiedemer Philip Johnson at the Church Office, for more information. Bruce Rawson Reconciliation: Confessions are heard at 4:00 p.m. on Angel Amador RCIA Saturday or by appointment. Patty Davidson Please contact Confirmation: Please contact our DRE, Deacon Philip Su Fernandez Deacon Philip Johnson Johnson, at the Church Office for more information. Cecelia Schlagheck 931-924-4511 RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Mike Boyea Contact: Deacon Philip Johnson (931) 924-4511. Matrimony: Please contact the Parish Office at least six months before the proposed date. Good Shepherd Mission Statement We, the members of Good Shepherd Parish, are joined Visit from Priest: Please contact the Parish Office if you would like a visit by Fr. Anthony. together by our faith in Jesus Christ. We are incorporated into the Body of Christ by our Baptism. We are committed Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Church Office or to live out our faith by worshipping God and serving each 931-636-2742 immediately upon admission so that the other and all our neighbors. Under the leadership of our Holy priest may be notified. Father, our bishops and pastors, we strive to grow in holiness and to provide for the spiritual, emotional and physical Bulletin Deadline well-being of our members of all ages and states of life by maintaining programs and services to meet their needs. We News for this bulletin must be will work for the Kingdom of God on earth and will try to submitted in writing at least lead all people by word and example to the joy of salvation ten days in advance and eternal life in heaven. of the date you wish it to appear. Welcome: Our warmest welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether long-time resident or newly arrived in the parish. If you are interested in registering in our parish, please fill out this form or Registration Forms are available at the back of the church. Please place it in the collection basket or mail it to the church office. Name ____________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________City _________________ Zip __________ Phone ________________________ Moving □ Send Envelopes □ New Phone # □ The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary February 24, 2019 C This Sunday’s Upcoming second collection will Events be for Those In Need. March 1—First Friday Mass at No second collection next 9:00 am followed by Adoration Sunday until 10:00 pm March 6—Ash Wednesday St. Margaret Mary News Thank You Masses at 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Mass is celebrated at St. Margaret Mary each Sunday at 8:00 am. Vigil Masses for Holy Days of Obligation (except the Easter Vigil & Jan 1) College Scholarships for GS Students are held at 5:00 pm. A community Rosary begins each Adrian Gonsolin, a long-time member of Good Shepherd Parish, a third Sunday at 7:30 am. -degree Knight of Columbus, and a staunch supporter of education and All are welcome. the local community, used his estate to establish an undergraduate scholarship for the benefit of practicing Catholic high school students of We are blessed and the parish. privileged to • Current high school seniors can apply between March 1st and be able to have st Eucharistic Adoration March 31 . Students who expect to receive a Tennessee Promise every First Friday scholarship, or who will defer college for military service, should still of the month apply for the Adrian Gonsolin scholarship during their senior year. That from 10 am to 10 pm. will ensure future eligibility. We are thankful to those • Past recipients can apply for renewal up to three times. Renewal who devoutly commit an st st hour with the Blessed applications are also due between March 1 and March 31 . Sacrament. Because several of our For complete details and the application forms, please visit the Parish’s adorers have moved, we are in need of website at www.goodshepherdtn.com and look under the “About Us” menu. parishioners who can commit an hour with the Lord. We need at least two adorers Save the Date for Mardi Gras 2019 for each hour. Please know that everyone is welcome. It is very important that the Blessed Saturday, March 2, 2019 Sacrament is not left alone even for Monterey Station, Cowan, TN a short period of time. If for unexpected circumstances, you couldn't come, please call Please give generously of your time and talent and become a Erika Nowak or Violy Rawson. Mardi Gras Volunteer for 2019!!! Contact Barbara Lamb-Gass at 931.607.5644 or Kelly Doyle at 931.967.57 Hispanic Community News Comunidad Hispaña 2019 Platinum Benefactors Anonymous Parishioner Anonymous Parishioner Misa Español Anonymous Parishioner Dr. & Mrs. Damian Szewczyk Pat Sherrill, Parishioner The Who’s Knot of Lee Ford Estates jueves 28 de febrero, 7:00 pm 2019 Silver Benefactors domingo 3 de marzo, 2:00 pm Barbara Lamb-Gass John & Violet Nauseef Citizens Community Bank Danley Heating & Air Conditioning Dr. David & Dr. Alexis Eckard 2019 Bronze Benefactors Access Title & Escrow Citizens Tri-County Bank Regions Bank Discount Plumbing & Electric-Swafford Properties Amanda Slaughter Buddy Perry Hatchett Insurance Edward Jones (Jonas Harmond) Henley Supply Millwork Davis, Kessler & Davis, Attorneys Dr. Aaron Carmean, DDS Russell Barnett Auto Group Swafford, Peters, Priest & Hall, Attorneys Burls Termite & Pest Control Middle TN Respiratory-Daryl Doney Dave Van Buskirk Stewart, Edwards & Stewart Attorneys V. R. 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John Sims Baker on an 11-day pilgrimage to France, July 9-19, in celebration of his 25th Wings of Hope Anniversary to the Priesthood. IS OPEN TO ALL Take in France’s rich Catholic Widows MEMBERS OF THE PARISH. Ministry history and lush countryside TRIPS, MOVIES, SHOWS, as you travel to historic Wings of Hope Widows Ministry is CRUISES, DINNERS shrines and quaint villages sponsoring a Widow to Widow support AND MUCH MORE! that were home to Frances’ group which began on Sunday, February 2nd THURSDAY most beloved saints — Sts. 3rd at 2:00 pm. This 6 week support OF EACH MONTH Bernadette, John Vianney, group (through March 10) is for new or seasoned widows and is facilitated by GS Parish Center Cafeteria Therese, Margaret Mary and widows. 12:00 NOON more. Daily Mass and leisure You may attend any or all sessions. ALL ARE WELCOME time. Airfare from Nashville, The group meets in the Hearth Room F first-class lodging and two of the Winchester Cumberland daily meals included. For more Presbyterian Church, at 200 2nd Ave. CONTACT There is no charge. A K details, contact Please help spread the word to any 931-967-3733 [email protected].