Church of the Good Shepherd

04/05/2026

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
(BCP, page 222)

The bishop and staff of the Diocese of New Jersey wish you and yours a joyful Easter.

Icon of the Resurrection, Trinity Church, Princeton, NJ, by Maureen McCormick, Iconographer in Residence

03/25/2026

You are invited to join us at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church for our Holy Week & Easter Sunday Schedule of Services. We are a vibrant and welcoming parish, with abundant ministries and activities built upon a strong core of worship infused with the loving light of Jesus. Our mission is to know and embrace Jesus Christ and to share God’s love with our neighbors.

Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday (Mar. 28th at 5:30 pm & Mar. 29th at 10:00 am) – The liturgy will begin with the Blessing of the Palms, the reading of the Passion Narrative from Matthew’s Gospel, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The blessed Palms will be distributed to the people prior to the service in the Parish Hall and we will process into the Church.

Holy Wednesday – There will be a service of Tenebrae @ 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 1st.

Holy Thursday – 7:00pm on Thursday, April 2nd. The service will include foot washing, the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and the stripping of the altar.

Good Friday – 7:00pm on Friday, April 3rd. We will read the Passion Narrative from John’s Gospel. We will observe the Veneration of the Cross and receive Holy Communion from the reserved sacrament. A Stations of the Cross service will take place at 12:00 noon. Walk the Labyrinth in the Parish Hall after the services.

The Great Easter Vigil – 7:00pm on Saturday, April 4th. We will sing the Exusultet, read the Gospel, and set the table.

Easter Sunday – 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 5th. After the service, the bell in the courtyard will be rung and the “Flowering of the Cross” ceremony will be observed (weather permitting).

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
315 Highland Terrace, Pitman
www.goodshepherdpitman.org

03/11/2026

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church would like to extend an invitation to members and friends to join us for Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 13th at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary.
Please consider participating in this wonderful Lenten devotion...

315 Highland Terrace, Pitman
www.goodshepherdpitman.org

02/13/2026

Ash Wednesday is February 18th. The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Pitman will offer "Ashes to Go" from 7:00-9:00 am; and services will be held at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Episcopal Church, emphasizing penitence, mortality, and preparation for Easter through the imposition of ashes and optional fasting.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, penitence, and self-denial, inspired by Christ's 40 days in the desert.

The day emphasizes human mortality and the need for repentance, reminding worshippers that life is finite and that spiritual renewal is essential. The ashes, traditionally made from burning the previous year's Palm Sunday fronds, are a visible symbol of this penitential focus.

Good Shepherd is located at 315 Highland Terrace in Pitman, Gloucester County.

www.GoodShepherdPitman.org

01/18/2026

A reminder that our Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate fundraiser at the restaurant located on Berlin-Cross Keys Road in Sicklerville is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 20th from 4:00-10:00 pm.

We will receive 10% of every check by bringing a copy of this flyer or displaying it on your phone to your server. Photo screenshots will also work!! (*we are not permitted to hand out flyers that evening)

You can help us raise funds by sharing this post with family, friends, neighbors & co-workers!!
Texas Roadhouse also donated Free Kid's Meal coupons (12 & under) If you need any, please see Beth Portocalis at the restaurant.

Hope to see you there!!

01/07/2026

Happy New Year & Epiphany!

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Pitman is hosting a Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate fundraiser at the restaurant located on Berlin-Cross Keys Road in Sicklerville on Tuesday, January 20th from 4:00-10:00 pm.

We will receive 10% of every check by bringing a copy of this flyer or showing it on your phone to your server. Please share with family, friends, neighbors & co-workers!! (we are not permitted to hand out flyers that evening)

Funds from this event will support the costs to replace the roofs on our historic 110+ year old Church.

Hope to see you there!!

12/19/2025

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
315 Highland Terrace
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Schedule of Services

Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24th)
The Celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord @ 7:00pm and 10:00PM.

Christmas Morning (Thursday, December 25th)
The Celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord @ 10:00AM

The First Saturday & Sunday After Christmas
Sat., Dec. 27th @ 5:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 28th @ 10:00AM

The Second Sunday After Christmas
Sat., January 3rd, 2026 @ 5:30PM
Sun., January 4th, 2026 @ the 10:00 am Liturgy: The Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist.

The Church of Good Shepherd’s mission is to know and embrace Jesus Christ, sharing God’s love with our neighbors in a warm, welcoming community. Everyone is invited to partake in the Bread and Wine—the Body and Blood of Christ—at God’s Table, the Altar. Those who choose not to receive are welcome to come forward for a blessing.

Join us this Christmas season to experience the joy and fellowship we share at Good Shepherd.

*Sunday & special services are livestreamed and available for later viewing on our YouTube channel.

www.GoodShepherdPitman.org

12/19/2025

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church's Brotherhood of Saint Andrew donated coats, hats, and mittens for children in need in the Pitman School District.

In total, 83 coats were collected and delivered yesterday!

12/01/2025

What is Advent?
Advent—from "adventus," the Latin word for “arrival”—is a season of observance that forms part of the annual liturgy (or public worship) of many Christian denominations. Generally spanning the four weeks leading up to Christmas, the tradition emerged in fourth-century Christian communities in Western Europe and is observed by both the religious and as part of the secular holiday calendar.

Early forms of observance—especially in Gaul and parts of Spain—focused on both the Incarnation (or birth of Christ) and the Second Coming of Christ, core tenets of the Christian faith. The season was marked by a penitential attitude, in contrast to contemporary expressions of cheer. Varying regional differences converged into a standard tradition during the Middle Ages, which more closely linked the season to the Christmas story.

Today, Advent is observed with church attendance and the lighting of Advent candles on wreaths—one candle each Sunday, often associated with spiritual virtues like hope and joy, traditions established by Lutherans in 19th-century Germany. Beyond religious observance, the modern season is also defined by Advent calendars that count down the days to Christmas.

11/26/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving! May you be surrounded by those who matter most, and may your holiday be filled with the richness and beauty of God’s creations.

11/17/2025

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Pitman is pleased to announce that it will hold its 40th annual “Holly Fair” on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Popular with area residents celebrating the start of the Christmas season, the Holly Fair features 20+ area crafters with a wide array of unique handmade gifts, including home-made crafts created by Church parishioners.
Food abounds in the Good Shepherd Restaurant, featuring homemade soups, sandwiches for breakfast and lunch and more! We will be serving breakfast in the restaurant from 8 - 10 AM, featuring breakfast sandwiches and specialty coffees, teas and ciders by Inclusion Coffee of Elmer.

Lunch will be available from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and features home-made soups, chicken salad, pulled pork and roast beef sandwiches and platters with potato salad, kid’s meals, and delicious desserts. Take out service is also available serving hot dogs, sodas, soups, and platters. (We will be accepting credit/debit cards for any purchase over $10)

A variety of delicious holiday favorite homemade baked goods will also be offered and our popular cookies by the pound offer is returning!

Bargains galore can be found in the Christmas/Holiday Store, the Grandma's Attic dollar store & the "More than a Dollar" store featuring new and gently used holiday decorations, household items, jewelry, gifts and trinkets.

The Good Shepherd Choir will be performing throughout the day to entertain you while you shop. With caroling, the smell of soups and baked goods, and the colors of Christmas abounding, you’ll really get into the spirit of the season!

Rumor is a special visitor from the North Pole may be stopping by, and is looking forward to posing for pictures!! Family photos will also be offered. The St. Nick's Shop is returning with activities for children and will entertain while adults are browsing and shopping.

Good Shepherd is conveniently located at 315 Highland Terrace (at Wildwood Avenue) in Pitman, Gloucester County. (Just off State Route 55, County Route 553 and Broadway/Main Street.

For more information, please visit the Church’s website at Good Shepherd’s Annual Holly Fair ; email [email protected], or call the church office at 856-589-8209.

10/28/2025