We rise from the waters of baptism to praise our merciful God.

REMEMBRANCE DAY – Remembrance Day gives us pause to recall our gratefulness to all the past and present soldiers who offered and continue to offer their lives in the way of peace. Let us remember them

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.

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS – The Knights of Columbus will be selling religious Christmas cards after Mass on November 22 and 23. Cards can also be obtained anytime by contacting Bob Dunn

2009 SUNDAY MISSALS – The 2009 Sunday Missals will be sold this weekend in the gathering space, The cost of the missal is $7.00.

CWL General Meeting on Tues. Nov. 11 at 7:30. All welcome.

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. 

GOOD SHEPHERD WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS FREINDSHIP GROUP is holding its regular monthly meeting this coming Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the social space.  The Group is a social club that offers friendship and informal support and not a bereavement group.  New members are always welcome.  For more information about the group, please contact Pauline Canning or John Reny

URGENT – MIRIAM CENTRE is in desperate need of baby cribs to give to mothers and families in need. Many of them cannot afford to buy this important piece of equipment. The crib must be relatively recent (after 1986), gently used, clean and meet current safety standards. Please call us if you would like to donate a crib to our Centre. 613-830-8623.
Also, we thank you for your contributions of stamps, buttons, pop tabs and jewelry. It is very much appreciated. Anyone wishing to donate similar items can drop them in the box in the gathering space. 
 
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

 

YOU AND YOUR AGING PARENT/RELATIVE - An educational/support program for family members who are caring for older relatives. These sessions will take place at the Amica at Bearbrook Retirement Community. 2645 Innes Road from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 26th – Challenges of Caregiving
Wednesday, December 3rd –   The Aging Process
Wednesday, December 10th – Community Resources
For information and to register, please contact Nicole at 741-6025 ext. 127. Registration is limited to 15 participants. Offered by the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre.

NOVENA OF ST. PEREGRINE, PATRON SAINT OF CANCER SUFFERERS: Every Friday, 5:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, (Booth & Gladstone).  Mass of St. Peregrine and anointing with the Oil of St. Peregrine at 5:00 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13; May 8; June 12. Info: (613-236-2304).

ITALIAN NIGHT AT ST. PHILIP PARISH, RICHMOND: Annual Italian Dinner and Dance on Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m., in the St. Philip's Parish Hall.  Cost: $20. Come out and enjoy a delicious pasta dinner, some wonderful entertainment and then dance the night away. Tickets: Ernie or Mary Beaudette
SERENITY RENEWAL FOR FAMILIES - 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER & SILENT AUCTION:  Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club, 1 Hunt Club Road.  November 15.  Cost: $75/person ($35 tax receipt).  Dress: Formal (no denim). Reservations & corporate tables: 
ST-JOSEPH CHURCH ANNUAL CRAFT SALE - St-Joseph Church, Orléans Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 November from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the church hall, 2757 St-Joseph blvd, Orléans.  Large variety of crafts and novelty items this year, pastries and a snack bar, 50/50 draw and numerous door prizes.  Start your Christmas shopping early.  Information: Denis, 613-830-4989.
MASS AT OTTAWA HOSPITAL, CIVIC & GENERAL CAMPUS: Daily at 12:00 noon, Sunday at 3:30 p.m.  All are invited.  Both campuses seeking volunteer Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.  Info: Spiritual Care Office (613-761-4587).
Announced Masses
Saturday, November 8 – Dedication of Saint John Lateran
5:00 pm †Evangeline Baillot and Charlotte Absi req by the family
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
Tuesday, November 11 – Saint Martin of Tours
9:00 am Special Intention req by Gunter and Myrna Andrews
 †Gerald White req by Marlene Holt
Wednesday, November 12 – Saint Josaphat
9:00 am †Muriel Cormier-Cote req by Frank and Carol Faure
Thursday, November 13
9:00 am †Sadie Hirrel req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
Friday, November 14
9:00 am        †Aimé Groulx req by Judy Yuen
Saturday, November 15 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm       Deceased Relatives of the Pereira Family  
         Deceased Relatives and Friends of the Cumming Family        

†Doris McCarthy req by Graham and Joan Marr        

Sunday, November 16 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †John MacPhee and †Caroline MacPhee req by John and  Lorraine MacPhee
 †Oscar Amyot req by Esther Lalonde
 †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny

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, and John Ferguson.
Please pray for our deceased: including Pat Gomez, that he may be received into God’s love.

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).-
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  Full time Administrative Assistant required at Saint Patrick's Basilica. The job requirements, job description and how to apply for this job can be found at (http://www.basilica.org/jobs.pdf).
ST. GEORGE'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH BIG SOUL PROJECT: Pasta dinner, 5:00 p.m., Sun., Nov. 30; concert at 7:00 p.m. in the church.  Cost: dinner & concert $25 advance, $30 at door; concert $12 advance, $15 at door; dinner $13 advance, $15 at door. Limited seating. Tickets: Judy(secretary@on.aibn.com). Proceeds to St. George's Parish Renovation Project.
ST. PHILIP'S CWL PIE SALE:  St. Philip's CWL, Richmond will be holding their annual pie sale on Sat., Nov. 29, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Pies can be pre-ordered.  This year tourtierres are available.  Info: Rita Dodd