THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH PRAYER

To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our afflictions, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also.
Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.

Amen.
 

CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH In this year of St. Joseph we want to encourage as many people as possible to make a consecration to our patron saint.  Follow this link to information, dates, details, prayers, and links to make this a wonderful experience.

WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH

As we devote this year to St. Joseph's honor, we will undoubtedly unlock many special graces for each of the faithful who increase their devotion to him during this time.  There is no greater model than St. Joseph from whom we can learn how to live virtuously in imitation of Jesus and Mary. 

• Learn about St. Joseph's virtues and try to imitate them.
• Participate in a 33-day consecration to St. Joseph.
• Pray the Holy Rosary daily reciting theYear of St. Joseph prayer at the conclusion.
• Plan a pilgrimage to one or more of the St. Joseph parishes aross the diocese.
• Adopt St. Joseph traditions into your prayer life and family life.

       NINE SPECIAL DAYS WITH ST. JOSEPH NOVENA

Revisit our Novena that occured Thursday March 11^th - Friday, March 19^th. 2021.  This celebration was live in the church live streamed.

 The Novena consisted of Prayers, reflections and the Litany of St Joseph. 
Each evening offered a reflection on a particular theme.  The links to each nights service can be found below.  (avg time is 30 minutes)

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.