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
Please teach your children at home, & pray together with them. 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.
Religious Education News
Contact Jennifer Willeke for questions. Contact information is located in the bulletin.
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Upcoming Dates
Anointing of the Sick
Last weekend of the Month after each Mass. July 24 & 25 Considering Biblical or Catechetical school this fall?
Offered by St. John Vianney Lay Division, in-person and online courses are available for the upcoming year. Beginning next week and through the month of August, various information sessions will be available for new or prospective students to see what is offered. Pick up a brochure or visit: sjvlaydivision.org Welcome homeThe Sunday and Holy Day Obligation to attend Mass has been restored on Pentecost, Sunday, May 23. We will continue to take practical steps to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the celebration of Mass. Info: www.archden.org/return Our livestream Mass will be discontinued. For home-bound or ill parishioners, please watch Mass through the Archdiocese of Denver YouTube Channel or EWTN. 
Archbishop's Catholic AppealHelp grow HOPE, EDUCATION and FAITH through a donation to the Archbishop’s Catholic appeal. Visit www.archden.org/givetoday or call 303-867-0614. St. Joseph's ACA Goal: $14,522 Pledged: $10,875 % of Goal: 74.9% Paid to date: $10,795 Thank you for your support! Catholic Adult Education Classes
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. Hope to see you there! |
Bulletins
Scroll for past bulletins (limited to 10 issues)
7/18/2021
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7/11/2021
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7/4/2021
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6/27/2021
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6/20/21
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6/13/2021
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6/6/2021 Corpus Christi
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5/30/2021
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5/23/2021
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5/16/2021
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Events
For instructions, click here
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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