PENTECOST PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, May 19 | 11:30a, Windsor, the Common
Join us for our Parish Picnic on the Day of Pentecost! We will gather on the Windsor campus after the 10:30a worship services to enjoy lawn games, live music and a celebration fit for the Holy Spirit. The parish provides a main dish and beverages. If you would like to bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert, sign up here. Feel free to join us even if you don’t bring a dish. We invite you to be festive and join in the tradition of wearing red on Pentecost Sunday to remind us of the fire of the Spirit!
FEEDING THE FLOCK
Sunday, May 19 | 11:30a, Windsor, the Common
Our Feeding the Flock cooking team will be firing up the grill for the picnic as well. Burgers are on the menu, and we need more helping hands! If you like to grill or want to learn more about this cooking group, please contact Will Holford and Fred Weber and meet us at the BBQ pit.
THE PHILADELPHIA ELEVEN FILM SCREENING
Tuesday, May 14 | offsite, Regal Gateway
The award winning new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven will have its theatrical release in Austin on May 14. Good Shepherd will sponsor a special post-event screening featuring the Rt. Rev. Kathryn "Kai" Ryan and the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Th.D. moderated by the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks. Purchase your tickets and join us at the movies!
GENERATIONS LUNCH & PROGRAM
Tuesday, April 30 | 11:30a, Windsor, PLC
Please join us for a Generations of Good Shepherd Lunch and Program with the Rev. Leah Wise, Priest for the Hill. This is an opportunity for Good Shepherd members of all ages to gather, break bread together, and enjoy hearing from the newest member of our clergy team. Please RSVP to Kathy Jolink, 512-476-3523. 
THE RESURRECTION PROMISE,
AN EASTER BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 | 6:30p–7:30p
Windsor, media room
The Easter post-resurrection texts are stories of the appearances of the Risen Christ among his disciples and others. The resurrection “promise” will be an inquiry to what happened and the meaning of it to the witnesses who were there. Next week we will discuss He was Known to Them in the Breaking of the Bread (Luke 24:13-35). For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff.
FIRST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP AND CHAPEL
Friday, May 3 | 8:00a–9:00a, the Hill
On the first Friday of every month, the Hill hosts a reception in the parish hall for Hillside parents and caregivers. All are welcome to stay after for the preschool chapel service led by the Rev. Leah Wise in the church building. With questions, please contact the Rev. Leah Wise.
HONORING GRADUATING SENIORS
Sunday, May 5 | 10:30a, Windsor, nave
Each year Good Shepherd honors our graduating high school seniors with a special prayer of blessing and a festive treat on the common following the service. This year we will honor our seniors on Sunday, May 5 during our 10:30a service in the nave. We will also print the names of all graduating seniors who would like to be included in our bulletin on May 5. To help us honor your graduating student and celebrate with your family, please complete this form no later than Sunday, April 28.
YOUNG ADULTS CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH
Sunday, May 5 | 11:30a–1:00p, Windsor, nave
Our young adults group fosters community and connection among those in the congregation in their 20’s and 30’s. Join us for a festive lunch and opportunity to socialize after church. Please register for Cinco de Mayo lunch by Thursday, May 2. With questions, please contact Jessica Riels.
MUSIC ON THE HILL FEATURING THE PEACEMAKERS
Thursday, May 9, 7:00p–8:30p, the Hill
The Hill is thrilled to welcome Eddie Dickerson (a well-known fiddler to the Good Shepherd community and previously a member of Communion Cafe’s Holy Ghost Supreme) back to Austin for a one-night-only performance at Music on the Hill.
Eddie brings his duo “The Peacemakers” with partner Jackie Wright to our stage to perform a mix of folk-inspired original songs as well as a few familiar covers. $10 suggested donation, BYOB. Volunteers to help with setup are most appreciated. Please contact Matt Bradshaw if you are interested in helping out!
🚀JUST FOR GS KIDS!🚀
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
So much is happening in the children and youth ministry! If you want to stay in the know, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon to be added to the children, youth and family ministry e-mail list. See April's newsletter!
CAMP ALLEN'S STARRY NIGHTS
AND CAMPFIRE LIGHTS
Thursday, May 2 | 6:30p, offsite
A fun, casual evening focused on fellowship and shining a light on Camp Allen’s ministry as a year-round gathering place for all ages. We look forward to celebrating Camp Allen and the event honorees, Jane Stone and Don Walker, at the County Line on the Lake. Jane and Don are parishioners actively involved in the life of Good Shepherd and in supporting the mission of Camp Allen, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. We hope to see you at Camp Allen's Starry Nights and Campfire Lights!
THE VERY FIRST GRANDE TEXAS FAMILY REUNION
Friday-Sunday, May 3–5 | Camp Allen
In an effort to create more social activities for everyone in the Diocese, Bishop Doyle asks you to join him at Camp Allen for faith and fellowship. A weekend of fun just for members of the Diocese of Texas. Register now for activities and fun for the whole family!
HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024?
We're still $43,000 short of our budget for pledges!
All of our ministries depend on your financial support. We ask you to pledge now for 2024. We appreciate knowing what you are able to give. Please prayerfully consider your pledge to Good Shepherd to support the parish and the ministries we share. Learn how your pledge supports Good Shepherd.
TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, May 5 | 2:00p–4:30p, offsite
At Trinity Streets, we serve meals for 40-65 people coming in off the streets of downtown Austin on Sunday afternoons. Volunteers serve by preparing and serving meals, hosting a worship service for those coming to Trinity Center, and cleaning the kitchen afterwards. To register please click HERE.
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, May 16, offsite
Join Good Shepherd’s Team 102 for the Mobile Loaves & Fishes Food Truck prep and run. Sign up to prepare sandwiches and load the truck from 4:00p–5:00p at the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Commissary (at St. John Neumann’s Catholic Church). You may also sign up for the truck run from 5:00p–7:00p, where you’ll take food to several locations around Austin. All volunteers are welcome!
To register please click HERE.
COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, May 18 | 9:00a, offsite
Community First! Village (CF!V) is a 51-acre community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for people coming out of chronic homelessness. Come be a part of the Spirit at work in our community. We will meet at Community First! Village and we will be guided to one of the new homes to clean and furnish for unhoused neighbors. This is a wonderful opportunity for families with teens to serve together. All volunteers are welcome. Click HERE to sign up.

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