Tomorrow we will gather together as a school community to honour St. Joseph, the patron saint of our school. We recognise and appreciate that Joseph is a role model for millions of people around the world, through his faith and commitment to family life. March 19th is the feast day of St. Joseph, a special day to recognise that Joseph continues to inspire people to become closer to God and closer to one another. Kindness, trustworthiness, compassion, faithfulness, unity and reconciliation are some of the qualities Joseph modelled for the child Jesus and Jesus’ mother, Mary.

We seek to live these qualities in our own lives. We pray for the strength to be models of caring and compassion among others. St. Joseph, a carpenter, saw beauty in ordinary wood, and he also saw how important relationships were. He worked with his hands while he welcomed, respected, helped, loved and promoted acts of unity and reconciliation. He was faithful and constant because his heart was in tune with the heart of God.

Tomorrow, at our prayer celebration each student will contribute something to our special St Joseph’s table. The images and symbols they bring forward will each represent something about Joseph. The St Joseph’s table is a tradition that dates back to suffered through terrible drought and famine and had their prayers for relief answered by St Joseph. Each year after that, the people would create a St Joseph table (altar) in thanksgiving. As well as images, symbols, candles and prayers, there would be plenty of food for all to share. After the celebration, the remaining food would be given to the poor.

We hope that you will be able to join us for our special St Joseph’s Day celebration on Friday at 2:30 in the school library. 

Peace and blessings,