Parish Meeting & Vestry Elections
Parish Meeting & Vestry Elections- Join us on November 17th after the Sunday service for our parish meeting. We will elect six new Vestry members and hold a Q&A session with the Vestry and Mother Celeste. Discussion topics may include the search for a new priest, new committee activity, building updates, the 2025 budget and more. Your participation is vital! For more information, contact Bob Kessler 281-650-4025
Thanksgiving Service at Lord of the Streets
Thanksgiving Service at Lord of the Streets-In lieu of a Thanksgiving service at Good Shepherd this year, you are invited to service at Lord of the Streets on Wednesday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m. Their weekly services are held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 1015 Holman in Midtown. This is an especially notable time for the clients of LOTS in that the Bishop will be in attendance for confirmation of the members. You are all invited to attend. In addition, the Outreach Committee is organizing to give out “Goodie Bags” to the clients of LOTS after the service. They will be attending their own luncheon but we wanted to add to their holiday with the bags. Many of the downtown services that normally provide food over the weekend for the homeless will be closed because of Thanksgiving.
Volunteers are invited to pack the goodie bags after the 9:15 service on November 16th and 23rd if necessary.
Advent Wreath Making
We will be making advent wreaths on December 1st after the 9:15 a.m. service and the 10:15 a.m. service. All supplies will be provided. One wreath per family
Ladies Christmas Social
Ladies Christmas Social on December 6
Please join us for the annual Christmas Social. Host a table of 6-7 of your friends. Bring something sweet or savory to share. You will decorate your own table in your favorite holiday decor. This event is so much fun, and it really gets us into the Christmas spirit. Alcohol is permitted. There will be a guest speaker. Friday, 12/6/24, 6:30pm-8:30pm, RSVP or questions to Jeannie Whitney at 713-702-9456 or gjwhitney03@yahoo.com
Road Runners Christmas Party
Road Runners, Mark your calendar for our Christmas party on Saturday, December 14th at 5:30 p.m. Bring a $15.00 wrapped gift to enjoy the gift exchange. Dinner provided by your hostesses: Trish, Sue, Virginia and Lynn. Car pooling available from the Church. See you at 22429 Kidd Cemetery Rd, New Caney. Sign up on the bulletin board or text Trish at 281-748-9466.
Live Nativity Saturday
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.
Carols & Cookies
Carols and Cookies December 29 at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a Good Shepherd tradition of singing your favorite Carols and Christmas songs. . The evening will end with our traditional tasty cookies. Come on out and get into the Christmas Spirit.
Veterans Day - Office will be closed
The Church Office will be closed Monday November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.
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.
Prayers for Our Election
Join Election Night Virtual Prayers-Tuesday, Nov. 5, 8-10 p.m. ET. Everyone is invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations. Bishop Sean Rowe, who will become presiding bishop on Nov. 1, will offer an opening reflection and prayer. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace, the nation, and all people and countries. Register to join via Zoom, or watch a Facebook livestream. Links for the zoom and Facebook options are available on our website.
All Saints Sunday Service and Brunch
Special ALL SAINTS Service with Baptisms!
We will celebrate All Saints & The Faithful Departed on Sunday, November 3rd with special music and a new way of incorporating those we love but see no longer. Please bring pictures of your loved ones who are now in heaven to place on the window sills in the nave (main worship space). Framed or unframed is fine; you will take them home after the service. There will be only one service that day at 9:15am, but if you normally attend at 10:15 you won't lose sleep because that is the day we set our clocks back an hour. The 3rd and 4th graders will have a special procession with saint posters they create (See more information in the children's education section of the bulletin.) A celebratory brunch will follow the service.
EYC Meeting (Copy)
Join us this Sunday August 18th from 5:30-7:30 where we will be deciding the new teen Vestry Council and hearing an inspiring talk about a personal spirit journey. It is a great opportunity to get involved and have fellowship with peers from our church and please bring a friend from school so we can all connect with our community. We will eat a meal, get all your ideas for mission trip, fellowship, and make our calendar activities for the year. Don’t miss out on a fun enriching experience. Participating in EYC will also help you with school service hours and leadership skills not to mention making memories that will last a lifetime.
Hope to see you there.
Corky Foltz
281-770-0848 (Cell), Text me with any questions
Trunk or Treat
Come and join us for a spooky Halloween celebration wearing your best costume!
Scooby Halloween Movie Night in the Patch
Movie will begin in the patch around dusk or 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. Bring your favorite blanket or chair.
Blood Drive (Copy)
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Welcomes you! You may go directly to the motor coach whenever you are ready. Although appointments can be made ahead of time, no one is turned away. If the techs have squeezed in a donor walk-in during your appointment time, your understanding is appreciated. We have many donors who were simply out for a walk and saw the opportunity or otherwise heard about it at the last minute and decided to donate. Thank you! Mary Ellen Yale, Coordinator
Fall Festival
Join us for games, inflatables, food and a movie from 4pm to 9pm. The movie will start at 7:30pm. This event is taking the place of our fall festival. While there will no longer be vendor booths or a band, there will still be plenty of fun for the family!
Pumpkin Patch
Don’t miss this annual Kingwood tradition! In addition to pumpkins, there are games for the kids, photo opps, mums, and other fall themed items available whenever the patch is open.
Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals will be October 6, you are invited to bring your pets for their annual blessing at 3:00 p.m. The pet blessing starts with a lesson of scripture and prayers for God’s creatures. Each pet will receive an individual blessing as well.
Family Celebration BBQ Dinner & Fellowship
Join Us for a Family Celebration BBQ Dinner, Fun & Fellowship, Saturday September 28th at 5:30 p.m. Playground for the kids, Tin Roof BBQ 18918 Town Center Blvd. Humble 77338.
EYC Meeting
Join us this Sunday August 18th from 5:30-7:30 where we will be deciding the new teen Vestry Council and hearing an inspiring talk about a personal spirit journey. It is a great opportunity to get involved and have fellowship with peers from our church and please bring a friend from school so we can all connect with our community. We will eat a meal, get all your ideas for mission trip, fellowship, and make our calendar activities for the year. Don’t miss out on a fun enriching experience. Participating in EYC will also help you with school service hours and leadership skills not to mention making memories that will last a lifetime.
Hope to see you there.
Corky Foltz
281-770-0848 (Cell), Text me with any questions
Prime Timers
Hey, Prime Timers! Get ready to have a great time at Amadeo's Restaurant on 494, across from Lowe's. We'll meet at 5 p.m. on September 17. The sign-up list is posted on the bulletin board. There is a limit of 32 people, and you must pay $35.00 per person beforehand to participate. The price includes the tip and the meal. Let's invite some new members to participate. Bring along a friend!
Women's Book Club June Meeting (Copy)
The GSEC Book Club will be meeting in Rms 205/207 on the 12th of September at 12 p.m. We will be discussing “Lessons on the Way to Heaven” by Fechner & Welch. We will have coffee & tea set up, if you want anything else to drink please make sure you bring it with you. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon. You can contact me at jkl4slah@icloud.com if you have any questions. Thank you & happy reading…Judith
Parish Fish Fry
Fish Fry - Save the date! Sept 8th after the 10:15 service come enjoy some fried fish and hushpuppies that will be donated and cooked by Joe and Maria Barrington!! More details to come!
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.
Food Drive for HAAM
September is our designated month to collect food etc for the HAAM food pantry. I will have grocery sacks available with a list of suggested items. Please be generous when filling these sacks. Return the items to the table in the hallway by the end of September. Thank you
EYC Meeting
Join us this Sunday August 18th from 5:30-7:30 where we will be deciding the new teen Vestry Council and hearing an inspiring talk about a personal spirit journey. It is a great opportunity to get involved and have fellowship with peers from our church and please bring a friend from school so we can all connect with our community. We will eat a meal, get all your ideas for mission trip, fellowship, and make our calendar activities for the year. Don’t miss out on a fun enriching experience. Participating in EYC will also help you with school service hours and leadership skills not to mention making memories that will last a lifetime.
Hope to see you there.
Corky Foltz
281-770-0848 (Cell), Text me with any questions
Farewell and Happy Retirement to Father Bill Richter
You’re Invited
Father Bill's Retirement Party will be directly after the 10:15 service on Sunday, August 18th in the Fellowship Hall. We will only have the one service that day. We will need volunteers to help set up for the party Saturday, August 17th at 10 a.m. and also clean up after the party. Any questions or if you would like to help, please contact Nicole Lowther at 832-977-6495.
Music Town Hall
TOWN HALL MEETING RE: MUSIC -As we look for a new music director we want to get input about what you value in a music director and music programming. Please join us at 11:45 in Rm 207 on Sunday August 11th. This meeting is open to all parishioners who want to give input on the future of music at Good Shepherd
Blood Drive
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Welcomes you! You may go directly to the motor coach whenever you are ready. Although appointments can be made ahead of time, no one is turned away. If the techs have squeezed in a donor walk-in during your appointment time, your understanding is appreciated. We have many donors who were simply out for a walk and saw the opportunity or otherwise heard about it at the last minute and decided to donate. Thank you! Mary Ellen Yale, Coordinator
Women's Book Club June Meeting
The GSEC Book Club will be meeting in rooms 205/207 on August the 8th with an open discussion to share of interesting books read! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon. You can contact me at jkl4slah@icloud.com if you have any questions.
Thank you & happy reading…Judith
Blessing of the Backpacks
Blessing of the Backpacks
Our annual Blessing of the Backpacks will be held the Sunday before school starts, on August 4th. All services will be participating in the blessing so please have your students bring their backpack to the 8:00, 9:15 or 10:15 Service. The 9:15 Family Celebration Service will be held in the sanctuary on this day!
Cereal Drive for Mission Northeast
During the month of August we will be collecting cereal for Mission Northeast. There will be a donation box in the Narthex. Please give if you can , Thank you.
Neighborhood Gathering
Join us at the home of Jake and AJ Hack for the last neighborhood gathering associated with our June 2024 Call to Action. This is a time of fellowship and for parishioners and church leadership to have a dialog about the future of the church. What do you want to see at Good Shepherd? How can this parish become an even better place for you and your family to grow spiritually?
Children are welcome at this event! Note that if your children are in the musical you can drop them off at rehearsal at the church and then head to the Hack’s. The meeting will be over in time to pick them up at 8pm at the church.
Childrens Musical Rehearsals
Meet in the Great Hall for rehearsals from 6pm to 8:30pm. Snacks will be provided. Sign up here if you haven’t already signed up. Contact Joseph Painter for more details.
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.
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!