This week
Sunday, March 9
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
DOK Meeting-Room 403
- Contact: Mary Jezierny (919.243.0826)
11:45 AM
Newcomers Class – Parlor
5:30 Episcopal Youth Community
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Newcomers Class and Reception
The Church of the Good Shepherd will host a series of Newcomers Classes immediately following the 10:15 Sunday service on March 9, 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. The series will kick off on March 9 with Duke Fentress’ popular tour of the stained-glass windows. Participants will not only learn about the windows and the iconography they display, but also something of the history of the church and those who built it. 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- beginning this Friday, March 7
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.
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Adult Formation in Lent- March 9-April 6
- On each of the six Sundays in Lent, Susan Lewellen will offer a series of classes on Contemplative Prayer at 9am 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.
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Lenten Suppers beginning March 13, 6PM
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 7:30PM 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.
Please RSVP by 5PM on Tuesday each week.
If you have questions, please reach out to Susan Lewellen (susanlewellen@icloud.com)
>RSVP Here for March 13
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Beyond Our Doors Community Lunch
Thank you to all who attended the community lunch the first Sunday in March. The food, treats and conversations were all enjoyable.
A special "shout out" to Craig DeShong, Camm Fyfe, Grace Sved, Mike and Debbie Hostetter, Sharon Booth, Shirley Sullivan, Whitney Cain, Betty Dietz, Paisley Ward, Cheryl Cozzi, James Deal, Jeffrey Cline, Stephen McCann, Logan Dreifuss, and AJ.
If you would like more information on how to get involved with this outreach ministry, please email Gerard McNeill at emeraldpointe04@yahoo.com.
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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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Monthly Men’s Fellowship Lunches
Next Gathering: Thursday, March 13th at 12 Noon at High Park Grill (625 E. Whitaker Mill Road). Come enjoy lively fellowship and a reasonably priced meal! No reservation is required, and everyone is welcome! Contact Jack Boyne if you have questions.
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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)
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
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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 8:30AM-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!
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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
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- Gary Blaettler
- John Newcome
- Alan Lewis
- Joe A.
- The Newcome Family
- The Fuller and Longerbeam Families
- 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. Philip’s, Durham; St. Stephen’s, Durham; and St. Titus’, Durham.
- In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray The Anglican Church of Canada.
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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 2 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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