Renovation and Seismic Project UPDATE
Our Campaign Team
In September, when we announced the Renovation and Seismic Upgrade Campaign for Holy Cross Elementary School, we also introduced the members of our Capital Campaign Team: Dino Alberti (Chair), Renzo Barazzuol, Luciana Battista, Vu Le, Mike Maierle, and Tanya Ripoli. In the coming weeks, our campaign team will begin reaching out to our Grade 7 families who may not have another sibling in the school. Capital Campaign volunteers may be reaching out to arrange a visit or to provide more information about the project and the various ways to support our campaign. If you receive a call from a team member, we kindly ask that you welcome them and to please consider making a thoughtful and proportionate pledge to our campaign.
CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE
If you are looking for something to celebrate your faith and want to save yourself a trip to St. Andrews or Holy Family in Langley, the CWL is selling religious articles at the back of the Church after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday October 19 and after the 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Masses on Sunday October 20. At this time, we can only accept personal cheque or cash for payment.
2025 SUNDay Missals, Children’s Missals and little books
The 2025 Sunday Missals (for Adults and for Young Catholics) and the Little Books for Advent and Christmas are available for sale in the back of the church. If you are a Sunday Mass reader, you should consider buying a Sunday Missal now as, when they are sold out, we cannot get any more. The Sunday Missals are $5.00 each, the Children and Youth Missals are $8.00 each and the Little Books are $3.00 each.
2nd Collection Home Missions Nov 16/17
The second collection on this weekend of November 16/17 is for Home Missions. This 2nd collection is for parishes and dioceses that need our help to provide basic pastoral services (such as the Mass and sacraments, religious education, and ministry training for priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay people) to the faithful.
INVITATION TO ALL HOLY CROSS LADIES
Please consider joining our CWL!
The Holy Cross Catholic Women’s League (CWL) will be having their annual membership drive after every Mass next weekend (November 23 and 24) and new members are always welcome to join. Your support of our CWL Council by joining our Council or renewing your membership is very much appreciated. If you or your friend or family member wants to join or know more about the CWL, you can talk to one of the members or email holycrosscwl@gmail.com. You can also go to our National website https://www.cwl.ca/why-become-a-member/
12-HOUR OVERNIGHT EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NEXT FRIDAY
We would like to encourage everyone to come and participate in our 12-hour Eucharistic Adoration starting after the Divine Mercy Mass at 9:00 pm on November 22nd and ending at 9:00 am before morning Mass the next day, November 23rd. It can be a holy hour or a holy 15 minutes…. come and spend some time with Jesus. There will be a sign-up sheet by hour on the Adoration Chapel. Jesus is waiting for you!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST NEXT WEEKEND
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast is next weekend Sunday November 24 after 8am, 10am, and 12pm masses. Proceeds from this breakfast will go to RCIA.
COFFEE SUNDAY RAFFLE
We would like to thank everyone who supported the Coffee Sunday raffle. The winner was Aprille M… Congratulations Aprille! We raised over $400 and the money will be used for some special treats in the future. Special thanks to the CWL members who generously donated the beautiful gift basket!
PURDY’S CHOCOLATES FOR CHRISTMAS (FUNDRAISER)
This is a reminder that you only have 2 weeks left to support the CWL Purdy’s fundraiser as the deadline for ordering is Monday December 2nd. We know that Christmas is more than a month away but… If you do want to get some shopping done from the comfort of your home, you can support our Holy Cross Catholic Women’s League’s (CWL) Christmas fundraiser by buying Purdy’s chocolates for your Christmas stockings, or as Christmas gifts. The CWL supports our parish in many ways so any support is greatly appreciated.
To place an order, click on the following link to “Join a Campaign”:
Holy Cross CWL Christmas 2024 Fundraising Link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1536029-118406
If have trouble accessing the site when clicking on the link, please visit: www.fundraising.purdys.com and select “Join a Campaign”. You will be asked to provide your email address and our Customer Number (63039).
If you don’t want chocolates, you can still support our CWL with a monetary donation.
Deadline to place an order is Monday December 2nd and orders will be available for pick up after all Sunday Masses on December 15.
If you can’t order online, or have any questions, please call or email the Parish office (parish.hcb@rcav.org) or email Marisa (marisademare@gmail.com). Thank you!
ALL SOULS ENVELOPES
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. This season begins with the Hallowtide Triduum, which consists of All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day. During November we pray for the souls of those who have died, especially those whom we have known and loved. Remembering them, praying for them, and giving thanks for them pleases God, who makes use of our prayers to help purify those souls in Purgatory that He loves.
The Roman Catholic celebration is associated with the doctrine that the souls of the faithful, who at death have not been cleansed from temporal punishment, due to light sins and from attachment to mortal sins, cannot immediately enter heaven. Therefore, they must be purified of “lesser faults,” and the temporal effects of sin.
The Catholic Church calls this purification “purgatory”. The universal Christian teaching on Purgatory requires belief in two realities:
1) That there will be a purification of believers prior to entering heaven and
2) That the prayers and Masses of the faithful in some way benefit those in this state of purification.
We, as Catholics, believe that these souls may be helped by our prayers and by the sacrifice of the Mass.
During the month of November we have a long-standing tradition of accepting Masses by All Souls Envelopes:
1. Each envelope is a request for one Mass. Please take these from the entrance of the church or make your own envelope that is clearly marked “All Souls”.
2. Write the names of your deceased on the front and, along with your donation, put it in the Sunday collection basket (during the entire month of November), or bring it to our parish office OR send it to us via mail.
3. Each of these envelopes will be used as one Mass intention, celebrated by Fr. Tomasz or myself, or perhaps another priest. PLEASE NOTE: we will not be able to let you know the date on which your Mass will be observed.
I encourage you to continue this beautiful practice that will help in setting our hearts and minds in the strong belief of Christ’s resurrection. This is our spiritual gift, not only for our deceased, but also for all the forgotten souls. May they rest in peace!
Please remember that we can assist all the departed by way of almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance on their behalf.
Kindergarten 2025 Applications
Holy Cross Elementary School will be accepting applications for prospective Kindergarten students who will be 5 years old (born in 2020). If you are interested in having your child attend Holy Cross Elementary, please complete the application form which can be found on the school website (www.holycrosselementary.ca) and bring the following to the school office: child’s birth certificate, baptismal certificate (if baptized Catholic), completed application form and a $25.00 application fee payable by cash or cheque between November 1 and November 29, 2024. In-person interviews for families selected based on our admissions policy will be on January 10, 2025.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL CHARITY APPEAL
Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Appeal is now live, draw date is December 14th. Tickets can be purchased online from the following link: https://kofcdraw.net/C05423
First prize is a Ford Escape Hybrid and there are a number of cash and early bird prizes. A portion of the ticket sales come back directly to our Council to support the various charities and ministries in our community.
ALPHA – STARTING JANUARY 2025
Do you have big questions about the meaning of life? Do you want to learn more about what it means to follow Jesus? Do you want to grow in your faith?
If so, we invite you to join Alpha at Holy Cross – a set of weekly evening gatherings that will explore these questions. Each gathering consists of a dinner followed by a short video and small group discussion. Alpha 2025 begins on Friday, January 17th at 6:30pm at the parish and is free of charge. We’re welcoming all men and women to come join us, with a special invitation for parents to participate. Alpha is open to all faith traditions as well as to individuals with no religious affiliation.
Alpha has changed countless lives. To get a taste of what Alpha is about, watch this short video on how Alpha transformed a parish in Montreal.
Mark your calendars and we hope to see you on January 17th! Registration will be opening soon.
2025 SAVE THE DATES
Holy Cross Super Bowl Party
Sunday February 9,2025 – 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament
Friday May 9, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday November 18, 2024 to Sunday November 24, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. Nov 18 8:15 am +Adriano Van Essen (Family)
++Nick and Anna Garcea (Family)
Tues. Nov 19 8:15 am ++Eugenio Cervantes and Pablito Cervantes (Ellie Cervantes)
Wed. Nov 20 8:15 am ++Lucija and Paul Sigurnjak (Family)
Thurs. Nov 21 8:15 am +Tony De Santis (Marisa D. and Nick G.)
Fri. Nov 22 8:15 am Spl. Int. Diva, Shawn and James (Bozena)
Fri. Nov 22 7:30 pm +++John and Wallace Morris and James Harrington (Diva)
+Angelo De Fazio (Mary)
+Father Clarito Migrino (Diva)
+Catalino Migrino (Diva)
++Michael and Norma Sullivan (Diva)
+Ferdinand Carrion (Diva)
+Sam Zumpano (Family)
Spl. Int. for Healing for Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina Mariano)
Spl. Int. Diva Morris (Grace San Juan)
Spl. Int. Atenodora Olalo (Diva)
Spl. Int. Aili and Rio Morris (Diva)
Spl. Int. Giuseppe Antonio De Pasquale (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Silvia Angela Maria De Pasquale (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Nicole Cardia (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Christian Cardia (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Cecilia Ruggiero (Simona and Alessandro)
Sat. Nov 23 9:00 am ++Pepe and Pacita Avelino (Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
+Angelo De Fazio (Mary)
Sat. Nov 23 5:00 pm +Joe Chow (Yin Family)
+Giuseppe Ceron (Family)
+Emilia and Carmine Esposito (Family)
+Bernardina Liguori (Stella Esposito)
Spl. Int. for Safe Travels and Good Holiday for the Magsino Family (Family)
Spl. Int. Saint Pancratius, Patron Saint of Workers (Cynthia Avelino-Liu)
Sun. Nov 24 8:00 am +Bernard Hanby (Tim and Denise Morris)
+Tony De Santis (Family)
++Deceased Members of the Chakeredza Family (Maria Chakeredza)
Spl. Int. for the Chakeredza Family (Maria Chakeredza)
Sun. Nov 24 10:00am +Rina Tinaburri (Giuseppina G.)
+Evelyn Vasey (Giuseppina G.)
+Joe Rubino (Lena and Family)
+Tony De Santis (Isabella and Benito Palmeiri)
+Father Imre Zsoldos, SVD (Nicole and Mike)
++Eufrasia Sovernigo and the Deceased Members of the Sovernigo Family (Family)
+Anis Nakhleh (Ada Folino)
+Giovanna Testani (Carmela and Camillo Moretti and Family
Sun. Nov 24 12:00 Noon +Angelo De Fazio (Mary)
+Paul Thow (Family)
+John Thow (Family)
+Antonio De Santis (Sorace Family)
+++John, Helen and Wallace Morris (Diva)
++Domenica and Raffaele Losorelli (Family)
+Peter Bartakovic
Spl. Int. Catherine Parel (Perla)
Sun. Nov 24 5:00 pm +Edward Chang (Family)
+++Antonio, Maria and John Porco (Anna Auld and Family)
++Halina and Geoff Molyneux (Krys, Robert and Nick)
+Irene Kliman (Krys Bondi)
++Souls in Purgatory (Angie and David)
+Nikola Skender
+Escolastico Cabrera Junior (Marisa Cabrera)
+Ada Pepe (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Aurora Danese (Simona and Alessandro)
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