CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, December 21
11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m and 4:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Masses
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 p.m.*, 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
Christmas Day Masses
Wednesday, December 25,
8:00 a.m.. 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon
NEW YEAR'S SCHEDULE
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
New Year's Eve MassTuesday December 31
5:00 p.m.
New Year's Day Masses
Wednesday, January 1
8:00 a.m. and 12 Noon
*Please note: We do anticipate the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass extremely crowded. Please plan accordingly.
Visit the Presepio at Good Shepherd Church
One of the largest Nativities in the world, Good Shepherd's Presepio has over 10,000 figures and was viewed by over 20,000 people when last displayed in 2022. Watch the video below for a sneak peak, but be aware that it is not even close to experiencing it in person!
Online Resources
Daily Advent Reflections with Father Steven McClernon
In 2020, Father Steven McClernon (then a seminarian) used the Jesse Tree as a guide for daily Advent Reflections. Every 1-2 minute reflection has an image that represents an event in Scripture that leads up to Jesus's birth.
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In 2020, Father Steven McClernon (then a seminarian) used the Jesse Tree as a guide for daily Advent Reflections. Every 1-2 minute reflection has an image that represents an event in Scripture that leads up to Jesus's birth.
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Advent Reflections on EWTN
Take 5 minutes a day to read a Bible verse, a reflection, a simple action to live out Scripture, and a prayer on the EWTN website.
EWTN Advent Reflections>>
Take 5 minutes a day to read a Bible verse, a reflection, a simple action to live out Scripture, and a prayer on the EWTN website.
EWTN Advent Reflections>>
Daily Advent Reflections from Dynamic Catholic
Make this your best Christmas of your life. Sign up on Dynamic Catholic to receive free daily reflections from Matthew Kelly.
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Make this your best Christmas of your life. Sign up on Dynamic Catholic to receive free daily reflections from Matthew Kelly.
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Rooted presents a beloved tradition in a new light.
This new 22-episode series guides Catholics through a daily Advent reflection using the Jesse Tree model traditionally practiced by families. Each seven-minute episode introduces the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shares a Scripture passage, and offers an engaging, practical reflection.
Hosted by Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Rooted helps viewers apply the passage and related teachings to each day of Advent, guided by the Church’s teaching.
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This new 22-episode series guides Catholics through a daily Advent reflection using the Jesse Tree model traditionally practiced by families. Each seven-minute episode introduces the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shares a Scripture passage, and offers an engaging, practical reflection.
Hosted by Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Rooted helps viewers apply the passage and related teachings to each day of Advent, guided by the Church’s teaching.
Watch>>
Drawing Closer to God prepares your whole family for the Messiah's coming.
Journey through Advent with the whole family! Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from the Christmas story, including the Annunciation, the shepherds' visit, the Nativity scene, and more. With compelling storytelling, Ms. Kim points out key details from Scripture and Catholic tradition.
As kids follow along and learn new art skills, they also learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it.
Watch>>
Journey through Advent with the whole family! Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from the Christmas story, including the Annunciation, the shepherds' visit, the Nativity scene, and more. With compelling storytelling, Ms. Kim points out key details from Scripture and Catholic tradition.
As kids follow along and learn new art skills, they also learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it.
Watch>>