Announcing our Capital Campaign for Seismic Upgrades for Our School
After much anticipation and planning, we are delighted to announce that our plans for essential seismic upgrades and renovations to the Holy Cross Elementary School have been approved by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, Archdiocesan Finance Council.
We will be launching a Capital Campaign to raise the necessary dollars needed for these essential upgrades. This important initiative is designed to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for our students.
Over the past few years, our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to develop a plan for these much-needed renovations and improvements. The scope of this project includes the following key upgrades:
- Seismic upgrade to the school
- Expanded Library – remove the hallway and expand the room, while also adding soundproofing
- Renovated Staff Facilities
- Upgraded Washrooms on both levels of the school
This seismic upgrade project is expected to start as early as June 2025, provided everything goes according to plan. In the coming months, we look forward to keeping you informed about the progress of the project, the overall costs, including Holy Cross’ campaign target, and ways to get involved.
We are truly blessed to have such a supportive and generous parish community, and we thank you for your continued dedication and prayers as we move forward with these necessary upgrades to our school.
Fr. Chris Pastuszka Peter Veltri Dino Alberti
Pastor Principal Development Officer
THE SALMON BARBECUE IS THIS SUNDAY SEPT 15
Let’s get ready to rendezvous as this Sunday, September 15th is our annual Salmon BBQ!!!
Please note that the event runs from 3pm to 7pm.
All are welcome to this wonderful Holy Cross Parish community event which takes place, rain, or shine. As such, please dress appropriately. Please note that pre-sales are not available and that tickets are available at the door, at the start of the event.
- Face painting is available from 3:30 – 5:00pm
- The Bouncy Slide is available from 3:30 – 6:30pm; and
- Live entertainment is provided from 4:30 – 6:00pm
Dinner will be served at the following times and costs are illustrated below:
- Children’s meals will be served at 4:30pm;
- Adults meals will be served at 5:00pm
Below, we include the menu and corresponding prices:
Salmon Dinner (salmon, baked potato, dinner roll, green salad, donut,) $20
Italian Sausage and Bun Dinner (Italian sausage, Portuguese bun, baked potato, green salad, donut, coffee/tea) $15
Children’s Meal (hot dog, drink box, chips & donut) $5
1 Sausage with Portuguese Bun $7
1 Children’s Hot Dog $3
Glass of Beer/Wine $5
Bottled Water/Can of Pop $2
Bottle of wine $25
CWL Meeting
All ladies are welcome to join us at our first meeting of the 2024/2025 year. The meeting will be on Thursday Sept 19th at 7:00 pm in the Music room. (There is no Mass before this meeting).
BIBLE STUDY 2024
Our next Great Adventure Bible Study is Ephesians: Discover your Inheritance, an 8-session Catholic Bible Study starting Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 pm. It will be conducted in the Music Room. For registration or more information contact the Parish Office or Tito Macapinlac at titom1999@gmail.com or 604-761-3135 / 778-765-2789.
PREP (Parish Religious Education Program)
PREP is for children in Grades 1 to 7 in non CISVA Schools. There are still a few spots remaining for the 2024/2025 school year and parents can stop by the Parish Office to register from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Parish office closed 12-1 pm).
Parents can find all important program information on our HC Prep Website (hcprep.ca) under the heading, Latest Prep Updates. (For any other questions, contact Dino Alberti at dinohc@telus.net)
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday September 16, 2024 to Sunday September 22, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. Sept 16 8:15 am Spl. Int. Chase Wong (Kit)
Tues. Sept 17 8:15 am ++Maxima and Henry Asuncion
Wed. Sept 18 8:15 am Parishioners
Thurs. Sept 19 8:15 am +Adriano Van Essen (Family)
Fri. Sept 20 8:15 am Spl. Int. Yasmin Torres (Cathy K.)
Fri. Sept 20 7:30 pm +Helen Morris (Diva)
+Roy Gallant (Teresa Avelino-Liu)
Spl. Int. Helen and Joan (Family)
Spl. Int. for Peace for Our Lady of Pena Francia (Albina Halfar)
Spl. Int. for Healing for Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina Mariano)
Spl. Int. John Archer (Regina)
Spl. Int. Giuseppe Pepe (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Giulio Pepe and Maddie Leadon for their Marriage
(Simona and Alessandro)
Sat. Sept 21 9:00 am +Paolo Catania (Family) and
+Rose Johnson (Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
Sat. Sept 21 5:00 pm +Bienvenido Cruz (Cruz Family)
+++Alfredo and Cipriano Dolores and Proctusa Nullar
(Art and Connie Madayag)
+Manlian Mary Bao (Vivian Shen)
+Gianni Sartor (Piovesan Family)
+James Bond (Gabriele Family)
Spl. Int. Lawrence Jason Liu (Teresa Avelino-Liu)
Spl. Int. Bishop Gary Franken (Teresa Avelino-Liu)
Sun. Sept 22 8:00 am +Gerald Moreau (Jeanette B.)
+Ed Foster Senior
+Flora Antonel
Spl. Int. May and Don Chan (Diva)
Sun. Sept 22 10:00am +John Pavich (Diva)
+Joe Rubino (Lena and Family)
+Giuseppina Melillo (Angelina)
Spl. Int. Jackie Pavich (Diva)
Spl. Int. for Thanksgiving for Mike and Carmelina De Lazzari
(Joe and Nicole)
Sun. Sept 22 12:00 Noon +Sante Campeotte
+Maureen Morris (Diva)
+Zarela Delgado de Brain (Diva)
+James Bond (Sigurnjak Family)
Sun. Sept 22 5:00 pm +Teresita Canas Azcuna (Family)
Spl. Int. Catherine Lim (Diva)