I am so grateful to be able to be here to lead this faith community into the future.
But I am especially grateful to all those who make the present possible. So many parishioners give of their time and talent to help make
St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish what it is today. To all our musicians, lectors, ministers of the Eucharist, altar servers, ministers of hospitality, those responsible for decorating the church, those involved in the Garden Ministry and especially this year, to everyone involved in the Refugee Committee, who made it possible for us to host our new Ukrainian family. – Thank you.
And of course, to every member of the parish – thank you for your presence and continued support!
Fr. Brando is thinking of the family of St. Gabriel’s this Holy Week. He misses everyone and has you all in his prayers. He hopes that everyone has a very Happy Easter.
Fourteen young adults in our parish youth group will be attending the World Youth Day pilgrimage this August in Lisbon, Portugal. They will be having a bake sale at all the Masses this Easter Sunday.
All funds raised will help cover the costs of attending this pilgrimage. Please enjoy some baked goods this Easter and support the faith formation of our young adults.
Interview appointments for children who are registered and preparing to receive their First Communion are now available. Interviews will begin on Tuesday, April 18th and continue until Wednesday, May 3rd. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday (except 3rd week, to Wednesday).
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 to book your appointment with Fr. Paul Ruttle.
As previously announced, St. Gabriel’s Parish is moving forward with the process begun more than a year ago – discovering how we can further grow and live as a Passionist Parish. Sessions have been planned for parishioners. The first was March 25th.
If you were not able to attend the March 25th session, a second session is being held as follows:
You are invited to join fellow parishioners in a gathering on Saturday, April 29th at 10:00 AM in the Gabriel Room to further reflect on what it means to be a Passionist Parish.
If you are interested in joining this session, or have questions, please reach out to either Rick Coles (richardcoleslaw@gmail.com) or Leanne Kloppenborg (kloppen@sympatico.ca), the Passionist Mission Co-Directors for this initiative appointed by the Passionist Provincial, Fr. Jim O’Shea.
April 10th to April 16th, 2023
MONDAY – EASTER MONDAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – JOSEPH VU NGOC-CAN ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family WEDNESDAY – MARY RYCROFT ✞ – Requested by Mary Anne Barnes & Lynn Taylor THURSDAY – ARMAND OAKIE ✞ – Requested by his Family FRIDAY – ANNA MUI LAU ✞ – Requested by Sylvia Au SATURDAY – ALL PRIESTS AROUND THE WORLD – Requested by Myrian Fabra SUNDAY, 10:30 – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY, 12:30 – SOULS IN PURGATORY ✞ – Requested by Myrian Fabra
Mass of Celebration to Welcome Archbishop Francis Leo
The installation of Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of Toronto took place last weekend on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Basilica
Parishioners are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place in the Central Region on Tuesday, April 11th, at Blessed Trinity Church at 7:00 PM. A reception will follow Mass in the parish hall. All are welcome.
Please continue to keep Archbishop Leo in your prayers as he begins his ministry as our shepherd.
Show your love by giving to ShareLife
Jesus’ love for us invites us to give to others, especially those most in need. ShareLife agencies continue to support the most vulnerable in our community through services that are only possible through your kind and generous donations.
Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate. A blessed Easter to you all!
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very grateful.
Rosalie Hall, assists young parents and their children to realize their potential through parenting program, prenatal care and school programs.
Good Shepherd provides more than 800 hot meals each day. As well as, providing affordable housing and assisted living supports to help seniors and other homeless to find their way back to secure housing.
Saturday, April 15th, 8:00 AM Mass followed by breakfast at 8:30 AM. Presentation: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Blessed Trinity Church 3220 Bayview Ave., Toronto
As the long journey through Lent finally comes to an end and Easter dawns upon us, we can so quickly move onto the ordinary once again. There is new life found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we are called into the light. Join in this retreat, as Fr. Michael Corpus (Vice-Rector at St. Augustine’s Seminary and former intern seminarian of Blessed Trinity Parish) returns to share his wisdom on resisting the ordinary and striving for excellence in the Easter Season.
Please contact Ria Kinghorn at 416-827-6659 or email ria_sunshine@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.blessedtrinityparish.ca/
“HOW TO PLAN YOUR GARDEN” WORKSHOP with Robert Cordy hosted by the Garden Ministry April 30th,1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Join us on April 30th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in the Gabriel room for a workshop on how to plan your garden! We will discuss crop planning, seed selection, starting seedlings, pest & diseases management, soil health, compost, and much more! Learn how to bring heaven to earth with your own garden of Eden. We welcome all levels of gardening, and will happily help you if you have specific questions about your home garden!
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, April 9th, 2023.
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.
Learn about Passionists and our insignia »
Read about Fr. Tim Boyle’s visit with Fatima. Check out the original blog post with even more pictures.
Companion for the Walk of the Stations of the Cosmic Earth
St. Gabriel’s Garden – Guided Sensory Reflective Walk