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July 3, 2016 14th 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 Associate Pastor

Donna Lombardi

Pastoral Associate Family Faith Formation

Wendy and Mike Melly Parish Council Leaders

An All Inclusive Independent Catholic Community,

Dedicated to Making the World a Better Place

MASS INTENTIONS If you are interested in obtaining a Mass Card or placing an intention, please see Karen or Donna after mass OR send an email to: KMSuter@aol.com with your request or with any ques-tions. The cost is $10. Cash or checks can be given to Donna or Karen at the time of your request or payment can be made by credit card or Paypal via our website: GoodShepherdANCC.org. Mass Cards are available at the church. *For notification in bulletin, request must be made no later than the Monday preceding the weekend of the mass.

July 2—3 5 PM 8 AM Jack Howells 10 AM Ann Wonicka (healing)

July 9—10 5 PM: Lora Ann Weaver 8AM: Domenica DiPisa 10 AM: Daniel Triano Gabriel Schiavone

Saints of the Week

July 5: Anthony Zaccaria, Priest (+1539) Elizabeth of Portugal, Wife & Mother (+1336)

July 6: Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr (+1902)

July 9: Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Chinese Martyrs from (+1648-1930)

A Shepherds View

Here it is already July Fourth Weekend and we are reading in the Gospel that the Harvest is here! Indeed, it is! Not just the agricultural harvest but the urgent call of disci-pleship. Jesus NEEDS YOU! Each of us are called to go throughout our everyday world to preach the Good News of God's love, God's Mercy, God's joyful Spirit. We surely are like lambs amidst wolves sometimes. We face rejec-tion, scorn, opposition, dangers, and challeng-es. Jesus instructs them to as to their behavior on such a mission and insists that no matter what they or we encounter, they and we must trust God who will protect and care for them and us! Wasn't that the Spirit of 1776? Isn't that what we are REALLY celebrating this weekend amidst the picnics and fun? Isn't this what motivates our military service brothers and sisters, sons and daughters? It's truly amaz-ing to read about their Revolutionary commit-ment, to watch movies about how they did it, to see plays that celebrate the legacy they fought for. May Jesus' call to you do the same! Pray with our Good Shepherd Parish that we may also embrace that spirit of mission and ministry. Happy Independence Day Weekend!

LIVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS,

FOREVER!

SATURDAY, JULY 9TH Parish Family BBQ 6PM

Rain or shine!! Remember to bring your lawn chairs!

(Sign up sheet in back of church)

Test your knowledge ……..

What does the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary mean?

A. Mary was conceived without original

sin

B. Mary was chosen to be the Mother of

Christ

C. Mary was assumed into heaven on a

cloud; body and soul.

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Time, Talent, and Treasure …..

Have you considered becoming a Lector,

Eucharistic Minister, or Acolyte but have

some questions or concerns?

Why not take a few minutes at speak to Fr.

Anthony, Fr. Miguel, or Donna to have

those questions and concerns answered.

REMINDER ……

Sunday 6PM Mass has been cancelled.

We have returned to our normal Mass schedule:

Saturday 5PM

Sunday: 8AM and 10AM

It was this religious sense which inspired the authors of the Declaration of Independence:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.”. In our prayers, let us ask that these cornerstone words which helped shape the freedoms that we enjoy also help to realize equality and inalienable rights throughout the world; and as we pray for peace among nations we ask the Lord to hold those on the front lines of this mission in His hands.

Franciscan Reflection

“The saints are like the stars.

In his providence Christ con-

ceals them in a hidden place that they

may not shine before others when they

might wish to do so. Yet they are always

ready to exchange the quiet of contem-

plation for the works of mercy as soon as

they perceive in their heart the invita-

tion of Christ."

~St. Anthony of Padua