Year of
St. Joseph
December 8, 2020 – December 8, 2021
In honor of the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph’s proclamation as the patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has declared a Year of St. Joseph!
During this year, we will honor St. Joseph as the guardian and protector of the church and her faithful, growing ever closer to him as a parish family and in our own families—by honoring him, imitating his virtues and seeking his intersession.
We Celebrate:
Joseph the Father
A loving protector of his family, entrusted with God’s only Son.
Joseph the Worker
A model for using our God-given talents, to create and provide.
Joseph the Husband
A devoted and supportive spouse, fully honoring the will of God.
“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.”
– Pope John Paul II
Reflections
Evenings with St. Joseph
During this year we will honor St. Joseph as the guardian and protector of the church and her faithful, growing ever closer to him as a parish family and in our own families. By honoring him, imitating his virtues and seeking his intersession.
March 16th – Joseph as Husband
Presented by: Fr. Brandon Artman
March 17th – Joseph as Worker
Presented by: Fr. Brian Connolly
March 18th – Joseph as Father
Presented by: Fr. Matthew Windle
Novena to St. Joseph
Beginning March 11th
In anticipation of St. Joseph’s feast day on March 19th, we invite you to participate in a novena dedicated to St. Joseph, beginning on March 11 (this Thursday). The complete Novena can be found on Ascension Press’ website at: http://bit.ly/stjoenovena
Act of Consecration to St. Joseph
O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor and give myself to you, that you may always be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me a greater purity of heart and fervent love of the interior life. After your example may I do all my actions for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. O Blessed St. Joseph, pray for me, that I may share in the peace and joy of your holy death. Amen
Prayer Garden
As part of the Year of St. Joseph, a Prayer Garden and Statue dedicated to St. Joseph has been set up on our Parish and School campus, with a bench to sit and pray.
