Weekly Reflection - First Sunday of Lent (2026)
"For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so, through the obedience of the one,...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2026)
"If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you" (Sirach 15:15)
This is the Sixth Sunday...Read more
Lenten Soup for the Soul
Join us every Friday during Lent for a simple meal and to watch "My father's Father." Doors open at...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2026)
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden." (Mt. 5:14)
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Divine Mercy Ministry
The Divine Mercy Bible Study Group will meet every second Saturday of the month at 2:30pm starting...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2026)
"Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!" (Mt. 5:3)
This is the Fourth Sunday...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (2026)
"Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand." (Mt. 4:17)
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Weekly Reflection - The Baptism of the Lord (2026)
"I, the Lord, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Advent (2025)
My beloved “Good Shepherd” family members,
As we go through this Advent journey, we're reminded that salvation is a gift from...Read more
Weekly Reflection - First Sunday of Advent (2025)
Dear Good Shepherd Parish Family,
Awake, the time is now. Climb the Lord's mountain, embracing the journey's challenges and joys. Walk carefully, listening...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025)
My beloved Good Shepherd Family members,
As we prepare for Christ's Second Coming, let's focus on living justly, loving kindly and walking humbly...Read more
Music, Art & Poetry Contest
Calling all creatives of the Sacramento diocesan region! Show off your artistic skills at the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Music, Art,...Read more
Weekly Reflection - The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
My beloved Good Shepherd Parish family members,
As we reflect on the scriptures today, we're reminded that stagnant water becomes fresh with flow,...Read more
Weekly Reflection - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
In the midst of life's trials, we find comfort in knowing that the souls of the just are in God's hands. Despite appearances, death...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025)
In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14), Jesus teaches that humility is key to our relationship with God. The...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
From Father Davis Koottala
My dear Good Shepherd family members,
Today's readings beautifully illustrate God's mercy and the...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025)
"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." (Lk. 14:27)
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Weekly Reflection - Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025)
"Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place." (Lk. 14:10)
This is the Twenty...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025)
"I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!" (Lk. 12:49)
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Weekly Reflection - 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025)
"Brothers and sisters: Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen." (Heb. 11:1)
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Weekly Reflection - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025)
"There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." (Lk....Read more
Walking With Purpose
All Catholic women are welcome to join our Walking With Purpose Bible study, Keeping in Balance. ...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025)
But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" (Lk. 10:29)
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Weekly Reflection - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025)
"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few." (Lk. 10:2)
This is the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time....Read more
Worship Aids
If you are accessing this page through the My Parish app, you may need to close the app completely and restart...Read more
Weekly Reflection - Solemnity of St. Peter & Paul, Apostles (2025)
"I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." (2 Tim. 4:7)
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Weekly Reflection - Solemnity of the Holy Trinity (2025)
"The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us." (Rom....Read more
Weekly Reflection - Pentecost Sunday (2025)
"And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 6th Sunday of Easter (2025)
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you....Read more
Weekly Reflection - 5th Sunday of Easter (2025)
"This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (Jn. 13:35)
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Weekly Reflection - Fourth Sunday of Easter (2025)
"My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me." (Jn. 10:27)
This Fourth Sunday of Easter...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 5th Sunday of Lent (2025)
"Forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 3rd Sunday of Lent (2025)
"And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Lent (2025)
"He took him outside and said: Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so, he added,...Read more
Weekly Reflection - First Sunday of Lent (2025)
"Filled with the holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert." (Lk. 4:1)...Read more
Weekly Reflection 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025)
"You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother's...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025)
"But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you." (Lk. 6:27)
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Weekly Reflection - Fifth Sunday of Advent
"Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." (Lk. 5:8)
This is the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary...Read more
Weekly Reflection - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (2024)
When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." (Jn. 2:4)
This...Read more
Weekly Reflection - Epiphany of the Lord (2025)
"Go and search diligently for the child." (Mt. 2:8)
This Sunday is the Epiphany of the Lord. The wise...Read more
Weekly Reflection - Feast of the Holy Family (2024)
"Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety." (Lk. 2:48)...Read more





