Attention Parishioners!

The St. Joseph's Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:30 a.m.

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

In Need of Leaders!

Ticket Booth Manager
Outside Drink and Snack Booth

We need chairpersons for the key functions listed above. Please consider joining us to help make the festival a success again, as the money raised supports our financial stability.

The person or individuals running the above booths will not need to build from the ground up, figure out necessary supplies, or shop.
We have that all handled. We need organizers and managers to run these important tasks/booths. We would love new and experienced folks to join this annual venture. The festival offers an opportunity for families to get involved.

Please feel free to call or email Lori Carter 719-334-9817 or llcarter0702@gamil .com

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

 St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Pentecost Sunday)

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Spirit Choir Mass Music
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2026 
(Sun: 11 a.m.)
Entrance:
Let the Fire Fall
Preparation of Gifts:
Come, O Holy Spirit
Communion:
Holy Spirit
Sending Forth:
It is Good

SJPSB = St. Joseph Parish Song Book

May God bless you and keep you
May His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
May He look upon you with kindness
And give you His peace.

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph,

It is with excitement that I embark on this sabbatical opportunity. Yet, I depart with great sadness and a heavy heart as I say goodbye. I thank you for all the kindness you have bestowed upon me, and I promise to keep you in my prayers.

God bless,

Fr. Steve.

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph,

As I prepare for my transfer to Our Lady of Meadows, my heart is full of deep gratitude and a touch of sadness to be leaving you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your overwhelming love, your constant prayers, your unwavering support, and the wonderful company you have shared with me. You have truly been my family, and the memories we made here will forever hold a sacred place in my heart.

Please continue to keep me in your prayers, as you will always be in mine.

With all my love and blessings,

Fr. Lixon

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the Rosary and Funeral Mass for Henry Carl Musso beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 21, 2026.

Rosary Celebrant: Liz Chapman
Celebrant: Fr. John Ozella
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Click HERE to view Carl's Obituary (Roselawn Funeral Home)

Entombment service for Henry Carl Musso

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the entombment service for Henry Carl Musso on Thursday, May 21, 2026,
Roselawn Cemetery and Funeral Home. Celebrant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the Mass of the Resurrection for Patti Pugh beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestream the Rosary on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for parishioner Patti Pugh.
Rosary Celebrants: Rose Guerrero, Stella Lopez, Nina Wisthoff and Mandy Davis from the St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women.
Music by: Gypsy Clearo

The Rosary will be livestreamed on the St. Joseph Church Facebook page, and later uploaded to the church website and YouTube pages.

 Click above image for a larger view

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, a farewell reception was held from 1-3 p.m. in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall for Fr. Steven Murray and Fr. Joseph Lixon.

Over 150 parishioners came to visit with both of our priests before they both move forward to continue their journeys in faith.

Fr. Steven will take a 6-month sabbatical (after 25 years in the priesthood), and Fr. Lixon will be moving over to Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church (23 Starling Drive, Pueblo, CO)

Below are some photos from the reception.

2026 Graduates: Click for a larger view

St. Joseph Catholic Church held a Mass for all seniors graduating from Pueblo-area schools at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 17 (Ascension Sunday). 

There were 21 graduates (the largest gathering in years) on hand for Mass, with 18 from Pueblo County (11 boys and 7 girls), one each from Pueblo Central and CSU Pueblo, and a preschool graduate, too!

Below is a list of graduates attending mass.

Emily Adame: Pueblo County High, University of Northern Colorado (undecided)

Blake Anderson: Pueblo County High, U.S.Coast Guard

Yasiel McCulley-Bachicha: Ascension Preschool, St. John Neumann School

Jessica Cadena: Pueblo County High, Regis University (Pharmacology)

Nayeli Chacón: Pueblo County High, will enroll in the Keller-Williams real estate program

Donovan Cassares: Pueblo County High, CSU Ft Collins (International Business/Human Health)

Mia Gallegos: Pueblo County High, CSU Pueblo (working at UCHealth as a Patient Transport)

Matthew Garret Granato: Pueblo County High, Pueblo Comm College (Welding)

Jonathan Hernandez: Pueblo County High, Univ. Colo.-Colo. Springs (Mechanical Engineering)

Nicholas Hernandez: Pueblo County High, Otero Junior College (Construction)

Madison Kersten: Pueblo County High, Colorado School of Mines (Civil Engineering)

Fonzie Maes: Pueblo County High, Otero Junior College (Construction)

Isaiah Martinez: Pueblo Central High, CSU Pueblo (Business Management and MBA, Corp. Trainer)

David Miranda: Pueblo County High, Pueblo Comm College (Welding)

Jessie Moore: CSU Pueblo, Western University, OR (Dr. of Physical Therapy)

Troy Moore: Pueblo County High, CSU Pueblo (Business/Marketing)

Niko Mora: Pueblo County High, Monroe University, NY (Exercise Science)

Alyssa Peralta: Pueblo County High, CSU Pueblo (Nursing)

Aubrey Peralta: Pueblo County High, Pueblo Comm College (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

Douglas Platt: Pueblo County High, CSU Pueblo (Music)

Nevah Williams: Pueblo County High, University of Northern Colorado (Psychology)

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!

Monthly Breakfast Coming in June

When: June 14, 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!

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.