May 30th – June 4th, 2011
MONDAY – MARIA CHUNG Requested by Peter & Gemma Baik TUESDAY – CHRISTOPHER CIULLA Requested by the Family WEDNESDAY – ROSEMARY COLES Requested by Marie Calderone THURSDAY – MARCELINO FERNANDES Requested by Tita Fernandes FRIDAY – MARY FLANAGAN Requested the Family SATURDAY – DELMA VARILLAS Requested by the Family
Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program for next year are now available in the Parish Office. Please note that all registrations must be returned by June 30th, 2011. If your child will be receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation, please fill out a Registration form for the Sacraments. These are also available in the Office.
Sunday, June 5th at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room
On the first Sunday of each month, the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality facilitates a 30 minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for that Sunday’s liturgy. All are welcome.
Friday, June 3rd from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon
English: Saturday, June 4th at 3:15 PM in the Library Chinese: Sunday, June 5th at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. For information, please contact Linda Law at 416 -918-8029.
The Story of the Mass Tuesday, June 7th at 7:30 PM Wednesday, June 8th at 10:30 AM
Our journey of life and journey of faith are meant to converge at an early age. For many of us, however, we tend to grow physically, mentally, psychologically etc., but remain at a childish level of understanding our faith. The following information is for those who wish to keep growing, to be able to enjoy the Good news of God’s love for us as members of God’s Church.
Monday Nights are R.C.I.A. Nights
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) meetings begin on Monday, September 19th, 2011 at 8:00 PM. These evenings are for persons interested in learning about the Catholic Faith. Because the Parish Community itself is considered the official teacher and guide for potential new members, it is important that some parishioners participate by being present and by sharing their Faith in various ways. It is also an opportunity for “Born Catholics” to deepen their understanding of the faith. Adult Catholics who wish to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation are welcome. For more information, please call Mary Landry at 416 – 221 – 8866.
Our operating expenses average $13,300 per week. May 14th/15th, 2011:
Loose Change – $1,134 Envelopes (398) – $7,818 Weekly Portion of Pre-Authorized Giving (158) $3,167 Total $12,119
The Shepherds’ Trust is about caring for those who always cared for us – our priests. They were with us to celebrate our marriage and blessed the exchanging of our vows. They baptized our children and welcomed them into the faith. They were by our side to console and provide strength, during periods of uncertainty and great sadness. This is why thousands of parishioners give to the Shepherds’ Trust. They have a personal story. And a donation is one way to give thanks for making a life-long commitment to others. How has a priest played a meaningful role in your life? The Shepherds’ Trust wants you to share your story. Submit your story by emailing mrogucki@archtoronto.org or by visiting the website at www.shepherdstrust.org or mail them to: The Shepherd’s Trust, c/o Marisa Rogucki Catholic Pastoral Centre 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1W2
Working wonders for youth
Mitch was 15 when he was kicked out of home by his mentally unstable mother. He lived on the streets, stole food, dropped out of school. To ward off the cold, “finding grates was the big thing”. Mitch was saved from the dangers of the streets by Covenant House, a ShareLife agency. Today, he lives in the agency’s shelter and attends its on-site high school. In 2009, ShareLife agencies provided residential programs for 1,500 young people. An additional 40,000 were also given food, shelter, guidance, care and education. Please support ShareLife.
Next Sunday, June 5, 2011 is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously. You can work WONDERS!
ShareLife Collection 2010: $187,836.42 ShareLife Collection To Date: $123,464.69
A message from the French Group:
The French Group has changed its meeting time to 11:00 AM. Starting Thursday May 26th, please join us in the Library for an hour. We cover all kinds of topics with our different levels of fluency. And we laugh a lot! Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, June 11, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre will hold a retreat for widows and widowers on Saturday, June 11 at the Centre in Mississauga. The theme is The Mystery of Jesus in our Loss. Lunch is included. The day concludes with Mass. To register or for further information call 905-278-5229.
Catholic Parents of Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons Saturday, June 18th, 2011 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch) Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Toronto
For Brochure and information call John Montague at 416-523-6449.
The St. Gabriel’s Church Directories will arrive shortly. For those who had their individual family pictures taken for the Directory, your copy of the book will be available for pick-up in the Gabriel Room on the weekends of June 11th /12th and June 18th /19th after all the Masses.
A DVD of the National Catholic Mission which took place here at St. Gabriel’s Church on April 4th and 5th will be on sale after all the Masses this weekend, May 28th and 29th. The cost is $10. The DVD may also be ordered from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council at 905-884-6899.
We have forgotten who we are.
We have forgotten who we are We have alienated ourselves from the unfolding of the cosmos We have become estranged from the movements of the earth We have turned our backs on the cycle of life. We have forgotten who we are. We have sought only our own security We have exploited simply for our own ends We have distorted our knowledge We have abused our power. We have forgotten who we are. Now the land is barren And the waters are poisoned And the air is polluted. We have forgotten who we are. Now the forests are dying And the creatures are disappearing And humans are despairing. We have forgotten who we are.
We have forgotten who we are We have alienated ourselves from the unfolding of the cosmos We have become estranged from the movements of the earth We have turned our backs on the cycle of life.
We have sought only our own security We have exploited simply for our own ends We have distorted our knowledge We have abused our power.
Now the land is barren And the waters are poisoned And the air is polluted.
Now the forests are dying And the creatures are disappearing And humans are despairing.
U.N. Environmental Sabbath Program as quoted in Earth Prayers
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, May 29th, 2011.
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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