Weekly Update for February 26, 2026 | | |
Announcements
- Lent
- Lenten Suppers
- Stations of the Cross
- Adult Formation
- Easter Flowers
- Holy Week Concert
- Parish Directory
- Tuesday Bible Study
- Adult Fellowship Groups
- Habitat for Humanity
- Help Wanted: Front Desk Volunteer
- Food Not Bombs
- Congratulations
Worship and Learn With Us
Prayer List
Support Our Parish
Connect With Us
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Welcome to our Lenten journey at Good Shepherd. On our web site you will find a guide to our 2026 Lenten offerings. We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter through prayer, fellowship, and intentional community.
Read the Parish News for information about the upcoming schedule, or visit the Lent page on our website: |
Lenten Supper Series on Wednesday Evenings
From Famine to Fruit: A Lenten Journey of Faithful Return Under Scarcity
Join us this Lent on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM in Shepherd's Hall for an experience of authentic community and open-hearted reflection, over a grace-filled potluck meal.
Children are warmly invited to join our wonderful Sunday School teacher, Sthephanie Sierra, for a special Lenten program on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 PM!
Dovetailing with the adult formation series in Shepherd's Hall, children may be dropped off at the Sunday School room (329) beginning at 5:45 PM, to be picked up from the Sunday School room by 7:15 PM. The program will include a kid-friendly dinner, set up right outside the classroom.
Please RSVP by Tuesdays at 5pm.
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Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 12 Noon
On Fridays in Lent, Richard Netherby will once again lead 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 take place each Friday at noon. If you would like to participate, please plan to enter the church through the front door (note that the Parish Office is closed on Fridays).
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Adult Formation Beginning Next Sunday, March 8
Join Rev. Imogen at 9 AM on March 8, 15, and 22 in the Adult Formation Room (PLC 323) for the first session in a three-part series: Walking Thru Holy Week. This series serves to provide a deeper understanding of the ancient Easter Triduum, the three last day’s of Jesus’ life on Earth: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
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Easter Flowers - order by March 15
The Altar Guild of The Church of the Good Shepherd is offering the opportunity to help decorate the church for Easter Sunday, April 5.
To place an order, please fill out the order form by March 15. Potted Easter Lilies are $20 and Hydrangeas are $30.
Easter Flower Order Form
Questions? Please contact Mary Propst or David Baggett.
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Holy Week Concert, March 29
Please join us on Sunday March 29 at 4pm for a special musical offering for Holy Week, presented by the Lyricosa Quartet.
The Seven Last Words of Christ, by Franz Joseph Haydn, was commissioned in 1786 by the priest Don José Sáenz de Santa María for the Good Friday service at Oratorio de la Santa Cueva in Cádiz, Spain. Originally composed for string orchestra, Haydn himself arranged it for string quartet the following year. He was faced with the challenge of writing a musical meditation on each of the seven words, each about ten-minutes long. These seven movements, framed by a solemn introduction at the beginning and the terrifying earthquake movement at the end, hold a unique place in the string quartet literature.
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Parish Directory
The Parish Directory (with names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) of active members is available on the parish website. The directory is refreshed about every six weeks. The file is password protected. If you need the password, please contact David Baggett, Parish Administrator.
Help keep the Parish Directory accurate! Please be sure to contact the Parish Office if your information needs to be updated. Thank you!
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Tuesday's Bible Studies
With Rev. Nancy's recent move to Pennsylvania, people have asked: what's going on with the Tuesday Bible Studies Rev. Nancy led?
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Tuesday morning's group is being led by Rev. Imogen at 10:30 in the Ennis Suite at the church.
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Tuesday evening's group is being led by Van Giersch at the Giersch home (6433 Chapman Ct, Raleigh 27612)
If you're interested in joining a Tuesday Bible Study group, know that you are most welcome! If you'd like more information, please contact the Parish Office (919.8312000) or info@cgs-raleigh.org
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Learn more about Adult Fellowship at Good Shepherd!
At the Church of the Good Shepherd, we believe that spiritual growth and meaningful relationships go hand in hand. Our Adult Fellowship Groups are a wonderful way to connect with others, share in life's journey, and deepen your faith. We invite you to explore the different groups available and find a place to belong.
Featured above, the parish book club "Books and Bagels", meets every week on Thursdays at 8:30 am at the Chanticleer Cafe and Bakery in Cary. They are currently reading Becoming by Michele Obama and would love to have you join!
Please learn more about Books and Bagels, Mens Fellowship Lunch, Out & About and more in our latest blog article:
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Build Homes, Hope, and Community: Join the Habitat Team!
- The Church of the Good Shepherd is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County for the Spring 2026 Beloved Build. We are looking for at least 8 volunteers from our parish to help build affordable housing at Old Poole Place on March 14.
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Sign Up for Saturday, March 14 here Please register by February 27.
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Questions? Please contact Don Blankenship.
Read our blog article for more information!
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Help Wanted: Front Desk Volunteer (Monday Afternoons)
We are looking for a friendly face to join our team at the parish front desk! If you enjoy interacting with people and want to make a contribution to keeping our community running smoothly, we would love to have you.
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When: Monday afternoons, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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The Role: Greet visitors, answer phones, and direct calls.
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Bonus Tasks: Provide light clerical assistance as needed for David and Laura.
This is a wonderful way to stay connected with the parish and support our daily mission.
Interested? Please contact Susan Lewellen.
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Food Not Bombs
It’s that time again! Cleaning out your closets?
Food Not Bombs is a long-running mutual aid group seeking men's and women’s winter clothes, men’s shoes, winter hats and accessories, socks, new underwear, sleeping bags, and tents for distribution every Saturday in Moore Square. Items should be clean and in decent condition. We cannot accept summer items due to limited storage space.
Please place your donations in the labeled bins in the parlor during church hours. We will be collecting items through March 8.
Contact Bethany Pergerson with any questions! Let’s fill the bins again!
| | | Congratulations to all those who were baptized, confirmed, received, and reaffirmed on February 22 during Bishop Jennifer's visitation. | | |
Candidates for Confirmation
Elizabeth Anita Boyne
Michael Burkhart
Ella Grayce Cherry
Allison Love Elliot
Isabel Hunter Elliot
Callin James Fee
Ryan Edward Fee
Anders Charles Fyfe
Corrie Dianne Giemza
Juliet Michelle Gilbert
Katelynn McCard
Alisha Marie McEnaney
Guynn Anderson Prince
Mary Frances Scanlon
Lucia Pearl Sumanaseni
Arianna Kathryn Zomorodi
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Candidate for Reaffirmation
Suzanne Veneziano Prince
Candidates for Reception
Jonathan Edward Sheldon
Sarah Trostle Sheldon
Baptismal Candidates (pictured below)
Brooke Angela Giemza
Corrie Dianne Giemza
Fig Rosenberger
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Sunday, March 1
8 AM
- Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- DOK Prayers (see below)
8:30 AM - 12 Noon
- Nursery Care Available (infant-5 yo)
9 AM
- Kids Sunday School School for kids from 5yo thru 5th grade
- Adult Formation
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Making Sense of the Bible led by Ian Finley in Room 323 (joined by Debbie Moyer's Bible Study Class)
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
Come enjoy fellowship and lunch immediately following the 10:15 service this Sunday. Lunch is being hosted by Good Shepherd’s Beyond Our Doors
ministry team. Everyone is invited, and all are welcome! Contact: Gerard McNeill
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Daughters of the King to Offer Prayers on Sunday
Daughters of the King will be available on Sunday morning
- immediately following the 8 service in the West Transept.
- during Holy Communion at the 10:15 service in the Bride’s Room
to offer prayers with anyone who desires them.
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Weekday Worship
- Morning Prayer at 9 AM, Monday through Friday
- Wednesday Eucharist at 12 Noon
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Evensong Service- Save the Date!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Evensong service at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on February 15, and a special note of gratitude to our Chancel Choir for their dedication and hard work in leading that service!
The musical fellowship continues on Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 PM, when we welcome the Choir of St. Michael's here to the Church of the Good Shepherd. This special Evensong service will feature the combined choirs of both churches under the direction of Kevin Kerstetter, with Kirsten Homdrom at the organ.
Please plan to join us for what promises to be a beautiful afternoon of worship and song.
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Save the Date!
Vacation Bible School 2026
June 15-18 (Monday-Thursday), 9 AM – 12 Noon
| | The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List | | |
Catherine and Bob Williams; JoAnn Kistler; Roy Wright; Janet Gilliam; Ralph Sanders;
Pete Taylor; Martha Bailey; Janie Ward-Newton; William Short; Brinley Harris; Don Caudill; Jerry Smith; Margaret Park; Lynda Terrell-Rea; The Rev. Sallie Simpson; Patricia Harris;
Susie Rahal; Larry Phearse and Family; Mike Newton-Ward; Gary Blaettler; Sheldon Smith; Debbie Gibbs; Pattie Head; Rock Kershaw and Family; Becky Yates;
John Anthony Allen and Family; Elise Abernathy; Bob Kochersberger and Family;
Susan and Jane Jackson and Family; Mogilski, Bormann, and Dangerfield Families; The Babbs Family; The Fyfe and Simon Families;
the people of Israel and Palestine; the people of Ukraine and Russia; victims of gun violence; and those affected by drought, heat, floods, storms, and fires.
And we pray for those who mourn, including the family and friends of Michael Riddle,
Al Bass, Smith Lingerfelt, Paul Hoch, The Rev. Janet Watrous, Mary Best,
A.B. Swindell, Peggy Hawks, Charles Latimer, and Nolan Simon.
In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Iglesia El Buen Pastor, Durham;
St. Joseph’s, Durham; and St. Luke’s, Durham.
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Church of Japan).
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Prayer Requests
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.
| | Altar Flowers for February 22, 2026. Photo by Peter Jezierny. | |
Ministry Contacts
If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed can provide more information.
More opportunities are listed on our webpages: Serve our Parish / Serve our Neighbors
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News from the Diocese
Please join our New Online Community
The Diocese has created an online community as an offering to all the diocesan faithful. The Beloved Community of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is built on Circle, a community platform created specifically for building spaces where those with similar interests can gather and grow.
The intent of the diocesan Beloved Community is to give every Episcopalian across the Diocese of North Carolina a place to connect, build relationships, work, learn, share resources and more. We hope you'll join the Beloved Community!
Join here: BELOVED COMMUNITY ON CIRCLE
For more, check out news and information from the Diocese and The Episcopal Church on their websites.
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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.
Thank you for reading the Parish News.
Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
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A Friendly Reminder…
Have you moved? Changed your phone number or email address?If so, please be sure to contact Parish Administrator David Baggett at david.baggett@cgs-raleigh.org or 919.831.2018). Thank you!
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