Bulletin – February 21, 2021

Weekend Mass has resumed on our website.

OFFICE HOURS

The parish office is currently open only on Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Please call before you come.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

February 22nd to February 28th, 2021
There are no announced Masses this week.

FREE DAILY REFLECTIONS FOR LENT

This Lent, we invite you to journey with Dr. Tim Gray by signing up for FORMED Daily Lenten Reflections at formed.org/lent. Each day you will receive in your inbox a short video which features Dr. Gray commenting on the daily Mass readings, explaining the Scriptures, and providing you with concrete ideas on how to apply them to your Christian life. May God bless you during this special season.

Sign up today for free by visiting formed.org/lent!

MINISTRY FOR MATURING ADULTS

WAYS TO PRAY IN LENT

Wednesdays, February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

This program is for those who might be interested in deepening their prayer life during lent via different ways or methods such as Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, Taize Prayer, praying with mandalas, Divine Office, etc.

At the moment, this program will be conducted online. For more information, please contact the Maturing Adult Ministry team via email at StGabrielMMA@gmail.com or call Sr. Malou at (416) 221-8866 Ext. 228 during the week on Thursdays or Fridays. Registration will be accepted until Friday, February 19, 2021.

The following programs will begin within and after the Lenten Season:

  • Writing Circle – for those who attend the Life Story Programme members that was offered in January and February 2020. We will meet once a month and will run for the next several months.
  • Scripture Programme – For those interested in deepening their understanding and praying with the Sacred Scriptures. This will run once a month
  • Technology – learn how to connect with others virtually and via social networking apps safely and with ease.
  • Milk Bag weaving – Learn how to weave milk bags into mats via virtual workshop or training session which will be conducted by Sharon Gusz and other members of the MMA Team.

SHARELIFE IMPACT REPORT

So many of our parishioners gave generously to the ShareLife Campaign in 2020, despite COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of masses for much of the year. The difference you’ve made through your gift is detailed in ShareLife’s 2020 Impact Report. From mental health services, to support for seniors, to assistance for young mothers: the report includes inspiring stories of real people you’ve helped during the pandemic. The 2020 edition adopts a new interactive format, providing a fresh, engaging way to learn about the work of ShareLife and Catholic Charities agencies. To view the interactive report online, visit sharelife.org/impact. To request a printed copy, please email slife@archtoronto.org. Thank you for living the Gospel!

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. These agencies provide essential services to young parents and 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. Thank you for your generous support!

THE STORY OF A SOUL

A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY NEWMAN CENTRE CATHOLIC MISSION

February 22nd, March 8th, March 22nd, April 12th, April 26th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

All are welcome to join a new spiritual life series based on the book The Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse of Lisieux. The new series will begin on Monday, February 22nd and will be presented in several bi-weekly segments by Fr. Peter Turrone, pastor of the Newman Centre. There will be time for group discussion. Participants will need to purchase the Study Edition of Story of a Soul by Fr. Mark Foley for the class.

Register at https://thestoryofasoul.eventbrite.ca/ Contact lenita.lopes@newmantoronto.com for more information
WEBSITE: www.newmantoronto.com

NEW BEGINNINGS PRESENTS Online Drop-In Support for Separated/Divorced Catholics

Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 PM

Share discussion with others in a welcoming non – judgmental online forum. The topic will be Transitional Grief, reflecting on the past year and the present year.

Arcangelo Limanni MRE will facilitate.

Please register at https://sdrpypy.eventbrite.ca For more information, please email Arcangelo Limanni MRE at alimanni@cfstoronto.com

Development and Peace – Caritas Canada Celebrates Social Justice

Online, Saturday, February 27th at 11:00 AM

Join Rebecca Rathbone, animator for South-West Ontario, Dominique Godbout, international programs officer and Abdullah Fuad, representative of Development and Peace’s partner Caritas Bangladesh as they discuss the Rohingya refugee crisis and the way Caritas has been working to alleviate consequences on affected communities, as well as Development and Peace’s unique philosophy when it comes to humanitarian responses. The webinar will last one hour and will be recorded.

For more information, please email elukasik@devp.org

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnrWeM9jRMuI62elhdHXVg

VIRTUAL WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

March 5th to March 7th, 2021

In these stressful times, give your marriage a booster shot! Restore your loving communication with your spouse and rekindle the romance. The Marriage Encounter experience is a skill-building enrichment program where together, you, as husband and wife, learn how to be the best couple you can be. No group discussion. Based on Catholic values but open to couples of all faiths. Rediscover the love in your relationship!

Contact: Marge & Gerard McCauley at gerard.marge@rogers.com or (905) 792-1925
Website: wwme.org

REMEMBERING THE PARISH IN YOUR WILL

Your parish has been there for you and your family during the most important moments of your lives. Help you’re your Catholic community active and alive for years to come.

Please consider your parish in your will or through a planned gift. A bequest is a beautiful way to express your faith and gratitude for a lifetime of blessings – a lasting legacy of love that will help the Church continue with its many ministries.

For more details, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 or contact Peter Okonski, Manager of Planned Giving and Personal Gifts at 416 934 3400 Ext. 519 or by email at development@archtoronto.org.

All calls are confidential.

TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2020

Tax receipts for contributions to the Parish during 2020 were mailed out this past week. Please check your mail for your receipt.

For contributions made in 2020 to the Archdiocese for ShareLife or Donate Now via credit card or to the Family of Faith Campaign, your tax receipt will come directly from the Archdiocese by the end of February.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

Offertory envelopes for 2021 are available at the parish Office. If you would like to pick yours up, please call before coming so that we will have them ready for you.