Latest 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 4th 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)
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)
Previous Bulletins
Email Bulletin for August 18, 2023
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children’s Liturgy program is looking for additional volunteers to teach during 10 am Mass. No experience is 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! …
Email Bulletin for August 11, 2023
COFFEE SUNDAY JULY 13 Please join our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, and 12pm) right outside the door of the Church. We have baked goods donated by Cobs Bakery in Kensington Plaza and Valley Bakery as well as some treats baked by our parishioners. For a summer treat, we have ice cream waiting for …
Email Bulletin for August 4, 2023
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY AUGUST 7th The Parish Office is closed on Monday August 7th for the BC Day holiday. Knights of Columbus – Free 1 Year On-Line Membership You can enjoy the benefits of being a Knights of Columbus member including Accidental Death Benefit and the famous Columbia Magazine. Go to: www.kofc.org/joinus and use …
Email Bulletin for July 28, 2023
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC AT HOLY CROSS ON JULY 31ST The Knights of Columbus are hosting a blood donation event this Monday July 31st from 1:00pm – 7:45pm in the School Gym. There are still times available and we encourage you to book an appointment right away as our contributions are needed to continue to keep Canada’s Lifeline strong …
Email Bulletin for July 21, 2023
PROJECT ADVANCE 2023 We would like you to consider making a donation to Project Advance. Funds raised through Project Advance are a critical supplement to the ministries of our Diocese, which are greater than what one individual parish could support and maintain. As a parish community, we are not only working to assist the Diocese …
Email Bulletin for July 14, 2023
BIBLE STUDY 2023 Our next Bible Study is from FORMED.ORG: Philippians: Life in Christ, a 6-session Catholic Bible Study starting Wednesday, Sept 13 at 7:30 pm. It will be conducted in a hybrid meeting – attend virtually or in person in the Music Room. For registration or more information, contact the Parish Office or Tito Macapinlac …