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.

The Blessing of the Grotto will be available on our church website as well as our Facebook and YouTube pages 

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

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church's adult confirmation class will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. 

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed mass on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (The Fifth Sunday of Easter)

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Spirit Choir Mass Music
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2026
(Sun: 11 a.m)

Entrance:
Come Now Is The Time To Worship (SJPSB-19)

Preparation of Gifts:
Sacred Silence (SJPSB-110)

Communion:
I Give Myself Away (SJPSB-51)

Sending Forth:
Open The Eyes Of My Heart (BB26-91)

SJPSB=St. Joseph Parish Songbook

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (The Fifth Sunday of Easter).

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

St. Cecilia Choir Music
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 2-3, 2026
(Sat: 4:30 p.m.; Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)

Entrance:
For the Beauty of the Earth (BB26-558)

Gifts:
Come to the Water (BB26-592)

Communion:
I am the Bread of Life (BB26-355)

Sending Forth:
I Know That My Redeemer Lives (BB26-684)

BB= Breaking Bread (Brown Missalette)

St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold two masses for those in our parish who will make their First Communion on Saturday, May 2. Mass times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Both masses will be livestreamed on YouTube,  the church website, and the Facebook page. A total of 49 young parishioners will make their First Communion in 2026.

 Click the 11 am First Communion Mass photo for larger view

The Beginning of First Communion Mass (11 a.m.)

First Communion Mass (11 a.m.)

 Click the 9 am First Communion Mass photo for larger view

The Beginning of First Communion Mass (9 a.m.)

First Communion Mass (9 a.m.)

Thank You to ALL who helped wth Religious Education throughout the year. Without your help, this is NOT possible! May the Lord bless you in all that you do for others!

On behalf of the St. Joseph Staff, THANK YOU!!

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 livestreamed the Mass of the Ressurection for Donnie Lee Sedillo Sr. beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo, Deacon John Chavez

Click HERE to view Don's Obituary (Angelus Chapel Mortuaries)

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!

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 Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will host a Recruitment Fair on April 25-April 26,  after all masses. If you are not currently a member but are interested in joining, please stop by! We will be happy to answer any questions and will have registration forms available.

All Catholic women and their spouses are warmly invited to attend our May Crowning honoring Our Blessed Virgin Mary. May 6.  Please join us for this beautiful celebration. To RSVP, contact Diana Alvarado at 719-251-9146 by April 29.

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

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.