In 2021, Pope Francis established World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated this year on July 28th.
The theme chosen by the Holy Father this year is “Do not cast me off in my old age.”
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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024EMAIL SCAM ALERT
Friday, July 19th, 2024In recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in the amount of fake/scam emails being received by parishioners throughout the archdiocese. These emails – usually sent from Gmail accounts operated by scammers – appear to be from a priest and often request the purchase of gift cards or electronic payments. Please exercise caution should you receive an email like this and contact the parish via telephone to validate its authenticity.
Registration for R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024Registration for R.C.I.A. (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) is ongoing now. The R.C.I.A. is 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. The sessions will begin after the Labour Day weekend in September and will end in June 2025.
If you are an adult who wishes to become Catholic or who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Eucharist, or if you would like to have more information about it, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at StGabrielParishRCIA@gmail.com or call 416-221-8866.
No Access from South Entrance May 25-26, 2024
Friday, May 24th, 2024Please note that there will be no access through the south entrance on the weekend of May 25-26, 2024 due to construction work on the south corridor.
Please use the north entrance via Elkhorn Drive to enter the church.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused.
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.
