Roman Catholic Churches of Vernon and Area

Parish Bulletin

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 14, 2026

St. James

Vernon

  • Saturday - 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass)
  • Sunday - 8:30 AM
  • Sunday - 7:00 PM

Our Lady of the Valley

Coldstream

  • Sunday - 10:30 AM

St. Benedict's

Ntsla'ko (Head of the Lake)

  • Sunday - 1:00 PM

Sacred Heart

Lumby

  • Saturday - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday - 9:30 AM

2607 27 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4W1 | 250-542-1276 | stjamesvernon@rcdk.org

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 14, 2026

From the Pastor

From Fr. Peter: The seed grows, we know not how

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.

Announcements

  • Vacation Bible School: July 7 to 11

    Our Lady of the Valley

    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.

  • Burgers with Brothers: Tuesday, June 23

    Our Lady of the Valley

    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.

  • Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, June 21

    St. James

    The Knights of Columbus Council 4949 host breakfast at the Parish Centre from 7 to 11 AM. Everyone welcome; proceeds support local charities.

  • 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.

  • Adorers needed

    St. James

    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.