St. Joseph Regional School
A stain glass window in the choir loft
Patron
Saint Joseph was the son of Jacob (Mt 1:16) of the "house and lineage of David" (Lk 2:4). Although descended from royalty, Joseph worked as a carpenter (Mt 13:55) and was not wealthy (Lk 2:24, Lev 12:2-8). Joseph lived with Jesus and Mary in Nazareth (Mt 2:23). According to tradition, he predecessed both of them.
In sacred art, St. Joseph is often depicted holding a carpenter's square, representative of his occupation, and a lily, symbol of chastity and purity because of its spotless white color.
Some of his Titles
- Patron of the Universal Church
- Patron of Families
- Patron of Workers
- Patron of the Dying
Feast Days
- Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19
- Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1
| Geneaology of Jesus Christ | Matthew 1:1-17 |
|---|---|
| Birth of Jesus Christ and Joseph's first dream | Matthew 1:18-25 |
| Flight into Egypt and Joseph's second dream | Matthew 2:13-15 |
| Return to Israel and Joseph's third and fourth dream | Matthew 2:19-23 |
| Roman census and the birth of Jesus Christ | Luke 2:1-7 |
Church Documents about St. Joseph
- Devotion to St. Joseph by Pope Leo XIII - August 15, 1889
- The Person and Mission of St. Joseph by Pope John Paul II - August 15, 1989