St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 11 a.m. mass on Sun., Aug.24, 2025 (The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Celebrant: Fr. Mark Plewka
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Cecilia Mass Music
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug. 23-24, 2025
(Sat: 4:30 p.m., Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)

Entrance:
Gather Us In (BB25-197)
Preparation of Gifts:
O God, You Search Me (BB25-385)
Communion:
Pan De Vida (BB25-422)
Sending Forth:
All That We Have Seen (BB25-857)

BB= Breaking Bread (Green Missalette)

St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Sat., Aug. 23, 2025 (The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time).

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

St. Cecilia Mass Music
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug. 23-24, 2025
(Sat: 4:30 p.m., Sun: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.)

Entrance:
Gather Us In (BB25-197)
Preparation of Gifts:
O God, You Search Me (BB25-385)
Communion:
Pan De Vida (BB25-422)
Sending Forth:
All That We Have Seen (BB25-857)

BB= Breaking Bread (Green Missalette)

St. Joseph Catholic Church continues to take registration for those who wish to enroll their child into our Religious Education program for the 2025-26 school year. Also we are taking registration for High School Confirmation. Please click on the pictures below, download, fill out and bring to Christine Steele (Religious Education) and Marcos LeBlanc (Confirmation) the parish office. You can call the parish office at 719-544-1886 for more information during office hours.  -- Thank You!

Religious Education starts on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

Thank You!

Religious Edu. Registration Form
(click to download)Confirmation Registration Form
(click to download)

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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

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.

The Chalice for Vocations ministry was developed to promote fervent and devotional prayer for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. These specific intentions are raised as the chalice travels within the parish community.

A prayer guide is provided and geared for readers that are young or old.  Spontaneous and personal prayers for vocations are always acceptable and welcome also. Please incorporate prayers for an increase in vocations within your prayer life.

If you would like to receive the Chalice for Vocations for a week, please contact the parish office at 719-544-1886. Thank you. Be confident that your prayers are heard.

CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS PRAYER GUIDE (DOWNLOAD - IN PDF)

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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