VIOLENT ATTACK ON YONGE STREET
In light of the violent attack which occurred on Yonge Street yesterday, we as a parish community wish to express our deepest sympathy to those families whose loved ones were injured or killed as well as those who witnessed the attack.
Lord we pray for those who have been devastated by the tragedy on Yonge Street. We remember those who lost their lives so suddenly. We pray for the families forever changed by grief and loss. Bring them consolation, comfort and peace. Give those who were traumatized by the devastation they witnessed the strength to heal and surround them with your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
SECOND PHASE OF THE GARDEN REVITALIZATION
The second phase of the garden revitalization project is underway led by Robert Cordy, Organic Horticulturalist. The focus of this season’s activity is the north garden and Robert will present the plan for its revitalization and provide a tour of the garden after all masses on the weekend of May 12th/13th. Stay tuned for information on upcoming workshops.
The Garden Ministry is a group of volunteers who participate in the care of our beautiful garden spaces and who are interested in learning more about organic gardening through workshops and working with Robert and his team. To learn more about our activities please leave your email address and phone number with the office staff or email heathermjb@gmail.com.
LOOKING FOR A BOOKKEEPER
Fr. Bernard is looking for a bookkeeper at the Passionist Mission Office. If interested, please contact Fr. Bernard at the Mission Office at 416-743-3500.
Join the team and work for the missions in Haiti, Jamaica and Honduras!
ANNOUNCED MASSES
April 30th – May 5th, 2018
MONDAY – MARY LIU TAK TUEN – Requested by Agnes Wong
TUESDAY – TSUN YAN-HO – Requested by Anna Ha’s Friends
WEDNESDAY – ALLAN PERSAUD – Requested by Persaud & Goldenberg Families
THURSDAY – THE McCANN FAMILY LIVING & DECEASED – Requested by Carolyn & Bill Markle
FRIDAY – ISABEL WRIGHT & MYRTLE ROMAIN – Requested by The Raymore Family
SATURDAY – GUS CALDERONE – Requested by Marie Calderone
FIRST COMMUNION INTERVIEWS
Several families have not yet booked their First Communion interview. The Interview dates still available are April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, May 3rd and May 4th. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. If you have not done so, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866-to book your appointment with Fr. Brando or Fr. John as soon as possible.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday, June 2nd from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
ROSARY GROUPS
English: Rosary – Saturday, May 5th at 3:15 PM in the Gabriel Room.
Chinese Rosary – Sunday May 6th in the Gabriel Room
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
ECO – SABBATH
Sunday, May 6th at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room
On the first Sunday of each month, the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality facilitates a 30 minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for that Sunday’s liturgy.
All are welcome to attend.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
May 6th to 11th, 2018
We invite all parishioners to join in celebrating Catholic Education Week 2018, which runs from May 6th to May 11th. For more than 165 years, Ontario’s publicly funded schools have been integrating our faith into all aspects of school life, nurturing the gifts and talents of every student. We celebrate the distinctive contribution that Catholic schools provide, giving thanks and offering our prayers for all those who faithfully journey with our young people each day. To affirm your support of Catholic Education and sign up for email updates visit www.togetherinfaith.ca.
PLANNING TO BE A CATHOLIC TEACHER?
It is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic School Board in Ontario, as part of your application for employment, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor. If you are planning to apply to teach in a Catholic School, a contact with the pastor is highly recommended. Please plan to have a conversation with your Pastor early in the process, well before applications are to be submitted.
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall
Your food donations are more important than ever as the numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support.
SHARELIFE
Living the Gospel by helping newcomers to Canada
Angie moved to Canada to marry a man she met online. He was not who he seemed; she endured emotional and physical abuse. While he was at work, she started attending language classes at Catholic Crosscultural Services. Staff at CCS connected her with a settlement worker in the women’s program. Angie received the support she needed to exit her violent relationship and live independently, free from abuse. Angie is one of over 3,000 clients helped annually by CCS programs funded by ShareLife.
Total Collected to April 16th, 2018 – $73,956
May 27 is the next ShareLife Sunday.
Please give generously.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
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. 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.
COLLECTING EYEGLASSES
We are continuing to collect eyeglasses for the Lions Club. Throughout the year, the Lion’s Club volunteers collect used eyeglasses and deliver them to regional Lions Recycling Centres. There volunteers clean, sort by prescription strength and package the glasses. Recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in low and middle income communities where they will have the greatest impact. Please place them in the baskets provided outside the office.
EFFECT HOPE
Leprosy Mission of Canada Stamp Collection Program
Make a difference with your mail! You can get involved by collecting, trimming and sending your used postage stamps to Effect Hope, the Leprosy Mission of Canada.
Please place stamps in the basket provided outside the Parish Office
BUNDLE UP WEEKEND COMING UP!
Next Weekend, May 5th and 6th
It’s Spring Cleaning Time!
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting gently used clothing, shoes, linens and household goods to support our neighbors in need or to be sold to help support their special works in the community.
They cannot accept books, dishes, furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction materials or videos and cassettes.
Please bring your donations and help others in your community.
The truck is open Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Volunteers will be there to assist with loading before and after each Mass.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE
St. Gabriel’s Parish
Weekend of September 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2018
A Marriage Preparation course will be offered here at St. Gabriel’s the weekend of September 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2018. The course will be held Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 please email Marie Deans at deansm@sympatico.ca. PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For a registration package
MEAGAN’S WALK – CREATING A CIRCLE OF HOPE
5km Fundraising Walk and Hug
Saturday, May, 12th 2018
Registration from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Fort York
9:30 AM Registration Closes
10:00 AM Walk to SickKids
The seventeenth annual Meagan’s Walk: – Creating a Circle of Hope will take place on Saturday, May 12th. You may register online at meaganswalk.com. Registration also opens at 8:30 AM at Fort York, followed by family activities and entertainment. Registration closes at 9:30 AM. The Walk begins at 10:00 AM. and concludes at SickKids with the “Hug”.
Over the last 17 years, proceeds of 5 million dollars from this event have been directed toward paediatric brain tumour research, faster diagnoses, personalized treatments and improved outcomes for young people faced with brain tumours and treatment of paediatric brain tumours at SickKids.
SEEING WITH HEART –DAY OF REFLECTION
Catholic Parents of Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons
Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering, Ontario
The sixteenth Canadian Day of Reflection will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering.
Fr. Roger Brennan of the Scarboro Foreign Mission will facilitate. John Montague from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will assist.
The Cost is $40.00 which includes lunch.
For questions and information call John Montague at 416-523-6449.
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.
