St. Joseph Catholic Church will livestream the mass for those in our parish that will make their First Communion on Saturday, May 3. Mass time is 9 a.m. The mass will be livestreamed on the St. Joseph Church website and YouTube page. A total of 29 young parishioners will make their First Communion in 2025.

Celebrants: Fr. Steven Murray; Fr. Joseph Lixon-Asweg
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Musical Selections for First Communion Mass
Gathering: Table of Plenty
Gifts: Here I am, Lord
Communion: One Bread, One Body
Closing: Take the Word of God with You

St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 11 a.m. mass on Sun., April 27, 2025 (The Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday)

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Sat., April 26, 2025 (The Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday).

Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Lixon-Aswez
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Mass Music
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 26-27, 2025
Entrance:
Alleluia! Give Glory to God
Preparation of Gifts:
All Is Well with My Soul
Communion:
The Jesus Song
Sending Forth:
Sing a New Song

In keeping with the tradition of Novendiales (Nine Days of Mourning) Bishop Berg has requested that a novena in memory of Pope Francis be prayed beginning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, ending on Friday, May 2, 2025.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 am Bishop Berg will be celebrating a Mass at the Cathedral, one of the diocesan pilgrim locations, followed by a rosary and the Novena in Memory of Pope Francis. All are welcome.

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) brings together ALL Catholic women to enhance spiritual growth and develop leadership. We promote the Christian community through fellowship, education, empowering, nurturing, and supporting our members.

Our meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month with the fellowship beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Come join us.
Your Sister in Christ,

Diana Alvarado, President
St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, Council 9456 members are looking for interested men of the Parish to become a member of the Knights.

If interested in becoming a Knight, contact John Spearing or any brother Knight you see in church and we will provide you with information and answer any questions you might have.

Read more HERE

What to Know:

Click Fr. Steve to read his letter to parishioners

• The goal is to generate $90,000 in pledges to meet the AMD assessment.
• Current AMD assessmeent is $7522 a month or $90,264 for the year.
• The pledge is in addition to the weekly collection but can be paid weekly, monthly, or one lump payment.
• Please make checks out to St. Joseph Church and write AMD on the memo line of check.
• The parish has not generated the necessary income to cover this expense.
• WE MUST DO IT AGAIN TO FOR THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE CHURCH.
• The churches major fundraisers (Parish Festival and Spaghetti Dinner) are now assisting us in paying this obligation and are no longer available for other activities or needs of the church.

P.S.  Please do NOT use the PayPal online tithing for the church to send in your gift. Thank You!

We would like to thank those households who have already pledged and/or given already. We have put your names on the wall by the thermometer to thank and acknowledge your pledge. If we have missed your name or you do not want your name on the wall after your pledge, please let the office know. Thank you once again for your pledge and/or donation. 

Click the AMF card to download, fill out and bring to the parish office or leave in collections at mass.

The Chalice for Vocations ministry was developed to promote fervent and devotional prayer for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. These specific intentions are raised as the chalice travels within the parish community.

A prayer guide is provided and geared for readers that are young or old.  Spontaneous and personal prayers for vocations are always acceptable and welcome also. Please incorporate prayers for an increase in vocations within your prayer life.

If you would like to receive the Chalice for Vocations for a week, please contact the parish office at 719-544-1886. Thank you. Be confident that your prayers are heard.

CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS PRAYER GUIDE (DOWNLOAD - IN PDF)

The Knights of Columbus (KOC) of St. Joseph (#9456) have introduced a new program called "The Holy Family"

We are inviting parishioners of any household to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family. Each week the parishioner will take the sanctuary of the Holy Family into their homes for one week of daily prayer. At the end of your week, you will bring back the sanctuary to the church for the next family.

Fr. Steve gives a blessing before two parishioners take home the Family Shriine as Deacon Ed looks on

Holy Family Testimonial:

"I have had the opportunity to take the Holy Family into my home three times. I can't even begin to express the extra peace and love that is felt with the Holy Family displayed in my family room. The prayers that are given with it are beautiful. This past Thanksgiving, I had it, and as we prayed before our meal, I included the dedication of my family to the protection of the Holy Family as part of our grace. I feel that if others could sense the love coming from the Holy Family display, people would be lining up to take it into their homes."
-- Karen DeCarlo 

"Having the Holy Family in your home is a great way to reflect on the love of family and pray for everyone in your lives in a concentrated effort. It is a beautiful way to start your day and/or a peaceful way to end the day. The time you take for prayer and reflection is a precious gift from the Holy Family. I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to invite the Holy Family into their home and into their lives. You will want to do it on a regular basis because of the peace it brings into your life and home."
-- Terrie Tafoya 

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