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.
Sunday November 24th
On Sunday November 24th, our parish youth ministry will be going downtown to distribute meals and crocheted scarves/shawls to individuals in need. All youth Grades 7 to 12 and Young Adults are welcome to participate. Please contact youth@stgabrielsparish.ca for more information and to sign up.
November 23rd/24th
The Social Justice Committee will be resuming the sale of Fairtrade coffee starting the weekend of November 23rd/24th. Only coffee will be sold for now and we will look into selling teas and chocolate in the New Year.
Thank you for your support for this endeavor in the past and we look forward to your continued support.
Thank you to all parishioners who supported our bake sale last weekend. We were able to raise $1,000 for our 2-week service trip to the Philippines with the TCDSB next month. All support and donations received are gratefully appreciated!
November 11th to November 17th
MONDAY – ELLEN, SARAH & WILLIAM LAFFEY ✞ – Requested by the Family TUESDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by her Family WEDNESDAY – MILAN SVETEK ✞ – Requested by Mathilda Rak THURSDAY – VEDA BRISTOL ✞ – Requested by Karen Crichton FRIDAY – BETTY & STANLEY KEE – Requested by their Family SATURDAY – NADINE CORNELIO – Requested by Mark DesRoches SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – KAZ SWIDERSKI ✞ – Requested by Irene Swiderski & Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – ELEUTERIA SORIASO ✞ – Requested by Elsa Soriaso
November 30th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
There will be a Parish Advent Retreat on November 30th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The theme is Maranatha: Longing with Advent Hearts.
The retreat will be guided by Sr. Ann Delaney, CSJ.
Registration is required by Wednesday, November 27.
To register, contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 or by email at stgabrielsparish.ca with “Parish Advent Retreat” in the subject line.
November 16th /17th
There will be a second collection for The Shepherds’ Trust at all the Masses on the weekend of November 16th/17th. The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help support elderly and disabled priests. Many of them do not have sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry.
Your generous gift will help our priests, who have devoted their life to serving us in our communities, to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Shepherd’s Trust supports many of them with access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support and God bless you.
How Can We Live as Friends of the Poor?
This Sunday, November 17th is World Day of the Poor in the Catholic Church.
Living as friends of the poor is what our parish conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is trying to do for our most vulnerable neighbours. If you want to learn more and join our mission, or learn more about the work of the Society and how you can help, please visit www.SSVPToronto.ca. To contact us directly, please email office@stgabrielsparish.ca and your enquiry will be forwarded to us.
Food Collection for the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
Rosalie Hall is an accredited children’s mental health facility focused on the needs of pregnant and parenting youth ages 12-25, their children, and their families. They offer prenatal supports for both Moms and Dads including prenatal classes, nutrition, and help to find a child care provider.
After the birth, they provide parenting classes, staff to help with the transition to parenthood and a school program where parents can finish high school and be close to their baby in the Early Learning Child Care Centre. They also provide a food cupboard, baby supplies and Live In services.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city as well as 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.
We are blessed to announce that a generous parishioner within our archdiocese, deeply moved by the vital work of ShareLife agencies, has pledged to match every gift to the ShareLife campaign up to $500,000 from November 1st through December 31st, 2024. This opportunity arrives at a critical time, empowering you to double the impact of your year-end gift, which provides a lifeline to 40+ agencies within our community. Your contribution to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar!
“Please join me in making a sacrificial gift to the 2024 ShareLife Parish Campaign. Thank you for living the Gospel generously and wholeheartedly.” Archbishop Francis Leo
With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for prayers and generosity to support the most urgent needs of people in Lebanon, following the bombardments in the country that have already claimed hundreds of innocent lives.
To donate or for more information, please contact the organizations as follows:
Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN) website and phone number: https://acn-canada.org/, Toll-free 1-800-585-6333 ext. 228, donation page: https://acn-canada.org/attacks-on-lebanon-affecting-everyone/?form=Lebanon
CNEWA Canada website and phone number: https://cnewa.org/ca/, Toll-free: 1-866-322-4441
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada (DPCC) website and phone number: https://devp.org/en/, Toll-free: 1-888-234-8533
Why did the number six want a rematch against five and seven?
To get even with the odds.
November 11th, 2024 to January 13th, 2025
Theme: “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26)
High school students aged 13 to 19 from the Catholic School Boards in the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in this annual event, which honours the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity taking place from January 18 to 25.
Write a five-hundred-word essay that explores the 2025 theme. Great prizes await the top three submissions.
Students are encouraged to explore the resources at https://bit.ly/3zOVHly to gain insight into the meaning and purpose of the theme. They should also refer to the focus question available on the poster at https://bit.ly/3XCGGgo. Entries are to be submitted at https://www.catholicregister.org/writingaward.
Email ecumenical@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 ext. 527 with any questions, or for more information.
Poinsettias for sale
Friends of Loretto Abbey presents Christmas at the Abbey offering poinsettias, plants, planters, outdoor greenery and ornaments in many colours and sizes.
Please visit our website: https://christmas-at-the-abbey.myshopify.com/ to place an order.
Sale ends November 27th. Pick up is December 5th at Loretto Abbey.
All profits benefit the needs of Loretto Abbey CSS. Thank you for your support!
Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Parish, North York.
Unwrap the spirit of the season with the Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus! We invite you to our 14th annual “Stockings by the Tree” concert, packed with festive cheer, beloved carols, and surprises.
Experience a night of timeless carols, Broadway hits, Disney classics, and unexpected favorites as we celebrate the magic of Christmas together. Join us on Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 PM.
Advanced tickets available at seraphimandcherubim.ca.
Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
Massey Hall
St. Michael’s Choir School presents GLORIA! A magical blend of secular and sacred choral repertoire to usher in this Christmas season. A Toronto holiday tradition, this is the Choir School’s 59th annual Christmas concert, packed with exceptional works including Vivaldi’s Gloria, Carol of the Bells, and The Star Carol. With close to 300 voices, 5 choirs consisting of students, and alumni, taking the stage, this year’s programme is sure to be one of the best yet!
Tickets are now available at www.masseyhall.com. Please use Promo Code: STARLIGHT.
For more information, please call 416-397-6367.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is a gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds).
To donate securities, go to archtoronto.org and download the“How to Gift Securities Info Sheet” and “Letter of Direction.”
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, November 16th, 2024.
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