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St. Gabriel's Parish
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Letter from His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A.
Volunteers Needed for Our Christmas Market!
We’re excited to host our annual Christmas Market, and we need your help to make it a success! All proceeds from this event will go toward our Parish Hall Remodel — together, we can make it happen!
We’re looking for volunteers for the following positions:
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Vendor Liaison – assist and coordinate with our market vendors
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Food Server – help serve delicious treats and beverages
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Kids’ Craft Supervisor – oversee the children’s craft area
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Greeter – welcome guests and provide information
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Photo Booth Attendant – help guests capture fun holiday memories
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Set-Up / Take-Down Crew – help before and after the event
First Volunteer Meeting: Friday, Nov.14th @ 6 p.m. in parish hall.
For more information, Please visit https://www.saintgabrielmarket.ca/
CWL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
The St. Gabriel Catholic Women’s League is happy to announce that we will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall, (Parish Centre), at St. Gabriel Church.
Back by popular demand are the Penny Sale, Gift Booth, Bake Table, Christmas Booth, Bake Table, Cake Walk, Jewelry Booth, Perogie and Cabbage Roll sale and much more.
Donations for all booths will be gratefully accepted, in the Parish Hall, on Thurs., Nov. 20th from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Fri., Nov. 21st from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Volunteers for the Thursday, Friday setup and Saturday Bazaar Day are most welcome.
Please contact Kathy Hamilton at 905-335-4368 if you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer.
RCIA: It's Time to Become Catholic!
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for non-Catholic adults interested in becoming Catholic or in learning more about the Catholic faith in a friendly small group environment. Please contact the parish office now or speak with Fr. Paul to learn more.
Parish Bulletin Prayer Corner
We maintain a list in our parish bulletin of the names of members of our parish community who need our prayers due to ill health, an operation, etc. If you have someone you would like the parish to pray for, please click here and fill out the online form or visit the parish office.
Need a Sacrament? We Can Help!
Are you an adult Catholic registered parishioner of St. Gabriel's Parish who has never received Confirmation and/or First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Communion?
Would you like to get married at St. Gabriel's Church? Do you need your marriage convalidated?
Do you have one or more children who have not yet been baptized? Did you know that you can start preparing for your child's baptism even before your child's birth?
Do you need help returning to the practice of your Catholic faith?
Please call or email the parish office now or speak with Fr. Paul after any Mass to get started.
Baptism Registration Form: https://forms.gle/bPMnEb6Nj6cmdRWw7
Marriage Request Form: https://forms.gle/GJNCyLePwgSen4mb7
Please click here for our latest parish bulletin, available in both English and Polish.
Youth Activities
English: during the 11:00 am Sunday Mass.
Polish (po polsku): during the 9:30 am Sunday Mass.
Teen Youth Group
Fridays, 7:15 - 9:00 pm in the parish hall, with frequent outings and other adventures. Please speak with Fr. Paul or contact the parish office for more information.
Thursdays, 7:15 - 9:00 pm in the parish hall, or elsewhere for special events. Please speak with Fr. Paul or contact the parish office for more information.
Altar Serving (grades 2 & up)
Join our ever-growing team of altar servers! Recruitment is year-round, and monthly training and special events are ongoing.
Please speak with Fr. Paul or visit the parish office to sign up.
Family Eucharistic Adoration
Please join us for a special child-friendly time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:30 - 10:00 am on the first Saturday of every month, following the 9:00 am bilingual First Saturday Mass. All are welcome!