We are the living stones for God’s spiritual house, and Jesus is the cornerstone.

The Pope’s Pastoral Works –   A disastrous flood or earthquake strikes a nation at the other end of the world. Immediately, many countries rush in food, medicine, blankets, money and trained people. Prominent among such aid is the financial help offered by the Holy Father to people in need. In the name of Catholics everywhere, he displays Christ’s love and compassion for those who suffer. Every year at this time, Catholics are asked to give generously to this papal collection, which is passed on to the Holy Father for his use among those stricken by disaster. The collection will take place next weekend.
Please remember to pray for Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Journey to the United States which concludes on April 20th.
Baptisms - We welcome into our Parish Community – Evan Hajjar, son of Joe and Tanya Hajjar, Samuel, Taia and Sophie Glover, children of Chris and Carolyn Glover and Jordan and Emma Rainville, children of Vincent and Nadia Rainville
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. Please join them in the social space for refreshments after mass this weekend.
Emotional Intelligence: A Workshop with Professor Michael Rock On April 26th, our world youth day pilgrims will be hosting a one-day workshop on Emotional Intelligence, with Michael Rock of the University of Toronto.  Professor Rock hopes to help us understand how a deeper comprehension of our emotions and reactions drive our relationships.  Furthermore, we may learn how our interpersonal relationships help bring us closer to Christ.  In the corporate sector, these workshops average a cost of $150 per person; Professor Rock has graciously agreed to provide this workshop to us for a cost of $50 per person, with proceeds supporting the World Youth Day pilgrims of Good Shepherd Parish and St Paul’s University.  Registration is through Kat Cross; please come support your pilgrims by learning about yourself. Register by April 23, through Kat Cross, kat_youthco@yahoo.ca, 
“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.
KOC GARAGE SALE - The Knights of Columbus will be having their Annual Garage Sale on Saturday May 3rd 2008. Doors open at 9am. Come by and find some hidden treasures at bargain basement prices. All proceeds go to charity. Please bring any unwanted items to the Church on Friday May 2nd after noon so that it can be priced and tagged for the sale on the next day. (No appliances or major furniture items will be accepted). See you there!
 
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.  
The Good Shepherd Parish
Statement of Revenue and Expenditure
As of December 31, 2007
Operating Revenue:
Collections and Miscellaneous Revenue   $382,726.00 Operating expenditures:
Administration – Office expenses, Salaries, Taxes, Household expenses etc.         $134,266.00
Utilities and Maintenance – Gas, Electricity, Property maintenance etc.              63,571.00
Cultural and Pastoral - Liturgical expenses        11,489.00
Diocesan Tax – Archdiocese of Ottawa operations levy      47,164.00
Mortgage Principle and Interest + Miscellaneous Bank charges            101,897.00
Other Miscellaneous Expenses          5,476.00
Capital Expenditures – Installation of Signage, Major repairs etc.            165,703.00 Total Expenditures        529,566.00 Transfers from savings of previous years   (170,000.00)
Net Expenditure       359,566.00
Operating Revenue over Expenditures   $  23,160.00 
2nd Annual Good Shepherd Parish Golf Tournament & Dinner – Sunday, June 1, 2008
June 1st, Mark that date on your calendar! Your fundraising committee will host the second Annual Good Shepherd Parish Golf tournament that afternoon. Best ball, shotgun start at 2 p.m. Buffet dinner catered by chef Franz Gierer and his staff to follow in the social space. Details to follow. Family and friends are welcome – keep that date open and plan your golf group early, space is limited!  Anyone willing to volunteer to help or wishing to contribute – please call John Santos at
BASS:  Kat is looking to get her hands on a bass guitar for the youth: If you, or someone you know, has a bass guitar, bass amp, or bass guitar case to donate or sell, please contact her  
Catholic Education Week: Sunday, April 27- Friday, May 2, 2008
Each year during Catholic Education Week, we celebrate the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education in Ontario. Please join the community of the Ottawa Catholic School Board in celebrating our theme Who is my Neighbour? during Catholic Education Week from April 27 to May 2.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD - RETREAT FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION:  Interdenominational.  April 25-27.  Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats are a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion.  Contact Terry or Lynda Munroe (rvr_ottawa@yahoo.ca).
 
Announced Masses

Saturday, April 19
5:00 pm  For our parishioners
Sunday, April 20
9:00 am †William Turner, †Mathew Dinning, †Randy Payne
 †Myles Mansell, req by the Les Mader and Family
 †Ron Albert req by Frank and Carol Faure
11:15 am †John MacPhee and Caroline MacPhee req by John & Lorraine MacPhee
 † Gerald Keeler req by Katy & Francis Kenney
 † Harold Byrne req by the Morin-Holland Family
Tuesday, April 22
9:00 am Thanksgiving Mass req by Annie Cardenas
Wednesday, April 23 
9:00 am †Henry Baltussen req be Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Roach
Thursday, April 24  
9:00 am †Henry Baltussen req by Sheila & Bob Morin
Friday, April 25
9:00 am  †Alma Kennedy req by Paul & Lillian Delmas
Saturday, April 26
5:00 pm †Jim DeFinney req by John & Liz Connor
  †Harold Byrne req by Elayne Byrne 
  †Josephine Antonin Fleming req by Carol Faure  
Sunday, April 27
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †Raymond Logan requ by Sean & Anna Maye O’Carroll
 †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 †Jim Moyle req by Jean & Doreen Dumont
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, John McDonald, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, Judy Glover, Lauren D’Acunto, Sister Muriel O’Connor and John Dunn.
 DIOCESAN WEEK FOR LIFE 2008 - The Diocesan Week for Life beginning with Pro-Life Sunday, May 4th and ending on May 10th. This celebration includes the annual National March for Life on May 8th. (see the bulletin board for schedule). Please contact the Campaign Life Coalition at 613-729-0379 for more details.
 SEEKING YOUTH COORDINATOR: Divine Infant Parish, Orleans, seeks a full-time youth coordinator to begin in July. This will begin as a one-year contract position with a competitive salary based on experience and training. Further details will be found at (www.divineinfant.on.ca) or from the parish office

St. Matthew High School - As part of this fundraising endeavor, the Bear Hug II will occur on April 25th. This is a collective effort by 10 high schools to beat the world record for the largest bear hug. It will take place on the morning of April 25th by the Rideau Canal. All proceeds go towards Cancer research.
The Forgotten Vocation - On Good Shepherd Sunday, you hear about the married vocation and vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Did you hear about the Single for the Lord vocation? This includes all  who have CHOSEN to remain single ( never been married, widows, widowers, divorced ), and want to dedicate their singlehood to seek and work for the Kingdom of God! Interested, please call