Weekly Announcements

October 26, 2023

Good Shepherd Holiday Bazaar & Marketplace

November 4 & 5

We are still looking for some volunteers in the following areas:

• Helpers for set up and take down
• Day of event helpers
• Bakers to make delicious breads and goodies for the big sale
• Courtyard Grill helpers

Contact Jennifer Johnson if you can help!

Pumpkin Carving and Prayer Service

This Sunday, October 29, at 5:00 pm! Festive fun for everyone! BYOP. (Bring your own pumpkin)

Giving Sunday is November 12, 2023! What will you pledge to support the mission and ministry of Good Shepherd in 2024? 

Time and time again in Scripture God’s work in the world is compared to a banquet—a feast—a celebration! And each one of us is invited. Good Shepherd has a table there, and we want you to join us! In these next few weeks we invite you to discern what your financial pledge will be to support our communal work in 2024. Exciting things are ahead and we welcome your participation! On November 12, 2023, we’ll bring our pledges to the altar as an offering of ourselves and a response to God’s invitation to join the heavenly feast. 

October 29: God’s Extending the Invitation to Feast at God’s Table

(Matthew 22:34-46: Love God and Love Neighbor)

God has called each of us not only to answer God’s invitation, but to extend that invitation to those around us. Feasting at God’s table has everything to do with feasting with our neighbor. Everyday Good Shepherd extends God’s invitation to those in the community around us. How will you partner with Good Shepherd in that work?

Church on the Green is Back on November 12 at 5:00 PM!

Join us on the green field behind the Parish Hall on the second and fourth Sunday of each month for a service of Spiritual Lessons from the Seasons of Nature and the Church.

Special request for the November 12th service: We are collecting canned yams, chicken broth, instant mashed potatoes, and boxed stuffing for Foood Pantry Thanksgiving baskets in t line with our theme of Offering the Fruits of Our Labor. Please join us!

Thanksgiving Eve Interfaith Service

This year there will be no Eucharist at Good Shepherd on Thanksgiving Day, however please join us for a special litany of Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at our regular services. You are also invited to the annual Thanksgiving Eve Interfaith Service, hosted this year at Temple Beth Am on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 7:00pm.

Community 101 is back with some great new short courses...check it out!

November 5 & 12: A two-part discussion on same-sex marriage and the Episcopal Church, led by Fr. Derek Meets at 3:30 both days.

November 14: Tech Tuesday. Improve your relationship with your electronic devices! In-person suggestions, tips, and guidance.

Third Fridays and Sundays in November and December: Yoga with LauraAnn Larson.

December 12: Book Discussion - Sustainable Children's Ministry by Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom. Led by Fr. Derek and Brad Davis.

Run 4 the Pies

Want to get involved with Run 4 the Pies? Volunteers are needed for parking, collecting food, water stations, medals, and pies! Sign up in the Narthex or contact Jo Wood at

561-746-4674 or by email.

54th Annual Diocesan Convention

The Diocesan Convention will be held October 27-28 and hosted by the South Palm Beach Deanery. View the community newsletter below for more information on workshops and events!

Donations are accepted NOW for Holiday Bazaar on November 4!

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11-4

Pennies For Heaven is the Thrift Shop of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Each year, the shop provides income through the sale of donated items. Last year, over $160,000 of shop proceeds helped to sustain mission and ministry in our parish and the greater community. We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, our donors, and our shoppers!

Food Pantry Needs

Going to the grocery store this week? Want to help people? Click on the button below for a list of food categories we would like to replenish.

Please pick up a few extra items at the grocery store for our Food Pantry! We especially need:

• Canned chicken, cereal, canned fruit, rice, peanut butter, beans

Tuesday, the Food Pantry served 42 families or 139 people. See the list at the link below.

Please remember the Food Pantry all summer long by making a donation on our secure giving page. Select 'Food Pantry' from the drop-down menu.

Generosity is our response to God’s unconditional love and an expression of our gratitude.

Artie's Party 2024

Cirque d' Artie: The Greatest Outreach Event On Earth!

Tickes will be available in January, so save the date! Friday, February 9, 2024.

We're having an Artie's Party planning meeting on November 2, at 6:00 PM. Join us! There is much fun to be had in support of Outreach and Missions at Good Shepherd! Contact Teresa for more information about how you can help. We have a place for you!

St. George Table

Twice a month, we prepare 200 hot meals for the homeless in Riviera Beach. These meals need to be delivered to St. George Mission on two Monday mornings per month. If you have an SUV or a truck, and are available to help with this vital ministry, please contact Meal Coordinator Carolyn Reikenis at 561-373-3608, or email:  [email protected].

Attention Knitters & Crocheters

Blessing of Knitted Garments

Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10 AM

Since 1898, volunteers of the Seamen's Church Institute have knitted, crocheted, and disributed gifts to mariners and seafarers who were miles away from home during the holidays. We are looking for volunteers who can make hats, cowls, and scarves. Yarn and directions can be found on the Seamens' Church Institute website. Please contact Lydia Schweizer for more information.

Morning Prayer 

Morning Prayer is back on the regular weekly schedule. Join this intimate group for a morning dose of spiritual connection.

Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing

Holy Eucharist and Healing is back in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM. Join us for this intimate prayer service that features the names of people for whom prayer has been personally requested. If you are in need of prayer yourself, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience spiritual presence in a personal way. You are welcome!

Altar Flowers

Altar Flowers may be given in memory of or in thanksgiving for friends and loved ones. Requests may be made through our online form at the link below. Arrangements adorn the altar on Sundays and are delivered to those who are homebound or in need of a reminder that they are loved.

Prayer Requests

There is now a Prayer Concern box in the Narthex on the sideboard. If you would like to make a prayer request, please fill in one of the cards beside the box and place it in the box. Your request will be added to our prayer list. Your requests will be offered at the altar during the Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing service and weekly during Morning Prayer. Unless otherwise requested, prayer requests will be removed from our prayer list after two months.

Bible Study with Clergy

Bible Study led by Fr. Derek will meet in the Parish Hall at 11 AM on Wednesdays beginning September 20. Fall Series:The Gifts They Bring: Children in the Gospels. Details below. Join us!

Good Shepherd Nursery 9:45 AM every Sunday.

Hey, Baby! Join me in the nursery on Sunday! There is a free, professionally-staffed nursery at Good Shepherd. If you're 0-2 yrs old, like me, you're invited for some nursery play while your parents enjoy an hour in church. Every Sunday at 9:45 AM. 

We have a podcast for Sunday homilies.

Just the homily. On demand. Wherever podcasts are found.

Foyer Groups

Informal, social, small-group get togethers with dinner.

The groups are forming but we still could use at least anoother couple or a few more singles. Woon't y ou consider this fun fellowship opportunity? Contact Lucille for information or click below.

For information about Morning Glory please contact Cathy Hart.

Good Guys Men's Fellowship

Good Guys Men's ministry breakfast will meet October 27th in the Parish Hall at 8AM. All Good Shepherd men are welcome!

The Server Schedule

Looking for the Sunday Server Schedule? You can get to it from the Home page of our website, on the Services page, or on the Volunteer page. November 2023 is posted!

EMAIL: [email protected]

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School

Heather Graham, Senior Warden

The Rev. Derek M. Larson TSSF, Associate Rector

561-746-4674