What’s on your mind, or in your heart?  What else is going on? What kind of person do you want to be, with what kind of life?  How is your relationship with Jesus?  Where do you need the most grace and mercy?  How can we pray for each other and grow in faith together? 

Sycamore is a great place to start.  We will have a Sunday Sycamore group starting soon from 1:00—3:00 pm in the Community Room.   There will also be a Thursday night Sycamore from 6:00—8:00 pm starting on September 15 in the Community Room.
 
Come join us in our call to make Missionary Disciples!  And, if you’ve already been through Sycamore and would like to come back with a friend or two – all are welcome! 

Call Teresa at the parish office (970) 2243-0209 ext. 209

What is Stewardship?  “Stewardship” is a disciple’s response to what God asks.  We have all been given so many gifts and blessings by God.  He now asks us to share those gifts with others for the benefit of His kingdom!  These gifts include our time, talent and treasure. 
 
As a committed disciple of Jesus Christ, we make connections between stewardship, evangelization & Catholic social teaching and the challenges that consumerism & materialism are to the Christian steward. 

How to be a good steward….
FOCUS Missionary Team

The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students, inspiring and equipping them for a lifetime of Christ-centered evangelization, discipleship and friendships in which they lead others to do the same. 

St. Joseph parish's assessment balance is $4000.00 toward the expenses of the FOCUS team that is ministering to the Mesa Catholic students at CMU. 

If you would like to help underwrite some of this expense, please contact Belle in the parish office at 243-0209.  Thank you for your kind generosity. 

A very BIG ‘Thank You’ to Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Gochee for their generous donation to the FOCUS Missionary Team. 

 The Living Garden is the rebranded diocesan e-news that now comes out twice a month. The emails should arrive in your inbox around 8:00 AM every 1^st and 15^th of the month. Each Living Garden includes several sections including the latest from Bishop Berg, breaking Catholic news in our state, our country and throughout the world, spiritual content, business updates, prayer intentions and more! Most of you have already been receiving these bi-weekly emails and we humbly thank you for your participation!
 
 For those of you who haven’t been getting The Living Garden, we kindly encourage you to subscribe by filling out this form https://7cq6q6kzd63.typeform.com/to/L6FDDYE4 or visiting our website The Living Garden e-news | Diocese of Pueblo
We are very excited and honored to have you join our Living Garden!
 
                           St. Thérèse of Lisieux, our patroness
 

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

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Catholic Daughter Scholarships

Catholic Daughter scholarships are available for Fall 2022 for any Catholic graduating high school senior female student (from School District 51), for any college or trade school.  Scholarships are $1000 first place and $500 second place.  An essay of approximately 250-300 words typed and double-spaced entitled “How does my Catholic Faith influence my everyday decisions” is required.  Application may be obtained from Sacred Heart parish office or Catholic Daughters.

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You are invited to join the Catholic Daughters at the 8:00 Mass at IHM on the First Saturday of each month.

Birthright of Grand Junction is a pregnancy center looking for volunteers to expand our office hours. If you are interested, please call and leave a message at 970-644-5788. We are located at 253 White Ave.

Birthright of Grand Junction es un centro de embarazo que busca voluntarias para ampliar nuestro horario de atención. Si está interesado, llame y deje un mensaje al 970-644-5788. Estamos ubicados en 253 White Ave.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!

Register in the Parish Hall
10:30—ENGLISH
12:30—SPANISH
Or, come to the Parish Office Monday through Friday.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 28TH.
Some classes are limited in size—first come, first serve!
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION , OR TO REGISTER ONLINE,
CONTACT TERESA GILL:  teresa@stjosephgj.org
OR, MARGARITO BETANCOURT: margarito@stjosephgj.org
(970) 243-0209

 


REGISTRACIONES PARA LA CATEQUESIS
DEL 1º AL 28 DE AGOSTO
ESTAREMOS EN EL PARISH HALL
DESPUES DE LAS MISAS
DE 9:30 Y DE 11:30 AM.
Y EN LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL
DE LUNES A VIERNES
DE 9 A 11:55 AM. Y 1 A 4:55 PM.

 

           Mass Intentions                     

Intentions/Intenciones
 
Regular Mass intentions require an offering of $10.00/Mass.
Other prayer intentions can be entered into the ‘Intentions Book’ which is located on the shelf near the west entrance of the Church (by the St. Joseph banner).  These intentions will not be ‘named’ for a particular Mass, but will be silently included in the general intentions.  Please consider this book for general prayer requests.  

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Las intenciones regulares de misa requieren una ofrenda de $ 10.00 / misa.
 
Se pueden ingresar otras intenciones de oración en el "Libro de intenciones" que se encuentra en el estante cerca de la entrada oeste de la Iglesia (junto al estandarte de San José).  Estas intenciones no serán "nombradas" para una Misa en particular, sino que se incluirán silenciosamente en las intenciones generales. Por favor considere este libro para peticiones de oración generales.

For Mass Times at various Catholic Churches:  

CatholicMassTimes.org

Check out this llink:   Churches Near Me Now
 

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Currently there is live stream for the Sunday 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses. We try to do live streaming for all the weekend Masses as volunteers are available to help.  If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact the parish office at 23-0209.
 

Please note the revised Adoration times for Mondays and Fridays:  7:45 am until only 2:30 pm, followed by Benediction. 

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KNIGHTS NEEDED TO PICK CORN

Knights are needed to come to the Parish Hall at 5:30 AM Saturday, Aug. 20th, to head to Delta for breakfast, followed by corn picking in Olathe.   Will be back in town by about 1:00 PM, and then sell corn after all masses on Saturday and Sunday.

Se necesita que los Caballeros vengan al Salón Parroquial a las 5:30 am el sábado 20 de agosto para ir a Delta a desayunar, seguido de la recolección de maíz en Olathe. Volverá a la ciudad alrededor de la 1:00 p. m. y luego venderá maíz después de todas las misas el sábado y el domingo.

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Second Collection/Segunda colección

There will be a second collection taken up at all the Masses the weekend of 8/27/22—8/28/22 for the old DMF balance.  Thank you for your generosity. 
 
Habrá una segunda colecta en todas las Misas este fin de semana del 8/27/22 al 8/28/22 para the old DMF balance.  Gracias por tu generosidad.
 

 

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Young Adult Women’s Group

Allison Clark will be starting another young adult women’s small group on Saturdays at 9:15 am (after IHM’s 8:00 am Mass) at her house.  Start date is 8/13/22.  The title is:  Blessed is She from Rooted.  Please check this website for the book:  https://blessedisshe.net/product/rooted-blessed-conversations/.  She will initially be focusing on the way to pray section of the book. 
Call Allison at (248) 860-5017 for more information.  

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BAPTISM CLASSES IN ENGLISH

A Baptism Class in English will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 8:30am. – 12:30pm in the Community Room. Please call the Parish Office to register or contact Carmen Fuller 970-243-0209 ex 204.

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Olathe Sweet Corn Sale

Fresh Picked Olathe Sweet Corn Sale by Knights of Columbus after all Masses the weekend of August 20 and 21.

Venta de Maíz Dulce Olathe Recién Recogido por Caballeros de Colón después de todas las Misas el fin de semana del 20 y 21 de agosto.

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‘The Chosen’ Groups
 
Wednesdays starting 8/24/22
 
5:00—6:30 pm—Adults
 
6:30—8:00 pm—Young Adults
 
Parish Hall
 

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SOUP KITCHEN
 

The food collection for the Soup Kitchen at St. Joseph is the 1st Sunday of every month.  Our gifts help feed those who are hungry in our Valley. 
 

Please note:  If you miss the first Sunday food collection, please drop off your donation directly to Catholic Outreach.  Also, please don’t donate any food that needs refrigeration.  We want to avoid ‘spoiled’ food in the donations. Thanks!
 

Sr. Karen Bland, OSB, Director   (970) 241-3658


COMEDOR DE BENEFICENCIA
 

La colecta de alimentos para el comedor de beneficencia en St. Joseph es el primer domingo de cada mes. Nuestras donaciones ayudan a alimentar a quienes tienen hambre en nuestro Valle.

Tenga en cuenta: si se pierde la primera colecta de alimentos del domingo, deje su donación directamente en Catholic Outreach. Además, no done ningún alimento que necesite refrigeración. Queremos evitar alimentos ‘estropeados’ en las donaciones. ¡Gracias!

Sr. Karen Bland, OSB, Director   (970) 241-3658


 
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Prayers to end Abortion
 

A small group is still praying the Rosary  to end abortion every Wednesday at 10 am in the cul-de-sac entry to the Womens' Clinic across from St. Mary's Hospital off 8th St.  Please join us.  If you have questions, call Patti Brown (970-241-6266).

Oraciones para poner fin al aborto

Un pequeño grupo todavía reza el Rosario para poner fin al aborto todos los miércoles a las 10 a. m. en la entrada sin salida de la Clínica de Mujeres frente al Hospital St. Mary's en 8th St. Únase a nosotros. Si tiene preguntas, llame a Patti Brown (970-241-6266).

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Overnight Adoration
 

You are invited to watch with the Lord during overnight Adoration in the Church on the First Friday of September, 9/2/22.  Charismatic Adoration from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am followed by Silent Adoration from 1:00 am until 6:45 am Saturday morning, 9/3/22.  Benediction followed by a bi-lingual First Saturday Mass at 7:00 am.  There will be a flyer and sign-up sheet at the Church’s west entrance. 

 
Adoración toda la noche
 

Se les invita a observer con el Señor durante la Adoración de la noche a la mañana el primer Viernes de Septiembre, 9/2/22.  Adoración carismática de 8:00 pm hasta la 1:00 am, seguida de Adoración en silencio desde la 1:00 am hasta las 6:45 am del sábado por la mañana, 9/3/22.  Bendición seguido por una misa bilingűe del primer sábado a las 7:00 am.  Habrá un volante y una hoja de registro en la entrada oeste de la iglesia.


 

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Knights Raffle

Purchase your tickets for a half a beef from a Knight now through Sept. 11.
$5 per ticket or $20 for five tickets.

Rifa de caballeros

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K of C 2nd Sunday Breakfast- Sept. 11
 

The Knights of Columbus Council #1062 will hold their 2nd Sunday Breakfast in the Parish Hall from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Sunday, 9/11/22.  Cost is $10 and $8 for Seniors. 

 
2do Domingo Desayuno de K de C—11 de septiembre

El Consejo de Caballeros de Colón #1062 llevará a cabo su Segundo desayuno en el salón parroquial de 8:00 AM a 11:30 AM el domingo 9/11/22.  El costo es de $10 y $8 para personas mayores.

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BINGO

NO Knights of Columbus BINGO during the summer.  

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Commemorative Bricks/Ladrillos conmemorativos
 

God expects us to use the gifts He gave us (our time, talents and treasure) for His greater glory.  You can help St. Jopseh parish retire its building loan by purchasing a brick from the old Parish Hall.  Bricks are available to be engraved for individuals and families “in memory of” as a commemoration of a loved one or as a memento.

Contact the parish office for an informational flyer and an order form Be a part of St. Joseph ’s past and future with a commemorative brick. 

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Dios espera que usemos los dones que nos dio (nuestro tiemo, talentos y tesoros) para su mayor Gloria.  Puede ayudar a la parroquia San José a retirar su préstamo de construcción comprando un ladrillo del antiguo Salón Parroquial.  Los ladrillos están disponibles para ser grabados para individuos y familias, “en memoria de” como conmemoración de un ser querido o como recuerdo.

Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial para obtener un volante informative y un formulario de pedido.  Sea parte del pasado y el future de San José con un ladrillo conmemorativo. 

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Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 1062 will sponsor a Bake Sale after Masses on the weekend of September 10^th and 11^th in the Parish Hall to help with debt elimination of the building fund and DMF.  Your contributions and purchases of delicious baked goods and casseroles are greatly appreciated!

Venta de pasteles auxiliares para damas

Las Damas Auxiliares del Consejo 1062 de Caballeros de Colón patrocinarán una venta de pasteles después de las Misas el fin de semana del 10 y 11 de septiembre en el Salón Parroquial para ayudar con la eliminación de la deuda del fondo de construcción y el DMF. ¡Sus contribuciones y compras de deliciosos productos horneados y cazuelas son muy apreciadas.

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Taco Dinner Fundraiser

Taco Dinner Fundraising Sale at $10.00/plate will take place in the St. Joseph Parish Hall after the Saturday, 9/17/22 4:30 pm Mass and after the Sunday, 9/18/22 11:30 am Mass.  A Bake Sale, fresh fruit drinks and desserts will also be available. 

Funds raised will help pay for the statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego at the Fruita Shrine. 

For more information or to volunteer to help out, please contact Paz Ramirez at 970-234-4180.

Cena de tacos para recaudar fondos

La venta de recaudación de fondos de la cena de tacos a $10.00 por plato se llevará a cabo en el Salón Parroquial de St. Joseph después de la misa del sábado 9/17/22 a las 4:30 p. m. y después de la misa del domingo 9/18/22 a las 11:30 a. m. También habrá venta, bebidas de frutas frescas y postres.

Los fondos recaudados ayudarán a pagar las estatuas de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y Juan Diego en el Santuario de Fruita.

Para obtener más información o para ser voluntario para ayudar, comuníquese con Paz Ramírez al 970-234-4180.
 

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GLIMPSE OF A WAR
 

UKRAINE 2022 - presentation of the experience of a Forward Surgical Team deployed 7 miles from the Russian front by Dr. James Stone

Sponsored by the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus and Global Response Management (GRM).

September 17th, 2022 at 5:30 PM—St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center, 230 N. 3rd Street, Grand Junction, CO. 81501
 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Donations appreciated

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Children’s Liturgy beginning 9/18/22

The Children’s Liturgy for ages 3-6 years old, will begin on Catechetical Sunday, September 18^th at the 9:30 Mass.  It will continue every Sunday throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

Volunteers are needed to help Amanda and Dale Thome with this important ministry.  Please contact Teresa Gill at the office if you would like to help.

Liturgia de los niños a partir del 9/18/22

La liturgia infantil para niños de 3 a 6 años comenzará el domingo catequético, 18 de septiembre, en la misa de las 9:30 p. m. Continuará todos los domingos durante el año escolar 2022-2023.

Se necesitan voluntarios para ayudar a Amanda y Dale Thome con este importante ministerio. Comuníquese con Teresa Gill en la oficina si desea ayudar.

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MCRTL Fall Banquet

Mesa County Right to Life will be hosting their Fall Banquet on Friday evening, September 23rd at 6:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Matt Britton, the General Counsel of 40 Days for Life,  will be speaking on Building a post-Roe Culture of Life in Colorado. Tickets are $20 and a table of eight is $150. Call 245-1743 for details.

Banquete de otoño de MCRTL

El derecho a la vida del condado de Mesa organizará su banquete de otoño el viernes 23 de septiembre a las 6:00 p. m. en Immaculate Heart of Mary. Matt Britton, el Consejero General de 40 Days for Life, hablará sobre la construcción de una cultura de vida posterior a Roe en Colorado. Los boletos cuestan $20 y una mesa de ocho cuesta $150. Llame al 245-1743 para más detalles.

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Community Resources re:  health insurance coverage

We are AffordableHealthInsurance.com and we provide accurate, easy-to-understand guides that help people in communities across the US make informed choices about health care coverage. Especially the elderly and those who face economic uncertainties.
 
We have put together a series of new guides for 2022 that we hope could be useful for those who are struggling in your community in these uncertain times. Our guide walks readers step by step through the multiple options provided by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance for people recently unemployed, including critical information like costs, and financial assistance.
 
You can view the guides here: 

• https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicare/
• https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicaid/
• https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/health-insurance-for-unemployed/

Coffee and Donuts will resume on Sunday, July 24^th after the 7:30 am and the 9:30 am Masses in the Church narthex.  Please join us for some goodies and fellowship!  This event will take place every other Sunday starting 7/24/22.

café y donas

Café y donas se reanudará el domingo 24 de julio después de las Misas de las 7:30 am y las 9:30 am en el nártex de la Iglesia. ¡Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de algunas golosinas y compañerismo!  Este evento tendrá lugar cada dos domingos a partir del 24/7/22.