LEST WE FORGET
This Sunday, November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day to remember all who have served, and continue to serve in our armed forces, especially those who have died and those wounded in battle. We pray for healing and peace; that one day, all peoples will lay down their arms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters in one human family.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Parish Advent Retreat will be held on Saturday, December 8th
YOUTH TALENT NIGHT
Sunday November 25th at 6:00 PM
St. Gabriel’s Church
The St. Gabriel’s Youth Group would like to invite you, your friends and your families to their Youth Talent Night, taking place in Sunday, November 25th. Join them for a lovely evening as they showcase the talent of the youth in our parish.
Admission is by donation. All proceeds will support 9 of our young adults and their trip to Panama this January for World Youth Day. Thank you for all your continuous support of the Youth Group. Hope to see you there!
SHEPHERD’S TRUST COLLECTION
November 18th/19th
As members of our Catholic community, we regularly benefit from the tireless service of our priests. Called by God and ordained to care for His people, our priests serve our families, in churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, missions and on the streets.
On November 18th and 19th there will be a second collection for The Shepherds’ Trust. The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help ensure that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. Your generous gift will help our priests to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Trust ensures they have access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support of this important work
NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
A Book of Remembrance has been 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.
BEAUTIFUL 2019 CALENDAR FROM THE CANADIAN NORTH
Available the Weekend of December 1st/2nd
On the weekend of December 1st/ 2nd our Parish’s Development and Peace Group will be selling 2019 calendars. This is a beautiful and unique calendar showcasing sceneries from the Arctic north. The pictures are taken by Bishop Jon Hansen of the MacKenzie-Fort Smith Diocese on his missionary trips to the arctic communities.
Through the sale of these calendars, funds will be raised for the missions in the Arctic. Our Lady of Victory Church in Inuvik (the famous igloo church) and three of its missions: Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea,Tsiigehtchic and Paulatuk. These remote communities are striving for self-sufficiency, but it is not easy. During the harsh winter months, the heating of the churches would cost over $4000 a month.
Perhaps in the comfort of our well heated homes, we can think of these communities in the Arctic and try to support them in ways we can – the calendars at $20 each will be great for personal use; they will also make wonderful gifts, since they are unique and not easily available.
FIRST COMMUNION INFORMATION MEETING
Thursday, November 15th at 7:30 PM.
St. Gabriel’s Church
There will be a meeting here at the Church on Thursday, November 15th at 7:30 PM. for parents of children who will be receiving the Sacrament of First Communion in 2019.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
November 12th to November 17th
MONDAY – W. BERNARD COMER – Requested by Jeannine Comer
TUESDAY – WAHIBA BALADI – Requested by Mary Zakher
WEDNESDAY – MARIA JULIA MARTINS – Requested by Maria Martins
THURSDAY – RONNIE FRANCIS – Requested by His Family
FRIDAY – BERTHA RICKETTS – Requested by the her Family
SATURDAY – JOHN POWELL – Requested by Kathleen Olden Powell
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PREPARING FOR BAPTISM
If you have, or know of, school age children (ages 7 to 14) who wish to prepare for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866. Classes for them will begin soon
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 soon. 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 the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Share the Journey Campaign
Did you know?
“31 people are forced to flee their home every minute!”
JUST COFFEE
Weekend of November 17th/18th
Fair trade organic coffees will be on sale after all the Masses next 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
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE CASSEROLES
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared casseroles for October. For November, your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of November 24th / 25th for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
More volunteers are needed to become active in helping to feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Church website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office. If you require more information please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
FOOD FOR LESS FORTUNATE
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are very much appreciated. With everyone struggling at this time, your food donations are more important than ever. Please check expiry dates as we cannot pass on expired food.
‘GUIDANCE MATTERS’
Wednesday, November 21st, at 7:00 PM
St. Timothy Parish Hall, 21 Leith Hill Road
St. Michael’s College School, the leader in Catholic boys’ education, will be hosting an evening for students in elementary, middle, and high school, and their parents entitled ‘Guidance Matters’ on Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00 PM
Experienced St. Michael’s College School guidance counselors and members of the Student Affairs team will be present to share information and answer your questions about academics, mental health. The event is free and refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today at: guidancematters@smcsmail.com
MOSAIC INTERFAITH- FROM ABRAHAM 3 FAITHS
Can Violence in our Scriptures Justify Violence in Today’s World?
Sunday November 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Jaffari Islamic Centre, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill
MOSAIC Interfaith, co-sponsored by the Organization of Islamic Learning invites you to attend a discussion “Can the Violence in the Scripture Justify Violence in Today’s World? On Sunday November 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Mullah Asher Memorial Library and Islamic Resource Centre, Affair Islamic Centre.
They welcome back the Rev. Canon Hill, Rabi Michael Stroh and Dr. Liyakat Takim. There will be a round table discussion and question period following the presentation. For further information please contact Nora Kerr at 416-218-0680. An RSVP would be appreciated.
THE GARDEN SHED
“What does the Earth Desire…
To be admired in her loveliness,
To be tasted in her delicious fruits,
To be listened to in her teaching,
To be endured in the severity of her discipline,
To be cared for as a maternal source from whence we come, a destiny to which we return.”
– Thomas Berry
– For more information on the Garden Ministry, email Heather Bennett at heathermjb@gmail.com
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.
