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.
Synod 2021-23
As Disciples on the Mission, we remember our goals:
May the Holy Spirit guide us to be faithful Missionary Disciples. Additional Resources |
Upcoming Events
Catholic Adult Enrichment Classes
Begin Thursday, September 29, 2022 7pm in Coyne Hall This year we are starting with the Gospel of Mark. Hope to see you there! October is Month of the Holy Rosary Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Box of Joy A Cross Catholic Outreach program that provides the story of Jesus along with Christmas gifts to less fortunate children around the world. To participate, please pick up a box from Madelyn Willeke after Sunday Mass. Contact Madelyn with any questions. Details in the bulletin. Seasonal Events
ACA Goal - St. Joseph: $13,285 Pledged amount to date: $9,825 % of goal: 74% Paid to date: $9,825 Thank you for your support! Your gifts make an immediate impact on our faith community. To give call 303-867-0614 or visit: www.archden.org/givetoday 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. Meetings
Inquire at Parish office Adult Education
Join us again in the fall. Anointing of the Sick - Last weekend of month
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Bulletins
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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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