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    WorkCamp is HERE!

    6/24/2016

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    Ready to Roll: WorkCamp 2016

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    Tomorrow, June 25, our teens leave for WorkCamp in Massaponax, VA. Our team has prepared for months: there have been meetings, trainings, fundraisers, and icebreakers. We can confidently state that WE ARE READY! We are ready to “renovate homes for the less fortunate, strengthen our faith and grow as a Christian community.”

    WorkCamp is a life-changing experience on many different levels. We will live in a Christian community for an entire week, celebrate Mass daily, work on homes and share our faith with one another. This encounter helps us look past our own materialistic lives and see the diverse lives of others. The week also promises new relationships with other youth and those we are serving. The ultimate result is the improvement of the homes and lives of those we serve.

    This year’s theme is “Show Know Mercy.” The theme reminds us of the importance of showing mercy for others and is a direct reflection of the papal Bull of Indiction, Misercordiae Vultus, "In short, we are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us." (MV 9) This theme will be prevalent throughout our week at WorkCamp. We will live it each day as we work, we will pray and reflect on it during Mass, Reconciliation and breakout sessions and we will enjoy the knowledge of God’s mercy during our icebreakers and games. " Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy" (Mt 5:7).


    We thank our parish, friends and family for your continued support and prayers. Please continue to pray that we have a safe and fruitful week in Massaponax, VA.

    Drop-In Starts Soon

    The summer drop-in schedule begins on Tuesday, July 5 at St. Louis School from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

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    ednesday is our first soccer night, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Woodley Hills Elementary. All other July soccer nights will be held at Mount Vernon High School. An August location is TBD.


    Mark your calendars and join us every week this summer (Sunday 7:30 - 9:00, and Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm), or as often as you can!

    Summer Field Trips

    July 17 - StandUp Paddleboarding (SUP) at Pohick Bay from 10:15 am - 2:30 pm. Signup online. 

    August 5 - Kings Dominion Trip. Meet at GS at 7 am, attend Mass in Fredericksburg at 9am and return to GS by 10:00 pm. Online permission in July.

    Date TBD - Hike Old Rag in late August. Details are still being settled.

    Mount St. Mary's Parish Pilgrimage

    On October 15, Good Shepherd invites all parishioners to attend a pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, MD. To assist with planning, we have a quick survey to help determine interest and transportation preferences. Please take the online survey (1 to 2 minutes long) and help us with our preparations.

    Prayers for our Youth

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    Our Youth Ministry prayer group has been well received. We have a growing list of intentions, as well as a growing group of those who believe in the power of prayer and are dedicated to praying for our youth. This prayer ministry group is headed by Leanne Siedlarz (siedlarl@yahoo.com or 703-780-2320). Stay tuned for future issue oriented prayers, a prayer box in the youth center and more. Please contact Leanne Siedlarz if you have an intention or would like to participate.

    Volunteering

    Looking Ahead

    Teens needed for Vacation Bible School (VBS). Contact re@gs-cc.org.

    Christ House Thursday ministry needs new leadership. Please contact Mike O'Neil michaeloneil825@aol.com 
    for more details or to volunteer for the next date on July 7.

    MSYG Leadership – The youth ministry team is seking new leadership beginning in September. Please contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org
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    MSWC High School teen volunteers. The Youth Ministry team is seeking 6 to 8 high school teens to volunteer and assist with our Middle School WorkCamp. Applications are accepted online.

    Donuts after Mass - the next date is August 7th. Donuts have been cancelled on July 3 and September 5.​
    September 5 - International Festival

    September 11 - Youth Ministry KickOff Dinner

    October 8 - 9 - High School Lock-In

    October 15 - 
    Mount St. Mary’s Pilgrimage​
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    June Happenings with Youth Ministry

    6/14/2016

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    High School WorkCamp Update and Thank You

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    Thank you to our many parishioners who generously contributed to the YM collection during Masses on June 4 and 5.  If you would still like to contribute, it is not too late. You can still donate online via FaithDirect or by using your envelopes.

    Our final two students just made it off the wait list and we now have a total of 34 students going to High School WorkCamp this year. Add to that 8 adult crew leaders, 5 volunteer contractors and 8 security volunteers and Good Shepherd will have a fantastic group representing us at WorkCamp. The teens leave next week so stay tuned for more information and pictures as we send our teens on with many prayers and blessings.

    Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) July 17

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    Our ever popular SUP field trip is back. This year we are going to Pohick Bay. Join us on July 17 following the 9:00 am Mass. We will leave GS at 10:15 am and plan to return by 2:30 pm. The cost is $24 per person for 2 hours of SUP, plus a break to eat your lunch. Visit the permission for more information and to register.

    Middle School WorkCamp, HS Volunteers and Youth Group

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    Middle School Work Camp is 8/7 – 8/10. This event is open to all current 6th, 7th and 8th graders. It is a wonderful opportunity to provide service to our local community. The days run from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. More information as well as the registration packet is available online.

    We invite current High School students to submit an application to volunteer to help the MS students during WorkCamp. This promises to be a very rewarding experience for our older teens as they help lead the MS students. The application is online.

    Middle School Youth Group is done for this school year. MSYG will meet again beginning in September. BUT we still have WorkCamp, Drop-Ins, Soccer and Field Trips planned. We hope to see you this summer!

    In case you missed it. . . our summer schedule is here!

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    From July 5 through the end of August, we invite our Middle and High School teens to participate in our weekly drop-in and soccer activities. This year’s schedule:
    • Tuesday Drop-In at St. Louis Gym: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
    • Wednesday Soccer (place TBD)
    • Thursday Drop-In at Good Shepherd: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
    We are planning lots of fun Drop-In activities. Students can expect a combination of indoor and outdoor games, use of the Youth Center and pool table, basketball in St. Louis gym, movie night and more!
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    Subscribe to our google calendar so you don’t miss out on anything.

    Community News

    June 28/30: Volleyball Camp for 5th through 12th graders at Mount Vernon High School. This is an all skills camp to help develop all skill levels in the sport of volleyball through game play drills and game play itself. Rising 5th graders (boys and girls) though high school levels will enjoy learning, growing and having fun. The cost is $180 and is 12;30 pm - 5:30 pm from June 28-30. Registration is online. 

    July 30: Krakow in the Capital for Young Adults. As World Youth Day occurs in Poland, the Arlington, Baltimore and Washington Diocese have teamed up to bring WYD to Washington, DC. This day long event takes place at Catholic University and is open to all 18 years and older. Details and registration online.

    Summer Young Adults Group: Sundays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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    Are you in your 20s, looking for a chance to meet your Catholic peers who face the same challenges and questions that you face every day?  Join us Sunday nights after the 6:30 pm Mass, beginning June 19. Meetings will be an informal gathering with light dinner and conversation. The group will meet for six weeks, ending on July 24. Contact Jessica Rodgers, jessrodgers1190@gmail.com, to sign up and receive more information.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Looking Ahead

    Vacation Bible School (VBS): July 25 – 29. Contact re@gs-cc.org

    Middle School WorkCamp Volunteers - see Middle School section above for details. Apply here.

    Christ House Feeding the Hungry - July 7 and August 4, contact Mike O'Neil michaeloneil825@aol.com 

    Donuts after Mass - July 3 and August 7, visit signupgenius to volunteer.​ 
    September 5: Good Shepherd’s 5k/1M Race. Save the date!
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    October 15: Parish Pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary’s. Stay tuned for a survey to gauge interest and determine transportation needs. 
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    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
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