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    Weekly Update: July 28 - August 4, 2016

    7/28/2016

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    TONIGHT - Bishop Emeritus Macrom Gassis
    Presentation at Knights of Columbus - Thursday, July 28, 6pm 
    8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria VA - Learn about efforts to support our Christian brethren in Sudan. Dinner available $8/adults;$6 children. Donations will be collected to support Bishop Gassis’ work. RSVP at kofc5998.org or call 703-360-1964 (option 4).

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    International Festival Raffle Tickets on Sale this Weekend!
    Sales begin this weekend, July 30/31, after all Masses 
    Win cash prizes with Grand prize $10,000!  Cost: $5/ticket. Learn more HERE. (Net proceeds go to charity.)

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    Donate Back to School Supplies 
    Donations accepted until Sunday, August 7 Shop for students in need on Amazon.com(use the "Find a List" feature to look for Good Shepherd Housing or United Community Ministries) or bring donations to Good Shepherd this weekend.
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    Summer Fun for Teens! 
    Tuesdays, 6 - 8pm drop-in at St. Louis School
    Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm soccer at Mount Vernon HS 
    Thursdays, 6 - 8pm drop-in at Good Shepherd


    PLUS: Field Trip to Kings Dominion and a Bike Ride to National Harbor!  CLICK HERE

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    Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) on Summer Break
    Please note there will not be dismissal of youngsters for Children's Liturgy of the Word during the Sunday, 9am Mass this weekend. CLOW resumes Sunday, September 11. Enjoy your summer!

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    Feed the Hungry: Cook for ROCK (The Route One Community Kitchen)
    The ROCK soup kitchen is short on prepared meals during August and September.  If you are willing to prepare (or purchase) a large casserole, please contact Lynn Thompson, lynn@gs-cc.org.  Thank you! 

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    Faith Formation Registration
    Limited class availability! For K-6 classes, contact
     re@gs-cc.org. For Middle and High School (grades 7-12) contact Rosie@gs-cc.org. For more info  Click Here

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    eGiving with Faith Direct
    Join Father Tom and put envelopes on a permanent summer vacation! Sign up for electronic giving with Faith Direct! Thank you for your year-round support of all the ministries and activities of Good Shepherd parish!

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    Pray for Participants in World Youth Day!
    July 25 - 31 in Kraków Poland
    Pray for all young adults - around the world - celebrating with Pope Francis!

    From the Prayer for World Youth Day:

    God, merciful Father, ...
    We entrust to you in a special way
    young people of every language, people and nation:
    guide and protect them as they walk the complex paths of the world today
    and give them the grace to reap abundant fruits
    from their experience of the Krakow World Youth Day.



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

     
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    Weekly Update: July 14-21, 2016

    7/14/2016

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    Sharing Sunday July 16-17 
    Hunger doesn't take a vacation! Your donations of non-perishable groceries help stock the pantry at Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Project. Thank you for your generosity!
     
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    Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
    Sunday, July 17 after 7:30, 9 and 10:30am Mass
    Join us for a delicious breakfast this Sunday courtesy of the Knights of Columbus!

     
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    Budget Report FY2017 
    The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Report is now available. Read it HERE or in this weekend's Bulletin. 
     
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    Summer Fun for Teens! 
    The summer drop-in and soccer schedule begins:
    Tuesdays, 6 - 8pm drop-in at St. Louis School
    Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm soccer at Mount Vernon HS 
    Thursdays, 6 - 8pm drop-in at Good Shepherd

    Stand-Up Paddleboarding this Sunday, July 17!
    Attend 9:00am Mass and meet afterwards for a 10:30am departure to Pohick Bay. 
    The cost is $24 for 2 hours or $11 for 1 hour. Wear something that can get wet and bring lunch and water. Return to Good Shepherd by 2:30pm. Complete the 
    permission slip ASAP. 
     
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    Traveling this Summer? 
    To find a Mass anywhere you might be planning to travel this summer, visitmasstimes.org
     
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    Family Pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's: Bus or Car? 
    Take our Survey and Help us Plan this Event! CLICK HERE
    On Saturday, October 15, 2016 parishioners are invited to a family pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD. It is a full-day event (approximately 8am-4pm,) including Mass and walking through the grottoes and grounds. Please complete the survey to help us plan the event. Questions? Contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org 
     
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    Faith Formation Registration
    Limited class availability! You may register in the office Monday through Friday, 10am - 4pm (Not on SUNDAYS.) .  Click here for more details, including a list of open class sessions.

     
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    eGiving with Faith Direct
    Join Father Tom and put envelopes on a permanent summer vacation! Sign up for electronic giving with Faith Direct! 

    Thank you for your year-round support of all the ministries and activities of Good Shepherd parish!

     
     
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    Weekly Update: July 7-14, 2016

    7/8/2016

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    ​Sharing Sunday is July 9-10 
    Your donations of non-perishable groceries help stock the pantry at United Community Ministries. Most needed items: canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, individual fruit cups, cereal, pasta, cooking oil, flour and sugar. Thank you for your generosity!
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    Office Closed Sunday July 10 
    Due to staff vacation, the office will be closed on Sunday, July 10

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    Summer Fun for Teens! 
    The summer drop-in and soccer schedule begins:
    Tuesdays, 6 - 8pm drop-in at St. Louis School
    Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm soccer at Mount Vernon HS (starting July 13)
    Thursdays, 6 - 8pm drop-in at Good Shepherd

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    World Youth Day: Krakow in the Capital 
    Saturday, July 30, 9:30am - Midnight
    Good Shepherd, St. Mary and St. Louis parishes invite Young Adults to participate in a dynamic and memorable World Youth Day event in Washington, DC. Cost is $25/pp, register online: tinyurl.com/wydform 
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    Family Pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's: Bus or Car? 
    Take our Survey and Help us Plan this Event! CLICK HERE
    On Saturday, October 15, 2016 parishioners are invited to a family pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD. It is a full-day event (approximately 8am-4pm,) including Mass and walking through the grottoes and grounds. Please complete the survey to help us plan the event. Questions? Contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org 
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    Faith Formation Registration
    You may register in the office Monday through Friday, 10am - 4pm (Not on SUNDAYS.) - but there is limited class availability.  Click here for more details, including a list of open class sessions.

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    eGiving with Faith Direct
    Join Father Tom and put envelopes on a permanent summer vacation! Sign up for electronic giving with Faith Direct! 

    Thank you for your year-round support of all the ministries and activities of Good Shepherd parish!

     
     
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    "Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."
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    Weekly Update: June 30 - July 7

    7/1/2016

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    Welcome, Father Ramon!
    We are happy to welcome Father Ramon to Good Shepherd!
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    First Friday Adoration - July 1
    Eucharistic Adoration after 9am Mass
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    Office Closed Friday, July 1 - Monday, July 4
    Enjoy the 4th of July Holiday!
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    Fortnight for Freedom
    June 21 - July 4 
    Please become acquainted with the inspiration, the purpose and the prayers associated with the observance of this Fortnight from the USCCB and Arlington Diocese

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    Summer Fun for Teens! 
    The summer drop-in and soccer schedule begins:
    Tuesday, July 5, 6 - 8pm drop-in at St. Louis School
    Wednesday, July 6, 6 - 8pm first soccer night at Woodley Hills Elementary.

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    Sharing Sunday is July 9-10 
    Sharing Sunday is postponed from the 4th of July weekend until July 9-10. Thank you for your donations of non-perishable groceries to help UCM food pantry.
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    Pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's: Bus or Car? 
    Take our Survey and Help us Plan this Event! CLICK HERE
    On Saturday, October 15, 2016 parishioners are invited to a pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD. It is a full-day event (approximately 8am-4pm,) including Mass and walking through the grottoes and grounds. Please complete the survey to help us plan the event. Questions? Contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org 
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    Utility Work to Affect Surrey Road Entrance
    We have been informed by Fairfax County that utility workers will be installing new pipes along Surrey Road in coming weeks, and that the work may occur on Sundays. The entrance to our parking lot from Surrey Road may be affected.  We will keep you updated as information becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience.

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    Faith Formation Registration
    You may register in the office Monday through Friday, 10am - 4pm (Not on SUNDAYS.) - but there is limited class availability.  Click here for more details, including a list of open class sessions.

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    eGiving with Faith Direct
    Join Father Tom and put envelopes on a permanent summer vacation! Sign up for electronic giving with Faith Direct! 

    Thank you for your year-round support of all the ministries and activities of Good Shepherd parish!

     
     
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    "Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."
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    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
    Phone: (703) 780-4055    FAX:
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    Office Hours: M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm  Closed Saturday  Open 1st,  3rd and 5th Sundays 8am - 4pm 

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