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

MILITARY TRIBUTE –Please join us for our Military Tribute to honour those who have served Canada in the past and for those soldiers currently serving our country in the name of freedom. Saturday, November 8th at the 5:00 pm Mass.

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 next weekend, November 8 & 9. The cost of the missals is $7.00.

THANK YOU – to all who helped make our Harvest Potluck Dinner such a successful Fundraiser for the parish. A special thank you to our Fundraising team. The event raised over $6000.00 for the parish.
Congratulations to the winners of the raffle
J. Brady – Nintendo Wii package
M. Gosson – Snow removal contract
F. Ferron-Nimon – Hilton Lac-Leamy Night

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

 

Come and learn more about CHALLENGE!  Challenge is a club for girls between the ages of 10-16 to grow in virtue, friendship and their Catholic faith.  We meet every second and fourth Sunday at Good Shepherd Parish from 7pm-8:30.  Our next meeting is November 9.  For more information please call Gillian Keenan at .  You can also visit the website at www.challengeclubs.org. 
40 DAYS OF LIFE CLOSING RALLY with Archbishop Prendergast, SJ.  at the Morgentaler Abortion Facility & St. Patrick’s Basilica. Saturday, November 2, 2008 at 6 pm. There will be a few speakers followed by a candlelight procession to St. Patrick’s Basilica where a celebration Mass will be held. Reception to follow.

    
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.

 

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

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION ADVENT RETREAT: LIVING BETWEEN MEMORY & HOPE: Sat., Nov. 29, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. With Rev. Kevin Flynn, Director of Anglican Studies, Saint Paul University.  Place: Main Chapel, Saint Paul University, 249 Main St. Cost: Donation. Info: Anne Louise Mahoney (613-730-2060). Bring a bag lunch and drink.
VIGIL OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St. Patrick’s Basilica (downstairs).  Fri., Nov. 14, 8:30 p.m. – 6:45 a.m.  Continuous rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3:00 a.m., Litany of Reparation to the Blessed Sacrament, 6:00 a.m., Masses, 7:00 a.m. & 8:00 a.m.  Info: Oliver

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER:  Married couples, give each other the gift of time together and rediscover the depth of your love through a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Feb. 13-15, 2009. Spaces limited.  Info: Louise and Tim (613-834-8348) by Jan. 3, 2009.  Worldwide Marriage Encounter (http://www.wwmecanada.org/).
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 613-834-1657.  Meeting dates are: Nov 21, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 24, May 8, Jun 5.
FORMATION WORKSHOP FOR PARISH BAPTISMAL TEAMS: At St. Basil parish, Sat., Nov. 22, 9:00 – 12:00 noon.  Facilitators: Klara Kinahan and Jane Staples.  Registration: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (613-738-5025, ext. 217) by Nov. 17
Announced Masses
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
 †Sydney Valere req by Carmen Valere
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
 †Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus req by the Knights of Columbus
Tuesday, November 4 – Saint Charles Borromeo
9:00 am Intentions of Jaya Packiam & Joseph req by the Pittson Family
 Intention of Ghilsain Lapierre
 †Benedict Rodrigues req by the Pereira Family
Wednesday, November 5
9:00 am †Jake Rheaume req by Lindsay Redburn
 †Roger Tremblay req by his family
Thursday, November 6
9:00 am †Deceased members of the Andrew’s and Lalonde Familes
Friday, November 7
9:00 am        †Aime Groulx req by Gunter and Myrna Andrews
         †Oswald Downey req by Bob and Sheila Morin
Saturday, November 8 – Dedication of Saint John Lateran
5:00 pm For our Parishioners
Sunday, November 9 – Dedication of Saint John Lateran
9:00 am †Mildred McTigue req by the McAvoy Family
 †Gabe Wascovich req by Ray and Marg Madden
11:15 am †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 †Monique Byrnes req by Lucille LeBrun
 †Deceased members of the Troy and Snell Families req by Cliff and Jennifer Snell

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

Please pray for our deceased: 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)."
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE: Men and women needed who can commit to a weekly 4-hour shift for 6 months.  Contact: Ann (613-789-8210); (ann@shepherdsofgoodhope.com).