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Zoom Tech Tips Workshop Sat 12/5 from 2 – 3 pm
Zoom Tech Tips
Saturday, December 5
2 – 3 pm “Open House”
Open to anyone who feels they could use a few tips using Zoom for Sunday Services or Morning Prayer at Good Shepherd. If you know anyone who wants to participate but is timid about Zoom, please invite them.
Questions or info: contact Deb Prieto debprieto@comcast.net
Zoom Tech Tips Workshop Sat 12/5
Zoom Tech Tips for Church
Saturday, December 5
2 – 3 pm “Open House”
Open to anyone who feels they could use a few tips using Zoom for Sunday Church Services at Good Shepherd. If you know anyone who wants to participate but is timid about Zoom, please invite them.
Questions or info: contact Deb Prieto debprieto@comcast.net
In Person Services Canceled
Good evening Church of the Good Shepherd family,
Effective immediately, Church of the Good Shepherd is returning to solely online worship services.
Based on the Health Department information and the recommendation of the Diocese to consider this move, Father Dave, Deacon Carl, Beth and I met to discuss what is prudent based on an overabundance of caution. The number of CoViD cases and the positive test result numbers in Gloucester County is well above the acceptable levels across the nation and state.
Many of you will be disappointed with this decision. Us too. Although this decision bears heavy on the heart, it would be heavier if one of our own got sick or worse due to attending services.
I would ask that you keep Father Dave, Deacon Carl and the Vestry in your prayers as we move again into a period of uncertainty. The Church of the Good Shepherd is here among us and we are strong.
I look forward to the day we can see and enjoy each other’s company again.
Regards,
Senior Warden
Zoom Tech Tips Workshop – Sat 11/21
Zoom Tech Tips for Church
Saturday, November 21
2:00 – 3:00 pm “Open House” on Zoom
Open to anyone who feels they could use a few tips using Zoom for Sunday Church Services at Good Shepherd. If you know anyone who wants to participate but is afraid to use Zoom, please invite them.
If you can, sign up and tell us what platform you are using (Apple laptop, iPad, iPhone, Windows, Android, etc). However, this is not mandatory, last minute attendees are welcome! Drop in anytime during the hour.
Sign up and questions: contact Deb Prieto debprieto@comcast.net
Church Reopening Update
The decision to remain closed to in-person communal worship was made by our bishop in consultation with the best available experts and information. Though painful to us all, the restrictions were made in a spirit of loving sacrifice intended to protect our community and our most vulnerable parishioners.
As we move closer to re-opening, Bishop Stokes has called two special task forces of experts to help guide the diocese into the “new normal.”
Bishop Stokes has appointed the Re-entering, Re-opening and Re-imagining (RRR) Task Force to provide guidance to congregations on how and when to re-open. The Task Force includes approximately 20 members who represent the diversity of congregations in our diocese and bring skills and experience in public health, liturgy, and congregational life. The task force met for the first time this week and issued the following statement:
This team is committed to providing preliminary guidance by June 5th so that parishes may begin the planning process. Each parish will create its own plan and submit it for review to the Task Force. We anticipate that the time it takes each parish to create and implement their plan will vary greatly. While some parishes may be able to resume limited use of their buildings shortly after the release of the guidelines, others may plan to open months later based upon the unique needs, composition, staffing and location of each parish. –The RRR Task Force
A second group–the Learnings and Breakthroughs Task Force–has been formed to look at the lessons we’ve learned during this crisis and how we can keep the good parts happening. We’ve been amazed at the level of community we’ve been able to build online, bringing Christ’s word to people who haven’t been in church in years. We don’t want to lose those aspects when we return to “normal.”
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The above was sent to all churches in the diocese. We will endeavor to follow the guidelines determined by the Diocesan task forces.
Looking forward with hope, certain that we live in God’s blessings,
Mother Susan+
See You All Soon!
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Chunky Blanket Workshop
Interested in creating your own cozy chunky knit blanket? Join us Saturday, November 23rd from 6:30pm-9pm in the parish hall where you’ll learn how to knit a blanket and leave with your own creation! Cost is $47 per person which includes yarn and a suggested $15 donation benefiting the stained glass window fund.
Due to the space needed to create the blankets, we only have 25 spots available!
Interested in joining us? Submit payment to Amanda McNally along with your preferred blanket color (white, gray, blue/grey, blue/teal, navy or dusty rose).
Questions? Please contact Amanda McNally at amcnally1@yahoo.com.
Please note color choices are first come first serve! This event is BYO food and drinks!
Family Quiz Bowl October 11th
Our Good Shepherd trivia competition, to benefit U.S. Disaster Relief, is only 10 days away! This is a fun family event with trivia questions designed for people of all ages. We will also have special activities for the younger children who aren’t that interested in trivia. Refreshments will not be served, however, teams can provide their own food, beverages and tableware. The doors open at 6:30 PM and the games will start at 7:00.
You do not have to be part of a team if you want to participate. We will assign individuals to teams. Teams will be limited to 6 people. The winning team will receive a trophy and the winning and 2nd place teams will receive small prizes.
Please sign up after church this weekend, October 6th. If you cannot be at church on October 6th to sign up, reach out to Diane Wall at markdiwall@comcast.net. We hope to see you there!
Sunday School starts this weekend!
As the new leaders of the Sunday School Program, Brad and I would like to welcome you all to the start of the 2019/2020 Sunday School year. We had a wonderful time leading our church’s youngest members in several youth fellowship activities over the summer, and cannot wait to start the new school year.
Sunday school begins this Sunday, September 8th. We will begin the year with a group session so that everyone can meet each other and find out about the activities for the year.
Because we’re new to the program, we’d like to take the opportunity to meet all of the children and their parents in person. For this reason, we have decided to conduct in-person registration for the 2019/2020 year. You can register your child for the upcoming school year at the Church Block Party on Saturday, September 7th, or in the Parish Hall between 9:00 AM and 9:50 AM on Sunday, September 8th. For those unable to register in person, please email me at jaclyndavies77@gmail.com with the following information: child’s name, child’s birthday, child’s grade, parent(s) name, preferred contact number, preferred email address, whether child is a returning or new student.
The schedule for the 2019/2020 school year includes six terms, each consisting of five individual classroom sessions and one group session (exception: term one will have 4 individual classroom sessions and two group activities). We have some great activities planned, but in order to ensure we have another successful year, we need your help! Please prayerfully consider volunteering for one of the many volunteer roles within our program throughout this school year. Contact me for more information
Thanks,
Jackie Davies
Calling all Cookie Bakers!
The Crop Walk Cookie Sale is September 21st at the Pitman Craft show (our table is located between the Library and Broadway). We are currently looking for volunteers to bake cookies and package their cookies 4 per bag. (please let us know what kind of cookie(s) you have made and if there are any with nuts). Cookies need to be dropped off at Connie Parent’s back porch by Friday, September 20th by 7:00 pm or contact Gail Morton at gailmmorton@icloud.com for other arrangements. Thank you for your support!!!!!
Block Party – September 7th, 4 – 8 p.m.
Everyone welcome! New date September 7th, 4-8 pm.
Come join the fun at our bigger and better Block Party!
Compete for first place prize in our Inaugural Corn Hole Tournament led by Brian K Startare. We’ve got DJ Joey Mack and live musical performance by singer Lisa Travis, Face Painting by Cheryl Burness, Inflatable Bounce, Latin food and more, Snow Cones, and the amazing Doughlicous homemade edible cookie dough by Katie Plianthos!
We will be on Wildwood Avenue at the corner of Highland Terrace, — we have a permit to close the street! Yard games are FREE! Come and play!
Block Party Fun this Saturday!
Online Building and Room Use Request Forms
These online files have been created so that you can download, fill out, save, and email these electronically to:
goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com
Alternately you can print these and submit them to our office or mail them to:
Church of the Good Shepherd
ATT: Building and Room Use Request Form
315 Highland Terrace
Pitman, NJ 08071
856-589-8209
Fax: 856-582-2306
Building Use Application – 2019 online
Room Use Request Form – 2019 online
Mother’s Day Gift Bags for the Pitman Pantry
Celebrate the season by helping The Women at the Well share our blessings with nearby mother’s in need. We welcome your donations of the items to help us fill Mother’s Day gift bags for the Pitman Pantry. Suggested items include:
- chocolate bars
- body wash
- body lotion
- scented soap
- body spray
- sachets
- perfume
- nail polish
- nail files
- cosmetics
- Tic Tacs
- $$ if you would like us to shop for you
Place your donations in the Mother’s Day Gifts basket in the back of the church by Sunday, April 28th. You may give cash donations to Diane Wall or any woman that is involved with Women at the Well.
Music Director / Organist position available
Job Description: The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Pitman, NJ seeks a part-time Music Director / Organist for one 10 a.m. Sunday service and one evening rehearsal per week. Additional required services include, but, are not necessarily limited to, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter morning. Director will partner with the Priest and choirs to lead and develop the music program of the parish.
Primary obligations include all worship accompaniment; leading the congregation in the musical elements of worship; making music selections (in collaboration with the Rector); and leading an adult, youth, and Handbell Choir between September and June. This will include coordinating and conducting their rehearsals. Current Adult and Bell choir rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. Youth choir rehearses after the 10 a.m. Sunday morning service. During July and August, the organist plays at Sunday services, but there are no rehearsals. Occasional compensated participation in weddings, funerals may be requested.
Ideal candidates should be familiar with Episcopal liturgical tradition, comfortable with various liturgical styles, and open to adapting to fit the needs of the congregation. Experience with both the organ and directing a choir is preferred.
We have a library of choral music, and during services we use the Episcopal Hymnal (1982) and Lift Every Voice and Sing II. Our pipe organ is a fully reconditioned 550-pipe 12 Rank Tracker built in 1896 by Bernard Mudler of Philadelphia. There are pianos in the choir room and sanctuary available for rehearsal. Our bell choir has a three-octave set of Schulmerich brass handbells.
Compensation is negotiable starting at $15,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, and includes sick time. For more information about our parish, please visit: https://www.goodshepherdpitman.org.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter, including references, and if applicant desires, links to recordings that highlight organ performance and choral direction to:
Church of the Good Shepherd
Att: Music Director Application
315 Highland Terrace
Pitman NJ 08071
or email to goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com with the subject Music Director Application.
This position is available beginning April 22, 2019. We are currently accepting applications. Interviews and auditions will follow. Position will remain open until filled
A PDF copy of the job listing is available here:
First service at Rowan University!
Youth Group Dinner, Saturday, March 30th
Join the Youth Group for dinner on Saturday, March 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 as they serve breakfast for dinner!
Save the Dates!
The Women at the Well would like to remind everyone of two important dates.
The much anticipated Progressive Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 6th. For anyone who has not attended this event, we all start out at the home of Carl and Ellie Dunn for a cocktail hour. It is a great time and people do not want to leave, but we all rush off to homes of the hosts. Each person will know in advance to which home they will be going. Usually the host will ask each person or couple to bring an item for dinner. This is not a couples-only event! The cost per person is $25 and the proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund.
We have a few hosts, however, we need a few more. If you are interested in hosting, please email Diane Wall at markdiwall@comcast.net. Hosts can expect 6 or 7 people, depending on the number of hosts and attendees. There will be a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall for anyone who would like to attend.
The 11th Annual BFF Women’s Retreat will take place May 19 – 21, 2019, at St. Raphaela Retreat Center in Havertown, PA. If you have not been to a retreat and would like to learn more about it, please reach out to Jenniffer Harrington or Diane Wall. There will be a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall. The cost is $225 and payments can be made in installments.
Contemplative Group
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 20 at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room. We will begin with 20 min. of Contemplative Prayer followed with the continuation of our study on Falling Upward by Fr. Richard Rohr. All are welcome to join us! No experience necessary.
