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+ MISSION +
United in the Eucharist to love and serve.

+ VISION + 
Inspired by the Spirit to know our faith and vocation, to serve the needs of others, to welcome new parishioners into our faith community, and to share our excitement about Jesus.

 
+ The Roman Catholic Churches of Vernon © 2018 +

OUR CHURCHES

St. James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church
2607 27 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4W1
St. Benedict's Church (Ntsla'ko)
St. Benedict's Church (Ntsla'ko)
Head of the Lake Rd., Vernon, BC
Our Lady of the Valley
Our Lady of the Valley
10102 Middleton Dr., Coldstream, BC V1B 2K6
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church
2202 Park Ave., Lumby, BC V0E 2G0
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Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for the month of February (2026)

For children with incurable diseases
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 1 to 7: come and visit the the #1 ranked elementary school for academics in Vernon by the Fraser Institute -- our very own St. James School!
Feb 1, 2026

ALL WEEK

Catholic Book Club
The Catholic Book Club meets on alternate Wednesday mornings from 9 - 10 AM, to read and discuss books that will help us learn more about our Catholic Faith.
Feb 4, 2026

9AM

Fill the Valley
Every 1st Thursday of the month, we gather as a community at Our Lady of the Valley Church to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through worship music, prayers, and reflections.
Feb 6, 2026

6PM to 7PM

Blessing Bags Project
Students of St. James School will be filling Blessing Bags--small bags of essentials that help people on the street get through a day. The bags will be available at the school and at the entrances of St. James Church and OLOV next weekend for parishioners to take and give to those they meet on the streets who are in need.
Feb 2, 2026

At Mass

Theology Class on the Eucharist
Please join us for a free 5-lesson course as we explore the incredible biblical basis for the catholic teaching of the Eucharist. Discover how the Old Testament foreshadowed the promise of the Eucharist and how Jesus Christ brings those promises to life in the New Testament.
Feb 5, 2026

7PM to 8PM

BULLETINS

2026-01-26 Around the Diocese
Around the Diocese
Jan 30, 2026
2026-02-01 Parish Bulletin
Parish Bulletin
Jan 30, 2026
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