Bulletin – June 11, 2017

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to the following young people of our Parish who were confirmed on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. The Sacrament was administered by Most Rev. Robert Kasun CSB, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto.

Sara Maritza Alvarez Blasquez
John Kenneth Aguila
Einsten Augustine
Tyra Barcallon
Xavier Brooks
Crysteen Joecel S. Calica
Cristina Caetano Macdonell
Meghan Cammerson
Janner Castellfort
Brendan Chan
Olivia Chan
Ashley Choi
Denelle Coelho
Eileen Cooke
Jody Genevieve Francis Connors
Elissandra Cosico
Chloe Anne Mae Cusi
Isabel Dantzer
Mikaela De Pinto
Bridget Doherty
Gloria Freire
Isabel Gilmour Penney
Edward Golshenas Rad
Emiliano Golshenas Rad
Seo-Youn Allie Jeon
Joshua Joseph
Ashley Kim
Alyssa Stephanie Lazzer
Alzena Lee
Yunjee Chloe Lee
Christopher Leung
Leon Li
Luis Joseph Limgenco
Stella Marie Ashley
Luke Rachel MacKinnon
Michela Marie Marra
Adam Medwecky
Sasha Medwecky
Vicente Amaro Maturana Toledo
Aria Shania
Noronha Onyinyechi Oguamana
Diego Pachas Ramos
Olivia Perras
Sebastian Roccatani
Bernadette Roque Sarmiento
Darcy Sheldrick
Alejandro Socas Alayon
Connor Sparkman
Estela Victorine
Emily Yue Zhang

Let us pray for them as they continue on their journey of faith guided by the Holy Spirit.

PARISH PICNIC

Sunday, July 9th after the 12:30 Mass

The Parish BBQ Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 9th after the 12:30 Mass in the parking lot. There will be hot dogs, games, face painting, lucky draws, music and more…..

Tickets are $2 each.

Please bring your families, friends and neighbours to enjoy a summer afternoon with your parishioners. We need volunteers to help and make this event happen.

Please sign up by putting your name and phone number on the sheets at the back of church. For more information, you may call Linda Law at 416-918-8029.

GARDEN MINISTRY

The Building Maintenance Committee is currently working with a landscape designer on a new vision for our gardens. If you are interested in participating in the planting and maintenance of the new gardens as well as learning about the plants and their care, please call or email Heather Bennett at 647-774-9742 or heathermjb@gmail.com.

MEMBERS NEEDED FOR VOLUNTEER SCREENING COMMITTEE

St. Gabriel’s Volunteer Screening Committee is seeking two committee members. The Screening Committee interviews and screens parish volunteers. If interested, please visit the parish office and ask for a copy of the position description. To speak with a committee member, leave your name and phone number with the office staff. A committee member will call you. The Screening Committee has also been tasked to plan and deliver St. Gabriel’s 2018 Volunteer Recognition. To achieve committee gender balance, male applicants are encouraged.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

June 12th – June 17th, 2017

MONDAY – YVAN MARKIET – Requested by Jacques & Denise Dussault
TUESDAY – MIGUEL & GERTRUDES REGO – Requested by Maria Da Silva
WEDNESDAY – RODENSA CHEUNG – Requested by Minnie & Alice
THURSDAY – LEONARD MARCHIE – Requested by Teresa Marchie & Family
FRIDAY – BERNIE CABRERA – Requested by Olivia Cabrera
SATURDAY – JOHN & CHRISTOPHER DI LALLO – Requested by Val Palazzo

CHILDREN’S FAITH PROGRAM

Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program are now available in the parish office. This program is for children of the Parish who attend other Catholic schools, public or private schools. Classes are held at St. Gabriel’s School every second Sunday beginning September 10th, 2017.

Please note that a separate Sacramental registration form is required if your child will receive the sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation during the 2017/18 year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office.

SHARELIFE

Living the Gospel by helping young families to succeed…

When Amber found out she was going to be a mother, she was afraid and uncertain about who to turn to and where to go. After a friend told her about Rose of Durham, Amber arrived looking for help preparing for the arrival of her son. After one session with her counselor, she felt very safe and welcome, and her anxiety about becoming a parent begin to decrease. Amber took advantage of all the programs and services Rose of Durham had to offer and as a result, her self-esteem drastically improved, along with her parenting skills. Amber admits she would not be the parent she is today if it wasn’t for the help and guidance she was offered at ShareLife-supported Rose of Durham. Last year, over 1,270 young parents received the care, counseling and educational support they needed to care for themselves and their new families.

Please make a sacrificial gift to ShareLife through your parish, or at www.sharelife.org

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – MARYGROVE CAMP

Weekend of June 17th/18th

There will be a second collection for Marygrove Camp for Girls next weekend, June 17th /18th at all the Masses. Marygrove Camp is a residential camp situated on 39 acres of beautifully treed grounds and a quarter mile of Georgian Bay waterfront near Penetang, Ontario. This summer, 1,100 girls from less fortunate families will be attending camp. Please support this important work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Each and every child’s camping experience is fully subsidized through this collection. Thank you for your support! Envelopes are in the pews.

JUST COFFEE

Weekend of June 17th/18th

Fair Trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses on the weekend of June 17th/18th.

Regular ground coffee: $5.50
Decaffeinated: $6.00
Whole Beans: $5.50
Chocolate Bars: $4.50 incl. Taxes
Hot Chocolate and Cocoa: $6.00
Teas: $5.00

Please note that there are no Fair Trade coffee sales during the months of July and August.

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. We encourage you to continue bringing non perishable foods during the summer months. During July and August, food donations tend to drop off. Your donations of canned foods, cereal rice and other non perishables are more important than ever as families
struggle to make ends meet. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE – 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Did you know that in 2001, following the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, Development and Peace (D&P) expanded its program in the Middle East? Participation of the most excluded, including women, was encouraged. In Afghanistan the main focus of our program is to support citizen participation in the development of this young democracy, improve societal conditions for women and to promote peace at all levels of society.

To find out more about the work of D&P or to become a member or donor, visit the website at http://www.devp.org/en/get-involved

COLLECTING EYEGLASSES

We are continuing to collect eyeglasses for the Lions Club. Throughout the year, the Lion’s Club volunteers collect used eyeglasses and deliver them to regional Lions Recycling Centres. There volunteers clean, sort by prescription strength and package the glasses. Recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in low and middle income communities where they will have the greatest impact. Please place them in the baskets provided outside the office.

CAN’T HURRY LOVE – SERAPHIM CHOIR

Friday, June 16, 2017

St Gabriel’s Church

With winter in the past and summer approaching, there is no better way to celebrate than by joining the Seraphim Men’s Chorus this June for our Can’t Hurry Love concert Series! A concert fit for all ages, with a great mix of Broadway, classical gems, pop songs both old and new, and Disney favourites! Please join us at St. Gabriel‘s Church on Friday, June 16th at 7:30 PM. . Advanced tickets on sale online at www.seraphimandcherubim.ca or at St Gabriel’s after Sunday Masses. See you soon!

TCDSB STAFF ARTS INTO THE WOODS

June 15th and 17th

Theatre at Cardinal Carter
Toronto Catholic District School Board Staff Arts is pleased to present Into the Woods at the Theatre at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Avenue, North York.

June 15th and 17th at 7:30PM. Admission is $25. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit the website: www.tcdsb.org/staffarts or call 416-222-8282 ext. 2787.

ANNUAL MASS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services, Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 16th, at 7:00 PM.

Mass at Mount Hope Cemetery will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Robert Nusca. In the event of rain, Mass will be celebrated at St. Monica’s Church, 44 Broadway Avenue.

Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill. In the event of rain, Mass will be celebrated in the Mausoleum.

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