Church of the Good Shepherd - Linwood, Massachusetts

 

THANK YOU
We received the following letter from the diocesan Catholic Schools Office:
  On behalf of the more than 9,000 students who attend Catholic Schools throughout 
the diocese, thank you to the parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish for your generous 
support of the 2007 Catholic Schools Appeal in September. Thank you for your 
continued support of these schools and please keep all those who study, pray, and 
teach in them in your prayers.
        




BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION
Just a reminder…the deadline for submitting information for the 
bulletin is on Mondays at 3 PM. It should be in writing, and you 
can do it in any of 4 ways: by fax (508-234-0964); email 
(gshepherd7726@charter.net), or simply drop it off at the rectory 
or in the collection basket. Thank you for your help!
 
Ministers of Care News

Our Good Shepherd Ministers of Care are available to bring Our Lord
Jesus in Holy Communion to those in our parish who are unable to
come to Mass due to advanced years or illness. If you or someone
in your family would like to receive a visit, just call the rectory
(234-7726) to let us know. It would be our privilege to bring our
Good Shepherd to your home in sacrament and in the supportive,
caring presence of a person from the church community.

Diocese of Worcester Pilgrimage

49th International Eucharistic Congress

Quebec, Canada June 18-23, 2008

June 18:

Join Most Rev. Robert J. McManus on this pilgrimage-tour to Quebec, Canada. Depart this morning

from Worcester via motor coach for the drive north to Quebec, Canada. En route, visit the

Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Benoit-du-Lac where there will be time for Mass, private prayer,

shopping and refreshments. Continue on to Quebec. Overnight Quebec area (Montmagny) 5 nights.

June 19, 20, 21:

During the following 3 days, participate in the activities surrounding the Eucharistic Congress,

whose theme is "The Eucharist, Gift of God for the Life of the World." One of the many highlights

will be a visit to the famous Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre, dedicated to Mary's Holy Mother,

Saint Anne. The journey will also include visits to Monmorency Falls and Old Quebec City where

you can stroll its quaint streets at leisure.

June 22:

Cap our pilgrimage to Quebec with the closing ceremony which will be presided over by a Papal

Legate. Because of the Papal Legate's presence, this closing Mass will have its symbolic import

of being the visible communion of the universal Church gathered around Jesus Christ present in

the Eucharist. In the evening, gather for the farewell dinner.

June 23:

Morning departure from Quebec for the return trip back to Worcester; en route visit Cap de la

Madeleine and the sanctuaire Notre Dame du Cap. Arrive back in Worcester in the evening.

Flyers with fees and registration forms are at the back table and at the rectory.

Catholic Charities Homecare
Catholic Charities Homecare Program, 9 Spring St., Whitinsville, is looking
for aides to care for elders in surrounding towns. Duties include light
housekeeping, laundry, and shopping. We provide paid training, mileage
reimbursement, and a schedule to meet your needs. Please call us at 234-3800.

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Outreach
Do you enjoy cooking? Our ministry is looking for additional people to help
in this very important (and delicious!) outreach. Our teams provide meals on
a monthly basis for those in the parish who can use an extra hand whether it’s
due to illness, job loss, or a happy time, such as the birth of a child.
Confidentiality is a must! If you would like to help, or need more information,
please call Laurie Petty at 278-6901.

Open Your Heart as You Close Your Loan
At Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, our Sharing Advantage program makes
it easy for you to support local community efforts while financing
your home. When you close your home loan we’ll make a $300 contribution
to Good Shepherd Parish.
For more information on Reverse Mortgage and the Sharing Advantage
Program, please call John Convent at (800) 685-5901 ext.2221.

Blackstone Valley Peace of Bread Community Kitchen
The Kitchen is a volunteer community effort organized to provide a free,
hot meal and companionship to those in need. The Kitchen has been serving
meals every Wednesday since September 2003. At present approximately 100+
people gather for a hot meal at the United Presbyterian Church on Cottage
St. in Whitinsville each week.
Good Shepherd Parish has joined with other area churches and businesses
sharing in this ministry. We have a team that cooks and serves a meal
every three or four months. We are planning a fundraiser on April 14th to
defray the cost of food for so large a group. Details will follow next week.
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Facing life’s challenges is never easy…
But it doesn’t have to be so hard.
How do you deal with the stress of change or loss?? Please join us
for a FREE discussion group. Share what coping skills work for you
and hear new ideas from others.
Uxbridge Senior Center
S. Main Street Uxbridge
4th Monday of the Month at 2 PM
Sponsored by The Healthy Aging Program, 508-478-6888

12-Step Recovery Mass
A 12-Step Catholic Mass is celebrated on the first Sunday of
each month at 6 PM at St. Ann’s Church, 652 Main St. (Rt. 12)
in North Oxford. It is designed for people in the various
12-Step programs who are working their spiritual program and
would like to experience how the Mass can support and enhance
their recovery. For more information call Fr. Jim Steuterman
at 508-987-8892.

The Sisters of the Community of Teresian Carmelites in Worcester welcome
your prayer intentions. Their prayer line is an essential part of their
prayer ministry. Call the prayer line at 508-756-1086 or email
srnancymarie@yahoo.com with your special request.

NO HEALTH INSURANCE?
Free Medical Program
Sponsored by Northbridge Association of Churches
For the Uninsured or Underinsured
Counseling available
No Appointment Needed
Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 6 to 8 PM
(closed holidays), the program is now located at Northbridge
High School on Linwood Avenue.
***Special Note: Volunteers are needed to staff this program.
Doctors, nurse practitioners, and volunteers for setting up
and taking down equipment are asked to call 234-3230.

Psalm 23 Redux
The Lord is my companion, my best friend, my mentor, my soul mate,
my true love, my coach, my idol, my grampa, my everything – and when
He is with me, and I am with Him, I can’t think of a place on earth
I’d rather be.
He is blue skies and gentle breezes, soft showers and spring flowers.
He is quiet pools and crashing oceans – But wherever He is when I let
Him in, He lifts me up, takes me higher, puts me on top of the world.
I know that when I listen to His whisper in my heart I’m not alone:
if I stumble, He’ll catch me; if I fall, He’ll pick me up
if I’m afraid, He’ll help me find strength
if I’m sick or worried or if others are mad at me,
if I fail or get fired or break up,
if I’m short or fat or homely or none-too-bright –
He won’t give up one me, He’ll love me like my Mom,
Like my Dad, like I was a star!
I know that, it fills me, it completes me, it’s awesome,
and ‘cuz I know all this, ‘cuz He loves me,
I can bear anything, try anything,
come back from anything, accomplish anything
‘cuz I know when my time is up, I’m goin’ to Him
and I’ll be hugged in His arms
and bury my face in His neck and be cradled to sleep
by the beat of His heart – for me, for me.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and
I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Parish Hall Rentals

Perhaps you may not be aware, but our parish hall, with its beautiful
new kitchen facilities, can be rented by families or organizations for
private and public events and celebrations. We think you’ll find the
rental fees to be competitive and even low:
• A $100 dollar retainer will reserve the hall for your event.
($50 will be refunded after the event, provided that the kitchen,
hall, and restrooms are left in “tip-top” shape);
• A non-refundable fee of $25 will be charged to civic and community
organizations for public meetings and events;
• Our Bereavement Ministry provides the opportunity for families to
gather in the parish hall after the funeral mass of a loved one.
This service has been provided to our families free of charge, but
as this involves much time and labor by our coordinators, hostesses,
hosts, and bakers in set-up, service, and clean-up, a goodwill
donation is gratefully appreciated.