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The Search, produced by the Augustine Institute, featuring Chris Stefanick, is an innovative video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart.
CURRENT COVID-19 Mass Guidelines
Current Mass guidelines
Together lets pray for our community, neighbors, and parish family.
- Churches have been listed as essential by the Governor.
- Church capacity is 50%.
- Guidelines of social distancing, wearing a mask, & hand washing remain in place.
- Eucharistic ministers helping distribute Holy Communion need to wear masks.
- Donations may be made using the offertory basket at the church or online through the website.
- If you feel sick, stay home and watch Mass live on Facebook. It is still recommended that those 65 or older and those who have severe underlying medical conditions remain at home.
- There will be no social gatherings held before or after Mass until further notice.
- Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days of obligation remain. 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
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Religious Education News
Confirmation & First Communion
March 24 at 6:30 p.m. - 3rd grade class meeting with Fr. Marek (kids are encouraged to go to the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m.) April 27th at 6:15 p.m. - 3rd grade class Confirmation/Communion practice followed by reconciliation. April 28 at 5:30 p.m. - 2nd grade class Sacrament of Reconciliation. May 2 at 8:00 a.m. - Confirmation/1st Communion Mass Contact Jennifer Willeke for questions. Contact information is located in the bulletin. Livestream Mass
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Upcoming Dates
Please contact Fr. Marek or Deacon Joe if you know of someone in need.
Stations of Cross
St. Joseph Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Mass at 6:00 pm* *No Mass at 7:30 am during Lent Dates: March 3, 10, 17, & 24 "The Search" video is available free. Follow along at home by signing up for free with our parish subscription to Formed.org 2020 Parish Contribution Statements
If one is needed, please drop a note in the collection basket, leave a message on the answering machine, or email your request. Thank you. 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.
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Bulletins
Scroll for past bulletins (limited to 10 issues)
2/28/2021
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2/21/2021
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2/14/2021
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2/7/2021
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1/31/2021
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1/24/2021
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1/17/2021
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1/10/2021
Baptism of the Lord
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1/3/2021 Epiphany
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12/27/2020
Holy Family
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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!
No schedule at this time
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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