This Weekend at Good Shepherd:
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All Saint's Day Mass - Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, November 1
6:30, 9am and 6pm
(7:30pm in Spanish)
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Mass of Remembrance
Wednesday, November 2, 7pm
Join us for this celebration where we pray for our deceased family members and friends, and especially for those who died during the past year.
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Novena for All Souls
November 2 - 11, at all Masses
During November, remember your deceased loved ones in a Novena of Masses. Pick up a card in the office.
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Pipe Repair Work on Surrey Drive
Fairfax County has begun repairs on underground storm pipes adjacent to Surrey Drive. (The work is separate from sewer work currently being done.) The project is expected to take 5 weeks. Please heed all signs and directions to stay out of the work area. Thank you for your help!
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National Novena in Preparation for the Election
Sunday, October 30 - Monday, November 7
Join us in prayer to the Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States. Read the prayer HERE
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Resources in an Election Year: Faithful Citizenship
"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."
- Fourth Grade Mass - Saturday, October 29, 5pm. Join our 4th graders as they participate in the 5pm Vigil Mass. Followed by hospitality.
- Small Acts of Mercy (SAM) Weekend - Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30. Join us this weekend by volunteering, camping out or visiting the Ministry Celebration! Live your life one small act of mercy at a time! For information, visit: gs-cc.org/samweekend
- Mass with Anointing of the Sick and Blessing for Caregivers - Saturday, 10:30am. All individuals in need of physical and spiritual healing, and their caretakers, are invited for this special Mass with Father Tom. Followed by a reception in Creedon Hall.
- Second Collection to help victims of Hurricane Matthew - The Diocese of Arlington will have a second collection this weekend. We give thanks to God for the ability, in times of difficulty, to call on one another for strength and compassion. Thanks for your prayer and generosity! To donate now, CLICK HERE
- NO Faith Formation Classes: Monday, October 31
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All Saint's Day Mass - Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, November 1
6:30, 9am and 6pm
(7:30pm in Spanish)
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Mass of Remembrance
Wednesday, November 2, 7pm
Join us for this celebration where we pray for our deceased family members and friends, and especially for those who died during the past year.
______________________________________
Novena for All Souls
November 2 - 11, at all Masses
During November, remember your deceased loved ones in a Novena of Masses. Pick up a card in the office.
______________________________________
Pipe Repair Work on Surrey Drive
Fairfax County has begun repairs on underground storm pipes adjacent to Surrey Drive. (The work is separate from sewer work currently being done.) The project is expected to take 5 weeks. Please heed all signs and directions to stay out of the work area. Thank you for your help!
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National Novena in Preparation for the Election
Sunday, October 30 - Monday, November 7
Join us in prayer to the Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States. Read the prayer HERE
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Resources in an Election Year: Faithful Citizenship
- See this week's Arlington Catholic Herald for the series by Bishop Loverde on Forming our Consciences in this election year. READ MORE
- USCCB: Faithful Citizenship and Forming Our Consciences READ MORE
- VA Catholic Conference: Election Resources READ MORE
"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."