| The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday’s Readings Parish Prayer List Zoe K., Kitty, Richard S., Mimy B., Chris Y., Aida, Susan B., Jim C., Samuel, Jake, Jack, Marji, Fr. John Paul, Edith S., Tracy B., Larry L., Nekka Scott, and Florence Hojnacki If there is someone you would like us to pray for, please let the office know. ****************************************************************************** Parish Office Hours Starting next week, the office will be open from 8AM-12PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Annual Meeting Our Annual Meeting is on Sunday, January 26 after the 10:30 service. We will be electing a warden, two vestry members, and three representatives to Diocesan Convention. The Convention representatives will need to attend both a special Convention in May (Saturday, May 3) in Jamestown, NY, and the regular October Convention in Niagara Falls. The May 3 convention will be where we decide if we are calling a single Bishop for both Dioceses in the partnership or one for each. Please consider prayerfully if you are called to join us for these Conventions. Note: if this is something you feel called to do, you will need to attend BOTH the May and October conventions. ****************************************************************************** Save the Date! Good Shepherd will again be hosting the ConnectLife Bloodmobile on Monday, January 27th from 3-7 pm. The need for lifesaving blood donations never stops. Can’t donate? Please spread the word among friends and family.  ****************************************************************************** Keep saving your Dash’s receipts. They allow us to submit prior year receipts so any old receipts from 2023 are effectively expired going forward. For every $5,000 in receipts we submit, we earn $125. Even small purchases add up! ****************************************************************************** As we enter 2025, many people catch up on their prior year pledge before starting payment on the current year. During this transition time, please indicate which year you wish your payment to credit. If you have not yet made a pledge, we encourage you to do so. The fact that you pledge is even more important than the amount you pledge. Many people pledge with their best estimate and then proceed to pay over that amount if they find that is comfortable. Conversely, there have been folks who had a change in circumstances and notified us of a new amount. We appreciate your support of Good Shepherd and our ministries! ***************************************************************************** Help Ukranian Refugees Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Anglican agencies and other ecumenical partners to provide humanitarian aid in response to the crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Donations to the International Disaster Response Fund will help meet critical needs for people fleeing the violence, including food, cash, blankets and hygiene supplies. Altar Flowers Altar flowers may be ordered for $100/pair in memoriam, in thanksgiving, or for any other desired occasion. Two or more people can also share the cost of flowers if desired. To order flowers, please send your flower request (colors, flower types) to Elaine Richau at Wegmom54@aol.com. Your dedication for the service leaflet should be sent to officegoodshep@gmail.com. Payment should be made through the Sunday collection or mailed to the church. Please reference ‘Altar Flowers’ in the description. ***************************************************************************** |
| Weekly Schedule 1/19 The Second Sunday after The Epiphany 8:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (Spoken) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with music 1/21 Tuesday 8AM-12PM Parish Office Open 1/22 Wednesday 10AM-2PM Food Pantry 6:30PM Evening Prayer w/Holy Eucharist: Feast of Agnes and Cecilia 7:30PM Christian Education 1/23 Thursday 8AM-12PM Parish Office Open 7PM Choir Rehearsal 1/25 Saturday 11:00AM Dennis Barry Funeral 1/26 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 8:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (Spoken) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with music 11:45AM Annual Meeting *************************************************************************** WNY & NWPA Diocesan Partnership Website Check https://episcopalpartnership.org/news/ for the latest news on our partnership with the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Newsletter Announcements Announcement requests must be submitted in writing or e-mail to the parish office by Thursday at 7:00am. Thank you. You may contact the office by email or phone (716-833-1151). Copyright © 2024 Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 96 Jewett Parkway Buffalo, NY 14214 |
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