St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed mass on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (The Third Sunday of Easter)

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Spirit Choir Mass Music
Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2026
(Sun: 11 a.m)

Entrance:
Above All (SJPSB-2)

Preparation of Gifts:
Amazed (SJPSB-6)

Communion:
Holy Spirit (SJPSB-42)

Sending Forth:
My Life is in You (BB26-76)

SJPSB=St. Joseph Parish Songbook

Dear Parishioners!

We had audio difficulties livestreaming the 4:30 p.m. mass. We hope to have the issue resolved by the 11 a.m. mass on Sunday, April 18.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

All children making their First Holy Communion, please remember the required class on April 18. The class will begin at 
8:30 am and conclude at Noon.

All parents are required to stay with their child for class on April 18 to meet with Father Steve in the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.

St. Joseph will hold two First Holy Communion Masses on Saturday, May 2, at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Both masses will be livestreamed.

Please keep our young people in your prayers.

St. Joseph Catholic Church held its monthly "Bingo Night" inside the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The Religious Education staff and students were in charge of dinner for April. Bingo enthusiasts had a chili dog, chips, coleslaw, a slice of cake, along with a choice of beverage (pop or water).  Stay tuned for the next "Bingo Night" date in May!

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the Rosary and Funeral Mass for Kim Marie Meine beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Rosary Celebrant: Liz Chapman
Celebrant: Fr. John Ozella
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Click HERE to view Kim's Obituary (Roselawn Funeral Home, Crematory, and Cemetery)

St. Joseph Catholic Church's adult confirmation class will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. 

These classes will be led by Deacon Ed Riccillo and held in the Maria Lopez Classroom.  

If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Ed or the office during business hours at (719) 544-1886.

Below are the dates for upcoming meetings for our Church festival. Start time is 5:30 pm in Maria Lopez's classroom.

Tuesday, April 28

Tuesday, May 26

Tuesday, June 30

Tuesday, July 28

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

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will host a Recruitment Fair on April 25-April 26,  after all masses. If you are
not currently a member but are interested in joining, please stop by! We will be happy to answer any questions and will have registration forms available.

All Catholic women and their spouses are warmly invited to attend our May Crowning honoring Our Blessed Virgin Mary. May 6. Please join us for this beautiful celebration. To RSVP, contact Diana Alvarado at 719-251-9146 by April 29.

We are also excited to announce that we will have our next Burrito Sale today, April 19, and on May 17, after all Sunday Masses. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your Sister in Christ,

Diana Alvarado, President
St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women

The Pueblo Area Agency on Aging invites you to Legends and Leaders: 100 years of Living Well

Celebrate Pueblo County Older Adults! To honor Pueblo County residents who are 98 +
years of age.
When: Friday, May 15
Time: 11:00 am.
Where: St Joseph Church, Father Charles J. Murray Hall.
Cost: $25.00 per seat; $125.00 a table

Lunch catered by SRDA, silent auction, and entertainment.

For more info: call 719-583-6120 or email Jennifer.novak @pueblocounty.us to reserve your
seat. Reservations must be received by May 1.

Cash or check accepted.

St. Joseph Catholic Church will once again be holding Vacation Bible School (VBS) in June at the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.

This year's dates are June 8-12.

The summer event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon for kids in Pre-K to 6th grade.

The summer camp is FREE, and registration will begin shortly. Stay Tuned! 

Following the tradition of Canon Law, Bishop Berg has submitted his retirement letter to Pope Leo XIV as he turns 75. He’ll stay on to serve our diocese until a successor is named.

This comes at a busy time for our area, as the Bishop of Colorado Springs, James Golka, became the new Archbishop of Denver last week.

Bishop Berg asks for prayers for him and for Pope Leo during the search for his successor. He plans to stay right here in Pueblo after he retires, hoping to continue helping out in new and creative ways.

Thank you, Bishop Berg, for all your years of service and leadership!

After 15 years of priesthood in the Diocese of Pueblo, a priest may request a 6-month sabbatical for continuing education. After 25-plus years of Priesthood, Fr. Steve has requested such a sabbatical, and it has been approved by Bishop Berg.

The sabbatical will begin at the end of May and continue into December. He will be taking classes from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, beginning with Prayer and Spiritual Direction.

As of this time, the Bishop has not yet determined a replacement. It is possible that the replacement will be temporary and Fr. Steve will return in December or permanent and Fr. Steve will receive a new assignment. Please pray for the Bishop as he makes this decision.

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:

Click Fr. Steve to read his letter to parishioners

• 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.