FEASTOF ST. GABRIEL
Wednesday, February 27th is the feast of St. Gabriel. St. Gabriel, a member of the Passionist Community, was born Francis Possenti on March 1st, 1838 in Assisi.
In September, 1856, he entered the Passionist novitiate but before his ordination, he contracted tuberculosis. He died February 27th, 1862 at the age of 24. Francis had a special devotion to Mary and chose as his religious name Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. He is remembered for his enthusiasm in life and his extraordinary generosity. Pope John XXIII proclaimed him as a special Patron of Youth. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
We want to say a special thank you to all those who worked to make this year’s Lunar New Year Party a wonderful celebration. This is one of the nicest events we have throughout the year and, as always, it was a huge success.
Many thanks to those who donated the delicious food, those who decorated so beautifully and everyone who worked to make this celebration a truly memorable event. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
FEAST OF ST. GABRIEL CELEBRATING IN SONG, TOGETHER IN WORSHIP
Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 PM
St. Gabriel’s Church
Together in Worship, featuring Leo Marchildon, Josh Tamayo and the Together in Worship
Vocal Ensemble will perform here at St. Gabriel’s Church on Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 PM.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated in Sienna Margani’s name to the Blu Genes Foundation in support of treatments for Tay Sachs Disease.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
February 25th – March 2nd, 2019
MONDAY – RICHARD CHUCHRA – Requested by Wanda Wrobel
TUESDAY – JOHN McDONOUGH – Requested by the Mulhall Family
WEDNESDAY – JACK WROBEL – Requested by Wanda Wrobel
THURSDAY – GEORGE WROBEL – Requested by Wanda Wrobel
FRIDAY – FERNANDO LASA – Requested by Ana Maria Lasa
SATURDAY – GUS CALDERONE – Requested by Marie Calderone
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, March 1st from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon
FIRST COMMUNION INTERVIEWS
Interviews for children who are preparing to receive their First Communion are now being scheduled.
Interviews will begin on Tuesday, April 23rd and continue until Friday May 10th. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866-to book your appointment with Fr. Brando or Fr. John as soon as possible.
ECO – SABBATH
Sunday, March 3rd 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.
All are welcome to attend.
ROSARY GROUPS
English: Saturday, March 2nd at 3:15 PM in the Gabriel Room.
Chinese: Sunday, March. 3rd at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM
St. Gabriel’s Church
First Reconciliation for children attending St. Gabriel’s School, those in the Children’s Faith Program and children attending other Catholic Schools will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM.
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.
Your food donations are more important than ever as the winter 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.
JUST COFFEE
This Weekend, February 23rd/24th
Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses this weekend.
Regular ground coffee: $5.50
Decaffeinated: $6.00
Whole Beans: $5.50
Chocolate Bars: $4.50 incl. Taxes
Hot Chocolate and Cocoa: $6.00
Teas: $4.25
2019 LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY
Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W.
Be inspired, encouraged and healed at the largest single day Catholic event in Canada, the 27th annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally! The theme of this year’s rally is “Hope In The Midst of Suffering”.
The Rally will be held on Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Be inspired by talks by Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields and guest speaker Fr. Mark Goring.
The adult high mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins.
There will be a separate youth event (13-18 years) with great music, dynamic talks and inspirational skits. The youth mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by Fr. Mark Goring.
Tickets: are $25 for adults and $15 for the youth. For additional information, please see our website, your church bulletin board or kindly contact us at (647) 243-9441.
Email: contact@lift-jesus-higher-rally.ca or visit: www.lift-jesus-higher-rally.ca.
HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES.
Thursday, February 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Thornhill
This time of year, grief can leave us frozen in our tracks.
Join us for a casual evening as we take a closer look at the symbolism of winter and discover greater insight into accepting peace and comfort as we go through this seasonal journey.
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
For more information please contact Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services-Archdiocese of Toronto by phone at 416-733-8544 x 2047, by email: at info@cc-fs.ca or go to the website: catholic-cemeteries.com.
THE ANNUAL MARDI GRAS MASS AT MARYLAKE
Saturday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM
Marylake, 13760 Keele St., King City
The Augustinians at Marylake invite you to join them for the Annual Mardi Gras Mass at Marylake on Saturday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM.
This lively Mass in preparation for the Lenten season will feature traditional New Orleans style Dixieland Jazz hymns with the Red Peppers Dixieland Jazz providing the musical accompaniment and the Cardinal Carter High School Concert Choir providing the vocals. After Mass, there will be a short concert and complimentary Shrove pancakes, sausages and refreshments will be served.
For more information, please call 905-833-5368, e-mail at info@marylake.com or visit at www.marylakecom.
QUEEN OF APOSTLES RENEWAL CENTRE
Women’s Lenten Retreat
Weekend of March 22nd to March 24th
On the weekend of March 22nd to 24th, the Centre team will preach a Lenten retreat on the theme “Every Gift Reveals God’s Love; But No Gift Reveals God’s Love More Than the Gifts of the Cross” For more information, or to register please call 905 278 5229.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
March 15th to March 17th
St. Augustine’s Seminary
Young Catholic men ages 17 and older are invited to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ, leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Registrants age 17 will require a parental consent.
There will be time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Please register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca.
For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at 416-968-0997 or email vocations@archtoronto.org.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday, March 1st at 1:30 PM
Church of the Incarnation Anglican Church
15 Clairtrelle Road
You are cordially invited to the annual ecumenical World Day of Prayer Service which will be held at the Church of the Incarnation on Friday March 1st at 1:30 PM. The theme this year, “Come – Everything Is Ready!”was written by the women of Slovenia.
St. Gabriel’s is one of three Catholic churches involved but has very little representation at the service. Please join us, along with our neighbouring Christian churches, in prayer and reflection. A reception will follow.
GARDEN MINISTRY COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT
Items for donation to the indoor planting of the community garden can be brought to the Garden Ministry table in the Gathering Space before or after all Masses on the weekend of February 23rd/24th.
For more information please contact Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com.
FINANCE CORNER
Weekly Offertory
The Finance Council wishes to share this with all who come together as our worshipping community …
“The financial burden of the Parish is the responsibility of each and all parishioners to the extent that your means allow.” Our operating payments average $17,000 per week.
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.
