A Reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians (3.12-15)
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
O, heavenly Father: We thank thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank thee for health and remember the sick. We thank thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank thee for freedom and remember the enslaved. May these remembrances stir us to service, that thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen.
There will be no 9:00 AM Mass and the Parish Office will be closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
October 10th to October 16th
MONDAY – THANKSGIVING – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – BERTRAN CHIU & FAMILY – Requested by the Chiu Sisters WEDNESDAY – NEI FUNG YUNG ✞ – Requested by Y.L. Kok THURSDAY – DELPHINE OAKIE ✞ – Requested by the Family FRIDAY – SEEHIM CHIU, PAULINE FUNG CHIU & CELINE CHIU ✞ – Requested by the Family SATURDAY – KWAI FUN KO ✞ – Requested by Lucille Yeung SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ – Requested by the Cortese Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – PLACIDO DOMOPOY ✞ – Requested by Aileen Domopoy
The Altar Server Ministry invites children, 10 and above, who are interested in learning how to serve at Mass, to please email stgabrielsaltarservers@gmail.com with details of the Mass at which they would like to serve.
For the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Urgently needed items include: tuna canned stew vegetable oil, canned soups coffee pancake mix jams, sugar peanut butter garlic/onion powder allspice chick peas, beans canned vegetables
Please check the expiry date as we cannot pass on expired foods. Please no fresh or frozen foods.
We thank you for your generous support!
Are you able to host a Ukrainian Family?
When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through a special visa program created by Immigration Canada. An additional 500,000 have applied to the program and are expected to arrive in the coming months. Many are arriving to Toronto and are without family here in Canada to help them. Among those will be some who are vulnerable to human trafficking, particularly seniors, single women, and women with children. There is an immediate need for families to host for a period of between one and six months some of those who have arrived. If you would like to learn more about hosting a Ukrainian family, please go to Archdiocese of Toronto – Ukrainian Crisis (archtoronto.org) and register for a virtual information session.
Devastating floods in Pakistan have displaced hundreds of thousands, at one point leaving a third of the country inundated with water. More than 1,500 people have died following record rainfall with 33 million throughout the country affected by this disaster.
Since June, Pakistan has experienced three times more rainfall than an average monsoon season. Flooding and landslides have destroyed homes, crops, health centres, roads and bridges.
There is an elevated risk of the spread of malaria, dengue fever and other diseases. Priorities include clean water, shelter and health care for those directly affected by this tragic situation.
The Archdiocese of Toronto will channel donations through Catholic partners (including Caritas Canada – Development and Peace as well as the Archdiocese of Karachi) to support relief efforts underway. Please note that these organizations are not subject to the government matching funds program.
Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, November 4th to 6th
Women suffering the loss of a child from abortion need support. If this is your pain, or the grief of someone you know, consider the upcoming Project Rachel retreat at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, November 4th to 6th, 2022. For more information, contact us through our confidential phone line at 289-691-6840, e-mail us at ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org, or visit www.stmarysrefuge.org/rachel.
October 4th to January 16th, 2023
Theme: “Do good; seek justice” (Isaiah 1:17).
High School Students (ages 13-19 years) in the Catholic School Boards located in the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in this annual event that commemorates the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Write a five-hundred-word essay that explores the 2023 theme. Great prizes await the top three submissions. Students are encouraged to consult the resources at https://bit.ly/3AgBy5J to understand the meaning and purpose of the theme and address the focus question found on the poster at https://bit.ly/3KXgu8m.
Contact ecumenism@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 (Ext. 527) for more information or questions.
October 24th, 2022
A municipal election will be held on Monday, October 24th, 2022. All Catholics are strongly encouraged to exercise their democratic right to vote. To help learn more about the candidates for Catholic School Board Trustee, Cardinal Collins has given permission for these candidates to distribute literature to parishioners departing Mass on weekends from October 1/2 through October 22/23. We hope you’ll take the time to get to know those seeking elected office for this important role.
To ensure your vote for Catholic School Board Trustee, at the polling booth, verify that you are registered as a separate school supporter. If your support status is incorrect ask for an Application to Amend Voters’ List. This form may be completed and submitted at the polling station. Thank you for your interest and involvement in this fall’s municipal election!
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga
October 19th, 2022
Spend the day with Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus, and our mother too on Wednesday, October 19th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga.
The cost is $45.00 lunch included. Contact: Jean at 905-278-5229 or office@qoa.ca
Online Bereavement Introductory Program Wednesday, October 5th – 26th from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Program Thursday, October 6th – 27th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Please see bulletin boards for more information.
BLUEBERRY CRISP RAFFLE October 15th/16th
Blueberry Crisp Raffle: Made from St. Gabriel’s own berries and baked by members of the Garden Ministry, blueberry crisps will be raffled at each mass on the weekend of October 15th/16th. Arrive at mass a couple of minutes early and purchase your tickets. The draw will take place during mass and the winner, who will be announced at the end of mass can take home their prize. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Good luck!
The garden could use more pairs of hands to help with winterizing. Join us on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 8 and 11 for fresh air, sunshine and garden companionship. For more information email sgpgardenministry@gmail.com.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Garden Ministry!
SMALL GROUP BOOK STUDY: 6-12 persons Tuesdays – October 18th, 25th, November 1st, 22nd, 29th From 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. Book Title: Conscious Living, Conscious Aging by Ron Pevny. Books will be available at the first session: Cost $20:00. Facilitator: Sr. Mary Rose Marrin CSJ Registration: contact Sr. Maria Lucia Serrano, RSM at StGabrielMMA@gmail.com
LIFE STORY WRITING PROGRAMME: REFLECTION ON EXPERIENCE Small Group: 6-12 persons Dates: October 13th, 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, December 1st from 1:30 to 3:30 PM Participants will be guided in reflecting on each decade of life The cost: $20:00 for workbook to be paid at first session Facilitator: Sr. Mary Rose Marrin CSJ Registration: contact Sr. Maria Lucia Serrano, RSM at StGabrielMMA@gmail.com
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, October 8th, 2022.
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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