VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Well done my good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:23
Every day here at St. Gabriel’s and across the Archdiocese of Toronto, parishioners selflessly give of their time and talent to nurture and strengthen the faith experience of the Catholic community and announce the Gospel. From the tireless work of volunteer coordinators, church cleaners, liturgical hospitality teams, committee members, Ministry Leaders, to the faith-affirming efforts of Catechists, Lay Pastoral Visitors, and Baptismal Preparation teams, parish volunteers are at the heart of the Archdiocesan call to stewardship, and all we do in our parish.
You make a difference, and we thank you.
ATTENDING MASS
As you probably know, the number of new cases of Covid 19, has increased dramatically. As a result, public Masses have been temporarily cancelled. Our priests will continue to celebrate private Mass daily for the intentions of parishioners and for those suffering from COVID-19.
The Church will be open for private prayer during office hours, 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The Church will not be open on the weekend.
Visits to the Parish Office are by appointment only. Please call 416–221-8866 to make an appointment.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
April 26th, 2021 to May 2nd, 2021
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY – ALLAN PERSAUD – Requested by the Persaud & Goldenberg Families
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – SALVADOR SAN JUAN – Requested by His Family
Prayer for Vocations
O God, Who wills not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, St. Junipero Serra, and all the saints, an increase of laborers for your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
SHARELIFE
World Day of Prayer for Vocations is April 25th, 2021
Support vocations through ShareLife
When you support ShareLife, you help educate our future priests.
Your gift to ShareLife is investing in our Church’s future by supporting 54 seminarians at St. Augustine’s Seminary and Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in the current academic year.
Our Parish goal this year is $187,000.
Please give generously.
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential through the provision of a wide range of child development, community, residential and educational services.
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 more important than ever as Covid 19 continues and numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
BUNDLE UP WEEKEND FOR THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Postponed Until August 14th /15th
The bundle up weekend, scheduled for May 15th/16th has been postponed until Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th. Please mark the dates in your calendar.
THEOLOGY ON TAP presents
The Sinfulness of the Echo Chamber
Monday, April 26th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Virtual – on ZOOM
Please join the Sisters of St. Joseph for a conversation with Dr. Reid Locklin as they explore the dynamics of how they engage with social media and internet information.
For the ZOOM link, go to http://csj-to.ca/fc and check under “More Events”. If you have any questions, go to faithconnections@csj-to.ca
ST. MICHAEL’S CHOIR SCHOOL VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, April 28th from 7:00 PM to 8 :00 PM
A Virtual Event Hosted by St. Michael’s Choir School
If your son loves singing and is in Grades 2-10, join St. Michael’s Choir School staff, alumni, parents and students to learn more about our choral and academic programs.
Visit their website at www.smcs.on.ca for more information about the school.
To Register go to http://bit.ly/ChoirSchoolOHRegister
THE GARDEN SHED
The past week marked the beginning of the outdoor growing season for the St. Gabriel’s Good Shepherd community garden. Shallots, snow peas and spinach seeds and lettuce, chives and parsley seedlings have been planted. More seeds and seedlings will be added at two week intervals as the weather warms up.
In addition, basil and tomato seeds have been added to the indoor planting and will be placed under the grow lights in the basement as soon as they sprout.
Check our webpage for a picture of the indoor planting.
Looking for a nature getaway? Join the Garden Ministry! sgpgardenministry@gmail.com
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
Offertory envelopes for 2021 are available at the parish Office. If you would like to pick yours up, please call before coming so that we will have them ready for you. If you are unable to pick yours up, please call the Parish Office and we will make other arrangements.
REMEMBERING THE PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Your parish has been there for you and your family during the most important moments of your lives. Help you’re your Catholic community active and alive for years to come.
Please consider your parish in your will or through a planned gift. A bequest is a beautiful way to express your faith and gratitude for a lifetime of blessings – a lasting legacy of love that will help the Church continue with its many ministries.
For more details, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 or contact Peter Okonski, Manager of Planned Giving and Personal Gifts at 416 934 3400 Ext. 519 or by email at development@archtoronto.org.
All calls are confidential.
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.
