MAKE SURE YOU ARE COUNTED!
The annual weekend Mass attendance count is being conducted at St. Gabriel’s Parish this weekend, October 26th/27th.
The purpose of this 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 as discreetly and non-intrusively as possible.
NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
A Book of Remembrance will be 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.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
October 28st to November 3rd
MONDAY – ROSAMMA JOHN ✞ – Requested by the Valavi Family
TUESDAY – DRAGICA PETROVIC ✞ – Requested by Mira Petranovic
WEDNESDAY – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by the Annibale & Oakie Families
THURSDAY – CLEMENTE ANTONIO RANGEL ✞ – Requested by the Family
FRIDAY – CHIARA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Carmina & Aldo Filice
SATURDAY – MEMBERS OF THE ROSARY GROUPS – Requested by the Rosary Groups
SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANGELO DI FLUMERI ✞ – Requested by his Family
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – RICARDO CASTILLO ✞ – Requested by Margarita Castillo
ALL SOULS DAY MASS
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
All Souls’ Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by Catholics on November 2nd. Through prayer, intercessions, alms and visits to cemeteries, people commemorate their loved ones that have passed.
Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 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 (Liturgy in Italian and English)
- Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby – Our Lady of the Assumption Mausoleum
All are welcome!
CARING FOR THE NEEDY IN OUR CITY
Food Collection for the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
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.
SHARELIFE
Archbishop Leo encourages you to help your neighbour.
“We see and feel the pain of those struggling to feed their families, and it moves us deeply,” says Archbishop Francis Leo. “Proverbs 22:9 reminds us, ‘The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.’ Our faith calls and challenges us to be the beating heart and outstretched hands of Christ himself, extending his love and compassion to those in need. Together, we will continue to bring hope and dignity to our community, to those who suffer thus making a concrete difference in the lives of our neighbours.”
Please share your blessings by making a contribution at sharelife.org/donate or our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for living the Gospel.
CROCHETING FOR A CAUSE
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 after the 12:30 PM Mass
Gabriel Room
The next crocheting session will be held on Sunday November 10th after the 12:30 Mass. Those who attended the first session in October are welcome to bring in their finished shawl/scarf or can continue working on it at this session. Contact our Youth Minister at 416-221-8866 ext.227 for more details or to sign up.
PHILIPPINES SERVICE TRIP – BAKE SALE
November 9th and 10th – After all Masses
Two students from St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High School will be going on a 2-week service trip to the Philippines with the TCDSB. They will be helping to build houses for families in need, doing neighbourhood clean ups, and volunteering at orphanages. They will be having a bake sale after all the masses on November 9th and 10th to raise funds for their trip. Donations are most welcome. Please see the poster on the bulletin board for more details.
DOUBLE HALLOWE’EN TRIVIA
How do you fix a cracked pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch.
What do you get when you cross a monster with a pig?
Frankenswine.
DAY OF REFLECTION – “Walking Together with our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters”
Monday, October 28 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Manresa Spiritual Renewal Centre is holding a day of reflection – “Walking Together with our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters” facilitated by Fr. Robert Foliot, SJ. This day of reflection open to men & women begins at 9:00 AM. and ends at 3:30 PM. The suggested offering is $65 per person which includes lunch, coffee/tea break, talks as well as Mass and an opportunity for confession.
To register, email manresaregistration@outlook.com
PROJECT RACHEL RETREAT
November 8th to November 10th
Women suffering after an abortion need support. If this is your pain or the grief of someone you know, consider the upcoming Project Rachel retreat at St. Mary’s Refuge, from Friday, November 8th to Sunday, November 10th. For more information email ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org or call the confidential phone line at 289 691 6840.
BIBLE & BEER: “Beauty and the Beast: Being Rich in Beautiful Things”
Tuesday, November 5th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Patrick’s Church, 137 McCaul St., Toronto
Come and explore the example of the widow. What is important: Having or being? Is it important to be seen rich in beauty or rich in being? Fr. Paul Hansen C.Ss.R., Redemptorist Biblical Justice Consultancy, will be our Presenter.
Join us for this an informal “bible study.” We will reflect on the words of scripture as they relate the liturgical season of the year to the experience of our lives and journey of faith. We will gather for one hour of input and reflection and continue the conversation across the street at the pub in a friendly social atmosphere.
Register at https://bit.ly/Bible-Beer-Nov-5
For more information, go to www.ignite-canada.ca
SEARCH ME, O GOD: A MUSICAL EXPLORATION OF THE PSALMS
Online Thursday, November 7th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
An Online Event Recommended by the Office for Promoting Christian Unity and Religious Relations with Judaism
This interactive event showcases live performances of new psalm-inspired compositions, inviting both Jews and Christians to explore the depth and beauty of the psalms. Enjoy works by award-winning Jewish and Christian composers, performed by acclaimed violinist Yonah Zur and hosted by Deus Ex Musica founder Delvyn Case.
To register go to https://bccte.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tMZnjzVQT9O4c3ksRZRvRw#/registration
UNPACKING THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Sunday, November 10th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
St. Michael’s College School Centre for the Arts –
1515 Bathurst St.
Join them for a panel discussion to help unpack the Synod on Synodality. The three-year process of listening and dialogue, undertaken between 2021 and 2024, has garnered participation from Catholics worldwide.
Moderated by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, panelists include: Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, Archbishop J. Michael Miller CSB of Vancouver, theologians Dr. Moira McQueen and Sr. Gill Goulding, CJ.
Limited tickets available – they are free but must be reserved by visiting: www.archtoronto.org/synod.
COME & SEE – DISCERNMENT WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday, November 15th to Sunday, November 17th
St. Augustine’s Seminary
The Office of Vocations will be hosting a Come & See Weekend Discernment Retreat for men 18 years and older, at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Friday, November 15th at 6:30 PM until Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 PM. This Retreat offers a way for men to discern a possible call to priesthood at our seminary. Registration: Must be done online at www.vocationstoronto.ca/comesee
For more information, please email vocations@archtoronto.org
THE GARDEN SHED
The Garden Ministry is celebrating harvest season! We have picked our blueberries and red currants and transformed them into delicious baked goods. We invite you to taste the fruits of our labour by donating towards our raffle (one ticket for $2 or 3 for $5).
Raffle tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to each mass on the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd. A winner will be announced at the end of each mass. We will also have seeds and rose/lavender sachets for sale at $2 a packet.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Garden Ministry!
FINANCE CORNER
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website). Please come by the parish office if you have any questions.
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.
