The Parish Family would like to congratulate the following:
Andrea Kalaj and Jin Fei Diao were baptized and received First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil.
Jin Fei Diao also received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Ian Cheong, Andrew Chibeau and Kelly James Takanashi affirmed their faith in the Roman Catholic Church and received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We welcome them into our community and pray for God’s blessings for them as they begin their new life in Christ.
Anyone who is interested in becoming a Minister of Care to the Hospital or to the Homebound, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at stgabrielem@gmail.com
April 28th – May 4th, 2025
MONDAY – TUESDAY – AGNES LAU – Requested by her Family WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – JOSEPH RUTTLE ✞ – Requested by the Burke Family FRIDAY – GREGORY FELKER ✞ – Requested by his Family SATURDAY – ALLAN PERSAUD ✞ – Requested by the Persaud & Goldenberg Families SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LYDIA McGRANN – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – DONALD JOSEPH GIROUX ✞ – Requested by Francine Giroux
Second Sunday of Easter Psalm 118
Easter is the great celebration; every Sunday we look back to Easter and celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
We continue to pray Psalm 118 as we proclaim our faith in God’s goodness and in God’s eternal love. That love which surrounds us; is intimately within us; holds us, not just some of the time but all of the time, not just in some places, but everywhere.
“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.”
Our beloved Pope Francis died on Easter Monday.
“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church
Wednesday, April 30th at 7:30 PM
Join us for an evening of prayer and reflection on the legacy of Pope Francis and how he has affected our lives. We will also pray that the Spirit will inspire the Conclave as the new pope is chosen.
Meeting appointments for children who are registered and preparing to receive their First Communion are now available.
Meetings will begin Tuesday, April 29th and continue until Friday, May 2nd. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 to book your appointment if you have not already done so.
You ensure a brighter future for at-risk children
As many as 7,000 youth are homeless across Canada on any given night. Covenant House, an agency you support through ShareLife, provides a refuge for at-risk youth. They offer safe housing alongside healthcare, education, and employment guidance.
Thanks to your compassionate heart, young people like David can move from a life on the street to a life with a future. David first found safety in the emergency shelter and later moved into a transitional housing program, where he formed a life-long bond with his mentor, whose kind heart and patient guidance inspired David to pursue and complete post-secondary education.
The second ShareLife Sunday of the year is May 4th. We ask you to share your blessings through the parish or at sharelife.org/donate. Thank you for living the Gospel!
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.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals, clean clothes and shelter for the homeless in our city. 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 dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
A Food Bank in a marginalized area of Toronto is in constant need of egg cartons.
If you can help, please drop off your egg cartons in the box provided in the Gathering Space.
Many thanks for your assistance.
A heartfelt thank you to all our parishioners for your donations and support during the month of March.
Here are some updates:
9 families were visited and helped with your donations.
In this Easter season — a season of renewal and hope — we seek to strengthen our dedication to the SSVP mission to “live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy.”
New members are always welcome! Please email stgabriel@ssvptoronto.ca for more information.
Saturday, April 25th at 10 AM to Sunday, April 27th at 2 PM
St Edward the Confessor Church 75 Churchill Ave, North York
St. Edward the Confessor Parish is hosting the first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit on April 26 and 27th. We warmly invite you to come visit us for veneration of the relic after all the weekend Masses and to see the exhibit on display in the parish hall. The Vatican approved exhibit, which was designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis, features panels that each tell the story of a Eucharistic miracle and allow you to “virtually visit” the places where the miracles took place.
The exhibit’s purpose is to increase awareness of the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist.
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 – 5:30 to 10:00 PM
Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Road, North York
St. Clare is a transitional home that offers accommodation to homeless women who are struggling with a diagnosed mental health issue. It is a non-denominational, home-like setting where the focus is on rebuilding lives and self-esteem.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.stclareinn.com/events
Saturday, May 10th from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Manresa Jesuit Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
“Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the opportunity to share your grief story in a community of faith and to reflect in a prayerful way on your experience, to draw renewed strength and hope to continue the journey.
This retreat is facilitated by: Sr. Claire Marchal and Mary Hyland.
The suggested offering is $65 per person (includes lunch).
To register please contact: Mary Hyland at 905-441-0957.
Friday, May 16th at 6:00 PM to Sunday, May 18th at 3:30 PM
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Rd., Scarborough
The Life-Giving Wounds retreat invites participants to move through the broken image of love that appeared to them in their parents’ relationship to their deepest origin and identity as God’s beloved, capable of great love.
Must be 18 or older to attend. Cost: $340 per person ($200 for students), which includes meals, lodging and retreat material. Limited subsidies are available if cost is a concern. Please contact lgwtoronto@proton.me.
For university/college students, contact your campus minister for more information. Space is limited.
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/LGW-TO-Retreat-Register2025.
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Villanova College, King City
On Saturday, May 31st, Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a new archdiocesan event called “A Day with Mary” will be taking place at Villanova College in King City.
During this Jubilee Holy Year, spend a day with our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Hope, and deepen your devotion to her through a keynote address by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, a number of inspiring witnessings and Holy Mass presided over by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. This family-friendly event will have music, food, fellowship, children’s catechesis and activities – something for everyone.
Online registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit archtoronto.org/mary.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).
Offertory envelopes for 2025 are still available by the Gabriel Room. Boxes are usually not assigned to parishioners who are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now through the Archdiocese. Please contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 with any questions.
How many days does the Easter season last?
Hint: Pentecost
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
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