Good Shepherd R.C. Church 48TranquilityRoad(Route517),P.O.Box464,Andover,NJ07821
973-786-6631~www.goodshepherdrc.org
Pastor: Rev.TimothyDowling Deacons:Rev.Mr.ThomasSullivan PastorEmeritus: Rev.Msgr.MartinMcDonnell Rev.Mr.KeithHarris ParochialVicar: Rev.MichalJanSzwarc WeekendAssistant:Rev.EdwardReading
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9, 2020
Saturday, August 8, 2020
5:00 PM Helen Yarzab
Sunday, August 9, 2020
7:30 AM Bernadette Weber
9:00 AM Olga & William Vitkosky 10:30 AM Antonio Cetani 12 Noon The Hamberger Family
Daily Mass August 10 - August 14 @ 9:00 AM
Monday The Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday Terry & Michael Manning & family
Wednesday William R. Slack Thursday Kristine LaGuardia Friday Intentions of Maureen Carvagno
Saturday, August 15, 2020
5:00 PM The People of the Parish
Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:30 AM Nicki Clemens
9:00 AM Intentions of Bea & Hugh Rush
10:30 AM Joyce Kelly
12 Noon Fred Fossett
SCRIPTURE READINGS
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a Fleeing for his life, the prophet Elijah takes refuge in a cave where he encounters God.
Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5 Paul is deeply pained because the Jews - in spite of everything that has been given to them - have rejected Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 When they are caught in high winds and rough seas, Jesus comes to the apostles; he calms their fears, and brings them peace.
COLLECTION BREAKDOWN: July 28 - August 3:
Many thanks to all of our parishioners who respond each week to the needs of our parish and who make their weekly offering a part of their budget. May God bless you for your generosity.
Scripture reflection with Fr. Tim + Pause + Reflect + Act +
1) In your life, where do you experience the quiet presence
of God?
2) When has the truth spoken to you in love, brought new
growth and flourishing?
3) When have you needed to follow Jesus in the life of
faith?
4) Where are you today - in the boat, out of the boat?
Is life wild and threatening, or calm and secure?
Either way, where is Jesus?
MAIL ONLINE TOTAL
1st Collection $6,619 $3,545 $10,164
2nd Collection Parish Maintenance
$ ,325 $ ,925 $ 1,250
PRIEST’S MASS SCHEDULE
AUGUST 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM
8/8-9 Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Michal
8/15-16 Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Ed Fr. Michal Fr. Ed
8/22-23 Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim
8/29-30 Fr. Michal
Fr. Tim Fr. Michal
Fr. Tim Fr. Michal
The community of Good Shepherd joyfully welcomes
our Newly Baptized:
Brynjar Michael DiMarco Son of Kelly and Brian
Rejoice, for now you are truly a child of God.
To all those who care for our Prayer Garden & the Blessed Mother Grotto, thank you for always spreading the seeds of joy!
Please join His Holiness, Pope Francis, who has chosen the following intention
to be prayed for during the month of August.
The Maritime World: We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fisherman and their families.
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION
STAY CONNECTED WITH US!
MASS SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2020
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Monday - Friday @ 9:00 AM, Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon
Live Stream Masses: M-F @ 9:00 AM,
Saturday @ 5:00 PM & Sunday @ 10:30 AM.
To watch LIVE, go to our website and scroll down
https://www.goodshepherdrc.org/ or Log-in to our
Facebook page: Facebook.com/GoodShepherdRC
ASK A FRANCISCAN
With all the Church closings, does Sunday Mass on TV or the Internet fulfill one’s obligation?
It’s not the same as being there in person. When COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were in place, watching on TV or the Internet was both prudent and morally good. Those restrictions, however, will not last forever. Would a virtual date with one’s beloved be as good as the real thing? A virtual hug may be the best someone can do now, but it will never equal or eliminate the need for a flesh-and-blood hug as soon as that is possible. Receiving Communion is not possible at a virtual Mass.
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary AUGUST 15TH
Mary was always a virgin, both in conceiving Jesus, giving birth to him, and remaining virgin ever after. God granted her this privi-lege to emphasize that this was a unique moment in history - the birth of Jesus who is the Son of God and the Son of Mary. The liturgy of the Church speaks of Mary as “ever virgin.” In the early Church some denied this, arguing that the Gospels speak of the brothers and sisters of Jesus, and thus maintained that Mary did not remain a virgin after the birth of Jesus. However, it is the constant teaching of the Church that Mary remained a virgin even after the birth of Jesus. In her virginity, Mary lived a life dedicated exclusively to her Son and his mission. Her example has been followed by some of Christ’s disciples who have lived lives of consecrated virginity and celibacy from apostolic times to the present.
In the mystery of her Assumption, Mary experiences immedi-ately what we all will experience eventually, a bodily resurrec-tion like Christ’s own. “The Immaculate Virgin . . . when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of death.”
New Jersey Department of Human Services has launched a hotline for residents who need help coping with stress and anxiety during the health crisis.
• Hotline: Open from 8 am - 9 pm, 7 days/week. Call (866) 202-4357.
• The state COVID-19 hotline can be reached by dialing 211 or 1-800-962-1253.
Please be advised this Resource Directory is updated weekly.
Please be sure to visit https://www.njcares.gov/ohh/
downloads/DMI_COVID-19_Resource-Guide.pdf for the
most updated version of resources and guidance throughout
New Jersey and Virtual Online Services.
REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 IS NOW OPEN and consideration has been given due to the pandemic. The year will begin with a home study program and with guidance from the diocese, CDC and local board of educa-tion. We will revisit the possibility of offering in-house classes for 2021.
Please note there will be two distinct registration forms for children in grades 1 through 8 and teens entering the two-year Confirmation program. Teens only need to register as 9th graders. All registered families presently enrolled in our program will be emailed information. All forms are available on our website: https://www.goodshepherdrc.org/faith-formation
If you are new to the parish, please contact the parish office to register at 973-786-6631. Upon completion of parish registration, you may access the registration forms.
Please submit registration paperwork with payment to the Faith Formation Office by August 30, 2020.
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