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.
March 15 th , 2026 Fourth Sunday of Lent
Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday to Friday.
Sunday Collection: $2642.25 E-transfers: $330.00
E-transfers can be sent to: givingstjosephsalmonarm@rcdk.org
Weekday Masses are 8:15 am Monday to Friday.
THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES ON MARCH 18th
TO MARCH 20TH.
There will be mass at 5 pm on March 19th for
the feast of St. Joseph. There will also be a 7 pm Mass
on March 20th.
There will be no adoration or benediction on March 20th.
Weekly Adoration will be on Fridays after the 8:15 am Mass, with benediction to follow at 12:45 pm.
Holy Week Mass Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 2nd – 7pm with Adoration to follow till 12am
Good Friday, April 3rd – 3 pm
Holy Saturday, April 4th – 8 pm
Easter Sunday, April 5th – 9 am
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.
Yearly financial information is listed at the bottom of this web page.
PARISH CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH,
Thursday, March 19
There will be mass at 5 pm in the church.
Potluck dinner and entertainment to follow in the parish hall. Please contact Kathryn Weicker (250 803 0103)if you can help in any way (set up, clean up, entertainment, decorating, etc.)
Fridays at 7pm during Lent..The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Christian devotion commemorating Jesus Christ’s journey to crucifixion, allowing the faithful to meditate on His Passion through prayer and reflection.
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.
The Knights will be flipping pancakes next Sunday, March 22 after the 9:00 mass. All parishioners are invited to attend and support the Knights’ projects. Come meet some people you don’t know. Besides, a great breakfast – the cheapest in Salmon Arm!
Mass Intentions for Mar 15th to Mar 21st
Sun, Mar 15th – For the intentions of all Parishioners
Mon, Mar 16th – For the repose of the soul of Bruno Holenstien
Tues, Mar 17th – For the intentions of Eleora Pelletier
Thurs, Mar 19th– For the intentions of Elizabeth Weicker
Fri, Mar 20th – For the repose of the soul of Peter Pukas and the intentions of Marita Pukas
Sat, Mar 21st – For the intentions of Chris and Laurie Main
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
COUNT THE WHEELCHAIRS 
WHAT AN UNBELIEVABLE RESPONSE was made for the Knights Wheelchair Project for the Philippines. St. Joseph’s Parish has raised over $5,000 which translates into 26 new wheelchairs. THANK YOU most kindly for your generosity.
Attention New Parishioners: Any Knights new to the parish are asked to please contact Eugene Casavant or the parish office.
We are excited to invite all Development & Peace – Caritas Canada members to the 2026 Regional Assembly taking place Friday, April 10 th to April 12 th at Little Flower Monastery, Deroche ( Lower mainland, near Mission).The Regional Assembly is an opportunity to share, learn, connect and be inspired by the bigger picture of Development & Peace and its current campaign “On Track for Justice”.For more info & registration click on the Parish groups button at the top of this page.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH: YOU’RE INVITED!
“Art Class with Mrs. Fraser” will be offered in our church hall from 10 – 11:30 am on the following Thursdays: April 2, May 7, June 4. Suggested donation of $5 per child to cover cost of supplies – all materials are provided. Please call Erin to register (250.832.4663).
Also, “Games Day” will take place in the church hall from 10 – 11:30 am on the following Wednesdays: March 18, April 15, 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.
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 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm in Room C. 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
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 Finances for 2025
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
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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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