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 Diocese 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 4 pm Mass at Good Shepherd Church is live-streamed and recorded.  Click on Good Shepherd's Youtube channel.
 

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass


Bishop William E. Koenig invites all couples celebrating their 5^th, 10^th, 15^th, 20^th, 25^th, 30^th, 35^th, 40^th, 45^th, 50^th wedding anniversary, or any anniversary beyond 50^th, to the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass being held on World Marriage Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 1 pm at Saint Margaret of Scotland Church in Newark, Delaware.  The Mass coincides with National Marriage Week, February 7 through 12. 

The Bishop will be available for photos with interested couples beginning at 12:00 noon and again after the Mass.  If you would like to have a photo taken with Bishop Koenig, please arrive at 12:00 pm or plan to stay after Mass.  There is no cost to you, however, reservations are required.  Please make your reservations by January 30^th. 

This year, you can register by clicking on https://cdow.coursestorm.com/category/family-life-events or by calling the office at 302-295-0657.
  
For more information, please contact the Office for Marriage and Family Life 302-295-0657 or [email protected]

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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.

 

Tour St. Patrick Chapel in Pilottown