The Good Shepherd Parish

There will be a second collection for Building Maintenance the weekend of February 8/9.

Beginning this last weekend of January, we will not give both species at communion, in consideration of the vulnerable people in our parish and all our parishioners during flu season. As for the sign of peace, do not feel obliged to shake hand, a simple nod of the head or other form of acknowledgement will also be appropriate.

The Knights of Columbus Flag Relay is travelling throughout Ontario to raise public awareness of Special Olympics and to support our local Athletes. A flag is on display in the entrance area. Please stop by and add your signature to indicate your support. On completion of the relay, the Flag will be displayed at an upcoming Special Olympics event.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parish Reverse Advent Calendar Project! Contributions were received Saturday 4 January and were delivered to the local Food Cupboard in Blackburn Hamlet.

The eleventh annual Don Bosco Gala celebrating youth ministry in the Archdiocese will be held Saturday February 1, 2020. Come out and celebrate all that God has done in youth ministry in Ottawa this year!

Join other young people from across the Archdiocese of Ottawa travelling to Steubenville Toronto this summer. Jul. 3-5. Dive into the theme "Restored" at Canada's largest conference for Catholic high school students. If you are 21 years and up consider applying as a chaperone. Visit www.fymottawa.com/steubenville-toronto-2020 to register and www.steubenvilletoronto.com to learn more. Registration deadline: Jan. 13. Info: Andriano De Luca ( adeluca@archottawa.ca).

Under the Spiritual leadership of Fr. Vernon Boyd, SJ, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church in Guelph, Ont. October 19-30, 2020 for 12 days at $4390.00. Travel arrangements by International Heritage Tours. For more information, please contact Michael Kwadrans at 1-877-999-8868 ext. 367 or email at michael@intours.com. Flyers will be available at the church foyer.