LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE 2024
Palm Sunday, March 24th, 2024
Masses Sat., 4:30 PM
Sun., 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Holy Thursday, March 28th, 2024
No 9:00 A.M. Mass
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM
Good Friday, March 29th, 2024
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross
Office Closed
Holy Saturday, March 30th, 2024
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024
No 8:30 AM Mass
Masses: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Easter Monday, April 1st, 2024
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL
SHARELIFE
ShareLife: Welcome Jesus into your hearts by sharing your blessings today
Today is Palm Sunday, a time in our Lenten journey when we are reminded of the importance of welcoming Jesus in our hearts. In the spirit of His teachings and example, let us extend our hands to those who need our help the most.
Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Thank you for living the Gospel by opening your hearts and sharing your blessings.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
March 25th – March 31st, 2024
MONDAY – ALL SOULS ✞ – Requested by Mary Fernandes
TUESDAY – MYNA & NOAH – Requested by Mary Fernandes
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY – HOLY THURSDAY – No Intentions
FRIDAY – GOOD FRIDAY – No Intentions
SATURDAY – HOLY SATURDAY – No Intentions
SUNDAY – EASTER SUNDAY – No Intentions
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Palm (Passion) Sunday
Procession Gospel: Mk 11.1-10 – Jesus’ Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
1st Reading: Isa 50.4-7
2nd Reading: Phil 2.6-11
Gospel: Mk 14.1-15.47 – The Passion of our Lord
As stewards, we may sometimes forget the truth found in the paradox of the cross. It is not our own strength or achievements that make us great but it is rather our humility and obedience to God. As we enter Holy Week, let us take some time to meditate on the radical humility of Christ crucified and seek to imitate Him in our own lives.
CARING FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR CITY
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.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals, clean clothes and shelter for the homeless in our city They help find housing and provide follow up support. They support the homeless who are working to overcome addictions and provide a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
Your food donations are so important as numbers of people in need continue to increase. Please check the expiry date before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
“Christ’s Kingdom, though not of this world, exists in this world, in the Church.”
Archbishop Francis Leo, SEEKING THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE AND BEYOND ALL THINGS, Page 11
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES
Your prepared frozen casseroles are being collected at the Masses next weekend, March 30th/31st for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
Good Shepherd provides more than 240,000 meals a year to people who would otherwise go hungry. Please think about volunteering to help feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office.
Your support is a tremendous help and is appreciated in the fight to end chronic homelessness. If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
PLANNING TO BE A CATHOLIC TEACHER?
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.
EVENTS
Join us for St. Gabriel’s Social Justice Movie Club and Discussion Group.
The first movie for viewing is “Kiss the Ground”, available through Netflix, YouTube and Google Play.
“Kiss the Ground” reveals that, by regenerating the world’s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies.
Using compelling graphics and visuals, along with striking NASA and NOAA footage, the film artfully illustrates how, by drawing down atmospheric carbon, soil is the missing piece of the climate puzzle.
This movie is positioned to catalyze a movement to accomplish the impossible – to solve humanity’s greatest challenge, to balance the climate and secure our species’ future.
You choose your level of participation, from simply watching the movie at home to having a thoughtful and illuminating discussion with other parishioners at the following date, time and place.
Gabriel Room on Wednesday April 17 at 7:30 PM
Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding the Movie Club.
OUR PARISH GARDEN MINISTRY NEEDS A LOGO!!
Our Community is enjoined to help them design their logo.
Entries will be received from March 22nd to April 15th. The winning logo design will be announced on May 4th. Details are posted on the bulletin boards.
DOMINICAN FRIARS YOUTH INTERFAITH VIDEO CONTEST 2024
February 5th to April 15th, 2024
Theme: “This is a time when the world needs more love and compassion than ever.”
High school students (ages 13–19 years) in Catholic School Boards located in the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in this annual event that commemorates United Nations International Human Fraternity Day on February 4 every year. Students are encouraged to make a 3-minute video encapsulating the theme. They are encouraged to follow the guiding rules provided on the Catholic Register website and submit their entries by filling the details on the submission form located here: https://www.catholicregister.org/videocontest
CONTACT: interreligious@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 ext. 527 for more information or questions.
Earth Hour
Saturday, March 23, 2024
8:30 – 9:30 PM.
Give an hour for Earth by saving energy.
BULLETIN TRIVIA
Why was there no card playing on the Ark? (Hint: Because Noah was always sitting on the deck.)