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.

St. Joseph Catholic Church livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Saturday, April 18, 2026 (The Third Sunday of Easter).

Celebrants: Fr. Joseph Lixon-Asweg
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Cecilia Choir Music
Third Sunday of Easter
April 18-19, 2026
(Sat: 4:30 p.m.; Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)

Entrance:
Alleluia! Love Is Alive (BB26-187)

Gifts:
Two Were Bound for Emmaus (BB26-182)

Communion:
Here at This Table (BB26-309)

Sending Forth:
City of God (BB26-382)

BB= Breaking Bread (Brown Missalette)

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! There will be two livestreamed masses on the Third Sunday of Easter.

Those masses are the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, April 18, and the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 19.

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

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! 

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #9456 will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships in 2026 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 fundraising projects conducted by the Knights of Columbus.
• Minimum amount to be awarded for each scholarship is $1000.00.
• Applicants should be graduating seniors 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.
• Scholarships 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.
Click to download an application below or pick one up in the St. Joseph Parish Office during office hours.
Applications should be submitted to the St. Joseph Parish Office no later than April 17, 2026.

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