Our Patron Saint - St. Joseph Day

That is how Joseph loved Jesus, whom all four Gospels refer to as “the son of Joseph”.

 Matthew and Luke, the two Evangelists who speak most of Joseph, tell us very little, yet enough for us to appreciate what sort of father he was, and the mission entrusted to him by God’s providence.  Although the Bible doesn’t give us any of Joseph’s words, we do know about some of his actions.

He was Mary’s husband, and when an angel in a dream told him to take Jesus to Egypt, he got up and did it.   Joseph probably didn’t know anyone in that foreign land or speak the language.  He left behind his job, his home, and his friends.  But he brought along his faith in God and his love for Jesus and Mary.

He eventually lived in Nazareth with his family, and probably taught Jesus the skills of carpentry.   Through all the years of Jesus’ young life, Joseph was there for him.  Through word and example, Joseph taught Jesus to respect the ways of his ancestors and to be faithful to God, to family, and to community.

St. Joseph’s Feast Day is on March 19^th.  
Hidden in the midst of March and surrounded by the purple of Lent is a reminder of St. Joseph.  His feast day emphasizes his role as provider and protector in the Holy Family.

 

We will celebrate together a few days before the Feast Day by attending Sunday Mass on March 15^th and watching a short St. Joseph Playlet from some of our 3^rd grade students.  A Lenten Soup Lunch will follow in the Activity Center.

Just as St. Joseph opened his home to Mary, we invite EVERYONE to join our feast and celebration!

Our guest speaker, following lunch, will be John Dzwonkowski.  Presenting a very informative afternoon about St. Joseph, the Husband of Mary, John will engage us with stories about a vital man whose life took a very strange turn.  John Dzwonkowski is the retired DRE of St. Priscilla Parish of Livonia and the founder of Scripture on Stage a Drama Ministry.

There is a Sicilian tradition of the “St. Joseph’s Table”.  Join us on this day when we share our feast of food and entertainment.  We will also take collections of food and money for Active Faith.  We are all invited to open our hearts, just like St. Joseph.