Parish Bulletin

COFFEE SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY

This Sunday January 11th will be our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm) in the School Gym.  Please come and get to know your fellow parishioners while enjoying free coffee and treats donated by Hill’s Bakery, Valley Bakery, and Cob’s Bread in Kensington.  Thanks to our parishioners who are also baking some treats for us.  We look forward to seeing you!

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CHOIR

In 2026, Divine Mercy Sunday is Sunday April 12.  If you are interested in joining the Choir for the 2:00 pm Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, please contact Agnes Wan at (Joagnes@shaw.ca) or 604-671-5365.  There is a practice on Sunday January 11, 2026, at 1:30 pm in the Church.  (The practice starts at 1:30 pm this week for scheduling reasons).

BIBLE STUDY
Our next Bible Study is on the Gospel of John. The Gospel’s profound focus on Christ’s divine identity and mission offers the perfect contemplative journey to deepen our repentance and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.
Sessions will start on Wed Jan 28 and go to Wed Mar 25 at 7:30 pm in the Music Room. For more information, contact Tito Macapinlac at titom1999@gmail.com or (604)761-3135 or the Parish office.

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL PUB NIGHT SATURDAY FEB 7, 2026

Please join our Holy Cross Community at our upcoming Night at the Holy Cross Ranch, on Saturday February 7th in the gym.  This is an event that you don’t want to miss!  Tickets include dinner, dancing, games and a live & silent auction, with many great prizes to be won!   Please join us and support Holy Cross Elementary while having a fun filled evening!  Everyone and anyone are welcome to come to the event! Tickets are $80 and are available at the Church Office.  We look forward to a successful fundraiser with your support!

SUPER BOWL PARTY Sunday February 8, 2025

The 4^th Annual Holy Cross Super Bowl party is on Sunday February 8th from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the School Gym.  Your $50.00 ticket includes one beverage, snacks served throughout and dinner served at halftime.  Dinner will be pasta, pizza, salads and roasted pork.  A full bar will be available throughout the game.  (Admission will be limited to those aged 19+). 

Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office or the HC PREP office. Please note that only a limited number of tickets will be sold for this event.

2026 SAVE THE DATE

Holy Cross Annual Golf Tournament

Friday May 8, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

MASS INTENTIONS for Monday Jan 11, to Sunday January 18, 2026 (Requested by)

Mon. Jan 12    8:15 am          

Spl. Int. for Rosary Group (Angie)

Spl. Int. Bob and Linda Comfort (Maria Hu)

Tues. Jan 13   8:15 am          

+Paul Bobby Law Yiu Chung (Heidi and David)

Spl. Int. Aili Morris (Diva)

Wed. Jan 14    8:15 am          

Parishioners

Thurs. Jan 15 8:15 am

+Conrado Ilagan (Family)

Fri. Jan 16 8:15 am   

++Salvatore and Maria Demare (Dave D.)

Spl. Int. Carmine Morelli (Cathy K.)

Fri. Jan 16 7:30 pm               

Spl. Int. for Healing for Alejo Mariano Junior (Angelina)

Spl. Int. Francesca, Helen and Joan

Spl. Int. Alba Stevenson (Anna Matera)

Spl. Int. Catherine, Angela, Monica and Joachim Chen (Agnes)

Spl. Int. Diva Morris (Jackie Pavich)

Spl. Int. Maria

Spl. Int. Alpha Participants and Volunteers

Spl. Int. Josie and Josef Malakieh (Simona and Alessandro)

Spl. Int. Michelle O’Niel (Marlene)

Spl. Int. Yvonne Finlayson (Marlene)

Sat. Jan 17 9:00 am  

++Edvige and Stefano Sponza

+Tomasso Giannelli (Family)

Sat. Jan 17      5:00 pm          

+Tarcisio Boffo (Meneghetti Family)

+Angals Paul Raj

+Becky Shaw (Helena Santos)

++Juliana Sibayan and Reynaldo Madayan

Sun. Jan 18     8:00 am

+Tony De Santis (Family)

+Wesley Prahalad (Robert Baldasso)

+Claudio Ranallo (Peter and Andrea)

Sun. Jan 18     10:00am         

+Giuseppe Rubino (Lena and Family)

+Andreina Artuso (Family)

++John and Rosalind Fernandez

Spl. Int. Frances Scigliano

Sun. Jan 18     12:00 Noon    

+Paul Thow

+John Thow

+Claudio Ranallo (Sister-in-law)

Spl. Int. Angeline Han (Psalm)

Spl. Int. Alexandria Han on her Birthday (Family)

Spl. Int. Pedro

Spl. Int. Juan

Spl. Int. Ezequiel

Sun. Jan 18 5:00 pm 

++Pasqualina Di Biase and Maria Moura Perreira (Family)

Spl. Int. Vendrasco Family (Maria Viveiros)