Update 11.25.2020 | Protect the Flock
Washington County is currently in a COVID-19 Level Red.
  • Wear a mask, keep social distancing, & wash your hands.
  • Eucharistic ministers helping with the distribution of Holy Communion need to wear masks.
  • If you feel sick, stay home and watch Mass live on Facebook.
  • St. Joseph's Church seating capacity - 50 individuals in main church; 50 individuals in Coyne Hall

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.
Your gift to the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal supports nearly 40 Catholic ministries. This year also includes a Parish Relief fund. Give today!

Upcoming Dates

Annual Christmas Pajama Drive
Bring new PJ's and place in the container at any door in the church. The PJ's will be given to the Department of Human Services Angel Tree Program.

Donation dates will be:
Nov 25, Dec 1, Dec 8, & Dec 15

Sizes needed: infant to adult large
Questions? Contact Jack Willeke. See bulletin for details.
Catholic Adult Education Classes
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement.
Hope to see you there!
Note: Due to COVID-19 precautions, there will be no parish breakfast.

Updated Guidance for Public Masses
Effective June 4, 2020

Public Masses are offered with updated restrictions at our parishes. 

You do not need to call Deacon Joe to reserve your pew.  We need to follow our guidance in a spirit of self-responsibility:

  • Limited Numbers: At St. Joseph’s we should not exceed 50 participants in the Church and 50 in the Fr. Coyne Hall at each Mass.
  • No Sunday or Holy Day Obligation: The faithful have been dispensed from their Sunday and Holy Day obligation to participate in the Mass until further notice.
  • Discern the Risk: It is still recommended that those 65 or older and those who have severe underlying medical conditions remain at home.
  • Attending Mass: Face masks are recommended. Family units or those from the same household can together. Respect social distancing (6-feet away from other families or individuals).                                   
  • Use hand sanitizer entering and leaving the church.
  • Refrain from unnecessarily touching of any surfaces.
  • Offertory: For those who wish to make a donation, a basket will be placed at the steps of the altar and another basket by the main entrance. 
  • Sign of Peace: Suspended
  • Our Father: Holding hands suspended.
  • Holy Communion: Will be delivered to your pew.
  • Before and After Mass: No social gatherings are to be held before or after Mass.
  • Sunday Masses will continue to be live-streamed online through Facebook for those unable to attend in person.
Link below for Live-streamed Mass
Saint Joseph Catholic Church Akron / Facebook

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]
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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.
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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!
No schedule at this time

Find Us

St. Joseph, 551 W. 6th Street, Akron, CO

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.
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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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