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, August 5, and Tuesday, August 6
in observance of BC Day Celebrations.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, August 7
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
Called to Embrace a New Pentecost - Reopening of Churches in Diocese
Greetings,
As we are called to embrace a new Pentecost and prepare our faith communities in the Diocese of Victoria to reopen to celebrate the Sacred Liturgy together, we do so intentionally to guarantee the health and well-being of those entrusted to our care. Each pastor and parish must take responsibility for following the established General Directives, Liturgical Directives, and Provincial Health Authorities mandates, to make the appropriate adaptations for their individual communities based upon size and resources.
Please take a moment to read these three important documents:
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Gary Gordon
General Directives for the Reopening of Churches during Covid-19
Liturgical Directives for the Celebration of Mass and the Sacraments during Covid-19
We will be posting more information next week explaining how the reopening of our parish will proceed. This will include how to register for Mass and the schedule of Mass going forward.
Memo from Cynthia Bouchard, Chancellor, Regarding Pastoral Centre Re-Open Plans
Please read this memo Re-opening of Pastoral Centre from the Chancellor, Cynthia Bouchard, regarding the gradual re-opening plan of the Pastoral Centre on May 19, 2020.
As well, please read this document COVID 19 Cleaning and Disinfecting your premises produced by the Ecclesiastical Insurance Office, which provides important information regarding sanitization and procedures that we, as a parish, will be following.
Be Ready To Open The Door
“Be Ready to Open the Door” was the theme of Bishop Gary Gordon’s recent Pastoral Letter. During this Easter Season we are spiritually and practically challenged to envision “new life” and a “new normal” in the midst of a global pandemic. Premier Horgan has announced the gradual reopening of the province, and the Bishop has appointed an ad hoc committee to address protocols for the “reopening” our parishes in the Diocese. More information will follow in the future.
Many thanks and blessings,
Cynthia Bouchard, Chancellor
Diocese of Victoria
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
| 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 |
| Mon | 6:30am |
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Marriage & Parenting Resources
Faith Fun...Saint Stories for Kids
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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