Mass Times
Saturday
7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, St. Joseph (Akron, CO) Sunday
8:00 a.m. St. Joseph (Akron) Weekday
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph (Akron) 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph, (Akron) Excluding Holy Days & Holidays Confession
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered regularly at the following times or by appointment.
8:00 p.m. Saturday following Mass (Akron) 7:00 a.m. Sunday before Mass (Akron) 30-minutes before weekday Mass Religious Education News
Religious Education classes have started, and are supplemented with family learning and prayer at home. Remember that Formed.org also has great videos for children. Click here to sign up for your free gift subscription to FORMED. Our parish gift to you.
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Upcoming Events
May Crowning
In May, we give praise and gratitude to Mary, the Mother of God and our Mother. Our thanksgiving will be expressed on May 4/5. Plenary Indulgence - National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Coming to Fort Morgan/Sterling area June 10-11 A plenary indulgence will be granted to the Christian faithful who participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at any point between May 17 and July 16, 2024. It will also be granted to the elderly, infirm, and all those who cannot leave their homes for a serious reason and who participate in spirit with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, uniting their prayers, pains, or inconveniences with Christ and the pilgrimage. This indulgence is granted under the usual conditions of sacramental Confession, Eucharistic Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father. The faithful may also apply this indulgence through suffrage for the souls of the faithful departed in Purgatory. From the West, St. Junipero Serra Route starting in San Francisco, CA, coming through the Archdiocese of Denver from June 5-12, will be in the Fort Morgan/Sterling area on June 10-11. Learn more and register for the different events at https://archden.link/EuchRevPilgrimage Novena to St. Isidore the Farmer
Farmer's Patron begins on May 6. With the Intercession of St. Isidore, we pray for our farmers as they work the soil. May God bless our farmers and their families! Novena Text is in the vestibule. Pray with your family for our farmers. St. Isidore Novena online Join us next weekend for the special release of the latest Archbishop's Catholic Appeal video. Help us give hope, support, education, and impart faith through a donation to the appeal which supports more than 40 ministries that care for the needs of our neighbors each day. To make an immediate impact on our faith community, visit: www.archden.org/givetoday or call 1-303-867-0614 Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage Passport
(available in the vestibule) Between June 8, 2023 to June 30, 2025 The Archdiocese of Denver invites us to visit seven pilgrimage sites in Colorado:
Seasonal Events
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Joseph Every Tuesday, 5:00 am till 9:00 am Spend time with our Lord in Adoration. Recurring Events
Monthly Adoration-1st Sunday of the Month
Adoration on each First Sunday of the month. 7:40 a.m. - Adoration begins, Rosary prayed 7:55 a.m. - Benediction 8:00 a.m. - Mass R.C.I.A. Classes
Inquire at Parish office If you need Sacraments or want to join the Catholic Church, we can help. Classes begin each fall in September. Please contact the office. Leave a message and we will return your call.
Adult Education
Thursdays - Meeting now Weekly at 7:00 pm, Coyne Hall We will explore the divisions of Christianity. Hope to see you there! Deacon Joe Anointing of the Sick - Last weekend of month
May 25 & 26, 2024 - After Mass |
Events
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St. Joseph in Akron celebrates 100 years
When Father Marek Ciesla celebrates Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Akron, the community is deeply connected — not just in the prayers and responses, but in the […]
[Read the full story here in the Denver Catholic] |
Lay Volunteer Schedule
At our parish we depend on a variety of individuals to make our liturgies a success. Thank you for volunteering!
The schedule is posted in the weekly bulletin.
Find UsSt. Joseph, 551 W. 6th Street, Akron, COWest from US HWY 34 Travel East on US Hwy 34 from Brush, CO about 25 miles.. Turn left onto Custer Avenue. Turn left onto W. 6th Street, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church will be on the right just past Delta Ave.
Contact Info
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
551 W. 6th Street Akron, Colorado 80720 (Phone) 970-345-6996 (Email) Pastor office@stjosephsakron.org Office Hours Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After Hours Emergency Numbers In case of illness, hospitalization, or sudden death, call the Parish Office immediately at (970) 345-6996 or St. Mary's in Brush at (970) 842-2216. Alternatively contact St. Helena's in Fort Morgan at (970) 867-2885 or St. Anthony's in Sterling at (970) 522-6422. |