By Tuesday, November 24th, 2020, parishes in the Red Zone within the Archdiocese of Toronto must restrict all liturgical celebrations to 50 worshipers in the entire building. All other requirements, registering to attend the Mass, sanitizing, social distancing and other measures as outlined in the protocols shall remain the same. Please visit the parish website to register to come to Mass. No walk ins shall be permitted at the moment.
Virtual Meeting, Monday. November 23rd at 6:30 PM
A high rise 24 storey development to the east of the Church on 680 & 688 Sheppard Avenue East has the potential of casting a shadow long enough over the south garden and reducing the sun light in through our south window, and the skylight.
In addition to the above, the density of the development will increase traffic flow in the area. There is also an undesirable proposal to utilize our above ground parking lots as a passage to ease congestion due to this development.
A virtual public meeting for the proposed 680 & 688 Sheppard Ave. E. development will be on Monday November 23 at 6:30 PM. This will be the only public consultation meeting for this development and it is absolutely crucial that we have as many supporters as possible participate in the call to demonstrate to Councillor Carroll, the Planning Department and the developer that there is a very large group opposed to this project as it currently stands. To register, please go to https://shelleycarroll.ca/development-updates.
It is important that as many members of the Parish as possible also voice their opposition to the Applicants Development Plans. It is important that you state what your objection to the development, as a parishioner, neighbour, and someone who loves the Church in that you do not want:
If you cannot register and attend the virtual meeting, the following link to the City of Toronto’s development website for the application will allow you to register your comments under the applicants “public consultation section.”
http://app.toronto.ca/AIC/index.do?folderRsn=%2BWpO0cxYE15%2F0UwoUM%2BdRA%3D%3D#detail0
Additional details about the opportunity to oppose and send in your comments can be found in the Parish Office. If you would like a copy emailed to you which will provide all the necessary links, please contact the Parish Office stgabrielsparish@bellnet.ca.
Your parish has been there for you and your family during the most important moments of your lives. Help you’re your Catholic community active and alive for years to come.
November is “Make a Will’ month! Please consider your parish in your will or through a planned gift. A bequest is a beautiful way to express your faith and gratitude for a lifetime of blessings – a lasting legacy of love that will help the Church continue with its many ministries.
For more details, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 or contact Peter Okonski, Manager of Planned Giving and Personal Gifts at 416 934 3400 Ext. 519 or by email at development@archtoronto.org. All calls are confidential.
Available this weekend, November 21st and 22nd, 2020
Many of you met Bishop Jon Hansen, the Bishop of the Diocese of Mackenzie, when he led our parish retreat in early March.
Each year Bishop Jon puts together a unique calendar with a collection of beautiful photos from his past year’s travels around the North. All proceeds from the sale of these calendars support the missions of the diocese.
The calendars, at $20 each, will be available this weekend before and after each mass. Please consider supporting the Diocese of Mackenzie. Due to COVID-19, we ask that you please have the exact change ready, which you can deposit directly in a box, so as to minimize physical contact.
November 23rd to November 29th
MONDAY – JOSEPH LUAN NGUYEN – Requested by his Family TUESDAY – PETER PHUNG VAN NHIC – Requested by the Nguyen Family WEDNESDAY – FILOMENA DASILVA – Requested by Maria Da Silva THURSDAY – BERNIE O’BRIEN – Requested by Alex O’Brien & Family FRIDAY – ANTONIO GAREIA – Requested by Humberto Holanda SATURDAY – DOREEN YOUNG – Requested by Noreen Chen SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANGELO DI FLUMERI & FAMILY – Requested by Benito Tomaiuoli & Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – THANKSGIVING – Requested by Nora Lagula
A Box 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 on a sheet of paper and place it in the box. We will remember them at all the Masses celebrated in November.
Connecting with each other during the Pandemic
The St. Gabriel’s Friendly Connections is a program of the Ministry for Maturing Adults that being initiated during the second wave of COVID 19. Our goal is to help people who have limited social networks to maintain healthy community living. The method of contact and frequency can be determined by the participants.
The team members of the Ministry of Maturing Adults would like to invite anyone who would like a telephone pal or email pal to contact the parish office or email us directly at stgabrielmma@gmail.com. If you are interested, please let us know by this Sunday, November 22nd.
We are excited to announce several programs that parish Ministry with Maturing Adults Committee will be starting in the next two months. All sessions will be offered virtually. Please watch this space for further information.
Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) have begun.
If you are interested in joining the RCIA meetings or if you would like to have more information about it, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at 416-221-8866 before Sunday November 29th.
Each month food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. With so many out of work and struggling at this time, your food donations are more important than ever. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support.
Begins November 29th, Ends December 6th
This year Rosalie Hall is caring for about 80 children and their Moms. Due to Covid 19, our giving tree campaign this year will look a little different.
On the tables in the gathering space, you will find stockings labeled with the age and gender of a child. Please decide what you would like, choose a stocking and purchase pajamas or undershirts for little ones from newborn to 4 years. Items with the original stocking attached should be placed in the box provided no later than Sunday December 6th. Toys or books for these little ones would also be appreciated.
For the Moms we are suggesting gift cards from Tim Hortons, Walmart or McDonalds these can be placed in the envelope provided and brought to the Parish Office Thank you so much for your generosity.
“Due to the pandemic and the limitations of our regular partners that support the St. Gabriel Conference our focus is limited to receipts of gift cards for the children instead of toys. Donations of gift cards between $25 and $50 dollars from Walmart, The Bay, Winners, Marshalls etc. will be much appreciated. Please drop off gift cards for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to the parish office by December 14, 2020. Thank you very much and God Bless”
Saturday November 28th to Tuesday, December 8th
We will be having a Christmas Toy Drive again this year for the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped new toy for a child, age newborn to12 years old. Containers will be set up in the gathering space on Saturday, November 26th and will remain there until Tuesday, December 8th.
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. 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, November 21st, 2020.
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