School Age Children – October 8th, 15th, 20th, 2009
Registration for children who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation will be held at the Parish Office from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on the following evenings: Thursday, October 8th, Thursday October 15th and Tuesday, October 20th. Please bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate if registering for First Communion or Confirmation.
In past years, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings have been devoted to religious topics decided on by those who wish to participate.
Next Meetings:
Tuesday, October 20th at 7:30 PM. Topic: The History of Heaven Wednesday, October 21st at 10:30 AM. Topic: The History of Heaven
For further information, please call Mary Landry at 416-293-3760.
Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next weekend.
On September 26, Tropical Storm Ketsana (also known as Typhoon Ondoy) struck the Philippines, causing the most severe flooding the country has experienced in more than 40 years. The ShareLife Office is accepting monetary donations to support disaster relief efforts in the Philippines, assisting in the provision of food, shelter, clean water, and medical and cooking supplies for those affected by the storm and flooding. Working through the Catholic Church’s official international relief network, Caritas Internationalis, funds will be channelled to Caritas Philippines (NASSA). Initially, NASSA is providing aid for a total of 10,000 families (50,000 people) in the seriously affected areas. Those wishing to help through a financial contribution may do so in the following ways:
We offer our prayers for the thousands of families affected by the storm. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to serve those in need, both here at home and around the world. Be assured that ShareLife does not apply any administrative fees to humanitarian relief contributions, ensuring as much money as possible is directed toward assistance of those in crisis.
Regarding the H1N1 Flu Virus, Archbishop Collins has suggested that we provide hand cleaning stations at the entrance to the Church. If parishioners are feeling ill or have been sick in recent days, they should refrain from receiving Communion on the tongue or from the cup. The “sign of peace:” is an important part of Mass. If you are uncomfortable shaking hands use another gesture such as a bow, a wave of the hand or simply saying “Peace be with you.”
Catholic Family Services is offering a 10 week group program for adult men and women who are dealing with the process of separation and divorce. Dates & Times:
Location: Catholic Family Services of Toronto (North Branch), 5799 Yonge Street, Suite 300 Cost: $300 for 10 week program (subsidies available) For further information please contact the facilitator, Mario Esposito, at 416-222-0048, Ext 222.
You may have noticed a new bulletin board in the lower hall leading to the parking garage. This is an employment opportunities board where employers looking for help and individuals looking for work can post their information. Please bring all notices to the Parish Office for approval.
October 12th TO October 17th, 2009
MONDAY – THANKSGIVING DAY TUESDAY – TERESA WAN Requested by Agnes Wong & Family WEDNESDAY – SR.MARION NORMAN I.B.V.M. Requested by Margaret Anne Leckie THURSDAY – LORITA ORDINARIA Requested by Wai Chin Hwang & The Good Shepherd Sisters FRIDAY – PAULINE BECKER Requested by Ted & Mary Landry SATURDAY – PASQUALI GATTI Requested by Linda Gatti
“Those who sing pray twice!”
We would like to invite new membership to our Choirs. The Senior Choir practices Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM and sings at the 10:30 Mass. The Junior Choir practices Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and sings at the 12:30 Mass. Please consider joining this important ministry of music. For information, please call Marilyn Calderone at 416-618-2041.
The Altar Service is now recruiting new members. If you are in Grade 4 or higher and are interested in becoming an altar server, please leave your name and phone number with the Parish Office at 416-221-8866. The orientation and training for new members will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM.
SUNDAY COLLECTION: October 4th, 2009: $9,655
Number of Envelopes Used: 385
Saturday, November 28th 7:30 PM – St. Gabriel’s Church Reserve the date “For the Love of Singing” here at St. Gabriel’s on Saturday, November 28th at 7:30 PM. A combination of Barber Shop, secular and sacred music will be presented by our own musicians. More information to follow.
Tuesday, October 13th 2:00 PM Blessed Trinity Parish Hall
The North York Men’s Retired Men’s Club will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 PM in Blessed Trinity Parish Hall. Murray Armel will speak about The Trials That Changed History.
Saturday, October 17th – 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM – 1300 Leslie Street (just south of Lawrence) Great bargains! Refreshments! Please bring your own bags.
Tuesday, October 20th 7:00 PM Blessed Trinity Parish Hall
Presented by Paris Boutique, Unionville, the show will feature fashions by Joseph Ribkoff, Jones New York etc. The tickets are $20. Refreshments (wine, sandwiches coffee and dessert) will be served. There will be prizes. All are invited. For further information, please call Shirley Burak Regan at 416-498-5033 or Gisele Hall at 416-223-7826.
The Office of Admissions of St. Michael’s College School is now considering applications for September 2010. Open Houses for interested parents and their sons will be held on the following evenings: Wednesday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 27th commencing at 7:30 PM and concluding at approximately 9:00 PM. Location: St. Michael’s College School, 1515 Bathurst Street (at St. Clair Avenue West)
While St. Michael’s is a private school, they offer academic scholarships and financial aid to qualified students.
Building a City of God: Constructing a Theology of the Everyday
Monday, October 19th at 7:00 PM Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto Special Guest: Michael Nicholas-Schmidt, M. Arch.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, October 11th, 2009.
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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