CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
(SCHOOL RENOVATION AND SEISMIC PROJECT)
We are deeply grateful for everyone who has supported our campaign so far. Your generosity and commitment to this project have been truly inspiring.
If you have not yet submitted your signed pledge form, we kindly ask that you do so at your earliest convenience. For those who are still considering a contribution, please feel free to connect with Dino Alberti or Peter Veltri for more information.
Additionally, we would like to remind everyone that contributions of $1,250 or more will have the opportunity to be recognized on our donor wall. Contributions can be made as a pledged gift over 5 years, making it an accessible way to participate. This is a meaningful opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and recognize yourself, your family or someone special for years to come. If this resonates with you, please note that the deadline for inclusion on the donor wall is May 30, 2025. You don’t want to miss this opportunity!
Thank you again for your generosity and support.
SECOND COLLECTION – ST. JOSEPH’S SOCIETY
This Sunday’s second collection supports our retired priests who have dedicated their entire life to the Church. Generous support from the community ensures a comfortable living environment, quality medical care, and other essential services for our retired priests. You can make a tax-deductible donation to St. Joseph’s Society in-person at the parish or online at rcav.org/joseph.
COFFEE SUNDAY
This Sunday, March 9th will be our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm) in the school gym. Please join us in celebrating Father Chris’s birthday with a cake. We look forward to seeing you!
BIBLE STUDY
Join us this Wednesday March 12 at 7:30 PM in the Music Room as we enter the Garden of Gethsemane. Feel the tension as Jesus, knowing the impending betrayal and crucifixion, cries out to his Father. Witness his “great distress” and “very sorrowful” soul as he faces the devil’s final assault. Experience the raw emotion of his prayer, “My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Let’s walk with Jesus through this agonizing hour, forging a deeper personal connection to his ultimate act of love.
For more information, contact Tito Macapinlac at titom1999@gmail.com or (604)761-3135 or the parish office.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Then next General Meeting is on Thursday March 13 at 7pm in the Music room.
The Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross School are now accepting applications for post secondary scholarships. Information on requirements and the application process can be found on the Knights website: https://www.holycrosskofc.ca/scholarships/
Deadline is May 31, 2025.
PURDY’S EASTER CHOCOLATE GRADE 7 FUNDRAISER
Support our Holy Cross Elementary School Grade 7 Graduation by purchasing your Easter chocolates from Purdy’s! You can’t go wrong with delicious Purdy’s chocolates!
Order directly online and pay by credit card by clicking on the link below to support the Grade 7 Grad Fundraising campaign.
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1193051-127953
The campaign number is 55826. Once you’ve registered, select “shop online” from the menu.
The deadline for your order is March 31st and your Purdy’s chocolate order will be ready for pick up on April 11 at the Holy Cross school office during school hours OR April 13 in the church foyer before and after 10am Mass.
If you would like to help our Parish by buying Easter eggs for the Easter Egg hunt, you can buy a bag of Purdy’s milk chocolate eggs or bunnies as part of your Purdy’s order and it will be donated to use in the Easter Egg hunt at 10am on Easter Sunday. Please select from item numbers: 24911 or 27933.
Please send an email to Priscilla at priscilla.trang@gmail.com to let her know which chocolates from your Purdy’s order are for the Egg Hunt. If you need any assistance with orders, please email or call Priscilla 778-688-7401.
HOLY CROSS ANNUAL PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT
RIVERWAY GOLF COURSE, BURNABY (MAY 9, 2025)
Due to the overwhelming positive response of our Sponsors and Golfers from last year, we are pleased to announce that our Tournament this year is sold out. Please contact us at the email below if you wish to Sponsor a hole or go on the Golfers Waiting List. Also note, that all payment information will be available by contacting: hcgt@mail.com
12 Noon – Registration & Lunch
1:15 pm – Shotgun Start
Approx. 7:30 pm – Dinner
We will have our Heavenly Wine auction item again this year and your support of this item is much appreciated.
Wine Selection Day is Sat and Sun March 29 & 30 before and after all Masses.
Wine Drop-off Day is Sat and Sun April 5 & 6 before and after all Masses.
With sincere gratitude and appreciation,
The Holy Cross Golf Tournament Committee.
2024 TAX RECEIPTS
Your 2024 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 and Project Advance donations.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CHOIR
Divine Mercy Sunday Mass for 2025 is on Sunday April 27. Our next practice is Sunday March 9, at 1:30 pm
2025 YOUTH PROGRAM – THE SEARCH
We are inviting anyone aged 16-23 to come join us for a program called ‘The Search’. Click here https://watch.formed.org/the-search to watch. Although we have already had some sessions, there are still 4 sessions left (March 27th, April 3rd, May 22nd, June 5th). We will meet in the music room in the church basement from 6:45 -8:15 P.M. You can come to have a meal, dessert, and share in meaningful discussions about life and death, sorrow and happiness, science and faith and discover how Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church have the most satisfying answers to all the questions and desires of the human heart. So, keep your schedule open for this wonderful opportunity.
If you would like to sign up click here. If you have any questions, please contact Mariana 604-700-3637.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday March 10, 2025, to Sunday March 16, 2025 (Requested by)
Mon. March 10 8:15 am
+Carmela Laurita (Family)
Tues. March 11 8:15 am
+Adriano Van Essen (Family)
+Anthony Stanley Seto (Heidi and David)
Wed. March 12 8:15 am
Parishioners
Thurs. March 13 8:15 am
+Maria Ceraldi (Family)
+Eva Ceolin
Fri. March 14 8:15 am
++Josephine and Fenwick Kinniston Senior (Cathy K.)
Fri. March 14 7:30 pm
+Helen Morris (Diva)
++Steven and Frances Morris (Diva)
+Elena Ilagan (Dave and Nanette)
Spl. Int. Irene and Len
Spl. Int. for Volunteers and Participants at Alpha
Spl. Int. for Healing for Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina Mariano)
Spl. Int. Catherine, Angela, Monica and Joachim Chen (Agnes)
Spl. Int. Royoko Morris (Diva)
Spl. Int. Alicia Pardo (Anna Matera)
Sat. March 15 9:00 am
+Katie Kwok (May and Don Chan)
+Melvic Parel (Perla)
Sat. March 15 5:00 pm
++Souls in Purgatory (Susana Harwood)
+John R. Harwood (Ian and Susana Harwood)
Sun. March 16 8:00 am
+Tony De Santis (Family)
+Zdenko and Mandica Milekovic and Anna Conte (Katy)
+Nives Burlo (Katy)
Sun. March 16 10:00am
+Maddalena Ricci (Family)
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)
+Lawrence Wray (Jackie Pavich)
+Mary Dardano (Ada Folino and Family)
+Joyce Pirolo (Ada Folino)
+Maria (De Santis Family)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Barbara Van Heiningen)
Sun. March 16 12:00 Noon
+Maureen Morris (Diva)
Spl. Int. Eladio Chatto Junior and Mellie Chatto and Family (Diva)
Spl. Int. Lara Stephenson (Diva)
Sun. March 16 5:00 pm
+Mike De Mare (Mirjana Crnica)
+Gina Rota (Elena, Pina, Luigi and Anna Scaglione)