Lenten Evening of Reconciliation on Monday

THIS WEEKEND AT GOOD SHEPHERD

• Mom's Group Rummage Sale - Saturday, March 5, 9am - Noon. Bargains on kids clothing, toys, maternity clothes and more!
• Journey to the Cross - Saturday, March 5 6-8pm Family-friendly event with dinner and activities. RSVP HERE (to help us have enough food!)
• Coffee and Donuts - Join us in Creedon Hall after Sunday morning Mass for fellowship!
• Sharing Sunday every Weekend in Lent: Thank you for donations of non-perishable groceries to help neighbors in need.
• Operation Rice Bowl: Pick up a Rice Bowl this weekend and participate in this Lenten activity of prayer, fasting and giving. 
• Nail Sale after Masses: Support our HS teens as they raise money for WorkCamp. Thank you for your prayers and donations!

EVENING OF RECONCILIATION - Monday, March 7, 4:30 - 5:30pm and 6:30 - 8pm
Extended period when both Good Shepherd and visiting priests will be available to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. 

FEBRUARY BOOK OF THE MONTH - Discussion next Tuesday, March 8, 7:30pm
Join us in reading Mercy in the City: How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned and Keep Your Day Job, by Kerry Weber. Learn more about the book:WATCH VIDEO 
"Mercy in the City is Kerry Weber's humorous and authentic story of exploring the
challenges and rewards that accompany a lay Catholic trying to practice
the Corporal Works of Mercy in New York City."
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Good Shepherd has an immediate opening for a part-time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant, supporting parishioners, volunteers, and visitors. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-8pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. Candidates should send a cover letter, detailed work and education resume, and three references to jobs@gs-cc.org. (See also our ONLINE AD)

OPPORTUNITIES DURING LENT
Join us in Prayer, Fasting, and Charity as we Journey to Easter in the Year of Mercy. Some activities for Lent include:

• Wednesday evening Mass, at 6pm
• The Light is On for You, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm 
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, 6:45pm
• Lectio Divina, (Bible study / Prayer group) Fridays, 9:45am
• Friday Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus (8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309) 5pm-6:30pm Flounder, cole slaw, potato salad and more for family-friendly prices!  DETAILS HERE
• and much more! For information on our Lent opportunities: Read our Lent Brochure and visit our web site. 

 
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