Wednesday, December 18th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 24th̶ 5:00 PM Family Mass 8:00 PM Mass 12:00 AM Midnight Mass No 9:00 AM Mass Office open – 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, December 25th 10:30 AM Mass 12:30 PM Mass No 8:30 or 9:00 AM Mass
Thursday, December 26th No 9:00 AM Mass Office Closed
Tuesday, December 31st 5:00 PM Vigil Mass No 9:00 AM Mass Office open ̶ 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, January 1st 10:30 AM Mass 12:30 PM Mass No 8:30 or 9:00 AM Mass
While parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Please follow the instructions of the attendants. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear. Additional parking is available on the east side of Elkhorn Public School and in the bus loop. Again, please follow the instructions of the attendant. The school requests that we do not park on the grass. Many thanks to the Principal of Elkhorn Public School for allowing Us the use of the school property.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome the following children who were baptized during the month of November:
Julia Isabel Kervin-Nyland Ademilade Keon Okubanj Rafael Jason Chen Pimentel
Congratulations to the children and their families!
December 9th to December 15th , 2024
MONDAY – DR. EUGENE JUWAH ✞ – Requested by Prescilla Juwah TUESDAY – THE DESTITUTE, THE SICK & THE DYING – Requested by Lydia McGrann WEDNESDAY – LAYLA AMIN & NAJAT AMIN ✞ – Requested by Khalid Amin THURSDAY – VANDA ZAMPARINI ✞ – Requested by her Family FRIDAY – DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE OATWAY FAMILY ✞ – Requested by Pat Oatway SATURDAY – UMBERTO INTINI ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ – Requested by Antonietta Cortese SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – FLORA CUSI ✞ – Requested by her Family
Psalm 25 focuses our hearts on our need for the Lord, and on the steadfastness of the Lord in caring for us. We wait all day long for the Lord, for him to show us his ways and lead us in his truth.
Our confidence is secure: the Lord is good and upright; the Lord teaches us, leads us in his paths of steadfast love and faithfulness. The Lord is kindness, constancy, and friendship for us always.
Children ages 7 and up are invited to sing carols and hymns before and during the Christmas Eve Family Mass on December 24th at 5:00 PM. There will be a mandatory rehearsal on Sunday, December 22nd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
There will be a Nativity Play during the 5:00 PM Family Mass on Christmas Eve. Children grades 5 and under are invited to participate where they will dress up in costumes as they reenact the birth of Jesus. There will be a dress rehearsal on Sunday December 22nd at 11:30 AM (after the 10:30 AM mass). Please contact our Youth Minister at youth@stgabrielsparish.ca to participate.
Prepare the way of the Lord
The Social Justice Committee will be selling Fairtrade Coffee the weekend of December 21st and 22nd.
The price of the coffee is $7.00. Thank you for your continued support.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
During Advent, the St. Gabriel Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will have a Giving Tree in the Gathering Space. The tree will be decorated with gift stars.
We invite you to take a star, and donate a $50 gift card from Walmart, the Dollar Store, Canadian Tire or Tim Hortons. All gift cards should have payment receipts to ensure they are activated. Gift cards should be left at the parish office by December 15th with the star ornament attached.
Rosalie Hall
At this time of the year, we are also thinking of the young mothers and babies of Rosalie Hall. If you wish to help, you may choose a “Christmas Stocking” from the tree to purchase pyjamas or undershirts for little ones, age 6 months to 5 years. Sweaters or hoodies would also be very welcome.
Unwrapped items with the original stocking tag attached can be left in the box provided near the giving tree no later than Sunday, December 15th. Toys or books for these little ones would also be appreciated.
For the Moms, we are suggesting gift cards from Tim Horton’s, Walmart or McDonald’s. These can be placed in the cards provided and brought to the Office. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Living the Gospel through ShareLife
NEW: Your gift will double in value!
From November 1st until year end, your contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor up to a total of $500,000. Your support of ShareLife is improving the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
“If you ever wonder what impact you are making – you are sending Deaf kids to an accessible American Sign Language (ASL) camp in the summer; you are connecting Deaf kids with Deaf mentors; you are inspiring Deaf kids to achieve their dreams; you are teaching family members ASL so they can communicate with their Deaf children. When you give, it goes a long way.” – Kelly Mackenzie, Silent Voice
Thursday December 12th, 2024
The National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, an initiative of the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council, takes place each year on December 12th, the liturgical feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The prayer and introductory text to commemorate this year’s National Day can be found by searching: 2024 National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
November 11th, 2024 to January 13th, 2025
Theme: “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26)
High school students aged 13 to 19 from the Catholic School Boards in the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in this annual event, which honours the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity taking place from January 18 to 25.
Write a five-hundred-word essay that explores the 2025 theme. Great prizes await the top three submissions.
Students are encouraged to explore the resources at https://bit.ly/3zOVHly to gain insight into the meaning and purpose of the theme. They should also refer to the focus question available on the poster at https://bit.ly/3XCGGgo. Entries are to be submitted at https://www.catholicregister.org/writingaward.
Email ecumenical@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 ext. 527 with any questions, or for more information.
Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
Massey Hall
St. Michael’s Choir School presents GLORIA! A magical blend of secular and sacred choral repertoire to usher in this Christmas season. A Toronto holiday tradition, this is the Choir School’s 59th annual Christmas concert, packed with exceptional works including Vivaldi’s Gloria, Carol of the Bells, and The Star Carol. With close to 300 voices, 5 choirs consisting of students, and alumni, taking the stage, this year’s programme is sure to be one of the best yet!
Tickets are now available at www.masseyhall.com. Please use Promo Code: STARLIGHT.
For more information, please call 416-397-6367.
Thursday, December 19th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of singing your favourite Christmas carols while enjoying tea, coffee and cookies on Thursday, December 19th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. To register please contact stgabrielmma@gmail.com or call the Parish Office.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website).
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is a gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds).
To donate securities, go to archtoronto.org and download the“How to Gift Securities Info Sheet” and “Letter of Direction.”
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
What do you call a sleepwalking nun?
A roamin’ Catholic
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, December 8th, 2024.
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