Parish News
Upcoming Schedule Changes
Labour Day — Monday, September 7
The Parish Office and Basilica will be closed on Labour Day. There will be no Mass or Confessions.
Priests’ Spiritual Retreat — September 8–11
Our priests will be away for their annual spiritual retreat from September 8–11. There will be no 12:05 p.m. Mass during this time. A visiting priest will celebrate Mass at 5:30 p.m.; however, Confessions will not be available.
Tuesday, September 15 — No 12:05 p.m. Mass
There will be no 12:05 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, September 15, as the priests will be away in meetings throughout the day. Morning Confessions will also not be available. Confessions will be held as usual from 4:30 to 5:20 pm, followed by Mass at 5:30 pm.
Thank you for your understanding.
Young Adult Group
Thank you to everyone who made last weekend’s BBQ a hit! Shoutout to Shanice and her team, our amazing volunteers, and everyone who generously donated. We appreciate your support for World Youth Day 2027.
Monthly Senior’s Group
The next gathering for the Senior’s Group will be on Wednesday, September 9 in O’Leary Hall. We look forward to welcoming you back and hope to see some new faces this coming year.
To register, call the office at 780-488-7295.
St. Joseph’s Basilica
Catholic Women’s League
General Meeting
All women of the parish are invited to the General Meeting will be held in O’Leary Hall on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 pm.
Please use the 113 Street elevator entrance (elevator or stairs to the basement). Please arrive before 7:00 o’clock as the main door will be locked at 7:00 p.m. sharp for security reasons.
For more information: please email Nida at ndhenriks@shaw.ca or (780) 466-8664.
Annual Lunch
You are invited to join us at our annual lunch at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 12:00 Noon. Tickets are $50.00 per person, and Fr. Paul Kavanagh will be our guest speaker.
Tickets will be available this weekend after all Masses. Payment is accepted by cash, cheque (made out to CWL St. Joseph’s Basilica), or e-transfer to cwlsjb@shaw.ca.
The Schola Cantorum of
St. Joseph’s Basilica
Presents:
The Splendours of the Tudor Era:
Byrd’s Mass for 5 Voices and Tallis’ Lamentations of Jeremiah
Experience the searing beauty of English Renaissance music by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd
Join us on September 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $20 per person, 18 and under free with ticket.
Tickets are now available at www.eventbrite.ca
Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults learn about and experience the Christian life within the Roman Catholic tradition. Through prayer, study, and community, participants prepare to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
Faith is a journey, and each person's path is unique. We strive to support individuals wherever they are in that journey as they grow in their relationship with Christ and His Church.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings beginning September 23. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, completing your Sacraments of Initiation, or simply learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact Deacon Chris at 780-717-5012 or email him at Christopher.Ashdown@caedm.ca.
RCIA Sponsors Needed
We are also seeking practicing Catholics to serve as RCIA sponsors. Sponsors accompany participants on their journey of faith by offering encouragement, prayer, and the witness of Christian discipleship. To serve as a sponsor, you must be at least 16 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and be a practicing Catholic.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact Deacon Chris at Christopher.Ashdown@caedm.ca or call 780-717-5012.
Pilgrimage to Denmark,
Norway, and Sweden
Experience the beauty and rich Christian heritage of Scandinavia with Father Joseph Vadassery on a pilgrimage to Scandinavia, April 3–15, 2027.
For more information, please contact Maria Drueco at Mariantha Tours at (780) 707-1683, or by email at info@marianathatours.org.
The tour brochure is available here.
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.
