Ministries in the Church are concrete expressions of ecclesial movements  and the working of the Holy Spirit in an through the people of God.  “Ecclesial movements follow in a long tradition of groups, associations, and communities that have arisen throughout the history of the Church.  To meet specific needs of the time and to pursue mission-oriented purposes, the Holy Spirit has raised up from the lay faithful various monastic and mendicant orders, confraternities, sodalities, charitable and educational societies, social welfare organizations, and Catholic Action groups.  In the modern period, and due largely to the encouragement of the Second Vatican Council, the ecclesial movements represent “a new era of group endeavors of the lay faithful” (John Paul II, apostolic exhortation On the Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World. [Christifideles Laici], no. 29)

Name & Contact Information Description
Council of Catholic Women
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General meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month, 7 P.M. in the PLC.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
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Extraordinary Ministers are invited to administer the Sacred Body and Precious Blood to our parish family at Mass and in home visits. This call to serve as an EM comes as a privilege, resulting from a deep love of the Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament growing within your heart.  We request that all EM’s attend a Yearly Eucharist Retreat, Renewal Training every three years and a sincere effort to a weekly commitment to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Family Promise
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Good Shepherd, part of Forsyth County Family Promise, hosts up to 4 homeless families, 4 times a year, for one week at a time. Volunteers are needed to help in various duties and time segments.
Homebound Minister Visitation
Calen Udas
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If you are homebound and would like to have Holy Communion brought to you or if you are a commissioned Extraordinary Minister and feel a calling to bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound,  please reach out to us.
Knights of Columbus
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Our Parish has its own Council of the Knights of Columbus. Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.
Men's Group
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All Men of The Church of Good Shepherd Parish are welcome to the Men's Group Our mission is to promote fellowship, provide support for the parish and other ministries, and offer spiritual growth for all men. We invite you to our breakfast gatherings, usually held on either the first or second Saturday of each month from September through June in the Parish Life Center.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Committee
Parish Office: 770-887-9861
The committee works very hard throughout the year to prepare for the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe event.
Prayer Blanket Ministry
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Through the gift of a prayer blanket, symbolizing faith, hope, love and peace, and a commitment of daily prayer by its members, this ministry seeks to obtain healing, protection, or strength and grace for those on our prayer list. If you are in need of a prayer blanket, please call the Parish Office at 770-887-9861.
Respect Life Ministry
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The Respect Life Ministry meets quarterly to prepare for upcoming events in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Atlanta and St. Brendan.  We welcome members to participate in many ways.
St. Monica’s Sodality
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Meets every Wednesday morning at 8:20 a.m. in the Church to pray for our loved ones to come back to our Catholic Faith and Church.  The intentions of Holy Mass on the first Wednesday of every month will be for all those listed in our “Book of Intentions”.  Contact us if you have any questions or to add someone to our confidential intentions book.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
678-947-0677
If you are having financial difficulties or you wish to volunteer your time to our Society, please call the St. Vincent de Paul telephone number listed on the left.
Walking with Purpose
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Walking with Purpose ladies’ Bible study meets on Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am or 6:30-8:30 pm, September through March. 
Welcome Group
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Many people you see every day feel like something is missing in their lives. Welcome is an incredible experience that helps them discover what that something is—and what to do about it. It’s run by parishioners for parishioners, and it’s re-energizing parishes across the country. Those on the committee prepare retreats once a year for men and for women. There are also opportunities for on-going formation that help candidates integrate themselves within the community and share their gifts and talents with other ministries in the parish.