Fr. Paul will be returning to Florida for the month of March beginning on March 1st. Fr. Bill Murphy will be taking his place until March 25th.
Monday February 27th is the feast of St. Gabriel. St. Gabriel, a member of the Passionist Community, was born Francis Possenti on March 1st, 1838 in Assisi.
In September, 1856, he entered the Passionist novitiate but before his ordination, he contracted tuberculosis. He died February 27th, 1862 at the age of 24. Francis had a special devotion to Mary and chose as his religious name Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. He is remembered for his enthusiasm in life and his extraordinary generosity. Pope John XXIII proclaimed him as a special Patron of Youth. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM
February 27th to March 5th, 2023
MONDAY – TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY – DOMINGA D’ ABREAU ✞ – Requested by Yuillie Fitz-Charles THURSDAY – FRIEDRICH BRANSCHAT ✞ – Requested by the Family FRIDAY – SATURDAY – OLGA BACKHOUSE ✞ – Requested by Carol & Mary Laurella SUNDAY, 10:30 – PETER & BRIDGET PEREIRA ✞ – Requested by Sophie & Candida Pereira SUNDAY, 12:30 – GEORGE VALAVI ✞ – Requested by the Valavi Family
Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.
You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.
English Rosary Group Every first Saturday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Gabriel Room. For the month of March, we will meet on Saturday, March 4th.
Chinese Rosary Group Every first Sunday of the month at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room. For the month of March, we will gather on Sunday, March 5th.
All are welcome.
Installation on Saturday March 25th at 10:00 AM
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis (Frank) Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 14th Archbishop of Toronto.
The archbishop-designate succeeds Cardinal Thomas Collins, who has served the archdiocese since 2007. The new archbishop will be installed on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday March 25th at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
During this time of transition in the archdiocese, we give thanks for Cardinal Collins and his service to the Church and welcome Archbishop-designate Leo, who will be joining the community very soon. Please continue to keep these shepherds close in prayer in the days ahead.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome the following children who received the Sacrament of Baptism in February.
Koa G.W. Forbes Sylvie Ging Sum Vane
Saturday, March 18th at 10:30 AM
St. Gabriel’s Church First Reconciliation for children attending St. Gabriel’s School, those in the Children’s Faith Program and children attending other Catholic Schools will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on Saturday, March 18th at 10:00 AM.
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. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
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 very important as numbers of people in need continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired
Two devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. The latest reports indicate that there are more than 44,000 people injured and the rising death toll has now surpassed 11,000 people.
The disaster began with a 7.8-magnitude earthquake early last Monday morning, one of the strongest to hit the region in 100 years, toppling thousands of buildings throughout Turkey and Syria, creating even worse conditions for millions of Syrians already displaced by the ongoing civil war. Freezing cold weather conditions are complicating rescue operations and adding further risk to survivors.
This week, another powerful earthquake was recorded in Turkey. leveling buildings and leaving millions of people homeless.
The Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through Catholic partners (including Caritas Canada, Aid to the Church in Need, CNEWA, and Jesuits International) to support relief efforts underway.
Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
Please continue to pray for those who have died and for those displaced because of this tragic disaster in both Turkey and Syria.
Thursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Via Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
A virtual training session is being offered by the Archdiocese of Toronto for those who are interested in this ministry. This training is designed for new and seasoned parish bereavement ministers. It will explore ways to begin a bereavement ministry in your parish or enhance your present bereavement ministry programs.
Registrants are required to participate in all online sessions and complete pre-homework to receive full training. There is no cost to attend but registration is required (space is limited). This program is offered by the Office of Formation for Discipleship and Saint Monica Institute.
Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Bereavement Ministry Team at St. Gabriel’s please contact Sr. Malou at StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com.
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th Father Ron Rolheiser Theme -Wrestling with God and with Love – Resistance and Surrender Within Our Spiritual Journey
For more information, contact:Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre 905-278-5229, or, office@qoa.ca
Saturday March 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
A grace-filled day celebrating God’s love with:
Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto Ralph Martin Chris Stefanick Uplifting music Eucharistic Healing Procession Confession and Holy Mass Separate Youth Event with Debbie Herbeck & Pete Burak
FOR TICKETS/INFO: www.ljhr.ca EMAIL: contact@ljhr.ca CONTACT: Sadie, 905-270-2510 FACT SHEET: https://bit.ly/LJHR2023FactSheet
Lent Adoration, Catechesis and a Holy Mass
March 11th, 2023 beginning at 9:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church 432 Sheppard Ave. E. North York
Join St. Elizabeth Parish on March 11th for a special Lent Program.
Fr. Terry McKenna will speak on How to Access the Healing Power of the Holy Eucharist
The schedule: 9:00-9:30AM: Adoration; 9:30-10:00AM: Catechism 10:00-11:00AM: Healing Mass with the music ministry of the Holy Trinity Community
If you have included your parish or favourite archdiocesan charity in your Will or estate plan, please let us know. Through the Legacy Society of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we would like to say a special thank you.
All Legacy Society members are invited to the Annual Legacy Society Lunch & Mass by the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Let your legacy be a testament of your faith! All Legacy Society members have the option of remaining anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact the Development Office at development@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3400 ext. 519.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, February 26th, 2023.
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