Attention Parishioners!
We will be making meatballs for our upcoming spaghetti dinner on Halloween morning (Sat., Oct. 31) beginning at 8 a.m.

The Spaghetti dinner will be held the following day, Sunday, Nov. 1. 

We are looking for a lot of help, and we hope to see you in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! There will be two livestreamed Masses this weekend (All Saints' Day).

Those Masses are the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Oct. 31, and the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church will NOT be holding Religious Education OR High School Confirmation this Sunday, November 1, 2026, due to 65th Annual Spaghetti Dinner being held in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall. 

Don't forget! Coming this Sunday, Nov. 1! Get your family together, call your friends, and come on out to St. Joseph's Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall for the best spaghetti in town!

Dear Parish Family,

Since Deacon Ed will be preaching on All Saints’ Day, I would like to devote my reflection to All Souls’ Day, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.

Many of you have not heard the funeral and graveside homilies I have preached because those moments are usually shared only with family and close friends. Yet every one of those funerals has reminded me that grief touches all of us. Whether recently or many years ago, each of us carries the memory of someone we love and miss.

All Souls’ Day invites us to pause and remember. We remember the empty chair at the dinner table, the voice we long to hear again, the laughter that once filled a room, and the love that continues to live in our hearts. Death remains one of life's deepest mysteries. No matter how prepared we think we are, death often catches us by surprise. It reminds us of our fragility and teaches us that life is precious and should never be taken for granted. One of the most moving lessons I have learned through funeral ministry is that there are times when words are not enough. There is a story of a priest who arrived at the funeral of a young man who had died tragically. The grieving family expected words of wisdom and consolation. Instead, the priest sat among them and wept. His tears spoke more eloquently than any sermon: “I do not have all the answers, but I am here with you.” Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer those who mourn is not explanation but presence.

As Christians, we reject the idea that God delights in death. We may not understand why suffering and loss occur, but we trust that God walks with us through our sorrow. There are no easy explanations for death. There is only faith, love, and hope in the midst of mystery. On this day, we thank God for the gift of memories. We treasure the moments we shared with those who have gone before us: the joys, the struggles, the laughter, and the love. We thank God for family and friends who support us in our grief, for the healing gift of time, and for the power of prayer that brings comfort to wounded hearts.

Most of all, we thank God for the promise of eternal life. Our loved ones were never truly ours to possess; they were gifts entrusted to us by God. As Scripture reminds us, "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it." One day we all return to the One from whom we came.

Therefore, All Souls’ Day is not only a day of remembrance but also a day of hope. We pray for our departed brothers and sisters and renew our confidence in Christ's promise: "Everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life."

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Fr. Joseph

Attention Parishioners! St. Joseph's Monthly bingo continues. Our next date will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5. We hope to see you all there! Thank You!

When: November 8, 2026, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Charles Murray Hall. Menu: Eggs, sausage, hash browns, 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!

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.

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.