In this week’s bulletin: Holocaust Education Week and information on the new translation of the Missal.
Thursday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM St. Gabriel’s Parish
For many years, St. Gabriel’s Parish has participated in Holocaust Education Week. On Thursday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM we will present The Nazi Genocide of European Roma and Sinti and Its Historical Roots featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Gerhard Baumgartner, historian, journalist and lecturer at the Joanneum University in Graz, Austria.
The lecture will cover the main stages of the persecution of the Roma and Sinti and the circumstances which lead to their final deportation and murder in Nazi death camps in Poland. The presentation aims at integrating the history of this genocide within the wider frame of the Jewish Holocaust, pointing out similarities and crucial differences. New historical images, mostly unearthed during the last decade by German and Austrian researchers, will be used to illustrate this tragic history. This program is supported by the Roma Community Centre.
“And With Your Spirit”
One of the first things we will notice with the new translation is that, when the Priest says”The Lord be with you”, we now say “And with your spirit” instead of “And also with you.” The new response is much closer to the original Latin. When the Mass was first translated into English we were one of only two languages that did not translate it as “your spirit.” It is a very biblical response: Paul concludes four of his letters with a very similar expression. For example, at the end of his Second Letter to Timothy, Paul ends by saying, “The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.” If you think about it, for nearly 2000 years Christians have been greeting each other. “The Lord be with you,” “and with your spirit.” So the new translation will bring unity to this response in all languages of the world – and with all previous Christian generations.
For more information on the Roman Missal and its changes, visit www.archtoronto.org/romanmissal anytime to continue your reflection.
October 24th – October 29nd, 2011 MONDAY – CATERINA PROCHILO Requested by Anna Prochilo TUESDAY – JOHN CHUN KUN YEUNG Requested by Agnes Wong & Family WEDNESDAY – PATRICK MCGOVERN Requested by Margaret McGovern THURSDAY – TEAZINO DI LORETO Requested by the Family FRIDAY – JOHN HUYBERS Requested by Mary Huybers SATURDAY – JUAN M. VILLAFRANCA Requested by the Family
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011. 7:30 to 9:00 PM St. Gabriel’s Church
This meeting is for parents only of children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.
October 29th at 3:45 PM
There will be a communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday, October 29th at 3:45 PM. The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated for those who are seriously ill, those preparing for surgery and the elderly. All are more than welcome to attend.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome:
These children received the Sacrament of Baptism last weekend. Congratulations!
Our operating expenses average $14,000 per week. Last week’s collection: Loose Change – $1,016 Envelopes (414) – $9,578 Weekly Portion of Pre-Authorized Giving (162) – $3,197 Total $13,791
PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING OPTION The “Pre-Authorized Giving” Plan (PAG), authorized and supported by the Archdiocese of Toronto, is a direct debit program. It allows parishioners to make their regular offertory donations by automatic monthly bank withdrawal on or about the 20th of each month. Participation in the PAG provides a regular dependable cash flow of contributions to the parish and enables us to better manage the Parish finances. PAG brochures and sign-up forms are available in the Parish Office and on the tables at the back of the Church. We thank you for your generosity and support.
We continue to look at the text of the new Mass which begins on the first Sunday of Advent. For more information, please contact Mary Landry at 416-221-8866, Ext. 224.
Next Meetings: Tuesday, November 8th at 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 9th at 10:30 AM
We thank the parishioners of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Parish for responding to the needs of the people of Somalia and other countries affected in the area known as the Horn of Africa. The worst drought to impact the area in 60 years has put an estimated 10 million people at risk of severe food shortages and famine. Somalia has been the hardest hit by this drought, which is also affecting Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya. Your total parish contribution of $4887.20 extends a helping hand to the suffering people in the area.
Donations received before September 16, 2011, have been matched by the federal government in its East Africa Drought Relief Fund, which will support relief projects in the region based on submissions from humanitarian organizations. ShareLife ensures contributions to its humanitarian relief programs are used responsibly and effectively. No administrative fees are applied to your contribution ensuring 100% of donations get to the agency involved.
On behalf of those who will be helped by this gift, thank you once again for your prompt response to the call for assistance. Your gift is a much needed boost to the people in the Horn of Africa as they face the effects of famine and drought. Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult time.
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday here at St. Gabriel’s Parish. It is a global sign of the Universal Church and mission. Your prayers and donations will support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is beginning, where it is new. World Mission Sunday is our chance to assist Catholic Communities throughout the world to become self sufficient and to flourish. By sharing the gift of faith we can bring hope and love to those who need it most.
Your prepared chicken rice casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at all the Masses next weekend, October 29th/30th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. More volunteers are encouraged to pick up a copy of the casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
October 28-30
Theme: Nurturing the Spirit Within Facilitated by the new Centre team – Father Leo, Father Tomy and Mrs. Anne Hales. For further information or reservation please call 905-278-5229.
A Holocaust Education Documentary Wednesday, October 26th, 7:00 to 9:00 PM Scarboro Missions Centre 2685 Kingston Road
This is the story of one man’s courage and how he saved 669 Jewish children from the Nazis, a gripping documentary film narrated by Joe Schlesinger, former CBC reporter. Joe is one of “Nicky’s Children” and he talks about the “Reflections of a Survivor”. For more information please see the Bulletin Board or call 416-261-7135.
October 29th, 11:00 AM
As part of a “green” initiative, Islington United Church has installed solar panels on its roof. There will be a celebration and open house beginning 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29. Workshops will be conducted throughout the day, topics include: Islington United’s solar installation, home solar installation, and energy efficiency. If interested, please register online at http://islingtonunitedopenhouse.evenbrite.com.
St. Bernard’s Convent Thursday, October 27th, 7:00 – 10:00 PM 685 Finch Avenue West
Sister Ursula will present “Finding Strength Within” at St. Bernard’s Convent on Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 PM. For more information, please call 416-630-3296, Ext. 124 or email um29@ymail.com.
Thursday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM St. Clare’s Church 1118 St. Clair Avenue West
The choirs, directors and musicians of St. Bonaventure’s and St. Gabriel’s Churches will lead the music for the second annual Mass offered to end Woman Abuse on Thursday, November 3rd at St. Clare’s Church. A light dinner in the Parish Hall will follow. Please register by email, info@cfstoronto.com or by phone at 416-921-1163.
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