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Two Masses to be Livestreamed February 7-8

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! There will be two livestreamed masses this weekend
(The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time).

Those masses are the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 7, and the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 8.

St. Cecilia Choir Music
The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7-8, 2026
(Sat: 4:30 p.m.; Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)
Entrance:
Come, Follow Me (BB26-500)

Gifts:
You Are the Light (BB26-468)

Communion:
As Christ Is for Us (BB26-506)

Sending Forth:
Lead Me, Lord (BB26-640)

BB= Breaking Bread (Brown Missalette)

Spirit Choir Mass Music
The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2026
(Sun: 11 a.m)
Entrance:
Change My Heart Oh God (SJPSB-17)

Preparation of Gifts:
Oh Lord You’re Beautiful (SJPSB-88)

Communion:
Bread For The Broken (SJPSB-14)

Sending Forth:
Take My Life (SJPSB-117)

SJPSB=St. Joseph Parish Songbook

Bingo Coming to St. Joseph's February 7

Attention Parishioners! The second monthly bingo of 2026 will take place on Saturday, February 7. We hope to see you all there! Thank You!

Bingo Feb. 7

KOC Monthly Breakfast Coming on Sunday, February 8

When: February 8, 2026, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Charles Murray Hall Menu: Eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, green chile, pancakes, coffee, juice, and peaches.

Price: $12.00 adults, $8.00 children

The best breakfast in town!! Come and share a meal and support your local Knights of Columbus council.

Hot coffee, pancakes fresh from the griddle, and delicious green chile—all without breaking the bank!

2025-26 Religious Education Schedule

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Grades: Kindergarten to 8th Grade
All meeting times are from 10 a.m. to 10:50 p.m.
(Tentative: Schedule is subject to change)

Feb. (2026)
8, 15, 22

March (2025)
1, 8, 15

Special Dates:
Feb. 18 (Ash Wednesday)
March 15 (Last Day of Class)

2025-26 Youth Confirmation Schedule

All meeting times are from 1- 2 p.m.

Feb. (2026)
8, 15, 22

March (2026)
1, 8, 15

Required for Confirmation Candidates:
March TBD (Confirmation Interviews)
April TBD (Confirmation Retreat)
April TBD (Confirmation Mass Rehearsal)
April TBD (Confirmation Mass)

2026 St. Joseph CCW Scholarship Application Available

ccw logo St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women will award one $1,000 scholarship to an institution of higher learning to a female high school graduating senior who is a member of:

St. Joseph Church in Blende
St. Therese Church in Vineland

She must have a 3.00 GPA or greater and be an active, participating member of the Catholic Church. Applications are available at St. Joseph Church office or by calling:

Diana Alvarado (719) 251-9146 or e-mailing her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A completed application, three current letters of recommendation, and a current unofficial transcript must be submitted by Saturday, April 11, 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be mailed to:
Diana Alvarado
St. Joseph CCW Scholarship Chairperson
4 Crownbridge Court
Pueblo, Co. 81001

Updated Extraordinary Minister Information

em logo 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."

Next O.C.I.A. Session is February 11

OCIA The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) will meet on Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maria Lopez classroom.

Deacon Ed Riccillo leads this class.

Adult Confirmation February 12

St. Joseph Catholic Church's adult confirmation class will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12.

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

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

St. Joseph HS Youth Group Starts February 12

Bingo Feb. 7

Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Masquerade, Feb. 14

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Sacred Heart Holding Valentine's Dance Feb. 14

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Lenten Fish Fry at Christ the King

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Lenten Retreat Coming February 28

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Women's Retreat in Estes Park Set for March 13-15

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Enhance Spiritual Growth - Become a CCW Member

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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

Join A Fraternity of Faith - Become a Knight

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

Come Join Our Parish!

Want to become a member of our Parish? Click HERE to download our registration form. Fill the form out, print and bring it to our office during office hours or any mass on the weekends. Call if you have any questions.

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Online Sunday Tithing

St. Joseph Catholic Church has created an online tithing area as a means for those parishioners who can't attend Sunday services or would to make a contribution to our parish. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank You!

St. Joseph Cookbook

You can still get them during Parish Office hours.
They are selling for $25.
Please contact Diana Alvarado at 719-251-9146.

Ash Wednesday is February 18

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St. Joseph's
8 a.m.
12 p.m. (will be livestreamed)
5:30 p.m. (will be livestreamed)

St. Therese-Vineland
6 p.m.

Pope Leo XVI: Coat of Arms

Click the pictures below to learn more about Pope Leo XVI. His "Coat of Arms" information courtesy of HugotSeminarista.

Bible Study Class

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Our Bible study class will be examining “Foundations of Faith, a Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church”.

Come and grow in your knowledge and understanding of Jesus and our Catholic faith through this great study of Sacred Scripture.

To prepare for this week’s class, you may read paragraphs 2759-2865 from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).

It will help us understand why we believe what we believe and why we do what we do as Catholics, particularly in relation to the Eucharist and other sacraments.

Maria Lopez Classroom
Mon., February 9 (6:30 p.m)
Tues., February 10 (1 p.m)

Monastery Donations

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CAPUCHIN POOR CLARE SISTERS
Donations to: CATHOLIC FOUNDATION,
Poor Clare Fund on the memo line.

Checks to be mailed to:
Catholic Foundation
101 N. Greenwood St.
Pueblo, Colorado 81003-3164

Head to Texas Roadhouse

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If you like Texas Roadhouse they will give back to St. Joseph Church. All you have to do is show your server our church bulletin and 10% of your meal will be donated back to St. Joseph.

This opportunity is good on any SUNDAY!!

THANK YOU, TEXAS ROADHOUSE, FOR OUR KICKBACK DONATION CHECK and YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH!

2026 Missalette Available

2026 breaking bread

The 2026 Breaking Bread Book is available. If you would like to have one for yourself, you can purchase one before or after mass in the Sacristy or during the week at the Parish Office for $5.00.

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Every Wednesday

(In the Church)

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Attentions Parishioners!

Please read this pamphlet, and help contribute to our diocese today!

St. Joseph Bags

St. Joseph Bags for SALE

$5.00 each

Contact Parish Office and get yours today!

(719) 544-1886

Recent Funerals Livestreamed

Benito Romero Delia Trujillo Patricia Ruzicka Margaret J. Martin

Click a link below to the corresponding month to view rosary/funeral services for members of our parish at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Jan., 2026

Past Funerals

2025, 2024, 2023

Recent Issues

U.S. bishops urge Catholics to petition Congress to halt foreign funding freeze
Read More

Food Pantry at St. Joseph's

St. Vincent de Paul food pantry

Next date open in 2026:
Feb.12, from 1-2 p.m.
Next food drop-off: Jan. 25-26, after all Masses.

The Chalice for Vocations

chalice 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)

Parish Links

Take Home the Holy Family Shrine

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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.

Learn more

Attention parishioners, those who currently have taken home the Holy Family (Coros Program), please be sure to bring it back to the sacristy on the Saturday/Sunday after you received it so we can present it to another family at the next mass. Thank You!

The Heart of Roselawn

Get yours today!

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Our goal is to have a wreath for every one of the 4,000 veterans laid to rest on our sacred grounds by 2026. The plan is to put out a monthly email as a reminder to folks of the phenomenal veterans' history our Grounds hold. In addition, we hope to sponsor 71 fresh balsam wreaths to create a memorial display, a giant wreath, east of the Rose Garden. We have already received $320 from sponsors and need an additional $887 to reach our goal. All sponsors will be acknowledged in the WAA 2026 program.

Welcome St. Joseph Catholic Church

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner January 31 in Parish Hall

Inside St. Joseph During Mass on Sundays

Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall

Prayer Garden for Unborn Children in Front of Church

St. Francis of Assisi

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