Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!” Amen.
Fr. Henri J.M. Nouwen
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
(Psalm126)
Friday, December 22nd – Office Open 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Saturday, December 23rd – 4:30 Mass Sunday, December 24th – 8:30 AM Mass, 10:30 AM Mass, There is no 12:30 PM Mass, Office Open – 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 24th – 6:00 PM Family Mass, 9:00 PM Mass, 12:00 AM Midnight Mass
Monday, December 25th – 10:30 AM Mass, 12:30 PM Mass, Office Open – 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday, December 26th – There is no 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed
Friday, December 29th – Office Open 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Saturday December 30th – 4:30 PM Mass
Sunday, December 31st – 8:30 AM Mass, 10:30 AM Mass, 12:30 PM Mass, Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 31st – There is no Vigil Mass
Monday, January 1st – 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
While parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Please follow the instructions of the attendants. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear. Additional parking is available on the east side of Elkhorn Public School and in the bus loop. Again, please follow the instructions of the attendant. The school requests that we do not park on the grass. Many thanks to the Principal of Elkhorn Public School for allowing us the use of the school property.
We invite the children to participate in the 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Family Mass.
Nativity Play
Children will wear costumes for a visual reenactment of the birth of Jesus during the Mass. Rehearsal is Sunday, December 17th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
Choir
Children will sing carols and hymns before and during the Mass. Rehearsal is Sunday, December 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Contact our parish youth minister at youth@stgabrielsparish.ca or call 416 221 8866 Ext. 227 to register.
Thank you to all who participated on our Christmas Drives. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Rosalie Hall were very appreciative of all we do for them at St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish.
December 18th to December 24th, 2023
MONDAY – JOSEPH LUAN NGUYEN ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family TUESDAY – ABANDONED SOULS IN PERGATORY ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family WEDNESDAY – ANNA TAYLOR ✞ – Requested by Cheryl Rancati THURSDAY – ANDREW HUI ✞ – Requested by the Hui Family FRIDAY – FILOMENA DA SILVA ✞ – Requested by Maria da Silva SATURDAY – MARGARET HU – Requested by the Hui Family SUNDAY – No intentions
Wednesday, December 20th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Please note the change of Date.
Enjoy an afternoon of singing your favourite Christmas carols and while having some afternoon libation and cookies on Wednesday, December 20th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. To register please contact stgabrielmma@gmail.com or call the Parish Office.
Offertory envelopes for 2024 are now available in the Gathering Space. If there is no box with your name on it and you wish to use envelopes, please advise the parish office either in person, by email or by phone.
You normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you if you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now via the Archdiocese. However, if you want envelopes, please contact the Parish Office
On the first few 2024 envelopes, please write your name and complete address so that the office can ensure they have your correct information when sending out 2023 tax receipts.
To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please do not use any envelopes from 2023 or any prior year for any 2024 donations.
Would the person who has envelope 220 please contact the parish office at 416 221 8866. Thank you.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
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