Saturday, March 16th from 1:00 PM to3:30 PM
On Saturday, March 16th from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, you are invited to join us in the parish gathering space as we continue the Parish Synod dialogue regarding future directions for the mission of our parish. Facilitated by Rick Coles and Leanne Kloppenborg, Parish Mission Co-Directors, along with Michael Nasello, Director of the Passionist Solidarity Network, we will explore the questions, “Who are the crucified of the world in our time and place? How are we being called to respond to their suffering?” We hope to see you there.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you to all those who worked to make this year’s Lunar New Year Party a wonderful celebration. This is one of the nicest events we have throughout the year and, as always, it was a huge success.
The decorations were amazing. The food was delicious. And the games were entertaining. Thank you to those who planned and worked so hard in making this celebration a truly memorable event. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you!
March 4th – March 10th, 2024
MONDAY – GEORGE P. VALAVI ✞ – Requested by The Valavi Family TUESDAY – LYDIA McGRANN – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber WEDNESDAY – GORDON OATWAY ✞ – Requested by Patricia Oatway THURSDAY – SIK WAN DANG ✞ – Requested by Erminia Choy FRIDAY – ENRICA VIOLIN – Requested by The Oakie Family SATURDAY – ROBERT IP – Requested by Vivian Ng SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANGELO DI FLUMERI & FAMILY ✞ – Requested by The Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MEI YUNG FONG ✞ – Requested by the Rosary Group
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.
Wednesday, March 20 at 7.30PM
Our parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7.30PM.
Thursday, March 21
Our parish day of confession will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 3.00PM to 5.00PM for those who wish to make their individual confessions.
3rd Sunday of Lent First Reading: Exodus 20.1-17 2nd Reading: 1 Cor. 1.18, 22-25++ Gospel: John 2.13-25 – Jesus Cleanses the Temple The Transfiguration
In today’s first reading we hear about how Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. As we are in this penitential season of Lent let us take some time to reflect on how well we are living up to these commandments through an examination of conscience. Let us then avail ourselves of the sacrament of Confession so that the Lord can victoriously heal us of our sins, helping us grow in holiness.
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.
Show your love through ShareLife
ShareLife Sunday is March 17th.
Our Parish goal is $194,500. Through your kindness, over 40 Catholic organizations and social service agencies can help marginalized members of our community. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. This is all possible through your support.
Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
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.
March 23rd from 9:00 PM to 12:00 Noon
SAVE THE DATE: March 23, 2024 for a Bereavement Lenten Retreat: From Death to New Life
The Lenten Season can serve as a precious time of preparation for the glory of Easter. It is filled with desert experiences, wisdom teachings, and heartfelt farewells. These dry, wise, painful, and passionate times are reflected in our lives, especially for those who are grieving.
Grief is an emotion that is mutual for all humans especially as we experience the death of loved ones, separation or changes in our relationships, changes in our health or the health of loved ones, or transitions that bring changes in our way of life. We witness the process of grief throughout the Sacred Scripture. Many people in Sacred Scripture experienced deep loss, sadness, and grief including Job, Naomi, Hannah, the Blessed Mother, and even Jesus. In John 11:35, Jesus was so moved by the death of his friend Lazarus and by the grief of Martha and their friends weeping.
If you are interested, save the date: March 23rd, 2024. The retreat will be from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Registration is a must. No walk-in participants will be allowed on the day of the retreat since it will be a closed session. If you have any questions feel free to contact StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com. Please stay tuned for more information.
February 5 to April 15, 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.
As we journey through Lent 2024, the Ash Wednesday video and the First Sunday of Lent video of the series titled “Journey through Lent” are now available on the CCCB website:
in English: https://www.cccb.ca/lent/ in French: https://www.cecc.ca/careme/
Saturday March 9,2024 at 8:30 AM
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
The Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is offering a Lenten retreat on Saturday March 9th. It will be facilitated by the Centre Team.
The cost is $45.00 which includes coffee/tea with muffins and a hot lunch. Mass will also be celebrated.
Registration begins at 8:30 AM.
To register or for more information, please call Jean at 905-278-5524 or email: office@qoa.ca
Friday, March 15th to Sunday, March 17th, 2024
Manresa Jesuit Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (at top of Liverpool Rd., N. of Finch)
The Manresa Jesuit Renewal Centre is offering a retreat for men from Friday March 15th to Sunday March 17th The theme is: To be like Mary – Immersed in God’s Divine Life “To live as a Christian in the world, while at the same time living with God’s vision for oneself and his Creation.” In this retreat, we try to listen to God speaking to us through the Scriptures, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the lives of the saints. The facilitator is Fr. John Sullivan, S.J.
Come away to Manresa to experience silence and restfulness, to renew your spirit and to deepen your relationship with the Lord. For more information contact Manresa: 905-839-2864 To register: https://manresa-canada.ca/events/
Whose Passionist Saint’s feast day did we celebrate on Feb 27? (search last week’s bulletin for answer)
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
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Watch Fr. Paul Cusack’s Funeral Mass (video)
Companion for the Walk of the Stations of the Cosmic Earth
St. Gabriel’s Garden – Guided Sensory Reflective Walk