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 button 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:

a) Go to your on-line banking site

b) Select Transfer/pay bills

c) Select e-transfer (or electronic transfer)

d) Follow the steps outlined by your bank

e) Send funds to:

sjtwparish@rcdvictoria.org

No password is needed

f) Any special instructions may be added to  notes/memo area.

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.

Diocese News and Blogs

Merry Christmas from Bishop Gary Gordon and Taku

Bishop Gary Gordon and Taku wish you a very Merry Christmas!  Please click here to view a Christmas video he recorded earlier this week: Bishop Gary- Gordon's 2022 Christmas Video

Please find Bishop Gary Gordon’s 2022 Christmas Message on the  the Diocesan website at

Bishop Gary Gordon's 2022 Christmas Message

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Gary Gordon on Euthanasia (MAID)

Please find attached a pastoral letter from Bishop Gary Gordon on the topic of euthanasia (MAID):

Bishop's Message on Euthanasia MAID

Pastoral Letter from the Ukrainian Rite Catholic Bishops of Canada

The Ukrainian Rite Catholic Bishops of Canada have written a pastoral letter to the faithful of Canada and to all people of good will.  It is an invitation to a response of faith to the war currently taking place in Ukraine.  The letter may be read online at:

http://at https://www.rcdvictoria.org/news/the-war-in-ukraine-a-call-to-prayer-fasting-and-action.

Bishops of Canada Deepen Their Commitments to Walk Together with Indigenous Partners on the Healing and Reconciliation Journey

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), gathered in Plenary Assembly this week, agreed upon a series of next steps related to the painful legacy of residential schools. This work builds on previous commitments to promote access to records, educate clergy on Indigenous cultures and spirituality, and contribute $30 million to healing and reconciliation initiatives across Canada.

The text of their press release is below, and can also be found online at: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/indigenous/bishops-deepen-commitment-to-walk-together-with-indigenous-partners.

 Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Committee now accepting grant applications

The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Committee of the Diocese of Victoria is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications from groups in the Diocese who wish to access the CCCB's Indigenous Reconciliation Fund.

The Committee includes: Bertha Landrie, a Métis woman living in Victoria; Briana Bear, of Songhees and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw family; James Swan, hereditary Chief of Manhousaht; Carmen George, from Penelakut; and Fr. Dean Henderson, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary in Langford. They are eager to encourage projects from groups anywhere on Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands that foster good medicine for people harmed by the legacy of residential schools.

The document, is available at http://www.rcdvictoria.org/irf and gives information about the Fund and how to apply.  If you have any questions, please contact the Committee at http://irf@rcdvictoria.org or 250-800-3167.

Canada's Catholic Bishops Welcome Pope Francis’ Apology to Indigenous Peoples

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a statement welcoming the apology made by Pope Francis today in Rome to Indigenous Peoples.  The text of the statement can be read at:

rcdvictoria.org/indigenous/canadas-catholic-bishops-welcome-popes-apology-to-indigenous-peoples

 Bishops of Canada invite all to join Pope Francis in prayers for peace

The Canadian Council of Catholic Bishops have issued a press release inviting all the Canadian faithful and people of good will to join Pope Francis in praying for peace in Ukraine.  The text of the release can be read online at:

https://www.rcdvictoria.org/news/bishops-of-canada-invite-all-to-join-pope-francis-in-prayers-for-peace

National Indigenous Reconciliation Fund details released

A post has just been added to the Diocesan website with details about CCCB’s national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund.  The text of the post can be read online at:

rcdvictoria.org/indigenous/indigenous reconciliation fund details released

Online Marriage Preparation Course

The Diocese of Victoria is now offering our Marriage Preparation Course fully online. The cost is $80 per couple.

The course consists of several modules on relevant subjects, individual and couple activities, and assessments as well as a liturgy planning guide. Couples will be able to work through the program at their own pace. At the end of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, which will be recognized by any parish within our Diocese.

For more information, go to the Diocese website: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/marriage-prep

Questions? Contact Moira Gill at  mgill@rcdvictoria.org OR 250-470-1331 ext. 237.