Parish Events
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Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus
Christmas Wreaths and Grave Blankets pick-up will be after all Masses the weekend of December 1st & 2nd. |
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Mark your calendars! Children's Liturgy of the Word returns December 2, 2018, First Sunday of Advent. 10 a.m. Mass and continues each Sunday. A worship experience geared especially for children. Hear the word of God that is relevant and fitting for children. For children grade levels K through 5. |
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Vespers
WHAT IS VESPERS? Vespers is “Evening Prayer” It is prayer of thanksgiving & quiet reflection. WHAT HAPPENS AT VESPERS? People gather for about an hour to sing beautiful songs, pray a Psalm and reflect on the gospel. WHAT MAKES VESPERS SPECIAL? It is an ancient prayer. Catholics all over the world unite in praying the same prayers at the same hours. WHEN IS VESPERS CELEBRATED AT GOOD SHEPHERD? Three Mondays in Advent*; 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17 7:30-8:30 PM *no Vespers on Christmas Eve! ALL ARE WELCOME! |
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Pray in Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, ask the Lord for mercy, ask Him for what you want or need and thank Him for all you have. Then be quiet and listen. Spend time with Our Lord in Adoration, then share that experience with others. Invite them to the gift of Jesus. It's like Christmas every day of the year. Adoration will be held this Tuesday evening and every Tuesday evening of Advent, December 4th, 11th and 18th, at 7:30 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please take time our of your lives this holiday season and join us. |
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Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus
“Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest All students ages 11-14 (as of November 1) are invited to participate in the K of C poster contest "Keep Christ in Christmas" Rules: Must be original work Poster should be approximately 11 by 17 inches Submitted with K of C entry form (#5205- available at parish office) Timetable: Posters submitted by December 10th Awards: Knights of Columbus Recognition Certificate Council 1st place entry of $25 Questions: Directed to George on 516-457-4387 |
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Christmas Pageant
Come celebrate with the children of Good Shepherd as they present "The Christmas Story". Let our hearts be filled with Joy in preparation of Our Saviors Birth. Friday, December 14th at 7pm in the Church Join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following the Pageant. |
Community Events
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St. Aidan Spirituality for Singles Annual Christmas Dance
Saturday, December 8th at 8:30 PM at St. Aidan School’s Msgr. Kirwin Hall, 325 Williston Avenue (north of Hillside Avenue) in Williston Park. Admission cost of $35 includes buffet, beverage, coffee, dessert, DJ and dancing. |
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Eucharist Retreat Day
The Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist Sunday, December 9, 2018 We welcome you to join us for a day set aside to adore, reverence, and the love of Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. Come abide with Him on this day which includes hot breakfast and lunch, spiritual meditations, Holy Mass, confession, rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. To register, please email MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com or call Allison Ferrara at (631) 896-0870. Include your name, email address, home address, parish and phone number. Advanced registration is required and registration by email is preferred. A $35 Donation of cash or check made out to The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception is suggested for the day and will be collected at the door. |
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Christmas Concert
The Church of St. Joseph presents selections from HANDEL’S MESSIAH & VIVALDI’S GLORIA with a candlelight Procession and More Featuring....St. Joseph’s Choir under the direction of....Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by....The Sophisticated Strings Soloists, Harpsichord & Trumpet Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 7:00pm. Church of St. Joseph - 39N. Carll Ave - Babylon Free Admission - Free Will Offering - Donations Benefit The Mercy Inn Soup Kitchen |
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World Wide Marriage Encounter
Take time for your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org. |