The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cited New Mexico as having widespread flu outbreaks and high Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Activity. Due to the severity of the flu season, the Archdiocese will be taking precautionary steps in regards to the celebration of Mass. Click the title for the temporary changes.

It's always nice to hear the words thank you. During the Annual Christmas Basket Drive, we served 292 families with food, and with gifts for children in the families. Read more about the Drive by clicking the title.

The parking lot in front of the Church, to the west side of the church, is now open for use. The last section of parking will be completed closer to the end of the project next June and will include a new entrance from / exit to Atrisco Drive. Learn more by clicking on the title.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass and Celebration on January 20, 1200 noon Mass. Presider is Archbishop Wester. Check out more info and the flyer by clicking the title.

Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God is a Holy Day of Obligation. You may fulfill the obligation by attending the Vigil on December 31 at 4 pm, or January 1 at 9 am, or 11 am. Don't forget to honor the Mother of God and our spiritual mother too.

Check out the ministries, groups, and organizations at St Joseph on the Rio Grande. Click the title for the booklet.

You are serious about your weekly holy obligation to the Lord, but you are traveling. You can fulfill your commitment with a couple of websites: Catholicmasstime.org and Masstimes.org. Try them out.

Take a look at the Financial Summary Report ending June 2018. Please click title for the report.

The Adult Faith Formation sessions on Spirituality will resume after the Holidays, on Saturday, January 19. Click on the title for more info.

The Accounting Manager position is a full time, 35-hour a week position with benefits. The accounting manager will be responsible for accurately executing day-to-day fiscal, operational services for the parish. Requires extensive knowledge of accounting principles in a non- profit environment — coordinates with the pastor in preparing and monitoring the budget. Click the title to find out how to apply.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 10560 reports that Good Shepherd Center has the Clothing Room that is open five days per week to distribute men’s clothing, shoes, blankets, sleeping bags, and toiletries. As always, underwear, socks, and tee shirts are needed in any size, but especially medium, large and extra large. Click the title to see the items most needed.

The next Adult Faith Saturday Morning of Spiritual Reflection will be on Saturday, November 10 in the San José Room beginning at 9:30 am. We will review in John’s Gospel, the beginning of the Book of Glory, Chapters 13 and 14. At the Last Supper discourse, Jesus teaches about what it means to be his disciples.

When Daylight Savings begins or ends, we change the Saturday Mass schedule as well as the Reconciliation time. So remember, on Nov 10, Reconciliation or Penance will be at 2 pm, and Mass will start at 4 pm. Why does this parish do this? If you are new to the parish or may have forgotten, we moved the Mass time to accommodate our parishioners' wishes. This is the work of the pastoral council in action.

COME TO CHRIST on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 7:00 pm St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Will host C-Squared Young Adult Ministry’s “Come to Christ: a Night of Praise, Worship, and Adoration.” A young Adult will also share her faith story. College Students and Young adults are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome!

The parking lot in front of the Church, to the west side, is fenced off to allow for demolition and replacement. The parking lot is still under construction. Please be patient and arrive early to Mass and Church events. Please do not park in fire lanes or on curbs that block access to the parking lot. Some exit doors have been taped to discourage their use. The areas outside the doors have become construction zones and going through them could cause injury. Please observe the signs. DRIVE SLOWLY! PAY ATTENTION! BE PATIENT!

Pastoral Council Sunday Starting in October, the Pastoral Council will begin staffing the information desk the first weekend of the month. If you have questions, comments or concerns, please let us know. We are happy to assist you!

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 7:00 pm, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande will host C-Squared Young Adult Ministry’s “Come to Christ: A Night of Praise, Worship & Adoration.” Click on the title for more information.

On Sunday, October 7, there will be NO 12:00 Mass. Instead, there will be a blessing of the Nazareth Center Foundation. Please mark this on your calendars, especially if you usually attend 12:00 Mass. All are invited to participate in this Blessing Liturgy. There will be more details later. Click on the title for additional information.

Save the date! Saturday, August 11, 2018. This year's annual Men Under Construction Conference theme is Building Disciples. Click the title for more information.

Saturday, August 18, 2018, $10 per person or $50 for 5 or more people Holy Rosary Parish, Albuquerque. Click on the title for more information.