Thursday, March 19, 2026
On Thursday, March 19, following an age-old Italian tradition, the St. Christopher’s Ladies Guild and the St. Christopher’s Over 50’s Club will host a St. Joseph’s Table in Healy Hall after the 5:00 p.m. mass.
All parish members and friends are warmly invited.
Celebrate Mass and share this beautiful Lenten tradition with your whole family. In addition to traditional meatless dishes, we’ll also offer family favorites like mac & cheese and quiche.
Please bring a salad, dessert, meatless casserole, or appetizer to share—there will be plenty for everyone.
There is no set cost; we simply ask for a reasonable donation, with all proceeds benefiting our Outreach Program.
Invite family and friends and enjoy a special Lenten evening—no cooking required!
All parish members and friends are warmly invited.
Celebrate Mass and share this beautiful Lenten tradition with your whole family. In addition to traditional meatless dishes, we’ll also offer family favorites like mac & cheese and quiche.
Please bring a salad, dessert, meatless casserole, or appetizer to share—there will be plenty for everyone.
There is no set cost; we simply ask for a reasonable donation, with all proceeds benefiting our Outreach Program.
Invite family and friends and enjoy a special Lenten evening—no cooking required!
History of St. Joseph's Table
The Feast of St. Joseph is celebrated on March 19. St. Joseph is the patron saint of our city and our diocese. Tradition tells us that he had the great honor of dying in the presence of Our Lady and Jesus, making him the patron of a holy death. Entrusted with caring for and protecting the Virgin Mary and her Son, St. Joseph is also known as the patron and protector of the universal Church. He is the patron saint of unborn children, fathers, immigrants, workers, carpenters, realtors, and those struggling with doubt or hesitation.
During the Middle Ages, a severe drought devastated Sicily—wells dried up and crops failed, except for the hardy fava bean. The people prayed to St. Joseph for relief, and through his intercession the drought ended. In gratitude, Italians around the world honor him each year on his feast day by wearing red (just as green is worn on St. Patrick’s Day) and preparing a St. Joseph’s Table.
The St. Joseph’s Table features an altar and tables filled with food contributed by the community. The altar is traditionally arranged in three tiers, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. The top tier holds a statue of St. Joseph; the lower tiers are decorated with flowers, candles, symbolic breads, fruit, carpentry tools, holy images, and a basket for prayer petitions.
The meal itself is rich in symbolism and entirely meatless, often including pasta with fish sauce, pasta with meatless sauce, and sfinge, a traditional dessert. Everyone is encouraged to contribute a dish and share in this beautiful expression of faith, gratitude, and community.
During the Middle Ages, a severe drought devastated Sicily—wells dried up and crops failed, except for the hardy fava bean. The people prayed to St. Joseph for relief, and through his intercession the drought ended. In gratitude, Italians around the world honor him each year on his feast day by wearing red (just as green is worn on St. Patrick’s Day) and preparing a St. Joseph’s Table.
The St. Joseph’s Table features an altar and tables filled with food contributed by the community. The altar is traditionally arranged in three tiers, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. The top tier holds a statue of St. Joseph; the lower tiers are decorated with flowers, candles, symbolic breads, fruit, carpentry tools, holy images, and a basket for prayer petitions.
The meal itself is rich in symbolism and entirely meatless, often including pasta with fish sauce, pasta with meatless sauce, and sfinge, a traditional dessert. Everyone is encouraged to contribute a dish and share in this beautiful expression of faith, gratitude, and community.