A Book of Remembrance has been placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in the book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.
Our Wall of Remembrance is dedicated to all those Members of our Faith Community who have gone home to God this year. Please continue to pray for them. A candle will be lit before each Mass in remembrance of them.
Weekend on November 11th/12th
Thank you to all the members of the Parish Ministries for yourtime and dedication. The Ministry Fair was a great success, informing our parishioners of all that is happening in our parish.
Your assistance is requested!
Our archbishop, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, is inviting Catholics throughout the archdiocese to share their key priorities to help inform and guide an updated Pastoral Plan. To participate in the consultation, visit: www.archtoronto.org/consultation to complete a brief survey by December 15, 2023, where you can offer your suggestions and insights.
The process should take just a few minutes and we ask that you complete the short survey as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from the Catholic community throughout the archdiocese. Thank you in advance for sharing your insights, ideas and discernment.
November 20th to November 26th, 2023
MONDAY – SIMON GALVEZ PRINCIPIO ✞ – Requested by Marciana Principio TUESDAY – LAU KWONG-CHUNG ✞ – Requested by Diana Lau WEDNESDAY – ALAN LAU ✞ – Requested by Diana Lau THURSDAY – YANG-PILLBUN – Requested by the Veronica Do FRIDAY – JACK TA – Requested by Veronica Do SATURDAY – JOYCE & CATHY DRAB ✞ – Requested by their Family SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – GEORGE HALE ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MOLLY, TONY & PAUL McCONKEY ✞ – Requested by Patrick McConkey
November 19th is World Day of the Poor. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides food and material help to more than 350,000 persons in need on a yearly basis in Canada.
The Society also provides assistance to refugees, immigrants and to northern communities.
Help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul assist people who are in a situation of poverty. Tax receipts will be issued for donated amounts over $20. Please provide your address on the envelope to receive the tax receipt. Thank you and God Bless.
The Altar Server Ministry needs children, 10 and over, to learn how to serve at Mass.
If you have a child who might be interested, please email stgabrielsaltarservers@gmail.com
There will be a second collection today, for The Shepherds’ Trust. The mission of the Shepherds’ Trust is to help ensure that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. Your generous gift will help our priests to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Trust ensures they have access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support of this important work.
Saturday, November 19th to Sunday, December 10th
St. Vincent de Paul
During Advent, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, St. Gabriel Conference, will have a Giving Tree in the Gathering Space. The tree will be decorated with gift stars.
We invite you to take a star, buy a Walmart or Canadian Tire gift card for about $50 and bring it with the star attached to the Parish Office.
Rosalie Hall
At this time of the year, we are also thinking of the young mothers and babies of Rosalie Hall. If you wish to help, you may choose a “Christmas Stocking” from the tree to purchase pyjamas or undershirts for little ones, age 6 months to 5 years.
Sweaters or hoodies would also be very welcome. Unwrapped Items with the original stocking tag attached can be left in the box provided near the giving tree no later than Sunday, December 10th. Toys or books for these little ones would also be appreciated.
For the Moms, we are suggesting gift cards from Tim Horton’s, Walmart or MacDonald’s. These can be placed in the cards provided and brought to the Office. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Saturday November 19th to Sunday December 10th
We will be having a Christmas Toy Drive again this year for the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped new toy for a child, age newborn to12 years old. Containers will be set up at the doors of the Church on Saturday, November 19th and will remain there until Sunday, December 10th.
ShareLife update: Your gift will be matched!
Haven’t yet made your annual contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign? Wait no longer!
From November 1st until year end, your gift will be matched by an anonymous donor up to $500,000. That means your compassionate generosity helps even more families in need, including those nourished through ShareLife’s recently announced food programs.
Our parish has currently raised $169,633 towards our suggested goal of $192,000. Double the impact of your kindness by giving at the parish with a ShareLife envelope or anytime at sharelife.org/donate.
Next Weekend, November 25th and 26th
Thank you to the volunteers who preparedcasseroles for October. For November, your frozen casseroles will be collected after all the Masses next weekend, November 25th/26th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre
The casseroles are easy to make and we have the recipes and casserole pans right here in the Parish Office. The recipes are also available on the Parish website. If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
Saturday November 25th, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Gabriel Room
The Palliative and Bereavement Ministry is presenting a seminar series on topics related to Palliative Care. The seminar series will provide comfort through coming together to learn practical knowledge about palliative care, knowledge which will enhance the journey of care for ourselves, our loved ones and our community.
Join us in the Gabriel room on November 25th, 2023 for the first of 3 sessions.
Dr. Ann Li-Hsu, MD, and Bob Parke, MSW, MHSc (Bioethics), will facilitate this first session which will focus on an introduction to Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning. All are welcome. There is no cost for the sessions.
For more information and to register, please contact StGabrielBereavement@gmal.com
Saturday December 2nd, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 2:20 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road
Queen of Apostles renewal Centre is hosting an Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 2:20 PM. It will be facilitated by the Centre team. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The cost, which includes coffee / tea with muffins and a hot lunch is $45.00. They will close the retreat day with Mass.
To register call 905-278-5229 or email office@qoa.ca
Saturday, December 9th at 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Church
‘When You Believe’ – A heartwarming Christmas concert series by the Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus, unfolds like a holiday story told in song.
Join us on an uplifting voyage through the most beloved melodies of Christmas past, present, and future with a few magical surprises along the way. Let’s ring in the season together December 9th, 7:30 pm at St. Gabriel’s Parish. Advanced tickets available online at www.seraphimandcherubim.ca
Enjoy an afternoon of singing your favourite Christmas carols and while having some afternoon libation and cookies on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
A gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) is still one of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto. When you donate stocks, mutual funds and other publicly traded 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 more significant support of your Parish and various archdiocesan charities such as ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary, The Shepherds’ Trust and many others.
To donate securities, follow this link: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/offices-and-ministries/social-justice–outreach/development-and-sharelife/home/gifts-of-securities/ to download:How to Gift Securities Info Sheet and the Letter of Direction
To ensure you will receive a 2023 tax receipt, kindly submit a completed Letter of Direction to us no later than on December 21st, 2023, either via email to development@archtoronto.org by fax at 416-934-3412For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
Will the holder of envelope 237 please contact the Parish Office at 416 221 8866.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, November 18th, 2023.
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