GOOD SHEPHERD

AMERICAN NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH

1890 WHITESVILLE RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
732-279-6837

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October 16, 2016

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Schedule
Saturday 5PM
Sunday 8AM & 10AM
Served by:
Fr. Anthony R. Lipari, FCM
Pastor

Franciscan Community of Mercy

Fr. Miguel Fernandez, N/FCM

Associate Pastor

Fr. Drew Miller

Associate Pastor

Donna Lombardi, N/FCM

Pastoral Associate
Family Faith Formation

Karen Suter

Parish Administrator

Wendy and Mike Melly

Parish Council Leaders

An All Inclusive Independent Catholic Community,

Dedicated to Making the World a Better Place

A Shepherds View

October 15th16th
5PM
8AM Patricia Rogers
10AM
October 22nd - 23rd
5PM Harry Hartman
8AM
10AM

Saints of the Week

October 17: Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop
and martyr (+108)
October 18: Luke, evangelist (+84)
October 19: John de Brebeuf,
Isaac Jogues, priests & com
companions, martyrs (+1649)
October 2o: Paul of the Cross, priest
(+1775)
October 22: John Paul II, pope (+2005)

In the readings today we encounter two people-Moses and

the Persistent Woman. Moses is
the great leader of the Hebrews
and the unnamed woman is a
widow that is marginalized from
society. Moses is overlooking a
great battle and the woman is stomping into a
law office waging a personal battle for justice.
Both are pleading, both are persistent. It is their
persistence that really pays off.
Prayer and Faith must also be persistent.
Sometimes it's easy, sometimes a battle...but it's
always through the grace of persistence that we
can achieve God's grace. After all, isn't God persistent with you and me?
Persistence in faith and prayer reminds us of
our incompleteness. It also keeps us in touch
with our deepest desires and needs like- love,
faith, forgiveness, mercy. Persistence unites us
with God. God's love and help surpasses our
pleadings. We plead for an end, He gives us
strength to endure. We beg for stability He gives
us grace to change. We ask for more time, and
He gives ETERNAL LIFE!
Pray with me that our prayer becomes persistent Faith! Never lose the hope. Don't give up on
God-He understands our every need and desire.
He longs for us to reach out and touch Him. Your
hand of prayer and faith will be enough!

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

Franciscan Reflections
"The treasure of Heaven is when
you look upon yourself as washing the feet of others. Never
make yourself superior of others. We are the servants of God."
~ St Francis of Assisi

Autumn Tea / Luncheon

Adult Faith Formation
with Fr. Anthony and Fr. Miguel.
Monday evenings at 7PM - downstairs

Bible Study
with Fr. Drew
Friday evenings at 7PM - downstairs
Join us for pizza and . ??

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

Wednesday, October 19th at 1PM

Good Shepherd ANCC Church Hall
$15.00 pp Includes soup, salad,
sandwiches, dessert, and
beverages.
Contact Rosie Weaver at:
732-881-1044
For additional information and tickets.

Lets make some noise to benefit

Deborah Hospital !!!
Noisy Sunday October 22nd / 23rd

Sunday, October 23rd

Dress as your favorite Saint for a Parade
of the Saints at 10AM Mass.
Family Gathering will follow after Mass.

Are you new to the Catholic Faith?

Are you unbaptized or baptized into a
non-Catholic denomination?
Are you an adult or young adult who has
been baptized Catholic but has never
received his or her first Eucharist
or Confirmation?
Do you want answers to questions such as:
What do Catholics believe?
How do you pray?
Why is Mary so important?
How do you say the Rosary?
If you answered yes to any of these questions,
speak to Donna Lombardi after mass or contact
her via email at: Donna.Lombardi7@gmail.com

Check your pockets, the bottom of your purse,

sofas, cars, piggy banks, washing machines, or
any place else that loose change hides and bring
the coins with you to Mass. Lets see how much
noise we can make!