Third Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2009

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

 

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.

 

OFFICE HOURS – MARCH 20 – 27 – During this week, the office will only be open from 9:00 AM – noon. Regular hours will resume March 30.

 

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.

 

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).

 

ST. CECILIA SINGERS - Saturday, March 28 at the 5pm Mass, the Good Shepherd Parish will be privileged to welcome the St Cecilia Singers.  Please come and join this accomplished choir as they lead us in song for our celebration of the 5th Sunday of Lent.

 

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

 

HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - An hour of adoration this Wednesday, 7-8 PM.  Come and go as your time permits. 
 
THINKfast: Where are your clothes made?  Where does your food come from?  Why does it matter?  25 hour retreat for teens, March 20-21.  Contact Kat for info kat_youthco@yahoo.ca
 MUSICIANS: want to learn contemporary Christian music? Contemporary Music and Worship 101, a 4 session training program for guitar, vocals, keyboard, strings and vocal. Sponsored by NET.  Register online massiveworship.com or Contact Kat about group discounts. 

 

ENVIRONMENT:
You will find specially marked envelopes in your bulletins this weekend for the Annual Flower and Decorating Fund. If you are remembering a loved one or an event please include it on the envelope. Thank You for your support.

 

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.

 

Good Shepherd   COMMUNITY OF RETIREES
Tuesday April 7th. The Community Gathers 9:00-11:30.
Please note. This community has no formal membership. All retirees and those looking at retirement are more than welcome for each and every event. Please come and bring a friend. You do not need to indicate your attendance in advance. $2 for refreshments.
Agenda for April 7th
1. 9:00 a.m. Parish Mass
2. Refreshment and socializing in Good Shepherd Hall.
3. Main topic of morning: Discovering Community.
4. The future of this community.

 

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

 

A Mass of Repentance, for the Healing of the Nation of Canada, is being sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition as part of the 40 Days for Life Project, on Monday, March 30th, at  St. Patrick's Basilica.  The Evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary, followed by a Talk on Reconciliation, Confession, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise & Worship and Intercessory Prayer.  The Celebrant will be Fr. Bob Poole. For info. Please contact: Diane at 613-830-0593.

 

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).   

 

Announced Masses
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
Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick
9:00 am †Doris Loma req by Vince and Myrna Brown
Wednesday, March 18
9:00 am †Doris Loma req by George and Darlene Keable
Thursday, March 19 – Solemnity Saint Joseph
9:00 am †Paul Brackett req by Richard and Alix Power
Friday, March 20
9:00 am        †Pierre Lefebvre req by Joe Byrnes
Saturday, March 21 – Fourth Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm        †Arsene Janisse req by Jim and Pat Haskill
         †John Goller req by Carol and Paul Erwin
         †Arsene Janisse req by Carol and Paul Erwin
         †Rosie Hrycak req by Carol and Paul Erwin         
Sunday, March 22 – Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00 am †Doris Loma req by Don and Jean McKenna
11:15 am For Our Parishioners
 
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, Jean Ashe and Baby Keira Hatley.

 

Please pray for our deceased: including Trp. Marc Diab, and Debra Biggin that they may be received into God’s love.

 

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.

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.