First Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2009

 

NEW DIOCESAN WEB SITE:  The new diocesan web site address is (www.archottawa.ca).

 

SHROVE TUESDAY MASS (February 24th) will be celebrated at 9:00 AM and ASH WEDNESDAY MASS (February 25th) will be celebrated at 7:00 PM only.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER – The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Parish Pancake and Sausage Supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 24th from 5-7 PM in the Social Space. Tickets are $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Tickets can be purchased after all Masses this weekend.

 

ALTAR SERVERS MEETING:  Father Boyd would like to have a meeting with the altar servers on Sat. Feb.28th at the church beginning at 10:30AM.  The meeting will be followed by a pizza lunch.

"Evening Prayer:  Vespers will be held each Wednesday throughout Lent, 7PM at the parish.  Please consider joining us for a prayerful close to the day; It is a Lenten sacrifice of time for God, and a precious quiet moment. If you are interested in volunteering a couple hours to help host evening prayer, or would like more information, contact Kat 613-686-7020."- and, "THINKfast date change:  THINKfast, the Development & Peace 25 hour fast, fundraising and education program for youth, will be held March 20-21, 2009 at Good Shepherd.  Youth from Divine Infant will be joining us as well.  If you would like more information, contact Kat."

 

A LENTEN FAMILY PRAYER CARD will be available The First Sunday in Lent.  When placed on the kitchen table this card is visible reminder for us as we journey through Lent. This card includes a Mealtime Prayer, a Lenten/Easter prayer and of some ideas of Lenten symbols which can be used to enhance our Lenten experience. 
This Lenten Family Prayer Card is provided by the Good Shepherd Catholic Women’s League.  Members of the CWL will hand out the Prayer Cards after each mass.

LAUNCH OF THE 2009 SHARE LENT - Fundraising Campaign of Development and Peace, Thursday, February 26 @ 4:00PM. A public gathering at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument (corner of Elgin and Lisgar Streets, Ottawa)
Special guests: Mgr. Terrence Prendergast  (Ottawa Archbishop)
                         Mgr. Roger Ébacher  (Gatineau Archbishop)
Followed by soup & bread supper at St-Theresa’s Church hall (95 Somerset St. W). RSVP:  Richard Pommainville,  pommain1@hotmail.com,     613-731-0968

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009: Uplands Military Chapel.  Friday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.  The country featured this year is Papua, New Guinea.  Info: (613-998-3246).

COLLECTION FOR DIOCESAN AND MISSIONARY WORKS: A reminder that the next scheduled special collection is for Diocesan and Missionary Works and will take place the weekend of February 28 - March 1, the First Sunday of Lent. This collection enables the Archdiocese of Ottawa to respond to requests for assistance from Canadian and foreign dioceses, as well as from various groups such as:  Campaign Life, National March for Life, Serena Ottawa, Catholic Health Association, Christian Council of the Capital Area, Shepherds of Good Hope, Legion of Mary Handicap Pilgrimage, Caldwell Family Centre, Development & Peace, St. Patrick’s Home, Catholic Christian Outreach and NET Ministries. Last year parishioners donated a little over $70,000 to the collection.  Thank you for your generosity to these ministries in our Archdiocese. 

40 DAYS OF LIFE is a time period of prayer and fasting to end abortion. With the full support of Archbishop Prendergast we ask you to join us, and many others who value the humanity and dignity of life, for this Lenten initiative. Events begin with Vespers at St. Patrick's Basilica, 220 Kent St., Sun. Feb. 22 at 7 PM.  Opening Rally at Bank and Sparks St., Tues. Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. On-site 40-day vigil at Bank and Sparks Sts. from Feb. 25 to April 5. Please continue to pray and fast during Lent for an end to abortion in Canada. To join the on-site vigil or for more information call Campaign Life Coalition, 613-729-0379 or see website,  www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa
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.

“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 at ronald.mcrae@sympatico.ca or (613) 841-4698

Good Shepherd Community of Retirees
Wednesday, March 4th the Community of Retirees will gather 9:00-11:30
Agenda.1. 9:00 a.m. Parish Mass
2. Refreshments and socializing in Good Shepherd Hall.
3. Social time part two. A chance to get to know everyone
4. Main Topic of morning: Improving your life skills in retirement.
5. A short discussion on the future of this community.
Cost $2 for refreshments. All retirees of all ages and those who are preparing for the same are welcome. Treat yourself. Come and bring a friend or three.

FR. RON ROLHEISER IN OTTAWA: Mark your calendars for May 22-23 at Saint Paul University.  Further details and registration info to follow.  Info: (613-738-5025, ext. 253).
 
Announced Masses
Saturday, February 21 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm        †Kelvin Ramsaran req by Jennifer and Family          
Sunday, February 22 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For Our Parishioners
11:15 am †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 Intentions of Adam and Gina Ingham req by CHCS Parent Council
 †Heather Bisson req by CHCS Parent Council
Tuesday, February 24 – Shrove Tuesday
9:00 am †Oswald and Eunice Hawkins req by Muriel Hynes
Wednesday, February 25 – Ash Wednesday
7:00 pm Private Intention
Thursday, February 26
9:00 am †Mervyn Thompson req by Richard and Mary MacDonald
Friday, February 27
9:00 am        †Mary Clarke req by Bob and Sheila Morin
Saturday, February 28 – First Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm Intentions of Robert Lamont Pittson req by his family
 †Doris Loma req by the Good Shepherd Widow and Widowers Group.
Sunday, March 1 – First Sunday of Lent
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †Donna Molnar req by Dianne Kingston
 †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 †Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus
 
Please pray for our sick: John MacDonald, Monica Groulx, Suzanne Charbonneau, Agatha Constance. Ellen Sharf, Leina Mollo, Lauren D’Acunto, Barry Lenney, John Ferguson, Julie, Maxine, Marilyn Olsen, Hugh Smith, George Keable, and Baby Keira Hatley.

Please pray for our deceased:

THE WAY OF THE CROSS IN THE STREETS OF OTTAWA: Communion and Liberation are organizing again this year the Way of the Cross in the streets of Ottawa. Good Friday, April 10, 9:30 AM. from St. Patrick’s Basilica on Nepean St to 12:00 Noon at Notre-Dame Cathedral. Seeking volunteers willing to sing. Info: Laurence (819-682-4377
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 at (613)841-6505.
SENIORS’ LUNCHEON:  Resurrection of Our Lord, Wed. Mar. 4.  Seminar on pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements presented by McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home.  Lunch $5.  Register by Mar. 2.  Info: (613-733-4661).