GOOD SHEPHERD HOLBROOK, NY
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What Are Small Church Communities?
“Small Christian Communities are a sign of vitality within the church,
an instrument of evangelization, and a solid point for a new society
based on love.” (John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio)

What are Small Church Communities?

— JUST THAT!!!

Ordinary People Connecting Life & Faith on a Regular Basis!Small Church Communities are groups of 8-12 ordinary people who meet every other week to share their life and faith by sharing on the gospel for the up coming Sunday.Each Small Church Community (SCC) has a Pastoral Facilitator who connects back to the parish through monthly meetings with our pastor, Father Tom. These SCCs evolve to include formation, prayer, and service–the activities of the parish church in miniature.Why do we need SCCs? We as American Catholics move more often and therefore have less stable relationships. There are many more miles between family members than generations ago. We are sometimes isolated and alone. In a large parish it is very possible to be sitting amid strangers even when we come to mass regularly! One of the basic needs a parish fills is the need to experience faith and love. Although Good Shepherd is a very friendly parish where we are greeted at the door by our pastor and priests and turn to each other in greeting before the start of mass, it is easy to fall between the cracks.In a small church community you have the opportunity to deepen your prayer life and your relationships with other Catholic Christians. You have support in making the decisions that you know are right but are counter-cultural. You are affirmed because you are missed! Read more about the value of small church communities in the articles in this section.Do you have a comment or question for Core?  We would be happy to help you in any way with your faith sharing questions and problems.  Email us at:
annhernandez2000@yahoo.com

About Us
Our Priests
Our Deacons
Parish Staff
Sacraments
1st Reconciliation/Communion
Anointing of the Sick
Baptism
Eucharist/Adoration
Holy Orders
Funerals
Marriage
Reconciliation
Ministries
Altar Servers
Bereavement
​Consolation Ministry
Environment Committee
Eucharistic Ministers

​Fellowship Activities
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Friendship Garden
Garden Ministry

History Committee
Hospitality Ministers (Ushers)
​Hugs from God
Inspirational and Reflection Wall
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
​Music Ministry
Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang


​Prayer Writers
Sacristan
Seniors
​Small Church Communities
Social Ministries - Outreach
​Table of God
Women's Auxiliary

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  • Main Menu
    • Mass Times
    • Contact Information
    • Directions
    • Parish Calendar
  • About Us
    • Our Priests
    • Parish Staff >
      • Our Deacons
    • History of Good Shepherd
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Eucharist/Adoration
    • 1st Reconciliation/ Communion
    • Reconciliation
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage >
      • Selecting Nuptial Wedding Music
    • Funerals
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Ministries
    • Gather and Share >
      • Seniors
      • Small Church Communities >
        • Faith Sharing Questions >
          • Questions This year
          • Cycle A
          • Cycle B
          • Cycle C
        • What I think of My Small Church
        • Join A Small Group
        • Studies on the benefits of a SCC
        • SCC Outreach
    • Healing >
      • Bereavement
      • Consolation Ministry >
        • Funeral Selection Form
    • Service >
      • Fellowship Activities
      • Friendships Garden
      • Garden Ministry
      • Hugs from God
      • Inspirational and Reflection Wall
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang
      • Sacristan
      • Social Ministries – Outreach
      • Welcome Ministry
      • Women's Auxiliary
    • Worship >
      • Altar Servers
      • Environment Committee
      • Hospitality Ministers(Ushers)
      • Eucharistic Ministers
      • Lectors
      • Music Ministry
      • Prayer Writers
      • Table of God
      • Usher
  • Photo Gallery
  • Faith Formation
    • Preparing for First Communion
    • Preparing for Confirmation
    • Catechists
    • Catechist Resources
    • Alpha