Parish Bulletin

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 2^nd 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 4^th to 19^th.  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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