O, heavenly Father:
We thank thee for food and
remember the hungry.
We thank thee for health and remember
the sick.
We thank thee for friends and remember the friendless.
We thank thee for freedom and remember the enslaved.
May these remembrances stir us to service,
that thy gifts to us may be used for others.
Amen.
Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 8th at 9:00 AM. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Thank you to all the Parishioners who helped to make Fatima’s reception a memorable one. For those who set up and cleaned up, for those who baked, we truly appreciate your support. We wish Fatima every success in her new position.
Fatima also wishes to thank the Community of St. Gabriel’s for the blessings and prayers she has received.
YOUTH GROUP SILENT AUCTION
The Youth Group will be having a silent auction on October 13th and 14th to raise funds for their attendance at World Youth Day in Panama this coming January. They are currently accepting donations for the auction (tickets, computers, memorabilia, artwork etc.) If you would like to donate, please contact the Youth Minister at sgpyouthgroup@gmail.com or call 416-221-8866. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
October 8th to October 13th
MONDAY – THANKSGIVING DAY – Mass at 9:00 AM
TUESDAY – IAN MAGUIRE – Requested by Christine & Roland Kilchling
WEDNESDAY – ANNIVERSARY – Requested by the Burke Family
THURSDAY – MARION DESROCHES – Requested by Mark DesRoches
FRIDAY – ROSARIO CORTEZ – Requested by Zenaida Cortez
SATURDAY – PASQUALE GATTI – Requested by Linda Gatti & Family
REGISTRATION FOR SACRAMENTS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
If anyone missed the three evenings of Sacramental registration but wish to have their child receive the sacrament of First Communion, Confirmation or Reconciliation, please come to the parish office as soon as possible.
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
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 in October. 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.
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 after Thanksgiving.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Thank you so much for your overwhelming support of our Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall.
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.
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.
Your donations were very much appreciated by the young families and homeless of Toronto.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN
October 13th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Road
St. Augustine’s Lay Spiritual Formation program presents the first annual Day of Reflection for Men entitled “Jesus Christ, Timeless model for Men of Today” It will run from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and includes Mass in the chapel. The presenter will be Fr. Seamus Hogan.
The cost, which includes lunch, is $50.
For more information, please call 416-261-2529 or email layspiritualformation@sastoronto.org.
CELEBRATING THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO
October 14th at 9:30 AM on Salt + Light TV
Blessed Oscar Romero will be canonized in Rome on Sunday, October 14th. The Mass will be broadcast at 9:30 AM on Salt + Light Television. To celebrate, Toronto-based Romero House has organized a number of local events, running from Thursday, October 4th to Sunday, October 28th. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/OscarRomeroCanonization
9th ANNUAL MASS TO END WOMAN ABUSE
Thursday, October 18th at 7:00 PM
St. Edward the Confessor Church, 75 Churchill Ave
Catholic Family Services of Toronto, St. Edward the Confessor Parish and their CWL Council will host the 9th Annual Mass to End Woman Abuse on Thursday, October 18that 7:00 PM.
This annual event is intended to raise awareness about abuse of women and girls. Prior to the Mass, brief presentations will be made about our Violence Against Women programs. After Mass, there will be a gathering with light refreshments in the church hall. We invite you to join us as we take action in the fight to end women abuse. For event information, email info@cfstoronto.com or call 416-921-1163.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND!
Weekend of October 19th to 21st, 2018
Celebrate your love and take a fresh look at your marriage! Spend a very special weekend together. A Weekend of discovery…a lifetime of love! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The Weekend format helps couples communicate openly and honestly without group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling.
The Upcoming Weekend will be October 19thto 21st, 2018
For more information and application, please go to www.wwme.org or contact Gerard & Marge McCauley at gerard.marge@rogers.com or (905) 792-1925.
ST. BONAVENTURE CWL ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
Saturday, October 20th from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Bonaventure’ Church
St. Bonaventure CWL will hold their Annual Flea Market on Saturday, October 20th from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Come and see the treasures of all kinds. There will also be a live auction. Don’t miss it!
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
1515 Bathurst Street at St. Clair Avenue West
Thursday, October 18th & Tuesday, October 23rd
From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
The Office of Admissions of St. Michael’s College School is now considering applications for September 2019. St. Michael’s College School is the only independent Catholic school for boys from Grade 7 to Grade 12.
Open Houses for interested parents and their sons will be held on Thursday, October 18th and Tuesday, October 23rd from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the school. While St. Michael’s College is an independent School, we offer a generous bursary program that provides financial aid to qualifying student.
KNOW YOUR FAITH SERIES
Beginning Saturday, October 20th from 9:45 to 12:00 Noon
Blessed Trinity Parish
Join the Kolbe “Know Your Faith” series for a 5 week study on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Part 1. Through prayer, study and informative DVDs deepen your awareness of God’s merciful love in your own lives. Classes will begin at Blessed Trinity Parish ON Saturday, October 20th at 9:45. For more information, please go to www.kolbeapostolate.com.
COME & SEE WEEKEND
Weekend of November 2nd to 4th
St. Augustine’s Seminary
The Office of Vocations is hosting a Come & See Weekend for men 17 years and older, at St. Augustine’s Seminary from Friday, November 2nd at 6:30 PM. to Sunday, November 4th, until 1:30 PM. This weekend invites single Catholic men to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. There will be time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca. Registrants 17 years old require parental consent. For more information, please call 416-968-0997 or email: vocations@archtoronto.org.
THE GARDEN SHED
The Eco-Sabbath Reflection on Sunday, October 7th, at 11:30 AM, will feature St. Gabriel’s garden, including a tour of the north garden. Everyone is welcome.
North Garden Update
Mulching of the pathways is in progress. Additional fruit-bearing trees and shrubs will be planted before month-end.
Workshops:
A schedule for fall/winter workshops will be posted here soon.
For information on the Garden Ministry, contact 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.
