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Email Bulletin for May 17, 2024
Victoria Day Long Weekend
The Parish office will be closed on Monday May 20th due to the Victoria Day Holiday and Monday morning Mass will be at 9:00 am.
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 19
Come join us on The Feast of Pentecost Sunday, May 19th @ 2:30pm.
We have started a Novena to the Holy Spirit on Zoom at 7:30pm every evening together, and hope you can still join us this evening and tomorrow (last day). This Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, we will meet at the school gym where Fr. Tomasz will lead us in a short prayer, introduction, and blessing. We will then be led in worship music. Next on the agenda will be a talk given by, Dave Demare, ‘Do I Know the Holy Spirit?’ Following the talk we will continue in testimonies, and praise & worship while different prayer teams will pray over anyone who desires. In conclusion we will have coffee, tea and snacks.
Find the Zoom link below to pray the Holy Spirit Novena together. Contact Dorothy Demare @ 604-603-8418 for further information.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82677141072?pwd=T21JN2hkejZsb3VqQnIzQThjcGRNdz09
Meeting ID: 826 7714 1072
Passcode: 946040
HOLY CROSS EIFFEL INVESTMENTS ANNUAL PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT
A very special thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Golf Tournament. The event was a complete sellout and we can confidently say we surpassed the $43,000 we made last year. A more accurate amount will be provided in the next few weeks. Our deep gratitude to our sponsors and to everyone who participated in the Heavenly Wine auction item. We also thank all members of the Golf Committee. Thank you again to everyone for making this event a huge success this year and we look forward with anticipation to next year’s Golf Tournament.
READERS (LECTORS) ARE NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to read at all Masses. You will be at the pulpit to read the 1st and 2nd reading the Prayers of the Faithful and, depending on the Mass, the Psalm.
If you can help, please email the Parish Office at parish.hcb@rcav.org with your name, email and phone number and which Mass you would like to do the reading.
PROJECT ADVANCE 2024 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. Our Archdiocesan goal for the current year is $58,200; however, we are hoping to raise $100,000 to help further our evangelizing mission and upgrade spaces for devotion and learning here at Holy Cross.
For example: This year, we piloted the program “Alpha for Men”, which proved to be highly successful and very well received. Consequently, we are planning to run another “Alpha” in the beginning of 2025, this time opening it to all adults; thus furthering and enhancing evangelization in our parish community.
You can contribute to 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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross Elementary School Post Secondary Scholarship is now open for applicants. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024.
Applications can be submitted online at the following link https://www.holycrosskofc.ca/scholarships/
Baby Shower
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting formula and diapers for their annual baby shower from May 4th to 19th. Please place items in the playpen in back of the church.
Exemplification for New Members
Knights of Columbus Exemplification for new members is Thursday May 30th at 7pm in the church basement. Anyone interested in joining the Knights please email: gk.5423.holycross@gmail.com
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP)
PREP Registration for 2024-2025 is now open on the website https://www.hcprep.ca/. Students entering Grades 1 to 7 in public schools are eligible. Please note that the “early bird” rate applies until June 3, 2024. For any questions or for further information, contact the PREP office at dinohc@telus.net.
ANNUAL VACATION
Fr. Chris will be on vacation from May 13 to May 31 visiting his family in Poland.
MASS INTENTIONS for Monday May 20, 2024 to Sunday May 26, 2024 (Requested by)
Mon. 9:00 am +Chan May Wah (Family)
Tues. 8:15 am Spl. Int. Sarah Fong (Family)
Wed. 8:15 am +Ophelia Pereira (Daphne)
Thurs. 8:15 am +Henry Asuncion (Ellie)
Thurs. 9:15 am School Mass – Parishioners
Fri. 8:15 am Spl. Int. Andrew Wong (Kit Wong)
Fri. 7:30 pm +John Morris (Lanny and Danny)
+Edward Chang (Family)
+Severino Glerean (Agnes)
+++++Manuel & Filomena Goncalves, Gabriela Maria do Rosario, Celeste Emmanuel Jorge & Geraldo (Clarissa Faria)
Spl. Int. Pan Family (Family)
Spl. Int. Sunny (Family)
Spl. Int. Alex Chen (Marisa)
Sat. 9:00 am ++Henry Chung (Rosary Making Group)
Sat. 5:00 pm ++++Flavio, Lidia and Angelo Santarosa (Parishioner)
Spl. Int. Francesca (Parishioner)
Sun. 8:00 am +Francisco Myung (Myung Family)
Sun. 10:00am +Eufrasia Sovernigo and Deceased Members of the Sovernigo Family (Family)
+Angela Valente (Family)
Silvano Marchiori and Lucio Zucchetto (Zucchetto Family)
+Henry Chung (Neocatechumenal Way.)
+Dr. George Szekely (Nicole & Mike)
+ Elizabeth Alunan
Spl. Int. Jesus Tanedo
Spl. Int. Betty Chung (Neocatechumenal Way)
Sun. 12:00 Noon +John Morris (Bozena)
+++Ricky, Gianna and Renato Angelini (Parishioner)
Spl. Int. Marie and Allen (Family)
Spl. Int. Cheryl and David Hokanson (Parishioner)
Sun. 5:00 pm +Manuel Rocha (Family)
Spl. Int. Lanny Hui on her Birthday (Angie)
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Previous Bulletins
August 19, 2022 bulletin
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children’s Liturgy program is looking for additional volunteers to teach during 10 am Mass. No experience needed as training will be provided. Please contact Lucy Sousa at 604-205-9393 if interested. It’s really rewarding and a great way to connect with the children. Looking forward to hearing from you! MASS …
August 12, 2022 bulletin
COFFEE SUNDAY This Sunday, August 14th, please join our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8 am, 10 am, and 12 pm) right outside the door. We have various baked goods, and once again we will give away ice cream cups! Thanks for supporting Coffee Sunday by purchasing raffle tickets last Coffee Sunday in July. …
Update August 5, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS (Requested by)August 8 to 14, 2022 Mon. 9:00 am +++Cristina Rimando and Olga Hoffman and Eleuteria Rillera (Teresa Rasquinha and Daphne and Cristina) Tues. 9:00 am ++Tony Kanjer and Eleuteria Rillera Wed. 9:00 am +Angela Valente (Family) Thurs 9:00 am +Esperance D’Souza (Marisa and Nick) Fri. 9:00 am Parishioners Fri. 7:30 pm +Emma Isaac …
Update July 29, 2022
BOOKS AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCHIf you are looking for some summer reading, please help yourself to the books on the table at the back of the Church donated by the CWL. PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY AUGUST 1STThe Parish Office is closed on Monday August 1st for the BC Day holiday. MASS INTENTIONS (Requested by)August …
Update July 22, 2022
PAPAL VISIT TO CANADAAs we welcome Pope Francis to Canada, we invite Catholics from across the country to participate in this historic journey in a number of different ways. In addition to television coverage of papal events, visit www.papalvisit.ca to access more than 10 livestream links of coverage featuring interpretation in many languages (including Indigenous languages), as …
Update July 8, 2022
EMAIL FRAUD WARNINGThe Archdiocese has received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to recent Internet email phishing scams. Imposters, posing as priests and using email addresses that are similar to those of our priests, have been emailing people asking for personal donations, gift cards, and other forms of financial assistance. Never …