The Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Wrightwood invites all to attend a Feast Day Meal in honor of St. Joseph. The Festive Dinner is called ”St. Joseph’s Table.”
The dinner will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. or until food runs out on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Wrightwood Community Building. Money offerings are welcome at the door at the statue of St. Joseph in the Community Building. Donations collected will be used for repairs at Our Lady of Snows Church in Wrightwood.
According to an age-old Italian tradition, St. Joseph is the patron of workers and the protector of the family. According to legend, there was a famine in Sicily many centuries ago. The villagers prayed to St. Joseph, the foster father of the infant Savior, to end the dreadful famine, and their prayers were answered. Wealthy families prepared huge buffets, and a special feast of thanksgiving was held. The less fortunate, especially the homeless and sick, were invited.
The celebration began with a religious tableau (scene). Selected villagers portrayed the “Holy Family” and were seated at the head of the table accompanied by Apostles and children attired as angels. The village priest blessed the food, and the Holy Family was served first by the host and hostess. The guests were welcome to come and go as they wished and eat what they chose. The table design is dignified and solemn yet festive, grand, and inspiring.
