Announcements

 

Current announcements

The Good Shepherd Campaign 2024

This Sunday, November 16^th and 17^th, we will have the collection for the Good Shepherd Campaign. The goal of this year’s Campaign, For the Life of the Church! is $350,000. In complete freedom, you can choose which work you want to support to support the life of the Church in our parishes.

The special collection takes place this Sunday with the regular collection. As stated in the brochure, there are four ways to donate to the campaign:

1) You can drop off your completed donation form and your donation in the collection basket. Cheques are to be made out to “Archdiocese of Saint Boniface”.

2) You can donate online to Donate Online or follow the QR code on the poster.

3) You can mail the donation form and cheque to the Archdiocese.

4) You can call the Archdiocese to inquire about the possibility of making a monthly donation by means of a PAD (pre-authorized debit) directly from your bank account.

We thank you in advance for your generosity and prayers for our seminarians and all the priests in the Archdiocese.

We ask you to continue to pray for new vocations, for our seminarians and our clergy.

 

Posted: 11/14/24 8:54 AM

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Adoration Chapel Key Cards

The computer system that issues the adoration chapel key cards is out of service. Therefore, no adoration key cards can be issued.  We are trying to have the matter resolved as soon as possible. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

Posted: 11/14/24 8:52 AM

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Good News!

Fellow Holy Cross parishioners,

As many of you know, we have received a letter from the diocesan Financial Administrator bearing good news in response to our proposal and request for approval to replace the elevator/lift.

His Grace, Archbishop Albert LeGatt, has authorized Holy Cross to proceed with the project, estimated to cost $124,000. The contract has been awarded to Summit Elevators as proposed.

The Archbishop also authorized Holy Cross to raise funds for this project, to a maximum of $121,000, diocesan tax exempt, until November 30, 2024. By not having to forward 20% of these donations to pay the diocesan levy, we can reach our ‘target’ more quickly.

We are now able to receive donations towards this project – noting the tax exempt ‘window’ of time. Thank you to those who have already contributed so generously to this project. Please be sure to include the words ‘elevator project’ on the memo line of cheques, on eTransfers and/or donation envelopes containing cash.

The unit is being built to fit the existing structure and work in the area has begun to prepare for the installation of the new unit as soon as it is ready.

We are wished all the best with the new elevator that will be a welcome addition for our clients to reach the food bank and for everyone to access other Parish functions in the church basement.

Please note that donations to unauthorized projects remain subject to the diocesan levy.

Joanne Mercier
Finance Council chair

 

Posted: 10/18/24 9:48 AM

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Unveiling the Gospels – September 12, 2024 to December 12, 2024

Many people struggle to understand and even just read the four gospels one after the other. During the course, you will explore not only the 4 gospels but also an exciting in-depth look at your Catholic faith, who the writers were, their audience, their objective, and most importantly, who Jesus was to each of them. Have you heard of the 18 Miracles in St. Mark’s Gospel, or the five main discourses in St. Matthew’s Gospel, or did you know that tradition holds that St. Luke was not only a great writer but also a painter and sculptor and that to understand St. John’s Gospel one could benefit from reading Genesis and the 1^st Letter of St. John?

Unveiling the Gospels Bible Study with Melvin & Maria De Paz, will be happening Thursdays starting September 12 to December 12, 2024, with fellowship beginning at 6:30pm in the church basement. Cost is $20.00 for all 14 weeks. Please bring a Bible, notebook, or paper and pen. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Space is already filling up fast.

To register click here or for more information, please  contact Melvin & Maria De Paz at 204-895-7544.

 

 

Posted: 05/7/24 6:46 AM

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Holy Cross Parish Men’s Group – “Into the Breach” Starting November 20, 2024

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 cppref@mymts.net  or Christophe at (431) 866-5138 or cmaguet@hotmail.com for more information.

Starting Wednesday, November 20^th, the Holy Cross Men’s Group is planning on introducing the “Into the Breach” program during the Advent season.

Into the Breach is a 12-episode video series produced by the Knights of Columbus. This video series seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today’s world. It is inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic men written by Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix.  The goal of Into the Breach is to help men grow in their faith and become the men that God is calling them to be.

The 12 episodes are titled: Masculinity, Brotherhood, Leadership, Fatherhood, Family, Life, Prayer, Suffering, Sacramental Life, Spiritual Warfare, Evangelization, and The Cornerstone.

 

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!

 

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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Elevator Lift – Out of Order

The elevator lift is out of order. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience.

Posted: 12/29/22 8:06 AM

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