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.
Our secretary is Liz Davies.
July 19th, 2026…16 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Collection: $2988.80
E-transfer: $425.00
E-transfers can be sent to: givingstjosephsalmonarm@rcdk.org
Please Note: Beginning July 3, Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be from
after morning mass until 10:00 am for the summer only.
There will be no mass on Wednesday July 22nd.
Weekday Masses are 8:15 am Monday to Friday.
Summer Office Hours are now in effect, they are Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 1pm.
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.
Registration for 1st Communion, Confirmation for Children, and RCIA is now open. Pick up registration forms in the vestibule and return to office. Note all forms need to be returned by August 15th, 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 July 20th to 28th willbe said privately.
2025/2026 KNIGHT OF THE YEAR … St Joseph Council 7107
It is a privilege and honor for any Grand Knight to bestow a “Knight of the Year” to
a member of the Council who has shown himself to be a leader and a force for the
advancement of this Councils works and profile.
The above paragraph can apply to a number of members in any given year.
However, it is an honour to point to this year’s nominee to receive the
nomination.
The Knight of the Years for the Columbian year ending on June 30 th 2026 has been
a pillar of support throughout the year as he has been for many years proceeding.
He has served in several positions in the Council including being a Past Grand
Knight. He has served as a Trustee for several years. He has been active in many
Council projects especially in the Scholarship programs, Degree work, and
Councils regular pancake projects.
As a member also of the Fourth Degree Assembly, he has been a faithful
supporter and Officer of the Assembly
He has been a faithful Parish supporter and spent many hours in the committee
structures of parish life.
It is my honour to announce that the Knight of the Year designation for the
Columbian year 2025/2026 is Brother Bruno Geiger
The Knights of Columbus Council 7107 would like to congratulate the following recipients of Scholarships/Bursaries this year.
Juliana Sakmar, Genevieve Delaney and Maria Anhel will each receive $1000 scholarships toward their continued education.
The Knights are hosting a Burger-Nite on Saturday, July 25th after the 5:00 mass. This is a simple event to get us together similar to the Fellowship after Sunday mass. Count yourself in. See Bruce Weicker after mass if you have not been ‘counted in’ yet.
Attention New Parishioners: Any Knights new to the parish are asked to please contact the parish office.
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.
CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE:
CWL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE:
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 childrens books. We even have teething rosaries!! They’re amazing.
Please note the donations shelf is stocked as well. Any items youd 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.
“ COMING SOON!!!”
ST.JOSEPH’S PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY 2026 !!!!
We are producing a Parish photo directory to help us acquaint ourselves with one another and strengthen our faith community. We are looking for volunteers to help with this project.
For more information please call or text…
Kathryn Weicker (250)833-8497 or Ramona Delaney (604)309-4329
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.
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 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: _________________
________________________ Birthdate: _________________
________________________ Birthdate: _________________
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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