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 January 7, 2017 The Epiphany of Our Lord Pre-k 8th Grade Class @ 10 AM High School Confirmation @ 1 PM WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH! Pastoral Staff Fr. Joseph Vigil, Pastor, Ex. 102 Fr. Gary Kennedy Fr. William Gleeson Rev. Mr. Peter A. Massaro, Deacon R.C.I.A. Adult Faith Formation Office Staff Administrative Assistant: Josie Marrufo, Ex. 100 Business Manager: Carrie Wills, Ex. 108 Business Manager Assistant: Judy Martinez, Ex. 113 Religious Education: Maria Lopez, DRE, Ex. 103 Music Ministry Director: Marcos LeBlanc Youth Music Ministry Coordinators: Damian Leon Jessica Benavidez Altar Servers Coordinators: Maverick Wills Quinceañera Coordinator: Maria Cornejo Church Environment: Cheryl Hill Donna Pohlmeier Custodial/Maintenance ; Abel Valero-Robbie Gonzales Larry Pacheco-Miranda Gomez Father Murray Hall-Kitchen Coordinator: Chip DeLuca ST. JOSEPH GIFT STORE Open: Tuesday thru Thursday 10 am to 3 pm 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. Music Ministry Team Katrina Dankert Damian Leon Jessica Benavidez Amanda Moore Kennedy Pugh Patti Pugh Rita Granato Sacristans: Donna Pohlmeier Crisanta Goldsberry Susan Genova-Humphrey Kathy Kyle Catherine Garcia Richard Noriega 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
Dear Parishioners From: Deacon Peter Desk From the Desk of Deacon Peter The Feast of the Epiphany celebrated this Sunday at Mass is a wondrous story of people from an eastern land (the Magi) who recognize something strange is happening in the skies. They speak of seeing a new star at its rising and decide it indicates the birth of a significant person. They follow the star's movement to the West, to see where it takes them. When they reach Jerusalem, they seek the ruler,herod, and after presenting him with some offering to ensure his favor, inquire of him where the new King of the Jews will be born. Being a typical ruler, Herod is immediately concerned with the fear that he is to be replaced by this new king. He asks the Jewish scholars where this is to take place, and they reply in Bethlehem. He gives this information to the Magi that they might locate this new king and report back to him the exact location so he can take the appropriate action. The Magi continue their journey, do find the new born king (Jesus), pay homage to him and give him three gifts. Having been warned not to return to Herod, they return home by a different route. So what is the epiphany in this feast? The Magi realize that they have found the new born King of the Jews. They also realize the Herod means no good for the child; so they do not return to Herod. Isaiah predicts that Jerusalem will see a great light. We interpret this as a prediction of the birth of Jesus. So this too could be thought of as an epiphany by Isaiah. Now that you know that an epiphany is just a realization of an event or manifestation, do not let it deter you from enjoying the wonder of the story. Deacon Peter Massaro Tuscany at St. Joseph s Wine tasting, Art Light Horsd oeuvres Sunday, March 4, 2018 Calling all Artists: We have hanging space and tables available for individuals working in all forms of art. For more information, please call Janet Anzlovar at 545-9427 janzlovar2022@comcast.net HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Class: Sunday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Questions contact the Parish Office at 719-544-1886. ST. JOSEPH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pre-k thru 8th grade Questions contact Maria Lopez at 719544-1886.
Mass Intentions Saturday January 6, 2018 5:00 +Mike Genova +Sue Giarratano +Debbie Humphrey +Gilbert Garcia +Anthony Carlino Sr. & Jr. +Jack Spinuzzi +Robert Gallegos +Antoinette Ann Musso +David Plymell +Wilfred Kesner Sunday, January 7, 2018 7:30 +Jason Godinez +Steve Martinez +Riley Robinson +Lucille Marrovechio +Melio & Mary Combatto +Leona Combatto +Joseph J. & Isabel B. Kovacich 9:00 +Toby Romero +Mike Deverich +Bob Medina +John Gradishar +Marie Tokar +Frank Tokar +Frank Alfonso Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya (HEALTH) Dolores & Federico (S.I.) Bishop Stephen Berg (S.I.) Priests & Deacons (S.I.) 11:00 +Charles McCulley +Molly Golob +Gerry Centa +Meredith Hill +Claudia Pacheco +Ruben Baca +Lawrence Archuleta +Arlene Rubio Thursday January 11, 2018 9:00 +Deanna Dutcher Mass Intentions Saturday January 13, 2018 5:00 +Mike Genova +Sue Giarratano +Debbie Humphrey +Gilbert Garcia +Anthony Carlino Sr. & Jr. +Jack Spinuzzi +Antoinette Ann Musso +Wilfred Kesner Sunday, January 14, 2018 7:30 +Jason Godinez +Steve Martinez +Mary Jo Alfonso +Pataricia Velarde Robert Guerrero (HEALTH) 9:00 +Toby Romero +DeAnna Dutcher +Bob Medina +John Gradishar +Franklin Alfonso +Frank Alfonso Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya (HEALTH) Dolores & Federico (S.I.) 11:00 +Charles McCulley +Mary Hill +George Kelloff +Deanna Dutcher +Claudia Pacheco +Annie Baca-Rodriguez Bishop Stephen Berg (S.I.) Priests & Deacons (S.I.) ADULT CONFIRMATION Classes for Adult Confirmation will begin on February 6th at 6:00 PM in the Education Building. Please contact Maria Lopez for an appointment to enroll for the class at 719-544-1886. You will need a copy of your Baptismal Certificate. and your First Communion Certificate (if you have received First Communion). Charge for the class is $30. Please make your appointment as soon as possible.
ST. JOSEPH December 31, 2017 Envelopes: $ Loose Currency: $ Loose Checks: $ Capital Improvement/10 Buck $ SVDP: $ Candles $ Holy Day $ Designated Income $ Christmas $ TOTAL: $ St. Joseph DMF 2017 Goal: $86,627.00 Pledged: $84,606.50 Families: 376 TOTALS WILL BE NEXT BULLETIN PARISH SCHEDULE January 7, 2018 SUNDAY Pre K 8th Grade 10:00 AM H. S. Confirmation 1:00 PM January 8, 2018 MONDAY January 9, 2018 TUESDAY SPIRIT CHOIR PRACTICE 5:00 PM January 10, 2018 WEDNESDAY Choir Practice with Amanda @ 5:00 PM ST. CECILIA Practice 6:00 P.M. Gospel of Gabriel 6:00 PM January 11, 2018 THURSDAY Children s Choir Practice 4:30 P.M. Bible Study 6:00 P.M. in Religious Ed Bldg January 12, 2017 FRIDAY January 13, 2017 SATURDAY RCIA Class 10:00 AM Education Building INVITATION Are you interested in becoming a LECTOR or EUCHARIST MINISTER? It is not a hard ministry. You are already present,. So now, think about sharing your gifts with others that God has given to each one of us. Now during the time of reflection please consider one of these ministries. If interested please call the office 544-1886. To all the present Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. Please take a few minutes and fill the insert with; your name, address, time of mass you attend, phone and e-mail address. Office is updating all of the files. Thank you. GOD S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. ST. JOSEPH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Next Meeting: January 31st Social at 5:30 Meeting at 6:00 pm. Question contact: President -Stella Lopez 719-250-5843 or stellalopez.sl@gmail.com St. Joseph CCW Cookbooks are available in the office for $17.00 and scarves $5.00. For t-shirts contact Josie at 696-0591 or 544-1886. Save the Date: Candy Making January 16 18th CCW District Meeting January 18 @ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Candy Sale after all Masses, January 20th & 21st. St. Joseph CCW Meeting January 31st Knights Korner Membership Drive Our membership is open to all Catholic men. Please contact Doug Kissler, (720-202-2667) current Grand Knight, or anyone of the Knights for more information. Next meeting January 4th at 6:30 PM. Knights of Columbus Breakfast: January 14th
ALTAR SERVER S NEEDED For all masses Contact Maverick Wills 719-251-9091 maverick.wills@comcast.net TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. CCW ANNUAL CANDY MAKING Please join us as we prepare to make our Annual Delicious Chocolate Candy on January 16th thru the 18th. No experience is necessary. Come and join us for fun and a great learning experience. Would you like to advertise your business in our Sunday Bulletin? If you are interested please contact Debra George at 719-313-9481 or E-mail: georged@jspaluch.com THANK YOU to the parishioners and companies that are advertizing in our Sunday Bulletin!