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
SALMON BARBECUE
A very special thank you to all the Parish families who attended our annual salmon barbecue on Sunday Sept 15th. Once again, it was a great success in terms of community spirit and participation. Our sincerest gratitude goes out to all our sponsors and volunteers who were pivotal in making our event so enjoyable.
Looking forward to another wonderful day of great food, live music and children’s entertainment at next year’s Salmon barbecue in Sept 2025.
Lucia Sousa and Dino Alberti.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST is NEXT SUNDAY
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast is next week September 29th after the 8am, 10am, and 12pm Masses.
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. Although PREP classes have started, 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). Registration will close on Friday Sept 27th.
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 23, 2024 to Sunday September 29, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. Sept 23 8:15 am +Jose Ataat Senior (Family
Tues. Sept 24 8:15 am Spl. Int. Sara Leung (Diva)
Wed. Sept 25 8:15 am ++Manguita Cinco and Dominga Magsino (Magsino Family)
Thurs. Sept 26 8:15 am Spl. Int. Sean and Jennifer Morris (Family)
Spl. Int. for Maria Lavarez for Thanksgiving on her Retirement
Thurs. Sept 26 9:15 am School Mass – Parishioners
Fri. Sept 27 8:15 am +John Van Essen (Family)
+Tony De Santis (Andrea and Peter)
Fri. Sept 27 7:30 pm +Edward Chang (Family)
++Pasquale and Emilia Nicoletti (Diva)
Spl. Int. Aureola Tagsa (Diva)
Spl. Int. for Healing for Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina Mariano)
Spl. Int. Giuseppina G. (Diva)
Spl. Int. Catherine, Angela, Monica and Joachim Chen (Agnes)
Sat. Sept 28 9:00 am Spl. Int. Giuseppina G.
Sat. Sept 28 5:00 pm +Carmine Sorace (Family)
+Tony De Santis (Dave and Dorothy)
+Lote Angkiriwang (Frans Angkiriwang)
Spl. Int. for Family
Spl. Int. Thanksgiving for Graces Received (Ian and Susana Harwood)
Spl. Int Carmine and Makiko (Kit)
Sun. Sept 29 8:00 am +Tony De Santis (Family)
+Ivan Despot (Family Anke Bratanic)
Spl. Int. Bozena and Laszlo Szucs (Diva)
Spl. Int. Yolanda Pena (Diva)
Sun. Sept 29 10:00am +Peter MacNeil (Jackie Pavich)
+Henry Chung (Diva)
+Tony De Santis (Ada and Family)
Spl. Int. Kit Wong (Diva)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Diva)
Sun. Sept 29 12:00 Noon +Paul Thow (Family)
+John Thow (Family)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Spl. Int. Donna Matte and Family (Diva)
Sun. Sept 29 5:00 pm ++Jose and Juliana Faria and Family (Constantino Faria)
Spl. Int. Angie Kwok and David Kabool (Diva)