As always, attending any service, Mass or event here at Good Shepherd is a soul-fulfilling experience. Inclusive. Diverse. Teaching. Agape love and acceptance. ADA friendly, accessible and mobility devices friendly with easy to navigate indoors and outdoors. read more

Feeling out of place in church is a horrible feeling. I moved to Elk Grove in 2025 and found a church close to where my daughter and I live. We decided to attend the 5:00 p.m. Mass. We arrived early so we could choose our seats. I suffer from anxiety, so I prefer to sit where I feel comfortable and know I can easily step out if I need to. Right before Mass began, a tall white man who appeared to be helping with the service approached us and simply said, "Move." There was no "please" or polite explanation. Then another man said, "We are five," as if expecting us to move immediately, again without asking politely. I didn't appreciate being spoken to so rudely. I understand that people may need seats together, but arriving late does not entitle anyone to expect others to move for their convenience--especially without basic courtesy. That experience made me feel unwelcome, and unfortunately, I never returned to that church. To the tall gentleman who assisted at the 5:00 p.m. Mass (if you are still serving there): please remember that kindness and respect matter. A simple "please" and a courteous explanation can make all the difference. You never know what someone else may be going through, and a little compassion can help ensure everyone feels welcome in God's house read more

From the approach to Good Shepherd Catholic Church by car, I felt the Holy Spirit nudge me and give me the feeling of "welcome back to church, My child." I hadn't been to church in over 15 years due to not having a car for a very long time, and many difficulties in life during that period. When my mother and I entered through the narthex, we immediately smelt candles and the intensity of the Holy Spirit increased as we went into the church proper. It's always clean and bright in the church, never austere and without natural light filtering in. That's one thing I really love about this parish, it's full of light. We were looking for a traditional church, not one of those mega churches or the auditorium experience, and I found GSCC for us. We're so glad that we settled here afrer planning our visit on August 3rd! We met a nice lady by the name of Laura, and she explained what GSCC was like, and then on another day we went to introduce ourselves at the parish office. Our welcome was extremely warm and genuine; we've been attending Saturday mass since August 10th and we love this church. The people are very nice and the order of mass is well done. I love looking at all of the bulletins for upcoming festivities or gatherings, and the displays of memorabilia. While we were finishing up our prayers kneeling in the pews, my mother had a vision of a glowing white cross appearing while her eyes were shut and she later told me about it when we got home. That's how we both knew - after exchanging our signs that we received - that we were "home." I will say that the choir is very talented as musicians and singers. I've learned the songs relatively fast for the amount of time I've been attending mass, and it's always a joy to hear and see them perform. Do I recommend GSCC? Absolutely! Pay a visit and see for yourself, it's a beautiful church and kind community, no matter your denomination. read more

Very active and vibrant charismatic christian community . Worship hours are convenient.

This review is specifically for their yearly trunk or treat. We have participated various times in the past decorating our vehicle. Generally, this event has between 60-70 participating vehicles. Each vehicle is required to offer candy with nuts and without. The last two years they sell snacks at a reasonable price. Easy items such as popcorn, cocoa, chips, and hot dogs. It is a great safe community event. Many times there have been vehicle replicas from Jurassic Park and Ghostbuster films. This event generally takes place the Saturday before Halloween after the 5pm mass. The coordinator always does an amazing job. In the past snacks were free but I guessing due to inflation that is not feasible. In other years there were also tables with coloring stations and games. Every year it changes a bit depending on volunteers. Pro Tip: Parking that evening is always a bit difficult due to set up in the school parking lot and the 5pm mass. The nice thing is there is a park across the street that offers lots of street parking. read more

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Good Shepherd Church is our family church. It's open, good lighting. Good service and friendly church goer. If you're thinking of getting married at Good Shepherd, I highly recommend it. They will help you throughout the process. Menchie and Alice help us in our wedding preparation. read more

Good shepherd is a beautiful and clean church. There's ample parking. The band/music is always nice. Time of mass fluctuates unfortunately - it ranges from 1-1.5 hours read more

This catholic church is very organized and has a great facility and staff. They can help you with your worshiping questions about the church, and is open to anyone looking for god and faith. The congregation is always welcoming and supportive to the needy or lost souls. It has schedules posted on their website for times and special events if you want an introduction. They are a no judgement congregation and have numerous events, and scheduled Sunday masses. You should check it out if you're new in Elk Grove Ca, and you are looking for a catholic church or wanting to learn about the faith. read more

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The clergy at this parish are very helpful in answering questions. They make one feel welcome if you're new or unsure. The church building is beautifully decorated. There are many Mass times to attend each weekend. I appreciate all the smiling faces that greet me when I attend Mass. The garden outside is peaceful and a nice place for prayer. read more

Looking for a Catholic Church in Elk Grove that is friendly, open to new members, teaches religious classes, has many activities for all ages, and is done with regular mass in 75 minutes? Then Good Shepherd is the church for you. Having been baptized as a baby, I have been to over a dozen churches and can confidently state that Good Shepherd is one of the best I've been to for the reasons above. They have many religious celebrations to bring out the real meaning. The missalette (prayer book) and hymn books are always seasonally updated and not torn. Their facilities are clean and well kept. There are many mass times to choose from and it's a popular church so parking sometimes overflows to the neighborhood especially for Easter and Christmas. My family has been calling Good Shepherd our home to pray to God. Come out and pray the word of God with us. read more

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Been in this church since 2003 and I feel home here. Thanks to all the staff! Appreciate you all!

I was raised in this church. From it's inception, I was there doing CCD, first communion, alter serving, you name it. The church used to be a small community, everyone knew everyone. As the church has expanded, I think that egos have expanded as well. There is hidden drama everywhere, and I feel like the real message of Christianity (live as Jesus lived, love as Jesus loved) is completely lost here. The lobby of the chapel is full of anti-choice propaganda and just super graphic images. It's all gotten very political and judgemental. A very "I'm a better Catholic than you are" type feel. If you disagree with anything, it's a condescending "I'll pray for you". Granted, I am not a practicing Catholic any longer, but I go there to feel a closeness with my deceased mother who was VERY active in this church community. Maybe I'm just nostalgic and seeing the past through rose-colored glasses, but I feel very uncomfortable in this establishment. read more

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I started coming here toward the end of last year b/c their convenient mass times. First mass took place in the municipal building, but then the new church was built! *yay* This church is very simple and does not have ANY stained glass in sight (that I can think of?). I actually prefer the ornate Gothic churches, but I'm just saying. It's not a huge church, but they have enough space to fit most ppl, though the popular masses around 9-10ish always have people standing along the walls. The people are pleasant and the priests' seem to be genuine and I've enjoyed their sermons. I don't live on this side of Elk Grove, but the community and environment are great enough for me to go out of my way to come here. Thanks Good Shepherd and thank you GOD! =] read more

This church is further into Elk Grove, not the closest when I'm in town. I have been a few times for baptisms/christenings and a wedding vow renewal, but for Sunday masses it is just too crowded. Big, beautiful building for sure, and its popularity certainly shows. I don't mind the modern look/feel but a girl needs her breathing room! Parking can also be an issue, have had to resort to parking along the residential streets one time leading up to Easter. read more

I was baptized, and I have attended Catholic churches in Los Angeles, St. Dennis in Diamond-Bar, Cal. I was a caregiver for a 94 yr old man named Patrick Flannery. He and is wife Betty were very involved with this church. I gave the Good Shepard 5 stars because of the main 2 priest that I enjoyed listening to each Sunday. One Father Leon (from Poland), and the other Father Nestor (from the Phillipeans). They both are good public speakers. They really engage you. They also provide listening devices to assist you if you need it. Many times I would walk up the isle, with my arms crossed to be blessed. They treated me with the same respect as they did to all of the other church members. I live more that 100 miles away, but I will still try to attend Christmas mass. God Bless them. read more

WE go to this church every Sunday and we love it.... EXCEPT ! When my son came home from the Military (US Army), I went to the church office and there was tall woman behind the counter with short black hair. I requested that my son be blessed in church after communion (at the priest's convenience) for his safety and protection, though he is an Active Reserve in the US Army. He went to his military training when he was only 17 years old (last Summer), right after High school graduation. The reaction I got was as if that was a "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE" request to the church. She said"OH WE DON'T DO THAT" ! She suggested that I write a note to Father Leon about my request and my information and phone number. That was in December 19th 2016. Even now, I have NOT gotten a response and it is now January 22nd 2017. I was not twisting anyone's arm, but at least have the decency to respond to me. read more

Very bright atmosphere, lots of parking, service is what you'd expect from a Catholic service... formalities gal-lore. As you might guess I go to all matters of churches and temples. I'm not particularly stuck on one just because it's the closes. And I jump around so I can experience all the various forms of religion as I'm pretty sure we're all praying to the same God. Though I'd save this info here for easy finding (from their website): Saturday Mass Schedule 5:00 pm (Vigil) 9:30 am (First Saturday only) Sunday Mass Schedule 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Children's Liturgy of the Word is provided at the 9, 11am, & 5pm Sunday Masses. Kinderchurch is provided at 9 am Mass only. Weekday Mass Schedule (M-F) 8:30 am Holy Days of Obligation 7:00 pm (Vigil) 8:30 am 7:00 pm read more

large Church in the middle of residential area with ample parking. Came here for a funeral service. The chapel was huge with outside lighting shining in very peaceful. read more

My husband and I recently moved to the area and thought we should check out Good Shepherd as we figure out our new parish. We went to the 11am mass, and like many people have said it does get pretty packed around the start time. Parking wasn't actually bad. We were able to find parking easy, and it seems like a lot of people actually like to park on the street to leave easier. We have only been there once, but after this one time we have decided to make this our new parish. We will update this review if we need to. But so far, it seems like a great church. read more

Lets be honest, church can be a struggle to attend for most of us. Whether it be conflicting schedules, a busy life or lack of interest, attending mass has been a constant battle since forever! Living on the outskirts of Elk Grove, finding a local catholic church was difficult. This was the case until last year when Good Shepherd opened its doors to its brand new beautifully built church. This location is a 5 minute drive from my house and their hours of mass are so convenient, I really do not have any reason as to why I am unable to attend. There is ample parking here and on the inside the floor plan is wide and spacious and modernly designed. No more dark and gloomy buildings to be scared of going into, Good Shepherd is warm and welcoming. Mass here is typically an hour and the time seems to go by really fast with the band and choir they have. If you're looking for a convenient place to go to church look no further than Good Shepherd!! Below are their mass times: Mass Times Saturday: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 AM; 1 & 5 PM; Weekdays: M-F: 8:30 AM read more

TIP: Come early! If you are going to the Sunday early masses, beware! You will probably have no seat if you come on time.. probably will find one if you were at least 10 mins ahead of mass time on Sunday mornings. At least the ushers were helpful and found us seats! I think the 5pm Sunday masses are better since it is less crowded but that doesn't mean you should still come late... there still wouldn't be seats. But at least if you come on time, you can find a seat compared to the morning masses where coming on time equals no seats! Love how its easy to get out of church from where you parked though. No one is rushing to get out of there and everyone is nice. Also love the part that they have Sunday school for the children so during the mass, the children are in another room learning about the word of God in a way that they can understand. read more

I'd have to say that Good Shepard Church has one of more better churches in the greater Sacramento region. I know church isn't about how good the church looks, but then again, when were churches subject to 5-star reviews?? Haha. Anyways, this church was built a few years back and I remember coming here when they held mass in the building next door, which now, I believe, is like a multi-purpose room. They've definitely upgraded since then. Now there's plenty of pews to sit in, a full on choir/band area, surround sound system that reaches even to the lobby area, the huge marble stoup for the holy water, and much more. One of my favorite things in the church is the "center-stage" type setup with the 3 stairs leading up to the "stage" and the huge Jesus on the cross hanging right above. They always have priests that are a delight to pay attention to. Their ushers are really nice and always help you to find a seat, although sometimes they can get a bit pushy to try and get you to sit...understandable since standing at the walls of the church is considered a fire hazard. It can get REALLY packed in there, especially during early and late masses and most especially during Holy days of obligation. There's usually plenty of parking in their lots, but if not, the parking around the neighborhood isn't bad at all. All in all, I've been coming to this church for some years now and it's been a delight to go to. read more

Went here for a friend's wedding. The church and wedding was beautiful. very open and spacious and the windows make the extra open. Lots of parking. Not really a church goer....so I don't really have much else to say! read more

I love this church. It's so beautiful and the choir is amazing.

I moved to the area close to this church about a year ago and only been three times. The last two times everyone was really friendly. We found out about the children's liturgy the second time we went and thought we should send our kids the next time. When we went last Sunday we walked into the area where the teachers takes the kids for children's liturgy and a teacher there explained to us how it works and what they do. It was really awesome to hear what they teach the kids and she also had kids there playing music. My kids were excited to hear the Star Wars theme song in the parking lot and see that kids there play together. They are excited to join the other kids because they are currently in their school band. It's a clean and beautiful church and am looking forward to making this my home church. read more

My comment or complaint is about the church school. It is too strict and gives too much work to the kids. The class time is too long especially the confirmation classes. Even the requirements and workshops that the parents have to meet, are just too much. The kids already go to school full time with daily homework and projects and most parents work full time. Please change your curriculum. This is the worst church school that I know of. read more

I will agree with all of the positive things that Yelpers had to say about this church. I haven't attended mass for eons. We had my dead cousins services here last week and I just have to add the the priest (i don't remember his name) was the greatest. If i lived in Elk Grove i would go just to hear him speak.................... read more