Traveling St. Joseph

Why does a statue of Joseph go from home to home?
The origin of this custom is the so-called shelter seeking that is the holy family on their way to Bethlehem, seeking a shelter where they could stay for the night, and where Mary could give birth to Jesus. Out of the recollection of this event grew the medieval Frauentragen (carrying of Our Lady) in Germany, and later the so called Posada (house, dwelling, inn) in Hispanic countries. The custom is a 'spiritual compensation' for the innkeeper's refusal to invite the Holy Family into his inn. 
 

From March 19, 2021-March 19, 2022 (Feast of St. Joseph) - A Statue of St. Joseph  will travel into family homes. The statue will travel from home to home with the focus of prayer - either individually or with family members.

Prayer is one of the best ways to counteract turmoil and restore peace!

Traveling Joseph will visit families’ homes for one year and then become part of the
St. Joseph Adoration Chapel in March 2022 

How will it work?

Families will sign up for a week through flocknote sign up link (below)
Joseph will be placed in a padded travel bag with instructions and prayers for families to use throughout the week - At the end of your week, simply pack Joseph back up and return to STM. The sign up weeks will include time for cleaning and disinfection between each family

Pick up : will be at the welcome desk in the church gathering space on Sunday mornings between Masses up to 1pm.  

Drop off: Will be on Saturday the following week. Bring Joseph back to STM and place in the Rubermaid bin outside of the Parish Office any time before 4pm.

We will send a reminder to you with instructions for pick up and drop off as your sign up week approaches.

Traveling St. Joseph Sign-Up