HOLY CROSS SCHOOL COMMUNITY PICNIC
The Holy Cross School Community Picnic is this Sunday May 26 (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.
The menu prices are as follows:
Pasta $6.00
Sausage $5.00
Hot Dog $2.00
Pop $2.00
Juice $1.00
Water $1.00
Chips $1.00
Freezie $2.00
Cotton Candy $4.00
A $10.00 wrist band will give your child all day access to the Bouncy Castle, Super Slide, and all carnival games. Staff SURPRISE Event is at 1:30 pm! We look forward to seeing you there!
For more info: picnic@hcschool.ca
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – No pancake breakfast this weekend
No Pancake breakfast this weekend due to the school picnic. Please join us for the last pancake breakfast of the year next Sunday June 2nd after 8am, 10am, and 12pm mass.
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION SUNDAY JUNE 2ND
Come join us on Sunday June 2nd, Corpus Christi Sunday, for Holy Cross’s annual Eucharistic Procession. This Eucharistic Procession is our parish’s continuing response to Archbishop Michael Miller’s desire for Eucharistic renewal.
Starting with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 2:30 p.m. in the church, we will then walk the perimeter of the school grounds and one block into the adjacent neighbourhood. We will then return to the church and finish with Benediction. The entire event should take approximately one hour.
To celebrate this special feast day of Corpus Christi, the CWL has invited us for refreshments in the Gym after the Procession.
A plenary indulgence is available for the faithful who participate in a Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi.
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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross Elementary School Post Secondary Scholarship is now open for applicants. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024.
Applications can be submitted online at the following link https://www.holycrosskofc.ca/scholarships/
Exemplification for New Members
Knights of Columbus Exemplification for new members is Thursday May 30th at 7pm in the church basement. Anyone interested in joining the Knights please email: gk.5423.holycross@gmail.com
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP)
PREP Registration for 2024-2025 is now open on the website https://www.hcprep.ca/. Students entering Grades 1 to 7 in public schools are eligible. Please note that the “early bird” rate applies until June 3, 2024. For any questions or for further information, contact the PREP office at dinohc@telus.net.
READERS (LECTORS) ARE NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to read at all 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.
PROJECT ADVANCE 2024 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. Our Archdiocesan goal for the current year is $58,200; however, we are hoping to raise $100,000 to help further our evangelizing mission and upgrade spaces for devotion and learning here at Holy Cross.
For example: This year, we piloted the program “Alpha for Men”, which proved to be highly successful and very well received. Consequently, we are planning to run another “Alpha” in the beginning of 2025, this time opening it to all adults; thus furthering and enhancing evangelization in our parish community.
You can contribute to Project Advance 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.
ANNUAL VACATION
Fr. Chris is on vacation from May 13 to May 31 visiting his family in Poland.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday May 27, 2024 to Sunday June 2, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. 8:15 am ++++++Cosimo & Carmela Peronance; Rosalba Gasparre; Nicola & Caterina Tassone;
and Elisabeta Arcadi
Tues. 8:15 am +Gina Bassetto (Liliana and Sartori Family)
Wed. 8:15 am Spl. Int. Angie Kwok and David Kabool on their 38th Wedding Anniversary (Lanny)
Thurs. 8:15 am ++Maria and Salvatore Demare (Marisa and Nick)
Fri. 8:15 am Spl. Int Cathy Kinniston (May Chan)
Fri. 7:30 pm +Severino Glerean (Agnes)
+Marcelo San Juan (Diva)
+Paula Chung (Betty)
+John Morris (Guiseppina G.)
+Glen Marsland (Diva)
++Juan and Edita Migrino (Diva)
Spl. Int. Virgie Parel (Perla)
Spl. Int. Father Maciej (Regina)
Spl. Int. Maria Vellasco (Daphne)
Spl. Int. Lanny Hui (Diva)
Spl. Int. Chit Velasco (Diva)
Spl. Int. Caleb and Family (Parishioner)
Sat. 9:00 am ++All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. 5:00 pm +Gella Cruz (Jeanette B.)
+Carlo Sorace (Sorace Family)
++Flora and Gina (Adriana Fogale)
+Ophelia Pereira (Daphne)
Spl. Int. Mike and Liz Da Costa (Cruz Family)
Spl. Int. Caleb and Family (Parishioner)
Sun. 8:00 am ++Deceased Members of the Warburton Family
+Alfredo Delores and Julian Sabayan (Art and Connie Madayag)
Spl. Int. Maria Myung and Family (Family)
Sun. 10:00am +Henry Chung (Marlene M.)
++Antonietta and Giuseppe De Mare (Daughter Laura)
++Deceased Members of Moretti and Palmieri Families (Family)
+Maria De Fazio (Cikes Family)
+Josie Andag (Perla)
+Maria Seccia (Pettenon Family)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Family)
Sun. 12:00 Noon +Paul Thow (Family)
+Maria Chua (Family)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Spl. Int. Aureola Tagsa (Diva)
Spl. Int. Caleb and Family (Parishioner)
Sun. 5:00 pm Parishioners