Spiritual Life

Adoration

Adoration is on Fridays after the 7:30AM mass until 9am or 24 Hour Adoration in the Chapel (door code required ~ call parish office). Additional days/hours may be scheduled by Parish Ministry groups and 1st Friday of the month from 8:00AM to 6:30PM.

Daily Mass

Daily Mass helps our community and parishioners deepen their love and devotion for the Eucharist and the Word of God. Daily Mass is at 7:30AM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM Saturday.

Devotions

Faith involves both the head and the heart. Catholic devotions and traditions enliven and nurture our Catholic faith, touching our hearts and allowing us to express our love of God. Our parish has many devotion groups.

Additional days/hours may be scheduled by Parish Ministry groups.

Funerals

The death of a loved one is a difficult time for family and friends who are left behind. It is a great privilege for us to console family members and to help arrange the funeral liturgy such as vigil, mass and committal. For more information, please call our parish office 925-432-6404 or carmen@goodshepherdpittsburg.org.

Liturgy of the Hours

Preparing for Mass is a good discipline that we are encouraged to do. Before daily Mass, we pray the Liturgy of the Hours at 7:00AM.

Spiritual Life: Quinceañera

In order to schedule a Quinceañera at Good Shepherd Church, the young woman turning 15 must be part of a Life Teen program and preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. An appointment with a priest is needed to schedule the mass and begin preparation for the celebration.

The Quinceañera masses are scheduled on Saturdays at noon or 2:00PM depending on the church calendar. In order to make Quinceañera arrangements, contact Carmen Esquivel at 925-432-6404 ext.19 or carmen@goodshepherdpittsburg.org.
 

Sacrament of Baptism

In order to make baptismal arrangements, parents are required to call the parish office to make an appointment with a Priest to fill out the paperwork and schedule a baptismal class (required of parents and godparents) and a baptismal date. In order to make baptismal arrangements, contact Carmen Esquivel at 925-432-6404 ext.19 or carmen@goodshepherdpittsburg.org.  Click the links below for schedules and forms.
 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Fridays after the 7:30AM mass, Saturdays from 4:00PM-5:00PM or by appointment. Spanish Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Communal Reconciliation Service during Advent and Lent, schedules are posted in the parish bulletin.

Sacrament of the Sick

This Sacrament is available to parishioners 24/7 particularly in case of imminent danger of death. For more information in making an appointment, please call the parish office 925-432-6404 during regular office hours or the Anointing of the Sick Hotline 24/7 at 510-259-8706.

The current Hotline number can be found on the first page of the bulletin and also on the recorded message when calling the parish office 925-432-6404 during off-hours.
 

Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation

The Eucharistic Celebration which is the source and summit of our Christian Life is of utmost importance and value to us as a community to grow in loving fellowship with one another. (See mass schedule).

Wedding Ministry

The Wedding Ministry helps couples prepare to receive the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Members meet with couples at least 1 month prior to the ceremony date at the Good Shepherd office. Contact Danette Shipe (Wedding Ministry Coordinator) 925-766-9955, dshipe767@yahoo.com

Couples wishing to marry in the church are required to make arrangements at least six (6) months in advance of the date of marriage. The couple will meet with a priest and attend a marriage preparation program offered through the Diocese of Oakland.

In order to make wedding arrangements, contact Carmen Esquivel at carmen@goodshepherdpittsburg.org or 925-432-6404 ext.19.