Dear TNCMAXQ,
Many Thanks for your Query. Nothing confusing really speaking.
Yes, Saint Joseph is the "Foster Father of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour". What you are alluding to is the Feast of Saint Joseph, Husband and Spouse of Mary which is annually celebrated on the 19th of March.
This Feast is celebrated on the 1st of May to commemorate, Saint Joseph who is the "Patron of all Workers" all over the world.
From what I understand this Feast was instituted almost a Century back by a certain Pope for the Spiritual Benefit of all Workers everywhere.
Thus, The name for the Feast. "Saint Joseph, The Worker" annually celebrated on the 1st of May.
I hope that explains everything.
A Blessed and Holy Easter to you and to Your Family.
In the Risen Lord Jesus Christ,
I did not know there was another St Joseph day on May 1. Thanks for the info, and for your Easter wishes. Coincidentally I attended mass yesterday at St. Joseph Church.
From what I understand, the Holy Father who instituted the "St. Joseph the Worker" Holy Day picked May 1st on purpose so that it would be an alternative to the world-wide Communist May Day celebrations.