2021 YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH
Pope Francis has designated 2021 “The Year of St. Joseph.”
Past years have included, The Year of Faith and The Year of the Eucharist
and The Year of Mercy.
* 2021 is the 150th Anniversary of St. Joseph’s Proclamation as Patron of the
Universal Church.
* Pope Francis said the coronavirus pandemic has heightened his
desire to reflect on St. Joseph because so many people have made sacrifices
to protect others just as St. Joseph quietly cared for Mary and Jesus.
* “Each of us can discover St Joseph – the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence – an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble. … our world needs fathers like St. Joseph." Pope Francis wrote.
* In honor of “2021 Year of St. Joseph” our parish has purchased a statue of St. Joseph that will be placed on the St. Joseph Altar (front right) and dedicated on March 19, 2021, his feast day.
* The wooden hand-made statue was made in Ortisei, Italy last year.
See the actual picture above.
* The full cost of the 66-inch statue is $12,000 including shipping.
We are soliciting one donor for $12,000 or 4 separate donors for $3,000.
A plaque will be affixed to the base of the statue.
* Call the Rectory on Monday if interested.