Palm Sunday also known as Passion Sunday, celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry to the holy city of Jerusalem.  Palms will be blessed outside the Church (weather permitting) and a procession with palms will enter the Church. 
CHRISM MASS: This year’s Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. It will be followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall, and all the clergy, religious and faithful of the Archdiocese are cordially invited to attend.
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm: Good Friday: Service of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 pm - Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.  During the Good Friday Service a collection is taken to support the pastoral, educational and social mission entrusted to the Franciscans of the Holy Land by our Holy Father the Pope.  Please give generously to support this land sanctified by Jesus’ presence on earth.
DEVELOPMENT and PEACE Due to the inclement weather this past weekend, we will take the collection for Share Lent this Sunday as well.  This is our opportunity to share, through the auspices of a Canadian Catholic organization, with the less fortunate in our world.  Development and Peace focuses on justice, democracy and peace for all people.
The Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League of our parish will be hosting the Way of the Cross on Friday March 14, 2008 starting at 6:30 P.M. followed by the serving of a Lenten soup in the social space.  Please join us.
GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS: Through the streets of downtown Ottawa. Procession, prayer, meditation and song, led by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. Begins 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 21 at St Patrick's Basilica. Arrival at Notre-Dame Cathedral at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Communion and Liberation. Info: 613-241-7496.
Easter - Parking Lot Due to the large amount of snow this winter, we would encourage you to carpool, if possible, on Easter Sunday.  We would also ask that you be patient and courteous to our parking attendants and follow their directions both entering and leaving the church parking lot.

 

Holy Week and Easter Celebrations
Chrism Mass: Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 pm at Notre Dame Cathedral – Archbishop Prendergast will preside –
All Welcome.
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 pm
Good Friday: Service of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 pm
Way of the Cross at 7:00 pm
Holy Saturday: The Vigil of Easter at 8:00 pm
(Please note there is no 5:00 pm mass on Holy Saturday)
Easter Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:15 am & 1:15 pm masses
 

 
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.
ENVIRONMENT: We are looking for a few (extra?) helpers to help us with the  many changes in Liturgical Themes for Holy week i.e. Holy Thursday/Good Friday/ Easter Saturday. If you have an hour or so to help on any one of those mornings please call or email Patricia Clément jpclement@rogers.com
Holy Spirit Parish, Stittsville celebrates the consecration of the new church with Eucharist on Monday, March 31 at 7:00 pm by Archbishop Prendergast.  Everyone Welcome.
Photos of Father Muldoon:  If you have any good photos of Father Joe during his ministry here in the parish during the past eight years, please call Gordon Harris (Vice Chair, Pastoral Council) at 613-837-6457.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: For couples celebrating their 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60th or more anniversary this year. Notre Dame Cathedral, Sun., May 4, 2:30 p.m. Please return the completed registration form (available from your parish) before April 25. Info: (613-738-5025, ext. 217).
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 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
Annual Dessert and Card Party hosted by Annunciation of the Lord CWL Saturday April 5th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the parish hall 2414 Ogilvie Rd., Gloucester.  Super prizes, sumptuous desserts. Lots of parking.   $5.00 per person.  Tickets:  Annie Provick 613-834-5979
COME & SEE FOR MEN: Have you ever thought of becoming a priest? Our "Come & See" group meets each month for fellowship, prayer & discussion. Next meeting: Fri., March 28, 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Basilica on Kent St. Info: Fr. Joseph Muldoon (613-738-5025). Please note change of date.
ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT: What does it mean for me to be a Catholic in the world today as People of the Word? An introduction to Scripture. Presenter: Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. Sat., Mar. 29. 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).
Please give Easter goodies (non-perishable) to the foodbank this week along with canned meat and vegetables.
 
Announced Masses
Saturday, March 15 Palm Sunday
5:00 pm  For our Parishioners  
Sunday, March 16 Palm Sunday
9:00 am †Enrique Vea, req by Celestina Callaghan
  In Thanksgiving, req by Carmen Valere
11:15 am †John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by
 John & Lorraine MacPhee
 †Theresa John & Partium Mariann, req by the Pittson family
Tuesday, March 18
9:00 am †Sheila O’Connor, req by Joe & Margaret McGlade
 †Sheila O’Connor, req by Moya Wills
Wednesday, March 19  
9:00 am  †Art Willick, req by Linda & Gordon Willick
Thursday, March 20 Holy Thursday  
7:00 pm  †Harry Lynch, req by the Lynch family
Friday, March 21 Good Friday
3:00 pm Service of the Lord’s Passion 
7:00 pm  Way of the Cross
Saturday, March 22 Easter Vigil Resurrection of the Lord
8:00 pm  Private Intention  
Sunday, March 23 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am †PJ Kennedy, req by the Dumont family
 †John Kingston, req by the Dumont family
 †Lawrence Loh, req by Eugenie & family
 †Samuel Johnson, req by Geri Rodgers
1:15 pm  †Dan Yuen, req by the family
 †Yu Jacob & J.Y Pactium Mary, req by the Pittson family
 †Doris & Victor Pittson, req by the Pittson family
 
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, Monica Groulx, John McDonald, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, and John Dunn
SUPPORT TO THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: Support Group for those experiencing the trauma of separation or divorce meets at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place on Wednesday nights, 7:30 p.m. as follows: March 19, April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21. Info: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
NEOPHYTE MASS: Please join with our diocesan community in a special celebration welcoming those who have been fully initiated at the Easter Vigil. This Mass for the Neophytes will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Notre-Dame Cathedral.
BEGINING AGAIN SEMINAR: Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. Sat., April 5, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Intended for those who have been recently separated/divorced. Deals with the issues of getting on with life after the trauma of a failed relationship. Cost: $50. Registration: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE (MAY 8) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Pro-life event in its 11th year; the gathering on Parliament Hill continues to grow with almost 7,000 people attending last year. Volunteers are needed to help with the organization of a candlelight vigil, church services, and rally. Info: Campaign Life Coalition (613-729-0379).