Parish News
Family Day—No Mass!
There will be no mass or confessions on February 16th as we observe Family Day. The Basilica and Parish Office will be closed.
We wish you all a blessed and joyful Family Day!
Ash Wednesday Masses
Wednesday, February 18th, is Ash Wednesday. Masses will be at 12:05 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm. Archbishop Hero will preside at the 5:30 pm Mass.
Please remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinance from meat. Our full Lent and Easter calendar can be viewed here, or there are paper copies at the back of the Church.
St. Joseph's Basilica CWL - General Meeting
All women of the parish are invited to the St. Joseph’s Basilica Catholic Women’s League General Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in O’Leary Hall.
Please use the 113 Street elevator entrance. Please arrive early as the elevator entrance will be locked at 6:45 for security reasons.
For more information: please contact Nida at (780) 466-8664 or email her at ndhenriks@shaw.ca.
Young Adults Group & World Youth Day 2027
All young adults ages 18–35 are invited to join us on Thursday, February 26, at 6:30 PM in O’Leary Hall.
We will be diving into a meaningful and engaging discussion on the theme of faith, along with sharing more information and exciting updates about World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.
Come grow in faith, meet new friends, and be part of this welcoming and growing community.
For more information, reach out to us at youngadultsSJB@gmail.com.
Confirmation Preparation
Children in grade 7 and up may register for Confirmation preparation classes. Registration for Confirmation closes on March 27, 2026.
Parents are required to provide copies of their child’s baptismal, First Communion, and First Reconciliation certificates. One mandatory workbook will be available for purchase through the office for $30.00.
Preparation classes will be on Saturdays at 11:00 am from April 11 until May 9.
Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
**Please note that Sacramental Preparation is only available to registered parishioners of St. Joseph’s Basilica, families living within parish boundaries, and students attending Holy Child School.**
To register your child or for more information, please contact the Basilica office at 780-488-7295.
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.
