Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! There will be two livestreamed Masses this weekend (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time).

Those Masses are the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Nov. 14, and the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Both livestreamed Masses are available on this website, St. Joseph's Facebook page, and St. Joseph's YouTube page.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: PROTECTING OUR CHURCH, OUR PEOPLE, AND OUR SACRED SPACES

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Our church is more than a building. It is our spiritual home — a sacred place where we encounter God, celebrate our faith, and find peace in His presence. As your pastor, I have a responsibility not only to care for your spiritual well-being but also to help ensure everyone's safety and the protection of the properties entrusted to our care. Recent unfortunate incidents, including the arson at Christ the King and the removal of statues at St. Anne, remind us that even our sacred places are not immune to acts of wrongdoing.
In response, and in consultation with our Parish Finance Council, we have begun taking concrete steps to strengthen the safety and security of our parish.

Our first initiative was the rekeying of the main doors of our church and parish hall, which was completed last week. This allows us to establish proper accountability by knowing who possesses keys and has authorized access to our parish buildings. Our next initiative is installing additional CCTV cameras to better monitor and protect our parish facilities.

We recognize that these measures may cause some inconvenience. For this, I sincerely ask for your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. Please know that these decisions are not motivated by distrust of anyone, but by our sincere desire to protect everyone.

We cannot completely prevent people with harmful intentions from doing wrong. However, our inability to prevent every danger must never become an excuse for failing to take reasonable precautions. Being a welcoming Church does not mean being a careless Church. Faith in God's protection must always be accompanied by responsible stewardship.

My dear parishioners, security is not simply about protecting doors, cameras, keys, or buildings. It is about protecting the sacred spaces where our faith is nourished and the people who call this parish their spiritual home.

I ask for your patience, cooperation, and prayers as we continue these efforts. May we always remain a parish that is open in heart, welcoming in spirit, and responsible in action.

Fr. Joseph

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the Rosary and Funeral Mass for Albert "Bert" Pisciotta beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.

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

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

Our Lady of the Meadows
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 14 (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
Sunday, Nov. 15 (8:30 am -1:00 pm)
23 Starling Drive, Pueblo
Homemade Baked Goods and lunch for sale.

St. Paul the Apostle Church
Craft & Bake Sale
Nov. 21 (9:00 am-2:00 pm)
1132 W. Oro Grande Drive, Pueblo West.
Homemade Baked Goods and Lunch for sale.
(No Credit Cards)

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

Mark Those Calendars!

Nov. 28
All Catholic women are invited to attend this spiritual fellowship event.

Dec. 4
CCW Christmas Party!

St. Vincent De Paul needs your help this Thanksgiving. With the upcoming holiday approaching, it’s that time of year to remember those less fortunate. By giving them the assistance they need, each family can have a joyous holiday season!

“I WAS HUNGRY, AND YOU GAVE ME TO EAT”

Since we are giving out gift cards this year instead of baskets, we will only be accepting cash and check donations instead of food. Please address your checks or sealed cash envelopes to the St. Vincent De Paul Committee and place them in the collection basket.

They can also be dropped off at the Church office during business hours.

Thank you for helping our community and St. Vincent De Paul.

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.

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.

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 

Learn more

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.