Mercy & Justice Core Community of Good Shepherd Catholic Church

02/23/2023

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil gave the keynote address before an audience of 60 at the “Forum on Gun Violence: Searching for Local Solutions,” Feb. 18 at Good Shepherd. McNeil and five other guest speakers described their organizations’ efforts to reduce firearm-related crimes. Three other speakers offered testimonials as to how gun misuse impacted their lives. Good Shepherd’s Mercy and Justice Core Community organized the forum, with the goal of promoting citizen education and action.

02/07/2023

Forum on Gun Violence at Good Shepherd Catholic Church - Sheriff Walt McNeil is the keynote speaker for the forum, which is free and open to the public. On Feb 18, doors open at 9:30 a.m. The program will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The Mercy & Justice Core Community of the parish organized the event.

Participating in a panel discussion with an audience question and answer period are: A.J. Mealor of the Capital Area Justice Ministry; Royle King, executive director of the Council on the Status of Men and Boys; Emily Bruno, a former prosecutor and local leader of Guns to Gardens; and Micheala Denny, chapter leader of Moms Demand Action.

Attendees also will hear from several people who will describe the impact of gun violence on their lives.

Gun violence is a growing concern in Leon County and Tallahassee with more than 200 shootings in 2022. The violence led to 21 deaths and 96 injuries. Local government has committed $5 million over the next five years to address the factors contributing to the problem.

“Our forum will help people understand the problem and learn ways they can help to make a difference,” said Laura Ruane, a member of the organizing committee.

The forum is presented by the Mercy & Justice Core Community. For more information, use lauraruane.77@gmailcom.

12/03/2022

https://www.fadp.org/fadp-executive-director-speaks-at-cities-for-life-in-tallahassee/

FADP Executive Director Speaks at Cities for Life in Tallahassee November 30, 2022 by Bridget M Filed Under: Uncategorized Back to top ▴

12/03/2022

Check out the Cities for Life prayer service at Good Shepherd, Nov. 30, 2022

11/14/2022

On Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM, the Mercy & Justice Core Community will conduct the annual Cities for Life prayer service. We will pray for those who have been executed by the state, their victims, and the families of both.

Speakers include Maria DeLiberato, the Executive Director of Floridians for Alternatives to the death penalty and Deacon Andy Grosmaire, an advocate for restorative justice. Ms. DeLiberato was successful in securing the freedom of Clemente Aguirre, who was exonerated after serving 14 years in custody. Florida has had 30 exonerations from death row.

Come join us on Wednesday in the church. Live streaming of this event can be accessed through www.GoodShepherdParish.org/LiveStream

On Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM, the Mercy & Justice Core Community will conduct the annual Cities for Life prayer service. We will pray for those who have been executed by the state, their victims, and the families of both.

06/08/2022

Service opportunity for the entire family! Good Shepherd has adopted Fleishmann Rd as part of the Keep Tallahassee Beautiful initiative and we want to do our part to keep our community clean. We will meet in the back of the parking lot of TOC at 2605 Welaunee Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32308 Saturday, June 11 at 9:00 AM. We will have trash bags and water, also a limited amount of trash grabbers, and traffic vests. Please wear appropriate clothing as we will be walking through the grass along this mile stretch of road. If you have any questions please contact Tim Shank at 850-566-1077.

10/02/2021

To celebrate St. Francis’ Feast Day on Oct. 4, we encourage our parishioners and their families to spend the week of Oct. 3 reflecting and praying upon God’s Creation. Please visit www.GoodShepherdParish.org/creation for family reflections and guides to use during this week.

Big Bend Catholics Caring for Creation hopes this will be a time to discuss taking care of all of God’s creation, and a time to consider how we can do our part to make a difference. Together, let’s focus individually and as households on what actions we can take to preserve that creation, to celebrate nature (with all five senses) and to give glory to God!

After the week of reflection, we invite all to a “Walk of Thanksgiving & Praise.” Please join us at 2:30 PM on Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway, 5600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL. We will have a prayer, a hymn, and time to enjoy this beautiful earth together. All are welcome!

08/14/2021

This is our fight. How are we caring for God's creation?

Allison Crimmins, who heads the National Climate Assessment, says the U.N.'s landmark report confirms the need for "significant, sustained action" to reduce emissions.