St Joseph's Church, Hirebile Celebrates 82nd
Annual Parochial Feast
St Joseph's Church, Hirebile, joyfully
celebrated its 82nd Annual Parochial Feast on
May 1st, coinciding with International Labour
Day. Fittingly, the church is dedicated to St
Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of workers.
In spiritual preparation for the feast, a
nine-day Novena was held in honour of St Joseph,
invoking his intercession for the well-being of
both the parishioners and the Universal Church.
Each day of the Novena included special prayers
for various intentions, fostering a spirit of
devotion and unity within the community.
On April 30th, the eve of the feast, a grand
finale celebration was held. The Holy Mass was
solemnly offered by Fr Patrick Jones, followed
by the distribution of blessed candles to
devotees and donors. This was succeeded by a
grand car procession, during which the statue of
St Joseph the Worker was reverently carried
through the streets of the village. Over 400
devotees participated in this vibrant and
prayerful event.
Following the procession, Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament was held, giving thanks to God
for His blessings. The celebration concluded
with an Agape meal shared among the faithful,
fostering fellowship and joy.
On the Feast Day, May 1st, the Solemn Festal
Mass was offered by Fr Peter Brank, who
delivered an inspiring homily on the theme
"Pilgrims of Hope." The feast was marked by deep
spiritual fervour, community participation, and
gratitude for the legacy of faith handed down
through generations.
