Parish News

Farewell Events for Archbishop Smith

Please join us as we bid a warm farewell to Archbishop Richard Smith, celebrating his nearly 18 years of service to the people of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.  Several farewell events are planned in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.

On May 1 from 3-5 p.m., a come-and-go open house will be held at Newman Theological College. All are welcome.

Later that evening, at 7:00 p.m., we will gather in prayer and thanksgiving at St. Joseph’s Basilica. Together, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, patron of the Archdiocese, as well as the 18th anniversary of Archbishop Smith’s installation as the seventh Archbishop of Edmonton.

Mass will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook. A reception in O’Leary Hall will follow the mass.

Special Musical Guests – Saturday, May 3

Join us for the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, May 3, featuring music by the acclaimed St. Michael’s Choir School from Toronto. 

This special evening is part of St. Michael’s Choir School’s 2025 Wild Rose Tour across Alberta, bringing sacred music to communities in Calgary, Canmore, Grande Prairie, and Edmonton.

After Mass, all are welcome to attend Adoremus Youth Vespers & Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00–8:30 PM, with music by the Schola Cantorum of St. Joseph’s Basilica.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during Adoration. A social with light refreshments will follow in O'Leary Hall.

All are welcome!

Knights of Columbus Lobster Dinner

Join us for a delicious lobster dinner on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with all proceeds supporting charitable causes.
• Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Dinner served at 6:45 PM
• The menu features lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, and dessert.
• A cash bar will be available with beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Tickets are $75 per person and will be available for purchase from the Knights after Sunday Mass starting May 3.

Payment can be made by cheque (payable to Knights of Columbus Council 13312), cash, credit card, or e-transfer.

To purchase tickets, contact Ken Kluchky at (780) 394-6985 or kluchky@telus.net.

Don't miss this great evening of food, fellowship, and fundraising!

SSVP Fundraising Gala - june 5

Did you know the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is active in 26 parishes across the Archdiocese? In 2024, over 600 volunteers assisted 14,933 people in urgent need—including 6,177 children—right in their local communities. Committed to serving Christ through the poor, Vincentians provide food and grocery cards, beds, furniture, housewares, transit tickets, and more to anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances. They also ship containers of food and essential supplies to nine communities in the Western Arctic.

Requests for help—especially for food and beds—have skyrocketed over the past two years. To meet this growing need, SSVP Edmonton Central Council is hosting its first-ever fundraising Gala on June 5 at the Chateau Lacombe.

Join us for an evening of fine dining, inspiring speakers, and exciting raffle and live auction prizes. Tickets are $250 each or $2,000 for a table of 8, with a portion eligible for a tax receipt.

Get your tickets or make a donation: SSVP-Gala-2025

For more information: gala@ssvpedmonton.ca or
825-582-SSVP (7787)

Thank you for helping us support our neighbours in need!

Important Scam Alert

There have been fraudulent emails circulating, claiming to be from Father Joseph or other clergy members, asking for money or gift cards.

Please be advised:
No priest will ever ask you for money, gift cards, or personal financial assistance via email or text.

If you receive such a request, do not respond. It is a scam.

When in doubt, please contact the parish office directly at (780) 488-7295.

Stay cautious and help spread the word.

Spiritual Care in Hospitals

If you or a loved one are admitted to the University of Alberta or Royal Alexandra Hospital, please ensure:

· Your religion is listed in your medical chart

· You have digitally signed consent to receive a visit from a Catholic Chaplain

Without this consent, chaplains will not be able to access your name on the admitted list of Catholics. For more information, or to contact a Catholic Chaplain, please call:

University Hospital: 780-407-3345
Royal Alexandra Hospital: 780-735-4757

Bulletin Boards & Pamphlet Holders

Any items being posted on the bulletin boards in the church or the pamphlet area at the rear of the nave must be approved by Father Joseph and be stamped by the office.  Any items that are not approved will be removed.

FORMED Subscription

St. Joseph’s Basilica has purchased a parish subscription to FORMED for our parishioners.

What is FORMED?  Often described as “Netflix for Catholics”, it is an On-Demand platform that has Catholic movies, audio books, podcasts and more. 

To access FORMED, go to formed.org, then click on Formed for Parishes, followed by Find Your Parish Subscription.  Enter our Postal Code - T5K 1N8 (be sure to have a space entered in the middle) and select our parish, St. Joseph.  You will be prompted to enter your name and email address and that’s it, you can enjoy all the programming it has to offer.

Communion for Sick & Homebound

If you or a family member is ill or cannot make it to mass in person, we do have a ministry that will take communion to people.  Please call the office to request a visit.

Pastoral Priority Launch

Worship, Witness, and Service – these are the foundational pillars for our diocese, as identified by Archbishop Richard Smith in his pastoral letter Living in the Word.

Growing as a synodal and pastoral Church, we are translating these pillars into action through our 2024-2027 Pastoral Priorities. “Be It Done: Living in the Word” is the theme.

What are the Pastoral Priorities?

Over the next three years, we will draw inspiration from Mary, our patroness, whose life exemplifies Worship, Witness, and Service. Guided by the Blessed Mother’s life and vocation, our pastoral priorities are:

· Formation for Eucharistic Worship: We are a faith community that joyfully celebrates and better understands the Eucharist.

· Formation for Confident Witness: We are a faith community that is confident in proclaiming the Great Commission to spread the Good News of the Gospel within our respective vocations, professions, and communities.

· Formation for Service to Families and Marriage: We are a faith community that accompanies families, fully recognizing the centrality of marriage and family in God’s plan.

Learn more at caedm.ca/pastoralpriorities

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.