Parish News
Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph's Basilica will serve pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 14, after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses. Everyone is invited to join us in O'Leary Hall with your families and friends to enjoy some food and fellowship!
Voluntary offerings are greatly appreciated. Funds raised will be used to support charities in our community. Thank you for your continued support!
Pancake Breakfast will take a break for the summer. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and the volunteers who make it happen flawlessly each month.
Faith CaFE: The Chosen, Season Three
Faith CaFE concludes this Sunday with the Season Three finale of The Chosen, Sustenance. Jesus teaches that even faith as small as a mustard seed can change lives, then demonstrates His compassion and power by feeding thousands and walking on the water. The episode highlights the call to trust Christ completely, even in the midst of doubt and uncertainty.
Join us in O'Leary Hall on Sunday after the 12:30 pm Mass for our final gathering before Faith CaFE takes a summer break. We look forward to resuming our discussions in the fall!
Thank you to Sue Barylo and her team for making Faith CaFE a great success!
Young Adults Group and World Youth Day 2027
Young adults ages 18–35 are invited to join us on Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 pm in O’Leary Hall. This month, we will reflect on the theme of life. 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.
Father’s Day BBQ
The Young Adults Group will be hosting a Father’s Day BBQ on Sunday, June 21, after the 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Masses. Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and sides, and meet the young adults from our parish who are preparing to travel to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul. Cash and e-transfer donations will be accepted. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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.
Gianna Centre Thursday Markets
The Gianna Centre's weekly Thursday Markets return on June 18 and will continue through September from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Come and enjoy homemade goods, live music, and delicious lunches from around the world while supporting the Gianna Centre's mission and programs.
The Gianna Centre is located at 9040 95 Avenue, Edmonton, AB.
Everyone is welcome!
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.
