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    Back to the church!

    10/13/2017

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    We have moved one step closer to be completely done with this project!

    The retrofit of the lighting work was completed today, Friday, October 13. EC Ernst worked extra time this week to complete and clean today. Mass will take place in the church Saturday morning.
     
    There is still work to be completed. However, that work will not require a move out of the church.  We are still waiting on some fixtures as well as programming the lighting panel.
     
    We are grateful for our parishioners' financial and prayerful support that has allowed us to upgrade the lighting.
     
    Thank you for your patience during this entire process!  There truly is a light at the end of the tunnel!
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    Back to the church August 31!

    8/10/2017

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    We have a date!


    Our contractors project we will be back in the church for the 9am daily Mass, Thursday, August 31!  We are grateful for the efforts of our contractor to make sure we are able to move in by the end of August. EC Ernst has increased manpower on the job (additional crews and longer shifts) as well as bringing in additional equipment. Thank you for your prayers for the crew members working on our site!


    The good news is that the original schedule for the International Festival will not be impacted: the 5K Race, the Yard Sale, the multi-cultural Mass, and the Festival Day will proceed as scheduled. For details about other parish activities and events, please check our Web site, including the Calendar link, for any updates or changes during the next few weeks. We are grateful for the continued patience, flexibility and cooperative spirit exhibited by GS parishioners and staff during this process. Thank you!
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    We look forward to enjoying a warm, welcoming and light-filled space to pray, worship, and celebrate our faith. 
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    Thank you for your prayers and patience!
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    What to know this week

    6/30/2017

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    ​Let there be Light: Lighting Project for Church Worship Space

    Here are the top 5 things to know this week about our latest capital improvement project!
    1. The Project has Begun! The work to upgrade the lighting in the church worship space has begun. The plan involves replacing all light fixtures; upgrading and installing wiring; and installation of new fixtures.
    2. Move to Creedon Hall Daily & Sunday Mass - and all liturgical events - will be held in Creedon Hall. Thank you to the volunteers and staff who helped us make the move!
    3. Safety First! The construction zone is a hard hat area and is off limits to all but authorized personnel. There is no admittance to the Narthex and Worship Space (either via the Commons or via the handicap entrance by the Statue of Mary.) Keep safety in mind! Obey all signs; be extra careful in our parking lot and on parish grounds; make sure children are accompanied by an adult at all times. 
    4. Schedule Changes Some activities will be re-scheduled or re-assigned to a different room during the project. We'll announce changes in the bulletin, on our Website, and via this Weekly Shepherd email.
      1. Vacation Bible School is still ON!  VBS will now be from TUESDAY, July 25 through Friday, July 28. The VBS activities will be held in 4 days(rather than 5). We are looking forward to a great week! (See registration info below.)
    5. Sacristy Moved to the Nursery  The nursery is closed during the project as it will serve as the Sacristy.  Our priests, deacons, and liturgical ministers (including altar servers) will use the Nursery to prepare for Mass.
    We look forward to the completion of the project by the end of August. Thank you for your prayers and patience as we undertake this improvement to our parish home! Read more from Father Tom about the project: Let there be Light
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    Let there be Light - Renovation to church

    6/22/2017

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    ​Lighting Project for Church Worship Space
    Mass moves to Creedon Hall starting Monday, June 26 

    Here are the top 5 things to know about our latest capital improvement project!
    1. The Project! We are undertaking an extensive project to upgrade the lighting in the church worship space. The project will address issues such as: poor visibility and spotty lighting; bulbs burning out quickly; need to be more energy efficient.
    2. Move to Creedon Hall Mass will be held in Creedon Hall starting Monday evening, June 26. (All activities that would be in the worship space: Mass, rosary, weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc. will move to the Hall.)
    3. Safety First! The construction zone will be a hard hat area and is off limits to all but authorized personnel. Keep safety in mind!  Obey all signs; be extra careful in our parking lot and on parish grounds; make sure children are accompanied by an adult at all times.
    4. Schedule Changes Some activities will be re-scheduled or re-assigned to a different room during the project. We'll announce changes in the bulletin, on our Website, and via this Weekly Shepherd email.*
    5. Good news! Due to prudent fiscal planning, and consistent parishioner generosity, we are undertaking this project without a loan or capital campaign!
    We look forward to the completion of the project by the end of August. Thank you for your prayers and patience as we undertake this improvement to our parish home!  Read more from Father Tom about the project: Let there be Light

    *SCHEDULE NOTE: 
    Vacation Bible School will take place Tuesday, July 25 - Friday, July 28 
    (instead of starting on Monday, July 24). More information available HERE.

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      We are undertaking an extensive project to renovate the lighting in the main Worship Space. All fixtures will be replaced, and new wiring will be installed. We are looking forward to more energy-efficient and effective lighting!

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    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
    Phone: (703) 780-4055    FAX:
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    Office Hours: M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm  Closed Saturday  Open 1st,  3rd and 5th Sundays 8am - 4pm 

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