St. Gabriel’s School is looking for a Nutrition Program Co-coordinator for the school snack program.
If interested in this position, please call the school principal, Ms. Crispo at 416-393-5256.
Sunday, October 8th at 1:30 PM Calling all youth Grades 5 and up!
The St. Gabriel’s Youth Group is now welcoming new members. Our first meeting will be held on Sunday October 8th in the Gabriel Room at 1:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
Thursday, October 12th at 7:30 PM. St. Gabriel’s Church
There will be a meeting here at the Church on Thursday, October 12th at 7:30 PM. for parents of children who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.
October 1st after 12:30 PM Mass
Robert Cordy, our landscape designer, will hold a gardening workshop this Sunday, October 1st after the 12:30 PM Mass.
There will be one more workshop, the date and subject to be determined. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in attending, please register with Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com, or with the parish office.
October 2nd to October 7th
MONDAY – FR. ADRIAN LEE – Requested by Jeanne Robinson TUESDAY – SR. VIVIAN ADAMS IBVM – Requested by Margaret Anne Leckie WEDNESDAY – SEMINARIANS – Requested by Jeanne Robinson THURSDAY – CLIVE BERNARD OSBORNE – Requested by Ursula Holt FRIDAY – ANDREW SHEN – Requested by Natalia Harispuru SATURDAY – RICHARD GARDIAN – Requested by Sally Gardian
Sunday, October 1st 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. The guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the readings. All are welcome.
Chinese: Sunday, October 1st at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. English: Saturday, October 7th at 3:15 PM in the Library
For further information, please contact Linda Law at 416 -918-8029.
Friday, October 6th from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
Pope Francis calls on us to sign the Laudato Si’ Pledge to:
Pray for and with creation, Live more simply, Advocate to protect our common home.
If you would like to sign this pledge – please follow the link Http://livelaudatosi.org/
“There is a nobility in the duty to care for creation through little daily actions.” Laudato Si’ – Pope Francis
“Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue.” Laudato Si’ – Pope Francis
Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin in October. These meetings are for persons interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. The exploration may lead the candidate to seek baptism, and become a member of the Catholic Christian community; or for Christians already baptized into another Christian denomination, the reception into the Catholic Church.
Adult Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation but who wish to do so are also encouraged to attend these sessions.
As well, these meetings may be an opportunity for “Born Catholics” to deepen their understanding of our faith. Very often, especially for those of us who received our religious instruction at an early age, we tend to grow physically, mentally, psychologically etc., but the understanding of our faith does not grow correspondingly. The RCIA may serve as a good opportunity for us to ask questions and to develop a more adult understanding of our faith.
If you are interested in joining the RCIA meetings or if you would like to have more information about it, please contact Fatima Lee at fatimalee@bellnet.ca or call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
If you have, or know of, school age children (ages 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office, or Fatima Lee directly, at fatimalee@bellnet.ca. Classes for them will begin after Thanksgiving.
Each month some of the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall. Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential through the provision of a wide range of child development, community, residential and educational services.
With everyone struggling at this time, these donations are more important than ever. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your outstanding support.
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual Good Shepherd Ministries Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city as well as a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
Urgently needed items include: rice, pasta and pasta sauces, peanut butter, jam oatmeal pancake mix teabags ground or instant coffee, sugar cookies and crackers, canned tuna, soups, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables.
Please no fresh or frozen foods.
We thank you for your generous support!
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 24 casseroles for September. For October, your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of October 28th/29th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
More volunteers are urgently needed to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Church website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office.
Please give it a try! If you require more information please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
Sunday, October 1st from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Intersection of Bayview and Sheppard
Join thousands across Canada standing up against abortion in this peaceful witness. For more information please visit www.campaignlifecoalition.com/lifechain.
As the Synod on Youth, Faith, and Vocational Discernment approaches, we want to hear from you! Faith Connections and the Office of Catholic Youth will be hosting Live Listening Sessions with the Toronto Bishops. Young people, ages16–29, will have the opportunity to respond to Pope Francis’ questions in preparation for the Synod! Your voice is important!
• October 2nd at 7:00 PM at St. Stanislaus, Toronto with Cardinal Collins • October 11th at 7:00 PM at St. Christopher’s, Mississauga with Bishop Kasun
In order to guarantee a spot, please RSVP and tell us about yourself at: http://bit.ly/synodspeakup. For more information, contact Kataryna Kuzar at 416-467-2645or kkuzar@csj-to.ca.
Precious Blood Church 1737 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 PM
There will be a special Mass dedicated to ending abuse toward women on Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 PM at Precious Blood Church.
This event is dedicated to ending the cycle of violence towards women. For further information, please contact Mary Benincasa at 416-921-1163 or email info@cfstoronto.com.
Wednesday, October 11th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM De La Salle College, 131 Farnham Avenue, Toronto
De La Salle College, a Catholic co-educational, independent school for students in grades 5 to 12, will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 11th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for prospective students and their families for the academic year 2018-2019. The school is located at 131 Farnham Avenue. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 416-969-8771 Ext. 223 or 224 for more information.
Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 PM Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
As we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, extends an invitation for all to join him for Mass and a reception to commemorate this historic milestone. The Central Pastoral Region celebration will take place at Blessed Trinity Parish. on Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 PM. For more information, visit www.archtoronto.org/175.
October 20th to 22nd, 2017 Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga
Celebrate your love and take a fresh look at your marriage! Spend a very special weekend together. A Weekend of discovery…a lifetime of love!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The Weekend format helps couples communicate openly and honestly without group sharing, therapy or marriage counselling.
The next weekend will be October 20th to 22nd, 2017 at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga. For more information and application, please go to www.wwme.org or contact: Gerard & Marge McCauley at gerard.marge@rogers.com or (905) 792-1925.
Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM St. Bonaventure’ Church
St. Bonaventure CWL will hold their Annual Flea Market on Saturday, October 21st from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Come and see the treasures of all kinds. There will also be a live auction. Don’t miss it!
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, September 30th, 2017.
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