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Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Fridays by appointment
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Pastoral Care Emergencies
Please call the Pastoral Care Support Line 919.831.2008
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This week
Sunday, March 16
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
Children's Chapel & Godly Play
11:30 AM
Fellowship
11:45 AM
Newcomers Class – Parlor
5:30 Episcopal Youth Community
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Newcomers Class and Reception
The Newcomers Classes will continue immediately following the 10:15 service on March 16 and 23. While our last series focused on the Anglican tradition, this next series will provide an introduction to our local parish: it’s history, its facilities, and its ministries. A Newcomers Reception will follow in early April. Contact: Rev. Justin
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The Great Fast of Lent is a 40-day period of Christian reflection and preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Maundy Thursday, during which Christians traditionally practice fasting, prayer, and almsgiving to commemorate the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness before starting his ministry. This solemn spiritual observance is a time for Christians to deepen their faith through self-discipline and focus on spiritual renewal. Common Lenten practices include giving up personal indulgences, increased prayer, acts of charity, and studying scripture.
The Book of Common Prayer tells us that, “The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful wee reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.”
Now, let us kneel before the Lord, our maker and redeemer.
-The Rev. Justin Gabbard
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Stations of the Cross- Fridays at noon
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. Please meet Richard at the front of the church on Fridays.
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Adult Formation in Lent
- On each of the six Sundays in Lent, Susan Lewellen will offer a series of classes on Contemplative Prayer at 9 AM in the Ennis Suite. During each session, Susan will discuss the history, meaning, and benefits of this ancient practice as well as leading prayer sessions. All are welcome to attend. Contact Susan Lewellen at susanlewellen@icloud.com for more information.
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Adult Bible Study led by Debbie Moyer at 9 AM in Room 303. Contact Debbie Moyer at debbiemoyer2008@yahoo.com for more information.
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Lenten Suppers beginning March 13, 6 PM
You are invited to join us in Shepherds Hall each Thursday in Lent for a meal and fellowship time. We will also have a brief study each week that focuses on Bishop Mariann Budde’s work entitled The Lost Art of Kindness: Civility as a Christian Practice.
The Lenten Suppers will be held from 6 pm to 7:30 PM on March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, and April 10. We'll send out a new RSVP form each week.
All of the suppers will be covered dish! So get creative and share some of your favorite recipes with us.
The first supper is tonight, and even if you didn't RSVP you are welcome to attend! Please join us.
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Please RSVP for next week by Tuesday night.
If you have questions, please reach out to Susan Lewellen (susanlewellen@icloud.com)
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Volunteer Opportunity
Each week Lowe's Foods on Strickland Road donates baked goods to the Shepherd's Table. And we need volunteers to pick up these donations and get them to the soup kitchen. Our wonderful volunteers sign up to cover one month at a time, covering each Sunday of that month. The commitment entails picking up the items after 10:15 AM on Sundays and then delivering them to the soup kitchen before 12:00 PM This year we have the following months available: April, May, October and November. To help us with this wonderful ministry, please contact Paula Andrews at paula.andrews2112@gmail.com or 919.880.5701.
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Food Not Bombs- thank you!
Food Not Bombs clothing donations pausing for the Spring.
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to collect a mountain of men's winter clothing, blankets, and other much needed supplies for the 50-100 folks that Food Not Bombs serves downtown every Saturday. We cannot thank you enough! If you have any remaining winter items to donate, please bring them to the marked bin in the lobby by this Sunday 3/16. After that, you can email Bethany at bethany.pergerson@gmail.com to schedule a drop-off.
Donations of summer items will resume in the lobby in June. Stay tuned for more information.
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ONE Wake News
Get Ready: Annual Meeting Next Week!
ONE Wake Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 20, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
St. Ambrose Episcopal, Raleigh
Please register in advance at OneWake.org/annual_meeting_3_20_25
During our Annual Meeting, leaders will propose a year-long strategy of training, action and fundraising to continue the momentum and ONE Wake's track record of success. ONE Wake's goal for us is 10-15 people from each institution. WE NEED YOU!
The organization will also ratify a 2025 budget and a new Strategy Team slate during the meeting. The 2025 Strategic Plan Proposal is also on the website.
Will you join us in the fight for affordable housing, mental health resources and public transportation?
Questions? Contact Karen Price at karentprice@gmail.com.
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Easter Flowers
The Altar Guild of The Church of the Good Shepherd is offering the opportunity to help decorate the church for Easter. Potted Easter Lilies are $20 and Hydrangeas are $25.
To place an order, please fill out the form by March 28, 2025
Contact Molly Propst if you have questions. (919.523.8142)
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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.
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Out & About Potluck - March 29
OUT & ABOUT is a longstanding Supper Group at our Church of the Good Shepherd that affirms our LGBT families and friends. We gather monthly at a host's home for a potluck supper, fun & fellowship. Contact: Brother Paul Henry, OSF (954.448.8931)
Next Gathering: Saturday, March 29 at 6 PM
Where: 319 Hudson Street, Raleigh
Hosts: Michael Riddle and Randy Roberts
More info: Please email Paul Henry brotherpaulh@orderofsaintfrancis.org and he will add you to the evite!
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Episcopal Youth Community
Click here to read the latest EYC News, including upcoming activities and events.
For information about EYC, 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.
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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)
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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 8:30 AM-12 Noon.
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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
- Jerry Smith
- Branch Alexander
- Kathy Acton
- Justin C.
- Bob Kirchgessner
- Josephine Placa
- Katie Beaudoin
- Caitlin Carter-Corker
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- Gary Blaettler
- John Newcome
- Alan Lewis
- Joe A.
- The Newcome Family
- The Fuller and Longerbeam Families
- Lisa Kmonicek-Simpson
- Lynda Terrell-Rea
- Susie Rahal
- 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.
- In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for St. Luke’s, Eden; Church of the Epiphany, Eden; and Galloway Memorial Church, Elkin.
- In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray The Church of the Province of Central Africa.
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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.
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March 9 Altar flowers, photo by Peter Jezierny | |
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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.
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Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Fridays by appointment
Pastoral Care Emergencies
Please call the Pastoral Care Support Line 919.831.2008
Prayer Requests
Please CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request.
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Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
New! Please email your contributions to Dana Deaton at cgsnews@cgs-raleigh.org
The deadline for newsletter submissions is Wednesday at 2 PM. Thank you!
Announcements may be edited for content and space.
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