Our parish is very excited to share that we will be taking part in next year’s World Youth Day (WYD). World Youth Day is a worldwide encounter with the Pope which is celebrated every 3 years. The next World Youth Day is taking place in Panama City, Panama from January 22nd to 27th, 2019.
“WYD is open to young people who want to take part in a festive encounter with their contemporaries centered on Jesus Christ. This event is an opportunity to experience in first person the universality of the Church. WYD is a unique way to deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ, by means of prayer and the sacraments, together with thousands of other young people around the world who share your interests and ambitions”.
This event is open to young adults in the parish ages 18-30. If you are interested in attending, please contact sgpyouthgroup@gmail.com for more information.
Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM. We also encourage your attendance at our daily Mass throughout Lent.
Stations of the Cross Friday Evenings at 7:30 PM
Individual Confessions Wednesday, March 14th From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reconciliation Service Wednesday, March 21st at 7:30 PM
Palm Sunday, March 25th Masses Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Holy Thursday, March 29th No 9:00 A.M. Mass Mass of the Lord’s Supper -7:30 PM Adoration until 10:00 PM
Good Friday, March 30th 10:00 AM Morning Prayer 3:00 PM Solemn Passion of Our Lord 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, March 31st No 4:30 PM Mass 8:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 1st Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Easter Monday, April 2nd No 9:00 AM Mass Office Closed
EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL
March 12th – March 17th, 2018
MONDAY – RUBIN DIMOSKI – Requested by Staff of St. Gabriel’s TUESDAY – JOSEPHINE BADALI – Requested by John, Sal & Patsy WEDNESDAY – PATRICIA CLYDSALE – Requested by Nora Kerr THURSDAY – ALICE MICHAEL – Requested by Charmaine Michael FRIDAY – SPECIAL INTENTION – Requested by Teresa Sheldrick SATURDAY – GIUSEPPE & CLEMENTINA INTINI – Requested by Chiara & Tina Intini
Wednesday, March 14th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Individual confessions will be heard at St. Gabriel’s Church on Wednesday, March 14th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday, March 17th at 10:30 AM
St. Gabriel’s Church
First Reconciliation for children attending St. Gabriel’s School and those in the Children’s Faith Program and children attending other Catholic schools will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on Saturday, March 17th at 10:30 AM.
Wednesday, March 21st at 7:30 PM
This is an opportunity to spend some time in peace and quiet, to reflect upon how we are responding to our call to be sons and daughters of God.
Recognizing the fact that we are “good people”, we also accept the fact that good people can sin.
Through an examination of conscience we face those sins, admit them and are reconciled to God. For those who wish, individual confessions will be celebrated after the service. We encourage you to take advantage of this celebration.
Interviews for children who are preparing to receive their First Communion are now being scheduled.
Interviews will begin on Monday, April 23rd and continue until Friday May 4th. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866-to book your appointment with Fr. Brando or Fr. John as soon as possible.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.
Lately we have found several food donations that have expired. Kindly check the dates carefully since we cannot pass on food which has expired.
Living the Gospel by supporting ShareLife
How do we “Live the Gospel” toward others when our daily lives are so busy? For some it’s volunteering at a soup kitchen, or it may be caring for an elderly relative. If we do not have the time to actively participate, we can support the many ShareLife-funded agencies within our community that bring the hands of Christ to those in need. Next Sunday is the first ShareLife collection. Over the next week, reflect on your ability to help “Live the Gospel” through Catholic agencies, and make a decision to support our ShareLife parish campaign.
Next Sunday, March 18th is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.
Weekend of March 17th /18th
Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next weekend. Regular ground coffee: $5.50 Decaffeinated: $6.00 Whole Beans: $5.50 Chocolate Bars: $4.50 incl. Taxes Hot Chocolate and Cocoa: $6.00 Teas: $4.25
Sunday, March 18th at 3:00 PM
Blessed Trinity Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue
The Tamil Centre for Performing Arts Canada presents “The Way of Passion” play at Blessed Trinity Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue on Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 PM. Come and join them. All are welcome.
Friday, March 23rd, 6:30 PM, to Sunday, March 25th, 1:30 PM
St. Augustine’s Seminary:
The Office of Vocations invites single Catholic men 17 years and older, to a Come and See Weekend at St. Augustine’s Seminary from Friday, March 23rd at 6:30 PM to Sunday, March 25th at 1:30 PM. Come and cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. There will be time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest.
Register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca. Registrants 17 years old require parental consent. For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at: 416 968 0997 or you may email vocations@archtoronto.org.
Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
John Paul 2 Polish Cultural Centre,
Dynamic Women of Faith will be hosting its 9th annual conference for Catholic women on Saturday March 24th at the John Paul 2 Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road. There is limited seating! Register at http://dynamicwomenfaith.com/
Registration $ 60.00
Light Breakfast, lunch and free parking are all included.
There is also a special event for Mothers and daughters on Friday, March 23rd, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Monday, March 26th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue
All young adults (19-39) are invited to join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation on theological topics!
The special guest: To be announced.
Munchies are provided and a cash bar is available. Come and bring a friend!
For more information: visit our Toronto Theology on Tap web page, or contact Kataryna Ryba by phone 416-467-2645 or e-mail faithconnections@csj-to.ca.
Friday, April 6th to Sunday, April 8th
Bishop Malloy Retreat House, Jamaica, New York
Passionist priests and brothers take a unique vow to promote the memory of Christ’s Passion and God’s redeeming love for us through their life of contemplation, community and ministry to the crucified of today.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, Passionists reach out with compassion to those who suffer or are marginalized-the disabled, the sick, the dying, the impoverished, those who grieve or are alone-and offer opportunities for all to experience spiritual growth and healing.
Want to know more about the Passionists? Want to explore your vocation?
For more information on the Passionist Come and See Weekend, please contact Fr. Brando or Vocations@cpprov.org.
Friday, April 6th at 7:00 PM
Forest Grove United Church, 43 Forest Grove Drive
Learn how to protect your family and your home in the event of an emergency. The Bayview Village Association in partnership with Forest Grove United Church will host the City of Toronto Office of Emergency Management on Friday, April 6th at 7:00 PM.
To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Sue Wires by March 26th by email at suehalftime@yahoo.com or by phone at 416-733-2520.
St. Gabriel’s Parish
Weekend of September 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2018
A Marriage Preparation course will be offered here at St. Gabriel’s the weekend of September 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2018. The course will be held Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For a registration package please email Marie Deans at deansm@sympatico.ca.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, March 10th, 2018.
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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