Parish Life
Faithful in little, faithful in much.
Some of the oldest hands in our parishes belong to organizations that have served here for generations. Each one welcomes new members.
The Catholic Women's League, the Knights of Columbus, and the Parish Pastoral Council — fellowship, charity, and counsel across all four churches.
St. James
The Catholic Women's League is a national organization uniting Catholic women to grow in faith, promote Christian values, and advocate for social justice. Founded in 1920, it is the largest organization of Catholic women in Canada, offering service, sisterhood, and support for church and community.
Contact President: Kelly Wilson · via the parish office, 250-542-1276
Our Lady of the Valley
The CWL at Our Lady of the Valley meets five times a year and works together to raise money for the community — craft events for the vulnerable and shut-ins, bake sales, prayer groups, biblical meditation, serving at funerals, and plain good fellowship.
Contact President: Kasia Ryan · 250-309-4226 · kasiacan@hotmail.com
St. James
St. James Council 4949 received its charter on April 10, 1960. The Knights organize the annual necrology Mass and Marian Hour, support the parish's becoming-Catholic program, prayer group, and Pro-Life Society, and give to many charities — including seminarians, high school graduates, and an orphanage in India.
Contact Via the parish office: 250-542-1276
Our Lady of the Valley
Council 12202 was chartered in 1988 at Our Lady of the Valley as Mother Teresa Council, renamed St. Teresa Council in 2019 after their patron's canonization. Members volunteer with charities that help the poor, the homeless, and the sick — and run the popular annual yard sale.
Contact Grand Knight: James Lockwood · jameslockwood@hotmail.com
The Parish Pastoral Council supports the parish priest in enhancing the quality of parish life, promoting parish vitality, and inviting parishioners to celebrate the faith toward the fullness of life in Christ. One council serves all the Vernon-area parishes.
Contact Via the parish office: 250-542-1276
Readers, altar servers, music, outreach, and more — the day-to-day work of the parishes lives on the ministries page.
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