Candlemas: Blessing of Candles
Sunday, Feb 2, 2024
The feast of the Presentation of the Lord celebrates the occasion when Mary brought the infant Jesus to the Temple and presented him to the people. Simeon recognized Jesus as the Christ: “He is a light to reveal God to the nations.” Hence, the day is also known as Candlemas (the Feast of Light).
Parishioners are invited to bring candles from home to any Sunday Mass for a blessing. During the 11:15AM Choir Mass, we’ll have a Candlemas procession and blessing of the candles to be used in this year’s liturgies.
Communal Blessing of Throats
Mon, Feb 3, 2024
8:05AM and 12:05PM Masses
On the feast of St. Blaise, patron of sore throats, and through his intercession, we pray for protection from afflictions of the throat, especially relevant during the winter as we are all on guard against highly contagious respiratory infections (flu, Covid, and RSV) caused by viruses.