When we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, we recognize that as Christ is seated in glory at the Father’s right hand, so too will all men and women share in this glory

In accordance with the diocese and The Responsible Ministry, we must ensure the protection and safety of all the people of God - the vulnerable, volunteers, paid staff, and indeed, the Church itself.  This requires that our database be kept up-to-date with each volunteer's current status regarding ministry involvement.  If you are involved in a high risk ministry, you will be periodically requested to update your police records check status.  Should you receive a request from the parish, we would ask that you kindly present the letter and 2 pieces of ID (1 must be a photo ID) at your nearest Community Police Centre.  If you have any questions, please contact the office for clarification.  Thank you for continually giving of your time freely to the parish and your cooperation in this matter.

Father Joseph Muldoon’s Farewell
We really don’t want to say goodbye….so we decided to party instead! Come and celebrate the 8 years of dedication given to us so generously by our pastor, Father Joe. We don’t know yet exactly when he is leaving, but the party is on Saturday, June 14th at 6:30 (after the 5:00 mass). So join us, not to say goodbye, but to show Father how much he means to us and to wish him well as he accepts God’s next challenge.

Sacraments – We welcome to our Parish Community those who have received their first Eucharist and Confirmation last weekend.

GOLF DAY - It is that time of year again . . . . .
What?     2nd Annual Good Shepherd Golf Tournament Fundraiser
When?    Sunday June 1st; golf at 2:00 p.m.; dinner at 5:30
Where?  Metcalfe Golf & Country Club and our social space for dinner
Cost? Golf & dinner $80; Golf only (with cart) $60; Dinner only $35  Book early and save $5!
You can register for the tournament May 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18 after mass in the gathering space.

Vespers  - Evening Prayer on the 1st Wednesday of May and June.
Everyone is welcome to join us in Evening Prayer (Vespers) on Wednesday May 7th, beginning at 7PM.  Evening Prayer will be followed by 20 minutes of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
There will be Evening Prayer and Adoration again on Wednesday June 4th at the same time.

Catholic Women’s League – Annual Meeting
May 13 - 7:00 pm - All welcome.
May 13 - 7:30 pm - You are invited to join the CWL for an evening of praying the Living Rosary followed by refreshments.
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 April 13, 2008  
Sunday Envelopes:     $3,610.70
PAC (Approx.):            2,250.00
Loose:              648.30  
Total Collection:  $6,509.00
Offering for Vocations $1,981.17
Offering for April 20, 2008  
Sunday Envelopes:     $3,349.00
PAC (Approx.):            2,250.00
Loose:              820.00  
Total Collection:  $6,419.00

Archbishop Prendergast ordained Jonathan Blake to the Diaconate on May 1st at St. Joseph Church, Orleans. We have four Seminarians at St. Augustine’s in Toronto who have returned home for the summer. Please remember them in prayer.
UNDER THE SON!  The biggest retreat for Ottawa's Catholic Youth all year!  May 30 - June 1, St. Monica's parish.  Grades 9-12 (entering & leaving). Don't miss this weekend of FUN outdoors! Games, food, sleeping out in tents, worship, speakers, Mass, Adoration under the stars, and friends you'll never forget!  Deadline to register: May 16. Register at: (www.ottawacatholicyouth.com/uts/).  Info:
YOUTH Reserve the date! June 27 is the Bonfire Mass, open to the whole parish!
YOUTH:  Come and help at a local food bank!  May 10, 9am-12pm.  Learn about local poverty, and help in a concrete way! Its fun and something you will remember for years to come!  Call Kat to register:  16-25 year old youth are invited to help in the planning and prep of upcoming youth activities.  Meet with Kat on May 14, 7-8:30pm, at the parish.
May 10-11 – ROSES FOR LIFE – Please buy a rose and help the Knights of Columbus protect human life. All proceeds donated to Pro-Life movements. The roses will be sold following each mass.
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE: In Ottawa on May 7, 8 & 9.  Join pro-life people from across Canada as we proclaim, Life - the First Human Right. Mass and a candlelight vigil on Wed., May 7, rally & march from Parliament Hill on Thurs., May 8 and youth conference on Fri., May 9. Info: Campaign Life Coalition
A SACRED MUSIC CONCERT: St. Theresa Church (95 Somerset St. W.) proudly presents "A Sacred Music Concert" featuring the Ottawa Sacred Music Society Adult Choir conducted by Maestro Uwe Liefländer.  Sun., June 1, 4:00 p.m. Tickets: at the doors for $10 or at the parish office in May (9:30 a,m, - 3:30 p.m.).  All welcome.  Info:

Announced Masses

Saturday, May 3 - St. Philip and St. James
5:00 pm †Denis Cyr req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
  †Alma Kennedy req by Helen and Ron McRae
Sunday, May 4
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †deceased members of the Knights of Columbus
 †John MacPhee and Caroline MacPhee req by John and Lorraine MacPhee
 †Victor Zapotoczy req by Bernadette Zapotoczy
Tuesday, May 6
9:00 am  †Dolores Duchesne req by the Byrne Family
 †Josephine Antonin Fleming req by Sandy & Alma Haggert
Wednesday, May 7 
9:00 am †Kaye Routhier req by Cynthia Millan and family
Thursday, May 8  
9:00 am  †Alma Kennedy req by Joe & Elaine MacDonell
Friday, May 9
9:00 am    Intentions of Rosetta Caza req by her friends
Saturday, May 10 – Pentecost Sunday
5:00 pm †Lorna Egan req by her family
Sunday, May 11 – Pentecost Sunday
9:00 am Intentions of Nora Jackson req by Al & Anne Hawkin 

†Judy Gulliver req by the Yuen Family
 †Winifred Newman req by Michael Bartlett & Family
11:15 am  †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 †Dan Yuen req by the family
  †Sister Mary Veronica req by Jean & Doreen Dumont
  Intentions of J.P. & Patricia Clement req by Diane Kingston
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, John McDonald, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, Lauren D’Acunto, Sister Muriel O’Connor, Henry Lemay, John Dunn and Baby Marcus Keable
Please pray for our deceased, including, Permanent Deacon Gaston Rainville, Agnes Cashman, Gerry Bergeron.
Cecilia Haslett, eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her forever.
Spring Retreat for Men and Women - Friday, May 23/08, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday May 25/08 1:00 p.m. Notre Dame de la Providence Retreat House, Orleans, ON. Retreat Master: Rev Terry Donahue CC - Theme: ‘Behold Your Mother” – Deepening our knowledge and love of Mary through scripture, the Fathers of the Church and the Saints. Fee:  $145.00 – Mrs. Suzanne Crapigna (613) 828-9455.Sponsored by the Legion of Mary
Weekend to End Breast Cancer
 
Many thanks for your incredible generosity and support for this very worthy cause.  Thanks to our parishioners, I will meet my fundraising goal and possibly help hundreds of women and their families in the process.  (If you missed me that weekend, you can drop a check off at the Parish office, or visit the website www.endcancer.ca).  Finally, please think of me during the June 7-8 weekend, as I take every last one of those 60 kilometers of steps!  I won't let you down! Chantal Dumont