St. Joseph Catholic Church will NOT be holding Religious Education OR High School Confirmation this Sunday, November 1, 2026, due to 65th Annual Spaghetti Dinner being held in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall. 

My dear brothers and sisters,

Here is a revised version that avoids “our,” keeps your pastoral tone, and stays clear, encouraging, and practical.

Participating in the Elections This November (~.45 page — pastoral, encouraging, practical)

My dear friends in Christ, this coming November, the United States will once again enter an important moment: the national elections. Even though I am not an American citizen, I see how meaningful this
moment is for many of you. Voting is not only a civic responsibility — it is a way of shaping the future of your families, your community, and the values you hope will guide this nation.

Some people feel their vote is small. But in the eyes of God, small things matter. A single candle brightens a dark room. A single act of kindness changes a heart. And a single vote, offered with prayer and conscience, becomes part of a larger movement toward the common good.

So I encourage you: participate with faith and clarity. Pray before you vote. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your mind and calm your heart. Review the issues carefully. Seek reliable information. Make sure your registration is updated. Plan your voting day now — whether by mail, early voting, or in person. If someone you know needs help getting to the polls, accompany them.

And above all, vote with hope. Elections can bring tension, strong emotions, and division. But as Christians, you can enter this moment with peace, knowing that God remains present above every headline and every debate. Your role is simple: act with conscience, choose with prayer, and trust that God walks with this nation through every season.

Participating in the elections is one small way you can be a light — steady, faithful, and hopeful — for the future of this country.

Fr. Joseph

Mark Those Calendars!

Oct. 27:
The Council of Catholic Women's meeting that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, has been moved to Tuesday, Oct. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m. (Fellowship, then business meeting to follow).

St. Joseph Catholic Church will begin the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.) on  Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30pm in the Maria Lopes Classroom.

This is a two (2) year program, and it is for both Adults and Children.

Registration forms are available in the office. There is a $50.00 charge at the time of registration.

If you have any questions , please reach out to Deacon Ed or Josie in the office during business hours
at 719-544-1886.

Join Father Joseph beginning October 30. Click the picture for more details.

Attention Parishioners!
We will be making meatballs for our upcoming spaghetti dinner on Halloween morning (Sat., Oct. 31) beginning at 8 a.m.

The Spaghetti dinner will be held the following day, Sunday, Nov. 1. 

We are looking for a lot of help, and we hope to see you in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.

Don't forget! Coming this Sunday, Nov. 1! Get your family together, call your friends, and come on out to St. Joseph's Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall for the best spaghetti in town!

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time).

Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Matitu, SSS
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Spirit Choir Mass Music
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct. 25, 2026 
(Sun: 11 a.m)

Entrance:
Gathering: Amazing Grace - My Chains Are Gone (SJPSB pg. 7)

Preparation of Gifts:
You Are My All In All (SJPSB pg. 141)

Communion:
Lord, I Need You (SJPSB pg. 69)

Sending Forth:
My Life Is In You (SJPSB pg. 76)

SJPSB=St. Joseph Parish Songbook

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the Rosary and Funeral Mass for Gilbert E. Salazar beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Rosary Celebrant: Marcos LeBlanc
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Matitu, SSS
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Click HERE to view Gilbert's Obituary (Courtesy of Roselawn Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory)

Some of the training information for Extraordinary Ministers (EM) has been updated. For those who were unable to attend the recent session, I am attaching a copy of the handout that was provided.

Father Steve requests that Sacristans arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled Mass and that all EMs serving arrive 10–15 minutes early. This allows the Sacristans to confirm that all positions are covered. Please remember to check in as soon as you arrive.

There are a few additional updates that were not included in the handout regarding the sign‑in sheet:
• The Cup minister will now stand next to the Plate minister at the altar and follow them to their assigned station to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ.
• If you are assigned to the station near the music ministry, please place your plate and cup on the right side of the altar. Then remain by the stair banister until the other EMs have finished. Afterward, all ministers will gather in front of the altar as usual to bow together before returning to their seats.

Please contact Fr. Steve, Deacon Ed, or Diana Alvaravo if you have any questions. Please read the attached document in "Read More."

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:

• The goal is to generate $87,894 in pledges to meet the AMD assessment.
• Current AMD assessment is $8,530 a month or $87,894 for the year.
• The pledge is in addition to the weekly collection but can be paid weekly, monthly, or as a one lump payment.
• Please make checks out to St. Joseph Church and write AMD on the memo line of the check.
• The parish has not generated the necessary income to cover this expense.
• WE MUST DO IT AGAIN FOR THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE CHURCH.
• The church's 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.

Attention Parishioners!

Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip with Spiritual Leaders from Pueblo: Fr. Derrick Scott, VG, Fr. Joseph Vigil, and Fr. Michael Chrisman!  This will be an amazing experience for all who have a chance to go! Click the picture below for more details.