​Corpus Christi Procession 
Sunday, May 29, 11:30am - 2pm
All invited! Arrive at Mount Vernon HS at 11:30am. Procession starts at Noon and arrives at church before 2pm Mass.
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Office Closed: Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30
Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend!
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Traffic Reminders: No Parking in Fire Lanes or Unmarked Spots
For everyone’s safety, do not park in Fire Lanes (marked by signs and yellow painted curbs). Please obey all posted signs for speed limits, parking, and turns in the parking lot and neighboring streets. Please park only in marked spaces.
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Happy 51st Anniversary, Good Shepherd!
The first Mass was celebrated at Good Shepherd 51 years ago on May 30, 1965! Look back on our 50th Anniversary celebration last year:

• our Jubilee prayer (composed by Father Tom)
• pictures, articles and more
• a slideshow of pictures taken at the Jubilee Mass last year (with thanks to parishioner, Joe Pham).

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Faith Formation Registration 
You may register in the office Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm (Not on SUNDAYS.) On-line registration is available for K-6 (English) ONLY. Click here for more details, including a list of open class sessions:
 
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Read our Blog: The Shepherd's Watch!
Check out this blog for updates from our vibrant ministries, reflections from our clergy and staff, and much more! Click on the drop-down menu on the MEDIA tab on our website, or follow this link:


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Faith Direct: Relax! Switch to Online Giving!
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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

​Faith Formation Registration: Sunday, May 22
Registration for Religious Education 2016/17 will re-open on Sunday morning, May 22. Stop by Creedon Hall after all Sunday Masses (except 6:30pm). Starting Monday, May 23 you may register in the office during weekday business hours (Monday - Friday ONLY). On-line registration is available beginning May 23 for K-6 English ONLY.  Click here for more details, including a list of open class sessions:

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Training for New Altar Servers, Sunday, May 22 (3:30-5pm)
Training for new servers: any student, 4th grade or older, interested in becoming an Altar Server. Contact Mike O’Neil, michaeloneil825@aol.com, or 703-799-7594 for info.
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Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Wednesday, May 25
Join us during our Holy Hour, 6-7pm, for a special Prayer Service and Commissioning of our new and re-appointed Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.  We are blessed by their generous service!
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Corpus Christi Procession: Sunday, May 29
All are invited to our annual Corpus Christi procession! Please arrive at Mount Vernon HS at 11:30am. The procession begins at Noon, continues through the neighborhood, and arrives at the Church in time for 2pm Mass in Spanish. (Participants who attend another Mass need not attend 2pm.)
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Introducing our new blog: The Shepherd's Watch!
Check out this blog for updates from our vibrant ministries, reflections from our clergy and staff, and much more! Click on the drop-down menu on the MEDIA tab on our website, or follow this link
 
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Youth Group!

• Sixth graders - You are invited to join the Middle School Youth Group, Thursdays, 6:30pm.
• Eighth graders - You are invited to join the High School Youth Group, Sundays, 7:30pm.

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Young Adults: Kraków in the Capitol
Saturday, July 30, 1 - 11pm at Catholic University of America
Plan now to celebrate World Youth Day without leaving DC! This one-day event will feature nationally known speakers, Stations of the Cross, Mass, Polish food, live concert + more! Contact Miguel@gs-cc.org for details.
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Faith Direct: Use Less Paper - Switch to Online Giving!
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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

Join Us this Weekend!

• Fifth Grade Mass - Saturday, May 14, 5pm. The 5th grade RE students are volunteering for different roles at this Mass. 
• Sharing Sunday - Thank you for bringing grocery donations for Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Project.
• Pancake Breakfast - Join us for some pancakes and sausage after MassSunday morning. (Thanks to our Knights of Columbus!)
• Reception for Deacon Chris Ryan - Help us say 'thank you' and 'farewell' to Deacon Chris Ryan during our Pancake Breakfast (after the 9am and 10:30amMasses).
• Pentecost Party - Stop by Creedon Hall on Sunday to see the Pentecost Projects from our Confirmation candidates. Over 150 students learned about serving others and serving as disciples of Christ's love.

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Congratulations on First Communion!
We rejoice with our students who will receive First Holy Communion this Saturday! May the Lord bless you with everlasting peace, faith, and joy! In the past two weeks, almost 200 children will receive their First Holy Communion in our parish.
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Stewardship Report is now available
Read the Fiscal Year 2016 3rd Quarterly Report HERE. Also available in the Bulletin this weekend.
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Introducing our new blog: The Shepherd's Watch!
Check out this blog for updates from our vibrant ministries, reflections from our clergy and staff, and much more! Click on the drop-down menu on the MEDIA tab on our website, or follow this link
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Final Week: Easter Retreat Wednesday, 7pm
Join us for the final evening of our Easter series "The Risen Lord: The Face of the Father's Mercy"

• May 18: Father Tom Ferguson, "Empowered by the Spirit to be Apostles of God's Mercy"
• Missed an evening or want to listen again to one of the talks? Visit our website HERE.

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Novena for Mother's Day, May 10 - 18
Honor your mother, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, godmothers, and all the women in your life by enrolling them in our Novena of Masses. Pick up an offering card and envelope in the office.
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Youth Group!

• Sixth graders - You are invited to join the Middle School Youth Group, Thursdays, 6:30pm.
• Eighth graders - You are invited to join the High School Youth Group, Sundays,7:30pm.

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Young Adults: Kraków in the Capitol
Saturday, July 30, 1 - 11pm at Catholic University of America
Plan now to celebrate World Youth Day without leaving DC! This one-day event will feature nationally known speakers, Stations of the Cross, Mass, Polish food, live concert + more! Contact Miguel@gs-cc.org for details.
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Faith Direct: Use Less Paper - Switch to Online Giving!
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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

Weekly Shepherd 

May 5 - 12, 2016 

'First Friday' tomorrow, Friday, May 6
Mass, 9:00am; Eucharistic Adoration (with Rosary and Divine Mercy), 9:45am
(Mass and Adoration in Spanish, 7:00pm)
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Happy Mother's Day!
Special blessings to all our moms, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, and other important women in our lives!
 
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Congratulations on First Communion!
We rejoice with our students who will receive First Holy Communion this Saturday! May the Lord bless you with everlasting peace, faith, and joy!
 
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Final Two Weeks: Easter Retreat Wednesdays through May 18, 7pm
Join us for our Easter series "The Risen Lord: The Face of the Father's Mercy"

• May 11: Father Ed Bresnahan, "Going Up? The Ascension, Heaven, Hope and Mercy"
• May 18: Father Tom Ferguson, "Empowered by the Spirit to be Apostles of God's Mercy"
• Missed an evening or want to listen again to one of the talks? Visit our websiteHERE.

 
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Novena for Mother's Day, May 10 - 18
Honor your mother, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, godmothers, and all the women in your life by enrolling them in our Novena of Masses. Pick up an offering card and envelope in the office.
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Youth Group!

• Sixth graders - You are invited to join the Middle School Youth Group, Thursdays, 6pm.
• Eighth graders - You are invited to join the High School Youth Group, Sundays,7:30pm.

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Farewell Reception to Deacon Chris Ryan
Sunday, May 15 (during the pancake breakfast)
Please join us to thank Deacon Chris for his years of service at Good Shepherd. We have been blessed to have Deacon Chris and his family as members of our parish for seven years, including the past four years as a Deacon. Help us wish him well in his future ministries in California!
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Young Adults: Kraków in the Capitol
Saturday, July 30, 1 - 11pm at Catholic University of America
Plan now to celebrate World Youth Day without leaving DC! This one-day event will feature nationally known speakers, Stations of the Cross, Mass, Polish food, live concert + more! Contact Miguel@gs-cc.org for details.
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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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."
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