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

Fr. Joseph Muldoon’s Farewell. – Saturday, June 14th, 6:30 pm.
The organizing committee for Father Joe’s farewell party on June 14 is planning a photo tribute to Father’s eight years among us. It will be presented on June 14.  Meanwhile, if you have any photos of Father Joe with members of your family (Baptisms, Marriages, First Communions, Masses, anniversaries, social events, pilgrimages, etc.), please get them to us before May 19 (Victoria Day).  We are trying to include as many parishioners and former parishioners as possible. So, if you are in touch with former parishioners, please let them know of our project. You can drop print photos or discs at the parish office to the attention of Gordon Harris, or send your digital photo files to gordon.harris@rogers.com.  All original print photos and/or discs will be returned, so don’t forget to put your name and address on the envelope.  We will try to include as many photographs as possible and we will acknowledge all photographers. For more information: Gordon Harris,

50TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF ARCHBISHOP MARCEL GERVAIS:  You are invited to a Thanksgiving Mass on Sat., May 31, 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral.  A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

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 this week-end following each mass.

Catholic Women’s League –
May 13 - 7:30 pm - You are invited to join the CWL for an evening of praying the Living Rosary followed by refreshments.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Loving God,
we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us,
whose love is so precious that it can never be measured,
whose patience seems to have no end.
May we see your loving hand behind them and guiding them.
We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of love
or time, or patience.
We ask you to bless them with your own special love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
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. Make 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 27, 2008  
Sunday Envelopes:     $3,610.70
PAC (Approx.):            2,250.00
Loose:              648.30  
Total Collection:  $6,509.00
Offering for May 4, 2008  
Sunday Envelopes:     $3879.50
PAC (Approx.):            2,250.00
Loose:              1037.50  
Total Collection:  $7167.00

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:
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.
YOUTH Reserve the date! June 27 is the Bonfire Mass, open to the whole parish.

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 10-11 and 17-18 after Mass in the gathering space.

Widows and Widowers - All parishioners are invited to an information session on financial planning sponsored by the Good Shepherd Widows and Widowers Friendship Group. The session will be held on Thursday May 22, 2008, at 7:00 pm in the social space. For more information about the session or the Group, please contact Pauline Canning at

‘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., May 16, 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Basilica on Kent St. Info: Fr. Joseph Muldoon

Announced Masses

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 Zapotoczy req by Bernadette Zapotoczy
 †Dan Yuen req by the Family
†Sister Mary Veronica req by Jean & Doreen Dumont
 Intentions of J.P. & Patricia Clement req by Diane Kingston
Tuesday, May 13
9:00 am  †Monique Huot req by the Byrne Family 
Wednesday, May 14 – St. Matthias 
9:00 am  Private Intentions
Thursday, May 15  
9:00 am  †Sophie Viciulis req by Stase Danaitis
Friday, May 16
9:00 am    Private Intentions
Saturday, May 17 – Trinity Sunday
5:00 pm For our Parishioners
Sunday, May 18 – Trinity Sunday
9:00 am †Nichola Goddard, †Matthew McCully, †Darrell Priede
 req by Les Mader and Family
 Private Intention req by the Dunham Family
11:15 am †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 †Dan Yuen req by the Family
   Intentions of Robin & Kelly Clement on the occasion of  their marriage req by the Clement Family
Please pray for our sick: Monique Byrnes, Dominic Chow, Claire Harris, Helen Ramsay, Sister Muriel O’Connor, John Dunn, Baby Marcus Keable-John, and Yolande Theriault.

Please pray for our deceased,

CATHOLIC HOST FAMILIES NEEDED: Eighty families are required to host Colombian teens enrolled in ESL programs in Ottawa, Sept. 21 – Oct. 18, 2008. These students prefer to be placed in Roman Catholic homes. Info: (613-686-6764 x 2); (ottawahosts@canadahomestayinternational.com); (canadahomestayinternational.com).
CATHOLIC OTTAWA – A NEWSLETTER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF OTTAWA: Available on our website at: (www.catholicottawa.ca).
EMPLOYMENT: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is seeking a bilingual Marketing Coordinator, Publications Service; Permanent full time position.  Info: (www.cccb.ca/employment).

 GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER 2008:  Dominion Chalmers Church, 355 Cooper Street, Sun, May 11, 6:00 p.m.  Unite in repentance and prayer with others worldwide.  Contemporary & traditional worship and dance lead music, praise, and prayer.  Info: (www.gdopottawa.com);