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CELEBRATE LABOR DAY 2012 Bon Venture Services, LLCGOD BLESS OUR WORKERSGood Shepherd R.C. Church48 Tranquility Road (Route 517), P.O. Box 464, Andover, NJ 07821973-786-6631 www.goodshepherdrc.org

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday, September 4, 20215:00 PMPeople of the ParishSunday, September 5, 20217:30 AMThanh Nguyen9:00 AMGeorge Ferraie10:30 AMAllen A. Koreivo12 NoonDoro DiCarloDaily MassMondaySeptember 6 - 10 @ 8:30 AMNo Mass/ Labor DayTuesdayPaul Kerrick, Sr.WednesdayElse VerleurThursdayEmma BeaulieuFridayJohn JoySaturday, September 11, 20215:00 PMJohn FlanaganSunday, September 12, 20219:00 AMPeople of the Parish10:30 AMSally Capobianco12 NoonJohn KudakThe community of Good Shepherdjoyfully welcomes our Newly Baptized: Bradley Adam Ziminski First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7aThe prophet urges the people to take courage,because God is coming to save his people.Second Reading: James 2:1-5Class distinction should have no place amongChristians.Gospel: Mark 7:31-37Jesus cures a Gentile man who is deaf and has a speechimpediment.Scripture reflection with Fr. Tim Pause Reflect Act 1. The author Isaiah comforted the people by describingGod not as harsh and judging, but as forgiving andwilling to save. What are some ways you can imitatethese qualities of God in your life?2. How do you feel when you are judged harshly?3. How does God’s love touch you?4. In what ways is Jesus calling you to be more open to hiswisdom and word?COLLECTION BREAKDOWN August 24 - 30, 2021:Many thanks to all of our parishioners who respond eachweek to the needs of our parish and who make their weeklyoffering a part of their budget. Your generous gift is trulymaking a difference to our parish. May God bless you foryour generosity.Son of Amy & WaldemarINPERSON& MAILONLINETOTAL1st Collection 4,572 1,701 6,2732nd CollectionMaintenance 1,610 617 2,227Rejoice, for now you are truly a child of God.BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSMeets 2nd Saturday of each monthin the All Saints Room.Sept 11 Oct 9 Nov 13 @ 10:00 AMPRIEST’S MASS SCHEDULEHOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONPlease join His Holiness, Pope Francis,who has chosen the following intentionto be prayed for during the month of September.An environmentally sustainable lifestyle: We pray thatwe all make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young peoplewho are resolutely committed to this.SEPT5:00 PM7:30 AM 9:00 AM10:30 AM12:00 PM9/4 - 5Fr. JoeFr. JoeFr. TimFr. TimFr.Przemek9/11 - 12Fr. Tim Fr. EdFr. EdFr. Tim9/18 - 19Fr. Tim Fr.KieranFr. TimFr. Tim9/25 - 26Fr. Joe Fr. JohnFr. TimFr. Tim

PRAYER FOR LABOR DAYLord, on this Labor Daywe thank You for the blessing of work.We ask for strength to complete each day.We ask for rest when we are weary.Monday, September 6, 2021In the Catholic tradition, work is more than a way to make aliving; it is a form of continued participation in God’s creative action. We pray for the men and women whose jobshave been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment,and we ask that You be with those whose faces we mightnever see but who work tirelessly each dayfor the good of us all. Amen.THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BECLOSEDMONDAY, September 6th.Enjoy the weekend!PATRIOT DAY - Saturday, September 11, 2021A People Changed by 9/11:"The years have gone by, but the memories remain forall who were involved in that one single day and itsaftermath that changed the lives of so many and of ournation." Monsignor Robert J. RomanoSTAY CONNECTEDWITH US!We remember all those who lost their lives in the2001 attacks. We pray for all victims of violenceand terrorism around the world, and for theirfamilies, that they may find comfort and peace.The last 7:30 AM Sunday Mass will be held onSeptember 5th. We will resume the 7:30 AMASK A FRANCISCANWhat book in the Bible should I read first so as notto get lost or give up?Sunday Mass during the Lenten Season.In the Old Testament, you may want to start with theBook of Exodus (God leading the Hebrew people out ofEgypt, making a covenant with them, and guiding theminto a new land).In the New Testament, you could start with the Gospel ofLuke, which has given us angels and shepherds at thebirth of Jesus, several of the most well-known parables,Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus,and the commission that the disciples preach to all nations repentance for the forgiveness of sins.I recommend that you read a translation that has goodintroductions to each book and cross-references to otherbiblical texts. The New American Bible and the New Revised Standard Version are very readable English translations and have the introductions and cross-referencesrecommended above. You can “own” the Bible in a legalsense, but its real ownership belongs to God and the faithcommunity that recognizes it as God’s unique selfrevelation.Please remember that you are not reading court transcripts but rather faith accounts: God’s revelation conveyed via human words. If you get bogged down at somepoint, you might explore the treasures in the Book ofPsalms; reflecting the human mood you are feeling then.Join us after the 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Massesin the Parish Hall. September 12:October 24:November 14:Grandparents SundayPancake SundayVeterans’ SundayGOOD SHEPHERDSeptember 19, 2021 @ 10:30 AM MASSGood Shepherd Confirmation Family PicnicFor 9th & 10th Grade FamiliesSunday, September 26, 2021 (Time TBD)

FAITH FORMATION NOTESGospel ReadingMark 7:31-37Jesus restores a man’s hearing and speech.Family ConnectionToday’s Gospel invites us to consider how we witness the healing presence of Christ in our care for andministry to those who are sick. We notice that the deaf man is brought to Jesus for healing by hisfriends. These people beg Jesus to lay his hands on this deaf man so that he might be healed. Jesus’healing power is shown in his opening of the man’s ears and the restoring of his speech. When familymembers care for one another when they are sick, they bring Christ’s healing presence. When we prayfor those who are ill, we ask God to show his healing power. When health is restored, we share thatgood news with others.As you gather as a family, recall a time when a family member was ill. What steps were taken to helprestore this family member to health? Talk about what it feels like to care for a person who is ill, andabout how it feels to be the sick person being cared for. In today’s Gospel, we hear about a time whenJesus healed a man who was deaf. Read today’s Gospel, Mark 7:31-37. Notice how the man who wascured and his friends could not honor Jesus’ request to keep quiet about Jesus’ power to heal. Wecontinue to celebrate Jesus’ healing presence in our lives by giving thanks to God for the gift ofhealing and health. Conclude in prayer, thanking Jesus for the gifts of health and healing. Pray together for those who are sick. After each person is named, pray, “Jesus, heal us.”(Loyola Press)Faith Formation Fall 2021-22REGISTRATION IS OPENGrades 1-10Forms can be found in the Atrium & on our website.CATECHISTS NEEDEDfor Sundays Grade 6Are you looking for a rewarding way to serve the church& strengthen your faith?Then being a Catechist is for you!Contact LindaMarie Klekner or Allison herdrc.orgFAITH FORMATION BEGINSSeptember 12 & 14 - Grades 1-8September 19 - Grades 9 & 10Don’t Forget Your Masks!Masks must be worn by allCatechists & Students while inFaith Formation classroomsCATECHETICAL SUNDAY MASSSeptember 19, 202110:30am Mass

Thank Youto the Friends & Neighbors of Allamuchyfor your donationsto our food pantry last week.“Thank you for yourrecycling efforts of religiousitems and for your support.They will be put to good useby others who needand will help preserve them.We are incredibly grateful for your support!Wishing you good health and many blessings!”We’ve Been Asked to Announce.St. Mary Recycle Mission, Lancaster, PALancCatholicMsn@aol.comBISHOP SWEENEY’S MEETINGWITH THE YOUTH St. Peter the Apostle Church, ParsippanySunday, September 12, 2021; 7 PM - 9 PMOpen to the young people and their chaperones from all parishes throughout the diocese.ST. PAUL’S IN PERSONConversation, community and cocktailsto inaugurate the post-pandemic in-person year!All are welcome!Spread the word and invite your friends and family. SIGN-UP BY SEPT. 12th!FALL SCRIPTURE STUDYSt. Paul’s Letters from PrisonIncarcerated numerous times "for thedefense of the gospel" (Phil 1:16), Paulwrote several letters from the confines ofprison. September 22, 2021; 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM SILVER & GOLD WEDDINGANNIVERSARY MASSSept. 15 - Nov. 17Choice of two sessions:Morning 10 am - 11:30 am or Evening 7 pm - 8:30 pm 20 cost for (2) handbooksRegister @ Questions? Contact Deacon Keith @ deacon@ptd.net;(908) 638-7461.Were you married in 1971 or 1996?Altar FlowersThe Diocese of Paterson invites you tocelebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversaryduring a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral ofSt. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serveas main celebrant on this joyful occasion.Arrangements can be made by contacting theGS parish office @ (973) 786-6631.Congratulations on this joyous occasion!Flowers beautify the sacred space of ourchurch, and are a gift to God and thosewho attend our Masses.The cost of flowers for our altar is funded throughgenerous donations. A contribution to the Flower Fund isa meaningful way to honor someone special or remembera loved one. Please call the parish office to coordinateavailable dates. Thank You in advance!Ministry SchedulePlease remember to sign Saturday9/115:00 PMPat ReardonAddyson OrtizIrene Finnan9:00 AMJessica BrennanSophia VitezAndy GrinthalHildegard Schleyer10:30 AMCeline AllenShane SmithChristine McCormickMargaret Kurnides12 NOONBob PfeifferTBDEunice HowleyDebbie RothweilerPat HoldtSunday9/12

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Sep 09, 2021 · Conclude in prayer, thanking Jesus for the gifts of health and healing. Pray togeth-er for those who are sick. After each person is named, pray, “Jesus, heal us.” (Loyola Press) Faith Formation Fall 2021-22 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FAITH FORMATION BEGINS Grades 1-10 September 12 & 14 Forms can be found in the A