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St. Joseph’s Day Table to be held March 11
Monday February 20, 2012 | By:Source Staff
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CLARENCE - The Sisters of St. Joseph will be hosting their 18th St. Joseph’s Day Table at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence from noon to 3 p.m. March 11.
In the tradition of the table, there will be no charge. People attending will be given an opportunity to make a donation, which will go to the food pantry at the Clarence First Presbyterian Church, St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish in Cheektowaga, SS. Columba & Brigid and West Seneca Food Pantry. Last year, $5,200 was raised for the pantries.
The custom of the table was first introduced in the United States in Massachusetts and soon became popular throughout the country. The origin of the feast goes back to the 15th century when the wester region of Sicily was stricken by a severe drought and famine.
Food was scarce and many people were starving. The poor people had only their faith to rely on. St. Joseph was known as the protector of the Holy Family and Italians had strong family relationships, so they prayed for St. Joseph to intercede for them so they could have successful crops.
Their prayers were answered and the famine came to an end. In gratitude, people promised to make annual offerings for their most precious possession - food - in St. Joseph’s honor on his feast day, March 19 and by helping the need in the community.
Traditionally, no meat is served at the table. The menu will feature a variety of shapes of St. Joseph Day bread, many versions of Frittata pasta con sarde, fresh produce, artichokes, cardoons and lentil soup. Desserts will feature Sfinge, Struffoli, pizzelles, cannoli and cakes.
The alter dedicated to St. Joseph takes an eminent place at the table surrounded by flowers, breads, candles, food from the table and a statue of St. Joseph and the Christ Child.
In the center is a placed bowl of fava beans. because this was the food that saved the Sicilians from starvation.
The arrival of the Holy family will commence the blessing of the table and they will be the first to participate in the feast.
People attending will receive a bag to take home containing a fava bean, symbol of fertility and luck, an organe for a good harvest and a peice of candy for something sweet. Also, in the bag, are recipes used for the table foods.
Last year, more than 600 people attened the event.
In the tradition of the table, there will be no charge. People attending will be given an opportunity to make a donation, which will go to the food pantry at the Clarence First Presbyterian Church, St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish in Cheektowaga, SS. Columba & Brigid and West Seneca Food Pantry. Last year, $5,200 was raised for the pantries.
The custom of the table was first introduced in the United States in Massachusetts and soon became popular throughout the country. The origin of the feast goes back to the 15th century when the wester region of Sicily was stricken by a severe drought and famine.
Food was scarce and many people were starving. The poor people had only their faith to rely on. St. Joseph was known as the protector of the Holy Family and Italians had strong family relationships, so they prayed for St. Joseph to intercede for them so they could have successful crops.
Their prayers were answered and the famine came to an end. In gratitude, people promised to make annual offerings for their most precious possession - food - in St. Joseph’s honor on his feast day, March 19 and by helping the need in the community.
Traditionally, no meat is served at the table. The menu will feature a variety of shapes of St. Joseph Day bread, many versions of Frittata pasta con sarde, fresh produce, artichokes, cardoons and lentil soup. Desserts will feature Sfinge, Struffoli, pizzelles, cannoli and cakes.
The alter dedicated to St. Joseph takes an eminent place at the table surrounded by flowers, breads, candles, food from the table and a statue of St. Joseph and the Christ Child.
In the center is a placed bowl of fava beans. because this was the food that saved the Sicilians from starvation.
The arrival of the Holy family will commence the blessing of the table and they will be the first to participate in the feast.
People attending will receive a bag to take home containing a fava bean, symbol of fertility and luck, an organe for a good harvest and a peice of candy for something sweet. Also, in the bag, are recipes used for the table foods.
Last year, more than 600 people attened the event.
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