After many years working in the Parish Office, Wanda Wrobel has decided to retire. Her work with Parish tools has been invaluable. Her enthusiastic attitude and friendly manner will certainly be missed.
Wanda, may this next chapter of your life bring you endless time to do the things you love!
Wednesday, November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day to remember all who have served, and continue to serve in our armed forces, especially those who have died and those wounded in battle. We pray for healing and peace; that one day, all peoples will lay down their arms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters in one human family.
A Box of Remembrance has been placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends on a sheet of paper and place it in the box. They will be typed and placed in the Book of Remembrance. We will remember them at all the Masses celebrated in November.
November 9th to November 15th
MONDAY – FR. FERNANDO PERO – Requested by Humberto Holando TUESDAY – FR. BRANDO RECANA CP – Requested by Veronica Do WEDNESDAY – JOAN RUEST – Requested by her Family THURSDAY – ERIKA LEEGIHEUN – Requested by Veronica Do FRIDAY – JOHN YO HAN KIM – Requested by Veronica Do SATURDAY – DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE ROSARY GROUP – Requested by Linda Law SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – JOSE ENRIQUEZ SR. – Requested by Jackie Enriquez SUNDAY 12:30 PM – DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE LOZANO ACOSTA FAMILY – Requested by Mirian Fabra
Connecting with each other during the Pandemic
The St. Gabriel’s Friendly Connections is a program of the Ministry for Maturing Adults that being initiated during the second wave of COVID 19. It has been developed to encourage independence and social contact parishioners, especially those who live alone.
Our goal is to help people who have limited social networks to maintain healthy community living. Using regular contact, via the telephone or email, friendship and support are provided to encourage independence and social contact. The method of contact and frequency can be determined by the participants for.
The team members of the Ministry of Maturing Adults would like to invite anyone who would like a telephone pal or email pal to contact the parish office or email us directly at stgabrielmma@gmail.com.
No one should feel alone… Each of us are weathering this storm in a different way, but we are all part of the same storm. Let us know if we can help!
Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) have begun. These meetings are normally in person but, due to Covid 19, they are being held online. They 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 Sr. Maria Lucia at 416-221-8866.
Registration Began on October 19th
The 2020-2021 Children’s Faith Program will follow a home-school model with email resource support from volunteer catechist. At registration, you will receive a textbook for use as a primary resource. Parents will home school the child, with guidance from the textbook material and email resources from the catechist. Registration forms are available on line or in the Parish Office.
November 15th, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, is the World Day of the Poor. Your Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
St. Gabriel’s Conference invites you to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters, especially at this uncertain time. We encourage you to lend a hand by participating as a member in our conference.
In this very busy period, we always need volunteers and, of course, financial help is always appreciated. You may donate to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul using the envelopes in the gathering space beside the St. Vincent de Paul box or putting your donation in that box. For information on membership in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, St. Gabriel Conference, please call Brenda D’Souza at 416-990-8892.
Each month 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.
With so many out of work and 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. Thank you for your generous support.
Saturday, November 14th from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Ending Poverty Together is an interactive workshop designed to help redefine your understanding of poverty — both causes and solutions — in Canada and abroad. Connect with individuals in your community while gaining a healthy, hope-filled approach to poverty alleviation. Join thousands of Canadians who have enjoyed the interactive content, videos and discussion.
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/EndingPovertyWorkshop CONTACT: lenita.lopes@newmantoronto.com
A virtual event Saturday, November 21st from 9:30 AM. to 1:00 PM
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son, working to sanctify us every day. This workshop will explore the activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians.
Presented by Fr. Joseph Chandrakanthan.
The cost is $25. Please contact St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto at: 416-261-7207 or by email at lay.formation@staugustines.on.ca WEBSITE: www.staugustines.on.ca
Virtual Archdiocesan Event for Families Saturday, November 28th from 10:00AM to 9:15 PM
Cardinal Collins is pleased to invite families from across the archdiocese to our third annual (virtual) gathering of families on Saturday, November 28th from 10:00 AM to 9:15 PM. The family day will include; prayer; praise and worship; games; Q&A with Cardinal Collins; family activity challenges; and a parent talk and discussion session with lay evangelist Patrick Sullivan. Parents and children of all ages are invited to join us for online sessions and offline activities.
There is no cost to attend, but capacity is limited. One ticket per household. To register, please visit: www.archtoronto.org/family. This event is being hosted by the Office of Formation for Discipleship at Archdiocese of Toronto in partnership with BLD Toronto, Couples for Christ, Focolare and Teams of Our Lady.
If you have further questions, please call Annalisa Parente at: 416-934-3400 ext. 569 or aparente@archtoronto.org.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, November 8th, 2020.
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