In Honor of the Year of St. Joseph

NINE SPECIAL DAYS WITH ST. JOSEPH NOVENA
Join us for a Novena in celebration of the life of St Joseph and seek his intercession. Beginning Thursday March 11^th at 7:00pm concluding with Mass on his feast day Friday, March 19^th. This celebration will be live in the church as well as live streamed on Facebook and on our parish website. 

 The Novena will consist of Prayers, reflections and the Litany of St Joseph. 
Each evening will reflect a particular theme   

• 1st night   -   Foster Father of Jesus
• 2nd night -  Chaste Husband of Mary
• 3rd night  -  Man chosen by God
• 4th night  -  Faithful Servant
• 5th night  -  Patron of the  Church
• 6th night  -  Patron of Families
• 7th night  -  Patron of Workers
• 8th night  -  Friend in Suffering
• 9th night  -  Patron of a Happy Death

On the last evening, March 19th, Mass will be celebrated and Blessed St. Joseph Bread will be given out AND the Premier Presentation of the Award Winning short film (14 minutes) "JOSEPH", written, produced, and  directed by Alex Diaz of our parish will be shown.
 

PARISH WIDE CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH
You are encouraged to read Fr. Donald Calloway's book Consecration to St. Joseph (available at Marion.org/stjoseph or Amazon.com) and join the Zoom discussions with Susan Montville for 6 consecutive Mondays at 7:00 pm beginning February 15^th (use this scan code to join us weekly on Zoom). Consecration takes place on Friday, March 19^th. Any questions contact Susan Montville 508-735-3269
 

Also... Fr Calloway has daily videos for the Consecration accessible on UTube.  This is for people who might want to do the consecration on their own or in a small group.  Follow this link to participate.  https://youtu.be/ZscNOzYE4UM
 

ST. JOSEPH GEMS
a daily meditation sent to your email

As we celebrate this special Year of St. Joseph, transform your routine with a daily meditation from Fr. Donald Calloway's book St. Joseph Gems: Daily Wisdom on our Spiritual Father.
Meditations will begin arriving in your email on Feb. 1 and end on Dec. 8.
Follow this link to enroll - it's free!
 

ST. JOSEPH 100 MEN CHALLENGE

Can you live like St. Joseph for 100 Days? Then join 1230AM & 970AM Emmanuel Radio’s “Year of St. Joseph” 100 Men Challenge. Be one of our first 100 men to live like St. Joseph in prayer, action, and stewardship for 100 days.
In this year of St. Joseph, answer your call to faith like St. Joseph did.
For details/to join the challenge visit 1230radio.com or call (508) 767-1230.
 

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH
From Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark
Joseph, a father in the shadows..."being a father entails introducing children to life and reality. Not holding them back, being overprotective or possessive, but rather making them capable of deciding for themselves, enjoying freedom and exploring new possibilities. Joseph was not an 'absent father' but he was also not controlling or overprotective.  Today we need St. Joseph's example more than ever as fathers often struggle to overcome stereotypes and establish themselves as strong but sensitive models for their children."

SHRINE IN HONOR OF ST. JOSEPH
The area around the statue of St. Joseph in the worship area has been decorated as a shrine during this year of St. Joseph. If you would like to make offerings for fresh flowers, please do so through our parish website stjosephscharlton.com or at Mass adding that your offering is for flowers for the Shrine.  Thank You.