St. Joseph Day of Prayer
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Solemnity Of Saint Joseph

Schedule of Events in Church

6:30 AM: Private Confession Available
7:00 AM: Sung Mass celebrated by Father Vergil Heier followed by Saint Joseph Novena Prayers and Veneration of Saint Joseph Relic
8:00 AM: Public Recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and Saint Joseph Novena Prayers
9:00 AM: French Masters Classical Organ Recital
10:00 AM: Guided Tour of the Church
11:00 AM: Public Recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and Saint Joseph Novena Prayers
11:30 AM: Private Confession Available
Noon: Sung Mass celebrated by Bishop Francis Reiss with Blessing of Bread followed by Saint Joseph Novena Prayers and Veneration of
Saint Joseph Relic
1:30 PM: Guided Tour of the Church
2:30 PM: English Masters Classical Organ Recital
3:00 PM: Stations of the Cross led by Deacon Bill Stimpson followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Saint Joseph Novena Prayers
4:00 PM: Public Recitation of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and Saint Joseph Novena Prayers
5:00 PM: German Masters Classical Organ Recital
6:00 PM: Public Recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and Saint Joseph Novena Prayers
6:30 PM: Private Confession Available
7:00 PM: Sung Latin Mass in Extraordinary Form with St. Joseph Cappella celebrated by Father Mark Borkowski followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint Joseph Novena Prayers and Veneration of Saint Joseph Relic
8:00 PM: Guided Tour of the Church

Other Events

1:30 PM: Saint Joseph Sit-Down Soup, Salad, and Dessert Meal. Tickets are $5 per indivdual and $2 for children under eight. Tickets must be purchased beforehand and will be available after all Sunday Masses through Sunday, March 14. Or call (734) 355-7195 for telephone reservations.

10:00 AM to 8:00 PM: Religious items available in the Parish Hall including traditional Saint Joseph Statues, Blessed Saint Joseph Oil, Rosaries, DVD's and CD's.

St. Joseph's Altar

Part of the St. Joseph Day devotions will be a St. Joseph Altar to be placed in the parish hall.

The St. Joseph's Altar is an Italian tradition for the purpose of giving thanks, providing food for the poor, and spreading devotion to the friendship of St. Joseph. Traditionally, people offer fruit, handmade breads, and meatless dishes. They often place prayer requests and notes of thanks on the altar. Sometimes loved ones are remembered as well. Please join us in starting this tradition in metro Detroit.

If you would like to help create this altar by bringing baked goods, flowers or canned foods, or if you would like more information, please email stjosephaltar@hotmail.com or call Mary Miller 954-599-3468 or Laura Broski 248-229-0618.