Monday, May 23rd is Victoria Day. The Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass that day.
Sunday June 12th, 2022 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Just a reminder! – The Parish will be hosting a Jubilee Celebration Party commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the ordination of Father Brando on Sunday, June 12th, between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM in our Parking lot and Gathering space – we hope all of you can attend!
The Parish has also set up an Anniversary gifting opportunity for anyone who wishes to help defray Father Brando’s travel expenses to the Philippines and Rome during his sabbatical.
Details on how to contribute are included in the Jubilee Pamphlet on the information table in the Gathering space and on our Parish Website. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
May 23rd to May 29th, 2022
MONDAY – VICTORIA DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – CAROLYN CRAVEN ✞ – Requested by John Craven WEDNESDAY – FRANK COLANTONIO ✞ – Requested by Angela Colantonio THURSDAY – DAVID DUNDON ✞ – Requested by Cindy & Richard Hazell FRIDAY – EDNA, GERRY & MIKE HATCH ✞ – Requested by their Family SATURDAY – CATHY DRAB ✞ – Requested by her Parents SUNDAY, 10:30 – EUGENE JEWAH ✞ – Requested by Prescilla Jewah SUNDAY, 12:30 – EAMON GAUGHAN ✞ – Requested by Agnes Gaughan
English Rosary – Saturday, June 4th at 3:00 PM Chinese Rosary – Sunday, June 5th at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room.
May 22nd to May 29th
Laudato Si’ Week 2022, to be held May 22nd to May 29th, will mark the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care. This global celebration will unite Catholics to listen and respond together to the cry of creation, rejoice in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life, and intensify our efforts through the dynamic Laudato Si’ Action Platform, walking the “Synodal” path. During this week, consider taking a few moments before or after mass, contemplating St. Gabriel’s Garden as part of creation.
If you are planning to be a teacher, it is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic school board in Ontario, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor as part of your application.
The letter explaining that you belong to and participate in the community cannot be written if he does not know you. It is recommended that you have a conversation with your pastor early in the process well before the applications are to be submitted.
Living the Gospel through ShareLife Our parishioners’ support of ShareLife is making a Difference in the lives of those in need.
Thus far we have raised $93,639 toward our goal of $198,000. Please make your donation via the parish website, at sharelife.org, or during the ShareLife Sunday special collection on June 5th
If you have any questions, please contact us at 416-934-3411 or slife@archtoronto.org.
Thank you for supporting ShareLife!
We are pleased to report that our team of 21 volunteers is getting ready to welcome a family from the Ukraine.
We are in the very early stages of this sponsorship and as yet we do not know how or when we will be matched with a family in need. Our Sponsorship is the through the Office of Refugees Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT) and they have a team in Poland speaking to Ukrainian families about resettlement in Canada.
We will of course keep the Parish informed of developments as they happen. Thank you for your continued support of this important work. Hebrews 13:2
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
For May your prepared frozen casseroles are being collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
More volunteers are needed to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website.
Casserole pans are also available from the Parish Office. If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
This Weekend, May 21st / 22nd
This weekend, May 21st /22nd there is a second collection for the Pope’s Pastoral Works. These funds are passed onto the Holy Father so the Church can provide an immediate humanitarian response in countries stricken by war, famine and natural disasters. By contributing to the Pope’s Pastoral Works, the faithful of Canada give a universal dimension to their charity and display Christ’s love and compassion for people in desperate need. Please give generously.
Thank you for your generous support of 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.
Your food donations are so important as Covid 19 remains with us and numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
Would you like to learn how to connect with others virtually and via social networking apps safely and with ease? This program is a collaborative effort between the Maturing Adult Ministry and the Youth Ministry.
Please email Sr. Malou at StGabrielMMA@gmail.com for more information and to register
Scarborough Bluffs & St. Augustine’s Seminary 2661 Kingston Rd., Scarborough Sunday, June 5th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hosted by Ignite Young Adult Ministry
Let’s go for a hike featuring reflection and prayer, as we venture out into the beauty of nature to celebrate the gift of God’s creation. We will gather at St. Augustine’s at 10:00 AM where we will begin and conclude our hike. Following the hike, we will celebrate the giving of the Holy Spirit on the world with Pentecost Sunday Mass, presided over by the newly ordained Fr. Alex D’Silva, on the grounds of St. Augustine’s Seminary. To register go to EVENTBRITE at : https://bit.ly/Hike-and-a-Mass. Please RSVP by June 1.
WEBSITE: www http://www.staugustines.on.ca or www.ignite-canada.ca
Online Bereavement Introductory Program Wednesday June 1st at 7:00 PM
The Online Bereavement Introductory Program offers both women and men a learning environment which is safe, welcoming and non-judgmental. The program provides 4 weeks of psycho-education, which assists and accompanies the bereaved in exploring grief, experiencing healing and renewing faith. The program resources include PowerPoint and time will be allocated for group discussion.
The ideal candidate is ready and able to participate in a group setting. Each candidate will be screened, prior to being considered for admittance into the program.
There is no charge
Register at: https://nbb06.eventbrite.ca or for more information please contact: Arcangelo Limanni, MRE alimanni@cfstoronto.com, (647) 215-3978
We welcome people from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds
Congratulations to the hardworking confirmands Alice Leung, Cassandra Victorine, Édouard Taylor, Jay Wang, Mark Viado, Richard Antigua and Ryan Jung! In devoting service hours to the care of the garden, they have improved both its health and appearance.
On Saturday, May 14th, the members of the Garden Ministry built two new planting boxes, which greatly increases our capacity to grow food for the Good Shepherd Ministries. We also planted carrots, cucumber, squash, tomatoes, radish, green onions, parsley, and beans, and set up our rainwater harvesting system.
Plant growth at this time of year is staggering and that includes weeds. Help us keep them under control: one hour a day can make a difference. Join the Garden Ministry! Email us at sgpgardenministry@gmail.com
Please pick up your Offertory envelopes at the Parish Office if you have not already done so. Thank you.
Support the Church Beyond Your Lifetime
May is “Leave a Legacy” month in Canada. What better time to start thinking about your lasting impact.
To learn more about the Legacy Society, please contact the Development Office at: 416-934-3400 ext. 561/519 or development@archtoronto.org.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022.
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