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    March 31 - April 7 News and Notes

    3/31/2016

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    'Divine Mercy Sunday' this Sunday, April 3
    On the first Sunday after Easter, the Church celebrates God's Divine Mercy. Join us for a special Divine Mercy Holy Hour Sunday from 4-5pm. 
    "God is truly 'rich in mercy' and extends it
    abundantly upon those who appeal to Him
    with a sincere heart.” (Pope Francis)

    'First Friday' Tomorrow, Friday, April 1
    Rosary, 8:30am; Mass, 9:00am; Eucharistic Adoration, 9:45am
    (Mass and Adoration in Spanish, 7:00pm)

    Join us this weekend!
    • Coffee and Donuts - Stop by Creedon Hall Sunday morning for some sweet fellowship (thanks to our Youth Ministry volunteers who are hosting!)
    • Sharing Sunday - Thank you for helping neighbors in need by bringing donations of non-perishable groceries. This week's donations stock the pantry at United Community Ministries (UCM).
    • Help Those with Intellectual Disabilities - The second collection this weekend supports KOVAR, a Virginia Knights of Columbus Charity established in 1971 to provide financial assistance and training to those with intellectual disabilities. Thanks for your support and generosity!
    • Get Your Tickets for the WorkCamp Dinner - Help send 35 high school students to WorkCamp!  The Dinner - with Silent Auction and Raffle - is Saturday, April 30 at 6pm. Tickets on sale after Masses this weekend ($5/person). The teens - and the people they help - say "thank you!"
     
    Easter Retreat - Continue the Easter Joy
    Wednesdays through May 18, 7pm
    Join us for our Easter series "The Risen Lord: The Face of the Father's Mercy"
    • April 6: Father Ricardo Martín, "Unless I Have Seen ...."
    • April 13: Father Matthew Zuberbueler, "Mercy for Breakfast"
    • See full schedule HERE

    Please Note: 
    The Spring Spaghetti Dinner Has Been Cancelled.
    The dinner scheduled for April has been cancelled.We'll see you this Fall!

    Take a Pilgrimage (No passport required!)
    Saturday, April 9
     - Join Father Tom and fellow parishioners for a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC.  Sign up now to help us plan and to reserve your spot. (Mass at 10am, select a tour at 9am or 11am.) CLICK HERE

    Webinar from Catholic Climate Covenant 

    What Difference has Laudato Si' Made in the Faith Community? Thursday, April 7, 3:00 - 3:45pm REGISTER HERE

    Work at Good Shepherd!
    Good Shepherd has an immediate opening for a part-time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant, supporting parishioners, volunteers, and visitors. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-8pmand Sunday 8am-4pm. Candidates should send a cover letter, detailed work and education resume, and three references to
     jobs@gs-cc.org. (See also our ONLINE AD)

    Faith Direct - Never Hunt for Envelopes Again!
    Thank you for signing up for online giving with Faith Direct.  Your generosity supports the ministries of Good Shepherd parish, and using online giving helps us budget more efficiently, protect the environment ... and ends your weekly search for the checkbook and envelopes!
     
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    Triduum Begins Holy Thursday, March 24

    3/23/2016

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    Make this a special Holy Week -
    You're invited for Holy Week and Easter!


    Stations of the Cross
    • Friday, March 25, 12:00pm
    • Friday, March 25, 6:00pm (Live Via Crucis, Spanish and English, meet in parking lot in front of the church)

    Sacrament of Confession and Reconciliation
    • Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 - 8:00pm
    • Friday, March 25, 9:30 - 10:30am
    • Friday, March 25, 12:30 -  1:30pm
    • Saturday, March 26, 8:00 - 8:50am and 9:30 - 10:30am

    Mass and Liturgies
    • Daily Mass:  Wednesday, 6pm
    • Morning Prayer Service: Thursday, Friday,Saturday 9:00am
    • Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper:  7:30pm(bilingual, 1+ hour) followed by all-night Eucharistic Adoration in Creedon Hall.
    • Good Friday Celebration of the Lord's Passion: Friday, 3:00pm

     Additional Activities
    • Blessing of Easter Food:  Bring baskets of Easter baked goods and other food to Morning Prayer Service 9am Holy Saturday.
    • Help Decorate Church for Easter:  9:30am -  noon on Saturday. Many hands make light labor!

    SCHEDULE NOTE:
    The Parish Office will be CLOSED on Good Friday.



    EASTER MASS SCHEDULE
    Saturday, March 26
    Easter Vigil, 8:30pm (bilingual, 2+ hours long)
    Includes the Service of Light; Liturgy of the Word; Liturgy of Baptism; and Liturgy of the Eucharist. Liturgy begins on the field in front of the church.


    Sunday, March 27
    7:30am, 9:00am*, 10:30am*, 12:00 Noon
    2:00pm* in Spanish
    (Additional parking at Mount Vernon High School. Shuttle from the High School to GS parking lot, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
    *Mass in the church and in Creedon Hall


    Note changes to our regular schedule:
    No 5pm or 6:30pm Vigil Mass Saturday, March 26.
    No 4pm Confessions Saturday, March 26.
    No 6:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27.


     
     
    We hope you will join us as we celebrate the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord during this
    Jubilee Year of Mercy!

     
                        

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    Holy Week Begins This Sunday, March 20 - Palm Sunday!

    3/18/2016

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    PALM SUNDAY - MARCH 20
    Holy Week begins this Sunday, Palm Sunday.
    Check our website for opportunities for prayer, Stations of the Cross, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and more as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ on EasterSunday. CLICK HERE.


     
    THIS WEEKEND AT GOOD SHEPHERD
    • Parish Seder Saturday, March 19, 3-4:30pm with Rabbi Rain Zohav from the Interfaith Families Project. REGISTER HERE
    • Sharing Sunday every Weekend in Lent: Thank you for donations of non-perishable groceries to help neighbors in need.
    • Operation Rice Bowl: Drop off your Rice Bowl Donations this weekend after all Masses, or visit CRSRiceBowl.org to donate online.
    • Nail Sale after Masses: Support our HS teens as they raise money for WorkCamp. Thank you for your prayers and donations!

     FEAST DAYS
               Happy Saint Patrick's Day today, March 17!
    • Happy Saint Joseph's Day on Saturday, March 19!

    OPPORTUNITIES DURING LENT
    Join us in Prayer, Fasting, and Giving in the final weeks of Lent.
    • Stations of the Cross, Fridays, 6:45pm (through Friday, March 18)
    • Lectio Divina, (Bible study / Prayer group) Fridays, 9:45am (through Friday, March 18)
    • Friday Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus (8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309) 5pm-6:30pm Flounder, cole slaw, potato salad and more for family-friendly prices!  DETAILS HERE
    • Wednesday evening Mass, at 6pm
    • The Light is On for You, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm 
    • and much more! For information on our Lent opportunities: Read our Lent Brochure and visit our web site. 

    REQUEST FOR PRAYERS, AND A PETITION FROM THE USCCB
    The USCCB is requesting prayers and urging Catholics to sign a petition in support of Christians and other religious minorities who are being persecuted in the Middle East. Please CLICK HERE for more information from the USCCB.  


    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
    Good Shepherd has an immediate opening for a part-time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant, supporting parishioners, volunteers, and visitors. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-8pmand Sunday 8am-4pm. Candidates should send a cover letter, detailed work and education resume, and three references to
     jobs@gs-cc.org. (See also our ONLINE AD)


    100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRISH EASTER RISING and ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
    Saturday, March 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309. Join the Knights for a celebration of Irish History and a Dinner.  Includes a guest speaker, music, food, and dancing.
     CLICK HERE to buy tickets and for more details.  


    EASTER MASS SCHEDULE
    Saturday, March 26, Easter Vigil, 8:30pm(bilingual Mass, 2+ hours)
    Sunday, March 27
    7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon
    2:00pm in Spanish
    (Additional parking and shuttle to Mt. Vernon HS Sunday, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
    Note changes to our regular schedule:
    No 5pm or 6:30pm Vigil Mass Saturday, March 26.
    No 6:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27.


     
    BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA) - DONATE NOW!
    Go Forth as Heralds of God's Mercy
    Support the BLA and serve the needy, educate our youth, encourage vocations, promote a culture of life and assist the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church. Prayerfully consider making a pledge. 
    • To learn more about the ministries, programs and charitable works of our diocese,CLICK HERE. 
    • The EASIEST and FASTEST way to make a donation is online: CLICK HERE!  
     
    THANK YOU FOR USING FAITH DIRECT! Information and sign up HERE.
    Looking for something to "give up" during Lent? Consider giving up envelopes and switching to online giving!  Help Good Shepherd keep on budget by signing up for Faith Direct.
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    Turn Your Clocks Ahead this Weekend

    3/10/2016

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    ​THIS WEEKEND AT GOOD SHEPHERD
    • Journey to the Cross, Soup and Stations - Friday, March 11, 6-7:30pm Join the 5th graders as they present a live Stations of the Cross. Soup will be made and served by our 6th graders! RSVP HERE (to help us have enough food!) 
    • Sharing Sunday every Weekend in Lent: Thank you for donations of non-perishable groceries to help neighbors in need.
    • Operation Rice Bowl: Pick up a Rice Bowl this weekend and participate in this Lenten activity of prayer, fasting and giving. 
    • Nail Sale after Masses: Support our HS teens as they raise money for WorkCamp. Thank you for your prayers and donations!

    DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins this Sunday, March 13 at 2am
    Don't forget to change your clocks!

    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
    Good Shepherd has an immediate opening for a part-time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant, supporting parishioners, volunteers, and visitors. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-8pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. Candidates should send a cover letter, detailed work and education resume, and three references to
     jobs@gs-cc.org. (See also our ONLINE AD)

    OPPORTUNITIES DURING LENT
    Join us in Prayer, Fasting, and Charity as we Journey to Easter in the Year of Mercy. Some activities for Lent include:
    • Parish Seder Saturday, March 19, 3-4:30pm with Rabbi Rain Zohav from the Interfaith Families Project. REGISTER HERE
    • and much more! For information on our Lent opportunities: Read our Lent Brochure and visit our web site. 
    • Wednesday evening Mass, at 6pm
    • The Light is On for You, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm 
    • Stations of the Cross, Fridays, 6:45pm
    • Lectio Divina, (Bible study / Prayer group) Fridays, 9:45am

    100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRISH EASTER RISING and ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
    Saturday, March 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309. Join the Knights for a celebration of Irish History and a Dinner.  Includes a guest speaker, music, food, and dancing.
     CLICK HERE to buy tickets and for more details.  

     
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    Lenten Evening of Reconciliation on Monday

    3/3/2016

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    THIS WEEKEND AT GOOD SHEPHERD
    • Mom's Group Rummage Sale - Saturday, March 5, 9am - Noon. Bargains on kids clothing, toys, maternity clothes and more!
    • Journey to the Cross - Saturday, March 5 6-8pm Family-friendly event with dinner and activities. RSVP HERE (to help us have enough food!)
    • Coffee and Donuts - Join us in Creedon Hall after Sunday morning Mass for fellowship!
    • Sharing Sunday every Weekend in Lent: Thank you for donations of non-perishable groceries to help neighbors in need.
    • Operation Rice Bowl: Pick up a Rice Bowl this weekend and participate in this Lenten activity of prayer, fasting and giving. 
    • Nail Sale after Masses: Support our HS teens as they raise money for WorkCamp. Thank you for your prayers and donations!
    EVENING OF RECONCILIATION - Monday, March 7, 4:30 - 5:30pm and 6:30 - 8pm
    Extended period when both Good Shepherd and visiting priests will be available to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. 

    FEBRUARY BOOK OF THE MONTH - Discussion next Tuesday, March 8, 7:30pm

    Join us in reading Mercy in the City: How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned and Keep Your Day Job, by Kerry Weber. Learn more about the book:WATCH VIDEO 
    "Mercy in the City is Kerry Weber's humorous and authentic story of exploring the
    challenges and rewards that accompany a lay Catholic trying to practice
    the Corporal Works of Mercy in New York City."
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    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
    Good Shepherd has an immediate opening for a part-time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant, supporting parishioners, volunteers, and visitors. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-8pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. Candidates should send a cover letter, detailed work and education resume, and three references to
     jobs@gs-cc.org. (See also our ONLINE AD)

    OPPORTUNITIES DURING LENT
    Join us in Prayer, Fasting, and Charity as we Journey to Easter in the Year of Mercy. Some activities for Lent include:
    • Wednesday evening Mass, at 6pm
    • The Light is On for You, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm 
    • Stations of the Cross, Fridays, 6:45pm
    • Lectio Divina, (Bible study / Prayer group) Fridays, 9:45am
    • Friday Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus (8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309) 5pm-6:30pm Flounder, cole slaw, potato salad and more for family-friendly prices!  DETAILS HERE
    • and much more! For information on our Lent opportunities: Read our Lent Brochure and visit our web site. 

     
    BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA) -
    DONATE 
    NOW!
    Go Forth as Heralds of God's Mercy
    Support the BLA and serve the needy, educate our youth, encourage vocations, promote a culture of life and assist the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church. Prayerfully consider making a pledge. 
    • To learn more about the ministries, programs and charitable works of our diocese, CLICK HERE. 
    • The EASIEST and FASTEST way to make a donation is online: CLICK HERE!  
     
     

    THANK YOU FOR USING FAITH DIRECT! Information and sign up HERE.
    Looking for something to "give up" during Lent? Consider giving up envelopes and switching to online giving!  Help Good Shepherd keep on budget by signing up for Faith Direct.
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    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
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