Welcome to Our Parish

Committed to following Christ in Faith and Love!"

St. Joseph Catholic Church is a diverse community of believers who are committed to following Christ in faith and love through the sacramental tradition of the Catholic Church. Our mission is to know and practice our faith through the gospel, to serve the needs of our parish community with time, talent and treasure and to teach by example and thereby strengthen and inspire the parish community.

Parish Christmas Party Enjoyed By All

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women held its Annual Christmas Party dinner/dance on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall. Fun was had by all (nearly 200 in attendance) who came.  The this year's theme "White Christmas CandyLand". The dinner consisted of Ham and turkey, with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad and various deserts...Read More

KOC Sponsor Holiday Poster Contest

The St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus (#9456) sponsored a "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest at the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall on Sunday, Dec. 9. Kendrick Vanderveen (at right), who attends third grade in the Parish's Religious Education Program won first place. Congratulations to all contestants who participated. 

Adult Confirmation Registration

Maria Lopez is now taking registration for the Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact her at 544-1886 Tuesday thorugh Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm to make appointment. Thank You!

Upcoming Important Dates

St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women

Janaury 17, 2019  (Thursday)
Quarterly Luncheon - TBA
Our Lady of Meadows

Janaury 30, 2019  (Wednesday)
Monthy Meeting -
Social: 5:30 p.m.; Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall

Men of Joseph Meeting
Feb. 5, 2019 (Tuesday)
Religious Education Center
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Las Posadas

A holy history lesson: The roots of Las Posadas stretch deeply into Latin culture. It originated in Spain, but it’s been a yearly celebration throughout Mexico for over 400 years. The tradition commemorates Mary and Joseph’s difficult journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a warm place to stay the night. (Posadas is Spanish for “lodgings” or “accommodations.”).

Beginning on December 16 and ending nine days later, on December 24, Las Posadas commemorates the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. Each night, one family agrees to house the pilgrims. And so it begins: At dusk, a procession of the faithful takes to the streets with children often dressed as angels and shepherds. Religious figures, images and lighted candles are a part of the festivities.

The group representing the Holy Family stands outside a series of houses, singing songs, asking for lodging. They are refused time and again until the group reaches the designated house. Finally, the travelers are permitted to enter. Prayer and song continue in the home, and festive foods are shared. The evening ends with a piñata in the shape of star. The tradition continues each evening with a different house as the chosen Posadas. The last night—Christmas Eve— usually features a midnight Mass. The nine days of Las Posadas is more than just a feel-good tradition: It deepens faith and strengthens ties within the community at a holy time.

Just as Mary and Joseph faced the cold weather—and even colder innkeepers that night—participants brave the elements in bringing their love for the Christ Child to their streets. Las Posadas isn’t about being somber and still during Christmas: It’s about pilgrims and a pilgrimage, rousing song, prayer and deep faith—all of it in motion.

Dinner and Bingo Coming in 2019!

The St. Joseph’s youth are working towards attending NCYC 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Future Dinner & Bingo in 2019
February 2
April 6
June 1

The list of students below are the ones making the trip to Indianapolis!

A Message from Fr. Joseph

Make Your Pledge Today!

Dear Parishioners,
As Fall is in the air and school is in full force and harvest is around the corner, we continue to thank God for the many blessings He has given us. St. Joseph's is home to 1,174 parishioners who are registered and home to those who attend our parish but are not registered. All are welcome at St. Joseph's!
DMF is a topic that is not easy to talk about, but has to be addressed. As of today, only 316 parishioners have contributed to the DMF 2018 - out of 1,174 registered parishioners. I am requesting that those parishioners who have not contributed to DMF 2018 to please do so. If we do not fulfill our goal of $ 88,572.00, we will have to take this out of our budget. As of today, $ 74,351.00 has been pledged. Please contribute if you have not done so. I am asking those who have not yet contributed, to contribute $50.00 or $100.00 dollars to the DMF.
It is all of our responsibility to support the greater Church in the Diocese of Pueblo. May God continue to bless you all and your families.
Your brother in Christ,

Father Joseph! 

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Fr. Powell Basketball League Continues

The Father John Powers Memorial Basketball League continues for the 2018 season. The purpose of this league is to provide students from Pueblo's Catholic Schools and Churches with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a Christian at­mosphere and to develop a positive attitude about sportsmanship, team work and fair play.

The league is co-ed for students ranging from 2nd through 8th grade. Games are played on Sunday afternoons at Roncalli Middle School. The season starts November 4th and ends with Tournament on December 16, 2018

Click HERE to view the season schedule and standings to date.

KOC #9456 Membership Drive

Would you be interested in knowing more about the Knights of Columbus and the local St. Joseph Council? If you’ve spent any time around the Parish Campus you probably have seen some of our members working on the grounds, serving as Ushers, EM’s and performing other tasks. But have you ever wondered what the Knights are eally all about? We perform many more functions that benefit a vast variety of our local population.

We work with the youth, the homeless, the clergy. We have insurance programs for our families. We give to charities the help victims of natural disasters such as the recent hurricane that made land fall in the Carolinas. If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to contact one of us.

Or you can send a text to 719-557-0566 or an email to:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Future Expansion Plans Unveiled

During the Oct. 6-7 massed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Joseph Vigil presented those in attendace a glimpse of future plans for the parish.  The plans were in the form of architectural drawing for the expansion in the back of the Church where the Narthex area is. This future construction phase when completed will be called the Bishop Arthur J. Tafoya Memorial.  

St. Joseph Church to Receive New Statue

Get Well & Sympathy Card Donations

St. Joseph's Catholic Church is accepting donations of greeting cards (Get Well & Sympathy). Please bring your donations to mass on the weekends or at the Parish office during their weekly office hours. Any donation you can make will be greatly appreciated!

Treasures From Our Tradition

Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors, or the colors of the vestments worn at Mass. Rose is a color seldom seen, used at most two days a year. Today, “Gaudete Sunday,” is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an opening verse in the old Latin Mass texts: Gaudete is Latin for “Rejoice!” This year’s Gospel certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leaping for joy at the presence of Mary. Mary’s visit to her aged cousin is an act of compassion between women, as two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy.

Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent, but many parishes employ different hues for each season, trying to keep them distinct. In medieval times, dye was costly, and poor parishes used unornamented plain cloth for vestments. Dyes were expensive and some colors, particularly purple, difficult to achieve. In England, purple dye was made from mollusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not the desired violet. Thus, the color of Advent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue, reminding many people of Mary’s presence at the heart of the Advent mystery. That theology is largely unplanned: it’s all because of the clams!.

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