The Good Shepherd Parish

October 26/08
December 17, 2008

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2008

The law and the prophets depend on the commandment of love. Commanded by love, we come to serve the Lord in all things.

Congratulations and best wishes to Christopher Diotte and Sharon Franklin as they unite in marriage at the Good Shepherd Parish on October 25, 2008.

REMEMBERANCE TRIBUTE - We would like to invite new parishioners to the parish who are veterans or current members of the Canadian Armed Forces or Royal Canadian Mounted Police to leave their names with the parish office. It is our hope that you will participate in our Parish Remembrance Tribute which will take place at the 5pm Mass on Saturday November 8th. To our current parishioners who have participated in the past, we look forward to having you participate again this year. Scouts, Guides and Cadets are also invited to join us by wearing your uniforms at all Masses that week-end.

GOOD SHEPHERD CWL ANNUAL CRAFT, BAKE & GIFT FAIR – The annual craft sale will be held on Saturday, November 1st, 2008, 8:30am – 2:00pm.

GOOD SHEPHERD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION – The Knights of Columbus Council 9005 will be holding its annual charity auction in support of the Christmas food hamper program for the less fortunate families, on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 pm. Come out and participate in an evening of fun, find a treasure and support your community. All are welcome.

2009 SUNDAY MISSALS – The 2009 Sunday Missals will be sold in the gathering space after all 3 Masses the weekend of November 8 & 9. The cost of each missal is $7.00.

MUSIC - The Good Shepherd Parish music ministry needs an accompanist for the cantor, once a month on the second Saturday of the month at the 5pm Mass. If you are able and willing to share your talents, please contact Charlotte Gupta

KIDS 4 JESUS (K4J) Children’s Club begins an exciting new season on Oct. 24th. Boys & girls ages 6-10 are invited to Know Jesus, Love Jesus and Share Jesus through discussions, games, crafts and more. We meet one Friday evening/month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cost $12/season. Register before Oct. 17th by calling Patty MacCarthy. Meeting dates are: Nov 21, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 24, May 8, Jun 5.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS: "Let the Children Come to Me". For all those involved in leading the Liturgy of the Word on Sunday with children and during the week in schools and parishes. Facilitator: Heather Reid. Sat., Nov. 8, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. Registration: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (613-738-5025, ext. 217) by Nov. 3.

THE JESUIT COMMUNITY! Is there a Jesuit Community in Ottawa? Perhaps you have wondered. Well, the answer is 'Yes", and you are invited to share an evening with them, Sat., Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Parish, 7 Fairbairn Ave. (at Sunnyside). RSVP to Father Norm Dodge, S.J.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION WORKSHOP (RCIA) – THE ART OF SPONSORING: For everyone involved in parish Christian Initiation Ministry, potential sponsors, and the community of faith. Facilitator: John Power, Coordinator of Christian Initiation at St. Basil. Location: Blessed Sacrament parish, Sat., Nov. 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15/person; $40/parish team. Registration: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (613-738-5025, ext. 217).

The Ministry to Separated and Divorced Catholics will be holding a HELP night on Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. in room 112 at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place

YOUTH MINISTRY DAY: For anyone involved in Youth Ministry. Sat., Nov. 1, 9:00 a.m. – noon, at Annunciation of the Lord Parish (2414 Olgivie Rd.). 9:00 a.m. Mass with Archbishop Prendergast. Looking at the Diocesan Youth Ministry Vision and ways that all partners in Youth Ministry can work together to grow. All are invited! Info: Ted Hurley

ASSUMPTION PARISH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST: Expanded menu includes all you can eat pancakes, sausages, eggs, fruit bowls, fried rice, coffee, tea and juice. October 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the lower hall (Cody St. entrance). Cost: $5 adults, $3 kids 9 yrs. and under. Tickets at the door. Info:

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL BAZAAR: Baking, books, crafts, knitting, treasures, knickknacks, tea room, white elephant. Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Entrance: 50 Guigues St. Free parking - Parent Street. Info: (613-241-7496).

Announced Masses
Saturday, October 25– 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm †Clement Roberts req by the Lindors
                     †Rita Lake req by Gordon and Linda Willick
Intentions of Reginald Antonin req by the Antonin, Lindor Family
Sunday, October 26 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
†Monique Byrnes req by Francine Brazeau
Tuesday, October 28
9:00 am Special Intentions for the health of Baby Marcus Keable-John req by Grandma and Grandpa Keable
Wednesday, October 29
9:00 am †Jean O’Donovan req by Leo and Jane O’Donovan
Thursday, October 30
9:00 am †Sarah Dhar req by Jim and Pam Aungthin
Friday, October 31
9:00 am        †Oscar Amyot req by Paul and Lillian Delmas
Saturday, November 1– All Saints
5:00 pm †Denis Cyr req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
†Sharon Flowers req by the Good Shepherd CWL
†William McAllister req by John and Liz Connor
Sunday, November 2 – All Souls
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †John MacPhee and †Caroline MacPhee req by John and Lorraine MacPhee
†Frank Constance req by Knowlton Constance
†Helena Hansen-Nylander req by the Knights of Colombus

Please pray for our sick: John MacDonald, Monica Groulx, Judy Glover, Robert Lamont Pittson, Suzanne Charbonneau, Agatha Constance. Ellen Sharf, Leina Mollo, Lauren D’Acunto, Barry Lenney, Pat Gomez and John Ferguson.

Please pray for our deceased: including Doris McCarthy, (sister of Jean McKinnon), and William Wrinn (brother of Betty Ouellet) that they may be received into God’s love.

PILGIMAGE TO CHINA Pilgrimage to China (April 14th - May 1st, 2009) with Fr. John Vandenakker. For more info visit companionscross.org - upcoming events. You can also call Gail Goshko for a free brochure (613) 744-1418 or attend our pilgrimage information meeting on Sun. Nov. 23rd at 2:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Church hall (corner of Young St. & Bayswater in Ottawa)."

40 DAYS OF LIFE : THE GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH - Christians throughout Ottawa are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from September 24 through November 2. In addition to 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in Canada & the U.S, please consider volunteering to pray outside of the abortion site at 65 Bank Street (corner of Bank and Sparks,) for one or more hours during the 40 days. For information, or to volunteer, please contact: Jennifer Snell: phone :

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