Palm Sunday
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. Our Mass will begin in the school Gym. If you are able, please meet in the gym for our Palm Sunday procession.
CWL Religious Articles on sale this weekend
Our CWL has religious articles for sale in the lobby after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday March 28 and after the 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Masses on Sunday March 29. We accept personal cheque or cash for payment.
Holy Week Schedule for 2026
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 2 at 7:30 pm
Good Friday April 3 Stations of the Cross 10:00 am
Good Friday April 3 Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday April 4 – Blessing of the Festive Foods at 11:00 am
Holy Saturday April 4- Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday April 5- Masses 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1200 pm
(there is no 5:00 pm Mass on Easter Sunday)
Holy Thursday Overnight Adoration
Please join Overnight Adoration immediately after Holy Thursday Mass on April 2; around 9pm. It will end at 10am on Good Friday, followed by the Stations of the Cross. There will be at least one reliable person present at the church. Please come and spend some quiet time with Jesus during The Triduum.
Easter Lilies for the Church
If you wish to donate lilies to decorate our church for Easter, please bring them to the Parish office from Monday March 30th to Thursday, April 2nd. We also accept cash donations for flowers.
Purdy’s Chocolate order pickup
A reminder to pick up your Purdy’s chocolate order this Sunday March 29 before or after the 10am Mass OR on Monday March 30 during school hours at the school office. Thank you once again for your generous support of the Grade 7 graduation fund and children’s Easter Egg Hunt!
Youth Ministry
Join us for Youth Ministry in the School Gym from 6:30 – 8:30 PM! The evening will include activities, games, and a Bible study. All youth are welcome!
Altar Servers Meeting – Holy Week
If you are an altar server and if you would like to serve during holy week, please sign-up in our front sacristy. Altar servers are welcome to sign-up for one, two, or all three days. If you signed up, please attend the meeting(s) on the day(s) you have signed up for (Holy Thu/Good Fri/Holy Sat). Each celebration is served differently from the other two. Meetings are scheduled on the following days:
– APR 2, Holy THU, 6:00 pm
– APR 3, Good FRI, 11:00 am
– APR 4, Holy SAT, 11:30 am
Please note that if an altar server is sensitive to incense smoke, incense will be used on Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday. For more information, please text Chloe Yam (604-721-1217).
Incense smoke during Holy Week
This is a reminder to parishioners who are sensitive to incense smoke. Incense will be used on Holy Thursday (Apr 2) and Holy Saturday (Apr 4). Please sit by the window or towards the back of the church.
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on Over! The Easter egg hunt will take place after 10am Mass on Sunday April 5th. We invite all young children to the parish lawn for the egg hunt and some activities (careful of your shoes or Easter best clothing as the lawn could be muddy!). In case of rain, please come to the school gym. Remember to collect 5 eggs of the same color and exchange for an Easter treat (only 1 treat package per child please).
April Coffee Sunday is Cancelled
Coffee Sunday on April 12 will be cancelled as we are celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday Mass at 2pm followed by refreshments hosted by the CWL. Please join us again on Sunday, May 10th.
Alpha Celebration Potluck – April 10 at 6:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate the close of our Alpha season with a church-wide potluck!
Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share as we come together to honour the stories, friendships, and spiritual growth that have blossomed this season. Come celebrate all God has done through Alpha this Easter season.
This event will take place in the school gym on Friday, April 10, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Please sign up using this link! https://forms.gle/a3MzrkvDy3kvVLC66
Divine Mercy Sunday Celebrations
Good Friday April 3 after the 3:00 pm Liturgy – Divine Mercy Novena in the Church
Holy Saturday April 4 to Saturday, April 11 at 3.00 pm – Divine Mercy Novena in the Adoration Chapel
Sunday, April 12 at 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 at 2:00 pm, not 3:00 pm.
2026 Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament
Please save the date for our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday May 8, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby. We will have our Heavenly Wine auction item again this year and your support of this item is much appreciated. Wine Selection Days are Sat and Sun April 11 & 12 before and after the Masses.
Wine Drop-off Days are Sat and Sun April 18 & 19 before and after the Masses.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday March 30, 2026, to Sunday April 5, 2026 (Requested by)
Mon. March 30 8:15 am
Tues. March 31 8:15 am
+++++Maureen, Wallace, John and Helen Morris and James Harrington (Diva)
Spl. Int. Barbara Van Heiningen (Regina)
Thurs. Apr 2 8:15 am Holy Thursday
No Morning Mass
Thurs. April 2 7:30 pm
Fri. April 3 8:15 am
Good Friday – No Morning Mass
Fri. April 3 3:00 pm
Good Friday – No Intentions
Fri. April 3 7:30 pm
No DM Mass as Good Friday
Sat. April 4 9:00 am
No Morning Mass
Sat. April 4 11:00 am
Blessing of Festive Foods
Sat. April 4 8:00 pm
Easter Vigil Mass – Parishioners
Sun. April 5 8:00 am
+Tony De Santis (Family)
+Benito Poato (Rosa and Family)
+++Elmer, Lyle and Len
+Lucille Sandhurst (Diva)
++Stephen and Frances Morris (Diva)
Spl. Int. Diva (Giuseppina)
Spl. Int. Maria Josefina Anonas (Cruz Family)
Sun. April 5 10:00am
+Elsa Djoenaidi (Lanny and Danny)
+Tarcisio Boffo (Tecla Volpe and Family)
+Robert Veltri (Roseann)
+Arlene Lomotan (Diangkinay Family)
+Vittorio Beretta (Beretta Family)
Sun. April 5 12:00 Noon
+Paul Thow
+John Thow
+++Marcelino, Valentina and Ricardo Santis (Family)
+Vincenzo Misceo (Family)
++Maria and Vlado Srdanovic (Family)
Spl. Int. for Safe Travels and Thanksgiving of Magsino Family
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen
Sun. April 5 5:00 pm
No 5:00 pm Mass Easter Sunday