Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2009

CWL GENERAL MEETING - Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 PM - in Social Space.  All welcome.

 

50’s BASH!!  Tickets on sale after Masses, this event will support youth ministry in our parish.  Poodle Skirts, Cadillac’s, Juke Boxes and vinyl records... February 21st, 2009, 7PM, Tickets $10 per person, max $30 per family.

YOUTH - So What Are The Youth Up To? Throughout January, the Friday night program looked at World Religions and Interfaith Dialogue.  One night focused entirely on the Judeo-Christian-Islamic history, and another night looked at Hindu and Buddhist practices.  February will begin with a two-part series on Theology of the Body. 

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

 

“ST. PAUL’S JOURNEY” Saturday, 28 February 2009, 9:00 AM to 12PM (Parish Social Space). Join us for an exploration of the social, political, and religious world of St. Paul, and a reflection on how these cultural factors influenced his faith journey and message. No charge. Bring your Bible. For registration or information contact Deacon Ron

 

40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN: During Lent, Feb. 25 - Apr. 5, 2009. In repentance for all the victims of abortion, Life Campaign consists of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil during the entire 40 days. With the endorsement of His Grace Archbishop Prendergast. SJ all parishes are invited to participate.  Info: Campaign Life Coalition (613-729-0379) (www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/) Next info meeting: St. Patrick's Basilica (basement) Feb. 3 @ 7:00 PM

40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER COMMITTEE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: To help with outreach to elderly and sick in nursing homes/retirement homes/hospitals. Info: Campaign Life Coalition (613-729-0379); (40daysottawa@gmail.com).
NEEDED – The Good Shepherd Parish is seeking a Parish representative for the 40 Days of Life/ Pro Life Campaign. If you are interested in becoming our Parish Representative, please see Father Boyd.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) - Great News from RCIA.  This Sunday at the 11:15 Mass, the Rite of Welcome will take place for inquirers who wish to celebrate their acceptance in the Catholic Church to express their intention to the Church, and the Church in turn accepts them as persons who intend to become its members.  From this time on the Church embraces the inquirers as its own with love and concern.  Joined to the Church, they are now part of the household of Christ.  The Church nourishes them with the Word of God and sustains them by means of liturgical celebrations.  The inquirers are:  Darcy Pierlot, Derek Cunningham, Christina Ryan.

CHALLENGE WINTER CAMP, 2009.  A Weekend to Remember!
Date:  March 19th- 22nd, 2009.
Ages:  Open to all girls between 10 and 16. (You do not need to be a registered member of Challenge to attend).
Location:  Canadian Divine Mercy Center and Apostolate, #2531 Concession 2, RR #4, Lanark. ON   Telephone: (613) 259-9114
Price:  $100 all included. For more information please contact Gillian Keenan

 

Sunday, June 14th.  Mark that date on your calendar! Your fundraising committee will host the 3rd Annual Good Shepherd Parish Golf Tournament that afternoon.  Best ball, shotgun start at 2PM.  Buffet dinner catered by chef Franz Gierer and his staff to follow in the social space. Family and friends are welcome - plan your golf group early, space is limited!  Volunteers needed - if you would like to help with organizing this year's Golf Tournament or wish to make a contribution - please contact John Santos

 

"TURNING THE TIDE - DIGNITY, COMPASSION & EUTHANASIA": A parish-based workshop on end-of-life issues.  Parishes are invited to send a representative to learn how to facilitate the above 2 hour workshop. View the DVD and group discussion materials. Mon., Feb. 23, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Diocesan Center, 1247 Kilborn Place. No registration required. Cost: $20 for the DVD. All materials provided. Info: (613-738-5025 Ext: 217)

 

VIGIL OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St. Patrick Basilica. Friday, February 13, 8:30 PM. – 6:45 AM.  Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany of Reparation to the Blessed Sacrament, Masses at 7:00 & 8:00 a.m.  Info:

 

FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS: For young married couples.  Sat., Feb. 21, 7:00 PM.  St. Mary’s Parish hall, 100 Young St.  Cost: bring a dessert to share.  Babysitting is not provided but nursing mothers are welcome.  RSVP: Mary Beth and Andre Pion

ATTENTION CHRISTIAN STUDENTS:  For ages 19 - 25. The International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons offers a summer scholarship programme at Chautauqua, New York. June 27 - July 24.  Info: (www.iokds.org). IOKDS, an international Christian service body, has been in the Ottawa area for 120 years. It now operates The King's Daughters and Sons Apts. for low income seniors, started Meals on Wheels in Ottawa and offers bursaries.

 

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION - A CONTEMPLATIVE PATH:  Paul Harris, internationally renowned speaker, retreat leader, and author on Christian Meditation will speak on this simple way of silent prayer.  Tues., Feb. 24, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. at the Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe (at Laurier). No cost or pre-registration required. Info: Florence Marquis-Kawecki 

Announced Masses
Saturday, February 7 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm        †Denis Cyr req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr          
         †Carolyn Kelly req by Ken and Dorothy Riopelle
Sunday, February 8 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am †Ian Campbell req by Ray and Marg Madden
11:15 am For our Parishioners
Tuesday, February 10 – Saint Scholastica
9:00 am Intentions of Bill Clark req by Frank and Carol Faure
Wednesday, February 11 – World Day of the Sick
9:00 am †Helene Illaszewicz req by Joe Byrnes
Thursday, February 12
9:00 am Intentions of Marilyn Olsen req by Frank and Carol Faure
 Friday, February 13
9:00 am        Private Intention
Saturday, February 14 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm †Raymond Logan req by Eva Logan and Family
 †Tim Harper req by the Students at Algonquin College
 Intentions of Mrs. Kelly and family req by the Pittson Family
 †Deceased Members of the Pereira Family
Sunday, February 15 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †John Quigley req by Lorne and Elizabeth Brady
 †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 
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, Julie, Maxine, Marilyn Olsen, George Keable, and Keira Hatley.
Please pray for our deceased: Sapper Sean Greenfield and Gustaaf Selschotter that they may be received into God’s love.

HELP FOR MOTHERS AND FAMILIES:  You have a low income? If you are pregnant or if you have children ages 4 & under and you need clothes, call Miriam Centre. You need someone to talk to? We are there for you. Free & confidential.  Info: (613-830-8623).
BABY CLOTHES NEEDED:  The St. Vincent de Paul Society needs clothing for babies and toddlers.  Drop off clothes to their storefront location at 1273 Wellington Street.  Info: (613-722-7166).
VISIT TO THE EAST COAST: Nine day visit of the East Coast of St. John's, Newfoundland, and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. Info: Fr. Bill Penney (613-728-7451).
HIKE ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER:  230 km walk along the Ottawa River ending at the Saint-Joseph Oratory, in Montreal, passing by the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Sanctuary in Rigaud.  Departures for the 12 day hike begin May 25 - June 18, with teams of 6 persons leaving daily. Info session: Wed., Jan. 28, 7:00 PM. by the Chemin des Outaouais, in the Diocesan Center of Gatineau, 180, Mont-Bleu Blvd.  Info: (www.chemindessanctuaires.org); registration (csom@videotron.ca). Info session in French only: questions & answers in English.
Faith does not happen with a solitary reading of Scripture, it comes from being in a relationship with God and listening to his word.           Benedict XVI