Parish News

Faith CaFE: The Chosen, Season Three

Have you visited our Faith CaFE yet?  This is the second year of this adult faith formation opportunity.

This spring, we will present Season Three of The Chosen, a multi-season scripted TV series based on Sacred Scripture.  It is not intended to replace Scripture, but to present a narrative drama about Jesus Christ, His disciples, friends, and enemies, using Scripture as its source.

Each session follows the Faith CaFE format: we begin by watching the video, followed by a break for discussion questions. 

Faith CaFE is perfect for new Catholics (RCIA neophytes), parents, college students, young adults, and anyone from 18-106 who is interested in discussing faith with others.

Please join us on Sunday, April 19, for the next Faith CaFE!

Sessions are held in O’Leary Hall following the 12:30 Mass (1:45–3:30 PM).

Young Adults Group & World Youth Day 2027

Young adults ages 18–35 are invited to join us on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 pm in O’Leary Hall.

This month, we will reflect on the theme of mission and how we are called to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. We will also share updates on World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.  Come connect with other young adults, grow in faith, and be part of our welcoming community.

For more information, please contact youngadultsSJB@gmail.com

Hope & Dignity Activation Week: April 18—24

A powerful week of events is being held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Sherwood Park.

Join Catholics from across the Archdiocese on Tuesday, April 21, at OLPH (13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park). The evening begins with Mass at 6:15 pm celebrated by Archbishop Stephen Hero, followed by a 7:00 pm presentation by Amanda Achtman, founder of Dying to Meet You, a project of cultural renewal that seeks to humanize our conversations around suffering, death, meaning, and hope.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.hopeanddignity.caedm.ca.

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:

1. Visit formed.org
2. Click “Sign Up” → “Sign up as a parishioner”
3. Enter our postal code T5K 1N8 (with a space), then select St. Joseph’s Basilica
4. 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.