February 3, 2008
March 19, 2008
The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 3, 2008
February 3, 2008
The annual observance of Lent begins very shortly on Ash Wednesday, February 6. Abstinence from eating meat is to be observed on all Fridays during Lent. This applies to persons 14 and older; the law of fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday applies to persons 18 or older and younger than 60.
A copy of Archbishop Terrence Prendergast’s letter to the faithful for Lent is available at the back of the church.
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 pm Eucharist.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner On February 5, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. the K of C Council 9005 will be hosting a Pancake Supper in the Social Space at the Good Shepherd Church. Costs: $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Come out and enjoy fresh pancakes & syrup and sausages. Tickets will be available after the Masses this weekend.
Congratulations and our prayers for the candidates installed by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast on Jan. 20, 2008: Tom Cuddihy, Peter Fan, Kevin Foley, Peter Lafleur, Mark Masson, Ron McRae, Jeff Nelson, Darren Theoret.
Fr. Vernon P. Boyd, S.J.: was born and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba. He is a Jesuit priest and is a member of the English Canadian Jesuits. The order is formally called the Society of Jesus. Fr. Boyd, S.J. entered the Society of Jesus in 1976 and was ordained a priest in 1986. His formation as a Jesuit included hospital and prison ministry, missionary work in Jamaica, pastoral service in Jesuit parishes, and teaching in Jesuit high schools. Fr. Boyd’s principal ministry and work has been in high school education. He has taught for the past 23 years at Loyola High School, Montreal; Gonazaga High School and St. Bonaventure’s college, St. John’s. He has been for the past four years President and Principal of St. Bonaventure’s College. At present, he is on a sabbatical year and is availing himself for ministry in the Diocese of Ottawa during his sabbatical.
Collection for Diocesan and Missionary Works: The next scheduled special collection is for Diocesan and Missionary Works and will take place the weekend of February 9-10, 2008, the First Sunday of Lent. This collection enables the Archdiocese of Ottawa to respond to requests for assistance from Canadian and foreign dioceses, as well as from various national and local groups.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Rite of Election Next Sunday, a great sign of conversion for our Parish will be our catechumens who will be undergoing the Rite of Election at Notre Dame Cathedral. Our baptized candidates will be there to support them. The catechumens are proclaiming to us that they believe that God has called them to participate in the Easter mysteries of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, or for our candidates already baptized, to enter into full communion. They are entering into a more intense preparation of purification and enlightenment. We, the Church, ratify their choice and support them with our prayers and encouragement. We welcome them even more into our midst and witness our faith to them as they, by their conversion, call us also to conversion.
A copy of Archbishop Terrence Prendergast’s letter to the faithful for Lent is available at the back of the church.
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 pm Eucharist.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner On February 5, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. the K of C Council 9005 will be hosting a Pancake Supper in the Social Space at the Good Shepherd Church. Costs: $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Come out and enjoy fresh pancakes & syrup and sausages. Tickets will be available after the Masses this weekend.
Congratulations and our prayers for the candidates installed by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast on Jan. 20, 2008: Tom Cuddihy, Peter Fan, Kevin Foley, Peter Lafleur, Mark Masson, Ron McRae, Jeff Nelson, Darren Theoret.
Fr. Vernon P. Boyd, S.J.: was born and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba. He is a Jesuit priest and is a member of the English Canadian Jesuits. The order is formally called the Society of Jesus. Fr. Boyd, S.J. entered the Society of Jesus in 1976 and was ordained a priest in 1986. His formation as a Jesuit included hospital and prison ministry, missionary work in Jamaica, pastoral service in Jesuit parishes, and teaching in Jesuit high schools. Fr. Boyd’s principal ministry and work has been in high school education. He has taught for the past 23 years at Loyola High School, Montreal; Gonazaga High School and St. Bonaventure’s college, St. John’s. He has been for the past four years President and Principal of St. Bonaventure’s College. At present, he is on a sabbatical year and is availing himself for ministry in the Diocese of Ottawa during his sabbatical.
Collection for Diocesan and Missionary Works: The next scheduled special collection is for Diocesan and Missionary Works and will take place the weekend of February 9-10, 2008, the First Sunday of Lent. This collection enables the Archdiocese of Ottawa to respond to requests for assistance from Canadian and foreign dioceses, as well as from various national and local groups.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Rite of Election Next Sunday, a great sign of conversion for our Parish will be our catechumens who will be undergoing the Rite of Election at Notre Dame Cathedral. Our baptized candidates will be there to support them. The catechumens are proclaiming to us that they believe that God has called them to participate in the Easter mysteries of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, or for our candidates already baptized, to enter into full communion. They are entering into a more intense preparation of purification and enlightenment. We, the Church, ratify their choice and support them with our prayers and encouragement. We welcome them even more into our midst and witness our faith to them as they, by their conversion, call us also to conversion.
The Role of the “Episcopal Vicar” in the Archdiocese of Ottawa. The word Episcopal relates to the office of bishop which is to teach, govern and sanctify God’s people in a particular area called a Diocese. A vicar is an assistant to the bishop and serves as an advisor. Some of the duties include pastoral coordination of youth ministries, Adult Faith Development, the Permanent Diaconate, working with the Pastors, Deacons, and Pastoral Workers being a liaison with the Catholic schools and the school boards, working with the “Come and See” program to encourage priestly vocations and of course a few other related duties. Our diocesan Centre is located at 1247 Kilborn Place. The number for the center is (613) 738-3359 (226) and the email address is jmuldoon@ecclesia-ottawa.org. You can also reach the Centre by (613) 738-5025.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 5 to 6 March, 2008
“To visit the Blessed Sacrament is … a proof of gratitude, and expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ our Lord.” (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium fidei)As part of our parish Lenten activities related to the theme “Building Reconciling Communities” on March 5 and 6 the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration in the day chapel. During adoration, two adults must always be present in the chapel. Adoration will begin at 8:00 p.m., following Evening Prayer on Wednesday March 5, and continue (except during morning mass) until 6:00 p.m. on Thur., March 6.
Volunteers are requested to place their name and phone number on the sign-up sheet that is available in the gathering space. Take this opportunity to spend an hour with your spouse, a relative or friend in the Lord’s presence and to reflect on the ways in which you can participate in building reconciling communities. A folder with readings related to the theme will be available to assist your reflection. For more info contact Ron or Helen McRae at ronald.mcrae@sympatico.ca
Administrative Assistant: The Parish is currently seeking a self-motivated individual for general office duties. Qualifications include strong computer skills (Access an asset), effective communication and diplomacy skills, maintain a high degree of confidentiality, ability to work with volunteers, well organized, with previous office experience. Please send resume by Monday, February 11, 2008 to: Admin. Asst. Search Committee, c/o Good Shepherd Parish or email good.shepherd@on.aibn.com.
REMINDER to children receiving Confirmation & First Eucharist this year. The next Parent & Child meeting is Tues. Feb. 19 and Thurs. Feb. 21 at 7:00 PM. Both parent and child are required to attend one of these meeting dates and bring the completed workbook "Come Join Us at the Table" along with the address of church where child was baptized and name and complete address of your child's sponsor.
The Good Shepherd Widows and Widowers Friendship Group is holding its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the social space. The Group offers friendship and informal support within a Christian setting. New members are always welcome. For more information about the group, please contact Pauline Canning or John Reny.
Handyman: The parish is looking to hire a part-time handyman. Please call the office for more details or send your resume to the office at good.shepherd@on.aibn.com
Announced Masses
Saturday, February 2
5:00 pm †Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
Sunday, February 3
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †Dmytro Jaz, req by Knights of Columbus
†John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by
John & Lorraine MacPhee
†Vi Stanton, req by Lorna Kennedy & Doreen Dumont
Tuesday, February 5 St. Agatha, virgin, martyr
9:00 am †Bernard Scott, req by Maurene & Tony Atherton
Wednesday, February 6 Ash Wednesday
7:00 pm Private Intention
Thursday, February 7
9:00 am †Oswald & Mary Hawkins, req by Joe & Muriel Hynes
Friday, February 8
9:00 am Private Intention
Saturday, February 9
5:00 pm For our Parishioners
Sunday, February 10
9:00 am †Raoul Tremblay, req by the Music Ministry
†Michael Tierney, req by Kathleen McCarthy
11:15 am †John Kingston, req by Sean & Anna Mae O’Carroll
†Presentation & Fultencio DeGuzman,
req by the DeGuzman family
†Matt McDaniel, req by Stella & Philip Stow
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Bill Colfer, Jean Lemire, Claire Harris, Baby Marcus Keable-John, Helen Ramsay, and John Dunn
Please pray for our deceased: Corporal Etienne Gonthier, Christine Piekkola O’Shaughnessy, wife of Mark; Lawrence Loh, husband of Laurie, Fr. John Cardo and Harold Byrne
Are you Single by Choice? Are You Satisfied with your career/profession but want more? Explore your Vocation to be Single For The Lord. Members will be sharing spiritual, educational and social activities on a regular weekly/bi-weekly basis. A group will be starting up after mid-March. Interested: Petronella (613-744-7585).
Women’s Breakfast St. Augustine Parish: 1060 Baseline Rd., Sat., Mar 29, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Natasha J. Gajraj. Topic "When Heaven meets earth: the story of a conversion and discovering God in everyday life". $10 ticket includes catered hot buffet breakfast. Contact Parish secretary: (613- 225-7388).
New Life Retreat: St. Mary’s Church on March 7-10, 2008, info at www.newlifeparishretreat.org or by phoning Odette Regimbal at 613-224-5723.
Spaghetti Dinner in support of Lifeline Counselling Center, entertainment by The Sunshine Singers, a subgroup of the Cumberland Community Singers, Sat. Feb. 9 at 6:00 pm $10 info: 257-7371
Thinkfast: Sleep over at the church, spend 25 hours playing games and talking about our world and our place in it. 12-18 year old, March 7-8, call Kat to register.
Bake Sale: February 9-10, after masses, supporting youth programming. End mass with a few sweet treats!