Thursday, February 20

This week at Good Shepherd

Sunday, February 23

8 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite I

8:30 AM - 12 Noon

Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)

9 AM

Sunday School (kids 4-12 yo) Parents of young children are invited to gather for fellowship in the second-floor Library while their kids attend Sunday School.

Adult Formation (info below)

10:15 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Service Livestream

Children's Chapel & Godly Play

11:30 AM

Fellowship

Out & About Supper Group- Feb. 23

OUT & ABOUT is a longstanding Supper Group at our Church of the Good Shepherd that affirms our LGBTQ families and friends. We gather monthly at a host's home for a potluck supper, fun & fellowship. Contact: Brother Paul Henry, OSF.

Next Gathering: Sunday, February 23rd at 6 PM.

Where: 1200 Kimbolton Drive, Cary 27511

Host: Anna+David Howard (919) 523-6446

RSVP to Brother Paul (954) 448-8931 if you're able to attend.

Wednesday Noonday Eucharist Service

Our Wednesday Noonday Eucharist services provide a brief opportunity in the midst of a busy week to pause, rest, pray, and worship. Join us on February 26.

Announcements

Battery Recycling Project

The Green Team is collecting batteries in the Parish Life Center lobby to dispose of them properly. Since November we have collected 113 pound of batteries! Thank you and keep up the good work! If you have questions about the Battery Recycling Project, please contact Beth Hahn

Needed: Men's Winter Clothing and More

Cleaning out your closets? Food Not Bombs is a long-running mutual aid group in need of men's winter clothes and shoes, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, and tents for distribution every Saturday in Moore Square. Items should be clean and in decent condition. Please place your donations in the labeled bins in the PLC foyer during church and Parish Office hours. Contact Bethany Pergerson with any questions. Thanks for helping us spread the warmth!

Pancake Supper- March 4

The Great Fast of Lent is almost upon us. Before we take the plunge, however, let's enjoy one last night of indulgence. The annual EYC Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on March 4th from 6-7:30pm.

Join us in Shepherd's Hall for a night of music, fellowship, and enough pancakes and bacon to keep you satisfied for forty long days. Admission is free but all donations go to support the Episcopal Youth Community. Games and activities for kids will be provided. Come on down and help us put the "gras" back in Mardi Gras.

Volunteers Needed for March 9 at the Cheshire House

The Cheshire House is the Episcopal Campus ministry at NCSU. We partner with other local Episcopal churches to provide lunches to their staff and students (about 15 people). Good Shepherd provides lunch one Sunday each month. We are hoping to recruit a few more volunteers to help out on March 9! Please sign up here if you are able to help! If you are unable to help on March 9, but interested in helping this ministry in the future, please contact: Karen Boyne

Lent 2025 at Good Shepherd

Adult Formation in Lent

On each of the six Sundays in Lent, Susan Lewellen will offer a series of classes on Contemplative Prayer. During each session, Susan will discuss the history, meaning, and benefits of this ancient practice as well as leading prayer sessions. The first class will be held in the Ennis Parlor at 9:00am on March 9th. All are welcome to attend. Contact Susan Lewellan at susanlewellen@icloud.com for more information.

Lenten Suppers

On Thursday evenings in Lent, the Church of the Good Shepherd will host a series of potluck suppers in Shepherd's Hall. Join us for food, fellowship, and an opportunity to reflect on our shared journey through this Holy Season. These gatherings will be held on March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, and April 10. Mark your calendars.

Stations of the Cross

On Fridays in Lent, Richard Netherby will once again be leading walking meditations through the Stations of the Cross. All those interested in deepening their experience of this Holy season are invited to join him in the sanctuary at noon each week for prayer and the silent contemplation of the Passion. These meditative walks will begin on March 7.

Children & Youth

Vacation Bible School 2025

June 23- 26 (Monday-Thursday), 9 AM - 12 Noon

Ages Pre-K through 5th Grade

(nursery care will be available for younger children)

Hey kids! Start packing your bags for an incredible Vacation Bible School journey this summer. Registration is open now through May 31.

Visit the VBS webpage to register now! cgs-raleigh.org/VBS

Children's Programs at Good Shepherd

Kids 4-12 years old enjoy

Sunday School every Sunday at 9 AM.
Children's Chapel & Godly Play every Sunday at 10:15 AM.

Nursery care for younger children is available every Sunday 8:30AM-12 Noon.

Parents of young children are invited to gather for fellowship in the second-floor Library while their kids attend Sunday School!

Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers- Are you receiving emails and updates about children's activities and events? If not, be sure to CLICK HERE so we're able to be in touch. Thank you!

Winter Retreat!

"Something about the ocean,

and I'm lost in love again."

Our first EYC Winter Retreat, held at the Trinity Center from February 14-16, is in the books and I think everyone who attended would agree that it was a tremendous success.

So many great memories: bocce ball on the beach, Hamilton sing-alongs, the "Kidnapper," Kumja, side quests, Juliet's crazy ghost stories, morning devotionals on the dock, Battle Toes, candy salad, and of course, the blanket that gives the divine mystery a shape.

This trip was tons of fun while also being deeply spiritual and a intense bonding experience for our community. I think it will have a powerful effect on the direction of our youth program in the future.

I want to thank Ed Sharp and Tristin Carpenter for serving as our brave chaperones. I really enjoyed sharing this experience with you and look forward to having you join us again. I also want to thank all the young people who risked trying something new. You were endlessly cheerful and always game for everything I threw at you. I was especially moved by how much you clearly care for one another. You all make this job a real joy.

See you down the road Trinity Center. I think it safe to say that we'll be back.

Your friend in Christ,

Justin+

Episcopal Youth Community

Click here to read the latest EYC News, including upcoming activities and events.

Looking Ahead...

March 2 - EYC Meeting
March 4 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
July 20-26 - EYC Mission Trip

For information about the Episcopal Youth Community at The Church of the Good Shepherd, email Rev. Justin Gabbard or give him a call at 859-630-2835.

To receive text messages about upcoming EYC events, CLICK HERE to be added to the list.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List

Roy Wright
Catherine and Bob Williams
Janet Gilliam
Ralph Sanders
Pete Taylor
Martha Bailey
Peggy Hawks
Darrell Dennis
Janie Ward-Newton
William Short
Paul Hoch
Brinley Harris
Don Caudill
Jane Mayhew
Janet Watrous
Reginald Fuller
Jerry Smith;
Branch Alexander
Kathy Acton
Suzy McPherson
Alison Kindt
Dawn Downs
Susan Jorenby

Mike Deloatch
Jordan Maylee
Gary Blaettler
John Newcome
The Newcome Family
the people of Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon
the people of Ukraine and Russia
victims of gun violence
those affected by drought, heat, floods, storms, and fires, especially those impacted by Hurricane Helene and wildfires in Southern California.
And we pray for those who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom, remembering especially Gwen Newcome.
In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints’, Concord; Church of the Good Shepherd, Cooleemee; and St. Alban’s, Davidson.
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil.

The people of The Church of the Good Shepherd are eager to join you in lifting your prayers to God. Please tell us how we can pray with you by CLICKING HERE to submit a prayer request.

Prayer requests added to our public prayer list will be refreshed every month; please feel free to resubmit them if you would like them to remain on the prayer list.

Come Worship with Us!

Sunday, February 23, 2025

8 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite I

8:30 AM - 12 Noon

Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)

9 AM

Sunday School (kids 4-12 yo)

Adult Formation

10:15 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Children's Chapel & Godly Play

Service Livestream

Service Bulletin

11:30 AM

Fellowship

Ways to Serve

If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve the parish, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed will be excited to provide more information.