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.

R.C.I.A. Classes Begin Sept. 8

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will begin Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10 am. We invite anyone who is interested in learning about the Catholic Church to join us to have your questions answered. Click HERE to download the R.C.I.A. Registration Form (in pdf). FIll it out and bring it to the parish office, Thank you! 

Upcoming Important Dates

St. Joseph Ladies of Auxiliary
September 6, 2018 (Thursday)
Mtg: 6:30 p.m. in the Education Center

St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women
September 8, 2018 (Saturday)
Walk-a-thon (City Park)
Time: TBA

September 26, 2018 (Wednesday)
Social: 5 :30 p.m. / Meeting: 6 p.m.
Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall

76th Annual Diocesan Convention
September 14, 2018 (Friday)
Sponsored by La Junta District
More informaiton to come later.

Sunday Festival Crowd Enjoys Music, Food

A crowd gathers for Mexican food during the lunch rush hour on Sunday at the St. Joseph Parish FestivalThe Annual St. Joseph's Parish Festival concluded its three-day run on Sunday, Aug. 5. Blessed with good weather, festival patrons turned out for the day's variety of musical entertainment, good food and lots of fun games for both the kids and adults alike. 

Click HERE to view festival video/photo gallery.

St. Joseph Church to Receive New Statue

Candles

Candles can be purchased in the Sacristy. Please speak to one of the mass ushers for your purchase. Thank You!

Ministry Help Needed

Are you interested in becoming a LECTOR or EUCHARIST MINISTER?? It is not a hard ministry, you are already present,. So now, think about sharing with others your gifts that God has given to each one of us. Now during the time of reflection please consider one of this ministries. If interested please download the Ministry Form, fill out and email to the parish office, print it out and bring to the Parish Office or call 544-1886. 

Parish Youth Fundraising Continues for NCYC 2019

The St. Joseph’s youth working towards attending NCYC 2019 has partnered with Serviam Publishing, a Roman Catholic Publishing Company.  Our youth is selling a 5-book set entitled "Wisdom from the Saints," a collection of writings from different priests and authors.  Serviam Publishing has agreed to donate 80% of profits to our youth attending NCYC and the other 20% to charity. Get your copy after all masses in the back of the church and help our youth attend NCYC. 

Also, there will be two dates set aside for Dinner and Bingo in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall to help raise funds for our youth from the parish for their trip to NCYC. The dates are: 

OCTOBER 6: 6-9 p.m.
AUGUST 18: Ticket Sales for Big Raffle begins

Thank You!

2018 Diocese Ministry Fund

Make Your Pledge Today!The Diocesan Ministry Fund is the main source of revenue that financially supports, helps strengthen and nourishes the many ministries and programs provided to all parishes and missions throughout the Diocese of Pueblo. The DMF provides the much-needed funding that serves over 100,000 Catholics in 29 counties that cover over 50,000 square miles. READ MORE

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St.Joseph Homebound Ministry

Do you know someone in your family or a friend who homebound and cannot attend one of our scheduled masses on the weekend?? St. Joseph Catholic Church is offereing a Homebound Ministry. Please download and fill out this form - in pdf (click the picture at the left) and take it to Josie in the Parish office. You may also call her at (719) 544-1886 and leave the required information on the form with her and she will take care of setting up a weekly visit. Thank You!

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!

St. Joseph's Gift Store

Come visit St. Joseph Gift Store located in Church office. Open Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. & by appointment if needed.

Many religious items for sale at a reasonable price Gifts for: Mothers Day - First Communion - Confirmation - Various Statues to include St. Joseph and Blessed Virgin Mary
Also Rosaries, medals, scapulars, holy cards, & much more

Volunteers are needed for the gift store call Alberta at 542-7080 or Isabel at 565-8216