Brand New Sycamore to Begin January 5^th, 2023

Who should come to Sycamore?

Those who love their Catholic faith and want to share that love with others…
Those who want to learn more about the one, true church founded by Jesus Christ…
Those who need a sacrament/sacraments for the first time…
Those who want to do as Jesus commanded and make disciples of all the nations!

There is a new Sycamore group starting up Thursday, January 5^th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Our Lady of Guadalupe room of the Parish Hall. 

Come and see what a difference Sycamore can make in your life!

Contact Teresa Gill for more information. 
Office: (970) 2430-0209
Cell: (251) 408-7851

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

Catholic Daughters of America Court #941 scholarship forms are available in the parish office.

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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.

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Birthright Baby Shower

Donations of diapers in various sizes, baby wipes, lotions, formula, blankets, and new or gently used baby outfits are needed. At this time, Birthright is especially in need of 0-3 month clothing and size 5 and 6 diapers as they support new mothers for the first two years. Also needed are nursing supplies, adult sized non-skid slippers, body care items and gift cards for new moms. Catholic Daughters Court #941 will collect these items beginning January 15 through the morning of February 12, 2023. All items will be delivered to Birthright. Thank you for your generous support.

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Catholic Daughters Court #941 will hold its next meeting on February 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Community Room.  All women are invited to join us for the Birthright Baby Shower to be held during the meeting.

The Catholic Daughters bake sale on January 29, 2023 was a big success.  Thank you, St. Joseph’s parishioners for supporting Catholic Daughters and our upcoming State Convention!

You and your friends are invited to the Catholic Daughters Card Party, Luncheon and Silent Auction at Sacred Heart Church in Fruita on March 4, 2023.  The luncheon begins at 11 a.m., followed by games and a silent auction.  The silent auction will remain open until 6:30 p.m. that day.  Tickets cost $10 per person and the proceeds will be used to offset the cost of our State Convention. 

The Catholic Daughters State Convention will take place in Grand Junction at the Double Tree June 9 – 11, 2023.  For more information or to join Catholic Daughters, contact Mary Folchert at 970-596-8961.

Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Under the guidance of Bishop Berg, a Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe is being built on the grounds of Sacred Heart Church in Fruita.  There is great excitement throughout the Grand Valley, the Diocese of Pueblo, and far beyond for -this devotional garden and shrine honoring Our Lady. Recently, the Shrine was awarded a grant from the national Catholic Extension organization, matching donations on a 1:1 basis up to $28,375 through January 15, 2023. This is a great opportunity!  Please prayerfully consider a contribution to the project as your gift will be doubled by the Catholic Extension matching grant. 
Paz Ramirez: 970-234-4180         Grace Varley: 970-210-4029
 

Santuario a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Bajo la guía del Obispo Berg, se está construyendo un Santuario a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en los terrenos de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Fruita.  Hay una gran emoción en todo el Gran Valle, la Diócesis de Pueblo y mucho más allá por este jardín devocional y santuario en honor a Nuestra Señora. Recientemente, el Santuario recibió una subvención de la organización nacional Extensión Católica, igualando donaciones en una base de 1:1 hasta $ 28,375, tenemos hasta el 15 de enero de 2023 para reunir esta cantidad. ¡Esta es una gran oportunidad!  Por favor, considere en oración una contribución al proyecto, ya que su donación se duplicará con la subvención correspondiente de la Extensión Católica.                             
Paz Ramirez: 970-234-4180         Grace Varley: 970-210-4029

           Mass Intentions                     

Intentions/IntencionesI

 
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.  

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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Why Daily Mass changes everything

Whatever you do for a living, imagine if you could start your day with a meeting with the ultimate boss and authority on anything and everything you care about. You sit down face-to-face with him and have a conversation and you get some guidance.

National Eucharistic Revival

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”
JOHN 6:51

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
 

We are in need of volunteers to help with the live stream and the TV screens for our weekend Masses.  Please contact Javier or the parish office (243-0209) if you can help.  
 

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Second Collection/Segunda colección

There will be a second collection taken up at all the Masses the weekend of 2/25/23—2/26/23 for the World Youth Day. Thank you for your generosity. 

Habrá una segunda colecta en todas las misas el fin de semana del 2/25/23-2/26/23, para World Youth Day. Gracias por su generosidad. 

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Catechists Needed

Our Faith Formation classes are beginning and we need classroom Helpers and Catechists.  Please share your time with the children, the parish and with Jesus by calling Teresa Gill at the parish office!

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Temporary Art Teacher Needed

Holy Family Catholic School is looking for a temporary Art Teacher.  If interested, please contact Mr. Jake Aubert at:  jake.aubert@hfcs-gj.org.
 

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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

VICTORY!

Through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother we can now announce that the Women's Clinic off 8^th Ave. is no longer performing abortions! They have merged with St. Mary's Hospital. Count one battle won, but the war is still on against the innocent baby in the womb. We are now praying the Rosary every Wednesday at 10 am in front of St. Joseph's Church facing Grand Ave.

Come and join us!  Questions: call Patti Brown 970-241-6266

VICTORIA! 

Por intercesión de Nuestra Bendita Madre ahora podemos anunciar que la Clínica de Mujeres de 8th Avenue ¡Ya no realiza abortos! Se han fusionado con el Hospital de St. Mary. Es una batalla ganada, pero la guerra sigue contra el bebé inocente en el vientre. Ahora estamos rezando el Rosario todos los miércoles a las 10 de la mañana frente a la Iglesia de St. Joseph frente a Grand Ave.

¡Venga y únase a nosotros!  Preguntas: llame a Patti Brown 970-241-6266
 

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K of C 2nd Sunday Breakfast- Feb. 12, 2023

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, 2/12/23.  Cost is $10 and $8 for Seniors.   

El Consejo de los Caballeros de Colón #1062 celebrará su segundo desayuno dominical en el Salón Parroquial de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 11:30 a.m. el domingo, 2/12/23.  El costo es de $10 y $8 para las personas mayores.   

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 Last BINGO date before
Lent and the Lenten Fish Frys

 
Last BINGO date will take place on Feb. 10, then resume the regular schedule again on April 14 and April 28 after Easter. 
 
 
Lenten fish dinners:  6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall on Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.  Dinners include side dish and beverage.  Hope to see you there!  
 

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Fat Saturday Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner!!

Join the Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary for a pre-Lent celebration on Saturday, 2/18/23 after the 4:30 pm Mass.  Dinner will include bread, salad, dessert and drinks. Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and children ages 6 to 17.  Children ages five and under will eat for free. 

Tickets will be sold the weekends of Feb 4/5 and Feb 11/12.  Contact Janelle Arguello (970 596-8787) with questions.

Únase a los Caballeros de Colón y Damas Auxiliares para una celebración previa a la cuaresma el sábado, Feberero 18, 2023 después de la misa de las 4:30 pm.  La cena incluirá pan, ensalada, postre y bebidas. Entradas: $12 para adultos; $10 para personas mayores y niños de 6 a 17 años.  Los niños menores de cinco años comerán gratis.
 
Las entradas se venderán los fines de semana los días 4 y 5 de febrero y 11 y 12 de febrero.  Póngase en contacto con Janelle Arguello (970 596-8787) si tiene preguntas.

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FOCUS
 

The weekend of 2/11/23 - 2/12/23, Father Doug Grandon is glad to have the opportunity to visit our parish on behalf of Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).  Fr. Doug is a FOCUS National Chaplain and a priest of the Archdiocese of Denver. He became Catholic in 2003, after serving as a Protestant missionary and pastor for 25 years.  In 2008, Pope Benedict granted Fr. Doug permission to be ordained a married Catholic priest. He holds a PhD in Historical Theology.  FOCUS is a national organization serving college students at more than 216 campus/locations including eight international locations, 23 parish venues and 10 digital expansion campuses. More than 860 FOCUS missionaries invite college students into a relationship with Christ and His Church, while equipping them for a lifetime of Catholic evangelization. Fr. Doug is excited to be with you soon and share the hope of the New Evangelization! To learn more, please visit www.focus.org.

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Ash Wednesday Masses
 
Misas del Miércoles de Ceniza
 
Wednesday, 2/22/23
 
7:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm (English) and  7:00 pm en español
 
 
LENT is penitential in character.  This means that Lent is a time prescribed by the Church to engage in acts of penance and mortification in atonement for the sins we have committed.  It is recognized that an integral part of repentance, defined as turning away from sin and back toward God, includes penance both as an expression of sorrow for having ofended God and others, and as a mean of helping to redress the wrongs we have committed. 
 


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Knights of Columbus #1062 fishing contest

$200 to the winner/ based on most total pounds caught.  Fish must be 16-inches minimum.  Fish will be used for the Lenten fish fries, beginning Friday, February 24th.
Please call Jim Yankovich to arrange a time to deliver fish and have them cleaned.    970-261-4513.

Caballeros de Colón #1062 concurso de pesca
 

$200 dólares al ganador/ basado en la mayoría de las libras totales capturadas.  Los peces deben ser de 16 pulgadas mínimo.  El pescado se utilizará para las patatas fritas de Cuaresma, a partir del viernes 24 de febrero.  Por favor, llame a Jim Yankovich para organizar una hora para entregar el pescado el cual tiene que estar limpio.   970-261-4513.

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Commemorative Bricks
 

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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Children’s Liturgy 

Did you know you can begin your child’s religious education as early as three years old?  We offer a pre-school version of catechesis for kiddos ages 3 -6 years old during the 9:30 Mass each Sunday.  Children will go into the Narthex with our teachers and learn about the day’s Gospel on a level they can understand.  They will re-enter Mass just prior to the Liturgy of the Eucharist with a take-home version of what they learned.  The Children’s Liturgy is a great way to get your child started on a life-long journey of growing closer to Jesus!

Older siblings or parents are welcome to accompany the younger children. 
 

 

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Lenten Book Group

 
The St. Joseph Lenten Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday mornings during Lent, (following the 7:00 am Mass—at 7:45 am in the Parish Hall).  We will read, reflect and discuss The Passion and the Cross by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser.  Books are available on Amazon.  Please read the preface and Chapter One for February 28th.  Attendance isn’t taken and there are no tests—just stimulating conversation among friends.  We hope you’ll come.  Contact Sheila Vieira for more information at:  720-539-0081 or svieirax@gmail.com. 

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Job Opening

If you are skilled in bookkeeping and basic accounting and would like to work at Sacred Heart, please see Lance, our business manager or call him at 970-858-9605. Thank you.

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Diocesan Job Opening 

The diocese of Pueblo currently has some job openings.  If you are interested, please check out the job listings on the diocese's website at:  diopueblo.org.

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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/

Nicole Lee
Community Resource Advocate
AffordableHealthInsurance.com
nicole@affordablehealthinsurance.com

Coffee and Donuts has resumed 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. See the schedule in the bulletin.

Café y Donuts se ha retornado y seré después de las Celebraciones Eucarísticas de 7:30 am y las 9:30 am en el narthex de la Iglesia. ¡Por favor, únase a nosotros para degustar de algunas golosinas y compañerismo! Este evento tendrá lugar cada dos domingos de cada mes. Ver el calendario en el boletín.