St. Joseph's Parish

Announcements:

Christmas Hampers – Donations Needed: Cans of Evaporated milk, cranberries, pineapple, baked beans, soup, fruits, peanut butter, coffee, salad dressings, pasta, cookies & candies (*Please check best-before dates*)
Cash donations are also welcomed. Donations can be placed in the bin in the narthex or delivered to the parish office. All items must be donated by Sunday December 14th.
Poinsettias for the Advent Season: As Advent is approaching, we are accepting donations of $20 for poinsettias to decorate the church & to remember our loved ones in prayer during the Christmas Season. Donations can be placed in the collection basket, or at the parish office.
CWL Clothing Depot Christmas Sale donations needed: The CWL Clothing Depot is seeking donations of NEW items for its annual Christmas sale, including toys, socks, underwear, gloves, sheets, comforters, pillows, blankets, facecloths, towels, tea towels, dishcloths, health and beauty products, jewelry, small household items and individually wrapped candy. Donations help those who are struggling to make ends meet giving them a joyous opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts for their loved ones. Parents can choose gifts and toys at affordable prices, enjoying the freedom and dignity of making their own purchases while children with only a few coins can buy gifts for those they love as well. The sale is now underway until Dec. 23. Shopping hours are Monday to Friday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Donation drop-off times are Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 619-20th Street West, Saskatoon. Please ring doorbell when delivering items in back alley. Thank you for your generosity and support throughout the years.

Centenial Fundraising: The Centennial Fundraising Committee has items for sale to commemorate our Centennial in 2028. These items will be gifted to our donors by request only. If you would like to purchase a Centennial item, please note the prices: (MUG - $30.00; LARGE MAGNET – 10.00 – WATER BOTTLE – 40.00; T-SHIRT – 40.00; KEY CHAIN – 15.00; NOTEBOOK– 20.00. They will be FOR SALE at the entrance of the church
Ministries Needed: St Joseph’s parish need your participation into various ministries such as alter server, lector (reader), welcomer, usher, liturgy committee, PPC (Parish Pastoral Council), PFC (Parish Finance Council) etc. Please contact the office at 306 244 1556 or via email to stjosephparish@sasktel.net or to Father Hoang nguyenhoang25502@gmail.com For joining altar server team (11 am and 5 pm Mass) Please contact Luke Coupal at luke_coupal@hotmail.com
Knights of Columbus: K of C Council 5104 is still active in our parish. For info contact Richard at (306) 244-2714, Harvey at (306) 373-1955, Bill Beeler at (306) 222-5564 or go to www.kofc.org
Parking Reminder: There is limited parking available in St. Joseph’s lot located between the church and hall and along the back of the hall (nose in parking). We ask that you use this any time you are at the church or hall, if there are spaces available. The two spaces facing the Broadway Avenue door of the Church are designated Handicap Spaces. Please be respectful of others in how you park. Please do not block in other drivers so they cannot get out of the lot and please do not park in front of the garage at the rectory. Parking in the alleys around the area (including along the rectory) may see you get ticketed or towed by the city. Please respect the properties around the Church and do not block or park in their driveways. If there are no areas for parking in the lot, please use Broadway Avenue, 8th Street or any of the residential streets in the neighbourhood.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Interested in Joining the Church?
Do you know of friends and relatives who are looking to belong to the Church? This would be a very good time to extend the invitation. We will soon begin our three parish RCIA program. This will prepare our candidates to become full members of the Church.