14 June 2026
Parish Bulletin
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Roman Catholic Churches of Vernon and Area
Parish Bulletin
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 14, 2026
Sunday Masses
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St. James
Vernon
- Saturday 5:00 PM : Vigil Mass
- Sunday 8:30 AM
- Sunday 7:00 PM
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Our Lady of the Valley
Coldstream
- Sunday 10:30 AM
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St. Benedict's
Ntsla'ko (Head of the Lake)
- First, third, and fifth Sundays 12:00 PM : St. Benedict's Church
- Second and fourth Sundays 12:00 PM : St. Theresa's Church
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Sacred Heart
Lumby
- Saturday 5:30 PM
- Sunday 9:30 AM
Parish Office · 2607 27 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4W1 · 250-542-1276 · stjamesvernon@rcdk.org
From the Pastor
From Fr. Peter: The seed grows, we know not how
Hello dear friends, this Sunday Jesus gives us two small parables about seeds. A farmer scatters seed and then sleeps; night and day the seed sprouts and grows, he knows not how. A mustard seed, smallest of all, becomes the largest of plants.
Most of what God does in us is quiet. We rarely feel ourselves growing in faith: and yet, looking back over a year, or ten, we see the branches. Last Sunday's Corpus Christi procession was one of those mustard-seed moments for our parishes: so many of us walking together behind the Blessed Sacrament through Coldstream. Thank you to everyone who came, carried, sang, and prayed.
This summer, let the seed rest in good soil. Come to daily Mass when you can. Sit an hour with the Lord in Adoration. And bring the kids to Vacation Bible School: registration closes soon. God will give the growth.
Sunday Masses
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St. James
Vernon
- Saturday 5:00 PM : Vigil Mass
- Sunday 8:30 AM
- Sunday 7:00 PM
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Our Lady of the Valley
Coldstream
- Sunday 10:30 AM
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St. Benedict's
Ntsla'ko (Head of the Lake)
- First, third, and fifth Sundays 12:00 PM : St. Benedict's Church
- Second and fourth Sundays 12:00 PM : St. Theresa's Church
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Sacred Heart
Lumby
- Saturday 5:30 PM
- Sunday 9:30 AM
Parish Announcements
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Our Lady of the Valley
Vacation Bible School: July 7 to 11
Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive! Kids ages 4–11, 9 AM to noon daily at Our Lady of the Valley. $35 per child, cash on the first day. Spots are limited: register this week.
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Our Lady of the Valley
Burgers with Brothers: Tuesday, June 23
All men are welcome to this free evening in the OLOV narthex, 6 to 7 PM, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 12202. Grab a burger, share a story, build community. RSVP to James Lockwood at jameslockwood@hotmail.com.
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St. James
Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, June 21
The Knights of Columbus Council 4949 host breakfast at the Parish Centre from 7 to 11 AM. Everyone welcome; proceeds support local charities.
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Parish photo sessions this August
All parishioners and families are invited to be photographed for the new parish album: St. Benedict's on August 3, St. James on August 5, OLOV on August 17. Sign-up sheets are coming: please reserve early.
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St. James
Adorers needed
Adoration at St. James runs Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM. We especially need scheduled adorers for Tuesday 3–4 PM and 6–7 PM, Wednesday 12–1 PM, and Thursday noon–1 PM. Contact Amy and Bruce Bernhardt at 250-308-9612 or adorationstjames@gmail.com.
Office hours
The parish office (2607 27 Street, Vernon) is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM, and closed on Wednesdays. 250-542-1276 · stjamesvernon@rcdk.org.
Upcoming Events
- Catholic Book Club
- Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
- Burgers with Brothers
- Fill the Valley
- Vacation Bible School
- Holy Hour for Vocations
Pope’s Prayer Intention for the Month
Let us pray that communities may support one another and grow in faith, hope, and charity.
Mass Intentions — June 14, 2026
- Monday Jun 15 · 8:00 AM SJ Private Intention INT
- Tuesday Jun 16 · 8:00 AM SJ Souls in Purgatory RIP
- Wednesday Jun 17 · 8:00 AM SJ For parish families INT
- Thursday Jun 18 · 8:00 AM SJ For the sick and homebound INT
- Friday Jun 19 · 8:00 AM SJ Thanksgiving THX
- Saturday Jun 20 · 9:00 AM SH For vocations INT
Last Sunday’s Offering
June 8-14
- St. James Offertory$2,628 EFT$830 PAD$5,775 Special
- OLOV Offertory$2,623 EFT$1,235 PAD$4,043 Special
- St. Benedict Offertory$150 EFT$20 PAD Special
Thank you for your generosity.
Sacrament of Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 weeks prior to your requested date to ensure time for preparation.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the office at least 6 months prior to your requested wedding date.
Pastoral Care Ministry
If you are in the hospital, in care, or at home and would like a visit, please phone the office or email stjamesvernon@rcdk.org.
Eucharistic Adoration
Drop-in visitors are always welcome. Scheduled adorers are needed so the parish can keep these hours open for prayer.
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