The choirs of Holy Cross Parish presented a concert of Advent and Christmas music on Sunday afternoon, December 18. The program opened with Harmonia Mundi, a 16th century German chorale, performed by members of several of the parish choirs. The chorale's message is that music may one day heal our differences and bring the people of the world together.

The Hospitality Committee served the parish's annual Old Fashion Parish Supper on Saturday, November 5, 2011. As always, the committee did a superb job in organizing the event and treating parishioners to a memorable meal. Karen Flynn, the Hospitality Committee Chair, hosted the sold-out event; Fr. Reg McNeil led the attendees in saying grace before the meal.

The Holy Cross Youth Group held its annual fall retreat on Saturday, October 22. The guest speaker was Lee Leonard, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach and an active member of the parish community.

A series of 6 sessions will be held at Holy Cross Parish on Monday evenings from October 3 to November 21, 2011, with the exceptions of October 10 (Thanksgiving), and October 31 (Halloween).

Holy Cross Parish held a farewell party on August 20 in honour of our associate pastor, Fr. Lukose Kochupurackal, C.M.F., who has received an appointment as pastor of St. Bernard Parish, effective September 1, 2011.

Approximately 180 parishioners attended the event, which was hosted by the Hospitality Committee and the Knights of Columbus.