Blessing of Candles, February 2

Blessing of candles on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2: When Jesus was brought to the temple Simeon was there, and he took Jesus in his arms and said that Jesus would be a light. All the church candles are blessed at the morning Mass. You may bring candles from home to be blessed by Thursday, February 1. Please put them in a labeled bag and place them in front of the Holy Family statue in the church. Este jueves 2 de febrero es la Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor o Candelaria. El padre Steve bendice velas en la misa de ese día. Puedes traer velas de casa para una bendición. Mételos en una bolsa y colócalos frente a la estatua de la Sagrada Familia antes del 2 de febrero.