RELIGIOUS ARTICLES AND BAKE SALE IN THE GYM
The CWL will be holding a Bake Sale and a Religious Articles sale this weekend after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday and after the Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses in the Gym. Please drop by the Gym and check out the tasty treats baked by the CWL ladies and the religious articles.
ITALIAN MADE RELIGIOUS ARTICLES & JEWELRY
Italian made Religious Articles by Bella Vita Jewelry will be available for sale this weekend after the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass and after the Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses in the Gym. There will be a collection of fine quality Catholic medals, crosses made of sterling silver, gold plated and 10 carat gold, at affordable prices. A portion of the sale proceeds of these items will go to the Holy Cross CWL.
EASTER LILIES FOR THE CHURCH
If you wish to donate lilies to decorate our church for Easter, please bring them to the Parish office from Monday April 3rd to Thursday April 6th. We also accept cash donations for flowers.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday Mass April 6th at 7:30 pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross 10:00 am *(note change from 11:00 am)
Good Friday Mass April 7th at 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday April 8th Blessing of the Festive Foods at 11:00 am
Holy Saturday April 8th Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday April 9th Masses 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, (there is no 5:00 pm Mass Easter Sunday)
ALTAR SERVERS’ MEETINGS HOLY WEEK: APR 6-8
Altar servers who would like to serve during holy week are required to sign-up for the day(s) he/she is planning to serve. Altar servers can sign-up for one, two, or all three days. After an altar server has signed-up, he/she is committed to attend the meeting(s) on the day(s) he/she has signed-up for (Holy Thu/Good Fri/Holy Sat). Each celebration is served differently from the other two. Please note that if an altar server is sensitive to incense, it will be used on Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday. Meetings are held on the following days:
– Holy THU 6:00 pm
– Good FRI 11:00 am*
– Holy SAT 11:30 am
For questions, please contact: Chloe 604-721-1217 (phone/txt)
*time changed from 11:30 to 11:00 am
INCENSE DURING HOLY WEEK APR 6 & 8
A reminder to parishioners who are sensitive to incense, please be aware that it will be used on Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday. It is recommended that you sit by the window or towards the back of the church.
LITTLE BOOKS FOR EASTER
The Little white Books for Easter are available for sale at the back of the Church for $2.00 each. Please place the money in the designated box.
EASTER EGG HUNT – EASTER SUNDAY AFTER 10 AM MASS
Hop on Over! We invite all young children to the Easter Egg Hunt on the parish lawn. More details to follow.
Any youth ages 12+ who would like to volunteer at the event, please contact Priscilla @ 778-688-7401.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Coffee Sunday Raffle Tickets – THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting our Coffee Sunday raffle sales in February and March. We raised $470.20 (wow!) and the winner (Ms. J) was announced after 12pm Mass on March 12th Coffee Sunday. We will use the proceeds for some special occasion Coffee Sundays in the future (eg; ice cream in the summer, etc).
Divine Mercy CELEBRATIONS
Good Friday (April 7) after the 3:00 pm Mass Divine Mercy Novena
Holy Saturday (April 8) 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday, April 9th till Saturday, April 15th 3.00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday, April 16th 3:00 pm Mass of Divine Mercy with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction to follow. Coffee Reception afterwards in the Gym.
PASTA MAKING SUNDAY APRIL 16 IS RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY APRIL 30
Due to a scheduling error for the use of the Gym, the Pasta Making Workshop on Sunday April 16th is rescheduled for Sunday April 30th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Floral Arrangement workshop with Ave Maria Garden ministry
Deepen your faith and express your devotion to our Mother of God in a unique and meaningful way. Learn color theory and coordination with different flower styles by arranging a silk floral arrangement with statue of Our Lady. Add it to your sacred space to celebrate May/Month of Mary or give to a loved one for Mother’s Day. All ages are welcome; children ages 5+ can attend with the help of a parent/guardian. Each arrangement is $20. Event takes place Saturday April 22 from 2-3:30pm in the school gym. Sign up by following the link: https://forms.gle/bJ65zC4Jfx4yWuAa9 or contact Priscilla at 778-688-7401
HOLY CROSS PARISH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY MAY 12, 2023
The Holy Cross Annual 2023 Parish Golf Tournament is at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby, from 12:45 pm to 7 pm.
As in past years, this event will sellout quickly, so please act swiftly on April 1st when Registration opens up.
Please see the Registration Link below:
https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2023-holy-cross-golf-tournament
A sincere thank you to the numerous sponsors & donors that have already committed their support. Please contact dinohc@telus.net if you have any questions.
HEAVENLY WINES COLLECTION
One of the most popular auction items at our golf tournament is the Heavenly Wine collection, gifted by the Holy Cross Parish community. You can participate by choosing wine to purchase from $15 to $25.
You can pick up your wine ticket after all Masses on Saturday April 15 and Sunday April 16 and return your purchased wine after all Masses on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23.
REQUEST FROM CHANCELLORY OFFICE
Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Marie Pauline Profetana is requested to contact Father Joseph Le at jle@rcav.org
MASS INTENTIONS for next week – April 3 to 9, 2023 (Requested by)
Mon. 8:15 am
+Esperance D’Souza (Family)
Tues. 8:15 am
+Robert Veltri (Wife Rose Ann Abbinante)
Wed. 8:15 am
++Florence Fung Luen Leung and Bernardo Nopre (Families)
Thurs 8:15 am
No Morning Mass
Thurs 7:30 pm
Parishioners
Fri. 8:15 am
No Morning Mass
Fri. 3:00 pm
Good Friday – No Mass Intentions
Fri 7:30 pm
No Divine Mercy Mass – Good Friday
Sat. 9:00 am
No morning Mass
Sat 8:00 pm
Easter Vigil – No Mass intentions
Sun. 8:00 am
++Salvatore and Maria Demare (Dorothy and Dave)
++John and Emilia Mauro (Family)
+Sam Buonassisi (Andrea and Peter)
++Eileen and Nico Smulders (Family)
+Joan Smulders (Andrea and Peter and Family)
+Katie Kwok (May and Don Chan)
Spl. Int. Maria Myung and Family (Family)
Sun. 10:00am
+John Pavich (Bond Family)
+Roberto D. Anonas Junior (Family)
+Bettina De Vita (Giuseppina G.)
+Fernando Ciapponi (Silvana and Family)
+Thomas Chung (Betty and Henry)
++Santolo Esposito and Bernardina Liguori (Esposito Family)
+Victor Beretta (Family)
Spl. Int. Giuseppina G. (May and Don)
Sun. 12:00 Noon
++Antonio and Caterina Sorace (Family)
+Vincenza Bellico (Cikes Family)
+Saverino Filippelli (Family)
Sun 5:00 pm
No 5:00 pm Mass on Easter Sunday