St Josephs is a Roman Catholic Parish located in Salmon Arm BC Canada..We are part of the Diocese of Kamloops . More than three hundred families are part of our parish community. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome to St. Joseph’s. At St. Joseph’s we are blessed to have excellent staff and volunteers dedicated to proclaiming the truth about God to the world. We offer a variety of opportunities to discover or deepen your relationship with God and to grow in knowledge of Him and His church.
Our Pastor is Father Fred Weisbeck.. Corinne Smith is our secretary and can be reached at 250-832-3021 during the week.
St. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
60 First Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4H4
May 19 th , 2024 Pentecost Sunday
Sunday Collection: $2,595.05
E-Transfers: $2,497.00
The Month of May is dedicated to Our Lady. The Holy Fathers Intentions for the Month of May. We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians, grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel.
You are invited to Adoration on Fridays The value of an hour spent before the Blessed Sacrament is beyond all that we can imagine. You will experience a peace of heart that the world cannot give, a peace that only Jesus can give you. Fridays between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
New Diocesan Prayer for Vocations:
“O God, You have chosen the apostles to make disciples of all nations and by baptism and
confirmation, have called all of us to build up Your Holy Church. Lord, help us listen and be open to Your call. May we be a Church of many Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Lay Faithful who love You with our whole hearts and gladly spend our entire lives to make You known and loved by all. Amen”
Schedule Changes for Summer Months:
Starting Tuesday, May 21 st the summer office hours will be 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday to Friday. Closed
on Mondays and Holidays. The office will be closed on Tuesday, May 28 th and Wednesday, May 29 th .
Adoration on Fridays will begin immediately following the 8:15 am Mass and will conclude with
Benediction at 1:00 pm. Fr. Fred will be away on retreat with the diocesan priests June 10 to 14.
Here is the streaming link for May 19th….https://youtube.com/live/23G3LnjVHpU?feature=share
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
email transfer donations:
To give using this method, please transfer your gift to givingstjosephsalmonarm@rcdk.org using your bank’s Interac transfer via online banking. The parish’s e-transfer address is setup for auto-deposit so a security password will not be required.
Mass Intentions for May 18 to May 24
Saturday, May 18 – For the intentions of Harold & Terry Sinclair and family
Sun. May 19 – For the intentions of all parishioners
Tues. May 21 – Repose of the soul of Lisa MacKinnon
Wednesday, May 22 – For the repose of the souls of Joanna Jung & Joseph Lee
Thursday, May 23 – For the intentions of Jean Proft
Friday, May 24 – Repose of the soul of Tina Horthuis
Knights Pancake Breakfast
The Knights host their monthly pancake breakfast next Sunday, May 26th. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast while visiting with fellow parishioners. All are welcome.
Knights Bottle Drive for Youth Activities
Mark your calendars for June 15. It is the Knights Bottle/Returnables Drive in support of youth activities. The Knights are supporting an individual from our parish to participate in the NET program for a year.
Corpus Christi Sunday – June 2
On Sunday, June 2 nd There will be a procession of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of the 9:00 am Mass around the church building. This will conclude with Benediction.
Cards Fundraiser: A reminder that Askew’s cards are available after Masses. Proceeds from sales help feed the hungry in our community. Thank you for your support.
Vocations Director: “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.” Send forth workers into your vineyard. If God is calling you to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, contact Fr. Derrick Cameron, Vocation Director, Diocese of Kamloops at (250) 372-2581. email office@sacredheartkamloops.org
Live-In Retreat, Seton House of Prayer, Kelowna, June 14-16th Has a few openings!! Don’t miss out on this wonderful weekend! The whole purpose of the Live-In is to lead those who come to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The program involves a series of instructions and slides on the basis of Christian life. There are a variety of speakers from all walks of life. It is Roman Catholic funded and based. It includes the celebration of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Shannon Moleski: moleskism@gmail.com or call or text 250-255-3444
Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program: The annual British Columbia and Yukon Bursary program known as the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program is underway. We are privileged to offer fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. These bursaries are made available on a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post-secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of British Columbia. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2024 with the bursaries being awarded in the fall.
The Terms of Reference may be found on our web site (kofcbc.org). To request and application: email chrischen.kofc@gmail.com We would like to congratulate the many recipients once again over the past years and look forward to the opportunity to assist many more young people in the advancement of their education.
Attention New Parishioners: Any Knights new to the parish are asked to please contact Eugene Casavant or the parish office.
Rachel’s Corner: “I gave all to Our Lord, and He broke the chains, and I am free now. I feel more at
peace and a deep feeling of joy and hope that I can one day be with my child, my God and with Jesus.
That is the hope I had one day lost and now have again.” – Testimonial. Have you lost hope that you
could ever be free of the chains that have imprisoned you since your loss due to an abortion
decision? Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and hand those chains to Him. Be free again.
http://www.rachelsvineyardkamloops.org rvkamloops@yahoo.ca 250-267-5081
Don’t forget the Donation Boxes There are two donation boxes in our church vestibule, one for the Carmelite Sisters in Armstrong and one for our local Salvation Army Food Bank. As a parish you have been very generous in the past and these groups continue to welcome your donations of non-perishable food items. The Salvation Army is very thankful to our parish for the continued weekly donations.
Compassionate Community Care: Advice, help & support regarding euthanasia & assisted suicide prevention &/or end of life treatment issues. Confidential and free: 1-855-675-8749.
St. Joseph’s Parish Contacts
Finance Committee… Beverly Clermont, Bruno Geiger, Nellie Rasmussen Pastoral Care: If you have any family members in the hospital or sick at home who would like a visit , please contact the parish office
Liturgy: Kathryn Weicker, 250-803-0103
Music Ministry: Marc Dansereau
St. Joseph’s CWL Council: Contact: CWL President , Dorothy Hruby
Knights of Columbus: Eugene Casavant
Secular Franciscans: Anna O’Hagan 833-9109
Faith Formation for Children, R.C.I.A. and Adult Education: contact the Parish office sastjoseph@rcdk.org 250-832-3021
Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals: Contact the Parish office to make an appointment to meet with the Pastor sastjoseph@rcdk.org 250-832-3021
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