June 22 – Sons of The Father: Christianity and Authentic Manhood
On Saturday, June 22, all men are invited to an evening of fellowship, food and formation with special guests Brett Powell (Archbishop’s Delegate for Development and Ministries), Ed Zadeiks (Alpha Canada) and orthopaedic surgeon (and father of four) Dr. Tim Kostamo.
What does it mean to be a son of God the Father? How are men called to be spiritual leaders? How can men live up to this call? These important questions for all men will be explored at this event, which will take place in the gym at Holy Cross.
5:30pm – Food and fellowship
6:30pm – Talk (Brett Powell)
7:00pm – Panel discussion (Brett Powell, Ed Zadeiks, Dr. Tim Kostamo)
8:00pm – Dessert and drinks
Register for this event here. Bring a friend! All men are welcome.
READERS (LECTORS) ARE NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to read at the Sunday 8:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm Masses. You will be at the pulpit to read the 1st and 2nd reading the Prayers of the Faithful and, depending on the Mass, the Psalm.
If you can help, please email the Parish Office at parish.hcb@rcav.org with your name, email and phone number and which Mass you would like to do the reading.
We’re Fishing for Volunteers!
Salmon BBQ Fishing, that is
It’s that time of year again where we’re looking ahead to our annual Salmon BBQ in September. As you can appreciate, the success of any event is measured in many ways. However, a large part of that is attributed to the contribution of volunteers’ time, efforts, etc.
If you’re interested in helping with our parish event, please attend our 1st meeting which will be held on Monday, June 24th at 6:30pm in the parish basement. We look forward to seeing you there!
-Salmon BBQ Committee
SAVE THE DATE JUNE 30 for the CWL 65TH ANNIVERSARY
2024 is the 65th anniversary of the Holy Cross CWL. Please celebrate with the CWL in the Gym after the 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses on June 30th. We will have coffee and treats and CWL pictures and mementos over the years to celebrate this milestone anniversary.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP)
PREP Registration for 2024-2025 is still open on the website https://www.hcprep.ca/. Students entering Grades 1 to 7 in public schools are eligible. For any questions or for further information, contact the PREP office at dinohc@telus.net.
HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REUNION
It is with great pleasure that we can confirm that there will be a reunion for those of us who attended Holy Cross School in North Burnaby in the 1960s. The event will be held on Saturday October 19, 2024. It will commence with an optional tour of Holy Cross School from 10:30-11:30 AM. Following this, a luncheon/reception will be held at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course Clubhouse from Noon to 4:00 PM. The cost for the event is $65.00.
The good news is that we obtained enough response (almost fifty people) who have already committed and paid. Our room at the golf course can accommodate more. Therefore, if you would like attend or know someone who might – we would love to have you join us. In order for us to confirm final numbers with the Clubhouse restaurant, we will need you to your confirm your attendance and submit your payment by August 31, 2024.
Please contact one of the organizing committee members if you have any questions or to provide details and payment. The Organizing Committee members are: Wayne Shalagan email: wshalagan@gmail.com; Debra Quercetti email: lingrace@telus.net; Sheila (Moodie) McMillan email: mdesigns@shaw.ca; Joanne MacDonald email: jmacdonald2010@shaw.ca; and Alice (MacDonald) Spencer email: amspencer@shaw.ca.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday June 17, 2024 to Sunday June 23, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. June 17 8:15 am ++Margerita and Gulielmo Valvona (Norma)
Tues. June 18 8:15 am +John Van Essen (Family)
Wed. June 19 8:15 am +Josefa Cervantes (Ellie Cervantes)
Thurs. June 20 8:15 am Parishioners
Fri. June 21 8:15 am +Adriano Van Essen (Family)
Fri. June 21 7:30 pm +John Morris (Lanny and Danny)
+Adolfo Ortiz Junior (Family)
++Juan and Edita Migrino (Diva)
+++++Francesco, Raffaele, Salvatore, Francesca and Dina Pironaggi
++Francesco Fabiano and Francesco Amendolio
++Souls in Purgatory (Nita)
+Maria Civitarese (May Chan)
+Mark Chan (Yam Family)
++++++Teofilo, Tomasa, Elisa, Carmen, Rolando and Limwel Alpajora (Teresita Dechavez)
++Baltazar Pamitan and Edwin Sapla (Teresita Dechavez)
++++Epifanio, Iluminada, Virgilio Jessie and Rosalia Dechavez
(Teresita Dechavez)
Spl. Int. Antonia Coro (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Alice and Ernest)
Sat. June 22 9:00 am Spl. Int. in Honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace,
Patroness of Safe Travels
(Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
Sat. June 22 5:00 pm ++John and Emilia Mauro (Family)
+Concepcion Anonas (Cruz Family)
++Remegia Evangelista and Danilo and Eladio Madayag
(Art and Connie Madayag)
+Mark Chan (Yam Family)
+Rita Meneghetti (Piovesan Family)
+Alfredo Mauro (Mike and Denise Mauro)
Spl. Int. Heather, Zameer, Noah and Sophia Hirji (Lanny)
Sun. June 23 8:00 am ++++++Cosimo & Carmela Peronance; Rosalba Gasparre;
Nicola & Caterina Tassone; and Elisabeta Arcadi
++Antonio and Angela Sartori (Sartori Family)
+Francisco Myung (Gladys)
Sun. June 23 10:00am ++Marie and Serge Rousseau (Nicole and Mike)
++Janos and Anna Pek (Nicole and Mike)
+Veronica Madden (Madaleine and Gerald Owen)
+Eduardo Caro (Caro Family)
+Lina Marandola (Peter Veltri)
+Nicola Manfredi (Patty Liguori and Family)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Maria V.)
Spl. Int. Thanksgiving for Graces Received (Magsino Family)
Spl. Int. Thien Tau Kong (Alice and Ernest)
Sun. June 23 12:00 Noon ++Antonio, Maria and Giovanni Porco (Lucy Ferrante)
+++Ricky, Gianna and Renato Angelini (Parishioner)
+Josie Piperni (Peter Veltri)
+Ines Stokovac (Peter Veltri)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Spl. Int. Aureola Tagsa (Diva)
Spl. Int. Father Martin (Neocatechumenal Way)
Spl. Int. Father Juan (Neocatechumenal Way)
Sun. June 23 5:00 pm +Edward Chang (Family)
+Lina Marandola (Jane Cikes)
Spl. Int. Andrew Foo (Grace San Juan)
Spl. Int. Angie and David (Kit)