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  Saint Joseph's Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Saint Joseph's Day is marked in some branches of Christianity in honor of Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary, the mother of Jesus and foster-father of Jesus of Nazareth.
Pope Pius IX declared Joseph to be the patron of the Universal Church in 1870, and promoted the "Patronage" (later Solemnity) feast of Saint Joseph on the third Wednesday after Easter.
However, as Joseph was a carpenter (or a builder), he is also the patron saint of workers.
www.muestrario.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/s/sa/saint_joseph_s_day.html   (418 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Joseph
When forty years of age, Joseph married a woman called Melcha or Escha by some, Salome by others; they lived forty-nine years together and had six children, two daughters and four sons, the youngest of whom was James (the Less, "the Lord's brother").
A few months later, the time came for Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem, to be enrolled, according to the decree issued by Caesar Augustus: a new source of anxiety for Joseph, for "her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered", and "there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:1-7).
Joseph's was henceforth the simple and uneventful life of an humble Jew, supporting himself and his family by his work, and faithful to the religious practices commanded by the Law or observed by pious Israelites.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08504a.htm   (1512 words)

  
 Saint Joseph's Day
Joseph is the patron against doubt and hesitation, as well as the patron saint of fighting communism, and of a happy death.
Joseph is the patron saint of the Americas and the New World; of the countries China, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia, Croatia, Peru, Vietnam; of the regions Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol, Sicily; of the cities and/or dioceses of Florence, Turin, Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Cheyenne, Louisville, Nashville, San Jose, Sioux Falls, etc.
The principal feast day of Saint Joseph is March 19, Saint Joseph's Day.
www.spiritrestoration.org /Church/Holidays/Saint_Jospephs_Day.htm   (1247 words)

  
 Solemnity of Saint Joseph - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Solemnity of Saint Joseph, commonly called the Feast of St. Joseph or in some churches Saint Joseph's Day, is marked in some Christian churches in honor of Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster-father of Jesus.
It is a Solemnity in the Roman Catholic Church and a feast in the provinces of the Anglican Communion, falling on 19 March.
In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Joseph the patron of the Universal Church, and promoted the "Patronage" feast (later Solemnity, before the Vatican II calendar's use of such term) of Saint Joseph on the third Wednesday after Easter; this was replaced in 1955 by the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Joseph's_Day   (729 words)

  
 Joseph
Joseph would report his brothers’ misdeeds to his father and Jacob gave Joseph a "coat of many colors." The other brothers were jealous of Joseph and hated him.
Joseph interpreted the dreams, saying that in three days time the butler would be recalled to his former position while the baker would be killed.
Joseph then locked them in the guardhouse for three days before commanding the brothers to go home and bring their youngest brother back with them to prove that they were telling the truth.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/biography/Joseph.html   (2152 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Day 2006
St. Joseph’s Day is a Roman Catholic feast day commemorating the life of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Joseph was known as the protector of the Holy Family; thus, Italians with strong family relationships prayed for St. Joseph to intercede for them, in an effort to ensure successful crops.
The next morning, Joseph’s staff blossomed with white flowers and leaves and sent forth a white dove, indicating that he was the chosen one.
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 Joseph, Our Patron Saint
The principal feast day of Saint Joseph is March 19, Saint Joseph's Day (for Joseph the Husband of Mary).
Because Saint Joseph's Feast falls during the Lenten season, in pre-Vatican II times the foods at the celebration consisted of traditional meatless dishes such as fruit and vegetables, pasta, fish and varieties for bread and pastries (all dishes are welcome at our feast).
Saint Joseph, also referred to as Joseph the Betrothed and as Joseph of Nazareth, was the foster-father of Jesus, according to the New Testament (Matthew 1:16; Luke 3:23).
www.stjosephmantua.com /Joseph.htm   (2756 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Day March 19, 2006 - Recipes, e-Cards, Tables & Traditions
According to the Christian Bible, St. Joseph the carpenter was the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus.
Joseph's Day Cream Puffs (Zeppole) - Diana's desserts adds a picture to the recipe so if you're not familiar with the traditional Zeppole di San Guiseppe you can see what all the fuss is about.
Joseph's Day e-Cards - The two cards here are a special prayer card for the unemployed and a card with a prayer asking for blessings and protection for a family...
www.chiff.com /a/st-josephs-day.htm   (1454 words)

  
 Saint Joseph - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph and Joseph of Nazareth and Joseph the Worker – was the husband of Mary
Joseph is the unofficial patron against doubt and hesitation, as well as the patron saint of fighting communism, and of a happy death.
Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago is the oldest town in Trinidad and Tobago.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Joseph   (1589 words)

  
 Louisiana Project - St. Joseph's Day Altars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Joseph is also the Patron Saint of the dying.
A statue of St. Joseph or a picture of the Holy family is usually at the top of the altar.
The food served to the public on St. Joseph1s Day is a reenactment of a promise made to St. Joseph for delivery from famine.
www.houstonculture.org /laproject/stjo.html   (1540 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Day Home Page
Perhaps it is because I was baptized and confirmed in St. Joseph's Church and my first 9 years of education were at St. Joseph's school in Danbury, CT. Whatever the reason, I felt that St. Joseph was neglected, overshadowed by St. Patrick, who's feast is two days before and widely recognized.
March 19 is the feast of St. Joseph and is often celebrated by Italian communities.
Joseph is the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers and workers.
www.bulin.com /stjoe   (296 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated throughout most of Italy and is being celebrated more and more by the Italian communities in the United States.
St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, the husband of Mary, and the universal patron of the Catholic Church, is honored on March 19th.
It resembles sawdust and is symbolic of St. Joseph, the carpenter.
www.johnpirelliosia.org /osia/Events/StJoseph/st__josephs_day.htm   (497 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Day in RI
Joseph's Day isn't as commercialized as St. Patty's, so many people don't even know what this holiday is for.
Joseph's Day is the day of the carpenter of Nazareth, St. Joseph, who is beloved by generations of Italians and Italian-Americans.
The tradition of St. Joseph's Day began when there was a severe drought in Sicily in the middle ages.
riroads.com /members/stjosephsday.htm   (1144 words)

  
 Father Pat's Place  :  :  :  Saint Joseph
The Holy Father noted that St. Joseph followed God's call "with docile responsibility: he listened carefully to the angel when it was a question of taking the Virgin of Nazareth as his spouse, of fleeing into Egypt, of returning to Israel.
Thus, today's solemnity is a propitious occasion to reflect on the importance of work in the life of man, the family and the community.
In closing remarks, John Paul II asked "St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, to watch over the entire ecclesial community and, man of peace that he was, to obtain for all of mankind, especially for the peoples threatened in these hours by war, the precious gift of harmony and peace."
frpat.com /joseph.htm   (523 words)

  
 Jos Day Inc. Commercial, Industrial and Residential Concrete Construction in Cincinnati
Day Inc. one of the most reliable custom concrete companies in the greater Cincinnati area since 1933.
Jos Day, Inc. was started in 1933 by Joseph Day as a general contracting business specializing in poured and block foundations and concrete flatwork.
As the company grew and reusable wall forms were introduced, Day Precision Wall, Inc was formed in 1953 to handle the foundation portion of the business.
www.josdayinc.com   (135 words)

  
 Life in Italy: St. Joseph’s Day
Even though St. Joseph played a prominent role in the early life of Jesus, He was not a highly venerated saint in much of Italy until the late middle ages.
The origins of the Italian American version of St. Joseph's Day most likely date back to Medieval Sicily when the saint was said to have answered the people's prayers by ending one of the island's legendary droughts.
The traditional foods served during St. Joseph's Day are symbolic of both the legends associated with the saint and the very real struggles of the Sicilian peasantry.
www.lifeinitaly.com /heritage/st-joseph-day.asp   (1171 words)

  
 Celebrating Mother Joseph Day on April 16
On this birth date of Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, born in 1823 as Esther Pariseau, the Sisters of Providence of Mother Joseph Province; the employees, volunteers, and supporters of its sponsored ministries; and the people of Washington state celebrate and honor the spirit and legacy of this humble visionary.
In 1999 a group of sixth-grade students from Vancouver, Washington, cradle of the religious community in the American West, petitioned the state legislature to declare this day as Mother Joseph Day.
Mother Joseph’s commitment to serve everyone in need continues to be carried out in the challenging health care world of today.
www.providence.org /PHS/Archives/mjday.htm   (139 words)

  
 Don’t Forget the St. Joseph’s Day Cakes! - Lemonade Stand - Carol Barbieri - Atlantic Highlands Herald
We’re not named Joseph!” I’d have to remind them that their middle names entitled them to be the recipients of the cakes.
The day is a day of generosity and kindness.
The St. Joseph’s Day cake is called, Zeppoli, an Italian bread dough that is either fried or baked.
www.ahherald.com /barbieri/2003/ls030320_st_joseph.htm   (997 words)

  
 st. joseph's table
Although St. Joseph didn’t rid the island of snakes, people from Sicily are as devoted to him as the Irish are to St. Patrick.
The poor are often invited to St. Joseph Day celebrations to enjoy the food that is prepared, but more often now, collections are taken to be given to charities.
Father Fasano told them that St. Joseph is the patron saint of a happy death because He is not mentioned in the Bible in Jesus’ later life, so he must have died with Jesus and Mary by his side.
www.catholicherald.com /articles/03articles/joseph0327.htm   (680 words)

  
 Feast of St. Joseph - March 19th & St. Joseph the Worker - May 1
Joseph, when dying, received the loving ministry of his foster Son, Jesus, and his spouse, the Blessed Virgin Mary, so it is believed that his intercession may well obtain the mercy of God and the grace of a peaceful and holy death.
When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with Child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly.
When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife, but knew her not until she had borne a Son; and he called His name Jesus.
www.wf-f.org /stjoseph.html   (2746 words)

  
 St. Joseph - Catholic Online
We know Joseph was a compassionate, caring man. When he discovered Mary was pregnant after they had been betrothed, he knew the child was not his but was as yet unaware that she was carrying the Son of God.
When the angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him the truth about the child Mary was carrying, Joseph immediately and without question or concern for gossip, took Mary as his wife.
Joseph is the patron of the dying because, assuming he died before Jesus' public life, he died with Jesus and Mary close to him, the way we all would like to leave this earth.
www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=4   (1087 words)

  
 Saint Joseph's Day
This is their version of St. Patrick's Day, but there is little religious significance related to it.
Instead, it is a day to honor the most common name, Joseph.
Joseph's Day has always been a day for the whole community, an occasion for fun and liveliness.
www.myczechrepublic.com /czech_culture/czech_holidays/saint_joseph.html   (210 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Joseph's Day": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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 St. Joseph - Saint of the Day - American Catholic
The Bible pays Joseph the highest compliment: he was a “just” man. The quality meant a lot more than faithfulness in paying debts.
By saying Joseph was “just,” the Bible means that he was one who was completely open to all that God wanted to do for him.
It is no contradiction of Joseph’s manly holiness that he decided to divorce Mary when she was found to be with child.
www.americancatholic.org /Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1327   (429 words)

  
 Dzien Swietego Jozefa (St. Joseph's Day)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Litany of the Saints is chanted on Easter Vigil, the Litany of St. Joseph, especially on his Feast Day.
As is often the case in diasporic immigrant culture, the importance of St. Joseph's Day escalated and found new significance in a new context.
The St. Joseph's table most often includes a statue of the saint with flowers, holy cards of St. Joseph, a bowl for free-will donations to be given to the needy, and sometimes a special St. Joseph's bread formed in the shape of the staff of St. Joseph.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-religion/869153/posts   (2621 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Day 2006
Day by day, person by person, decision by decision, kindness by kindness,
nd we pray that Joseph will continue to be for each of us and for our parish, a source of inspiration, strength and hope.
When she came to Holy Name in 1983, Sister Margie began and developed the Parish Outreach Program and continues to organize and direct its many activities and areas of concern.
www.hnom.org /stjoseph.htm   (924 words)

  
 projo.com | A Young American in Rome
Joseph's Day: Father's Day in Italy, with zeppole
Posted by: Marilyn Dowler at March 18, 2006 09:33 PM I lived in Italy for 10 years (my parents are from Italy) and St. Joseph's day is celebrated with FRIED pastries with sugar (granulated or confectionary) - exactly as you described it.
I have no idea what these creme-filled pastries are that I see in RI bakeries during St. Joseph's Day.
www.beloblog.com /ProJo_Blogs/kelsea/2006/03/st_josephs_day.html   (773 words)

  
 Tony Nitti's Traditional Italian Holiday Recipes - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, St. Joseph's Day - Chicago, Illinois
n celebration of St. Joseph's Day, St. Joseph Day tables filled with an elaborate array of homemade pastas, fish, salads, casseroles, calzones, breads along with magnificent sweet table filled with cookies, fancy pastries, cannolis, fresh fruit and St. Joseph Day Cream Puffs are a tradition in the Chicago Italian communities and the surrounding areas.
Many tables are made in thanks to St. Joseph for answering their prayers.
Onion Calzone is a traditional St. Joseph Day dish in our family.
www.tonynitti.com /St.Joseph.html   (834 words)

  
 BYU Broadcasting | Joseph   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Scholars from Brigham Young University and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints investigate the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
This episode examines the building of Nauvoo, the gathering of the European Saints, the building of the Nauvoo Temple, the founding of the Relief Society, and Joseph's murder at Carthage.
Joseph Smith: Legacy of a Prophet, A Disciple in Deed -
www.byubroadcasting.org /joseph/episode.asp?episode=6   (381 words)

  
 St Joseph's Day Feasts and Celebrations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The celebration of St. Joseph's day as it was done in my mother's family started in the small towns of Italy.
The special dishes were served one at a time to the each of the three "saints" who would taste each one, but didn't have to finish each dish.
The tradition of St. Joseph's Day in the Czech Republic.
www.bulin.com /stjoe/sjfeast.html   (296 words)

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