At Emmaus, the disciples recognized Jesus when they shared a meal with him.
In the same way, we recognize Jesus in our Eucharistic meal.

 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Our Celebration of the Easter Vigil was an experience we will never forget!  From the lighting of the new fire and sharing the light of Christ, to our receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, we felt an overwhelming sense of God’s presence and of belonging to the Church.  We wish to thank the parish community for your support, warm welcome, prayer and accompaniment during the time of our preparation for these sacraments.  We appreciated your good wishes and the wonderful reception after Mass.  We are deeply grateful to all parishioners who contributed in any way to the moving liturgy during which we were received into full communion with you as Church.  During these days of the Easter season, we are beginning to experience the blessings of our first days and weeks as fully initiated Catholics. We ask for your prayers as we journey onward and begin to discern our call to be sent in Jesus’ name to witness to the Gospel.  The seven weeks of Eastertime, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, form the fourth and final step of the RCIA process.  This step is titled mystagogy.  Mel Evenson, Sheila Robin, Geoff Clarke, Mark Savenkoff.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: On the fourth Sunday of Easter, Christians are invited to reflect on the meaning of God’s call and to pray for vocations. A collection for vocations will take place the weekend of April 12-13, 2008.
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 (www.cei2008.ca/en/archepelerinage).
“Celebrate Spring - Come to Tea” Ladies Social Tea, Sunday, April 20th from 2-4 p.m. Hosted by the Good Shepherd CWL members in the social space of the church. We are looking forward to greeting all ladies of the parish. If transportation is required, please call Dyann MacDonald or Hilda Chow

CWL - April meeting Tues. the 8th at 7:30 pm.
 
Altar Servers:  Girls and boys from Grade two and up are needed for all the Masses on the weekend.  For more information, call Mary

CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS – Have you given any thought in being involved with one of the ministries here at Good Shepherd Parish? Well, here is your chance! Parish Pastoral Council is in need of three new members to serve on this consultative body. This group of people, along with Fr. Joe and his staff, share in the planning and coordinating of the overall policies and goals of the Parish. It coordinates, monitors and evaluates the work of the various ministries and committees in the parish, such as Liturgy, Christian Education, Parish & Community Life, Social Action and Youth Group.  Please consider becoming a member of Good Shepherd Parish Pastoral Council. For further information, please contact the parish office.

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 March 30, 2008  
Sunday Envelopes:     $2,568.00
PAC (Approx.):            2,250.00
Loose:              645.00  
Total Collection:  $5,463.00
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: April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21. Info: (deaconpaul@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
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).
MARYVALE ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: An independent Catholic school offering Montessori pre-school and classical education, Grades 1-8, forming children in the Catholic tradition of spirituality centered in the Mass, prayer and the sacraments. Open house, April 8, 6:00 9:00 p.m. Info: (www.maryvaleacademy.ca); (613-321-2186).
FUNDRAISER FOR HOLY SPIRIT PARISH & NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD: Stephen Grant in concert, performing new CD, 'We Build'. April 27, 7:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Parish, 1489 Shea Road, Stittsville. Tickets: $10. Proceeds from CD sales to Holy Spirit building fund, and Nepean Outreach to the World, raising money for Bo, Sierra Leone, Africa. Info: (www.stephengrantmusic.com); Stephen

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Announced Masses
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 
Tuesday, April 8
9:00 am †Henry Baltussen, req by Joe & Muriel Hynes
Wednesday, April 9  
9:00 am  Private Intention
Thursday, April 10  
9:00 am  Private Intention
Friday, April 11
9:00 am    †Intentions of Jackie Sullivan, req by Richard & Mary      MacDonald 
Saturday, April 12
5:00 pm For our parishioners   
Sunday, April 13
9:00 am †Allen Stewart, †Patrick Pentland, †Marc Leger
 †Ainsworth Dyer, †Richard Green, †Nathan Smith,
  req by Les Mader & Family
 † Raoul Tremblay req by Richard McLeish and Family
 † Ambrose Way req by Al & Anne Hawkins
11:15 am †Paul & Mary Henderson req by Mary & Bruce O’Neill and    Family
 † John Kingston req by Pat and George Savage
 † Peter Janega req by his wife Darlene
   
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, Monica Groulx, John McDonald, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, Judy Glover, Lauren D’Acunto, Sr. Muriel O’Connor and John Dunn
Please pray for our deceased: Josephine Antonin Fleming, sister to Yanick Lindor, Henry Baltussen
ARCHBISHOP VISITS HIGH SCHOOLS: Archbishop Prendergast, accompanied by Fr. Joseph Muldoon, have been visiting students in our local Catholic High Schools including All Saints, St. Mark, St. Peter, Immaculata and St. Pius X. Upcoming visits include St. Thomas Aquinas, Russell (April 2); Lester B. Pearson (April 17); Holy Trinity (May 1); Mother Theresa (May 15); Notre-Dame (May 22); Sacred Heart (May 29). Pastors are welcome to attend.
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