July 19th, 2024
In recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in the amount of fake/scam emails being received by parishioners throughout the archdiocese. These emails – usually sent from Gmail accounts operated by scammers – appear to be from a priest and often request the purchase of gift cards or electronic payments. Please exercise caution should you receive an email like this and contact the parish via telephone to validate its authenticity.
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November 16th, 2024
A Book of Remembrance has been placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in the book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.
Our Wall of Remembrance is dedicated to all those Members of our Faith Community who have gone home to God this year. Please continue to pray for them. A candle will be lit before each Mass in remembrance of them.
Sunday November 24th
On Sunday November 24th, our parish youth ministry will be going downtown to distribute meals and crocheted scarves/shawls to individuals in need. All youth Grades 7 to 12 and Young Adults are welcome to participate. Please contact youth@stgabrielsparish.ca for more information and to sign up.
November 23rd/24th
The Social Justice Committee will be resuming the sale of Fairtrade coffee starting the weekend of November 23rd/24th. Only coffee will be sold for now and we will look into selling teas and chocolate in the New Year.
Thank you for your support for this endeavor in the past and we look forward to your continued support.
Thank you to all parishioners who supported our bake sale last weekend. We were able to raise $1,000 for our 2-week service trip to the Philippines with the TCDSB next month. All support and donations received are gratefully appreciated!
November 11th to November 17th
MONDAY – ELLEN, SARAH & WILLIAM LAFFEY ✞ – Requested by the Family TUESDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by her Family WEDNESDAY – MILAN SVETEK ✞ – Requested by Mathilda Rak THURSDAY – VEDA BRISTOL ✞ – Requested by Karen Crichton FRIDAY – BETTY & STANLEY KEE – Requested by their Family SATURDAY – NADINE CORNELIO – Requested by Mark DesRoches SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – KAZ SWIDERSKI ✞ – Requested by Irene Swiderski & Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – ELEUTERIA SORIASO ✞ – Requested by Elsa Soriaso
November 30th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
There will be a Parish Advent Retreat on November 30th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The theme is Maranatha: Longing with Advent Hearts.
The retreat will be guided by Sr. Ann Delaney, CSJ.
Registration is required by Wednesday, November 27.
To register, contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 or by email at stgabrielsparish.ca with “Parish Advent Retreat” in the subject line.
November 16th /17th
There will be a second collection for The Shepherds’ Trust at all the Masses on the weekend of November 16th/17th. The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help support elderly and disabled priests. Many of them do not have sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry.
Your generous gift will help our priests, who have devoted their life to serving us in our communities, to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Shepherd’s Trust supports many of them with access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support and God bless you.
How Can We Live as Friends of the Poor?
This Sunday, November 17th is World Day of the Poor in the Catholic Church.
Living as friends of the poor is what our parish conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is trying to do for our most vulnerable neighbours. If you want to learn more and join our mission, or learn more about the work of the Society and how you can help, please visit www.SSVPToronto.ca. To contact us directly, please email office@stgabrielsparish.ca and your enquiry will be forwarded to us.
Food Collection for the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
Rosalie Hall is an accredited children’s mental health facility focused on the needs of pregnant and parenting youth ages 12-25, their children, and their families. They offer prenatal supports for both Moms and Dads including prenatal classes, nutrition, and help to find a child care provider.
After the birth, they provide parenting classes, staff to help with the transition to parenthood and a school program where parents can finish high school and be close to their baby in the Early Learning Child Care Centre. They also provide a food cupboard, baby supplies and Live In services.
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.
Your food donations are very 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.
We are blessed to announce that a generous parishioner within our archdiocese, deeply moved by the vital work of ShareLife agencies, has pledged to match every gift to the ShareLife campaign up to $500,000 from November 1st through December 31st, 2024. This opportunity arrives at a critical time, empowering you to double the impact of your year-end gift, which provides a lifeline to 40+ agencies within our community. Your contribution to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar!
“Please join me in making a sacrificial gift to the 2024 ShareLife Parish Campaign. Thank you for living the Gospel generously and wholeheartedly.” Archbishop Francis Leo
With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for prayers and generosity to support the most urgent needs of people in Lebanon, following the bombardments in the country that have already claimed hundreds of innocent lives.
To donate or for more information, please contact the organizations as follows:
Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN) website and phone number: https://acn-canada.org/, Toll-free 1-800-585-6333 ext. 228, donation page: https://acn-canada.org/attacks-on-lebanon-affecting-everyone/?form=Lebanon
CNEWA Canada website and phone number: https://cnewa.org/ca/, Toll-free: 1-866-322-4441
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada (DPCC) website and phone number: https://devp.org/en/, Toll-free: 1-888-234-8533
Why did the number six want a rematch against five and seven?
To get even with the odds.
November 11th, 2024 to January 13th, 2025
Theme: “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26)
High school students aged 13 to 19 from the Catholic School Boards in the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in this annual event, which honours the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity taking place from January 18 to 25.
Write a five-hundred-word essay that explores the 2025 theme. Great prizes await the top three submissions.
Students are encouraged to explore the resources at https://bit.ly/3zOVHly to gain insight into the meaning and purpose of the theme. They should also refer to the focus question available on the poster at https://bit.ly/3XCGGgo. Entries are to be submitted at https://www.catholicregister.org/writingaward.
Email ecumenical@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 ext. 527 with any questions, or for more information.
Poinsettias for sale
Friends of Loretto Abbey presents Christmas at the Abbey offering poinsettias, plants, planters, outdoor greenery and ornaments in many colours and sizes.
Please visit our website: https://christmas-at-the-abbey.myshopify.com/ to place an order.
Sale ends November 27th. Pick up is December 5th at Loretto Abbey.
All profits benefit the needs of Loretto Abbey CSS. Thank you for your support!
Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Parish, North York.
Unwrap the spirit of the season with the Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus! We invite you to our 14th annual “Stockings by the Tree” concert, packed with festive cheer, beloved carols, and surprises.
Experience a night of timeless carols, Broadway hits, Disney classics, and unexpected favorites as we celebrate the magic of Christmas together. Join us on Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 PM.
Advanced tickets available at seraphimandcherubim.ca.
Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
Massey Hall
St. Michael’s Choir School presents GLORIA! A magical blend of secular and sacred choral repertoire to usher in this Christmas season. A Toronto holiday tradition, this is the Choir School’s 59th annual Christmas concert, packed with exceptional works including Vivaldi’s Gloria, Carol of the Bells, and The Star Carol. With close to 300 voices, 5 choirs consisting of students, and alumni, taking the stage, this year’s programme is sure to be one of the best yet!
Tickets are now available at www.masseyhall.com. Please use Promo Code: STARLIGHT.
For more information, please call 416-397-6367.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is a gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds).
To donate securities, go to archtoronto.org and download the“How to Gift Securities Info Sheet” and “Letter of Direction.”
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
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November 9th, 2024
Monday, November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day to remember all who have served, and continue to serve in our armed forces, especially those who have died and those wounded in battle. We pray for healing and peace; that one day, all peoples will lay down their arms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters in one human family.
Wednesday, November 13th at 7:30 PM – Gabriel Room
Bishop Croteau will speak about his missionary work in the North and how Indigenous lives have evolved. As a missionary priest, he visited the camps of the Tlicho people by dog team in winter. He was later called to be Bishop of the Mackenzie-Fort Smith Diocese, a position he held for another twenty-one years. Learn more about the challenges and endeavors he faced in his ministry to the people in Northern Canada.
More details to follow.
MONDAY – KAREN SANTOS ✞ – Requested by the Mababangloob Family TUESDAY – JOHN F. CUSACK & FR. PAUL CUSACK CP ✞ – Requested by Dianne Cusack Martin WEDNESDAY – BELLISARI & INTINI FAMILIES ✞ – Requested by the Families THURSDAY – CHOONG YUEN WONG ✞ – Requested by Wai Chin & Paul Hwang FRIDAY – TONINO DIDIODATO ✞ – Requested by the Family SATURDAY – MARYANN FUNG ✞ – Requested by her Family SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BENITO TOMAIUOLI ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – SIMON GALVEZ PRINCIPIO ✞ – Requested by Marcy Principio, Children & Grandchildren
November 17th is World Day of the Poor in the Catholic Church. In his Message for the 2024 World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis says: “We are called in every circumstance to be friends of the poor, following in the footsteps of Jesus who always began by showing solidarity when dealing with the least among us.”
Following our parish Thanksgiving Food Drive,Rosalie Hall’s Executive Director Jane Kenny wrote to us:
“We are continuously moved by the overwhelming generosity of your community. Your collective efforts are making a real difference, addressing both the urgent, practical needs of young families and planting seeds of hope that uplift those facing challenging times.”
Your food donations are very 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.
Why should you never lose your rosary? Because you’ll end up searching for decades.
November 16th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us in the Gabriel room on November 16th, 2024 for the second of 3 sessions on topics related to Palliative Care.
Dr. Ann Li-Hsu, MD, will discuss preparation of documents such as Advance Directives for Health Care; Durable Power of Attorney for Finance; and most importantly, any questions that participants will submit in advance or during the session itself.
She will offer a general overview of the medical care with language understandable for lay persons and will share that the definition of palliative care has changed. Palliative care is practiced as active care.
This second session will focus on answering questions regarding Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning. All are welcome. There is no cost for the sessions.
For more information and to register, please contact StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is a gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds). When you donate stocks, mutual funds and other publicly traded securities to a registered charity, you pay no capital gains tax and receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and more significant support of your parish and various archdiocesan charities such as ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary, The Shepherds’ Trust and many others.
November 2nd, 2024
November 4th to November 10th
MONDAY – JOHN & CATHERINE HIGGINS ✞ – Requested by the Family TUESDAY – LYDIA McGRANN – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber WEDNESDAY – STANLEY KEE ✞ – Requested by Betty Kee & Family THURSDAY – WILLIAM & JULIET MURPHY ✞ – Requested by Marietta Carriere FRIDAY – THE DESTITUTE, THE SICK & THE DYING – Requested by Lydia McGrann SATURDAY – HOLY SOULS ✞ – Requested by Mark DesRoches SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – GEORGE EGERTON HALE ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – EAMON GAUGHAN ✞ – Requested by His Family
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.
Answer the call to compassion
100,000 people in Toronto are expected to turn to food charities for the first time in 2024. Through our parish’s support, ShareLife, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto, and a generous anonymous donor are committing $750,000 to fund food banks and meal programs throughout the Archdiocese. Reaching our parish campaign goal will help to make these grants possible. Our suggested goal is $195,500. Please help combat hunger at sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for your compassion.
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 48 casseroles for October. For November, your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at all the Masses on the weekend of November 23rd/24th to be delivered to the Good Shepherd Centre.
You may pick up a copy of a casserole recipe and a pan from the Parish Office. Three recipes are also available on St. Gabriel’s website. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole.
More volunteers are urgently needed to help feed the hungry in our city. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
Tuesday, November 5th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM St. Patrick’s Church, 137 McCaul St., Toronto
Come and explore the example of the widow. What is important: Having or being? Is it important to be seen rich in beauty or rich in being? Fr. Paul Hansen C.Ss.R., Redemptorist Biblical Justice Consultancy, will be our Presenter.
Join us for this an informal “bible study.” We will reflect on the words of scripture as they relate the liturgical season of the year to the experience of our lives and journey of faith. We will gather for one hour of input and reflection and continue the conversation across the street at the pub in a friendly social atmosphere.
Register at https://bit.ly/Bible-Beer-Nov-5
For more information, go to www.ignite-canada.ca
Online Thursday, November 7th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
An Online Event Recommended by the Office for Promoting Christian Unity and Religious Relations with Judaism
This interactive event showcases live performances of new psalm-inspired compositions, inviting both Jews and Christians to explore the depth and beauty of the psalms. Enjoy works by award-winning Jewish and Christian composers, performed by acclaimed violinist Yonah Zur and hosted by Deus Ex Musica founder Delvyn Case. To register go to https://bccte.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tMZnjzVQT9O4c3ksRZRvRw#/registration
Friday, November 8th to Sunday, November 10th 2024
Women suffering after an abortion need support. If this is your pain or the grief of someone you know, consider the upcoming Project Rachel retreat at St. Mary’s Refuge, from Friday, November 8th to Sunday, November 10th. For more information email ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org or call the confidential phone line at 289 691 6840.
November 9th and 10th – After all Masses
Two students from St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High School will be going on a 2-week service trip to the Philippines with the TCDSB. They will be helping to build houses for families in need, doing neighbourhood clean ups, and volunteering at orphanages. They will be having a bake sale after all the masses on November 9th and 10th to raise funds for their trip. Donations are most welcome. Please see the poster on the bulletin board for more details.
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 after the 12:30 PM Mass
Gabriel Room
The next crocheting session will be held on Sunday November 10th after the 12:30 Mass. Those who attended the first session in October are welcome to bring in their finished shawl/scarf or can continue working on it at this session.
Contact our Youth Minister at 416-221-8866 ext.227 for more details or to sign up.
Sunday, November 10th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
St. Michael’s College School Centre for the Arts – 1515 Bathurst St.
Join them for a panel discussion to help unpack the Synod on Synodality. The three-year process of listening and dialogue, undertaken between 2021 and 2024, has garnered participation from Catholics worldwide.
Moderated by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, panelists include: Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, Archbishop J. Michael Miller CSB of Vancouver, theologians Dr. Moira McQueen and Sr. Gill Goulding, CJ.
Limited tickets available – they are free but must be reserved by visiting: www.archtoronto.org/synod.
November 16th/17th
There will be a second collection on November 16th/17th, for The Shepherds’ Trust. The mission of the Shepherds’ Trust is to help ensure that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. Your generous gift will help our priests to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Trust ensures they have access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support of this important work.
The Garden Ministry is celebrating harvest season! We have picked our blueberries and red currants and transformed them into delicious baked goods. We invite you to taste the fruits of our labour by donating towards our raffle (one ticket for $2 or 3 for $5).
Raffle tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to each mass this weekend, November 2nd and 3rd. A winner will be announced at the end of each mass. We will also have seeds and rose/lavender sachets for sale at $2 a packet.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Garden Ministry!
To donate securities, go to archtoronto.org and download the “How to Gift Securities Info Sheet” and “Letter of Direction.”
What do you call an angry carrot? A steamed veggie
October 26th, 2024
The annual weekend Mass attendance count is being conducted at St. Gabriel’s Parish this weekend, October 26th/27th.
The purpose of this important count is to have a more accurate assessment of the number of people attending Mass on a weekend.
When you come in for Mass, you may notice a few “counters” clicking on tally counters at the doors of the church. The counters will be doing their jobs as discreetly and non-intrusively as possible.
A Book of Remembrance will be placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in the book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.
October 28st to November 3rd
MONDAY – ROSAMMA JOHN ✞ – Requested by the Valavi Family TUESDAY – DRAGICA PETROVIC ✞ – Requested by Mira Petranovic WEDNESDAY – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by the Annibale & Oakie Families THURSDAY – CLEMENTE ANTONIO RANGEL ✞ – Requested by the Family FRIDAY – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Carmina & Aldo Filice SATURDAY – MEMBERS OF THE ROSARY GROUPS – Requested by the Rosary Groups SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANGELO DI FLUMERI ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – RICARDO CASTILLO ✞ – Requested by Margarita Castillo
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
All Souls’ Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by Catholics on November 2nd. Through prayer, intercessions, alms and visits to cemeteries, people commemorate their loved ones that have passed.
Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
All Masses will be held indoors at the following locations:
All are welcome!
Archbishop Leo encourages you to help your neighbour.
“We see and feel the pain of those struggling to feed their families, and it moves us deeply,” says Archbishop Francis Leo. “Proverbs 22:9 reminds us, ‘The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.’ Our faith calls and challenges us to be the beating heart and outstretched hands of Christ himself, extending his love and compassion to those in need. Together, we will continue to bring hope and dignity to our community, to those who suffer thus making a concrete difference in the lives of our neighbours.”
Please share your blessings by making a contribution at sharelife.org/donate or our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for living the Gospel.
The next crocheting session will be held on Sunday November 10th after the 12:30 Mass. Those who attended the first session in October are welcome to bring in their finished shawl/scarf or can continue working on it at this session. Contact our Youth Minister at 416-221-8866 ext.227 for more details or to sign up.
How do you fix a cracked pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch.
What do you get when you cross a monster with a pig? Frankenswine.
Monday, October 28 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Manresa Spiritual Renewal Centre is holding a day of reflection – “Walking Together with our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters” facilitated by Fr. Robert Foliot, SJ. This day of reflection open to men & women begins at 9:00 AM. and ends at 3:30 PM. The suggested offering is $65 per person which includes lunch, coffee/tea break, talks as well as Mass and an opportunity for confession.
To register, email manresaregistration@outlook.com
November 8th to November 10th
Tuesday, November 5th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Patrick’s Church, 137 McCaul St., Toronto
Friday, November 15th to Sunday, November 17th
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, November 15th at 6:30 PM until Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 PM. This Retreat offers a way for men to discern a possible call to priesthood at our seminary. Registration: Must be done online at www.vocationstoronto.ca/comesee
For more information, please email vocations@archtoronto.org
Raffle tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to each mass on the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd. A winner will be announced at the end of each mass. We will also have seeds and rose/lavender sachets for sale at $2 a packet.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website). Please come by the parish office if you have any questions.
October 20th, 2024
Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:30 PM
A meeting for parents who have registered their Children for First Communion this year, will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:30 PM in the Gabriel Room.
This is a mandatory evening meeting for parents/guardians.
October 27th at 1:30 PM – Elementary school students (Grades 5-8) October 27th at 3:00 PM – Young adults (18 years and older)
Please contact our Youth Minister at youth@stgabrielsparish.ca for more details or to RSVP.
The annual weekend Mass attendance count is being conducted at St. Gabriel’s Parish this weekend, October 19th/20th and next weekend, October 26th/ 27th.
Monday, October 21st from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM And 2:00 to 4:00 PM
In honour of the feast of St. Paul of the Cross, please joinus for Passionist Charism Day on Monday, October 21st from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Featured speakers will be Sr. Maria Pascuzzi CSJ, SSL, STD Fr. David Cinquegrani CP, and Fatima Lee.
Email provsecretary@cpprov.org to register and receive the link.
October 21st to October 27th
MONDAY – KENG OWYONG ✞ – Requested by Helen Owyong TUESDAY – ROMULO CHRISTIAN ✞ – Requested by his Parents WEDNESDAY – ODILIA YIU ✞ – Requested by the Yiu Family THURSDAY – FR BRIAN ROLAND ✞ – Requested by Cheryl Rancati FRIDAY – PAULA BISHOP – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber SATURDAY – OLGA D’SOUZA ✞ – Requested by Clinton & Bernadine D’Souza & Family SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – SYDNEY CRICHTON – Requested by Karen Crichton SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – LUCILLE YEUNG – Requested by the Yeung Family
Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the
All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday Nov. 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
Thank you very much for your overwhelming support of the Thanksgiving Food Drive. With your generous support, The Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall are able make a difference in the lives of the poor in our city.
Your food donations are very 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
Next Weekend, October 26th /27th
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared casseroles for September. For October, your frozen casseroles will be collected after all the Masses next weekend, October 26th /27th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre
The casseroles are easy to make and we have the recipes and casserole pans right here in the Parish Office. The recipes are also available on the Parish website. If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is holding two retreats in October.
Thursday, October 24th The first retreat is for cancer patients and their caregivers. It will be held on Thursday October 24th at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre.
Saturday, October 26th The second, a Marian retreat, will be held at the Centre on Saturday, October 26th.
Registration for each retreat begins at 8:30 AM. The cost is: $45.00 for each retreat. For more information, please contact Jean at 905-278-5229 or email office@qoa.ca
Weekend of October 26th and 27th
The Holy Land Christians will be holding an olivewood carvings sale after all the Masses on the weekend of October 26/27th.
Cash, debit, credit cards and cheque will be accepted.
You can visit and support www.HolylandChristians.ca
October 25th, October 26th, October 27th
671 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto
The Archdiocese of Toronto and the Canadian Bible Society with the support of the GTA Council of Christian Churches invite you to participate in Proclamation: The Word of the Lord where you can listen to, read and reflect on Sacred Scripture alongside leaders and members from other churches in the GTA. The event will take place at 671 Sheppard Avenue East on the following dates:
October 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM October 26th from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM October 27th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
All are welcome.
Women suffering after an abortion need support. If this is your pain or the grief of someone you know, consider the upcoming Project Rachel retreat at St. Mary’s Refuge, November 8th to November 10th. For more information email ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org or call the confidential phone line at 289 691 6840.
November 15th to 17th at St. Augustine’s Seminary
Whose feast day did we celebrate on October 19? He is the founder of an order dedicated to the Passion of our Lord.
The answer is somewhere on this bulletin …
To donate securities, follow this link: Archdiocese of Toronto – Gift of Securities (archtoronto.org) and download the “How to Gift Securities Info Sheet” and “Letter of Direction.”
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org
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