Announcements

 

Current announcements

Bingo Bowl

The Holy Cross Parish CWL Annual St. Patrick’s Day BINGO BOWL will take place on Saturday, March 22, 7:00pm at Coronation Lanes, 255 Tache Avenue.  Your $25.00 ticket includes 3 games of bowling, shoes, and pizza. Tickets available through CWL. Silent Auction, 50/50 and door prizes.  Come dressed in a St. Patrick’s outfit or in green to win the prize for best dressed.

 

Posted: 02/14/25 10:15 AM

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Toiletries for Residents of Chez Rachel

Toiletries for Residents of Chez Rachel – March 2^nd to March 16^th

Holy Cross CWL is initiating this drive in support of the mothers & children residing at Chez Rachel.  These families have left their homes due to domestic violence.  We are asking the good people of Holy Cross Parish for your support in making this effort a success.

There will be clearly marked collection bins at the back of the church & annex.

Items Required (Brand New):

• Body Wash/Hand Soap
• Bar Soap
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste/Tooth Brushes
• Hand/Body Lotion
• Lip Care – Lypsol/Blistex
• Hair Comb/Brush
• Feminine Protection
• Kleenex

 

Posted: 02/14/25 10:14 AM

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Taste of CANA 

Are you called to deepen your love as a married, couple, to grow spiritually and to journey with other couples?

Welcome to the Taste of CANA.  Take a peek into how God turns water into wine in our marriage.

Rediscover the beauty of our vocation as a married couple.  Taste and See.

Please join us in the Holy Cross Parish basement on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. 

 

Posted: 02/14/25 10:12 AM

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Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Holy Cross!

Following last winter’s highly successful event, Holy Cross is pleased to team up with St. Boniface Street Links again to host Coldest Night of the Year. It is a family-friendly walk to raise money for a vital charity that serves people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.

Who: Anyone who wants to form a team or walk with family and friends along a 2.5 km or 5 km walk that starts at the church. You can get people or businesses to sponsor you to raise money for Street Links or make a group donation.

When: Saturday, February 22, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Where: Participants will gather in the church basement between 3:30pm and 4:00pm at 252 Dubuc Street.

Why: To raise money for this critical outreach service that seeks out those who are homeless and helps them secure safe and sober housing in the neighborhood. As you know, Holy Cross has teamed up with Street Links in the past to set up a warming shelter in our basement during extreme cold snaps. This is an opportunity for us to support this organization.

How You Can Get Involved:

Organize a team to walk the route, make a pledge, or provide baking for the event which is expected to attract as many as 150 people.

For more information, check out the link below:

Winnipeg St. Boniface (St. Boniface Street Links) – CNOY 2025 Canada

Holy Cross will be serving chili, snacks, and warm beverages to all participants when they return from the walk. Let’s see how many teams we can form and have another fun filled night of fitness, food and fellowship!

Update Coldest Night Baking Notice

As you’re aware Holy Cross is hosting approximately 150 people for Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for St. Boniface Street Links on Saturday, February 22. We are asking for donations of cookies, cakes, muffins, slices, sweet treats and also GLUTEN FREE ITEMS (which often get forgotten). Gluten Free items must be tagged “GLUTEN FREE” so it can be kept separate from the      regular baking. Any baking delivered to the parish office can be delivered only on the morning of Friday, Feb 21 because the office always closes at 12 noon OR in the afternoon of Saturday Feb. 22 in the basement. If you require baking to be picked up please contact Nicole Gougeon, 204-254-4659 or email nicolegg1@mymts.net for pick up arrangements on Fri. Feb 21^st.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Sincerely,

Marianne Savard, Holy Cross Food Bank Coordinator

 

Posted: 02/14/25 10:10 AM

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2024 Donation Receipts

We are in the process of preparing receipts for donations in 2024. To ensure you receive your receipt on time, please contact the parish office at 204-237-7367 or office@holycrossparish.ca and let us know if your address has changed in the last year, so we can be sure it’s mailed to the correct address. If you wish to have your tax receipt emailed to you, please contact the parish office.

 

Posted: 02/14/25 10:09 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 cppref@mymts.net  or Christophe at (431) 866-5138 or cmaguet@hotmail.com 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!

 

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 Sister Charlotte Leake.

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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