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
Parish Priest is Rev. Father Emmanuel Onumadu.
Secretary is Liz Davies.
Feb 1 st , 2026 4 th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Monthly Adoration will resume February 12th. There will
be an hour of adoration, confession and praise from 7
pm to 8pm.
Parishioners are invited and encouraged to bring back their palm branches from last year so that they can be burned in preparation for Ash Wednesday. Please place the palms in the box provided in the foyer of the church.
Morning Masses are back to normal, Monday to Friday at 8:15 am.
Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday to Friday.
There will be a Vocation Live-In on the weekend of February 7-8 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC. Anyone wishing to enter the Seminary in the next couple of years is welcome. For more information phone 604-826-8975 or email rector.minors@sck.ca
Monthly Adoration will resume February 12th.
There will be an hour of adoration, confession and
praise from 7 pm to 8pm.
Sunday Collection: $1357 E-transfers: $1890
E-transfers can be sent to: givingstjosephsalmonarm@rdck.org
A reminder to all Parishioners if you would like envelopes for your collection donations, please let the office know and they will make up a box for you.
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.
LENT IS ALMOST HERE! Ash Wednesday Masses on February 18 th , will be at 8:15 am and 7:00 pm. There will be the distribution of Ashes at these Masses.
We are always looking and encouraging parishioners to become Ushers and greeters. ( singles or couples) Its a great way to contribute to the Parish as well as meet people. As always , there are few volunteers. WILL YOU HELP?
A new schedule for Head Ushers and Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is available now.. go to the MINISTRIES tab at the top of this page
Attention New Parishioners: Any Knights new to the parish are asked to please contact Eugene Casavant or the parish office.
Sun, Jan 25 – For the intentions of all Parishioners
Mon, Jan 26- For the intentions of Chris and Kathryn Weicker
Tues, Jan 27 – For the intentions of Marc and Patti Dansereau
Wed, Jan 28- For the repose of the soul of Rose Douville
Thurs, Jan 29 – For the repose of the soul of Eric Higgins
Fri, Jan 30 – For the intentions of Jenny Macdougall
Sat, Jan 31 – For the repose of the soul of Sonia Krywiak
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.
2025 Tax Receipts will be available after mass Saturday and Sunday in Room A for 10 minutes, they can also be picked up in the Church office during office hours. Any receipts not picked up by February 15 th will be mailed out.
Secular Franciscan Gathering Sunday, February 8th, 1 pm in room G. In 1221 St Francis instituted the third order – Secular Franciscans are men and women who
do not leave their homes, families or work but want to live the same values as Francis and his order. We struggle daily to abandon ourselves to God's plan for
our lives. You are invited to come and see. May the Lord give you peace!
To download & PRINT, click here PDF
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.
ROSARY MAKING will resume on Thursday, January 15,2026, at 1:00 pm in Room G at St. Joseph’s Church and will continue on the 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays on the month.
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: ____________________________________________________
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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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