<![CDATA[Good Shepherd Church Metairie, LA - Good Shepherd News]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:05:09 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Worship Schedule]]>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/worship-schedule9696908Sunday, August 9, 2026
Trinitytide Proper 14 Year A
Morning Prayer at 8:30 AM
Holy Eucharist at 10:00 AM

Readings: A49-Proper-14-August-7-to-August-13.pdf     
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View 8:30 AM online:    https://youtube.com/live/r8PUmOF2Vkw​

View 10:00 AM online:     https://youtube.com/live/AtsCq1fN1lU​
]]><![CDATA[50th Anniversary Jubilee]]>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/50th-anniversary-jubileeCelebrate fifty years of God's faithfulness with our parish weekend:
  • Parish Dance: Saturday, September 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of music, food, and fellowship.
  • Service of Thanksgiving: Sunday, September 13, at 10:00 AM, marking the culmination of our celebration.
Please reach out to former parishioners, inactive members, and friends who have moved away, and bring guests to join us for this historic milestone.]]><![CDATA[Church Parish Council]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/church-parish-councilThe August meeting of Church Council will be held this Sunday following the 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist. ]]><![CDATA[Let us pray...]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/let-us-prayAlmighty God, by your Word you laid the foundations of the earth, set the bounds of the sea, and still the wind and waves. Surround us with your grace and peace, and preserve us through this hurricane season. By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, strengthen those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of your new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.]]><![CDATA[Back to School Blessings]]>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/back-to-school-blessings6288363On Sunday, August 2, at our 10:00 AM service, we will have our annual blessing of the bookbags. This annual blessing gives us the opportunity to recognize the students and teachers of our family of faith, and pray over them before the school year starts.  Please plan to be with us then!]]><![CDATA[50th Anniversary Planning]]>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/50th-anniversary-planningThe 50th Anniversary planning committee will meet this Sunday, July 26, after the 10:00 AM service to begin putting together the final plans of our September 12 party and dance.]]><![CDATA[VBS is Coming to GSC!]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/vbs-is-coming-to-gscRegistration for VBS is now open at: VBS - Good Shepherd Church Metairie, LA 
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]]><![CDATA[Donuts for Dads This Sunday]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:35:32 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/donuts-for-dads-this-sundayFollowing our 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist this Sunday, the Women’s Guild of Good Shepherd invites the entire congregation to join in a time of fellowship and celebration.
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​Please stay following the service for Donuts for Dad, held in the conference room. It is a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude for the men and fathers among us and to enjoy the gift of community that is sustained by our life together at the Altar. We look forward to seeing you there!
]]><![CDATA[Jefferson Parish to Honor Good Shepherd]]>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/jefferson-parish-to-honor-good-shepherdOn Wednesday, June 10, at 9:15 AM, the Jefferson Parish Council will honor the fiftieth anniversary of Good Shepherd Church with an official proclamation at the Council Chambers in Elmwood. As we reach this half-century mark, this recognition serves as a grateful acknowledgment of our witness and service within this community. All members of our parish are invited to be present for this event as we mark this historic milestone together.]]><![CDATA[Wear RED for Pentecost!]]>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:12:41 GMThttps://www.goodshepherdmet.com/good-shepherd-news/may-20th-2026This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost—the birthday of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples.

In honor of the tongues of fire that rested upon the Apostles, our liturgical color for the day is RED. We invite everyone to join in the celebration by wearing red to church this Sunday. Let’s fill the sanctuary with the vibrant color of the Spirit as we worship together.
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See you Sunday!]]>