Tuesday January 4, 2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish
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Sunday, January 2nd, 2022Bulletin – January 2, 2022
Sunday, January 2nd, 2022The Wise Still Seek Him.
“Arise, shine for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60.1)
The Epiphany of Christ is a shining light set at the turning of the year to illuminate all that has gone before and to guide us through the year ahead.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
January 3rd – January 9th, 2022
MONDAY – HOLIDAY – No 9:00 AM Mass
TUESDAY – FILOMENA da SILVA – Requested by Maria da Silva
WEDNESDAY – JUNG-EUN HONG – Requested by Megan Freitas
THURSDAY – KEQIN HAN – Requested by Megan Freitas
FRIDAY – REGINA TA – Requested by Veronica Do
SATURDAY – JOSEPH D’GAMA – Requested by his Family
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – CORA PARKE – Requested by Leonor Dytoc
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – KRISTINA & ROMAN SIELECKI – Requested by Hannah & Adam Esker
FROM THE DESK OF FR. BRANDO
THANK YOU!
With this Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, we close our celebration of Christmas and we look forward to a peaceful and healthy New Year.
Thank you to all our Parish Ministries and their Volunteers. Your selfless contribution of your time and talents are certainly the greatest blessing that our Parish continues to have!
Thank you especially to our faithful parishioners who have continued to support us during this unpredictable year. You are truly wonderful people!
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared casseroles for December. For January, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of January 29th/30th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
You may pick up a copy of a casserole recipes and a pan from the Parish Office. Three recipes are also available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole. More volunteers are urgently needed to help feed the hungry in our city. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality: a two-year global process of listening to the faithful that will help the Church reflect on how we can do God’s will in the world today. The comments of the faithful will ultimately be discussed at a meeting of the bishops in the Vatican in 2023.
To learn more about the Synod on Synodality and to share your thoughts, please visit: www.archtoronto.org/synodality.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE
Sunday, January 23rd, 2022, at 4:00 PM
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church,
920 Progress Avenue, Scarborough
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service for the Greater Toronto Area will be held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, 920 Progress Avenue, Scarborough on Sunday January 23rd, 2022, at 4:00 PM.
All are welcome to attend in person or watch the livestream on Facebook at the link, https://bit.ly/3DAaxca.
For details, please see the poster at the link, https://bit.ly/3rNvdLd.
Join His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins and a wide representation of Christian leaders to pray for the restoration of full visible unity willed by Jesus Christ for the Church.
The homilist is Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian (Vicar of the Armenian Diocese of Canada and Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Toronto).
This event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office for Promoting Christian Unity & Religious Relations with Judaism and the Greater Toronto Area of Council of Christian Churches.
MINISTRY FOR MATURING ADULTS
Stay tuned…
We are excited to announce several programs that parish Ministry with Maturing Adults Committee will be starting in the next two months. All sessions will be offered virtually. Please watch this space for further information.
Writing Circle
Ways to Pray
Scripture Programme
Milk Bag weaving
Have you ever thought about becoming a priest?
Spending an evening at the seminary offers discerners a glimpse into the place where priestly formation begins. The evening includes Holy Mass in the beautiful seminary chapel, dinner, a talk by Director of Vocations Fr. Chris Lemieux, and a tour of the seminary. CONTACT: Office of Vocations at (416) 968-0997
Email: vocations@archtoronto.org
WEB: https://www.vocationstoronto.ca/
FINANCE CORNER
The 2022 Offertory envelopes are now available. When you attend Mass, please remember to pick up your box of envelopes from Nikki, maintaining the required physical distancing.
If there is no box with your name on it and you want a box, please let the parish office know in person, by phone or by email. If you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now at the Archdiocese, you normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you.
If you still have envelopes in your possession from any prior year, including 2021, please do no use them for 2022. Also, write your name and complete address on the first few 2022 envelopes you use so that the office can ensure we have your correct information for sending out tax receipts.
Bulletin – December 26, 2021
Friday, December 24th, 2021“The most beautiful thing that God made, was the family. All of the love that God has in Himself, all of the beauty that God has in Himself, all of the truth that God has in Himself, He gives to the family.”
Pope Francis
Heavenly Father, you have given us the model of life
in the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family another Nazareth
where love, peace and joy reign.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
December 29th 2021 to January 2nd, 2022
WEDNESDAY – YANG PILL BOON – Requested by Veronica Do
THURSDAY – JOSEPH SUNG – Requested by Cecilia Sung
FRIDAY – NEW YEAR’S EVE
SATURDAY – NEW YEARS’S DAY
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – JED PURCELL – Requested by his Family
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – THE INTENTIONS OF GENEVIEVE COELHO – Requested by Tony Fernandes
Christmas Schedule 2021
CHRISTMAS DAY – Saturday, December 25th
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Mass
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
BOXING DAY REGULAR SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday, December 26th, Feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday December 27th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 28th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed
NEW YEAR’S EVE – Friday, December 31st
No 9:00 AM Mass
Vigil Mass for Feast of Mary the Holy Mother
of God – 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY – Saturday, January 1st
Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God
World Day of Peace
10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2nd – Regular Mass Times
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
REGISTRATION
No walk-ins will be allowed for the Masses on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Parishioners must register.
PARKING
Parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, but there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear.
SERAPHIM AND CHERUBIM CHORUS
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus! Have you missed us as much as we’ve missed you? We’ve been hard at work on some big things this Christmas season. Our new project “River” includes a new album, three incredible music videos and a Virtual Concert. Head over to seraphimandcherubim.ca to see what we’ve been up to and learn how you can support us in our continuing mission to connect and move our community through music.
THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality: a two-year global process of listening to the faithful that will help the Church reflect on how we can do God’s will in the world today. The comments of the faithful will ultimately be discussed at a meeting of the bishops in the Vatican in 2023.
To learn more about the Synod on Synodality and to share your thoughts, please visit: www.archtoronto.org/synodality.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE
Sunday, January 23rd, 2022, at 4:00 PM
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church,
920 Progress Avenue, Scarborough
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service for the Greater Toronto Area will be held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, 920 Progress Avenue, Scarborough on Sunday January 23rd, 2022, at 4:00 PM.
All are welcome to attend in person or watch the livestream on Facebook at the link, https://bit.ly/3DAaxca.
For details, please see the poster at the link, https://bit.ly/3rNvdLd.
Join His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins and a wide representation of Christian leaders to pray for the restoration of full visible unity willed by Jesus Christ for the Church.
The homilist is Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian (Vicar of the Armenian Diocese of Canada and Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Toronto).
This event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office for Promoting Christian Unity & Religious Relations with Judaism and the Greater Toronto Area of Council of Christian Churches.
MINISTRY FOR MATURING ADULTS
Stay tuned…
We are excited to announce several programs that parish Ministry with Maturing Adults Committee will be starting in the next two months. All sessions will be offered virtually. Please watch this space for further information.
Writing Circle
Ways to Pray
Scripture Programme
Milk Bag weaving
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
The 2022 Offertory envelopes are now available. When you attend Mass, please remember to pick up your box of envelopes from Nikki, maintaining the required physical distancing.
If there is no box with your name on it and you want a box, please let the parish office know in person, by phone or by email. If you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now at the Archdiocese, you normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you.
If you still have envelopes in your possession from any prior year, including 2021, please do no use them for 2022. Also, write your name and complete address on the first few 2022 envelopes you use so that the office can ensure we have your correct information for sending out tax receipts.
Bulletin – December 19, 2021
Saturday, December 18th, 2021For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
ANNOUNCED MASSES
December 20th to December 22nd
MONDAY – JACK TA – Requested by Veronica Do
TUESDAY – ANDREW HUI TAI PANG – Requested by Howa Hui
WEDNESDAY – UMBERTO INTINI – Requested by Chiara Intini
THURSDAY – INTENTIONS OF CHUN LI – Requested by Tony Fernandes
FRIDAY – CHRISTMAS EVE
SATURDAY – CHRISTMAS DAY
SUNDAY – BOXING DAY
Christmas Schedule 2021
CHRISTMAS EVE – Friday, December 24th, Vigil Mass
No 9:00 AM Mass
5:00 PM Mass
7:00 PM Mass
9:00 PM Mass
12:00 AM Midnight Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY – Saturday, December 25th
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Mass
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
BOXING DAY REGULAR SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday, December 26th, Feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday December 27th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 28th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed
NEW YEAR’S EVE – Friday, December 31st
No 9:00 AM Mass
Vigil Mass for Feast of Mary the Holy Mother
of God – 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY – Saturday, January 1st
Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God
World Day of Peace
10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2nd – Regular Mass Times
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
REGISTRATION
No walk-ins will be allowed for the Masses on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Parishioners must register.
PARKING
Parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, but there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear.
MINISTRY FOR MATURING ADULTS
Stay tuned….
We are excited to announce several programs that parish Ministry with Maturing Adults Committee will be starting in the next two months. All sessions will be offered virtually. Please watch this space for further information.
Writing Circle – For those who attend the Life Story Programme members that was offered in January and February 2020.
Ways to Pray – For those who might be interested in deepening their prayer life via different ways or methods praying
Scripture Programme – For those interested in deepening their understanding and praying with the Sacred Scriptures.
Technology – Learn how to connect with others virtually and via social networking apps safely.
Milk Bag weaving – Learn how to weave milk bags into mats via virtual workshop or training session .
SERAPHIM AND CHERUBIM CHORUS
Merry Christmas from the Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus! Have you missed us as much as we’ve missed you? We’ve been hard at work on some big things this Christmas. Our new project “River” includes a new album, three incredible music videos and a Virtual Concert. Head over to seraphimandcherubim.ca to see what we’ve been up to and learn how you can support us in our continuing mission to connect and move our community through music.
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
The 2022 Offertory envelopes are now available. When you attend Mass, please remember to pick up your box of envelopes from Nikki, maintaining the required physical distancing.
If there is no box with your name on it and you want a box, please let the parish office know in person, by phone or by email. If you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now at the Archdiocese, you normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you.
If you still have envelopes in your possession from any prior year, including 2021, please do no use them for 2022. Also, write your name and complete address on the first few 2022 envelopes you use so that the office can ensure we have your correct information for sending out tax receipts.
Bulletin – December 12, 2021
Sunday, December 12th, 2021This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent.
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice, Indeed the Lord is near.” (Philippians4, 4-5)
Christmas Schedule 2021
CHRISTMAS EVE – Friday, December 24th, Vigil Mass
No 9:00 AM Mass
5:00 PM Mass
7:00 PM Mass
9:00 PM Mass
12:00 AM Midnight Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY – Saturday, December 25th
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Mass
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
BOXING DAY REGULAR SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday, December 26th, Feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday December 27th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 28th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed
NEW YEAR’S EVE – Friday, December 31st
No 9:00 AM Mass
Vigil Mass for Feast of Mary the Holy Mother
of God – 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY – Saturday, January 1st
Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God
World Day of Peace
10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2nd – Regular Mass Times
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
REGISTRATION
No walk-ins will be allowed for the Masses on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Parishioners must register.
PARKING
Parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, but there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear.
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to the following young people of our parish who were confirmed last Sunday, December 5th,2021 after a long wait. Fr. Brando administered the Sacrament during a beautiful ceremony.
Adelewa Anifowoshe
Adesewa Anifowoshe
Giulia Bernardini
Konyinsola Biobaku
Julian Black
Leilani Bumanglag
Cameron Burke
Vince Cabaltera
Therese Celis
Kirsten Ching
Ella Choi
Grace Chung
Dorothy Copetti
Kayla de Guzman
Jean Philip Dizon
Natalie Fung
Maximiliano Golshenas Rad Campuzano
Athrun Hui
Ina Kim
Isabella Marin
Angel Liz Recta
Czarina Therese Reyes
Motolani Shoga
Samantha Sorioso
Zachary Vaz
Michaella Viado
Maximilian Wong
May the Holy Spirit strengthen and guide them on their faith journey.
NEW SISTERS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
We are four Xaviere sisters who arrived a year ago living in a house opposite Elkhorn School. We are looking forward to being more involved in the parish community! To know more about us, visit our website www.xavierestoronto.org.
Sr. Claire, Sr. Laurence, Sr. Marie-Noelle & Sr. Sonal
ANNOUNCED MASSES
December 13th to December 19th, 2021
MONDAY – AURITA & MICHAEL FERNANDES – Requested by Tony Fernandes
TUESDAY – SONG JUNG SOOK – Requested by Veronica Do
WEDNESDAY – INTENTIONS OF TONY FERNANDES – Requested by Chun Li
THURSDAY – ABANDONED SOULS – Requested by the Nguyen Family
FRIDAY – ANDREW HUI TAI PANG – Requested by Howa Hui
SATURDAY – ITA HUGHES – Requested by Nora Kerr
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – JESUS & LEONILA CORDERO – Requested by Luida, Marc & Joana
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – CHING YEE FONG KO – Requested by the Ko Family
MAINTENANCE COLLECTION
December 18th/19th, 2021
There will be a collection next weekend for the Maintenance of the Church. Please be as generous as your means allow.
CHILDRENS AID FOUNDATION TOY DRIVE
Sunday November 21st to Sunday, December 12th
We will be having a Christmas Toy Drive again this year for the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped new toy for a child, age newborn to12 years old. Containers have been set up in the gathering space and will remain there until Sunday, December 12th.
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
As you know, each week we collect food for Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are more important than ever as Covid 19 continues and 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.
THE GIVING TREE
Saturday, November 20th to Sunday, December 12th
St. Vincent de Paul
During Advent, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, St. Gabriel Conference will have a Giving Tree in the Gathering Space. The tree will be decorated with gift stars.
We invite you to take a star, buy a Walmart or Canadian Tire gift card for about $50 and bring it with the star attached to the Parish Office.
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.
Because donations are very low this year, 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 12th. 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 MacDonald’s. These can be placed in the cards provided and brought to the Office. Thank you for your continued generosity.
SERAPHIM AND CHERUBIM CHORUS
Merry Christmas from the Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus! Have you missed us as much as we’ve missed you? We’ve been hard at work on some big things this Christmas. Our new project “River” includes a new album, three incredible music videos and a Virtual Concert. Head over to seraphimandcherubim.ca to see what we’ve been up to and learn how you can support us in our continuing mission to connect and move our community through music.
JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT 2021
Each week, beginning Sunday, November 21st, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the CCCB began releasing a video recording of a Bishop reflecting on the Gospel Reading for each Sunday of Advent. This year’s reflections were inspired by Indigenous Delegation travelling to Rome to meet with Pope Francis from December 17th to December 20th 2021. Each reflection is based one of the five essential stages of reconciliation: examen, confession, repentance, reparation (making amends), and reconciliation. It is likewise hoped these reflections will assist the faithful, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, in preparing for Pope Francis’ eventual apostolic journey to Canada.
The videos can be now accessed on the CCCB website at the following link: https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/video-resources/journey-through-advent/
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
The 2022 Offertory envelopes are now available. When you attend Mass, please remember to pick up your box of envelopes from Nikki, maintaining the required physical distancing.
If there is no box with your name on it and you want a box, please let the parish office know in person, by phone or by email. If you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now at the Archdiocese, you normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you.
If you still have envelopes in your possession from any prior year, including 2021, please do no use them for 2022. Also, write your name and complete address on the first few 2022 envelopes you use so that the office can ensure we have your correct information for sending out tax receipts.
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.
