In this week’s bulletin, casseroles for the Good Shepherd Centre and parking instructions.
O God, whose mighty Son was born in Bethlehem those days long ago, lead us to that same poor place, where Mary laid her tiny Child. And as we look on in wonder and praise, make us welcome him in all new life, see him in the poor, and care for his handiwork, the earth, the sky and the sea. O God, bless us again in your great love. We pray for this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
CHRISTMAS EVE -Monday, December 24th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Open 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM only
CHRISTMAS DAY -Tuesday, December 25th
Office Closed
BOXING DAY – Wednesday, December 26th No Mass, Office Closed
NEW YEAR’S EVE – Monday, December 31st No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Open 1:00 to 4:00 PM only
NEW YEAR’S DAY Tuesday, January 1st FEAST OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD –
While parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Please follow the instructions of the attendants. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear.
Additional parking is available at Elkhorn Public School. Again, please follow the instructions of the attendant. The school requests that we do not park on the grass. Many thanks to Susan Wyres, the Principal of Elkhorn Public School, for allowing us the use of the school property.
Rehearsal: This Sunday, December 23rd 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Each year, young people, Grade 3 and up, form a special choir for the Family Mass on Christmas Eve. Children must be at the Church by 6:00 PM. One rehearsal, which is mandatory, will be held this Sunday, December 23rd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please call Marilyn Calderone at 416-618-2041 for more information.
Dress Rehearsal: This Sunday, December 23rd 2:00 to 4:00 PM
S.K. to Grade 5 children are invited to participate in the pageant. Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 for more information.
December 27th to December 29th, 2012
THURSDAY – PETER YANG Requested by Paul Yang FRIDAY – SUSAN DAVIS Requested by Bev Saarvala SATURDAY – UMBERTO INTINI Requested by Chiara & Tina
Tuesday, January 8th at 7:30 PM or Thursday, January 10th at 10:30 AM
Topic: An Overview of the Old Testament – now known as the ‘Hebrew Scriptures’. For information please call Mary at 416-293-3760.
Your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. The Centre serves more than 1100 hot meals each day to the needy of Toronto, up 13 percent over last year. They desperately need your help.
More volunteers are encouraged to get a copy of a casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. Three recipes are available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Printed copies of the recipes are also available in the Parish Office. Please mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
Please note: All donations for 2012 must be received in the Parish Office by Monday, December 31st 2012 or they will not be included in your 2012 Tax Receipt.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, December 23rd, 2012.
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