Project Advance 2026 Appeal
This annual Appeal provides critical funding to key ministries and projects, not only in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, but also in our very own parish. Our Archdiocesan goal for the current year is $60,000; however, we are hoping to raise $100,000.
The funds generated above our diocesan goal will help us:
- Pay off our loan which is $2,457,000. This loan was taken to help us pay for the seismic upgrade and renovations of our school. Our monthly payment is $25,000.
- Support our Youth Ministry
- Support our Alpha Program
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. We are most grateful for your ongoing support.
2nd Collection for Vocations
This Good Shepherd Sunday, April 26, show support for our future priests by praying for an increase in vocations and by giving to the Work of Vocations Second Collection.
Your tax-deductible gift to this second collection will contribute to having more priests and religious in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Heavenly Wines for the Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament
Thank you for your support of the Heavenly Wine Auction item. Your generosity is much appreciated. If you missed the drop-off after Masses this weekend, please drop off your wine at the Parish office by Monday April 27, 2026.
2026 Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament
The 2026 Holy Cross Golf Tournament is on Friday May 8, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby. Due to the overwhelming response from last year’s sponsors and participants, there will be no further spots available for golfers. If you are interested in being a hole sponsor, please contact Dino at dinohc@telus.net. We appreciate your continued support of this event.
Father Chris’s annual vacation
Fr. Chris will be on vacation from May 11 to May 29 visiting with his family.
Knights of Columbus
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Knights AGM is Thursday May 14th at 7:00 pm.
Baby Shower
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting formula and diapers for their annual baby shower from May 2nd to May 17th. Please place items in the playpen in the lobby of the church.
Post Secondary Scholarships
The Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross School are now accepting applications for post secondary scholarships. Information on the application process is on the Knights website https://www.holycrosskofc.ca/. The deadline to apply is midnight May 31, 2026.
Summertime Raffle ☀️🔥
We’re excited to announce our Summertime Raffle, featuring an incredible prize package valued at $1,100!
Grand Prize includes:
- Blackstone 36″ Griddle with hood and front accessory shelf
- $200 meat package from Columbus Meat Market
Ticket Prices:
- 1 ticket for $5
- 3 tickets for $10
Tickets are available at the Parish office. Draw Date: June 7, 2026.
Good luck—and thank you for supporting the Knights of Columbus!
New Gloria
As you know we have been singing a new Gloria (from the Mass of St. Ann) since Easter Sunday and we want to encourage the congregation to sing along too.
We are unable to publish the music for the pews, however here is the YouTube link to the Glory to God which you can listen to:
The lyrics are what is the Sunday missal.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday April 27, 2026, to Sunday May 3, 2026 (Requested by)
Mon. Apr 27 8:15 am
+Adriano Van Essen (Family)
+Josie Wai Kwan Cheng
Tues. Apr 28 8: 15 am
++Helen and Joseph Gunville (Dave and Dorothy)
Spl. Int. for Birthday of Jon Rodnie Manacsa
++Reynaldo Madayag and Remigia Evangelista (Art and Connie Madayag)
Thurs. Apr 30 8:15 am
+++++Father Wronski, Father Lasko, Father Galanti, Father Kotsko and Sister Clara Fong (Mary Fong)
Fri. May 1 8:15 am
+Frank Folino (Dave and Dorothy)
+Florence Fung Luen Leung (Family)
Fri. May 1 7:30 pm
++Edita and Juan Migrino (Diva)
++++Dorothy, Allen, Robert and Garry Stevenson
+Lucille Sandhurst
+Josie Wai Kwan Cheng (Catherine Lim)
+Conchita Ibal (Caesar Aduna)
Spl. Int. Justin, Joel and Jerome (Neeta)
Spl. Int. May and Michelle (Juliet)
Spl. Int. for Healing of Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina)
Spl. Int Dr. McAnulty
Spl. Int. Francesca, Helen and Joan
Sat. May 2 9:00 am
++Souls in Purgatory
++Pepe and Pacita Avelino (Cynthia Avelino-Gomez)
Sat. May 2 5:00 pm
+Robert Veltri (Roseann)
+Rosella Biasutti (Fortunata and Carmelo Mattiazzo)
+Audrey Hewko (Helena Santos)
Spl. Int. Wan, Yen Hsin Rose on her Birthday (May and Don)
Spl. Int. Svend-Erik Erikson (Rose Wan)
Sun. May 3 8:00 am
+Tony De Santis (Family)
+Benito Poato (Rosa and Family)
+Rosella Basso (Gina De Santis)
+Josie Wai Kwan Cheng (Guiseppina)
Spl. Int. May Chan and Family (Bozena)
Spl. Int. Dillon and Rodney Fong and Dawson and Mary Fong (Diva)
Sun. May 3 10:00am
+Tarcisio Boffo (Tecla Volpe and Family)
+Claudio Rinallo
+Guido De Angelis (Angelina and Family)
+Frankie Balletta (Jack and Rosina Massullo)
++Emilio and Emma Marrello
+Maria Di Lorenzo
Sun. May 3 12:00 Noon
+Paul Thow
+John Thow
+Maria and Vlado Srdanovic (Family)
Sun. May 3 5:00 pm
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