St. Joseph The Worker Parish
Parish Office Regular Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Closed
Phone: 250-479-7413
Fax: 250-479-7619
Email: sjtwparish@rcdvictoria.org
Message from the Chancery: Update January 20, 2022
Please see the latest update to the General and Liturgical Directives for churches during Covid-19, to be followed by all parishes in the Diocese of Victoria. Changes from the previous Directives are in bold and italics, and are also explained in the attached Memo from Bishop Gary Gordon. They are found by clicking:
Memo non-worship gatherings Jan 20 2022
General and Liturgical Directives Jan 20 2022 update
- The requirements for worship services remain the same
- Gatherings such as catechism, parish meetings, or receptions immediately following regular liturgical services may be held according to the requirements for worship services. However, we strongly recommend they are held virtually whenever possible
- Wedding receptions, funeral receptions and gatherings for the purpose of acknowledging or celebrating a significant event (eg, baptism receptions) are not permitted in church buildings at this time
- Non-worship gatherings in church buildings are now permitted as long as all regulations of the latest “Gatherings and Events” and “Face Coverings” Orders of the Provincial Health Officer are followed
- Essential gatherings such as drug and alcohol support group meetings, or the distribution of food or other supplies to people in need, may happen in church buildings without any restrictions
Message from the Chancery: Impact of new COVID-19 restrictions December 22, 2021
Please find attached a memo from Bishop Gary Gordon regarding the impact on worship services and other church gatherings of the restrictions announced yesterday. To summarize:
- The new restrictions do not impact worship services.]
- Non-essential non-worship gatherings in church buildings are not permitted until January 18, 2022
Memo new restrictions Dec 22 2021
Memo Revised Directives and General and Liturgical Directives update December 7, 2021
Please click on link below to read a memo from Bishop Gary Gordon regarding new directives for maximum capacity and mask wearing during worship services:
Memo revised directives Dec 7 2021
Please click on link below to read the corresponding updated General and Liturgical Directives:
General and Liturgical Directives Dec 7 2021
Mass Live-Streamed on Saturday at 5:00pm
Rosary "Talks" on the Merits of Praying the Rosary Daily also live-streamed
Please click here for the link to livestream Masses and Rosary Talks
How to say the Rosary in the style of St Louis De Montfort
Our Lady's 15 Promises for Praying the Rosary with explanation
Mental Health In Times Of Crisis
A Special Mass in honour of Health Care Workers
Diocese of Victoria Homewood 2022
Faith Over Fear
A Virtual event for Youth in Gr. 8 - 12
Friday, February 4th to Saturday, February 5th.
Click below for more information.
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
Announcement:
There are numerous ways to learn more about Indigenous worldview, history and culture. This is just one you might wish to complete
Indigenous Canada
Indigenous Canada is a FREE12-lesson Massive Open Online Course from the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta, that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.
To register or for more information go to:
https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
9-10 Club Serving Soup to Hungry Strategic Plan 2021 - 2023
The Soup Kitchen is a program of the 9-10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry Society. The Society is a registered non-profit, non-denominational charity. Meal services started on Friday, November 12, 1982. It is the oldest, completely volunteer-run food resource for the hungry in Victoria.
Click here to read all about the Soup Kitchen
| Thu | 9:00am |
| Fri | 9:00am |
| Sat | 5:00pm |
| Sun | 10:00am, 6:00pm |
| Mon | No Mass |
| Tue | 6:00pm |
| Wed | 6:00pm |
Click on link below to register to our parish:
TO REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE TO AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY
Click on button below
Bible In A Year
Shawn Taylor, one of our musicians, invites you to follow this very uplifting podcast. Click below to listen to the latest episode of "The Bible in a Year" (with Fr. Mike Schmitz).
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
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:
https://www.ssvpvancouverisland.ca
TAX ASSISTANCE IS HERE!!!
If you are or know someone that is low-income & need assistance with your 2020 tax preparation, the St. Vincent de Paul's Social Concern office has experienced volunteers to help.
https://www.ssvpvancouverisland.ca/support-programs/view/3-tax-preparation
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.
SCAMS - BEWARE: via email and text messages
Please find attached a copy of the Memo circulated last November from the Chief Financial Officer regarding Fraud.
/files/docs/Fraud_memo_2020.pdf
Please note that fraudulent email and text scams continue to circulate globally, masking the true identity of the scammer. Several versions of the correspondence have appeared alleging that the Bishop and/or Pastor needs assistance/funds and therefore require contact and banking information and/or direct purchase of “credit/play/google cards or ebay vouchers”.
These scams serve as a sad reminder that individuals, churches and charities are often the victims of fraud. The Bishop, clergy and/or staff members do not directly solicit funds. All donations for legitimate parish and diocesan activities are made through traditional verifiable methods (parish, Diocese, and/or charitable organization), NOT individuals. Please do not share personal banking information with anyone or any organization without verifying the authenticity, appropriateness and validity of the request, or call the Diocesan Finance Office at 250-479-1331. If you have been the victim of a financial scam, you are encouraged to make a report to the police.
Please find below an example of the latest scam circulating, which claimed to be from the Bishop (via a fake alias email address) …..
Subject: You there?
Great! Here's what I want you to do for me because I'll be busy for the rest of the day. I've been working on incentive and I aimed at surprising some of our diligent staff across the diocese with vouchers this week. I want to handle this personally and it should remain confidential until they all have the vouchers as it's a surprise.
I need you to get 25 qty of eBay voucher $100 value on each ( total $2500 ). You should get them at any store around. After you get them, scratch the back to reveal the voucher codes and take a clear picture of each card and send each picture separately to me here, So I can easily assign them to the individual's email. Please keep the physical cards and receipt for reference.
Alternatively, you can as well order for them from Amazon online and have it forwarded to my email here. You will be duly reimbursed for this.
Can you get this done?