As you probably know, the number of new cases of Covid 19, has increased dramatically. As a result, public Masses have been temporarily cancelled. Our priests will continue to celebrate private Mass daily for the intentions of parishioners and for those suffering from COVID-19.
The Church will be open for private prayer during office hours, 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The Church will not be open on the weekend. Each Saturday, Fr. Paul or Fr. Brando will celebrate Mass which will be shown on our website at 4:30 PM.
Visits to the Parish Office are by appointment only. Please call 416–221-8866 to make an appointment.
May 3rd, 2021 to May 9th, 2021
MONDAY – MANUEL, ANNA & ALL DECEASED OF THE NASCIMENTO FAMILY – Requested by the Family TUESDAY – MARY & DAN SALVADOR – Requested on their 30th Wedding Anniversary WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY – KOON TING LAU – Requested by Linda Law & Family SATURDAY SUNDAY – 10:30 AM SUNDAY – 12:30 PM
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome:
Meredith Anne- Marie Deans Hendrix Ace Pollastrone Ella Deselle Galano Emiliarose Renee Lorena Faye Rennie Ramdin Oliver Gerard Wang Git Mo
These children were baptised in the past few months. Congratulations to these little ones and their families!
May 8th at 10:00 AM
On Saturday, May 8th at 10:00 AM, His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our two transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Arthur Lee and Rev. Mr. Andrew Taylor, with the Sacrament of Holy Orders as they become priests to the Archdiocese of Toronto. This wonderful event will take place at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica and the faithful are all encouraged to join us via the cathedral’s livestream.
As a community of faith, let us offer our prayers for Arthur and Andrew as they are ordained to the priesthood. Let us also continue to pray for all those who are currently in formation to the priesthood at St. Augustine’s Seminary and at the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary.
LIVESTREAM: www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live
Tuesday, May 25th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
A Virtual Program
Are you wondering why only milk bags are used to make the sleeping mats for our street friends here in Toronto? Are you perhaps looking for a simple activity to keep your hands busy and mind relaxed especially during this pandemic time while you are in quarantine? Are you looking for a way to contribute or give back to others not just here in Toronto but also to our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world? Would you like to learn another way to creatively reduce, reuse, and recycle?
If so, please join Sharon Gusz to learn why and how! She will discuss and present virtually about the Milk Bag Mat-Making. This presentation will be done via Zoom on Tuesday, May 25th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Sharon is a Leadership Team Member of the Maturing Adult Ministry in our parish.
To register please contact: StGabrielMMA@gmail.com no later than Monday, May 24th.
ShareLife agencies need your support during the pandemic.
Vita Centre is a ShareLife funded agency that provides support, education and counselling for pregnant and parenting women in Peel.
“We give heartfelt thanks to all the heroes who donate to ShareLife. Your support makes it possible for vulnerable parents to have the supports and resources that allow their children and themselves to thrive.” – Tanya Pereira, Vita Centre
Thank you for supporting ShareLife Our Parish goal this year is $187,000. Please give generously.
Thank you to those parishioners who prepared 18 casseroles for April. For May, your prepared frozen casseroles may be dropped off at the Parish Office before May 29th /30th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
Let’s see if we can increase that number!
The need is very great especially right now with Covid19 still spreading and many out of work.
The casseroles are easy to make and we have the recipes and casserole pans right here in the Parish Office. The recipes are also available on the Parish website. If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.
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 as Covid 19 continues and numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
Postponed Until August 14th /15th
The bundle up weekend, scheduled for May 15th/16th has been postponed until Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th.
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call 1-855 581- 9580
The Friendly Neighbor Hotline Is an organization mobilizing volunteers to deliver groceries and medication to seniors who have trouble going to the stores by themselves. The seniors just have to call the number, they can also register online. They place their order by phone (8 items max) and say how they want to pay (cash, g then sends a message to the pool of volunteers who indicated they can do deliveries in the senior’s ward. When a volunteer responds that he or she can do it, FNH sends a message to the volunteer with the shopping list. After delivery, the volunteer gets reimbursed by the organization who collects the money from the senior.”
Saturday, May 1st at 10:00 AM- A webinar event
The Archdiocese of Toronto estate planning team will share: – How to protect your loved ones with a proper Will – How to ensure your wishes are legally protected – About Powers of Attorney – Estate Trustee selection – Finding lawyers and estate planning advisors
Here are your registration details: Estate Planning from a Catholic Perspective Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 10:00 AM
June 12th, 19th, and 26th at 10:00 AM
On Zoom
These 30 fun-filled minutes include prayer,songs, and crafts centered on a particular theme.
Our June theme is The Kingdom of God Parables
A home kit with the required craft materials is provided. Come join us online on June 12th, 19th, and 26th at 10:00am. Cost for the 3 sessions is $15.00/child
Email btcatechesis@gmail.com to register or for more info.
Last day to register for these sessions is May 15th, 2021
This past week saw us planting the cool weather seedlings after a week’s delay due to frosty temperatures.
Also accomplished this past week, was the construction of an additional box in the community garden south of the meditation circle, thanks to the efforts of Pat and Neal Ahlberg. This significantly increases our capacity to grow food for the Good Shepherd Ministries.
Check our webpage for a picture of the indoor planting.
Looking for a nature getaway? Join the Garden Ministry! sgpgardenministry@gmail.com
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. If you are unable to pick yours up, please call the Parish Office and we will make other arrangements.
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.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, May 1st, 2021.
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