Solemnity of St. Joseph
While the Solemnity of St. Joseph is usually celebrated on March 19, this year, because March 19 falls on the 4th Sunday of Lent this year, the Solemnity of St. Joseph is transferred to Monday, March 20.
The St. Joseph Altar or St. Joseph Table is an old tradition from Sicily. The island was suffering from a horrific drought and the people prayed for the intercession of St. Joseph for relief. At last the rain came and the people rejoiced. Some time later, to show their gratitude, they prepared a table with a special assortment of foods they had harvested. After paying honor to St. Joseph, they distributed the food to the less fortunate.
The act of making an altar fulfills a promise made to St. Joseph for an answered prayer. The traditional St. Joseph Altar is constructed in the shape of the cross, with three levels honoring the Holy Trinity. A statue or picture of Joseph, often seen holding the baby Jesus, stands at the center of the highest tier with flowers surrounding him. Read more on St. Joseph Feast day celebration ideas for your own home here.
Watch St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father, a documentary which features interviews with leading experts and theologians, in addition to powerful first-hand testimonials. It provides viewers with a glimpse into one of the most incredible lives in all of human history — a figure whose spiritual fatherhood remains open to all of us. While the Gospel has not preserved any of his words, his actions have resounded through the ages. St. Joseph of Nazareth stands out as the brilliant model of Christian virtue, obedience to God and trust in Divine Providence. Learn more here.
Come Join Us for 40-Hour Eucharistic Adoration Starting Today
"Let Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament speak to your hearts. It is he who is the true answer of life that you seek. He stays here with us: he is God with us."
Fr. Josh Johnson offers some practical tools and techniques to help you make time for Adoration in the video above by asking simply, “When, where, what, who, why, and how?”
In addition, Father Columba Jordan CFR with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives 11 practical ways to spend an hour with Jesus in this video. The Catechism also gives a very helpful acronym to help guide our prayer in adoration and always: ACTS (adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, supplication).
In addition, Father Columba Jordan CFR with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives 11 practical ways to spend an hour with Jesus in this video. The Catechism also gives a very helpful acronym to help guide our prayer in adoration and always: ACTS (adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, supplication).
For families and children, here are some great printables and helpful guides to take along with you.
We invite everyone in our parish to spend time in adoration especially this week. Jesus is waiting for you! Please sign up here.
Experience God's Abounding Mercy
Let us prepare our hearts for the Lord! Plan to join us for the parish Penance Rite at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, in the church. Many priests will be available to hear confession. You may also join us any Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for confession.
Let us love, live and share our Catholic faith!
St. Eugene Catholic Church
2400 W Hefner Rd.
The Village, OK 73120
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