Thank You!
Thank you one and all who made our Holy week and Easter such a beautiful and uplifting time: those in the Music Ministry, our Lectors and Altar servers, our Ministers of the Eucharist, our Ministers of Hospitality, those responsible for decorating the Church and the members of our Pastoral Team.
The office is closed on Easter Monday, April 22nd
There is no 9:00 AM Mass
APRIL 27TH AND APRIL 28TH
Bakers and Buyers needed
This year, St. Gabriel’s D & P committee have decided to donate all the proceeds of their 2nd annual bake sale to Fr. Rick Frechette’s Haiti Mission. We encourage all of our wonderful bakers to donate some tasty treats for this bake sale. Baked goods can be dropped off at the tables before any of the Masses for that weekend. We also encourage all parishioners to support this social justice cause by indulging in your sweet tooth and making this bake sale a huge success.
As Fr. Rick has requested of us “Let’s invite those who are impoverished to the table of life”
Our St. Vincent de Paul collection boxes are in poor condition.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for a carpenter who would be able to repair them. If you can help, please call Brenda at 416-990-8892. Thank you.
April 22nd – April 27th, 2019
MONDAY – EASTER MONDAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – HIU SOU LIN – Requested by Linda Law & Family WEDNESDAY – ARTURO & LAURA BONILLA – Requested by Olga Bonilla THURSDAY – THOMAS SUH – Requested by Cecelia Park FRIDAY – FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY – Requested by the Nguyen Family SATURDAY – SAUL MONROY – Requested by Gloria Monroy
There are still many children who have not been registered for their First Communion interview.
Interviews will begin on Tuesday, April 23rd and continue until Friday May 10th. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866-to book your appointment with Fr. Brando or Fr. John as soon as possible.
Living the Gospel through immediate mental health services
Mental health problems can escalate if not addressed quickly. That’s why the five Catholic Family Services agencies in the Archdiocese of Toronto now offer walk-in counseling. This initiative can often meet clients’ need without requiring longer term counseling. Clients report a clinically signifcant increase in confidence that they can tackle their problems. For some agencies, ShareLife is the sole funder of this important program. By supporting ShareLife, you’re helping restore hope to those in crisis.
May 5th is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.
ShareLife Results for Previous Campaigns 2016 $190,334.25 2017 $217,507.08 2018 $172,230.78
OUR GOAL FOR 2019 $180,000 Collection to Date: $36,455
Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential while Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city.
Your food donations are more important than ever as the numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support.
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 54 casseroles for the Good Shepherd Centre in March. For April, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of April 27th/28th.
Please consider helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Church website. You may pick up casserole pans at the Parish Office.
If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Studio on the Hill, 967 O’Connor Dr., Toronto
Join the Sisters of St. Joseph for a day of prayer, reflection and pottery as they reflect on Scripture related to Christ’s resurrection. The cost is $25 which includes pottery supplies and lunch. If cost is a problem, please contact them. Space is limited.
Please contact: Faith Connections at faithconnections@csj-to.ca or by phone at 416-467-2645.
Wednesday, April 24th to June 5th from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
St. Bonaventure’s Parish
The Ministry with Maturing Adults of St. Bonaventure’s Parish is sponsoring a program entitled Creating Harmony and Hope Through Forgiveness on Wednesday afternoons beginning on April 24th at 1:30 PM. It will be lead by Ginny Doty, an experienced facilitator and councilor. Space is limited.
For more information and to register please contact Ginny at 416-447-5571, Ext. 560.
Weekend of May 31st to June 2nd
“Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough.” 1 Corinthians 5
Do you need to rest your burden? Project Rachel can help.
St. Mary’s Refuge is holding a weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion. Project Rachel is private and confidential. The retreat will be held on the weekend of May 31st to June 2nd. If you are interested, please e-mail ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org or call 416-629-8264.
The outdoor planting of seeds and seedlings will soon be upon us. If you would like to find a home for any of the following items that you no longer need, please drop them by the church office: rain barrel, trowels, children’s sharp-pointed scissors, 8 – 2″x6″ lumber, 4 – 4’x4′ sheets of 3/4″ plywood, 4 – 4’x4′ sheets of landscape fabric, lathe to create 1′ grids on each of 4 – 4’x4′ boxes, pencils, 16’x16′ tarp, 2 -18.9 litre buckets, wheelbarrow, small watering cans, 2 saw horses.
If you are planning to drop off the larger items, please make the necessary arrangements.
For more information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com
The Finance Council wishes to share this with all who come together as our worshipping community …
“The financial burden of the Parish is the responsibility of each and all parishioners to the extent that your means allow.” Our operating payments average $17,000 per week”.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website). Please come by the parish office if you have any questions.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, April 20th, 2019.
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