February 5th – February 11th, 2024
MONDAY – LYDIA McGRANN – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber TUESDAY – JOHN SHEAHAN – Requested by Diana Lau WEDNESDAY – JOYCE WONG ✞ – Requested by Diana Lau THURSDAY – LESLIE HUNG ✞ – Requested by Erminia Choy FRIDAY – THE DESTITUTE, THE SICK & THE DYING – Requested by Lydia McGrann SATURDAY – FOR A SPECIAL INTENTION – Requested by Marilyn Burke SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – TONG KWONG KEE ✞ – Requested by Yau Lam Kok SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – TU BAO SHAN – Requested by Yau Lam Kok
Sunday, February 11th, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond Street
As part of Marriage Sunday 2024 celebrations, Archbishop Francis Leo will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, with special recognition for those celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 60+ wedding anniversaries in 2024.
The Mass will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 11th at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their marriage commitment during the Mass.
All are welcome to attend. Couples celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ anniversaries in 2024 may register for reserved seating. Reserved seating is limited, so please register early. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass. Registration and other important information can be found at www.archtoronto.org/marriage. Livestream link: https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/
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. A school program enables clients to finish high school. The food we donate from our parish will replenish their empty food bank this month.
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.
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous of food to Good Shepherd Ministries.
Thank you
In these challenging times, when grocery prices are soaring and many are struggling to put food on the table, your kindness shines even brighter. Your wiliness to extend a helping hand has helped to alleviate the burden of hunger and made a positive difference in the lives of countless people. Thanks to your compassion, we were able to provide nutritious meals to those who would otherwise go without.
While there is still a long journey ahead in addressing the complex issue of homelessness and hunger, it all starts with a meal. Good Shepherd can do this only because of YOU! Thank you for your generosity, care and compassion.
Sincerely, Adrienne Urquhart Director, Fundraising & Public Relations
If you are planning to be a teacher, it is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic school board in Ontario, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor as part of your application.
The letter explaining that you belong to and participate in the community cannot be written if your pastor does not know you. It is recommended that you have a conversation with him early in the process well before the applications are to be submitted.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year began on January 24th, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Children born in 2020 are eligible to register.
The following original documents for your child are required upon registration:
Connect with us for questions about the admission process
Admissions and Placement Department: Email: admissions.registration@tcdsb.org or Phone: 416-222-8282 ext. 5320
February 15th, 22nd, 29th and March 7th, 14th, 21st
Online from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
For those who may be interested in becoming a member of the Palliative and Bereavement Ministry Team in our parish, the next archdiocesan bereavement ministry training will be coming up shortly. This online training will be held from February 15th, 22nd, 29th, March 7th,14th & 21st, 2024 from 7 :00 to 8:30 PM All are Thursday evenings. The training is designed for new and seasoned parish bereavement ministers. It will explore ways to begin a bereavement ministry or enhance the present bereavement ministry programs in the parish. Registrants are required to participate in all online sessions and complete pre-homework to receive full training.
If you would like to discern about your call to this important ministry to those who are grieving, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com and she will guide you through the process before you are recommended to attend the training. There is no cost to attend the training but registration is required (space is limited).
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Patrick’s Church, 137 McCaul St., Toronto
Join Ignite for this informal “bible study.” They will reflect on the words of scripture as they relate the liturgical season of the year to the experience of our lives and journey of faith. They will gather for one hour of input and reflection and continue the conversation across the street at the pub in a friendly social atmosphere.
The presenter: is Fr. Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R.
Join with FRIENDS, old and new, in the heart of the city, as we read, reflect on and discuss this story from Mark’s Gospel – The One Where Jesus Heals the Leper.
Please RSVP by the Friday before the gathering at: https://bit.ly/Bible-and-BeerFeb6
This event is hosted by Ignite! Young Adult Ministry. www.ignite-canada.ca
Friday, February 16th at 7:00 PM to Sunday, February 18th at 1:30 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre Pickering
Fr. Thomas Rosica CSB will facilitate this silent retreat for men and women “The Final Days: Passion and Death of the Lord in Jerusalem.” Although the Passion Narratives of all four Gospels are similar in many ways, there are significant differences among them. What does each of the four Evangelists stress the most in the Passion narrative? This silent weekend retreat begins on Friday evening and runs to Sunday with lunch. The suggested offering is $250 per person which includes 2 night’s accommodation with meals, spiritual direction and retreat program.
To register email registration@manresa.ca or visit https://manresa-canada.ca
Saturday, February 17th 2024
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
The Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre invites cancer patients and caregivers to a day Retreat to experience God’s healing love. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The cost is $45.
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is located at 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga.
For more information, please contact Jean at 905 278 5229 or go to office@qoa.ca
Thursday, February 08, 2024 12:00 PM – Thursday, February 08, 2024 01:00 PM
A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM
This webinar will address the unfortunate and increasing reality of hatred and prejudice in the form of antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias in society. Although geared to chaplains and those in ministry in various pastoral settings, it is open to all who seek to understand and deal with this timely issue as faithful disciples of Jesus in the world.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3HyWV5q
Offertory envelopes for 2024 are still available in the Gathering Space. If there is no box with your name on it and you wish to use envelopes, please advise the parish office either in person, by email or by phone.
Just a Reminder…
To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please do not use any envelopes from 2023 or any prior year for any 2024 donations.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024.
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