Bulletin
October 27, 2008
Second Sunday of Easter
March 30, 2008
March 30, 2008
We who have not seen and yet believe faithfully gather to celebrate the work of the Lord among us.
PILGRIMAGE OF THE ARK OF THE NEW COVENANT: To prepare for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City. April 6, Holy Spirit Parish, Stittsville; April 7, Paroisse Saint-Rémi; April 8, Notre Dame Cathedral; April 9, Divine Infant, Orleans; April 10, Paroisse Très Sainte-Trinité, Rockland; April 11, Centre de l’Amour, Plantagenet; April 12, Paroisse Saint-Victor, Alfred, April 13, Paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Orignal; April 14, Paroisse Saint-Joachim, Chute-à-Blondeau. Info: Ted Hurley, Manon Chevalier, Édith Savard, Roland Frenette at (613-738-5025); (www.cei2008.ca/en/archepelerinage).
CONSECRATION OF THE NEW HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, STITTSVILLE: Archbishop Prendergast, S.J. presiding. 1489 Shea Road, Stittsville. Mon., March 31, 7:00 p.m. Everyone in the Archdiocese is invited!
LECTIO DIVINA: Once a month, Archbishop Prendergast leads young adults in a meditation on the Gospels called Lectio Divina. The next gathering will be held on Friday, April 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church (3891 Richmond Rd., Nepean). The evening starts with Mass! Info: Ted (613-738-5025 ext 231).
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. 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
The Environment Committee would like to thank those parishioners who donated to the Easter Decorating Fund. As always your generosity is very much appreciated. Patricia Clément.
Altar Servers: Girls and boys from Grade two and up are needed for all the Masses on the weekend. For more information, call Mary
CONSECRATION OF THE NEW HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, STITTSVILLE: Archbishop Prendergast, S.J. presiding. 1489 Shea Road, Stittsville. Mon., March 31, 7:00 p.m. Everyone in the Archdiocese is invited!
LECTIO DIVINA: Once a month, Archbishop Prendergast leads young adults in a meditation on the Gospels called Lectio Divina. The next gathering will be held on Friday, April 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church (3891 Richmond Rd., Nepean). The evening starts with Mass! Info: Ted (613-738-5025 ext 231).
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. 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
The Environment Committee would like to thank those parishioners who donated to the Easter Decorating Fund. As always your generosity is very much appreciated. Patricia Clément.
Altar Servers: Girls and boys from Grade two and up are needed for all the Masses on the weekend. For more information, call Mary
DEVELOPMENT and PEACE Share Lent
You have demonstrated the true spirit of Lenten almsgiving through your generous support of the Share Lent campaign last Sunday. Through our support, we participate in establishing the foundations for peace around the world. Thanks to all of you.
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.
Offering for February 24, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $2,688.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 620.00
Total Collection: $5,538.00
Offering for March 2, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $3,112.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 460.00
Total Collection: $5,822.00
Offering for March 9, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $660.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 162.00
Total Collection: $3,072.00
Development & Peace (includes Mar. 16) $7,450.00
Offering for March 16, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $2,835.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 905.00
Total Collection: $5,990.00
Good Friday $2,960.00
Offering for March 23, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $4,378.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 1,253.00
Total Collection: $7,881.00
You have demonstrated the true spirit of Lenten almsgiving through your generous support of the Share Lent campaign last Sunday. Through our support, we participate in establishing the foundations for peace around the world. Thanks to all of you.
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.
Offering for February 24, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $2,688.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 620.00
Total Collection: $5,538.00
Offering for March 2, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $3,112.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 460.00
Total Collection: $5,822.00
Offering for March 9, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $660.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 162.00
Total Collection: $3,072.00
Development & Peace (includes Mar. 16) $7,450.00
Offering for March 16, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $2,835.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 905.00
Total Collection: $5,990.00
Good Friday $2,960.00
Offering for March 23, 2008
Sunday Envelopes: $4,378.00
PAC (Approx.): 2,250.00
Loose: 1,253.00
Total Collection: $7,881.00
Administrative Assistant: Our new Administrative Assistant is Bonnie Kobner and she will start on Monday, March 31. We welcome her in the parish office Monday through Friday.
Pope Benedict’s Monthly Prayer Intentions for March 2008
General Intention: That the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation between individuals and peoples may be understood.
General Intention: That the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation between individuals and peoples may be understood.
Missionary Intention: That Christians persecuted because of the Gospel may be sustained by the strength of the Holy Spirit and continue to bear witness courageously and openly to the Word of God.
Please remember our foodbank this week!
Announced Masses
Saturday, March 29
5:00 pm †Marcel Peru, req by John & Liz Connor
†William Colfer, req by Nancy Harris & Ted Silver & family
†José Bettencourt, req by the Azevedo family
Sunday, March 30
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am †Victor Zapotoczny, req by his wife Bernadette
†Cecil & Bobbie McDonald, req by Jeannette &
Claude McDonald
Intentions of Josephine & Tom McGarry, req by Jeannette &
Claude McDonald
Tuesday, April 1
9:00 am †Ed McCue, req by Vince & Myrna Brown
Wednesday, April 2
9:00 am †Private Intention
Thursday, April 3
9:00 am †Private Intention
Friday, April 4
9:00 am †Dan Yuen, req by the family
Saturday, April 5
5:00 pm †Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
†Adriana Mess, req by Katy & Francis Kenny
Sunday, April 6
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am †Deceased members of Knights of Columbus
†John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by
John & Lorraine MacPhee
†Donald Lucas, †Aaron Williams, †Christopher Stannix,
†Kevin Kennedy, †David Greenslade, †Brent Poland,
req by Les Mader & Family
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, Monica Groulx, John McDonald, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, and John Dunn
Please pray for our deceased:
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
Announced Masses
Saturday, March 29
5:00 pm †Marcel Peru, req by John & Liz Connor
†William Colfer, req by Nancy Harris & Ted Silver & family
†José Bettencourt, req by the Azevedo family
Sunday, March 30
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am †Victor Zapotoczny, req by his wife Bernadette
†Cecil & Bobbie McDonald, req by Jeannette &
Claude McDonald
Intentions of Josephine & Tom McGarry, req by Jeannette &
Claude McDonald
Tuesday, April 1
9:00 am †Ed McCue, req by Vince & Myrna Brown
Wednesday, April 2
9:00 am †Private Intention
Thursday, April 3
9:00 am †Private Intention
Friday, April 4
9:00 am †Dan Yuen, req by the family
Saturday, April 5
5:00 pm †Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
†Adriana Mess, req by Katy & Francis Kenny
Sunday, April 6
9:00 am For our parishioners
11:15 am †Deceased members of Knights of Columbus
†John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by
John & Lorraine MacPhee
†Donald Lucas, †Aaron Williams, †Christopher Stannix,
†Kevin Kennedy, †David Greenslade, †Brent Poland,
req by Les Mader & Family
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, Monica Groulx, John McDonald, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, and John Dunn
Please pray for our deceased:
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
Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. Performances are Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th. The show starts at 7:00 pm and admission is $5.00. Tickets are available at the door. All are welcome! For more information call
DIOCESAN WEEK FOR LIFE: Pro-Life Sunday, May 4 - Saturday, May 10. Annual General Meeting: Monday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Diocesan Centre. Resource Kits for Priests and Reps will be available. Guest speaker Lynda Munroe will give a presentation on Rachels Vineyard Ministries. Their weekend retreats provide a safe place for women and men to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Well known song writer and musician David MacDonald will perform two of his pro-life songs. Everyone is welcome! Deborah La Riccia
DIOCESAN WEEK FOR LIFE: Pro-Life Sunday, May 4 - Saturday, May 10. Annual General Meeting: Monday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Diocesan Centre. Resource Kits for Priests and Reps will be available. Guest speaker Lynda Munroe will give a presentation on Rachels Vineyard Ministries. Their weekend retreats provide a safe place for women and men to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Well known song writer and musician David MacDonald will perform two of his pro-life songs. Everyone is welcome! Deborah La Riccia