St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 11 a.m. mass on Sun., Feb. 16, 2025 (The Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church Livestreamed the 4:30 p.m. mass on Sat., Feb. 15, 2025 (The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Celebrant: Fr. Steven Murray
Assistant: Deacon Ed Riccillo

Mass Music
The Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Feb. 15-16, 2025
(Sat.: 4:30 p.m./Sun.: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.)
Entrance:
Our God is Here
Preparation of Gifts:
Drawn To You
Communion:
Hold On To Love
Sending Forth:
How Can I Keep From Singing

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will be selling burritos one Sunday a month during 2025.

Our fundraisers provide services for our Church community.

We always appreciate your continued support. Our first sale will be:

When: February 16 (after all Masses)
Price: $5.00 

Mark Your Calendar for the other upcoming Burrito sales dates:

March 16   April 27   May 18   June 15   July 20

The Colorado Bishops’ have put out a joint Statement on Immigration: Welcoming the Stranger, Protecting the Common Good. Click the image below to read the letter.

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 will be available before and after Masses on February 1-2, 2025, to provide information and an opportunity for interested men of the Parish to become a member of the Knights.

Please take a moment and visit our information table in the Narthex. A brother Knight will be available to 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.

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 

Learn more

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)