GOOD SHEPHERD

AMERICAN NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH

1890 WHITESVILLE RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
732-279-6837
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June 26, 2016

13th 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

Associate Pastor

Donna Lombardi
Pastoral Associate

Wendy and Mike Melly

Parish Council Leaders

An All Inclusive Independent Catholic Community,

Dedicated to Making the World a Better Place

A Shepherds View
June 25June 26
5 PM: Jim Fisher
Mary Jones
8AM:
10 AM:
6 PM
July 2July 3
5PM:
8 AM:
10 AM Daniel Triano

As we approach another
celebration of our Nations
Independence Day, todays
readings help us to focus on
our freedom.
True freedom in our nation is
Not to do what I want to do,
when and how I want to do it, without concern about
the effects those choices have on others. One particular choice is to follow or not to follow God. Jesus invites us to SURRENDER our choices to fully grasp

MASS INTENTIONS

the joy of following God. Over and Over we hear a

If you are interested in obtaining a Mass Card or placing

an intention, please see Karen or Donna after mass OR
send an email to:

dangerous concept to our self absorbed world

KMSuter@aol.com with your request or with any questions. The cost is $10. Cash or checks can be given to
Donna or Karen at the time of your request or payment
can be made by credit card or Paypal via our website:
GoodShepherdANCC.org. Mass Cards are available at
the church.

to Mass; we sacrifice some of our funds to support the

*For notification in bulletin, request must be made no later

than the Monday preceding the weekend of the mass.

that we have today. Jesus sacrificed ALL as he faced

SACRIFICE. We sacrifice our precious time to come

Church; we sacrifice time for personal prayer; and Independence Day reminds us that our forefathers and
foremothers sacrificed much for us to have the nation
Jerusalem in todays Gospel reading.Lets reflect this
week on your personal concept of sacrifice.

Franciscan Reflection

As I write this reflection, the Orlando massacre is

still on the minds of so many. I ask all of you to join

"Christians must lean on the Cross of

with the entire American National Catholic Church to

Christ just as travelers lean on a staff

pray for the victims, the survivors, their families and

when they begin a long journey. They

loved ones as well as for the LGBT Community. Pray

must have the Passion of Christ deeply

also, that assault weapons cannot so easily be obtained

embedded in their minds and hearts,

because only from it can they derive
peace, grace, and truth."
- St Anthony of Padua

to destroy peoples lives. Pray also for those who battle

the struggle of mental illness. Freedom is a indeed a
gift that we should HONOR, RESPECT and teach
future generations that it is not to be taken for granted
or destroyed.

LIVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS, FOREVER

Saints of the Week

6/ 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church (+444)
6/28 St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr (+202)
6/29- Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
6/30- The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman
Church
7/1 - St. Juniper Sierra, Priest (+1784)

Test your knowledge ..

What does the term Doctor of the
Church mean?
A. Someone who performs spiritual healings
ie: exorcisms and healings
B. All priests are Doctors of the Church as
they heal people through the sacrament of
Confession
C. A saint whose writings have provided great
learning to the church.
:su

As summer activities and travel plans are

made please remember we are still operating all summer. While we understand there
are times that you will not be able to attend
mass we rely on your donations to cover
our expenses.
Our website: GoodShepherdANCC.org
offers a safe & convenient way to set up
your donation for one time only or to recur
monthly.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28th:

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
MEETING. Please meet downstairs
at 7PM.
SATURDAY, JULY 9th - 6 PM
2ND SUMMER PARISH BBQ!!
Rain or Shine!
Fellowship, food, games, and more!

ANNOUNCEMENT
Beginning July 3rd, we will return to our
regular schedule of masses:
Saturday 5PM,
Sunday 8AM, 10AM

Sunday at 6PM has been cancelled