As you know, Fatima Lee is leaving us to work in the far north. We would like to thank her for her years of dedication and commitment to her work here atSt. Gabriel’s Parish. We wish her every success in her new venture. She will certainly be missed. On Sunday September 30th there will be a commissioning of Fatima during the 10:30 AM Mass. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the Gathering Space.
Calling all youth grades 6 and up! The St. Gabriel’s Youth Group is now welcoming new members. Our first meeting will be held this Sunday September 23rd at 1:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
The Youth Group will be having a silent auction on October 13th and 14th to raise funds for their attendance at World Youth Day in Panama this coming January. They are currently accepting donations for the auction (tickets, computers, memorabilia, artwork etc.) If you would like to donate, please contact the Youth Minister at or call 416-221-8866. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
September 24th to September 29th
MONDAY – MOLLY BURKE – Requested by her Family
TUESDAY – RENATO BELLISARI – Requested by Chiara & Tina Intini
WEDNESDAY – JESUS CIMAFRANCA – Requested by Swetenia Aglosolan
THURSDAY – ANNE McCANN – Requested by Carolyn & Bill Markle
FRIDAY – JENN BLAIR COLLINS – Requested by Christine & Roland Kilchling
SATURDAY – FOR THE INTENTIONS OF WANDA WROBEL – Requested by the Parish Staff
“Those who sing pray twice.”
Our senior choir practices on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM and leads community song at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. Our junior choir practices on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and leads the music at the 12:30 PM Mass.
We always welcome new voices and hope you will consider joining us! For more information, please contact Marilyn Calderone at 416-618-2041
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome Phoenix Raphael Pollastrone who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, September 16th, 2018. Congratulations to him and his Family!
Sunday September 30th after the 12:30 Mass
On Sunday, September 30th there will be an altar server welcome back and retraining session after the 12:30 Mass. Every altar server is invited. Interested boys and girls, ages 9 and older, who are willing to train to be an altar server are very much welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, September 27th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, October 6th from 2.30 PM to 4:00PM.
Registration for children who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on the following dates:
Thursday, September 27th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, October 6th from 2.30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Please Note: A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin in October. These meetings are for persons interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. The exploration may lead the candidate to seek baptism, and become a member of the Catholic Christian community; or for Christians already baptized into another Christian denomination, the reception into the Catholic Church.
Adult Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation but who wish to do so are also encouraged to attend these sessions.
As well, these meetings may be an opportunity for “Born Catholics” to deepen their understanding of our faith. Very often, especially for those of us who received our religious instruction at an early age, we tend to grow physically, mentally, psychologically etc., but the understanding of our faith does not grow correspondingly. The RCIA may serve as a good opportunity for us to ask questions and to develop a more adult understanding of our faith.
If you are interested in joining the RCIA meetings or if you would like to have more information about it, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
If you have, or know of, school age children (ages 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866. Classes for them will begin after Thanksgiving.
Began Sunday, September 9th at 10:00 AM
St. Gabriel’s School
Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program are still available in the parish office. This program is for children of the Parish who attend public or private schools. Classes are held at St. Gabriel’s School every second Sunday. The next class will be this Sunday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM.
Please note that a separate Sacramental registrationform is required if your child will receive the sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation during the 2018/19 year. These forms are also available in the parish office.
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city. Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children by providing a wide range of child development, community, residential and educational services.
Urgently needed items include: rice, pasta and pasta sauces, peanut butter, jam cooking spices hot chocolate powdered milk black/Orange Pekoe tea ground or instant coffee, sugar cookies and crackers, vegetable oil jams canned tuna, soups, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables.
Please no fresh or frozen foods.
We thank you for your generous support!
Your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses next weekend. Each month, the casseroles are picked up early on Monday morning for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
More volunteers are needed to help feed the hungry in our city. We encourage you to pick up a copy of a casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. Three recipes are available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Printed copies of the recipes are also available in the Parish Office. For more information, you may contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 PM
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd. East, Thornhill
Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services invite you to join them at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home for upcoming seminars. You will learn how to explore your grief, experience healing and renew your faith. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP to 416 733-8544 ext. 2047.
Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 PM
Brebeuf College is holding an Open House for students who are entering high school. It will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 PM. Parents/Guardians and students are cordially invited to attend. Join them at 211 Steeles Avenue East. They can be reached at 416 393-5508 for more information.
St. Joseph Morrow Park is holding an Information Night for students who are entering secondary school. It will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 PM.
Parents/Guardians and students are cordially invited to attend. Join them at 3379 Bayview Avenue, just south of Steeles on the east side. For more information please call 416-393-5516.
Thursday, October 18th at 7:00 PM St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church,
Catholic Family Services of Toronto, St. Edward the Confessor Parish and their CWL Council will host the 9th Annual Mass to End Woman Abuse on Thursday, October 18that 7:00 PM.
This annual event is intended to raise awareness about abuse of women and girls. Prior to the Mass, brief presentations will be made about our Violence Against Women programs. After Mass, there will be a gathering with light refreshments in the church hall. We invite you to join us as we take action in the fight to end women abuse. For event information, email info@cfstoronto.com or call 416-921-1163.
Weekend of October 19th to 21st, 2018
Celebrate your love and take a fresh look at your marriage! Spend a very special weekend together. A Weekend of discovery…a lifetime of love! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The Weekend formathelps couples communicate openly and honestly without group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling.
The Upcoming Weekend will be October 19thto 21st, 2018
For more information and application, please go to or contact Gerard & Marge McCauley at or (905) 792-1925.
Workshop Reminders – Sundays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM with Cameron
September 23rd Attracting Bats, Bees Birds and Other Beneficial Wildlife
September 30th Cultivating Mushrooms (Oyster)
For information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018.
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