St. Joseph’s Table, Blessing of Breads March 19

To celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, Prince of Peace will be hosting a special blessing of breads. This event traditionally called St. Joseph’s table, is a day celebration and commemoration of St. Joseph the spouse of Mary. While the tradition gets its origins from Italy it has been adopted world wide. Italians say the use of bread crumbs in food preparation this day is important as they represent saw dust in commemoration of St. Josephs’ work as a carpenter.

Prince of Peace will host this special blessing of breads, pastries, and rolls in the Conesa Center following the 8:00 A.M. Daily Mass on Saturday, March 19. All are invited to bring bread, rolls, and pastries to be blessed. Following the blessing, we will share a small feast of bread and pastries together.

All those attending are kindly asked to RSVP to Karen in the parish office or by email at [email protected].

*Fun fact: Traditionally no cheese is eaten on St. Joseph’s Day, a remembrance that during the Italian famine that spawned this devotion, cheese was not available.*