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    March, Lent, Easter and April

    3/15/2016

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    Middle School News

    Thank you to the many participants and volunteers that attended our Middle School Youth Group Open House last week. It was a successful night with a great turnout of 6th graders! MSYG meets this Thursday, the 17th, but there is no MSYG meeting on the 24th and 31st.

    We hope to have piqued your interest and want all 6, 7, and 8th graders to join us for BASH on April 16. This annual event is a great Middle School festival for those in the Arlington Diocese. There is food, games, musical entertainment (Popple is the headliner), Mass with the Bishop and more. Cost is $10/pp and includes entry, a t-shirt and food. View the promotional video to learn more and register online ASAP – deadline is April 9.​
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    Lenten Service Opportunities

    ​Have you met your Lenten goals this year? Let GSCC help you on your Lenten journey. There are numerous social events and service opportunities still available this Lenten season.

    St. Lucy Project
    We need many hands to help fill the St. Lucy Project truck this Sunday, March 20, at 11:30 am after the 10:30 am Mass. The Parish has donated many food items and it is now time to pass them on. Please join us to help load the truck, contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org.

    Easter Vigil Preparations
    The Parish needs help preparing for the Vigil and other Holy Week events. The biggest need right now is to help put candles in all the holders. Other opportunities may arise. If you are interested, and need service hours, contact Miguel, miguel@gs-cc.org.

    Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday
    We still need teens to help carry the cross during the Good Friday Liturgy. Rehearsal is at 12:30 pm. The English liturgy occurs at 3:00 pm and the Spanish at 7:30 pm following the Live Stations of the Cross. Contact Miguel, miguel@gs-cc.org. 

    Other Lenten Opportunities

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    ​Model Seder - March 19
    Preparations are underway for the “Model” Seder this Saturday, March 19 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Together with Rabbi Rain Zohav, we will walk through the many Christian symbols of the Seder meal in preparation of Holy Week.  Participants are encouraged to bring tambourines to this communal and celebratory affair. Please RSVP online to ensure there is enough food. 

    Live Stations of the Cross - March 25
    The Live Stations of the Cross is an annual tradition at Good Shepherd. Join this wonderful Good Friday event.  Teens are encouraged to participate, please email miguel@gs-cc.org. 

    ​Basilica Pilgrimage - April 9

    GSCC has organized a Parish pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Participants can choose to attend one of two tours (9:00 am or 11:00 am) and all are invited to attend Mass with Father Tom at 10:00 am. Transportation is not provided. Space is limited, register for a tour time online.

    Looking Ahead

    ​April 3 Donuts after Masses - signup here

    April 30 - WorkCamp Fundraiser Dinner, Silent Auction & Raffle


    First Communion Help – May 7
    The Faith Formation team is seeking teens to help at the reception following First Communion Masses on May 7. More details to follow, contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org.

    The weather is warming up, stay tuned for a new summer schedule and fun opportunities!
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    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
    Phone: (703) 780-4055    FAX:
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    Office Hours: M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm  Closed Saturday  Open 1st,  3rd and 5th Sundays 8am - 4pm 

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