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
December 16, 2022 E Bulletin
December 16, 2022 MORNING MASSESWeekday morning Mass will be at 9:00 am from Monday December 19, 2022 to Monday January 2, 2023. ADVENT CONFESSION TIMESIf you were not able to attend the Holy Cross Penitential Service, there are confession times available at other parishes. For Advent confession times in other parishes https://rcav.org/christmas/confession PROJECT ADVANCEThank you …
December 9, 2022 Bulletin
COFFEE SUNDAYPlease join our monthly Coffee Sunday after all morning Masses (8am, 10am, 12pm) this Sunday, December 11 in the Music Room in the basement of the Church. We have various baked goods donated by Cobs on Kensington and Valley Bakery as well as some items homemade by parishioners. ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE AT HOLY CROSSPlease …
DEcember 2, 2022 bulletin
December 2, 2022 ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE AT HOLY CROSS Please join us on Tuesday December 13th at 7:00 pm in the Church for our Advent Penitential Service. There will be 7 priests available to hear your confessions. If possible, please plan your Advent Confession for this night. For information on confession times at other parishes …
November 25, 2022 bulletin
SHARE CHRISTMAS We are in the Season of Advent and Christmas and, with that, comes the awareness of sharing and giving. With that thought in mind, we are beginning our annual Share Christmas campaign. As in the past, proceeds will be going to the Sisters in the Downtown Eastside. The campaign for “Share Christmas” will run …
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 Bulletin
November 18, 2022 CWL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Our CWL is holding their annual membership drive after every Mass on the weekend of November 19 and 20 and new members are welcome to join. Your support of our CWL Council by joining our Council or renewing your membership is very much appreciated. If you or your friend …
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