Coffee Sunday
This Sunday, September 13th will be our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm). Please come and get to know your fellow parishioners while enjoying free coffee and treats donated by Hill’s Bakery, and Cob’s Bread on Kensington. Thanks to our parishioners who are also baking some treats for us. We look forward to seeing you!
The Salmon Barbecue is next Sunday September 20
One more weekend! Let’s gather to meet and greet our fellow parishioners at our annual Salmon BBQ next Sunday September 20th.
Please note that the event runs from 3pm to 7pm.
All are welcome to this wonderful Holy Cross Parish community event which takes place, rain, or shine. As such, please dress appropriately; however prayers for lovely weather are always welcome! Please note that pre-sales are not available and that tickets are available at the door, starting at 3pm.
- Bar opens at 3pm
- Face painting is available from 3:30 – 5:00pm
- The Bouncy Slide is available from 3:30 – 6:30pm; and
- Live entertainment is provided from 4:00 – 6:30pm
- Magic show for our young parishioners at 5:30 in the Music Room
Dinner will be served at the following times and costs are illustrated below:
- Children’s meals will be served at 4:30pm.
- Adults’ meals will be served at 5:00pm.
The NEW Bible Timeline: Understand the Whole Bible – a Journey from Creation to Exodus
Have you ever wished you could see the “big picture” of the Bible? Join us for Part 1 of The NEW Bible Timeline, a 24-session series that will transform how you read Scripture. Presented by Jeff Cavins with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. John Bergsma, and other trusted presenters, this groundbreaking study was filmed in breathtaking locations across the Holy Land, Egypt, Rome, and beyond.
In Part 1 (Sessions 1-8), you’ll learn to read the Scriptures with consistency, simplicity, and prayerfulness as we explore:
• The Early World – Creation, the Fall, and the first promise of redemption
• The Patriarchs – The lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
• Egypt & Exodus – Moses leading Israel through the Red Sea to Mount Sinai
When: Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM
Where: Holy Cross Parish basement
Dates: September 30 – November 25, 2026
Whether you’re a longtime parishioner or new to Scripture study, all are welcome! No prior Bible knowledge is required.
Questions? Contact Tito Macapinlac at titom1999@gmail.com or (604) 761-3135 or reach out to the Parish Office.
Children’s Liturgy
We’re excited to welcome our young parishioners back to Children’s Liturgy starting this Sunday during the 10:00 AM Mass.
Children of preschool to Grade 4 ages are invited to join us for a special time of prayer, stories, and activities designed just for them.
Parents, your little ones will return to you after the homily, full of joy and faith-filled energy!
Come and be part of this beautiful way for our children to grow in God’s love.
Neocatechumenal Catechesis Sept 25 to Nov 9, 2026
Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.
(Mathew 11:28)
For Youth and Adults
Sept. 25 – Nov. 9, 2026
Mondays & Fridays: 7:30 PM
Retreat: Nov. 13–15 (Fri. evening – Sun. afternoon)
More info: Marlene Marsden (604) 445-7866
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)
This program is for students attending Gr. 1 to Gr. 7 in the public school system to learn about their faith and receive their sacraments. Registration will stay open until Sept. 22. Classes will begin next Tuesday Sept. 15 at 7 pm.
Program information is available on the Website: hcprep.ca
Registration forms and payment can be dropped off at the Parish Office from 8:30 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4 pm from Monday to Friday.
Pathway Girls Club Grades 3-5
How do we help our daughters to grow in confidence, courage, kindness, and leadership while building meaningful friendships?
Pathways Girls’ Club is designed to do exactly that. This is not just another activity — it is a space where girls can develop their character, strengthen friendships, and learn the virtues that will help them navigate life’s challenges.
Holy Cross will be hosting the Pathways Girls Leadership Club beginning October 2026 to May 2027. Girls will grow in virtue, friendship, and leadership through engaging activities, including arts & crafts, drama, games, discussions and service. The club will meet one Saturday morning each month from October 2026 to May 2027.
For more information about schedule, location and registration, visit https://forms.gle/X2mXGFnxz8oxbJUt6.
CWL (Catholic Women’s League) Meeting
If you are curious about our CWL, all ladies (even if you are not yet a member) are welcome to join us at our first meeting of the 2026/2027 year. The meeting will be on Thursday Sept 17th at 7:00 pm in the Music room.
Second Collection: Healing and Reconciliation Sept 13
This weekend’s second collection will help support our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Your donation will fund projects that are determined locally in collaboration with First Nations, focusing on:
- Culture and language revitalization
- Education and community building
- Dialogue for promoting indigenous culture.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday September 14, 2026, to Sunday September 20, 2026 (Requested by)
Mon. 8:15 am Spl. Int. Maria Viveiros (Psalm)
Spl. Int. 35th Wedding Anniversary for Agnes & Joachim (Family)
Tues. 8:15 am +Josef Mikulski (Bozena)
Spl. Int. Lucas (Kit)
Wed. 8:15 am Spl. Int. Chase (Kit)
Thurs. 8:15 am +Vicente Dimapilis (Maya Dimapilis)
Spl. Int. Yasmine Torres (Cathy)
Fri. 8:15 am +Adriano Van Essen (Family)
Spl. Int. for Private Intentions
Spl. Int. for Thanksgiving for Successful Surgery of Evelyn Magsino (Family)
Fri. 7:30 pm +Josie Wai Kwan Cheng (Lanny & Danny)
++++Maureen, Wallace, John and Helen Morris (Diva)
+Teresa Matera (Costanza)
+Gene Tangkong
+Jason Hui (Simona and Alessandro)
+Gillian Morrison (Regina)
Spl. Int. For Healing of Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina)
Spl Int. Diva Morris (Cristina)
Spl. Int. for Peace in the World (Cristina)
Sat. 9:00 am Parishioners
Sat. 5:00 pm ++Alfredo Dolores and Cipriano Dolores (Family)
+Mike Pucci (Family)
+Qingzhou (Ching Joe) Yin (Family)
+Carlo Di Tosto
+Dolores Bond (Lisa and Gary Bond)
+Souls in Purgatory
Spl. Int. Nanette and Dave Ilagan (Diva)
Sun. 8:00 am +Tony De Santis (Family)
+Joe Rubino (Lena & Family)
+Paul Thow
+John Thow
+Maria Chua
++Filomena and Giuseppe Parente (Grandson)
+Maria Parente (Son)
+Teresa Matera (Ivania and Tony)
+Arnaldo Basso (Family)
+Corazon Molina Labung (Abigail Meana)
+Jason Hui (Heidi and David)
Spl. Int. for the Needy and their Families
Sun. 10:00am +Eustace Ebert (Aprille McCaulley)
+Alex Massullo
Spl. Int. Giuseppina, Emilia and Pasquale (Diva)
Sun. 12:00 Noon +Bienvenido Cruz (Cruz Family)
+Attilio Pannozzo (Family)
Spl. Int. Francesca, Helen and Joan
Spl. Int. Diana June Macquillan (Family)
Spl. Int. Sunita A. Macquillan (Family)
Spl. Int. Cristina Alfonso (Family)
Spl. Int. Judith Fernandes (Family)
Sun. 5:00 pm +Qingzhou (Ching Joe) Yin (Family)
+George Guimond (Lanny)