Thanksgiving is a week away and the Youth Ministry team is busy planning fun and faith-filled events for the month of December. Mark you calendars now, we have several opportunities to Serve and also have fun! We look forward to seeing you, and encourage you to bring a friend!
Volunteer Opportunities: December 10 and 17

Journey to the Manger - Saturday, December 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Volunteer for this wonderful Faith Formation event and WorkCamp Fundraiser. Help is needed with food, crafts, actors, and more! This year all food sales will fund the 2017 High School WorkCamp. Contact youthministry@gs-cc.org
Holiday Babysitting Camp - Saturday, December 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Youth Ministry is teaming up with Alice's Kids giftwrapping and hosting a Holiday Babysitting Camp. Parents can drop off their school age children between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 pm and run some last minute Christmas errands. Donations will be highly encouraged and all proceeds benefit the 2017 High School WorkCamp. Please consider volunteering. Contact youthministry@gs-cc.org
Volunteer for this wonderful Faith Formation event and WorkCamp Fundraiser. Help is needed with food, crafts, actors, and more! This year all food sales will fund the 2017 High School WorkCamp. Contact youthministry@gs-cc.org
Holiday Babysitting Camp - Saturday, December 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Youth Ministry is teaming up with Alice's Kids giftwrapping and hosting a Holiday Babysitting Camp. Parents can drop off their school age children between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 pm and run some last minute Christmas errands. Donations will be highly encouraged and all proceeds benefit the 2017 High School WorkCamp. Please consider volunteering. Contact youthministry@gs-cc.org
Winter Break Fun the Week Before Christmas
Decorate the Basilica of the National Shrine December 19 (6:00 - 10:00 pm) Join us for this festive annual tradition as we prepare the Basilica for Christmas Mass. Meet at Good Shepherd at 4:45 and plan to arrive back by 10:00 pm. Permissions are online. Movie Theater Field Trip - December 20 (time TBD) Join us on Tuesday, December 20 to see the new Star Wars Rogue One movie at the Regal Springfield Town Center. Permissions are online. |
Franciscan Monastery Parish Pilgrimage - December 27

Join fellow parishioners for the 2nd Annual Parish Pilgrimage to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC. Participants can choose either the 10:00 am or 11:00 am tour and Father Tom will celebrate Mass at 12:00 pm. Participants are welcome to bring a bagged lunch and eat at 1:00 pm in a provided space. Space is limited and a RSVP is required. Contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org for questions and RSVP online.
NEW - Scouting at Good Shepherd
If you haven't yet heard, Good Shepherd has several new and active Scouting groups. This year there are Girl Scout Daisies (K - 1st grade) meeting on Tuesdays, and Girl Scout Juniors (4 - 5 grade) and Cadets (6-8 grade) meeting on Mondays. We are also pleased to sponsor a new Venture Scouts group. Venture scouts is co-ed and open to high school men and women between the ages of 14 and 21. To learn more visit the new Scouting Page or contact youthministry@gs-cc.org |
Looking Ahead

There are many great events in the new year, mark your calendars now!
January 16 - Dodgeball Tournament
January 26 - Life is Very Good Evening of Prayer
February 4 - Ski Trip
February 5 - Super Bowl Party
February 18/19 - HS Lock-In
January 16 - Dodgeball Tournament
January 26 - Life is Very Good Evening of Prayer
February 4 - Ski Trip
February 5 - Super Bowl Party
February 18/19 - HS Lock-In