Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2009

 

Pope Benedict’s Monthly Prayer Intentions for January 2009
General Intention: That the family may become more and more a place of training in charity, personal growth and transmission of the faith.
Missionary Intention: That the different Christian confessions, aware of the need for a new evangelization in this period of profound transformations, may be committed to announcing the Good News and moving towards the full unity of all Christians in order to offer a more credible witness of the Gospel.

YEAR OF ST. PAUL: VOTIVE MASS.
The Archbishop has informed the Parish that the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has issued a decree giving permission to celebrate Mass on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul in recognition of the Special Year of St. Paul, on Sunday, January 25th, 2009. On the day of this Votive Mass the faithful may obtain a Special Plenary Indulgence accorded during the Pauline Year when the norms for such an indulgence are fulfilled. The norms request the faithful is to attend confession within a week before or after the Votive Feast Mass and a prayer is said for the Holy Father’s intentions. Also, the recitation of one Our Father and the Creed must be said. The Holy Father’s intention is printed above in this bulletin. “An Indulgence is partial or plenary according as it removes either part of all of the temporal punishment due to sin. Indulgences may be applied to the living or the dead”. #1471 Catechism of the Catholic Church.

 

The parish would like to explore the creation of a Good Shepherd Community of Retirees. It could meet once a month during the morning to build community in some way to be determined by the members. If you would like to explore this further please contact the parish office with your name and contact information or send an e-mail to john.flynn@rogers.com. John will follow up in the New Year with all who are interested.

MUSIC MINISTRY - 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 613-841-2894 or cgupta@rogers.com

2009 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES – The 2009 contribution are available to be picked up again this weekend. For those who contribute through direct deposit, we ask that you pick up your boxes of envelopes as well. This will help us to determine the numbers of boxes we will be ordering for next year. Envelopes are also available for new parishioners.

 

AN EVENING WITH RON MORRISH - Are you tired of bargaining with your children just to get a little cooperation? Are you frustrated by their lack of respect? Then join us for a special evening with international speaker Ron Morrish author of Secrets of Discipline and With All Due Respect. Thursday, January 29. Where: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha School,  6400 Beausejour Drive, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. FREE!!! FREE!!!

 

OTTAWA CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN: Begins the week of January 26 - 29 at all elementary schools for children who are ages 4 & 5 in 2009. To register your child, please be prepared to provide the following: record of immunization; Roman Catholic baptismal certificate for either the child OR parent; birth certificate or other government document to show proof of age.
Info: (www.ottawacatholicschools.ca).

 

PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION PROGRAM – INFORMATION DAY: Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place, in the chapel 2nd floor. Sat., Jan. 31, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Interested parishioners are welcome, married men are encouraged to bring their wives. Info: Deacon Michael Seath (613 738-5025 ext. 228).

 

It’s a time for new beginnings.  The Good Shepherd Widows and Widowers Friendship Group offers friendship and informal support within a Christian setting.  The Group is holding its regular monthly meeting this Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the social space.  New members are always welcome.  For more information about the group, please contact Pauline Canning at (613) 830 6831or John Reny at (613) 842 4565.

 

OTTAWA MEN’S RETREAT – JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 1, 2009 at Maison de la Providence. Retreat Director – Fr. Terry Donahue. For information, contact Ed O’Connell at 613-521-6851 or ed-oconnell@sympatico.ca

DON BOSCO GALA – A CELEBRATION OF YOUTH MINISTRY:  Wonderful things are happening across Ottawa in our Parishes and with our Youth Ministry Movements...so we are going to CELEBRATE with a semi-formal dinner /dance with a talk on the Heart of Youth Ministry by Melissa Delaney. Includes the Don Bosco Youth Ministry Awards for outstanding leadership in Youth Ministry. Limited number of tickets available. Cost $30. Saturday, January 31, Blessed Sacrament Church.  Info: Ted (thurley@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (613-738-5025 ext 231).

FORMATION WORKSHOP FOR CHRISTIAN INITIATION TEAMS: DISMISSAL and EXTENDED CATECHESIS.  St. John the Apostle Parish, 2340 Baseline Rd (west of Woodroffe). Sat., Jan. 31, 8:30 - 12:00 noon.  Cost: $15; max $40/parish team. Registration: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org); (613-738-5025, ext. 217) by Jan. 26.
 
Announced Masses
Saturday, January 17 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm †Mary O’Donovan req by the Sharf Family
 †Lorraine Matthews req by David & Mary Tate and family
Sunday, January 18 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For Our Parishioners
11:15 am †John Goller req by the Good Shepherd CWL
 Intentions of Warren, Julie and Baby Aidan Rebello req by Terrence and Cassie Rebello
Tuesday, January 20
9:00 am †Rosemarie Labbé req by Charlotte Gupta
 †Margaret White req by Marlene Holt
Wednesday, January 21 – Saint Agnes
9:00 am †Margaret Gorman req by Bob and Sheila Morin
Thursday, January 22
9:00 am Intentions of Sandy Haggart req by John Jerome and family
Friday, January 23
9:00 am        Special Intentions of Moya Wills and the intentions of  Martin and Marie Quinn req by Joe and Margaret McGlade
Saturday, January 24 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm        Intentions of Guy Giorno and family req by Geraldine Sharf        
         †Namesh Peiris and †Baby Shane Hettiavachchi req by the Hettiaviachchi family
Sunday, January 25 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am †Margaret Fitzpatrick req by Frank and Carol Faure
 †WO Hani Massouth, †Cpl Eric Labbé, †Tpr Brian Good, †Mr. Glyn Berry, †Cpl Richard Renaud, †Cpl Etienne Gonthier, and †Cpl Jamie Murphy req by Les Mader and family
11:15 am For our Parishioners

Please pray for our sick: John MacDonald, Monica Groulx, Suzanne Charbonneau, Agatha Constance. Ellen Sharf, Leina Mollo, Nancy Mian, Lauren D’Acunto, Barry Lenney, John Ferguson, Mason Parry, Tim Harper and Phillip and Mathieu Bedard.

Please pray for our deceased,

ST. MATTHEW HIGH SCHOOL - On Friday, February 6, 2009 at 7pm, St. Matthew’s School Council is holding Trivia Night.  Form groups of six players to participate in a fun-filled evening of trivia, prizes and refreshments.  The cost is $10 per person.  This is a great opportunity for the adult members of our community to get together and socialize.  Further information regarding this event, as well as the purchase of tickets, can be obtained by contacting the office at St. Matthew at 613-837-3161 or check the school website

UPCOMING SESSIONS - FAITH FORMATION: What does it mean for me to be a Catholic in the World. "St. Paul" - Professor Normand Bonneau Sat., Jan. 17, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Pl.  Cost: $15 (bring lunch).  Registration by Jan. 12: (abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).