CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
(SCHOOL RENOVATION AND SEISMIC PROJECT)
As we approach the final stretch of our fundraising campaign, we encourage everyone to take a moment to consider making a contribution to this campaign.
- Gift Submissions: If you have not yet submitted your gift, now is the time to do so. Every contribution counts, and we truly appreciate your support!
- Pledged Commitments: For those who have verbally expressed their intent to contribute but have not yet submitted a signed pledge form, please return it at your earliest opportunity. We can only acknowledge contributions once the signed pledge form is received. If you don’t have a form, please contact Dino Alberti at: dinohc@telus.net.
- Donor Wall Recognition: To ensure your name is included on our Donor Wall (should you choose to be listed), the final deadline is May 30. To be eligible, total gift contributions of $1,250 or more will be recognized.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. If you haven’t yet had a chance to contribute, there’s still time to be a part of this meaningful initiative.
Let’s make the final push count!
NO DIVINE MERCY MASS TONIGHT MAY 2 AND NEXT WEEK MAY 9
Divine Mercy Mass will be cancelled tonight Friday May 2 as it is Confirmation for the Holy Cross and PREP students.
Divine Mercy Mass will also be cancelled on Friday May 9 as it is the Holy Cross Golf Tournament.
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.
To contribute to Project Advance, you can go online at projectadvance.ca or you can phone or visit the Parish office. Building and forming our parish community is only possible with your donation. We are most grateful for your ongoing support.
CHANGES AT HOLY CROSS
This announcement affects us all. Effective July 10, 2025, Fr. Tomasz is leaving Holy Cross Parish, taking up an Assistant Pastor position at St. Patrick’s Vancouver. His replacement is Fr. Yarek Dziuba, SDS. Fr. Yarek is currently Pastor at St. Patrick’s Vancouver.
Let us keep each other in our prayers as we move forward together in acceptance of these changes.
SUPPORT VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE LAPU-LAPU TRAGEDY
In response to the tragic events at the Lapu-Lapu Festival, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is holding a special collection at all parishes the weekend of May 3–4. Funds will assist survivors and their families with medical expenses, funeral costs, and healing and outreach services. Your prayers and generosity will be a sign of Christ’s compassion to those suffering in our community. Please place your donation into the second collection basket in the foyer. To donate online or learn more, please visit Supporting Survivors of the Lapu-Lapu Festival Tragedy – Support Catholic Vancouver
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 at the parish office. A ticket could be a nice Mother’s Day gift.
THANK YOU FROM THE ALPHA TEAM
The Alpha team wishes to thank everyone who made the recent Alpha course at Holy Cross a resounding success! This course was a wonderful experience for everyone involved and we could not have done it without the amazing guests, outstanding volunteers, and all your prayers. Our sincere gratitude for the incredible support, and blessings to all of you during this Eastertide!
EASTER HOLY WATER
Easter Holy Water is available for anyone who would like to take some home. Please bring a container and help yourself from the tub by our Blessed Mother statue.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Post Secondary Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross School are now accepting applications for post secondary scholarships. Information on the application process is on the Knights website https://www.holycrosskofc.ca/scholarships/. The deadline to apply is May 21, 2025.
AGM
The Knights of Columbus AGM is scheduled for Thursday May 8th at 7pm in the Music room.
Baby Shower
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting formula and diapers for their annual baby shower from May 3rd to May 18th. Please place items in the playpen in the lobby of the church.
Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament on May 9, 2025
Where: Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby
Time: 12:00 Noon – registration and lunch
1:15 pm Shotgun start,
7:30 pm Dinner
Invoices have been issued to golfers and sponsors. Please do your best to pay your invoice online or by cheque or credit card at the Parish office before May 9th.
Sincere thanks.
HC Golf Committee
FATHER CHRIS’S ANNUAL VACATION
Fr. Chris will be on vacation from May 12 to June 6.
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL CARNIVAL
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
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday May 5 to Sunday May 11, 2025 (Requested by)
Mon. May 5 8:15 am
Maria Gum Seon Lee
Tues. May 6 8:15 am
+Lydia Bernadez Monte de Ramos
++Salvatore and Maria Demare (Dave Demare)
Thurs. May 8 8:15 am
+Luigi Parotta (Dave Demare)
Thurs May 8 1:00 pm
Crowning of Mary – Parishioners
Fri. May 9 8:15 am
+Florence Fung Luen Leung
Fri. May 9 7:30 pm
No DM Mass as Golf Tournament
Sat. May 10 9:00 am
++Pepe and Pacita Avelino (Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
Sat. May 10 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Peggy Leong (Psalm)
Sun. May 11 8:00 am
+Tony De Santis (Family)
++Carmine and Emilia Bevacqua (Maria Bevacqua)
++John and Emilia Mauro (Family)
+Derek Meneghin (Mattiazzo Family)
Spl. Int. Dorothy (Bozena)
Sun. May 11 10:00am
+Joe Rubino (Lena and Family)
++Vincenza and John Catroppa (Lena and Family)
+Tony De Santis (Joe and Lucia Simon)
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)
++Nadine and Gerard Benquet (Nicole and Mike)
++Louise and Fred Knittel (Nicole and Mike)
+Amedeo Merlo (Merlo Family)
+Mike Pucci (Liguori Family)
Sun. May 11 12:00 Noon
+Maureen Morris (Diva)
+Zarela Delgado de Brain
+Ruwena Saria (Paqueo Family)
+James Chacko (Neetha and Family)
+Dolores Nopre (Albina Halfar)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Sun. May 11 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Catherine Lim (Psalm)
Spl. Int. David Kabool
Spl. Int. Mia Wong (Sunday 5 pm Choir)
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