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Digging Out and Getting Back to Normal

1/29/2016

SNOW UPDATE
We are grateful to our snow-removal team for their hard work clearing our parking lots and sidewalks. Please use caution as the piles of snow mean there is reduced visibility in the lot, as well as a reduction in parking spaces. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we modified schedules this week due to the weather! Stay tuned to our website, mobile App, Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date on cancellations. (To see pictures of GS in the snow, CLICK HERE.)

ACTIVITIES CANCELLED THURSDAY (Jan 28) AND FRIDAY (Jan 29)
Activities (classes, meetings, programs) are canceled today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday). Weekend activities (Saturday and Sunday) are NOT canceled!

Mass at Good Shepherd (plus Confession and Adoration) is not canceled. Parishioners are encouraged to use their best judgement when deciding whether to attend.
The parish office follows the Federal Government status. Note: Our regular office hours are M-Th: 9am-8pm; Fr: 9am-5pm; and Sun: 8am-4pm (closed Sat). When the Federal Govt is open we maintain our regular hours.

BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA) BEGINS - DONATE NOW! Go Forth as Heralds of God's Mercy
The BLA supports parishioners throughout our diocese in the mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ by

serving the needy,
educating and forming our youth and teens,
encouraging vocations,
promoting a culture of life
and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church.

To learn more about the ministries, programs and charitable works of our diocese, CLICK HERE. Prayerfully consider making a pledge. The EASIEST and FASTEST way to make a donation is online: CLICK HERE!

EVENTS RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOW CANCELLATIONS

Year of Mercy Family Event Do Justly, Walk Humbly, Love Mercy - Saturday, February 27, after 5pm Mass (Mass will be hosted by our 6th Graders.) RSVP HERE

Adult WorkCamp Informational meeting, Tuesday, February 16, 7:30pm in the parlor lounge. Hear about this life-changing service opportunity! CLICK HERE for registration information.

VALENTINE DINNER AND DANCE Celebrating a Day of Friendship - A Social Event for the Whole Parish
Saturday, February 6, 7pm - Midnight
Enjoy Latin music, food, fellowship and fun! $30/person. Proceeds benefit UCM’s Progreso Center for Literacy and Citizenship.DETAILS HERE

FYI - INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Emergency announcements are shared in the following ways:

parish website (announcements are placed on the home page; and HERE)
parish Mobile App (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP)
Facebook
Twitter

Please note: Mass at Good Shepherd is not canceled; parishioners are encouraged to use their own judgement during inclement weather in order not to endanger themselves or their families. Please heed warnings of local government and transportation officials about road safety. Parish activities, such as classes, meetings, rehearsals, etc. follow Fairfax County Public Schools (even on weekends). CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS

THANK YOU FOR USING FAITH DIRECT! Information and sign up HERE.
During a snow storm, our expenses go up and our in-pew collections go down. Help Good Shepherd keep on budget by signing up for Faith Direct.

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Blizzard on the Way!

1/23/2016

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ACTIVITIES CANCELED THROUGH SUNDAY

Activities (classes, meetings, programs) are canceled from Thursday, January 21 -Sunday. January 24.
Mass, Confession, and Adoration are never canceled. (Please use best judgement for personal safety.) See Special Dispensation from Bishop Loverde for Sunday, January 24.
The parish office will be open from 9am - 11:30am on Friday, January 22. The office is closed on Saturdays. We will assess conditions for Sunday office hours as the weekend progresses.

FYI - INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Emergency announcements are shared in the following ways:

parish website (announcements are placed on the home page; and HERE)
parish Mobile App (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP)
Facebook
Twitter

Please note: Mass is never canceled; parishioners are encouraged to use their own judgement during inclement weather in order not to endanger themselves or their families. Parish activities, such as classes, meetings, rehearsals, etc. follow Fairfax County Public Schools (even on weekends). CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS

BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA) BEGINS!
Go Forth as Heralds of God's Mercy
The BLA supports our diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming our youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church. To learn more about the ministries, programs and charitable works of our diocese, CLICK HERE. Prayerfully consider making a pledge! CLICK HERE to make an online donation.

THIS WEEKEND

Special Collection for Storm Victims The USCCB has requested a special collection to help victims of storms, flooding and other disasters in the US. Donations will support the efforts of Catholic Charities, USA. CLICK FOR INFO

Year of Mercy Family Event Do Justly, Walk Humbly, Love Mercy - Saturday, January 23, 6pm. CANCELED

MARCH FOR LIFE, TOMORROW - FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
Information and updates on the March can be found HERE. Transportation will be provided by the Knights of Columbus - CLICK HERE to reserve a spot on the bus. Please keep participants of the March in your prayers.

9 DAYS FOR LIFE - JOIN TODAY
If you can't participate in the March for Life, sign up for 9 Days for Life - a focused period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage. SI GN UP HERE

LEARN ABOUT ADULT WORKCAMP
Join us for an informational meeting Monday, January 25, 7pm in classroom 3. Hear about this life-changing service opportunity! CLICK HERE for registration information

JUBILEE PHOTO DIRECTORY HAS ARRIVED!
Many thanks to our hard-working volunteers on the Directory Committee!

For families who had their photo taken: pick up your free copy of the Directory in the parish office Monday - Friday during office hours. (We are not able to distribute the Directory during Sunday office hours.)
Directories also for sale at $5 a copy.

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Annual Choir Festival Hosted at GS this Year

1/14/2016

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THIS WEEKEND (JANUARY 16/17)

Sharing Sunday Thank you for bringing grocery donations for the St. Lucy Project of Catholic Charities.

Pancake Breakfast - Sunday morning Join us in Creedon Hall after Mass for a delicious pancake breakfast, courtesy of our Knights of Columbus chefs!

MLK Choir Festival! Sunday, 4:30pm Enjoy music from local choirs, including our GS Sunday-morning Choir. Sponsored by Ventures in Community (VIC). Donations at the door are distributed to local non-profit groups.

Office Closed - Monday, January 18 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. No RE classes Sunday, Monday or Thursday.

YOUTH DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Monday, January 18 for 4th Graders - HS (times vary) Check out the details on the YOUTH MINISTRY blog!

MARCH FOR LIFE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
Transportation to the Rally and March for Life in Washington DC provided by the Knights of Columbus. CLICK HERE for info and to reserve a spot on the bus.

9 DAYS FOR LIFE - JANUARY 16 - 24
A focused period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage. SI GN UP NOW to participate from January 16-24.

JUBILEE PHOTO DIRECTORY HAS ARRIVED!
Many thanks to our hard-working volunteers on the Directory Committee!

For families who had their photo taken: pick up your free copy of the Directory in the parish office Monday - Friday during office hours. (We are not able to distribute the Directory during Sunday office hours.)
Directories also for sale at $5 a copy.

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Throughout the Jubilee of Mercy we focus on the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.
Prayer for January: The Dignity of Life
May the Holy Spirit reveal to us
how we are called to use our gifts
to spread the Gospel of life and joy.
May everything we say and do
bear witness to God’s
merciful love for every human being.

THANK YOU FOR USING FAITH DIRECT!
Make a New Year's resolution to help your parish by switching from envelopes to Faith Direct. Even if your giving amount stays the same, switching to Faith Direct helps the parish budget more efficiently, and saves the time and expense of using paper envelopes. Information and sign up HERE.

JUST IN CASE ... INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Emergency announcements are shared in the following ways:

parish website (announcements are placed on the home page; and HERE)
parish Mobile App (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP)
Facebook
Twitter

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Baptism of the Lord this Sunday!

1/7/2016

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CHRISTMAS SEASON CONCLUDES THIS WEEKEND
Join us for the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday. May the joy and peace of the Christmas season continue in our hearts!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

VIRTUS SESSION Saturday, January 9, 9:00am Required training for all volunteers who work with children and youth. Space limited, so register ahead of time CLICK HERE.

VOICE MEETING Wednesday, January 13, 7:00pm All who are interested in creating positive changes in our community are invited. (VOICE is an interfaith community advocacy group working to address issues such as affordable housing, access to health care, immigration, and more.)

JUBILEE PHOTO DIRECTORY HAS ARRIVED!
Many thanks to our hard-working volunteers on the Directory Committee!

For families who had their photo taken: pick up your free copy of the Directory in the parish office Monday - Friday during office hours. (We are not able to distribute the Directory during Sunday office hours.)
Directories also for sale at $5 a copy.

MARCH FOR LIFE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
Transportation to the Rally and March for Life in Washington DC provided by the Knights of Columbus. CLICK HERE for info and to reserve a spot on the bus.

9 DAYS FOR LIFE - JANUARY 16 - 24
A focused period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage. SI GN UP NOW to participate from January 16-24.

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Throughout the Jubilee of Mercy we focus on the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.
Prayer for January: The Dignity of Life
May the Holy Spirit reveal to us
how we are called to use our gifts
to spread the Gospel of life and joy.
May everything we say and do
bear witness to God’s
merciful love for every human being.

THANK YOU FOR USING FAITH DIRECT!
Make a New Year's resolution to help your parish by switching from envelopes to Faith Direct. Even if your giving amount stays the same, switching to Faith Direct helps the parish budget more efficiently, and saves the time and expense of using paper envelopes. Information and sign up HERE.

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Digging Out and Getting Back to Normal

Blizzard on the Way!

Annual Choir Festival Hosted at GS this Year

Baptism of the Lord this Sunday!

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