September 21st, 2025
September 23rd & September 25th from 7:30 to 8:30 PM
There will be registration for the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation on September 23rd and September 25th 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.
Registration will be followed by parents’ meetings for each sacrament in October. Stay tuned for those meeting dates, where textbooks will be sold.
St. Gabriel’s School Classes began Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 AM
Registration forms for the Children’s Faith Program are still 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, generally every other Sunday, from September to April. The next class this year will be on September 28th.
“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 2025/2026 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation.
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.
Psalm 113 “Praise the name of the Lord who lifts up the needy.”
The Lord looks after those who are in need. And if we seek to do the will of God, then we had best do the same.
Today, the reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos presents us with a catalogue of ways we harm the needy. The Psalm then reminds us that this is NOT the way of God.
1 Timothy urges us to pray for everyone. And the Gospel written for us by Luke reminds us that we cannot serve both God and wealth.
“Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.”
September 22nd to September 28th
MONDAY – JOHN D’SOUZA – Requested by Simone D’Souza TUESDAY WEDNESDAY – ROXANE VEILLETTE & BURTON LEE ✞ – Requested by Amy Lee THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY – KRISTIAN MOON ✞ – Requested by Emilia Moon-Dekent SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – CATHERINE CHANG – Requested by Catherine Chang SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – JOCELYN SAN JUAN ✞ – Requested by the San Juan Family
October 17th to 19th
Young adults (ages 18 to 30) are invited to attend a retreat in New York from October 17th to 19th. Connect with young adults from St. Gabriel’s and the St. Paul of the Cross Province to explore the Passionist mission and what it means to be disciples of justice.
Our parish youth group will be distributing sandwiches and other items across downtown Toronto in early October to neighbours in need. Donations towards ingredients or donations of hygiene products or socks are most welcome.
Contact our Youth Minister for more information regarding the above events. Our ministry is welcoming Youth (Grades 6-12) and Young Adults (18 & up) to join us for the 2025-2026 year!
The Garden Ministry is celebrating harvest season! Thank you to Fr. Dennis, Sr. Malou, our Summer Student Garden Helpers Elia, Ryan, and Timothy, and all the volunteers for your time and hard work with the harvest. The fruits, vegetables, and herbs you’ve helped gather will benefit the Good Shepherd Ministries.
Get ready for some delicious news! Our fresh cherries and red currants are being baked into special treats. Keep an eye out for details in November on how you can get your hands on them!
Are you looking for a nature getaway? Join the Garden Ministry! Back in the Spring, we celebrated a wonderful start to the season with six new volunteers, bringing our total to 21 members. If you’d like to get your hands dirty, email us at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca to get involved.
Each year we decorate our worship space for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. In the last few years, the cost of the flowers has increased considerably. For this reason, we are establishing a Flower Fund to help defray the cost of the flowers. If you would like to donate, please bring your donation to the office in an envelope marked Flower Fund.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Cardinal Leo has prepared his annual homily for Stewardship Sunday. Copies are available on tables at the back of the church, or from the parish office. It is also available at www.archtoronto.org/stewardship in the Stewardship Sunday section.
A video of the homily can be found using the following link: https://bit.ly/StewardshipHomily2025
For the Good Shepherd Centre and Rosalie Hall
We are preparing for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Thanks to community partners like you, individuals facing hunger are welcomed and served daily at Good Shepherd. Upward of 900 meals are served each day at the moment.
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.
Urgently needed items include: Tuna & Canned Meats Coffee & Tea Bags Soups & Stews Beans & Chickpeas Canned Tomatoes, Corn & Vegetables Pasta Sauce Salad Dressing Cooking Oil Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Spices Bagged Rice Mini sized Juice Boxes Pancake Mix Granola Bars & packaged snacks Jams
Condiments: soy sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard
Please check the expiry date as we cannot pass on expired foods. We thank you for your generous support!
To meet the continued need for personal care items, pyjamas, slippers, towels etc. the Beacons of Hope group will be setting up a donation drop off box in the Gathering Space. A list of needed items will be posted at the box and on the bulletin boards. With the exception of slippers and personal care items that must be new, pyjamas, robes, towels could be gently used and clean.
One of the shelters has also made a request for vacuum cleaners. These should be in good working order and clean. Any assistance you could provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your kind generosity!
From the heart of the Church – Food Security Grants to fight hunger
As food insecurity worsens across the GTA, ShareLife, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two generous anonymous donors, have pledged a combined $800,000 in Food Security Grants for 2025—building on previous commitments of $500,000 in 2023 and $750,000 in 2024.
Living the Gospel means caring for those who are hungry and vulnerable every single day. This is why we need your help to reach our parish goal. Please help fight hunger through sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for living the Gospel.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Learn:
WAYS TO REGISTER:
follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebSept27
send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar September 27” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
Monday, September 29, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
AN ONLINE (AND IN-PERSON) EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE OF ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS
As part of the Jewish preparation for the Days of Awe (the ten days starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur), Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz will give a talk on the Book of Jonah. She will explore what it means to be brave and morally grounded when it would be easier to turn away. The Book of Jonah summons us to engage and build bridges—even with those who may seem distant or hostile—and teaches that like Jonah, each of us has the power to make a difference. Join this webinar for a Jewish insight into our shared biblical tradition.
In this Holy Year of Jubilee, as Pilgrims of Hope let us seek to build bridges, make a difference, and work with other faith communities in friendship for the common good.
For more information: http://bit.ly/3H51dVj
To register for this session visit: http://bit.ly/4fgUNz5
Do you know what the Four Pillars of Stewardship are? (see below)
Exercising stewardship is caring for the gifts that God has given to us, including the environment, our own personal talents and other resources.
Hospitality, Prayer, Formation and Service.
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September 12th, 2025
Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM
St. Gabriel’s Church
Join the St. Gabriel’s parish community as we reflect on and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of all creation and urges a collective response to the ecological crises. We will gather on Saturday September 20th beginning at 10:00 AM followed by Mass for the Care of Creation and a light lunch.
Facilitated by Michael Nasello, Director of the Passionist Solidarity Network and Leanne Kloppenborg, from our parish Mission Leadership team. Please register with the parish office or at mnasello@cpprov.org
St. Gabriel’s School Classes begin Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 AM
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, generally every other Sunday, from September to April. The first class this year is September 14th. Registration at the office before classes resume is strongly encouraged.
“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 2025/2026 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation
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.
Beginning the Week of September 20th
The loss of someone you love is painful. After a significant loss, you may experience many emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like sadness will never end. The grief journey uniquely affects our physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. It becomes more manageable and meaningful when shared with others who understand its challenge.
Last March 23rd, 2024, our Palliative Care and Bereavement Ministry Team (PCBM) held the Bereavement Lenten Retreat. This was the beginning of our large bereavement support group. The offshoot of this are the Small Bereavement Support groups, which are small, closed-membership groups of 5-10 people who have experienced similar losses and want to explore their grief in a confidential, supportive setting. Thus, the participants will meet with individuals whom they share a similar loss with: the death of a spouse, parent, a child, a sibling, or other close family member or friend within the first year of their loss (or longer), and they will be guided by our trained PCBM team facilitators.
The Small Bereavement Support Groups (SBSG) are slated to start on the week of September 20th, 2025. They run for 7 weeks. If you are interested or have any questions, please email StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com.
Registration Deadline is Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
Psalm 78 “Do not forget the works of the Lord.”
What are we talking about? Well everything, really.
The Psalm refers back to the account in Numbers 21 of Moses fashioning a poisonous serpent of bronze. And of all who look upon this likeness being healed of a poisonous snakebite.
Philippians presents this early song of praise for Christ who humbled himself even to death on a Cross for our salvation.
Today’s Gospel as written for us by John, contains an utterly remarkable and astounding article of our faith. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Let us keep this love of God forever in our hearts and minds.
In the Psalm’s words, God reminds us,
“Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.”
We can hear God’s words in many situations of life. It’s all about keeping our ears and our hearts open.
September 15th to September 21st
MONDAY – ARMAND OAKIE ✞ – Requested by his Family TUESDAY – SHAKIRA LUKE ✞ – Requested by Song-Sha Li WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY – FRIDAY – SAVANNAH CRICHTON – Requested by Karen Crichton SATURDAY – FLORENTINO & MARIA GIANNOTTA ✞ – Requested by Lina Giannotta SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LUKE VUKOVIC ✞ – Requested by his Family SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MARIA MOTA ✞ – Requested by her Family
If you have extra part-shade-loving perennials, gently used garden tools or even a garden shed to spare, please let the Garden Ministry know at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca
Donations will be accepted in October. Stay tuned.
SPRING CLEANING – YEAR- ROUND!
Next Weekend, September 20th/21st
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes and linens to support our neighbours in need next weekend, September 20th /21st. Please bring your donation and help others in your community.
Please note that they cannot accept furniture, mattresses, books, dishes, construction material or video tapes.
The truck will be open Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Saturday and Sunday Mass. Thank you!
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
What is the similarity between children and department stores?
They’re both preparing for Christmas in September.
September 5th, 2025
Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM St. Gabriel’s Church
Registration for children planning to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation in 2026 are ongoing.
Registration forms are available in the parish office. Baptismal certificates are required to register for First Communion and Confirmation.
Classes begin on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 AM.
Serving at the Lord’s table is a great honour and responsibility. The Altar Server Ministry Team would like to invite children who are 10 years or older (boys and girls), who are interested in committing and dedicating time and effort to serve Mass. Any adults who think they may desire to serve are encouraged to volunteer as well. All that is required is a desire to serve at the Altar of Our Lord. If you are interested, contact the parish office or email: altarserversstgabe@gmail.com
The Small Bereavement Support Groups (SBSG) are slated to start on the week of September 20th, 2025. They run for 7 weeks. If you are interested or have any questions please email StGabrielBereavement@gmail.com.
September 8th to September 14th
MONDAY – DEBORAH ANN McCONKEY ✞ – Requested by Patrick & Ruth Ann McConkey TUESDAY – NYDIA SIMS ✞ – Requested by Erlinda Abalos WEDNESDAY – MARIE & VERNON SWANT – Requested by Carolyn & Dan Letters THURSDAY – MARIETTE LEBLANC MALO ✞ – Requested by Karen Huk FRIDAY – BORIS CELIS ✞ – Requested by His Family SATURDAY – HANNAH LAM ✞ – Requested by the Fung & Lam Families SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – MARIETTE LEBLANC ✞ – Requested by Chantal Wood SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – DOREEN YOUNG ✞ – Requested by John Craven
Psalm 90 “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.”
Could this Psalm actually be saying that all people of all time dwell in God? We spend our lives working out just what that means.
The First Reading from the Book of Wisdom speaks of the knowledge of that which pleases God; and that we are saved by wisdom.
Today’s Psalm speaks of God as our dwelling place at all times. What unspeakable words of wisdom! When we sing a prayer in a Psalm, we can recall that we are singing God’s inspired Word. So, this prayer is the right thing to ask of God, because inspired by God. Will not God, being all good, both hear and answer the prayer?
Passionist Retreat in New York Friday October 17th to Sunday, October 19th
Join us for a retreat in New York from October 17–19! Connect with young adults from St. Gabriel’s and the St. Paul of the Cross Province as we explore the Passionist mission and what it means to be disciples of justice. Contact our Youth Minister for details.
Youth (Grades 6-12) and Young Adults (18 & up) are invited to join our parish Youth Ministry for the 2025-2026 year. Contact our Youth Minister to join the mailing list to learn about upcoming gatherings, events, and volunteer opportunities.
If you have extra part-shade-loving plants, gently used garden tools or even a garden shed to spare, please let the Garden Ministry know at garden@stgabrielsparish.ca. More information about this will follow in October.
SPRING CLEANING – YEAR- ROUND! Weekend of September 20th/21st
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes and linens to support our neighbours in need on the weekend of September 20th /21st. Please bring your donation and help others in your community.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very appreciative.
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. In addition to our casseroles and food donations, our Garden Ministry has been growing fresh food for the Good Shepherd Centre.
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.
Tuesday, September 9th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS
The Nicene Creed is Christianity’s most influential theological statements, but what has been its impact on Jewish-Christian relations, dialogue, and understanding? In this anniversary year, what opportunities exist for deeper theological engagement between our traditions?
Join as six scholars — three Jewish and three Christian (and a pair from our very own Christian Jewish Dialogue of Canada!)—as they examine the 1700-year legacy of the Council of Nicaea continues to shape Jewish-Christian relations in the 21st century through key areas that include: the presence of God, covenantal identity, and the interpretation of shared spiritual traditions.
To register for this webinar, click: bit.ly/4lCHRFq
What’s the difference between a teacher and a train? A teacher says: “Spit out that gum!”, and a train says: “Chew! Chew!”
August 31st, 2025
Welcome back to all our parishioners who have been away. We hope you had an enjoyable summer.
For those young people who are off to university, we wish you every success as you begin a new stage in your life. For those students and teachers returning to elementary or secondary school, we wish you a very positive year.
Monday, September 1st is Labour Day, a civic holiday.
The Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass.
Calling All Young Adults (Ages 18–30)!
Join Our Youth Ministry
September 1st to September 7th
MONDAY – LABOUR DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass TUESDAY – MAUREEN RUMBALL – Requested by the Rumball Family WEDNESDAY – HON SANG CHING ✞ – Requested by Fatima Lee THURSDAY – FR. PAUL CUSACK CP ✞ – Requested by the Burke Family FRIDAY – SANDRA CANDIDO ✞ – Requested by Janet Candido SATURDAY – JOSEPH & MARGARET JAMES ✞ – Requested by Mary-Anne Barnes SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LYDIA McGRANN ✞ – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE NACCARATO FAMILY ✞ – Requested by Alba Maraj
Psalm 68 Let us focus on the refrain of the Psalm we sing today: “In your goodness, O God, You provided for the needy.”
Sirach instructs us of humility, of the truth that we are all needy.
Hebrews counters with the promise that we have come to God.
The Psalm goes on at great length, singing poetically of God’s unfailing care for us. It sings of God’s greatness and might.
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel’s would like to welcome these little ones: who were baptised over the summer. Blessings and congratulations to these little ones and their families.
Barbara Penelope Medina Bayot Emma Villota Benitez Victoria Valentina Contreras Olivia Yang Lin Emily Victoria Lira Oliver Lorenzo Lira Charlotte Rose Nasturzio Laurence Dev Nasturzio Ruri Abel Lunga Marcus Laith Senanayake Ava Nicole Ternovsky Christian Tony
Classes begin Sunday, September 14th
Registration for children planning to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation in 2026 are ongoing. Registration forms are available in the parish office. Baptismal certificates are required to register for First Communion and Confirmation.
Registration for R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is ongoing now. The R.C.I.A. is for persons interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wish to become Catholic. 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. It is also for adults who have been baptized Catholic, but who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Eucharist.
For more information, please contact Sr. Maria Lucia at StGabrielParishRCIA@gmail.com or call 416-221-8866 x 228.
Registration deadline is Sunday, August 31st, 2025. Sessions will begin on September 20th, 2025, and will end in June 2026.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre over the summer. They are very appreciative.
Beacons of Hope is a parish group formed nearly a year ago to support the needs of marginalized women both within St. Gabriel’s Parish and beyond. To date we are happy to have the opportunity to support two women’s shelters by providing personal care items, towels and winter coats.
All of these women, due to unforeseen circumstances came to live in these shelters and are among the marginalized of society. In the spirit of the Passionist charism, the late Pope Francis, as well as the newly elected Pope Leo, we will continue to serve these women, extending to them hope, love and the light of Christ.
Thank you to the volunteers who prepared casseroles this summer for the Good Shepherd Centre. For September, your prepared frozen casseroles will be collected at the Masses on the weekend of September 28th/29th for delivery to the Centre.
You may pick up a copy of a casserole recipes and a pan from the Parish Office. Three recipes are also available on the St. Gabriel’s web site. Please remember to mark the label on the pan lid with the name of the casserole.
More volunteers are urgently needed to help feed the hungry in our city. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.
Please consider giving your offertory by picking up Envelopes, enrolling in Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), or Donate Now (through the Archdiocese of Toronto website). Please come by the parish office if you have any questions.
The first Monday in September is Labour Day. Labour day is an unusual day since it’s a day that you celebrate work by having a day off from work.
June 28th, 2025
This is the last bulletin until the Labour Day Weekend in September. We wish you all a happy and safe summer!
Tuesday, July 1st is Canada Day. The parish office will be closed and there will be no 9:00 AM Mass on that day.
Sunday, July 6th after the 12:30 Mass
The Parish BBQ Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 6th after the 12:30 Mass in the parking lot. Please bring your families, friends and neighbours to enjoy a summer afternoon with parishioners. We need more young volunteers to help make this event happen.
Registration for children planning to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation in 2026 can now be done at the parish office. Baptismal certificates are required to register for First Communion and Confirmation.
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. It is meant for children to learn about their faith, grow into faith, and prepare for sacraments as needed. Classes are held at St. Gabriel’s School, generally every other Sunday from September to April. The first class this year is September 14th.
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 2025/2026 school year. These forms are also available in the Parish Office. Baptismal Certificates are required for First Communion and Confirmation.
A heartfelt thank you to all our parishioners for your donations and support during the month of May. Here are some updates from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), St. Gabriel Conference.
For more information or to make a donation, please email stgabriel@ssvptoronto.ca
New members are always welcome!
Registration deadline is Sunday, August 31st, 2025. Sessions will begin on September 6th, 2025, and will end in June 2026.
June 30th – July 6th, 2025
MONDAY – IN THANKSGIVING – Requested by Dario Ardila TUESDAY – CANADA DAY – No 9:00 AM Mass, Office is closed WEDNESDAY – DELPHINE OAKIE ✞ – Requested by her Family THURSDAY – JOHN MENDES ✞ – Requested by Marilyn Harrison FRIDAY – ROMULO CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ ✞ – Requested by his Parents SATURDAY – INTENTIONS OF ROSEMARIE YEUNG – Requested by her Parents SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – LYDIA McGRANN – Requested by Ron & Anne Ackber SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – IVY SUK-YEE CHEUNG ✞ – Requested by Lana & Friends from Manulife
Announced Masses for the summer months will be posted on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space.
Saints Peter and Paul Psalm 34
From the psalm’s opening line, we learn an excellent life practice:
“I will bless the Lord at all times His praise shall be ever on my lips.”
We sing our song between the account of Peter’s miraculous rescue from Herod in Acts; and the Apostle Paul’s life summary in 2 Timothy: “The Lord stood by me and gave me strength.”
Today’s psalm ends with a powerful one-liner (two-liner actually): “O taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 with Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto.
The program will include opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Mass with Cardinal Leo, a rosary procession, Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction and Fellowship. For more information, visit: www.archtoronto.org/jubilee
Sunday July 6th is Mission Co-op Sunday. Fr. Evans Fwamba CP will share with us the mission story of the Passionists in Kenya.
There will be a second collection for the Mission Co-op Program on the weekend of July 5th/6th. Your generous support will help the Passionists to continue in their mission to affect positive change in people’s daily lives and provide hope for a better tomorrow. Please be as generous as your means allow.
Summer Collection dates: July 26th/27th, August 30th/31st
Good Shepherd serves meals each day to people who would otherwise go hungry including seniors, people living on disability payments, people living in poverty, homeless men and women.
Please think about volunteering to help feed our sisters and brothers in need this summer. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office. Your support is a tremendous help and is appreciated in the fight to end hunger and chronic homelessness. For more information, you may contact the Parish Office at 416-221-8866.
Each weekend, we collect food items for Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Thank you for your generous support of both of these worthwhile organizations.
Your food donations are very important over the summer months 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.
Your faithful heart is the foundation of the Church
ShareLife reaches beyond our local community, extending its mission across borders to share the Gospel and support evangelization in developing countries. Your gift extends mercy and justice internationally, on behalf of vulnerable groups suffering from poverty and injustice. By sharing your blessings and welcoming those in need, you embody the spirit of community and care.
Thus far we have raised $49,600 at the parish level toward our goal of $169,000. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate. Your faithful heart is the foundation of the Church.
Wednesday, August 13th at 7:00 PM
Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto invites all families to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 13th at 7:00 PM.
Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau will celebrate Mass at Holy Cross in Thornhill.
Most Rev. Bishop Robert Kasun will be the celebrant at Mount Hope Cemetery in Toronto.
Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen will celebrate the Mass at Christ the King Cemetery in Markham.
In the event of rain, Mass will be celebrated in the Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetyery, at St. Monica’s Church (44 Boradway Ave.) instead of Mount Hope Cemetery, and in the Reception Centre at Christ the King Cemetery.
Sunday, August 24th from 1:00 PM
Veneto Centre, 7465 Kipling Ave., Woodbridge
The 59th annual Festa of St. Gabriel, under the direction of the Passionist Community, will be held on Sunday, August 25th at the Veneto Centre in Woodbridge. Relics of St. Gabriel will be present.
There will be opportunities for Confession, a special Mass outside, and Italian food. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this wonderful celebration.
St. Gabriel’s is once again blessed to have the help of student volunteers in caring for the garden. We also thank all who reached out, four new members, to help us with the garden care. Please feel free to join our crews on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm or contact the Garden Ministry at garden@stgabrielparish.ca for more information.
The Summer issue of our new newsletter, “Growing News,” is now available from the Parish home page, and posted on the bulletin boards. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to your “letters to the editor”.
What is ½ chicken, 2/3 cat and ½ goat?
Hint: Pope Leo’s hometown
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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Companion for the Walk of the Stations of the Cosmic Earth
St. Gabriel’s Garden – Guided Sensory Reflective Walk
