As you know, Fatima Lee is leaving us to work in the far north. We would like to thank her for her years of dedication and commitment to her work here at St. Gabriel’s Parish. We wish her every success in her new venture. She will certainly be missed.
This Sunday, September 30th there will be a commissioning of Fatima during the 10:30 AM Mass. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the Gathering Space.
The Youth Group will be having a silent auction on October 13th and 14th to raise funds for their attendance at World Youth Day in Panama this coming January. They are currently accepting donations for the auction (tickets, computers, memorabilia, artwork etc.) If you would like to donate, please contact the Youth Minister at sgpyouthgroup@gmail.com or call 416-221-8866. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
October 1st to October 6th
MONDAY – WILLIAM & MARJORIE ALLEN – Requested by Doug & Rosemary Pollock TUESDAY – KARLA CASTAGNA – Requested by Wai Chin & Paul Hwang WEDNESDAY – JUDY WHITE – Requested by Margaret Leckie THURSDAY – JOHN & MYRTLE ROGERS – Requested by their Family FRIDAY – MARIA BORINI – Requested by Renato Bellia & Family SATURDAY – GUS CALDERONE – Requested by Marie Calderone
“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.
Sunday September 30th after the 12:30 Mass
This Sunday, September 30th there will be an altar server welcome back and retraining session after the 12:30 Mass. Every altar server is invited. Interested boys and girls, ages 9 and older, who are willing to train to be an altar server are very much welcome. Refreshments will be provided
St. Gabriel’s Church Saturday, October 6th from 2.30 PM to 4:00PM.
Registration for children who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on: Saturday, October 6th from 2.30 PM to 4:00 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.
Friday, October 5th from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
English: Rosary – Saturday, October 6th at 3:15 PM in the Gabriel Room. Chinese Rosary -, Sunday October 7th in the Gabriel Room
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
Sunday, October 7th 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. All are welcome to attend.
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 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 at 416-221-8866. Classes for them will begin after Thanksgiving.
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual 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.
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.
Urgently needed items include: rice, pasta and pasta sauces, peanut butter cooking spices hot chocolate powdered milk black/Orange Pekoe tea ground or instant coffee, sugar cookies and crackers, vegetable oil jams canned tuna, soups, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables. Please no fresh or frozen foods.
We thank you for your generous support!
Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 PM
Brebeuf College is holding an Open House for students who are entering high school. It will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 PM. Parents/Guardians and students are cordially invited to attend. Join them at 211 Steeles Avenue East. They can be reached at 416 393-5508 for more information.
St. Joseph Morrow Park is holding an Information Night for students who are entering secondary school. It will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 PM. Parents/Guardians and students are cordially invited to attend. Join them at 3379 Bayview Avenue, just south of Steeles on the east side. For more information please call 416-393-5516.
October 13th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Road
St. Augustine’s Lay Spiritual Formation program presents the first annual Day of Reflection for Men entitled “Jesus Christ, Timeless model for Men of Today” It will run from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and includes Mass in the chapel. The presenter will be Fr. Seamus Hogan.
The cost, which includes lunch, is $50. For more information, please call 416-261-2529 or email layspiritualformation@sastoronto.org.
Thursday, October 18th at 7:00 PM St. Edward the Confessor Church, 75 Churchill Ave
Catholic Family Services of Toronto, St. Edward the Confessor Parish and their CWL Council will host the 9th Annual Mass to End Woman Abuse on Thursday, October 18that 7:00 PM.
This annual event is intended to raise awareness about abuse of women and girls. Prior to the Mass, brief presentations will be made about our Violence Against Women programs. After Mass, there will be a gathering with light refreshments in the church hall. We invite you to join us as we take action in the fight to end women abuse. For event information, email info@cfstoronto.com or call 416-921-1163.
Weekend of October 19th to 21st, 2018
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 counseling.
The Upcoming Weekend will be October 19th to 21st, 2018
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 20th from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM St. Bonaventure’ Church
St. Bonaventure CWL will hold their Annual Flea Market on Saturday, October 20th 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!
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all who donated plants to our new garden, and to those who planted them! Take a moment to check out the new garden strip near the entrance to the underground parking. With a little TLC it will be a lovely spot come spring.
Workshop Reminder Sunday from 1:30 to 3:00 PM with Cameron September 30 Cultivating Mushrooms (Oyster)
The Eco-Sabbath Reflection on Sunday, Oct. 7th, at 11:30, will feature St. Gabriel’s garden, including a tour of the north garden. Everyone is welcome.
For information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, September 29th, 2018.
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