Wednesday, December 18th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 24th̶ 5:00 PM Family Mass 8:00 PM Mass 12:00 AM Midnight Mass No 9:00 AM Mass Office open – 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, December 25th 10:30 AM Mass 12:30 PM Mass No 8:30 or 9:00 AM Mass
Thursday, December 26th No 9:00 AM Mass Office Closed
Tuesday, December 31st 5:00 PM Vigil Mass No 9:00 AM Mass Office open ̶ 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, January 1st 10:30 AM Mass 12:30 PM Mass No 8:30 or 9:00 AM Mass
While parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Please follow the instructions of the attendants. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear. Additional parking is available on the east side of Elkhorn Public School and in the bus loop. Again, please follow the instructions of the attendant. The school requests that we do not park on the grass. Many thanks to the Principal of Elkhorn Public School for allowing Us the use of the school property.
You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in the Book. of Remembrance on the altar. 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
This 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.
This Weekend, November 23rd/24th
The Social Justice Committee will be resuming the sale of Fairtrade coffee for $7 a bag starting this weekend, 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.
November 25th to December 1st, 2024
MONDAY – FRANKIE LEONCE ✞ – Requested by Karen Crichton TUESDAY – PAULA WILKIE ✞ – Requested by Karen Crichton WEDNESDAY – DR. EUGENE JUWAH ✞ – Requested by Prescilla Juwah THURSDAY – JOYCE & CATHY DRAB ✞ – Requested by their Family FRIDAY – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by the Annibale & Oakie Families SATURDAY – GIUSEPPINA & ORESTE SMERIGLIO ✞ – Requested by Lina Giannotta SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – GEORGE EGERTON HALE ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Carmina & Aldo Filice
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. Light refreshments will be served. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.
Registration is required by Wednesday, November 27. To register, contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 or by email with “Parish Advent Retreat” in the subject line.
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
Sunday, December 1st to Sunday, December 15th
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 attachedto 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 15th. 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.
Sunday, November 24th at 2:00 PM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
To commemorate World Youth Day, Archbishop Francis Leo will celebrate Mass on Sunday, November 24th at 2:00 PM at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
The theme for this year’s World Youth Day is Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary (Is40:31), which focuses on the importance of hope. Archbishop Leo encourages all between the ages 19 and 39 to join him for the celebration of the Eucharist and the social following Mass.
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.
What is the name of the Solemnity we finish the liturgical year on, before a new year begins with the first Sunday of Advent?
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 23rd, 2024.
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