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bulletin – December 3

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

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CONFESSIONS SAT DEC 23rd 1:00 to 3:00 PM and
7:30 to 9:00 PM
SAT DEC 23rd 4:30 PM
SUN DEC 24th 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES SUN DEC 24th 7:00 PM Family Mass – Carol Singing
9:00 PM Mass-Adult Choir – Carol Singing

12:00 AM Midnight Mass – Folk Group
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES MON DEC 25th 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
OFFICE CLOSED – BOXING DAY TUE DEC 26th NO MASS
SAT DEC 30th 4:30 PM
SUN DEC 31st 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
NEW YEARS’ DAY MASSES MON JAN 1st 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
OFFICE CLOSED TUE JAN 2nd NO MASS

FAMILY MASS ON CHRISTMAS EVE AT 7:00 PM

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Each year, young people Grade 3 and up form a special choir. Children must be at church by 6:00PM on Christmas Eve. THERE IS ONLY ONE PRACTICE AND IT IS MANDATORY. PRACTICE IS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17th FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 PM. Please call Marilyn Calderone at 905-889-6856

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

S.K. to Grade 5 children are invited to participate in the pageant. Please call Anne Murphy at 416-512-0340. Children must be able to attend the DRESS REHEARSAL on SUNDAY DEC. 17th FROM 2:00 to 4:00PM.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date Time Intentions
Dec. 5 9:00AM DAVID SHELDRICK req Family
Dec. 7 9:00AM PATRICIA RODRIGUES req Yvonne & Barney Singh
Dec. 8 9:00AM TED BURRELL req Pam & Patrick Burrell
Dec. 9 4:30PM JANE MULLIGAN req Family

SUNDAY COLLECTION: November 25/26, 2006

Total: $11,308.85

4:30 8:30 10:30 12:30
Loose 142.98 60.38 223.87 322.97
Env. $ 2,315.00 3,388.00 3,103.10 1,752.55
Total 2,457.98 3,448.38 3,326.97 2,075.52
# of Env. 120 105 161 90

NEW CHURCH – OLD AND NEW IDEAS

This fall we will look at our new “green” church from different perspectives, including: “Who started us in this direction? Why did we choose this way of placing the pews, the altar, the pulpit (ambo)? Do we as Catholics have any tradition linking ecology and religion?” — and any other questions you may have. Each topic will be repeated the following week. You are invited to join us on:
DATE: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 29th (to be repeated on December 6th)
TIME: 10:30 AM to noon
PLACE: Gabriel Meeting Room

This presentation will also be offered on Tuesday evening December 5th at 7:30PM We hope the discussions will be informative and enjoyable.

On TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 28th, we will begin with the topic: How is our Christian life and ethics similar to those of other faith traditions? How are they different?
TIME: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
PLACE: Library

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NEW CHURCH – OLD AND NEW IDEAS

DATE: TUESDAY DECEMBER 5th or WEDNESDAY December 13th at 10:30AM in the Gabriel Room

“How are our Christian life and ethics similar to those of other faith traditions? How are they different?”
DATE: TUESDAY EVENING, December 12th TIME: 7:30 – 9:00PM PLACE: Library

Automatic Debit

Many parishes have adopted an “Automatic Debit” system. This is the same method used by utilities such as Bell Canada and Ontario Hydro whereby bills are paid monthly by a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account.

In addition to making giving easier for you, Automatic Debit would provide many benefits to the parish, in terms of efficiency and budget forecasting. You would never need to remember your envelope – and for those who still like to deposit in the basket, we would provide reusable cards stating – “I give by Automatic Debit”.

We would like to understand the level of interest in the Automatic Debit system at St. Gabriel’s. Please answer the following questions, and include this paper with your next collection – Thank you.

PLEASE CHECK “YES” or “NO”: I would use Automatic Debit for my collection contribution.
YES __________   NO __________

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 FROM 1:00-6:00 PM AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 3 FROM 8:00-2:00 PM. THIS WEEKEND, ST. GABRIEL’S CRAFTERS ARE HOSTING THEIR CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE IN THE GABRIEL ROOM AFTER ALL THE MASSES. RAFFLE TICKET DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY AFTER THE 12:30 PM MASS. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE EFFORT!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Cardinal Carter Academy Singers are pleased to present “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” in the Church on Wednesday, December 20th at 7:30 PM. This celebration of Christmas follows the traditional format made famous by King’s College, Cambridge. The story of our salvation, from the fall of humanity, to the promise of the prophecies, to the birth of Jesus, is proclaimed in scripture and song. Over one hundred and twenty young singers offer anthems, hymns and carols. Be with us for this beautiful, prayerful and inspiring start to the holidays. Admission: $10, Children 12 and under free. For ticket information please contact Marilyn Calderone at 416-618-2041 or marilyncalderone@rogers.com

CHRISTMAS SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO MOURN

This Ecumenical Service is arranged by the Bayview Sheppard Ministerial and the Chaplaincy of North York General Hospital, of which St. Gabriel’s is a part, in the hope that the night of Christ will bring peace and comfort to those who have experienced personal loss and for whom Christmas may be a most difficult time. This will take place at Advent Lutheran Church, 2800 Don Mills Road, North York on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th at 7:30 PM.

CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY – “HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION”

We are inviting families to assist us in providing some little extras, such as new clothing, new toys, food vouchers and/or gift certificates to bring the joy of the season to one of our families. If you are willing to adopt-a-family or provide a donation please contact Seta at 416-395-1507.

CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 65 casseroles for November. For December, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of DECEMBER 30/31 for delivery to the Centre. More volunteers are encouraged to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

invites you to celebrate Human Rights Day (December 10th) after the Masses on DECEMBER 9th & 10th by signing a petition or postcard or sending a greeting card to a human rights defender or prisoner of conscience.



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bulletin – November 26

Sunday, November 26th, 2006

THANK YOU TO ALL!

This past Sunday we had a great celebration in the dedication of our new church by Cardinal Ambrozic. The Cardinal was most gracious in his remarks on the Passionists and the Parishioners of St. Gabriel’s. Thank you to all who were involved in any way in making this celebration the awesome event it was.

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS

There is a book of Remembrance placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in this book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date Time Intentions
Nov. 28 9:00AM ANITA MARKLE req Family
Nov. 30 9:00AM NANCY FRANKLIN OOMAN-JONES req Fran
Dec. 1 9:00AM DAVID SHELDRICK req Teresa & Family
Dec. 2 4:30PM GUS CALDERONE req Joe & Marilyn Calderone

SUNDAY COLLECTION: November 18/19, 2006

Total: $10,063.43

4:30 8:30 10:30 12:30
Loose 97.47 106.94 97.47 563.50
Env. $ 1,761.00 1,148.25 1,958.00 3,785.80
Total 1,858.47 1,255.19 2,055.47 4,894.30
# of Env.

NEW CHURCH – OLD AND NEW IDEAS

This fall we will look at our new “green” church from different perspectives, including: “Who started us in this direction? Why did we choose this way of placing the pews, the altar, the pulpit (ambo)? Do we as Catholics have any tradition linking ecology and religion?” — and any other questions you may have. Each topic will be repeated the following week. You are invited to join us on:
DATE: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 29th (to be repeated on December 6th)
TIME: 10:30 AM to noon
PLACE: Gabriel Meeting Room

This presentation will also be offered on Tuesday evening December 5th at 7:30PM We hope the discussions will be informative and enjoyable.

On TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 28th, we will begin with the topic: How is our Christian life and ethics similar to those of other faith traditions? How are they different?
TIME: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
PLACE: Library

SHEPHERDS’ TRUST COLLECTION

The Shepherd’s Trust is an Archdiocesan retirement program that provides elderly and infirm priests with the financial support they require to lead a dignified life after their many years of service to us. This collection will take place in our parish this weekend, November 25/26. The contributions received from our parish plus other “religious order” parishes, will be allocated to each order’s retirement fund. Please note that all contributions are tax-deductible! Donations may also be sent directly to the Shepherds’ Trust office at 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 603, Toronto, ON. M4T 1W2 at anytime throughout the year or through the website: www.shepherdstrust.org. Thank you for caring for those who always cared for us!

ST. GABRIEL’S CRAFTERS

are selling their annual raffle tickets again today after all the Masses. The draw will take place next weekend at their CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE being held on Saturday, December 2nd from 1 PM to 6 PM and Sunday, December 3rd from 8 AM to 2 PM. Donations of craft items and baked goods are most welcome. Also volunteers to help at the craft show would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Linda 416-226-4645 or Bernadette 416-226-0100

Automatic Debit

Many parishes have adopted an “Automatic Debit” system. This is the same method used by utilities such as Bell Canada and Ontario Hydro whereby bills are paid monthly by a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account.

In addition to making giving easier for you, Automatic Debit would provide many benefits to the parish, in terms of efficiency and budget forecasting. You would never need to remember your envelope – and for those who still like to deposit in the basket, we would provide reusable cards stating – “I give by Automatic Debit”.

We would like to understand the level of interest in the Automatic Debit system at St. Gabriel’s. Please answer the following questions, and include this paper with your next collection – Thank you.

PLEASE CHECK “YES” or “NO”: I would use Automatic Debit for my collection contribution.
YES __________   NO __________

FAMILY MASS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2006 @ 12:30 PM

ENGLISH ROSARY GROUP

has been cancelled for Sat DEC 2nd due to the Craft Show.

CHINESE ROSARY GROUP

will meet on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd at 4:00 PM in the Library.

EUCHARIST ADORATION

will take place on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd from 9:30 AM to 12 noon. If you wish to spend some time in adoration during these hours, please indicate the time when it would be convenient for you on the forms inside the Church.

ECO-SABBATH GATHERING

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. The guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the readings. All are welcome. The next gathering will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd in the Worship space beginning at approximately 11:30 AM (after the 10:30 Mass).

CHRISTMAS SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO MOURN

This Ecumenical Service is arranged by the Bayview Sheppard Ministerial and the Chaplaincy of North York General Hospital in the hope that the night of Christ will bring peace and comfort to those who have experienced personal loss and for whom Christmas may be a most difficult time. This will take place at Advent Lutheran Church, 2800 Don Mills Road, North York on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30 PM.

CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY – “HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION”

We are inviting families to assist us in providing some little extras, such as new clothing, new toys, food vouchers and/or gift certificates to bring the joy of the season to one of our families. If you are willing to adopt-a-family or provide a donation please contact Seta at 416-395-1507.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Your donations to the poor boxes after Mass throughout the
year are very important in enabling us to help those in need. At this time of the year, we try to provide a little extra for families and others that we help. Your generosity as you leave Mass would help us add something to their Christmas celebration.



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Dedication of the New Church

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

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homily – November 19

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

Mark 13:24-32

Today’s reading can be unsettling and disturbing. We hear about the disintegration of the world in the most graphic of terms. As usual we have to put these readings into context. Daniel wrote about 200 years before the birth of Jesus. At that time, the Greeks occupied the land and they were trying to unify their empire by imposing Greek thinking and beliefs on everyone. In Daniel’s time, it was a crime to practice the Jewish faith and many died for doing so. We know this from the Book of Maccabees and the story of the mother of seven sons whom she encouraged to die rather than deny their faith. Though Daniel writes of a future time what he is trying to do is encourage the people of his time to be faithful to the teaching and traditions of their ancestors. Those who are faithful would be vindicated.

The same is true of Mark – the people of his time were suffering under the persecution of Nero and many were dying for the faith and so Mark too points to a time of deliverance when all will be made right and good and faithful people would be vindicated by the victorious Christ.

We’ve all experienced occasions in our lives when we felt our world was fall apart – we couldn’t cope with what was happening around us – we were swamped with anxieties. It may have been the shattering news of serious illness, the sudden death of a spouse or a child – the loss of a job and career, the ending of a marriage or an important relationship or it could be a sense of being betrayed or let down by someone in whom we really trusted. And yet when we look back we see that we’ve come through these hard times and have moved on, better persons for having endured them.

In a way it’s the make up of the very process of life itself – death and resurrection. There was a book out years ago called ‘Passages’ and it dealt with the different critical phases we go through in life – times of crisis which can become times of growth. The author uses the example of the lobster to make her point. For a lobster to grow it has to shed the very shell that protects it because that shell is hampering its growth – and as its new shell grows to fit its growing body the lobster is in a state of total vulnerability – but unless it sheds its old protective shell and faces that time of danger – it will die, crushed by its old shell. Its very vulnerability is its source of growth and life. When we reflect on our lives we can see how our personal crises image this example of the lobster. We are strong and have the ability to move on in and thru times of vulnerability and struggle.

Today’s readings are very fitting for our parish family – we’ve had our own cataclysmic events. We’ve grieved over the loss of a church that was our home for over 50 years, a church in which we celebrated countless baptisms, wedding and funerals, a church in which we gathered for Sunday Mass for years. It was hard to say good bye – I know many in the parish felt uprooted, some told me of how they cried when they saw our old church demolished – it hurt them to see this happen. I understand this. As I mentioned before, it was traumatic to celebrate the morning Masses and see, even as I celebrated, the demolition of a church and monastery that have part and parcel of my life since 1960. It was truly an “ending”.

But today we celebrate a new day and a new church. Cardinal Ambrozic will dedicate our new church this afternoon. It’s a new beginning but with links to our past – we still celebrate at the same altar, baptize at the same baptismal font, reverence to the same tabernacle, sit in the same pews and most importantly pray and praise with the same good people.

In this new space and place we will try, as we did in our old place, to believe, belong and become. We will struggle together to grow to full maturity in Christ and come to a deeper reverence for the beauty of God’s good creation and grow in our awareness of our place within the life communities of Earth and do what we can by simplifying our life styles to bring about the healing of the Earth.

So as we continue this Mass we pray for ourselves and for each other that, in an attitude of gratitude, we will give thanks to God for bringing our parish family to this day and this space.



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bulletin – November 19

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

DEDICATION OF OUR NEW CHURCH

Today, Sunday, November 19th Cardinal Ambrozic will be with us to consecrate our New Church at a Mass. This ceremony will take place at 3:00PM. We are expecting that our General Superior from Rome will be with us as well as our Provincial Superior from the States. ALL are welcome to attend this important event in the life of our parish. In place of a collection at this special Mass and to share the joy of this celebration in a practical way, we ask you to bring toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, combs and shoe laces. These items will be sent on to be used at the Good Shepherd Centre. Reception will follow.

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS

There is a book of Remembrance placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in this book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date Time Intentions
Nov. 21 9:00AM REPOSE OF THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
Nov. 23 9:00AM GIUSEPPINA SMERIGLIO req Lina Giannotta
Nov. 24 9:00AM MARIE MILLIGAN req Phyllis Milligan
Nov. 25 4:30PM MIKE PALAZZO req Palazzo Family

SUNDAY COLLECTION: November 11/12, 2006

Total: $10,499.93

4:30 8:30 10:30 12:30
Loose 114.46 92.64 155.00 403.16
Env. $ 2,241.00 2,267.00 3,146.42 2,080.25
Total 2,355.46 2,359.64 3,301.42 2,483.41
# of Env. 115 93 155 105

NEW CHURCH – OLD AND NEW IDEAS

This fall we will look at our new “green” church from different perspectives, including: “Who started us in this direction? Why did we choose this way of placing the pews, the altar, the pulpit (ambo)? Do we as Catholics have any tradition linking ecology and religion?” — and any other questions you may have. Each topic will be repeated the following week. You are invited to join us on:
DATE: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 15th (to be repeated on November 22nd)
TIME: 10:30 AM to noon
PLACE: Gabriel Meeting Room

This presentation will also be offered on Tuesday evening November 21st at 7:30PM We hope the discussions will be informative and enjoyable.

On TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 28th, we will begin with the topic: How is our Christian life and ethics similar to those of other faith traditions? How are they different?
TIME: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
PLACE: Library

SHEPHERDS’ TRUST COLLECTION

The Shepherd’s Trust is an Archdiocesan retirement program that provides elderly and infirm priests with the financial support they require to lead a dignified life after their many years of service to us. This collection will take place in our parish the weekend of November 25/26. The contributions received from our parish plus other “religious order” parishes, will be allocated to each order’s retirement fund. Please note that all contributions are tax-deductible! Donations may also be sent directly to the Shepherds’ Trust office at 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 603, Toronto, ON. M4T 1W2 at anytime throughout the year or through the website: www.shepherdstrust.org. Thank you for caring for those who always cared for us!

ST. GABRIEL’S CRAFTERS

are selling their annual raffle tickets again next weekend November 25/26 after all the Masses. The draw will take place at their CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE being held on Saturday, December 2nd from 1 PM to 6 PM and Sunday, December 3rd from 8 AM to 2 PM. Donations of craft items and baked goods are most welcome. Also volunteers to help at the craft show would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Linda 416-226-4645 or Bernadette 416-226-0100.

CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Your prepared chicken rice casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Centre. More volunteers are encouraged to get a copy of the casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.

BLESSED TRINITY CWL

is having a General Meeting, Elections and Wine and Cheese Social on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:30PM in the Parish Hall.

FAITH CONNECTIONS

Theology on Tap is a thought-provoking social evening for adults(18-39 yrs) where a speaker provides opportunity for discussion. On Monday, November 27th, from 7:00 – 9:00PM, Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ will speak on “Life, Spirit, and the Trapeze”. 39 Prince Arthur Ave. (Bloor and Bedford). For information, please contact Vanessa Nicholas at 416-222-1426 ext. 276.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO MOURN

This Ecumeical Service is arranged by the Bayview Sheppard Ministerial and the Chaplaincy of North York General Hospital in the hope that the night of Christ will bring peace and comfort to those who have experienced personal loss and for whom Christmas may be a most difficult time. This will take place at Advent Lutheran Church, 2800 Don Mills Road, North York on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30 PM.

CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY – “HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION”

We are inviting families to assist us in providing some little extras, such as new clothing, new toys, food vouchers and/or gift certificates to bring the joy of the season to one of our families. If you are willing to adopt-a-family or provide a donation please contact Seta at 416-395-1507.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Your donations to the poor boxes after Mass throughout the year are very important in enabling us to help those in need. At this time of the year, we try to provide a little extra for families and others that we help. Your generosity as you leave Mass would help us add something to their Christmas celebration.

ART FOR AFRICA

Ebony carvings and beautiful batiks from Africa will be on sale at a gala sale of arts and crafts to support the Missionaries of the Precious Blood St. Gaspar Elementary School in Tanzania on Thursday, November 30th from 7-9:30 PM at the Meridian Banquet Hall, 2301 Keele Street (south of Lawrence). Tickets are $15 and include hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Please call 416-653-4486 to order tickets or for more information. Lots of ideas for those on your Christmas list!



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