SACRAMENTAL REGISTRATION
September 22nd & September 24th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
In addition to the ongoing sacramental registration taking place since June, there will be registration for the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation on two evenings in September: Tuesday, September 22nd and Thursday, September 24th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, in the gathering space of the church.
Please Note:
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. Registration forms will not be accepted without it. A Baptism certificate is not required for Reconciliation.
A fee of $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
Registration will be followed by parents’ meetings for each sacrament in October/November. Please stay tuned for those meeting dates, where textbooks will be sold.
CHILDREN’S FAITH PROGRAM – 2026/2027
Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program are available in the parish office. This program is for children of the Parish who attend other Catholic schools, public or private schools. It is meant for children to learn about their faith, grow into faith, and prepare for sacraments as needed. Classes are held at St. Gabriel’s School beginning on September 20th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and are held every second Sunday.
Please note that a separate Sacramental registration form is required if your child will receive the sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation during the 2026/2027 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
At the 10:30 AM Mass from mid-September to June each year, children ages 4 to 10 have the opportunity to gather as a group for the Liturgy of the Word, led by adults with students assisting.
We are in need of more student volunteers to assist this program.
For more information or to volunteer, please call Dawn Burke at 416 671-0561 or leave a message at the Parish Office.
FLOWER FUND
Each year we decorate our worship space for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. In the last few years, the cost of the flowers has increased considerably. For this reason, we are establishing a Flower Fund to help defray the cost of the flowers. If you would like to donate, please bring your donation to the office in an envelope marked Flower Fund. Thank you.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
September 21st to September 27th 2026
MONDAY − FR. JENO RIGO ✞ − Requested by Patricia Lim
TUESDAY − PAUL, NANCY & JOHN LIM ✞ − Requested by Patricia Lim
WEDNESDAY − EDNA, GERRY & MIKE HATCH ✞ − Requested by their Family
THURSDAY − MR. NG YIM NAM ✞ − Requested by Alicia Too
FRIDAY − ISABELITA DUJUA ✞ − Requested by the Surco Family
SATURDAY − THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. GABRIEL’S − Requested by Mark DesRoches
SUNDAY − 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – FR. JENO RIGO ✞ − Requested by Patricia Lim
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – PAUL, NANCY & JOHN LIM ✞ − Requested by Patricia Lim
PSALM MEDITATION
Psalm 145
Psalm 145 celebrates the greatness and the goodness of God; it reminds us to never limit God to our understanding.
The First Reading from the prophet Isaiah echoes this concept of God’s goodness, kindness and mercy being infinite:
“‘My thoughts are not your thoughts, says the Lord.’”
Beyond our capacity to understand!
In Psalm 145 we have another amazing poem that we can pray and meditate on daily for a lifetime. We receive all that we receive with awe and wonder at the generosity of God.
God’s love is all-embracing. It’s cosmic.
ST. GABRIEL’S YOUNG ADULTS – PASSIONIST RETREAT
Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th
Our parish will be hosting a retreat for young adults (18 and up) from Friday October 2nd to Sunday October 4th.
The retreat will be centered on the theme of building solidarity in the spirit of the Passionist Charism through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and prayer. Join us for a weekend that is also filled with fellowship and outreach.
Please contact youth@stgabrielsparish.ca for more details and to sign up.
CARING FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR CITY
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very appreciative.
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.
COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA
Supporting Bishops in Their Pastoral Mission Across the Country – Weekend of September 26th/27th
The Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will take place on the weekend of September 26th and 27th. This annual initiative is an important opportunity for the faithful to actively support and assist the Bishops in their ministry of accompanying, teaching, guiding, sanctifying, and caring for the Church in Canada. Please support the Collection. We thank you in advance for your generosity and continued commitment.
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES
Next Weekend, September 26th/27th
Your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at all 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 website. 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.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE
Fair Trade coffee will be sold after all the Masses next weekend, September 26th and 27th. The cost is $7.00 per bag.
SHARELIFE
Your Faith in Action: 2026 Food Security Grants
For the fourth consecutive year, ShareLife and Catholic Charities are committing funds through the Food Security Grants program. Made possible through the faithful generosity of ShareLife donors, this year, $850,000 in Food Security Grants will strengthen local food banks, meal programs and other community-based initiatives serving individuals and families in need.
Your compassionate support of our parish’s ShareLife Campaign helps make this work possible. Please support the fight against hunger by giving at the parish using a ShareLife envelope or at sharelife.org/donate. Thank you for living the Gospel!
112th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Leo XIV, is “Even just one of these children.”
Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew (18:5) — “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me” — the Holy Father calls the Church to pay special attention to migrants and refugee children. He reminds us that every child matters, and we are called to protect and welcome them with open hearts, offering them safety, dignity, and a hopeful future.
We are invited to reflect on how our parishes and communities can respond with concrete acts of hospitality and compassion to the youngest and most vulnerable among those on the move.
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN
September 28th from 9:00 AM to 3:30PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
As autumn arrives, we have this time for a quiet reflection on our longings, our hungers, our desires. What is it that I yearn for in my life? What have I always wanted? Do I dream of things long gone?
The Psalms can help us clarify, or perhaps distill, those longings which give us life.
Facilitated by: Fr. Jim Kelly, SJ
Register online at: manresa-canada.ca
Email: manresaregistration@outlook.com
SHARELIFE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 3rd from10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Augustine’s Seminary
ShareLife’s 50th anniversary celebration continues! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, at St. Augustine’s Seminary. Doors will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Tour the beautiful and historic seminary, meet representatives from ShareLife-funded agencies and see how your kindness helps our brothers and sisters in need.
This event is free! To help us prepare for your visit, please register by Friday, September 25th. Registration link can be found in sharelife.org/50.
For any inquiries, please contact us at SLEvent@archtoronto.org.
FINANCE CORNER
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is with the gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds). When you donate stocks, mutual funds and other securities to a registered charity, you pay no capital gains tax and receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and support of your Paris and various archdiocesan charities such as ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary, The Shepherds’ Trust, and many others.
For further information, contact the development office at development@archtoronto.org.
FOR FUN
Why do lions move at the end of summer?
Because the pride goeth before the fall!
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.
