We Welcome You!

With arms open wide, we welcome you to our parish family!

The Catholic Community of Good Shepherd welcomes you!
Whether you’ve been away for a while, throughout the pandemic, are curious about Catholicism, or pray with us regularly, know that you’re always welcome.
Be assured of the prayers and support from our community as we gather for worship.

Good Shepherd Parish is comprised of four churches in western Cecil County, Maryland, and is part of the Catholic Ditocese of Wilmington, Delaware.  Our churches are Good Shepherd in Perryville, St. Teresa in Port Deposit, St. Agnes in  Rising Sun, and St. Patrick Chapel in Pilottown.


The 4pm Mass at Good Shepherd Church is live-streamed and recorded.  Go to Good Shepherd's Youtube channel.

 

If you would like to assist those who have been devastated by Hurrican Ian: 

Catholic Charities USA has set up a webpage so you and your parishioners can make a secure, online donation to aid those who are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The direct link is
 

Hurricane Ian | Catholic Charities USA

This is also linked to the diocesan homepage - cdow.org. 

Please keep the many people who have lost their lives or homes due to this devastating storm in your prayers.

 

If you are seeking assistance with groceries,

rent, or utility bills, click HERE

A Prayer for the
People of Ukraine

God of Mercy,
We pray for Ukraine.
For all of humanity distorted by war.
For all the lives lost, homes seized,
and peace broken.

May the Spirit of comfort and compassion
envelop all who dwell in fear.
May the Spirit of wisdom and humility
enliven our global leaders.
May we affirm the dignity and rights of all.
May we seek peace.  Amen.



 

Walking by Faith


WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!!!!!!

Our parish has achieved 100.19% of our Faith & Charity Catholic Appeal goal.  With a goal of $61,520, we have pledged $61,635 so far. 

Once we collect our goal amount of $61,520, we receive all additional funds back to the parish.

The Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal has raised $5,119,139 to date.  That’s 102.34% of their goal with 33 parishes exceeding their goals.

I extend to you my gratitude in prayer and ask God’s blessing on you and those you love.

Walking By Faith, we bring the Face of God to those in need.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jay R. McKee

 

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