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. To learn more information and to sign up, representatives will be available in the gathering space at all the Masses this weekend. Our first meeting will be held on Sunday October 8th in the Gabriel Room at 1:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
St. Gabriel’s Church Thursday, September 28th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, September 30th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Registration for children who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on the following times: Thursday, September 28th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, September 30th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Please Note: A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
September 25th to September 30th
MONDAY – RENATO BELLISARI – Requested by Chiara & Tina Intini TUESDAY – BERNADETTE SEDGWICK – Requested by Teresa Sheldrick WEDNESDAY – SR. CARLOTTA WILLICK IBVM – Requested by Margaret Anne Leckie THURSDAY – CLIVE BERNARD OSBORNE – Requested by Camille Clist FRIDAY – IRENE XAVIER & IRENE CHUCHRA – Requested by their Families SATURDAY – VINCENZA GRECH – Requested by the Family
Those who sing pray twice.
Our senior choir practices on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. and leads community song at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass.
Our junior choir practices on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and leads the music at the 12:30 PM Mass.
We always welcome new voices and hope you will consider joining us! For more information, please contact Marilyn Calderone at 416-618-2041.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome: Henry Joseph Au Sofie Chiu Carmelo Viray Raz Sophia Yu
These children received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, September 17th, 2017. Congratulations!
Friday, October 6th from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
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.
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, cookies and crackers, teabags, ground or instant coffee, sugar canned tuna, soups, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables. Please no fresh or frozen foods.
We thank you for your generous support!
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 16–29 will have the opportunity to respond to Pope Francis’ questions in preparation for the Synod! Your voice is important!
• October 2nd , 7:00 PM at St. Stanislaus, Toronto with Cardinal Collins • October 11th , 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 416-467-2645 or kkuzar@csj-to.ca.
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at 7:30 PM St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
For the first time in its history, the Sistine Chapel Choir (commonly known as the Pope’s Choir) will visit Canada. The first stop of the Canadian tour will take place on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:30 PM at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
October 1st after 12:30 PM Mass
Robert Cordy, our landscape designer, will hold a gardening workshop on 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.
Saturday, September 30th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
This fall, Development and Peace is launching a new campaign: Women at the Heart of Peace. The campaign invites Canadians to learn more about the vital role women play in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Join us in paying tribute to the women who build peace in communities around the world.
To learn more about the campaign and how to be a part of it, please join us at a workshop on Saturday September 30th from 9:30 AM. to12:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. For more information, contact Anne Ray, (416 467-1722), Helen Pierre (416 221-9197) or Lily D’ Gama (416 733-3949).
Precious Blood Church Church 1737 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 P.M.
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
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!
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 23rd, 2017.
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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Read about Fr. Tim Boyle’s visit with Fatima. Check out the original blog post with even more pictures.
Companion for the Walk of the Stations of the Cosmic Earth
St. Gabriel’s Garden – Guided Sensory Reflective Walk