Bulletin – April 5, 2026

April 4th, 2026

Belonging, Believing, Becoming Stewardship Campaign

As we celebrate the joy of Easter, we are deeply thankful for the 120 of our parish families who have responded generously. We have reached 49% of our goal.

Please join us at the Information session this Wednesday April 8th at 7:00 PM or visit our Stewardship Team in the Gathering Space after all the Masses on April 18th & 19th. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

If you have not yet had a chance to respond, we invite you to do so. Copies of the Annual Impact Report are available at the back of the church. Complete the form inside and return it in the collection basket or the box in the Gathering Space.

FAQ of the Week What if I can’t join the session this week or weekend?

We are available to answer any questions. Contact the office! (416 221 8866 or office@stgabrielsparish.ca).

We will be celebrating a Gratitude Weekend on April 26th & 27th, giving thanks for all the gifts committed. We invite you to prayerfully discern your response before then. Every commitment, large or small, is a blessing to this community. For more information, go to www.stgabrielsparish.ca/annual-stewardship

Rejoice for the Lord has truly risen!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
We want to wish you all a Happy and Holy Easter!

From the Desk of Fr. Paul

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 6th.
There will be no 9:00 AM Mass.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

April 6th to April 12th
MONDAY − EASTER MONDAY − No 9:00 AM Mass
TUESDAY − VLADO PETRANOVIC ✞ − Requested by Mira Petranovic
WEDNESDAY − FRIEDRICH BRANSCHAT ✞ − Requested by his Family
THURSDAY − ANSGAR CASTELINO ✞ − Requested by Jean Castelino
FRIDAY − CELINE CHIU KO ✞ − Requested by the Chiu Family
SATURDAY – DELFINO & SANDRA CANDIDO ✞ − Requested by Janet Candido
SUNDAY − 8:30 AM − FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ − Requested by his Family
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM − EAMON GAUGHAN ✞ − Requested by the Gaughan Family

PSALM MEDITATION

Easter Sunday
Psalm 118

This thanksgiving psalm and song of victory encourages us to rejoice, be glad, and give thanks. It’s our response to the sermon of Peter as recorded in Acts, chapter 10.

There Peter summarizes the work of Jesus, from his baptism, through his teaching, doing good and healing the sick, to his passion, death and resurrection.

Our response: our faith in the goodness of God whose love is steadfast, our hope that we shall live forever, and our love for Jesus, the one rejected by the builders who becomes the cornerstone of the Church, the People of God.

Psalm 118 begins and ends with this same line:

“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his mercy endures forever!”

Mid-psalm, after the psalmist has described his distress and difficulties, he exclaims:

“The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.”

This psalm gives us the language we need to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord. No wonder the Church selects Psalm 118 for today’s liturgy.

SHARELIFE

With your support of ShareLife, despair turns into hope

When Eulogio learned his wife was pregnant — not just with one baby, but with twins — his joy multiplied. He dreamed of raising David and Emmanuel with the same love and care he had given his firstborn, determined to provide them with a warm home and a future full of possibility.

But then, a devastating accident cost Eulogio his job, leaving his family without a reliable way to put food on the table or keep warm in the bitter cold. The weight of hunger and uncertainty grew heavier each day. Because of your kindness, ShareLife and Canadian Food for Children were able to step in, ensuring this family had food to sustain them. But there are more families in need. With your gift to ShareLife, you can enable more fathers like Eulogio to hold their children close and carry the strength to face tomorrow.

Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES

Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 42 casseroles for March. For April, your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at all the Masses on the weekend of April 25th/26th to be delivered to the Good Shepherd Centre.

More volunteers are urgently needed to help feed the hungry in our city. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 416 221 8866.

THE GARDEN SHED

SAVE THE DATES

When Sunday, April 12th, 10:30 AM Mass
What LET’S GET PLANTING!
Where Community Boxes, South Garden, St. Gabriel’s Parish grounds
When Sunday, April 26th, after the 12:30 PM Mass (weather permitting)
What EXTERNAL GROUNDS CLEAN UP DAY
Where Meet in Meditation Circle, South Garden

Calling all Students! Community service hours are available for volunteers. Contact garden@stgabrielsparish.ca

MILK BAG WEAVERS GROUP IS EXPANDING

April 15th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

We would like to invite anyone who likes to knit, crochet or do needlework to bring their craft along and join us. Our next session is Wed. April 15th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Conversations and friendships form while our hands are busy.

YOUR LIFE. YOUR LEGACY SEMINAR

Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 2:30 PM in the Gabriel Room

The Maturing Adults Ministry invites you to attend a Seminar on planning your funeral arrangements in advance to protect your loved ones from difficult emotional and financial decisions at a time when all they want to think about is you.

To reserve your space, please call (416) 698-3121 or email mam@stgabrielsparish.ca by April 14.

THE LIFE STORY PROGRAMME

Presented by the Ministry for Maturing Adults
St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish
Thursday, April 16th to Thursday, June 4tth, from 2:00 to 3:30

“The life story programme provides an opportunity to stop, take stock, and look back over the process of life in order to gain deeper understanding, clearer perspective and a more integrated view. Undertaken from a faith perspective, it is a search for evidence in your life that God has been with you and is still with you.”

Dr. Richard Johnson, author of The 12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality: Powerful Lessons on Living Agelessly

Members of the Ministry for Maturing Adults will facilitate the reflection on life experience in each decade of life. From these reflections, the participants will write stories that are significant to them. Later on, each person will choose what they wish to share from their personal reflection and writing.

We will meet for a total of 8 sessions on consecutive Thursdays, April 16th to June 4th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.

The cost for the workbook is $20. Please register by April 9th, by sending an email to mam@stgabrielsparish.ca, and include your name and telephone number.

THE 2026 CHING MING REMEMBRANCE MASS

Saturday, April 18th

The 2026 Ching Ming Remembrance Mass will be held at the Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Thornhill on Saturday, April 18th at 2:00 PM.

This Mass is organized by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services, Archdiocese of Toronto and will be celebrated in Cantonese and Mandarin with the support of the Chinese Pastoral council. Of the Archdiocese of Toronto. For further details please refer to the poster on the bulletin board.

FINANCE CORNER

The Finance Council wishes to share this with all who come together as our worshipping community: “The financial burden of the Parish is the responsibility of each and all parishioners to the extent that your means allow.”

Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).

UPDATING

We are in the process of updating our parish records. If you have changed your address or phone number, please let us know so our records will be accurate.

How do Bunnies send their Easter greetings?

By Hare Mail.

Bulletin – March 29, 2026

March 28th, 2026

Stewardship Campaign

Belonging, Believing, Becoming

We have seen an encouraging response — 100 parishioners and families have submitted their forms, we are 45% of the way to filling the gap!

Thank you! If you haven’t yet responded, please prayerfully consider how you might participate. Pick up your forms and bring them back.

This Palm Sunday invites us into Holy Week with hearts turned toward gratitude, reflection, and generous response. We ask you to prayerfully consider your response to our Annual Impact Report.

The report is available at the back of the church. Pick up your copy today, complete the forms inside, and return them in the collection baskets or the box in the Gathering Space.

Q: Is it too late to submit my form?
A: Our plan is to have all the envelopes returned by April 26! But, it is never too late. You can submit your form at any time. Simply place it in the collection basket, drop it in the box in the Gathering Space, or contact the parish office.

To learn more visit stgabrielsparish.ca/annual-stewardship/

Evening Information Session coming soon — Wednesday, April 8th, 7:00–8:00 PM

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.

You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.

Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Masses – Sat. 4:30 PM,
Sun. 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
No 8:30 AM Mass
Masses – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed

EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL

ANNOUNCED MASSES

March 30th – April 5th, 2026
MONDAY − FR. PAUL CUSACK CP ✞ − Requested by Mark DesRoches
TUESDAY −
WEDNESDAY − ALLAN PERSAUD ✞ − Requested by the Persaud & Goldenberg Families
THURSDAY − HOLY THURSDAY − Mass of the Lord’s Supper, No Intentions
FRIDAY − GOOD FRIDAY − Solemn Passion, No Intentions
SATURDAY – HOLY SATURDAY − Easter Vigil, No Intentions
SUNDAY − EASTER SUNDAY − No Intentions

ROSARY GROUPS

April 11th and 12th

In April, the English Rosary Group will meet on Saturday, April 11th at 3:00 PM in the Gabriel Room. The Chinese Rosary Group will meet on April 12th at 3:30 PM.

PSALM MEDITATION

Palm (Passion) Sunday, Psalm 22

This responsorial psalm speaks of the suffering servant, Jesus the Christ. Who in his anguish takes on our anguish. He takes on our condition and relieves it. He dies and destroys death forever.

One line among many from Isaiah shouts to us over the centuries: the Lord God teaches me to speak a word to the weary. In Jesus the Suffering Servant we see the Word of God, the love of God conquering all, a love without limit, speaking to the weary. A love for all time, all places, all situations.

Jesus cries out the words of Psalm 22 from the cross.

“My God, my God!
Why have you forsaken me?”

This is the prayer of Jesus; we can make it ours.

SHARELIFE

With your support of ShareLife, despair turns into hope

When Eulogio learned his wife was pregnant — not just with one baby, but with twins — his joy multiplied. He dreamed of raising David and Emmanuel with the same love and care he had given his firstborn, determined to provide them with a warm home and a future full of possibility.

But then, a devastating accident cost Eulogio his job, leaving his family without a reliable way to put food on the table or keep warm in the bitter cold. The weight of hunger and uncertainty grew heavier each day. Because of your kindness, ShareLife and Canadian Food for Children were able to step in, ensuring this family had food to sustain them. But there are more families in need. With your gift to ShareLife, you can enable more fathers like Eulogio to hold their children close and carry the strength to face tomorrow.

Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate

CARING FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR CITY

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.

Good Shepherd provides hot meals, clean clothes and shelter for the homeless in our city. They help find housing and provide follow up support.

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.

THE GARDEN SHED

SAVE THE DATES

When Sunday, April 12th, 10:30 AM Mass What LET’S GET PLANTING!
Where Community Boxes, South Garden, St. Gabriel’s Parish grounds
When Sunday, April 26th, after the 12:30 PM Mass (weather permitting)
What External Grounds Clean Up Day
Where Meet in Meditation Circle, South Garden

Calling all Students! Community service hours are available for volunteers. Contact garden@stgabrielsparish.ca

WHAT MAKES ST. GABRIEL’S A “GREEN” CHURCH?

POSTPONED TO Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Due to the illness of the presenter, this event has been postponed.

The Maturing Adult Ministry invites you to a guided tour of our church followed by reflection, coffee and conversation.

Kindly RSVP to Sharon Gusz at sharongusz@gmail.com

THE LIFE STORY PROGRAMME

Presented by the Ministry for Maturing Adults
St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish

Thursday, April 16th to Thursday, June 4tth, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM

“The life story programme provides an opportunity to stop, take stock, and look back over the process of life in order to gain deeper understanding, clearer perspective and a more integrated view. Undertaken from a faith perspective, it is a search for evidence in your life that God has been with you and is still with you.”

Dr. Richard Johnson, author of The 12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality: Powerful Lessons on Living Agelessly

Members of the Ministry for Maturing Adults will facilitate the reflection on life experience in each decade of life. From these reflections, the participants will write stories that are significant to them. Later on, each person will choose what they wish to share from their personal reflection and writing.

We will meet for a total of 8 sessions on consecutive Thursdays, April 16th to June 4th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.

The cost for the workbook is $20. Please register by April 9th, by sending an email to mam@stgabrielsparish.ca, and include your name and telephone number.

FINANCE CORNER

The Finance Council wishes to share this with all who come together as our worshipping community:

“The financial burden of the Parish is the responsibility of each and all parishioners to the extent that your means allow.”

Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).

UPDATING

We are in the process of updating our parish records. If you have changed your address or phone number, please let us know so our records will be accurate.

Did you hear what happened at the metre stick factory?

They are not making them any longer.

Bulletin – March 22, 2026

March 21st, 2026

It’s not too late. Please return your forms.

The Holy Week and the Passion of Christ remind us of what it means to give fully, generously and with love.

If you have not yet responded to our Annual Impact Report, there is still time. Please complete your forms and return them in the collection basket or the box in the Gathering Space. Copies are available at the back of the church.

FAQ of the Week – How much should I give?

Our current giving falls approximately 40% short of what we need to meet our annual expenses. We simply ask that you pray about it and give what you are able. Everyone’s situation is different, and we are deeply grateful for every gift, large or small.

We are so grateful for the generosity of this community.
90 parishioners and families have responded to date.
If you haven’t yet made your commitment, it’s not too late. Every gift makes a difference.

PASSIONIST LENTEN REFLECTIONS

The Passionist Province of St Paul of the Cross is offering a series of Lenten reflections through the lens of the Passionist charism.

The last one will take place on zoom on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM. — Anthony P. Mullen

To register, please e-mail ProvSecretary@cpprov.org and specify language (English or Spanish).

ANNOUNCED MASSES

March 23rd – March 29th, 2026

MONDAY −
TUESDAY − RENA OVI − Requested by Opeyemi Ndukwe
WEDNESDAY − MATT O’BRIEN ✞ − Requested by Vernon & Marie Swant
THURSDAY −
FRIDAY − HILDA AGNES NACCARATO ✞ − Requested by Liliana Romero
SATURDAY – FRANK & NELLA COLANTONIO & TERESA ESCOBAR ✞ − Requested by Angela Colantonio
SUNDAY − 8:30 AM − FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY − 10:30 AM − FR. TERRY GALLAGHER ✞ − Requested by Wai Chin & Paul Hwang
SUNDAY − 12:30 PM − LETICIA BERNARDO-AVERION ✞ − Requested by Mandi Bernardo

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.

You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.

Individual Confessions – Wednesday, March 25th
from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Reconciliation Service – Thursday, March 26th
at 7:30 PM

Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Masses – Sat. 4:30 PM,
Sun. 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
No 8:30 AM Mass
Masses – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed

EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL

PSALM MEDITATION

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Psalm 130

One of the seven penitential psalms (Pss 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143), and sometimes known as the “De profundis” (out of the depths), Psalm 130 is a song of deep hope in the mercy, forgiveness, redemption given to all peoples by God.

The readings for today all emphasize that God conquers death.

The reading from Ezechiel contains the powerful voice of God claiming: “I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from your graves. I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live.”

To this, the psalmist advises us to hope in the Lord:
“For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with him is great power to redeem.
It is he who will redeem Israel
from all its iniquities.”

Such teachings are the context for Jesus’ teachings and actions, including today’s reading of John’s most moving Gospel account of the raising of Lazarus.

Each Sunday of Lent prepares us for the passion, death, and resurrection of the Lord which we celebrate intensely next Sunday through Holy Week to Easter.

SHARELIFE SUNDAY – March 22nd, 2026

ShareLife Celebrates 50 Years!

Special collections will be taking place this weekend, marking 50 years since Archbishop Philip Pocock made a bold and compassionate decision that would shape our community for generations: the founding of ShareLife. Building on a legacy of charitable giving in the Archdiocese of Toronto that stretches back to 1927, Archbishop Pocock launched ShareLife in 1976—an appeal rooted in the belief that every life matters, at every stage. Today, his vision lives on through more than 40 ShareLife-funded agencies providing unconditional care to people in need—regardless of religion, background, or circumstance and through people like you who make their work happen. Our parish goal this year is $185,000.

Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES

Next Weekend, March 28th – 29th

Your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at all the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. Many more volunteers are needed to help feed the hungry in our city.

Three recipes are available on St. Gabriel’s website. Printed copies of the recipes are also available in the Parish Office. Pans can also be picked up here in the office. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole. For more information, you may contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE

Fair Trade coffee will be sold after all the Masses next weekend, March 21st/22nd. The cost is $7.00 per bag.

THE GARDEN SHED

On April 12th, we will transplant the lettuce seedlings our young parishioners started into our parish garden.

With spring just around the corner, we are preparing for another beautiful harvest season and would love your help. If you are interested in tending the garden with us, please reach out to the Ministry at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca.

We look forward to growing together!

WHAT MAKES ST. GABRIEL’S A “GREEN” CHURCH?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at 9:45 AM

The Maturing Adult Ministry invites you to a guided tour of our church followed by reflection, coffee and conversation.

Kindly RSVP to Sharon Gusz at sharongusz@gmail.com.

THE LIFE STORY PROGRAMME

Presented by the Ministry for Maturing Adults
St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish
Thursday, April 16th to Thursday, June 4tth, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM

“The life story programme provides an opportunity to stop, take stock, and look back over the process of life in order to gain deeper understanding, clearer perspective and a more integrated view. Undertaken from a faith perspective, it is a search for evidence in your life that God has been with you and is still with you.”

Dr. Richard Johnson, author of The 12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality: Powerful Lessons on Living Agelessly

Members of the Ministry for Maturing Adults will facilitate the reflection on life experience in each decade of life. From these reflections, the participants will write stories that are significant to them. Later on, each person will choose what they wish to share from their personal reflection and writing.

We will meet for a total of 8 sessions on consecutive Thursdays, April 16th to June 4th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.
The cost for the workbook is $20. Please register by April 9th, by sending an email to mam@stgabrielsparish.ca, and include your name and telephone number.

FINANCE CORNER

If you have changed your address or phone number, please let us know so we can update our records. Thank you.

I wanted to become a Gregorian monk but I never got the chants.

Bulletin – March 15, 2026

March 14th, 2026

We need your help. The time is now. Have you returned your forms?

Through our Lenten journey, we are called to examine how we are responding to God’s call in our daily lives.

For our parish community, part of that response is our stewardship campaign. Now is the time to complete the forms inside the Annual Impact Report and return them in the collection basket or the box in the Gathering Space. Copies are still available at the back of the church if you haven’t picked one up yet.

Do you have questions? There are Information Sessions after every Mass this weekend. Please join us for coffee and light refreshments. We’d love to see you there!

The response from our community has been truly heartening. 62 Parishioners and families have responded so far. We are grateful for every gift.

If you haven’t yet responded, there is still time.

PASSIONIST LENTEN REFLECTIONS

The Passionist Province of St Paul of the Cross is offering a series of Lenten reflections through the lens of the Passionist charism.

They take place on zoom every Wednesday beginning February 25th, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
March 18th — Fr. Jim O’Shea CP
March 25th — Anthony P. Mullen

To register, please e-mail ProvSecretary@cpprov.org and specify language (English or Spanish).

ANNOUNCED MASSES

March 16th – March 22nd, 2026

MONDAY − FR. COLLINS OKAFOR, SMMM ✞ − Requested by Jenny Lo
TUESDAY − TINA INTINI ✞ − Requested by the Annibale Family
WEDNESDAY − ARMAND OAKIE ✞ − Requested by his Family
THURSDAY − NELLA COLANTONIO ✞ − Requested by Angela Colantonio
FRIDAY − FR. PAUL RUTTLE CP − Requested by Leonor Dytoc
SATURDAY – DANTE YOUNG ✞ − Requested by Ana Bascom
SUNDAY − 8:30 AM − FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY − 10:30 AM − ROY JUSTIN RYAN ✞ − Requested by Nicole Meera & Felix
SUNDAY − 12:30 PM − SALVADOR SAN JUAN JR. ✞ − Requested by his Wife and Children

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.

You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.

Individual Confessions – Wednesday, March 25th
from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Reconciliation Service – Thursday, March 26th
at 7:30 PM

Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Masses – Sat. 4:30 PM,
Sun. 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
No 8:30 AM Mass
Masses – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed

EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL

PSALM MEDITATION

Third Sunday of Lent – Psalm 23

The son of Jesse chosen by the Lord was David; the one no one thought about. He spent his time in the fields caring for the sheep. However, it was he whom the Lord directed Samuel to anoint as King in the presence of his brothers.

A central and key image of our faith is that God is our shepherd, caring for us as a good shepherd does for their sheep.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”

This great Creator God is beyond all things, creates all things, is infinite. The universe we know, all past and future universes are as a speck of dust, nothing at all by comparison with God.

This God, Father, Son and Spirit, is our shepherd, loves us eternally, totally, infinitely, even became one of us, so strong is their love for us. Food for our faith.

SHARELIFE SUNDAY – March 22nd, 2026

You can help men answer God’s call to priesthood by supporting ShareLife

God planted the seed of a priestly vocation in Rev. Mr. Moonjun Alphonse Choi’s heart as a child. He later entered St. Augustine’s Seminary, where God led him through moments of joy, deep reflection, and a faith that continues to grow. His path has been one of both grace and challenge, yet he has walked forward without fear—because of you.

Your generous heart lifted the burden of financial worry, allowing Rev. Mr. Moonjun Alphonse Choi to embrace his calling fully and prepare for a life of service to the Church. God-willing, he will be ordained into priesthood this May. Because of your faithful generosity to ShareLife, many more young men will have the opportunity to answer God’s call.

The first ShareLife Sunday collection is on March 22nd. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES

Good Shepherd provided 376,473 meals in 2025 to people who would otherwise go hungry as well as 128 shelter beds. 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. This might be an excellent way to share your talents for the Stewardship Program .

BEACONS OF HOPE – SAVE YOUR EGG CARTONS

The Food bank is once again in need of egg cartons. Please deposit your contributions in the box provided in the Gathering Space. Many thanks for your support of those facing food insecurity.

MATURING ADULTS MINISTRY – MILK BAGS

March 18th at 1:00 PM

Our March milk bag weaving session is Wednesday March 18th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Any interested youth who are on March Break are welcome to join us to assist or observe. Parents and Grandparents are also welcome.

THE GARDEN SHED

On April 12th, we will transplant the lettuce seedlings our young parishioners started into our parish garden.

With spring just around the corner, we are preparing for another beautiful harvest season and would love your help. If you are interested in tending the garden with us, please reach out to the Ministry at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca. We look forward to growing together!

ANNUAL MASS OF ST. PATRICK

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica,
65 Bond St., Toronto

The annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto will take place on Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00 AM. His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, will be the presider and homilist. All are welcome. Those unable to attend can participate in the celebration via livestream at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live

17th ANN. DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE

Saturday March 21st, 2026

Le Treport Banquet Hall, Mississauga

Johnnette Benkovic Williams from EWTN – What does it Mean to be a Woman?
Sister John Mary SV – Learning to Listen in a Distracted World
April Smith from North Pole Alaska – Live Adventurously, Live Virtuously
Dorothy Pilarski – One Mother’s Heart – One Mother’s Fiat
Natalie Regnier – Brick by Brick: Building a Strong Family
Bishop Ivan Camilleri will be celebrating the closing Mass

Register at dwf2026.eventbrite.ca

WHAT MAKES ST. GABRIEL’S A “GREEN” CHURCH?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at 9:45 AM

The Maturing Adult Ministry invites you to a guided tour of our church followed by reflection, coffee and conversation.

Kindly RSVP to Sharon Gusz at sharongusz@gmail.com

FINANCE CORNER

Please pick your offertory envelopes up if you have not done so. To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please. do not use any envelopes from 2025 or any prior year.

Did you know?

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Then Tom Hanks would be Owen Wilson

Bulletin – March 8, 2026

March 7th, 2026

We need your help. The time is now. Bring in your forms.

  • Pick up the Annual Impact Report today at the back of the church
  • Fill the forms at the back of the Report
  • Completed forms go in the collection box in the gathering space, the collection baskets or to the office

Have questions? Join us March 14th & 15th after all Masses for a short Information Session. We’d love to see you there!

To those parishioners who have responded, thank you!

LENTEN RETREAT

Thank you Deacon Robert Kinghorn!

We are tremendously grateful to Deacon Robert Kinghorn who preached at our very well attended Lenten retreat on Feb 28th. Many who attended were deeply moved by his stories of the Church on the streets – his encounters with the homeless and the abandoned, including prostitutes and those who are affected by addiction.

If you would like to hear more of Deacon Robert’s reflection on his ministry on the streets, he is speaking as part of the Lenten series (Days 11-16) offered by the Daily TV Mass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shfIqI9I-JI

Some of you asked Deacon Robert to share the “Suggestions” of his community of the Transfiguration in Scotland.

If you would like a copy, please email Fatima: fatimalee@stgabrielsparish.ca

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATONS

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Thank you to all those who worked and those who donated generously to make this year’s Lunar New Year Party a wonderful celebration. This is one of the nicest events we have throughout the year and, as always, it was a huge success.

The decorations were amazing. The food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the games. Thank you to those who planned and worked so hard in making this celebration a truly memorable event. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you!

PASSIONIST LENTEN REFLECTIONS

The Passionist Province of St Paul of the Cross is offering a series of Lenten reflections through the lens of the Passionist charism.

They take place on zoom every Wednesday beginning February 25th, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

March 11th – Michael Nasello
March 18th — Fr. Jim O’Shea CP
March 25th — Anthony P. Mullen

To register, please e-mail ProvSecretary@cpprov.org and specify language (English or Spanish).

ANNOUNCED MASSES

March 9th – March 15th, 2026

MONDAY − PAT POLICICCHIO ✞ − Requested by Tony Coscorella
TUESDAY −
WEDNESDAY − ROY J. RYAN ✞ − Requested by Meera and Family
THURSDAY −
FRIDAY −
SATURDAY – GEORGE WROBEL ✞ − Requested by Jack & Wanda
SUNDAY − 8:30 AM − FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY − 10:30 AM − ANGELO DIFLUMERI ✞ − Requested by Grace Di Flumeri
SUNDAY − 12:30 PM − ANDREA BROLLEY & JONATHAN DANIGELIS ✞ − Requested by their Mother & Grandmother

PSALM MEDITATION

Third Sunday of Lent
Psalm 95

This psalm is a magnificent song of praise for God, loaded with joy. Its classic psalmic praise for God could easily become our daily prayer for the rest of our lives.

The Exodus story, part of which is our first reading today, can be seen as symbolic of the lives of each of us. In this episode, the people rebel and ask where God is in all this. Has God deserted us?

The answer: God is the rock who is ever with us and giving life.
“O come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.

You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.

Individual Confessions – Wednesday, March 25th
from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Reconciliation Service – Thursday, March 26th
at 7:30 PM

Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Masses – Sat. 4:30 PM,
Sun. 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
No 8:30 AM Mass
Masses – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026
No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed

EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL

SAVE YOUR EGG CARTONS

The Food bank is once again in need of egg cartons. Please deposit your contributions in the box provided in the Gathering Space. Many thanks for your support of those facing food insecurity.

MILK BAGS

Our March milk bag weaving session is Wed. March 18th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Any interested youth who are on March Break are welcome to join us to assist or observe. Parents and Grandparents are also welcome.

THE GARDEN SHED

On April 12th, we will transplant the lettuce seedlings our young parishioners started into
our parish garden.

With spring just around the corner, we are preparing for another beautiful harvest season and would love your help. If you are interested in tending the garden with us, please reach out to the Ministry at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca.

We look forward to growing together!

ANNUAL MASS OF ST. PATRICK

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond St., Toronto

The annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto will take place on Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00 AM. His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, will be the presider and homilist. All are welcome. Those unable to attend can participate in the celebration via livestream at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live

17th ANN. DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE

Saturday March 21st, 2026

Le Treport Banquet Hall, Mississauga

Johnnette Benkovic Williams from EWTN – What does it Mean to be a Woman?
Sister John Mary SV – Learning to Listen in a Distracted World
April Smith from North Pole Alaska – Live Adventurously, Live Virtuously
Dorothy Pilarski – One Mother’s Heart – One Mother’s Fiat
Natalie Regnier – Brick by Brick: Building a Strong Family
Bishop Ivan Camilleri will be celebrating the closing Mass

Register at dwf2026.eventbrite.ca

TEACHING SEDER

Monday, March 23rd, 2026, 7:00 PM

Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst St., Toronto

A Teaching Seder is being organized for Christians to experience this Jewish ceremonial meal first-hand. This post-biblical tradition of a structured ritual meal tells the story of the Exodus through prayers, sacred readings, and ceremonial foods. The themes of freedom, redemption, and God’s saving grace create a profound experience for dialogue and fellowship between our faith communities.

Register before Monday, March 9th to attend by clicking bit.ly/3NIAscn. For more information, please email ecumenicalandinterfaith@archtoronto.org or call 437-529-1765.

FINANCE CORNER

Please pick your offertory envelopes up if you have not done so. To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please do not use any envelopes from 2025 or any prior year.

I can’t think of any clever Lent jokes. I give up.