HC Prep Program Parents` Update for April 24, 2026
I would like to start off by wishing the Lev. 2 Students and their Teachers “God`s Blessings” as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of First Communion which will take place on Saturday, April 25th. Please pay attention to the following information:
*IMPORTANT: I will be retiring as Director of the Holy Cross Prep Program, effective June 30, 2026. I want to sincerely thank you all for your continued support of the HC Prep Program throughout this year and in past years as well. Mr. Joseph Villella will be taking over for me, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Joseph currently teaches at Holy Cross Elementary School and will continue in both roles next year. I look forward to positively closing up this year with all of you with great anticipation.
* IMPORTANT: For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, we have been granted permission to allow our Parents to make a LEFT TURN off of Delta Ave into the parking lot entrance in front of the Church. Parents are not permitted to enter the Parking Lot from the Back Lot Exit area. Parents are only permitted to exit from the Back Lot ramp. Please also note, that when you are leaving our Parking lot on to Delta Ave, you are only permitted to “TURN RIGHT”
* PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to
the cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.
* IMPORTANT: ALL LEV. 2 & LEV. 7 SACRAMENTAL PHOTOS / DOCUMENTS WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR STUDENTS ON MAY 19th (All our Students are expected to participate in Classes up to May 19 th)
* IMPORTANT: HC PREP CLASSES FOR THE YEAR WILL END ON MAY 19. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR NEXT YEAR ON APR. 28 (HARD COPIES OF THE REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT HOME OR YOU CAN GO ON-LINE FOR THE FORM AT hcprep.ca
* IMPORTANT: Lenten Mite Boxes were sent home on Feb. 24 and can be returned by no later than April 21. (Participation is voluntary)
* IMPORTANT: The First Communion Mass will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 1 pm in the Church (Students are expected to be here in the School Gym by 12:20 pm)
* IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays. (hcprep.ca)
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 28,
Dino Alberti
HC PREP Coordinator
