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St. Gabriel's Parish
News & Special Events
Gorzkie Żale (Lenten Lamentations):
Sunday, April 6 @ 9:00 am
These beautiful sung prayers and hymns in Polish meditate in song on the Passion of Christ, last about 20 minutes, and conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Easter Confessions:
Friday, April 11, 6:00-8:30 pm
Many priests will be present in the Church and parish hall to hear Confessions in English & Polish. Bring your family, friends, neighbours, ... everyone!
Please note that no Confessions are scheduled from April 12 until after Easter.
Palm Sunday Expanded Mass Schedule:
Saturday, April 12:
5:00 pm - English
Sunday, April 13:
8:00 am - English*
9:30 am - Polish
11:00 am - English
12:30 pm - Polish
*Note special additional Mass.
Holy Triduum & Easter Sunday Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 17:
7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Bilingual
followed by Eucharistic Adoration until midnight.
Good Friday, April 18:
3:00 pm - Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - English
6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross - Bilingual
7:00 pm - Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - Polish (Liturgia Męki Pańskiej)
followed by Eucharistic Adoration (Adoracja przy Grobie Pańskim) until midnight.
Holy Saturday, April 19
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in church (Adoracja przy Grobie Pańskim)
9:00 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual in parish hall (Poświęcenie pokarmów)
9:30 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
10:00 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
10:30 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
11:00 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
11:30 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
12:00 pm - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
12:30 pm - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
1:00 pm - Blessing of Easter Baskets - Bilingual
8:00 pm - Easter Vigil Mass - Bilingual
Easter Sunday, April 20:
7:00 am - Easter Mass with Resurrection Procession - Polish* (Msza Św. z procesją rezurekcyjną)
9:30 am - Easter Mass - English**
11:00 am - Easter Mass - English
12:30 pm - Easter Mass - Polish
*Note special additional Mass.
**Note change of language to English.
Stations of the Cross: Tues & Fri
During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays (in English) and Fridays (in Polish), with Mass immediately following.
Summer Bible School: Seeking Volunteers
This year, our annual Summer Bible School will run from July 7-11 in the parish hall. In order to continue and build on last year's success, we are looking for dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about working with children and helping them grow in their Catholic faith.
Adult and Youth Volunteers (12+, no experience required) will have the opportunity to assist with lessons, crafts, games, and other activities, mentoring children while helping to create a welcoming and nurturing environment. To sign up, please click here or speak with Sr. Alice for more information.
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 a priest 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 a convalidation? 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?
Please call or email the parish office now or speak with a priest after any Mass to get started.
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 a priest 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 a priest 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 a priest 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!