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)

Please contact Jennifer Willeke if you can help or have questions.

Announcements

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Happy Mother's Day

Have a Blessed 
​Mother's Day

Gracious God, we thank you for the gift of mother's, who reflect your love to the world. Bless them all. Happy Mother's Day!
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Altar & Rosary Meeting

Altar & Rosary Meeting
​Tuesday May 12, 2026

5:00 pm - Rosary
5:30 pm - Mass
6:00 pm - Meeting
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Catholic Communication Campaign

May 16/17
Special Second Collection

The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) helps the Church spread the Gospel message in the U.S. and in developing countries using modern media tools to inform, inspire, and enlighten.

Half of all donations to the CCC collected in your diocese stay in your diocese to support your local communications needs,  and diocesan publications.

A portion of the offertory will be donated to this cause. Please give generously. Thank you!
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St. Joseph Cemetery Special Collection

Cemetery Special Collection
May 23/24, 2026

The May Memorial Special Collection for St. Joseph Cemetery will be: 
May 23/24, 2026

We still need funds to repair the Well House. 

Many thanks to all who contributed to the December special collection.
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2026 Archbishop Catholic Appeal

2026
Archbishop's Catholic Appeal

April 11 - May 13, 2026
Everything we have is a gift from God — and love calls us to share those gifts.

Your generosity is a grateful response to the Lord’s blessings, bringing hope and healing to those in need.

Join the mission by giving today at archden.org/givetoday or call 303-867-0614.
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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.
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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

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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