2007 Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada: For over 60 years, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishop (CCCB) has been assisting the Church in Canada. Today, it remains at the service of families. The Bishop’s collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held Sunday, Sep30, 2007.

 

Archbishop Prendergast will preside at a Commemorative Mass for the Tenth Anniversary of the Death of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta (at Cathedral Basilica) on September 13 at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to attend.
 

What is the RCIA?  A process of self-study and discussion that is held in the context of prayer, shared experiences and listening to God’s Word.  It is a team of parishioners who will ‘journey” with you.  There is no obligation on the part of any Non-Catholic participant to become a Catholic.  It is a matter of inquiry and free choice. Who can attend?  Non-Catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith, and Catholics who wish to refresh their knowledge of their faith, and anyone who is planning to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and/or Eucharist).  We also welcome those who are accompanying the participants on their ‘journey’. When?  Weekly meetings beginning September 18, Tuesday evening at Good Shepherd in the Holy Family room starting at 7:30. For more information, please call Pat LaViolette or the Parish office at 824-4394.
 

Sacramental Meeting:  Registration is mandatory and will be held at Good Shepherd Parish on Tuesday, September 18 at 7pm or Thursday, September 20 at 7pm.  All parents of children in grade two preparing for First Eucharist & Confirmation and any older children who have not as yet received these sacraments should attend.  Parents are asked to bring with them a photocopy of the child’s baptismal certificate. This document is required for registration and will not be returned.  Parents are also asked to bring $50.00 to purchase workbooks, etc. please use a cheque payable to Good Shepherd Parish; (Late Registration fee is $60.00).  If this fee creates any financial difficulty, please call the office at 824-4394.
 

Congratulations to Bruce & Mary O’Neill who recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

 

Preparations are well under way for The Good Shepherd Annual Harvest Potluck Fundraiser, to be held October 20th after the 5:00 p.m. Mass.   Once again we will have Karaoke (let s see if we can have Fr. Muldoon sing for his supper again this year!), 50/50 draws, a silent auction and amusements for the children, amongst other things.  The silent auction forms the major financial benefit  of this event.  If you own a company or work for a company you think would donate an item or service for this auction, please call Doreen Dumont (613-834-7137) or the office at 613-824-4394.

 

All those interested in playing Euchre are invited to attend on Monday, September 24 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the social space.  Other dates are Oct. 15 & 29 and Nov. 12 & 26.

 

There will be training for new Eucharistic Ministers on September 15 & 22 in the church at 4:00 pm.  If this time is not convenient a time can be arranged.  Anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister can contact the office or Carol Faure at 824-0692. 

 

CWL General Mtg. on Tues, Sept. 11 at 7:30. All welcome.

New to the Parish?  Welcome!  Please fill in a registration form, or call the office. Have you considered sharing your material blessings with your parish as part of your estate planning?  A gift to Good Shepherd parish in your will assures the community of the Gospel being passed on to many. 

 

Finance Council continues to stress the advantages for the parish and for your budgeting purposes of the pre-authorized payment contribution, whether by debit or Visa/Mastercard. To meet our monthly expenses we require approx. $7,000 per week which includes our mortgage payment of approx. $2,000 a week; any excess is used to pay the finishing construction costs or to pay down the mortgage.
For your information: Our new website has now launched and the webcast of the mass has commenced.  You are welcome to take a look at www.thegoodshepherdparish.com

 

Small Christian Community is starting up at Good Shepherd Parish to provide a warm and welcoming place for the community to gather together regularly which offers people a chance to slow down, share coffee, be a bit more reflective about life, to sift and sort things that count, and provide more in-depth reflection on the Sunday readings. It will be held every Saturday from 10:30am-12:00noon (subject to change). Come join us! For further information, e-mail Deacon Paul (& Lillian) Delmas @ delmas@rogers.com, Angelita Guevara @ angelitaguevara@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office

 

ConQuest Boys Club: Forming Tomorrows Leaders. For boys between the ages of 4 and 12 years old. ConQuest is based on Catholic principles of spiritual development. Its programs are designed to instill virtue, develop character and encourage spiritual growth, while offering its participants challenging physical, intellectual and spiritual activities within an atmosphere of adventure. Every Wednesday evening at Good Shepherd School in Blackburn Hamlet. For more information, contact Sean Keenan. Also visit www.conquestclubs.org.

To All Volunteers

Your time and talents have been most appreciated this year and the parish invites you to a lunch in your honour on September 23, 2007.  More details to follow.  Please keep this date open in your calendar.  Ministries will be on hand to welcome new volunteers on this weekend as well.  All will be welcome to add their talents to the mix. 

Announced Masses

Saturday, September 8
5:00 pm Bart Moher, req by Pauline Moher
             Martin Donley, req by the family
             Helen Tan, req by the Lim family
Sunday, September 9
9:00 am For our Parishioners 
11:15 am Maria Dos Reis, req by the family
             John & Caroline McPhee, req by John & 
               Lorraine MacPhee
              Frank T. Constance, req by Knowlton Constance
Tuesday, September 11     
9:00 am Eleanor Horan, req by the Winder family
Wednesday, September 12
9:00 am Int. of Moya Wils, req by Margaret & Joe McGlade
Thursday, September 13   
9:00 am Intentions of Leanne Corbett-MacDonald, req by 
                Carol & Frank Faure
Friday, September 14  
9:00 am   Private Intention
Saturday, September 15
5:00 pm Lorna Egan, req by Stan Egan
             Theresa Carey, req by Noel & Joan Bhumgara
Sunday, September 16
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am Victor Zapotoczny, req by his wife
             Martin Donley, req by the family
             Marianno Pablo, req by Julie Lepage
 

Remember our Sick: Alan Troy, Margaret Larocque & John Dunn
 

Pray for our Faithful Departed: Eleanor Horan, mother of Gloria Horan, Helen Nolan, mother of John Nolan & Timothy O’Connor.
 

Meetings this Week: 
Tuesday, September 11 -  CWL monthly Meet 7:30 pm
Wednesday, September 12 –  Liturgy Meeting 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 13 –  Christian Meditation 7:30 pm
                                            Finance Council 7:30 pm
                                            Bridge Group 7:30 pm
 

Adult Faith Development Sessions:  2007-08:  Accepting new certificate applications for the 2007-08 year.  The deadline for applying for certificate participation is September 25th. Here is the first in the series of courses
Saturday, Sept. 29th, 2007 Theme:  Baptismal Identity and Call  What does it mean for me to be a catholic in the world today as a baptized person?  Presenter: Sr. Susan Wood, Professor of Theology, Marquette University, Wisconsin. To register, please call Annmarie Brown at the Archdiocese 738-5025.

 

The diocese welcomes Rabbi Reuven Bulka on the evening of Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 from 7 - 9 PM at the diocesan centre, 1247 Kilborn Place.  He will share some good advise to those involved in pastoral care about accompanying the bereaved.  Registration is required by September 14th, please call the office to register.

A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.  -  Martin Luther