Each Monday morning Parish members count that weekend’s Offertory (and special collections) a process of usually 2 ½ hours. The Counting Ministry ensures prompt and accurate depositing of weekly collections and accurate input into the process of recording parishioner donations.
We need additional volunteers for this important ministry. Volunteers work on a team which normally counts every fourth week and approximately 4 to 5 other weeks regarding special collections. If you are available on Mondays (Tuesdays when the Office is closed on Monday because of a statutory holiday), please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible. Training will be provided.
Sunday, February 17th after 12:30 PM Mass
Tuesday, February 5th marks the beginning of Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Pig. For many years, the Asian community in our parish has gifted our parish community with a wonderful Lunar New Year Party.
This year, the Lunar New Year Celebration will take place on Sunday, February 17th after the 12:30 PM Mass in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.
Monday, February 18th
Monday February 18th is Family Day, a day to celebrate our families. The Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass on that day.
Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Church
Together in Worship, featuring Leo Marchildon, Josh Tamayo and the Together in Worship
Vocal Ensemble will perform here at St. Gabriel’s Church on Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 PM.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated in Sienna Margani’s name to the Blu Genes Foundation in support of treatments for Tay Sachs Disease. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students.
February 18th – February 23rd, 2019
MONDAY – FAMILY DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – JOHN McDONOUGH – Requested by the Mulhall Family WEDNESDAY – ERNEST RICKETTS – Requested by his Family THURSDAY – PEDRO MOYA – Requested by Bob & Cora Parke FRIDAY – MADALENA & ADILIA NASCIMENTO – Requested by their Family SATURDAY – PATRICIA CHEONG – Requested by Yvonne Singh
Interviews for children who are preparing to receive their First Communion are now being scheduled.
Interviews will begin on Tuesday, April 23rd and continue until Friday May 10th. 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.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome: Ernest Cerilli who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, February 10th. Congratulations!
Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM
First Reconciliation for children attending St. Gabriel’s School, those in the Children’s Faith Program and children attending other Catholic Schools will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM.
Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W.
Be inspired, encouraged and healed at the largest single day Catholic event in Canada, the 27th annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally! The theme of this year’s rally is “Hope In The Midst of Suffering”.
The Rally will be held on Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Be inspired by talks by Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields and guest speaker Fr. Mark Goring.
The adult high mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins.
There will be a separate youth event (13-18 years) with great music, dynamic talks and inspirational skits. The youth mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by Fr. Mark Goring.
Tickets: are $25 for adults and $15 for the youth. For additional information, please see our website, your church bulletin board or kindly contact us at (647) 243-9441.
Email: contact@lift-jesus-higher-rally.ca or visit: www.lift-jesus-higher-rally.ca.
Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
Your food donations are more important than ever as the winter continues and numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support.
Weekend of February 23rd/24th
Because of our Lunar New Year Celebration next Sunday Fair Trade organic coffees, usually on sale next weekend, will be on sale after all the Masses on February 23rd/24th.
Wednesday, February 13th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Free Admission
Can we encounter God through art?
Join the Sisters of St. Joseph for Christ and Culture to find out!
Together, as you walk through the galleries at the AGO and admire the beauty of art, you will reflect on a select few pieces and how they relate to your faith journeys. Admission is free!
At 8:15 PM the group will head to “The Village Idiot Pub” to share with one another what stood out to them during the visit.
Thursday, February 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Thornhill
This time of year, grief can leave us frozen in our tracks. Join us for a casual evening as we take a closer look at the symbolism of winter and discover greater insight into accepting peace and comfort as we go through this seasonal journey. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome! For more information please contact Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services-Archdiocese of Toronto by phone at 416-733-8544 x 2047, by email: at info@cc-fs.ca or go to the website: catholic-cemeteries.com.
Saturday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM
Marylake, 13760 Keele St., King City
The Augustinians at Marylake invite you to join them for the Annual Mardi Gras Mass at Marylake on Saturday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM.
This lively Mass in preparation for the Lenten season will feature traditional New Orleans style Dixieland Jazz hymns with the Red Peppers Dixieland Jazz providing the musical accompaniment and the Cardinal Carter High School Concert Choir providing the vocals. After Mass, there will be a short concert and complimentary Shrove pancakes, sausages and refreshments will be served.
For more information, please call 905-833-5368, e-mail at info@marylake.com or visit at www.marylakecom.
March 15th to March 17th
St. Augustine’s Seminary
Young Catholic men ages 17 and older are invited to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ, leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Registrants age 17 will require a parental consent.
There will be time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Please register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca.
For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at 416-968-0997 or email vocations@archtoronto.org.
Friday, March 1st at 1:30 PM
Church of the Incarnation Anglican Church 15 Clairtrelle Road
You are cordially invited to the annual ecumenical World Day of Prayer Service which will be held at the Church of the Incarnation on Friday March 1st at 1:30 PM. The theme this year, “Come – Everything Is Ready!”was written by the women of Slovenia. St. Gabriel’s is one of three Catholic churches involved but has very little representation at the service. Please join us, along with our neighbouring Christian churches, in prayer and reflection. A reception will follow.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Weekend of March 22nd to March 24th
On the weekend of March 22nd to 24th, the Centre team will preach a Lenten retreat on the theme “Every Gift Reveals God’s Love; But No Gift Reveals God’s Love More Than the Gifts of the Cross” For more information, or to register please call 905 278 5229.
Items for donation to the indoor planting of the community garden can be brought to the Garden Ministry table in the Gathering Space before or after all Masses on the weekend of February 23rd/24th.
For more information please contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
The Finance Council wishes to share this with all who come together as our worshipping community …
“The financial burden of the Parish is the responsibility of each and all parishioners to the extent that your means allow.” Our operating payments average $17,000 per week.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website). Please come by the parish office if you have any questions.
Tax receipts for 2018 have been mailed out. Receipts for PAG contributions are included in the Parish tax receipt.
Tax receipts for the Family of Faith Campaign or for any donations made by credit card for ShareLIfe or Donate Now through the Archdiocese will be receipted by the Archdiocese in February.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, February 17th, 2019.
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