PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY this Saturday
Please join our Holy Cross CWL in praying for Canada this Saturday (tomorrow) 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.
NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY THIS SUNDAY
As it is the Thanksgiving long weekend, there is no Children’s Liturgy this Sunday.
COFFEE SUNDAY
This Sunday October 12 will be our monthly Coffee Sunday in the School Gym after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm). Please come and get to know your fellow parishioners while enjoying free coffee and treats donated by Valley Bakery, Cobs, and by our very own talented parishioners. We look forward to seeing you!
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY OCTOBER 13
The Parish Office will be closed Monday October 13 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday and morning Mass will be at 9:00 am.
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. Mark your calendars and bring a friend.
Sign up by Tuesday October 14 at 12:00 pm. Come and see!
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.)
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE (CWL)
All ladies are invited to join us on Thursday October 16th for Mass at 6:30 pm in the Church followed by a General Meeting and social in the Music Room. All ladies are welcome, and you don’t have to be a member to attend our meetings.
NEW MUSIC HYMNALS
To quote St. Augustine: “to sing is to pray twice…“
We are asking for donations so that we can purchase new 3rd editions of our Glory and Praise hymnals. Our current (2nd) edition is out of print and very old. The new hymnal will have more music choices and the updated mass parts, current to the liturgical changes that took place in accordance with the official texts of the Roman Missal in 2011.
Please consider any of the following forms of sponsorship with your donation. Donor families or individuals will get the opportunity to have a donor tag inserted in the hymnal/s, as you wish. Suggested amounts:
$40 – individual hymnal
$360 – (9) hymnals for one pew
$600 – Choir Instrument accompaniment set
$1500 – (25) Choir/Cantor Hymnals.
Any amount you wish to donate is appreciated. You can contribute to this project by cash, cheque or credit or debit card.
Collection will begin next weekend (Oct 18/19), and we will be collecting donations for a few weeks.
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.)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOMEMADE LASAGNA – ORDERS NEXT WEEK
The Knights of Columbus will be in the lobby of the Church next weekend (Oct 18/19) after all weekend Masses taking orders for homemade lasagna. You can support our Knights of Columbus and buy a delicious lasagna to serve at your next special occasion dinner or at a family dinner when you don’t have time to cook. The cost is $60.00 for a 9×13 pan and $25.00 for a smaller size. You can pay by cash, cheque or card. Pickup is on Nov 15th.
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.
BC CATHOLIC
Due to the Canada Post strike, delivery of The B.C. Catholic newspaper will be delayed. In the meantime, you can read the digital edition for free at digital.bccatholic.ca.
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 13, 2025, to Sunday October 19, 2025 (Requested by)
Mon. Oct 13 9:00 am
+++++Maureen, Wallace, John and Helen Morris and James Harrington (Diva)
Spl. Int. for Thanksgiving by Magsino Family
Tues. Oct 14 8:15 am
Spl. Int. Gerald Leong and Family (Mary Fong)
+Mirella Nicoletti (Giuseppina)
Thurs Oct 16 8:15 am
Spl. Int. Dawson Fong in thanksgiving for 93rd Birthday
Fri. Oct 17 8:15 am
+Adriano Van Essen (Family)
Spl. Int. Don Kennedy (Family)
Fri. Oct 17 7:30 pm
+Jose Amor Flores
Spl. Int. for Healing of Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina)
Spl. Int. Margarita Pitos (Diva)
Sat. Oct 18 9:00 am
+Girolomo Quarantotto
Sat. Oct 18 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Carmine and Makiko
Sun. Oct 19 8:00 am
++Emilia and Carmine Bevacqua (Maria Bevacqua)
+Maria Chua
+Paul Thow
+Tony De Santis (Family)
+Roseann Gall (Family)
+Arlene Peters
+Pietro Artuso (Lovato Family)
Spl. Int. Peter Buonassisi (Giuseppina)
Sun. Oct 19 10:00am
+Antonina Sciortino (Giuseppina)
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)\
+Giuseppe Rubino (Lena and Family)
+Frank Folino (Ada and Family)
+Anis Nakhleh (Family)
+Nick Udovicic (Ada Folino & Family)
+Tony De Santis (Marta and Frank Carbone)
+Frank Palazzo (Family)
Spl. Int. Josephine Li (Yam Family)
Sun. Oct 19 12:00 Noon
++Monique and Stephen Cogan (Richard Cogan)
Sun. Oct 19 5:00 pm
+Ada De Vuono (Anna, Peter, Tina, Maria, Jodi and Angela)
+Vincenza Ferro (Corrado Family)