Second Sunday of Lent
March 8, 2009

PENTITENIAL SERVICE – There will be a Penitential Service at the Good Shepherd on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM.

 

CWL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 10, - 7:30 – All are welcome to attend.

 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Archbishop Prendergast will celebrate Eucharist on St. Patrick's Day, Tues., March 17, 10:30 AM at St. Patrick's Basilica (Kent Street). Everyone is invited to attend.

 

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY EUCHARIST: Notre Dame Cathedral, Sun., May 3, 2:30 PM. For couples celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years of marriage in 2009.  Registration details are available in all parishes.  Deadline: Fri., April 24, 2009.  Families are encouraged to join in this celebration.  Info:
(abrown@archottawa.ca); (613-738-5025, ext. 217).

 

NET MINISTRIES OF CANADA – invites you to an evening presentation “Come Meet the Ministry and See How You Can Help”. Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Parish. His Grace, Archbishop Prendergast, SJ will be a key note speaker at this event.

 

HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION 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."

LENTEN RETREAT WITH ST. PAUL - Saturday, 28 March 2009, 9:00 AM to noon (Parish Social Space). Join us for a Lenten retreat inspired by the letters of St. Paul. His words offer inspiration, challenge, consolation and assurance for our individual and communal faith journeys.  No charge. Bring your Bible. For registration or information contact Deacon Ron

ANNUAL FLOWER & DECORATING FUND.
We are preparing to celebrate the church’s major Feast of the Liturgical Year – Easter and the subsequent 50 Days of Easter. Your generosity in the past has been very much appreciated and we thank you. You can help beautify our church with a cash donation in the specially marked envelopes which will be in the bulletins this week-end March 7th/8th. If you wish to remember a loved one or to commemorate a special event in your lives please note that on your envelope. We thank you for your continued support which enables us to do what we do.

FR. JOHN BARTUNEK, LC, author of "The Better Part" (a Christ-centered Resource for Personal Prayer) and "Inside the Passion" will be coming to The Good Shepherd Parish on Monday, March 9, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM to give a Lenten reflection. The theme of the reflection is "Carrying Our Crosses Faithfully With Christ." Father John provided spiritual support on the set of The Passion of the Christ, has been a religious commentator on CNN, Fox and the BBC.  He presently teaches church history and pursues his writing apostolate. 
Consider adding this very special night of reflection to your Lenten observances. For more information, contact Gillian Keenan (613) 841-6505 or Donna Dunham (613) 834-9566

 

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE, which is the international development agency of the Catholic Church of Canada, supports projects that attack the root causes of poverty and injustice - projects that encourage social change to help people become self sufficient. Examples of the kind of initiatives that are funded include housing and farm cooperatives, training for community organizers, human rights improvements and adult education.  There will be a special Share Lent collection on Solidarity Sunday, March 28-29.

 

PALLIATIVE CARE PRESENTATIONS:  "Palliative Care for the Dying: Myths and Realities" with Dr. Louise Coulombe, palliative care physician, Sat., March 28, 9:30 - 11:30 AM.; "Palliative Care: Living Your Life with Dignity" with Maryse Bouvette, RN, pain and symptom management consultant, Thurs., May 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Both sessions at St. Paul University, Room 203. Cost: $10 per session. No registration required. Info: (abrown@archottawa.ca); (613-738-5025, ext.217).   

 

40 DAYS OF LIFE People of faith throughout Ottawa are invited to take part in the International 40 Days for Life Campaign 25 February - 5 April. The campaign is fully endorsement by his Grace, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast. During the last campaign the lives of at least 3 Ottawa babies were saved. This non political, prayful campaign consists of silently standing vigil and praying across from the abortion facility at 65 Bank Street and provides an opportunity pray for all victims of abortion. Please contact Jennifer Snell at

 

Taizé weekend in Ottawa
On March 13-14-15, Ottawa is proud to welcome a brother from the Taizé community for 3 days of ecumenical gathering for young people between 17 and 35 years old.  This event will be held at St-Paul’s University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa.  Prayers are open to all.  To learn more or to register: www.taizeottawa.ca or 613-241-751

 

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. Please contact Gillian Keenan at (613)841-6505.
Announced Masses
Saturday, March 7 – Second Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm        †Denis Cyr req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
         †Eileen McClelland req by George and Patricia Savage
         †Arsene Janisse req by the Bhumgara Family         
Sunday, March 8 – Second Sunday of Lent
9:00 am †Cpl Paul Davis, †MCpl Timothy Wilson, †Trp Michael Hayakaze, †Cpl Kevin Megegeny, Bdr. Jérémie Ouellet, †Sgt. Jason Boyes, and Pte. Robert Costall req by Les Mader and Family
11:15 am †PJ Kennedy req by the Dumont Family
Tuesday, March 10
9:00 am Intentions of Stella Saso req by Nora Forsythe
Wednesday, March 11
9:00 am †Anthony Danaitis req by Stase Danaitis
 †Amedia & Elizabeth Hynes req by Joseph Hynes
Thursday, March 12
9:00 am Intentions for the Students and Staff at St. Bernard School req by Jack and Dyann McDonald
Friday, March 13
9:00 am        †Doris Loma req by Joe Byrnes
Saturday, March 14– Third Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm †Lorna Egan req by Stan Egan
 †Doris Loma req by Gerry and Joan Tompkins
 †Leo Le Blanc req by the Tonner Family
 †Josephine Antonin Fleming
Sunday, March 15 –Third Sunday of Lent
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am †Gerald More req by Shirley More and Family
 †Victor Zapotoczny req by Bernadette Zapotoczny
 †Edward Hergotti req by the Millan Family
 †Doris Devlin req by Emile Devlin and family
 
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, Maria Santos, Roselena Vanderstoel, George Keable, and Baby Keira Hatley.

Please pray for our deceased: Cpl Kenneth O’Quinn, WO Dennis Brown and Cpl Dany Fortin

FAITH PILGRIMAGE Oberammergau Passion Play Germany, 2010. Info: Rev. J. MULDOON, EV. jmuldoon@archottawa.ca, 613 738-5025 (226)

ONTARIO LITURGICAL CONFERENCE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR MUSICIANS: Raise Your Joyful Cries.  August 23 - 27, 2009.  Saint Paul University.  Hosted by the Liturgy Commission, Archdiocese of Ottawa.  Mark your calendar.  Further details and registration info will soon be posted at (www.archottawa.ca) under Pastoral Services/Liturgy.

SAINT PATRICK’S DANCE at Saint Patrick's Basilica (220 Kent St) on Saturday, March 14.  Live band, door prizes, cash bar and Irish stew! Social starts at 6PM; stew served at 7:15PM. Admission $15/person $25/couple. Held in the basement hall, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Tickets: Stephen Kusiewicz (613-222-5348) or at the Basilica Gift Shop. Invite friends & neighbours for a good time, good food and great company.