KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The deadline of May 21, 2025 to apply for the Post Secondary Scholarship is fast approaching. Information on the application process is on the Knights website https://www.holycrosskofc.ca/scholarships/.
This is the last weekend that the Knights of Columbus are collecting formula and diapers for their annual baby shower. Please place items in the playpen in the lobby of the church.
Victoria Day Long Weekend
The Parish office will be closed on Monday May 19th due to the Victoria Day Holiday and Monday morning Mass will be at 9:00 am.
HOLY CROSS/EIFFEL INVESTMENTS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 2025
A very special thank you to all the Sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made our Annual Golf Tournament on May 9 at Riverway Golf Course another huge success. From both fundraising and a community building perspective, we exceeded our expectations once again.
With much gratitude,
The Holy Cross Golf Committee
EASTER HOLY WATER
Easter Holy Water is available for anyone who would like to take some home. Please bring a container(s) and help yourself from the tub by our Blessed Mother statue.
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL CARNIVAL SUNDAY MAY 25
Save the date! The Holy Cross School Carnival is Sunday May 25 (rain or shine) from 12:30pm – 4:30 pm on the Holy Cross School Grounds. All are welcome!
Come join us fordelicious food including BBQ sausages, pasta, hot dogs, and other treats. Please note that we only accept cash for payment. We look forward to seeing you there! For more info: picnic@hcschool.ca
KRISPY KREME GRADE 7 FUNDRAISER
The families of the Grade 7 students will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts on Sunday May 27. Students will be selling them after the 10am and 12pm masses as well as all day at the carnival from 12:30-4:30.
The cost will be $2 per single donut or $20 per dozen. CASH ONLY
SAVE THE DATE – CWL STRAWBERRY TEA SATURDAY MAY 31
Our Holy Cross CWL is having a Strawberry Tea in the School Gym on Saturday May 31st from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Get a group of family and friends together and enjoy sandwiches, strawberry shortcake and coffee and tea! There will be entertainment from Holy Cross students, a raffle basket draw and door prizes. Tickets are $10.00 and are available in the lobby of the Church after Mass or at the parish office.
THE FEAST OF PENTECOST
Novena – Friday, May 30th to Saturday, June 7th; 7:30pm to 8:30pm on Zoom.
We invite all parishioners to join us in preparing our hearts for Pentecost through a 9-day Novena to the Holy Spirit. Each day will offer reflections, prayers, and spiritual renewal as we anticipate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the feast day. We will meet each day on Zoom. The link will be provided in the May 30th bulletin.
Feast Day – Saturday, June 7th at 6:30 pm in the school Gym.Please note, the last Novena prayers will be said at the school gym as we physically gather to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost.
FATHER CHRIS’S ANNUAL VACATION
Fr. Chris is on vacation from May 12 to June 6.
PROJECT ADVANCE 2025 APPEAL
This annual Appeal provides critical funding to key ministries and projects, not only in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, but in our very own parish as well. The money raised over and above the archdiocesan goal of $59,100 will go towards supporting our Parish Youth Programs, Alpha 2026 as well as parish buildings repairs and maintenance.
For more information, please stop in the lobby of the church and see one of our Appeal committee members. Other ways of contributing to Project Advance are online at projectadvance.ca or by phone at 604-299-3814, or in-person at our parish office. Building and forming our parish community is only possible with your donation. We are most grateful for your ongoing support.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday May 19 to Sunday May 25, 2025 (Requested by)
Mon. May 19 9:00 am
+Chan May Wah (Heidi and David)
Spl. Int. for Thanksgiving for Alvin’s birthday (Magsino Family)
Tues. May 20 8:15 am
+Giuseppe Ceraldi (Family)
+Father Aloysius Lou
Spl. Int. James Morris (Bozena)
Thurs. May 22 8:15 am
+Adriano Van Essen (Family)
Thurs May 22 9:15 am
School Mass – Parishioners
Fri. May 23 8:15 am
++Angelina and Nicola Folino (Dave Demare)
Fri. May 23 7:30 pm
+Helen Morris (Diva)
++Souls in Purgatory (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Father Chris
Spl. Int. Father Tomasz
Spl. Int. for Healing of Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina Mariano)
Spl. Int. Sabrina De Pasquale (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Mimmo Ribezzo (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Aurora Danese (Simona and Alessandro)
Sat. May 24 9:00 am
Spl. Int. Alyson and Heather (Maria Viveiros)
Sat. May 24 5:00 pm
+Marcelino Battagin (Family)
++Father Vincent D’Souza and Brian Pereira (Joseph and Edna Iorio)
++Rickie Dean Wilson and Conchita Bautista
+John Russell
Sun. May 25 8:00 am
+Tony De Santis (Family)
+Paul Thow
+Maria Chua
Sun. May 25 10:00am
+Joe Rubino (Lena and Family)
++Eufrasia Sovernigo and Deceased Members of the Sovernigo Family (Family)
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)
+Angela Valente
++Silvano Marchiori and Lucio Zucchetto (Family)
+++Antonio Trinidad and Bernardino and Irene Miguel (Alvin and Shirley Trinidad)
+Irma Frigo (Liguori Family)
+Brian Edwards (Ada and Family)
Spl. Int. Andrew (Kit)
Sun. May 25 12:00 Noon
+Mike De Mare (Livio and Lilia Chiarello, Lina and Vincenzo Catania, Tannis and Larry Gough)
+++Valentina, Marcelino and Ricardo Santos (Alfonso Family)
Spl. Int. Father Maciej (Diva)
Spl. Int. Vanessa and Darby Yule (The Neocatechumenal Way)
Sun. May 25 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Lanny Hui on her Birthday (Sun 5 pm Choir)
Spl. Int. Mah Family (Lanny)