A LOOK insideYear in Review

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Capital Campaign page 5

Financial Information pages 6-7

Parish 50th Anniversarypage 8

Dear Fellow Parishioners:

On behalf of the Finance Council, I thank you for your continued support.As we celebrate a jubilee anniversary this year we also celebrate 50 years of service to our parish family and neighbors, made possible by faith, God and gifts from people committed to kindness and charity.

We end our fiscal year in good financial standing. Our financial statements show the contributions and expenditures made, including the many ministries that bring us growth in faith, fellowship with others and service to God.

Please join me in sharing appreciation to the staff, volunteers, and parishioners who contribute to Good Shepherd through gifts of time, talent or funds. Your stewardship makes Good Shepherd’s ministries possible.

Sincerely,

Lauren PrestonFinance Council Chairfinance@gs-cc.org

A MessAge FROM OUR FinAnce cOUnciL chAiR

A MessAge FROM FAtheR tOM FeRgUsOn, PAstORDear Fellow Parishioners,

As we continue to reflect on the gift of Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States, we recall his example of prayer, his clear teaching of our Catholic faith, his encouragement of all who engage in works of service and his desire to welcome all people into a deeper relationship of love with the Lord.

In this Annual Report, we see a reflection of Pope Francis’ hopes for the Church fulfilled in the life of Good Shepherd Parish – vibrant prayer and worship, enthusiastic faith formation programs, compassionate service of others and a hospitable environment where all are welcome!

Thank you for your generous support of Good Shepherd during this past year – and with the enthusiasm generated by our Holy Father’s recent visit, may we continue to be a parish in which we recognize that in all that we do, we are bringing to life the message of Jesus that the Kingdom of God is at hand!

Sincerely yours in the Lord,

Rev. Thomas P. FergusonPastor

PARish stAtisticsSunday & WeekdayLiturgies 780+Altar Servers 97

Parish Families 3,279

Members 9,718

Religious Education Students 1,151

Professions of Faith 19

Sacraments Celebrated• Baptism Infants to 7 years: 350 Age 7 and older: 49

• Confirmation 145

• First Eucharist 246

• Weddings 36

• Funerals 46

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JULY / AUgUst, 2014• Vacation Bible School - over 150 children, teens and adults learn about Moses and the Israelites. • Gran Bautismo (Big Baptism) - initiative to bring the sacrament of Baptism to many children. • Immigrant Support - ongoing VOICE campaign to bring about positive change in Audubon neighborhood. • Youth Activities - Middle and High School WorkCamp, Pick-up Soccer, Drop-In, and Diocesan Day at King’s

Dominion.

sePteMBeR, 2014• 39th Annual International Festival - 350+ volunteers bring community together for fellowship and raise

funds for Shepherd’s Gate Grant program that supports nonprofit organizations. 4,000+ people attend. 163 participants in 5K Race and Family Walk. White Elephant, the largest garage sale in the Mount Vernon area.

• International Festival Mass - Multicultural Mass celebrates our many heritages.• Faith Formation Classes begin - 1,200 sudents enrolled with 100 catechists.• Birthday of Our Blessed Mother, Mary - procession held in Audubon neighborhood.• Little Rock Scripture Study - begins (in two languages). The Hispanic class celebrates its 15th anniversary. • Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group (Spanish) - celebrates a year in our parish.• Youth Activities - 46 students participate in the Kick-Off party and the Stand Up Paddling Field Trip.

OctOBeR, 2014• Bishop Loverde - celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation for 110 Middle and High School Candidates. • The Bible Timeline (Bible Study, Adult Faith Formation) - a 20 week overview of the Bible begins.• Evangelizing from the Peripheries - (Spanish) adult faith weekly talks begin with 50 participants. • High School Lock-In and Diocesan High School Rally - fun and faith event for our youth.

nOVeMBeR, 2014• Masses of Remembrance - Mass for deceased family, friends, and parishioners who died in the past year.• Service Saturday - parish families gather for a day of service to the local community.• Overnight Homeless Campout - families and teens experience the hardships of homelessness.• Marian Course - Father Zacarías gives a talk to the Grupo de Madres.• Fair Trade Sale - Catholic Relief Services provides holiday gifts made under fair and just conditions.• Reina de la Paz - Celebration of Our Lady Queen of Peace.• Christmas Bazaar - holiday arts and crafts for sale from local vendors.

steWARdshiP YeAR in ReVieWIn Fiscal Year 2015, Good Shepherd continued to be a parish of vibrant worship,

comprehensive faith formation programs for all ages, a strong social ministry, welcoming fellowship, and a broad understanding of our God-given gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

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deceMBeR, 2014• Weekday Mass in Spanish - begins Mondays at 6:30pm.• Volunteer teams staff VIC-HOP (Ventures in Community Hypothermia Project)• Giving Tree - hundred of gifts collected for area children. • Advent Celebrations - Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe

(including mañanitas), Advent Evening of Reconciliation, Lessons & Carols Concert, Cantata de Adviento, Las Posadas, Children’s Pageant and Advent Retreats.

• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses - parishioners and visitors celebrate the Nativity of our Lord.

JAnUARY, 2015• Crèche Exhibit – display of parishioner-owned crèches from around the world raises money for Emergency

Assistance.• Feast of the Epiphany – Father Tom and Father Luis celebrate Mass and distribute crowns to children.• Adult Faith Formation - Father Ricardo Martín reflects on the Gospel of Mark.• Patrick Oullette - is ordained a Permanent Deacon by Bishop Loverde at St. Thomas More Cathedral.• Dodgeball Tournament - 100 youth participate in annual parish event.• March for Life - parishioners and pilgrims from Indiana particpate in the March for Life. • Misa de Sanación (Healing Mass) - 1,200 people attend Mass, hosted by diocesan “Renovación Católica

Carismática” and Spanish Prayer Group.

FeBRUARY, 2015• Valentine Dinner and Dance - fellowship, fun, and fundraiser for Progreso Literacy Center.• Super Bowl Party - games, fun and fellowship for Middle and High School students.• High School Retreat - led by a dynamic team of young adults from NET Ministries.• Children’s Masses - elementary students serve as lectors, ushers, greeters, gift bearers, choir and provide

fellowship.• Lenten Observances - new Wednesday evening Mass in Spanish, “The Light is On For You”, Reconciliation

Service, Stations of the Cross, Lenten Day of Prayer and Services, and Online Weekly Reflections.• Lent Soup and Stations - meatless meals, and forums on hunger and service opportunities.

MARch, 2015• Feast of Saint Joseph - procession held in Audubon neighborhood.• Parish Mission: I Have Called You By Name - led by Vince Ambrosetti.• Lenten Retreat: The Joy of the Gospel - led by Father Luis, Father Zacarías and visiting priests. • Presentation on Archbishop Oscar Romero: Path to Justice - sponsored by Fundación Huellas, missionaries

from El Salvador, about the life and homilies of the first Salvadorian martyr.

Father Tom and Deacon Chris distribute

crowns to young parishioners on the

Feast of the Epiphany.

January 2015

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APRiL, 2015• Holy Week - Palm Sunday, Stations of the Cross and Live Via Crucis, and The Triduum. • Easter - parishioners and visitors celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. • Easter Retreat: Encounters with the Risen Christ - eight week faith formation event on the Easter

Gospels featuring Father Tom and visiting clergy.• Sharing Sunday Expands - to include St. Lucy’s Project.• Citizenship Workshop - hosted by Catholic Charities.• United Community Ministries - awards Good Shepherd as Faith Community Partner of the Year.

MAY, 2015• First Communion - 246 children receive the Eucharist.• Adult WorkCamp - 15 adults serve in Kentucky with the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP).• High School Lock-In - overnight retreat for teens in the church.• Beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero - special vigil and viewing party.• 50th Anniversary Celebration - Luncheon

for Founding Members, bilingual Jubilee Mass with Bishop Loverde, con-celebrated with current and previously assigned clergy, Parish Celebration on Sunday, May 31 (Knights of Columbus provide hospitality).

JUne, 2015• Feast of Corpus Christi - procession to

reflect on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.• Pentecost Party - Middle and High School Confirmation Candidates host and showcase over 1,300

hours of service projects.• Bible Study Oremus, A Guide to Catholic Prayer - eight week session to deepen prayer life. • “La Búsqueda” Young Adult Retreat - 100 members participate.• WorkCamp Silent Auction Dinner and Raffle – over $7,000 raised for teen WorkCamp.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION DISTRIBUTE THE BODY OF CHRIST AT MASS AND TO THE HOMEBOUND AND HOSPITALIZED

CATECHISTS TEACH THE gOOD NEwS TO 1,300 CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS

POUNDS OF FOOD COLLECTED FOR UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ ST. LUCY’S PROJECT

CARDS SENT TO HOMEBOUND OR HOSPITALIZED PARISHIONERS

MEALS SERVED TO THE HOMELESS FELLOwSHIP EVENTS (COFFEE & DONUTS, PANCAKE BREAKFASTS, FOOD SALES, AND OTHER EVENTS)

PRAYER QUILTS MADE FOR PARISHIONERS IN NEED OF PRAYER AND COMFORT

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loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves

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cAPitAL cAMPAign

In 2012, we began an eighteen-month renovation project. We are now enjoying significant upgrades to our entire facility. Sometimes it is difficult to remember how the areas looked before the renovation! We have become used to our beautiful and functional church, hall, kitchen, and restrooms. We are fortunate to be able to pray, worship, learn and serve in this warm and welcoming environment.

cAMPAign stAtUs As OF JUne 30, 2015890 (28%) of our registered households have pledged $ 4,200,000 Pledges outstanding $ 3,711,000 Cash received to date - Payments $ 2,888,000 Balance remained to be paid $ 823,000Pledges that may not be fulfilled $ (108,000) Balance less pledges that may not be fulfilled $ 715,000Capital Loan $ 806,000Potential Short fall $ ($91,000)

Our family, Our faith, Our future

We are grateful for - and blessed by - the generosity of all who contributed to our Capital Campaign. • Thank you to those who completed your

pledges. Your advance payment has allowed us to pay down the principal, thereby reducing interest expense on the loan.

• Thank you to those who continue to fulfill pledges. Your regular payment allows us to pay down the loan at a much quicker rate.

Thank you! Your prayers and donations directly help our parish family.

Please visit www.gscampaign.org to view before and after photos and see information on ways you can contribute to the continuing campaign.

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OUR geneROsitY tO OtheRsspecial giving: Parish Outreach $ 80,006 shepherd’s gate grants $ 25,000 Other charitable giving $ 30,000 Us catholic Bishops directed collections: catholic University of America 2,808 World Mission sunday 4,661 Retirement Fund for Religious 7,587 campaign for human development 3,963 church in Latin America 3,737 Aid to the church in central & eastern europe 1,919 Black and indian Missions 3,071 catholic Relief services (March collection) 10,328 catholic Relief services (nepal collection) 5,394 holy Land shrines 5,583 catholic home Missions Appeal 4,317 catholic communications campaign 5,700 Peter’s Pence (holy Father) 9,988 Rice Bowl 2,894 church in Africa 3,963 total national collections $ 75,912 diocesan directed collections: catholic charities christmas collections 17,605 Propagation of the Faith 7,892 Bishops Lenten Appeal Pledges 335,514 diocesan Retired Priests collection 6,105 total diocesan collections $ 367,116 Other Parish directed collections: Knight of columbus KOVAR 3,078 Porto charities 2,214 total Other collections $ 5,292

why use faith Direct for your weekly offertory giving?•Efficiencyandsimplicity:make all your contributions

via automatic payment from your checking account or credit card on the 1st or the 15th of the month.

•consistency for our budget: allows the parish to use our financial resources more efficiently.

$ 583,326

thank you!

•help the environment: eliminates the need and expense of mailing thousands of envelopes. Strengthen our church and preserve god’s green earth!

To enroll, visit: faithdirect.net, church code VA208

eLectROnic giVing thROUgh faith DireCt

Parish Outreach includes over $60,000 disbursed for

Emergency Assistance.

Clients receive job training at centreville immigration

Forum, a recipient of a Shepherd’s gate grant.

catholic Relief services helps victims of floods, earthquakes

and other natural disasters.

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FinAnciAL inFORMAtiOn

statement of Financial Position

Assets 6/30/2015 6/30/2014

Operating Accounts $ 187,964 $ 157,758

DIAL Savings 1,175,963 1,181,476

Other Assets 6,838 7,065

total Assets $ 1,370,765 $ 1,346,299

Liabilities and equity

Funds Held for Others $ 1,328 $ 6,911

Payroll and Other Liability 80,722 90,505

Capital Loan 806,580 1,389,580

Total Equity 482,135 (140,697)

total Liabilities & equity $1,370,765 $1,346,299

income and expense highlights Actual Actual Budget income 6/30/2015 6/30/2014 FY 2016

Total Collection 1,946,835 1,968,283 1,978,800

Ministry and Program Income 365,988 360,441 346,500

Fundraising and Other Income 173,117 179,457 188,100

Total Income $ 2,485,940 $ 2,508,181 $ 2,513,400

expenditures

Salary, benefits, taxes $ 1,301,628 $ 1,343,217 $ 1,341,750

Facility and utility 228,229 233,373 241,200

Interest on debt 62,630 73,951 30,000

Ministries & Programs 527,956 522,161 578,670

Fundraising (International Festival) 81,870 74,022 77,900

Assessments 229,629 237,989 236,150

Total expense $ 2,431,942 $ 2,484,713 $ 2,505,670

Net Ordinary Income $ 53,998 $ 23,468 $ 7,730

Extraordinary Income - Capital

Campaign Pledge Payments $ 586,527 $ 759,063 $ 471,000

Extraordinary Expense - Capital

Campaign Construction Costs $ - $ 1,201,199 $ -

Other capital expenditures 17,693 8,390 35,000

Net Other Income / Loss $ 568,834 $ (450,526) $ 436,000

net income/(loss) $ 622,832 $ (427,059) 443,730

how is my offertory donationused for parish ministries?

Here are some of the ways we serve over 9,700 parishioners

• Liturgy: 780+ Masses a year• Faith Formation: over 1,100 children and teens • Sacraments: over 800 sacraments (not including

Reconciliation) annually• Social Ministry: support provided for 100’s of people in

need, both in the parish and the community• Facilities: over 10,000 hours per year of activities

These ministries are served by wonderful volunteers and staff in a building that is welcoming. We need funding to serve each other, those who visit and those who wish to be part of our family of faith.

• Father Tom wrote a Jubilee Prayer to mark the milestone, and it was presented in a special video.

• Volunteers collaborated on creating an updated Parish Pictorial Directory.

• We unveiled new banners featuring the 50th Anniversary logo, and distributed commemorative pins to parishioners.

• To improve communication for the next 50 years, we launched an updated and revised parish website, and introduced a new mobile App.

On the weekend of May 30, 2015 we marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of our parish: • Bishop Paul S. Loverde of the Diocese of Arlington

presided at a bilingual Mass, con-celebrated with current and formerly assigned parish clergy.

• We hosted a luncheon to reunite and honor Founding Members.

• Parishioners enjoyed celebrations in Creedon Hall after Sunday Masses, sharing food, fellowship and memories.

The Jubilee Year was a blessed time to remember our past and look forward to the future on a solid foundation of faith, hope, love, and mercy.

PARish JUBiLeeThroughout Fiscal Year 2015 we celebrated our Jubilee Year with special events and projects:

cOnnect With YOUR PARish FAMiLYPray: join us for weekly and Sunday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Learn: participate in our vibrant Faith Formation program with opportunities for children, teens and adultsServe: help others through our active Social Ministry and outreach opportunities

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Jubilee Prayer

Jesus, Good Shepherd, we are grateful to be the parish

that bears your name. May we always hear your voice

in our prayers and in your scriptures, in the words of our families

and those of our friends, in the voice of the newcomer and that of our

neighbor who is in need.May we feel your love in your mercy

that saves us when we stray. With the gifts we have been given,

may we be the bearers of your kindness, care and peace.

Good Shepherd, lighten the darkness of our valleys,

give rest to us in the midst of storms and revive our spirits when we are burdened.

You came that we might have life, and have it in abundance.

Today, may we be grateful for this gift, and share it generously in our future,

as those who have come before us have handed it on to us.

You live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Father Tom Ferguson, Pastor