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.

September 20th, 2026… 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday Collection: $2544.00

E-transfer: $670.00

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

Weekday Masses are 8:15 am Monday to Friday.

Please Note: Office hours will be returning to Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm, starting September 8^th, 2026.

Adoration will go back to Fridays after morning mass, Benediction will begin at 12:45 pm, starting September 11^th, 2026.

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.

First Communion Classes will begin September 28^th, 2026 @ 6:30 pm.

Confirmation classes will begin October 1^st, 2026 @ 6:30 pm.

IT IS TIME! It is time to do some clean up around our church. A clean up bee is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 9:00 to 12:00. We will conclude with a hot dog bbq. All families are invited and asked to help out with pulling weeds, sweeping curbs, picking up dead branches, and other tasks. Bring your shovels, rakes, brooms, picks, digging bars, shears, and any other unique tools you have. And don’t forget your gloves. If you would like to help with preparing the hot dog bbq, please contact Bruce @ 250-833-8971.

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 Sept 20^th to Sept 26^th

Sept 20^th– For the intentions of all Parishioners

Sept 21st- For the intentions of ther children and grandchildren of Grace Krukowski

Sept 22nd- For the repose of the soul of Ron Scheer

Sept 23rd- For the repose of the soul of Joan Kirwin

Sept 24th- For the repose of the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Sept 25th- For the repose of the souls of Mike & Sonya Krywiak

Sept 26th- For the repose of the soul of Teresa Cantu

There will be a funeral Mass held for Boris Idzan on October 1st at 11 am.

Our parish’s annual Faith in Action appeal for underway officially this Sunday with the screening of the dioceses Faith in Action video. The video’s purpose is to outline the priorities for the diocese in promoting Catholic education, youth ministry, in promoting Catholic family values, training and formation for the diocese’s permanent diaconate program, mission support throughout the diocese and support for our retired priests among others. You will learn more about out own parish’s priorities in the coming weeks. Our parish has set a goal of 95 gifts in the hopes of raising a total of $29,450. We will provide updates on how we are doing in the meeting these twin goals in the weeks ahead.

Knights monthly Pancake Breakfast starts on Sunday, September 27th. Proceeds from this breakfast will support our Coasts for Kids program. Coasts are purchased and distributed to needy kids through the Women’s Shelter and the Salvation Army. Your support for this program is greatly appreciated. All are invited and welcome.

Garage Sale Donations – THANK YOU for your donations. Your response has been amazing – and we have just begun. Reminder donations are accepted before mass on Saturdays and after mass on Sundays. We will be advertising shortly for volunteers to help with the SET UP on Friday, Oct 2nd and working the sale on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Stay tuned.

ST. JOSEPH’S GARAGE SALE
A Project of the CWL and Knights of Columbus
Saturday, October 3rd
DONATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED AUGUST 29TH THRU SEPTEMBER 27TH
SATURDAYS STARTING AUGUST 29TH BEFORE MASS (4:00 – 4:45)
SUNDAYS STARTING AUGUST 30TH AFTER MASS (10:15 – 11:00)
NOT TOO LATE. YOU CAN STILL DONATE!!
DONATION GUIDELINES
Good quality items
Baby & Kids Clothing– washed and no stains
Household items, Linens, Books, Cookbooks, Stuffies
Toys, Puzzles, Sporting Goods, Camping Equipment
Jewelry, Kitchen Items, Tools, House plants, tubers, bulbs
IF YOU CAN’T CARRY IT, WE CAN’T TAKE IT!
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Broken Items
In general, no adult clothing
Encyclopedia sets, Magazines
Matresses
Lumber, building materials, Tires
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – receive donations (see above schedule), sorting, set up,
monitoring sales (October 3), clean up. Can you give a couple of hours?
Contact: Bruce Weicker – Text or Phone 250-833-8971
Angel Agassiz – Text or Phone 250-804-9447

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

The sale of Askew Grocery Cards is making a difference for our community. Already this year we have raised $1,760 towards supporting the hungry. Cards are available after masses on the weekends, AND NOW AT THE OFFICE DURING THE WEEK. Thank you for your support “TO FEED THE HUNGRY.”

San Damiano Franciscan Fraternity – invites parishioners to join in the celebration of the Transitus of St. Francis on Saturday, October 3rd, following the 5 o’clock evening Mass. A brief liturgy will take place in the Church. This year October 3rd will mark the 800th anniversary of St Francis passing from this life to the next.

2026 PARISH DIRECTORY – If you have not yet made your appointment for a photo session, please call or text Kathryn Weicker at 250 833 8497. The photographer will be at St. Joseph’s from Oct 19-28. All those who get their photo taken will receive a complimentary photo directory.

Ladies of the parish and CWL members this is for you.

CWL SUNDAY September 20, 2026 ladies of the league to host fellowship after mass.

CONVENTION PLANNING MEETING September 28 @ 6:30 Our CWL league is responsible for the 2027 diocesan convention being held in spring of 2027 at St. Joseph’s.

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.

Life Chain Sunday, October 4th

Life Chain is a peaceful pro-life witness held simultaneously in over 300 locations across Canada. It is a powerful visual statement of solidarity in support of human life from conception to natural death. Hearts are changed, lives are saved.

Will you …

Pick up a sign of your choice at city hall 2:15 pm
proceed to the Trans Canada Hwy
to stand in silent prayer for one hour 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

Rosary Rally October 10, 2026

You are invited to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12 noon at Blackburn Park. This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by Canada Needs Our Lady, will be one of more than a thousand rallies that will take place all across Canada on that day. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of Canada.

In the Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis MarieGrignion de Montfort said: “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.”

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

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & Ushers & greeters

The new fall schedule can be seen at the top of this page ..see the MINISTRIES tab

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

Music Ministry: Meaghan Delaney 1-778-345-4131
Liturgy: Kathryn Weicker, 250-803-0103 Catholic Women’s League: Dorothy Hruby 250-253-0294 Knights of Columbus: Daniel Ouilette 867-445-7260
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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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.