I remember reading something about Mother Cabrini, who during her life used to say something like whenever you have a serious need or problem, take it to St. Joseph.
Good advice which I have often followed.
Today is the feast day of Saint Joseph. During a terrible famine in Sicily, the people prayed to him to deliver them from drought and famine, and their prayers were answered. Saint Joseph is the patron of families, fathers, people in doubt, social justice, travellers, and those who are dying.
http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/novena/joseph.htm