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Bishop's Annual Appeal
Thank you to everyone who supported last year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries and helped deliver essential ministries throughout Middle Tennessee, including Faith Formation, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Seminarian Education, Catholic Charities, and so much more! Join us today in support of the 2023 Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries with a gift online at:
for MinistriesYour support enables the works of all Diocesan ministries including Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Catholic Charities, Seminarian Education and much, much more!
Legacy Campaign Pledges
For more information about the Legacy Campaign, including how to join others supporting the Campaign:
Have an existing Legacy Campaign Pledge and need to make a follow-up contribution?
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Parish Council Meeting Highlights
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Project Rachel
For confidential healing after abortion, please visit Project Rachael's website at https://hopeafterabortion.com/ or contact Denise Sanson at (931) 307-1960 for more information. -
Please Support Our Mardi Gras Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Everyone has fun at Mardi Gras, including our many sponsors who help make it happen. Please support our sponsors and those businesses that generously donate items to the silent auction. Let them know that you appreciate their support of Mardi Gras!
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Women's White Socks Needed - Donate During October
The Prison Ministry of the Diocese of Nashville is conducting the 8th Annual Christmas White Socks for Prisoners Drive. Our Women’s Group is coordinating the parish-wide collection of socks for the Nashville Women’s Prison. Donations of new women's white crew socks will be collected during October. A box will be placed at the back of church for donations. Let's meet or exceed the 400 pairs of socks donated by our parishioners last year!
Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the Women's Group, the Prison Ministry, and the female prisoners!
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Upcoming Special Events (more info... click on article)
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Tuesday, October 8, 9:30 AM
We will gather in the Parish Hall beginning at 9:30 AM. If you would like, please bring a breakfast/lunch item to share. Our charity for October is The Nashville Women’s Prison. Please bring in new ladies’ white crew socks. All donations are greatly appreciated This is a great way to make new friends and rekindle old friendships! You can sign up on the board at the back of the Church or (more info...)Read More -
Sunday, October 13
Join your friends directly after the 10:30 a.m. Mass for the annual parish picnic. Brats, hot dogs, and drinks provided. Bring a dish to share. Sponsored by Family Life and the Knights of Columbus.Read More
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Bunco - August 15th
The Women's Group had another fun time playing Bunco. We always welcome new faces. The ladies were very generous bringing donations for the Blue Monarch organization. -
First Responders Picnic - June 22ndOn the 22nd of June Good Shepherd hosted an appreciation picnic at the pavilion for all law enforcement, fire, and ambulance personnel in the local area. In collaboration with the City of Decherd’s Mayor’s office, Family Life and the Knights of Columbus prepared a hearty selection of picnic foods and drinks to share with members of the Decherd and Winchester Police and Fire Departments, as well as the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and EMT's.
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Prayer Shawls Available
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has placed a basket filled with shawls in the vestibule of the Church. Please feel free to take one to present to someone who needs comfort, prayers, or answers. A form is included in each bag to be filled out and returned to the basket, if you wish. Can't find the right shawl? Call Rosemary Strum at (931) 581-3882 for help. -
More Parish Information
- New to the parish? Welcome. We're happy that you've chosen to worship with us. Filling out a registration form is one way for us to get to know you better. Registration forms are located in the narthex (entrance) of the church. Just complete the form and drop it in the collection basket. Would you like to talk to someone first? Send us an email or give us a call - (931) 967-0961.
- Email List: To receive prayer requests and parish announcements via email contact us at the church office or by email.
- Sick or Homebound: To receive communion, contact us.
- Mass Intentions: Would you like to have a friend or loved one remembered during the Prayers of the Faithful? Submit this completed form to the church office, Form.
- 1908 Article about Good Shepherd Church For more information about the history of Good Shepherd or St. Margaret Mary Mission churches visit the "About Us" tab, above.
- How can I get closer to Jesus? To find out the answer to this and other questions you may have about our Catholic faith, visit Your Questions.
- Greeting Card Ministry: we would like to send a card to any parishioner 75 years of age or older on their special occasion. More info...
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Friends called home in 2024
Norma Frances Cole - 3/02/2024
Maria Enriqueta Sacalxot - 3/04/2024
Jeffrey Warren Torell - 4/23/2024
Mary Ann Stetson - 5/02/2024
Spencer George Henning - 7/16/2024
Mary Francis King Blair - 8/5/2024
Mary Elaine Rolman - 8/7/2024
Donald Lynn Fanning - 8/12/2024
Lupita Guadalupe Leon - 09-28-2024
