Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph
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Each parish in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has been asked to observe in their own way the Year of Saint Joseph. All members of the Church are invited to recognize the unique role of Saint Joseph as the patron and protector of the universal Church.
There are three pillars to this special observance:-
To increase our love for this great saint
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To encourage us to implore his intercession
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To imitate his virtues and zeal
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Here's how Saints Peter and Paul is celebrating this special Year of Saint Joseph:
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We encourage all our parishioners to use our special prayer cards on the 19th of every month beginning on the feast day of Saint Joseph (March 19).
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Since Wednesday is traditionally a day to honor Saint Joseph, Mass on Wednesdays will be followed by the recitation of the novena prayer on the special prayer cards.
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On the 19th day each month, a Votive Mass in honor of Saint Joseph will be livestreamed and we will recite the novena prayer on the prayer card following Mass.
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We livestream Mass on the feast days of Saint Joseph:
March 19 - Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
May 1 - Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker
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Saints Peter and Paul Parish Retreat Day/ Day of Recollection will focus on the three pillars of our observance of the Year of Saint Joseph at Malvern Retreat House (details to follow).
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33-Day Consecration to Saint Joseph, beginning Tuesday March 30 and ending Saturday May 1 on the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker.
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Father Monica's Challenge
Here's Fr. Monica's special challenge to parishioners as well as to the kids in school and PREP: Visit all churches under Saint Joseph's patronage within our Archdiocese before the year of St. Joseph ends on December 8. The first person/family to present Fr. Monica with a picture of them taken at each church will win a batch of homemade St. Joseph cakes (Zeppole) made by Fr. Monica!
Here is the list of parishes under St. Joseph's patronage:- Old St. Joseph's, Philadelphia
- St. Joseph, Ambler
- St. Joseph, Aston
- St. Joseph, Cheltenham
- St. Joseph, Coatesville
- St. Joseph, Collingdate
- St. Joseph, Downingtown
- St. Joseph, Spring City
- St. Joseph, Warrington
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Other activities outside the parish
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Solemn Celebration of Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 12:20 on Friday, March 19.
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The Holy See has announced numerous possibilities for obtaining the Gift of Special Indulgences for the Year of Saint Joseph. These can be found at http://archphila.org/joseph/.
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For centuries, Christians have experienced the blessings of going on pilgrimages to honor God, the Blessed Mother and the saints. The most popular shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph is Saint Joseph's Oratory in Quebec, Canada. There is a smaller shrine in Stirling, New Jersey called the Shrine of Saint Joseph.
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