4 th Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 30, 2022

Please check out our web site, goodshepherdwayland.org and Facebook page for many past and present events. Especially check out last week’s reflection by Reverend Rebecca Cho from Community Methodist Church who spoke at our 4PM Mass. I invited her in honor of Christian Unity Week. Then on Sunday morning I offered the reflection at her church. It was a joy to work with her. Also last Sunday was Emilia Cowell’s not-to-be-missed and powerful reflection on abortion at the Deacon’s For Life Holy Hour. (YouTube channel: goodshepherdwayland). Fr. Austin Fleming said it was the best Pro-Life talk he had ever heard. I agree absolutely. Great job Emilia!

This coming Wednesday, February 2nd is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Traditionally it is the day when many women Religious take their vows. This day is World Day of Consecrated Life. We will keep all Sisters and Nuns in our prayers all week that they may continue to be witnesses of God’s love in the world.

Also on February 2nd is Candlemas Day. This is the day when candles are blessed for use in the church and home. If you come to the 9AM Mass at St. Zepherin Church on February 2nd with your own candles for use at home, we will offer them a special Blessing.

On Thursday February 3rd there is still more to celebrate. It is the Feast of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr. The Blessing of Throats will take place at the end of that Mass on Wednesday for all people. We will also offer the Blessing of Throats after all weekend Masses next weekend – February 5 & 6. This is a very good way to ask for Divine assistance for health and safety in the coming year.

Finally, Good Shepherd Parish has not had any vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We pray for Vocations at each and every Sunday Mass in our Prayer of the Faithful. In addition to our prayers though, we need to follow up with a direct approach too. If you know a young person who you think would make a great Sister, Brother, Deacon or Priest, TELL THEM! We all need to encourage our young people to consider answering God’s call to service of God’s people.

Pax Christi,

Fr. Dave O’Leary Pastor

Watch below for some familiar faces from the parish!  Including our own Fr. Dave and Selam Ianno!  Great Job!

Watch the Holy Hour for Life, Pray with us!

Click on the picture above for many more photos from our celebration!

Read the January 30th Bulletin Here

New mask mandate for all parish activities effective December 18th.  Click here for a link to the full text from the Archdiocese of Boston.  

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Our parish has been using an Online Giving system that is strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for members to support our parish. We currently have 164 families signed up through various Online Giving sources. They include WeShare, Charitable Giving Funds and EFT through your bank.

There are many benefits for the parish and for parishioners that choose to give online. Some of the benefits for the parishioner include: no need to write checks; you can give even if you are unable to attend services; and your contribution amount can easily be adjusted.

The benefits for the parish include: more consistent giving with recurring contributions; electronic donation summaries for record keeping; reaches a wider demographic of givers; and accommodates all special parish collections and missions.

Getting started is easy. Scan the QR code above or click on THIS LINK.  If you need assistance, please call Liliana at 508-650-3545, ext. 18.  We hope you enjoy our safe, secure way to manage your giving

•   ​MASS SCHEDULE 

WEEKDAY MASS: 9:00am

Monday & Tuesday at St. Ann

Wednesday-Friday at St. Zepherin

WEEKEND MASS:

Saturday 4:00pm at St. Ann

Sunday   8:30am at St. Zepherin

Sunday  10:30am at St. Ann 

Sunday   6:00pm at St. Zepherin         

** Please note that Communion will be distributed outside after all of the weekend  Masses.

Listen in the parking lot on 88.7 FM Radio for our regular weekend Masses.

St Zepherin will have Communion at the  North door of the church 

St Ann Church will have Communion at the curb along the very front doors

Both opportunities will be offered at the conclusion of Mass.

CONFESSION:

Saturdays 3pm-3:45pm  St Ann Church . 

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"I Am A Believer"

For the faithful... For the sick... For the homebound... For the hungry... For the dying...  "The noticeable presence of Good Shepherd Parish in our  community was made possible through the great generosity of our parishioners." Please read Fr. Dave's State of the Parish letter HERE.                               

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Good Shepherd Parish

Parish Center and Parish Office
99 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778

St. Ann Church
134 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778

St. Zepherin Church
99 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778

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