April 6 & 13, 2014

HOLY CROSS PARISHROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby, B. C. V5B 3G2Office Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY

8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pmPhone: 604.299.3814 Fax: 604.299.3824E-mail: parish.hcb@rcav.orgWebsite: holycross.rcav.org

SALVATORIAN FATHERSPastor: Fr. Maciej Wos, SDSAsst. Pastor: Fr. Krzysztof (Chris) Pastuszka, SDS

HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby, B. C. V5B 3G2Phone: 604.299.3530 Fax: 604.299.3534Website: www.holycrosselementary.caPrincipal: Mr. Dino AlbertiAsst. Principal: Miss Charlaine Francis

PARISH MINISTRIES & COMMITTEES (604)Altar Servers Matthew Wan 600.1193

Baptism Course Nadine & Mitch Tannis 421.4788

Catholic Women's League Linda Perkovic Kozaryn 525.4151

Challenge for Girls Priscilla Trang 565.1211

Conquest for Boys Bernardo Altamirano 904.1384

Children's Liturgy of the Word Andrea Buonassisi 299.8458

Rita Zucchetto 291.2152

Development & Peace Gino Lovato 298.6949

Extraordinary Ministers Diane Kennedy 294.5725

Finance Council Vic Nakhleh 294.2902

Florists Maria Viveiros 420.3450

Barbara Maciejewski 506.8711

Gym Liaison Mike Malsegna 329.0207

Knights of Columbus Richard Crompton 830.7371

Lectors Dia Lopez 729.4761

Maintenance Darin MacDonald 329.3043

Notre Dame Liaison Dianne De Fazio 420.1625

Parish Council Matilda De Lazzari 925.1190

Parish Education Committee Mike Malsegna 329.0207

PREP Jackie Pavich (Ext. 5 ) 299.3814

Project Advance Darren Yanko 873.6301

PRO-LIFE Alba Stevenson 299.4123

RCIA Nadine Tannis 421.4788

Refugee Committee Sam Buonassisi 299.3308

Sunday Sacristan Dillon Fong 291.9227

Ushers Richard Crompton 830.7371

Welcoming Committee Carmine & Makiko 945.3244

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Youth Ministry Darryl Costales 294.4097

Catholic Family Services 443.3220

Domestic Abuse Services, In-town 640.7549

Our Lady of Good Counsel Society Out-of-town 888.833.7733

To New Parishioners & Visitors, WELCOME! Kindly introduce yourselves to the Priest after Mass.

SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS:MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 8:15am, Saturday, Holidays & Summer 9:00am, Saturday Vigil 5:00pmSunday 8:00am, Family 10:00am, 12:00pm, 7:30pmDIVINE MERCY Friday 7:30pmHOLY ROSARY Monday - Saturday After MassRECONCILIATION Monday - Friday before Mass & Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45pm

BAPTISM COURSE Third Monday of the Month 7:00pmBAPTISM First Sunday of the Month 12:00pm

VANCOUVER GENERAL: Fr. Joachim Singarajah orFr. Carolo Quoc Anh Vu, 604.254.2727, pager 604.877.5918, cell 604.230.7217. SAINT PAUL HOSPITAL: Fr. Boniface D'Souza, 604.806.8290, pager 604.252.4224.

Please provide this important information to the priest as the hospital will not provide any details when he arrives: name of the sick, ward, room number, bed number, and name & phone number of person making the request.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Vincenzo Bortolin, George Ewart, Pasqualino Gargaro, Harold Hopkinson, Steven Kastro, Henry Killeen, Irma Kowalczyk, Diana Marino, Marcy McCarthy, Matthew Perera, Alice Quek, Maria Romano, Margaret Rozario, & Normita Yumul.

Please inform the Parish Office if you have moved, changed address, and phone number. Thank you.

HOLY MATRIMONY We welcome your wedding celebration at Holy Cross Church. Marriage Course is required. To arrange the date and begin your preparation, please contact the Parish Office 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you have a relative or a friend who would like to arrange for a priest for Anointing of the Sick or to visit the sick in a hospital, the contact information is as follows:

BURNABY GENERAL HOSPITAL: Fr. Bede Kim Minh Le, 604.298.6800. In an emergency only, 604.992.9910.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Dear Parishioners,

SUNDAY COLLECTION

MONEY COUNTERS

Our Parish weekly budget is $9,460.00

Envelopes Loose TotalMarch 23 $ 8,678.00 $ 980.85 $ 9,658.85March 30 $ 7,832.60 $ 927.30 $ 8,759.90

April 7 Cathy M., Liliana S., Grace & Lawrence T.April 14 Marie B., Nicole P. & Giuseppina G.April 22 Giuseppina G., Carmela P., Bruna G. & Perla P.

MASS INTENTIONS/REQUESTED BY

April 7 – 13, 2014Mon. 8:15amTues. 8:15am

Wed. 8:15am Thurs 8:15amFri. 8:15am7:30pm

Sat. 9:00am 5:00pm PALM SUNDAY8:00am 10:00am 12 Noon 7:30pm

April 14 – 20, 2014Mon. 8:15amTues. 8:15am Wed. 8:15am HOLY THURSDAYNO MORNING MASS

7:30pmGOOD FRIDAYNO MORNING MASS 3:00pm HOLY SATURDAYNO MORNING MASS 8:30pm

EASTER SUNDAY8:00am 10:00am12 Noon NO 7:30PM MASS

+Honorata Stephenson (Morris Family)+Bill Yang (Family) Sp. Int. Sofa Zgudziak (Pazdera Family) +Bill Yang (Morris Family)Sp. Int. Thankgiving for Livia Chan (Mom & Dad)PARISHIONERS Deceased:Fr. Imre Zsoldos, SVD (Michael & Nicole Pek)Angelina De Bei (Family)

Dolores Nofre (Mrs. Halfar)Derek Crawford (Parents) Michael Sullivan (Morris Family)Valter Rinaldo (Rosa & Andy Citton)Special Intentions:Froilan Rigonan (Sister)+Antonio Caruso (John & Jackie Pavich) Sp. Int. Mrs. Cruz (Elvine Kelly)

+Fetina Trasolini (Daughter) Sp. Int. (Dorothy Soon) +Deceased members of Gasbaro Family (Maria Bellano) +Serge Filiatreault (Family)

+Reginaldo F. Rodrigues (Alice Acconci & Family)Sp. Int. Helen Esling (Elvine Kelly)Sp. Int. Guido Orsatti (Giuseppina)

+Bill Yang/Kathleen Hong/Victor DeLisle (Elvine Kelly)

Good Friday Service

PARISHIONERS

+Corazon Avelino (Family)

+Rosina Franciosi (Husband) +Wendel & Ron Molnar (Margaret & Donna) +Deceased Members of Bellano Family (Maria Bellano)

PARISH ACTIVITIESApril 7 – 13, 2014

Mon. 6:30pm CWL Executive Meeting (Basement) 7:30pm HC Prayer Group (Music Room) Tue. 7:00pm PREP 7:00pm FHC Parent Meeting – “Eucharist” (Gym) Wed. 7:00pm PENITENTIAL SERVICE (CHURCH) 7:30pm Bible Study (Music Room)Thu. 7:00pm K of C General Meeting (Basement)Fri. 9am to 7pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30pm Challenge for Girls Club (Basement)

Conquest for Boys Club (Gym) 7:00pm Stations of the Cross (Church) 7:30pm Divine Mercy (Church)Sat. 9:30 am Divine Mercy Cenacle (Classroom) 2:30pm RCIA (Classroom) 5:00pm Palm Sunday (Solemn procession from school gym)After 5pm Mass CWL Bake SaleSun. All Masses Palm Sunday (Solemn procession from school gym) After All Masses CWL Bake Sale

Commissariat of the Holy Land in CanadaGood Friday Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land

This year, the Papal Collection for the Holy Places will be held on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. We realize as a Church that Jesus is the bread of life:”Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” ( John 6.51) By sharing in the upkeep of the Holy Land and the mission of the Custody, we give witness to commit our life to help others; the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. It is the assurance of a true friendship for LIFE.By giving to the Holy Land, we strengthen our bond of friendship with ourfellow Christians who live in the land of Jesus. We support the Christians who live there, eat there and who are struggling and live in hope. This word of the Gospel is an affirmation of the One who loved to the end. Our donation is a step forward towards the awareness of others and an invitation to change our relationship with the Living.

With gratitude,Gilles Bourdeau, OFM,Commissary of the Holy Land in Canada

School NewsthApril 8 , Tuesday at 7pm – FHC Parent Meeting

thApril 17 , Holy Thursday – 9:15am, Stations of the Cross – Grade 7 Early Dismissal at 12 noon

thApril 18 , Good Friday – No SchoolstApril 21 , Easter Monday – No School

Catholics celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation because we recognize that sometimes we fail to do as we ought and because we believe in God’s mercy and forgiveness. Has it been a while since you received the sacrament of Reconciliation? Are you unsure of what to do?

Maybe you are embarrassed, afraid, or ashamed? Know that the sacrament is completely confidential and the decision to come is cause for rejoicing. The priest can help you begin and you can trust the Holy Spirit to take over from there. Even if you don’t know how you can change your life, showing up makes you open to the grace that the sacrament brings. - See more at: http://rcav.org/come-to-confession/

For your info below is the list of the Penitential services offered in close by parishes:

Fr. Maciej Wos, SDSPastor

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH ACTIVITIESApril 14 – 20, 2014

Mon. 7:30pm HC Prayer Group (Music Room) Tue. 7:00pm PREP 7:00pm PREP ConfessionsWed. 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting (Classroom) 7:30pm Bible Study (Music Room)HOLY THURSDAY NO MORNING MASS 9:15am Stations of the Cross – Grade 7 (Gym) 7:30pm Mass of The Lord’s Supper

Offering for Needy of ParishReposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

GOOD FRIDAY NO MORNING MASS 3:00pm Passion of the Lord / Veneration of the Cross

Offering for Holy LandDivine Mercy Novena (shortly after the Passion of the Lord)

HOLY SATURDAYNO MORNING MASS 11:00am Blessing of Festive Foods 3:00pm Divine Mercy NovenaNO 5:00PM MASS8:30pm Easter Vigil

Solemn Blessing of Fire & CandleLiturgy of the WordFinal Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults Easter OfferingReception

Sun. 8am, 10am, EASTER SUNDAY The Resurrection of the Lord12noon Masses Easter Offering3:00pm Divine Mercy Novena (No Mass)NO 7:30PM MASS

EASTER LILIES NEEDED! – We welcome and appreciate your Easter lily donations again this year! Please bring them to the parish office on Tuesday, April 15th & Wednesday, April 16th. Let’s keep our beautiful tradition!

CWL ANNOUNCEMENTS• CWL BAKE SALE – Our annual CWL bake sale will be on Palm Sunday, after masses, Saturday, April 12 (5pm) and Sunday, April 13 (8am, 10am & 12 noon). Please drop off your baking donations at the gym before mass. Thank you for supporting the CWL and our work at Holy Cross. Blessings of Easter joy and peace to each of you and your families!• SPECIAL PRAYER NIGHT – The CWL invites all women of the parish to a special prayer night on April 24 with dedication to our soon- to be canonized popes, John XXIII and John Paul II. The evening will provide us with the opportunity to get to know more about these two popes but also a time of prayer. The evening will start with Mass at 7:00pm and then continue in the school gymnasium. If you had occasion to meet one of the popes and would like to share a story about how this impacted your life in any way, please send a message to Carrie Turrin (cwlholycross@gmail.com) or call 604-291-2162.• DESSERTCO FROZEN PIE/COOKIE SALE – Following the success of last year’s sale and request from many people for a second one, the CWL is again sponsoring a Dessertco Frozen Pie/Cookie sale. The attached order form can be completed and returned with payment (cheque made payable to HOLY CROSS CWL) to the parish office or it can be placed in the collection basket at Mass. Orders must be received by April 24 and delivery of product will take place in the school parking lot on May 6 at 3:30pm. We thank you for your continued support!• ANNUAL LUNCHEON – The annual luncheon to celebrate the feast of OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL, Patroness of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, will take place at Pasta Amore on Thursday, April 24 at 11:30am. Please call the parish office by April 22 to rsvp or send a message to: cwlholycross@gmail.com. The Burnaby restaurant is located at 4502 Dawson (at Willingdon).

THE EASTER STORY – Sung by Our Lady of Fatima Ecumenical Choir. Sunday, April 13th at 2pm, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Coquitlam. Free Admission. More information contact 604-936-2525

40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING, 2014 CAMPAIGN – The campaign for Vancouver 40 Days for Life will take place from Wed., Mar. 5 to Sun., Apr. 13. We encourage our parishioners (congregants) to take part in this campaign by committing to an hour to stand vigil at Women’s Hospital in Vancouver. Our parish date is Thursday, April 10th (between the hours of

th6AM to 8PM). April 6 is the last Sunday that you can sign up and we encourage you to commit an hour to pray. If you would like to do more or are unable to commit on that day, please go directly to the vigil sign up online and pick your date and time and scroll to the bottom of the page for the sign up sheet there. Thank you for helping with this very important endeavour to end abortion in Canada.

THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS – The National Catholic Mission 2014,”The Gift of Forgiveness”, will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Monday, April 14 (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, April 15 (Pt. 2) at 3pm and repeated at 7pm. It will feature Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND, Paula D’Arcy, Tom and Barb Zanzig all of whom have faced personal challenges that could have left them embittered.

CHRISM MASS – Join us for the Chrism Mass, one of the most solemn and significant liturgies of our church where the blessing of the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick, and the oil of chrism takes place. Wednesday, April 16th at 3:30pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver.

3RD ANNUAL HOLY CROSS PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT UPDATE – Reminder to all golfers and diners who have registered to pick-up their tickets from the parish office as soon as possible. It’s not too late to register your foursome. Visit the parish website at http://holycross.rcav.org/golf-tournament/ or call to do so. There are a few hole sponsorships remaining, please let us know if you, or some you know is interested in supporting this fun parish community event. If you would like to participate but do not golf you can still help by making a donation of money or a gift in kind.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR AT ST. MARY'S VANCOUVER will be every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm starting April 22 until June 10. Come and be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Your life will change. It's free. To register: email mmoy_ca@yahoo.com, or text 778-885-9611.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY – A Six-Week Retreat in Daily LifeSponsored by the Jesuit Spirituality Apostolate of Vancouver. From May 7 to June 10 at St. Mark's Parish, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver.To register or for more information, please contact coordinator@jsav.ca or leave a message at 778-806- 4378.

For information on other events within the Diocese, visit www.rcav.org

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