FROM THE DESK OF FR. BRANDO – THE PIETA
Thank you to Catherine Soong and her family for the very generous donation of the beautiful olive wood carving of the “Pieta” from Bethlehem which is now in our Gathering Space. The Pieta was very significant to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin to whom our church is dedicated.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
January 14th – January 19th 2019
MONDAY – MADELEINE REAUME – Requested by Nicolette
TUESDAY – MARGARET MORIARTY & CATHERINE MORIARTY – Requested by Teresa Sheldrick
WEDNESDAY – MAGDALENE LAM – Requested by John Chan
THURSDAY – DORIS GARCIA – Requested by her Family
FRIDAY – MAURICE MICHAEL – Requested by Charmaine Mchael
SATURDAY – SPECIAL INTENTION – Requested by Mark DesRoches
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
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.
Your food donations are more important than ever as the winter begins 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.
JUST COFFEE
Weekend of January 19th/20th
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
MILK BAG PROJECT
Wednesday, January 16th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Gabriel Room
Did you know that milk bags can be cut, looped and woven into sleep mats for individuals or families in developing countries? Please drop the colourful outer bags in the bin located in the gathering space. Please make sure that the bags are clean, dry and flat.
Volunteer milk bag weavers will be meeting Wednesday afternoon, January 16th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Gabriel Room. All are welcome!
WALK-IN COUNSELING SERVICES
Catholic Family Services of Toronto offers walk-In counseling services at two locations. The single-session consultation is aimed at helping individuals, couples, or family clients address their concerns. No appointment is required. Counseling is available at Central office, 1155 Yonge St. Suite 100, Toronto every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. To contact, phone 416 921-1163. Counseling is also available at North office, 245 Fairview Mall Drive Suite 201, North York every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Contact 416 222-0048 or email: info@cfstoronto.com for more information
THANK YOU FROM THE CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S AID
The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto would like to thank you for the continued support our parish provides to the Hope For the Children Program. The thoughtfulness and generosity of the parishioners has made such an impact on the children they serve. They felt extremely blessed and thankful for your support this season. To read the complete letter, see the bulletin boards.
MOSAIC INTERFAITH
Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Avenue
Sunday, January 13th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
MOSAIC Interfaith invites you to attend their annual program in honour of Martin Luther King’s birthday at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Avenue on Sunday January 13th, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
THE FELLOWSHIP OF ST. JOSEPH TORONTO
Tuesday, January 15th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Blessed Trinity Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue
Dr. Nathan Gibbard, Director of Ryerson Catholic Campus Ministry will present “I am Joseph, your Brother” a talk presenting the history of the “brother” metaphor in understanding Jewish-Catholic Relationships as a framework for dialogue and understanding, Please join them. All are welcome.
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Beginning January 16th at 10:00 AM
The Toronto Catholic District School Board welcomes families with kindergarten-aged children to register for the September 2019 school year beginning on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at 10:00 AM. For September 2019 all children born in 2015 are eligible to attend Kindergarten.
For parents who are not available during the regular school day, most schools are hosting extended hours for registration one evening during the month of January. For specific dates and times, contact the Catholic school in your neighbourhood.
For more registration information, please call 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 or visit www.tcdsb.org.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2019 ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday, January 27th at 4:30 P.M.
St. James Anglican Cathedral, 106 King Street East
An ecumenical prayer service will be held St. James Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, January 27th at 4:30 PM. The Prayer Service will be led by Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox bishops along with leaders from Christian churches in the GTA.
For further information, please contact the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs at 416-934-3400, Ext. 344 or Ext. 527 or email ecumenical@archtoronto.org.
FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING
Saturday, January 19th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Blessed Trinity Church Hall
All men, women and members of the Youth Ministry are invited to learn how to save a life with First Aid Training. Highlights are hands on CPR training for adult and child, training with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) hands-on first aid training given by a Lifesaving Society trainer/examiner. A Free will donation would be appreciated.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND: Help for Troubled Marriages
Weekend of January 25th to January 27th
At a hotel located in Mississauga, Ontario
If you are thinking of separation or divorce or you are already separated, but want to try again then Retrouvaille can help. This program will give you the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will also give you the opportunity to rediscover one another and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.
For more information and to register, phone 416-281-6007 or email info@torontoretrouvaille.com.
You may also visit www.torontoretrouvaille.com for more information.
GARDEN MINISTRY
GARDEN PLANNING & SEED SELECTION WORKSHOP
Please join us for a Garden Planning and Seed Selection workshop with Robert Cordy, on Sunday, January 20th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. Come, look at seed catalogs and dream about your future garden. Learn how to select seeds, set a budget, and grow healthy plants. Bring along a google screen shot or pictures of your garden. We can help you select the best way to start your garden.
If you would like more information about the Garden Ministry, please email Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
FINANCE CORNER
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.