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Good Friday Good Friday – What is it? Good Friday is observed on the Friday that proceeds Easter Sunday (also called Resurrection Sunday). It is a day when people remember Jesus’ death on the cross. Many people, mostly Christians, celebrate this day by attending a Good Friday service where they read the biblical accounts of Jesus’ death on the cross.

Good Shepherd: A Great Place to Work. The career options available in the healthcare field are numerous and finding the right fit for you may be overwhelming. Maybe you’re just starting out or maybe you’re just ready for a change of pace; either way, a career at Good Shepherd might be the right move for you. The benefits of working

Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday – What is it? Maundy Thursday, sometimes called Holy Thursday, is celebrated the Thursday before Easter. On this day, participants remember Jesus’ last supper with His disciples. During this last supper, Jesus also washed the disciples’ feet. The name “Maundy” comes from the first word of the Latin phrase “Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem

Palm Sunday Palm Sunday – The History Palm Sunday (first known as Pasha) originated in the Jerusalem Church around the late third or early fourth century. Ceremonies consisted of prayers, hymns, and sermons as people moved through the numerous holy sites within the city. At the last site, the place of Jesus’ ascension into heaven, the clergy would read the

Dementia Support Group Dementia Support Group presented by the Alzheimer's Association. This group will be meeting Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall at the Good Shepherd Community, 325 11th Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Contact Anna Harren at 320-258-8665 or at annaharren@gsc-mn.org to

About Dementia Friends About Dementia Friends. Good Shepherd welcomed 10 new Dementia Friends after they completed an information session on March 8th. Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and is now becoming a huge movement in the US. Currently there are over 10,000 Dementia Friends in Minnesota. The goal is to

FREE, seven-week workshop called “Stepping On" FREE, seven-week workshop called “Stepping On". Join other older adults in learning how you can take control of your life to prevent falls! Falls are not a normal part of aging. Take control of your life to remain independent in your own home without a fear of falling by enrolling in our FREE, seven-week

Meet Dennis of Good Shepherd. Meet Dennis of Good Shepherd. Born March 2, 1943, Dennis and his family lived on a farm in New York Mills. His father worked the farm along with his mother. She also worked as a nurse’s aide in a local nursing home. Enjoyment for Dennis was found in several childhood activities but his favorites were,

THE STORY OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY The Story of Presidents’ Day. The Story of Presidents’ Day: Origin as Washington’s Birthday. The story of Presidents’ Day date begins in 1800. Following President George Washington’s death in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of remembrance. At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in American history, and events like

Meet Sandy of Shepherd of Grace Meet Sandy of Shepherd of Grace. Sandy was the youngest of five children and grew up in Minneapolis. Her mom worked for Honeywell and her dad was a street sweeper for the City of Minneapolis.  She graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She worked for Hayes Potato Farm sorting potatoes for two weeks before