Lent Begins Next Week (Wed. February 10)

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Tomorrow, February 5
Daily Mass: 9:00am followed by Eucharistic Adoration: 9:45am
(Mass in Spanish at 7:30pm, preceded by Adoration at 7:00pm)

VALENTINE DINNER AND DANCE - JOIN US!
Saturday, February 6, 7:00pm - Midnight
Celebrating a Day of Friendship - A Social Event for the Whole Parish
Enjoy Latin music, food, fellowship and fun! $30/person.
Proceeds benefit UCM’s Progreso Center for Literacy and Citizenship. DETAILS HERE

THIS WEEKEND AT GOOD SHEPHERD

• NO RE Classes (English) on Sunday, February 7 and Monday, February 8
• Coffee and Donuts: Join us after Sunday morning Masses for fellowship!
• Sharing Sunday: Thank you for donations of non-perishable groceries to stock theUCM pantry.

TEEN "SOUPER" BOWL PARTY
Fun starts Sunday, February 7 at 5pm in the gym at St. Louis School. Flag football, games, videos, dinner, and of course the Super Bowl!   Entry "fee" is a snack to share, and a can of soup or other non-perishable food item for a local pantry. Permission form is due ASAP.

LENT BEGINS NEXT WEEK!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10. Join us in Prayer, Fasting, and Charity as we"Journey to Easter in the Year of Mercy". For information on our Lent activities and opportunities:

• Read our Lent Brochure 
• Visit our web site 
  
  

BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA) - DONATE NOW!
Go Forth as Heralds of God's Mercy
Support the BLA and serve the needy, educate our youth, encourage vocations, promote a culture of life and assistthe clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church.Prayerfully consider making a pledge. 

• To learn more about the ministries, programs and charitable works of our diocese, CLICK HERE. 
• The EASIEST and FASTEST way to make a donation is online: CLICK HERE!  

 
FYI - INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Emergency announcements are shared in the following ways: 

• parish website (announcements are placed on the home page; and HERE)
• parish Mobile App (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP)
• Facebook
• Twitter

Please note: Mass at Good Shepherd is never canceled; parishioners are encouraged to use their own judgement during inclement weather in order not to endanger themselves or their families. Please heed warnings of local government and transportation officials about road safety. Parish activities, such as classes, meetings, rehearsals, etc. follow Fairfax County Public Schools (even on weekends). CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS
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