​Thanksgiving Mass - Give Thanks! 
Thursday, November 24, 9am 
(Spanish Mass at 10:30am)
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Office Closed 
Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 
 
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This Weekend and Beyond  

• First Sunday of Advent - Sunday, November 27.
• NO RE Class and Middle School Youth Group: November 27, 28, 30 and December 1.
• Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity and charity celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is about inspiring a spirit of generosity and passing it on to friends and family. Consider signing up for online giving with Faith Direct to support our parish!

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Eucharistic Adoration 
Wednesday, November 23 and 30, 6pm
Join Father Tom for a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer for our Nation. 
 
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Cuba: A Catholic Perspective
Tuesday, November 29, 7:30pm 
A first-hand account of how the Catholic Church is working in Cuba. A presentation by Father Ramon Baez. 
 
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Adult Work Camp Information Meeting
Wednesday, November 30, 7pm, Classroom 7
Every summer, a team (or sometimes two teams!) serves for a week with the Christian Appalachian Project. Teams have worked to make houses weather-proof and accessible. No previous experience or carpentry skills necessary! Contact Don Fischer.
 
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Christ House Needs You! 
Wednesday, November 30, 7:30pm, Creedon Hall One
Join us for a reception to honor Good Shepherd volunteers who have served at Christ House and learn more about how you can serve our brothers and sisters in need through this wonderful ministry. This is a youth/family friendly service opportunity. Please RSVP for the reception to susan@gs-cc.org. 
 
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Advent: Then and Now
Thursday, December 1, 7pm 
Learn about the history of this special season and suggestions for making your Advent a time of spiritual growth and renewal. Mark your calendar for this talk with Father Ramon. 
 
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Advent Retreat "O Come, Divine Messiah"
Saturday, December 3, 9am - 2pm 
Join us for Mass and a retreat with Father Ramon Baez who will lead us in drawing closer to Jesus this Advent. Cost is $15, lunch provided. Registration deadline: November 29. Register HERE.
 
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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

​Jesse Tree Family Event 
Saturday, November 19, 6 - 7:30pm
Join us by making your own ornaments and start a new family tradition this year! Light dinner provided. Please RSVP to help us plan for the event CLICK HERE 
 
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This Weekend at Good Shepherd:

• Conclusion of the Year of Mercy and Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Sunday, November 20.
• Sharing Sunday for St. Lucy Project - November 19 and 20. Please bring your donations of shelf-stable food to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need. To learn more CLICK HERE
• Pancake Breakfast from the Knights of Columbus - Sunday, November 20 after all morning Masses. Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast.
• Special envelope for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Funds are used to support local and national projects. In 2016, Good Shepherd, in partnership with St. Louis, received a $20,000 CCHD grant. To learn more about this grant, read our 1Q Stewardship Report. 
• 1Q Stewardship Report - Read HERE (or find your copy in this weekend's bulletin).
• NO RE Class: Wednesday, November 23 

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Celebration of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Patroness of El Salvador
Monday, November 21, 7pm (in Spanish)
All are invited to attend this Mass (in Spanish). children wear traditional dress and present flowers at the Offertory. Mass followed by a reception. 
 
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Eucharistic Adoration 
Wednesday, November 23, 6pm
Join us for an Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer. 
 
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Thanksgiving Mass - Give Thanks! 
Thursday, November 24, 9am 
(Spanish Mass at 10:30am)
 
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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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

​Holiday Grief Workshop 
TONIGHT, Thursday, November 10, 7:30pm
Join other community members who are experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. Hosted by Circle of Caring. Contact: Judy White, 703-768-2087.
 
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Office Closed Tomorrow
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day
 
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This Weekend at Good Shepherd:

• Fair Trade Sale - after all Masses Shop for gifts from around the world and make a difference in the lives of craftsmen and farmers in developing countries. 
• Christmas Cards "Keep Christ in Christmas" Cards for sale from the Knights of Columbus after all Masses.
• Vocations Awareness Week concludes Sunday Join in prayer for vocations. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation.
• Advent Brochure: The First Sunday of Advent is November 27. For opportunities for prayer, reflection and fellowship, please CLICK HERE (or find your copy in this weekend's bulletin).

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Jesse Tree Event - Sign Up Today
Saturday, November 19, 6pm
It's not too early to make plans for a blessed Advent! Sign up now to help us plan for the event. Come make your own ornaments for this Advent tradition, which provides a link between Christmas trees and the story of Jesus' birth. CLICK HERE
 
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Eucharistic Adoration 
Wednesday, November 16, 6pm
Join us for an Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer. 
 
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Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Divine Providence,
Patroness of Puerto Rico 
Thursday, November 17, 7:30pm (Holy Hour and Confessions, 6 to 7pm)
Mass (in Spanish) will be followed by a reception with treats from Puerto Rico.
 
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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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

​First Friday Adoration
Friday, November 4
Join us for First Friday Eucharistic Adoration after 9am Mass. All are welcome!
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This Weekend at Good Shepherd:

• Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday, November 5, 5pm. Join us for delicious pasta, fellowship and fun! Cost: $14/family, $8/adult.
• Sharing Sunday - November 5 and 6. Thank you for your donations of non-perishable food to fill the shelves at United Community Ministries!
• Second Collection - Sunday, November 6 for The Archdiocese for the Military This collection provides pastoral care and the sacraments to Catholic men and woman serving in the U.S military. Thanks for your support and generosity! 
• ​Vocations Awareness Week begins Sunday Please join in prayer for vocations. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women.  May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation.
• NO Faith Formation Classes - Sunday, Monday and Thursday November 6, 7 and 10. 

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Resources in an Election Year: Faithful Citizenship
As we prepare to participate in the upcoming national elections, please see information about forming our consciences. Resources include:  

• Columns Bishop Loverde has written for the Arlington Herald. READ HERE
• Virginia Catholic Conference Voter guide
• Virginia bishops’ Election Letter
• Novena Prayer for our Country - Sunday, October 30 - Monday, November 7 
• American bishops’ statement “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"

Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer for our Country
Wednesday, November 9, 6-7pm
Please join Father Tom and fellow parishioners for a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and prayer for our country. Consider also a form of fasting – including abstaining from meat on Fridays – as a sacrifice to offer for the future of our country.

Guidelines for Parish Political Activities
Our parish follows the guidelines of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Virginia Catholic Conference on the distribution of political literature:

• the Church does not endorse or oppose political candidates;
• the parish does not distribute partisan campaign literature on Church property or through official Church channels.

(Read the full guidelines HERE)

It came to our attention that partisan materials were distributed on our property last weekend. We apologize and want to reassure parishioners that the materials were not distributed in an official capacity. We ask all visitors and parishioners to respect Church guidelines: do not distribute partisan materials anywhere on Church property (information counter, parking lot, classrooms, etc.). If you see someone placing materials, please alert the parish staff immediately.
 
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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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Holiday Grief Workshop 
Thursday, November 10, 7:30pm
Join other community members who are experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. Hosted by Circle of Caring. Contact: Judy White, 703-768-2087.
 
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 Jesse Tree Event
Saturday, November 19, 6pm
Sign up now to help us plan for the event. Come make your own ornaments for this Advent tradition, which provides a link between Christmas trees and the story of Jesus' birth. CLICK HERE
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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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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."