Christmas Cards and 2024 Calendars FOR PRISON MINISTRY
A reminder that we are still collecting unused Christmas cards and calendars for 2024 (until next Wednesday January 10, 2024.) Calendars can be wall, desk or appointment calendars without coils and should have a modest theme. Please put the cards and calendars in the boxes in the lobby of the Church (or drop them off at the Parish office).
MORNING MASSES (usual time of 8:15 am)
Weekday morning Mass will be back to 8:15 am starting January 8, 2024.
ALPHA FOR MEN – STARTING JANUARY 2024
Do you have big questions about the meaning of life? Do you want to learn more about what it means to follow Jesus? Do you want to grow in your faith?
If so and you are a man aged 30 to 55, we invite you to join Alpha for Men at Holy Cross – a set of weekly evening gatherings that will explore these questions. If you have a husband, brother, or son who may not be a believer or has drifted from their faith, Alpha is also for them. All are welcome.
Each gathering consists of dinner followed by a short video and small group discussion. Alpha for Men begins on Friday, January 12 at 6:30pm at the parish.
Alpha has changed countless lives. To get a taste of what Alpha is about, watch this short video on how Alpha transformed a parish in Montreal.
To join Alpha for Men at Holy Cross, sign up here. We hope to see you on January 12!
ALPHA FOR MEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As you know, Alpha for Men is starting on Friday, January 12, 2024 for 11 weeks (ending on March 22). We are currently seeking your help to make this a successful and fruitful program. Here are the options for everyone:
• 5pm to 9pm – This would be great if you could commit these hours for various tasks.
• If you are only available for a couple of hours:
– 5pm to 7pm- set up and serving food
– 7pm to 9pm- clearing dishes, washing, take down
Dessert
Please share your love of baking on the dessert table. Just let me know if you would like to bring a dessert on one of the Fridays.
I also understand that it’s hard to know about your plans in February or March. I can certainly put you on the volunteer list for now and email you in the beginning of the year to find if you are available.
Please email Makiko Morelli at mymorelli@hotmail.com if you would like to be on the list. If you have any questions, feel free to text me or call me at 778-938-3244. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
SUPER BOWL PARTY Sunday February 11, 2024
Tickets are now available at the Parish Office for our Super Bowl Party on Sunday February 11th from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the School Gym. Your $50.00 ticket includes snacks and 1 beverage and a dinner featuring pasta and roast pork served at halftime. A full bar will be available throughout the game and doors open at 2:30 pm. There are a limited amount of tickets available.
MASS INTENTIONS for Mon January 8 to Sunday January 14, 2024 (requested by):
Mon. Jan 8 8:15 am +Raul Diaz Clemente (Family)
Tues. Jan 9 8:15 am Spl. Int. Maria Ortiz (Family)
Wed. Jan 10 8:15 am +Robb Marsden (Family)
Thurs. Jan 11 8:15 am Parishioners
Fri. Jan 12 8:15 am +Marco D’Amici (Mary De Fazio)
Fri. Jan 12 7:30 pm +Helen Morris (Diva)
+Salud Migrino (Diva)
+Glen Marsland (Diva)
Spl. Int. Safe Travels and Good Health for Magsino Family (Family)
Spl. Int. Barbara Van Heiningen (Regina)
Spl. Int. Nenita Marsland (Diva)
Spl. Int. Alfie Olalo and Family (Diva)
Sat. Jan 13 9:00 am ++Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Jan 13 5:00 pm +Joseph Chow (Vivian and David and Family)
+Sabato Bellico (Domenico and Teresa Sorace)
+Luciano Pistrin (Piovesan Family)
+Lena Pastega (Piovesan Family)
Sun. Jan 14 8:00 am +Gerald Moreau (Jeannette B.)
Spl. Int. Evaristo Myung and Family (Family)
Spl. Int. Bozena and Laszlo Szucs (Diva)
Spl. Int. Clara Myung and Family (Family)
Sun. Jan 14 10:00am +John Spagnuolo (Family)
+Elisabetta Pacitto (Licastro Family)
++Pasqualina Di Biase and Maria Mora Pereira (Family)
+Lena Pastega
+Bianca Corona (Giuseppina)
Desmond Chukwuemeka Osuagwu (Makiko and Carmine)
Spl. Int. Nicole and Mike (Giuseppina)
Sun. Jan 14 12:00 Noon +Maureen Morris (Diva)
+James Harrington (Diva)
+John Morris (Jeanette B.)
+Wallace Morris (Diva)
Sun. Jan 14 5:00 pm ++Anna Maria and Hernando Gamez (Family)
++Gino and Maria Sain (Family)