Announcements

 

Current announcements

Parish Office Closed

The parish office will be closed effective immediately and will reopen on Tuesday, April 23 during office hours. Phone calls and emails will not be answered during the office closure. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Fr. Ani Xavier at pastor@holycrossparish.ca Thank you.

 

Posted: 04/5/24 1:48 PM

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Wanting to Get the Limbs and Joints Moving?

Consider joining the weekly exercise class here in the church basement. The class is held Thursday mornings between 9:30am—10:30am. Exercises are both low and high impact and can be designed for those needing a chair.  Classes are conducted by Dina Brennan, weekly fee is $4.00. Please contact her before coming. Phone (204) 295-4965 or email girlis@hotmail.com. People of any age can give it a go!

 

Posted: 03/27/24 7:54 AM

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Launching Soon ……..Holy Cross Parish Book Club

When:  Friday, June 7^th

Time:  1:00 to 3:00 P.M.

Cost:  None (Other than Book Purchase)

Where:  Multi-Purpose Room. Entry through the back basement door off the parking lot

Subsequent:  Monthly, the First Friday, Same Time

Who Can Attend:  Both Guys & Gals (Age 18 to 100+)

Pre-Registration:  Required

RSVP Required:  By 3:00 P.M. the Day Before

Please Pre-Register and RSVP to Jan @ 204-284-1630/jtaplin@mymts.net

When choosing books, please ensure that they do not go against the values of the Catholic Church.

Our first read will be Medicine Walk – by Richard Wagamese

 A copy of this notice and a summary of the books that we will read are at the back of the church and annex.

Posted: 03/26/24 8:23 AM

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Marriage Preparation & Fertility Health Awareness Seminar

In the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, in order for the marriage preparation process to be considered complete, couples will need to take the marriage preparation course and attend the fertility health awareness seminar. Please read the information below:

Marriage Preparation at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish – April 2024

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish (85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg) welcomes couples from throughout the Archdiocese to journey with us as you undertake the discernment process towards the Sacrament of Marriage.

Sacramental Marriage Preparation at Mary, Mother of the Church will take place on April 2, 6, 7, and 9, 2024.  The times are as follows:

Tuesday, April 2 – 6:30PM to 9:00PM

Saturday, April 6 – 10:00AM to 9:00PM

Sunday, April 7 – 1:30PM to 5:00PM

Tuesday, April 9 – 6:30PM to 9:00PM

Couples who attend all sessions will be provided with a letter attesting to their attendance. For more  information, and to register for the program, visit www.mmoc.ca/marriage.

 

Fertility Health Awareness Seminar (Spring 2024)

Calling all engaged couples… and anyone interested in learning more about Natural Family Planning!  Find out about the various methods of NFP, and how they can benefit your fertility & marriage.  This Spring, the Archdiocese of St. Boniface is pleased to offer, free of charge, a Fertility Health Awareness Seminar, at the St. Boniface Cathedral:

Saturday, May 25^th (1:00-4:30pm) – Serena, NaPro & Creighton, and FEMM methods. Deadline to register is May 15.  Link to register: bit.ly/fhas-register.
For more info, visit bit.ly/fertilityhealth-stboniface or contact the Office of Marriage, Family and Life of the Archdiocese of St. Boniface – Marie: mfl@archsaintboniface.ca ; 204-594-0274 OR Nadine: mfl2@archsaintboniface.ca ; 204-594-0295.
For poster, click here

 

 

Posted: 02/28/24 9:13 AM

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Senior Activities Commencing Friday, April 19, 2024

(Seniors can be anyone age 18 to 100)

Very excited to announce that card/board games and “do your craft” will be happening in the Holy Cross Parish church basement every Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

The games and the crafting (knitting, crochet, needle point, whatever your craft is) will occupy different sides of the basement.

We currently have a Scrabble game, 3 cribbage boards, Dominoes, Checkers, and playing cards.  You are welcome to bring your favorite game, but please let us know what it is, and we will do our best to have it available.

Beverages will be served.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Jan at (204) 284-1630 or jtaplin@mymts.net on a weekly basis, by Thursday at 3:00pm, the day before.

Attendance will decide whether or not activities continue through the summer.

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

Posted: 01/5/24 11:44 AM

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Holy Cross Parish Men’s Group

Attention men of Holy Cross! All men ages 18 and up are invited to the Holy Cross Men’s Faith Sharing and Prayer Group, which meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the every month at 7:00pm in the church. Video presentation, faith sharing, and discussion, closing with the holy rosary. We learn, we share, we discuss, and we pray.

Please contact Charles at 204-235-1725 or Christophe at 431-866-5138 for more information.

 

Posted: 11/10/23 2:07 PM

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Devotions Prior to 7:45am Weekday Masses

There will be a new format of devotions, as below:

• 7:00am – Rosary
• 7:15am – Invitatory and Morning Prayer, from the Church’s Divine Office, also known as the Liturgy of the Hours – which the Church encourages all laity to pray.
• 7:35am – Sacred Silence
• 7:45am – Daily Mass

In order to follow along in this Morning Prayer, in lieu of everyone having to bring their own books, we suggest, for all who are able, to download the free iBreviary app for iPhone or Android phones or iPads/tablets. Then those who are able to use this app can participate in responses. All others may still follow along prayerfully.

We are excited to begin this new initiative, and to join with the prayer of the Church!

To view the poster, click here.

 

Posted: 10/19/23 8:37 AM

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Employment Opportunities

Manitoba Catholic Schools are hiring!

Follow your vocation in our Catholic Schools!

Are you currently attending university with the intent of becoming a teacher? Do you know someone who is? Why not consider bringing your faith and work together by teaching at a Catholic School? Just starting out? We are always looking for substitute teachers! A new graduate? Check out our website for employment opportunities. www.mbcatholicschools.ca  Join our team today!

Archdiocese of St. Boniface – Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator

The Archdiocese of St. Boniface is looking for a full-time replacement to cover the office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry from May 2024 to May 2025. The mission of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is to offer guidance, spiritual support, and professional support to those who serve youth and young adults in the parishes of the Archdiocese of St. Boniface. If this interests you, read this job description (click here) for more information. To apply, email a cover letter and resumé to James Kautz, Director of Pastoral Services, jkautz@archsaintboniface.ca. References will be required.

Archdiocese of St. Boniface – Event Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

Come and be a part of the Lord’s plan for the future in the Archdiocese of St. Boniface! We are looking for a faith-filled, bilingual, dynamic, and service-oriented person to be the Event Coordinator and Administrative Assistant for the Pastoral Services Team. This is a part-time position at 24 hours/week, with potential to expand to full time, with competitive pay and benefits. See the attached job description for more information. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to James Kautz, Director of Pastoral Services, at jkautz@archsaintboniface.ca For a complete position description, please click here

Three Teaching Opportunities at St. Mary’s Academy

St. Mary’s Academy is seeking a High School Science Teacher, a Religious Studies Teacher, and a Guidance Counsellor for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidates will have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success and academic excellence, and a demonstrated connection to their faith. Applications are requested by April 2, 2024. View full position descriptions and how to apply at www.smamb.ca/news/employment-opportunities.

Gonzaga Middle School – Student and Graduate Support Director and Intervention Specialist (Resource Teacher) – Two Full-Time Positions Beginning 2024-2025 School Year

Gonzaga Middle School is an innovative independent middle school for students from underserved families living in North-East downtown and North End Winnipeg neighbourhoods. It supports students breaking the cycle of poverty by providing an enhanced, holistic, culturally-sensitive, middle school education which prepares students for further studies and by continuing to support students through high school and post-secondary study.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until positions are filled. COMPLETE JOB DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.gonzagamiddleschool.ca/about-us/gms-staff

Letters of interest and Résumé should be forwarded to: Executive Director. Gonzaga Middle School. Email tlussier@gonzagamiddleschool.ca

 

 

 

 

 

Posted: 05/15/23 7:29 AM

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Bulletin Announcements

All bulletin announcements must be emailed to office@holycrossparish.ca or handed into the parish office by noon on Wednesdays and must be approved by Fr. Ani Xavier. 

Any announcements forwarded to the office after the cut-off, will be published the following week if approved.

 

Posted: 04/21/23 8:18 AM

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Poster/Bulletin Board Policy for the Church, Basement and Adoration Chapel

If you would like to advertise an event on the bulletin board or hang a sign up in the church, basement, and/or adoration chapel, PLEASE CONSULT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR APPROVAL FIRST!!! Posters MUST have an “Approved” stamp with a signature. Approval will be granted, if the following conditions are met:

• Events promoted are consistent with Catholic values.
• Events promoted will foster the growth of the Church.
• Events promoted are not self-promoting or solicitous.

We reserve the right to remove any poster in the church, basement, and/or adoration chapel that does not have an “Approved” stamp and/or that does not meet these criteria.

 

Posted: 04/20/23 10:37 AM

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