April 12th , 2026 2nd Sunday of Easter

THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASS APRIL 13TH, INSTEAD MASS WILL BE AT 7 PM.

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

Sunday Collection: $3680.00 E-transfers: $2130.00

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

There will be NO Adoration on the 2^nd Thursday of April. It will begin again in May.

There will be a Divine Mercy service THIS Sunday, April 12th, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

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

🛡️ Catholic Men’s Conference🛡️

April 24 & 25
Immaculate Conception Church, Kelowna

One in Christ, United in Mission

Keynote Speaker: Fr. Larry Richards
Author of Be A Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be

Early Bird Registration — Before April 15:
• Regular: $65
• University Student: $15

Register or learn more:
Visit www.heroicmen.ca and scroll down to the Kelowna Conference

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 April 12^th to April 18^th

Sun, April 12^th – For the intentions of all Parishioners

Mon, April 13^th – For the intentions of Jacob and Danielle Munro

Tues, April 14^th – For the intentions of Francis Roy

Wed, Apr 15^th– For the intentions of Riley and Chey Swoboda

Thurs, Apr 16^th – For the intentions of Burnardo and Andrea Murad

Friday, Apr 17^th – For the repose of the soul of Peter Pukas and the intentions of Marita Pukas

Sat, Apr 18^th – For the repose of the soul Joyce Dubois

– For the repose of the soul of Anna Kenny (OLOF)

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.

The Knights of Columbus celebrated a milestone at their April 9th meeting. Grand Knight Eugene Casavant had just turned 90 on April 1st. A group of 20 Knights gathered at our general meeting , sang Happy Birthday & wished him well. Eugene has been a Knight for 68 years. ( an awesome feat). In this time he has been a Grand Knight twice, District Deputy as well as other important roles along the way! He has never shied away from being involved.Thank you Eugene and Congratulations.

Secular Fransican Gathering – Sunday, April 12, 1 pm in room G.

We are celebrating a Jubilee Year of Grace – 2026, announced by Pope Leo XIV.

We are commemorating the 800th centenary of the transitus (passing) of St Francis of Assisi. All are welcome.

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 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
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

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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