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Sunday, October 26th, 2008
ANNOUNCED MASSES
| Date | Time | Intentions |
| October 28 | 9:00AM | MARCELINO FERNANDES Requested by Tita and Family |
| October 30 | 9:00AM | EMELINDA GOHLMAN Requested by the Family |
| October 31 | 9:00AM | TULIO RAMIREZ Requested by the Family |
| November 1 | 4:30PM | GUS CALDERONE Requested by Marie and Family |
SUNDAY COLLECTION: October 18-19, 2008
Total: $8,842.01
| 4:30 | 8:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | Loose |
| Env. $ | ||||
| Total | $2,068 | $2,062 | $2,600 | $2,112 |
| # of Env. | 129 | 96 | 151 | 98 |
Number of Envelopes Issued: 1136
Number of Envelopes Used: 474
TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES
Next Meetings: Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 PM
Topic: “What is Liberation Theology?”
Wednesday, November 5th at 10:30 AM.
Topic: “What is Liberation Theology?”
RECEPTION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS
The parish will be holding a reception on November 1st , 2008 in the gathering space of the church to welcome all the new parishioners who have joined our parish family in recent months. For those who are new to the parish, this will be an opportunity for the parish team to get to know you and to answer any questions you have regarding our community. Please join us if you can. It will facilitate our planning if we can know ahead the number of people who will be attending. If you can come to the reception, please call the parish office at 416-221-8866 or email stgabrielsparish@bellnet.ca before October 24th.
FAMILY MASS
Sunday, November 2nd at the 12:30 PM Mass. All are welcome.
WELCOME
The Parish of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome:
Alexandra Cairns
Elijah Forde
Miguel Luis Gutierrez
Madison Isabella Wong
These children received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, October 19th. Congratulations!
ENGLISH ROSARY GROUP
Saturday, November 1st at 3:15 PM in the Library For information, please contact Linda Law at 416 -918-8029.
CHINESE ROSARY GROUP
Sunday, November 2nd at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
ECO – SABBATH
Sunday, November 2nd 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. This guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the readings.
CONFIRMATION ENROLLMENT CEREMONY
The Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony for all Confirmation candidates will be held on Sunday, November 9 at the 12:30 Mass.
NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS
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.
SHARELIFE RECEIVING FUNDS FOR AID TO HAITI
ShareLife is continuing to accept funds to assist with relief and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Donations can be made online through the ShareLife website www.sharelife.org. As always, ShareLife applies no administration fees to funds received for humanitarian relief appeals, ensuring that 100 percent of each contribution goes to the agencies involved.
TAX SAVING ALERT!
BCE (Bell Canada), one of Canada’s premiere telecommunications companies, will soon become a private company (December, 2008). All common shareholders will be required to sell or donate their BCE securities and may face a large tax bill due to the greatly appreciated value of their stock. By donating your shares to our parish or the Passionist Community, you can avoid the taxes on gains. Please consult your financial advisor on this matter. You can also download the forms needed at www.stewardshiptoronto.org. Please share this message with other Catholics you know!
MOSAIC PEACE MEAL
Sunday, November 2nd,from 2-5 PM
Temple Har Zion
7360 Bayview Ave. (north of Steeles)
Co sponsored by Temple Har Zion and Thornhill United Church . The theme is Social Justice with different faiths’ perspectives and will include displays from agencies working to help the poor etc. as well as a program for children on bullying. The program ends with a pot-luck vegan supper. If coming, please bring a dish to share with other participants but with absolutely no meat, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy products or alcohol due to dietary laws and no nut products as many people are allergic to these. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Nora at 416-218- 0680 by October 27th. See the poster on the bulletin boards for more details.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Thinking about the priesthood? Wondering what it might be like? Then “Come and See” is for you! November 7th to 9th, 2008, there will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years or older to visit our Archdiocesan Seminary in Scarborough. This weekend will provide time for prayer, reflection and information on becoming a Catholic priest. If God is calling you, say yes… and Come and See. Those interested are asked to speak with their Pastor or contact the Office of Vocations for further information at 416-968-0997.
ALL SOULS’ DAY MASS
The Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the annual All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 PM in the following location: Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, 905-889-7467 Liturgy in English and Italian All are welcome.
NORTH YORK RETIRED MEN’S CLUB
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2:00PM
Blessed Trinity Parish Hall
History Buffs and Seafarers will be interested in Dr. RolySalvas’ presentation on “The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald” All are invited.
NEW BEGINNINGS…
Mini Renewal Presentation: November 4, 2008 at 8:00PM.
Spiritual Health and Clinical Depression
Dr. Ken Fung, MD
New Beginnings Weekend Retreat November 14, 15 & 16 2008
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough
Finding closure and starting a new chapter in life is easier if one draws strength from one’s own spirituality. For more information, please contact New Beginnings at 416-921-1163, Ext.2246
CARDINAL CARTER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS SHOWCASE 2008
Staged as a traditional variety show, SHOWCASE features all the singing, dancing and theatrical pieces CCAA is known for, in addition to an exciting Art Gallery and Marketplace of mixed media works created by past and present visual artists from the school. It is the major fundraising initiative at Carter for the 2008-2009 school year. When: Friday, November 7th,, Saturday, November 8th Gallery Viewing 6:30 PM Gala Show 7:30 PM Where: The Cardinal Carter Theatre 36 Greenfield Avenue (East of Yonge Street,1 Block North of Sheppard) For ticket information, please contact the school at 416-393-5556 x0 or by e-mail: friendsofcarter@gmail.com
RADIO MARIA – THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL
Presentation Date: November 8th at 10:00AM.
Topic: Lessons for Everyone from the Life and Ministry of St. Paul
Speaker: Most Reverend Peter Hundt, SSL, DD. Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto
Location: Radio Maria, 1247 Lawrence Avenue W.
For more information, please call the station at 416-245-0200 or email at info@hmwn.net
NORTHMOUNT INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC BOYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JK TO GRADE 8
Advanced Math/Science * Enriched Curriculum * Nationally Recognized Athletics * Dynamic fine Arts* Genuine Advisory and Character Education Program. Mass is celebrated every Tuesday and Thursday. School Chaplaincy provided by Fr. Basil Breen (retired diocesan priest) Public Showcase and Open House Saturday, November 8, 2008 11:00 AM – 1:00PM Robotics, Mathematics and History Open Houses every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Private tours available on request.
bulletin – October 19
Sunday, October 19th, 2008
ANNOUNCED MASSES
| Date | Time | Intentions |
| October 21 | 9:00AM | KENG OWYONG Requested by Helen |
| October 23 | 9:00AM | GERRY & RUTH LEAVER Requested by Frank & Sylvia Leaver |
| October 24 | 9:00AM | ERASMUS VEIGAS Requested by Brenda & Victor D’Souza |
| October 25 | 4:30PM | JUAN VILLAFRANCA Requested by the Family |
SUNDAY COLLECTION: October 11-12, 2008
Total: $8,764.74
| 4:30 | 8:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | Loose |
| Env. $ | ||||
| Total | $2,428 | $2,192 | $2,690 | $2,525 |
| # of Env. | 133 | 91 | 131 | 97 |
GOOD SHEPHERD THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
We want to thank you for your generous support of the good Shepherd Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your response was outstanding!
CEREMONY OF THE BLESSING OF THE SICK
The ceremony for the blessing of the sick will be held this weekend on Sunday, October 19th at 3:30 PM. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven Sacraments. It is celebrated with those who are seriously ill, those who are preparing for surgery and the elderly. The preferred place for celebrating this Sacrament is in the Church with family and the members of the parish community present. All are more than welcome to attend.
CARDINAL CARTER ALTAR SERVER AWARD
On Saturday, October 11th at St. Paul’s Basilica, Bishop Richard Grecco conferred the Twenty -Third Annual Cardinal Carter Altar Server Award on Arthur Li, Elizabeth Li, Simon Li, Morton Nguyen, Evan Wojna and Matthew Wojna. We want to congratulate and thank these young people for their service to the parish.
BISHOP’S COLLECTION
Thank you for your generous support of the Bishop’s Collection on the weekend of September 28th. $1,936.53 was collected for the needs of the Canadian Church.
ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS – OCTOBER 19
St. Paul of the Cross was the founder of the Passionists (1720). Born in northern Italy in1694, 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.
TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES
On Wednesday morning, October 22nd at 10:30 AM, we will finish studying St. Paul’s Letters. On Tuesday evening, October 28th at 7:30 PM, our topic will be “What is Liberation Theology?” Both groups will decide what topics they wish to study through the fall. If you are interested, please come with your questions, your “puzzlements”, your concerns and interests about the faith (and sometimes doubts) we share. For further information, please call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866, Ext. 224.
TAX SAVING ALERT!
BCE (Bell Canada), one of Canada’s premiere telecommunications companies, will soon become a private company (December, 2008). All common shareholders will be required to sell or donate their BCE securities and may face a large tax bill due to the greatly appreciated value of their stock. By donating your shares to our parish or the Passionist Community, you can avoid the taxes on gains. Please consult your financial advisor on this matter. You can also download the forms needed at www.stewardshiptoronto.org. Please share this message with other Catholics you know!
RECEPTION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS
The parish will be holding a reception on November 1, 2008 in the gathering space of the church to welcome all the new parishioners who have joined our parish family in recent months. For those who are new to the parish, this will be an opportunity for the parish team to get to know you and to answer any questions you have regarding our community. Please join us if you can. It will facilitate our planning if we can know ahead the number of people who will be attending. If you can come to the reception, please call the parish office at 416-221-8866 or email stgabrielsparish@bellnet.ca before October 24th.
REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SACRAMENTS
St. Gabriel’s Students, Children’s Faith Program, Public and Private School Children
Parents please bring completed registration forms to the Parish Office (Gabriel Room) on Tuesday, October 21st between 7:30 and 9:00 PM. A photocopy of your child’s Baptismal certificate must accompany the registration for First Communion and Confirmation.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PARENTS ONLY MEETING
Wednesday. October 22nd from 7:30 to 9:00 PM This meeting which will take place in the Church, is for parents of children receiving their Confirmation this year.
CASSEROLES – GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Your prepared chicken rice casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. More volunteers are encouraged to get a copy of the casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
MESSAGE FROM RALPH
Ralph would like to thank everyone for their cards, letters and phone calls. They are very much appreciated. He hopes to be able to answer the cards and letters in the near future.
SHARELIFE RECEIVING FUNDS FOR AID TO HAITI
ShareLife is continuing to accept funds to assist with relief and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Donations can be made online through the ShareLife website www.sharelife.org. As always, ShareLife applies no administration fees to funds received for humanitarian relief appeals, ensuring that 100 percent of each contribution goes to the agencies involved.
BLESSED TRINITY CWL
A general meeting of the Blessed Trinity CWL will be held on Tuesday, October 21st in the parish hall. There will be Mass at 1:15 PM, a brief meeting and our guest speaker, Msgr. Sheehy with a special message to the CWL. Refreshments will be served. Please help the food drive and bring a non-perishable food item to the meeting.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today is World Mission Sunday. Today’s collection supports the new struggling dioceses of the church, churches in mission countries. Your financial support will bring the message of hope to your brothers and sisters in remote areas of the world. Remember, by our Baptism we are all called to be missionaries. Please continue to pray for all those who serve in mission countries and please be generous in your support of their work. May God bless you always.
ALTAR SERVERS
If you are in Grade 4 or higher and are interested in becoming an altar server, please 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 Saturday, October 25, from 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM.
MOSAIC PEACE MEAL
Sunday, November 2nd,from 2-5 PM Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave. (north of Steeles) Co sponsored by Temple Har Zion and Thorn hill United Church . The theme is Social Justice with different faiths’ perspectives and will include displays from agencies working to help the poor etc. as well as a program for children on bullying. The program ends with a pot-luck vegan supper. If coming, please bring a dish to share with other participants but with absolutely no meat, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy products or alcohol due to dietary laws and no nut products as many people are allergic to these. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Nora at 416-218- 0680 by October 27th. See the poster on the bulletin boards for more details.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Thinking about the priesthood? Wondering what it might be like? Then “Come and See” is for you! November 7th to 9th, 2008, there will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years or older to visit our Archdiocesan Seminary in Scarborough. This weekend will provide time for prayer, reflection and information on becoming a Catholic priest. If God is calling you, say yes… and Come and See. Those interested are asked to speak with their Pastor or contact the Office of Vocations for further information at 416-968-0997.
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE “OAKLANDS”
De La Salle College, a Catholic co-educational, private school for students in grades 5 to 12, will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:00PM to 9:00PM for prospective students and their families for the academic year 2009 -2010. Tuition for the current 2008 – 2009 academic year is $10,350.00. The school is located at 131 Farnham Avenue. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 416-969-8771, Ext. 228 for more information.
bulletin – October 12
Sunday, October 12th, 2008
God has given us the earth to be our homeland. Along with this gift, we are asked to show our thankfulness by caring for the earth and by sharing our own gifts with one another. Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 13th at 10:00 AM.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
| Date | Time | Intentions |
| October 14 | 9:00AM | CHANTAL MERCIER Requested by Steve Previdsa |
| October 16 | 9:00AM | ANTHONY YEUNG Requested by Agnes Wong & Family |
| October 17 | 9:00AM | ANDREW LAU Requested by Agnes Wong & Family |
| October 18 | 4:30PM | KATHI WATTS Requested by Philip & Kathi Leah |
SUNDAY COLLECTION: October 4-5, 2008
Total: $11,136.02
| 4:30 | 8:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | Loose |
| Env. $ | ||||
| Total | $2,525 | $2,025 | $3.919 | $3,337 |
| # of Env. | 120 | 89 | 174 | 110 |
CEREMONY OF THE BLESSING OF THE SICK
The ceremony for the blessing of the sick will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 3:30 PM. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven Sacraments. It is celebrated with those who are seriously ill, those who are preparing for surgery and the elderly. The preferred place for celebrating this Sacrament is in the Church with family and the members of the parish community present. All are more than welcome to attend.
TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES
On Tuesday evening, October 14th at 7:30 PM, our topic will be “What is Liberation Theology?” On Wednesday morning, October 22nd at 10:30 AM, we will finish studying St. Paul’s Letters. Both groups will decide what topics they wish to study through the fall. If you are interested, please come with your questions, your “puzzlements”, your concerns and interests about the faith (and sometimes doubts) we share. For further information, please call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866, Ext. 224.
ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS – OCTOBER 19
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.
TAX SAVING ALERT!
BCE (Bell Canada), one of Canada’s premiere telecommunications companies, will soon become a private company (December, 2008). All common shareholders will be required to sell or donate their BCE securities and may face a large tax bill due to the greatly appreciated value of their stock. By donating your shares to our parish or the Passionist Community, you can avoid the taxes on gains. Please consult your financial advisor on this matter. You can also download the forms needed at www.stewardshiptoronto.org. Please share this message with other Catholics you know!
REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SACRAMENTS
Public and Private School Children For families registered in this parish. If your child does not attend St. Gabriel’s School but wishes to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation, please pick up a Registration Form in the Parish Office. These forms should be returned to the Parish Office with a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate (for First Communion and Confirmation) as soon as possible.
Children’s Faith Program and St Gabriel’s Students Parents please bring completed registration forms to the Parish Office (Gabriel Room) on Wednesday, October 15 or Tuesday, October 21 between 7:30 and 9:00 PM. A photocopy of your child’s Baptismal certificate must accompany the registration for First Communion and Confirmation.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PARENTS ONLY MEETING
Wednesday. October 22nd from 7:30 to 9:00 PM This meeting which will take place in the Church, is for parents of children receiving their Confirmation this year.
RECEPTION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS
The parish will be holding a reception on November 1, 2008 in the gathering space of the church to welcome all the new parishioners who have joined our parish family in recent months. For those who are new to the parish, this will be an opportunity for the parish team to get to know you and to answer any questions you have regarding our community. Please join us if you can. It will facilitate our planning if we can know ahead the number of people who will be attending. If you can come to the reception, please call or email the parish office before October 24th.
JUST COFFEE
Fair Trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next weekend.
Regular ground coffee: $5
Whole beans $5
Decaffeinated Ground and Beans: $6
Chocolate Bars: $4 incl. taxes
Hot Chocolate and Cocoa: $4.50
Teas $3.25 to $3.50 by variety
ALTAR SERVERS
If you are in Grade 4 or higher and are interested in becoming an altar server, please 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 Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM.
CONFERENCE ON WOMEN ABUSE
Archbishop Collins will provide the opening address at a conference on woman abuse hosted by some of the Catholic agencies of the Archdiocese on Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The conference will be held at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in North York (Sheppard Subway Station). Come and learn about this important issue and what you can do about it. Youth (over 16 years) and adults, both men and women, are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The fee of $20 includes lunch. Please contact Carmela at 416-222-0048, Ext. 235.
MOSAIC PEACE MEAL
Sunday, November 2, from 2-5 PM
Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave. (north of Steeles)
Co sponsored by Temple Har Zion and Thornhill United Church The theme is Social Justice with different faiths ‘perspectives and will include displays from agencies working to help the poor etc. as well as a program for children on bullying. The program ends with a pot-luck vegan supper. If coming, please bring a dish to share with other participants but with absolutely no meat, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy products or alcohol due to dietary laws and no nut products as many people are allergic to these. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Nora at 416-218-0680 by October 27th. See the poster on the bulletin boards for more details.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday. Your financial support will help share the Good News of Jesus through the translation of bibles and missals, printing prayer books and hymnals and broadcasting the Gospel to remote mission communities. Please pray for the missions and be generous next Sunday – World Mission Sunday.
FOLLOWING JESUS … A JOURNEY OF FREEDOM
Single women, 18 to 40, are invited to a retreat weekend October 17 – 19 given by a team of Sisters of St. Joseph. For further information, call Sister Dorothy at 416-927-0702. Also see the bulletin board flyer.
SHARELIFE RECEIVING FUNDS FOR AID TO HAITI
Following a series of devastating tropical storms that struck Haiti in August and September, ShareLife is now accepting funds to assist with relief and reconstruction efforts in affected areas. In the past two months, Haitians have faced flooding and severe damage to homes, buildings and crops from tropical storms Hanna, Fay, Gustav and Ike. The storms left hundreds dead and an estimated 650,000 people struggling in dire conditions. The Catholic Church’s official relief body, Caritas Internationalis, is working with staff in the region. As has been the case in the past, contributions will be channeled through the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace, the Caritas representative organization in Canada. Donations can be made online through the ShareLife website www.sharelife.org. As always, ShareLife applies no administration fees to funds received for humanitarian relief appeals, ensuring that 100 percent of each contribution goes to the agencies involved.
NORTH YORK RETIRED MEN’S CLUB
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Blessed Trinity Hall
Professor S. Kumar will speak on India… a great civilization and an emerging power. All are invited.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Thinking about the priesthood? Wondering what it might be like? Then “Come and See” is for you! November 7th to 9th, 2008, there will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years or older to visit our Archdiocesan Seminary in Scarborough. This weekend will provide time for prayer, reflection and information on becoming a Catholic priest. If God is calling you, say yes… and Come and See. Those interested are asked to speak with their Pastor or contact the Office of Vocations for further information at 416-968-0997.
bulletin – October 5
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
ANNOUNCED MASSES
| Date | Time | Intentions |
| October 7 | 9:00AM | SID SEDGWICK Requested by the Sedgwick family |
| October 9 | 9:00AM | MICHAEL McDERMOTT Requested by Margaret D’Andrea & Family |
| October 10 | 9:00AM | JAUM KIM Requested by Diane Kim |
| October 11 | 4:30PM | MARIE NACCARATO Requested by Josie Jamnik & Rita Pecora |
SUNDAY COLLECTION: September 27-28, 2008
Total: $9,175.62
| 4:30 | 8:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | Loose |
| Env. $ | ||||
| Total | $3,101 | $1,858 | $2,699 | $2,118 |
| # of Env. | 139 | 89 | 154 | 101 |
ALTAR SERVERS
The Altar Service is now recruiting new members. If you are in Grade 4 or higher and are interested in becoming an altar server, please 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 Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Children’s liturgy of the word, for children 4 – 10 years old, began on Sunday, September 21 at the 10:30 AM Mass. We are in need of volunteers to help us interpret the readings through discussion and activities. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Tim Lychy at 416- 953-0555 or email him at tim@dibrinasure.com.
CEREMONY OF THE BLESSING OF THE SICK
The ceremony for the blessing of the sick will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 3:30 PM. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven Sacraments. It is celebrated with those who are seriously ill, those who are preparing for surgery and the elderly. The preferred place for celebrating this Sacrament is in the Church with family and the members of the parish community present. All are more than welcome to attend.
WELCOME TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED
The Parish community would like to welcome: Kimora Creavalle, Jessica Martine Joy Lee, Jonathan Brendan Jim Lee. Rhys Douglas Justin Rublee. Kale Sokoloff, Joshua Ronyn Yong, Madison Sarah Yong, Ryley Matthew Yong,
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Attention: Those who are Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith This is an invitation to come to our meeting on Monday, October 6th, 2008 at 7:30 in the Library. Come with your questions, your curiosity, and your point of view. They will be the basis of our discussion. To Our Parishioners: Because our Parish Community is considered the official teacher and guide for possible new members, it is important that some of you help by being present and by sharing your faith in ways that are comfortable to you. Adult Catholics who wish to celebrate the sacraments of Eucharist and /or Confirmation are also welcome. For more information, please call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866.
TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES
In past years, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings have been devoted to religious topics decided on by those who wish to participate. We have studied and discussed parts of the Bible, Church history, viewed videos, listened to tapes and read short but substantial books about Christ and the Church.
On Wednesday morning, October 8th at 10:30 AM, we will finish studying St. Paul’s Letters.
On Tuesday evening, October 14th at 7:30 PM, our topic will be “What is Liberation Theology?”
Both groups will decide what topics they wish to study through the fall. If you are interested, please come with your questions, your “puzzlements”, your concerns and interests about the faith (and sometimes doubts) we share. For further information, please call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866, Ext. 224.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
World Mission Sunday is on October 19th this year. This world wide collection for the missionary church provides emergency aid when disasters strike, cares for refugees in war torn nations, provides rural health clinics and transportation for priests and catechists. Please pray for the missions and be generous on World Mission Sunday.
ST. GABRIEL’S CHOIRS
“Those who sing pray twice!”
We would like to invite new membership to our Senior and Junior Choirs. The Senior Choir practices Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 and sings at the 10:30 Mass. The Junior Choir practices Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 and sings at the 12:30 Mass. We invite all to consider joining this important ministry of music. For more information, please call Marilyn Calderone at 416-618-2041.
CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared 47 casseroles for the Good Shepherd Centre for September. For October, your prepared casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of October 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.
LOST AND FOUND
Over the last few months we have collected a number of items in our Lost and Found. Currently unclaimed items include a camera and two pairs of glasses. Please check at the Parish Office, 416- 221-8866, for misplaced items.
GOOD SHEPHERD THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Good Shepherd Ministries is unfortunately witnessing a growth in the number of people lining up to eat in their dining room each day. This past year, over 270,000 meals were served – 15,000 more than the previous year. We have been asked to participate in the 2008 Thanksgiving Food Drive. Rice, canned vegetables and meats, canned stews and soups, cereals pasta and sauces, peanut butter, jams, sugar, tea, ground and instant coffee, hot chocolate, powdered fruit juice, paprika, garlic powder, and condiments are urgently needed. Please drop off your donations in the designated containers at the doors of the Church. The parish’s donations of non-perishable food will make it possible for the Good Shepherd Ministries to continue to offer nutritious meals to those in need. They need our help more than ever!
CONFERENCE ON WOMEN ABUSE
Archbishop Collins will provide the opening address at a conference on woman abuse hosted by some of the Catholic agencies of the Archdiocese on Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The conference will be held at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in North York (Sheppard Subway Station). Come and learn about this important issue and what you can do about it. Youth (over 16 years) and adults, both men and women, are welcome. Pre-registration is required. The fee of $20 includes lunch. Please contact Carmela at 416-222-0048, Ext. 235
FIRST NATIONS PROJECT
A group of synagogues in the Bayview corridor have project to supply two First Nation’s communities, located about an hour from Owen Sound, with donated sports equipment including skates, hockey equipment, skis and bicycles. A date (probably in October) and a location where items can be dropped off will be announced. Donated items must be delivered the same day since storage is not possible. If anyone would like to donate items for this project, please keep the items aside pending further details. There may also be a request for volunteer drivers with vans. Please stay posted for further information.
FEDERAL ELECTION RESOURCES
The archdiocese of Toronto has created an online space: www.archtoronto.org/federalelections that provides resources to help with the discernment process as we prepare to elect a federal government on October 14, 2008. We hope this is a helpful tool.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Thinking about the priesthood? Wondering what it might be like? Then “Come and See” is for you! November 7th to 9th, 2008, there will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years or older to visit our Archdiocesan Seminary in Scarborough. This weekend will provide time for prayer, reflection and information on becoming a Catholic priest. If God is calling you, say yes… and Come and See. Those interested are asked to speak with their Pastor or contact the Office of Vocations for further information at 416-968-0997.
FOLLOWING JESUS … A JOURNEY OF FREEDOM
Single women, 18 to 40, are invited to a retreat weekend October 17 – 19 given by a team of Sisters of St. Joseph. For further information, call Sister Dorothy at 416-927-0702. Also see the bulletin board flyer.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
