Elijiah Thomson was ordained as a transitional deacon on April 10 and served his first Mass at St. Gabriel. Listen to his inspiring homily about Divine Mercy. Please pray in thanksgiving for Elijiah and his “yes” to the priesthood. He is our FIRST priestly vocation to come from St Gabriel.

The Columbiettes are teaming up with the Pro-Life Ministry to celebrate Motherhood by supporting Bella House. We will be collecting items for the Mothers that Bella House serves. We will have a collection bin in the Narthex for the Items below to make gift baskets for Mother’s Day. Click to see the list.

Fr. Don was able to visit an assisted living center after not being allowed in for a year due to the pandemic. The residents were thrilled to see him. Pictured is one of the residence, Clovis, who was glowing after the visit and receiving Eucharist. Let us continue to pray for those who are isolated and not yet able to receive visitors, and also in gratitude that we are able to receive Eucharist.

Recently, St. Gabriel worked in conjunction with The Underground to help liberate a young sex trafficking victim. The Underground is a Connecticut faith-based organization aimed at eradicating human trafficking in all forms through awareness events. Learn more about this story and how to recognize this type of abuse.

The RCIA class is collecting these items to give to residents at the Samaritan Inn and others in need. Drop off NEW items in the box in the narthex.