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    MSHS December News

    12/8/2015

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    CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS


    December 6 and 10:
    2nd Year Pentecost Project Proposals  due in class

    December 13 and 17:
    Year of Mercy Kick-Off during class sessions

    December 20 – 31: NO CLASSES for Christmas Holiday
     
    Sunday, January 3: CLASSES RESUME

     FAITH FORMATION

    1st YEAR STUDENTS
    Students will receive a hard copy of their Works of Mercy Service Project Assignment and Proposal Form in classes on December 6 & 10. These are also available HERE.
    • January 3 and 7: Works of Mercy Project Proposal due in class (1st class after vacation)
     
    2nd YEAR STUDENTS
    The Pentecost Project Proposal is due in class on December 6 and 10. Students received their assignment and proposal form in October; it is also available HERE.
    • Students who do not submit their Proposal in class on the due date should submit it directly to Rosie no later than December 17.
     
    ALL STUDENTS
    Guide to Teen Volunteer Opportunities
    The Guide is available on the website in English and Spanish. There is also a hard copy available in the RE Hallway that students/parents can read on site at Good Shepherd.
    • Students should consult the Guide to find specific ways to serve for their Works of Mercy Project (1st Years) or Pentecost Project (2nd Years).


    Year of Mercy Kick-Off
    Sunday, December 13 and Thursday, December 17
    All students will gather in the Hall during their class session for a Kick-Off to the Jubilee Year of Mercy. At this Kick-Off we will talk about the meaning of the Year of Mercy, and how we can each SHOW and KNOW mercy. Finally, students will be sent off with a “3-Foot Challenge”.
    • Parents: Be sure to ask your teens about the Year of Mercy and the “3-Foot Challenge”.
     
    Life Is Very Good
    January 21 and 22
    Life Is Very Good is an evening of prayer (7:30 – 10pm) and morning rally (9am – 12pm) held at George Mason University prior to the March for Life. This is a dynamic and inspiring event, with music by the Josh Blakesley Band and speakers Mark Hart and Jackie Francois (both presenters in our Encounter and Chosen Confirmation programs). Contact Miguel, Miguel@gs-cc.org to sign up.
    NOTE: Students enrolled in Thursday classes who attend Life Is Very Good will not have this date counted as an absence.

    HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
    DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS:

     
    December 11 & 12
    Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
    Friday, Dec. 11 at 5pm to decorate; Saturday, Dec. 12 at 5am and/or 7pm to help at the celebration. Contact Leah, Leah@gs-cc.org
     
    December 19

    Decorate for Christmas
    Assemble the Christmas trees in the Church and the Hall. 10am – 12pm. Contact Anne Shingler, Anne@gs-cc.org

    Wrap-It-Up
    Wrap presents to help kids in need! People bring their gifts to Good Shepherd for teens to wrap in exchange for a donation to Alice’s Kids, a local non-profit that provides short-term financial assistance to children and teens.
    9am – 2pm (any time during that time frame is great). Sign up HERE. Contact Amy McCarty, amy.mccarty@verizon.net.
     
    December 20

    Load the Sharing Sunday Food Delivery Truck
    Contact Miguel, Miguel@gs-cc.org

    Sell Good Shepherd Ornaments After Masses
    Contact Miguel, Miguel@gs-cc.org

    December 23
    Decorate for Christmas Eve and Christmas Masses
    10am – 12pm. Contact Anne Shingler, Anne@gs-cc.org

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