High School WorkCamp Update and Thank You
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.
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
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
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!
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!
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:
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- 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
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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.
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
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! 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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