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 am - 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 started Sept. 20

Please contact Jennifer Willeke to register your child or if you have questions.
email: [email protected]

Announcements

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Catholic Adult Enrichment Classes

Catholic Adult Enrichment
Starts October 1, 2026

Join us as we explore, "The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues."

Starts October 1
7 pm
St. Joseph Church, Akron
Coyne Hall
See you there!
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Altar & Rosary Meeting

Altar & Rosary Meeting
October 13, 2026

Tuesday, Oct 13
5:00 pm - Rosary
5:30 pm - Mass
6:00 pm - Meeting
St. Joseph's Church
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Box of Joy Project

Box of Joy
​Christmas Project

Christmas gifts sent to children in developing countries with the story of Jesus. Avery Willeke will be passing out boxes on Sundays after Mass.

Boxes need to be returned no later than November 15.
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Food Drive

Halloween Food Drive
Oct 1-31st

Let's help those in need! Bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to St. Joseph's Church to restock the foodbank before the holidays. Thank you for caring for those in our community.
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World Mission Sunday 2026

World Mission Sunday
​October 18, 2026

100 years ago, the Church began a global mission of solidarity to support missionary work in the poorest and most remote corners of the world. Today, that mission continues through you. 

Your gift helps Pope Leo XIV bring the Gospel to communities still longing to hear the name of Jesus.

​A percentage of the collection on Oct 17 and 18 will go to World Mission Sunday.
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Pope Leo's Monthly Intention

Pope Leo's Intention
Month of October

For Mental Health Ministry
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illness.
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Scriptural Quote

Scriptural Quote

Be joyful in hope,
Patient in affliction,
Faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12
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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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Church Event Calendar Reminder

Events Calendar

A friendly reminder that regular or reoccurring events are listed on the church calendar below.

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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