Activity Reports

This month, we were blessed to host the HCFM family gathering at our home. It was a grace-filled and joyful occasion where families came together in faith, fellowship and love. We began the evening with the Holy Rosary, praying together with deep devotion. The atmosphere was peaceful and spiritually uplifting as every family member joined…

On August 2nd and 3rd, 2025, Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) had the privilege of visiting St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie. Earlier this year, in the third week of May, St. Thomas More Parish in Niagara warmly welcomed the ministry to their faith community. These encounters were moments of grace, where the timeless mission…

In a remarkable and grace-filled initiative to rekindle faith and foster deeper communion among families, parishes, and the Church in Canada, a Eucharistic Journey was organized in collaboration with Shekinah TV. This extraordinary spiritual journey, undertaken with the Blessed Sacrament, traversed five provinces and over 5,000 kilometres of Canadian soil, leaving a trail of prayer,…

On June 5, 2025, the Mohawk College Auditorium in Hamilton became a place of joy, pride, and inspiration as St. Mary’s School celebrated the graduation of over 200 students who completed their 12th Grade. The event was a milestone not only for the graduates and their families but also for the entire school community, marking…

Our spirited group of ladies have been meeting every Friday morning after church to make rosaries and share some community time. The small space they have secured for themselves provides a welcoming and amicable atmosphere. They have been joyfully responding to the call for rosary requests in our community by dedicating their spare time to…

Celebrating the Legacy of Venerable Patrick Peyton and the Power of the Rosary On June 28 and 29, 2025, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Scarborough—one of the Holy Cross-run parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto—welcomed Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) for a weekend, rich in prayer, inspiration, and renewed devotion to family faith life.…

Saint Vincent de Paul extends heartfelt thanks to Fr. Francis Noronha CSC, the Pastor St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, for his support of the 2nd Migrant Matters Luncheon—a truly worthy cause for our parish community. Fr. Shaji M L CSC, National Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries Canada, blessed the gathering with over 200 rosaries,…

When a few of us came together to start the HCFM Intercessory Prayer Group, we never imagined how quickly it would grow into something we would look forward to each month. What began as a simple idea has become a source of faith, friendship, and hope — especially for us new immigrants who miss the…

‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 18:3. The Lord wants us to be children – to have fun and play, explore His church. The after school program Joyful Explorers was created to explore the Bible and God’s love reminding…