CURRENT COVID-19 Mass Guidelines
Current Mass guidelines
Together lets pray for our community, neighbors, and parish family.
- COVID-19 Restrictions have been lifted for Morgan, Washington, and Weld Counties.
- Eucharistic ministers distributing Holy Communion are recommended to wear masks.
- Donations may be made at the church or online via the website.
- If you feel sick, stay home.
- The Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days has been restored on Pentecost, Sunday, May 23, 2021. Details here.
Together lets pray for our community, neighbors, and parish family.
Welcome to St. Joseph's
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
Join thousands of Catholics nationwide praying the annual 9 Days for Life novena, January 19-27. Sign up today to receive the daily prayers via email or text at 9daysforlife.com Seasonal Events
Mountain Madness
Feb. 18-20, 2022 A retreat for 6-8th graders at the YMCA of the Rockies. If your middle school age child is interested in going, please contact Jennifer Willeke. Lent begins March 2 - Ash Wednesday
Recurring Events
Monthly Adoration-First 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. Meetings
Meets Tuesdays at 6:15 pm - Parish office Adult Education
Thursdays at 7:00 pm in Coyne Hall Anointing of the Sick - Last weekend of month
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Bulletins
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12/26/2021
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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] 
Photo by Jason Weinrich
Assisted Suicide & the Sacraments
Beginning in 2017, it is legal for Colorado doctors to write a suicide prescription for a consenting person who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness with six months or less to live. As disciples of Our Lord, we know that suicide is a rejection of life, which is a gift from God. As we encounter loved ones who are considering Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS), here are guidelines developed by the Colorado bishops on how to address this critical end-of-life issue in the context of our Catholic faith. 
Archbishop's Solemn Promise
Archbishop Samuel Aquila made a solemn promise to the people of northern Colorado to be as transparent as possible about its handling, prevention, and response policies in regards to the sexual abuse of minors and misconduct. Learn more at: archden.org/promise |
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.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Akron, CO
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. | ||||
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