Email Bulletin for Feb 23, 2024
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
No Pancake breakfast this weekend. Pancake breakfast is scheduled for next week Sunday March 3rd after 8am, 10am and 12pm masses.
PROJECT ADVANCE 2023
Thank you for your generous response to Project Advance 2023! We collected a total of $96,247. We surpassed our goal of $56,400 and $39,847 of your donations will remain at Holy Cross.
CWL PETITION
CWL is collecting signatures to present to our local Member of Parliament in support of Bill S-210. This Bill will safeguard children from the harmful effects of violent and degrading pornography by requiring companies to implement meaningful age verification measures on their websites.
On March 09 or 10, please sign the petition at the back of the church to show your support for this Bill.
HOLY CROSS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Our Holy Cross annual Golf Tournament is on Friday May 10, 2024 at Riverway Golf Course. More details will be forthcoming.
Holy Cross ANNUAL Heavenly Wines Event:
Wine Selection Day is Sat and Sun April 6 & 7 before and after all Masses.
Wine Drop-off Day is Sat and Sun April 13 & 14 before and after all Masses.
TAX RECEIPTS
Your 2023 tax receipts are ready to pick up in the lobby of the Church. You will receive a receipt(s) for your regular envelope donations as well as your preauthorized, online and Project Advance donations.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
The worldwide Lenten 40 Days for Life Campaign is now in progress and we encourage each of you to take part. This year, Holy Cross parishioners have the option to sign up for the following:
1) One day for “on site” praying in front of St. Joseph’s Residence for Retired Priests at WILLOW ST. & 32nd Avenue. That day would be Sunday, March 3, the day that Colleen Roy, a journalist from the BC CATHOLIC will go on site at 2pm, to give a talk to those attending.
2) One day for Adoration and personal prayer for an end to abortion in front of Jesus in the Monstrance, from after morning Mass until 6:45pm on Friday, March 08
3) Those who would like to pray for an end to abortion, at home for one hour, during the 40Days For Life Campaign which is from Feb.14 to March 24, this year.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross will be at 7:00 pm every Friday during Lent. There will be no confessions on Friday evenings.
COFFEE SUNDAY IS CANCELLED IN FEBRUARY
Because of several other social events taking place in February, Coffee Sunday for February is cancelled. We look forward to serving you in March.
CHOIR FOR EASTER VIGIL (Sat March 30)
Our Easter Vigil choir is going to start practicing soon. Musicians and those who would like to sing with us in the choir are all welcome. Men who can sing tenor or bass are especially needed. We will practice from 6-7:30 pm at the Church on Sundays March 3, 10, 17, 24 and at 6:30 pm before Easter Vigil Mass on March 30. Please contact Lanny Hui at 778-999-7097 or lanny.hui@gmail.com if you would like to join or have any questions.
MASS INTENTIONS for Feb 26 to March 3, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. 8:15 am +Bernardo Nopre (Albina Halfar)
Tues. 8:15 am Spl. Int. Gonseka Benedict (Cathy K.)
Wed. 8:15 am Parishioners
Thurs 8:15 am Spl. Int. Marisa Demare (Prayer Partner)
Fri. 8:15 am +Florence Fung Luen Leung (Family)
Fri 7:30 pm +Helmut Halfar (Albina Halfar)
Spl. Int. May and Michelle (Juliet)
Spl. Int. Cecelia Wan and Joachim, Catherine, Angela & Monica Chen (Agnes)
Spl. Int. Henry & Betty Chung (Diva)
Spl. Int. for Everyone attending and helping at Alpha for Men
Sat. 9:00 am ++Souls in Purgatory
Sat 5:00 pm +Gella Cruz (Jeanette B.)
+Carlo Sorace (Sorace Family)
Sun. 8:00 am +Sam Buonassisi (Wife)
+John Morris (Nancy Yamauchi)
+Matilde Ciarniello (Family)
Spl. Int. Maria Romano and Michael Romano (Family)
Spl. Int. Joseph Myung & Family (Family)
Sun. 10:00am +Maria Bosco (Ceron Family)
+John Zanette (Gruppo T.V.)
Spl. Int. Henry and Betty Chung (Family)
Spl. Int. Jack Massullo (Giuseppina G.)
Spl. Int. Basia, Jacek & Sophie (May & Don Chan)
Sun. 12:00 Noon +Maria Masi (Mary De Fazio)
+Marina Parado (Don & Mae Ly & Family)
+Wandir De Castro Drumond (Lindaura)
Spl. Int. Ryoko Morris (Diva)
Sun 5:00 pm ++Souls in Purgatory (Constantino Faria)
+++Jose and Juliana Faria and Deceased Members of the Faria Family (Constantino Faria)
+Adolfo Ortiz Junior (Family)
Spl Int. Angie Kwok & David Kabool (Don & May)
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