Monday, February 19th
Monday February 19th is Family Day, a day to celebrate our families. The Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass on that day.
Our family has decided to drive to Edmonton where they understand they can get faster medical care for their six year old son who is autistic. They will be moving out of their apartment later this month and putting all their furniture into storage. They do intend to return to Toronto at some point.
The Refugee Ministry held a small gathering for them last Sunday where we shared cake and coffee and we wished them all the best in their travels.
Borys and Nataliya are immensely grateful for the support they have received from our Parish community while they settled into life in Canada.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Sunday, February 25th after 12:30 PM Mass
Saturday, February 10th, 2024 marked the beginning of Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Dragon. For many years, the Asian community in our parish has gifted our parish community with a wonderful Lunar New Year Party.
This year, the Lunar New Year Celebration will take place on Sunday, February 25th after the 12:30 PM Mass in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.
February 12th – February 18th, 2024
MONDAY – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Her Family TUESDAY – TONINO DIDIODATO ✞ – Requested by The Family WEDNESDAY – ASH WEDNESDAY – No Announced Masses THURSDAY – YVONNE MAILLET RICHARD ✞ – Requested by Sylvia Au FRIDAY – SANDRA CANDIDO ✞ – Requested by Janet Candido SATURDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Chiara Intini SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – NIKOLA VUKOVICH ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – FATIMA KOK YAU FUNG ✞ – Requested by Yau Lam Kok
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
Wednesday, February 14th is Ash Wednesday.
Special Masses will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PM. Ashes will be distributed. There will be no 9:00 AM Mass.
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.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
Rosalie Hall is an accredited children’s mental health facility focusing on the needs of pregnant and parenting youth ages 12-25, their children, and their families. Here the needs of young families are met, offering prenatal and parenting classes as well as staff to aid in the transition to parenthood. A school program enables clients to finish high school. The food we donate from our parish will replenish their empty food bank this month’.
Your food donations are so 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.
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations of food to Good Shepherd Ministries. Thank you
In these challenging times, when grocery prices are soaring and many are struggling to put food on the table, your kindness shines even brighter. Your willingness to extend a helping hand has helped to alleviate the burden of hunger and made a positive difference in the lives of countless people. Thanks toyour compassion, we were able to provide nutritious meals to those who would otherwise go without.
While there is still a long journey ahead in addressing the complex issue of homelessness and hunger, it all starts with a meal. Good Shepherd can do this only because of YOU! Thank you for your generosity, care and compassion.
Sincerely, Adrienne Urquhart Director, Fundraising & Public Relations
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 your pastor does not know you. It is recommended that you have a conversation with him early in the process well before the applications are to be submitted.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year began on January 24th, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Children born in 2020 are eligible to register.
The following original documents for your child are required upon registration:
Connect with us for questions about the admission process
Admissions and Placement Department: Email: admissions.registration@tcdsb.org or Phone: 416-222-8282 ext. 5320
February 15th, 22nd, 29th and March 7th, 14th, 21st
Online from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
For those who may be interested in becoming a member of the Palliative and Bereavement Ministry Team in our parish, the next archdiocesan bereavement ministry training will be coming up shortly. This online training will be held from February 15th, 22nd, 29th, March 7th,14th & 21st, 2024 from 7 :00 to 8:30 PM All are Thursday evenings. The training is designed for new and seasoned parish bereavement ministers. It will explore ways to begin a bereavement ministry or enhance the present bereavement ministry programs in the parish. Registrants are required to participate in all online sessions and complete pre-homework to receive full training.
If you would like to discern about your call to this important ministry to those who are grieving, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com and she will guide you through the process before you are recommended to attend the training. There is no cost to attend the training but registration is required (space is limited).
Saturday, February 17th, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 432 Sheppard Ave. East
You are invited to attend a Day of Recollection at St. Elizabeth of Hungary. With Fr. Philip Chircop S.J. The theme is Springing Forward into New Life. The day will begin with adoration at 7:00.AM. At 7:30 AM Mass will be celebrated, followed by the rosary. Fr. Philip will speak from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM with lunch at 12:00 PM. For more information, call the parish at 416 225 3300
Friday, February 16th at 7:00 PM to Sunday, February 18th at 1:30 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre Pickering
Fr. Thomas Rosica CSB will facilitate this silent retreat for men and women “The Final Days: Passion and Death of the Lord in Jerusalem.” Although the Passion Narratives of all four Gospels are similar in many ways, there are significant differences among them. What does each of the four Evangelists stress the most in the Passion narrative? This silent weekend retreat begins on Friday evening and runs to Sunday with lunch. The suggested offering is $250 per person which includes 2 night’s accommodation with meals, spiritual direction and retreat program.
To register email registration@manresa.ca or visit https://manresa-canada.ca
Saturday, February 17th 2024
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
The Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre invites cancer patients and caregivers to a day Retreat to experience God’s healing love. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The cost is $45. Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is located at 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga.
For more information, please contact Jean at 905 278 5229 or go to office@qoa.ca
Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at 9:00 AM
Learn:
How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate Trustee selection
How to create your own legacy
About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals
TO REGISTER:
Follow this link: https://QRCO.de/WebFeb24
Send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar February 24” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
Just a Reminder….
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.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
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