Welcome to St. Joseph's

551 W. 6th Street, Akron, Colorado

Mass Times

Saturday
7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Mass
Weekday
5:30 p.m. Tuesday
7:30 a.m. Wednesday
Excluding holy days & holidays
Holiday scheduled provided below. Scroll down.

Confession

5:00 pm Tuesday before Mass
6:30 pm Saturday before Mass
7:00 a.m. Sunday before Mass
or by appointment
Excluding holy days

Sick & Home bound

For home-bound or ill parishioners, please watch Mass through the Archdiocese of Denver YouTube Channel
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Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays, 6-8 am
Excluding holy days & holidays

Religious Education for Children (RE)

Classes will resume in January 2026.
Please contact Jennifer Willeke if you can help or have questions.

Announcements

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Healing from Divorce Program

Online Healing Program
Starts January 13, 2026

Healing from Separation and Divorce? 
An online program begins January 13, 2026.
Meets for 12-weeks
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Topics include: self-image, loneliness, forgiveness, stress, children, and more.
Register with Beatrice at 
[email protected]
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Confirmation Sponsor Training

Confirmation Sponsor Training

Saturday, January 17, 2026
1-3 pm
St. Helena's Church
Msgt. Dinan Hall
Cost: $0/Free

Parishioners are invited to a training at St. Helena's in Fort Morgan for those who are planning to be a Confirmation Sponsor this spring or anytime in the future.

The Archdiocese of Denver is offering the training and all of the NE Colorado parishes are invited. If interested, please RSVP to Cassie at
1-720-441-5154 or email [email protected]
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9 Days for Life Novena

9 Days for Life Novena
January 16-24, 2026

Catholics nationwide are invited to pray "9 Days for Life", an annual respect life novena starting Friday, January 16-24.

Access novena prayers or sign-up for email or text messages.
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2026 Envelopes Are Ready

2026 Offertory Envelopes

This year's 2026 offertory envelopes are ready for pickup at the church in the vestibule.

If you don't find a box with your name and you want a box, please email St. Joseph's parish office at [email protected] to request one.
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Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays, 6 am - 8 am

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday mornings
6 am - 8 am
St. Joseph Church

You're invited to come spend time with the Lord.
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2026 Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland

Visit Beautiful Poland
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage

August 17-27, 2026
11 Days/10 Nights
Package Price: $5,190*
*Base pricing flying from Denver. See tour information for more details.

St. Joseph Upcoming Events

Contact Us

St. Joseph Catholic Church
551 W. 6th St., Akron, CO 80720
970-345-6996
[email protected]

Office Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday (volunteer staff)
970-345-6996 please leave a message

Emergency After Hours Numbers

In case of illness, hospitalization, or sudden death, call the Parish Office immediately at 970-345-6996 or St. Mary in Brush at 970-842-2216.

Alternatively, contact St. Helena in Fort Morgan at 970-867-2885 or St. Anthony in Sterling at 970-522-6422.
West 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.

Connect via Social Media

Saint Joseph Catholic Church Akron / Facebook

Our History

St. Joseph in Akron celebrates 100 years

Sunday, August 19, 2018 with Fr. Marek Ciesla.
Read the full story in the Denver Catholic
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Photo by Jason Weinrich
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