Candlemas commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Candlemas will be celebrated at all Masses this weekend. Candles, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world, will be blessed. If you would like to participate, please bring a candle from home for the blessing at the beginning of Mass.
St. Blaise is the patron saint of throat illnesses. On February 3, the Feast Day of St. Blaise, the Church recalls a miracle cure associated with him and celebrates the blessing of throats with candles. Throats will be blessed after each Mass this weekend.