For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20
Welcome! We invite parishioners and visitors to join our online faith community. Jesus said that wherever two or three gather, He is in our midst. Since for now there are limitations on in-person gatherings, we can gather here to PRAY, LEARN, and LIVE our faith. Join us!
Although the Gathers program will take a break in August, we continue our Summer Social Justice Series on the 7 Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching.
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SUMMER SOCIAL JUSTICE SERIES Join us for a seven-week series exploring the 7 Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching. We invite you each week to listen to Father Tom's introduction to the Pillar of the Week, learn more from Catholic Relief Services, and put your faith in action. Week of August 16, 2020: Care for God's Creation
Watch Father Tom introduce this week's Pillar of Catholic Social Teaching: Care for God's Creation
Learn more from Catholic Relief Services about Care for God's Creation. See the Following List of Ideas for Putting Your Faith into Action:
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Charity: Meet basic needs and aid individuals
- Drive-Thru Food Drive. Friday, September 4, 2020 10am - 2pm. Bring donations to Good Shepherd parking lot (use plastic bags, please - not cloth bags); stay in your car; drop bags into special collection box. Thanks for your generosity!
- The MaRih Center. The MaRiH Center (pronounced “Ma-rye-ah”) is a confidential, judgment-free, no pressure, open-hearted place for emergency pregnancy service for women in crisis. All services are free. They need donations to continue to operate and provide needed baby items… see the Amazon wish list, volunteer opportunities or donation options. How to help – The MaRiH Center
- Food donations. United Community needs donations of non-perishable food. CEREAL & PASTA are most needed for United Community’s neighborhood distribution. Please leave donations in the Sharing Sunday bin in the Commons.
- Christ House. Help feed the hungry at Christ House by providing provide ready-made bagged lunches. You can prepare these in your own home, from items you already have on hand, and deliver them to Good Shepherd. Sign Up HERE.
Justice: Remove root causes and improve structures
There are many advocacy groups within the Church for the poor and vulnerable that you can learn about by visiting their websites. You can also sign up to receive email alerts to participate in advocacy efforts on social justice issues.
Open Hearts: Resources to Combat Racism. Visit our parish web page for resources to learn more about the sin of racism and systemic racism in the U.S. Discern how God is calling you to work for racial justice and peace.
There are many advocacy groups within the Church for the poor and vulnerable that you can learn about by visiting their websites. You can also sign up to receive email alerts to participate in advocacy efforts on social justice issues.
- Virginia Catholic Conference
- Justice for Immigrants – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement: VOICE. Join our GS VOICE Team to advocate for justice in our community.
Open Hearts: Resources to Combat Racism. Visit our parish web page for resources to learn more about the sin of racism and systemic racism in the U.S. Discern how God is calling you to work for racial justice and peace.
8/25/2020 Responding to Racism: Understanding, Conversion, Action Tuesday, August 25, 7pm at the Church of the Nativity, Burke VA Presented by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. READ MORE HERE
Advocate for a Pause in Evictions during Covid-19 VOICE is asking Governor Northam to offer eviction relief during the Covid-19 crisis. In this ARTICLE, click on the link to VOICE to find a letter to send to the governor. (Feel free to add or use your own wording in the letter.)
Prayer Service: Requiem for Black Children of God Join Bishop Michael Burbidge at 10:30am in praying for the victims of racism, injustice and brutality. (At the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Hosted by Black Catholic Ministries and the Office of Multicultural Ministries, Diocese of Arlington.) Watch recording and read more HERE
Advocate for a Pause in Evictions during Covid-19 VOICE is asking Governor Northam to offer eviction relief during the Covid-19 crisis. In this ARTICLE, click on the link to VOICE to find a letter to send to the governor. (Feel free to add or use your own wording in the letter.)
Prayer Service: Requiem for Black Children of God Join Bishop Michael Burbidge at 10:30am in praying for the victims of racism, injustice and brutality. (At the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Hosted by Black Catholic Ministries and the Office of Multicultural Ministries, Diocese of Arlington.) Watch recording and read more HERE
PRAY
The Celebration of the Mass is the foundation of our faith life.
The Celebration of the Mass is the foundation of our faith life.
MASS
In Person - schedule HERE and guidelines for attendance HERE
Online - recorded daily and Sunday Masses HERE
To see the schedule for Confessions, Adoration, and praying the Rosary at Good Shepherd, click HERE.
In Person - schedule HERE and guidelines for attendance HERE
Online - recorded daily and Sunday Masses HERE
To see the schedule for Confessions, Adoration, and praying the Rosary at Good Shepherd, click HERE.
LEARN AND LIVE
Click on the age-appropriate icons below for this month's opportunities to LEARN and LIVE our faith in your domestic church!
Click on the age-appropriate icons below for this month's opportunities to LEARN and LIVE our faith in your domestic church!
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See our Spring 2020 SLIDESHOW of parishioners living their faith at home!