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Parish Bulletin

The parish bulletin is posted each week. This is a wonderful resource for the latest news and announcements and events in the parish and our local faith community.

 

Current announcements

Sister Charlotte Leake, S.N.J.M.

Welcome Sister Charlotte Leake, S.N.J.M.!

With a recommendation from Archbishop Albert LeGatt, supported by Fr. Ani Xavier (Parochial Administrator), Diane L’Arrivee (Parish Pastoral Council Chair) and Joanne Mercier (Parish Finance Council Chair), Sister Charlotte Leake has joined Holy Cross Parish as Coordinator of Parish Life. She comes with much related experience, having spent the last nine years as Parish Life Director in several of the St. Boniface Diocese city parishes, most recently St. Joseph the Worker and Blessed Sacrament.

Her responsibilities in our parish will include:

  • Collaborating with the leadership team consisting of the Parochial Administrator and the Parish Pastoral and Finance Council Chairs, in all matters affecting the life of the parish.
  • Coordinating and being present to all ministries and groups within the parish, observing diocesan policies and practices.
  • Leading the parish support staff.
  • Working alongside the Parochial Administrator on initial interviews and preparations for Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals.

Sister Charlotte is delighted to again be part of Holy Cross Parish life, having previously spent the years 1976 through 2000 teaching at Holy Cross School.

 

 

 

Posted: 08/23/24 10:48 AM

Feast of the Holy Cross

Our first ad-hoc committee has planned our parish Feast Celebrations.  If you would like to be involved in preparing for these events, please contact ppc@holycrossparish.ca.

Here are the events planned to celebrate our parish feast:

Saturday, September 7 – Time for adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in the church following the 7:45am daily mass until 11:00am.  Fr. Ani will be available for confession during this time.  Click on the link if you would like more information on Adoration.  https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/about-eucharistic-adoration.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAHga9IDLHSqy2xQWJqE_4klYoq_8NwZMgQrks8jwxduMwJ0YclI4RoCF0MQAvD_BwE

September 7 – 14 – During this special feast week, all adorers in the Adoration Chapel who wish to pray the rosary, are asked do so silently. Please contact the parish office if you need to purchase an Adoration Chapel key card.

Friday, September 13 – 9:00am – Flower Donations – We are asking for all the gardeners to please drop off any donations of flowers from your gardens. Please drop these off in the church basement so that they can be arranged for presentation in the church.

The scripture readings for the Sunday Masses will be those of the Feast of the Holy Cross.  If you need the readings, please follow this link:  https://www.catholicgallery.org/mass-reading/140924/

Saturday, September 14

Mass at 4:00pm

  • Following mass, we invite you to bring your favourite dish and join us in a potluck feast that celebrates all the cultures in our parish.
  • Concert at 7:00pm. Danielle Savard will perform music interspersed with scripture readings. This will be in the church.
  • Following the concert, please join fellow parishioners in the parish hall for beverages and cake.

Sunday, September 15

Mass at 7:45am. 

  • Following mass, we invite you to bring your favourite dish and join us in a potluck feast that celebrates all the cultures in our parish.

Mass at 10:00am. 

  • Following mass, we invite you to bring your favourite dish and join us in a potluck feast that celebrates all the cultures in our parish.

Mass at 12:00 noon

  • Following mass, we invite you to bring your favourite dish and join us in a potluck feast that celebrates all the cultures in our parish.

The Parish Pastoral Council would like to thank all the parishioners for supporting the celebration of our feast day through attendance, food and flowers.

 

Posted: 08/9/24 12:16 PM

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 1st 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

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 1st and 3rd 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

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

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!

Database and Development Officer

St. Mary’s Academy Foundation is seeking a Database and Development Officer. This full-time position is essential for supporting our fundraising efforts through effective database management, data analysis, and donor and alumnae relations support. If you have experience with constituent management databases, strong attention to detail, and excellent communications skills, we want to hear from you! Application Deadline is September 16, 2024. For a full job description and how to apply, visit smamb.ca/news/employment-opportunities.

*NEW* St. Bernadette Parish – Catechism Coordinator

“Are you passionate about nurturing the faith of our youth and want to make a lasting impact? St. Bernadette Parish is looking for a dedicated Catechism Coordinator!
The Catechism Coordinator is responsible for the children’s catechism program, and preparation for Confirmation, Holy Communion and First Penance.
This is an independent contractor position, offering flexibility in both work hours and location! The priority is effective results and successful program delivery. Compensation will be a flat rate of $1,100/month from Sept – June. Please see the attached job description for more information.
To apply or if you have any additional questions, please contact the Finance Council at: financecommittee@st-bernadette.ca or call the parish office at (204) 255-1951. Thank you for your consideration!”

 

Posted: 05/15/23 7:29 AM

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

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

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

Second Saturday of the Month Holy Hour (Charismatic Prayer at Holy Cross)

Dear Brothers, Sisters and Friends in Christ Jesus!

Peace be with you!

Psalms 34:8  “O taste and see that the Lord is good”.

We have some good news to communicate to you. Every second Saturday of the month Holy Cross Parish will have Charismatic Prayer from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

You are invited to encounter the One who created you and loves you!

  1. Praise and Worship to lift up our Soul! Face to face time with Jesus with the Eucharist Lord.
  2. Thanksgiving to Holy Trinity
  3. Spiritual message by Fr. Ani Xavier OFM Cap
  4. Giving testimony by individuals
  5. Prayer of intercession
  6. Healing prayer to fill your soul with peace of mind.
  7. Benediction

God is ready and waiting for you, will you accept His invitation to be with Him?

Kindly inform your families and friends; this is the best way of evangelization…

Holy Cross Parish doors are OPEN… Let us pray in one Heart, One Mind & One Spirit…

Posted: 09/23/22 9:55 AM

Announcement submissions

Any announcements you wish to submit for the bulletin must be ready for publication. Please submit your announcements prior to the event for consideration.

Contact us with particulars of which dates you would like the announcement to appear, by:

All announcements are subject to approval by our Pastor.