St. Joseph’s Table at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church offers a way for the parish to draw closer during Lent through faith, food and fellowship. Rooted in a rich tradition, this celebration connects parishioners with one another while honoring St. Joseph in a spirit of gratitude and service.

St. Joseph’s Table is both a devotional and communal event. A central altar—or “table”—is set up in honor of St. Joseph, often adorned with flowers, candles, and symbolic elements that reflect his life and virtue. Around that sacred display, meatless dishes and breads are shared by all, creating an atmosphere of generosity and spiritual reflection. The food is not just nourishment for the body, but a symbol of offering and unity among the parish community.

St. Joseph’s Table plays a special role during the Lenten season. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, and this event becomes an embodiment of those practices in a community building way. As parishioners come together around the table, the meal causes reflection and solidarity: people break bread together, share in conversation and deepen bonds rooted in shared faith. Through this tradition, the parish builds unity, offers spiritual nourishment and lives out a tradition of care for others.

St. Joseph’s Table is an example of how the St. Thomas community celebrates its faith in life. The event demonstrates commitment to liturgical tradition, hospitality and a desire to combine devotion with tangible action. It highlights our parish gathering, blessing, breaking bread, and serving—showing that spiritual life and communal life can flourish side by side.

For those seeking a faith community where ritual, relationship and outreach come together, this celebration highlights much of what makes St. Thomas the Apostle a special place where people connect, grow, and belong where all are welcome.