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Bulletin – October 27, 2013

Sunday, October 27th, 2013

ANNOUNCED MASSES

October 28th to November 2nd, 2013

MONDAY – JUAN M. VILLAFRANCA Requested by the Family
TUESDAY – DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE DYSANGCO FAMILY Requested by Maria Lourdes Luz
WEDNESDAY – JOHN HUYBERS Requested the Family
THURSDAY – MARGARET MORROW Requested by Carolyn Thomas
FRIDAY – SOULS IN PURGATORY Requested by John Chan
SATURDAY – ANITA MARKLE & MARJORIE SEAZIN Requested by the Family

MEETING FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION

Wednesday, October 30th, at 7:30 PM

On Wednesday, October 30th at 7:30 P.M. there will be a meeting for parents only of children who will be receiving First Reconciliation for the first time. The meeting will be held here in the Church.

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

There will be 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 the book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.

ECO-SABBATH

Sunday, November 3rd 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. The guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the readings. All are welcome.

ALL SOULS’ DAY MASS

Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill
Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00 PM

Catholic Cemeteries – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the annual All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, 905-889-7467. The Liturgy will be celebrated in English and Italian. All are welcome.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – FIRST FRIDAY

Friday, November 1st from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon

ROSARY GROUPS

English: Saturday, November 2nd at 3:15 PM in the Gabriel Room
Chinese: Sunday, November 3rd at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room.
For further information, please contact Linda Law at 416 -918-8029

CANADIAN TIRE MONEY – MATERCARE

We are collecting Canadian Tire money in support of Matercare International which is an association of Catholic Obstetricians and Gynecologists working in developing countries. This organization is dedicated to improving the lives and health of mothers and their children, both unborn and born, through initiatives of service, training, research and advocacy. Please support this worthwhile campaign by dropping your Canadian Tire money in the collection basket.

MILK BAGS INTO BED MATS

Did you know that the plastic, outer bags from four litres of milk can be woven into quick-dry, bug-resistant bed mats for flood-ravaged areas of the third world, like Haiti. This gives them a practical use since they take 40 to100 years to decompose. A bin has been placed in the Gathering Space for the collection of clean, dry bags. Thank you.

PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE – HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

The Archdiocese of Toronto is now accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief as the death toll continues to rise following an earthquake that struck the central Philippines on October 15.

The earthquake, centered about 620 km southeast of Manila, has been blamed for more than 160 deaths so far, with hundreds of people injured and dozens still missing. Government reports suggest more than 158,000 people have been displaced, with 100,000 of them being housed in 85 evacuation centres. The official Catholic relief agency on the ground, NASSA-Caritas Philippines, has already released fund assistance to augment the relief operation of the dioceses in the Bohol region. Local funds from the local church are also being tapped to provide emergency assistance to the affected localities.

Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:

  • Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org
  • By phone through the Development Office – 416-934-3411
  • Through the parish, making cheques payable to: St. Gabriel’s Parish – Philippines Earthquake – Humanitarian Relief

We offer our prayers for the victims of this natural disaster and those who have been displaced. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to help those in crisis in the Philippines.

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK

Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish

For many years, St. Gabriel’s Parish has participated in Holocaust Education Week. On Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 P.M. we will present the film Conspiracy. Conspiracy dramatizes the 1942 Wannsee Conference and delves into the psychology of Nazi officials involved in the “Final Solution” implementing Adolf Hitler’s policy to make Europe free of the Jews during the Second World War. All are encouraged to attend.

FAITH CONNECTIONS THEOLOGY ON TAP: Friendship with the Poor, in Nepal and Canada

October 28th at 7:00 P.M.
Duke of York Pub (upstairs) 39 Prince Arthur Ave

Young adults (19-39) are invited join us for an evening of thought-provoking theological discussion in a relaxed setting, with special guest: Paul Robson, SJ, theology student at Regis College. Paul will share how he was formed by the friendships he made with Bhutanese refugees in Nepal; and how he has endeavoured to continue such friendships back home in Canada. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! For more information call Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt at 416-467-2645 or visit www.faithconnections.ca.

THE WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Weekend of November 1st to 3rd

Celebrate Your Marriage with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!

Married couples: You deserve a weekend to cherish being together; to rediscover each other and focus on ways to make your relationship even better. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers this opportunity. Consider giving each other or another couple that you know the gift of a weekend away from daily pressures; time to be with each other and with God on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. See www.wwme.org

Upcoming Weekend Date is November 1st-3rd , 2013
For further information or registration please contact:
Cora & Mike Bryce (905-896-2958) or cora-mikebryce@sympatico.ca

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
November 1st to 3rd

Refresh and rekindle your love for each other by treating yourselves to a marriage enrichment weekend at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, or give a weekend as a gift to family or friends. The Centre offers comfort, excellent cuisine and an inspiring program. The next weekend is Nov.1st to 3rd, 2013. For information telephone Queen of Apostles 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga at 905-278 5229.

RECEPTION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS

Saturday, November 23rd at 2:30 PM

A reception will be hosted for our new parishioners who registered with us in the past year on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:30 P.M. here at the parish. Invitations have been sent out. If you are new to the parish, and have not yet registered, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

NEW BEGINNINGS DAY RETREAT & LUNCHEON

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
9:30 A.M. to3:00 P.M.
St. Louis de France Parish Hall

The theme is Faith – Positive Psychology Powerful Partners for Healing as We Journey through the Grief Process. The Speaker is Fr. Fred Scinto C.R. For Inquiries, please email: jshaughn@cfstoronto.com or contact: Deacon James Shaughnessy, MSW., RSW., Psyn. D. at 416-921-1163 ext. 2227.

This event is free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Please register by Monday, October 28, 2013 to Angela at agamelo@cfstoronto.com or by phone at 416-921-1163 ext. 2236.

NEW BEGINNINGS INSPIRATIONAL TALK

November 5th from7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Archdiocese of Toronto Pastoral Centre, 4th floor 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto

Join us for an informative evening beginning with fellowship at 7:00. The Presentation on the topic: “Coping with Life after Loss” is at 7:30. The Guest Speakers are Meyrick and Betty D’Sylva. Pre-registration is not necessary. For more information, please contact Deacon James Shaughnessy MSW, RSW, Psyn. D. at 416-921-1163, ext. 2227 or email: jshaughn@cfstoronto.com.

FINANCE CORNER

Our operating expenses average $14,550 per week.
Collection for October 20th, 2013

Envelopes 367 $7,771
Loose Change $1,036
Weekly Portion of PAG 182 $3,519 Pre-Authorized Giving)
Total $12,326

World Mission Sunday Collection $3,674

Please remember to print your full name on your Offertory envelope and then seal it.

If you are moving out of the Parish or have a change of address, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 so that we can update our records. Thank you.

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Bulletin – October 20, 2013

Sunday, October 20th, 2013

ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS

FEAST DAY – OCTOBER 19th

St. Paul of the Cross was the founder of the Passionists (1720). Born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul experienced conversion at the age of 15 and began a lifetime of devotion to prayer and austerity. At age 20 he tried life as a soldier, but left after one year. Six years later, having had several visions, he determined that his vocation was to found an order dedicated to the passion of our Lord. Officials declared the visions authentic and Paul withdrew to write a rule. He was joined by his brother, who remained with him for the rest of his life. By 1747, the Passionists had three houses and were preaching missions throughout Italy. At his death in 1775, Paul was establishing a congregation for Passionist nuns.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

October 21st to October 26th, 2013

MONDAY – KENG OWYONG Requested by Helen Owyong
TUESDAY – ROMULO CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ Requested by his Parents
WEDNESDAY – TRUDY CHAN Requested Mary Chan
THURSDAY – HENRY JANG Requested by Bella Jang
FRIDAY – WILLIAM & MOLLY BURKE Requested by the Burke family
SATURDAY – PATRICK McGOVERN Requested by Margaret McGovern

ALTAR SERVERS AWARDS (CENTRAL REGION)

This past Saturday, Oct.12th, 2013, four altar servers from St. Gabriel’s Parish received the “Bishop’s Altar Server Award for Service from the Most Reverend William McGrattan, Auxiliary Bishop – Central Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Toronto during the 28th Annual Bishop’s Altar Servers Awards Ceremony. We offer our sincere thanks and congratulations to the following altar servers:

Matthew Chan
Gianna Jeyarajan
Stefania Innocente
Arianna Innocente

Each year, altar servers from parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are selected for this special recognition in light of their dedication, sense of responsibility and display of leadership in the performance of their duties.

The parish is truly grateful to all of its altar servers for their participation at the celebration of the Eucharist and ceremonies throughout the Church year.

The Altar Servers Awards Program is sponsored by the Serra Clubs of the Archdiocese of Toronto, a long established organization in the archdiocese whose purpose is to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

MEETING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Wednesday, October 23rd , at 7:30 PM

On Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:30 there will be a meeting for parents only of children who will be receiving First Communion for the first time. The meeting will be held here in the Church.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

October 20th, 2013

There will be a second collection this weekend for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as “World Mission Sunday.” This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church. World Mission Sunday is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic communities throughout the world. Thank you for your support of this important work.

MILK BAGS INTO BED MATS

Did you know that the plastic, outer bags from four litres of milk can be woven into quick-dry, bug-resistant bed mats for flood-ravaged areas of the third world, like Haiti. This gives them a practical use since they take 40 to100 years to decompose. A bin has been placed in the Gathering Space for the collection of clean, dry bags. Thank you.

CANADIAN TIRE MONEY – MATERCARE

We are collecting Canadian Tire money in support of Matercare International which is an association of Catholic Obstetricians and Gynecologists working in developing countries. This organization is dedicated to improving the lives and health of mothers and their children, both unborn and born, through initiatives of service, training, research and advocacy. Please support this worthwhile campaign by dropping your Canadian Tire money in the collection basket.

CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Your prepared casseroles (frozen please) 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. Please get 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. 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.

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK

Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 PM

St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish

For many years, St. Gabriel’s Parish has participated in Holocaust Education Week. On Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 P.M. we will present the film Conspiracy. Conspiracy dramatizes the 1942 Wannsee Conference and delves into the psychology of Nazi officials involved in the “Final Solution” implementing Adolf Hitler’s policy to make Europe free of the Jews during the Second World War. All are encouraged to attend.

4th ANNUAL MASS TO END WOMAN ABUSE

Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 P.M.

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Catholic Family Services of Toronto and Our Lady of Sorrows Church will host the 4th Annual Mass to End Woman Abuse on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 P.M. The Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church – 3055 Bloor St. W. (west of Royal York Rd.) in Etobicoke. Light refreshments will follow. Please join us as we gather to pray for all families who are affected by violence. Woman Abuse Hurts Us All.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE

Holy Rosary Hall
Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

You are invited to attend the Toronto launch of Development and Peace’s new education and action campaign. The Campaign has been approved by the Canadian Catholic Bishops. The launch will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 9:00-12:30 in Holy Rosary Parish hall, steps from the TTC’s St. Clair West Subway Station (just east of Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue). RSVP to Keith Gauntlett at keithgca@yahoo.com

ST. BONAVENTURE FLEAMARKET

Saturday, October 26th, 9:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
1300 Leslie Street

Great buys on good used clothing, small appliances, jewellery, china, linens, books, decorations, toys, baked goods and tons more.

ST. JOSEPH’S MORROW PARK HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 30th at 7:00 P.M.

St. Joseph’s Morrow Park is holding an Information Night for students who are entering high school on Wednesday October 30th at 7:00 P.M.

Parents/Guardians and students are cordially invited to attend. Join them at 3379 Bayview Avenue, just south of Steeles Avenue on the east side. For more information, please call 416-393-5679.

RECEPTION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS

Saturday, November 16th at 2:30 PM

A reception will be hosted for our new parishioners who registered with us in the past year on Saturday, November 16th at 2:30 P.M.here at the parish. Invitations will be sent out. If you are new to the parish, and have not yet registered, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

THE 23RD ANNUAL MASS OF MEMORY SUNDAY Oct.27th at 2:30 P.M.

St. Paul Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto.

The celebration commences at 2.30 P.M. with a 30 minute Prelude of Sacred/Celtic Music by The Irish Choral Society. The Mass of Memory begins at 3.00 P.M. Principal Celebrant will be Fr. Jerry Scott; the Homeliest Fr. Patrick Fitzpatrick. Reception to follow in church hall.

The Mass id dedicated to The Memory of our Irish Ancestors, Victims of the Great Famine of 1847 who died here in Toronto and were buried in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery which is now the school yard east of the basilica. To the Memory of Michael Power, the First Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto. To the Memory of the Doctors, Nurses, Lay People who died here in Toronto serving the Famine Irish. In Memory of Family and Friends who passed away this year.

For information phone Norita Fleming 905 881 5012 or email noritasbb@rogers.com

MOSAIC PEACE MEAL

Sunday October 27th from 2:00 to-5:00 PM
Mullah Asghar Research Centre, Door #4
Jaffari Village, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill.

The program theme is “Advocacy: Where Politics And Religion Can Mix”. We will hear from speakers from faith-based organizations working for those in need and those lobbying for change. There will also be information displays and a children’s programme. Jaffari Village will generously provide a vegan supper at the end of the programme. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Nora at 416-218-0680 by October 21 or call for more information. See the poster on the bulletin board.

FINANCE CORNER

Our operating expenses average $14,550 per week.
Collection for October 13th,, 2013

Envelopes 386 $8,849
Loose Change $977
Weekly Portion of PAG 182 $3,519 (Pre-Authorized Giving)
Total $13,345

Please remember to print your full name on your Offertory envelope and then seal it.

If you are moving out of the Parish or have a change of address, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 so that we can update our records. Thank you.

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Bulletin – October 13, 2013

Sunday, October 13th, 2013

O, heavenly Father:
We thank you for food and remember the hungry.
We thank you for health and remember the sick.
We thank you for friends and remember the friendless.
We thank you for freedom and remember the enslaved.
May these remembrances stir us to service, that your gifts to us may be used for others.
Amen.

Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14th at 9:00 A.M.

TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ST. GABRIEL’S

I wish to thank all of you for being part of my installation celebration as pastor of this wonderful parish. The celebration would not have been as vibrant, joyful and beautiful without the great effort made by the parish staff, the beautiful voices of the choir and the active participation of the whole community. Your gifts of presence and prayer are very much appreciated. Thank you so very much!

Fr. Brando

MAKE SURE YOU ARE COUNTED!

To help in the implementation of the Central Pastoral Region planning study, our parish, along with other parishes in the Central Pastoral Region, has been asked by the Archdiocese to conduct a Mass attendance count for the weekends of Oct 19/20 and Oct 26/27. The purpose of the count is to have a more accurate assessment of the number of people attending Mass on a weekend.

When you come in for Mass during those two said weekends, you may notice a few “counters” clicking on tally counters at the doors of the church. The counters will be doing their jobs in a way as discreetly and non-intrusively as possible.

Thank you for your support.

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PREPARING FOR BAPTISM

If you have, or know of, school age children (ages 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office, or Fatima Lee directly, at (416) 221-8866. Classes for them will begin in early October.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

October 14th to October 19th 2013

MONDAY – THANKSGIVING DAY Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M.
TUESDAY – MARIA SUNG HAK LEE Requested by Elisabeth Chang
WEDNESDAY – VINCE ABBATE Requested by Margaret Anne Leckie & Mary Alice O’Mahony
THURSDAY – JOHN YEUNG CHUN KUN Requested by Agnes Wong
FRIDAY – VINCENT HA Requested by Laura, Sylvia & Valerie Ha
SATURDAY – KATHI WATTS Requested by Kathi Leah

ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS

FEAST DAY – OCTOBER 19th

St. Paul of the Cross was the founder of the Passionists (1720). Born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul experienced conversion at the age of 15 and began a lifetime of devotion to prayer and austerity. At age 20 he tried life as a soldier, but left after one year. Six years later, having had several visions, he determined that his vocation was to found an order dedicated to the passion of our Lord. Officials declared the visions authentic and Paul withdrew to write a rule. He was joined by his brother, who remained with him for the rest of his life. By 1747, the Passionists had three houses and were preaching missions throughout Italy. At his death in 1775, Paul was establishing a congregation for Passionist nuns.

ECO – SABBATH

Sunday, October 13th at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room

This Sunday, the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality will facilitate a 30 minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for this Sunday’s liturgy. Note that this is a week later than usual due to the Installation of Fr. Brando as Pastor. All are welcome.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

GOOD SHEPHERD REFUGE

You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please no fresh or frozen foods. We thank you for your generous support!

MILK BAGS INTO BED MATS

Did you know that the plastic, outer bags from four litres of milk can be woven into quick-dry, bug-resistant bed mats for flood-ravaged areas of the third world, like Haiti. This gives them a practical use since they take 40 – 100 years to decompose. A bin has been placed at the back of the church for the collection of clean, dry bags. Thanks you!

BECOMING NEIGHBOURS CLOTHING DRIVE

Thanksgiving Weekend

If you still have winter clothing you would like to donate, please do not miss this opportunity …
Becoming Neighbours, an initiative sponsored by the religious men and women congregations in Toronto to serve the refugees among us, is seeking gently-used winter clothing and accessories (coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, and mitts, etc. If you do have items to donate, please bring them in this weekend. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY October 20th, 2013

There will be a second collection today for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as “World Mission Sunday.” This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church. World Mission Sunday is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic communities throughout the world. Thank you for your support of this important work.

CANADIAN TIRE MONEY – MATERCARE

We are collecting Canadian Tire money in support of Matercare International which is an association of Catholic Obstetricians and Gynecologists working in developing countries. This organization is dedicated to improving the lives and health of mothers and their children, both unborn and born, through initiatives of service, training, research and advocacy. Please support this worthwhile campaign by dropping your Canadian Tire money in the collection basket.

JUST COFFEE

Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next weekend.
Regular ground coffee: $5.50
Decaffeinated: $6
Whole Beans: $5.50
Chocolate Bars: $4 incl. Taxes
Hot Chocolate and Cocoa: $4.75
Teas: $4.25

SCARBORO MISSIONS VOCATION FAIR

World Mission Sunday
October 20th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Come and discover mission with Scarboro priests and lay missioners!
Mass at 11:00 A.M. – Light Buffet Lunch – Displays
“Discover the Road Less Travelled”
Please confirm your attendance for the buffet lunch by contacting Scarboro Missions at 416-261-7135, Ext. 265
or by email at lmo@scarboromissions.ca

ST. BONAVENTURE FLEAMARKET

Saturday, October 26th, 9:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
1300 Leslie Street

Great buys on good used clothing, small appliances, jewellery, china, linens, books, decorations, toys, baked goods and more.

4th ANNUAL MASS TO END WOMAN ABUSE

Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 P.M.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Catholic Family Services of Toronto and Our Lady of Sorrows Church will host the 4th Annual Mass to End Woman Abuse on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 P.M. The Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church – 3055 Bloor St. W. (west of Royal York Rd.) in Etobicoke. Light refreshments will follow. Please join us as we gather to pray for all families who are affected by violence. Woman Abuse Hurts Us All.

THE 23RD ANNUAL MASS OF MEMORY

Sunday, October 27th at 2:30 P.M.
St. Paul Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto.

The celebration commences at 2.30 P.M. with a 30 minute Prelude of Sacred/Celtic Music by The Irish Choral Society. The Mass of Memory begins at 3.00 P.M. The Principal Celebrant will be Fr. Jerry Scott and the Homilist will be Fr. Patrick Fitzpatrick. A reception will follow in the church hall. The Mass is dedicated to the memory of:
our Irish Ancestors, Victims of the Great Famine of 1847 who died here in Toronto and were buried in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery which is now the school yard east of the Basilica;
Michael Power, the First Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto;
the doctors, nurses, and lay people who died here in Toronto serving the Famine Irish;
family and friends who passed away this year.

For information phone Norita Fleming 905 881 5012 or email noritasbb@rogers.com

MOSAIC PEACE MEAL

Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 to-5:00 PM
Mullah Asghar Research Centre, Door #4
Jaffari Village, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill.

The program theme is “Advocacy: Where Politics And Religion Can Mix”. We will hear from speakers from faith-based organizations working for those in need and those lobbying for change. There will also be information displays and a children’s programme. Jaffari Village will generously provide a vegan supper at the end of the programme. All are welcome.

Please RSVP to Nora at 416-218-0680 by October 21 or call for more information. See the poster on the bulletin board.

FINANCE CORNER

Our operating expenses average $14,550 per week.
Collection for October 6th, 2013

Envelopes 387 $7,830
Loose Change $1,037
Weekly Portion of PAG 182 $3,519 (Pre-Authorized Giving)
Total $12,386

Please remember to print your full name on your Offertory envelope and then seal it.

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Bulletin – October 6, 2013

Sunday, October 6th, 2013

ANNOUNCED MASSES

October 7th to October 12th 2013

MONDAY – CRISTINA KIBEDI Requested by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
TUESDAY – STEPHEN LEUNG Requested by the Leung Family
WEDNESDAY – WILLIAM ANDERSON Requested by Eva Anderson
THURSDAY – GREGORY PIPHER Requested by Dale Pipher
FRIDAY – JOSEPH & ANNE FERNANDEZ Requested by Marlene Fernandez
SATURDAY – PASQUALE GATTI Requested by Linda Gatti

PARENTS CONFIRMATION INFORMATION MEETING

Wednesday, October 9th at 7:30 PM.
St. Gabriel’s Church

There will be a meeting here at the Church on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:30 PM. for parents only of children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.

ALTAR SERVERS

The Altar Service is now recruiting new members.

If you are in Grade 3 or higher and are interested in becoming an altar server, please contact Colin Meharchand at cmeharchand@bell.net or leave your name and phone number with the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

The orientation and training for new members will be held this Sunday, October 6th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Church.

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PREPARING FOR BAPTISM

If you have, or know of, school age children (ages 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office, or Fatima Lee directly, at (416) 221-8866. Classes for them will begin in early October.

ECO-SABBATH

Sunday, October 13th at 11:30 AM in the Gabriel Room

Next Sunday, the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality will facilitate a 30 minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for that Sunday’s liturgy. Note that this is a week later than usual due to the Installation of Fr. Brando as Pastor. All are welcome.

WELCOME! BAPTISM

The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome Owen Louis Real Cormier, who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, September 29th, 2013. Congratulations!

R.C.I.A. AND ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT

Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin soon. These meetings are for persons interested in learning about the Catholic Faith. The exploration may lead the candidate to seek baptism, and become a member of the Catholic Christian community — or for Christians already baptized into another Christian denomination, the reception into the Catholic Church.

Adult Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation but who wish to do so are also encouraged to attend these sessions. As well these meetings may be an opportunity for “Born Catholics” to deepen their understanding of our faith.

Very often, especially for those of us who received our religious instruction at an early age, we tend to grow physically, mentally, psychologically etc., but the understanding of our faith does not grow correspondingly. The RCIA may serve as a good opportunity for us to ask questions and to develop a more adult understanding of our faith.

If you are interested in joining the RCIA meetings or if you would like to have more information about it, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866. You may also contact Fatima Lee directly at ext. 228.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Urgently needed items include: rice, pasta, pasta sauces, canned tuna or salmon, canned soups, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jam, sugar, cookies and crackers, breakfast cereals, tea, ground or instant coffee, condiments. Please no fresh or frozen foods.

We thank you for your generous support!

MILK BAGS INTO BED MATS

Did you know that the plastic, outer bags from four litres of milk can be woven into quick-dry, bug-resistant bed mats for flood-ravaged areas of the third world, like Haiti. This gives them a practical use since they take 40 – 100 years to decompose. A bin has been placed at the back of the church for the collection of clean, dry bags. Thank you.

CANADIAN TIRE MONEY – MATERCARE

We are collecting Canadian Tire money in support of Matercare International which is an association of Catholic Obstetricians and Gynecologists working in developing countries. This organization is dedicated to improving the lives and health of mothers and their children, both unborn and born, through initiatives of service, training, research and advocacy. Please support this worthwhile campaign by dropping your Canadian Tire money in the collection basket.

BECOMING NEIGHBOURS CLOTHING DRIVE

Thanksgiving Weekend

If you missed the last Saint Vincent de Paul clothing drive in early September, or if you still have winter clothing you would like to donate, please do not miss this opportunity …

Becoming Neighbours, an initiative sponsored by the religious men and women congregations in Toronto to serve the refugees among us, is seeking gently-used winter clothing and accessories (coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, and mitts, etc.). Refugee families they serve can then go to them and pick up whatever they may need. For new arrivals especially, your clothing donations will be a tremendous help.

If you do have items to donate, please bring them in on the Thanksgiving weekend. You can leave these items in the large bins, marked “clothing donations”, provided in the Gathering Space. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

GOOD SHEPHERD CASSEROLES

Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 43 casseroles for September. For October, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of October 26th/27th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.

More volunteers are encouraged to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. There are now 3 different recipes available in the Parish Office or online at the Church website.

If you require more information or would like to get a copy of a recipe and a casserole pan, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.

SCARBORO MISSIONS VOCATION FAIR

World Mission Sunday
October 20th from 11:00 AM. to 3:00 PM.

Come and discover mission with Scarboro priests and lay missioners!

Mass at 11:00 AM.
– Light Buffet Lunch
– Displays

“Discover the Road Less Travelled”

Please confirm your attendance for the buffet lunch by contacting Scarboro Missions at 416-261-7135, Ext. 265 or by email at lmo@scarboromissions.ca

4TH ANNUAL MASS TO END WOMAN ABUSE

Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Catholic Family Services of Toronto and Our Lady of Sorrows Church will host the 4th Annual Mass to End Woman Abuse on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM. The Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church – 3055 Bloor St. W. (west of Royal York Rd.) in Etobicoke. Light refreshments will follow. Please join us as we gather to pray for all families who are affected by violence. Woman Abuse Hurts Us All.

COME AND SEE WEEKEND

November 1st to 3rd
St. Augustine’s Seminary

“The Love of Christ urges us on” to radically respond to His call to follow Him wholeheartedly. Jesus is inviting you to spend time with Him so that you may discover His call.

This will be an opportunity for young men, 18 years of age or older to spend a weekend in prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples through the Catholic priesthood.

For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at 416-968-0997

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Weekend of November 1st to 3rd.

Celebrate Your Marriage with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Married couples: You deserve a weekend to cherish being together; to rediscover each other and focus on ways to make your relationship even better. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers this opportunity. Consider giving each other or another couple that you know the gift of a weekend away from daily pressures; time to be with each other and with God on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. See www.wwme.org

Upcoming Weekend Date: November 1-3, 2013

For further information or registration please contact:
Cora & Mike Bryce (905-896-2958) or cora-mikebryce@sympatico.ca

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
November 1st to 3rd

Refresh and rekindle your love for each other by treating yourselves to a marriage enrichment weekend at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, or give a weekend as a gift to family or friends. The Centre offers comfort, excellent cuisine and an inspiring program.

The next weekend is Nov.1st to 3rd, 2013. For information telephone Queen of Apostles 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga at 905-278 5229.

FINANCE CORNER

Our operating expenses average $14,550 per week.

Collection for September 29th, 2013

Envelopes 393 $7,338
Loose Change $977
Weekly Portion of PAG 182 $3,518 (Pre-Authorized Giving)
Total $11,832

Second Collection
Needs of the Canadian Church $1,799

Please remember to print your full name on your Offertory envelope and then seal it.

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Bulletin – September 29, 2013

Sunday, September 29th, 2013

INSTALLATION OF OUR NEW PASTOR

Most Rev. Bishop William McGrattan will install Fr. Brando as the new pastor of St. Gabriel’s Parish next weekend, October 6th at the 10:30 AM. Mass. Because of the Rite of Installation, the Mass will be longer than usual. There will be a simple reception after the Mass. Everyone is invited.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

September 30th to October 5th 2013

MONDAY – MICHAEL DONAGHY Requested by the Family
TUESDAY – DONALD SMITH Requested by Mary Alice O’Mahony & Anne Leckie
WEDNESDAY – CAROLYN SULLIVAN Requested by Margaret Anne Leckie
THURSDAY – ROSIE JOSEPH & POONN JOSEPH Requested by the Family
FRIDAY – SYD SEDGWICK Requested by the Family
SATURDAY – MARTIN SMEE Requested by the Smee Family

REGISTRATION FOR SACRAMENTS

School Age Children
Parish Office
October 2nd or October 3rd

Registration for children who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation will be held at the Parish Office from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on the following evenings:

Wednesday, October 2nd or Thursday, October 3rd

Please Note:
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, October 4th from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon

ALTAR SERVERS

The Altar Service is now recruiting new members. If you are in Grade 3 or higher and are interested in becoming an altar server, please contact Colin Meharchand at cmeharchand@bell.net or leave your name and phone number with the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.

The orientation and training for new members will be held on Sunday, October 6th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Church.

CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is cancelled at the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, October 6th. It will resume the following week.

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PREPARING FOR BAPTISM

If you have, or know of, school age children(ages 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office, or Fatima Lee directly, at (416) 221-8866. Classes for them will begin in early October.

ECO – SABBATH

Sunday, October 13th 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. Please note that this is a week later than normal due to the Installation of Fr. Brando. All are welcome.

ROSARY GROUPS

English: Saturday, October 5th at 3:15 PM in the Library
Chinese: Sunday, October 6th at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room.

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

R.C.I.A. AND ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT

Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin soon. These meetings are for persons interested in learning about the Catholic Faith. The exploration may lead the candidate to seek baptism, and become a member of the Catholic Christian community — or for Christians already baptized into another Christian denomination, the reception into the Catholic Church.

Adult Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation but who wish to do so are also encouraged to attend these sessions. As well these meetings may be an opportunity for “Born Catholics” to deepen their understanding of our faith.

Very often, especially for those of us who received our religious instruction at an early age, we tend to grow physically, mentally, psychologically etc., but the understanding of our faith does not grow correspondingly. The RCIA may serve as a good opportunity for us to ask questions and to develop a more adult understanding of our faith.

If you are interested in joining the RCIA meetings or if you would like to have more information about it, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866. You may also contact Fatima Lee directly at ext. 228.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Urgently needed items include:
rice, pasta, pasta sauces, canned tuna or salmon, canned soups, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jam, sugar, cookies and crackers, breakfast cereals, tea, ground or instant coffee, sugar, ketchup, mustard and relish. Please no fresh or frozen foods.

We thank you for your generous support!

BECOMING NEIGHBOURS CLOTHING DRIVE

Thanksgiving Weekend

If you missed the last Saint Vincent de Paul clothing drive in early September, or if you still have winter clothing you would like to donate, please do not miss this opportunity …

Becoming Neighbours, an initiative sponsored by the religious men and women congregations in Toronto to serve the refugees among us, is seeking gently-used winter clothing and accessories (coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, and mitts, etc.). Refugee families they serve can then go to them and pick up whatever they may need. For new arrivals especially, your clothing donations will be a tremendous help.

If you do have items to donate, please bring them in on the Thanksgiving weekend. You can leave these items in the large bins, marked “clothing donations”, provided in the Gathering Space. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

MILK BAGS INTO BED MATS:

Did you know that the plastic, outer bags from four litres of milk can be woven into quick-dry, bug-resistant bed mats for flood-ravaged areas of the third world, like Haiti. This gives them a practical use since they take 40 – 100 years to decompose. A bin has been placed at the back of the church for the collection of clean, dry bags. Thank you.

SYRIA – HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions to support humanitarian relief efforts in Syria and the Middle East.

Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:

  • Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org
  • By phone through the Development office – 416-934-3411
  • Through the parish, making cheques payable to: St. Gabriel’s Parish – Syria – Humanitarian Relief

FAITH CONNECTIONS – THEOLOGY ON TAP

From Gangland to Promised Land
Monday, September 30th at 7:00 PM
Duke of York Pub (upstairs), 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto

Young adults (19-39) are invited join us for an evening of thought-provoking theological discussion in a comfortable and relaxed setting, with special guest from Ireland: John Pridmore, author and speaker.

He will speak about how he went from a life of darkness as a violent London gangster to working with people like Mother Teresa and speaking at World Youth Day. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend!

NEW BEGINNINGS: CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES

For those who have lost a loved one through Death, Separation or Divorce.
Tuesday, October 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Come and join us for an informative evening with Sally Amaral, Her topic is “Stages of Bereavement”.

The presentation will take place Tuesday October 1st. The evening starts at 7:00 PM with a half hour of fellowship and then the presentation will go from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.

The location is The Catholic Pastoral Centre, 1155 Yonge St. 4th Floor, (NE corner of Yonge and Shaftesbury Ave., free underground parking off Shaftesbury and we are beside the Summerhill Subway station. No registration is required. For more information contact Deacon James at 416-921-1163 ext. 2227 or email at jshaughn@cfstoronto.com

QUEEN OF APOSTLES RENEWAL CENTRE

MISSISSAUGA
WOMEN’S RETREAT WEEKEND
October 4th to October 6th

Theme: Who do YOU say I am?
Why not consider a retreat experience during this Year of Faith?
For further information or to register please call 905-278-5229.

FINANCE CORNER

Our operating expenses average $14,550 per week.

Collection for September 15th, 2013

Envelopes 370 $7,260
Loose Change $1,161
Weekly Portion of PAG 182 $3,519 (Pre-Authorized Giving)
Total $11,940

Please remember to print your full name on your Offertory envelope and then seal it.

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