October 29th, 2023
A Book of Remembrance will be 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.
Weekend on November 11th/12th
St. Gabriel’s Parish will be holding a Ministry Fair on the weekend of November 11th and 12th to highlight all that is going on in the parish. Stay tuned for more information.
Standard Time begins on Sunday, November 5th. Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening November 4th before you go to bed!
The Altar Server Ministry invites children, 10 and above, who are interested in learning how to serve at Mass, to please email stgabrielsaltarservers@gmail.com
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
Fr. Ruttle,
I want to thank you for your kind donation of food offered to Good Shepherd Ministries. Please know that with your gift, you are helping us provide nutritious meals to people who attend our daily meal program.
We are thankful for your support and the tremendous compassion you have shown to those in our community who need our assistance.
You are an important part of a greater thing that occurs each day at Good Shepherd. It takes people to effect change in our community. You are part of that change. Thank you!
Sincerely, Adrienne Urquhart Director, Fundraising and Public Relations
October 30th to November 5th, 2023
MONDAY – JOHN HUYBERS ✞ – Requested by his Family TUESDAY – PAT BINGLEMAN – Requested by Agnes Gaughan WEDNESDAY – DECEASED & LIVING MEMBERS OF THE TAYLOR FAMILY – Requested by F. Dewailly THURSDAY – DR. EUGENE JUWAH ✞ – Requested by Pricilla Juwah FRIDAY – KATHERINE TSO – Requested by the Au Family SATURDAY – INTENTIONS OF THE ROSARY GROUP – Requested by Linda Law SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANGELO DI FLUMERI & Family ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – KOK YAU FUNG, FATIMA ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday November 4th at 2:00 PM. All Masses will be held indoors at the following locations:
All are welcome!
Weekend of November 18th/19th
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting gently used clothing, shoes, linens and household goods to support our neighbors in need or to be sold to help support their special works in the community on the weekend of November 18th/19th.
They cannot accept books, dishes, furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction materials or videos and cassettes. Please bring your donations and help others in your community.
The truck will be open Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers will be there to assist with loading before and after each Mass.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very grateful.
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.
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 $167,797 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 your community and beyond.
Monday, October 30th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering
This day retreat is being facilitated by Mary Jo Leddy and her theme for the day is, “Radical Gratitude: Prayer, Action and Babies in the World.” It begins with coffee/tea and muffins on arrival followed by a session with Mary Jo, then private prayer, an opportunity for confession, reflection and time to wander our grounds. Lunch is served in our dining room, followed by another session and ending with Mass. The suggested offering is $65.00 pp.
Register online at manresa-canada.ca, via email at registration@manresa.ca or by phone at 905-839-2864.
“Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?”
Saturday, November 4th, 2023 From 9:30 AM -5:00
Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the opportunity to share your grief story in a community of faith and to reflect in a prayerful way on your experience, to draw renewed strength and hope to continue the journey. Facilitated by Sr. Claire Marchal & Mary Hyland. Suggested Offering: $65.00 – Includes break and lunch. For more information or to register contact Mary Hyland at 905-441-0957.
Friday, November 10 at 7:00 PM to Sunday, November 12, at 1:00 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre Pickering
In summer we are warned, keep hydrated. But what about winter? – in the blahs of these dark and shorter days – how do I keep my soul and spirit alive, fresh, and keeping the “odour of sanctity”? Like the Samaritan Woman, we need to meet Jesus at the well. Facilitated by Fr. Michael Coutts, SJ. Suggested offering: $ 250.00 pp. Includes two nights accommodation, meals, spiritual direction and program. To register go to manresa-canada.ca.
November 4th from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
The Garden ministry is hosting a workshop on Plant Propagation on Saturday November 4th from12:30 PM to 3:30 PM by Organic Horticulturist Robert Cordy. This is a hands-on workshop and all attendees will be able to take a plant home. Light refreshments will also be provided. This is the last workshop of the year. Take a look at the poster on the bulletin boards for more details.
Registration is required. Please email garden@stgabrielsparish.ca to register or if you have any questions.
The Garden Ministry is celebrating harvest season! We have picked our red and black currants and transformed them into tart, delicious jams. The black currant jam has a distinctive flavour and is rich in Vitamin C. We invite you to taste the fruits of our labour by purchasing raffle tickets (one ticket for $2 or 3 for $5). Raffle tickets will be sold 30 minutes prior to each mass on Saturday, November 4th & Sunday, November 5th. A winner will be announced at the end of each mass. We will also have various seeds for sale at $2 a packet.
Support the Garden Ministry!
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 21st, 2023
Tuesday, October 24th at 7:30 PM
There is a mandatory evening meeting for parents/guardians who have registered a child for Confirmation on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:30 in the Gabriel Room.
Confirmation books at a cost of $45 will be on sale at the meeting (cash or cheques only please).
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.
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.
The annual weekend Mass attendance count is being conducted at St. Gabriel’s Parish this weekend, October 21st/22nd.
The purpose of this very important count is to have a more accurate assessment of the number of people attending Mass on a weekend.
When you come in for Mass, you may notice a few “counters” clicking on tally counters at the doors of the church. The counters will be doing their jobs in a way as discreetly and non-intrusively as possible.
October 23rd to October 29th, 2023
MONDAY – JOYCE DRAB ✞ – Requested by Patricia Oatway TUESDAY – VAL McCLENDAN – Requested by Anne & Ron Ackber WEDNESDAY – VAL McCLENDAN – Requested by Anne & Ron Ackber THURSDAY – MICHAEL MILLS ✞ – Requested by Mary Anne Barnes FRIDAY – JOAN DESOUSA – Requested by Karen Crichton SATURDAY – INTENTIONS OF LUCILLE YEUNG – Requested by the Yeung Family SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – DRAGICA PETROVIC ✞ – Requested by Mira Petranovic SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – ROSAMMA JOHN ✞ – Requested by the Valavi Family
Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday November 4th at 2:00 PM.
All Masses will be held indoors at the following locations:
Archbishop Leo invites you to join ShareLife’s fight against hunger
“It is heart-wrenching and unacceptable that anyone today lacks access to food which is a most basic human right,” shares Archbishop Francis Leo. “Our parishioners are taking action in response to the Lord’s call to feed the hungry. Since the earliest days of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, the faithful have cared for those in need, on the margins of society and we continue this life-giving legacy.”
Please support the fight against hunger at sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for reaching out with the hands of Christ to feed the hungry.
There will be a second collection today for World Mission Sunday. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church and it is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic Communities globally. We are called to share from our abundance with those less fortunate who lack the basic essentials to know, love and praise God. Thank you for your support of this important work.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
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.
Next Weekend, October 28th and 29th
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared casseroles for September. For October your frozen casseroles will be collected after all the Masses next weekend, October 28th/29th, 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.
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 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
Saturday, November 4th, 2023 From 9:30 AM -5:00 Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering
The Garden ministry is hosting a workshop on Plant Propagation on Saturday November 4th from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM by Organic Horticulturist Robert Cordy. This is a hands-on workshop and all attendees will be able to take a plant home. Light refreshments will also be provided. This is the last workshop of the year. Take a look at the poster on the bulletin boards for more details.
October 20th, 2023
Members from our youth and young adult group planted a dozen trees at Anewen Park through a community event co-hosted by the City of Toronto and Don’t Mess With the Don.
The group was accompanied by Deacon Cristian.
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13 young adults from our parish attended World Youth Day in August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. It was a 6-day event in which our young adults had the opportunity to share their faith with Pope Francis and with 1.5 million young Catholics from across the globe.
Thank you to our parish community for helping make it possible for our youth group to embark on this pilgrimage!
Our young adults have prepared a booklet of short reflections about their experience.
Download the PDF booklet.
October 15th, 2023
Three important meetings are coming up in October if you have a child registered for a sacrament this year.
These are mandatory evening meetings for parents/guardians. They take place at church, in the Gabriel Room. Books will be on sale at these meetings (cash or cheques only please).
The dates are as follows, please mark your calendar accordingly:
First Communion: Wednesday, October 18th at 7:30 PM First Reconciliation: Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM Confirmation: Tuesday, October 24th at 7:30 PM
At this time, we would like to update our Parish records.
If you have changed your address, telephone number or email address, please let us know. Thank you for your cooperation.
The annual weekend Mass attendance count is being conducted at St. Gabriel’s Parish this weekend, October 14th/15th and next weekend October 21st/22nd.
October 16th to October 22nd, 2023
MONDAY – BREEGE HERWARD – Requested by Agnes Gaughan TUESDAY – GRAZIA MARIA TALLARICO ✞ – Requested by her Family WEDNESDAY – DR. EUGENE JUWAH ✞ – Requested by Pricilla Juwah THURSDAY – TINA INTINI ✞ – Requested by Chiara Intini FRIDAY – NELLA COLANTONIO ✞ – Requested by Angela Colantonio SATURDAY – KENG OWYONG ✞ – Requested by Helen Owyong SUNDAY – 8:30 – MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – JOACHIM & YUEN FUNG ✞ – Requested by the Fung Family SUNDAY 12:30 PM – WONG YIU WAI ✞ – Requested by Kok Yau Lam
There will be a second collection next weekend for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as World Mission Sunday. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church and it is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic Communities globally. Offerings are combined with offerings from other Catholics around the world and distributed to missions and dioceses. We are called to share from our abundance with those less fortunate who lack the basic essentials to know, love and praise God. Thank you for your support of this important work.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
131 Farnham Avenue
De La Salle College is one of Canada’s oldest and respected educational institutions, encouraging values of character and service, as well as academics, leadership, sports, and the arts. Founded in 1851 and inspired by the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the College continues to educate young men and women in a Christian atmosphere, developing a strong sense of religious and moral values. Explore De La Salle and meet our students and teachers who will highlight what the school has to offer, relay their experiences, and share their stories. For more information, contact the Admission office at 416-969-8771 Ext. 719 or email cperez@delasalle.ca
Wednesday, October 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
The Milk Bag Weaving Group will meet next Wednesday, October 18th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Gathering Space.
For those collecting milk bags please make sure the bags are clean, dry and kept flat. For more details contact Sharon at sharongusz@gmail.com
Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Program October 19th, 2023 at 7:00 PM
This program offers both men and women a learning environment which is safe, welcoming and non judgmental.
It assists and accompanies the separated/divorced in exploring grief, experiencing healing and renewing faith.
Register at: https://nbsd1023.eventbrite.ca
For more information please contact: Arcangelo Limanni, at MRE alimanni@cfstoronto.com or Call (647) 215-397
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
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
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.
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