Contact Us Good Shepherd Parish Good Shepherd Parish Mission Statement We, the Roman Catholic community of Good Shepherd Parish, strive to be a living sign of Christ's love in and for the world. In response to our Baptismal call, nourished by the Eucharist and guided by the values of the Second Vatican Council we seek to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by welcoming, supporting and guiding all through prayer, sacramental celebration, service and education. Pastoral Center 99 Main Street Wayland, MA 01778 508-650-3545 St. Ann Church 124 Cochituate Road Wayland, MA 01778 St. Zepherin Church 99 Main Street Wayland, MA 01778 http://goodshepherdwayland.org/ Christian Service ONGOING SERVICE ACTIVITES ANNUAL SERVICE ACTIVITES Family Promise Metrowest The Giving Tree A nonprofit interfaith organization providing shelter, meals and support to homeless families with children. During each Advent season we have a tradition of extending hope and joy to those in need through our “Giving Trees”. Rosary at Traditions Volunteers meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to say the Rosary with residents at Traditions of Wayland. Birthright—Mother’s Day Carnation Sale Holiday Meal Ministry On the mornings of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter parishioners prepare and deliver hundreds of holiday meals to shut-in's, hospice patients and their families and anyone who is in need. Elizabeth Ministry This ministry works to bring hope & healing to women and families through the outreach who have issues related to childbearing, pregnancy and child loss, adoption and infertility. Boston Sock Exchange This ministry visits the homeless on the Boston Common on the first Saturday of every month to bring new socks, sandwiches, water and seasonal clothing. Weekly Food Collections Non-perishable food is collected/delivered to: Parmenter food pantry, A Place to Turn and St. Matthew Parish food pantry. Prison Ministry The ministry serves the people of MCI Framingham Women’s Prison. ONGOING SERVICE ACTIVITES Knights of Columbus The largest Catholic lay group with more than 1.5 million members that are dedicated to charity, fraternity and growth of the family. Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers help individuals during the hardest times in their lives. With an emphasis on prayer and listening, this confidential one-on -one service makes a difference in both your life as well as others’. Prayer Shawl Ministry The ministry is made up of volunteers who enjoy knitting and/or crocheting a shawl while praying for the person who is to receive the shawl. Want to know more: Contact Bruce Jordan [email protected] or visit us at http:/goodshepherdwayland.org/ Birthright provides free, caring, nonjudgmental support and services to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Each October the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive provides much needed support for children with special needs & their families. Nuestra Pequenos Hermanos Each year our Parish hosts a NPH music & dance troupe to promote awareness, raise funds, & obtain sponsorships for orphaned, or abandoned at risk children living in poverty. Back to School Appeal Appeal to benefit children in need residing at Bethany Hill School Loose Change Campaign Campaign sponsored by Hatun Runa, a Wayland nonprofit that provides support for education and health care in rural Peru.
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