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A Message From the Pastor 

Dear Parish Family,

I pray you will have many blessings and graces this New Year. 

The Stewardship and Increased Offertory Appeal is a great blessing for the parish!

I would like to thank all the parishioners that have completed one of our commitment cards a few weeks ago in response to our Parish Stewardship Appeal. Your response of prayers and financial support is greatly appreciated and will help the parish achieve our goals. If you have not had an opportunity to complete a card, you should have received a letter that was mailed to your homes recently that will allow you to pray and discuss as a family on how you wish to respond. At this time I simply ask that you reflect on your current giving and if you are able to increase either your weekly or monthly amount that your gifts will be used towards our parish initiatives. We would love to hear from everyone. If there is something that you need from the parish, please contact the parish office as I envisioned that this program will bring our parish community closer together. I thank you all for all the sacrifices that you make for Good Shepherd Parish and I will continue to keep you and your families in my prayers.

God bless you,
Bishop Coyle 

Word of God Sunday
On Sunday January 26, 2020 the Church will celebrate "Word of God Sunday."
This is a new day on the calendar added by Pope Francis.

All three Vicariates will host a prayer service on this day in the Diocese to reflect on the Word of God.

The Eastern Vicariate will host a Prayer Service at 3pm on Sunday January 26. At: Saint John the Evangelist Church in Riverhead, NY

Special guest speaker - Bishop Emil Wcela.

We are grateful to Father Larry Duncklee for hosting this event at his parish and the special privilege to listen to Bishop Emil Wcela, a renowned scripture scholar.
Please join us for the special celebration.

Bishop Robert J. Coyle
Vicar for the Eastern Vicariate. 

Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: 

It is with joy. enthusiasm, and purpose-driven mission, that I invite you to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week from January 26, 2020 through February 1, 2020. Together, we recognize the extraordinary contribution that our Catholic schools across Long Island make by forming young missionary disciples on fire with love for our Lord Jesus and the mission of the Catholic Church. 

At the same time, we recognize our collective responsibility towards the future of Catholic education in our Diocese. Enrollment and investment in our Catholic schools depends on the leadership of each individual Catholic. Our willingness to witness to the transformative and destiny-changing experience of Catholic education to the families we meet makes all the difference. 

Pope Saint John Paul II once said: "In order that the Catholic school and the Catholic teacher may truly make their irreplaceable contribution to the Church and to the world, the goal of Catholic education itself must be crystal clear. Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others". 

In Catholic Schools Week 2020, our Catholic schools recommit themselves to helping parents and extended families form successful, servant leaders who help drive dramatic missionary growth on Long Island and beyond. 

Be assured of my prayers for our shared mission and gratitude for your efforts. 

Sincerely in Christ, 
John O. Barres

 

Offerings

Mass Intentions

Sunday - January 19
​​7:00 a.m.  People of Good Shepherd Parish  8:30 a.m. All Loved Ones 10:00 a.m. Mass Guild Members 12 Noon Lucy Mazeski  ​​5:00 p.m. Frank Josph Panzarella

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Monday - January 20
​​​​​​​​​​9:00 a.m. Arthur Ventura

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Tuesday - January 21
​​​​9:00 a.m. Roger Sprague    

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Wednesday - January 21
​​​​9:00 a.m. Roger Sprague  

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Thursday - January 23
​​​9:00 a.m. Paul Guidone

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Friday -  January 24
​​​​9:00 a.m. Dean Principio

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Saturday - January 25
​​​​9:00 a.m. Guillermo Rios  5:00 p.m. Kenneth Scordus

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Mass Guild Members
January 19, 2020

Michael Frustaci     Alexis Lamb     Bob Zupa     Charles E. Sagau     Vincent Mogavero
Helen Conyngham     Intentions of: Yolaine Dessources (Birthday) 

Gifts of Treasure

January 12, 2020: $13,814.00
Envelopes: 439
Monthly E-giving(12/19): $4,615

January 13, 2018: $12,347.00
Envelopes: 447

Christmas Collection 2019: $49,916.00
Christmas Collection 2018: $55,680.00
Thank you for your continued generosity 

Gifts of Bread and Wine

In Memory of:
Sister Lillian DeLorme

Donated by:
The Wednesday Group
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If you would like to make a Gift of Bread and Wine, please contact the parish office at (631)588-7689

 

Readings and Saints of the Week

Monday

St. Hilary of Poitiers





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Reading 1
1 Samuel 1:1-8
There was a certain man from Ramathaim, Elkanah by name,
a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim.
He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu,
son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
He had two wives, one named Hannah, the other Peninnah;
Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.
This man regularly went on pilgrimage from his city
to worship the LORD of hosts and to sacrifice to him at Shiloh,
where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas,
were ministering as priests of the LORD.
When the day came for Elkanah to offer sacrifice,
he used to give a portion each to his wife Peninnah
and to all her sons and daughters,
but a double portion to Hannah because he loved her,
though the LORD had made her barren.
Her rival, to upset her, turned it into a constant reproach to her
that the LORD had left her barren.
This went on year after year;
each time they made their pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the LORD,
Peninnah would approach her,
and Hannah would weep and refuse to eat.
Her husband Elkanah used to ask her:
“Hannah, why do you weep, and why do you refuse to eat?
Why do you grieve?
Am I not more to you than ten sons?”

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19
R. (17a) To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.
How shall I make a return to the LORD
for all the good he has done for me?
The cup of salvation I will take up,
and I will call upon the name of the LORD.
R. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.
My vows to the LORD I will pay
in the presence of all his people.
Precious in the eyes of the LORD
is the death of his faithful ones.
O LORD, I am your servant;
I am your servant, the son of your handmaid;
you have loosed my bonds.
R. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.
My vows to the LORD I will pay
in the presence of all his people,
In the courts of the house of the LORD,
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
R. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Alleluia
Mark 1:15
R.Alleluia, alleluia
The Kingdom of God is at hand;
repent and believe in the Gospel.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Mark 1:14-20
After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God:
“This is the time of fulfillment.
The Kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee,
he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea;
they were fishermen.
Jesus said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Then they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along a little farther
and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They too were in a boat mending their nets.
Then he called them.
So they left their father Zebedee in the boat
along with the hired men and followed him.

Tuesday

St. Gergory Nazianzen





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Reading 1
1 Samuel 1:9-20
Hannah rose after a meal at Shiloh,
and presented herself before the LORD;
at the time, Eli the priest was sitting on a chair
near the doorpost of the LORD's temple.
In her bitterness she prayed to the LORD, weeping copiously,
and she made a vow, promising: "O LORD of hosts,
if you look with pity on the misery of your handmaid,
if you remember me and do not forget me,
if you give your handmaid a male child,
I will give him to the LORD for as long as he lives;
neither wine nor liquor shall he drink,
and no razor shall ever touch his head."
As she remained long at prayer before the LORD,
Eli watched her mouth, for Hannah was praying silently;
though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard.
Eli, thinking her drunk, said to her,
"How long will you make a drunken show of yourself?
Sober up from your wine!"
"It isn't that, my lord," Hannah answered.
"I am an unhappy woman.
I have had neither wine nor liquor;
I was only pouring out my troubles to the LORD.
Do not think your handmaid a ne'er-do-well;
my prayer has been prompted by my deep sorrow and misery."
Eli said, "Go in peace,
and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him."
She replied, "Think kindly of your maidservant," and left.
She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband,
and no longer appeared downcast.
Early the next morning they worshiped before the LORD,
and then returned to their home in Ramah.

When Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah,
the LORD remembered her.
She conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son
whom she called Samuel, since she had asked the LORD for him.

Responsorial Psalm
1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8ABCD
R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
"My heart exults in the LORD,
my horn is exalted in my God.
I have swallowed up my enemies;
I rejoice in my victory."
R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
"The bows of the mighty are broken,
while the tottering gird on strength.
The well-fed hire themselves out for bread,
while the hungry batten on spoil.
The barren wife bears seven sons,
while the mother of many languishes."
R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
"The LORD puts to death and gives life;
he casts down to the nether world;
he raises up again.
The LORD makes poor and makes rich;
he humbles, he also exalts."
R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
"He raises the needy from the dust;
from the dung heap he lifts up the poor,
To seat them with nobles
and make a glorious throne their heritage."
R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.

Alleluia
1 Thessalonians 2:13
R.Alleluia, alleluia
Receive the word of God, not as the word of men,
but as it truly is, the word of God.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Mark 1:21-28
Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers,
and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.
The people were astonished at his teaching,
for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.
In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit;
he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?
Have you come to destroy us?
I know who you are–the Holy One of God!"
Jesus rebuked him and said, "Quiet! Come out of him!"
The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.
All were amazed and asked one another,
"What is this?
A new teaching with authority.
He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him."
His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

Wednesday

St. Paul the Hermit





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Reading 1
1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20
During the time young Samuel was minister to the LORD under Eli,
a revelation of the LORD was uncommon and vision infrequent.
One day Eli was asleep in his usual place.
His eyes had lately grown so weak that he could not see.
The lamp of God was not yet extinguished,
and Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD
where the ark of God was.
The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, "Here I am."

Samuel ran to Eli and said, "Here I am. You called me."
"I did not call you," Eli said. "Go back to sleep."
So he went back to sleep.
Again the LORD called Samuel, who rose and went to Eli.
"Here I am," he said. "You called me."
But Eli answered, "I did not call you, my son. Go back to sleep."
At that time Samuel was not familiar with the LORD,
because the LORD had not revealed anything to him as yet.
The LORD called Samuel again, for the third time.
Getting up and going to Eli, he said, "Here I am.
You called me."
Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the youth.
So Eli said to Samuel, "Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply,
'Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.'"
When Samuel went to sleep in his place,
the LORD came and revealed his presence,
calling out as before, "Samuel, Samuel!"
Samuel answered, "Speak, for your servant is listening."

Samuel grew up, and the LORD was with him,
not permitting any word of his to be without effect.
Thus all Israel from Dan to Beersheba
came to know that Samuel was an accredited prophet of the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 40:2 AND 5, 7-8A, 8B-9, 10
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I have waited, waited for the LORD,
and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.
Blessed the man who makes the LORD his trust;
who turns not to idolatry
or to those who stray after falsehood.
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
Sacrifice or oblation you wished not,
but ears open to obedience you gave me.
Burnt offerings or sin-offerings you sought not;
then said I, "Behold I come."
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
"In the written scroll it is prescribed for me.
To do your will, O my God, is my delight,
and your law is within my heart!"
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I announced your justice in the vast assembly;
I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know.
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Alleluia
John 10:27
R.Alleluia, alleluia
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord.
I know them, and they follow me.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Mark 1:29-39
On leaving the synagogue
Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.
They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset,
they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases,
and he drove out many demons,
not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn,
he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him
and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."
He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages
that I may preach there also.
For this purpose have I come."
So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons
throughout the whole of Galilee.

Thursday

St. Berard and Companions





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Reading 1
1 Sameul 4:1-11
The Philistines gathered for an attack on Israel.
Israel went out to engage them in battle and camped at Ebenezer,
while the Philistines camped at Aphek.
The Philistines then drew up in battle formation against Israel.
After a fierce struggle Israel was defeated by the Philistines,
who slew about four thousand men on the battlefield.
When the troops retired to the camp, the elders of Israel said,
"Why has the LORD permitted us to be defeated today
by the Philistines?
Let us fetch the ark of the LORD from Shiloh
that it may go into battle among us
and save us from the grasp of our enemies."

So the people sent to Shiloh and brought from there
the ark of the LORD of hosts, who is enthroned upon the cherubim.
The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were with the ark of God.
When the ark of the LORD arrived in the camp,
all Israel shouted so loudly that the earth resounded.
The Philistines, hearing the noise of shouting, asked,
"What can this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?"
On learning that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp,
the Philistines were frightened.
They said, "Gods have come to their camp."
They said also, "Woe to us! This has never happened before. Woe to us!
Who can deliver us from the power of these mighty gods?
These are the gods that struck the Egyptians
with various plagues and with pestilence.
Take courage and be manly, Philistines;
otherwise you will become slaves to the Hebrews,
as they were your slaves.
So fight manfully!"
The Philistines fought and Israel was defeated;
every man fled to his own tent.
It was a disastrous defeat,
in which Israel lost thirty thousand foot soldiers.
The ark of God was captured,
and Eli's two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were among the dead.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25
R. Redeem us, Lord, because of your mercy.
Yet now you have cast us off and put us in disgrace,
and you go not forth with our armies.
You have let us be driven back by our foes;
those who hated us plundered us at will.
R. Redeem us, Lord, because of your mercy.
You made us the reproach of our neighbors,
the mockery and the scorn of those around us.
You made us a byword among the nations,
a laughingstock among the peoples.
R. Redeem us, Lord, because of your mercy.
Why do you hide your face,
forgetting our woe and our oppression?
For our souls are bowed down to the dust,
our bodies are pressed to the earth.
R. Redeem us, Lord, because of your mercy.

Alleluia
Matthew 4:23
R.Alleluia, alleluia
Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom
and cured every disease among the people.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Mark 1:40-45
A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said,
"If you wish, you can make me clean."
Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand,
touched the leper, and said to him,
"I do will it. Be made clean."
The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean.
Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once.
Then he said to him, "See that you tell no one anything,
but go, show yourself to the priest
and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed;
that will be proof for them."
The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter.
He spread the report abroad
so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly.
He remained outside in deserted places,
and people kept coming to him from everywhere.

Friday

St. Anthony of Egypt





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Reading 1
1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22A
All the elders of Israel came in a body to Samuel at Ramah
and said to him, "Now that you are old,
and your sons do not follow your example,
appoint a king over us, as other nations have, to judge us."

Samuel was displeased when they asked for a king to judge them.
He prayed to the LORD, however, who said in answer:
"Grant the people's every request.
It is not you they reject, they are rejecting me as their king."

Samuel delivered the message of the LORD in full
to those who were asking him for a king.
He told them:
"The rights of the king who will rule you will be as follows:
He will take your sons and assign them to his chariots and horses,
and they will run before his chariot.
He will also appoint from among them his commanders of groups
of a thousand and of a hundred soldiers.
He will set them to do his plowing and his harvesting,
and to make his implements of war and the equipment of his chariots.
He will use your daughters as ointment makers, as cooks, and as bakers.
He will take the best of your fields, vineyards, and olive groves,
and give them to his officials.
He will tithe your crops and your vineyards,
and give the revenue to his eunuchs and his slaves.
He will take your male and female servants,
as well as your best oxen and your asses,
and use them to do his work.
He will tithe your flocks and you yourselves will become his slaves.
When this takes place,
you will complain against the king whom you have chosen,
but on that day the LORD will not answer you."

The people, however, refused to listen to Samuel's warning and said,
"Not so! There must be a king over us.
We too must be like other nations,
with a king to rule us and to lead us in warfare
and fight our battles."
When Samuel had listened to all the people had to say,
he repeated it to the LORD, who then said to him,
"Grant their request and appoint a king to rule them."

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 89:16-17, 18-19
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk.
At your name they rejoice all the day,
and through your justice they are exalted.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
For you are the splendor of their strength,
and by your favor our horn is exalted.
For to the LORD belongs our shield,
and to the Holy One of Israel, our King.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Alleluia
Luke 7:16
R.Alleluia, alleluia
A great prophet has arisen in our midst
and God has visited his people.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days,
it became known that he was at home.
Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them,
not even around the door,
and he preached the word to them.
They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men.
Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd,
they opened up the roof above him.
After they had broken through,
they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying.
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him,
"Child, your sins are forgiven."
Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking themselves,
"Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming.
Who but God alone can forgive sins?"
Jesus immediately knew in his mind what
they were thinking to themselves,
so he said, "Why are you thinking such things in your hearts?
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic,
'Your sins are forgiven,'
or to say, 'Rise, pick up your mat and walk'?
But that you may know
that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth"
–he said to the paralytic,
"I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home."
He rose, picked up his mat at once,
and went away in the sight of everyone.
They were all astounded
and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this."

Saturday

St. Charles of Sezze





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Reading 1
1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1
There was a stalwart man from Benjamin named Kish,
who was the son of Abiel, son of Zeror,
son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite.
He had a son named Saul, who was a handsome young man.
There was no other child of Israel more handsome than Saul;
he stood head and shoulders above the people.

Now the asses of Saul's father, Kish, had wandered off.
Kish said to his son Saul, "Take one of the servants with you
and go out and hunt for the asses."
Accordingly they went through the hill country of Ephraim,
and through the land of Shalishah.
Not finding them there,
they continued through the land of Shaalim without success.
They also went through the land of Benjamin,
but they failed to find the animals.

When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the LORD assured him,
"This is the man of whom I told you; he is to govern my people."

Saul met Samuel in the gateway and said,
"Please tell me where the seer lives."
Samuel answered Saul: "I am the seer.
Go up ahead of me to the high place and eat with me today.
In the morning, before dismissing you,
I will tell you whatever you wish."

Then, from a flask he had with him, Samuel poured oil on Saul's head;
he also kissed him, saying:
"The LORD anoints you commander over his heritage.
You are to govern the LORD's people Israel,
and to save them from the grasp of their enemies roundabout.

"This will be the sign for you
that the LORD has anointed you commander over his heritage."

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
O LORD, in your strength the king is glad;
in your victory how greatly he rejoices!
You have granted him his heart's desire;
you refused not the wish of his lips.
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
For you welcomed him with goodly blessings,
you placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
He asked life of you: you gave him
length of days forever and ever.
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
Great is his glory in your victory;
majesty and splendor you conferred upon him.
For you made him a blessing forever;
you gladdened him with the joy of your face.
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.

Alleluia
Luke 4:18
R.Alleluia, alleluia
The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor
and to proclaim liberty to captives.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Mark 2:13-17
Jesus went out along the sea.
All the crowd came to him and he taught them.
As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus,
sitting at the customs post.
Jesus said to him, "Follow me."
And he got up and followed Jesus.
While he was at table in his house,
many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples;
for there were many who followed him.
Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with sinners
and tax collectors and said to his disciples,
"Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
Jesus heard this and said to them,
"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.
I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."

Sunday

St. Fabian





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Reading 1
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
The LORD said to me: You are my servant,
Israel, through whom I show my glory.
Now the LORD has spoken
who formed me as his servant from the womb,
that Jacob may be brought back to him
and Israel gathered to him;
and I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD,
and my God is now my strength!
It is too little, the LORD says, for you to be my servant,
to raise up the tribes of Jacob,
and restore the survivors of Israel;
I will make you a light to the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I have waited, waited for the LORD,
and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.
And he put a new song into my mouth,
a hymn to our God.
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
Sacrifice or offering you wished not,
but ears open to obedience you gave me.
Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not;
then said I, "Behold I come."
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
"In the written scroll it is prescribed for me,
to do your will, O my God, is my delight,
and your law is within my heart!"
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I announced your justice in the vast assembly;
I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know.
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Reading 2
1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
and Sosthenes our brother,
to the church of God that is in Corinth,
to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy,
with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
their Lord and ours.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Alleluia
John 1:14A, 12A
R.Alleluia, alleluia
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.
To those who accepted him,
he gave power to become children of God.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
John 1:29-34
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said,
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
He is the one of whom I said,
'A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.'
I did not know him,
but the reason why I came baptizing with water
was that he might be made known to Israel."
John testified further, saying,
"I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven
and remain upon him.
I did not know him,
but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me,
'On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain,
he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'
Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God."

 

Faith Formation

Watch Good Shepherd's 2019 Christmas Pageant online.

 

 

 

Pilgrimage to March for Life Washington, D.C. 2020

Join our Lady of the Snow Respect Life Ministry for our annual bus trip to participate in the Mach for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 24th, 2020.

Space is limited. Register NOW.

Cost: $10/person or $20 per family. Coach bus pick-up at Our Lady of the Snow at 4:45am and St. Lawrence the Martyr at 5am. Return btw 11pm - 12Midinght

Registration forms are available to print out at www.ourladyofthesnowbluepoint.com.
Click on the “Outreach” tab and then the “Respect Life” tab.
Call OLS Respect Life Coordinator Loren Christie at 631-363-6394 x115 for more information.

Follow on Instagram. @olsrespectlifeministry

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Good Shepherd Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, January 25, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fellowship Hall

$10 per person, $6 kids under 12

Purchase tickets at the door.

Call Frank Amendola at 631-588-2795 for more info.

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Volunteer Appreciation Night

Good Shepherd is celebrating and honoring all those who willingly give of their time and talent to serve the people of Good Shepherd Parish.

When: Saturday, February 29th after the 5pm Mass
Where: Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall
For Whom: Parish Volunteer and Spouse Or Guest
Hot Buffet Dinner and Dancing

Not a volunteer? Please, consider joining our wonderful group of volunteers in the future by volunteering your time and talent in service of others.
Please RSVP to the Main office by February 21st.
Download form, fill out, and drop in the collection basket.

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International Mardis Gras

The small church communities along with various parish ministries is once again hosting Mardis Gras this year. Sample food, desserts, and drinks from many different countries and cuisines. There is no cost except to your waistline!

Join us February 25 in Fellowship Hall.

There is no cost except to your waistline!

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GARDEN MINISTRY COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Below is a list of project dates. Any student who wants to check on the details or status of this service date can contact me directly at 631-588-0163. ​​

April 4, 2020 Saturday Spring Cleanup and Decorate for Easter (April 13th rain date)
May 2, 2020 Saturday 8 am Offloading and sorting plants
May 16, 2020 Saturday 8:30am Spring grounds work for planting
June 6, 2020 Saturday 8:30am spring planting

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Our office is reaching out to you or anyone you know in our area that is in need of assistance for food, temporary financial help, counseling, advice or referrals, or is sick, homebound, lonely, and hurting.  If in need of our services, please call our office at 585-4544. All information taken is treated privately and confidentially except where disclosure is made at your request or with your permission.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang

During the month of January, the Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang will be meeting on January 25th. We begin at 8:30 am.

Our mission is to serve those in need and provide an opportunity for others to serve. At this time, we need donations of creamy peanut butter, jars of jelly, fold-over sandwich size bags and individually wrapped hard candy. When you come to volunteer, please bring 1 loaf of whole wheat or white bread with you. Please make sure that the bread is not frozen or expired. ALL volunteers must wear some type of head covering; a baseball cap is fine.

During 2019, the PB&J Gang made 11,760 sandwiches and 3,070 wash-up kits.
AMAZING! We thank you for your help and support.

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Friendship Garden

Friendship Garden is a place where women come to share love and laughter. We meet each Thursday morning at 10am in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is made to feel welcome. We share our stories of life, faith and our crocheting and knitting skills. We are always ready to support any needy cause within our Church community. So if you need a place to just be, come join us! We would love to have the chance to meet you!

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Senior Group

We have a diverse groups of men and women and new members, 55+, are always welcome.
We meet Tuesday mornings after the 9:00 mass. Please join us.

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Food Pantry

The Pantry is low on Laundry Detergent, toothpaste, canned chicken and boxed drinks. Thank you for your continued generosity.

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Sign Language

If anyone is in need of sign language interpretation for Mass, please leave a message for Deacon Tom at the main office - 631-588-7689.

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General Bereavement

A new group is now forming.
Will meet on Wednesday mornings at 10am from 2/5/20 - 3/11/20.
Call 631-585-4544 to register.

 

 

 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

"Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God." Discover how much your marriage matters to God by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is Jan 31-Feb 2, 2020 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.

The Catholic Faith Network Telethon

The Catholic Faith Network Telethon is the weekend of Saturday, February 8th from 2PM -10PM and Sunday, February 9th from 12PM to 10PM. Please tune in on Cablevision channel 29/137, Time Warner Channel 471 or Verizon FiOS channel 296 to support our Diocesan Television Station. It will be 18 hours filled with many guest “stars” including many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of our Diocese. Additionally, visits from celebrity chefs and musical groups will help fuel the enjoyment. Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the Catholic Faith Network Telethon and consider making a donation by phone or a secure donation over the internet at www.cfntv.org.

 

At the Movies With Donna

December 2018

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Inspired by an 1998 article, “Can You Say...Hero?”, written by journalist Tom Junod for Esquire magazine, this film explores the real life friendship between the writer and Fred Rogers. And what a wonderful friendship it was! Here is a cynical journalist who is deeply troubled in his personal life, unable to forgive and overcome some difficult issues, when he is sent to interview the iconic Fred Rogers, a man who seems too good to be true. Excellently written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, skillfully directed by Marielle Heller, with outstanding production design by Jade Healy. Tom Hanks captures the very soul of Roger’s; from his gentle spirit, his kindness, right down to his deliberate listening skills. Hanks is extraordinary, as is Matthew Rhys and the entire cast. It took hard work and discipline for Mr. Rogers to be who he was. If only each and every one of us had just a tiny hint of his selflessness and understanding, it truly would be a beautiful day in the neighborhood every day. Everyone needs to see this film. “Just take a minute and think about all the people who loved us into being.” 

Frozen 2  
In this sequel to the much loved 2013 film, we are reunited with Elisa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as they take off on a new adventure. The plot really doesn’t matter when you have beautiful animation, fun characters, great songs with a magical score and a cast of incredible voices including Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad. Well written and co-directed once again by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck. It’s all about family and good old-fashioned values. 

21 Bridges 
In an attempt to box-in 2 cop killers, a New York City detective shuts down the 21 bridges of Manhattan in the aftermath of a drug heist gone bad. It doesn’t take long for a conspiracy to unfold, and there are no surprises here, the audience has already figured out whom, what and why before the first crime scene is cold. First-time director Brian Kirk does a marginal job. As for the writers, Adam Mervis and Matthew Michael Carnahan, there is something missing. A terrific actor like Chadwick Boseman still turns in a good performance, despite the material. 

Knives Out 
A crime novelist is murdered on his 85th birthday and every member of his dysfunctional family and staff is a suspect. Add in a famous detective who is anonymously hired to investigate and you have an old-fashioned who-done it. Well written and directed by Rain Johnson, with a phenomenal cast included Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, just to name a few. If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, then you will love this movie. 

Dark Waters 
This fact-based movie is about the lawyer who sued DuPont for poisoning a West Virginia community with the chemical used to make Teflon. Well directed by Todd Haynes. With outstanding performances by Mark Ruffalo and Bill Camp. This movie is a reminder that the fight must continue, as we still need strong environmental protections against man-made toxins. 

Jumanji: The Next Level
 In this sequel to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, while home from college for Christmas break, an unhappy Spencer decides to go back to the world of Jumanji, even though the game is broken. His friends re-enter the game to bring him home and learn that the game has changed. Terrific direction by Jake Kasden, and great writing by Kasden, Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. Same top-notch cast including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, with new additions including the wonderful Danny DeVito, Danny Glover and Awkwafina. The chemistry is just outstanding. Totally hilarious from start to finish! You need to see it to experience it fully. The idea of getting lost inside a video game may seem far-fetched, but the take home messages are real... the unbreakable bond of friendship, the love for family, and doing the right thing for each other. 

 

We Welcome

We welcome to our faith community those Children to be Baptized
January 2020
Aleksandra Katherine Strollo
Anthony Paul Strollo IV
Giabella Rose Demasi
Dominic John Ramsumair
Logan Thomas Squicciarini
Thea Grace Jachowdik
Sydney Catherine Ruger 

We Remember

May the good Lord bless all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace. ​

All loved ones.

Pray for the Sick

Pray for Our Military

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