A MESSAGE FROM CARDINAL COLLINS
NURTURE LIFE, OPPOSE DEATH ON DEMAND!
Contact your Member of Parliament today!
The federal government has tabled legislation to expand what they refer to as medical assistance in dying but is more accurately called euthanasia/assisted suicide. More than 13,000 Canadians have been euthanized since 2016.
New legislation would make assisted death available to those without life-threatening illnesses including those with disabilities and those no longer capable of making decisions for themselves. Some Canadians may even be euthanized on the same day they make the request.
Visit www.helptheliving.ca to send a letter (prepared for you) to your Member of Parliament expressing deep concern. The process takes less than 5 minutes. More information can also be found at: www.archtoronto.org/euthanasia. We continue to pray and advocate for the vulnerable among us.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PREVENTATIVE MEASURES IN PLACE
The Archdiocese of Toronto continues to work with health officials to monitor the local situation regarding active cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time, Cardinal Collins has asked all parishes to implement the following measures:
At the Sign of Peace, refrain from shaking hands – a simple bow, nod or “Peace be with you” to your neighbour is appropriate.
For parishes offering communion under both species, forgo the distribution of the Precious Blood from the chalice for the congregation at this time.
Parishes should ensure that those distributing communion wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after the distribution of communion.
Please also continue to practice healthy hygiene – wash your hands with soap or use hand sanitizer regularly, remain home if you are sick, sneeze/cough into your sleeve and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Let us continue to care for ourselves and one another as we pray for all those impacted worldwide by COVID-19.
You are strongly encouraged to take Communion only in the hand.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION
Sunday, April 26th from 2:00 PM to 5:00PM
Attention: all Parish Volunteers
Mark your calendars!
Volunteer Recognition Celebration
Sunday, April 26th, from 2:00 PM to 5 :00 PM
Inspirational Talk / Refreshments / Fellowship
Invitations to Follow
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM. We also encourage your attendance at our daily Mass throughout Lent.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Saturday, March 28th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM
Gabriel Room
The next Confirmation class for those students from St. Gabriel’s School and all other Catholic Schools who are to be confirmed on May 17th will be held here in the Gabriel Room on Saturday, March 28th at 2:00 PM.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
March 16th – March 22nd, 2020
MONDAY – GABRIEL TREVISAN – Requested by Sue Woodcock
TUESDAY – ALFRED YAP – Requested by his Family
WEDNESDAY – ARMAND OAKIE – Requested by his Family
THURSDAY – ANTONIA EVANS – Requested by Teresa Sheldrick
FRIDAY – EUGENIO, LUCIA & PHILI VILLAMOR – Requested by their Family
SATURDAY – GIUSEPPE & CLEMENTINA INTINI – Requested by Chiara
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – CECILIA MANALANG – Requested by Plutarco Manalang
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM –
LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE 2020
Stations of the Cross: Friday Evenings at 7:30 PM
Parish Lenten Retreat
Saturday, February 29th
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Individual Confessions
Thursday, March 26th
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30 PM
Palm Sunday, April 5th
Masses Sat., 4:30 PM
Sun., 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Holy Thursday, April 9th
No 9:00 A.M. Mass
7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM
Good Friday, April 10th
10:00 AM – Morning Prayer
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 11th
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 12th
Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Easter Monday, April 13th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL
SHARELIFE
Living the Gospel by helping young mothers
Kristen was 17 when she found out she was pregnant. Worried she wouldn’t be able to graduate from high school, she reached out to Rose of Sharon. At this ShareLife – funded agency she was able to focus on school work with the help of child minding by the agency. Kristen graduated and was accepted into the medical administration program at Seneca College. “Without Rose of Sharon,” says Kristen, “there’s no way I would have believed college was a possibility.”
March 29th is ShareLife Sunday.
Please give generously
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Each month food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
These agencies provide essential services to young parents and the homeless in our city.
With everyone struggling at this time, your food donations are more important than ever. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support!
JUST COFFEE
Weekend of March 21st/22nd
Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next weekend.
Regular ground coffee: $5.50
Decaffeinated: $6.00
Whole Beans: $5.50
Chocolate Bars: $4.50 incl. Taxes
Hot Chocolate and Cocoa: $6.00
Teas: $4.25
“GUINNESS AND GAMES” BOARD GAME NIGHT
Tuesday, March 17th From 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St E., Toronto
Join Faith Connections on St. Patrick’s Day for an evening of fun, fellowship and just a little competition for adults aged 30-45! Some board games will be provided.
We also invite you to bring games of your own. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
The cost is $10 per ticket and includes a can of Guinness! RSVP required to faithconnections@csj-to.ca or or by phone at 416-467-2645. For more information, please go to http://www.faithconnections.ca.
ANNUAL MASS OF ST PATRICK
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond Street
Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00 AM
The Annual Mass of St. Patrick will be held at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00 AM.
The presider will be Fr. Edward J. Curtis, Rector of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Msgr. Patrick O’Dea will be the homilist. All are welcome.
WOMAN’S LENTEN RETREAT
March 20th at 7:30 PM to March 23rd after lunch
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre,
1617 Blythe Road
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is presenting a Women’ Lenten Retreat from March 20th at 7:30 PM until after lunch on March 23rd. The theme,” In the Spirit of Quietude” will be preached by Fr. Peter Nowak OMI.
The cost for the weekend is $200 per person. For more information, please call 905 278 5229.
THE GARDEN SHED
Thank you to everyone who dropped by to ask about the Garden Ministry and garden care after Mass last Sunday.
On Sunday, March 22nd the children of the parish will be planting seeds indoors for the St. Gabriel’s-Good Shepherd community garden as part of their Children’s Liturgy at the 10:30 Mass. We suggest they dress in their “garden best.”
The Garden Ministry would like to acknowledge and thank several partners who are generously supporting our community garden for the Good Shepherd Ministries: Woodhill Garden Centre at 320 Steeles Ave. East, and Sheridan Nurseries, for gardening supplies and tools, Urban Harvest for organic seeds, and the Home Depots at Yorkdale – 90 Billy Bishop Way, and at 2375 Steele’s Ave. West, for construction supplies.
For more information on the Garden Ministry, please email Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
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.
