Bulletin for December 28, 2008
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Father help us to live as the Holy
Family, united in respect and love.
The greatest blessing you bring to your family is the presence of God in your life.
The fragrance of His presence sweetens the atmosphere of your home.
The beauty of His presence warms the relationships within it's walls.
The joy of His presence lightens every heart.
The glory of His presence fills all it's chambers with rare and precious treasures.
"From God's Heart to Yours"
by Roy Leesin
Christmas & New Year's Schedule
| NEW YEARS' EVE | WED | DEC 31st | NO MASS |
| NEW YEARS' DAY MASSES | THUR | JAN 1st | 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM |
ANNOUNCED MASSES
| Date | Time | Intentions |
| December 30 | 9:00AM | ROSA LOURDES RYCKEWAERT Requested by Carmela Dean |
| January 1 | 9:00AM | NEW YEAR'S DAY |
| January 2 | 9:00AM | CHUN KUN YEUNG Requested by Agnes Wong & Family |
| January 3 | 4:30PM | AUGUSTINE WONG Requested by Angela Wong |
WELCOME! BAPTISMS
The Parish Family of St. Gabriel's would like to welcome:
Juliet DiMenna
Rodleigh Paz
These children received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, December 21st. Congratulations!
SUNDAY COLLECTION: December 20-21, 2008
Total: $11,404
| 4:30 | 8:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | |
| Total | $2,823 | $1,568 | $2,224 | $4,789 |
| # of Env. | 142 | 58 | 124 | 103 |
Number of Envelopes Issued: 1136
Number of Envelopes Used: 427
THANK YOU
A special thank you to all those who helped with our Christmas celebrations; those in the Music Ministry, the Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors, the Altar Servers and Ministers of Hospitality, those responsible for decorating, and the Pastoral Team. Your work helped to make Christmas a beautiful and uplifting time.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
O Come let us adore Him.
Jesus, who came to us as a Babe in the manger, waits for us daily in the tabernacle to come and visit Him. On the First Friday of each month, the Sacred Host, the same Jesus, is exposed in the monstrance so we can adore Him more profoundly from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. When the disciples asked Jesus "Where are you staying?" Jesus answered, "Come and see."
ENGLISH ROSARY GROUP
Saturday, January 3rd at 3:15 PM in the Library
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
CHINESE ROSARY GROUP
Sunday, January 4th at 3:30 PM in the Gabriel Room
For information, please contact Linda Law at 416-918-8029.
ECO-SABBATH
Sunday, January 4th at 11:30 AM
Gabriel Room
On the first Sunday of each month, the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality facilitates a 30 minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for that Sunday's liturgy. The guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the readings. All are welcome.
FAMILY MASS
There will be no Family Mass in January, 2008.
The next Family Mass will be on February 8th ,2009.
ST. GABRIEL'S YOUTH GROUP
St. Gabriel's Youth Group will be meeting on Saturday, January 10th at 3:00 PM. All are welcome.
KOLBE EUCHARISTIC MINI-RETREAT
Come and adore the Lord
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Fr. Emeka Obiezu, O.S.A. will be speaking on "St. Paul and the Eucharist as a Sacrament of Unity" at St. Brigid's Church from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.
For more information, please check www.kolbeapostolate.com.
NEW BEGINNINGS
For Separated, Divorced and Widowed Persons
Mini - Renewal Presentation
January 6th, 2009 at 8:00 PM
St Bonaventure's Church,
1300 Leslie Street, Toronto
Saying "Yes" to Life
Guest Speaker: John Dubeau
Spend an evening with friends who understand you.
For more information, please call
416-921-1163, Ext. 2246
New Beginnings,
1155 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario,
M2M 3S4
Let us pray for one another.
May God bless you and yours throughout this Christmas Season.
We wish you a happy and peaceful New Year and always try to remember
"Holiness is in the ordinary."
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