Coming May 17


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.

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! There will be two livestreamed masses on the Ascension of the Lord.
Those masses are the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 16, and the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 17.
Both livestreamed masses are available on this website, St. Joseph's Facebook page, and the St. Joseph's YouTube page.
St. Cecilia Choir Music
The Ascension of the Lord
May 16-17, 2026
(Sat: 4:30 p.m.; Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)
Entrance:
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (BB26-198)
Gifts:
Make Your Home in Me (BB26-618)
Communion:
Worthy is the Lamb (BB26-598)
Sending Forth:
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (BB26-207)
BB= Breaking Bread (Brown Missalette)
Spirit Choir Mass Music
The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2026
(Sun: 11 a.m)
Entrance:
Here I Am to Worship (SJPSB-40)
Preparation of Gifts:
Oh Lord You’re Beautiful (SJPSB-88)
Communion:
We Remember We Believe (SJPSB-130)
Sending Forth:
He Is Exalted (BB26-37)
SJPSB=St. Joseph Parish Songbook
St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold mass for all seniors graduating from pueblo area high schools at 11 a.m., on Sunday, May 17. We ask that all seniors wear their caps and gowns for this special occasion.
Also, please email your full name, high school graduating from and what your plans are after graduation (college name and major, work, etc.) to our media specialist, John Barker, Jr. at
Thank you!
St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the Mass of the Resurrection for Patti Pugh beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo
Click HERE to view Patti's Obituary (Angelus Chapel Mortuaries)
St. Joseph Catholic Church's adult confirmation class will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
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.

We are also excited to announce that our next Burrito Sale will be on May 17, after all Sunday Masses. We look forward to seeing you there!
Save the Date:
What: Rummage sale is coming May 28-29.
When: 8 am-4 pm.
Where: Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall.
Note:
Please bring your donated items to the parish hall on Wednesday, May 27.
NO BOOKS OR CLOTHING, PLEASE.
Serving:
Breakfast burritos are $5.00, and Smothered Burritos are $8.00 - Join us for Breakfast or Lunch.
Please pray for the following adults who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, at 11:00 Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please keep them
in your prayers.
Bernadine Apodaca
Cosme Baca
Brandon Beauvais
Rosely Gonzalez
Luciana LeFebre
Jose Maldonado
Below are the dates for upcoming meetings for our Church festival. Start time is 5:30 pm in Maria Lopez's classroom.
Tuesday, May 26
Tuesday, June 30
Tuesday, July 28
The 2026 Parish Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2
The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #9456 (KOC) has two important events coming up at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
KOC Elections Upcoming
Attention all Knights: Elections are around the corner. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact your Grand Knight, John Spearing, at 719-321-2799. Elections start May 1 and run through June 14. Please get involved today!
Your Brother in Christ,
John Spearing, Grand Knight
St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #9456
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!
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.
What to Know:

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.
St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women has shirts and scarves available for their members. Contact Diana Alvarado at 719-251-9146.
Shirt prices: (S/M/L/XL $7.00)
(2XL $9.00) (3XL $11.00)
Blue Scarves: ($5.00)
If you are planning a Quinceañera, the requirements are:
Don't hesitate to contact the Parish Office to register at 719-544-1886.
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