Latest Parish Bulletin
MASS TIME CHANGES
Next week is still Spring break for the School so morning Masses will be at 9:00 am from Monday March 20th to Friday March 24th.
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE AT HOLY CROSS
Please join us on Tuesday March 21st at 7:00 pm in the Church for our Lent Penitential Service. There will be 7 priests available to hear your confessions. If you cannot come to our Penitential Service, there are services throughout the Archdiocese. For information on confession times at other parishes https://rcav.org/lent/confession
ALTAR SERVERS’ MEETINGS – HOLY WEEK
Altar servers who would like to serve during Holy Week are required to sign-up for the day(s) he/she is planning to serve. Altar servers can sign-up for one, two, or all three days. After an altar server has signed-up, he/she is committed to attend the meeting(s) on the day(s) he/she has signed-up for (Holy Thu/Good Fri/Holy Sat). Each celebration is served in a different way from the other two. Please note that if an altar server is sensitive to incense, it will be used on Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday. Meetings are held on the following days:
Holy Thu – 6:00 pm
Good Fri – 11:30 am
Holy Sat – 11:30 am
CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE THIS WEEKEND
If you are looking for something to help you or your family live your faith, the CWL is selling religious articles at the back of the Church this weekend after the 5:00 pm Mass this Saturday and after the 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Masses on Sunday. At this time, we can accept only cheque or cash for payment.
HOLY CROSS PARISH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT MAY 12, 2023
The Holy Cross Parish Annual Golf Tournament is on Friday May 12, 2022 starting at 12:30 pm at Riverway Golf Course.
We also want to extend a very special Thank You to those sponsors that have committed to supporting our event again this year. There are still a few sponsorship opportunities available. Please email dinohc@telus.net for more information.
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.
2nd PASTA MAKING WORKSHOP SUNDAY APRIL 16
Our first Pasta Making workshop is sold out but, due to popular demand, we have scheduled another workshop with cook Adam Cristiano in the Gym on Sunday April 16th at 6:00 pm. Space is limited. Contact Mike Malsegna at 604-329-0207 for more information or to register.
CHALICE
Chalice extends their heartfelt gratitude to Holy Cross parish for hosting a Child Sponsorship Weekend on February 25-26. Chalice envisions a world where all children and families have the means to overcome the cycle of poverty; and thanks to the parish’s generosity 42 children are closer to that reality. On behalf of these children, we give thanks to God that you have revealed His love to them.
It’s never too late to sponsor! Please visit www.chalice.ca or call 1-800-776-6855 for more information on our mission and to sponsor a child today.
MASS INTENTIONS for March 20 to 26, 2023 (Requested by)
Mon. 9:00 am
Spl. Int. Joseph Myung & Family (Family)
Tues. 9:00 am
+Flora Calori (Family)
Wed. 9:00 am
Parishioners
Thurs 9:00 am
++++++Cosimo and Carmela Peronace, Rosalba Gasparre,
Nicola and Caterina Tassone and Elisabeta Arcadi
Fri. 9:00 am
+Franciszek Korpusik
Fri. 7:30 pm
+Tony Kanjer (Lanny and Danny)
+Mauricio Olalo (Diva and John)
++Corazon Avelino and Andrea Fatima Lu (Teresa Avelino-Lu)
Spl. Int. Regina (Barbara V.H)
Spl. Int. Saten Singh (Dawson Fong and Family)
Spl. Int. Catherine, Angela, Monica and Joachim Chen (Agnes)
Sat. 9:00 am
+Angela Catania (Family)
Sat 5:00 pm
+Kathleen Heirakuji (Thow Family)
+Castor P. Cruz (Family)
+Vincenza Bellico (Peter and Andrea B.)
+Janja Markota (Peter and Andrea B.)
+++Tomas, Angela and Domenico Canosa (Family)
+Qing Zhou Yin (Family)
+Iris Ainscough (Makiko and Carmine)
Sun. 8:00 am
++Salvatore and Maria Demare (Dorothy and Dave)
+Josef Csbai (Ivania and Tony)
+Helen Gant (Denise Morris)
+Isabel Betancourt (Denise Morris)
+Andreina Artuso (Lovato Family)
Spl. Int. David Myung and Family (Family)
Spl. Int. Private Intentions
Sun. 10:00am
+John Pavich (Pasquale and Mary Guggielmucci)
+Olga Hoffman (Daphne)
+Elena Nakashima (Jackie Pavich)
+Bettina De Vita (Jack and Rosina)
+Angelo Cannova (Cikes Family)
Sun. 12:00 Noon
++Maria and Antonio Diquigiovanni (Zordan Family)
++Mario and Bertilla Nicoletti (Zordan Family)
+Saverino Filippelli (Parishioner)
+Victoria Carlos (Aduna Family)
+Theresa Taylor (Maria Camazzola)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Spl. Int. Simona and Alessandro De Pasqua (Youth Alpha Team)
Sun 5:00 pm
Spl. Int. Krys & Robert
Previous Bulletins
March 10, 2023
MASS TIME CHANGES The next 2 weeks are Spring break for the School so morning Masses will be at 9:00 am from Monday March 13th to Friday March 24th. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THIS WEEKEND A reminder to put your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday night as we switch to …
March 3, 2023
PASTA MAKING WORKSHOP SUNDAY MARCH 26 Do you want to learn how to make pasta? Join cook Adam Cristiano in the Gym on Sunday March 26th at 6:00 pm for a workshop on making your own pasta. Space is limited. Contact Mike Malsegna at 604-329-0207 for more information or to register. TAX RECEIPTS Your 2022 …
February 24, 2023
TAX RECEIPTS Your 2022 tax receipts are ready to pick up in the lobby of the Church. You will receive a receipt(s) for your regular envelope donations as well as your preauthorized, online and Project Advance donations. PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast after the 8:00 am and 10:00 …
February 17, 2023
COFFEE SUNDAY This Sunday, February 19th, please join our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm) this Sunday, February 19th in the School Gym. We have various baked goods donated by Cobs in Kensington and Valley Bakery as well as some items homemade by our parishioners. We are also selling raffle tickets ($2 each) …
February 10, 2023
YOUTH GYM NIGHT All boys and girls in grades 6-8 (not only students from Holy Cross Elementary) are invited for a fun evening of sports, snacks, and a short video on Friday February 24 from 6:30-8:30pm in the School gym. Space is limited so that everyone gets ample play time; sign up via google link …
February 3, 2023
CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE THIS WEEKEND If you are looking for something to help you or your family live your faith, the CWL is selling religious articles at the back of the Church after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday and the 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm Masses on Sunday. We can accept only cheque or …