GOOD SHEPHERD

AMERICAN NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH

1890 WHITESVILLE RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
732-279-6837
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August 28, 2016

22nd Sunday in Ordinary time
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5PM
Sunday: 8AM & 10AM
Served by:
Fr. Anthony R. Lipari, FCM
Pastor

Franciscan Community of Mercy

Fr. Miguel Fernandez, NFCM

Associate Pastor

Fr. Drew Miller

Associate Pastor

Donna Lombardi
Pastoral Associate
Family Faith Formation

Karen Suter

Parish Administrator

Wendy and Mike Melly

Parish Council Leaders

An All Inclusive Independent Catholic Community,

Dedicated to Making the World a Better Place

A Shepherds View
August 27-28

Our Second Reading seems to

5PM
8AM
10AM

invite us to come closer to Jesus

September 45

turn to invite others to come

5PM
8AM
10AM Tracey & Barbara MacNeal
Courtney Konowal
Infant John Weaver

closer. WE are now the inviters,

and our Gospel invites us in re-

by our joy, our conversions, our prayer and our worship are
to search, like the Good Shepherd, those the NEED peace,
faith, hope and love, within their hearts, lives, and journeys.
Our fears or lack of confidence should NEVER impede us!
Our source of courage is the GOOD SHEPHERD, who
will guide each of us to seek out those that need Him.
Look around and within Is there someone that needs to be
invited to the feast of the Lord? Lets begin to think of our-

When I was in the Seminary, we were given the opportunity to spend our winter break on a 30 day silent retreat
known as the Desert Experience.
Of course I had no intention of going, but God used this
harassing nun to make me go!
So off I went for 30 days of silence with nothing to read but
my Bible!

selves as missionaries of the American National Catholic

Church!
As the end of August draws near, please still find the
precious time of test and relaxation before the hectic times
return. We have so much work ahead of us, so many souls

Initially I went out of my mind but as time went on I began to experience a joy and a peace that I had never had
before. I began to feel so alive within myself as well as observing nature.

to find, so many to encourage to return to Gods open

When I returned, no one was home so I went to the Mall.

It was amazing! The colors in the stores seemed so bright,
the people seemed so interesting. I was so keenly aware of
simple things like taking out my wallet to pay.

Pray for me as I pray for you!

Psalm 46:10 tells us that we come to know God as well

as ourselves through stillness and silence. If you dont
already meditate why not try it. Sit in stillness and quiet
everyday for 10 minutes. Your life will be transformed.

- Fr. Drew

heart. Pray often for Vocations to the Priesthood, the Diaconate and to Religious Life. For these ministers are so
needed with us to gather the sheep of the Lords Flock.

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

Franciscan Reflections
We are bound to SERVE, to
MINISTER to everyone the
fragrant words of our Lord

~St Francis of Assisi

Registration for Family Faith Formation

and RCIA
will be starting up soon. Please follow
announcements in the weekly Bulletin for details.
Are you new to the Catholic Faith?
Do you want answers to questions such as:
What do Catholics believe?
How do you pray?
Why is Mary so important?
How do you say the Rosary?

What is RCIA ?
RCIA is a spiritual journey, a process of faith, a process
for welcoming newcomers into the Catholic Church, a process of developing Catholic Christians, a process that is
adapted to each individual and his or her needs. Finally
it is an apprenticeship as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Who is RCIA intended for?

Unbaptized adults or young adults or an adult or young
adult who has been baptized into a non-Catholic
denomination.
An adult or young adult who has been baptized Catholic
but has never received his or her first Eucharist or
Confirmation.

Refer to Calendar Column for information regarding

Bible Study and Adult Formation

Saints of the Week

August 28: St. Augustine of Hippo,
Bishop (+430)
August.29: St. John the Baptist,
martyr (+27)
August 30: St. Jeanne Jugan (+1879)
August 31: St. Joseph of Arimathea (+82)
St. Nicodemus , martyr
September: 1: St. Giles (+710)
September 2: Blessed John Francis Burte
and companions, martyrs
(+1792, 1794)
September 3: St. Gregory the Great,
Doctor of the church (+604)

SEPTEMBER 3RD
Blessing of Backpacks and Teachers

SEPTEMBER 9th
Scripture has the ability to transform our hearts. Let us deepen our
understanding of Scripture .

Bible Study with Fr. Drew

Fridays at 7PM at Good Shepherd

First session will be held on Friday, September 9th
and will begin with the Gospel of John

SEPTEMBER 12TH
Adult Faith Formation with Fr. Anthony and Fr.
Miguel will be held on Monday evenings at 7PM

beginning September 12th.

SEPTEMBER 17TH

FLEA MARKET - FUNDRAISER 9AM-4PM

We are excited about this fundraiser and need
your help to make it a success! Please donate
new or gently used items, such as sports equipment, jewelry, lamps, records, CD's, small furniture and lots more. Also, we would welcome
any crafts. However, we are unable to accept
donations of clothing, bedding or upholstered
furniture.
We will begin accepting your donations at our
church on Sunday, September 11. Times to be
posted in our next bulletin.

SEPTEMBER 24TH
11AM Memorial Mass for Vince Moran
4PM Final Parish BBQ for 2016
5PM Outdoor Mass (weather permitting)

OCTOBER 1st
11AM: Blessing of the Animals
Good Shepherd ANCC Church
All are welcome!