Our Friend and Helper

photo by Lisa Johnston

Wayside St. Joseph Chapel a 'labor of love'
by Barbara Watkins, St. Louis Review

Many Catholic families have a religious statue on display in their home and a crucifix on the wall. But one family in South St. Louis County has gone a step further. Jim and Pat Dolde of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Oakville have built a chapel in their yard.

The small wooden building is dedicated to "Our Friend and Helper, St. Joseph," explained Jim Dolde, a retired optician who's quite an accomplished carpenter. His wife of 46 years, Pat, is a retired banker, and the couple enjoys taking trips.  . . . keep reading

Thanks for a wonderful 2011 feast day!

The 2nd Annual St. Joseph Altar blog fest has nine altar links so far. Make a visit -- you will be amazed at the creativity that has gone into these family altars. Each one a unique homage to St. Joseph. Linking will remain open till the end of March, so if your family erected an altar this year we want to see it!

The Virtual St. Joseph Altar had over 6000 visitors and 106 offerings. Many general prayer requests and prayers for the dead were submitted. Although the Altar is now closed for offerings, you can still visit, pray, and learn even more about St. Joseph and the Altar tradition.

I was thrilled to be interviewed twice this year about St. Joseph Altars. I hope you'll listen to the podcasts:

• "Live from Jasper's Kitchen" with Jasper Mirabile -- click the March 20 link
• Jeff Young's Catholic Foodie episode CF110

And, we've got 136 fans on Facebook!

Thanks to all who visited, commented, and spread the word! The long-awaited feast day has come and gone, but we should remember to keep St. Joseph top of mind all year long.

Unfailing Petition

Holy St. Joseph, spouse of Mary,

be mindful of me, pray for me, watch over me.

Guardian of the paradise of the new Adam,

provide for my temporal wants.

Faithful guardian of the most precious of all treasures,

I beseech thee to bring this matter to a happy end,

if it be for the glory of God and the good of my soul.
Amen.

Catholic Foodie talks with me about St. Joseph Altars

Have you ever listened to a Catholic Foodie podcast? You won't want to miss episode CF110, its all about St. Joseph Altars. Jeff Young, who is the Catholic Foodie, asked me to join him and talk about St. Joseph, the St. Joseph Altar tradition, and of course, food.

Thanks, Jeff!

"Live from Jasper's" podcast

If you didn't get a chance to listen to "Live from Jasper's Kitchen" with Jasper Mirabile on St. Joseph's Day, the podcast is now available. Click the March 20 link. Enjoy!

Louisiana's Sicilian heritage

In conjunction with the Feast of St. Joseph, Cay Sonnier Gibson has written a lovely article: A Sicilian Tradition in Louisiana. Photos are by yours truly! Cay really delves into the Sicilian heritage, and the St. Joseph Altar tradition, that is so much a part of Louisiana.

Goodie bag from St. Louis Cathedral

Today someone brought my Mom a goodie bag from the St. Joseph Altar at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. It was the most elaborate goodie bag we've ever come across! Here were the contents:

• a little prayer book
• a charming little medal in a plastic case with a prayer (shown below)
• a sheet telling all about the altar
• three fava beans
• a slice of Italian bread (delicious and fresh)
• six Italian cookies

Wow! Viva San Giuseppe!

Litany of St. Joseph

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin,pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph most just, pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph most strong, pray for us.
Joseph most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of artisans, pray for us.
Glory of home life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins,
Pillar of families, pray for us.
Solace of the wretched, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons,
Protector of Holy Church, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. have mercy on us.

He made him the lord of his household. And prince over all his possessions.

Let us pray. O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

2nd Annual St. Joseph Altar Blog Fest

March is the Month of St. Joseph and the ultimate way to give him honor is with your very own St. Joseph Altar. Sounds intimidating, but it doens't have to be. There are certain guidelines that will help you get started, but remember, it's your Altar and it should reflect you and your family. Our first home Altar was very simple: a cake, some cookies, and coloring pages by the kids! It's a family affair, so be sure to get everyone involved.

A bit of history will help you begin your planning, and here are some altar photos for inspiration. I'm giving you all an entire month to plan your Altars!

For some real inspiration, be sure to check out the 1st Annual St. Joseph Altar blog fest!

To be included, simply make a blog post about your Altar. Be sure to include details and pics, and then link it here. Linking will begin on the March 19 Feast of St. Joseph and continue till the end of the month. Simple or extravagant, we want to see it! So come back on March 19 to link your Altar post. In the meantime, head to the Virtual St. Joseph Altar for all the info you need to get started planning your Altar.

Grab the button above for your blog, link it back to this post, and spread the word!

Here is our 2011 St. Joseph Altar:

Thanks to all who participated!
See you next year!!

Viva San Giuseppe!

A Blessed Feast of St. Joseph to all!

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 9

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 9: O good Saint Joseph, help us to be like you, gentle to those whose weakness leans on us; help us to give to those who seek our aid, succour that they may journey unafraid. Give us your faith, that we may see the right shining above the victories of might. Give us your hope that we may stand secure, untouched by doubting, steadfast to endure. Give us your love that as the years increase an understanding heart may bring us peace. Give us your purity that the hour of death finds us untouched by evil's breath. Give us your love of labour that we shirk no lot in life that calls us for honest work. Give us your love of poverty so that we live contented, let wealth come or go. Give us your courage that we may be strong; give us your meekness to confess our sins. Give us your patience that we may possess the kingdom of our souls without distress. Help us, dear Saint, to live that when life ends we pass with you to Jesus and His friends. O Glorious Saint Joseph, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

St. Joseph parades in New Orleans

The 41st Annual Italian American Marching Club's St. Joseph’s Parade will roll at 6 pm, Saturday, March 19, 2011 in the New Orleans French Quarter. This year’s St. Joseph’s Parade will be comprised of floats followed by a procession of marchers dressed in black tuxedos. Thousands of locals and tourists line the streets to watch this annual parade. Marchers hand out silk flowers and fava beans, and dance and sing with the bystanders. Actor Michael Badalucco is this year's National Grand Marshall.

Sharing a prayer to St. Joseph

I received the following email today:

Dear Sister in Christ,


Attached is a Prayer to St. Joseph which was composed by me, in fulfillment of a Vow made to Him, for deliverance from evil. I wish to share it with many as possible, that God Almighty be glorified through the prayers of St. Joseph. I believe, it brings great joy to the hearts of Jesus and Mary when we love and honour St. Joseph, as they did . Please pass this prayer on to those whom you feel need the powerful protection, and intervention of St. Joseph in their life situations, and families, jobs and whatever their need may be, especially during this Novena week in preparation for the feast of St. Joseph.


May God bless you.
PRIYANTHI
(SRI- LANKA) 18th MARCH 2011

Prayer To St. Joseph 

For Deliverance from Bondages, Addiction and Generation Curse

(To be said before Holy Mass or Before the BLESSED SACRAMENT)

Great St. Joseph, Foster father of Jesus and true Spouse of the Holy Mother of God, I come before you with so much confidence and faith, because God the Father who chose you, had confidence in you, to entrust His most priceless possessions of Jesus and Mary into your Holy hands, and you didn’t let them down. Great was the trust and confidence Jesus and Mary had in you, that they humbly subjected themselves to your authority, knowing that God the Father, revealed His plan and guided them both through you. St. Joseph your great humility was so pleasing to God, and you were privileged to witness the Saviour of the World come forth in to this sinful world to set mankind free from the powers of satan. At that holy moment You were so Blessed to be the first human being to hold the Saviour in your arms and place Him in the arms of Mother Mary. The silent sufferings you endured before His birth were amply rewarded by God, who chose you to be His Father.

Dear St. Joseph, I feel unworthy to approach a Holy soul like you, but I know you will never reject anyone who seeks your help. Together with Mother Mary ,You welcomed the visits of the Magi and Shepherds into your humble abode. I too come before you now trusting and confident that you have the power to help me, in this my urgent need, for which there is no human solution. I place in your Holy Hands, (name of person) …………………who is held in bondage from a generation curse of (cancer/heart disease/ kidney- trouble/blindness/) and is also addicted to alcohol/drugs/rejection of God/smoking/immorality/sexual sins/ violent temper/ cheating/dishonesty/lying/ avarice/greed/ gluttony/financial mismanagement/ immodesty/foul language/adultery)

Dear St. Joseph as I surrender this person to your hands, I plead with you, To take Authority over (his/her) weakness and desires which are deep rooted and controlled by satan and the powers of darkness. Hold Him/her in your holy and powerful hands and anoint (him/her) with the sinless blood of Mary which covered the little body of the new born Saviour, at the moment of His holy Birth, when He came out of Her Sinless womb, to break all chains, and set free those who were captives of sin. St.Joseph,- Jesus and Mary humbly obeyed you. I plead with you, take authority over the power of satan and the evil spirit that is holding on and controlling(…………) and destroying (his/her) life with this addiction and generation curse. May these powers of darkness be shattered and crumble at your holy command, and may (he/she) be delivered forever from the bondages of hell. May your Holy Spouse Mary stand together and beside you in holy and powerful intercession, with the divine light and radiance of God, as you deliver this soul from darkness to light, in the same way you delivered Jesus and Mary from the hands of Herod.

May the Angels of heaven sing “Glory to God” as the powers of hell are broken, shattered and defeated (…….. ) by the powerful authority God has given you over satan. Thank You St. Joseph for interceding for me and my family. Be our guide and helper together with Mary, deliver us from all evil and fill our homes, and protect us with your holy presence. AMEN. Praise the Lord!

( Prayer - Composed by Priyanthi VanDort -31st December 2010)

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 8

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 8: O Blessed Joseph, to whom it was given not only to see and to hear that God whom many kings longed to see and saw not; to hear and heard not; but also to carry Him in your arms, to embrace Him, to clothe Him, and to guard and defend Him, come to our assistance and intercede with Him to look favorably on our present petition. . .; Amen. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

2011 New Orleans St. Joseph Altars

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has posted a listing of parishes and groups hosting St. Joseph's Altars.

WWLTV.com also has a thorough list of local Altars, including some held in private homes.

Free coloring book tells story of St. Joseph

Just in time for the March 19 Feast of St. Joseph, Holy Heroes is offering a free 17-page coloring book download that tells the story of St. Joseph. The art was created by former Disney animators, so think Little Mermaid! Visit Holy Heroes and click on "free stuff" on the right-hand side of the page.

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 7

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 7: O faithful and prudent Saint Joseph, watch over our weakness and our inexperience; obtain for us that prudence which reminds us of our end, which directs our paths and which protects us from every danger. Pray for us, then, O great Saint, and by your love for Jesus and Mary, and by Their love for you, obtain for us the favour we ask in this novena . . . . Amen. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

"Live from Jasper's" this Saturday!

For those in the Kansas City area: I'll be talking about St. Joseph Altars on "Live from Jasper's Kitchen" with Jasper Mirabile, Saturday, 11 to noon on KCMO Talk Radio 710.

For details on how to listen live online, visit KCMO.

3 more days!

I'm getting ready to rearrange the dining room, and I'm making my St. Joseph Day Altar grocery list. How about you?

If you are still looking for recipes, the Virtual St. Joseph Altar has a handful of standards. If you are looking for more recipes, keep in mind that those who donate $25 or more to the Virtual St. Joseph Altar will receive a digital copy of Viva San Giuseppe, A guide for Saint Joseph Altars. With over 40 pages of recipes, stories of faith, Altar background, and history, this little out-of-print booklet is a handy reference for anyone setting up a St. Joseph Altar. Immediate delivery to your inbox -- all you need to do is print.

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 6

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 6: O Glorious Saint Joseph, appointed by the Eternal Father as the guardian and protector of the life of Jesus Christ, the comfort and support of His Holy Mother, and the instrument in His great design for the redemption of mankind; you who had the happiness of living with Jesus and Mary, and of dying in their arms, be moved with the confidence we place in you, and procure for us from the Almighty, the particular favour which we humbly ask through your intercession . . . . Amen. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 5

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 5: O holy Saint Joseph, what a lesson your life is for us, ever so eager to appear so anxious to display before the eyes of men the graces that we owe entirely to the liberality of God. In addition to the special favour….; for which we plead in this novena, grant that we may attribute to God the glory of all things, that we may love the humble and hidden life, that we may not desire any other position than the one given us by Providence and that we may always be a docile instrument in the hands of God. Amen Saint Joseph, pray for us!

Mini altars and feast day celebrations

I got this lovely email today:

Dear Evann,

Thank you for this wonderful site!  I have been trying to celebrate Saint Feast Days more often in our home. We hosted a St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s day celebration today. We had fun preparing our own home altar and had our two younger children make their own.  My daughter, J, made the one on the bottom - - I asked her why she put St. Joseph on the bottom rather than the top where he should be, and she told me that St. Joseph was humble and wouldn’t want to be on top - - go figure!  We also used your recipe to make Spada dough - - though we had to adjust it as my mixer will not handle five pounds of flour.  I also used one of your coloring pages to cut out a plaque for my St. Joseph.  I don’t have a large St. Joseph, so I traced it onto MDF and cut it out with a jigsaw and painted it.  Now I have a St. Joseph for our home altar as well as our future St. Joseph’s Altars.  Thanks, again!!!  We really had a good time with our friends.

In Christ,

JF

Thanks, JF, for sharing your mini altars! Visit Homespun Love, JF's home on the web, for more feast day planning and Altar pics.

Blog Fest reminder!

St. Joseph's Day is fast approaching. Are you ready? 

Don't forget! The 2nd annual St. Joseph Altar Blog Fest will begin linking on March 19 and continue through the entire month. March is the Month of St. Joseph and the ultimate way to give honor to St. Joseph is with your very own St. Joseph Altar.

Here are all the details. For lots of great ideas, check out last year's Blog Fest.

I can't wait to see all of your Altars! Viva San Giuseppe!

When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano

A very interesting thing that happens each year on the Feast of St. Joseph is the return of the swallows to the Mission of San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, California. The Mission has it own unique way of celebrating St. Joseph's Day.

The following song commemorating this annual event was recorded by the Ink Spots, Glenn Miller, Pat Boone, and Elvis Presley.

When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano
Words and Music by Rene Leon, Copyright © 1940/1969

When the swallows come back to Capistrano
That's the day you promised to come back to me.
When you whispered farewell in Capistrano
'Twas the day the swallows flew out to the sea.

All the mission bells will ring
The chapel choir will sing
The happiness you'll bring
Will live in my memory.

When the swallows come back to Capistrano
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me.

While the altar candles burn
My heart is burning too
If you should not return
I'll still be waiting for you.

When the swallows come back to Capistrano
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me,
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me.

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 4

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 4: Saint Joseph, pride of Heaven, unfailing hope for our lives, and support of those on earth, graciously accept our prayer of praise. You were appointed spouse of the chaste Virgin by the Creator of the world. He willed that you be called "father" of the Word and serve as agent of our salvation. May the triune God who bestowed upon you heavenly honours, be praised forever. And may He grant us through your merits the joy of a blessed life and a favourable answer to our petition. Amen Saint Joseph, pray for us!

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 3

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 3: Blessed Saint Joseph, enkindle in our cold hearts a spark of your charity. May God be always the first and only object of our affections. Keep our souls always in sanctifying grace and, if we should be so unhappy as to lose it, give us the strength to recover it immediately by a sincere repentance. Help us to such a love of our God as will always keep us united to Him. Amen. O glorious St. Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions.

Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 2

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy deGlorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 2: O Blessed Saint Joseph, tender-hearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech you to offer to God the Father, His divine son, bathed in blood on the Cross for sinners, and through the thrice holy name of Jesus obtain for us of the eternal Father the favour for which we implore your intercession . . . Amid the splendours of eternity, forget not the sorrows of those who pray, those who weep; stay the almighty arm which smites us, that by your prayers and those of your most holy spouse, the Heart of Jesus may be moved to pity and to pardon. Amen. Saint Joseph, pray for us.

A bit about favas

The fava bean, often referred to as an "Old World" bean, is one of the oldest domesticated food legumes. It is thought that the beanstalk in "Jack and the Beanstalk" was probably a fava plant. I recently received a question about green verses brown fava beans. Vicia faba come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. You'll find them in brown, light tan, green, and even purple. The favas that are usually used on St. Joseph Altars are dark brown or beige. This is the natural color of the dried fava.

The University of California Small Farm Program has a very information page on favas. And, here's info on the fava and its place on the St. Joseph Altar.

Here are some images of different colored favas.

Begin your novena to St. Joseph today

Begin today for 2011 Feast of St. Joseph. 

Glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession to obtain, from the benign heart of Jesus, all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and this special favour we now request . . . O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Day 1: O great St. Joseph, with feelings of unlimited confidence, we beg you to bless this novena that we begin in your honour. "You are never invoked in vain" says the seraphic St. Theresa of Jesus. Be you then to me what you have been to that spouse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and graciously hear me as you did her. Amen. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

And, the e-book winner is . . .

Gardenia!

Congratulations and enjoy!

Gardenia has a very lovely blog. Please visit her at My Little Flower.

Happy Mardi Gras to all, and have a Blessed Lent!

Terror of Demons

Allen, at Is Anybody There? gives some excellent reasons why we should develop a deep devotion to San Giuseppe: Why St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons.

E-book giveaway!

Viva San Giuseppe: A Guide For St. Joseph Altars published by St. Joseph Guild, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1985

With over 40 pages of recipes, stories of faith, Altar background, and history, this little out-of-print booklet is a handy reference for anyone setting up a St. Joseph Altar.

Enter by leaving a comment below. Be sure to leave your email! This is a downloadable pdf of my own much loved copy of this publication.

Contest ends next Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at noon.

Winner will be notified by email. I will also announce the winner here sometime before 5 p.m.

If you can't wait, or aren't the lucky winner, the ebook is also my gift to those who make donations of $25 or more to the Virtual St. Joseph Altar.

Viva San Giuseppe!