Program Overview
We will begin this pastorate-wide consecration to St. Joseph in honor of the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis. This consecration process will take 33 days and we will follow Fr. Donald Calloway's book "Consecration to St. Joseph."

The program will begin on February 15th and conclude on St. Joseph's Feast day, March 19th in which we will consecrate participating individuals and our pastorate to St. Joseph and celebrate the Solemnity.

What does it mean to consecrate yourself to St. Joseph?
It basically means that you acknowledge that he is your spiritual father, and you want to be like him. To show it, you entrust yourself entirely into his paternal care so that he can help you acquire his virtues and become holy. Total consecration to St. Joseph means you make a formal act of filial entrustment to your spiritual father so that he can take care of your spiritual well-being and lead you to God. The person who consecrates himself to St. Joseph wants to be as close to their spiritual father as possible, to the point of resembling him in virtue and holiness. Saint Joseph, in turn, will give those consecrated to him his undivided attention, protection, and guidance.

If you have already consecrated yourself to the Virgin Mary, can you be consecrated to St. Joseph, as well?
The answer is a resounding “Yes!” God desires that all children be committed to the care of a mother and a father. You are not a member of a single-parent spiritual family. Mary is your spiritual mother, and St. Joseph is your spiritual father. The spiritual fatherhood of St. Joseph is extremely important for your spiritual growth. Total consecration to Mary is not diminished by total consecration to St. Joseph. Mary wants you to consecrate yourself to St. Joseph! Jesus wants you to consecrate yourself to St. Joseph! Everything you have given to Jesus and Mary can also be given to St. Joseph. The hearts of Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph are one.
 

How to make the Consecration

1. Sign up for our parish consecration below and get your book (options in registration).
2. Participants must take part in one of the below meeting options, In-Person and/or Zoom, or our option for married couples.
3. Join us Saturday, Feb 13th at 10am for our kick-off event lead by Father Underwood for all those participating  (place to be determined)
4. Set aside the evening of March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, as the day you will make your consecration.  We will attend 5:30 Mass at St. Francis and celebrate in a special way after!

 

Cost
The cost of the book is $15 and can be purchased and picked up at your parish office once the registration below is complete and payment is made.  Even if you have your own book, or would like to purchase elsewhere, you must complete the registration below.
 

Meeting Dates & Times for pastorate group
Thursdays - 6:30-8pm - place to be determined
       2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Fridays - 11-12:30pm- place to be determined
       2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
We will meet on a weekly basis to discuss the readings and prayers of the week which begin on February 15th.  Our faciliatros will use the book as their guide for fruitful discussion during the meetings.  Please select the meeting time that works for you to help us decide the safest location to host.  

St. Joseph Consecration for Couples
(no in-person meetings)
For 33 days you and your spouse will complete designated reading and prayers each day (this will take an average of 10-15 minutes). This can be done individually or together.  In lieu of meeting in person with the pastorate group, you will set aside time once per week with your spouse to pray together and discuss the week’s questions (30-60 minutes, depending on discussion length, you may also join one of the meetings if the time works for you). Be creative and make it fun! This could be done as part of a weekly date night, over a cup of coffee before the kids wake up, or even while driving somewhere together in the car. The most important thing is that you commit to setting aside time to meet with your spouse. Plan ahead and get the dates and times you plan to meet on your calendar!

We are looking forward to you joining us!  We have 45 books available for the first registrants who need one, you can also purchase on your own.