December 9, 2018 2nd Sunday of Advent WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 1145 South Aspen Road Pueblo, CO 81006 Parish Office (719) 544-1886 Fax: (719) 544-5137 Website: stjosephparish-pueblo.com Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church-Pueblo Vision Statement We, the Catholic Community of St. Joseph, are committed to following Christ in faith and love through the sacramental tradition of the Catholic Church. The Church of St. Joseph Mission Statement We, the Catholic Community of St. Joseph, brothers and sisters in Christ with our rich and diverse traditions, accept as our Mission: To know and practice our faith through the Gospel, to serve the needs of our parish community with time, talent and treasure, to teach by example and, thereby, strengthen and inspire the parish community.
Pastoral Staff Fr. Joseph Vigil, Pastor, Ex. 102 Fr. Gary Kennedy Fr. Anthony Wojcinski Rev. Mr. Peter A. Massaro, Deacon R.C.I.A. Adult Faith Formation Music Ministry Team Marcos Le Blanc Katrina Dankert Damian Leon Jessica Benavidez Amanda Moore Kennedy Pugh Patti Pugh Rita Granato Sacristans: Crisanta Goldsberry Susan Genova- Humphrey Kathy Kyle Catherine Garcia Richard Noriega Betty Santistevan Rita Baca Office Staff Administrative Assistant: Josie Marrufo, Ex. 100 Business Manager: Carrie Wills, Ex. 108 Assistant Business Manager : Judy Martinez, Ex. 113 Religious Education: Maria Lopez, DRE, Ex. 103 Music Ministry Director: Marcos Le Blanc Custodial/Maintenance ; Abel Valero-Robbie Gonzales Larry Pacheco Jane Ortiz Kerisha Triste Youth Music Ministry Coordinators: Damian Leon Jessica Benavidez Altar Servers Coordinator: Maverick Wills Quinceañera Coordinator: Maria Cornejo Church Environment: Cheryl Hill Father Murray Hall-Kitchen Coordinator: ST. JOSEPH GIFT STORE Open: Tuesday thru Thursday 10 am to 2 pm Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 am Mass Schedule Monday& Tuesday: Communion Service: 8:00 am / Wed.- Fri. ~ Mass: 8:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 pm, or by appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday: 8:30 am 9:00 am Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 am 4 pm Office Hours for Friday 8:00 am 12 NOON The Little Flower Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group at St. Joseph Church meets at 7:00 PM every Tuesday Night 1145 South Aspen Road Pueblo, CO 81006 Come experience The Power of the Holy Spirit RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pre-k thru 8 meet at 10:00 am to 10:50 am on Sunday morning. High School Confirmation 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Sunday afternoon. Candles can be purchased in the Sacristy. Please speak to one of the ushers for your purchase.
AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Men of Joseph Knights Korner Membership Drive Our membership is open to all Catholic men. Mission statement The Men of Joseph endeavors to bring together Catholic men to grow in faith, fellowship and stewardship to serve our parish and the surrounding community. MEETINGS WHEN: First Tuesday of each month WHERE: Religious Education Center TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM All men are welcome to join us, as we all grow in our faith. Next meeting will be on February 5th. THANK YOU! A big thank you to the Catholic Foundation for the $750. donated to St. Vincent de Paul. This is a money from the Catholic Foundation at work here in the Pueblo deanery. Please contact Doug Kissler, (720-202-2667) current Grand Knight, or anyone of the Knights for more information. Knights of Columbus Council #9456 Membership Drive Would you be interested in knowing more about the Knights of Columbus and the local St. Joseph Council? If you ve spent any time around the Parish Campus, you probably have seen some of our members working on the grounds, serving as Ushers, EM s and performing other tasks. But have you ever wondered what the Knights are really all about? We perform many more functions that benefit a vast variety of our local population. We work with the youth, the homeless and the clergy. We have insurance programs for our families. We give to charities and help victims of natural disasters such as the recent hurricane that made land fall in the Carolinas. If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to contact one of us. Or you can send a text to 719-557-0566 or an email to uiowa1@hotmail.com
+Mass Intentions Saturday, December 8, 2018 5:00 +Mike Genova +Sue Giarratano +Debbie Humphrey +Gilbert Garcia +Anthony Carlino Sr. & Jr. +Jack Spinuzzi +Joey Ciruli +Richard & Ursula Matuzak +Ron Petkosek +John Tucci +Mickey Giarratano +Marie Massarotti +John Romero +Joe Villanueva +Philip Casias +John Gradishar Theresa Lucero (HEALTH) Sunday, December 2, 2018 7:30 +Jason Godinez +Frankie Molinaro III +Steve Martinez 9:00 +Frank & Emily Mauro +Guadalupe Ayala +Henry Montoya +Juan Diego Aguilar-Nelson +Bobby Medina 11:00 +Carlos Cookie Sisneros +Petra McCulley +Armando Trujillo Tony Olguin (HEALTH) Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:00 AM +Bronia, Wladek & Veronica Our Lady of Guadalupe (S,I,) Thursday, December 13, 2018 8:00 AM St. Lucy (S.I.) Friday, December 13, 2018 8:00 AM +Lucy Adams +Lula Mendicello ALTAR SERVER S NEEDED For all masses contact Maverick Wills 719-251-9091 maverick.wills@comcast.net +Mass Intentions Saturday, December 15, 2018 5:00 +Mike Genova +Sue Giarratano +Debbie Humphrey +Gilbert Garcia +Anthony Carlino Sr. & Jr. +Jack Spinuzzi +Joey Ciruli +Richard & Ursula Matuzak +Ron Petkosek +John Tucci +Diane Curto +Don English +Dorothy Massarotti +James & Helen Colon +John Romero +Don & Joan Anderson +Alex Collier +John Gradishar Sunday, December 16, 2018 7:30 +Jason Godinez +Frankie Molinaro III +Steve Martinez +Cheryl Yaklich +Verna Mae Duzenack +Louis whitting +Johnny Sefcovic +Joseph J. & Isabel B. Kovacich +Fernando Vigil Jr. 9:00 +Bobby Medina Holy Souls in Purgatory 11:00 +Petra McCulley +Philip Casias Tony Olguin (HEALTH) NCYC RAFFLE WINNERS $100. November 26 Marilyn Rhoades $100. November 27 Joe Miller $250. November 28 Valentina Fernandez $100. November 29 Linda & Michael Ortiz $250. November 30 Sofia Cassares
2019 FUNDRAISERS PLEASE JOIN OUR YOUTH ON THEIR JOURNEY TO NCYC 2019 December 1, 2018 Doors Open at 6 PM for Dinner (HOMEMADE potato or chicken noodle soup, salad, dessert & drink) $7 Bingo starts at 7pm SAVE THE DATES for future Dinner & Bingo February 2, 2019 April 6, 2019 June 1, 2019 THANK YOU OLIVIA CORDOVA IVAN GONZALEZ JOSEPH HAYNES JOSEPH MARTINEZ VANESSA MARTINEZ CIANDRA RACINE SIENNA REYES SARAH STEELE JC TUCKER TRINA TUCKER MAVERICK WILLS LENA GOMEZ MARISSA GONZALEZ LUKE HAWKINS RENAY MARTINEZ CHARLES MC CULLEY-SEDILLO JULIANNA RENDON SIERRA REYES AUSTIN STEVENS JESSICA TUCKER LOGAN WILLS BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays Act of the apostles at 6:00 PM in Classroom #1. Thursdays Liturgy of the Word for the following Sunday at 6:00 PM in Classroom #1. REGISTRATION Are you registered here at St. Joseph Catholic Church? If not you will find registration forms on the table next to the Sacristy. Please fill one out and drop in the collection basket.
ST. JOSEPH LADIES AUXILIARY #9456 St. Joseph Ladies Auxiliary meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. We meet in the Education Center @ 6:30 pm. Next meeting December 6. Ladies you are all welcome to join us. ST. JOSEPH December 2, 2018 Envelopes: $5,807.00 Loose Currency: $1,068.00 Loose Checks: $1,706.00 Capital Improvement/10 Buck $2,090.00 SVDP: $ 373.00 Candles $ 201.00 Designated Income $ 215.00 Holy Day $ 55.00 Christmas $ 25.00 TOTAL: $11,540.00 Festival of Light $ 685.00 ST. JOSEPH - DMF 2018 Goal: $88,572.00 Pledged: $74,161.00 Families: 316 SPAGHETTI DINNER Deposit to Bank $18,930.30 Start Up Cash $ 1,830.00 Expenses (plus 50/50 payout) $ 5,267.44 TOTAL $11,332.86 BREAK DOWN Carry Out $4,639.00 Cookies $2,527.00 Main $8,587.00 Pop/Wine/Beer $1,211.00 50/50 $ 716.00 Donation $ 500.00 Bank $ 250.00 TOTAL $18,430.00 ST. JOSEPH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOM- EN Next Meeting: January 30th. Social at 5:30 Meeting at 6:00 pm. Question contact: President Josie Marrufo josefina_marrufo@yahoo.com New Officers: President Elect: Juanita Guerrero Secretary: Pam Everhart Treasurer: Patti Pugh Save the dates: December 14 set up for Christmas Party December 15 Christmas Party January 17 Quarterly Luncheon At Our Lady of Meadows ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS Maria Lopez is now taking registration for the Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact Maria at 544-1886 Tuesday thru Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm to make appointment. NEWS FROM THE: Oblates of St Benedict COME and JOIN a Silent Peace Walk to start at the Pueblo Diocese Pastoral Center parking lot and through the Riverwalk. December 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm. THE CHALICE FOR THE VOCATIONS PROGRAM If you would like to accept the Chalice for Vocations for a week, please email stjoechalice@gmail.com. OR CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE Thank you for your ongoing prayers for vocations; your prayers are heard.
December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Mass 4:00 PM ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART Date: Dec.12 Time: 12:30 PM OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION-WESTCLIFFE Date: Dec. 12 Time: 5:30 PM ST. MARY OF SORROWS-WALSENBURG Date: Dec. 12 ST. BENEDICT-FLORENCE Date: Dec. 13 SHRINE OF ST. THERESE Date: Dec. 13 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Date: Dec. 14 ST. MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Date: Dec. 15 Time 8:45 AM OUR LADY OF THE MEADOWS Date: Dec. 21 Time: 7:00 PM December 25, 2018 Christmas Mass 9:00 AM White-Christmas Candy Land St. Joseph Christmas Party December 15, 2017 5:30 to 11:00 PM St. Joseph s Fr. Murray Hall Dinner by: Ortiz Catering Music: Richard Superstar DJ Palomar ST. MICHAEL-CANON CITY Date: Dec. 20 You are all invited to come and enjoy an evening of dining and dancing. ALL ARE WELCOME $15 single $25 couple TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT St. Joseph Parish Office RSVP by December 7, 2018 Sponsored by: St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women Adult Celebration Only! B.Y.O.B.