On Saturday, October 27, 2007, there will be a celebration at the All Saints Center on Bayview south of Finch, for Father Paul’s 75th birthday. Please reserve the date in your calendars and tell others about the celebration. Tickets will go on sale soon for $125 per person which includes dinner with wine and a gift for Father Paul. Watch for more details.
Congratulations to our young people who were confirmed last Tuesday, April 24th by His Grace, Bishop Greco.
Vivan Ng, who has been the coordinator for the past 7 years, will be retiring at the end of this school year. We are in need of a replacement. Our Children’s Faith Program consists of about 20 classes which are held at St. Gabriel’s School every other Sunday morning from 10 – 11AM. We are hoping that some of the parents whose children benefit from this program will come forward to coordinate this program. If you are interested in helping please call the parish office at 416-221-8866 and we will send you a job description. Please give this appeal serious consideration, especially f your child is in the Children’s Faith Program.
Total: $9,048
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This organization has been serving women in need since 1965, providing a 22-bed shelter and drop-in centre for those struggling. Street Haven’s programs include addiction support groups, computer literacy training, a health clinic and personal counseling. Today is ShareLife’s Second Collection! Help us to help our agencies reach out to those in need of literacy training, personal counseling and family therapy. Recognize. Reflect. Respond. ShareLife
2006 SHARELIFE TOTAL: $163,159.52 2007 TO DATE: $111,116.75
are available again for purchase. Samples are in the office showcase. These are suitable for gift giving and as a nice remembrance of our old church.
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, let us pray that God will raise up numerous Holy Vocations to the priesthood to keep the faith alive and guard the gracious memory of Jesus Christ through the preaching of His Word and administration of the Sacraments.
May 2nd 10:30 AM – 12 NOON Library TOPIC: VATICAN II – THEN AND NOW
Friday, May 4th at 9:30AM to 12 noon. Please see the time schedule on the table inside of the Church.
Saturday, May 5th at 3:15 PM in the Library.
Sunday, May 6th at 300 PM in the Gabriel Room.
Sunday, May 6th at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room. All are welcome to join us as the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality facilitates a 30 minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for that Sunday’s liturgy. The guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the readings.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an organization devoted to the assistance of our neighbours in need within the parish and also within the Greater Toronto Area. The scope of the latter activities is outlined on the St. Vincent de Paul poster on the notice board in the church gathering area. However, the principal and fundamental activity of members is to visit those looking for help, assess their needs and assist them in whatever manner is most appropriate, frequently in the provision of food, clothing and furniture. The St. Gabriel’s group or “Conference” is looking for new members. Anyone who is interested and would like to know more is invited to get in touch with Philip Taylor at 416 225-7750.
is named in honour of Meagan Bebenek who died of a malignant brain tumour. The sixth annual Walk will take place on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th with registration starting at 9:00 AM. A 5km event for all ages begins at Ontario Place and culminates at Sick Kids. Funds raised support paediatric brain tumour research at SidkKids. For information, to register or to donate online, visit www.meaganswalk.com or call 416-239-7843.
MAY 4 – 6, 2007 Why not plan to attend a retreat at Queen of Apostles in Mississauga. The theme is “Touching the Wisdom Within Us”. For further information or registration call Anne at 905-278-5229.
Single women, 18-40, are invited to a retreat weekend on May 4-6 or May 25-27, given by a team of Sisters of St. Joseph. For information call Sister Dorothy: 416-934-0042.
Monday, April 30th 2:30 – 7:00 PM St. Gabriel’s Parish – Gathering Space
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, April 29th, 2007.
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.
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Companion for the Walk of the Stations of the Cosmic Earth
St. Gabriel’s Garden – Guided Sensory Reflective Walk