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    March Newsletter

    3/6/2016

     
    Dear Parents,
    We hope you are all enjoying this Spring weather!  Please read carefully all the upcoming news and events for March and April!

    March 5, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Journey to the Cross
    Join us for a live performance of Jesus' last days.  Kids can dress up as townspeople or Roman soldiers and participate in praising Jesus with palms.  There is a craft and dinner provided.  RSVP here.

    March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Soup and Youth Group
    Calling all 6th graders!  Come by the kitchen at Good Shepherd to make soup which will be served Friday night for Soup and Stations.  Meet Youth Ministry Director Miguel de Angel and Middle School  kids in Middle School Youth Group.  Play games and make new friends!  RSVP here.

    March 11, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Soup and Stations
    Join us for Soup and Stations!  Soup is provided by our 6th graders and our 5th graders will be presenting a live performance of Stations of the Cross.  RSVP here.  If your 5th grader wants to participate and you have not signed up, please email Stacy, stacy@gs-cc.org.  The deadline is Sunday, March 6.

    March 12, 10:00 - 12:00 pm First Communion Retreat (first of two dates offered)
    Second year students ONLY.  If you registered for this retreat and your schedule has changed, please email Stacy or Christina at re@gs-cc.org to see if there is space available at the other retreat. This retreat is mandatory for students receiving First Communion in May.  The next retreat is April 9.

    March 20/21 - NO Class
    Spring Break

    March 27/28 - NO Class
    Happy Easter!

    April 3/4 - Classes Resume

    April 8 - 10 Registration Weekend
    Faith Formation Registration Expo this weekend!  From 6 - 8 pm April 8 and after every Mass over the weekend.  The class times and days will be released no later than April 1.  Remember that popular times, such as 9:25 on Sunday, usually fill up Friday night.  Please plan accordingly if you want a popular time.  More information will be coming in April.

    April 9 - 10:00 - 12:00 pm - First Communion Retreat (second of two offered dates)
    Second year students ONLY.  Please email Stacy or Christina, re@gs-cc.org, if you cannot make it.  This retreat is mandatory for students receiving First Communion next month.

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    Catechist Recruitment
    Got Faith?  Pass it on!  We are looking for parents who want to be involved in our Faith Formation Program.  We have a variety of opportunities from a weekly Catechist, substitute, hall monitor, special events, and more!  Please email re@gs-cc.org to find out more!

    Vacation Bible School
    Save the Date!  From July 25 - 29, 9:30 - 12:00 pm.  Registration will kick-off April 8!  
    If you are interested in being a part of our planning team, please email re@gs-cc.org.


    Have a blessed Lenten season,

    Stacy and Christina

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