In this week’s bulletin, the rosary groups, Good Shepherd Centre casseroles, and our multicultural potluck dinner. We wish you a happy and peaceful New Year and always try to remember. “Holiness is in the ordinary.”
Father help us to live as the Holy Family, united in respect and love. The greatest blessing you bring to your family is the presence of God in your life. The fragrance of His presence sweetens the atmosphere of your home. The beauty of His presence warms the relationships within its walls. The joy of His presence lightens every heart. The glory of His presence fills all its chambers with rare and precious treasures.
Father help us to live as the Holy Family, united in respect and love.
The greatest blessing you bring to your family is the presence of God in your life. The fragrance of His presence sweetens the atmosphere of your home. The beauty of His presence warms the relationships within its walls. The joy of His presence lightens every heart. The glory of His presence fills all its chambers with rare and precious treasures.
“From God’s Heart to Yours” by Roy Leesin
Let us pray for one another. May God bless you and yours throughout this Christmas Season.
Good People of St. Gabriel’s, I’m not surprised, just overwhelmed by the generosity you’ve shown toward those less fortunate than us this Christmas. The young mothers and their children housed at Rosalie Hall, the many families assisted by our St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Catholic Children’s Aid, and the men fed and clothed at the Good Shepherd Centre have all benefited from the openness of your hearts and hands. Your willingness to share has made life easier for so many families during this holy season.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
December 28th – December 30th 2011
WEDNESDAY – THE SOULS FOR WHOM NO ONE PRAYS Requested by the Doan Vu Family THURSDAY – ROBERTO & REGINA JUNIO Requested by their Sons FRIDAY – FR. AMBROSE McINNES Requested by Marie Calderone
Friday, January 6th from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon Please see the time schedule on the table inside the Church.
English: Saturday, January 7th at 3:15 PM in the Library
Chinese: Sunday, January 8th at 4:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. Please note the time change.
There will be no Family Mass in January. The next Family Mass will take place on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at the 12:30 PM Mass.
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room
Eco- Sabbath, normally held on the first Sunday of the month, will not take place on New Year’s Day, January 1st, 2012. It will be held instead on Sunday, January 8th at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room. All are welcome.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26th No Mass, Office Closed
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27th No Mass, Office Closed
NEW YEAR’S EVE Saturday, December 31st Office Closed
NEW YEAR’S DAY – FEAST OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD Sunday, January 1st Office Closed
MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd No Mass, Office Closed
Just a reminder…
Your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at all the Masses next weekend, December 31st/January 1st for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. Please note that this is a week later than normal because of Christmas; also note the revised Mass schedule for January 1. More volunteers are encouraged to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. If you require more information or would like to get a copy of the recipe and a casserole pan, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
January 29th 2012
Please mark your calendar! The Multicultural Potluck Dinner is now scheduled for January 29, 2012 (Sunday). With multicultural food and “fun” events, it will be a wonderful expression of the diversity of our parish.
This will be an excellent opportunity for those who participate to not only enjoy great food from all over the world but also to mingle and get to know one another.
Tickets (at $5 each) will be available after all the masses on the weekends of January 7/8 and 14/15. You will receive more detailed information about the potluck arrangements then. Seats are limited, so please make sure that you book yours early!
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, December 25th, 2011.
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