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
Weekday Masses
Monday ~ 6:30am
Tuesday ~ 6:00pm
Wednesday ~ 6:30am & 6:00pm
Thursday ~ 6:30am & 9:00am
Friday ~ 6:30am & 9:00am
Weekend Masses
Saturday ~ 6:30am
Saturday ~ 5:00pm (livestream)
Sunday ~ 10:00am
Sunday ~ 6:00pm
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
BC Bishops' Campaign in Support of Healing and Reconciliation
The Catholic bishops of British Columbia recognize the need for a province-wide initiative to raise funds to support healing and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
This appeal will launch formally in September 2021, at which time further details will be provided.
In the Diocese of Victoria, donations may be made at:
https://www.rcdvictoria.org/donate-healing-reconciliation
The campaign message may be found on our Diocesan website at:
Many thanks and blessings,
Cynthia Bouchard, Chancellor
Diocese of Victoria
Message from the Chancery: Statement in Response to Penelakut Island Graves
A post has just been added to the Diocesan website about Bishop Gary’s response to the disclosure of more than 160 unmarked graves on the site of the former Kuper Island Indian Residential School:
https://www.rcdvictoria.org/special-announcements/statement-in-response-to-penelakut-island-graves
Bishop Gary Gordon's Statement of Apology and Commitment
Bishop Gary Gordon, on behalf of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria, has issued a statement of apology for the harm caused due to our complicity involved in the operations of the residential schools. He also expresses our commitment to the process of healing, reconciliation, and education regarding this tragic history.
Click Here to read Bishop Gary Gordon's Statement.
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
| Thu | 6:30am, 9:00am |
| Fri | 6:30am, 9:00am |
| Sat | 6:30am, 5:00pm |
| Sun | 10:00am, 6:00pm |
| Mon | 6:30am |
| Tue | 6:00pm |
| Wed | 6:30am, 6:00pm |
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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