October 28
November 01, 2007
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 28, 2007
VESPERS AND ADORATION: At Good Shepherd parish, Wed., November 7, 7:00 p.m. All are invited to participate. The Vespers will be followed by a 30 minute period of adoration.
Environment Committee: We would like to invite all parishioners of the parish who are or who have been members of the Canadian Military, Royal Canadian Mounted Police to identify themselves to the parish office. It is our hope that you will participate in our Parish Remembrance Tribute which will take place at the 5pm mass on Saturday November 10th. If you are a Scout, Guide or Cadet we invite you to join in by wearing your uniform.
Thank You to all who helped make our Harvest Potluck Dinner such a successful Fundraiser for the parish. A special thank you to our Fundraising team. The event raised over $4,000.00 for the parish.
Green Team: The Good Shepherd parish is seeking an adult volunteer to spearhead a “Green Team” (our contribution to the welfare of our planet). If interested, please call the office for details.
The Good Shepherd CWL Annual Craft, Bake and Gift Fair Sat. Nov. 3, 8:30am – 2:00pm Dear Parishioners, your contribution of baked good for the Nov. 3rd CWL Craft Fair bake table is requested. They can be dropped off on Fri. Nov. 2 between 2 - 4 in the afternoon or 6 - 8 in the evening. Many thanks.
YOUTH: Halloween Movie Night! Sunday, Oct 28, 6-9pm. Come in Costume!!
Young Adults interesting in helping to build youth resources like game and skit manuals, contact Kat! Projects are just beginning, lend us your talents! kat_youthco@yahoo.ca
The Good Shepherd Widows and Widowers Friendship Group monthly meeting, normally held on the third Thursday, has been moved to this Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the social space. The Group offers friendship and informal support within a Christian setting to widows and widowers. New members are always welcome. For more information about the group, please contact Pauline Canning or John Reny.
Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Auction: The Knights of Columbus Council 9005 will be holding its annual charity auction in support of the Christmas food hamper program for less fortunate families, on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm. Come out and participate in an evening of fun, find a treasure and support your community. All are welcome. For information, please contact Jim Haskill.
Opening Oct. 26 "Bella," a romantic drama by Alejandro Monteverde, was the surprise winner of the top award at the Toronto Film Festival It is a beautiful pro life story, written and directed by a young catholic man from Mexico. It is a special movie that has so many wonderful teachings based on Catholicism. Opening weekend attendance will determine if the movie is retained in major theatres.
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. The parish will be sending out our regular update to the parish via mail shortly. If you have moved in the last year, please call the office with your new address.
A NOTE FROM FINANCE COUNCIL TO ALL MINISTRIES: Groups requiring funds in the next fiscal year are asked to submit a budget by October 31, 2007. They may be emailed to the office at good.shepherd@on.aibn.com
CHRISTIAN INITIATION FORMATION DAY: The Spirit of the Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate. Facilitators: Fr. Bosco Wong and Sheila Finnerty, gsic. Sat., Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. Cost: $10 (max $30/parish). Registration: (613-738-5025, ext. 217); (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
COME AND SEE FOR WOMEN: Are you a young woman interested in discerning a vocation to religious life? If so, you are invited to attend the monthly Come & See for women. St. Theresa parish (Somerset & Cartier), The next Come & See will be on Fri., Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. We will share food, friendship & prayer. Info: Camille (613-276-1679).
ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT What does it mean for me to be a Catholic in the world today in relationship with Muslims? Theme: Relationship with Islam.Film/Panel Discussion/Presenter. Sat., Nov. 10. Cost: $15. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn. Info: Carol (738-5025 X 251); (ckuzmochka@ecclesia-ottawa.org). Registrations: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (738-5025 X 217).
SHARING OUR CARING PASTORAL CARE SESSION: For all involved in pastoral care in the diocese. Host: St. Margaret Mary Parish, Fairbarn Ave. Saturday, November 17, 9:30 a.m. noon; coffee & registration at 9:00 a.m.Cost: $10/person; $20/any number from same parish. This will be a time to network and share ideas with others involved in pastoral care, and a time for discussion on issues related to Pastoral Care in the diocese. Please register by Mon., Nov. 12: (613-738-5025, x217); (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
CATECHESIS ON THE EUCHARIST: To prepare spiritually for the International Eucharist Congress a series of catechetical evenings are being offered. They take place 7:00 9:00 p.m. (Note: * indicates Mass 7:00 p.m.; catechesis 7:30 p.m.) as follows:
Catechesis 2 - The Eucharist, Memorial of the Paschal Mystery, Tues., Nov. 13, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal *
Environment Committee: We would like to invite all parishioners of the parish who are or who have been members of the Canadian Military, Royal Canadian Mounted Police to identify themselves to the parish office. It is our hope that you will participate in our Parish Remembrance Tribute which will take place at the 5pm mass on Saturday November 10th. If you are a Scout, Guide or Cadet we invite you to join in by wearing your uniform.
Thank You to all who helped make our Harvest Potluck Dinner such a successful Fundraiser for the parish. A special thank you to our Fundraising team. The event raised over $4,000.00 for the parish.
Green Team: The Good Shepherd parish is seeking an adult volunteer to spearhead a “Green Team” (our contribution to the welfare of our planet). If interested, please call the office for details.
The Good Shepherd CWL Annual Craft, Bake and Gift Fair Sat. Nov. 3, 8:30am – 2:00pm Dear Parishioners, your contribution of baked good for the Nov. 3rd CWL Craft Fair bake table is requested. They can be dropped off on Fri. Nov. 2 between 2 - 4 in the afternoon or 6 - 8 in the evening. Many thanks.
YOUTH: Halloween Movie Night! Sunday, Oct 28, 6-9pm. Come in Costume!!
Young Adults interesting in helping to build youth resources like game and skit manuals, contact Kat! Projects are just beginning, lend us your talents! kat_youthco@yahoo.ca
The Good Shepherd Widows and Widowers Friendship Group monthly meeting, normally held on the third Thursday, has been moved to this Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the social space. The Group offers friendship and informal support within a Christian setting to widows and widowers. New members are always welcome. For more information about the group, please contact Pauline Canning or John Reny.
Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Auction: The Knights of Columbus Council 9005 will be holding its annual charity auction in support of the Christmas food hamper program for less fortunate families, on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm. Come out and participate in an evening of fun, find a treasure and support your community. All are welcome. For information, please contact Jim Haskill.
Opening Oct. 26 "Bella," a romantic drama by Alejandro Monteverde, was the surprise winner of the top award at the Toronto Film Festival It is a beautiful pro life story, written and directed by a young catholic man from Mexico. It is a special movie that has so many wonderful teachings based on Catholicism. Opening weekend attendance will determine if the movie is retained in major theatres.
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. The parish will be sending out our regular update to the parish via mail shortly. If you have moved in the last year, please call the office with your new address.
A NOTE FROM FINANCE COUNCIL TO ALL MINISTRIES: Groups requiring funds in the next fiscal year are asked to submit a budget by October 31, 2007. They may be emailed to the office at good.shepherd@on.aibn.com
CHRISTIAN INITIATION FORMATION DAY: The Spirit of the Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate. Facilitators: Fr. Bosco Wong and Sheila Finnerty, gsic. Sat., Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. Cost: $10 (max $30/parish). Registration: (613-738-5025, ext. 217); (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
COME AND SEE FOR WOMEN: Are you a young woman interested in discerning a vocation to religious life? If so, you are invited to attend the monthly Come & See for women. St. Theresa parish (Somerset & Cartier), The next Come & See will be on Fri., Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. We will share food, friendship & prayer. Info: Camille (613-276-1679).
ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT What does it mean for me to be a Catholic in the world today in relationship with Muslims? Theme: Relationship with Islam.Film/Panel Discussion/Presenter. Sat., Nov. 10. Cost: $15. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn. Info: Carol (738-5025 X 251); (ckuzmochka@ecclesia-ottawa.org). Registrations: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (738-5025 X 217).
SHARING OUR CARING PASTORAL CARE SESSION: For all involved in pastoral care in the diocese. Host: St. Margaret Mary Parish, Fairbarn Ave. Saturday, November 17, 9:30 a.m. noon; coffee & registration at 9:00 a.m.Cost: $10/person; $20/any number from same parish. This will be a time to network and share ideas with others involved in pastoral care, and a time for discussion on issues related to Pastoral Care in the diocese. Please register by Mon., Nov. 12: (613-738-5025, x217); (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
CATECHESIS ON THE EUCHARIST: To prepare spiritually for the International Eucharist Congress a series of catechetical evenings are being offered. They take place 7:00 9:00 p.m. (Note: * indicates Mass 7:00 p.m.; catechesis 7:30 p.m.) as follows:
Catechesis 2 - The Eucharist, Memorial of the Paschal Mystery, Tues., Nov. 13, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal *
Announced Masses
Saturday, October 27
5:00 pm Geraldine Olsen, req by the Liverpool family
Winnie Maher, req by Cecilia and Brian McCrann
Mary Helena Jennings, req by Elaine & John Tollmann
Sunday, October 28
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am John & Caroline McPhee, req by John &
Lorraine MacPhee
Anna Viszmeg, req by Dianne Kingston & family
Intentions of Dorothy & Ken Riopelle on the occasion of their 50th
5:00 pm Geraldine Olsen, req by the Liverpool family
Winnie Maher, req by Cecilia and Brian McCrann
Mary Helena Jennings, req by Elaine & John Tollmann
Sunday, October 28
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am John & Caroline McPhee, req by John &
Lorraine MacPhee
Anna Viszmeg, req by Dianne Kingston & family
Intentions of Dorothy & Ken Riopelle on the occasion of their 50th
wedding anniversary, req by Jean & Doreen Dumont
Tuesday, October 30
9:00 am Mary Jennings, req by Brian & Jackie Beahen
Wednesday, October 31
9:00 am Int. of Bob & Barbara Nolan, req by Sheila & Bob Morin
Thursday, November 1 All Saints Day
9:00 am Roger Tremblay & Clay Jimmo, req by the Jimmo family
Mary Jennings, req by Peter & Mae Faulman
Friday, November 2 All Souls Day
9:00 am Frank Constance, req by Knowlton Constance
Sydney Valere, re qy Carmen Valere
Joseph Jacob, req by the Pittson family
Saturday, November 3
5:00 pm Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
Al Duvall, req by Ebbie & John Ferguson
Benedict Rodrigues, req by the Pereira family
Sunday, November 4
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus
Maria Dos Reis, req by the family
Geraldine Olsen, req by Ken & Dorothy Riopelle
Remember our Sick: Bob Nolan, Margaret Larocque & John Dunn
Remember our deceased: Dorene O’Neill, mother of Bruce O’Neill, Joseph Jacob
Meetings this Week:
Monday, Oct. 29 - Euchre 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 30 - RCIA Meeting 7:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 1 – Widow & Widowers Friendship Group 7:30 pm
Christian Meditation 7:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 2 - Small Christian Community 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 30
9:00 am Mary Jennings, req by Brian & Jackie Beahen
Wednesday, October 31
9:00 am Int. of Bob & Barbara Nolan, req by Sheila & Bob Morin
Thursday, November 1 All Saints Day
9:00 am Roger Tremblay & Clay Jimmo, req by the Jimmo family
Mary Jennings, req by Peter & Mae Faulman
Friday, November 2 All Souls Day
9:00 am Frank Constance, req by Knowlton Constance
Sydney Valere, re qy Carmen Valere
Joseph Jacob, req by the Pittson family
Saturday, November 3
5:00 pm Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
Al Duvall, req by Ebbie & John Ferguson
Benedict Rodrigues, req by the Pereira family
Sunday, November 4
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus
Maria Dos Reis, req by the family
Geraldine Olsen, req by Ken & Dorothy Riopelle
Remember our Sick: Bob Nolan, Margaret Larocque & John Dunn
Remember our deceased: Dorene O’Neill, mother of Bruce O’Neill, Joseph Jacob
Meetings this Week:
Monday, Oct. 29 - Euchre 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 30 - RCIA Meeting 7:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 1 – Widow & Widowers Friendship Group 7:30 pm
Christian Meditation 7:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 2 - Small Christian Community 7:00 pm
Youth Healing Mass (ages 13-35), Divine Infant Church, Wed., November 7, 7:00 pm. Do you know someone that suffers from depression or self-mutilation? Drug or alcohol abuse? Broken relationships or families? Come join the Healing Mass.
Refugee Sponsorship Workshop: Improve your conflict management and communication skills as well as your awareness of the refugee experience. Sat. Nov. 3, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Rd., Info: Joan Biship 613-729-3662 or Julie Salach-Simard 613-232-9634, ext. 330.
Refugee Sponsorship Workshop: Improve your conflict management and communication skills as well as your awareness of the refugee experience. Sat. Nov. 3, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Rd., Info: Joan Biship 613-729-3662 or Julie Salach-Simard 613-232-9634, ext. 330.