Diocesan Blog

Bishop Gary recently presented two awards - the Blessed Marie Anne Blondin Bursary to Michaela Pomponio, and the Char Deslippe Memorial Award to Tanya Taft.  In non-Covid times, these awards are celebrated at diocesan gatherings, but this ceremony was a quiet one, witnessed by only a few. Nonetheless, it’s heartwarming to know that two amazing women were recognized for their faithful service.  Michaela and Tanya have answered the call to serve, following in the footsteps of the two women for whom these awards are named.

The link to the blog post is: 

https://www.rcdvictoria.org/diocesanblog/four-lives-full-of-light

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (Foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame), the first female saint of Canada, we remember her words “prayer ought to carry over into our thoughts, our words, and our actions”.  We remain grateful for the Religious Communities and lay women in our Diocese who have, and continue, to serve and radiate the light of Christ in our midst. 

Many thanks and blessings,

Cynthia Bouchard, Chancellor

Diocese of Victoria

Donate

We know that COVID-19 and the resulting economic slow down has effected many of you personally. Given that financial uncertainty is greater than ever we understand that some of you will no longer be able to give to the parish at your regular level and those on automatic debit may need to cancel their contributions. If you need to cancel or change your automatic payments, please contact the parish office at 250-479-7413 or at email: 

sjtwparish@rcdvictoria.org

To make it convenient for those that are able to contribute there are new online and remote options now available:

Canada Helps online donation platform - To support ministry at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, click on the following link to connect to our location on the CanadaHelps website and make an online donation by credit card or gift of securities:

Donate Now

(immediate electronic tax receipt issued by Canada Helps)

E transfers:

Go to your on-line banking site

Select Transfer/pay bills

Select e-transfer (or electronic transfer)

Follow the steps outlined by your bank

Funds should be directed to:

developmentoffice@rcdvictoria.org

In the box that asks for notes/memo/description include your name, address and name “St. Joseph the Worker Parish”, as the parish you would like the funds donated to.

Credit Cards:

Complete the attached Payment Authorization Form for Credit Card Donations and email to the parish office or contact the parish.

Payment Authorization Form for_Credit Card Donations

Pre-authorized Debit:

Complete the attached PAD Agreement Form and email to the parish office or contact parish.

PAD Agreement

We are very grateful that you are part of our Catholic parish family.  May God bless you and your families.

Online Marriage Preparation Course

During this time, we are offering our Marriage Preparation Course fully online, and couples will be able to work through the program at their own pace. The cost is $125 per couple, and the price also includes an online individualized couple assessment as well as a liturgy planning guide.

For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/3hzgRGW OR find the course on Eventbrite. You may also find the information on the Diocese website.

Questions? Contact Louis Melendez at lmelendez@rcdvictoria.org  OR 250-479-1331 ext 237.

GRATITUDE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

The 9-10 Club soup kitchen sends our heartfelt thanks to the generous parishioners of the Diocese of Victoria:  first to St. Andrew’s Cathedral, who 37 years ago this month gave us a home; then to all the parishioners of Greater Victoria, who have helped in your own way. You have given us your time – as volunteers, your wisdom, your monetary support, and most recently your home baked goods for our pandemic takeout meals. We cannot overstate our gratitude to you!

Because of the pandemic, we can no longer invite our diners inside to eat and now provide a take-out service.  We look forward to the day when we may welcome back into our home those who depend on us for sustenance. In the meantime, though twice as costly, with your continued financial support, our takeout service will carry on providing hearty meals until that joyous day!

If you are able to, please donate either online through Canada Helps, https://www.canadahelps.org/

or by sending a cheque to:

9-10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry, 740 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8.

Thanks!