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8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 703-780-4055 email: offi[email protected] www.gs-cc.org WELCOME! Welcome from our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson, and parochial vicars, Father Ramon Baez and Father Jeb Donelan, our deacons, fellow parishioners and staff! We are happy to see you and glad you joined us for the celebration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether you are a longtime parishioner or visiting for the first time, we invite you to be part of our parish family and our many activities and ministries. Merry Christmas 2019 PRAY WITH US “[At Mass] you feel peace, and everyone here - the priests and the people - are full of love and ready to serve God.” From an online review We offer numerous worship opportunities, including daily and Sunday Mass, the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Full schedule at gs-cc.org! Sunday Mass Schedule: Vigil Saturday at 5pm, Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, Noon, and 6:30pm (in Spanish: Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 2pm) CONNECT WITH US Check out our web site gs-cc.org, and download our free App on your phone or tablet. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To receive the Weekly Shepherd, a once-a-week email update, send an email to [email protected]. LEARN WITH US “Bible study has opened my eyes to God’s Word in a new and meaningful way - and I’ve met wonderful new friends along the way” Adult Bible study participant Faith Formation is a lifelong process of building our relationship with God. We have a vibrant Faith Formation program with opportunities for children, teens, and adults, including weekly classes, small prayer groups, speaker series, and more. SERVE WITH US I received so many fruits of the Holy Spirit from nearly everyone I interacted with [at the senior living facility]. I felt very loved and that I truly made a difference.” A teen volunteer in Confirmation Preparation We believe Stewardship is a way of life, and offer creative and meaningful ways for parishioners to serve our parish family and others. In addition, our Social Ministry offers many opportunities to serve others in our local community and beyond. JOIN US The friendship and support from other moms is a true blessing!” A member of the GS Parents Support Group Our Fellowship opportunities include parish-wide events, such as after-Mass coffee and donuts, pancake breakfasts, and our annual International Festival. We also offer fun and supportive groups for teens, adults, families, moms, seniors, men, and more. We look forward to seeing you in the coming year!

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Page 1: Merry Christmas 2019 - Good Shepherd · y adultos, grupos de oración, charlas y mucho más. sirvamos Juntos “Yo he recibido tantos frutos del Espíritu Santo de casi todos con

8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 703-780-4055 email: [email protected] www.gs-cc.org

Welcome!Welcome from our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson, and parochial vicars, Father Ramon Baez and Father Jeb

Donelan, our deacons, fellow parishioners and staff! We are happy to see you and glad you joined us for the celebration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether you are a longtime parishioner or visiting for the

first time, we invite you to be part of our parish family and our many activities and ministries.

Merry Christmas 2019

Pray With us“[At Mass] you feel peace, and everyone here - the priests and the people - are full of love and ready to serve God.” From an online review

We offer numerous worship opportunities, including daily and Sunday Mass, the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Full schedule at gs-cc.org!

Sunday Mass Schedule: Vigil Saturday at 5pm, Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, Noon, and 6:30pm (in Spanish: Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 2pm)

connect With usCheck out our web site gs-cc.org, and download our free App on your phone or tablet. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To receive the Weekly Shepherd, a once-a-week email update, send an email to [email protected].

learn With us “Bible study has opened my eyes to God’s Word in a new and meaningful way - and I’ve met wonderful new friends along the way” Adult Bible study participant

Faith Formation is a lifelong process of building our relationship with God. We have a vibrant Faith Formation program with opportunities for children, teens, and adults, including weekly classes, small prayer groups, speaker series, and more.

serve With us“I received so many fruits of the Holy Spirit from nearly everyone I interacted with [at the senior living facility]. I felt very loved and that I truly made a difference.” A

teen volunteer in Confirmation Preparation

We believe Stewardship is a way of life, and offer creative and meaningful ways for parishioners to serve our parish family and others. In addition, our Social Ministry offers many opportunities to serve others in our local community and beyond.

Join us “The friendship and support from other moms is a true blessing!” A member of the GS

Parents Support Group

Our Fellowship opportunities include parish-wide events, such as after-Mass coffee and donuts, pancake breakfasts, and our annual International Festival. We also offer fun and supportive groups for teens, adults, families, moms, seniors, men, and more.

We look forward to seeing you in the coming year!

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8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 703-780-4055 email: [email protected] www.gs-cc.org

Feliz Navidad 2019 ¡bienvenidos a el buen Pastor!

Les desea nuestro párroco, Padre Tom Ferguson, y vicarios parroquial, Padre Ramon Baez y Padre Jeb Donelan, nuestros diáconos, compañeros feligreses y el personal de la parroquia. Estamos felices de que nos

acompañen para la celebración del nacimiento de nuestro Señor Jesús. Si es un feligrés de hace mucho tiempo, o nos visita por primera vez, les invitamos a participar de nuestras muchas actividades y ministerios.

recemos Juntos“[En la Misa] sientes paz, y todos aquí - los sacerdotes y los fieles - están llenos de amor y listos para servir a Dios.” De una revisión en internet

Ofrecemos muchas oportunidades, Misa semanal los lunes y jueves y primer viernes, Adoración al Santísimo y Reconciliación. Horario completo en gs-cc.org. Misa Dominical: Vigilia sábado 6:30pm y domingo 2pm (en inglés: sábado 5pm y domingo: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, y 6:30pm)

conÉctese con nosotrosVisite nuestro sitio web gs-cc.org/español, y baje nuestro App gratis en su celular, o tableta. Síganos en Facebook, Twitter e Instagram. Para recibir el Weekly Shepherd, un email con las noticias semanales (en español), envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

aPrendamos Juntos “El Estudio de la Biblia me ha abierto lo ojos a la Palabra de Dios en una manera nueva y profunda - y he conocido a maravillosos amigos” de un participante del Estudio Bíblico

La Formación de Fe es un camino de toda una vida para construir nuestra relación con Dios. Tenemos un programa de Formación de Fe con oportunidades para niños, jóvenes y adultos, grupos de oración, charlas y mucho más.

sirvamos Juntos“Yo he recibido tantos frutos del Espíritu Santo de casi todos con los que he interactuado [en la residencia de ancianos]. Me sentí amado y que hacía una diferencia.” Un adolescente de la Preparación a la Confirmación

Creemos que la Corresponsabilidad es una forma de vida, y ofrecemos maneras creativas y prácticas para que los feligreses sirvan en la parroquia y a los demás. Además, el Ministerio Social ofrece oportunidades de servir en la comunidad.

acomPáÑenos “¡La amistad y apoyo de las otras madres es verdaderamente una bendición!” Un

miembro del Grupo de Padres

Nuestras oportunidades de Convivio incluye eventos parroquiales, como venta de comidas, celebración de algunas fiestas patronales, y el Festival Internacional. Además grupos de jóvenes, jóvenes adultos, madres, hombres y más.

¡Nos vemos en el año entrante!