October 5th, 2025
Parents are still able to register for the sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation during regular office hours until October 5th.
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. Registration forms will not be accepted without it. A Baptism certificate is not required for Reconciliation. A fee of $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
Please note the following Parents’ Meetings dates, for children registered to receive a sacrament in 2026:
Wed. October 15th at 7:30 PM – Confirmation Parents Wed. October 22nd at 7:30 PM – First Communion Parents Wed. October 29th at 7:30 PM – Reconciliation Parents
Textbooks will be sold at these meetings (cash or cheque only).
Saturday, October 18th from 2:30 to 4:00 PM Gabriel Room
To all new parishioners
An invitation to join us at a reception for new parishioners on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM, in the Gabriel Room. We would like to welcome you to the parish.
It will also be an opportunity to get to know other parishioners, as well as to meet with the pastoral team, and to learn more about the parish and our very unique church building.
Please register by calling the parish office at (416) 221-8866, or email office@stgabrielsparish.ca
Hope to see you there!
This Weekend, October 4th/5th, 2025
Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation Fund Collection
Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in the collection being held this weekend, October 4th/5th, 2025 to support the Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation Fund. The collection is part of a national grassroots effort to assist healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples of This Land. To date, the Archdiocese of Toronto has allocated $3.1 million to support projects that focus on culture and language revitalization, education and community building, healing and reconciliation for communities and dialogue involving Indigenous elders, spiritual leaders & youth.
Let us join together and follow the invitation extended by the late Pope Francis during his penitential visit of 2022 for each one of us to become engaged in the healing and reconciliation journey. For more information or to donate online, visit: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation. Thank you.
This Sunday, October 5th, 2025
For the 111th World Day of Migrants & Refugees, the theme announced by His Holiness is “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope.” In his message, Pope Leo highlights the resilience of migrants and refugees who give witness to hope amidst very difficult circumstances. He reminds us that those who welcome migrants and refugees can also reflect this same hope. His message ends with a call to entrust all those who journey, and all those who accompany them, to the protection of the Virgin Mary, comfort of migrants.
October 5th to October 12th
MONDAY – NUNZIA TARTAGLIA ✞ – Requested by Linda Neil TUESDAY ̶ WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – FRIDAY – DAVID CRADDOCK ✞ – Requested by his Family SATURDAY – ROMAN HUHLEWYCH ✞ – Requested by Chantal Wood SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ – Requested by Antonietta Cortese & Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – KWAI FUN KO ✞ – Requested by Lucille Yeung
Psalm 95
“O come, let us sing to the Lord, let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise.”
Today’s liturgy stresses faith, the “good treasure entrusted to us, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us,” as the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Timothy.
Luke recounts the apostles asking the Lord to “increase our faith”.
Habakkuk writes that ”the righteous person lives by their faith”.
This week, let’s take a line from Psalm 95 and carry it with faith in our hearts. Here’s one to consider:
“Let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.”
Each year we decorate our worship space for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. In the last few years, the cost of the flowers has increased considerably. For this reason, we are establishing a Flower Fund to help defray the cost of the flowers. If you would like to donate, please bring your donation to the office in an envelope marked Flower Fund.
October 17th to 19th
Young adults (ages 18 to 30) are invited to attend a retreat in New York from October 17th to 19th. Connect with young adults from St. Gabriel’s and the St. Paul of the Cross Province to explore the Passionist mission and what it means to be disciples of justice.
To meet the continued need for personal care items, pyjamas, slippers, towels etc., the Beacons of Hope group will be setting up a donation drop off box in the Gathering Space. A list of needed items will be posted at the box and on the bulletin boards. With the exception of slippers and personal care items that must be new, pyjamas, robes, towels could be gently used and clean.
One of the shelters has also made a request for vacuum cleaners. These should be in good working order and clean. Any assistance you could provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your kind generosity!
For the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
We are preparing for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Thanks to community partners like you, individuals facing hunger are welcomed and served daily at Good Shepherd. Upward of 900 meals are served each day at the moment.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
Urgently needed items include: Tuna & Canned Meats Coffee & Tea Bags Soups & Stews Beans & Chickpeas Canned Tomatoes, Corn & Vegetables Pasta Sauce Salad Dressing Cooking Oil Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Spices Bagged Rice Mini sized Juice Boxes Pancake Mix Granola Bars & packaged snacks Jams
Condiments: soy sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard
Please check the expiry date as we cannot pass on expired foods. We thank you for your generous support!
Help fill plates with hope this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, gratitude comes with a challenge — families are struggling to put food on the table. ShareLife has pledged $800,000 through its Food Security Grants to bring warm meals to those who need them most.
Will you share your blessings with our parish’s ShareLife Campaign? We have currently raised $139,439 towards our suggested goal of $169,000. This amount includes funds donated through the ShareLife office. Please give with love at sharelife.org/donate or our parish with a ShareLife envelope.
Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 PM
Church Parking Lot
The blessing of pets is often associated with St. Franci of Assisi,the patron saint of animals and the environment. This tradition emphasizes the importance of caring for all living creatures and recognizing their role in our lives.
Wednesdays from Oct. 22nd to Nov. 26th, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM
Explore the contributions of eco-theological discourse to today’s climate crisis through Biblical and Indigenous cosmologies, Catholic teaching and early mysticism, and modern science.
This series is presented by Roberto Chiotti, Founding Principal of Larkin Architects, and architect of our church building.
Participants can gather in Regis College St. Joseph Chapel or attend virtually via Zoom. For more information and registration visit https://regiscollege.ca/academics/windows-on-theology/
October 31st to November 2nd, 2025
St. Augustine’s Seminary
The Office of Vocations will be hosting a Come & See Weekend Discernment Retreat for men 18 years and older, at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Friday, October 31st at 6:30 PM until Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 PM. This retreat offers a way for men to discern a possible call to priesthood at the seminary.
Registration must be done online at www.vocationstoronto.ca/comesee
For more information, please email vocations@archtoronto.org.
The Fall issue of our newsletter, “Growing News,” is now available from the Parish home page, and posted on the bulletin boards.
We hope you enjoy it and look forward to your “letters to the editor”.
Get ready for some delicious news! Our fresh cherries and red currants are being baked into special treats. Keep an eye out for details in November on how you can get your hands on them!
Are you looking for a nature getaway? Join the Garden Ministry! Back in the Spring, we celebrated a wonderful start to the season with six new volunteers, bringing our total to 21 members. If you’d like to get your hands dirty, email us at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca to get involved.
In Canada there are three distinct indigenous peoples, First Nations, Metis and Inuit, each with their own culture, languages and traditions. They are credited with the invention of many of the things we know and use today…hockey, lacrosse, the canoe and kayak to name a few. Indigenous art is the oldest surviving art dating from the Ice Age, about 5,000 years ago.
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September 27th, 2025
Thank you to all the parents who came to register their children for the sacraments. You are still able to register during regular office hours until October 5th.
Please Note:
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. Registration forms will not be accepted without it. A Baptism certificate is not required for Reconciliation.
A fee of $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
Registration will be followed by parents’ meetings for each sacrament in October. Stay tuned for those meeting dates, where textbooks will be sold.
Gabriel Room Saturday, October 18th from 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation Fund Collection October 4th/5th, 2025
Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in the collection being held the weekend of October 4th/5th, 2025 to support the Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation Fund. The collection is part of a national grassroots effort to assist healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples of This Land. To date, the Archdiocese of Toronto has allocated $3.1 million to support projects that focus on culture and language revitalization, education and community building, healing and reconciliation for communities and dialogue involving Indigenous elders, spiritual leaders & youth.
Let us join together and follow the invitation extended by the late Pope Francis during his penitential visit of 2022 for each one of us to become engaged in the healing and reconciliation journey. For more information or to donate online, visit: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation. Thank you for your generosity.
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
September 29th to October 5th
MONDAY – JOEL TUPAZ ✞ – Requested by Belen Croutch TUESDAY – FRANCISCO & ZOSIMA AGUILA ✞ – Requested by their Family WEDNESDAY – ELIZABETH TAN & FAMILY – Requested by Elizabeth Tan THURSDAY – V. PETER VALAVI ✞ – Requested by his Family FRIDAY – OPEYEMI NDUKWE – Requested by the Family SATURDAY – THE SICK & THE DYING – Requested by Lydia McGrann SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ZOSIMA & FRANCISCO AGUILA ✞ – Requested by their Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM
Psalm 146 Psalm 146 begins and ends with words of praise for God:
“Praise the Lord, my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life.”
And the Psalm gives us this description of the Lord…
is the Maker of all things; upholds the cause of the oppressed; gives food to the hungry; sets prisoners free; gives sight to the blind; lifts up those who are bowed down; loves the righteous and watches over the foreigner; sustains the fatherless and the widow…
Amos warns the wealthy that they will go into exile.
1 Timothy serves up the qualities of holiness.
The Gospel as written for us by Luke tells the story of Lazarus and the rich man clothed in purple.
Time to pay attention here! All four, the three Readings and the Psalm, stress that being devoted to wealth is incompatible with devotion to God. Sometimes, this is a difficult lesson for us. But our Liturgy speaks this now for two weeks in a row.
Praise the Lord, my soul!
Sunday, October 5th
Our parish youth group will be distributing sandwiches and other items across downtown Toronto on Sunday, October 5th to neighbours in need. Donations towards ingredients or donations of hygiene products or socks are most welcome. Students from Grades 7 to 12, as well as young adults are welcome to participate. Contact our Youth Minister for more information and to sign up.
Condiments: soy sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard Please check the expiry date as we cannot pass on expired foods. We thank you for your generous support!
Cardinal Leo encourages you to reach out to your neighbour in need
“We cannot turn away from the suffering around us, especially when so many struggle just to eat. Our Catholic family is called not only to witness God’s love but to live it boldly: feed the hungry, restore dignity, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those in need. As Scripture reminds us in Isaiah 58:10, ‘If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness.’ Together, through the Food Security Grants and our generous hearts, we bring hope where despair threatens to take hold.”
Please give generously and wholeheartedly through sharelife.org/donate or our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for living the Gospel.
The blessing of pets is often associated with St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. This tradition emphasizes the importance of caring for all living creatures and recognizing their role in our lives. It is a way to express gratitude for the companionship and joy that pets bring to us.
Please join us for the blessing of pets to be held in the parking lot of St. Gabriel’s Church on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 PM.
Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pauline Books & Media, 3022 Dufferin Street, Toronto
The theme chosen for the Jubilee year 2025 is Pilgrims of Hope. You are invited to a talk on how to live this year of hope through the inspiration of Sr. Mary Lea Hill, fsp on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will be held at the Pauline Books and Media Hall. The cost is $10. Please call 416-781-9131 or visit www.pauline.org/Canada/Toronto/ to pre-register.
Did you know?
Over the past three decades, more than 40 countries have, like Canada, established truth commissions, including Chile, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, the Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa and South Korea.
September 21st, 2025
September 23rd & September 25th from 7:30 to 8:30 PM
There will be registration for the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation on September 23rd and September 25th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the gathering space of the church.
St. Gabriel’s School Classes began Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 AM
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 other Catholic schools, public or private schools. Classes are held at St. Gabriel’s School, generally every other Sunday, from September to April. The next class this year will be on September 28th.
“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 2025/2026 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation.
At the 10:30 AM Mass from mid-September to June each year, children ages 4 to 10 have the opportunity to gather as a group for the Liturgy of the Word led by adults who have volunteered. We are in need of more volunteers to assist this program. For more information or to volunteer, please call Dawn Burke at 416 671-0561 or leave a message at the Parish.
Psalm 113 “Praise the name of the Lord who lifts up the needy.”
The Lord looks after those who are in need. And if we seek to do the will of God, then we had best do the same.
Today, the reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos presents us with a catalogue of ways we harm the needy. The Psalm then reminds us that this is NOT the way of God.
1 Timothy urges us to pray for everyone. And the Gospel written for us by Luke reminds us that we cannot serve both God and wealth.
“Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.”
September 22nd to September 28th
MONDAY – JOHN D’SOUZA – Requested by Simone D’Souza TUESDAY WEDNESDAY – ROXANE VEILLETTE & BURTON LEE ✞ – Requested by Amy Lee THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY – KRISTIAN MOON ✞ – Requested by Emilia Moon-Dekent SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – CATHERINE CHANG – Requested by Catherine Chang SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – JOCELYN SAN JUAN ✞ – Requested by the San Juan Family
Our parish youth group will be distributing sandwiches and other items across downtown Toronto in early October to neighbours in need. Donations towards ingredients or donations of hygiene products or socks are most welcome.
Contact our Youth Minister for more information regarding the above events. Our ministry is welcoming Youth (Grades 6-12) and Young Adults (18 & up) to join us for the 2025-2026 year!
The Garden Ministry is celebrating harvest season! Thank you to Fr. Dennis, Sr. Malou, our Summer Student Garden Helpers Elia, Ryan, and Timothy, and all the volunteers for your time and hard work with the harvest. The fruits, vegetables, and herbs you’ve helped gather will benefit the Good Shepherd Ministries.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Cardinal Leo has prepared his annual homily for Stewardship Sunday. Copies are available on tables at the back of the church, or from the parish office. It is also available at www.archtoronto.org/stewardship in the Stewardship Sunday section.
A video of the homily can be found using the following link: https://bit.ly/StewardshipHomily2025
To meet the continued need for personal care items, pyjamas, slippers, towels etc. the Beacons of Hope group will be setting up a donation drop off box in the Gathering Space. A list of needed items will be posted at the box and on the bulletin boards. With the exception of slippers and personal care items that must be new, pyjamas, robes, towels could be gently used and clean.
From the heart of the Church – Food Security Grants to fight hunger
As food insecurity worsens across the GTA, ShareLife, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two generous anonymous donors, have pledged a combined $800,000 in Food Security Grants for 2025—building on previous commitments of $500,000 in 2023 and $750,000 in 2024.
Living the Gospel means caring for those who are hungry and vulnerable every single day. This is why we need your help to reach our parish goal. Please help fight hunger through sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for living the Gospel.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Learn:
WAYS TO REGISTER:
follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebSept27
send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar September 27” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
Monday, September 29, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
AN ONLINE (AND IN-PERSON) EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE OF ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS
As part of the Jewish preparation for the Days of Awe (the ten days starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur), Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz will give a talk on the Book of Jonah. She will explore what it means to be brave and morally grounded when it would be easier to turn away. The Book of Jonah summons us to engage and build bridges—even with those who may seem distant or hostile—and teaches that like Jonah, each of us has the power to make a difference. Join this webinar for a Jewish insight into our shared biblical tradition.
In this Holy Year of Jubilee, as Pilgrims of Hope let us seek to build bridges, make a difference, and work with other faith communities in friendship for the common good.
For more information: http://bit.ly/3H51dVj
To register for this session visit: http://bit.ly/4fgUNz5
Do you know what the Four Pillars of Stewardship are? (see below)
Exercising stewardship is caring for the gifts that God has given to us, including the environment, our own personal talents and other resources.
Hospitality, Prayer, Formation and Service.
September 12th, 2025
Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM
St. Gabriel’s Church
Join the St. Gabriel’s parish community as we reflect on and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of all creation and urges a collective response to the ecological crises. We will gather on Saturday September 20th beginning at 10:00 AM followed by Mass for the Care of Creation and a light lunch.
Facilitated by Michael Nasello, Director of the Passionist Solidarity Network and Leanne Kloppenborg, from our parish Mission Leadership team. Please register with the parish office or at mnasello@cpprov.org
St. Gabriel’s School Classes begin Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 AM
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, generally every other Sunday, from September to April. The first class this year is September 14th. Registration at the office before classes resume is strongly encouraged.
“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 2025/2026 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation
At the 10:30 AM Mass from mid-September to June each year, children ages 4 to 10 have the opportunity to gather as a group for the Liturgy of the Word led by adults who have volunteered. We are in need of more volunteers to assist this program. For more information or to volunteer, please call Dawn Burke at 416 671-0561 or leave a message at the Parish Office.
Beginning the Week of September 20th
The loss of someone you love is painful. After a significant loss, you may experience many emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like sadness will never end. The grief journey uniquely affects our physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. It becomes more manageable and meaningful when shared with others who understand its challenge.
Last March 23rd, 2024, our Palliative Care and Bereavement Ministry Team (PCBM) held the Bereavement Lenten Retreat. This was the beginning of our large bereavement support group. The offshoot of this are the Small Bereavement Support groups, which are small, closed-membership groups of 5-10 people who have experienced similar losses and want to explore their grief in a confidential, supportive setting. Thus, the participants will meet with individuals whom they share a similar loss with: the death of a spouse, parent, a child, a sibling, or other close family member or friend within the first year of their loss (or longer), and they will be guided by our trained PCBM team facilitators.
The Small Bereavement Support Groups (SBSG) are slated to start on the week of September 20th, 2025. They run for 7 weeks. If you are interested or have any questions, please email StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com.
Registration Deadline is Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
Psalm 78 “Do not forget the works of the Lord.”
What are we talking about? Well everything, really.
The Psalm refers back to the account in Numbers 21 of Moses fashioning a poisonous serpent of bronze. And of all who look upon this likeness being healed of a poisonous snakebite.
Philippians presents this early song of praise for Christ who humbled himself even to death on a Cross for our salvation.
Today’s Gospel as written for us by John, contains an utterly remarkable and astounding article of our faith. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Let us keep this love of God forever in our hearts and minds.
In the Psalm’s words, God reminds us,
“Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.”
We can hear God’s words in many situations of life. It’s all about keeping our ears and our hearts open.
September 15th to September 21st
MONDAY – ARMAND OAKIE ✞ – Requested by his Family TUESDAY – SHAKIRA LUKE ✞ – Requested by Song-Sha Li WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – FRIDAY – SAVANNAH CRICHTON – Requested by Karen Crichton SATURDAY – FLORENTINO & MARIA GIANNOTTA ✞ – Requested by Lina Giannotta SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LUKE VUKOVIC ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MARIA MOTA ✞ – Requested by her Family
If you have extra part-shade-loving perennials, gently used garden tools or even a garden shed to spare, please let the Garden Ministry know at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca
Donations will be accepted in October. Stay tuned.
SPRING CLEANING – YEAR- ROUND!
Next Weekend, September 20th/21st
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes and linens to support our neighbours in need next weekend, September 20th /21st. Please bring your donation and help others in your community.
Please note that they cannot accept furniture, mattresses, books, dishes, construction material or video tapes.
The truck will be open Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Saturday and Sunday Mass. Thank you!
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
What is the similarity between children and department stores?
They’re both preparing for Christmas in September.
September 5th, 2025
Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM St. Gabriel’s Church
Registration for children planning to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation in 2026 are ongoing.
Registration forms are available in the parish office. Baptismal certificates are required to register for First Communion and Confirmation.
Classes begin on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 AM.
Serving at the Lord’s table is a great honour and responsibility. The Altar Server Ministry Team would like to invite children who are 10 years or older (boys and girls), who are interested in committing and dedicating time and effort to serve Mass. Any adults who think they may desire to serve are encouraged to volunteer as well. All that is required is a desire to serve at the Altar of Our Lord. If you are interested, contact the parish office or email: altarserversstgabe@gmail.com
The Small Bereavement Support Groups (SBSG) are slated to start on the week of September 20th, 2025. They run for 7 weeks. If you are interested or have any questions please email StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com.
September 8th to September 14th
MONDAY – DEBORAH ANN McCONKEY ✞ – Requested by Patrick & Ruth Ann McConkey TUESDAY – NYDIA SIMS ✞ – Requested by Erlinda Abalos WEDNESDAY – MARIE & VERNON SWANT – Requested by Carolyn & Dan Letters THURSDAY – MARIETTE LEBLANC MALO ✞ – Requested by Karen Huk FRIDAY – BORIS CELIS ✞ – Requested by His Family SATURDAY – HANNAH LAM ✞ – Requested by the Fung & Lam Families SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – MARIETTE LEBLANC ✞ – Requested by Chantal Wood SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – DOREEN YOUNG ✞ – Requested by John Craven
Psalm 90 “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.”
Could this Psalm actually be saying that all people of all time dwell in God? We spend our lives working out just what that means.
The First Reading from the Book of Wisdom speaks of the knowledge of that which pleases God; and that we are saved by wisdom.
Today’s Psalm speaks of God as our dwelling place at all times. What unspeakable words of wisdom! When we sing a prayer in a Psalm, we can recall that we are singing God’s inspired Word. So, this prayer is the right thing to ask of God, because inspired by God. Will not God, being all good, both hear and answer the prayer?
Passionist Retreat in New York Friday October 17th to Sunday, October 19th
Join us for a retreat in New York from October 17–19! Connect with young adults from St. Gabriel’s and the St. Paul of the Cross Province as we explore the Passionist mission and what it means to be disciples of justice. Contact our Youth Minister for details.
Youth (Grades 6-12) and Young Adults (18 & up) are invited to join our parish Youth Ministry for the 2025-2026 year. Contact our Youth Minister to join the mailing list to learn about upcoming gatherings, events, and volunteer opportunities.
If you have extra part-shade-loving plants, gently used garden tools or even a garden shed to spare, please let the Garden Ministry know at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca. More information about this will follow in October.
SPRING CLEANING – YEAR- ROUND! Weekend of September 20th/21st
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes and linens to support our neighbours in need on the weekend of September 20th /21st. Please bring your donation and help others in your community.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very appreciative.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city as well as a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs. In addition to our casseroles and food donations, our Garden Ministry has been growing fresh food for the Good Shepherd Centre.
Your food donations are so important as numbers of people in need continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
Tuesday, September 9th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS
The Nicene Creed is Christianity’s most influential theological statements, but what has been its impact on Jewish-Christian relations, dialogue, and understanding? In this anniversary year, what opportunities exist for deeper theological engagement between our traditions?
Join as six scholars — three Jewish and three Christian (and a pair from our very own Christian Jewish Dialogue of Canada!)—as they examine the 1700-year legacy of the Council of Nicaea continues to shape Jewish-Christian relations in the 21st century through key areas that include: the presence of God, covenantal identity, and the interpretation of shared spiritual traditions.
To register for this webinar, click: bit.ly/4lCHRFq
What’s the difference between a teacher and a train? A teacher says: “Spit out that gum!”, and a train says: “Chew! Chew!”
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
Learn about Passionists and our insignia »
Companion for the Walk of the Stations of the Cosmic Earth
St. Gabriel’s Garden – Guided Sensory Reflective Walk