January 6, 2008
January 22, 2008
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2008
Lift up your eyes and look around—look for Christ Jesus manifest before us and within us.
January 6, 2008
Lift up your eyes and look around—look for Christ Jesus manifest before us and within us.
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 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
Permanent Diaconate Formation Program – Information Day: Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place (look for room info at entrance). Sat., Jan. 26, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Interested parishioners are asked to attend. Info: Deacon Michael Seath (613-834-1840).
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE SUNDAY EUCHARIST? A formation session for all the baptized, and an excellent way to prepare for the Eucharistic Congress. With Fr. Roy Roberts and Fr. Bill Burke. Sat., Jan. 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn. Cost: $15 (bring your own lunch). Registration deadline: Mon., Jan. 7 (613-738-5025, ext. 217, abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
Ribbon of Signatures Campaign is to address those who wilfully, or through negligence of their duties, allow the internet to be used to publish astronomical amounts of child pornography.The ribbon states: "Internet Service Providers (ISPs) help protect our children from on-line predators". The signed ribbon will be sent to the Chairman of the CRTC. Please take a moment to sign the white ribbon in the gathering space the weekend of Jan. 12-13 for the Ribbon of Signatures Campaign to address child pornography on the internet.
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
Permanent Diaconate Formation Program – Information Day: Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place (look for room info at entrance). Sat., Jan. 26, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Interested parishioners are asked to attend. Info: Deacon Michael Seath (613-834-1840).
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE SUNDAY EUCHARIST? A formation session for all the baptized, and an excellent way to prepare for the Eucharistic Congress. With Fr. Roy Roberts and Fr. Bill Burke. Sat., Jan. 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn. Cost: $15 (bring your own lunch). Registration deadline: Mon., Jan. 7 (613-738-5025, ext. 217, abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
Ribbon of Signatures Campaign is to address those who wilfully, or through negligence of their duties, allow the internet to be used to publish astronomical amounts of child pornography.The ribbon states: "Internet Service Providers (ISPs) help protect our children from on-line predators". The signed ribbon will be sent to the Chairman of the CRTC. Please take a moment to sign the white ribbon in the gathering space the weekend of Jan. 12-13 for the Ribbon of Signatures Campaign to address child pornography on the internet.
CWL meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7:30. All welcome.
Thank you for your kind donations to the parish and to the food bank. Please continue to give to our food banks throughout the new year when supplies run low.
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. Thank you for your generous weekly support of Good Shepherd Parish.
2008 Envelopes are available in the gathering space.
Making a Will – A Lasting Legacy: Please consider a gift to your Parish in your will as a lasting and beneficial testimony of faith.
K4J (Kids for Jesus) mark you calendars! An exciting new season begins in January. Boys & girls ages 6-10 are invited to Know Jesus, Love Jesus and Share Jesus through discussions, games, crafts and more. We meet one Friday evening/month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Cost: $10 for season. Register by phone contacting Patty MacCarthy. Meeting dates are: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 9 and June 13.
SUPPORT TO THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: This ministry will take a break for the Christmas period, and start up again on January 16, 2008 with a talk by a lawyer - Raquel Beesley - on the issue of Mediation versus Court Action in cases of separation and divorce. Our Support Group for those experiencing the trauma of separation or divorce will meet on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. as follows: Jan 16 & 30, March 15 & 19, April 2 & 16, and May 7 & 21.
ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY: History, Relations, Issues, and Perspectives. A ten week course, Monday evenings, Jan. 7 Mar. 10, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Facilitated by Dr. Safaa Fouda and Sister Jean Goulet, csc. Offered by the Ottawa Lay School of Theology. All Saints Westboro Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Road, W. of Churchill Ave. $50 for the course, $10 students. Registration: (www.olst.ca) or on Jan. 7.
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. Thank you for your generous weekly support of Good Shepherd Parish.
2008 Envelopes are available in the gathering space.
Making a Will – A Lasting Legacy: Please consider a gift to your Parish in your will as a lasting and beneficial testimony of faith.
K4J (Kids for Jesus) mark you calendars! An exciting new season begins in January. Boys & girls ages 6-10 are invited to Know Jesus, Love Jesus and Share Jesus through discussions, games, crafts and more. We meet one Friday evening/month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Cost: $10 for season. Register by phone contacting Patty MacCarthy. Meeting dates are: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 9 and June 13.
SUPPORT TO THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: This ministry will take a break for the Christmas period, and start up again on January 16, 2008 with a talk by a lawyer - Raquel Beesley - on the issue of Mediation versus Court Action in cases of separation and divorce. Our Support Group for those experiencing the trauma of separation or divorce will meet on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. as follows: Jan 16 & 30, March 15 & 19, April 2 & 16, and May 7 & 21.
ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY: History, Relations, Issues, and Perspectives. A ten week course, Monday evenings, Jan. 7 Mar. 10, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Facilitated by Dr. Safaa Fouda and Sister Jean Goulet, csc. Offered by the Ottawa Lay School of Theology. All Saints Westboro Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Road, W. of Churchill Ave. $50 for the course, $10 students. Registration: (www.olst.ca) or on Jan. 7.
CANTOR WORKSHOP: At Good Shepherd Parish, 3092 Innes Rd, Orleans. Sat., Jan. 19, 9:00 a.m. - noon. All parish cantors and those who would like
to enhance their participation in liturgical music are encouraged to
attend. Info & registration: Charlotte Gupta;
(cgupta@rogers.com). The Diocesan Liturgy Commission encourages all
those involved in parish music ministry to participate.
It’s a time for new beginnings.
to enhance their participation in liturgical music are encouraged to
attend. Info & registration: Charlotte Gupta;
(cgupta@rogers.com). The Diocesan Liturgy Commission encourages all
those involved in parish music ministry to participate.
It’s a time for new beginnings.
The Good Shepherd Widows and Widowers Friendship Group offers friendship and informal support within a Christian setting. The Group is holding its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, January 17, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the social space. New members are always welcome. For more information about the group, please contact Pauline Canning or John Reny.
Announced Masses
Saturday, January 5 Epiphany
5:00 pm Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
Cecil Lahaie, req by Vince & Audrey Keating
Sunday, January 6 Epiphany
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus,
req by the Knights of Columbus
John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by John & Lorraine MacPhee
Katharine Taujenis, req by Stase Danaitis
Tuesday, January 8
9:00 am Doug Winder, req by the family
Wednesday, January 9
9:00 am Private Intention
Thursday, January 10
9:00 am Private Intention
Friday, January 11
9:00 am Intentions of Richard MacDonald, req by Robert & Angela Lavictoire
Saturday, January 12
5:00 pm Peg Brennan, req by Austin & Mary Comerton
Int. of Margaret & Bob Conway & family, req by
Joe & Margaret McGlade
Marie Louise Drouillard, req by Joan & Noel Bhumgara
Sunday, January 13
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am John Kingston, req by the Environment Team
Ken Gorman, req by Al & Anne Hawkins
Marie Louise Drouillard, req by Joan & Noel Bhumgara
Sunday, January 13
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am John Kingston, req by the Environment Team
Ken Gorman, req by Al & Anne Hawkins
Pilgrimage to France & Italy (March 25th-April 7th, 2008) with Fr. John Vandenakker of the Companions of the Cross. To view the itinerary visit www.companionscross.org - Upcoming Events. Information Meeting: Sun. Jan.
27th, 2:30 p.m., St. Mary's Hall (Ottawa) or call Gail Goshko (613) 744-1418.
"Small Christian Community at Good Shepherd Parish provides a warm and welcoming place for the community to gather together regularly which offers people a chance to slow down, share coffee, be a bit more reflective about life, to sift and sort things that truly count. It is held every Friday from 7:00-8:30pm. Come join us! Open to all wanting to deepen their faith in Christ through more in-depth reflection on the Sunday readings! For further information, e-mail Deacon Paul (& Lilian) Delmas @ delmas@rogers.com or Angelita Guevara @ angelitaguevara@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office at 613.824.4394."
27th, 2:30 p.m., St. Mary's Hall (Ottawa) or call Gail Goshko (613) 744-1418.
"Small Christian Community at Good Shepherd Parish provides a warm and welcoming place for the community to gather together regularly which offers people a chance to slow down, share coffee, be a bit more reflective about life, to sift and sort things that truly count. It is held every Friday from 7:00-8:30pm. Come join us! Open to all wanting to deepen their faith in Christ through more in-depth reflection on the Sunday readings! For further information, e-mail Deacon Paul (& Lilian) Delmas @ delmas@rogers.com or Angelita Guevara @ angelitaguevara@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office at 613.824.4394."