The Archdiocese has given us permission to return to normal parish procedures. As of next week, we will be going to Communion from two sides of the aisle as we used to do. Please follow the directions of the Hospitality Ministers.
May 13th and 14th
After All the Masses
The young adults of our parish youth group will be selling flowers, handcrafted jewelry and rosaries, and household goods and decor at all the masses during Mother’s Day Weekend, May 13t /14th. Proceeds from this sale will help fund their attendance at World Youth Day this August. Please support our young adults!
We are pleased to report that Borys has found work at an aircraft manufacturer in Malton. Daughter, Zlata, is enjoying Grade 6 and has made friends. Son, Zakhar, is in junior kindergarten and loves music. Mom, Nataliya, is a busy mom who appreciates all the assistance, rides and help that the school the parish refugee team has been involved with. Her sister and part of her sister’s family arrived in April and are in temporary government accommodation in Etobicoke.
A big thank you to all who have donated and assisted this wonderful family from a very troubled part of the world.
John Ashworth.
May 8th to May 14th, 2023
MONDAY – TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – MARY T.C. LIU ✞ – Requested by Agnes Wong FRIDAY – MARIA DIDIODATA ✞ – Requested by her Family SATURDAY – SOULS IN PURGATORY of the LOZANO FAMILY ✞ – Requested by Myrian Fabra SUNDAY, 10:30 – ANGELO DI FLUMERI & FAMILY ✞ – Requested by the Family SUNDAY, 12:30 – EAMON GAUGHAN ✞ – Requested by Agnes Gaughan
Living the Gospel through ShareLife
Thus far our parish has raised $72,643 toward our goal of $192,000
“Your sacrificial gift will truly make a difference in the life of someone turning to a ShareLife agency in their moment of need.” – Cardinal Thomas Collins
The third ShareLife Sunday of the year is June 4th. We ask you to share your blessings and give generously through the parish or at sharelife.org. Thank you for living the Gospel!
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 39 casseroles for April. For May, your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of May 27th/ 28th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
You may pick up a copy of a casserole recipes and a pan from the Parish Office. Three recipes are also available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole.
More volunteers are urgently needed to help feed the hungry in our city. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
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, offering prenatal supports including prenatal classes, nutrition and can help find a child care provider.
They can provide parenting classes, staff to help the transition to parenthood and a school program where young parents can finish high school and be close to their babies in the Early Learning Child Care Centre. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
Good Shepherd provides more than 800 hot meals each day. As housing costs soar, they provide affordable housing and assisted living supports to help seniors and other homeless to find their way back to secure housing and for some, 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
May 13th/14th, 2023
Next Sunday, there will be a second collection for the Pope’s Pastoral Works. These funds are passed on to the Holy Father for immediate response in countries stricken by war, famine and natural disasters. The Pope’s Pastoral Works displays Christ’s love and compassion for people in desperate need. Please give generously.
Sunday, May 7th, 2023
This Sunday, May 7th, 2023, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese are encouraged to participate in Mental Health in the Faith Communities Awareness Sunday. The special focus for this day to raise awareness in our parish communities of the importance of mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if we are struggling. In our faith communities, people often report experiencing shame or stigma attached to mental health and mental health illness. Having open conversations about mental health issues, listening, and sharing information, opens doors to seeking help, and healing. So this Sunday, May 7th, 2023, let’s talk about mental health and help stop the silence, stigma and shame.
Friday, May 12, 2023 From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Nativity of Our Lord Parish Hall 480 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke
Come for a day of insightful, educational, and practical talks to promote mental health, spirituality, and wellness, designed specifically for the Catholic community of faith on Friday, May 12th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Nativity of Our Lord Parish Hall.
This is a free event, and registration is required to attend. For further information and to register for this free event please visit southdown.on.ca
Friday, May 12th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10:00
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
A Prayer Vigil for our soon-to-be priests is being held at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Friday, May 12th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
There will be praise and worship, interspersed throughout the evening, communal prayers, such as the Rosary and a sung version of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations via email – vocations@archtoronto.org. Please note, this event is open to the public.
Saturday, May 13th Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre invites both men and women to spend a day with Mary, Mother of Jesus. The Retreat will be facilitated by Fr. Daniel Janulewicz OMI and Anne Hales.
The fee of $45 includes coffee or tea and muffins as well as a hot lunch. The Retreat will close with Mass.
To Register or for more information, please email office@qoa.ca or call 905-278-5229.
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.
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is with the gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds). When you donate securities to a registered charity, you pay no capital gains tax and receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and an increased support of various archdiocesan charities such as your Parish, ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary and many others.
For further information, send an email to the Development Office at development@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 Ext. 519.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, May 7th, 2023.
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