Pope Francis invites all Christians to join him and pray the ‘Our Father' amid the global crisis triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic Friday, March 27 at 11 am MDT. Click the title to learn about the blessing and get the link to watch the prayer service.

Monsignor Luna will hear confessions at St Joseph on the Rio Grande on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The regular confessional will not be used, so please review the new confessional procedures. It will be posted on the door and here on this website. Click title for procedures.

Parish Feast Day will not take place on April 26, but will be postponed until the fall.

The Holy Thursday rehearsal scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 21st; the Good Friday rehearsal scheduled for next Saturday, March 28th; the Foot washing & Presentation of Oils rehearsal scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th have ALL BEEN CANCELED. Click for more information.

Attached is a special edition of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe (ASF) Pastoral Ministries Division Newsletter which contains important information. 1. News Release regarding Santuario de Chimayo/ Tomé Hill Pilgrimages Postponed and 2. ASF Televised & Radio Broadcast Masses Weekdays & Sunday.

Please read the Archbishop's March 15 letter by clicking the title.

Non-Catholics are puzzled why Catholics are distressed because some Dioceses have canceled the Holy Mass to protect the parishioners as well as the priests and laypeople who work in service of the diocese. As explained by one priest to me, if you knew what happens during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, you would never want to miss it either. What does this priest and some Catholics know, that we don't? View a short film, "The Veil Removed," and see what happens during the Mass behind the veil. Click the title.

All Masses and activities are canceled until further notice, effective immediately. This means the Lenten mission is canceled. The Fish Fry date change will be determined at a later date. Please share with your individual Facebook pages to get the word out to the community. For now, the office will remain open. You can also check out https://www.archdiosf.org/covid-2019 for additional information on TV Masses and other resources. Please click the title for additional information and the letter by Archbishop Wester outlining the situation with updated information.

SAVE THE DATE! Feast day dinner 4/26 at Ladera Golf Course, 1:30 to 4:00. Featuring a parish-wide raffle of Fr. Bill's San Jose Sombra del Padre. One does not have to be present to win. Dinner and raffle tickets go on sale April 5 until the 25th at weekend Masses and at the Parish Office. Dinner: $7 Adults; $2 children under 12. Raffle: $2 a piece; $10 for 7 tickets.

Due to the severity of the flu season and the international outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019), the archdiocese will continue liturgical safety measures and restrictions issued on January 7, 2020. New Mexico is one of the states still listed by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as having widespread flu outbreaks and high Influenza-like Illness (ILI) activity. Read the Archbishop's letter in its entirety by clicking the title.

St Joseph on the Rio Grande is looking to hire a part-time custodian for the new Nazareth Center for 20 hours a week, Monday through Friday. If you are interested, please call the parish office at (505) 839-7952 and ask for Lawrence to schedule an interview. Bring your resume with you to the interview. The job closes on March 12.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community invites all to the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass and Celebration. Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12 Noon.

What does it mean to love our neighbors in the midst of such a divisive climate? Catholics are called to bring the best of ourselves and our faith to the public square and yet today, many shy away from such involvement because our national and local conversations are filled with anger and harsh language, often directed at people themselves. As Catholics, we must model a better way. Click title for more information.

The 12:00 choir is seeking new singers and instrumentalists! If you are curious, interested in joining, call Dawn at the Parish Office: 839-7952

The “Gathering Space “ is the entry to our church, where we gather and greet each other. The most important part of our church is the Worship Space, also known as the Sanctuary. As a friendly reminder, please keep in mind that parishioners come to the Sanctuary only to pray and prepare for Mass. Please respect the Worship Space as a place of quiet and allow for prayer and meditation.

Father Bill is taking some time off to focus on finishing some commissioned icons. He will be unavailable until after January 1, 2020, but cards and notes are most welcome. Feel free to send any correspondence to the front office and we will be happy to get it to him.

Ribbon Cutting at 9:30am Open House 9:30am until 2pm. Click the title for more information about Grand Opening details.

Don't forget the Holy Day of Obligation on August 15. There will be a Vigil Mass at 7pm on August 14 and the regular masses for the Holy Day on August 15 at 9am and 7pm.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community invites you to their Annual Fr. Rollins Lambert Family Day Picnic on Saturday, September 14, 2019. 1-5pm at Mariposa Basin Park, 4900 Kachina Street, NM, Albuquerque. Click the title for details.

Please join the Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community for Mass on Sunday, August 25, 12 noon at St Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph's Drive, NW. Click the title for more information.