September 30
October 05, 2007
The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 30, 2007
2007 Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada: The Bishop’s collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held this Sunday, Sep30, 2007.
VESPERS AND ADORATION: At Good Shepherd parish, Wed., October 3, 7:00 p.m. All are invited to participate. The Vespers will be followed by a 30 minute period of adoration.
Enrolment For the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation will be held at all masses the weekend of Oct. 13 & 14, 2007.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) If you would like to become a member of the Catholic Church or return to the Church after having been away for a while or, are non-catholic parents who have children attending a Catholic school – come and meet with us at the RCIA. The Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a ministry carried out by several parishioners who meet weekly to provide welcome, support and encouragement to those seeking to become members of the Church, or return to the Church after having been away for a while, or to answer questions you may have about the Catholic Church. The team members are: Deacon Paul Delmas, Carol Faure and Pat LaViolette. If you would like more information, please call the parish office at 824-4394 or Pat LaViolette. We meet Tuesday evenings in the Holy Family room in the Church at 7:30 pm. We ask the parish community to unite in prayer with the members of the RCIA group as this faith journey continues.
Julie Salach-Simard of Catholic Immigration will soon be calling parishioners who showed an interest in helping the refugee family to set up an initial meeting.
Have you circled October 20th on your calendars? Our Harvest Potluck Fundraiser is fast approaching. This year we will also be having a raffle for 3 exciting prizes. Tickets will be on sale the two weekends prior to the event - when you all sign up!! Entertainment, fun, good food (your best dish after all!) and an exciting silent auction. All this while enjoying the company of fellow parishioners. So bring your mad money and enjoy while helping support our parish!
Congratulations and best wishes to Dorothy & Ken Riopelle on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
New to the Parish? Welcome! Please fill in a registration form, or call the office, and take a box of envelopes or consider using a cheque, Visa/MC or pre-authorized contribution plan for Sunday contribution. Our financial requirements are approx. $7,000 per week to support our approx. $2,000 a week mortgage payment, any excess is used to pay the finishing construction costs or to pay down the mortgage. Thank you for your generous weekly support of Good Shepherd Parish. The parish was a winner in the St. Patrick’s Home Lottery on September 12 and received a $1000.00 cash prize. Did you know there is a Military Ordinariate Catholic Women’s League with provincial status under the National council. Our Lady of the Airways is the local council In Ottawa. Serving and retired military members, wives and daughters are invited to join. Be a member of the largest organization of Catholic women, and witness Jesus, through service to the people of God and Canada . For further information please see the web site at www.cwl-mo.ca. or contact Jennifer Snell.
The Familia Program is seeking caregivers to babysit a group of well-behaved toddlers and JK children at Good Shepherd Church on alternating Tuesday afternoons from 1:15 - 3:15 pm. Interested persons contact Veronica Verner.
BEGINNING AGAIN SEMINAR: Workshop/seminar intended for those who have been recently separated or divorced, and deals with the issues of getting on with life after the trauma of a failed relationship. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place, on Sat., October 20, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40. Registration: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
Workshop/seminar intended for those who have been recently separated or divorced, and deals with the issues of getting on with life after the trauma of a failed relationship. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place, on . Cost: $40. Registration: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).RECOVER & GROWTH GROUP: For those who have been separated or divorced and have attended a Beginning Again Seminar, continuing healing will be provided through a special group which will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., October 20 - December 13. Ms. Lyn Williams-Keeler, a certified Family Counselor, will facilitate these valuable sessions. To register: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
For those who have been separated or divorced and have attended a Beginning Again Seminar, continuing healing will be provided through a special group which will meet on Thursday evenings from . Ms. Lyn Williams-Keeler, a certified Family Counselor, will facilitate these valuable sessions. To register: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).MINISTRY TO SEPARATED & DIVORCED CATHOLICS: Feeling alone and rejected? Jesus loves you and so does the Church. Ministry to Separated and Divorced Catholics meets every 2nd Wednesday evening at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Pl at 7:30 p.m. Fall schedule: Oct 24 – "Credit Counseling" with Joel Grise; and Nov 21 – "The Healing Power of the Eucharist" with Deacon Paul Coderre. Support Group meets Wednesday nights, Oct 3, Nov 7 & Dec 5. Info: Deacon Paul Coderre (613-738-5025, Ext 222); (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
Feeling alone and rejected? Jesus loves you and so does the Church. meets every 2nd Wednesday evening at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Pl at Fall schedule: – "Credit Counseling" with Joel Grise; and – "The Healing Power of the Eucharist" with Deacon Paul Coderre. Support Group meets Wednesday nights, , . Info: Deacon Paul Coderre (613-738-5025, Ext 222); (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).Announced Masses
You are invited to NET Ministries of Canada's Commissioning Mass with Archbishop Terrence Prendergast on Sunday September 30th at Notre Dame Cathedral. Mass begins at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm. Please join us in celebrating the beginning of a new year.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: At Annunciation of Our Lord Parish, Sat., Oct. 6, 8:15 - 10:30 a.m. Catholic heroes for the modern age. Speaker: Fr. Raymond de Souza, chaplain at Queens University. Cost: $10; students $5. Reservations: Jim Meuse (613-744-3026).
WOMEN OF BETHANY FALL RETREAT WEEKEND: Chateau Cartier Hotel, Aylmer. Nov. 9 – 11. Theme: "Seek the Lord & His Strength, Seek His Face Continually". Keynote: author Susan Contoy shares her story of Mother Teresa. Registration: Mary Sheridan (613-224-0284); (john_sheridan@sympatico.ca); (www.womenofbethany.ca).
Chateau Cartier Hotel, Aylmer. . Theme: "Seek the Lord & His Strength, Seek His Face Continually". Keynote: author Susan Contoy shares her story of Mother Teresa. Registration: Mary Sheridan (613-224-0284); (john_sheridan@sympatico.ca); (www.womenofbethany.ca). At Annunciation of Our Lord Parish, Speaker: Fr. Raymond de Souza, chaplain at Queens University. Cost: $10; students $5. Reservations: Jim Meuse (613-744-3026). Chateau Cartier Hotel, Aylmer. . Theme: "Seek the Lord & His Strength, Seek His Face Continually". Keynote: author Susan Contoy shares her story of Mother Teresa. Registration: Mary Sheridan (613-224-0284); (john_sheridan@sympatico.ca); (www.womenofbethany.ca).Workshop/seminar intended for those who have been recently separated or divorced, and deals with the issues of getting on with life after the trauma of a failed relationship. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place, on . Cost: $40. Registration: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).For those who have been separated or divorced and have attended a Beginning Again Seminar, continuing healing will be provided through a special group which will meet on Thursday evenings from . Ms. Lyn Williams-Keeler, a certified Family Counselor, will facilitate these valuable sessions. To register: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).Feeling alone and rejected? Jesus loves you and so does the Church. meets every 2nd Wednesday evening at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Pl at Fall schedule: – "Credit Counseling" with Joel Grise; and – "The Healing Power of the Eucharist" with Deacon Paul Coderre. Support Group meets Wednesday nights, , . Info: Deacon Paul Coderre (613-738-5025, Ext 222); (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org). At Annunciation of Our Lord Parish, Speaker: Fr. Raymond de Souza, chaplain at Queens University. Cost: $10; students $5. Reservations: Jim Meuse (613-744-3026). Chateau Cartier Hotel, Aylmer. . Theme: "Seek the Lord & His Strength, Seek His Face Continually". Keynote: author Susan Contoy shares her story of Mother Teresa. Registration: Mary Sheridan (613-224-0284); (john_sheridan@sympatico.ca); (www.womenofbethany.ca). Please fill in a registration form, or call the office, and take a box of envelopes or consider Our financial requirements are approx. per week to support our approx. a week mortgage payment, any excess is used to pay the finishing construction costs or to pay down the mortgage.