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re. 2024 Tax Receipt Extension

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Government of Canada 2024 Donation Extension

The Government of Canada announced an extension of donation receipts issued by charities due to the Canada Post mail strike in November and December. The extension for contributions able to be claimed in 2024 taxes is until February 28, 2025, meaning contributions received by the end of February can receive a 2024 tax receipt. This is meant to lessen the effect of the strike on mail-in charitable donations.

Since St. Joseph’s Parish and its ministries that accept donations (mainly the Supper Table, Women’s Centre, and Refugee Outreach Committee) were relatively unaffected during the strike, we will not be issuing 2024 receipts by default on donations received during January and February 2025. We will do so, however, under two circumstances:

  • Donations come by cheque and are dated in 2024; and
  • Parishioners and Donors explicitly ask for their donations, or a specific donation, received during January and February to have a receipt dated in 2024 for their contribution(s) during this time.

Thank you for your contributions and your understanding!

Special Christmas Bulletin – 2024

Bulletins

Dear Friends of St. Joseph’s Parish;

A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! During this incredibly busy period of the year, Christmas is a time to reflect, enjoy, and make time for those who mean the most for us in our lives. We would like to extend our thanks for the role you play in our Parish not just now, but during the entire year in the spirit of community and togetherness.

Please see attached our Christmas Bulletin, a special edition to commemorate our vibrant community of generosity. Through this publication, we share with you so many ways in which our community gives back and demonstrates how much of a truly caring Parish we are: by working together, we make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

From myself and the entire staff at St. Joe’s, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and extend blessings to a happy and healthy 2025 ahead. See you then!

Christmas 2024 Bulletin DIGITAL

Parish Bulletin for the 4th Sunday in Advent

Bulletins, Communications, Uncategorized

Good Afternoon,

Please see attached our bulletin for this upcoming weekend! There will be another bulletin published early next week for the Christmas and New Year’s period.

Reminder: this weekend our Service of Lessons and Carols, in support of St. Joe’s Supper Table. Please join us at 3pm on Sunday, admission by freewill donation.

Bulletin – December 22 DIGITAL

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Parish Bulletin for the Third Sunday of Advent

Bulletins

Good afternoon,

Please see attached our bulletin for this upcoming weekend! To purchase your poinsettia, please get in touch with us either by phone (below) or use the poinsettia link in the bulletin. You can also now purchase Mass Intentions online, see the bulletin for details.

Reminder: this weekend is Hospitality Sunday! Join us after Mass for cookies, coffee, and to connect with fellow parishioners. We look forward to seeing you!

Bulletin – December 15 DIGITAL