Wear Red for Pentecost
On Pentecost, we wear Red! May 19 is Pentecost Sunday, the day we call the birthday of the church. On this day, the clergy wear RED vestments to signify the work of the Spirit. It is also a custom in many churches for the people in the congregation to wear RED on the Day of Pentecost as well. We wear RED to remind us of the fire of the Spirit. In addition, a congregation with many dressed in RED is colorful. And perhaps most of all, it is fun!
This will also be Senior Sunday, so be sure to be there to support our high school graduates! If your senior would like to participate in the service, please let Corky or Heather know.
Farewell Father Nick and Kathleen Dyke
Please join us for cake after the 10:15 service Sunday, May 26 To bid farewell to Nick and Kathleen Dyke, who have been with us for many years and are relocating to be near their children in Fort Worth. We will miss them—They have both been assets to our church community and are an integral fabric of Good Shepherd! There will be a box for cards.
Women's Book Club June Meeting
The Women’s Book Club invites all readers to join our group as we review enjoyable fiction and non-fiction. Meetings begin at noon in Rms 205-207. The rooms will be open at 11:30 for those who wish to chat with friends prior to our meeting. Coffee & hot tea will be provided. We will be reviewing The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese on Thursday June 13th. We look forward to seeing you soon. For more information, please contact Judith K. Light.
Visit Historic Beaumont Home Followed by a Dinner Cruise
Road Runners are revisiting the McFaddin-Ward House in Beaumont and taking a dinner cruise aboard the Ivory Bill, a U.S. Coast Guard inspected 45-ft. covered pontoon boat operated by the Big Thicket Association. Excursions are typically two hours. Your excursion will take you on the open waters of the Neches River and into the Big Thicket National Preserve. Visit a bald cypress - water tupelo swamp and travel farther down river to experience the Port of Beaumont and learn about local commerce and regional water management of our local community. Cost is estimated at $25.00. Our posting and more information is on the bulletin board. Sign up today!
Vacation Bible School
SCUBA VBS - Dive into Friendship with Jesus!
Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Good Shepherd Vacation Bible School will be July 8, 2024- July 11, 2024 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Registration is online at: Good Shepherd VBS :: VBS Pro :: Group Publishing
Parish Work Day
Join a dedicated team of handy-men to do odd maintenance jobs around the church like changing lightbulbs, weeding, paint touch ups, etc… Contact the Jr. Warden, Martin Light, for more information about what is scheduled to be done this month.
Women's Book Club Spring Luncheon
The Women’s Book Club invites all readers to join our group as we review enjoyable fiction and non-fiction. We will be enjoying our Spring luncheon at Amedeo’s on May 9th. To reserve a place at the luncheon or get more information about this event, please contact Judith K. Light.
Road Runners to Bellville
Road Runners are looking forward to our next outing on Monday, May 6th! We’ll meet here at 8:45, board the Harris County precinct bus and head west for the day. First stop will be the Arbor Gate Nursery which has grown to be one of the Houston area’s finest nurseries. Then on to the quaint town of Bellville where we’ll visit a 100 year old blacksmith shop for an engaging demonstration. Our posting and more information is on the bulletin board. Sign up today!
Farewell Event for Heather Dumais
We have planned a farewell reception for Heather SUNDAY at 11:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Everyone is invited to join us. Heather Dumais will be leaving her positions at Good Shepherd Church and School effective May 31, 2024. She began working at the school in 2007. She and her family have been an important part of this church and school community for many fruitful years. If you would like to donate to a “purse” for Heather, you can make checks payable directly to her, or to Good Shepherd marked, “Dumais Purse.” Please keep Heather in your prayers as she prepares to move and begin a new chapter in her life.
Bishop’s Visit
Bishop Fisher will be at our 10:15 service to confirm and receive teens and adults.
Easter Season Potluck!
Join us as we continue to celebrate the Easter Season with a potluck after the 10:15am service on Sunday, April 14th. We will recognize those who have joined our community in the last year. Sign up in the hallway. Bring your favorite springtime dish!
An Enchanted Evening
Good Shepherd Church invites you and your friends to an enchanted evening on April 12, 2024 at 6:30pm. Register online by April 1st. More information can be found at our website.
First Holy Communion
Our “first communion” class will attend the 10:15 service on the second Sunday of Easter and have a punch and cake reception after the service.
Road Runners
Join the Road Runners for brunch at Dish Society and the River Oaks Azalea Trail on March 10th after the 8am service.
Youth Town Hall Meeting
YOUTH PROGRAM VISIONING TOWN HALL MEETING, SUNDAY, MARCH 24th at 11:45am in Room 207.
Do you have ideas, hopes, or dreams for our youth program going forward? We want your input!
As most of you know, Heather Dumais is leaving at the end of this school year. With such a key staff member leaving AND a budget crunch for 2024, Good Shepherd is called to take a step back and discern how best to form and engage our youth including funding and staffing levels. As with many other aspects of our life together, the budget realities are moving us to call for more lay participation and prayerful stewardship of available resources. We believe that this is an opportunity to grow our faith muscles and knit our community together.
We are inviting youth, their parents, past and current volunteers engaged with youth, and any other adults who care about the future of this important ministry to give their input regarding the broad vision and specific activities for our youth program for the 2024-2025 academic year and beyond. Having broad-based input will help current leadership focus our energy and resources to support a shared vision, purpose, and goals for youth formation.
Palm Cross Making
Palm Cross Making in the parish hall. No skill is necessary to help out with this task of getting ready for Palm Sunday.
St. Patrick's Day Youth Event
Dress in green! A prize will be given for the best themed outfit. We enjoy green food and fill plastic eggs for the children’s Easter egg hunt.
Road Runners on the Azalea Trail
Join the Road Runners for brunch at Dish Society and the River Oaks Azalea Trail on March 10th after the 8am service.
Parish Work Day
Join a dedicated team of handy-men to do odd maintenance jobs around the church like changing lightbulbs, weeding, paint touch ups, etc… Contact the Jr. Warden, Martin Light, for more information about what is scheduled to be done this month.
Stations of the Cross
Join us for readings and reflections with art created by Jessica Dupree at 5:45 each Wednesday during Lent in the nave. The tradition of walking and remembering the journey of Jesus to the cross echoes the practice of early Christian pilgrims, who walked the path to Golgotha as an act of devotion to Christ.
Believing, Belonging, Becoming - Lenten Series
This new series is designed to renew your spiritual life by introducing the Episcopal tradition to newcomers and providing a refresher for those who have been in the Episcopal Church for a while.
Our Lenten Series will help deepen your faith through discussion of Lenten disciplines, crafting a rule of life, and spiritual gifts. We will also prepare those who want to be baptized for baptism at the Easter Vigil.
Please see more information at Believing, Belonging, Becoming.
Funeral for Lynn Boyd
Lynn Boyd’s funeral will take place on Saturday, February 17th at 11am.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office to attend our Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration complete with pancakes, breakfast meats, mardi gras beads and a fun time for all!
We also need help with set up and clean up! The bulletin board has sign-ups for that as well.
Parish Work Day
Join a dedicated team of handy-men to do odd maintenance jobs around the church like changing lightbulbs, weeding, paint touch ups, etc… Contact the Jr. Warden, Martin Light, for more information about what is scheduled to be done this month.
Annual Parish Meeting
The annual parish meeting will take place immediately after the 10:15 service on Sunday, February 4th. Please plan on attending to hear about our mission, ministry, and finances in 2023 and look ahead to 2024.
Road Runners visit the Holocaust Museum
The Road Runners will visit Houston’s Holocaust Museum on January 25th and have lunch at the Empire Cafe. Cost for transportation and museum ticket is $16.00. Please sign up in the hallway by January 22nd, and turn in your check to the office.
Believing, Belonging, Becoming
This new series is designed to renew your spiritual life by introducing the Episcopal tradition to newcomers and providing a refresher for those who have been in the Episcopal Church for a while. Please see more information at Believing, Belonging, Becoming.
Christmas Eve Service with Choir
Please join us for our Christmas Eve Service featuring candlelight, choir and Christmas carols. All are welcome, and all the baptized, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive communion in the Episcopal Church.
Christmas Eve Family Service
Our 4pm Service on Christmas Eve will feature music, candlelight, and a special message geared toward children. All baptized people, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive communion in the Episcopal Church. Please join us!
Live Nativity Saturday
Our annual Live Nativity performance for Friday night was canceled due to rain. We will have two performances on Saturday, one at 7:00 and one at 7:30 on the grounds outside the church. If you signed your child up as an actor for Friday, Heather will be contacting you to confirm whether you want to participate on Saturday.
Thanks for your understanding!
Road Runners Christmas Party
Celebrate with the Road Runners at the Panzarella home on Dec. 16th from 4-7:30pm. To join the fun of a traditional white-elephant game, bring a wrapped gift. It can be something you already have, a gag gift, or something you purchase (under $15). RSVP early: 281-748-9466 or 832-656-4529.
Live Nativity
Our annual Live Nativity performances will be held on the grounds outside the church Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 - 7:30pm each night. If you would like your child to join us as an actor please click the link below. NOTE FRIDAY’S LIVE NATIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THERE WILL BE TWO PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY (7PM AND 7:30)
Parents of Teens and Tweens Dinner
We will meet up at Hacienda Palomas Mexican Grill on Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 for dinner. No set menu choices; each pays for their own. Please sign up in the hallway by December 10th or email Mother Celeste so we know in advance what size party to communicate with the restaurant.
Prime Timers Christmas Party
Join Prime Timers for dinner at the Veranda Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Kingwood. Sign up today - space is limited to the first 32 who sign up in on the bulletin board in the hallway at the church. Social time from 5:30-6pm. Bring your drink of choice. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:15. Cost is $36 per person for three courses; make checks payable to Good Shepherd and turn into the office by November 30th.
Menu:
First Course - Choice of Tomato Basil Soup OR Classic Caesar Salad
Entree - Choice of Grilled Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce OR Chicken Marsala
Dessert - Chocolate Mousse Cake
Iced Tea or Coffee