Parish News
Confirmation 2026
This weekend, during the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Please keep all of our Confirmands in your prayers as they receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Victoria Day - Monday, May 18
The Basilica will be closed on Monday, May 18, for the Victoria Day statutory holiday, and there will not be a Mass that day.
The Parish Office will also be closed for the day.
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
St. Joseph’s Basilica Young Adults Group
All young adults are invited to join us on Thursday, May 28, at 6:30 pm in O’Leary Hall for a Potluck and Games Night!
Come enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, laughter, and community while connecting with other young adults in the parish. Please bring a dish or snack to share if you are able.
All are welcome! For more information, please contact youngadultsSJB@gmail.com
Faith CaFE
There will be no Faith CaFE this weekend. Please be sure to join us next Sunday, May 24, after the 12:30 pm mass for the next episode of the Chosen, Clean Pt. 2.
Knights of Columbus Lobster Dinner
Saturday, May 30
Join us for an evening of great food and fellowship at this year’s Knights of Columbus Lobster Dinner. This popular annual event is a wonderful opportunity to gather as a community and enjoy a delicious meal together.
Tickets are $75.00 each and will be sold after weekend Masses. Payment can be made via cheque to the Knights of Columbus, cash, credit/debit or e-transfer to kluchky@telus.net.
Tyndall Stone Bookends
We still have Tyndall Stone Bookends available for purchase!
$200 per stone • history book included
$150 charitable tax receipt at year end
Bookends are available after Mass (see Father Joseph) or through the parish office, with all proceeds supporting the ongoing mission of St. Joseph’s.
NEW - Tip Tap Pay
St Joseph’s Basilica has partnered with Tip Tap Pay in order for you to help support your parish with a simple tap. Just tap on the TipTap device at the entrance to the church to give to this parish. That’s it!
For an end-of-year tax receipt for your TipTap gifts, first scan the QR Code on the sign with your smart phone and register your payment card. Once registered, you will receive an end-of-year tax receipt for all of your TipTap gifts made with that card.
Please note that donations made prior to registering are not eligible for a tax receipt. 
A tax receipt can only be issued if you
register your card or device. If you’re using Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or a wearable device, please note that these methods generate a different set of last 4 digits than your physical card. You will need to use those unique last 4 digits when registering each device separately.
NOTE RE TIPTAP PAY DEVICE:
PLEASE only register each credit card ONE TIME. You only need to tap the QR code and register your card/wearable device/phone one time. Every time you use that card the transaction will be recorded. You will receive a tax receipt at year end for your total donations. DO NOT register the same card twice.
A lengthier explanation is available beside the TipTap device, or click here to open it.
Questions may be directed to Bernie.Fitzsimmons@caedm.ca or 780-488-7295 ext. 6.
Thank you for your kind heart and for supporting our church!
FORMED Subscription
Discover FORMED — a gift from St. Joseph’s Basilica to you!
St. Joseph’s Basilica now offers all parishioners free access to FORMED, an inspiring online platform filled with Catholic movies, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Think of it as “Netflix for Catholics” — faith-filled entertainment and learning at your fingertips.
Getting started is easy:
- Visit formed.org
- Click “Sign Up” → “Sign up as a parishioner”
- Enter our postal code T5K 1N8 (with a space), then select St. Joseph’s Basilica
- Enter your name and email — and you’re in!
Enjoy unlimited access to a world of Catholic content, anytime, anywhere.
Help Us Keep the Basilica Beautiful
We are blessed to worship in a beautiful, sacred space—but it only stays that way if we treat it with respect. A few important reminders:
• No food or drink in the Cathedral (water for medical reasons is okay).
• Gum has no place in the liturgy, discard it before entering the church.
• Silence your phones, and avoid unnecessary conversations once inside.
• Please don’t leave bulletins, tissues, or trash in the pews.
• Treat the sanctuary as holy ground. We’re not just visitors—we’re in the presence of the Lord.
Thank you for helping preserve the dignity of our Cathedral!
Our heartfelt thanks to parishioners and friends who continue to support the parish. Your support is essential to us as we continue our mission.
To make an e-transfer email SJB.etransfer@caedm.ca or click the button below to donate.
