Weekly Update: Tuesday, 11/22 - Thursday, 12/1

​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."