Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Good Shepherd began its work as a Catholic faith community in 1955. Construction of a church and school on Evansville’s northeast side began in 1958 with the facility opening in May, 1959. Today, more than 850 families and 2500 parishioners …
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School is integral to the parish’s teaching ministry. Its mission is to provide a Christ-centered education in which students grow in faith, knowledge, and service.
Indiana’s Catholic Bishops Suspend Sunday (including Saturday Anticipatory) and Weekday Public Masses
In light of new information and recommendations from health officials concerning the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgency to stem the spread of the virus, the five Catholic bishops of Indiana have suspended – effective March 18 and until further notice – all Sunday (including Saturday Anticipatory) and Weekday Public Masses throughout the Province of Indianapolis, which is comprised of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Dioceses of Gary, Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, and Lafayette.
In making this announcement, Evansville Bishop Joseph M. Siegel urges all to continue to pray especially for the sick, healthcare providers, public health officials and all community leaders during the weeks to come.
Weekly Schedule of Good Shepherd Catholic Church Livestreaming events
Livestream connections to our 8:00 AM Week Day Mass and 10:30 AM Sunday Mass can be found on our Good Shepherd Catholic Church Facebook page or on our YouTube Channel. The following links should help you find us:
Act of Spiritual Communion
During this time, the faithful should be encouraged to make an act of spiritual communion. When unable
to receive the Eucharist, one can pray for Jesus to enter their heart spiritually, that they may be filled with
the graces they miss in the sacrament. A prayer attributed to Saint Alphonsus de Liguori is included below.
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen. – Saint Alphonsus de Liguori
Parish Office and church building closed to public during Stay at Home Order
After consulting with local pastors, we too will take precautions to protect our Parish Staff employees and parishioners from COVID-19 by physically closing our church building and Parish Office to regular daily visitors. Though some staff will still be at the office each day, we will be closed to the public. We will continue our presence through social media, answering the phone and responding to emails; as well as dealing with emergencies that might come up. Currently, Governor Holcomb’s stay at home order lasts until April 7th. However, he said that he will extend it if necessary.
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish will continue to send updates through our Facebook page -
https://www.facebook.com/gsparish.evv/
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Prayer of Pope Francis
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and
blessed Virgin.
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy:
For More Information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/current.htm
Indiana State Department of Health Weekly Influenaza Reports
https://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacred-art-and-music/influenza-and-the-liturgy.cfm