CURRENT COVID-19 Mass Guidelines
Current Mass guidelines
Together lets pray for our community, neighbors, and parish family.
- COVID-19 Restrictions have been lifted for Morgan, Washington, and Weld Counties.
- PHO 20-38 Continues authority for CDPHE to require additional restrictions for any county
when a county's resident hospitalizations threaten to exceed 85% of hospital or
hospital system capacity. - Eucharistic ministers helping distribute Holy Communion are recommended 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.
- Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days of obligation remain until Sunday, May 23, 2021. 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
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.
Religious Education News
Confirmation & First Communion
Mass, May 2 at 8:00 a.m. - Confirmation/First Communion Mass Contact Jennifer Willeke for questions. Contact information is located in the bulletin. Livestream Mass
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. |
Upcoming Dates
Altar Server Class - 3rd & 4th Graders
May 16 & May 23 after 8am Mass Kids should plan on attending both weekends. Altar Servers are encouraged to go for a refresher, especially since COVID prevented a year of serving. Parish Breakfast hosted by Youth Group
Sunday, May 23 after Mass Youth group invites all parishioners to attend the parish breakfast. There will be a free-will offering to support youth retreats this year. Encounter the Risen Jesus
Join Archbishop Aquila Weekly starting Easter Tuesday, April 6 Archbishop Aquila is releasing a guide to help all of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver pray daily with key Scripture passages throughout the whole Easter season. Discover more at archden.org/easter2021 Reencounter the MassBishops of Colorado announce:
Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days will be restored Pentecost Sunday - May 23, 2021 More info: www.archden.org/return 
Archbishop's Catholic AppealHelp grow HOPE, EDUCATION and FAITH through a donation to the Archbishop’s Catholic appeal which supports more than 40 ministries that daily answer the needs of our neighbors. To make an immediate impact on our faith community visit www.archden.org/givetoday or call 303-867-0614. St. Joseph's ACA Goal: $14,522 Catholic Adult Education Classes
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. Hope to see you there! |
Bulletins
Scroll for past bulletins (limited to 10 issues)
5/9/2021 Mother's Day
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5/2/2021
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4/25/2021
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4/18/2021
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4/11/2021
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4/4/2021 Easter
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3/28/2021
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3/21/2021
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3/14/2021
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3/7/2021
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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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