St. Joseph Altar
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St. Joseph Altar Cook Book
In the Italian language, “il tavolo” is how you refer to a piece of furniture known as the table.
After il tavolo is prepared for a meal, it is referred to as “la tavola.”“Welcome to our place. La tavola is set. The food is prepared. Come in and honor us with your presence.”
We have prepared a collection of recipes for you, our guest to “La Tavola.” Most of the recipes have been passed down to us with an Italian or Sicilian accent. Many are our favorites that we have gathered through time. We hope you enjoy the food you prepare using our recipes for your guests at your La Tavola.
Books are $15 each. To obtain a copy, email Carolyn Smith at carolynlsmith2@gmail.com.
Buon Appetito!
The St. Joseph Altar Society
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
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St. Joseph Altar SocietyThe St. Joseph Altar Society honors beloved St. Joseph by hosting a spaghetti dinner, altar and bake sale in the third week of March. Members prepare and serve the dinner, set up and clean up. You are welcome to help out!
Several planning meetings are usually held bi-weekly in January, February and March. Members will take part in the preparation for the event, including the setting up, serving the dinner and the clean-up. Volunteers are also needed to bake the delicious cakes and cookies offered at the event. Proceeds are donated to the Cypress Assistance Ministry.
Contact:
For more information, contact Carolyn Smith at carolynlsmith2@gmail.com.
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History of St. Joseph Altar
The Sicilians started the tradition of the St. Joseph Altar. During the middle ages, a terrible famine plagued Sicily because of a horrible drought. The Sicilians pleaded to St. Joseph, their patron saint, for his intersession for rain and to end the drought. At last the skies opened and rain fell upon the land. The people rejoiced. Sometime later, to show gratidude, they prepared an Altar table with a special assortment of foods that they had harvested. After paying honor to St. Joseph, they distributed the food to the hungry. This tradition continues around the world.
Today, the tradition continues with the feast “La Festa di Tavola di San Giuseppe” and we invite our parish family and our community to join us!
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Photo Albums
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St. Joseph Altar 2019
24 Photos
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St. Joseph Altar 2018
20 Photos
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Making cookies for St. Joseph Altar
6 Photos
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St. Joseph Altar 2017
16 Photos
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