Bulletin – March 25, 2018

WORLD YOUTH DAY

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.

YOUTH GROUP BAKE SALE

Sunday, April 1st after all the Masses

The youth group will be having a bake sale on Easter Sunday to raise money for their attendance at the Steubenville Catholic Conference this July. The youth group’s CD will also be available for sale. Please support our youth!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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.

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE 2018

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

ANNOUNCED MASSES

March 26th – March 31st, 2018

MONDAY – FLORENCE YOUNG – Requested by her Family
TUESDAY – GUILLERMO CABRERA – Requested by Olivia Cabrera
WEDNESDAY – JAN PULLIN – Requested by John & Margaret Murray
THURSDAY – HOLY THURSDAY – Mass of the Last Supper 7:30 PM
FRIDAY – GOOD FRIDAY – No Mass – See Lenten Schedule
SATURDAY – HOLY SATURDAY – Easter Vigil 8:00 PM

WELCOME! BAPTISM

The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome Kai Ronin Eimile Manchester.

Kai received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, March 18th, 2018. Congratulations!

FIRST COMMUNION INTERVIEWS

Interviews for children who are preparing to receive their First Communion are now being scheduled.

Interviews Dates:
April 23rd , April 24th , April 25th, April 26th, April 27th, April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, May 3rd and May 4th.

They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866-to book your appointment with Fr. Brando or Fr. John as soon as possible.

ECO-SABBATH

Sunday, April 1st at 11:30 AM
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.

All are welcome to attend.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, April 6th from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

ROSARY GROUPS

Gabriel Room
English: Saturday, April 7th at 3:15 PM
Chinese: Sunday, April 8th at 3:30 PM

For further information, please contact Linda Law at 416 -918-8029.

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.

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.

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.

Lately we have found several donations that have expired. Kindly check the dates carefully since we cannot pass on food which has expired

SHARELIFE

Living the Gospel by supporting the Deaf community

Imagine you were a Deaf child and your parents and siblings didn’t know sign language. Your parents could gesture in a rudimentary way, but how do you share your joys, fears and needs? Silent Voice teaches American Sign Language and Deaf culture to families so they can share a common language. Says one grateful parent, “I’m so passionate about Silent Voice because their Family Communication Program rescues children from social isolation.” Last year more than 750 Deaf children and adults received help through ShareLife-supported programs at Silent Voice.

April 22nd is the next ShareLife Sunday.
Please give generously.

THEOLOGY ON TAP: What does being successful mean?

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 will be Kevin Kelly SJ who works at the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice. 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.

PASSIONIST COME AND SEE WEEKEND

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.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION

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.

TCDSB STAFF ARTS PRESENTS “CURTAINS”

Friday, April 13th & Saturday, April 14th
Thursday, April 19th, Friday, April 20th & Saturday, April 21st All Shows begin at 7:30 PM

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
36 Greenfield Avenue, North York

TCDSB Staff Arts, which features current and former Board teachers and staff, is presenting “Curtains”, a musical comedy from the creators of “Cabaret” and “Chicago.”

Tickets are $28 (Only $26 for online ticket orders).
For more information, call 416 8282 Ext. 2787

For order forms and online ticket orders go to www.tcdsb.org/staffarts.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

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.