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
September 23, 2022
PARISH OFFICE The Parish office will be closed on Friday, September 30, observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Morning Mass on this day will be at 9:00 a.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY Knights of Columbus will be holding a pancake breakfast this Sunday after 8am and 10am masses. All attendees will receive a …
September 16, 2022
SALMON BARBECUE This Sunday, September 18th, is our annual Salmon BBQ from 3-7pm. Weather permitting, we will hold the BBQ in the parking lot like we did last year. In the event of poor weather, we will meet in the school gymnasium. Rain or shine, the event is on, so please dress accordingly. Our timeline …
September 9, 2022
COFFEE SUNDAY This Sunday September 11th, 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 donated by Cobs Bread, Kensington and Valley Bakery as well as some items homemade by parishioners. Healing and Reconciliation Collection, Sept.10 & 11 This …
Bulletin
September 2, 2022 PARISH OFFICE The office will be closed Monday September 5 for Labour Day. On Tuesday September 6th, we will be back to regular office hours – 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (closed between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.). DAILY MASSES Beginning Tuesday September 6th, our morning Masses on Monday …
August 26, 2022
RCIA If you want to become a Catholic or are a Catholic who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation or just want to reconnect with your faith, please call or email our parish office to register for the RCIA Program. If you know someone who might be interested, please reach out to them …
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 …