May 10th , 2026 6th Sunday of Easter

Weekday Masses are 8:15 am Monday to Friday.

Weekly Adoration will be on Fridays after the 8:15 am Mass, with benediction to follow at 12:45 pm.

There will be a Mass for Anointing of the Sick on May 9^th, at 10 am.

Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday to Friday.

There will be a Funeral Mass for Mabel Floré on May 16^th at 11 am. Everyone is welcome to come.

Sunday Collection: $3129.40 E-transfers: $2485.00

E-transfers can be sent to: givingstjosephsalmonarm@rcdk.org

Anyone interested in being part of the parish catechetical ministry (to teach first communion, confirmation, RCIA and adult faith formation classes) please contact Father Emmanuel.

Any adults in the Church who have yet to receive the sacrament of confirmation should contact Father Emmanuel.

ATTENTION: If you need to use space in the Church for a group YOU MUST go through the office and get approval. They need to know the date and time, so they can make sure there is no conflicts with other bookings. It is to help the office know if there are people in the Church. If you book a time and it needs to be changed YOU MUST inform the office so they can make the proper changes.

The Knights of Columbus will offer three scholarships ($1000 each) for students EITHER graduating from high school in June 2026 and pursuing post- secondary education OR students who will be returning to university / college in the fall of 2026. Applications are available at the Church office, High School offices or call Bruno Geiger (250-832-9189). Completed applications must be submitted by May 15, 2026

St. Joseph’s CWL Scholarships Applications Available.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada at St. Joseph’s Parish is pleased to offer two scholarships of $1,000 each. One scholarship is available to a graduating high school student, and the other to a student continuing in post-secondary studies. Applicants should be practicing their faith and actively involved in parish life. Applications are available from the Church office or by contacting Kyla Ouillette (kyla_ouillette@live.ca) Deadline for submission: June 1, 2026.

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.

Mass Intentions for May 10^th to May 16^th

May 10^th – For the intentions of all Parishioners

May 11^th – For the intentions of Christine Mason

May 12^th– For the intentions of Peter and Dawn Weicker

May 13^th – For the intentions of Joe Steffes

May 14^th – For the intentions of Rebecca O’Hagan

May 15^th – For the repose of the soul of Peter Pukas and the intentions of Marita Pukas

May 16^th – For the repose of the soul of Josh Higgins

– For the repose of the soul of Bill Tapuska (OLOF)

Attention New Parishioners: Any Knights new to the parish are asked to please contact Eugene Casavant or the parish office.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH: YOU’RE INVITED!

“Games Day” will take place in the church hall from 10 – 11:30 am on the following Wednesdays: May 20, June 17. Please bring a favorite board game or two to share, and meet new and old friends for a morning of fun. No registration or donation necessary, just drop in and get your game on!

Our Askews Gift Card program in 2025 raised about $3,000 which supports our Food Banks. Thank you to all those who supported this program with the purchase of gift cards. We all need to buy groceries, so if you shop at Askews please give consideration to purchasing their gift cards after mass in the Coffee Room. 7% of sales go to feeding the hungry. The gift cards may be used at any of the 5 Askew stores. Cash and cheque payments are accepted.

The movie being played is THE INCREDIBLES!!

Come and bid on the VIP seating after weekend Mass in the vestibule! The successful bid will receive a charitable donation receipt!

The CWL will be hosting a webinar in the Parish Hall May 12^th at 2:00 pm. Doors will open at 1:45 pm Treats, Tea and Coffee and Lemonade will be provided.

This will be an excellent reflection, and we hope all members of the parish who are interested will attend.

CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE:

Happy Easter!!! Along with the joyous Season of Easter, we are preparing for First Communions, Confirmations, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and many more special occasions in our lives and those of our loved ones. Please, come check out the store.

Thanks to several wonderful donations, we have new statues and candle holders, books, and pictures. We’ve also stocked up on new bibles, rosaries, and children’s books. We even have teething rosaries!! They’re amazing.

Please note the donations shelf is stocked as well. Any items you’d like to donate, please bring them into the store Sunday morning, or leave them in a box under the shelf, and we’ll sort through them and put out everything we can. Thank you!!!! Hope to see you soon.

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 has resumed. It will take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm in Room C. Everyone is welcome to come join and learn how to make rosaries. If you have a rosary that is broken or needs repair, please drop it off at the Parish office in a bag with your name and number. We will give you a call when it is fixed and ready to be picked up.

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
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Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and find the peace that clarity of vision and truth can give you. His mercy is
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St. Joseph’s Parish Contacts

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.
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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