Cluster Bulletins
Cluster Prayer
2009/2010 Three Tue-Gether Schedule
“Three Tue-Gether,” a collaborative effort between the three parishes, calls to mind Jesus’ words: “Where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in their midst.”
Technology / Web Strategy Workshop held at Good Shepherd
Joining Together (Cluster presentation held at the Legacy)
The Churches of Good Shepherd, Guardian Angels and St. Joseph’s have a long history of friendship, shared prayer and outreach ministries St. Joseph’s parish was founded in 1864 and became a mission church of Good Shepherd (founded in 1911) from 1936 until 1968. Guardian Angels was formed from Good Shepherd in 1960 when the need arose for another church to the north on East Henrietta Rd.
Children and families from our three parishes are linked by the Rush-Henrietta School district and many younger children from the parishes attended Good Shepherd School which was built and sustained through the efforts of parishioners from the three parishes. The school was closed by the diocese in 2008.
Weekend and daily Mass, Holyday and Penance Service schedules are shared among the parishes. This has enabled the parishioners to find convenient times to attend services.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
The churches of Good Shepherd, Guardian Angels and St. Joseph’s hold the following vision for our continued future together.
Vision Statement:
Christ-centered community of Catholic Churches working towards the spiritual renewal of all. As we pursue that hope and dream together, our common Mission Statement calls us: to carry on the work and teaching of Jesus through Imitation, Proclamation,Celebration and Social Transformation.
Though we are three separate parish communities we are united through the following commonly held values:
• Eucharist
• Centered Prayer and Worship
• Life-Long Faith Formation
• Hospitality
• Commitment to Youth
• Stewardship
• Generous Social Outreach
• Shared Ministry
During our years together, our three parishes have participated together in many different ministries:
• Confirmation
• Vacation Bible Camp
• Lenten Retreats/ Missions
• Good Shepherd School
• Monthly evening of prayer for peace
• Staff social gatherings
• Gathering of pastoral councils
• Men & Women’s Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House
• Partners in Caring/Faith in Action
• The Rush Henrietta Interfaith League
• RHAFT (Rush-Henrietta Area Food Terminal)
• FISH (Friends in Service Here)
• Refugee Resettlement
• Theology on Tap
• St. Bernard’s “The Academy”
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament