Congratulations to the newly baptised members of the parish! In this week’s bulletin, calling all green thumbs, and registrations for baptisms for school-aged children, the Children’s Faith Program and and Adult Faith Development.
Calling all green thumbs!
As you may have noticed, our garden isn’t quite like what we hoped it would be. Weeds, weeds, weeds! I wish to form a garden care committee of volunteers to come in one day a week to care for the garden. They would be under the direction of one person who has the “smarts” as regards to plants. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 and leave your name and phone number. Thanks. – Fr. Paul
June 25th to June 30th, 2012
MONDAY – FRIENDS OF THE SUFFERING SOULS Requested by Agnes Wong TUESDAY – KENG OWYONG Requested by Helen Owyong WEDNESDAY – SPECIAL INTENTION Requested by Anonymous Donor THURSDAY – PUAN HUAT LIM Requested by Agnes & Wiley Wong FRIDAY – HELEN DOBBS Requested by John & Dorothea Gaither SATURDAY – FRANCIS PEREIRA & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PAUL& PEREIRA FAMILIES Requested by Sophie & Family
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome: Thomas Hieu Chan Emma Olivia Lelko Elyse Isabelle Mitchell Lesperance Juliette Marie Mitchell Lesperance Brandon Lim Noah James Mitchell Oscar Sey
These children and adults received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, June 17th. Congratulations!
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, 2012.
If you have, or know of, school-age children (age 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the parish office, or Fatima Lee directly, at (416) 221-8866. Classes for them will begin in the fall.
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.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) meetings begin in the fall. 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 the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
It is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic School Board in Ontario, as part of your application for employment, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor. If you (or if your adult child) is planning to apply to teach in a Catholic School, a contact with the pastor before Thanksgiving is highly recommended. Please plan to have a conversation with your Pastor early in the process, well before applications are to be submitted.
Great news: it seems that our refugee family may be able to obtain their visas soon. If everything works smoothly, they should arrive in the next couple of weeks. We’ll keep you posted on new developments. Please continue to keep them and all who are affected by violence and persecution in your prayers.
As we come into the warmer months, food donations tend to drop off. In response to the very great need for food in our community, we are asking that you continue to fill the baskets in the Gathering Space. Thank you for your wonderful generosity!
Have you been cleaning out drawers and cupboards? Perhaps you have come across old eye glasses which are of no use to you. According to The World Health Organization, 153 million people have uncorrected refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism). Most of these vision impairments are quickly diagnosed and easy to treat with corrective lenses. You can help by donating your old eyeglasses. Glasses will be sent to the Lions Club for distribution to the needy in developing countries. Donated glasses may be left in the box provided in the Parish Office.
ShareLife Collection 2011: $184,642 ShareLife Collection To Date: $142,351
Our operating expenses average $13,750 per week. Collection for June 17th, 2012
Loose Change – $1,069 Envelopes (372) – $8,870 Weekly Portion of Pre-Authorized Giving (180) – $3,369 Total – $13,308
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our Church bulletin beginning July 1st, 2012. The advertisements make our bulletin possible. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422.
There will be a Blood Donor Clinic held here at St. Gabriel’s Parish on Monday, July 2nd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
To book an appointment, please go online to www.blood.ca or phone 1-888-2 donate (1-888-236-6283).
Safari Bar and Grill at 1749 Avenue Road Friday, July 6th at 5:00 PM
Did you graduate from Blessed Trinity School in 1976? If so, join Tom Sheedy and some of your Grade 8 classmates for a 36th year reunion to celebrate our “mid-century” mark. For more information and to RSVP please contact: speedclaire@gmail.com or nancy.pitts@sympatico.ca
Sunday, July 8th after the 12:30 Mass
Mark your calendars for this special event with family and friends. Please bring your lawn chairs. We need volunteers. If you are able to help organize this great event or help on the day itself, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029 after 6:00 PM. There are also sign-up sheets on the tables at the back of the church.
The north parking lot will be closed on Sunday to allow the volunteers to set up.
Wednesday, July 11th 6:30PM to 9:30PM St. Patrick’s Church, 141 McCaul Street.
Young adults are invited to join the Sisters of St. Joseph walking the streets of downtown Toronto, offering food and friendship to those in need. What to bring:
Please RSVP by July 5 to let us know you’re coming! Please call Kelly Bourke at 416-467-2645 or e-mail faithconnections@csj-to.ca More information: http://www.stpatrickstoronto.ca/streetpatrol/faq.php
Scarboro Missions 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario. July 13th to July 15th
Ever thought of serving Christ as a Scarboro Missioner? Like to learn more about the vocation to global mission? Join the Scarboro Missioners for their “Come and See” – Discernment Retreat which will take place from Friday, July 13th at 6:30 PM until Sunday, July 15th at noon at Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario. Come, pray and reflect with the Missioners on the Missionary Vocation for our world today. Meet Scarboro Missioners. Hear their stories. It’s a weekend that may change your life forever!
To register, please email them at Imo@scarboromissions.ca or contact them at 416-261-7135, Ext. 265. Cost is $100 ($50 non refundable deposit required) Subsidized costs available. Registration deadline: July 6th, 2012.
July 22nd to July 29th 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
During the week of July 22nd to July 29th come to rest, renew, pray, worship and grow. The retreat house is in silence and you are invited into this peaceful stillness for a couple of days or for the week. For further information, please call 905-278-5229.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, June 24th, 2012.
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