MSHS October Newsletter

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
October 6:           Thursday classes begin
October 8-9:        No Sunday classes (Columbus Day)
October 10:         High School Lock-In
October 22:         Confirmation
October 23:         High School Rally
​October 27:         Bishop Ireton High School Info Meeting
October 29-30:   Homeless For a Night Campout
October 30:         First Communion Parent Meeting,
                              5:15-6:15pm
November 3:       First Communion Parent Meetings,
​                              5:30 - 6:30pm and 7:30 - 8:30pm

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BEGINNING OF CLASSES
Thursday classes begin October 6

• Please read and follow the ATTENDANCE AND DROP-OFF/PICK-UP POLICIES 
• Submit the PERMISSION FOR NON-PARENT TRANSPORT to your child's catechist at the first class.

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FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

• Families who did not attend the 1st Year Orientation should submit their signed Student and Parent Covenants to the student's catechist at the second class session.

SECOND YEAR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

• Parents should pick up their  Chosen Parent Guide at the first class session. 
• Mark your calendars for the Mandatory Confirmation Parent Meeting on Saturday, November 12, 4 - 5pm. 

FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING
Only for parents of Middle and High School students preparing for First Communion

• Sunday, October 30, during class session 5:15 - 6:15pm
• Thursday, November 3, during class sessions 5:30 - 6:30pm and 7:30 - 8:30pm

BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION MEETING
Thursday, October 27, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Representatives from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria will be at Good Shepherd to give a presentation about their school, including information about the school's spiritual, academic, and co-curricular programs, as well as the admissions and financial aid process. There will be time for questions. Please RSVP to Rosie.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDI

• Please pray for our 150 youth receiving the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, October 22!
• Please also consider serving our candidates and their families at Confirmation. Click HERE to volunteer.​

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​YOUTH MINISTRY - UPCOMING EVENTS  
Visit the Youth Ministry page HERE for more information about the following events and more:

October 6               Middle School Youth Group begins on Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm 
October 8 - 9          High School Lock-In 
October 23             High School Rally
October 29-30        Homeless For a Night Campout

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Watch the Good Shepherd Pentecost 2016 video to see the many ways our youth love and serve our community.

Click HERE for upcoming and ongoing volunteer opportunities for teens. ​
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