The safety of our parishioners is of prime importance and must be exercised in our parking lots above ground and underground. Please refrain from parking on the driveways and fire routes. Please park in designated parking bays only. Fire routes and driveways must be kept clear at all times in case of an emergency. Let us “go in peace” when we leave after Mass by our show of consideration and love towards our fellow parishioners in the parking lots.
Many people suffer from intense allergies today. Chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. Help us make the air we share healthy and fragrance free. We appreciate your help with making our Church comfortable for all.
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 offertory every fourth week and an additional 4 to 5 other weeks for 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.
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, the feast of St. Gabriel 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.
January 28th – February 2nd, 2019
MONDAY – TUESDAY – GORDON COMER – Requested by Jeannine Comer WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – MARGARET MARY NORONHA – Requested by her Husband and Children FRIDAY – THANKSGIVING – Requested by John Chan SATURDAY – GUS CALDERONE – Requested by Marie Calderone
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to Welcome: Martina Moreno Izzo and Khloe Macalaguim These children received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, January 20th. Congratulations!
This 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 this 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.
Sunday, February 3rd 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.
Sunday, February 3rd at 3:00 PM
St. Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto
On Saturday, February 2nd the Church celebrates the World Day for Consecrated Life. In the Archdiocese of Toronto we are blessed to have living and serving among us more than 900 consecrated men and women. The World Day for Consecrated Life is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank God for the gifts of these sisters, virgins, brothers and priests and to pray for God’s blessing upon them in their efforts to faithfully live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick will preside at a special Mass on Sunday, February 3rd at 3:00 PM at St. Paul’s Basilica, Toronto in celebration of the vocation and witness of these special men and women religious who are such a vital and important part of the life and ministry of the Church in our Archdiocese. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday, February 10th at 4:00 PM
St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 150 St. Francis Ave., Woodbridge
Marriage Sunday highlights the importance of the sacrament of marriage and complements World Marriage Sunday celebrations that take place across North America.
The Celebration of Marriage Mass will take place on Sunday, February 10th at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 150 St. Francis Avenue, Woodbridge. Cardinal Thomas Collins will preside over this special Mass where couples celebrating their milestone 25th, 40th, 50th and 60+ wedding anniversaries will be honoured.
A reception will follow Mass. All are welcome to attend. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries are asked to register online to ensure reserved seating at surveymonkey.com/r/marriagesunday2019.
Friday, February 1st from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
English: Saturday, February 2nd at 3:15 PM in the Gabriel Room. Chinese: Sunday, February 3rd at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
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 this winter 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.
This Sunday, January 27th is World Leprosy Day. Effect: Hope is a Christian organization, focused on achieving lasting, positive change among people living with the effects of leprosy and similar diseases – conditions long forgotten by much of the world. They provide ulcer care, food and sanitary conditions, a safe home, help with mobility, job training and small business loans. Your donation is a gift that will change their lives forever.
Please bring us your used postage stamps. Effect Hope are happy to accept any and all trimmed stamps, leaving no less than ¼ inch and no more than ½ inch paper border. Stamps may be deposited in the basket on the cabinet just outside the Parish Office. For more information please go to www.worldleprosyday.ca.
Are you following God’s lead? Monday, January 28th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Duke of York, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto He’s back by popular demand!
Please join the Sisters of St. Joseph on January 28th, as Kevin Kelly SJ shares insights on discernment and how Ignatian discernment helped him follow God’s call for his life. To visit the event page and read more about the guest speaker, please visit www.faithconnections.ca/event/2018/4864-theology-on-tap
Began January 16th
Registration for kindergarten children has begun at the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Families with kindergarten-aged children are now welcome to register their children for the September 2019 school year. 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.
Sunday, February 3rd at 1:30 PM Gabriel Room
The next meeting of the Garden Ministry will be on Sunday, February 3rd at 1:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. Everyone is welcome.
More information about the Garden Ministry is available on our web page. If you have questions, please email 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.
Offertory envelopes are now in the hallway outside the Gabriel Room. Please pick yours up as soon as possible.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, January 27th, 2019.
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