EASTER WISHES
We would like to wish all of our parishioners a very happy and blessed Easter. May the celebration of the Easter Liturgy deepen our faith that Jesus is truly risen, and having conquered death, invites us to share in his risen life.
It is good news that every Good Friday in our lives can be transformed into an Easter Sunday. No pain, no sorrow, not even death itself, need defeat us: all is made new in the risen Christ.
May we all receive a deeper share in his gift of peace: “Peace be with you” the Risen Lord says to each of us.
Again, a very happy and blessed Easter to each of you, and to your families.
Fr. Chris and Fr. Tomasz
HOLY THURSDAY OVERNIGHT ADORATION
There will be overnight adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Holy Thursday Mass tonight from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am. Please come and spend some time with the Lord.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE – 2024
Holy Thursday Mass March 28th at 7:30 pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross 10:00 am
Good Friday Mass March 29th at 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday March 30th – Blessing of the Festive Foods at 11:00 am
Holy Saturday March 30th – Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday March 31st – Masses 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1200 pm, (there is no 5:00 pm Mass Easter Sunday)
INCENSE DURING HOLY WEEK
A reminder to parishioners who are sensitive to incense, please be aware that it will be used on Holy Thursday (Mar 28) & Holy Saturday (Mar 30). It is recommended that you sit by a window or towards the back of the church.
GOOD FRIDAY 2ND COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND
Political and economic instability, poverty, and discrimination make it difficult to live in the lands where Christ once walked. Your generous support of the special collection for the Holy Land will enable many social, educational, and parish renewal projects, and permit a measure of peace for Christians. Tax-deductible donations can be made in person at the parish or online at rcav.org/holy-land.
LITTLE BOOKS FOR EASTER
The Little white Books for Easter are available for sale at the back of the Church for $3.00 each. Please place the money in the designated box.
EASTER EGG HUNT – EASTER SUNDAY AFTER 10 AM MASS
Hop on Over! We invite all young children to the Easter Egg Hunt on the parish lawn. In case of rain it will take place in the school gym.
Any youth ages 12+ who would like to volunteer at the event, please contact Priscilla @ 778-688-7401
Looking forward to seeing you there!
PARISH OFFICE HOURS AND MASS MONDAY APRIL 1
The Parish Office will be closed Friday March 29th (Good Friday) and Monday (Easter Monday) April 1st. Morning Mass on Monday April 1st is at 9:00 am.
Divine Mercy CELEBRATIONS
Good Friday after the 3:00 pm Mass – Divine Mercy Novena
Holy Saturday 3:00 pm – Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday, March 31 until Saturday, April 6th 3.00 pm – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday, April 7th 2:00 pm – Mass of Divine Mercy with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction to follow.
Please note that Divine Mercy Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday is now at 2:00 pm, not 3:00 pm.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council #5423 are still looking for new members. You can register for a free online membership from the following link: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-kofc.html
If you have any questions, please feel free to email: gk.5423.holycross@gmail.com
There is no Pancake Breakfast this month due to Easter. Please join us at our next Pancake Breakfast on April 21st.
The Knights of Columbus AGM will be on Thursday April 25th at 7pm in the music room, where elections for council officers will take place for the next fraternal year.
Holy Cross (Eiffel Investments Ltd)
Annual Golf Tournament on May 10, 2024
Where: Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby
Time: 12:15 pm Lunch, 1:00 pm Shotgun start, 7:30 pm Dinner
Any interested sponsors, participants, volunteers should refer to our updated website, which will go live on Apr. 5, 2024.
The Golf Tournament link is:
https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2024-holy-cross-golf-tournament
Thank you for your continued support.
Holy Cross Parish Golf Committee
Holy Cross ANNUAL Heavenly Wines Event:
Wine Selection Day is Sat and Sun April 6 & 7 before and after all Masses.
Wine Drop-off Day is Sat and Sun April 13 & 14 before and after all Masses.
MASS INTENTIONS for Mon April 1 to Sunday April 7, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. Apr 1 9:00 am +Anne Burgess (Barbara V.H.)
Tues. Apr 2 .8:15 am Parishioners
Wed. Apr 3 8:15 am Spl. Int. May Chan (Cathy K.)
Thurs. Apr 4 8:15 am ++Maria and Salvatore Demare (Marisa and Nick)
Thurs. Apr 4 9:15 am School Mass
Fri. Apr 5 8:15 am +Florence Fung Luen Leung
Fri. Apr 5 7:30 pm +Gella Cruz (Lanny and Danny)
+Henry Chung (Diva)
+Father Zeno (Mike and Nicole)
++++++Rogelio, Epifanio, Lumen, Virgilio, Jesse and Rosie Dechavez,
+++++Teofilo, Tomasa, Elisa, Carmen, Rolando and Limwel Alpajora,
++++Edwin and Ciya Sapla, and Peping and Emma Medemilla
++++Peling and Baby Jubelea and Lina and Leo Perdido
+Lilia Aduna
Spl. Int. May and Michelle (Juliet)
Spl. Int. Cecelia Wan and Joachim, Catherine, Angela
and Monica Chen (Agnes)
Spl. Int. Adriana Fogale (Diva)
Spl. Int. Giuseppina Guttadauro (Diva)
Spl. Int. Jeanette Buonassisi (Diva)
Spl. Int. Barbara Van Heiningen (Diva)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Diva)
Spl. Int. Pan Family (Family)
Sat. Apr 6 9:00 am ++All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Apr 6 5:00 pm ++Silvester and Lourdes Lobo (Iorio Family)
+Carlo Sorace (Sorace Family)
+Joseph Mario Quarto (Family)
+Dionisio and Ramona Carganilla (Thelma Ann)
+Stephanie Ream (John and Debbie)
+Derek Crawford (John and Debbie)
++Deceased Members of Danao and Recto Families (Family)
Spl. Int. Franca Zumpano (Family)
Spl. Int. Makiko Morelli (Dorothy)
Sun. Apr 7 8:00 am +Patrick Magee (Tim and Denise Morris)
+Maddalena Ricci (Giuseppina G.)
Spl. Int. Clara Myung and Family (Family)
Spl. Int. Diva Morris (Lea Boelens)
Sun. Apr 7 10:00am ++Authur and Teresa Wunderlich (Family)
+Oreste Bosi (Family)
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Cecilia and Family)
+John De Vita (Jack and Rosina Massullo)
+Henry Chung (Rosary Group)
Spl. Int Giuseppe Restivo (Giuseppina G.)
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Family)
Spl. Int. Rodrigo Albares and Family (Alpha for Men team)
Sun. Apr 7 12:00 Noon +Henry Chung (Parishioner)
++Deceased Members of Cima Francas Family
+John O. Baltazar (Georgiana and Simon)
Spl. Int. Private Intentions
Sun. Apr 7.2:00 pm +Salud Migrino (Diva)
+Father Zeno (Melwyn and Teresa Rasquinha)
+Henry Chung (Carmine and Makiko)
+John Morris (Tim and Denise Morris)
++Bill and Hyacinth Yang (Family)
Spl. Int. for Thanksgiving Mass for Blessings Received
(Rasquinha Family)
Spl. Int. Franca Zumpano (Anna Matera)
Spl. Int. Cecilia Wan and Joachim, Catherine, Angela and Monica Chen (Agnes)
Spl. Int. Pan Family (Family)
Sun. Apr 7 5:00 pm Parishioners