St. Joseph The Worker Parish
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Closed
Contact Information:
Phone: 250-479-7413
Fax: 250-479-7619
Email: sjtwparish@rcdvictoria.org
Please Note:
The Parish Office will be closed for the following dates:
Monday, September 2, and Tuesday, September 3
in observance of Labour Day.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, September 4
Weekday Mass Schedule:
Monday: 6:30 AM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM
Friday: 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 6:30 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM (Livestream)
Sunday: 10:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 PM
St. Joseph the Worker is very thankful to the District of Saanich for granting us a three-year permissive tax exemption (2024 - 2027). This exemption will allow us to fund many programs for our community and support outreach to those in need.
Mass Livestreamed
Diocesan Health Care Committee “Care of the Dying” Webpage
The Diocesan Health Care Committee is pleased to share our “Care of the Dying” webpage: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/care-of-the-dying.
The page includes a short video intro to CCCB’s “Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care” and a link to download the toolkit, as well as many other valuable resources and links.
Please note: Parishes and communities are encouraged to use the Horizons of Hope Toolkit to facilitate gatherings where people can explore palliative care in the context of a prayerful, caring community. For more information and assistance, please contact Joelle Dressler, the Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization, at: jdressler@rcdvictoria.org or 250-479-1331 ext 230.
Formed
What is FORMED? FORMED is a digital gateway to Catholic content, teachers and presenters, accessible anywhere at anytime on most smartphones, tablets and computers, for catechetical training, study groups or personal growth. St. Joseph and Sacred Heart are sharing a subscription. To register, click below and enter St. Joseph the Worker Parish and Sacred Heart, Victoria BC.
Upcoming Events
CCCB - Resources
The CCCB collaborated with Salt+Light to produce and broadcast a special program entitled “A Catholic Response to Bill C-7”. The English and French programs are available on the Salt+Light website at the following links:
EN - https://saltandlighttv.org/blogfeed/getpost.php?id=100539
FR - https://seletlumieretv.org/blogfeed/getpost.php?id=25325
Special Announcement
Our Catechism Journey Introductory Parent Meeting on September 22, 2024 in the Parish Hall at 11:15 AM
| Mon | 6:30am |
| Tue | 6:30am, 6:00pm |
| Wed | 6:30am, 6:00pm |
| Thu | 6:30am, 9:00am |
| Fri | 6:30am, 9:00am |
| Sat | 6:30am, 5:00pm |
| Sun | 10:00am, 6:00pm |
Click on link below to register to our parish:
TO REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE TO AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY
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Bible In A Year With Fr. Mike Schmitz
Marriage & Parenting Resources
Faith Fun...Saint Stories for Kids
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/saint-stories-for-kids/id1448514363?i=1000575397886
A Message from Society of St Vincent De Paul Vancouver Island
The needs of the less fortunate in our own local communities here in Victoria are very real… every day is a struggle for some. The simple things we take for granted are truly a luxury for others.
Support through:
- Cash & cheques using BLUE ENVELOPES inside your Church Donation Envelope box
- Through the online portal Canada Helps
- Through our SVDP website:
Please reach out directly to our Conference President Stephanie Peters at stephanie.jm.peters@gmail.com or 250-514-7853 with any questions or if you are curious about becoming a member.
Gift Card and Email Scams
No priest, nor parish or diocesan employee will ever ask you for a “favour” or to purchase gift cards!
The scammers set up a fake email address under the impersonated person’s name. The email appears to be coming from the real person, but upon further scrutiny, the scammer is using a different email account. Almost all of these emails are brief and ask for a favour to buy gift cards or send money.
Please act with caution and be prudent when it comes to responding to requests for money, even from someone claiming to be a priest or other individual within the Church community. Priests and church employees will not request vague favours, payments of gift cards, bitcoin or wire transfers.
All donations for legitimate parish and diocesan activities are through traditional, verifiable methods, and are made to the charitable organization, not individuals.
Diocese of Victoria employees and priests have an official @rcdvictoria.org email address and parish emails are well advertised and on their website. The Diocese also uses noreply@myparishcast.com for group email communication.
Before you give money to anyone or any organization, stop and talk to a trusted friend or relative to determine the authenticity, appropriateness, and validity of the request, or call the Diocesan Finance Office at 250-479-1331. If you feel that you have been the victim of a financial scam, you are encouraged to make a report to the police. Please see the BC government website for a list of common scams and some resources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/financial-legal-matters/scams-and-fraud%C2%A0