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bulletin – April 26

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

2008 Financial Statement

View the 2008 parish financial statement. (Please note: this is a PDF document)

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date	Time	Intentions
April 27	9:00AM	PAUL MINH Requested by Mary Chan
April 28	9:00AM	AURORA GONZALES Requested by Veny Gonzales
April 29	9:00AM	SPECIAL INTENTION Requested by Marie Gennaro
April 30	9:00AM	PATRICK MCINNESS Requested by the Calderone Family
May 1	9:00AM	MARILYN & JOE CALDERONE AND FAMILY Requested by Marilyn Calderone
May 2	9:00AM	FELIX DELGADO Requested by Mimi

SUNDAY COLLECTION: April 18-19, 2009

Total: $9,436

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	4:30	8:30	10:30	12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total	$2,705	$1,913	$3,127	$1,691
# of Env.	125	107	176	96

Number of Envelopes Used: 504

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, May 1st from 9:30 AM 12 Noon
Please see the time schedule on the table inside the Church.

ROSARY GROUPS

English Rosary: Saturday, May 2nd at 3:15 in the Library
Chinese Rosary: Sunday, May 3rd at 3:30 PM in the Library.
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029

ECO – SABBATH

Sunday, May 3rd at 11:30 AM in the Library

FAMILY MASS

Sunday, May 3rd at the 12:30 PM Mass.

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 PM
Topic: How the Bible Was Written

Wednesday, May 6th at 10:30 AM
Topic: The Eucharist

In case of inclement weather, please call Mary Landry at 416-293-3760.

WELCOME! BAPTISM

The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome:
Colin Thomas Flood
Ethan Cy Lee
Zakary Kai St. Jean
Kai Thomas Wu
Luke Aidan Wu

These children received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, April 19th. Congratulations!

CHILDREN’S FAITH PROGRAM
FAMILY MASS

The Children’s Faith Program Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday May 3rd at the 8:30 AM Mass. All families are invited.

BUNDLE UP COLLECTION

Bring your gently used clothing and household linens to share with others on May 9th and 10th. A St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in the Church parking lot so please share what you can with those less fortunate.

The truck will be open Saturday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and all day Sunday until 4:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Mass. Thank you for your continued support.

BABIES!
WILL YOU HELP?

Weekend of May 2nd/3rd

Following Maggie O’Rourke’s presentation about ShareLife agency, Rosalie Hall, we would like to help with the everyday needs of this wonderful organization.

Items that are most needed include:
Pampers, – all sizes including toddlers, diaper cream (Penaten and Zincofax), powdered baby formula (preferably Regular Nestle Good Start), sleepers, undershirts, new and gently used clothing- 6 months to 3 years), socks, sippy cups, plastic dishes and glasses for toddlers, baby soap, receiving blankets, bibs (ages 1 to 3 years), baby safety devices (plugs for electrical sockets, locks for cupboard doors), pasta, tomato sauce, beans, macaroni and cheese.

Items can be dropped off in the playpens and boxes provided in the Gathering Space.

“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” Fr. Peyton

Join the prayer network of Rosalie Hall and pray for a young Mom and her child. For more information, contact Maggie O’Rourke at 416-438-6880, Ext. 235.

NORTH YORK RETIRED MEN’S CLUB

Tuesday, April 28 at 2:00 PM
Blessed Trinity Church Hall

Prospective members are cordially invited.
The Guest Speaker will be Mercedes Hughes, a member of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

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bulletin – April 19

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Thank You!

Thank you one and all who made our Holy week and Easter such a beautiful and uplifting time; those in the Music Ministry, our Lectors and Altar servers, Our Ministers of the Eucharist, our Ministers of Hospitality, those responsible for decorating the Church and the members of our Pastoral Team. To you, the good people of the parish, your attendance and participation in the ceremonies helped to make this a truly Holy Week and Easter.
Fr. Paul

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date	Time	Intentions
April 20	9:00AM	MELITTA ANDRECHEK & KARL POELL Requested by Mrs. Poell
April 21	9:00AM	JEFF PAOLINI Requested by the Family
April 22	9:00AM	ARTURO & LAURA BONILLA Requested by Olga Bonilla
April 23	9:00AM	LEONARD MARCHIE Requested by Teresa Marchie & Family
April 24	9:00AM	MARCELINO FERNANDES Requested by Tita Fernandes
April 25	9:00AM	LUIGIA LABORONTI Requested by Mimi

SUNDAY COLLECTION: April 11-12, 2009

Total: $23,629

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	4:30	8:30	10:30	12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total	$5,201	$6,479	$6,703	$5,246
# of Env.	118	221	305	179

Number of Envelopes Used: 823

COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND

On Good Friday, $5,819.83 was collected for the needs of the Church in the Holy Land. Your contributions will help with the formation of future priests and the upkeep of Religious Sites. Thank you for your generosity.

Welcome!

At the Easter Vigil, Judy Choi, Nadine Clarke, Callie Han, Lindy Lee, Stella Lee and Philip Leung received the sacrament of Baptism. Susan McIntosh was received into the Catholic Church. With Brian Lee, Linette Norman, and Connie Rodriguez, all received the sacrament of Confirmation. The parish family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome and congratulate them!

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 PM
Topic: How the Bible Was Written

Wednesday, April 29th at 10:30 AM
Topic: The Eucharist

In case of inclement weather, please call Mary Landry at 416-293-3760.

ST. GABRIEL’S YOUTH GROUP

There will be a meeting of the St. Gabriel’s Youth Group this weekend in the Gabriel Room after the 12:30 PM Mass. New members are most welcome.

CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Your prepared chicken rice casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at
all the Masses next weekend, April 25th/26th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. More volunteers are encouraged to pick up a copy of the casserole recipe and a pan. Why not give it a try? For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.

FATHER PAUL

Father Paul will be away this week on retreat at his favourite shrine ….
Our Lady of the Links.

CHILDREN’S FAITH PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program for next year are now available in the Parish Office. Please note that all registrations must be returned by June 30th.

Volunteers from the Parish to teach or to assist the teachers are always welcome. If interested, please contact Cheryl Teixeira at checheboo@yahoo.com

BABIES! WILL YOU HELP?

Weekend of May 2nd/3rd

Following Maggie O’Rourke’s presentation about ShareLife agency, Rosalie Hall, we would like to help with the everyday needs of this wonderful organization.

Items that are most needed include:
Pampers, – all sizes including toddlers
Diaper cream (Penaten and Zincofax)
powdered baby formula (preferably Regular Nestle Good Start),
sleepers, undershirts, new and gently used clothing- 6 months to 3 years),
socks, sippy cups, plastic dishes and glasses for toddlers,
baby soap, receiving blankets, bibs (ages 1 to 3 years), baby safety devices (plugs for electrical sockets, locks for cupboard doors)
pasta, tomato sauce, beans, macaroni and cheese

Items can be dropped off in the playpens and boxes provided in the Gathering Space.

“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.”
Fr. Peyton

Join the prayer network of Rosalie Hall and pray for a young Mom and her child. For more information, contact Maggie O’Rourke at 416-438-6880, Ext. 235.

BLESSED TRINITY C.W.L

Annual Geranium Sale – Saturday, May 9th

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Spring is here; time to garden!
4′ pots – red, pink, salmon, fuchsia, white $2.75 or $30/doz
Hanging baskets – red, lavender, fuchsia, pink – $16
Please place your orders before April 30th by calling Louise at 416-733-3946 or Velma at 416-226-0590.

Plants are to be picked up in Blessed Trinity Parish Hall on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 just in time for Mothers’ Day!

CHILDREN’S FAITH PROGRAM FAMILY MASS

The Children’s faith program Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday May 3rd at the 8:30 AM Mass. Children from different grades will prepare the readings and usher. All families are invited.

ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

An earthquake in central Italy on April 6th has left hundreds dead, thousands injured and many, many more homeless. As rescue efforts continue and emergency response teams work with the victims of the natural disaster, relief efforts are underway around the world.

The ShareLife office is accepting donations to support disaster relief efforts in Italy, assisting in the provision of food, shelter, clean water and medical assistance. Working through the Catholic Church’s official relief body, funds will be channeled through our partners to Caritas Italiana.

Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
*Online through ShareLife’s website: www.sharelife.org
*By phone through the ShareLife Office 1-800-263-2595 or 416-934-3411
*Through parishes, making your cheques payable to:
ShareLife –
Italian Earthquake Relief

We offer our prayers for the thousands of families affected by this natural disaster. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to serve those in need, both at home and around the world. Be assured that ShareLife does not apply any administrative fees to humanitarian relief contributions, ensuring as much money as possible is directed toward assistance of those in crisis.

YOU CAN WORK WONDERS!

It’s a wonder people with special needs can find independence…

“Before coming to Mary centre, I was with my dad, my brothers and sister. This is the first time I have been on my own and I am 41 years old. I am learning to live on my own by following the rules and learning how to write cheques to pay for my telephone and cable TV as well as how to cook different dishes. I get help from my personal support worker. It is a nice building to live in and I will probably stay here for a long time.”
Rick, resident at Mary Centre in Toronto

2nd ShareLife Collection – May 3rd, 2009.
You can work WONDERS!

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bulletin – April 12

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

SUNDAY COLLECTION: April 4-5, 2009

Total: $15,397

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	4:30	8:30	10:30	12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total	$3,052	$4,346	$4,202	$3,797
# of Env.	163	91	204	144

Number of Envelopes Used: 602

ANNOUNCED MASSES

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Date	Time	Intentions
April 13	9:00AM	NO MASS
April 14	9:00AM	WALTER & ARMONDO DINARDO Requested by The Family
April 15	9:00AM	THE SAN JUAN FAMILY Requested by Senen San Juan
April 16	9:00AM	VITO VIRGILIO Requested by the Family
April 17	9:00AM	JOSEPH NADON Requested by Emily Bird
April 18	9:00AM	MICHAEL PALAZZO & CHRISTOPHER DILALLO Requested by The Family
April 2	9:00AM	RITA EVELYN WORRALL Requested by Gordon Worrall
April 3	9:00AM	MILAGROS GARCIA & PABLO AND LORETO DYSANGCO Requested by Maria Lourdes Luz
April 4	4:30PM	GUS CALDERONE Requested by Marie Calderone

CHIDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word Group are looking for another adult to help on Sundays at the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are able to help, please contact Tim Lychy at 416-953-0555.

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30 PM
Topic: How the Bible Was Written

Wednesday, April 15th at 10:30 AM
Topic: Let’s Talk About “Eve”
In case of inclement weather, please call Mary Landry at 416-293-3760.

GOD’S PATHWAY CONTINUED

Some of us who attended this series would like to discuss what we learned – or had difficulty with. You are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30 in the Library.

ST. GABRIEL’S YOUTH GROUP

There will be a meeting of the St. Gabriel’s Youth Group in the Gabriel Room on Sunday, April 19th after the 12:30 PM Mass. New members are most welcome.

JUST COFFEE

Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next weekend.

Regular ground Coffee: $5
Decaffeinated $6
Whole Beans $5
Chocolate Bars: $4 including taxes
Hot Chocolate and Cocoa; $4.50
Teas: $3.25 to $4.00 by variety

BUNDLE UP WEEKEND

Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th

Spring Cleaning – Year Round!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing and household linens to support the needy and our residential programs the weekend of May 9th/ 10th. Please bring your donation and help others in your community. Thank you!

The truck will be open Saturday from 1:00PM to 6:00 PM and all day Sunday until 4:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Saturday and Sunday Mass.

Easter Monday, April 13

No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed

ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

An earthquake in central Italy on April 6th has left hundreds dead, thousands injured and many, many more homeless. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale, shook the area around L’Aquila, damaging buildings in more than 25 cities and towns. As rescue efforts continue and emergency response teams work with the victims of the natural disaster, relief efforts are underway around the world.

YOU CAN WORK WONDERS!

“We don’t own anything. It’s really a gift from the Lord; our time, our talent. It’s not ours to cling to; it’s ours to share. The more we cling to things, the more we sink. The more we share generously, the more we live. Life’s to short to just exist. We need to live, live to the fullest, and we do that when we’re not so focused inwards but we’re reaching outward. That’s the way our Lord Jesus calls us to live.”
Most Rev. Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto

2nd ShareLife Collection – May 3rd, 2009.
You can work WONDERS!

NORTH YORK RETIRED MEN’S CLUB

Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00 PM
Blessed Trinity Parish Hall

Guest speaker Bill Johnson will tell us “How MacDonald’s conquered the world one hamburger at a time.” Prospective members are cordially invited.

BABIES! WILL YOU HELP?

Weekend of May 2nd/3rd

Following Maggie O’Rourke’s presentation about ShareLife agency, Rosalie Hall, we have decided to help with the everyday needs of this wonderful organization.

Items that are most needed include:
diapers – infant to 3 years
sleepers, undershirts, new and gently used clothing – 6 months to 3 years
baby formula, baby soap, receiving blankets, burp pads, bibs, pasta, tomato sauce, beans, macaroni and cheese

Items can be dropped off in the playpens and boxes provided in the Gathering Space.

SEPARATED OR DIVORCED CATHOLICS

Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering a ten week group program for adult men and women who are dealing with the many struggles involved in the process of separation and divorce. The group will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM beginning April 14th at the North Office, 5799 Yonge Street, Suite 300.
For further information please contact Mario Esposito at 416-222-0048.

VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND

Have you wondered seriously if you have a vocation to be a sister, brother, deacon or priest? Are you looking for an opportunity to get away for quiet prayer and reflection to explore this more seriously? A discernment retreat weekend, arranged specifically for this purpose will take place on May 15th to 17th at the Scarboro Mission Centre, 2685 Kingston Road in Toronto. This retreat, intended for persons 18 to 35, is sponsored by the Toronto Area Vocation Directors Association.

For more information, please contact:
Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss. R.
Phone: 416-789-3217
Email: vocations@redemptorists.ca

Fr. Len Altilia S.J.
Phone: 416-962-4500
Email: vocation@jesuits.ca

Sr. Dorothy Schweitzer, CSJ
Phone: 416-934-0042
Email: dschweitzer@csj-to.ca

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bulletin – April 5

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE 2009

Holy Thursday

April 9
No 9:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday

April 10
10:00 AM Morning Prayer
3:00 PM Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday

April 11
Confessions 11:00 AM to 12 Noon
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:30 PM Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday

April 12
Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Easter Monday

April 13
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed

EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Good Friday Evening at 7:30 PM.

While remembering the passion of Jesus, we also prayerfully reflect on the passion of Christ as it is experienced in the sufferings of our brothers and sisters today. Please try to join us on Friday evening.

SUNDAY COLLECTION: March 28-29, 2009

Total: $9,704

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	4:30	8:30	10:30	12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total	$2,684	$1,565	$2,824	$2,631
# of Env.	139	83	150	108

Number of Envelopes Used: 480

GOD’S PATHWAY CONTINUED

Some of us who attended this series would like to discuss what we learned – or had difficulty with. You are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30 in the Library.

REMEMBRANCE MEAL OF THE PASSOVER

Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM in the Gabriel Room

This annual parish event is again being sponsored by the Pastoral team. Passover is the oldest festival of the Hebrew liturgical calendar. It has been observed by the Jewish people for more than 3,000 years. Passover is a religious family meal celebrating Jewish freedom from slavery. It occurs in the spring, the time of renewal in “Nissan”, the first month of the Hebrew year, and it lasts for eight days. Why do we celebrate this “meal” at St. Gabriel’s? First, this celebration helps us to understand our religious roots, which are Jewish. Second, it is an opportunity for us to celebrate our growth as a community and be together with families and friends at this most special time during Holy Week. Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 by Monday, April 6th to book your table of 6 or 8, or to have your name added to a table.

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30 PM
Topic: How the Bible Was Written

Wednesday, April 15th at 10:30 AM
Topic: What is “The Will of God”?

In case of inclement weather, please call Mary Landry at 416-293-3760.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

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Date	Time	Intentions
April 6	9:00AM	LUCIA MANCINELLI Requested by Lily and Family
April 7	9:00AM	DAVID SHELDRICK Requested by Teresa Sheldrick
April 8	9:00AM	KAROL GODLEWSKI Requested by a Friend
April 2	9:00AM	RITA EVELYN WORRALL Requested by Gordon Worrall
April 3	9:00AM	MILAGROS GARCIA & PABLO AND LORETO DYSANGCO Requested by Maria Lourdes Luz
April 4	4:30PM	GUS CALDERONE Requested by Marie Calderone

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word Group are looking for another adult to help on Sundays at the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are able to help, please contact Tim Lychy at 416-953-0555.

GOOD SHEPHERD CASSEROLES

Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 83 casseroles for the Good Shepherd Centre for March. For April, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of April 25/26 for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre

More volunteers are encouraged to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. If you require more information or would like to get a copy of the recipe and a casserole pan, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.

YOU CAN WORK WONDERS!

It’s a wonder more seniors don’t fall through the cracks…

“I love it here. There’s so much to do in the building: we have a seniors social once a week, exercise class, they have computer rooms. We laugh and we joke and we play cards. I find all the benefits great. You’re not alone. People are friendly. This place may not be here if it wasn’t for the support of the people who donate to ShareLife.”
Rose, resident of Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors

2nd ShareLife Collection – May 3rd, 2009.
You can work WONDERS!

TORONTO CATHOLIC SINGLES ASSOCIATION

The Toronto Catholic Singles Association is a non-profit social and recreational club for Catholic singles of all ages. Our mandate is to foster Catholic fellowship through a program of social, recreational, spiritual and volunteering events. Annual membership is $10.

For more information and to make a request to join, please visit http://torontocatholicsingles.vpweb.ca or write to us at:
Toronto Catholic Singles Association,
P.O. Box 45112, 5845 Yonge Street,
North York, Ontario, M2M 4K3

SEPARATED OR DIVORCED CATHOLICS

Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering a ten week group program for adult men and women who are dealing with the many struggles involved in the process of separation and divorce. The group will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM beginning April 14th at the North Office, 5799 Yonge Street, Suite 300
For further information please contact Mario Esposito at 416-222-0048.

BUNDLE UP WEEKEND

Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing and household linens for those in need on the weekend of May 9th and 10th. There is a particular need for textiles and footwear. Please note that mattresses and appliances cannot be accepted.

A St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked on the upper parking lot opposite the garden. Volunteers will assist with loading before and after each of the Masses on Saturday and Sunday.

THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION, 2009

Program 1:
Monday, April 6th – 9:00 PM
(repeated at 11:00 PM)

Program 2:
Tuesday, April 7th – 9:00 PM
(repeated at 11:00 PM)

The host of the Mission, “Reflections of Lent” is Most Reverend Paul-Andre Durocher, the much loved Bishop who launched the first National Catholic Mission in the year 2000.

For more information, please contact the National Catholic Broadcasting Council at 1-888-383-6277 or at www.canadiandailymass.com.

VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND

For more information, please contact:
Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss. R.
Phone: 416-789-3217
Email: vocations@redemptorists.ca

Fr. Len Altilia S.J.
Phone: 416-962-4500
Email: vocation@jesuits.ca

Sr. Dorothy Schweitzer, CSJ
Phone: 416-934-0042
Email: dschweitzer@csj-to.ca

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bulletin – March 29

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE 2009

Stations of the Cross

Friday Evenings at 7:30 PM
There will be no Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 27th.

Reconciliation Service

Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 PM

Palm Sunday

April 5
Masses 4:30 PM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Holy Thursday

April 9
No 9:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday

April 10
10:00 AM Morning Prayer
3:00 PM Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday

April 11
Confessions 11:00 AM to 12 Noon
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:30 PM Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday

April 12
Masses 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Easter Monday

April 13
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed

EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will take place on Friday evenings during Lent at
7:30 PM.

SUNDAY COLLECTION: March 21-22, 2009

Total: $9,474

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	4:30	8:30	10:30	12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total	$2,887	$1,415	$2,809	$2,363
# of Env.	140	70	157	109

Number of Envelopes Issued: 1,136
Number of Envelopes Used: 476

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date	Time	Intentions
March 30	9:00AM	MIGUEL CASAR Requested by the Lopez Family
March 31	9:00AM	ANTONIO RIOLO Requested by Grazia Riolo
April 1	9:00AM	PAULINE MCGUCKIAN Requested by Nora Kerr
April 2	9:00AM	RITA EVELYN WORRALL Requested by Gordon Worrall
April 3	9:00AM	MILAGROS GARCIA & PABLO AND LORETO DYSANGCO Requested by Maria Lourdes Luz
April 4	4:30PM	GUS CALDERONE Requested by Marie Calderone

RECONCILIATION SERVICE

Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30 PM

This is an opportunity to spend some time in peace and quiet, to reflect upon how we are responding to our call to be sons and daughters of God. Recognizing the fact that we are “good people”, we also accept the fact that good people can sin. Through an examination of conscience we face those sins, admit them and are reconciled to God. For those who wish, individual confessions will be celebrated after the service. We encourage you to take advantage of this celebration.

REMEMBRANCE MEAL OF THE PASSOVER

Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM in the Gabriel Room

This annual parish event is again being sponsored by the Pastoral team. Passover is the oldest festival of the Hebrew liturgical calendar. It has been observed by the Jewish people for more than 3,000 years. Passover is a religious family meal celebrating Jewish freedom from slavery. It occurs in the spring, the time of renewal in “Nissan”, the first month of the Hebrew year, and it lasts for eight days. Why do we celebrate this “meal” at St. Gabriel’s? First, this celebration helps us to understand our religious roots, which are Jewish. Second, it is an opportunity for us to celebrate our growth as a community and be together with families and friends at this most special time during Holy Week. Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 by Friday, April 1st to book your table of 6 or 8, or to have your name added to a table

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday April 3rd from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Please see the time schedule on the table inside the Church.

ENGLISH ROSARY GROUP

Saturday, April 4th at 3:15 PM in the Library
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416 -918-8029.

CHINESE ROSARY GROUP

Sunday, April 5th at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.

ECO-SABBATH

Sunday, April 5th at 11:30 AM
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.

THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION, 2009

Program 1:
Monday, April 6th – 9:00 PM
(repeated at 11:00 PM)

Program 2:
Tuesday, April 7th – 9:00 PM
(repeated at 11:00 PM)

The host of the Mission, “Reflections of Lent” is Most Reverend Paul-Andre Durocher, the much loved Bishop who launched the first National Catholic Mission in the year 2000.

For more information, please contact the National Catholic Broadcasting Council at 1-888-383-6277 or at www.canadiandailymass.com.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word Group are looking for another adult to help on Sundays at the 10:30 Mass. If you are able to help, please contact Tim Lychy at 416-733-2598.

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 AM
Topic: What is “The Will of God”?

Tuesday, April 14t at 7:30 PM
Topic: How the Bible Was Written

In case of inclement weather, please call Mary Landry at 416-293-3760.

YOU CAN WORK WONDERS!

By making a contribution to ShareLife today, you are making a significant impact in your parish, in your community and around the world.

More than 225,000 people received care from ShareLife agencies last year, likely including people from your parish.
Countless others around the world received assistance and faith resources with ShareLife funding.

Today is ShareLife Sunday.

Your sacrificial gift today will allow our agencies to continue to make a difference. Please give generously. You can work wonders!

CHING MING REMEMBRANCE MASS

The 2009 Ching Ming Remembrance Mass will be held in the Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Thornhill on Saturday April 4th at 2:00 PM. The Mass, which is held in Chinese, is organized by Catholic Cemeteries – Archdiocese of Toronto with the support of the four Chinese parishes. For further details, please see the poster on the bulletin board.

BE AWARE!

If you are approached inside or outside the Church by anyone asking for money, please tell them to leave the property. We ask you not to give anyone money. People in need of assistance are referred to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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