Monday, February 20th
Monday February 20th is Family Day, a day to celebrate our families. The Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass on that day.
Monday February 27th is the feast of St. Gabriel. St. Gabriel, a member of the Passionist Community, was born Francis Possenti on March 1st, 1838 in Assisi.
In September, 1856, he entered the Passionist novitiate but before his ordination, he contracted tuberculosis. He died February 27th, 1862 at the age of 24. Francis had a special devotion to Mary and chose as his religious name Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. He is remembered for his enthusiasm in life and his extraordinary generosity. Pope John XXIII proclaimed him as a special Patron of Youth. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM
February 20th to February 26th, 2023
MONDAY – FAMILY DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – ROSEANNE GERAGHTY – Requested by Agnes Gaughan WEDNESDAY – ASH WEDNESDAY – No 9:00 AM Mass THURSDAY – SOULS IN PURGATORY ✞ – Requested by Myrian Fabra FRIDAY – MIRO RAK ✞ – Requested by the Family SATURDAY – VINCENT LAURELLA ✞ – Requested by Carol & Mary Laurella SUNDAY, 10:30 – RYAN & LOUIS MENDES ✞ – Requested by the Family SUNDAY, 12:30 –
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Wednesday, February 22nd is Ash Wednesday.
Special Masses will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PM. Ashes will be distributed. There will be no 9:00 AM Mass.
Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.
You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.
Installation on Saturday March 25th at 10:00 AM
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis (Frank) Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 14th Archbishop of Toronto.
The archbishop-designate succeeds Cardinal Thomas Collins, who has served the archdiocese since 2007. The new archbishop will be installed on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday March 25th at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
During this time of transition in the archdiocese, we give thanks for Cardinal Collins and his service to the Church and welcome Archbishop-designate Leo, who will be joining the community very soon. Please continue to keep these shepherds close in prayer in the days ahead.
On February 8th, 2023, the Bishops of Canada released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. In addition, the bishops have released a letter to Catholics throughout the country.
Copies of the letters can be accessed by visiting: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation
Catholics throughout the archdiocese are invited to reflect, learn and join in efforts to nurture and deepen our relationship with Indigenous Peoples. We pray that the letters may serve as an additional tool to guide the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very appreciative.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
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 very 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.
Next Weekend, February 25th/26th
Your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. Many more volunteers are needed to help feed the hungry in our city.
Three recipes are available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Printed copies of the recipes are also available in the Parish Office. Pans can also be picked up here in the office. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole. For more information, you may contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
Two devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. The latest reports indicate that there are more than 40,000 people injured and the rising death toll has now surpassed 11,000 people.
The disaster began with a 7.8-magnitude earthquake early Monday morning, one of the strongest to hit the region in 100 years, toppling thousands of buildings throughout Turkey and Syria, creating even worse conditions for millions of Syrians already displaced by the ongoing civil war. Freezing cold weather conditions are complicating rescue operations and adding further risk to survivors.
The Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through Catholic partners (including Caritas Canada, Aid to the Church in Need, CNEWA, and Jesuits International) to support relief efforts underway.
Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
Please continue to pray for those who have died and for those displaced because of this tragic disaster in both Turkey and Syria.
Thursdays, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Via Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
A virtual training session is being offered by the Archdiocese of Toronto for those who are interested in this ministry. This training is designed for new and seasoned parish bereavement ministers. It will explore ways to begin a bereavement ministry in your parish or enhance your present bereavement ministry programs.
Registrants are required to participate in all online sessions and complete pre-homework to receive full training. There is no cost to attend but registration is required (space is limited). This program is offered by the Office of Formation for Discipleship and Saint Monica Institute.
Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Bereavement Ministry Team at St. Gabriel’s please contact Sr. Malou at StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com.
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th Father Ron Rolheiser Theme -Wrestling with God and with Love – Resistance and Surrender Within Our Spiritual Journey
For more information, contact:Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre 905-278-5229, or, office@qoa.ca
Saturday March 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
A grace-filled day celebrating God’s love with:
Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto Ralph Martin Chris Stefanick Uplifting music Eucharistic Healing Procession Confession and Holy Mass Separate Youth Event with Debbie Herbeck & Pete Burak
FOR TICKETS/INFO: www.ljhr.ca EMAIL: contact@ljhr.ca CONTACT: Sadie, 905-270-2510 FACT SHEET: https://bit.ly/LJHR2023FactSheet
Lent Adoration, Catechesis and a Holy Mass
March 11th, 2023 beginning at 9:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church 432 Sheppard Ave. E. North York
Join St. Elizabeth Parish on March 11th for a special Lent Program.
Fr. Terry McKenna will speak on How to Access the Healing Power of the Holy Eucharist
The schedule: 9:00-9:30AM: Adoration; 9:30-10:00AM: Catechism 10:00-11:00AM: Healing Mass with the music ministry of the Holy Trinity Community
Tax receipts for 2022 have been mailed out.
If you have contributed in 2022 to the Archdiocese for Donate Now, ShareLife or the Family of Faith Campaign, your tax receipt will come directly from the Archdiocese.
If you have included your parish or favourite archdiocesan charity in your Will or estate plan, please let us know. Through the Legacy Society of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we would like to say a special thank you.
All Legacy Society members are invited to the Annual Legacy Society Lunch & Mass by the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Let your legacy be a testament of your faith! All Legacy Society members have the option of remaining anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact the Development Office at development@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3400 ext. 519.
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