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Dear Friends,
With sadness, but with faith in our Lord’s Death and Resurrection, I write to inform you that Father Gerard Creedon, Pastor of Holy Family Church, Dale City, and Pastor of Good Shepherd Church from 1979-1991, died Thursday afternoon, November 16. Father Creedon had undergone heart surgery last Friday. Unfortunately, he experienced significant complications after the surgery from which he could not recover. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Sincerely yours in the Lord, Father Tom FATHER CREEDON OBITUARY in ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: The body of Father Gerard Creedon will be received at noon on Monday, November 20, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 14160 Ferndale Road, Dale City, VA 22193. A Vigil will continue until the Prayers of the Vigil Service are offered at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. There will be a reception following the Mass in Father Gerry Creedon Hall. Father Creedon will be buried at a later date in Ireland. Recipients of Shepherd's Gate Grants:
Net proceeds from the 2016 International Festival went to award grants totaling $25,000 to nine amazing community-based organizations. Congratulations to our 2017 winners!
![]() Lighting Project for Church Worship Space Mass moves to Creedon Hall starting Monday, June 26 Here are the top 5 things to know about our latest capital improvement project!
*SCHEDULE NOTE: Vacation Bible School will take place Tuesday, July 25 - Friday, July 28 (instead of starting on Monday, July 24). More information available HERE. Good Shepherd's traditional Summer Letter to parishioners is released in a new format this year! Enjoy this video and check out what's happening at GS in the coming months! "We respond to evil with love." Father Tom spoke on Fox News on Easter Sunday, April 26, 2017. Click on photo above to view the interview, or CLICK HERE. Make this a special Holy Week - You're invited for Holy Week and Easter!
We were happy to welcome so many people to Good Shepherd yesterday for Palm Sunday - thank you for joining us! Unfortunately, we ran out of bulletins! We apologize to those of you who did not receive a copy! If you would like to read the bulletin, it's posted online HERE. If you are looking for the schedule for Holy Week and Easter, please see below or click HERE. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you for Holy Week and Easter! Stations of the Cross
Sacrament of Confession and Reconciliation
Mass and Liturgies
Additional Activities
SCHEDULE NOTE: The Parish Office will be CLOSED on Good Friday. EASTER MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, April 15 Easter Vigil, 8:30pm (bilingual, 2+ hours long) Includes the Service of Light; Liturgy of the Word; Liturgy of Baptism; and Liturgy of the Eucharist. Liturgy begins on the field in front of the church. Sunday, April 16 7:30am, 9am*, 10:30am*, 12 Noon 2pm* in Spanish *Mass in the church and in Creedon Hall Note changes to our regular schedule: No 5pm Vigil Mass Saturday, April 15. (No 6:30pm Vigil Mass in Spanish) No 4pm Confessions Saturday, April 15. (No 6pm Confessions in Spanish) No 6:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday, April 16. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord! Holy Week Begins Palm Sunday, April 9
For opportunities for prayer, Confession, Stations of the Cross and more during Holy Week, please see: Holy Week Schedule (day-by-day schedule of events) Holy Week Events (by type of event) Final week for the Cross of Mercy. Take a prayer request home with you and make it your own. We are growing in faith as we pray for one another. ______________________________________ First Friday Adoration, April 7 Join us for Eucharistic Adoration after the 9am Mass. (Adoration and Mass in Spanish at 7:30pm and 8pm) Also this Friday: Stations of the Cross: 6:45pm (7:30pm in Spanish) All are welcome! ______________________________________ This Weekend at Good Shepherd
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 ______________________________________ Potomac River Cleanup Saturday, April 8, 9am - 12pm Dyke Marsh and Belle Haven Picnic Area Meet at GS at 8:30am to carpool or meet at Dyke Marsh at 9am. Bags and gloves provided. Wear old clothes and waterproof shoes. Please RSVP HERE ______________________________________ Divorce Ministry Wednesday, April 12, 6pm Holy Hour (in the church); 7pm Discussion and fellowship (in classroom 5) Join fellow Catholics as we gather to pray, hear each other’s stories and draw on the riches of our Church for help and healing. Come for part or all of the evening. Contact Susan Grunder. _____________________________________ 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. _____________________________________ Final Wednesday of Lent, April 12
______________________________________ 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. ______________________________________ Parish Mission Now on YouTube If you missed Father Don Heet's presentation Christ Jesus: Living Water, Light of Life check out the videos on YouTube. ______________________________________ For Teens: Youth Groups and More!
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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. ______________________________________ This Weekend at Good Shepherd
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 ______________________________________ 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. ______________________________________ 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. _____________________________________ Wednesday Evenings in Lent
For Teens: Youth Groups and More!
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:
______________________________________ "Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves." Forward email to a Friend | "Like" us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter | Enroll in Faith Direct! Copyright © 2017 Good Shepherd Catholic Church, All rights reserved. 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 ______________________________________ This weekend at Good Shepherd ...
Evening of Reconciliation Monday, March 27 4:30 - 5:30pm and 6:30 - 8pm Two sessions with priests in English and Spanish. ______________________________________ Wednesday Evenings in Lent
______________________________________ For Teens: Youth Groups and More!
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:
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