This is the last bulletin until the Labour Day Weekend in September. We wish you all a happy and safe summer!
Thursday, July 1st is Canada Day.
There will be no 9:00 AM Mass on Thursday or Friday.
The Parish Office will be closed both days, July 1st and July 2nd.
Welcome Back!
At the present time, Step 1 of the Ontario Government’s reopening plan is still in effect.
Under Step 1, attendance at St. Gabriel’s is limited to a capacity of 15%. Weekend Mass attendance will continue to be by reservation on the Eventbrite system. This attendance number is limited to all Liturgical celebrations.
Reservations are not required for weekday Masses.
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in September 2021 and supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422.
June 28th, 2021 to July 4th, 2021
MONDAY – ADELE O’CONNELL – Requested by Fergus O’Connell TUESDAY- BILL ROSENITCH – Requested by Fergus O’Connell WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – CANADA DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass FRIDAY – PARISH CLOSED – No 9:00 AM Mass SATURDAY – BIRTHDAY INTENTION OF ROSEMARIE YEUNG – Requested by Her Parents SUNDAY – 10:30 – ROSITA DE BORJA – Requested by Her Children
If you’re going to university or college in the fall, campus ministry is waiting for you! Connect with the Catholic community on your campus by visiting: www.chaplaincyconnect.ca!
For the children who died in Kamloops and in residential schools throughout the country that they not be forgotten, Lord, Hear our prayer.
For healing of the relatives and communities of these children within the First Nation and Metis communities. Lord heaf our prayer.
For a thorough investigation of all former residential schools that any further unmarked graves of children would be found. Lord, hear our prayer.
For wisdom and grace for the Honourable Dr. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. Lord, hear our prayer.
June is celebrated as Seniors Month in Ontario and in various provinces across Canada. The theme of Seniors Month 2021 in Ontario is “Stay Safe, Active and Connected.” The month of June is also dedicated to Adult Faith Formation in the Archdiocese of Toronto in recognition of the fact that adult faith formation is fundamental, essential and central in the life of faith communities.
“Seniors” and older adults have faced “increased isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.” The good news is that the government of Canada and the province of Ontario have been making great strides in vaccinating older Ontarians, including those living in congregate settings. We hope that our older adult parishioners have taken advantage of the vaccination program offered in our province so that they can finally meet family members and enjoy outdoor activities once again. If anyone need assistance in getting their vaccine appointment, contact us. There are several parishioners who would like to assist with this endeavor.
“Adult faith formation has probably taken the biggest hit from the pandemic restrictions, as parishes have had to scramble to adapt and re-adapt liturgical celebrations and programs of sacramental preparation.” Most of the activities we have done thus far with our seniors and older adult parishioners are virtual – either via Skype or Zoom. It may take a bit longer before life returns to normal, but we will continue to try and find meaningful ways to connect with and serve the seniors and older adults in our community.
It is important that we recognize, appreciate, salute, and celebrate the seniors and older adults in our community, and especially in our parish. They are the ones who had contributed and continue to contribute towards the building up of our community – both our parish and our local communities – that they are today. We continue as a parish community to strive to raise awareness about programs and services that will benefit and meet the needs of our seniors, especially during this pandemic time and beyond. If any of our parishioners are interested in programs and services for seniors and maturing adults, please check our bulletin or our parish website. You may can also contact Sr. Maria Lucia at the parish or via email at StGabrielMMA@gmail.com
ShareLife agencies are there for you, too
Please remember that ShareLife organizations are also there to help you. If you, your family or other loved ones are in need of support from the services of a ShareLife funded agency, visit sharelife.org and click on the “Need Help?” button.
For those who are able, please give to ShareLife through the parish office or sharelife.org.
Summer Collection: July 24th/25th, August 28th/29th
Thank you to all who prepared casseroles for the Good Shepherd Centre for the month of June. During the summer, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekends of July 24th/25th and August 28th/29th.
More volunteers are needed, especially during the summer months, to help feed the hungry in our city. We encourage you to pick up a copy of a casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. Three recipes are available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Printed copies of the recipes are also available in the Parish Office. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole.
Please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791 for more information.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.
Rosalie Hall assists the most vulnerable young Moms and their children to realize their potential by providing a wide range of child development, community, residential and educational 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 so important as Covid 19 continues and numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired
Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 PM
A Virtual Event Hosted by Catholic Conscience
Matthew 6:24 famously reads, “You cannot serve God and wealth.” Yet as a Catholic living 2021, there’s no avoiding money and its powerful role in our lives and the society we participate in every day. How we use money lovingly, effectively and with Catholic social teaching in mind is crucial to how we serve God and our neighbour in this life. How do we, as Christian disciples, use our money in Christian ways? How do we steward the money of others, in our professional workplaces or our community projects? And how can we resist a money-centric culture that often reduces our human dignity to consumption and production, while also recognizing money’s role in pursuing the common good?
Join us for a Catholic Civics Workshop with two Catholic experts who will help us answer these critical questions: Michael Ryall, Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management, and Paul Perrone, a Chartered Financial Analyst and experienced investment industry professional.
Weekdays: Monday, July 12th to Friday, August 13th
All youth, ages 4 to 12 years old, are invited to register for St. Monica’s free virtual summer camp. We create opportunities for campers to learn about and participate in the Catholic faith in ways that engage and relate to their lives. Daily uploads will lead our campers and their families to Christ, right in the comfort of their home.
To register go to http://bit.ly/StMonicaParishCamp
Contact: St. Monica’s Parish at 416-483-1513 or email: stmonicaparishcamp@gmail.com
Catholic Family Services of Toronto is now offering online quick access single sessions. Single-session counselling is a quick and effective way for individuals, couples or families to address a mental health or relationship concern. To arrange for a session, please contact: info@cfstoronto.com or 416-921-1163 or 416-222-0048. Leave us a message with your name, email and phone number, and a staff person will contact you.
Clients who are interested in pursuing other or additional services in the agency have the option to access our ongoing counselling, wellness or group programs.
Counselling fees are charged according to a client’s income level. No one is denied service because of their inability to pay fees.
The summer edition of St. Gabriel’s Garden Growing News is available on the Garden Ministry page. We hope you will enjoy the news and photos and welcome your comments, suggestions and requests for more information.
The harvest sent to the Good Shepherd this week included radish, kale, Swiss chard, and lettuce.
“But make no mistake: the weeds will win; nature bats last.” ~Robert M. Pyle
While it’s still our inning, join the Garden Ministry! sgpgardenministry@gmail.com
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.
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.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, June 27th, 2021.
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