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Bulletin – May 26, 2019

Saturday, May 25th, 2019

OUR LINEN COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Linen Committee is responsible for keeping the linens used during the liturgy clean, ironed and returned to the parish in a conscientious and timely manner. We are in need of new volunteers to help with this important ministry. If you can help, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

May 27th – June 1ST, 2019
MONDAY – FR. BERNAR – Requested by Nina Meyer & Family
TUESDAY – SPECIAL INTENTIO – Requested by Cathy Badali
WEDNESDAY – GERRY MEYE – Requested by Nina Meyer & Family
THURSDAY – INTENTIONS OF JOHN BADAL – Requested by the Parish Team
FRIDAY – CHRISTOPHER CIULL – Requested by Cheryle Ciulla
SATURDAY – GUS & MARIE CALDERON – Requested by the Calderone Family
SUNDAY, 10:30 – RICHARD LAZARO – Requested by his Family
SUNDAY 12:30 –

ROSARY GROUPS

English: Rosary – Saturday, June 1st at 3:15 PM in the Gabriel Room.
Chinese Rosary – Sunday June 2nd in the Gabriel Room

For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, June 7th from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

ECO – SABBATH

There will be no Eco-Sabbath in June, July or August.
Eco-Sabbath will resume on September 8th, 2019.

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.

SHARELIFE

Living the Gospel by supporting isolated seniors

In the span of three months, Debbie felt she had lost everything. Her partner of 33 years died, her leg was amputated, and she could no longer care for her beloved pets. She turned to the Society of Sharing, a ShareLife funded agency, who partnered her with a volunteer named Geof. Not only did Geof provide friendship, he used his teaching background to help Debbie fulfill a lifelong goal: learning how to properly read. Though it will be impossible for Debbie to regain all she has lost, her life is feeling full again.

Next Sunday, June 2 is the next ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.

ShareLife Results for Previous Campaigns
2016 $190,334.25
2017 $217,507.08
2018 $172,230.78

OUR GOAL FOR 2019 $180,000
Collection to Date: $71,705

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.

Rosalie Hall provides a wide range of child development, community, residential and educational services for young parents and their children.

Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city as well as a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs. 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.

BUNDLE UP WEEKEND COMING UP!

Weekend of June 22nd /23rd
Spring Cleaning Year Round!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be 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 on the weekend of June 22nd /23rd. They cannot accept books, dishes, furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction materials or videos and cassettes. Please help others in your community. The truck will be 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.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

The Space Between the Francis-es
Monday May 27th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Drive

A Laudato Si Check-In; as a Catholic community, in 4 years, how well have we responded to Pope Francis’ call to focus on our role as Stewards of Creation?

Our guest speaker will be Sabrina Chiefari an Environmental Educator and passionate advocate for ecological literacy and traditional ecological knowledge.

For more information, please call 416-467=2645 or email faithconnections@csj-to.ca.

ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL FUN FAIR & BBQ

Saturday, June 1st from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
St. Gabriel’s School

Come and enjoy a day of FUN!

Enjoy delicious fresh burgers (grass fed & sustainable meat, not frozen!) and other treats for the whole community. There will be inflatables, Zorb balls and a climbing wall. There will also be carnival games, crafts, snacks and a raffle. Please call the school at 416-393-5256 for more information. Thank you for your support.

TCDSB STAFF ARTS PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Friday May 31st at 7:30 PM
Saturday June 1st at 1:30 PM.
Thursday, June 6th to Saturday, June 8th at 7:30 PM

Cardinal Carter Academy

TCDSB Staff Arts which features current and former Board teachers and staff, is presenting the Walt Disney Musical, ”The Little Mermaid” on May 31st, at 7:30 PM. June 1st at 1:30 PM, June 6th, 7th and 8th at 7:30 PM. All performances are at the Cardinal Carter Academy. For more information, please see the Posters on the bulletin boards or go to www.TCDSB.org/StaffArts.

MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS WORKSHOP

Saturday, June 1st from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
St. Bonaventure’s Parish, 1300 Leslie Street

A workshop for maturing adults entitled “Stewarding the Fruits of Your Aging: Cultivating, Harvesting, and Feeding the Church with Your Gifts” will be held at St. Bonaventure’s Parish on June 1st. The guest speaker will be Robert L. Weber, Ph.D., M. Div., Clinical Psychologist and author. Registration includes lunch. To register, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at 416-221-8866, Ext.228.

SEEING WITH HEART – DAY OF REFLECTION

Catholic Parents of Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons
Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering, Ontario

The Seeing with the Heart Day of Reflection for Catholic parents of Lesbian daughters and gay sons will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, 2325 Liverpool Road in Pickering. The Cost is $50.00 which includes lunch. For questions and information call John Montague at 416-523-6449.

THE GARDEN SHED

Please take a moment to visit St. Gabe’s new community garden on the small patio south of the window in the Gathering Space. The produce from the garden will benefit the Good Shepherd Ministries. If you would like to help with watering and weeding, contact me at my email address below or leave your telephone number in the office.

On June 9th, the Children’s Liturgy group will tour the community garden to see the progress of their seedlings and taste some of the produce.

On June 23rd, Paul Hayden, owner of Grow Wild Native Plant Nurseries, will provide a tour of the new south garden, identifying each plant, its growing information, cultural uses, and other characteristics.

For more information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.

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Homily – May 19, 2019

Sunday, May 19th, 2019

I imagine that many of you watched last Sunday’s basketball game between the Raptors and the Philadelphia. You watched that basketball pounce once and twice and three times before it fell through the hoop and the Raptors won their well- deserved victory. The place went wild.

The Rogers Centre was filled with men women and children wearing Raptor hats or sweaters and T Shirts showing the Raptors emblem. Everyone wanted to be identified with their team. It’s the same with the Blue Jays and the Leafs. It’s the same in all the cities who have teams in the major sports leagues. People want to be identified with their heroes and when they turn out to be losers, well there’s always next year.

In the early church Paul was annoyed with people who identified themselves with personalities instead of with Christ. Some people said ‘I am of Paul or I am of Apollos or I am of Peter.’ Paul challenges such people with the question, ‘has Christ been divided?’ Was Paul or Apollos or Peter crucified for you? We are all of Christ.

In today’s short gospel Christ lets us know how we are shown to be on his team, identified as being in his corner. ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciple, if you love one for another.’ That love was not to be restricted to fellow Christians; it was meant to be for everyone who came into their lives, especially those who opposed them, even put them to death.

The greatest compliment they received from others was ‘see how these Christians love on another.’ People observing a Christian community are supposed to be impressed that their kind of mutual service and love can only be explained by a divine presence they came to know in the reality of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Our love for others, our respected for their beliefs, their culture their racial origin, their life style shows other people that we are on Jesus’ team, we want to be identified with him.

This isn’t easy. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. As one spiritual writer wrote; we are always both grand and petty. The world isn’t divided up between big-hearted and small-minded people. Rather our days are divided up between those moments when we are big-hearted, generous, warm, hospitable, unafraid, wanting to embrace everyone and those moments when we are petty, selfish, over-aware of the unfairness of life, frightened, and seeking only to protect ourselves and our own safety and interests. We are both tall and short at the same time and either of these can manifest itself from minute to minute.

That’s why we receive Holy Communion at the Mass. We need the grace and strength and healing power of Christ so that we may always be members of his winning team. May we try to live each day in Christ’s presence, in Christ’s love and in Christ’s

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Bulletin – May 19, 2019

Saturday, May 18th, 2019

VICTORIA DAY

Monday, May 20th is Victoria Day. The Parish Office will be closed. There will be no 9:00 AM Mass that day.

FROM THE DESK OF FR. BRANDO

Dear Parishioners,
I will be absent for the next few weeks for medical reasons. I am planning to be back sometime in June. Fr. John will assume my duties during my absence. Your prayers are very much appreciated.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the children from our parish attending our Children’s Faith Program and other Catholic schools who received their First Communion as a group on Sunday, May 12th, 2019 at the 12:30 Mass.

Malia Bumanglag
Maverick Chang
Oliver Chang Ying
Dao Linh Cheng
Hong Duc Cheng
Alexander Chiu
Suzy Choi
Bella Da Rosa
Nicole Felix
Tristan Gsoll
Braeden Kroetsch
Madeline Wong
Spencer Wong
Tessa Young
Aidan Yu

We wish these young people every blessing and promise to support them with our prayers as they continue on their journey of faith.

YOUTH GROUP MOTHER’S DAY THANK YOU

Our church youth ministry would like to thank all parishioners who supported our Mother’s Day Fundraiser last weekend. Around $1,200 was raised in support of the youth’s attendance at the annual Steubenville Catholic Conference this July.

We would also like to give a special thank you to the parishioners who donated religious articles and household items for our sale. We are extremely blessed by the support of our parish community!

OUR LINEN COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Linen Committee is responsible for keeping the linens used during the liturgy clean, ironed and returned to the parish in a conscientious and timely manner. We are in need of new volunteers to help with this important ministry. If you can help, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

May 19th – May 26th, 2019

MONDAY – VICTORIA DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass
TUESDAY – CECILIA MANALANG – Requested by Plutarco Manalang
WEDNESDAY – GERRY & EDNA HATCH – Requested by Their Family
THURSDAY – FRANK COLANTONIO – Requested by Angela Colantonio
FRIDAY – FOR THE INTENTIONS OF FR. BRANDO – Requested by The Parish Team
SATURDAY – ANA SOFIA NASCIMENTO – Requested by the Nascimento Family
SUNDAY 10:30 – ANTONIO BRANCATO – Requester by his Family
SUNDAY 12:30 –

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.

SHARELIFE

Living the Gospel by supporting youth ministry in our parishes

What difference does training make for youth ministers? Consider that the 40+ youth ministers in the Archdiocese
of Toronto collectively impact thousands of youth and their families. The Office of Catholic Youth (OCY), funded by ShareLife, visits parishes, equips youth ministers, and facilitates networking—including an archdiocesan training day attended by 200 youth ministers and volunteers. OCY helps ensure a vibrant church for future generations.

June 2nd is the next ShareLife Sunday.
Please give generously.

ShareLife Results for Previous Campaigns
2016 $190,334.25
2017 $217,507.08
2018 $172,230.78

OUR GOAL FOR 2019 $180,000
Collection to Date: $71,555

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.

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.

CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses next weekend.

More volunteers are needed to help feed the hungry in our city. We encourage you to pick up a copy of a casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. Three recipes are available on St. Gabriel’s web site. Printed copies of the recipes are also available in the Parish Office. For more information, you may contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.

HOLY MASS WITH ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM
Blessed Trinity Church

Blessed Trinity Community invites you, your family and friends to receive God’s grace of peace, courage, strength, and healing at Holy Mass where those who are suffering from physical and mental illness may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

The Mass will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM.

A reception will follow in the Church hall where you can gather for support and fellowship.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

The Space Between the Francis-es

Monday May 27th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Drive

A Laudato Si Check-In; as a Catholic community, in 4 years, how well have we responded to Pope Francis’ call to focus on our role as Stewards of Creation?

Our guest speaker will be Sabrina Chiefari an Environmental Educator and passionate advocate for ecological literacy and traditional ecological knowledge.

For more information, please call 416-467=2645 or email faithconnections@csj-to.ca.

TCDSB STAFF ARTS PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Friday May 31st at 7:30 PM
Saturday June 1st at 1:30 PM.
Thursday, June 6th to Saturday, June 8th at 7:30 PM
Cardinal Carter Academy

TCDSB Staff Arts which features current and former Board teachers and staff, is presenting the Walt Disney Musical, ”The Little Mermaid” on May 31st, at 7:30 PM. June 1st at 1:30 PM, June 6th, 7th and 8th at 7:30 PM. All performances are at the Cardinal Carter Academy. For more information, please see the Posters on the bulletin boards or go to www.TCDSB.org/StaffArts.

ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL FUN FAIR & BBQ

Saturday, June 1st from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
St. Gabriel’s School

Come and enjoy a day of FUN!

Enjoy delicious fresh burgers (grass fed & sustainable meat, not frozen!) and other treats for the whole community. There will be inflatables, Zorb balls and a climbing wall. There will also be carnival games, crafts, snacks and a raffle. Please call the school at 416-393-5256 for more information. Thank you for your support.

THE GARDEN SHED

If you noticed that the celery, tomato, pepper, cabbage, kale and lettuce seedlings are no longer under the lights near the entrance from the church to the underground parking, it is because the weather has been fine and they have been planted in the garden along with bean, cucumber and green onion seeds. The south-most box had already been planted with spinach and radish seeds. In case of inclement weather on Saturday, we will be planting on Monday, May 20th at 10:00 AM.

The Garden Ministry welcomes two student volunteers from St. Joseph Morrow Park High School who will be helping in the garden.

Save the Date:
On June 23rd, Paul Hayden, owner of Grow Wild Native Plant Nurseries, will provide a tour of the new south garden, identifying each plant, its growing information, cultural uses, and other characteristics.

For more information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.

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Homily – May 12, 2019

Sunday, May 12th, 2019

On May 7th Jean Vanier died at the age of 90 in a hospital in Paris. He lived an interesting life. He served in the British and Canadian navy. He was an intellectual and for a time a professor at St. Michael’s University in Toronto. His life and career changed completely when visiting a psychiatric hospital in France one of the patients there asked him; ’will you be my friend?’ It dawned on Jean Vanier that beyond the limited psychiatric care and counselling this man was receiving the man needed a friend, a relationship with another human being. Will you accept me as I am? That request, ‘will you be my friend?’ was the beginnings of L’Arche, a world-wide network of homes for men and women with intellectual disabilities.

As our parish bulletin reminds every week our parish motto is; belonging, believing, becoming. I found out recently that the Toronto District Catholic School Board that chosen the same motto, ‘we belong, we believe, we become.’

Everyone wants to belong to someone or some group of people. Jean Vanier recognized that need in the simple question of a man most saw people as a simpleton, ‘will you be my friend’. Will you let me into your life? That’s when he opened his life and his heart to men and women with intellectual disabilities and limited social graces who are often brutalized in the institutions meant to help them where they are seen as ‘cases’ not men and women who have their own dignity, hidden though it may be.

Will you be my friend? At this time in our lives, in this time in history we are challenged by this question, will you be my friend. As Canadians, as Catholic Christians there should be no place in our lives for bigotry or racism or xenophobia, that fear of the stranger. Politicians here and abroad are playing on the fear of the stranger, the immigrant or the refugee. These good people are declared to be a threat to our way of life. They will be a burden on our country or a threat to our own job security. If they are allowed to live in our country they should take on Canadian ways and leave their own cultures behind.

Propaganda like this can destroy us, it has destroyed countries before, we think of Nazi Germany, and it can do it again. The bombing of synagogues and mosques and churches are hateful and inhuman acts done by narrow minded and ignorant people.

Will you be my friend? Will you accept me for whom I am? Will you see beyond the color of my skin, see beyond my dress code; see beyond my place of worship. Will you make your own, as followers of Jesus Christ, his welcoming words, come to me all you find life burdensome and I will refresh you. Will you recognize my human dignity as a child of God? Will you be my friend?

That simple question asked of Jean Vanier changed his life. Can that same question challenge us to admit any bigotry or racism hidden in our hearts?

One personal story. From 1968 to 1974 I was the religious superior of the Passionists in Canada. I was attending a meeting at Queen of the Apostles Retreat Centre in Mississauga. The main speaker was a priest from Spain. He clutched a Bible to his chest and spoke almost in whispers. He oozed spirituality of some sort. Hard to take.

During a break I went for a walk. On my way back to the retreat house an automobile stopped and I was asked if I wanted a ride so I got into the back seat and sat next to Jean Vanier and Mother Teresa. Couldn’t believe it. They were guest speakers at this retreat. They both spoke for about 15 minutes and had to move on. There messages were simple and to the point. They were different ways of answering the question, ‘will you be my friend?’ A refreshing break from our bible clutching soft speaking preacher. A cherished memory.

It is a simple question, a challenging question, will you be my friend?

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Bulletin – May 12, 2019

Saturday, May 11th, 2019

Happy Mother’s Day

To all the Mothers, Single Mothers, Adoptive Mothers, Stepmothers and Grandmothers, we wish you a very happy Mother’s Day. May you be blessed with the graces you need, with courage, compassion, patience and peace.

FROM THE DESK OF FR. BRANDO

Dear Parishioners,
I am away this weekend visiting family in the United States. Following my return to Toronto next week, I will be absent for medical reasons. I am planning to be back sometime in June. Fr. John will assume my duties during my absence. Your prayers are very much appreciated.

YOUTH GROUP MOTHER’S DAY SALE

This Weekend, May 11th/12th at All the Masses

This weekend, the youth group is holding their annual Mothers’ Day fundraiser to raise funds for their attendance at the Steubenville Conference in July. This will be the youth’s 6th year participating in the conference.

They will be selling flowers, rosaries, and other lovely gifts for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and aunts. Please support our youth!

OUR LINEN COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Linen Committee is responsible for keeping the linens used during the liturgy clean, ironed and returned to the parish in a conscientious and timely manner. We are in need of new volunteers to help with this important ministry. If you can help, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

May 13th – May 19th, 2019

MONDAY – CHIU SHI GON – Requested by the Chiu Family
TUESDAY – WAI CHOON SIEW – Requested by Paul, Wai Chin & Family
WEDNESDAY – PAUL RENG & JOHN HENDERSON – Requested by Paul & Wai Chin Hwang
THURSDAY – BONA KIM – Requested by Suzanne Kim
FRIDAY – MRS. AURITA FERNANDES – Requested by Anthony
SATURDAY – MARY ANN OLDEN – Requested by Kathleen Olden-Powell
SUNDAY, 10:30 – PAOLINA FRONTE – Requested by her Family
SUNDAY, 12:30 – LEAH FERNANDES – Requested by her Grandparents, Ida & Tony

ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR SUNDAYS

Beginning on May 19th, we will be accepting requests for announced Masses on Sundays at the 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM Masses.

WELCOME! BAPTISM

The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome:
Gia Alexis Dela Cruz
Enzo Mauricio Cordova-Guillermo
Gabriele Giacomo Mazza

These little ones received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Congratulations!

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.

SHARELIFE

Living the Gospel by helping those with addictions

It had been two years since Adam spoke in full sentences. When he moved into Covenant House’s housing program, he would only say a word or two. Over time, a youth worker succeeded at connecting with Adam and he gradually opened up. Adam finished high school and joined a mentorship program, setting his sights on a career in computer science. With his new voice and positive relationships, his future is open to so many possibilities.

June 2nd is the next ShareLife Sunday.
Please give generously.

ShareLife Results for Previous Campaigns
2016 $190,334.25
2017 $217,507.08
2018 $172,230.78
OUR GOAL FOR 2019 $180,000
Collection to Date: $43,665

JUST COFFEE

Weekend of May 18th/19th

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

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.

Rosalie Hall provides a wide range of services for young parents and their children.

Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for 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.

FAMILY AFTERNOON TEA

Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Blessed Trinity Parish Hall

The Catholic Women’s League, Blessed Trinity Council invites you to a Family Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 19that 2:00 PM at Blessed Trinity Parish Hall. There will be entertainment, prizes, & loads of fun in store! Wear your hats & fascinators! The cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or 4 persons.

HOLY MASS WITH ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM

Blessed Trinity Church

Blessed Trinity Community invites you, your family and friends to receive God’s grace of peace, courage, strength, and healing at Holy Mass where those who are suffering from physical and mental illness may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

The Mass will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM.

A reception will follow in the Church hall where you can gather for support and fellowship.

THEOLOGY ON TAP: The Space Between the Francis-es

Monday May 27th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Drive

A Laudato Si Check-In; as a Catholic community, in 4 years, how well have we responded to Pope Francis’ call to focus on our role as Stewards of Creation? Our guest speaker will be Sabrina Chiefari an Environmental Educator and passionate advocate for ecological literacy and traditional ecological knowledge. For more information, please call 416-467=2645 or email faithconnections@csj-to.ca.

PROJECT RACHEL RETREAT

Weekend of May 31st to June 2nd.

“Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough.” 1 Corinthians 5

Do you need to rest your burden? Project Rachel can help.

St. Mary’s Refuge is holding a weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion. Project Rachel is private and confidential. If you are interested, please e-mail ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org or call 416-629-8264.

MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS WORKSHOP

Saturday, June 1st from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

St. Bonaventure’s Parish, 1300 Leslie Street

A workshop for maturing adults entitled “Stewarding the Fruits of Your Aging: Cultivating, Harvesting, and Feeding the Church with Your Gifts” will be held at St. Bonaventure’s Parish on June 1st. The guest speaker will be Robert L. Weber, Ph.D., M. Div., Clinical Psychologist and author.

Registration includes lunch. To register, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at 416-221-8866, Ext.228.

SEEING WITH HEART –DAY OF REFLECTION

Catholic Parents of Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons
Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering, Ontario

The Seeing with the Heart Day of Reflection for Catholic parents of Lesbian daughters and gay sons will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, 2325 Liverpool Road in Pickering. The Cost is $50.00 which includes lunch. For questions and information call John Montague at 416-523-6449.

THE GARDEN SHED

The Garden Ministry meeting scheduled for Sunday, May 12th is cancelled because of Mother’s Day.

Join us for the spring planting of seedlings and seeds on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 AM. In the event of significant rain, planting will be moved to Monday, May 20th at 10:00 AM. Everyone, including children, is welcome to come and get your hands in the soil!

Save the Date: On June 23rd Paul Hayden, owner of Grow Wild Native Plant Nurseries, will provide a tour of the new south garden, identifying each plant, its growing information, cultural uses, and other characteristics.

For more information on the Garden Ministry, contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.

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