315 Douglas Avenue East Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 1H7 Phone 306-757-1325
email: hc.office@holycrossregina.ca
NEW PARISHIONER AT HOLY CROSS?
Are you a new parishioner at Holy Cross, or would you like to become one? If so you are invited to contact our Pastoral Assistant, Martin Kondzielewski, at the Parish office to register. The Parish office hours are 9 am to 12 noon, Monday to Friday.
You can also call 306-347-0929.
We would love to hear from you!
Holy Cross Parish Sacramental Preparation
Overview 2023-2024
Registration forms are found at the parish (Holy Cross) or on line at www.holycrossregina.ca. Please submit these no later than Friday, Sept. 15
The Schedule:
Parent Only Info Meetings Either Wed. Sept. 20th @ 7:00 p.m. OR Sun. Sept. 24th - 10:40 a.m.
Rite of Enrollment Mass: Sun. Oct. 8 – 9:00 a.m.
Reconciliation Classes (must receive this sacrament first)
Parent & Child Sessions #1 - Sun. Oct. 22, #2 - Sun. Nov. 19, After Mass 10:30 am
1st Reconciliation Retreat: Sun. Nov. 26 – 10:40 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1st Reconciliation Celebration: Thus. Nov. 30 – 7:00pm
Confirmation and First Eucharist Parent Only Session: Wed. Jan.17 – 7:00 p.m. OR Sun. Jan. 21 - 10:30 a.m.
Family Session Dates: 10:45 a.m to 12 noon.
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Session 1 – Sunday, February 18 – after Mass
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Session 2 – Sunday, March 10 – after Mass
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Session 3 – Sunday, March 17 – after Mass
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Session 4 – Sunday, April 14 – after Mass
Child Only Retreat: Sunday, April ? – after Mass, the Sunday before the Confirmation date.
Download documents below:
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the Guide
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the Reconciliation Schedule
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the Confirmation & 1st Eucharist schedule
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Reconciliation Registration Forms
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Confirmation Registration Forms
With questions contact Martin at pastoral.assistant@holycrossregina.ca
| Fri | 9:00am |
| Sat | 5:00pm |
| Sun | 9:00am |
| Mon | No Mass |
| Tue | 7:00pm |
| Wed | 9:00am |
| Thu | 9:00am |
Welcome Father Carlos Jimenez!
Holy Cross is very pleased to announce the arrival of Fr. Carlos as our permanent Pastor. To read Father's biography, please click here.
How are we? 
Reporting Back to the Archdiocese of Regina
A six-month reporting was provided to the Archdiocese of Regina, a requirement arising from the tri-parish consultations. You can click here to read about how Holy Cross Parish is doing.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting report a can be found here.
Pastoral Letters on Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples
"That We May Walk Together"
As the Archdiocese of Regina continues its journey towards healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, we wish to share a series of letters from the Bishops of Canada that detail several paths forward and serve as a guides for our efforts over the coming months and years. These letters have been informed by conversations with Indigenous partners and inspired by Pope Francis.
Here, you will find several foundational commitments made by the Bishops of Canada, and our Diocese, including continuing dialogue, supporting local projects through the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, promoting Indigenous culture, pursuing justice with Indigenous Peoples, addressing social challenges, celebrating the role of women in Indigenous faith communities, and inviting Indigenous Elders to share their spiritual wisdom.
The pastoral letters can be found as a few copies in the Gerein Centre and below:
Pastoral Letter to the First Nations
Pastoral Letter to the Inuit in Canada
Pastoral Letter to the People of God in Canada
Visit our Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Cross-Parish-Regina-1510370719073051/
Sacramental Classes for Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist. Full Steam Ahead!
We will have sacramental preparation classes for those children who are in Grade Two or 7 years old., starting this fall. Please download the following schedules, guidebook and registration forms. Return completed registration forms to the office at Holy Cross:
- Guidebook 2023
- Reconciliation Registration form 2023
- Confirmation and First Eucharist Registration Form 2023
- Reconciliation Schedule
- Confirmation and First Eucharist Schedule
Hospital Chaplains
When a family member or friend is going into or has gone into a hospital, please call the parish office and inform us :
306-757-1325
Catholic chaplains visit patients & their families to address any spiritual needs, to pray, to provide a friendly face & comforting presence, to talk about people’s fears & concerns, to bring Communion, & to contact a priest for anointing of the sick.
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Pasqua Hospital, 306-519-1380
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Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 306-530-6511
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General Hospital, 306-519-1405
Celebration of the Mass at Holy Cross
Holy Cross has revisited procedures and polices for worship. The Dispensation from Mass has been lifted. The faithful are asked to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Although the public dispensation from Mass has not been in effect since August 2021, the sick and medically vulnerable have always been dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. If you are ill, elderly or medically vulnerable in any way, you are urged to continue to take every precaution to keep yourself and others safe.
Masses
We have gone back to Masses as before COVID. Hand sanitizer is still available.
Gatherings
We will continue to use the Gerein Centre entrance as the primary entrance to the church. On weekends the Douglas Avenue doors will also be opened - please sanitize your hands when you come in. Although physical distancing will no longer be required, we strongly suggest to continue distancing practices.
Holy Water Fonts
Holy water is again available.
Sign of Peace
Physical touching (shaking hands, hugging, etc.) is now up to the individual and their comfort level. The Sign of Peace may be expressed with handshakes, hugs, a bow or similar ritual gesture.
Communion
The priest continues to distribute communion with the assistance of one extraordinary minister. Recipients are encouraged to use hand sanitizer before they receive. Reception in the hand is to be the norm. Father is comfortable with Communion on the tongue for those who would prefer. Individuals with cold or flu symptoms are asked to stay home until well. Reception of the Blood of Christ will not resume at this time. Blessed Blood will not be offered at this time.
Bulletins
Bulletins are being handed out again. Please take one on your way out. They are also available on this web page.
Collection Baskets
As per preCOVID.
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s liturgy is still on hold.
Ministry Volunteers
Contact with ministers continues. See updates on this page.
Electronic Pre-Authorized Donation Form
The option of Pre-Authorized Deposit (PAD) available for your financial gifts to Holy Cross is available. You determine the amount and where it goes, and free to change or cancel at any time.
Holy Cross website updated
November 28, 2023