NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS
BOX OF REMEMBRANCE
A Box 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 on a sheet of paper at home and bring it to place in the box.
Those whose names are in the Box of Remembrance will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.
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.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 7th
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening November 6th before you go to bed!
ANNOUNCED MASSES
November 1st to November 7th, 2021
MONDAY – FRANK KENNY – Requested by Agnes Gaughan
TUESDAY – DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE INTINI FAMILY – Requested by Chiara Intini
WEDNESDAY – SOULS IN PURGATORY – Requested by the Nguyen Family
THURSDAY – SOULS IN PURGATORY – Requested by Mirian Fabra
FRIDAY – SOULS IN PURGATORY – Requested by Mirian Fabra
SATURDAY – INTENTIONS OF THE ROSARY GROUP – Requested by Linda Law
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – JOAN RUEST – Requested by Ron Ruest
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – BENJAMIN JOSE GIBERSON SR. – Requested by Joan Giberson
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@gmail.com with details of the Mass at which they would like to serve.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
At the 10:30 AM Mass from October to May each year, children ages 4 to 10 have the opportunity to gather as a group for the Liturgy of the Word led by parents who have volunteered.
We are in great need of more volunteers to assist this program.
For more information or to volunteer, please call Dawn Burke at 416 671-0561 or leave a message at the Parish Office.
SHARELIFE!
Double your impact on ShareLife Sunday
ShareLife Sunday is a special day for our parish, as we join together in support of those who are poor and marginalized. And we now have an opportunity to make an even greater difference with our donations. From now through November 15, our gifts to ShareLife will be matched by a generous donor up to a total of $750,000.
Our parish’s ShareLife goal this year is $187,000. To date we have achieved $170,875. Will you help us reach our goal?
“Thank you to each and every person who showed solidarity with those who suffer by making a sacrificial gift.”
– Cardinal Thomas Collins
Today is the final ShareLife Sunday of 2021.
Please give generously.
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
As you know, each week we collect food for Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
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. Thank you for your generous support.
QUEEN OF APOSTLES HEALING RETREAT
1617 Blythe Road Mississauga
Thursday November 11th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is holding a Healing Retreat for those suffering with cancer.
Please join them as they journey through the challenges of living and dealing with cancer.
The cost is $40.
To find out more information or to register, please email office@qoa.ca or call 905 278 5229.
ESTATE PLANNING FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
Saturday, November 13th, 2021 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 Archdiocese of Toronto estate planning team and Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services 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 funerals
An estate planning guide will be mailed to all attendees at no cost.
To register, send them an email to: development@archtoronto.org
Please include ‘webinar on November 13’ in the subject line and provide your name and mailing address in the body of a message (otherwise they won’t be able to send you your copy of the Estate Planning guide!). Also, they would be grateful if, for the sake of their statistics, you could let them know whether you are planning to watch this webinar alone or together with a family member.
You will receive a link to the webinar on November 8th, and a couple of reminders closer to the date of the presentation.
NEW BEGINNINGS ONLINE SEPARATED/DIVORCED PROGRAM
Thursday November 18th at 7:00 PM
The Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Program offers both women and men a learning environment which is safe, welcoming and non-judgmental. The program provides 4 weeks of psycho-education which assists and accompanies the separated/divorced in exploring grief, experiencing healing and renewing faith. The program resources include PowerPoint, audio/video media and time will be allocated for group discussion.
Program Goals
• Understanding the fundamentals of grief and
mourning
• Explaining the transitional dynamics of loss
• Developing skills for emotional management and
practical car
• Renewing faith and rediscovery of personal
spirituality
Program Access
The ideal candidate is ready and able to participate in a group setting. Each candidate will be screened prior, to being considered for admittance into the program.
For more information and to register please contact: Arcangelo Limanni, MRE (416) 921-1163 ext. 2225 alimanni@cfstoronto.com
We welcome people from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds
COME AND SEE RETREAT
Saturday, November 20th from 9 :00 AM to 3:30 PM
The Office of Vocations will host a Come & See – Day Retreat for men 18 years and older, at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Saturday, November 20th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM This day retreat offers men a way to discern a possible call to priesthood at our seminary. We encourage you to promote this retreat in your parish and during your livestream Masses. Thank you in advance for your generosity as we work together to build a culture of vocations.
Please register at www.vocationstoronto.ca.
For more information go to vocations@archtoronto.org
THE GARDEN SHED
LIFE IN THE GARDEN
With the temperature dropping and the leaves falling, it’s time to harvest the last crops, cover the boxes and mulch the beds before winter’s deep freeze. Nature is signaling that it is time to rest.
We in the Garden Ministry want to thank you for the comments and encouragement that you have shared with us and for your prayers for the well-being of the garden. St. Gabriel’s Garden continues to be an adventure, one that we share with our garden relations: flowers, grasses and trees, birds, fur bearers, insects and crawlers. To them all, we express our deep gratitude. Let us pray that we all overwinter in good health and return eager to begin again in March.
P.S. The young fox that I mentioned two weeks ago, was brought to the Animal Rescue facility in Downsview (thanks to Hélène and John in the office and the City) and is recovering well from a parasitic infection.
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.
