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Catholicism Video Series

Come and experience the new video series, CATHOLICISM, by Fr. Robert Barron, beginning next Sunday, June 23, at 12:15 pm in the Good Shepherd Room of the Parish Center. You can watch previews of it here. The first episode is “Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man.”

For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Continue reading

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Announcements for June 15-16

To see the complete schedule of our monthly calendar, please visit our calendarwiz at www.calendarwiz.com/gscbh

Good Shepherd Church wishes all the
Dads in our Community and visitors a Happy Father’s Day!

Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance 2013

This Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Rodeo Drive Committee will again produce the Rodeo Drive Concours – with this year’s theme being ‘The Jet Age’. This annual Father’s Day event will feature an incredible collection of automobiles lining the 200, 300, and 400 blocks of North Rodeo Drive.
Street closure: the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Rodeo Dr,
Brighton Way—Dayton Way from Beverly to Rodeo Dr. will be closed.

Votive Candles

Effective July 1st, Candles will no longer be available for purchase at the Church. We will continue to make them available during business hours, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Center at (310) 285-5425.

Faith Direct

Can’t find your checkbook or envelope Sunday morning? Join the parishioners who are using Faith Direct for automated giving to Church of the Good Shepherd. It is secure, convenient and Faith Direct will provide you an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.
Sign up today by visiting www.faithdirect.net, our parish code is CA461.

Bible Study Group

The Bible Study Group has only two more sessions before going on hiatus for the summer: (1) Monday, June 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. and (2) Saturday, June 29 (repeated on Monday, July 1). The session previously planned for July 13/15 has been cancelled; and the reading assignments and questions for this session will instead be covered in the June 29/July 1 session. For more information, please call (310) 285-5425, or E-mail jpalmer@goodshepherdbh.org.

Have You Remembered Good Shepherd Church/School In Your Will Or Trust?

For further information, please contact the Parish Center at (310) 285-5425 or H. Richard Closson, Director, Trust and estate Programs (213) 637-7472.
HRClosson@la-archdiocese.org
www.estateplanning.com/trustsacc
Our correct legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of Good

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Good Shepherd Prayer Shawl Ministry is taking a summer break and will not be meeting during July and August. We will resume our meetings in September. If you need a prayer shawl over the summer contact the parish office and leave a message for Cheryl Wunsch. Blessings to all during the summer.

Circle X Summer Camp

Thanks to your generous support, we are able to sponsor four students at St Thomas School (Pico and Normandie) to the Circle X Summer Camp operated by the L.A. Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It will be the first and probably the last opportunity for these four students from the inner city to enjoy and experience all the activities offered at camp. More significantly, they can share their experiences with their peers from our diverse community. The Society provides bus transportation for each weekly session from the Council’s L.A. Center to the camp located on the edge of Lake Cachuma, near Santa Barbara. Sessions run from late June to late August with the age limit for mixed gender camp from 8 to 18.
The cost for this experience is $425.00 per student. Each donation of $200, will be matched by a Saint Vincent de Paul Conference member to enable additional students to participate. Call the Parish Center (310) 285-5425, leave your name and phone number and you will be contacted. Thank you.

Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Catholic Masculinity + Men

When: Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Parish Hall
Food: Light dinner will be served
Fellowship with us as we turn our hearts to Christ. Please RSVP (310) 285-5425 or dfcarpenterjr@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to drive and deliver meals to Homebound Seniors in and around Beverly Hills. We deliver Monday thru Friday from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. For more information please contact Pat Jacobson at (310) 423-3517.

Did You Know?

Playing It Safe When the Heat Is On
The hottest months of summer are here, and many children will be playing sports and participating in other activities outdoors. Make sure their summer camp supervisors and coaches know how to recognize and properly treat the signs of heat-related problems in children, including confusion; dilated pupils; dizziness; fainting; headache; heavy perspiration; nausea; pale and moist or hot, dry skin; weak pulse; and weakness. Every summer sports program for children should have rules for playing it safe when the heat is on.
For a copy of the complete article “Playing it safe in the Summer Heat” please contact the  Office of Safeguard the Children email: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org

Prime Time Generation For People Over 40

If your goal is to live with a little more zest, a little more humor, and a little more friendship, come join us!
Saturday, July 13 @ 4:15 pm
Dodgers vs. Rockies Baseball Game
Take yourself (and maybe a friend or relative) out to a ballgame at Dodger Stadium. We have seats in the outfield in the all-you-can-eat pavilion. The cost is $26 per ticket, and includes all you can eat Dodger dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, soft drinks, and water. Children are welcome. Parking is $10.
Carpoolers will gather at 3 p.m. in the church parking lot to carpool to the stadium. Tickets must be purchased in advance, so RSVP by Wednesday, June 26.
August: Concert in the park
September: Happy hour at Yamashiro Lounge
RSVP/sign-up at: PrimeTimeGenBH@gmail.com

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Announcements for June 8-9

Votive Candles

Effective July 1, candles will no longer be available for purchase in the church. We will continue to make them available during Business Hours, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Parish Center. If you have any questions please contact the Parish Center at (310) 285-5425.

Get On The Bus
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Get on the Bus was a great success this year thanks to you! The children had a great time re-connecting with their fathers and are already looking forward to the next visit! A special thanks goes out to all of the volunteers that got up so early last Saturday to see our families off and to the volunteers that stayed so late to welcome them back after one of our buses had a tire blow out. These dedicated volunteers are what make this program possible. Thank you again!
And our Parish thanks you Lucas Flanagan and Sharon Monroe for your outstanding work and endless hours of helping to see this ministry to completion.

Bible Study Group

The Bible Study Group has only two more sessions before going on hiatus for the summer: (1) Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon (repeated on Monday, June 17 from 7 – 9 p.m.); and (2) Saturday, June 29 (repeated on Monday, July 1). The session previously planned for July 13/15 has been cancelled; and the reading assignments and questions for this session will instead be covered in the June 29/July 1 session. For more information, please call (310) 285-5425, or E-mail jpalmer@goodshepherdbh.org.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Good Shepherd Prayer Shawl Ministry is taking a summer break and will not be meeting during July and August. We will resume our meetings in September.
If you need a prayer shawl over the summer contact the parish office and leave a message for Cheryl Wunsch.
Blessings to all during the summer.

Planning Meeting for Our Parish Dance

On Wednesday, June 12th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center there will be a planning meeting.
Come with your ideas to help make this a grand success on August 24th.
Any questions, please contact Sr. Virginia at (310) 285-5425 or e-mail vstehly@goodshepherdbh.org

Taste Of Good Shepherd

Save Saturday evening June 22nd for the “Taste of Good Shepherd.”
Widen your circle of admirers at this massive all-parish  pot-luck that will star YOU and the dish that your family and friends rave about…amazing food!
Fellowship! Great Music! Details to follow in
up-coming bulletins and the website.
Start cooking now!

Calling All Married Couples

Feel blessed by your marriage in the Church?  If so, we would love to have you help us prepare engaged couples for marriage in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
For further information please contact Candy Metoyer at (213) 637-7250 or cmetoyer@la-archdiocese.org.
We Need You!

Faith Direct

Can’t find your checkbook or envelope Sunday morning? Join the parishioners who are using Faith Direct for automated giving to Church of the Good Shepherd. It is secure, convenient and Faith Direct will provide you an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.
Sign up today by visiting www.faithdirect.net, our parish code is CA461.

Have You Remembered Good Shepherd Church/School In Your Will Or Trust?

For further information, please contact the Parish Center at (310) 285-5425 or H. Richard Closson, Director, Trust and estate Programs (213) 637-7472.
HRClosson@la-archdiocese.org
www.estateplanning.com/trustsacc
Our correct legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of Good Shepherd Church/School.

Married Couples, Need A Summer Getaway?
Attend A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!

Summer is a great time to spend a weekend away together to reconnect, and to rediscover your spouse. Weekends take place in a local area hotel, and all sharing is private with your spouse. A series of presentations made by married couples and a priest teach valuable communication tools and much more! Many couples complete the weekend with a renewed sense of togetherness, romance and deeper communication. Join us on our next WWME weekend June 28-30 in Los Angeles. Visit www.ilovemyspouse.net to apply or contact Sarah & Jacob Flores at (562) 923-7335 or Vinny & Tanya Calingasan at (424) 777-WWME (9963).

2013 Pilgrimage Presentation

Summary: This is an announcement that 2013 Pilgrimage Presentation will occur on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7 to 9 p.m. Description: Pilgrims who traveled on the Early Christian World Pilgrimage to Turkey will join Fr. Tom in a presentation to the parish about this wonderful experience. Photos and videos, and sharing and discussion will be featured. Turkish delights will be shared as well.

Medjugorje Rosary and Mass for Peace

Please join us for an evening of prayer to honor Mary as the Queen of Peace and to pray for peace in the world. Tuesday June 25
Rosary at 7 p.m. and Mass at 7:30 p.m. St. Monica Church, 701 California Ave. Santa Monica, 90403. For more information please call (310) 566-1500.

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Join Us This Weekend

  • Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday Mass: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 5:30 p.m.