If you are returning to St. Gabriel’s, welcome back. We are very happy to see you!
September 14th to 20th
MONDAY – MICHAEL & AURITA FERNANDES – Requested by Tony Fernandes TUESDAY – MICHAEL & AURITA FERNANDES – Requested by Tony Fernandes WEDNESDAY – GABRIELA & FLOR ACOSTA – Requested by Mirian Fabra THURSDAY – LOZANO FABRA – Requested by Mirian Fabra FRIDAY – LUKE VUKOVIC – Requested by His Family SATURDAY – CATHERINE MINNAN-WONG – Requested by Noreen Chen SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – DARKO SEIFERT & MARIA REIS – Requested by Mirjana Seifert SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MICHAEL THOMPSON – Requested by Patrick Mohan
We are discerning how the program will be delivered in these times. More information will be forthcoming, so stay tuned.
Interviews for children who have been preparing to receive their First Communion are now being scheduled.
Interviews will begin on Tuesday, September 15th and continue until Thursday, October 1st. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866-to book your appointment with Fr. Brando as soon as possible.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome these little ones: Gabriel Kent Abilay Clara Mirabella Aykroyd Olivia Brianna Canasa Declan Charles Terrence Long Zane Pierce Rozario
These children received the Sacrament of Baptism in July and August. Congratulations!
Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin in October. These meetings are normally in person but, due to Covid 19, they will probably be 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.
Next Weekend, September 19th/20th
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting gently used clothing, shoes and linens to support our neighbors in need or to be sold to help support their special works in the community next weekend, September 19th/20th.
They cannot accept books, dishes, furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction materials or videos and cassettes. Please bring your donations and help others in your community.
The truck will be open: Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Volunteers will be there to assist with loading before and after Mass.
For Families of Parishioners
The Archdiocese Office for Refugees has a program to assist parishioners who would like to sponsor a family member that is in need of refugee sponsorship. This program is intended to assist parishioners only. If you are a parishioner, and would like to sponsor a family member, please contact the parish office to schedule a meeting with the pastor prior to November 15th. The Office for Refugees will look to the sponsoring family to provide the necessary funds for sponsorship.
The Process Step 1: The Program is Announced at Parish by October 20th, 2020. Step 2: The Parishioner Meets with the Pastor – Interested parishioners are to arrange a meeting with the pastor by November 15th, 2020 Step 3: The Pastor Sends Request to ORAT by November 29th, 2020 Step 4: ORAT Invites Parishioner to an Information Session – Following the receipt of the request from the pastor, ORAT will extend an invitation to the parishioner, inviting them to attend the Introduction to Resettlement Information Session. This is a mandatory session for the parishioner. The session will take place on or before Saturday, December 12th, 2020.
As you are aware, St. Gabriel’s has always collected food for Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
During the pandemic, there was no food collection and shelves were depleted so these organizations are desperate.
Please help if you can by bringing non-perishable foods such as rice, canned goods, powdered milk, coffee, tea sugar, cereal, peanut butter, jam, pasta and sauces. You may place them in the large bin in the Gathering Space.
Thank you to all the parishioners who heeded the announcement and already brought food. Your response has been awesome!
Live your best life in love. No matter where you are in your marriage journey, the Marriage Encounter experience is a heart haven that helps you listen, share and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving couple you can be. Reclaim your love’s joy. It is based around Catholic values, but couples of all faiths are welcome.
For application and inquiry contact Gerard & Marge McCauley at gerard.marge@rogers.com or (905) 792-1925. Website: www.wwme.org
Are you a post-secondary student? Catholic campus ministry is a great way to meet new people, both in-person and online, and journey together throughout the school year. Check it out at: www.chaplaincyconnect.ca. If you’re studying from home this year, find out how to connect with a nearby chaplaincy by emailing: chaplaincyconnect@gmail.com
Did you know that St. Gabriel’s gardens are an example of living in harmony with God’s creation? They were created and are maintained sustainably. Featuring indigenous plants, they are naturally pest resistant, requiring no pesticides or herbicides and they are drought -resistant, requiring less water than non-indigenous plants. Soil health is maintained by regular applications of compost, most of which comes from the garden’s own composting system. No chemical fertilizers are used.
For more information on St. Gabriel’s gardens visit the Garden Ministry web-page on the parish website. If you would like to participate in caring for our gardens, please email heathermjb@gmail.com.
There are several collections that were missed during the pandemic. You will have the opportunity to drop these envelopes in addition to your regular offertory envelope into the second collection box in the Gathering Space.
The schedule is as follows: Needs of the Church in Canada – weekend of September 26th/27th, 2020 Pope’s Pastoral Works – weekend of October 3rd/4th, 2020 World Mission Sunday – weekend of October 17th/18th, 2020 The Shepherds’ Trust – weekend of November 14th/15th, 2020
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.”
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.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, September 12th, 2020.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
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