GOOD SHEPHERD

AMERICAN NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH

1890 WHITESVILLE RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
GOODSHEPHERDANCC.TR@GMAIL.COM
732-279-6837

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MAY 14, 2017

Mass Schedule
Saturday 5PM
Sunday 8AM & 10AM

Served by:
Fr. Anthony R. Lipari, FCM
Pastor

Fr. Drew Miller

Associate Pastor

Sr. Donna Lombardi, N/FCM

Pastoral Associate

Karen Suter
Parish Administrator

Mike & Fran Krol

Parish Council Leaders

An All Inclusive Independent Catholic Community,

Dedicated to Making the World a Better Place
 A Shepherd's View

In today's readings, the early

May 14: Church is struggling to find
5pm Mothers of the Parish direction, discord and argu-
8am Mothers of the Parish ments arose, inequalities are
10am Amelia Fusaro noticed, and so they prayed
for guidance. The Spirit re-
May 21: minded them that part of lov-
5pm ing God is loving your neigh-
8am bor. In other words, seeing
10am and caring for people is what Jesus did and want-
ed them to do before anything else.
In his farewell discourse, Jesus exhorts his follow-
St Francis' Prayer to ers to stay firm and carry on his mission. He tells
them that everything he has spoken was given to
Mary
him by his Father. To reduce the shock of his im-
pending departure, Jesus promises to show them
the way to the Father. It is a simple message: to
Hail, holy Lady,
do as I do and say what I say! No matter what
most holy Queen,
turns our lives take, God is there. So, we are to
Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin. remain faithful and stay firm like living stones
You were chosen by the Most High connected to Jesus, the cornerstone.
Father in heaven,
consecrated by Him, with His most
Holy Beloved Son and the Holy Spirit,
the Comforter. Live Jesus in our hearts,
forever!
On you descended and still remains
all the fullness of grace and every
good.
Hail, His Palace.
Saints of the Week
Hail His Tabernacle.
Hail His Robe.
Hail His Handmaid.
May 15th
Hail, His Mother. St. Isidore the Farmer (+1130)
and Hail, all holy Virtues, who, by
grace and inspiration of the Holy May 18th:
Spirit, are poured into the hearts of Saint John I, Pope and Martyr (+526)
the faithful so that from their
faithless state, they may be made May 20th:
faithful servants of God through you. St. Bernardino of Siena, Priest (+1444)
Amen
 On this Mothers Day, it is
befitting that we celebrate Adult Faith Formation
their motherly love. We pray with Fr. Anthony
that they may continue to be
graced with courage, praise, Monday evenings at 7PM
joy, gratitude, kindness, All are welcome!
hospitality, faith, and a heart
which is compassionate, Novena to St. Anthony (through 6/13)
luminous, and missionary follows
like Mary.
Novena to St. Anthony
(continued)
God Bless all Mothers!
TENTH TUESDAY: (May 16)
Gospel Living
St. Anthony, you walked in the footsteps of our Suf-
fering Savior by accepting with love the challenges of
life. Help me to live in your Gospel spirit by accept-
ing, patiently whatever God permits for my own
growth in holiness.

Loving and Generous God, Bible Study

it is You who call us by name Fr. Drew
and ask us to follow You....
Help us to grow in the Love Friday evenings at 7PM
and Service of your Church All are welcome!
as we experience it today.

Give us the energy and courage Family Faith Formation

of Your Spirit to shape its future
with Sr. Donna
Grant us faith-filled leaders
who will embrace Christ's Mission
of love and justice for all, without Meets the 4th Sunday of each month
exception.
Our Family Faith Formation program is for all
Bless the American National Catholic Church by families with children. Please join us!
raising up dedicated and
generous Leaders from our families and
friendswho will serve Your people as
Priests, Deacons and Lay Ministers.
Inspire us to know You better IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
and open our hearts CHILDREN READY TO PREPARE FOR
to hear Your call. ANY SACRAMENTS
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

Amen Please contact Sr. Donna at

732-597-2273 by 5/21
 Rosalies Kitchen
Food donations will be collected at each Mass
RIVER BELLE LUNCHEON
next weekend5/20-5/21
BUFFET CRUISE
Items most in need: 47 Broadway
Canned tuna Pasta sauce Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 0842
Canned chicken Peanut butter WEDNESDAY July 19, 2017
Canned stews Cereal 12 Noon to 2 PM
Long life milk Cost $45.00

Please . Join Good Shepherd family and friends for a Two

No cranberry sauce
No whole wheat pasta
IF YOU ARE ABLE PLEASE HELP US BY CLEARLY
MARKING EXPIRATION DATE (MM/YY) WITH BLACK
MARKER ANYWHERE ON PACKAGE OR CONTAINER OF
DONATED ITEM. THIS WILL GREATLY ASSIST THE
FOOD BANK TOWARD TIMELY DISTRIBUTION OF
ITEMS.
Hour Luncheon Buffet Cruise enjoying the sights,
sailing along the beautiful Manasquan River, Point
Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay.
For reservations or information contact:
Betsy Dudas 732-270-4552 or
Bob Ward 908-910-2269
All reservations and payment are due by June 11th

AGAIN WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR

GENEROSITY!

Sight & Sound

Theater Bus Trip Seeking volunteers
$90 balance due by June 3rd to help with
Please contact Rocco Iannelli at mowing the lawn
732-998-8820 with any questions
The job should take no more than two
hours.
using our new riding lawn mower.
We work in teams of 2-3 people so youll
never be alone on the job!

If interested in helping out, contact

Mike Krol at Bassmk@verizon.net or
Call: 201-562-2847