Welcome to the Good Shepherd Parish!

We are One Parish Worshipping at Two Sites

"We, the Roman Catholic community of Good Shepherd Parish, strive to be a living sign of Christ's love in and for the world. In response to our Baptismal call, nourished by the Eucharist and guided by the values of the Second Vatican Council, we seek to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by welcoming, supporting and guiding all through prayer, sacramental celebration, service and education."

St Ann Church

134 Cochituate Rd, Wayland, MA 01778

St Zepherin Church

99 Main Street, Wayland, MA 01778

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Wanted: People in love with the Eucharist and the Word of God .

Good Shepherd Parish is in need of more people to serve as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist AND Lectors at Mass. Please pray about this opportunity to serve you parish. Please see Fr. Dave if you think you have a calling to serve.

IMPORTANT: The training for ALL new Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers will be on Saturday, January 19th at Noon in St. Zepherin Church and the same training session on Monday, January 21st at 7PM at St. Ann Church. Please see Fr. Dave to sign up for the training sessions.

NOVENA FOR LIFE

Starting January 14th GSP and our chapter of Knights of Columbus Council will be sponsoring a novena for life. Nine Days of Service Projects & Prayer

Deacon Geoff HIggins will be leading the Deacons for Life with Adoration on Sunday January 20th @ 3pm in St Zepherin Church

Closing Event will be held Tuesday January 22nd @ 5:30pm @ St Zepherin Church

Please look for the prayer card at the backs of the churches this weekend.

CATHOLICISM 101

Wednesday Nights starting Feb. 6th, 7-8:15pm at St. Zepherin Center

Seven lectures on the basics of Catholicism. This mini course is being offered for the entire West Region of the Archdiocese. It is for Adults who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation on March 28th, for all Catholics who want a refresher course for themselves and for those who want to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Here is the break down of the course topics:

Feb. 6th Old Testament Scriptures

Feb. 13th New Testament Scriptures

Feb. 20th Sacraments of Initiation

Feb. 27th Sacraments of Healing & Vocation

Mar. 6th Moral Theology

Mar. 13th Catholic Social Teachings

Mar. 20th Spirituality & Prayer

Good Shepherd Parish
Annual Offertory Pledge Drive

Thanks to all who have turned in a pledge card. We encourage all families to return a pledge card to help us budget for upcoming expense, expected and unexpected.

Cards can be found at both churches and on our website at www.goodshepherdwayland.org.

Thank you for all you do for your parish.

Prayer Line

NEED PRAYER for yourself, friends, others nearby or far away?

CALL THE GSP PRAYER LINE 508 745 6317

More than two dozen fellow parishioners will be notified of your prayer request so they can pray.

End of Life Issues/ Making Funeral Arrangements/ Liturgy Planning for a Funeral

Please click the link below to see the mini presentation by Fr. Dave O'Leary, Cindy Bryant and Jody Pongratz.

bit.ly/GSLife

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leader’s
Needed for the 10:30 Mass

Help our young children to develop an appreciation for God’s Word and learn how we worship together in the Mass. This ministry allows you to commit to only the weekends that work for your schedule.

There are easy to follow guides for each week and training is provided. Image result for childrens liturgy of the word clipart Please consider how you can take part in this vital part our children’s faith formation program. Contact Sue Muldoon for more information. Smuldoon@goodshepherdwayland.org

Vigil Lamp Candles

A vigil candle is kept by the tabernacle at all times. The candle burns for one week. If you would like to dedicate a candle in memory or honor of a family member or loved one, please contact the Related image office. The suggested offering is $10.00. The name of the person will be placed in the bulletin and the candle will burn for one week, Friday through to the following Friday. Please call or email MaryAnn at 508-650-3545
mmalovrh@goodshepherdwayland.org

Don't Forget to Sign Up for Online Giving!

Our parish has been using an Online Giving system that is strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for members to support our parish. We currently have 164 families signed up through various Online Giving sources. They include WeShare, Charitable Giving Funds and electronic fund transfers through your bank.

There are many benefits for the parish and for parishioners that choose to give online. Some of the benefits for the parishioner include: no need to write checks; you can give even if you are unable to attend services; and your contribution amount can easily be adjusted.

The benefits for the parish include: more consistent giving with recurring contributions; electronic donation summaries for record keeping; reaches a wider demographic of givers; and accommodates all special parish collections and missions.

Getting started is easy. Just visit our website at www.GoodShepherdWayland.org and click on the Automatic Giving Instructions under the DONATE tab or click on the WeShare icon on our homepage. Please feel free to contact Jackie Fagone, Business Manager at 508-650-3545 in our parish office if you have any questions or need assistance. She will walk you through how to set up your account and add a source of funds. We hope you enjoy our safe, secure way to manage your giving. Image result for online giving clipart

Boston Sock Exchange

For more information, please contact Paula Morgan at dpsmorgan@mac.com
The next trip into Boston will take place on October 6th.
Please click here for September's article.

The Good Shepherd App is here!!!

Search in either the iTunes Store or the Google Play Store for
Good Shepherd Wayland.

Additionally, below are the QR codes for the Good Shepherd App. The first is a link to the iTunes app store and the second is a link to the Google Play store.

Stephen Ministry

When We Need God’s Love Most

When do we need God’s love most? Of course we need that love every second of our

lives. But at times God’s love is especially precious to us, times when we lose a loved

one or when life becomes so confusing that we do not know where to turn. At times like

these, it is very important to have someone who cares. Our parish has trained 10 Stephen

Ministers, lay people who offer a ministry of Christian caring within our parish and

beyond.

To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister’s care, call

Kathleen Fantoni 508.843.0490 or Marcia Anderson 774.270.1114 or Sister Roberta

508.650.3545 or at

rrzeznik@goodshepherdwayland.org

Stephen Ministry

When We Need God’s Love Most

When do we need God’s love most? Of course we need that love every second of our

lives. But at times God’s love is especially precious to us, times when we lose a loved

one or when life becomes so confusing that we do not know where to turn. At times like

these, it is very important to have someone who cares. Our parish has trained 10 Stephen

Ministers, lay people who offer a ministry of Christian caring within our parish and

beyond.

To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister’s care, call

Kathleen Fantoni 508.843.0490 or Marcia Anderson 774.270.1114 or Sister Roberta

508.650.3545 or at

rrzeznik@goodshepherdwayland.org

Stephen Ministry

When We Need God’s Love Most

When do we need God’s love most? Of course we need that love every second of our

lives. But at times God’s love is especially precious to us, times when we lose a loved

one or when life becomes so confusing that we do not know where to turn. At times like

these, it is very important to have someone who cares. Our parish has trained 10 Stephen

Ministers, lay people who offer a ministry of Christian caring within our parish and

beyond.

To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister’s care, call

Kathleen Fantoni 508.843.0490 or Marcia Anderson 774.270.1114 or Sister Roberta

508.650.3545 or at

rrzeznik@goodshepherdwayland.or

EXTEND THE INVITATION

“Come and see” was the invitation Jesus offered to a few men of Galilee who were interested in knowing more about him – who he was, where he lived, what his teachings were about? This same invitation we extend to adults who have not been baptized or who have been baptized in another faith tradition but are interested in the Catholic faith or adults who have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation. Please share this invitation with family members, neighbors or friends. Questions? Contact Fr Dave at FrDave@goodshepherdwayland.org or 508.650.3545.

View our NEW Parish Handbook Christian Service, Faith Formation, & Liturgical Ministries Trifolds

Masses

Weekday Mass at 9:00am

Monday and Tuesday
Saint Ann Church

Wednesday through Friday
Saint Zepherin Church

Weekend Masses:

Saturday Vigil
4:00pm at Saint Ann Church

Sunday Morning and Evening
8:30am at Saint Zepherin Church
10:30am at Saint Ann Church
5:00pm at Saint Zepherin Church
(Sept-May)

Good Shepherd
Parish Proposal

After our parish prayer and listening session, the Parish Staff and Parish Pastoral Council have come up with The Good Shepherd Proposals.
This we want to give to our Pastor, Bishop Reed, to take with him to the November meeting of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops in Washington, D.C.