The second Sunday After Easter is commemorated in the Mass.
When Pope Pius XII established the Feast in 1955, it appeared Italy, perhaps all of Europe, would turn communist. After establishment of the Feast Day, the threat just faded away. People could identify with St. Joseph as representing the working person rather than the communists.
At one time on the third Sunday After Easter the Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph was celebrated. St. Joseph was head of the Holy Family. Holy Scripture gives us reason to suppose Jesus and Mary obeyed him strictly. He is looked upon as protector of those holy Catholic families who desire to invoke him as their guide and follow the laws conforming to the Will of God.
St. Joseph took charge of the education of Jesus. He was overjoyed to see Our Lord increase in age and wisdom before God and before mankind. St. Joseph is special protector over children and those whose job it is to educate the young. Teachers should look to St. Joseph to help them con-form to God’s Teachings in their work.