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. We can be reached at 250-832-3021
St. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
60 First Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4H4
Our new parish Priest is Rev. Father Emmanuel Onumadu. Our new secretary is Liz Davies.
Jan 4 2026 Epiphany of the Lord
Office Hours are back to normal beginning Jan 6 th .
They are Tues to Friday 9 am to 1 pm.
THERE WILL BE NO ADORATION IN THE MONTH OF
JANUARY!
THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES THE WEEK OF
JANUARY 5 TH TO 9 TH .
Please join us for an hour of adoration, praise and worship/confession from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm every 2 nd Thursday of the month.
Sunday Collection: $4628.10 E-transfers: $465.00
Christmas Collection: $4848.15 E-transfers: $600.00
E-transfers can be sent to:
givingstjosephsalmonarm@rdck.org
You are invited to Adoration on Fridays following the
8:15 am Mass until 1 pm. Benediction will be at 12:45 pm,
for those who would like to join.
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Funeral Mass – Saturday January 10th at 11:00 am for Catherine Lee Cathy passed away on January 6th, 2026
- Fr Peter will be officiating the Mass with CWL providing reception luncheon following the Mass in parish hall.
- CWL will provide an Honour Guard
- CWL members are asked to wear their CWL scarf’s
- ALL are welcome to attend the Mass and reception
MAY HER BEAUTIFUL SOUL REST IN PEACE!
October 21, 1938 – January 6, 2026 Catherine (Cathy) Lee, 87, of Salmon Arm, BC, passed away on January 6, 2026, after a month of care at Shuswap Lake General and Vernon Jubilee hospitals. She spent her final weeks surrounded by her family, dear friends, devoted caregivers, and the constant love of many who could not be at her side. Born in Trail, BC, to Pietro and Emma Pellegrin shortly after their immigration from Italy, Catherine was the eldest of four children. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Arv, and her sister Lidia (Mel). She leaves behind her children Michele, Kevin (Cheryl), and Mark (Valerie); grandchildren Emma, Nick (Hailey), Thomas (Danica), Brendan (Megan), Norah, Cormac, and Eamon; great‑grandchildren Evelynn and Gavin; her brother Lorne (Marg); and the extended families of both Lidia and Lorne. Catherine began school speaking little English but discovered a lifelong love of learning that transcended her native Italian and adopted English. She became her high school valedictorian and earned an English degree from UBC in 1961 before serving as a public school teacher. After her children were all established in their schooling, Catherine worked as the office manager at Ujimoto Optometry (now Alpine Optometry) in Salmon Arm, providing exceptional service with a personal touch. A lover of literature, the arts, music, and theatre, Catherine enjoyed everything from Wednesdays on the Wharf and Roots & Blues to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra as well as productions ranging from Shuswap Theatre performances to shows in Vancouver and London. She treasured the Shuswap District Arts Council and especially its street banner program, which gave her the chance to paint beside her eldest grandchild and many local artists. Catherine expressed love in countless, heartfelt ways: caring for her aging parents, raising her children with devotion, creating wondrous Christmas parcels and university care packages, sharing laughter and a delightfully cheeky sense of humour, and taking genuine interest in the lives and pursuits of family and friends across generations. She was also a gifted cook and an extraordinary baker—her shortbread and pies were legendary. In Cathy’s home, food was love made visible. Faith and community were central to her life. Catherine was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League and served for many years as a reader and lay volunteer in the Catholic parishes she attended, especially St. Joseph’s in Salmon Arm. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 60 1st Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC, followed by a reception in the church hall. Catherine’s family extends profound gratitude to the community at Andover Terrace where Mom lived for most of the last decade, and to all the medical professionals who cared for her, including long‑time physicians Dr. Malinowski and Dr. Stickle, and the compassionate teams at Shuswap Lake General and Vernon Jubilee hospitals. Donations in her memory are welcomed by Shuswap Lake General Hospital or the Canadian Red Cross.
Read more at: https://saobserver.net/2026/01/07/catherine-lee/
Damiano Secular Franciscans will be gathering at 1 pm
Sunday, January 11, in room G. Observers are welcome to join us for prayer, spiritual formation and fellowship. For more information call Anna at 250-833-9109.
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.
Parish Assessment: $30,037 Total Pledged: $42,490. Thank you to all that have sent in their pledge. If you did not receive any material in the mail, there are extra pledge forms available in the vestibule of the church. Faith in Action also accepts Interact e-transfers, which can be sent to fia@rcdk.org.
Sun, Jan 4 – For the intentions of all Parishioners
Jan 5 to 9- There will be no masses
Sat, Jan 10 – For the intentions of Joe Steffes
contact Miriam DelHierro…miriamdomestic@protonmail.com 250-826-2488
CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE:
New in the store are the 2026 calendars. We have The Saints Among us, Catholic Faith, and Church Art. They all include the feast days, solemnities, etc. Beautiful.
Also, Sunday Missals are in! They’ve gone down in price! $6/missal. Missals are available in the Church office as well. Please come check us out. We’re also stocking for Christmas.
Tax Receipt 2025 reminder for parishioners: Faith in Action donations must be received by Monday, December 29th, 2025. This includes E-Transfer donations as well. In case of a postal strike, donations must be delivered (either by hand or courier) directly to the Chancery office (Attn: Faith in Action) to be eligible for the 2025 tax receipt. All donations received after December 29th will go towards the 2026 tax receipt.
Diocese of Victoria Pastoral Care Training Winter 2026 “God calls us to touch the lives of our aging, lonely, ill,
palliative and dying sisters and brothers with
accompaniment, kindness and compassion as the hands and
face of Christ. In these sessions, you learn basic tools
necessary to accompany those who are in need of the healing
ministry of Christ.”- Most Reverend Gary Gordon, Bishop of
Victoria
The valuable and free Pastoral Care Outreach Training series
will be offered online this winter. The training is open to
spouse caregivers, family members who care for their loved
ones, clergy and religious, care aides and other in the health
industry, and anyone who is personally drawn to learn basic
tools necessary to accompany those who are in need of the
healing ministry of Christ.
Nine Sessions will be held via Zoom on Saturday mornings
from 9:30 am to 12 pm, starting on January 24 and running
until March 28, 2026 (with no sessions on March 7). Missed
sessions can be made-up, and a Certificate of Completion is
provided to those who complete all nine sessions.
Participants will require a phone number and email address,
a computer, tablet or smartphone with speakers,
microphone and webcam, a reliable internet connection, and
access to Zoom. Please register through your parish by
January 13, 2026. For further information, please email
moiraking@shaw.ca
text Bruce Weicker at 250-833-8971. Training is provided.
All Ladies in the Parish are invited to a study group, Fridays in the Church Hall at 9:00 am. Coffee and muffins are provided to begin. Even if you do not plan on staying for the group please come down and enjoy a coffee before you leave. We hope to see you all there!
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.
The rosary makers will NOT be meeting in Dec for rosary making. We will resume meeting in the New Year on January 8th, 2026.
Compassionate Community Care: Advice, help & support regarding euthanasia & assisted suicide prevention &/or end of life treatment issues. Confidential and free: 1-855-675-8749.
Rachel’s Corner: “One day I was Lazarus, one day Mary Magdalene, one day the blind man…but now…I
leave with nothing covering my eyes. I can see clearly again. I leave in peace.” Testimonial
On our healing journey we are taken through many steps where truths are revealed to us. Join us on a
Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and find the peace that clarity of vision and truth can give you. His mercy is
yours! http://www.rachelsvineyardkamloops.org rvkamloops@yahoo.ca 250-267-5081
St. Joseph’s Parish Contacts
visit, please contact the parish office.
Finance Committee: Beverly Clermont, Bruno Geiger, Nellie Rasmussen
Liturgy: Kathryn Weicker, 250-803-0103
Music Ministry: Catholic Women’s League: Dorothy Hruby 250-253-0294 Knights of Columbus: Eugene Casavant 250-832-9908
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
Any requests for messages in the bulletin and announcements at the end of weekend Masses
must be received at the office by Thursday noon and must be approved by the Pastor.
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Parish Registration / Change of Address
Family Last Name: _________________________ New Parishioner(s):_________
First Name(s):__________________________________________
Children at Home: ________________________ Birthdate: _________________
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Marriage Date: __________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________
Postal Code: __________________ email: _______________________________
Phone Number: __________________ Require Envelopes? Yes______ No______
Would you like to receive the on-line bulletin? Yes_______ No________
If you are a new parishioner, please introduce yourself to Father as soon as possible. Fill
in the above form if you are new or if you have a change of address and place in the
Sunday collection. It is your responsibility to give your new forwarding address to
receive your tax receipt.
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