October 7
October 05, 2007
The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 7, 2007
National Collection for Evangelization of the Nations. At the instigation of Pope Pius XI in October of each year is World Mission Day. It is a time for Catholics throughout the world to pray for missions and to make a gesture of sharing. The sums collected are used to sustain the 1075 dioceses that come under the jurisdiction of the Congregation of the Evangelization of the Nations in Rome. This collection will take place the weekend of Oct. 20-21, 2007.
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) The weekly sessions for RCIA have begun for this season. The Christian Initiation of Adults is a very meaningful experience for all those involved. 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. Newcomers are welcome! Drop in! We meet Tuesday evenings in the Holy Family room in the church at 7:30 pm. For more information, please call the parish office at 824-4394 or Pat LaViolette. We ask the parish community to unite in prayer with the members of the RCIA group as this faith journey continues.
CATECHESIS ON THE EUCHARIST: To prepare spiritually for the International Eucharist Congress (to be held in Quebec City, June 2008) a series of catechetical evenings are being offered for all who are interested. They take place 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Note: * indicates Mass 7:00 p.m.; catechesis 7:30 p.m.) as follows:Catechesis 1 – The Eucharist, God’s gift par excellence, Wed., Oct. 17 at Blessed Sacrament.Catechesis 2 - The Eucharist, Memorial of the Paschal Mystery, Tues., Nov. 13, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal *Catechesis 3 – The Eucharist – Body of Christ, For the Church – Body of Christ, Wed., Dec. 12 at St. Theresa. Catechesis 4 - The Eucharist Builds up the Church, People of the New Covenant, Wed., Jan. 9, Holy Redeemer *Catechesis 5 – The Eucharist: The Life of Christ in our lives, Wed., Feb. 20 at St John the Apostle. Catechesis 6 – Eucharist and the Mission, Wed., March 12 at Good Shepherd. Catechesis 7 – Witnesses to the Eucharist in the World, Wed., April 16 at St Anthony’s. Catechesis 8 – Invitation to the wedding at Cana, Tues., May 6 at St Isidore’s.
Confidentiality issues in the parish: From time to time issues that are fundamentally confidential by nature arise in the parish. Volunteers and all parish workers at Good Shepherd are reminded to respect the confidence of others in keeping with our Responsible Ministry initiative and policy. Your cooperation in this regard is appreciated.
Making a Will – A Lasting Legacy: Please consider a gift to your Parish in your will as a lasting and beneficial testimony of faith.
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.
We have found a solution to our ‘invisible lettering' and have advised the contractor to proceed, changing the lettering to black. If the weather cooperates, the signs should be completed before winter.
CWL General Meeting on Tues. Oct. 9 at 7:30. All welcome
Bible Study at Good Shepherd Parish You are invited to join a journey of faith and discovery as we continue an on-going series of Bible study courses. The Gospel According to Matthew is a ten-week course that begins on November 12 and explores the text that provides the majority of gospel readings for the church’s new liturgical year. All classes are held at Good Shepherd Parish on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Using materials produced for the widely acclaimed Little Rock Scripture Study series, we will "break-open" sacred texts and learn how profoundly they touch our individual and community lives. To facilitate group sharing, the number of participants will be limited to twelve. Pre-registration is necessary, and the courses are usually fully booked. The participant fee is $25.00, and includes the cost of a personal copy of the scripture commentary and a study guide. For more information regarding the courses, contact Ron McRae at 613-841-4698 or ronald.mcrae@sympatico.ca
Pilgrimage to Malta & Sicily (Apr. 18-30, 2008) with Fr. John Vandenakker of the Companions of the Cross. To view the itinerary:www.companionscross.org/events/upcoming.html, or call Gail at (613) 744-1418 for a free brochure.
Don’t forget to vote Oct. 10th
Announced Masses
Remember our Sick: Bob Nolan, Alan Troy, Margaret Larocque & John Dunn
From one pumpkin to another!!!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving