St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed mass on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026 (The Sixth Sunday of Easter)

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

Spirit Choir Mass Music
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2026
(Sun: 11 a.m)

Entrance:
Change My Heart, Oh God (SJPSB-17)

Preparation of Gifts:
Holy Spirit (SJPSB-42)

Communion:
O Come to the Altar (SJPSB-83)

Sending Forth:
Take My Life (BB26-117)

SJPSB=St. Joseph Parish Songbook

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (The Sixth Sunday of Easter).

Celebrants: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Cecilia Choir Music
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 9-10, 2026
(Sat: 4:30 p.m.; Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)

Entrance:
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus (BB26-730)

Gifts:
Prayer of St. Francis (BB26-473)

Communion:
Your Words, Lord, are Spirit and Life (BB26-735)

Sending Forth:
How Can I Keep from Singing (BB26-445)

BB= Breaking Bread (Brown Missalette)

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church livestreamed the High School Confirmation Mass at 5:30 p.m.on Thursday, May 7. A link to view the livestream is also available on our church Facebook page.

Below is a list of 22 confirmandi from St. Joseph's 

Blessing of the Grotto at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 5:20 p.m. on May 6, 2026.

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Co-Celebrants: Fr. Michael Chrisman, Fr. Joseph Lixon-Asweg and Fr. Edwin Barlizo

St. Joseph Catholic Church will livestream the Blessing of the Grotto and the May Crowning Mass on Wednesday, May 6. The Blessing of the Grotto will begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by the Mass at 5:30 p.m. After the Mass, St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will hold a dinner in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.

CCW Class of 2026 (left to right:) President Diana Alvarado, Mary Lopez, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Donna Gutierrez, Shelby McCrory, Judy Martinez, Loretta Rivera, and Angela Yeager (not pictured, Keara Hall)

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Co-Celebrants: Fr. Michael Chrisman, Fr. Joseph Lixon-Asweg, and Fr. Edwin Barlizo

Isabella Martinez places the wreath on the Blessed Virgin Mary during the 2026 May Crowning Mass

The Council of Catholic Women from St. Joseph's recently selected their 2026 Scholarship winner.

St. Joseph Catholic Church's adult confirmation class will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. 

These classes will be led by Deacon Ed Riccillo and held in the Maria Lopez Classroom.  

If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Ed or the office during business hours at (719) 544-1886.

The Pueblo Area Agency on Aging invites you to Legends and Leaders: 100 years of Living Well

Celebrate Pueblo County Older Adults! To honor Pueblo County residents who are 98 +
years of age.
When: Friday, May 15
Time: 11:00 am.
Where: St Joseph Church, Father Charles J. Murray Hall.
Cost: $25.00 per seat; $125.00 a table

Lunch catered by SRDA, silent auction, and entertainment.

For more info: call 719-583-6120 or email Jennifer.novak @pueblocounty.us to reserve your
seat. Reservations must be received by May 1.

Cash or check accepted.

St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold mass for all seniors graduating from pueblo area high schools at 11 a.m., on Sunday, May 17. We ask that all seniors wear their caps and gowns for this special occasion.

Also, please email your full name, high school graduating from and what your plans are after graduation (college name and major, work, etc.) to our media specialist, John Barker, Jr. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m.

Thank you!

We are also excited to announce that our next Burrito Sale will be on May 17, after all Sunday Masses. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your Sister in Christ,

Diana Alvarado, President
St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women

Please pray for the following adults who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, at 11:00 Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please keep them
in your prayers.

Below are the dates for upcoming meetings for our Church festival. Start time is 5:30 pm in Maria Lopez's classroom.

Tuesday, May 26

Tuesday, June 30

Tuesday, July 28

The 2026 Parish Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2

The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #9456 (KOC) has two important events coming up at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

KOC Elections Upcoming
Attention all Knights: Elections are around the corner. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact your Grand Knight, John Spearing, at 719-321-2799. Elections start May 1 and run through June 14. Please get involved today!

Coffee & Donuts on Mother's Day
The St. Joseph KOC will be serving coffee and donuts outside the church on Sunday, May 10, after the 7:30 am, 9 am, and 11 am masses to show our appreciation to the mothers of our parish!

Your Brother in Christ,

John Spearing, Grand Knight
St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #9456

St. Joseph Catholic Church will once again be holding Vacation Bible School (VBS) in June at the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.

This year's dates are June 8-12.

The summer event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon for kids in Pre-K to 6th grade.

The summer camp is FREE, and registration will begin shortly. Stay Tuned! 

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.