Bring Candles to Mass

Sunday, Feb. 2, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It marks 40 days after Christmas and the presentation of Jesus in the temple by Mary and Joseph. It’s also known as Candlemas and there is a beautiful tradition in the Church that candles are blessed on that day. In honoring that tradition, we will bless the altar candles that we’ll use in the church and we invite you to bring your own new, white candles from home that you would like blessed.

Bring as many as you like (don’t light them!) and we’ll offer the blessing during the liturgy so that Jesus, who is “the light to the nations,” may brighten your home throughout the year.