​Make Lent Meaningful
For opportunities for PRAYER, FASTING and ALMSGIVING, visit our Lent Website! 

Palm Sunday, April 9 and Holy Week, April 9-15. For Mass Schedule and more, CLICK HERE

This week - stop by the Cross of Mercy to take a prayer request home with you. Grow in faith as a community as we pray for one another.
 
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 This Weekend at Good Shepherd

• Coffee and Donuts - Join us after all morning and noon Masses on Sunday!
• Sharing Sunday - Bring donations of non-perishable groceries to share with the UCM food pantry and Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Project.

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Bishop's Lenten Appeal 
Become the hands and heart of our Lord Jesus! It's not too late to participate and help ministries around the Diocese!  Thank you to all who have contributed! PLEDGE TODAY
 
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Couples' Group Meeting
Tuesday April 4, 7:30pm
Are you interested in meeting other couples to share your faith journey as husbands and wives, mothers and fathers? The Good Shepherd Couples Group is the place for you! Contact: Joan Sheppard if you are interested.
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Donate Meals for Christ House
GS teens feed our hungry and homeless brothers and sisters the first Thursday of each month at Christ House. You can help by providing prepared foods! Sign up HERE  or contact Sheila Keyes, or Susan Grunder. 
 
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Wednesday Evenings in Lent 

• Mass 6pm
• Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 - 8pm (in the church)
• The Light is On for You  6:30 - 8pm (in the church) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all parishes. Experience God's mercy and love!
• Soup and Stations 6:30 - 8pm (in Creedon Hall) Join us for a light soup supper and a presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Volunteers welcome! CLICK HERE.

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For Teens: Youth Groups and More! 

• High School Nights - Sundays, 7:30 - 9pm 
• Middle School Youth Group - Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
• High School WorkCamp - A few spots left! Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org
• Volunteer Opportunities for Teens:
  • Live Stations of the Cross - Good Friday, April 14, 6pm. Participate in the presentation of the Live Stations of the Cross.
  • Christ House Shelter in Old Town Alexandria - Feed the hungry every first Thursday of the month. Donations of prepared foods needed! To donate food, sign up HERE For information, contact: Sheila Keyes or Susan Grunder

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2017-18 Faith Formation Registration:
Elementary, Middle and High School
General registration opens May 4, 6 and 7. For important information, please check the Faith Formation webpage.
 
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 Another Way to Give ...When you switch from envelopes to electronic giving with Faith Direct you help our parish and the environment:

• reduce the use and waste of paper envelopes,
• reduce the need for staff and volunteer time processing donations,
• provide consistent giving to help the parish budget efficiently.

​Switch from paper envelopes to electronic giving today! Sign up for Faith Direct


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Lent 'Cross of Mercy'
Visit the Cross in the Commons to take a prayer request home or leave your own request.
Grow in faith as a parish family
as we pray for one another.
For opportunities for PRAYER, FASTING and
ALMSGIVING, visit our Lent Website! 

Coming Soon! Palm Sunday and Holy Week. For Mass Schedule and more, CLICK HERE
 
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 This weekend at Good Shepherd ...

• Spaghetti Dinner! Saturday, 5 - 8pm. Join fellow parishioners for a delicious pasta dinner and fellowship! Cost: $5/adult; $10/couple; and $20 for family of four or more.
• Sharing Sunday Every Weekend During Lent. Bring donations of non-perishable groceries to share with the UCM food pantry and Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Project.
• WorkCamp Nail Sale after all Masses. Stop by the Information Counter to get a nail and prayer card. Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org.
• Bishops's Lenten Appeal BLA. Become the hands and heart of our Lord Jesus! If you haven't already pledged, envelopes are available in the parish office.Thank you to all those who have contributed!
• Catholic Relief Services. Support the CRS collection and help those in need around the world!

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Evening of Reconciliation 
Monday, March 27
4:30 - 5:30pm and 6:30 - 8pm 
Two sessions with priests in English and Spanish.
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Wednesday Evenings in Lent 

• Mass 6pm
• Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 - 8pm (in the church)
• The Light is On for You  6:30 - 8pm (in the church) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all parishes. Experience God's mercy and love!
• Soup and Stations 6:30 - 8pm (in Creedon Hall) Join us for a light soup supper and a presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Volunteers welcome! CLICK HERE.

 
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For Teens: Youth Groups and More! 

• High School Nights - Sundays, 7:30 - 9pm 
• Middle School Youth Group - Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
• High School WorkCamp - A few spots left! Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org
• Volunteer Opportunities for Teens:
  • Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday, March 25. Help serve and clean-up. Contact:Bob Schwenk
  • Shadow Stations of the Cross - Wednesday, March 29, 6:30-8pm. Present the Stations of the Cross during Soup and Stations.
  • Live Stations of the Cross - Good Friday, April 14, 6pm. Participate in the presentation of the Live Stations of the Cross.
  • Christ House Shelter in Old Town Alexandria - Help feed the hungry every first Thursday of the month! For information, contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org or sign up HERE

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2017-18 Faith Formation Registration:
Elementary, Middle and High School
General registration opens May 4, 6 and 7. For important information, please check the Faith Formation webpage.
 ______________________________________
 Another Way to Give ...When you switch from envelopes to electronic giving with Faith Direct you help our parish and the environment:

• reduce the use and waste of paper envelopes,
• reduce the need for staff and volunteer time processing donations,
• provide consistent giving to help the parish budget efficiently.

​Switch from paper envelopes to electronic giving today! Sign up for Faith Direct
​

​Lent 'Cross of Mercy'
Visit the Cross in the Commons to take a prayer request home or leave your own request.
Grow in faith as a parish family
as we pray for one another.
For opportunities for PRAYER, FASTING and
ALMSGIVING, visit our Lent Website!
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 Parish Lenten Mission:
Christ Jesus: Living Water, Light of Life
Sunday, March 19, 7:45pm
Monday and Tuesday, March 20 - 21, 7pm 
Father Don Heet will present our annual Lenten Mission. Father Heet is an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales and currently a Parochial Vicar at St. John Neumann Parish in Reston. Includes hospitality each night. You won’t want to miss a minute!
 
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 This weekend at Good Shepherd ...

• Pilgrimage to John Paul II Shrine Saturday, March 18, 9am - 2pm. Visit the John Paul II Shrine in Washington DC for Mass and a tour. Bring a box lunch. For details and to RSVP CLICK HERE.
• Rummage Sale Saturday, March 18, 9am - Noon. Shop for children’s clothing, toys, books, maternity clothes, and more! Admission $1 (donated to charity). 
• Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 18 after morning Masses and Noon Mass. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and fellowship in Creedon Hall. Hosted by our wonderful Knights of Columbus!  (Free-will donations are gratefully accepted by the Knights to help support their many ministries.)
• Sharing Sunday Every Weekend During Lent. Bring donations of non-perishable groceries to share with neighbors in need.
• WorkCamp Nail Sale after all Masses. Stop by the Information Counter to get a nail and prayer card. Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org.
• Bishops's Lenten Appeal BLA. Become the hands and heart of our Lord Jesus! If you haven't already pledged, envelopes are available in the parish office.Thank you to all those who have contributed!
• Second Collection: Facilities Maintenance. Thank you for your support for our building and grounds operations!

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 Wednesday Evenings in Lent 

• Mass 6pm
• Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 - 8pm (in the church)
• The Light is On for You  6:30 - 8pm (in the church) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all parishes. Experience God's mercy and love!
• Soup and Stations 6:30 - 8pm (in Creedon Hall) Join us for a light soup supper and a presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Volunteers welcome! CLICK HERE.

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For Teens: Youth Groups and More! 

• High School Nights - Sundays, 7:30 - 9pm 
• Middle School Youth Group - Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
• High School WorkCamp - A few spots left! Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org
• Volunteer Opportunities for Teens:
  • Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday, March 25. Help serve and clean-up. Contact:Bob Schwenk
  • Shadow Stations of the Cross - Wednesday, March 29, 6:30-8pm. Present the Stations of the Cross during Soup and Stations.
  • Live Stations of the Cross - Good Friday, April 14, 6pm. Participate in the presentation of the Live Stations of the Cross.

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2017-18 Faith Formation Registration:
Elementary, Middle and High School
General registration opens May 4, 6 and 7. For important information, please check the Faith Formation webpage.
 
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Next Weekend: Spaghetti Dinner!
Saturday, March 25, 5 - 8pm 
Join fellow parishioners for a delicious pasta dinner and fellowship! Cost: $5/adult; $10/couple; and $20 for family of four or more.
 
______________________________________
 Another Way to Give ...When you switch from envelopes to electronic giving with Faith Direct you help our parish and the environment:

• reduce the use and waste of paper envelopes,
• reduce the need for staff and volunteer time processing donations,
• provide consistent giving to help the parish budget efficiently.

​Switch from paper envelopes to electronic giving today! Sign up for Faith Direct

 
Lent 'Cross of Mercy'
Visit the Cross in the Commons to take a prayer request home or leave your own request.
Grow in faith as a parish family
as we pray for one another.
For additional prayer opportunities
during Lent, CLICK HERE.
 
 ______________________________________
This weekend at Good Shepherd ...

• Sharing Sunday Every Weekend During Lent. Bring donations of non-perishable groceries to share with neighbors in need.
• Care for Creation Advocacy: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Join Northern Virginia Conservation Advocate Monica Billger to learn how to create change for the environment. 
• WorkCamp Nail Sale after all Masses. Stop by the Information Counter to get a nail and prayer card. Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org.
• Bishops's Lenten Appeal BLA. Please consider making a pledge. Become the hands and heart of our Lord Jesus! Thank you to all those who have already pledged!
• LENT 2017 For opportunities for PRAYER, FASTING and ALMSGIVING, visit our Lent Website!
• 2Q Stewardship Report. Our FY2017 2Q Report is now available!

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Mother's Support Group: Painting Party
Tuesday, March 14, 8-9pm
Meet other moms from the parish, learn about the Mother's Support Group and create your own unique masterpiece! RSVP required to joan@gs-cc.org to order supplies.
 
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 Wednesday Evenings in Lent 

• Mass 6pm
• Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 - 8pm (in the church)
• The Light is On for You  6:30 - 8pm (in the church) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all parishes. Experience God's mercy and love!
• Soup and Stations 6:30 - 8pm (in Creedon Hall) Join us for a light soup supper and a presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Volunteers welcome! CLICK HERE.

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For Teens: Youth Groups and More! 

• High School Nights - Sundays, 7:30 - 9pm 
• Middle School Youth Group - Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
• Shadow Stations of the Cross - Wednesday, March 29, 6:30-8pm. Teen volunteers needed to present during Soup and Stations 
• High School WorkCamp - Only a few spots left! Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org

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Check out our New Welcome Video! 
Welcome to Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria, Virginia! We invite you to learn more about our opportunities to grow in faith through prayer, faith formation, service, and fellowship! Join us in "loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."
 
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First Friday Adoration - March 3 
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration after the 9am Mass.
Stations of the Cross: every Friday during Lent, 6:45pm
(First Friday Adoration and Mass in Spanish at 7:30 and 8pm.) All are welcome!
 
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Lent 'Cross of Mercy'
Visit the Cross in the Commons to leave a prayer request, or take a prayer request home.
Grow in faith as a parish family as we pray for one another.
For additional prayer opportunities
during Lent, CLICK HERE.
 
 ______________________________________
This weekend at Good Shepherd ...

• Sharing Sunday Every Weekend During Lent. Bring donations of non-perishable groceries to share with neighbors in need.
• Coffee and Donuts Stop by Creedon Hall Sunday after morning and noonMasses!
• WorkCamp Nail Sale after all Masses. Stop by the Information Counter to get a nail and prayer card. Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org.
• Bishops's Lenten Appeal BLA. Prayerfully consider making a pledge. Become the hands and heart of our Lord Jesus!
• LENT 2017 For opportunities for PRAYER, FASTING and ALMSGIVING, visit our Lent Website! 

... AND "Small Acts of Mercy" (SAM) Weekend
Connect with God and deepen your prayer life! Participate in SAM Weekend! 

• Mass with Anointing of the Sick and Blessing for Caregivers, Sat., at 12pm
• Peace and Presence Mini-Retreat, Sat., 10am - 12pm:  RSVP to Susan
• Sharing Garden Clean-up, Sat., 2 - 5pm; RSVP HERE
• Spiritual Resources Fair after all weekend Masses.
• LEARN MORE ABOUT SAM WEEKEND

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Couples' Group
Tuesday, March 7, 7pm 
Interested in meeting other couples to share your faith journey as husbands and wives, mothers and fathers? A new Couples Group is forming to begin meeting this Spring. Join us at this meeting to learn more! Contact: joan@gs-cc.org
 
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Wednesday Evenings in Lent 

• Mass 6pm
• Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 - 8pm (in the church)
• The Light is On for You  6:30 - 8pm (in the church) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington during Lent. Experience God's mercy and love!
• Soup and Stations 6:30 - 8pm (in Creedon Hall) Join us for a light soup supper and a presentation of the Stations of the Cross. On March 8, the presentation is by our 5th grade students. Volunteers welcome! CLICK HERE.

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For Teens: Youth Groups and More! 

• High School Nights - Sundays, 7:30 - 9pm (This week: Game Night!)
• Middle School Youth Group - Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm 
• High School WorkCamp - Register now for this life-changing experience of faith and service. Only a few spots left! Contact: youthministry@gs-cc.org

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From USCCB: Justice for Immigrants
The USCCB has shared the following video Know Your Rights: Prepare for Encounters with Immigration Enforcement. It is also available in Spanish HERE.

For more information from the USCCB, please visit Justice for Immigrants.


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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."