October 7th, 2023
A Prayer for Thanksgiving
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.
There will be no 9:00 AM Mass and the Parish Office will be closed.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Deacon Cristian Martinez, a transitional deacon who will be here until October 26th to gain experience working in a Passionist Parish. We look forward to working with him.
The Altar Server Ministry invites children, 10 and above, who are interested in learning how to serve at Mass, to please email stgabrielsaltarservers@gmailcom
Two volunteers are needed to work on the Volunteer Screening Committee. If you would like more information about this Committee or are interested in being part of this ministry, please contact the parish office.
October 9th to October 15th, 2023
MONDAY – THANKSGIVING DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – DR. EUGENE JUWAH ✞ – Requested by Pricilla Juwah WEDNESDAY – THE TAYLOR FAMILY – Requested by J.M. & M.M. Dewailly THURSDAY – DELPHINE OAKIE ✞ – Requested by her Family FRIDAY – ROMULO CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ ✞ – Requested by his Parents SATURDAY – PASQUALE GATTI ✞ – Requested by Linda Gatti SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – VICTOR PAUL ✞ – Requested by Sophie & Candida Pereira SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – PAUL AU – Requested by the Au Family
Ensure no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving
We all feel it: the rising cost of living is hurting families, forcing many to seek food assistance for the first time. Through our parish’s support, ShareLife is committing over $500,000 to support food banks and meal programs throughout the Archdiocese.
That’s why we need your help to reach our parish goal! We have currently raised $161,199 towards our suggested goal of 192,000 Please support the fight against hunger at sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for living the Gospel.
For the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by helping to provide meals for the homeless and at -risk individuals in our community.
Urgently needed items include: Tuna and canned meats tomato sauce canned tomatoes chick peas, beans soups, stews mayonnaise granola/protein bars mustard canned corn & vegetables bagged rice breakfast cereals peanut butter tea bags & coffee jams
Please check the expiry date as we cannot pass on expired foods. Please no fresh or frozen foods.
We thank you for your generous support!
The Good Shepherd Centre has now reopened its dining room so that guests can enjoy having their meals inside. St. Gabriel’s volunteers help serve the meal every second Monday of each month with shifts from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There is carpooling from the Church to the Centre. We are looking to add volunteers to this ministry starting the month of November. If you are interested, please contact the office for more details. Thank you.
Two natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel.
On Friday, September 8th, 2023, in the High Atlas Mountain region of Morocco, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake – the largest in the country since 1969 – caused extreme damage to buildings and property and has claimed the lives of at least 2,900 to date with another 5,500 people injured. Since the region is not traditionally prone to large seismic activity, buildings are not built to withstand such large tremors.
Two days later, on Sunday, September 10th, a Mediterranean hurricane-type event known as a “medicane” struck shore and quickly overwhelmed the port town of Derna in Libya. “Storm Daniel” delivered more than 400mm of rain within 24-hours and swept away families, took down buildings and bridges and completely overwhelmed dams which burst allowing rain waters to flood the streets of the town. Entire neighbourhoods were washed out to sea due to the storm that displaced over 30,000 people, with 10,000 more missing or unaccounted for. As of today, the flood has taken the lives of more than 11,000 people.
While rescue operations are ongoing in both countries, the process is very slow and there is a strong likelihood that the death toll will rise exponentially in the coming days and weeks.
For those interested in supporting humanitarian relief efforts to help those in need, please note the following:
The Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through our Catholic partners in Morocco to support relief efforts underway.
Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website – www.archtoronto.org
By phone through the Development Office – 416-934-3411
Through the parish, making cheques payable to: St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish, Morocco Earthquake – Humanitarian Relief
Currently, our Catholic partners are not present in Libya to coordinate relief efforts and as such we are unable to accept donations to aid those affected by the flooding at this time. For those wishing to offer support to the people of Libya, please consider a gift through the Canadian Red Cross in the following ways:
Online through the Red Cross website – www.redcross.ca
By phone through the Red Cross – 1-800-418-1111
Please continue to pray for those who have died, for those who are missing or displaced because of these tragic disasters in both Morocco and Libya and for all who are working hard to provide relief and rescue in both locations.
Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Virtual
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada, Toronto Diocesan Council will be holding their CWL Wednesday virtually on Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. This virtual presentation is titled: Faith, Love and Loss. Sustaining Hope amid Memory Loss and the Storms of Life. The presenters are Harry and Jennifer McAvoy. The presentation will be based on their book.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 9th, 2023. To register email Shaila D’Souza at shailaflavy@gmail.com
For inquiries contact Kate O’Quinn at kateoquinn@yahoo.ca
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre invites all women to the 2023 Women Together Retreat being held on Wednesday October 25th, 2023 From 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
The cost is $45 which includes coffee or tea with muffins and a hot lunch. Mass will be celebrated during the day.
For more information or to register, please call 905-278-5229 or go to office@qoa.ca
A gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) is still one of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto. When you donate stocks, mutual funds and other publicly traded securities to a registered charity, you pay no capital gains tax and receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and more significant support of your Parish and various archdiocesan charities such as ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary, The Shepherds’ Trust and many others.
To donate securities, follow this link: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/offices-and-ministries/social-justice–outreach/development-and-sharelife/home/gifts-of-securities/ to download: How to Gift Securities Info Sheet and the Letter of Direction
To ensure you will receive a 2023 tax receipt, kindly submit a completed Letter of Direction to us no later than on December 21st, 2023, either via email to development@archtoronto.org or by fax at 416-934-3412.
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
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October 1st, 2023
October 5th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
There will be registration for the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation on October 5th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the gathering space of the church.
Please Note: A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. Registration forms will not be accepted without it.
A Baptism certificate is not required for Reconciliation.
A fee of $30 is required at registration for Confirmation to defray related costs.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for registration for all sacraments is October 8th. No registrations will be accepted after that date.
October 2nd to October 8th t 2023
MONDAY – PETER VALA VI ✞ – Requested by the Valavi Family TUESDAY – MARIA VU THI LAI ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family WEDNESDAY – INTENTIONS OF OPEYEMI NDUKWE – Requested by Opeyemi Ndukwe THURSDAY – FRIDAY – HOLY SOULS – Requested by Mark DesRoches SATURDAY – KWAI FUN KO ✞ – Requested by Lucille Yeung SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BRUNO COTESE ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MOK TING MIN ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome the following children who received the Sacrament of Baptism this month.
Jasmine – Rei Pallasigui Victoria Siu Chimdindu Testimony Uche-Okafor
Congratulations to all!
Combating hunger through your compassion
Many of our brothers and sisters grapple with the daily challenge of putting food on the table. In response to their urgent need, ShareLife has launched the Food Security Grants – dedicating over half a million dollars to combat hunger.
Your compassionate support of our parish’s ShareLife Campaign will make possible this bold action. We have currently raised $151,276 towards our suggested goal of $192,000. Please support our fight against hunger at sharelife.org/donate or by giving at the parish with a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for heeding the Lord’s call to feed the hungry in our community and beyond.
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by helping to provide meals for the homeless and at-risk individuals in our community. Urgently needed items include:
Tuna and canned meats tomato sauce canned tomatoes chick peas, beans soups, stews mayonnaise granola/protein bars mustard canned corn & vegetables bagged rice breakfast cereals peanut butter tea bags & coffee jams
The Justice & Peace & the Integrity of Creation Committee
This past weekend, September 23-24 and up to the end of this weekend, our parish through the Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Committee and in collaboration with the Canadian Library Project has had a micro gallery display in our Gathering Space. Hopefully this has assisted us in observing and commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day which is normally observed on September 30th each year.
The micro gallery display consists of books that have been “individually covered in Indigenous-inspired fabric, and arranged on bookshelves. The names of lives lost, printed in gold letters, are placed on the spines of these books to individually respect and honour the thousands of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and children.”
It is the hope of TLC and the JPIC at St. Gabriel’s that “the visual representation of the books covered in glorious Indigenous fabrics and the names of those lost, printed on the spines of the books, will evoke in us a sense of empathy, understanding & desire to see change.”
Coincidentally, the Archdiocese of Toronto holding a special collection this weekend to support the Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund. “The fund will support both local and national programs proposed by Indigenous communities to nurture the ongoing reconciliation journey.”
The Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through our Catholic partners in Morocco to support relief efforts underway. Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways: Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website – www.archtoronto.org
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place each year on September 30th. At St. Ann’s parish in Toronto, home to the Native People’s Mission, a special Mass will be held this Sunday October 1st, 2023, at 12:30 PM. All are welcome to attend.
The special collection this weekend is to support the Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The fund will support both local and national programs proposed by Indigenous communities to nurture the ongoing reconciliation journey.
You can donate here at St. Gabriel’s or online anytime at: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre invites all women to the 2023 Women Together Retreat being held on Wednesday October 25, 2023 From 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
September 23rd, 2023
Youth in elementary school and high school, as well as young adults 19 and up are invited to join our parish youth ministry. There is a table in the gathering space this weekend to learn more information. There will also be a special slideshow from our young adults who attended World Youth Day this summer in Portugal.
September 26th , 27th and October 5th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
There will be registration for the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation on September 26th, 27th and October 5th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the gathering space of the church.
Please Note:
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is required if registering for First Communion or Confirmation. Registration forms will not be accepted without it.
The deadline for registration for all sacraments is October 8th.No registrations will be accepted after that date.
The Children’s Liturgy began this Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass. We are in 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.
September 25th to October 1st 2023
MONDAY – ABANDONED SOULS IN PURGATORY ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family TUESDAY – ANNA & PHILIP TAYLOR ✞ – Requested by JM & MM Dewailly WEDNESDAY – INTENTIONS OF MYRIAN FABRA – Requested by Myrian Fabra THURSDAY – RAYMUND MARTE ✞ – Requested by Lemarc & Michelle Alonzo FRIDAY – THANKSGIVING – Requested by the Asuncion Family SATURDAY – ANTONIO GIOIA ✞ – Requested by Mary Laurella SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – KAZ SWIDERSKI ✞ – Requested by Irene & Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – HUI LAI SENG ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 5:30 PM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the feast day of our archdiocesan patron, St. Michael, on Friday, September 29th, 2023. All are welcome to join in a special celebration on that day at 5:30 PM. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond St.). Archbishop Francis Leo will celebrate Mass, with music from the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School. As part of the celebration, the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, the Most Rev. Ivan Jurkovič will confer the pallium on our archbishop, a symbol of his role as Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto and shepherd to the faithful.
Following Mass, there will be an informal reception with light refreshments in the St. Michael’s Cathedral atrium and courtyard. Seating will be first come, first served. All are welcome to join in this special celebration for our archdiocese and archbishop!
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by helping to provide meals for the homeless and at-risk individuals in our community.
Please check the expiry date as we cannot pass on expired foods. Please no fresh or frozen foods. We thank you for your generous support!
Humanitarian Aid for Morocco – The Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through our Catholic partners in Morocco to support relief efforts underway.
Humanitarian Aid for Libya – Currently, our Catholic partners are not present in Libya to coordinate relief efforts and as such we are unable to accept donations to aid those affected by the flooding at this time. For those wishing to offer support to the people of Libya, please consider a gift through the Canadian Red Cross in the following ways:
The Good Shepherd Centre has now reopened its dining room so that guests can enjoy having their meals inside.
St. Gabriel’s volunteers help serve the meal every second Monday of each month with shifts from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There is carpooling from the Church to the Centre. We are looking to add volunteers to this ministry starting the month of November. If you are interested, please contact the office for more details. Thank you.
Next Weekend, September 30th/October 1st
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared casseroles for August. For September your frozen casseroles will be collected after all the Masses next weekend, September 30th/October 1st for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre
The casseroles are easy to make and we have the recipes and casserole pans right here in the Parish Office. The recipes are also available on the Parish website. If you require more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
This weekend, September 23-24 and up to October 1st, our parish through the Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Committee and in collaboration with the Canadian Library Project will have a micro gallery display in our Gathering Space. Hopefully this will assist us in observing and commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day which is normally observed on September 30th each year.
The micro gallery display will consist of books that have been “individually covered in Indigenous-inspired fabric, and arranged on bookshelves. The names of lives lost, printed in gold letters, are placed on the spines of these books to individually respect and honour the thousands of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and children.” It is the hope of TLC and the JPIC at St. Gabriel’s that “the visual representation of the books covered in glorious Indigenous fabrics and the names of those lost, printed on the spines of the books, will evoke in us a sense of empathy, understanding & desire to see change.”
Coincidentally, the Archdiocese of Toronto will hold a special collection to support the Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund. “The fund will support both local and national programs proposed by Indigenous communities to nurture the ongoing reconciliation journey.”
September 30th, 2023
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place each year on September 30th. At St. Ann’s parish in Toronto, home to the Native People’s Mission, a special Mass will be held on October 1st, 2023, at 12:30 PM. All are welcome to attend.
The Archdiocese of Toronto will hold a special collection the weekend of September 30th/October 1st, 2023 to support the Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund. The fund will support both local and national programs proposed by Indigenous communities to nurture the ongoing reconciliation journey. You can donate through your local parish or online anytime at: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation
September 16th, 2023
The deadline for registration for all sacraments is October 8th. No registrations will be accepted after that date.
The Children’s Liturgy will begin on Sunday September 24th at the 10:30 AM Mass. We are in 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.
September 18th to September 24th
MONDAY – BERNICE JERMYN ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family TUESDAY – MORTON P. SHULMAN ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family WEDNESDAY – FIORENTINO & Maria GIANNOTTA ✞ – Requested by Lina Giannotta THURSDAY – SR. DONATA DEAN I.B.V.M. ✞ – Requested by Margaret Anne Leckie FRIDAY – GERRY, EDNA & MIKE HATCH ✞ – Requested by their Family SATURDAY – JOSEPH D’GAMA ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – MASS FOR THE PARISHIONERS SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – KOK CHENG PAI ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – HAU CHAU ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
Sunday, September 24th
Cathedral of the Transfiguration 10350 Victoria Square Blvd, Markham
The theme announced by His Holiness Pope Francis for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees is “Free to Choose Whether to Migrate or to Stay.”. In his message, Pope Francis acknowledges that while the decision to migrate should always be free, in many cases it is not. This point was reflected by St. John Paul II in his message for the 90th World Day of Migrants & Refugees, in which he wrote, “building conditions of peace means in practice being seriously committed to safeguarding first of all the right not to emigrate, that is, the right to live in peace and dignity in one’s own country.” As he concluded his message, Pope Francis referenced the words of the Lord when He said “…I was a stranger, and you welcomed me” reminding us that the Lord’s words are a “constant admonition to see in the migrant not simply a brother or sister in difficulty, but Christ himself, who knocks at our door.”
This occasion will be marked with the celebration of Mass, which will take place on Sunday, September 24th, 2023, at 12:00 PM. at the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, located at 10350 Victoria Square Blvd. in Markham. Monsignor Makarios Wehbi will preside, and Bishop John Boissonneau will be the homilist. A short program will follow. All are welcome
For those who have not yet contributed to ShareLife, you may still do so. Envelopes are at the back of the church. Please be as generous as your means allow.
Starting on the weekend of September 23rd until October 1st, our parish through the JPIC Committee and in collaboration with the Canadian Library Project will put up a micro gallery display in our Gathering Space.
The micro gallery display will consist of books that which have been “individually covered in Indigenous-inspired fabric, and arranged on bookshelves. The names of lives lost, printed in gold letters, are placed on the spines of these books to individually respect and honour the thousands of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and children.” It is the hope of TLC and the JPIC at St. Gabriel’s that “the visual representation of the books covered in glorious Indigenous fabrics and the names of those lost, printed on the spines of the books, will evoke a sense of empathy, understanding and desire to see change.”
The micro gallery display will be our parish way of observing and commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day
September 20th from1:00 to 3:00 PM
The weavers will be meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 on the following dates: Sept. 20th, Oct. 18th, Nov. 15th and Dec. 13th. Parishioners and friends are welcome to drop by to either be actively involved or simply to learn about the project. Your donated milk bags are cut, looped and woven to make sleeping mats for those living in the streets in Toronto or shipped to developing countries. All are welcome.
Participants attending on Sept. 20th will also be invited to cover a book in Indigenous fabric representing the life of a missing Indigenous woman or children as an act of reconciliation.
With Roberto Chiotti, the Church Architect After each Mass on the Weekend of September 23rd /24th
During the course of the two sessions on exploring our parish’s Journey Forward back in March and April, a number of parishioners expressed interest in learning more about St. Gabriel’s Church and its connection to and reflection of the mission of the Passionist Community.
Roberto Chiotti, the architect who designed the church, has generously offered to give a short presentation and “tour” of the building and will be doing so after each Mass on the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. Please save the date(s) and plan to join us after any of those Masses!
Rick Coles and Leanne Kloppenborg, Mission Co-Directors
Wednesday, September 20, from 6:00 PM – to 9:00 PM
Newman Centre Catholic Mission
Join them on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00 PM for our first Date Night event of the Fall Season. Healthy Relationships: How to keep things healthy. Our guest speaker will be Ann Morgan, Registered Psychotherapist. Delicious dinner for two, fellowship with other Catholic couples, and an inspiring talk. Don’t delay in obtaining your tickets. ($50 per couple).
For tickets contact the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at 416-979-2468 or email rachelle.ezechiels@newmantoronto.com
EVENTBRITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3Z42UH8 WEB: newmantoronto.com
September 9th, 2023
Youth in elementary school and high school, as well as young adults 19 and up are invited to join our parish youth ministry. There will be a table in the gathering space on September 16th/ 17th to learn more information. There will also be a special slideshow from our young adults who attended World Youth Day this summer in Portugal.
The members of our committee would like to thank the many parishioners who participated in the Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) survey last June 2023. You have helped us identify the issues that are important to you and for the parish to be involved with. Homelessness and Food Insecurity were identified as major concerns, as well as issues regarding our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
While our parish is already actively involved with the issues of homelessness and food insecurity, our JPIC committee members will soon meet to discuss the possibility of providing additional support regarding those issues. We will also be looking at increasing our awareness about Indigenous issues. On this matter, we will include in next week’s bulletin information about the Canadian Library Project and the Orange Shirt Day in time for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is observed each year on the 30th of September.
If you need any other information, please contact the co-chairs of JPIC Helen Pierre and/or Lily D’Gama or Sr. Malou at StGabrielJPIC@gmail.com.
September 11th to September 17th
MONDAY – RENATO BELLISARI ✞ – Requested by Chiara Intini TUESDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Chiara Intini WEDNESDAY – ARMAND OAKIE ✞ – Requested by the Family THURSDAY – THANKSGIVING – Requested by Maria Cabacungan FRIDAY – ANNIE SUE BOOY THAM ✞ – Requested by Wai Chin & Paul Hwang SATURDAY – HEUNG WAH HANNAH LAM ✞ – Requested by the Fung, Lam & Montero Families SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PARISHIONERS SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LUKE VUKOVIC ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – KOK YAU MEI ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
At the 10:30 AM Mass from mid-September to June each year, children ages 4 to 10 have the opportunity to gather as a group for the Liturgy of the Word led by adults who have volunteered. We are in 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.
Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program are now available in the parish office. This program is for children of the Parish who attend other Catholic schools, public or private schools. Classes are held at St. Gabriel’s School every second Sunday. Classes begin on September 17th.
Please note that a separate Sacramental registration form is required if your child will receive the sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation during the 2023/2024 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation
All youth in Grades 2 and up are invited to join our parish youth choir for the 2023-2024 school year. Rehearsals take place every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in preparation for the 12:30 PM Sunday Masses. Volunteer hours will be awarded to high school students. Please contact our Youth Minister at 416-221-8866 ext.227 to join.
The Adult Choir will rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in preparation for Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM. Please note the change of rehearsal evening.
The annual event of the Season of Creation began on September 1st (the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and ends on October 4th (the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology).
Each year a theme is chosen by an ecumenical steering committee and in 2023 inspiration is taken from Amos 5:24 that proclaims, “Let Justice and Peace Flow” and the symbol is “A Mighty River.”
An introductory video and resources to observe this season at home and school may be found at the following links:
Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/145WzDi32U8YdlyY9Peo1bn-aLqyi4cl6/view
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgAbavjkTik&t=2s
Let us pray and work for responsible stewardship of the earth and sustainable living
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very grateful.
Rosalie Hall, assists young parents and their children, offering prenatal supports including prenatal classes, nutrition and can help find a child care provider.
The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
Good Shepherd provides more than 800 hot meals each day. As housing costs soar, they provide affordable housing and assisted living supports to help seniors and other homeless to find their way back to secure housing and for some, a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
Your food donations are very important as numbers of people in need continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired
September 20th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 13th, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
St Elizabeth’s of Hungary – 432 Sheppard Ave E
Calling all young adults in the Eastern region (ages 19 – 35), we are back and are beyond excited to see you on September 13th, at St Elizabeth of Hungary Parish (432 Sheppard Ave E) at 7:00 PM for our annual BBQ Social Kick-Off! Join us for an amazing night filled with fun, fellowship, and incredible food! We will end off the night with s’mores! Bring your friends and see you there!
Please register via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bbq-social-kick-off-tickets-682180128127?aff=oddtdtcreator) for an accurate headcount for food.
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