September 29 to October 12, 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. Robert Ufland, 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 937.1147

Catholic Women's League Linda Perkovic Kozaryn 525.4151

Challenge for Girls Ivy Lee 778.228.0092

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 Mike Malsegna 329-0207

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 937.1147

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, after the 12:00pm Mass

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, Irma Kowalczyk, Diana Marino, Leo and Carol Matusicky, 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.

MASS INTENTIONS/REQUESTED BYFROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Dear Parishioners,

SUNDAY COLLECTION

MONEY COUNTERS

School News

PARISH ACTIVITIES

September 29 – October 5, 2014Mon. 8:15am +Paul, Sing-Chak Moy (May Chan)Tues. 8:15am +Grace Comuzzi (Franca) Wed. 8:15am Sp. Int. Carmela Petrollini (Friend)Thurs 8:15am +Adrian Van Essen (Family) 10:30am PARISHIONERS – FELLBURN HOSPITALFri. 8:15am +Teresa Wunderlich (Husband) 7:30pm Deceased:

Jose Maximino Anonas (Mrs. Cruz) Mosses Tay (Paul Thow) Fetina Trasolini (Daughter)Tanya Pozorski & Roger Perry (Dave & Dorothy Demare)Special Intentions:Allen Philips (Family) Ambrogio Trasolini (Sister)

Sat. 9:00am +Melvyn Parel (Perla) 5:00pm Sp. Int. Thanksgiving (Rau & Dias Families)Sun. 8:00am +Renato Angelini (Gianna Angelini) 10:00am +Giovanni Trasolini (Wife & Family) 12 Noon +Felicidad Garaza (Family) 7:30pm Sp. Int. Thanksgiving to St. Anthony

(Adriana Liberatore & Family)

October 6 - 12, 2014Mon. 8:15am Sp. Int. Jenny Goluza (Gazzola Family)Tues. 8:15am +Maria Ainscough (Franca) Wed. 8:15am Sp. Int. Rodney Fong (Family) Thurs 8:15am +Florence and Jack MacDonald (Mary)Fri. 8:15am +Richard Rasquinha (Family) 7:30pm Deceased:

Ferdi Habel (Regina Mattusch) Tommaso Giannelli (Daughter)Giuseppina & Giovanni Patricelli (Family)Trevor Lambeth (Maria & Jose Viveiros)Special Intentions:Allen Philips (Family)PARISHIONERS

Sat. 9:00am Sp. Int. Edyana (Family) 5:00pm +Jan Jankowski (John & Debbie)Sun. 8:00am +Renato Angelini (Gianna Angelini) 10:00am +Arthur & Laura Hooghe (Elvine Kelly) 12 Noon +Antonio Danao (Cleopatra Danao) 7:30pm +Eileen O’Shea (Mary Mackniak)

Our Parish weekly budget is $9,460.00

Envelopes Loose TotalSeptember 14 $6,975.70 $ 1,148.00 $ 8,123.70September 21 $7,140.70 $ 982.80 $ 8,123.502nd Collection:School Support Program $2,908.05 $ 130.10 $ 3,038.15

PROJECT ADVANCEUpdate as of September 19, 2014Diocesan Goal: $56,000.00Total Amount Pledged: $65,673.68

Stewardship reminds us to count our blessings, acknowledge God’s gifts to us and express thanks to Him. We sincerely thank the 255 families in our parish who, as good stewards, have made a gift to Project Advance. If you have not made a gift to Project Advance, please consider doing so. Project Advance is accepting donations throughout the year. Online donations may be made at www.rcav.org.

September 29 Lucia A., Marie B., John & Bernice C.October 6 Marlene W., Bruna G. & Cathy M.October 14 Carmela P., Rosina M. & Liliana S.

Our annual Salmon BBQ proved to be, once again, a great success!! The large turnout of our community was heartwarming. There is no doubt that the weather was on our side! Fr. Robert & I not only thank all of you, but a “special thanks” is given to all those volunteers who made that day

so special. This year we had many new volunteers and new leaders for the event and we were very impressed with the smooth transition. This is a good sign that we can evolve and grow from past experience. Did you notice the decorations and balloons this year?

Speaking of our parish involvement and support. Don’t know if you have happened to read in a recent edition of the B.C. Catholic, that on September 6th at St. Patrick’s Church, Archbishop J. Michael Miller recognized over 102 Altar Servers from 51 local parishes, including ours. From Holy Cross, the recipients of the award were Teresa and Maria Gazzola. Congratulations!

Our Adoration Chapel is basically finished, except for a few touchups here and there. From my observation, I notice it is definitely being used daily by individuals or groups. I extend a personal invitation to each and every one to come and spend some “quality” time with Our Lord. It is in this peaceful atmosphere that you can connect and share your innermost cares and concerns with Him.

I am very pleased to say that Holy Cross is definitely taking another step forward by automating our weekly collection procedures. Beginning on OCTOBER 01, 2014, we will put into place the Pre-Authorized Offertory Payment Plan. This is for our parishioners who wish to make their weekly contribution (white Sunday envelopes) by allowing their Visa/Master Card to be debited on the first of each month. Many parishes in our Diocese have implemented this practice and have found it to be successful. God bless!Fr. Maciej Wos SDS

October 9th, Thursday at 9:15am – Thanksgiving Mass (Grade 4)October 10th, Friday – Walk-In-The-Lawns Walkathon

October 13th, Monday – Thanksgiving – No school

On the October 4th and 5th Masses, students will be announcing the Walk-In-The-Lawns walkathon fund raiser to be held on Friday, October

10th. After each mass, students will be at the back of the church accepting donations to assist them in reaching their goal.

September 29 - October 5, 2014Mon. 6:00pm Faith Study (Basement) 7:00pm Iconography Workshop (Classroom)

7:30pm HC Prayer Group (Music Room)Tues. 7:00pm PREPWed. 7:00pm Faith Study (Basement)Thurs. 7:00pm WYD Meeting (Classroom) 7:30pm K of C – 4th Degree (Music Room)Fri. 6:30pm Conquest Boys Club (Basement)

7:30pm Divine Mercy Mass (Church)Sat. 9:30am Faith Study (Music Room) 9:30am Divine Mercy Cenacle (Basement)

2:30pm RCIA (Classroom)Sun. After 12pm Mass BAPTISMS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH ACTIVITIESOctober 6 – 12, 2014

Mon. 6:00pm Faith Study (Basement) 6:30pm CWL Executive Meeting (Basement) 7:00pm Iconography Workshop (Classroom)

7:30pm HC Prayer Group (Music Room)Tues. 7:00pm PREPWed. 7:00pm Faith Study (Basement)Thurs. 9:15am HCS Mass – Grade 4 7:00pm K of C General Meeting (Music Room) 7:00pm Wedding Rehearsal De Siena/MaceraFri. 3:15pm Little Flowers Girls Club (Music Room) 6:30pm Challenge for Girls Club (Basement)

Conquest for Boys Club (Basement)7:30pm Divine Mercy Mass (Church)

Sat. 9:30am Faith Study (Classroom) 9:30am Divine Mercy Cenacle (Basement) 11:30am Wedding – De Siena/Macera

2:30pm RCIA (Classroom)

PRE-AUTHORIZED OFFERTORY PAYMENT PLAN – Holy Cross Parish is now accepting pre-authorized donations through Visa or MasterCard. The pre-authorized transactions for forms received by September 29th will begin on October 1st. Forms are available on the shelf in the church foyer and in the parish office.

P.R.E.P. CLASSES – SEPTEMBER 2014 – PREP Applications for Levels 1 to 7 are being accepted until September 30th. To register, or re-register, please call the PREP office – 604-299-3814 Ext. 5. A copy of Baptismal Certificate is required for new applicants.

ST. FAUSTINA’S FEAST DAY– Please join us for Mass at 9am on Saturday, October 4th. After Mass, coffee and refreshments will be served in the basement of the church. All are welcome!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GENERAL MEETING is at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 9th in the church basement.

The next study in the GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE STUDY series will be Galatians: Set Free to Live. This is a Catholic Bible Study beginning October 15 at 7:30pm at Holy Cross Church. It is open to

returning and new participants. More information is available after Mass on the weekend of October 5 and 12 or contact Ross Greco 604-644-2864 to register. The $35 registration fee covers the binder and the 8 sessions. Paul’s letter to the Galatians speaks directly to the heart of Christians and addresses the most important question we can ask: “What must we do to be saved?” Galatians is a study that will reignite your love for God as you learn of the astonishing love God has for you.

PRO-LIFE MASS AND PRAYER VIGIL – One of the fundamental answers to abortion is prayer. Please join your voice with ours as we pray on the first Saturday of each month at a different parish for a new culture of life. All Masses are at 9:00 am, followed by the Rosary at a nearby Hospital. In October, the Mass will be on October 4th at Holy Spirit Parish, 244 Lawrence Street, New Westminster.

WORLD YOUTH DAY is an annual event that began in 1986 evolving from similar events in 1984 and 1985. The event is celebrated every year at the local diocesan level; however, it is the

international event that happens every two to three years that draw the young people from around the world together to meet with the Pope. All young adults between the ages of 18-35 are welcome to attend. It is an Archdiocesan policy that pilgrims be at least 18 years of age at the time of World Youth Day. The cost will vary depending on what each group is planning. Contact your parish or another group to find out what the estimated costs will be. Prepare to budget between $2500 and more. If you are interested, please come to our first meeting with Fr. Maciej on October 2nd at 7 pm (church basement). The link with more info: http://rcav.org/wp-content/uploads/WYD-2016-Vancouver-Info-Package-updated-July-2014_v3.pdf

ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS – The staff of Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel cordially invite you to the 2nd Annual Memorial Mass in observance of the International Day of Pregnancy Infant Loss in remembrance of infants who have passed on. Please join us for this special Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (2025 Napier Street, Vancouver) on Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm. Please RSVP your attendance at (604)298-2525 or info@bellburnaby.com as refreshments will be served after the Mass in the church hall. Everyone is welcome!

THE HEART OF A WOMAN – WOMEN’S RETREAT – Come be transformed and re-formed as you discover the mystery and beauty of your own heart along with other women eager to grow in their spiritual life. Saturday, October 18, 8:30 am-6 pm at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Port Coquitlam. Cost: $40.00 (includes breakfast and lunch). Call 604-942-5522 to register or visit the website: assumptionofmary.ca/retreat.php

THIRD ANNUAL ARCHBISHOP'S DINNER – The Archdiocese of Vancouver initiated the Archbishop’s Dinner in 2012 as a fundraiser for different Catholic charitable causes. Last year, we raised funds for The Door Is Open which provides meals and other support services to those in need in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This year's dinner proceeds will benefit the Archdiocesan Service and Justice Programs which assist refugees, migrant workers and the Prison Ministry, all of which provide a variety of services and support to our brothers and sisters in need. Tuesday, Oct. 28, reception 6pm, dinner 7pm, Hyatt Regency, Vancouver. Tickets $150 per person. For tickets contact 604-683-0281 ext.238 or visit rcav.org/dinner2014/

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

A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGE – Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It provides the tools you need to get your marriage back on track. You will rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. For confidential information or to register for the program in the Lower Mainland (October 10 – 12, 2014), call 604-530-6710, email vancouverbc@retrouvaille.org or visit

CHALLENGE GIRLS CLUB – Challenge is inviting all girls aged 10-13 (gr.5-8) to join the faith based girls club. The girls create great friendships, develop leadership skills, deepen their faith and have a ton of fun playing games, doing crafts and much more. We meet Friday nights at Holy Cross in Burnaby from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. All interested participants please join us in the church basement on Friday October 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm for our kick off party. Registration and club information will be available that evening. Parents are welcome to stay and catch up and/or mingle with other parents. Please contact Ivy Lee at ivyswlee@yahoo.com if you have any questions.