MUSIC CONCERT
June 24th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Parish
Two members from our parish’s music ministry, Christian Umipig (cantor and accompanist) and Joshua Tamayo (accompanist) will be holding a music concert on Saturday June 24th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at St. Gabriel’s Parish. Admission is by donation and proceeds from the concert will support the young adults of our parish who are attending World Youth Day in August. Join us for an evening of classical music as well as refreshments and the opportunity to meet our young adults during intermission.
HOSPITALITY MINISTERS NEEDED
As we approach summer, we invite parishioners to volunteer their time and assist with hospitality at our church. Volunteers are needed most at the 4:30 PM, 8:30AM and 12:30 PM Masses.
Should you have an interest in being of service for our parish, please contact: hospitality@stgabrielsparish.ca or call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 to leave your name and contact details.
LECTORS NEEDED
We are in need of additional lectors for all the masses. If you are interested in joining this vibrant ministry, please contact Tanya at lectors@stgabrielsparish.ca
R.C.I.A. AND ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Meetings in preparation for the R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin in September. These meetings are for persons interested in learning more 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 contact Sr. Maria Lucia at stgabrielsparishrcia@gmail.com or call 416-221-8866.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
June 12th to June 18th, 2023
MONDAY – MOLLY McCONKEY ✞ – Requested by Tom & Ginny Reid
TUESDAY – TONINO DIDIODATO ✞ – Requested by the Family
WEDNESDAY – LUCIA YOO ✞ – Requested by the Cecilia Sung
THURSDAY – YVETTE PIRES ✞ – Requested by Bernadette Pires
FRIDAY – PETER GEORGE VALAVI ✞ – Requested by the Valavi Family
SATURDAY – DECEASED FATHERS OF WANDA & JACK ✞ – Requested by Jack & Wanda Wrobel
SUNDAY, 10:30 – FRANCIS PEREIRA ✞ – Requested by Sophie & Candida Pereira
SUNDAY, 12:30 – JACK TA & FAMILY – Requested by Veronica Do
MASS: NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Native Peoples’ Mission, St. Ann’s Church, 120 First Avenue, Toronto
His Grace Archbishop Francis Leo will celebrate Mass at the Native Peoples’ Mission in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The day honours and celebrates the culture and heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people on Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00 PM
Following Mass, a reception will be held in the parish hall.
All are welcome.
JUNE, THE MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART
The month of June is dedicated to our strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Copies of a new letter from Archbishop Leo on the Sacred Heart of Jesus are available on the back tables or can be accessed at the Archdiocese of Toronto website.
As referenced in the letter from His Grace, resources to help focus our attention on the Sacred Heart of Jesus can also be found at: www.archtoronto.org/sacredheart.
ANNUAL FESTA IN HONOUR OF ST. GABRIEL
Sunday, August 27th from 1:00 PM
Veneto Centre, 7465 Kipling Ave., Woodbridge
The 57th annual Festa of St. Gabriel, under the direction of the Passionist Community, will be held on Sunday, August 27th at the Veneto Centre in Woodbridge. Relics of St. Gabriel will be present. A procession with the urn will begin at 2:30 PM.
There will be opportunities for Confession, a special Mass outside and Italian food. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this wonderful celebration.
JPIC COMMITTEE SURVEY
After All the Masses, This Weekend, June 10th/ 11th
The Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee (JPIC) at St. Gabriel’s is gearing up with its activities this Fall. We would like to invite everyone to participate in a brief survey which will identify the issue/s most important for you and for us as a parish to be involved in. Tables are set up in the Gathering Space for the surveys that will be done after all the Masses this weekend of June 10th/11th.
SHARELIFE
You helped thousands of people on the path to healing.
Through your kind support, you eased the struggles of 23,000 people by providing access to mental health care. You continue to bring hope and healing to families in need through counselling sessions from our Catholic family agencies.
Thus far we have raised $119,651 toward our goal of $192,000. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
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, offering prenatal supports including prenatal classes, nutrition and can help find a child care provider.
They can provide parenting classes, staff to help the transition to parenthood and a school program where young parents can finish high school and be close to their babies in the Early Learning Child Care Centre. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
Good Shepherd provides more than 800 hot meals each day. As housing costs soar, they provide affordable housing and assisted living supports to help seniors and other homeless to find their way back to secure housing and for some, 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
CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in September 2022 and supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422.
BEREAVEMENT RETREAT
Friday, June 16th, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Come and let the healing hands of Divine compassion gently hold you and bless you with peace and comfort.
The retreat will be facilitated by The Retreat Team – Anne Hales and Betty Dotzko
Registration: starts at 8:30 AM. The cost is $45.
For more information and to register, please contact Jean, office@qoa.ca
ESTATE PLANNING FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Join this webinar and learn about the importance of a Will, Powers of Attorney & Estate Planning as well as Catholic teachings and traditions around cremation. The estate planning team from the Archdiocese of Toronto and Catholic Cemeteries will share:
- How to protect your loved ones with a proper Will
- How to ensure that your wishes are legally protected
- About Powers of Attorney
- Estate Trustee selection
- Finding lawyers and estate planning advisors
- Our Catholic traditions around wills, cremation, burial and funeral
To register:
Follow this link: https://qrco.de/june17 or Email development@archtoronto.org
Include: ‘Estate Planning Seminar’ in the subject line and provide the names of attendees in the body of the message.
THE GARDEN SHED
The summer is officially here! Let us celebrate the season together in the St. Gabriel’s Garden on Sunday June 25th from 1:30-2:30 PM. We will have some coffee and tea provided. Come out and meet the plants that live in our garden, see how the seedlings are doing in the community garden or find a nice spot to enjoy the summer weather.
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.
