St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 11 a.m. mass on Sun., March 30, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Lent - Laetare Sunday)

The word "Laetare" is Latin for "rejoice". It is a time of joyful celebration within the otherwise penitential season, marked by the liturgical color rose and the Latin phrase "Laetare Jerusalem" (Rejoice, O Jerusalem).

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Sat., March 29, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Lent - Laetare Sunday).

The word "Laetare" is Latin for "rejoice". It is a time of joyful celebration within the otherwise penitential season, marked by the liturgical color rose and the Latin phrase "Laetare Jerusalem" (Rejoice, O Jerusalem).

Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Lixon-Aswez
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

 The word "Laetare" is Latin for "rejoice". It is a time of joyful celebration within the otherwise penitential season, marked by the liturgical color rose and the Latin phrase "Laetare Jerusalem" (Rejoice, O Jerusalem).The word "Laetare" is Latin for "rejoice". It is a time of joyful celebration within the otherwise penitential season, marked by the liturgical color rose and the Latin phrase "Laetare Jerusalem" (Rejoice, O Jerusalem).

St. Ceclia Mass Music
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 29-30, 2025
(Sat.: 4:30 p.m./Sun.: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)
Entrance:
We Remember
Preparation of Gifts:
You Are the Healing
Communion:
Holy Darkness
Sending Forth:
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

St. Joseph Catholic Church will be holding a Pray the Rosary before our regularly scheduled mass times during the Lenten Season. The times will be as follow:

Saturday: 4 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m., 10:20 a.m.

Please be mindful of everyone who is praying the Rosary as you enter. 

 Click HERE on how to Pray the Rosary.

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will hold a Recruitment/Ministry Fair after Mass on March 29th & 30th and April 26th & 27th. We invite all women aged 18 and older to join the St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women.

Our goal is to unite all Catholic women and provide a platform for discussing and acting on matters of mutual interest. We promote Catholic spirituality, knowledge, and support programs within our diocese.

The St. Joseph Catholic Church held a "Bingo Night" on Sat., March 1, 2025 after the 4:30 p.m. mass.

Thank you to everyone who helped in anyway, especially the CCW ladies for the delicious dinner!

Our first Bingo was a great success. It was a fun evening with lots of laughter. We all enjoyed visit
ing with each other, and had some happy winners!!

Thank you Judy Martinez for all you do to make Bingo possible.

Mark your Calendar - Bingo returns: Saturday April 5, 5:30pm.

See you there!

33 Days to Eucharist Glory is not just another book. It is an invitation to participate in a sacred journey culminating in consecration to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Books are available free of charge.

You are welcome to gather and make this journey together. We will be meet on Mondays beginning March 17 at 5:15 p.m., in the Church.

We will conclude with a group consecration on Holy Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. - just before the great and solemn celebration of the Institution of the Eucharist at the Jesus’ last supper.

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) brings together ALL Catholic women to enhance spiritual growth and develop leadership. We promote the Christian community through fellowship, education, empowering, nurturing, and supporting our members.

Our meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month with the fellowship beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Come join us.
Your Sister in Christ,

Diana Alvarado, President
St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women

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

The Pueblo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is pleased to offer $500.00 Betty Filpi Memorial College Scholarship for the ‘24-25 academic year.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be an active parish member
• Plan to be a full-time college certificate or degree-seeking student
• Complete the scholarship application package

Completed applications are due by April 23, 2025

Applications can be obtained from parish office or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Nancy L. Bachicha
Phone: 719-369-5000

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #9456 will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships in 2025 to an institution of higher learning of the recipient’s choice. To qualify, please review the applicant guidelines listed below:

• Two scholarships will be offered this year, one based strictly on academic performance and community participation and the second based on academic performance, community participation and financial need.
• This is a one-time scholarship, awarded to a different applicant each year.
• Funds for this scholarship come from fund raising projects conducted by the Knights of Columbus.
• Minimum amount to be awarded for each scholarship is $1,000.00.
• Applicant should be a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
• To be considered for the financial need scholarship, the applicant needs to meet the academic requirements and include a short essay explaining what circumstances justify consideration for financial reasons. Applicants need to provide sufficient data and information to enable the review committee to evaluate the individual’s level of need. All applications will be treated as personal and confidential.
• Scholarship shall be used at a Colorado school of higher education, which will include but not be limited to universities, colleges, junior or community colleges, trade schools, and technical schools.
• A committee of three Knights of Columbus members will screen each application.
• Finalists will have a personal interview with the committee.
• The Knights of Columbus Council #9456 must receive proof of enrollment before the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship will be sent directly to the school where the applicant is enrolled as a full-time student.

Applicants will be considered if they are members of St. Joseph Parish – Pueblo, St. Therese Parish – Vineland or Sacred Heart Parish – Avondale.
Applications are available in the St. Joseph Parish Office.
Applications should be submitted to the St. Joseph Parish Office no later than March 28, 2025.

St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women will award one $1,000 scholarship to an institution of higher learning to a female high school graduating senior who is a member of:

• St. Joseph Church in Blende
• St. Therese Church in Vineland

She must have a 3.00 GPA or greater and be an active, participating member of the Catholic Church. Applications are available at St. Joseph Church office or by calling:

Diana Alvarado (719) 251-9146 or e-mailing her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A completed application, two current letters of recommendation and a current unofficial transcript must be submitted by Saturday, April 12, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be mailed to:
Diana Alvarado
St. Joseph CCW Scholarship Chairperson
4 Crownbridge Court
Pueblo, Co. 81001

What to Know:

Click Fr. Steve to read his letter to parishioners

• The goal is to generate $90,000 in pledges to meet the AMD assessment.
• Current AMD assessmeent is $7522 a month or $90,264 for the year.
• The pledge is in addition to the weekly collection but can be paid weekly, monthly, or one lump payment.
• Please make checks out to St. Joseph Church and write AMD on the memo line of check.
• The parish has not generated the necessary income to cover this expense.
• WE MUST DO IT AGAIN TO FOR THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE CHURCH.
• The churches 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.

Dear Parishioners.

It has come to my attention that my own Facebook account (John Barker, Jr.) has been suspended as of Monday, Feb. 24, 2025,

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.

Fr. Steve gives a blessing before two parishioners take home the Family Shriine as Deacon Ed looks on

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 

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