Dear Parishioners
On behalf of Fr. Tomasz and myself, I wish all of you, as well as your family and friends, a most Blessed and Happy Easter! Think of these words and how fortunate we are. Today, parts of the world are in utter chaos and turmoil. The wars in Ukraine and other countries are causing much destruction, death and misery for the war-torn people of those countries. . And yes, it is also causing hardship for many parts of our economy which affects all of us. Yet through all the things happening in the world around us, one thing is certain – “Christ is risen from the dead”!
I encourage you to strongly reflect upon this for a moment. Too often in our lives, we forget about the power of Christ’s Resurrection. Our worldly concerns seem too much to overcome that we sometimes become too focused on the negative events happening in our surroundings. We truly forget about the Resurrection of Christ that helps all of us be resurrected from our own physical death. However, when we truly believe in the power of the Resurrection of Christ, we will not let the things of this world get us overly distraught and troubled. For each and every one of us, Christ has proven and overcome all the evil and sin of this world through His death and sacrifice on the cross. We need to rejoice in His Resurrection and say to one another constantly: Christ is Risen…Indeed…He is Risen!
May the power of Christ’s Resurrection keep you and your family in peace and harmony this Glorious Easter Season!
Fr. Chris Pastuszka, SDS
Pastor
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday Mass April 6th at 7:30 pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross 10:00 am
Good Friday Mass April 7th at 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday April 8th Blessing of the Festive Foods at 11:00 am
Holy Saturday April 8th Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday April 9th Masses 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1200 pm, (there is no 5:00 pm Mass Easter Sunday)
GOOD FRIDAY 2ND COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND
The Good Friday collection is requested by the Holy See to help maintain the Church’s holy places in the Holy Land, so important to the faith of Christians everywhere, and also to support the faithful who struggle to survive under political and economic oppression and persecution.
If you wish to contribute on line, you may do so by Interac e-transfer or Canada Helps by visiting www.commmissariat.ca/supporting-us.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS AND MASS MONDAY APRIL 10
The Parish Office will be closed Good Friday April 7th and Easter Monday April 10th. Morning Mass on Monday April 10th is at 9:00 am.
EASTER EGG HUNT
All children are invited to the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday April 9 after 10am Mass. Thank you to our parishioners, the CWL, and the Knights of Columbus who helped support the event through your donations. Any youth ages 12+ who would like to volunteer at the event, please contact Priscilla @ 778-688-7401.
COFFEE SUNDAY
On Easter Sunday April 9th, please join our monthly Coffee Sunday after all Sunday morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm). We have various baked goods donated by Cobs in Kensington and Valley Bakery as well as some items homemade by our parishioners.
Divine Mercy CELEBRATIONS
Good Friday after the 3:00 pm Mass Divine Mercy Novena
Holy Saturday 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday, April 9th till Saturday, April 15rd 3.00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Novena
Sunday, April 16th 3:00 pm Mass of Divine Mercy with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction to follow
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONALS
You are invited to donate Divine Mercy devotionals which will be collected in a basket in the lobby of the Church. The devotionals will be kept there until Divine Mercy Sunday (April 16) for the 3:00 pm Mass. These can be put on the altar to be blessed. Thank you for your participation.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GENERAL MEETING
There is a General Meeting on Thursday April 13th at 7:00 PM in the Music Room.
Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner
May 12th @ Riverway Golf Course
(Golfers are Sold Out)
Please forward any waiting list requests to dinohc@telus.net.
A very special thank you, to all the Golfers and Sponsors who will be supporting our event once again this year. There are still a few dinner tickets available and please contact the email above if you require tickets. Our deepest gratitude to the Holy Cross Parish Community for their enthusiastic response to this Fundraising event.”
HEAVENLY WINES COLLECTION
One of the most popular auction items at our golf tournament is the Heavenly Wine collection, gifted by the Holy Cross Parish community. You can participate by choosing wine to purchase from $15 to $25.
You can pick up your wine ticket after all Masses on Saturday April 15 and Sunday April 16 and return your purchased wine after all Masses on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23.
Floral Arrangement workshop with Ave Maria Garden ministry
Deepen your faith and express your devotion to our Mother of God in a unique and meaningful way. Learn color theory and coordination with different flower styles by arranging a silk floral arrangement with statue of Our Lady. Add it to your sacred space to celebrate May/Month of Mary or give to a loved one for Mother’s Day. All ages are welcome; children ages 5+ can attend with the help of a parent/guardian. Each arrangement is $20. Event takes place Saturday April 22 from 2-3:30pm in the school gym. Sign up by following the link: https://forms.gle/bJ65zC4Jfx4yWuAa9 or contact Priscilla at 778-688-7401
REQUEST FROM CHANCELLORY OFFICE
Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Marie Pauline Profetana is requested to contact Father Joseph Le at jle@rcav.org
MASS INTENTIONS for next week –April 10 to 16, 2023 (Requested by)
Mon. 9:00 am Spl. Int. Jane Thompson (Psalm)
Tues. 8:15 am Spl. Int. David (Angie)
Wed. 8:15 am +Marizza F. Anonas (Family)
Thurs 8:15 am +John Van Essen (Family)
Thurs 9:15 am School Mass – +Vincenza Bellico
Fri. 8:15 am Parishioners
Fri 7:30 pm
+Helen Morris (John and Diva)
+Adolfo Ortiz Junior (Family)
+Jesus Antonio Avelino (Teresa Avelino-Liu)
+Reid Hance (Carmine and Makiko)
+Anna Francesca Marcozzi (Simona and Alessandro)
+Giorgio Basso (Simona and Alessandro)
+Daniel Scorrano (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. May and Michelle (Juliet)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Spl. Int. Jennifer Morris (Family)
Spl. Int. Dave and Dorothy (Diva and John)
Spl. Int. Emmanuel Migrino (Family)
Spl. Int. Barbara Van Heiningen (Regina)
Spl. Int. Antonio Chiavattari (Simona and Alessandro)
Spl. Int. Catherine, Angela, Monica and Joachim Chen (Agnes)
Sat. 9:00 am
+Paolo Catania (Family)
Sat 5:00 pm
+Kathleen Heirakuji (Thow Family)
+Derek Crawford (Parents)
+Stephanie Ream (John and Debbie Crawford)
+Vincenza Bellico
+++Peter Ward and Clarence and Margaret Holt
Spl. Int. Anna Rose Laxamana (Family)
Sun. 8:00 am
+Betty Plewes (Family)
+Joan Smulders (Tuesday night Bible study)
+Lucia Martino (Andrea and Peter B.)
Sun. 10:00am
+John Pavich (May and Don Chan)
++Rosa and Domenico Mobilio (Family)
+John Cherny Junior (Jack and Rosina Massullo)
+Bruno Bogusz (Maciejewski Family)
+Bogdan Zochowski (Maciejewski Family)
Sun. 12:00 Noon
+Carmela Sorace (Family)
+Carlo De Renzio (Rosa)
+Saverino Filippelli (Family)
Spl. Int. Jacqueline Koh (Angeline Han and Family)
Sun 3:00 pm
+Hyacinth Yang (Carmine and Makiko
+Father Zeno (Nicole and Mike)
+Peter Zanetti (Family)
+Gianfranco Nicoletti (Giuseppina G.)
+Honorata Stevenson (Diva and John)
+Simplicio Lopez (Family)
Spl. Int. Pasquale Nicoletti (Giuseppina G.)
Spl. Int. Emilia Castellucci (Giuseppina G.)
Spl. Int. Guido Orsatti (Giuseppina G.)
Spl. Int. Diva and John Morris (Maria Hu)
Spl. Int. Maria Viveiros (Makiko and Carmine)
Sun 5:00 pm
++John and Antonio Porco (Anna Auld and Family)
+Ilia Leone (Jane Cikes and Family)
++Souls in Purgatory (Susana Harwood)