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700 Jefferson Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
St. Joseph's Day
Thursday, March 19th, 2020 11 AM to 2 PM
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica Center
700 Jefferson Street, Beaumont, TX.
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Saint Joseph Altar & Spaghetti Lunch
The purpose of the traditional St. Joseph Altar is to honor St. Joseph, the man
chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus, the spouse of Mary, the mother
of Jesus, and the head and protector of the Holy Family. St. Joseph is a very
powerful intercessor before God for us; he is known as the Patron and Protector
of the Holy Universal Church and the Patron of the Dying. The St. Joseph
Altar is known as a “Labor of Love” because it takes many days and hours of
work to prepare for the event. Those who work to cook the special foods that
will be served and bake the traditional fig cookies, biscotti, and other special
cookies offer their work as a prayer of petition for their own personal special
intentions as well as a prayer of thanksgiving for all of the many blessings they
have received. The St. Joseph Altar and Spaghetti Lunch is held annually on or
near the feast day of St. Joseph, March 19. Dates and times of baking sessions
are listed in the parish bulletin during February and March. All parishioners
are invited and welcome to participate. The St. Joseph Altar and Spaghetti
Lunch at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica parish is a city-wide event and all are
invited and welcome to attend. Traditional Pasta Milanese, Italian vegetables,
and fried fish are served at the event; donations are collected at the door and
take-out meals are available. Bagged fig cookies, biscotti, and other traditional
Italian cookies and St. Joseph religious items are available for purchase. The St.
Joseph Altar event also assists our brothers and sisters who are in need of our
help. All proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations to help provide
food and assistance to the poor in Southeast Texas.
For additional information or to join the St. Joseph Altar Committee kindly
contact Facilitator Linda Domino (409-866-5533); lindadomino@twc.com) -
St. Joseph's Day Pictoral History
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