127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, Ontario  L1C 2P5

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*** Special Notes for those worshiping with us in person ***

Currently, only 10 people can be in the church at one time.

Those attending Mass are required to provide details for contact tracing.

Saturday, January 23rd
10:00am to 12:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass online

for the people

Sunday, January 24th

9:00am - Sunday Mass online
10:00am to 12:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass online

7:00pm - Sunday Mass online

Monday, January 25th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Tuesday, January 26th

6:15pm to 6:45pm - Confessions in the church

7:00pm - Daily Mass in the church

for an unannounced special intention 

Wednesday, January 27th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church



Thursday, January 28th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Friday, January 29th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Saturday, January 30th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass online

for the people

6:00pm to 8:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

Sunday, January 31st

9:00am - Sunday Mass online

10:00am to 12:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass online

7:00pm - Sunday Mass online



During the day, one Mass will be privately celebrated for the souls of Josephine & Felix Brudek



Currently all areas of the Province of Ontario move into the grey 'lockdown' level. This does impact life in our parish.

While, generally, gathering sizes are restricted to groups five of less, provisions have been made for worship services (including Funerals, Masses, Weddings and Baptisms) to allow for groups of up to ten. So, with the blessing of our bishop, we will begin celebrating the daily Mass this coming Monday morning! Those joining us will be required to provide details for contact tracing. Also, only ten places will be available for seating in the church.

The time for Adoration on Saturdays will change beginning on January 23rd to accommodate a Mass in the morning. Adoration and Confession on Saturdays will be from 6pm to 8pm.

Our streaming service has been giving us difficulties; so, we're switching. Beginning on January 30th, the Sunday Mass stream can be found on Youtube. Links will be present in the eBulletin and on the website stjoeschurch.ca and on the current streaming site, so you won't miss a thing! Thanks for the patience.

Pope Francis announced this year to be the Year of St. Joseph, patron saint of the Universal Church, Canada and our parish! This year provides an opportunity to reflect on the many lessons that can be found in the life of our patron saint and prompts us to seek the intercession of this holy man.

As the year (and the hopeful defeat of COVID-19) progresses, more may develop. But, here's what you can expect so far between now and December 8th:

• As a parish community, we will pray the Novena to St. Joseph on the days leading up to the feast of St. Joseph in March.
• Before the celebration of Benediction, we will pray the Litany to St. Joseph (beginning January 23rd).
• Prayer cards for the year will be available later.
• We will pray the prayer to St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, before each Sunday Mass (beginning January 23rd)

Let us pray that this year bears some wonderful fruit for our parish, nation and Church!

those who have died, especially...

Barry Prout

& Tracy Kitchen



and those who are sick, especially...

Maria Aguano,

Peter Karmiris,
Samantha Healey,
Mia Ward,
Ann Maas,
Agnes Young

& Anne-Marie Neadles



Jesus, Our Lord, we ask you to have mercy on all who are sick. Give them your strength and love and help them carry this cross with faith. May their sufferings be one with yours, overcome the power of evil and lead others to our Father in Heaven. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer, for you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Have a name to add to this list?

Save the Date:

Saturday February 20, 2021 at 9am or, Thursday February 25, 2021 at 7:30pm

EVERYONE is WELCOME

What is Long Term Care? (not to be confused with Long Term Disability)

Is it too early (or too late) to look at the options?

What is needed to prepare for it? (the individual and the family)

What is the process when needed?

What are the expected costs & who pays for what?

What does the government cover?

Join us for a 1/2 hour on-line presentation to learn more.

Q & A at the end of the presentation (and door prizes!)

The 2021 theme – Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit (John 15:5-9) – calls us to pray and to work for reconciliation and unity in the church, with our human family, and with all of creation. Drawing on the Gospel image of vine and branches, it invites us to nourish unity with God and with one another through contemplative silence, prayer, and common action. May we bear rich fruit and create new ways of living, with respect for and communion with all of creation!

Our church looked beautiful for Christmas, thanks to the many who contributed to Christmas flowers and spent many hours decorating.

Christmas may be over and most of the decoration put away, but the poinsettias in our church are still there and in good health; they will have to be removed for Lent, however. So, between now and Ash Wednesday, feel free to take one home after Adoration or one of the daily Masses.

Regular offerings for our parish can be put in the mail slot of the parish office.



See more ways to support our parish at give.stjoeschurch.ca!