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Parish Guilds
If you are looking to become more involved in the Church or wish to
donate some time this is the place to start! Click a group and learn how to get involved!
WOCOGS: Women of the Church of the Good Shepherd
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew: Men's Group
Youth Group
Sunday School
Sing in our Choir
Acolytes (Children & Adults)
Chalice Bearers
Readers & Lay Readers
Altar Guild
Birthday Card Committee
Coffee Hour Host/Hostess
Mission & Outreach
Stewardship
Vestry
Diocesan Committees and Groups
WOCOGS
The "WOMEN OF THE CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD" have an
active book club which meets about every two months for fellowship and
discussion of the current book. Past activities have also included art
and exercise classes and arranging a church "Christmas Gala."
All women of the church are welcome to join the group and to propose
new activities. Your time commitment is however much you would like.
Contact: Amanda Slattery or Arlene Flurry
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew
The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is the Men's Group
at Good Shepherd. The Brotherhood meets on a monthly basis to plan
for the various events it hosts and sponsors. Among the events
offered each year by the Brotherhood: Chili & Chowder Competition
on Candlemas (February 2), Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Pancake and
Sausage Festival, Saint Patricks's Day Party, Sunday Cookout in June,
BBQ Pork & Brisket in honor of Our Lady (Sunday closest to August 15),
Oktoberfest at Michaelmas (September 29)... and many more!
If you would like to join the Brotherhood, please contact
Phil Levy or Father Matt.
Youth Group
The Good Shepherd Youth Group meets on a monthly basis to plan
for the various events it participates in each year.
Events include trips to New York City to site-see,
hiking (and sometimes ski trips), volunteer days at
local outreach centers. Members of the Youth Group
also regularly read the New Testament Lesson at the Sung Holy Eucharist.
If you (or your children) would like to join the Youth Group please
contact Father Matt.
Acolytes
All children in kindergarten through the 12th grade are invited to become
acolytes at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Adults are also welcome to serve as
acolytes. An acolyte assists in the service by leading the Entrance Procession as a torchbearer or crucifer, partaking in the Gospel Procession, leading the Offertory Procession, and leading the Recession at the conclusion of the service.
Later in training acolytes may become servers and
participate in the service by helping the Priest prepare for
Holy Communion. The acolyte program is coordinated with the Sunday School
so that the younger acolytes can attend school first and then join the Mass
afterwards.
Contact Father Mead at: (914) 248-5631
Chalice Bearers
A Chalice Bearer is a layperson licensed by the Bishop of the Diocese
to administer the chalice at the Holy Eucharist, usually after a period
of study and training. They may also may read the
epistle at the Holy Eucharist.
Contact Father Mead at: (914) 248-5631
Readers & Lay Readers
Readerts read the lessons at the Holy Eucharist or at the Daily Office. Lay Readers assist in leading the Daily Office. If you are interested in becoming a Reader, please speak to Father Mead.
Contact Father Mead at: (914) 248-5631
Altar Guild
The ministry of the Altar Guild members is one of service and dedication.
Each week Guild members care for the altar furnishings, candles and torches,
vestments, vessels and linens - all of the elements of the worship service.
They set up and reset for every service, and they assist the Rector, Chalice
Bearers, Acolytes and Lay People participating at each service.
They plan for and arrange all the floral and decorative displays for
regular and special services and prepare the altar for all weddings and
funerals. Members of the Guild are always in attendance at these events
to help as needed. It is our privilege to serve God and the people who
worship in His Church. Estimated time commitment: 1 hour per person per
week except when special occasions arise.
Contact: Arleen Flury (914) 248-8896
Birthday Card Committee
The Birthday Card Committee provides an opportunity to
send best wishes and blessings to parishioners on behalf of the Good Shepherd Parish.
A volunteer is responsible for writing and addressing cards for one month (you choose
the month). You are provided with the cards, stamps, return address labels, suggested
messages and procedures. It is a simple way for an individual, family, or two friends
sharing coffee to provide a rewarding ministry to our parish. The estimated time
commitment is 1-2 hours/month.
Contact: Nancy Anderson (914) 962-4033
Coffee Hour Host/Hostess
Coffee Hour takes place after the 10 am service each
Sunday. It is a time when church members can take time out from their
hectic schedules to share fellowship and good cheer. Coffee, tea and
various goodies are provided for the parish each week by a volunteer
host or hostess. The host or hostess for the week needs to show up
20 minutes before the service to start the coffee and get things ready
and stay at least 20 after the Coffee Hour to clean up. Detailed instructions
are taped to the side of the refrigerator in the kitchen
regarding how much coffee to use Approximate time commitment is 1 hour
for the Sunday you select to prepare and clean up.
Contact: Julia Bacal (914) 248-6842
Stewardship
The Stewardship Committee's job
is to encourage all parishioners to give their time, talent and treasure to God.
Our year is focused around Covenant Sunday, the second Sunday in November, when
each church member is asked to make a pledge of time and money to help the church
plan its activities for the coming year. To accomplish our goals, we have monthly
to bimonthly meetings and include a monthly column in The Shepherd's Voice,
reminding parishioners about this very important part of spiritual living.
Before covenant Sunday we do two mailings to the congregation of financial worksheets
and pledge cards as well as personally calling each family to remind them of
this important event. We coordinate the 24 hour Prayer Vigil before and the luncheon
after the 10 am Mass on Covenant Sunday itself. Estimated time commitment is
1 - 2 hours/month.
Contact: Maria Kaprielian (845) 628-6775
Vestry
The Vestry serves as the board of trustees for the
Parish Corporation and consists of the Rector, two church wardens
and nine vestry
members. It has custody and control of all Parish property,
real and personal, and manages the temporal affairs of the
Parish in accordance with the by-laws of the Corporation, the
Episcopal Church in the United States of America, the Dioceses
of New York and applicable state law. the wardens and vestry
members are elected by ballot at the Annual meeting. The Vestry
meets on the second Thursday of every month to discuss church
matters. Estimated time commitment is 2 - 3 hours a month.
Contact: Wardens Phil Levy (914) 248-5677 or
Jim Corning
Diocesan Committees
Members of the parish occassionally serve on Committees of the Diocese of New York.
Two members of the Congregation is elected every year to serve as Deligate and Alternate Deligate to Diocesan Convention. The Deligate and Alternate attend COnvention with Father Mead, the rector.
Father Mead serves on several committees in the Episcopal Diocese of New York:
he was elected to Diocesan Council in 2007;
he was appointed to the Congregational Support Plan Committee in 2007;
he was appointed to the Hispanic Grant Committee in 2008;
he was appointed to the Commission On Ministry in 2009;
he was appointed to the Episcopal-United Methodist Dialogue in 2009.
If ou are interested in getting involved on the Diocesan level, please speak to Father Matt Mead!
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