Liturgy means "work of the people" and is carried out each time we gather to worship Jesus Christ. Liturgy has form as seen predominantly in the Holy Eucharist (Great Thanksgiving) where the real presence of Christ is seen and believed and in Holy Baptism where people are marked and sealed as Christ's forever by water and the Word. Liturgy has a shape as it begins with an opening acclamation, readings from both Old and New Testaments. There is a sermon, followed by a recitation of the Nicene Creed, Confession and Prayers of the People. The "Peace" spreads throughout the congregation and then we begin Communion or Holy Eucharist. In form and shape, we strive for excellence in our worship and we are intentional to play out a resemblence of what is anticipated in the heavenly kingdom God has in store for all believers. This work continues year round as we live out the life of Christ beginning in Advent, culminating at the Easter Vigil and resonating through the pentecost season.

A person may come to one service and find it is entirely spoken using an Elizabethan language, going back to our traditional heritage of the Church of England, known as Rite One. Later, they may attend a service where hymns are sung, a choir is present and the whole assembly uses music as part of their worship, known as Rite Two. People typically find peace within the sanctuary of their souls by either said or sung worship and each service tends to unite its own particular following. Midweek, there is yet another service that attracts those who wish to receive Holy Unction "Healing" by the annointing of oil upon their heads, along with a private prayer and laying on of hands. A sermon is heard on Sundays, bringing to the heart and mind the union of all the readings as they foreshadow the anticipation of the Eucharist. A homily on Wednesdays has the same effect and usually sheds light on a historical event or saint of the Church.

Customary/Bulletin

For an example of a typical service at Good Shepherd select one of the following

8am Sunday service see  Rite_I.pdf 

10am Sunday service see  Rite_II.pdf  

Getting Involved

Acolytes - those who carry in the cross/crucifix, a torch, or helps to serve at the altar.

Click here for  The_Acolytes_Handbook.pdf

Contact: John Watson, 312-4749.

Altar Guild - those who helps prepare the altar. Click here for a copy of the  The_Altar_Guild_Handbook.pdf

Contact(s): Beverly Wolff, 493-8178 or Cathy Hornberger, 484-6563.

Choir - those who wish to join in leading the singing of hymns and anthems at the 10am service.

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Flower Guild - those who prepare the weekly flowers for various occasions.

Contact: Judy Wuerdemann, 496-4981 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lay Eucharistic Members (LEM) - one who serves the chalice or is a Subdeacon.

Contact: Bill Hornberger, 484-6563.

Lay Readers - one who reads the Old Testament reading.

Contact: Bill Hornberger, 484-6563.

Usher - one who collects the tithe and offering.

Contact: Ed O'Brien, 426-0376.

Special Liturgical Events

Baptisms

Funerals

Holy Week

Weddings

Bill Hornberger, Liturgy Chair

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