May 17th, 2025
Monday, May 19th is Victoria Day.
The Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass that day.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish on Sunday May 25th, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
All are welcome.
In preparation for this Sacrament, a Confirmation retreat will be held here on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Candidates are reminded to bring a signed letter from their service Ministry Coordinator or a parent stating the completion or anticipated completion of volunteer service hours.
May 19th – May 25th, 2025
MONDAY – VICTORIA DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – K.J. JOSEPH ✞ – Requested by his Family WEDNESDAY – JASON CRICHTON – Requested by Karen Crichton THURSDAY – EDNA, GERRY & MIKE HATCH ✞ – Requested by their Family FRIDAY – IRIS DONOVAN ✞ – Requested by the Ahlberg & Nelles Families SATURDAY – DAVID CRADDOCK ✞ – Requested by Ruth Jones SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – HILDA AGNES NACCORATO ✞ – Requested by the Atehortua & Romero Families SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – PEADAR HIGGINS – Requested by Agnes Gaughan & Family
5th Sunday of Easter, May 18th, 2025
Psalm 145 is thought to have once been the final psalm of the Psalter. It certainly calls up constant praise of God: praise and thanks for graciousness and mercy, glory and power, the eternity of splendour.
“I will bless your name forever, my King and my God!”
May 25th, 2025 at all masses
The Pope’s Pastoral Works collection was established by the bishops of Canada in 1970. The Papal Charities allow the Pope to contribute to various charitable causes around the world, particularly toward aiding the victims of war, famine and natural disasters. By contributing to the Pope’s Pastoral Works, the faithful of Canada give a universal dimension to their charity.
Your prepared frozen casseroles are being collected at the Masses next weekend, May 24th/25th, for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
Good Shepherd provides more than 240,000 meals a year to people who would otherwise go hungry. Please think about volunteering to help feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office.
Your support is a tremendous help and is appreciated in the fight to end hunger and chronic homelessness. For more information, you may contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
Your helping hand ensures that no one struggles alone
No one is turned away from ShareLife-funded agencies due to inability to pay. You make it possible for individuals, couples, and families to access mental health services. Like Aimee, who grew up believing that life’s challenges were meant to be faced alone. She searched for the strength to speak with a counsellor, but felt hopeless, imagining that her struggles would be dismissed. Financial concerns weighed heavily on her, making it even harder to reach out. Imagine the relief Aimee felt when she learned about the sliding scale payment system at Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR). Because of you, Aimee received immediate care, free of judgement.
Thus far we have raised $39,384 at the parish level toward our goal of $169,000 Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
June 7th & 8th
Bundle Up for Saint Vincent de Paul!
Bring your gently used textiles, shoes, clothing, bedding, draperies, and small household goods (no dishes please) to share with others on June 7th /8th. A Saint Vincent de Paul truck/bin will be in the church parking lot so please share what you can with those less fortunate. Your donations will be used/sold to support outreach efforts.
The truck/bin will be open all day Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Mass.
Please note: Donations can only be accepted when the truck is open. We will not be accepting any donations before or after the Bundle Up Weekend.
The Society cannot accept baby furniture, building materials or dishes. A list of items that can or cannot be accepted is available by the Poor Box in the Gathering Space, or by calling the office.
Thank you for your continued support!
Fair Trade coffee will be sold after all the Masses next weekend. The cost is $7.00 per bag.
Monday, May 26th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering We often wonder where God is as we live our lives in a busy world. We go from day to day without standing still and reflecting on our life journey with God, how God has been there all the way along, even in times when we felt dry or abandoned in our spiritual life. The hope of this retreat for men and women is that retreatants come to a higher awareness of their individual unique earthly journey with God.
The retreat will be facilitated by Fr. Henk van Meijel, SJ.
The suggested offering is $65 per person which includes lunch, coffee/tea break and talks.
To register, email manresaregistration@outlook.com or visit https://manresa-canada.ca or call 905-839-2864.
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Villanova College, King City
On Saturday, May 31st, Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a new archdiocesan event called “A Day with Mary” will be taking place at Villanova College in King City.
During this Jubilee Holy Year, spend a day with our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Hope, and deepen your devotion to her through a keynote address by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, a number of inspiring witnessings and Holy Mass presided over by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. This family-friendly event will have music, food, fellowship, children’s catechesis and activities – something for everyone.
Online registration is now open until May 19th. For more information and to register, visit archtoronto.org/mary.
Saturday, June 7th, 2025 from 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
This day of reflection will provide parents with an opportunity to share their stories, listen to presentations, reflect on the gifts and talents of their children, and participate in group discussions. The day ends with Mass.
We hope to provide a relaxed and supportive environment for parents to meet and interact with other parents, reflect and discuss concerns, learn about resources, strengthen their love, and grow closer to God. Fr. Bernie Carroll, S.J. – Superior of the Pickering Jesuit Community will facilitate.
A suggested offering of $65 per person. Includes lunch. For more information or to Register: Call Mike Hyland – 647-296-2499.
What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A sham – rock.
If you are planning to be a teacher, it is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic school board in Ontario, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor as part of your application.
The letter explaining that you belong to and participate in the community cannot be written if your pastor does not know you. It is recommended that you have a conversation with him early in the process well before the applications are to be submitted.
St. Gabriel’s Parish has received a Canada Summer Jobs grant from the federal government for a Youth Gardening Helper, to assist with gardening tasks 30 hours per week for 9 weeks, beginning at the end of May. Work can include, but is not be limited to, watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, soil preparation, pruning, harvesting, mulching, cleaning up debris and care of garden tools.
Applications will be accepted until May 20th, 2025.
To apply, please send your resume to apply@stgabrielsparish.ca
May 18th at 10:30 Mass
Our Garden Ministry will be having an outdoor seedling planting in the community boxes this Sunday, May 18th during the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are available to help, come and join them!
This particular Garden work has immediate and direct impact because it helps to provide a fresh food supply for the homeless who accesses the services of The Good Shepherd Ministry in Toronto.
The Garden Ministry Spring Newsletter is off the presses. Please access it through the Parish website. Printed copies are posted on the bulletin boards. Letters to the Editors are always welcome!
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 5:00PM
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).
Offertory envelopes for 2025 are still available by the Gabriel Room. Boxes are usually not assigned to parishioners who are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now through the Archdiocese.
Please contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 with any questions.
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May 10th, 2025
Wishing all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, single mothers, foster mothers and mothers-in-law a very happy and wonderful Mother’s Day.
Heavenly Father, I lift up to you today all mothers. Bless them with strength to continue to care for their children, with the same bold, selflessness Mary showed Jesus. Help all mothers feel our gratitude and truly know their impact.
Anyone who is interested in becoming a Minister of Care to the Hospital or to the Homebound, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at stgabrielem@gmail.com
May 12th – May 19th, 2025
MONDAY – BORIS CELIS ✞ – Requested by his Family TUESDAY – GABRIELLE NDUKWE – Requested by her Family WEDNESDAY – MARIA DIDIODATO ✞ – Requested by her Family THURSDAY – TERRY CLARKE – Requested by Karen Crichton FRIDAY – SATURDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by the Annibale & Oakie Families SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Carmina Filice SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – B.X. JEYARAJAN ✞ – Requested by Marino Jeyarajan
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish on Sunday May 25th, 2025 at 3:00 PM. All are welcome.
Sow the seeds of hope for the next generation
The future of the Church depends on men and women heroically answering God’s call. When you support ShareLife, you enable the discernment, formation and education of those who will serve in our parishes through the Office of Vocations and seminaries. Your kindness makes it possible for future priests to attend St. Augustine’s Seminary and the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary where they learn to tend to the Lord’s vineyard and work for the salvation of souls. In addition, St. Augustine’s Seminary educates permanent deacons and lay people serving our parishes. Thank you for your prayers and commitment towards young people on their journeys of faith.
Thus far we have raised $38,412.30 at the parish toward our goal of $169,000. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
Rosalie Hall is an accredited children’s mental health facility focusing on the needs of pregnant and parenting youth ages 12-25, their children, and their families. Here the needs of young families are met, offering prenatal and parenting classes as well as staff to aid in the transition to parenthood.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals, clean clothes and shelter for the homeless in our city. They support the homeless who are working to overcome addictions and provide a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
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.
Friday, May 16th at 6:00 PM to Sunday, May 18th at 3:30 PM
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Rd, Scarborough
The Life-Giving Wounds retreat invites participants to move through the broken image of love that appeared to them in their parents’ relationship to their deepest origin and identity as God’s beloved, capable of great love.
Must be 18 or older to attend. Cost: $340 per person ($200 for students), which includes meals, lodging and retreat material. Limited subsidies are available if cost is a concern. Please contact lgwtoronto@proton.me.
For university/college students, contact your campus minister for more information. Space is limited.
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/LGW-TO-Retreat-Register2025
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering
We often wonder where God is as we live our lives in a busy world. We go from day to day without standing still and reflecting on our life journey with God, how God has been there all the way along, even in times when we felt dry or abandoned in our spiritual life. The hope of this retreat for men and women is that retreatants come to a higher awareness of their individual unique earthly journey with God.
Online registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit archtoronto.org/mary.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Motherhood is like a fairy tale, but in reverse. You start out in a beautiful ball gown and end up in stained clothes cleaning up after little people.
Our Garden Ministry will be having an outdoor seedling planting in the community boxes next Sunday, May 18th during the 10:30 AM mass. If you are available to help, come and join them!
Offertory envelopes for 2025 are still available by the Gabriel Room. Boxes are usually not assigned to parishioners who are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now through the Archdiocese. Please contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 with any questions.
May 4th, 2025
The Parish Family would like to congratulate the following: Andrea Kalaj and Jin Fei Diao
were baptized and received First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. Jin Fei Diao also received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Ian Cheong, Andrew Chibeau and Kelly James Takanashi affirmed their faith in the Roman Catholic Church and received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Elia Shane Valenzuela received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We welcome them into our community and pray for God’s blessings for them as they begin their new life in Christ.
“Rivers of living water will flow from within him” (John 7:38)
This year’s Volunteer Appreciation Week focuses on the invaluable contributions of our volunteers and the profound impact they make through their dedication, time, and service.
Your collective efforts are amplified and resonate throughout our parish community, creating ripples and sparking waves of positive change. Thank you to all our parish volunteers!
May 5th – May 11th, 2025
MONDAY – PETER LEUNG ✞ – Requested by his Family TUESDAY – TAK CHUN LIU MARY ✞ – Requested by Agnes Wong WEDNESDAY – LAU KOON TING ✞ – Requested by Linda Law THURSDAY FRIDAY – TOM & MARGARET GAUGHAN – Requested by Agnes Gaughan SATURDAY – DAVID CRADDOCK ✞ – Requested by Ruth Jones SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANGELO DIFLUMERI & FAMILY – Requested by the Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – EMILIO MANARIN ✞ – Requested by Andreina Manarin & Family
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish on Sunday May 25th, 2025 at 3:00 PM. In preparation for this Sacrament, a Confirmation retreat will be held here on Saturday, May 24th, 2024 (time to be announced).
Our Rosary Groups meet each month.
The English Rosary Group meeting is the first Saturday of every month at 3:00 PM in the Gabriel Room.
The Chinese Rosary Group meeting is first Sunday of every month at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room.
Living the Gospel by providing for those in need
On the second ShareLife Sunday, we call upon your compassionate hearts to support your vulnerable brothers and sisters in need. More people than ever are turning to our agencies for help. The kindheartedness of ShareLife supporters like you enables access to essential programs and services, such as the treatment program and transitional housing at St. Michael’s Homes. For Jack, your support was transformative. After moving to start a physically demanding job, he suffered a knee injury which ultimately left him unemployed and addicted to pain medication. Thanks to your empathy, Jack had a safe space to overcome his addiction and gained the power to build himself back up.
Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 50 casseroles in April.
Please think about volunteering to help feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office.
Your support is a tremendous help and is appreciated in the fight to end hunger and chronic homelessness. For more information, you may contact the Parish Office at 416 221 8866.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall.
MAY 4-9, 2025 – “Pilgrims of Hope”
During Catholic Education Week (May 4 – 9, 2025), we give thanks for the gift of publicly funded Catholic Education in our province. Catholic schools foster supportive communities where children can experience the joy of God’s love and understand the Christian mission in the world.
As we celebrate this Year of Jubilee, as pilgrims of hope, let us journey with our parishes, educators and families to sow and nurture the seeds of faith with the next generation of Catholics, encouraging them to live lives of holiness and Christian witness as one body in Christ.
To indicate your support of Catholic education and sign-up for email updates, visit: www.togetherinfaith.ca
If you are planning to be a teacher, it is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic school board in Ontario, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor as part of your application. The letter explaining that you belong to and participate in the community cannot be written if your pastor does not know you. It is recommended that you have a conversation with him early in the process well before the applications are to be submitted.
Manresa Jesuit Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
“Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the opportunity to share your grief story in a community of faith and to reflect in a prayerful way on your experience, to draw renewed strength and hope to continue the journey.
This retreat is facilitated by: Sr. Claire Marchal and Mary Hyland.
The suggested offering is $65 per person (includes lunch). To register please contact: Mary Hyland at 905-441-0957.
Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2025.
Can you think of why the Gospel of John this Sunday mentions the apostles catching 153 fish?
No one really knows for sure, but some scholars speculate this could symbolize the diverse people the church is to serve.
April 26th, 2025
The Parish Family would like to congratulate the following:
Andrea Kalaj and Jin Fei Diao were baptized and received First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil.
Jin Fei Diao also received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
April 28th – May 4th, 2025
MONDAY – TUESDAY – AGNES LAU – Requested by her Family WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – JOSEPH RUTTLE ✞ – Requested by the Burke Family FRIDAY – GREGORY FELKER ✞ – Requested by his Family SATURDAY – ALLAN PERSAUD ✞ – Requested by the Persaud & Goldenberg Families SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LYDIA McGRANN – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – DONALD JOSEPH GIROUX ✞ – Requested by Francine Giroux
Second Sunday of Easter Psalm 118
Easter is the great celebration; every Sunday we look back to Easter and celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
We continue to pray Psalm 118 as we proclaim our faith in God’s goodness and in God’s eternal love. That love which surrounds us; is intimately within us; holds us, not just some of the time but all of the time, not just in some places, but everywhere.
“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.”
Our beloved Pope Francis died on Easter Monday.
“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church
Wednesday, April 30th at 7:30 PM
Join us for an evening of prayer and reflection on the legacy of Pope Francis and how he has affected our lives. We will also pray that the Spirit will inspire the Conclave as the new pope is chosen.
Meeting appointments for children who are registered and preparing to receive their First Communion are now available.
Meetings will begin Tuesday, April 29th and continue until Friday, May 2nd. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 to book your appointment if you have not already done so.
You ensure a brighter future for at-risk children
As many as 7,000 youth are homeless across Canada on any given night. Covenant House, an agency you support through ShareLife, provides a refuge for at-risk youth. They offer safe housing alongside healthcare, education, and employment guidance.
Thanks to your compassionate heart, young people like David can move from a life on the street to a life with a future. David first found safety in the emergency shelter and later moved into a transitional housing program, where he formed a life-long bond with his mentor, whose kind heart and patient guidance inspired David to pursue and complete post-secondary education.
The second ShareLife Sunday of the year is May 4th. We ask you to share your blessings through the parish or at sharelife.org/donate. Thank you for living the Gospel!
A Food Bank in a marginalized area of Toronto is in constant need of egg cartons.
If you can help, please drop off your egg cartons in the box provided in the Gathering Space.
Many thanks for your assistance.
A heartfelt thank you to all our parishioners for your donations and support during the month of March.
Here are some updates:
9 families were visited and helped with your donations.
In this Easter season — a season of renewal and hope — we seek to strengthen our dedication to the SSVP mission to “live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy.”
New members are always welcome! Please email stgabriel@ssvptoronto.ca for more information.
Saturday, April 25th at 10 AM to Sunday, April 27th at 2 PM
St Edward the Confessor Church 75 Churchill Ave, North York
St. Edward the Confessor Parish is hosting the first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit on April 26 and 27th. We warmly invite you to come visit us for veneration of the relic after all the weekend Masses and to see the exhibit on display in the parish hall. The Vatican approved exhibit, which was designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis, features panels that each tell the story of a Eucharistic miracle and allow you to “virtually visit” the places where the miracles took place.
The exhibit’s purpose is to increase awareness of the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist.
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 – 5:30 to 10:00 PM
Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Road, North York
St. Clare is a transitional home that offers accommodation to homeless women who are struggling with a diagnosed mental health issue. It is a non-denominational, home-like setting where the focus is on rebuilding lives and self-esteem.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.stclareinn.com/events
Saturday, May 10th from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The suggested offering is $65 per person (includes lunch).
To register please contact: Mary Hyland at 905-441-0957.
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Rd., Scarborough
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/LGW-TO-Retreat-Register2025.
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
How many days does the Easter season last?
Hint: Pentecost
April 19th, 2025
Rejoice for the Lord has truly risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
We want to wish you all a Happy and Holy Easter!
On this Easter, as we celebrate the Resurrection, we take a moment to keep our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land in our thoughts and prayers. We also take a moment to thank all our fellow parishioners who help make St. Gabriel’s Parish the vital and welcoming church that we are.
We are grateful to our Musicians, Cantors and Choirs, our Lectors, Altar Servers, our Youth, Ministers of Hospitality, the Counting ministry, our Finance Council, the Building Committee, the Events Committee, the Garden ministry, those responsible for decorating the church, those keeping the altar linens fresh and our Mission Coordinators. Thank you!
Just a reminder… The office is closed on Easter Monday, April 21st. There will be no 9:00 AM Mass.
Meetings will begin Tuesday, April 29th and continue until Friday, May 2nd. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 to book your appointment if you have not already done so.
Psalm 22
Before today’s proclamation of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke, Psalm 22 presents us with a prayerful description of the Suffering Servant, Jesus, the example of humility for us to follow.
Jesus, mocked and tortured, is also praised and glorified.
This is the Lord’s Paschal Mystery.
April 21th – April 27th, 2025
MONDAY – EASTER MONDAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – HUI SOU LIN ✞ – Requested by Linda Law WEDNESDAY – V. MARIAM VALAVI ✞ – Requested by her Family THURSDAY ̶ FRIDAY – SATURDAY – MERYLLA LAGUNO ✞ – Requested by Her Family SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ – Requested by Antonietta Cortese and Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM
Good Shepherd provides hot meals, clean clothes and shelter for the homeless in our city They support the homeless who are working to overcome addictions and provide a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
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
If you can help, please drop off your egg cartons in the box provided in the Gathering Space. Many thanks for your assistance
A heartfelt thank you to all our parishioners for your donations and support during the month of March. Here are some updates.
Thank you for being a beacon of hope
On Easter Sunday, we thank you for being a beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters in need by supporting ShareLife. In their darkest hours, you are right beside them. As we rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord this Easter Sunday, let us open our hearts to all.
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 – 5:30-10:00 p.m.
Why not consider a Pilgrimage to one of our designated Pilgrimage Churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto during this special year of blessings? A listing of these churches and resources for your visit can be found at: www.archtoronto.org/jubilee.
The site also provides information for those wishing to receive a Plenary Indulgence through their visit to a Pilgrimage church. Please note that it is not necessary to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the same day as your visit to the Pilgrimage church, but it can be celebrated in your own parish “within several days before or after your visit.”
Why did the adders remain on the Ark when everyone was told to be fruitful and multiply?
Hint: Sometimes things don’t add up.
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
All are welcome to join the Toronto Archdiocesan Council of Development & Peace – Caritas Canada for an online Earth Day prayer service. April 22, 2025, 7 to 7:30 p.m. “Celebrating our Earth in Prayer. Ecological debt” (What is it & what are our responsibilities?).
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XLmkXuUtT0-SZ1628jt3Jw.
The Garden Ministry is again calling our Parish Community to join them for the annual clean-up of the parish external grounds, for 30 minutes, after all weekend masses on April 26th and 27th.
This annual activity is our little way of observing Earth Day, an annual global event. This year, it is celebrated Monday, April 22nd, 2025 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”.
Coincidentally, April 25th-27th is City of Toronto’s Clean Toronto Together “annual spring clean up” days.
What concrete actions can you take individually or collectively to respond to the Cry of the Earth? End plastic pollution NOW! Build a plastic-free planet for future generations! For ideas, visit https://www.earthday.org
Looking to deepen your connection with the land? Join the Garden Ministry at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca
The Gabriel Room
Those children who attend the Children’s Liturgy will be planting seeds indoors on April 27th at the 10:30 AM Mass.
Children will be given the opportunity to “adopt a seedling”. For more information, please contact the Children’s Liturgy and the Garden Ministry by emailing garden@stgabrielsparish.ca
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