Fr. Joseph Matitu, SSSMy dear St. Joseph family,

As we celebrate these joyful Festival Days of August 1–2, my heart overflows with gratitude. Right now — as music fills the air, as children laugh, as volunteers move with purpose, as families gather under our tents — I see God’s gentle hand guiding every moment. He carried us through long preparations, tight schedules, and tired evenings, and now He blesses us with a celebration alive with grace and gladness.

I thank our whole community, whose presence today turns this festival into a living tapestry of faith, hope, and love. You are the colors, the energy, the heartbeat of St. Joseph. I thank our
Festival Committee, lovingly led by Lori Carter, June DuVall, and Vincent DuVall, whose calm leadership and tireless dedication guided every step of this celebration. You and your team have blessed this parish beyond measure. I thank those who attended meeting after meeting, adjusting plans, solving problems, and refusing to give up. Your perseverance is the quiet engine behind everything we are enjoying today. I thank those involved in the execution — the hands and feet of this festival — who turned ideas into reality and made the invisible visible.

I thank our donors — those who gave quietly, those who gave boldly, those who gave even when it meant sacrifice. Your gifts, whether cash, food, materials, or equipment, are the very
pillars holding up this celebration. I thank those who offered their time and strength. Many of you arrived early, stayed late, endured the heat, and kept going even when your bodies begged for rest. I thank those who offered their services — cooking, cleaning, decorating, welcoming guests, keeping everything running smoothly. You transformed ordinary
tasks into sacred acts of love.

And I thank all who came — your presence today is a gift. I thank those who brought family and friends, widening our circle and filling our grounds with even more joy. My dear friends, thank you for loving St. Joseph Parish. In your love, I see the radiant face of Christ shining upon our community.

Fr. Joseph

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! One Mass (4:30 p.m.) will be livestreamed on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sat., Aug. 1). You can view it on the church's Facebook page. It will be uploaded to the church's YouTube page after the Parish Festival.

Celebrants: Bishop Stephen J. Berg; Fr. Joseph Matitu, SSS

Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Click the picture below to view the layout of the 2026 St. Joseph's Festival

Patron Saint JosephA total of 10 teams (five in 10U and five in 12U) will compete in a youth baseball tournament held during the biggest two-day parish festival in town at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (1145 S. Aspen Rd) this weekend (Aug. 1-2).

The tournament, powered by the Runyon Sports Complex, will be held on the field behind the church on the parish grounds.

 Action gets underway on Sat., Aug, 1 at 8 a.m. for 10U and 2 p.m. for 12U.  The championship games will be Sun., Aug. 2, at 12:30 p.m. (12U) and 6 p.m. (10U).

Click below to view the tournament schedules. St. Joe's Rules and the Runyon Sports Complex Policy. Good luck to all teams! 

There are two golf tournaments taking place this summer. So dust those clubs off and get your team together while there is still time.

Click the flyer below for a larger view.

In Need of Volunteers!

The 2026 Parish Festival is right around the corner. We need volunteers for the biggest church festival in town!

If you can donate a few hours of your time, please feel free to contact Lori Carter at 719-334-9817 or email her at: llcarter0702@gamil .com

Thank You!

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

Please come, donate, enjoy a concert by one of our own from Pueblo, and help support the victims of the Aspen Fire.

Attention Parishioners -

Religious Education registration for 2026-27 will begin on Aug. 15-16, after all Masses in the Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya Narthex. 

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."

Mark Those Calendars!

Aug. 22: Pueblo District CCW Walk-a-thon at City Park Fountain Pavilion

Sept. 18-19: Diocesan CCW Convention - (Meeting 9/18), (Convention 9/19)

Sept. 30: St. Joseph CCW Fellowship Meeting

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