Latest Parish Bulletin
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
(SCHOOL RENOVATION AND SEISMIC PROJECT)
As we approach the final stretch of our fundraising campaign, we encourage everyone to take a moment to consider making a contribution to this campaign.
- Gift Submissions: If you have not yet submitted your gift, now is the time to do so. Every contribution counts, and we truly appreciate your support!
- Pledged Commitments: For those who have verbally expressed their intent to contribute but have not yet submitted a signed pledge form, please return it at your earliest opportunity. We can only acknowledge contributions once the signed pledge form is received. If you don’t have a form, please contact Dino Alberti at: dinohc@telus.net.
- Donor Wall Recognition: To ensure your name is included on our Donor Wall (should you choose to be listed), the final deadline is May 30. To be eligible, total gift contributions of $1,250 or more will be recognized.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. If you haven’t yet had a chance to contribute, there’s still time to be a part of this meaningful initiative.
Let’s make the final push count!
NO DIVINE MERCY MASS TONIGHT MAY 9
Divine Mercy Mass is cancelled tonight Friday May 9 as it is the Holy Cross Golf Tournament.
2ND COLLECTION FOR VOCATIONS
This Good Shepherd Sunday, 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 helps:
- Promote a culture of vocations in the Archdiocese
- Provide accompaniment to those discerning the priesthood and the consecrated life
- Fund the formation and education of seminarians in training for the priesthood
In brief, your gift will contribute to having more priests and religious in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
COFFEE SUNDAY
This Sunday, May 11 will be our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm). Please come and stay awhile. Get to know your fellow parishioners while enjoying free coffee and treats donated by Valley Bakery, Cobs on Kensington, and Hill’s Bakery, and from our very own talented parishioners. We look forward to seeing you!
CWL MEETING THURSDAY MAY 15
All ladies are welcome to come to our CWL Meeting on Thursday May 15th. Mass is at 6:30 pm in the Church. Following Mass, we will welcome our new members and present some of our members with anniversary pins. We will also have a brief meeting following Mass in the downstairs Music Room.
CHANGES AT HOLY CROSS
This announcement affects all of us. Effective July 10, 2025, Fr. Tomasz is leaving Holy Cross Parish, taking up an Assistant Pastor position at St. Patrick’s Vancouver. His replacement is Fr. Yarek Dziuba, SDS. Fr. Yarek is currently Pastor at St. Patrick’s Vancouver.
Let us keep each other in our prayers as we move forward together in acceptance of these changes.
SAVE THE DATE – CWL STRAWBERRY TEA SATURDAY MAY 31
Our Holy Cross CWL is having a Strawberry Tea in the School Gym on Saturday May 31st from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Get a group of family and friends together and enjoy sandwiches, strawberry shortcake and coffee and tea! There will be entertainment from Holy Cross students, a raffle basket draw and door prizes. Tickets are $10.00 and are available in the lobby of the Church after Mass or at the parish office. A ticket could be a nice Mother’s Day gift.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Post Secondary Scholarship
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/scholarships/. The deadline to apply is May 21, 2025.
Baby Shower
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting formula and diapers for their annual baby shower from May 3rd to May 18th. Please place items in the playpen in the lobby of the church.
FATHER CHRIS’S ANNUAL VACATION
Fr. Chris will be on vacation from May 12 to June 6.
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.
For more information, please stop in the lobby of the church and see one of our Appeal committee members. Other ways of contributing to Project Advance are 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.
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL CARNIVAL
Save the date! The Holy Cross School Carnival is Sunday May 25 (rain or shine) from 12:30pm – 4:30 pm on the Holy Cross School Grounds. All are welcome!
Come join us fordelicious food including BBQ sausages, pasta, hot dogs, and other treats. Please note that we only accept cash for payment. We look forward to seeing you there! For more info: picnic@hcschool.ca
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday May 12 to Sunday May 18, 2025 (Requested by)
Mon. May 12 8:15 am
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)
+John Morris (Bozena)
Tues. May 13 8:15 am
+Maria Ceraldi (Family)
+Adolfo Ortiz Junior (Family)
+John Van Essen (Family)
Thurs. May 15 8:15 am
+Luigi Parotta (Dave Demare)
Fri. May 16 8:15 am
Parishioners
Fri. May 16 7:30 pm
+++John and Wallace Morris and James Harrington (Diva)
+Giuseppe Mancini (Diva)
+Peter Chung (Betty and Family)
Spl. Int. May and Michelle (Juliet)
Spl. Int. for Healing for Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina Mariano)
Spl. Int. Justin, Joel and Jerome (Nita)
Spl. Int. Costanza Mancini (Diva)
Sat. May 17 9:00 am
++Vittorio and Nazareno Catania (Family)
+Angelo de Fazio (Family)
Sat. May 17 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Dorothy (Vanda)
Sun. May 18 8:00 am
+Tony De Santis (Family)
Spl. Int. Sarah Fong (Family)
Spl. Int. Laszlo Szucs (Bozena)
Spl. Int. Andrea Buonassisi (Giuseppina)
Sun. May 18 10:00am
+Sante Campeotte
++John and Rosalind Fernandez (Family)
+Peter Yee (Philomena Yee)
+Giovanni Recchia
+Constantinos Tomaras (Maria Licastro)
+Aurora C. Del Rosario
+Norma Salalema
+Esther Mah
+Marko and Mara Vulentin
Sun. May 18 12:00 Noon
+Paul Thow (Family)
+John Thow (Family)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Sun. May 18 5:00 pm
+++Antonio, Maria and John Porco (Anna Auld)
+Gina Rota (Elena, Pina, Luigi and Anna Scaglione)
+Ada De Vuono (Anna, Peter, Tina, Maria, Jodi and Angela)
++Dionisio and Ramona Carganilla (Family)
Previous Bulletins
Email Bulletin for May 2, 2025
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE (SCHOOL RENOVATION AND SEISMIC PROJECT) As we approach the final stretch of our fundraising campaign, we encourage everyone to take a moment to consider making a contribution to this campaign. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. If you haven’t yet had a chance to contribute, there’s still time to …
Email Bulletin for April 25, 2025
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Email Bulletin for April 17, 2025
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Email Bulletin for April 11, 2025
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE – 2025 Holy Thursday Mass April 17th at 7:30 pm Good Friday April 18th Stations of the Cross 10:00 am Good Friday April 18th Mass at 3:00 pm Holy Saturday April 19th – Blessing of the Festive Foods at 11:00 am Holy Saturday April 19th – Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm Easter …
Email Bulletin for April 4, 2025
HEAVENLY WINES DROPOFF THIS WEEKEND Please drop off your heavenly wines in the Church lobby this weekend. The Heavenly Wines Collection is a major part of the live auction held at our Holy Cross Golf Tournament fundraising event, and we are grateful for your kind support. A reminder that Invoices for golfers and sponsors will …
Email Bulletin for March 28, 2025
HEAVENLY WINES SELECTION THIS WEEKEND Please remember to support our annual Heavenly Wines collection over the next two weekends, in support of the Holy Cross Golf Tournament on May 9th. Wine selections can be picked up this weekend and all wines can be dropped off on the following weekend. The Heavenly Wines Collection is a …