Today we celebrate the One whom John the Baptizer named Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.  He is Jesus who calls us to be holy.

Admission of Candidates to the Permanent Diaconate:  On Sunday January 20, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast will celebrate the 9:00 am Eucharist at Good Shepherd Parish and admit to candidacy several men who are studying for the Permanent Diaconate.  Kevin Foley and Ron MacRae of Good Shepherd Parish are among the candidates.  Please join us for this celebration followed by a reception in the social space.  The Archbishop looks forward to meeting many parishioners.

Father Thomas Dougherty has asked for our prayers. Father visits relatives of our parish every few years from Kenya.  His community is presently in the middle of the fighting and they have lost all.  Please pray for his safety and the safety of his fellow clergy.
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).
Parish Breakfast:  The Knights of Columbus will host our Parish Breakfast on Sunday, January 27 after the 9:00 and 11:15 am masses.  Tickets will be on sale after masses this weekend.

REMINDER to children receiving Confirmation & First Eucharist this year. The next required Mass and Catechesis Session is Sunday, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at the 9:00 am Mass.  They are required to attend one of these Sunday Masses and stay for the half-hour of instruction afterwards.  Also 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.
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

Youth: Sledding this Sunday, Jan. 20th at 6:20 pm. Meet at the church and pick up at 8:30 pm.  Call Kat for more info.

Please pray for our students studying for exams this coming week.
 
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.
St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa is a charitable, not-for-profit, long term care facility that has provided nursing and personal care to more than 200 senior residents for over 142 years.  Please HELP to maintain the high quality of individual care that this Home gives to elderly persons in our community.  PURCHASE one or more lottery ticket(s) at $100 each.  ONLY 2000 TICKETS PRINTED!  Give yourself the chance(s) to WIN $55,000 tax-free cash prizes during the year.  EARLY BIRD in January 2008, OFFICIAL DRAW in March 2008 and MONTHLY DRAWS beginning in April 2008. Winning tickets returned to the drum for future chances to win. Please contact the Foundation at 613¬-260-2738 to order your ticket(s).
Christopher Leadership Courses are beginning in late January (29th and 30th) (East and West end locations). Please call 613-860-TALK (8255) for details and to enroll.
"Signs of Hope" Mini-conference sponsored by the Companions of the Cross, Feb. 1 & 2, Tudor Hall, Ottawa. Topics include: Today's Crisis of Faith; Persecution of the Church around the World; Leading Family & Friends Back to Christ. Cost: $35 per person (includes lunch). To register call 728-3175. For more info visit http://www.companionscross.org/events/upcoming.html.
Parent Information Night at Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School for parents with children who are entering grade 7 in September 2008. Date:  January 22nd, 2008, Time:  7:00 P.M.
Place:  Lester B. Pearson Library.

 
Announced Masses
Saturday, January 19
5:00 pm  Mary Jennings, req by Austin & Mary Comerton
  Marie Louise Drouillard, req by
    Joan & Noel Bhumgara
  Int. of Fr. Thomas Dougherty & fellow priests,
     req by Margaret & Bob Roy
Sunday, January 20
9:00 am  For our Parishioners
11:15 am  John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by
    John & Lorraine MacPhee
  John Kingston, req by the family
Tuesday, January 22
9:00 am  Private Intention
Wednesday, January 23
9:00 am  Namesh Peiris & Shane Hettiarachchi,
     Req by Nilusui
Thursday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales, bishop  
9:00 am  Loretta Bates, req by Bernie & Jackie Roach
Friday, January 25 Conversion of St. Paul, apostle
9:00 am   Int. of Father Thomas Dougherty, req by
     Margaret & Bob Roy
Saturday, January 26
5:00 pm  Frank Constance, req by Knowlton Constance
  Elizabeth Grant, req by Pat & George Savage
  Henri Genet, req by Theo & Albert Lawrence
Sunday, January 27
9:00 am  For our parishioners
11:15 am  John Kingston, req by Jean Pierre & Patricia     Clement
  Jean-Charles (Chuck) Bruyere, req by Frank &     Carol Faure
  Gordon O’Connor, req by his wife Claire
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."
Eleven day motor coach tour this coming May 5th – 15th Grand Catholic Italy, led by Father Paul Shepherd, we will be flying from Canada to Italy where our tour will visit several famous cities, Catholic shrines and holy sites. If you would like more information about how you can join this tour, or to reserve your place on this great adventure, please call or e-mail Paul Moylan or Sandra Ayoub at 613-863-9939 or sayoub@travelonly.com.
The Fourth Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraising Event, First Place Pregnancy Centre, Friday, Feb. 22 at 6:00 pm, Hellenic Banquet Hall, tickets $50/person and receive a $20 tax receipt. To purchase tickets call 613-228-7474 before February 15.