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 Wednesday, February 1. Please put them in a labeled bag and place them in front of the Holy Family statue in the church.