PARENT MEETINGS FOR THE SACRAMENTS
Three important meetings are coming up in October if you have a child registered for a sacrament this year.
These are mandatory evening meetings for parents/guardians. They take place at church, in the Gabriel Room. Books will be on sale at these meetings (cash or cheques only please).
The dates are as follows, please mark your calendar accordingly:
First Communion: Wednesday, October 18th at 7:30 PM
First Reconciliation: Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM
Confirmation: Tuesday, October 24th at 7:30 PM
ALTAR SERVERS
The Altar Server Ministry invites children, 10 and above, who are interested in learning how to serve at Mass, to please email stgabrielsaltarservers@gmailcom
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Two volunteers are needed to work on the Volunteer Screening Committee. If you would like more information about this Committee or are interested in being part of this ministry, please contact the parish office.
GOOD SHEPHERD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Good Shepherd Centre has now reopened its dining room so that guests can enjoy having their meals inside. St. Gabriel’s volunteers help serve the meal every second Monday of each month with shifts from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There is carpooling from the Church to the Centre. We are looking to add volunteers to this ministry starting the month of November. If you are interested, please contact the office for more details. Thank you.
UPDATING OUR PARISH RECORDS
At this time, we would like to update our Parish records.
If you have changed your address, telephone number or email address, please let us know. Thank you for your cooperation.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE COUNTED!
The annual weekend Mass attendance count is being conducted at St. Gabriel’s Parish this weekend, October 14th/15th and next weekend October 21st/22nd.
The purpose of this very important count is to have a more accurate assessment of the number of people attending Mass on a weekend.
When you come in for Mass, 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.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
October 16th to October 22nd, 2023
MONDAY – BREEGE HERWARD – Requested by Agnes Gaughan
TUESDAY – GRAZIA MARIA TALLARICO ✞ – Requested by her Family
WEDNESDAY – DR. EUGENE JUWAH ✞ – Requested by Pricilla Juwah
THURSDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Chiara Intini
FRIDAY – NELLA COLANTONIO ✞ – Requested by Angela Colantonio
SATURDAY – KENG OWYONG ✞ – Requested by Helen Owyong
SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – JOACHIM & YUEN FUNG ✞ – Requested by the Fung Family
SUNDAY 12:30 PM – WONG YIU WAI ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
ALL SOULS DAY MASSES
Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday November 4th at 2:00 PM. All Masses will be held indoors at the following locations:
- Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga – Our Lady of Fatima Mausoleum
- Christ the King Cemetery, Markham – Reception Centre
- Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill – Holy Family Mausoleum
- Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge – St. Anthony’s Mausoleum (in Italian & English)
- Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby – Our Lady of the Assumption Mausoleum
All are welcome!
SHARELIFE
Archbishop Leo invites you to join ShareLife’s fight against hunger
“It is heart-wrenching and unacceptable that anyone today lacks access to food which is a most basic human right,” shares Archbishop Francis Leo. “Our parishioners are taking action in response to the Lord’s call to feed the hungry. Since the earliest days of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, the faithful have cared for those in need, on the margins of society and we continue this life-giving legacy.”
Please support the fight against hunger at sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for reaching out with the hands of Christ to feed the hungry.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
There will be a second collection next weekend for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as World Mission Sunday. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church and it is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic Communities globally. Offerings are combined with offerings from other Catholics around the world and distributed to missions and dioceses. We are called to share from our abundance with those less fortunate who lack the basic essentials to know, love and praise God. Thank you for your support of this important work.
CARING FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR CITY
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very grateful.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
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.
Your food donations are very important as numbers of people in need continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
131 Farnham Avenue
De La Salle College is one of Canada’s oldest and respected educational institutions, encouraging values of character and service, as well as academics, leadership, sports, and the arts. Founded in 1851 and inspired by the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the College continues to educate young men and women in a Christian atmosphere, developing a strong sense of religious and moral values. Explore De La Salle and meet our students and teachers who will highlight what the school has to offer, relay their experiences, and share their stories. For more information, contact the Admission office at 416-969-8771 Ext. 719 or email cperez@delasalle.ca
MILK BAG MAT WEAVING
Wednesday, October 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
The Milk Bag Weaving Group will meet next Wednesday, October 18th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Gathering Space.
For those collecting milk bags please make sure the bags are clean, dry and kept flat. For more details contact Sharon at sharongusz@gmail.com
NEW BEGINNINGS
Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Program
October 19th, 2023 at 7:00 PM
This program offers both men and women a learning environment which is safe, welcoming and non judgmental.
It assists and accompanies the separated/divorced in exploring grief, experiencing healing and renewing faith.
Register at: https://nbsd1023.eventbrite.ca
For more information please contact: Arcangelo Limanni, at MRE alimanni@cfstoronto.com or Call (647) 215-397
QUEEN OF APOSTLES RENEWAL CENTRE 2023 WOMEN TOGETHER RETREAT
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre invites all women to the 2023 Women Together Retreat being held on Wednesday October 25th, 2023 From 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
The cost is $45 which includes coffee or tea with muffins and a hot lunch. Mass will be celebrated during the day.
For more information or to register, please call 905-278-5229 or go to office@qoa.ca
THE GARDEN SHED
The Garden ministry is hosting a workshop on Plant Propagation on Saturday November 4th from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM by Organic Horticulturist Robert Cordy. This is a hands-on workshop and all attendees will be able to take a plant home. Light refreshments will also be provided. This is the last workshop of the year. Take a look at the poster on the bulletin boards for more details.
Registration is required. Please email garden@stgabrielsparish.ca to register or if you have any questions.
FINANCE CORNER
A gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) is still one of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto. When you donate stocks, mutual funds and other publicly traded securities to a registered charity, you pay no capital gains tax and receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and more significant support of your Parish and various archdiocesan charities such as ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary, The Shepherds’ Trust and many others.
To donate securities, follow this link: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/offices-and-ministries/social-justice–outreach/development-and-sharelife/home/gifts-of-securities/ to download: How to Gift Securities Info Sheet and the Letter of Direction
To ensure you will receive a 2023 tax receipt, kindly submit a completed Letter of Direction to us no later than on December 21st, 2023, either via email to development@archtoronto.org or by fax at 416-934-3412.
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
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