Through our Lenten journey, we are called to examine how we are responding to God’s call in our daily lives.
For our parish community, part of that response is our stewardship campaign. Now is the time to complete the forms inside the Annual Impact Report and return them in the collection basket or the box in the Gathering Space. Copies are still available at the back of the church if you haven’t picked one up yet.
Do you have questions? There are Information Sessions after every Mass this weekend. Please join us for coffee and light refreshments. We’d love to see you there!
The response from our community has been truly heartening. 62 Parishioners and families have responded so far. We are grateful for every gift.
If you haven’t yet responded, there is still time.
The Passionist Province of St Paul of the Cross is offering a series of Lenten reflections through the lens of the Passionist charism.
They take place on zoom every Wednesday beginning February 25th, 2026, at 7:00 PM. March 18th — Fr. Jim O’Shea CP March 25th — Anthony P. Mullen
To register, please e-mail ProvSecretary@cpprov.org and specify language (English or Spanish).
March 16th – March 22nd, 2026
MONDAY − FR. COLLINS OKAFOR, SMMM ✞ − Requested by Jenny Lo TUESDAY − TINA INTINI ✞ − Requested by the Annibale Family WEDNESDAY − ARMAND OAKIE ✞ − Requested by his Family THURSDAY − NELLA COLANTONIO ✞ − Requested by Angela Colantonio FRIDAY − FR. PAUL RUTTLE CP − Requested by Leonor Dytoc SATURDAY – DANTE YOUNG ✞ − Requested by Ana Bascom SUNDAY − 8:30 AM − FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY − 10:30 AM − ROY JUSTIN RYAN ✞ − Requested by Nicole Meera & Felix SUNDAY − 12:30 PM − SALVADOR SAN JUAN JR. ✞ − Requested by his Wife and Children
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross 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.
Individual Confessions – Wednesday, March 25th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Reconciliation Service – Thursday, March 26th at 7:30 PM
Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026 Masses – Sat. 4:30 PM, Sun. 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 No 9:00 AM Mass 7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM
Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026 No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed 3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord 7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026 No 4:30 PM Mass 8:00 PM – Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026 No 8:30 AM Mass Masses – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026 No 9:00 AM Mass, Office Closed
EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Third Sunday of Lent – Psalm 23
The son of Jesse chosen by the Lord was David; the one no one thought about. He spent his time in the fields caring for the sheep. However, it was he whom the Lord directed Samuel to anoint as King in the presence of his brothers.
A central and key image of our faith is that God is our shepherd, caring for us as a good shepherd does for their sheep.
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”
This great Creator God is beyond all things, creates all things, is infinite. The universe we know, all past and future universes are as a speck of dust, nothing at all by comparison with God.
This God, Father, Son and Spirit, is our shepherd, loves us eternally, totally, infinitely, even became one of us, so strong is their love for us. Food for our faith.
You can help men answer God’s call to priesthood by supporting ShareLife
God planted the seed of a priestly vocation in Rev. Mr. Moonjun Alphonse Choi’s heart as a child. He later entered St. Augustine’s Seminary, where God led him through moments of joy, deep reflection, and a faith that continues to grow. His path has been one of both grace and challenge, yet he has walked forward without fear—because of you.
Your generous heart lifted the burden of financial worry, allowing Rev. Mr. Moonjun Alphonse Choi to embrace his calling fully and prepare for a life of service to the Church. God-willing, he will be ordained into priesthood this May. Because of your faithful generosity to ShareLife, many more young men will have the opportunity to answer God’s call.
The first ShareLife Sunday collection is on March 22nd. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Good Shepherd provided 376,473 meals in 2025 to people who would otherwise go hungry as well as 128 shelter beds. Please think about volunteering to help feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office. This might be an excellent way to share your talents for the Stewardship Program .
The Food bank is once again in need of egg cartons. Please deposit your contributions in the box provided in the Gathering Space. Many thanks for your support of those facing food insecurity.
March 18th at 1:00 PM
Our March milk bag weaving session is Wednesday March 18th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Any interested youth who are on March Break are welcome to join us to assist or observe. Parents and Grandparents are also welcome.
On April 12th, we will transplant the lettuce seedlings our young parishioners started into our parish garden.
With spring just around the corner, we are preparing for another beautiful harvest season and would love your help. If you are interested in tending the garden with us, please reach out to the Ministry at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca. We look forward to growing together!
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at 10:00 AM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond St., Toronto
The annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto will take place on Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00 AM. His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, will be the presider and homilist. All are welcome. Those unable to attend can participate in the celebration via livestream at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live
Saturday March 21st, 2026
Le Treport Banquet Hall, Mississauga
Johnnette Benkovic Williams from EWTN – What does it Mean to be a Woman? Sister John Mary SV – Learning to Listen in a Distracted World April Smith from North Pole Alaska – Live Adventurously, Live Virtuously Dorothy Pilarski – One Mother’s Heart – One Mother’s Fiat Natalie Regnier – Brick by Brick: Building a Strong Family Bishop Ivan Camilleri will be celebrating the closing Mass
Register at dwf2026.eventbrite.ca
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The Maturing Adult Ministry invites you to a guided tour of our church followed by reflection, coffee and conversation.
Kindly RSVP to Sharon Gusz at sharongusz@gmail.com
Please pick your offertory envelopes up if you have not done so. To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please. do not use any envelopes from 2025 or any prior year.
If Wilson lent Tom Hanks $20 … Then Tom Hanks would be Owen Wilson
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
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