To all the Mothers, Single Mothers, Adoptive Mothers, Stepmothers and Grandmothers, we wish you a very happy Mother’s Day. May you be blessed with the graces you need, with courage, compassion, patience and peace.
Dear Parishioners, I am away this weekend visiting family in the United States. Following my return to Toronto next week, I will be absent for medical reasons. I am planning to be back sometime in June. Fr. John will assume my duties during my absence. Your prayers are very much appreciated.
This Weekend, May 11th/12th at All the Masses
This weekend, the youth group is holding their annual Mothers’ Day fundraiser to raise funds for their attendance at the Steubenville Conference in July. This will be the youth’s 6th year participating in the conference.
They will be selling flowers, rosaries, and other lovely gifts for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and aunts. Please support our youth!
The Linen Committee is responsible for keeping the linens used during the liturgy clean, ironed and returned to the parish in a conscientious and timely manner. We are in need of new volunteers to help with this important ministry. If you can help, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
May 13th – May 19th, 2019
MONDAY – CHIU SHI GON – Requested by the Chiu Family TUESDAY – WAI CHOON SIEW – Requested by Paul, Wai Chin & Family WEDNESDAY – PAUL RENG & JOHN HENDERSON – Requested by Paul & Wai Chin Hwang THURSDAY – BONA KIM – Requested by Suzanne Kim FRIDAY – MRS. AURITA FERNANDES – Requested by Anthony SATURDAY – MARY ANN OLDEN – Requested by Kathleen Olden-Powell SUNDAY, 10:30 – PAOLINA FRONTE – Requested by her Family SUNDAY, 12:30 – LEAH FERNANDES – Requested by her Grandparents, Ida & Tony
Beginning on May 19th, we will be accepting requests for announced Masses on Sundays at the 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM Masses.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome: Gia Alexis Dela Cruz Enzo Mauricio Cordova-Guillermo Gabriele Giacomo Mazza
These little ones received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Congratulations!
It is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic School Board in Ontario, as part of your application for employment, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor. If you are planning to apply to teach in a Catholic School, a contact with the pastor is highly recommended. Please plan to have a conversation with your Pastor early in the process, well before applications are to be submitted.
Living the Gospel by helping those with addictions
It had been two years since Adam spoke in full sentences. When he moved into Covenant House’s housing program, he would only say a word or two. Over time, a youth worker succeeded at connecting with Adam and he gradually opened up. Adam finished high school and joined a mentorship program, setting his sights on a career in computer science. With his new voice and positive relationships, his future is open to so many possibilities.
June 2nd is the next ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.
ShareLife Results for Previous Campaigns 2016 $190,334.25 2017 $217,507.08 2018 $172,230.78 OUR GOAL FOR 2019 $180,000 Collection to Date: $43,665
Weekend of May 18th/19th
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
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.
Rosalie Hall provides a wide range of services for young parents and their children.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city.
With everyone struggling at this time, your food donations are more important than ever. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Blessed Trinity Parish Hall
The Catholic Women’s League, Blessed Trinity Council invites you to a Family Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 19that 2:00 PM at Blessed Trinity Parish Hall. There will be entertainment, prizes, & loads of fun in store! Wear your hats & fascinators! The cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or 4 persons.
Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM
Blessed Trinity Church
Blessed Trinity Community invites you, your family and friends to receive God’s grace of peace, courage, strength, and healing at Holy Mass where those who are suffering from physical and mental illness may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
The Mass will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM.
A reception will follow in the Church hall where you can gather for support and fellowship.
Monday May 27th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Drive
A Laudato Si Check-In; as a Catholic community, in 4 years, how well have we responded to Pope Francis’ call to focus on our role as Stewards of Creation? Our guest speaker will be Sabrina Chiefari an Environmental Educator and passionate advocate for ecological literacy and traditional ecological knowledge. For more information, please call 416-467=2645 or email faithconnections@csj-to.ca.
Weekend of May 31st to June 2nd.
“Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough.” 1 Corinthians 5
Do you need to rest your burden? Project Rachel can help.
St. Mary’s Refuge is holding a weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion. Project Rachel is private and confidential. If you are interested, please e-mail ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org or call 416-629-8264.
Saturday, June 1st from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
St. Bonaventure’s Parish, 1300 Leslie Street
A workshop for maturing adults entitled “Stewarding the Fruits of Your Aging: Cultivating, Harvesting, and Feeding the Church with Your Gifts” will be held at St. Bonaventure’s Parish on June 1st. The guest speaker will be Robert L. Weber, Ph.D., M. Div., Clinical Psychologist and author.
Registration includes lunch. To register, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at 416-221-8866, Ext.228.
Catholic Parents of Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering, Ontario
The Seeing with the Heart Day of Reflection for Catholic parents of Lesbian daughters and gay sons will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, 2325 Liverpool Road in Pickering. The Cost is $50.00 which includes lunch. For questions and information call John Montague at 416-523-6449.
The Garden Ministry meeting scheduled for Sunday, May 12th is cancelled because of Mother’s Day.
Join us for the spring planting of seedlings and seeds on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 AM. In the event of significant rain, planting will be moved to Monday, May 20th at 10:00 AM. Everyone, including children, is welcome to come and get your hands in the soil!
Save the Date: On June 23rd Paul Hayden, owner of Grow Wild Native Plant Nurseries, will provide a tour of the new south garden, identifying each plant, its growing information, cultural uses, and other characteristics.
For more information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, May 11th, 2019.
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