PRO LIFE MASS AT HOLY CROSS SATURDAY OCT 4 9:00 AM
The Pro-Life Mass is hosted by the Pro-Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver on the first Saturday of the month and this Mass is at Holy Cross this Saturday, October 4th at 9:00 am. You are welcome to join your voice with others as we pray on the first Saturday of each month for respect for all human life, from conception to its natural end. We will begin with Mass, followed by the rosary and Adoration. The CWL is hosting refreshments downstairs after the Mass.
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL WALKATHON
At the October 4th and 5th Masses, Holy Cross students will be announcing the annual ‘Walk-In-the-Lawns’ Walkathon fundraiser to be held on Friday, October 10th. After each Mass, students will be at the back of church accepting donations to assist them in reaching their goal. We thank you in advance for your support of this event!
HOMELESS PROGRAM (OCT 4-5)
Our Homeless Program begins this weekend, and this is the only weekend (OCT 4-5) that donations are accepted. Clear plastic bags are provided to help us sort through the donations and these bags can be picked up at the back of the church. Please put the men’s and women’s donations in separate bags. Only the following articles are needed: toques, scarves, gloves/mittens, clothing, winter coats, boots, socks, and blankets. Please ensure your donations are in good condition, clean and reusable. You are welcome to donate new items. Please tag your donation bag “Men” or “Women” and place it near the homeless box at the inside main entrance of the church. Since the homeless do not have a place to stay or live in shelters, they cannot accept either furniture or cooking utensils. Also, the shelters and the centers cannot accept children’s clothing because they serve only adults, most of which are males. For more information, please phone/text Dillon Fong (604-561-6918). Thank you for your support in reaching out to those in need.
Cwl religious articles on sale this weekend
The CWL’s has religious articles for sale in the lobby after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday October 4 and after the 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Masses on Sunday October 5. We accept personal cheque or cash for payment.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY next Saturday
Please join Holy Cross in praying for Canada next Saturday October 11, 2025, at 12:00 Noon. The Public Square Rosary Rally, sponsored by Canada Needs Our Lady, will take place outside Holy Cross Church in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary.
ALPHA YOUTH STARTING OCTOBER 2025
Got big questions about life? Wondering what it really means to follow Jesus? Want to grow in your faith and connect with other teens who are asking the same things?
Come and see at Youth Alpha at Holy Cross—a fun and welcoming space to explore life, faith, and meaning. Each night includes dinner, a short video, and real conversations where you can share your thoughts (or just listen).
★ When: Fridays starting October 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM
★ Where: Holy Cross Parish
★ Who: All youth ages 14–18
★ Cost: Free!
No matter where you’re at—Catholic, another faith, or just curious—you’re invited. Sign up with at Holy Cross Youth Alpha 2025.
We are looking for volunteers to help assist with cleanup, take down, and provide a warm smile. Sign up with the Holy Cross Youth Alpha 2025.
Mark your calendars and bring a friend.
Registration opens on October 5—don’t miss it!
6-WEEK CCO DISCOVERY FAITH STUDY
Journey with our parish community and experience the faith in an engaging way, every Wednesday starting on October 15 – November 19, from 7:30-8:30 pm in the Holy Cross board room (downstairs next to the Music room). Come reignite your fire for God by exploring truths of our faith starting with a personal relationship with Jesus. All female parishioners between 18 and 35 are welcome! Please contact Theresa at 778-223-9178 for more info or you can contact the parish office. (Booklet donation: $12.)
SHARE CHRISTMAS 2025 – BOXES NEEDED
Share Christmas will commence on the 1st Sunday of Advent (Nov 29-30). We will be requesting food products like we did last year. In the meantime, we are asking parishioners to collect boxes that will help us transport your food to the Sisters in the Downtown Eastside. If you happen to shop at AAA, Red Apple, Save-On, Safeway, or Superstore, please ask the staff if they can donate one empty box (apple box preferred). If you are shopping at Costco, please ask the staff if you can take One empty tray (cucumbers, plum, kiwi, or tomato trays preferred). If you collect one box, as a parish community working together, we will be able to collect enough boxes. Please place your empty box on the table (Share Christmas Boxes) at the back of the church. Your effort is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL CHARITY APPEAL
Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Appeal is now live, draw date is December 13th. Tickets can be purchased online from the following link: https://kofccharity.ca/?olc=C05423
First prize is a Ford Maverick Pickup 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.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027 in SEOUL KOREA
Have you heard of World Youth Day (WYD)? Saint Pope John Paul II began this call to all youth ages 18-35 to gather globally and Seoul, Korea is the next host from August 3-8, 2027. We are reaching out to see if we have interest from individuals and families at our parish to attend this event. Even if you are undecided or may simply want to know more about it first, we encourage you to get in touch. Our volunteers plan to hold periodic meetings over the next two years to share information and prepare for the experience. Email us at wyd2027hc@gmail.com to get in touch.
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.
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, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday October 6, 2025, to Sunday October 12, 2025 (Requested by)
Mon. Oct. 6 8:15 am
Spl. Int. Blake Yager (Nanette)
Tues. Oct. 7 8:15 am
+++++Maureen, Wallace, John and Helen Morris and James Harrington (Diva)
+Silvano Garcea (Family)
Spl. Int. Rodney Fong (Family)
Thurs. Oct 9 8:15 am
Spl. Int. Linda Yam (Psalm)
Thurs. Oct 9 8:15 am
School Mass – Parishioners
Fri. Oct 10 8:15 am
Spl. Int. Edyana Sutanto (Lanny)
Fri. Oct 10 7:30 pm
+Jose Amor Flores
Spl. Int. for Healing of Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina)
Spl. Int for Sharon on her 50th Birthday (Betty)
Spl. Int. Alice Tan (Grace and Lawrence)
Sat. Oct 11 9:00 am
+Pacita Avelino (Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
Spl. Int. Our Lady Queen of Peace (Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
Sat. Oct 11 5:00 pm
+Giovanna Piovesan (Lina Piovesan and Family)
Spl. Int. Rose Wan (May and Don)
Sun. Oct 12 8:00 am
+Wesley Prahalad (Roberto Baldasso)
++Deceased Members of Romano and Mauro Families (Family)
+Norberto De Castro (Family)
+Tony De Santis (Family)
+Josef Mikulski (May and Don)
++Imelda and Emilio Bordignon (Lovato Family)
Sun. Oct 12 10:00am
+Tommasso Giannelli
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)
Sun. Oct 12 12:00 Noon
+Emilio Bosa (Family)
+++Lucia Hsu Yu and Siu Wah Lee and Juana Siu (Family)
+Giovanna Greco (Family)
Sun. Oct 12 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Edyana Sutanto (Family)