January 7th, 2023
The Epiphany of Christ is a shining light set at the turning of the year to illuminate all that has gone before and to guide us through the year ahead.
January 9th – January 15th 2023
MONDAY – CURTIS ROUSE – Requested by Curtis Mundaroy TUESDAY – DELPHINE OAKIE ✞ – Requested by The Family WEDNESDAY – FILOMENA DA SILVA ✞ – Requested by Maria Da Silva THURSDAY – SUNNY JOSEPH ✞ – Requested by Tony Thomas FRIDAY – JOSÉ ANTONIO ✞ – Requested by Maria Da Silva SATURDAY – PHIL TAYLOR ✞ – Requested by His Family SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – HEIN, BEN, BETS, LIES VANMEELIS ✞ – Requested by the Huybers Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – TA FAMILY – Requested by Veronica Do
With this Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, we close our celebration of Christmas and we look forward to a peaceful New Year.
Sincere thanks to everyone who supported our various outreach programs and all other events held and organized by our Parish.
A special mention also goes to all our Parish Ministries and their volunteers. Your selfless contribution of your time and talents are certainly the greatest blessing that our Parish continues to have!
You are truly wonderful people!
Sunday, February 12th at 2:30 PM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond St., Toronto
As part of Marriage Sunday 2023 celebrations, Bishop Vincent Nguyen will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, especially those celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries (25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+) in 2023. All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their vows and milestone anniversary celebrants will be honoured with a special blessing. The Mass is open to all, but due to space restrictions those wishing to attend are asked to register online. Milestone anniversary celebrants will be assured of reserved seating. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass here: https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/ The broadcast will begin at 2:15 PM. Registration is now open. Please visit www.archtoronto.org/marriage to register.
Beginning Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Kindergarten in the Toronto Catholic District School Board provides children with a variety of learning experiences in a caring, faith-based environment. Students develop a positive attitude about themselves and others, become more independent and responsible, develop self-regulation skills and appropriate social skills and solve problems.
TCDSB looks forward to welcoming new students for the 2023-2024 school year. Children born in 2019 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten in September 2023.
REGISTRATION: SOAR.tcdsb.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.tcdsb.org/kindergartenregistration
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre over Christmas. They are very appreciative.
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 theResettlement or DARE Programs.
Your food donations are so 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.
Several boxes of offertory envelopes are in the hall by the Gabriel Room. If you have not picked yours up, please do so as soon as possible.
Under the Canadian Income Tax laws, a donor is entitled to an income tax credit against income taxes payable based on a tax receipt from a registered Canadian charity like St. Gabriel’s parish. You should consider using offertory envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) or Donate Now via Archdiocese of Toronto’s online giving for your offertory giving no matter the amount of your weekly donation. Envelopes are available at the Parish Office if you would like them.
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December 24th, 2022
Luke 2:11
December 28th – December 30th, 2022
WEDNESDAY – CARMELA GRECH-CALA ✞ – Requested by the Grech Family THURSDAY – SIMON GALVEZ PRINCIPIO ✞ – Requested by Marcy Principio FRIDAY – AMBROGIO (GINO) MOTTA ✞ – Requested by the Grech Family
Monday, December 26th No 9:00 AM Mass Office Closed
No 9:00 AM Mass Office Closed
No 4:30 PM Mass Vigil Mass for Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God – 5:00 PM Office Open – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
While parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Please follow the instructions of the attendants. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear.
Additional parking is available on the east side of Elkhorn Public School and in the bus loop. Again, please follow the instructions of the attendant. The school requests that we do not park on the grass. Many thanks to Danila Duliunas, the Principal of Elkhorn Public School, for allowing us the use of the school property.
As you may know, Fr. Brando is leaving us this week. Initially he will be spending 4-5 months in the United States in a new phase of learning before taking up a new Ministry in the Northwest Territories. We wish him all the best as he takes on this new challenge. We will miss him but always remember him in our prayers.
Thank you for your overwhelming support of our Christmas collections for Rosalie Hall, St. Vincent de Paul and the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. You have brought joy to many families in our city.
“To change the world we must be good to those who cannot repay us.” Pope Francis
For December, your prepared frozen casseroles may be dropped off at the Parish Office by Thursday, December 29th for pick up by the Good Shepherd Centre on December 30th. Please note the change of date.
Thanks to your kind support, the Parish Refugee Committee now has $21,700, which is sufficient to host a Ukrainian family for six months. The application is now being made.
The Refugee Committee wishes you a blessed and peaceful Christmas.
If you have a sewing machine that is not used anymore and is still in good working condition you could help a new immigrant or refugee toward becoming independent. Why not donate it? If you can help, please leave your name and phone number with the parish office. Someone will arrange to pick it up.
Offertory envelopes for 2023 are now available in the Gathering Space.
If there is no box with your name on it and you wish to use envelopes, please advise the parish office either in person, by email or by phone.
You normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you if you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now via the Archdiocese.
On the first few 2023 envelopes, please write your name and complete address so that the office can ensure they have your correct information when sending out 2022 tax receipts.
To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please do not use any envelopes from 2022 or any prior year for any 2023 donations.
Please note: All donations for 2022 must be received in the Parish Office by Saturday, December 31st, 2022 to be included in your 2022 Tax Receipt.
December 17th, 2022
Thank you for your warm wishes welcoming me back from my sabbatical.
A sabbatical by its name is a chance to reflect on where one has come from…
Read Fr. Brando’s letter (PDF that opens in a new window).
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December 16th, 2022
Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel. (Isaiah 7.14)
Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!” Amen. Fr. Henri J.M. Nouwen
December 19th – December 23rd, 2022
MONDAY – GUY & THÉRÈSE VAULEON ✞ – Requested by Agnes Gaughan TUESDAY – ANDREW HUI ✞ – Requested by Howa Hui WEDNESDAY – UMBERTO INTINI ✞ – Requested by Chiara Intini & Family THURSDAY – EILEEN FOY ✞ – Requested by Nora Kerr FRIDAY – THANKSGIVING – Requested by Melogine Evangelista
No 4:30 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass 9:00 PM Mass 12:00 AM Midnight Mass Office Open – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
10:30 AM Mass 12:30 PM Mass Office Open – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
If you have a sewing machine that is not used anymore and is still in good working condition you could help a new immigrant or refugee toward becoming independent. Why not donate it? If you can help, please leave your name and phone number with the parish office. Someone will arrange to pick it up
Thanks to your kind support the Parish Refugee Committee now has $21,000.00 which is sufficient for the them to host a family for six months. Application is now being made.
Wednesday, December 21st from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Newman Centre Catholic Mission, 89 St. George St., Toronto
Join them for an evening of festivities and fun as they celebrate A Newman Family Christmas.
Tickets are $50 for each couple
For more information contact Rachelle Ezechiels at rachelle.ezechiels@newmantoronto.com or 416-979-2468 ext. 230
Website: https://www.newmantoronto.com
Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/date-night-series-a-newman-family-christmas-tickets-472855211667
December 11th, 2022
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” (Psalm126)
Wednesday, December 14th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
All children in JK and up are invited to participate in this year’s Nativity Play at the 6:00 PM Christmas Eve mass. There will be one rehearsal on Sunday December 18th after the 10:30 AM mass. Please contact sgpyouthgroup@gmail.com or 416-221-8866 ext. 227 to participate!
After two years, our parish is excited to recommence the Children’s Choir for the Christmas Eve Mass! All youth in Grades 3 and up are invited to join. There will be 3 rehearsals at St. Gabriel’s Parish
♪ Thursday, December 8th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ♪ Thursday, December 15th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ♪ Sunday, December 18th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
If you would like to participate or have any questions, please contact our Youth Minister at sgpyouthgroup@gmail.com or 416-221-8866 ext. 227.
December 12th to December 18th
MONDAY – MARTIN & MARGARET HIGGINS ✞ – Requested by Agnes Gaughan TUESDAY – LO WAI CHING ✞ – Requested by Alice Lo WEDNESDAY – ABANDONED SOULS ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family THURSDAY – VU VAN TAI ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family FRIDAY – JOSEPH DOAN PHUC AI ✞ – Requested by The Nguyen Family SATURDAY – ANDREW HUI ✞ – Requested by Howa Hui SUNDAY 10:30 AM – BRUNO CORTESE ✞ – Requested by the Cortese Family SUNDAY 12:30 PM – AMBROGIO (GINO) MOTTA ✞ – Requested by the Grech Family
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome:
Avery Blake Raneses Cadavez Kaitlyn Anne Chen Nathan Kristopher Chen Emilio Joseph Da Silva Isaac Tin Sum Lau Gabriella Gulpe Laurente Cayden Maverick Wong
These children received the sacrament of Baptism recently. Congratulations!
Wednesday December 14th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
During this time of prayer, we are reminded that the gift of Reconciliation restores us to the fullness of life and calls us to full participation in the Christmas liturgies.
Individual reconciliation will be held on Wednesday, December 14th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
Thank you to those parishioners who prepared 34 casseroles for November. For December, your prepared frozen casseroles may be dropped off at the Parish Office by Thursday, December 29th for pick up by the Good Shepherd Centre on December 30th. Please note the change of date.
Let’s see if we can increase that number!
The need is very great especially as winter approaches.
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.
Saturday November 19th to Sunday December 11th
We are having a Christmas Toy Drive again this year for the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped new toy for a child, age newborn to12 years old. Containers are set up in the gathering space and will remain there until Sunday, December 11th. Toys will be collected in by the Foundation the week of December 12th to pick it up.
Saturday, November 19th to Sunday, December 11th
St. Vincent de Paul
During Advent, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, St. Gabriel Conference, have had a Giving Tree in the Gathering Space. The tree is decorated with gift stars.
We invite you to take a star, buy a Walmart or Canadian Tire gift card for about $50 and bring it with the star attached to the Parish Office.
Rosalie Hall
At this time of the year, we are also thinking of the young mothers and babies of Rosalie Hall. If you wish to help, you may choose a “Christmas Stocking” from the tree to purchase pyjamas or undershirts for little ones, age 6 months to 5 years.
Sweaters or hoodies would also be very welcome. Unwrapped Items with the original stocking tag attached can be left in the box provided near the giving tree no later than Sunday, December 11th. Toys or books for these little ones would also be appreciated.
For the Moms, we are suggesting gift cards from Tim Horton’s, Walmart or MacDonald’s. These can be placed in the cards provided and brought to the Office. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Sunday, December 18th at 4:00 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 222 Ridely Blvd., Toronto
Come and join us for Lessons & Carols featuring the Together in Worship Canada Choir. Tickets are $20 for Adults, Seniors and kids $10.
Please contact St. Margaret’s Parish Office by phone at 416-485-7781 or email at stmargaretofscotland@archtoronto.org
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