Hunting for Deacons
Is there a gentleman at Good Shepherd who demonstrates a vocational call to radical service? Now’s the time to have a conversation with him to consider the diaconate. Perhaps he’s camouflaged as a sacristan, lector or usher. We often find them hiding on Parish Council, Buildings & Grounds or Human Concerns. They often reveal themselves by raising their hand every time a volunteer is needed. The process for establishing the Class of 2031 has begun. Applications are to be submitted at the end of this year with aspirants selected next spring. The discernment process begins by attending one of the session series this fall:
St. Boniface, Germantown | 6:30-8:00 PM
Thursdays Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 2 and Oct 16
Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, St. Francis | 5:30-7:00 PM
Tuesdays Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28
These sessions give potential candidates (and their wives if married) information of the formation process. Do you know of a man who would make a good deacon? Encourage him (and his wife if married) to attend. Are you are feeling the call yourself? Attend the series (with your wife if married) or contact Deacon Sandy Sites with any questions that you might have about the process: sites@mygoodshepherd.org