Church of the Good Shepherd - Smithfield Virginia
Our Door is Open, Our Table is Set - There is a Place for You Here!
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WELCOME BACK!
We are pleased to see the faithful returning to the pews to worship in person. Please see the message from Bishop Knestout welcoming everyone back to the church. The link can be found under the "More" tab and "Diocese of Richmond". 
The Parish Office will be CLOSED
on Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. 
Pope Francis' Prayer to Virgin Mary for Protection from COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic can be found by clicking on the picture above and you will find the prayer toward the bottom of the page.
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Weekday Mass Schedule: For November 22-26, 2021 The rosary is prayed before the weekday Masses. Monday 9:00 AM Tuesday 12:00 PM Prayer Serv. with Communion Wednesday 12:00 PM Prayer Serv. with Communion Thursday No Mass Friday No Mass Weekday Mass Schedule: For Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2021 The rosary is prayed before the weekday Masses. Monday 12:00 PM Prayer Serv. with Communion Tuesday 12:00 PM Prayer Serv. with Communion Wednesday 12:00 PM Prayer Serv. with Communion Thursday 12:00 PM Prayer Serv. with Communion Friday 12:00 PM (Noon) Mass Weekday Mass Schedule: Beginning December 6, 2021 The rosary is prayed before the weekday Masses. Monday No Mass Tuesday 12:00 PM (Noon) Wednesday 12:00 PM (Noon) Thursday 12:00 PM (Noon) Friday 12:00 PM (Noon) Adoration Times: Every 1st and 3rd Friday at 11:30 AM followed by the Noon Mass. Every Friday at 6:00 PM. Church will be OPEN for Personal Prayer for the following hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Reconciliation: Before the vigil Mass on Saturday and by appointment. 
After participating in Mass via media offer this prayer:
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. 
Funeral Information
Please call the office at 757-365-0579 if you would like to schedule a Funeral Service. If it is after hours, please listen to the message and call the number provided for assistance. |
November 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent 
Prayer Rocks 2021 These are the rocks that were painted for deceased family and friends by the children of the parish. They will be placed in the Prayer Garden at the end of the month. 
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19 Mass Information (Revised on August 11, 2021) Our parish celebrates weekend Masses at 5pm on Saturdays and 9am on Sundays. Key points: The CDC and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) have revised guidance involving the wearing of masks in certain "public indoor settings" which includes public Mass. The new guidance states: Vaccinated individuals should wear a mask in areas of substantial and high transmission. * Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated individuals should wear masks in public indoor settings. * Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask; however, masks should be worn in indoor settings in areas of substantial and high transmission, which includes Isle of Wight. * Any person not wearing a mask shall not be required to produce documentation that they are vaccinated or that they have an underlying medical condition. * Hand sanitizer will be available for your use. * All are asked to refrain from physical contact, such as holding hands during the Our Father and shaking hands during the Sign of Peace. * Livestreaming - The last Mass to be livestreamed is June 20, 2021. * Bishop Knestout dispenses all of the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days until Saturday, June 26, 2021 and Sunday, June 27, 2021 at which time the obligation will be reinstated. We welcome and encourage all the Faithful to attend Mass in person and participate in the Sunday Eucharist. This obligation does not apply to those who are ill or with serious underlying health conditions. See the "Statement of the Bishops of the Provinces of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington" posted under the Diocese of Richmond tab. * Reconciliation is before the vigil Mass on Saturday and by appointment. Fr. Tony has requested that those coming to Confession should wear a face mask until further notice. This is for the safety and comfort of both individuals.
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