Schedule Changes for the Week:
Thursday, February 2: Church closed until 4:00 p.m.
Mass held at 5:00 p.m.
Virginia March for Life
February 1 | 11:00 a.m.
The fifth annual Virginia March Life will include a rally and march around the Virginia State Capitol. Parishioners are invited to walk with Fr. Tony from the Cathedral Plaza to the Capitol at 11:00 a.m. More information is available at https://vaprolifeday.org
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Thursday, February 2 | 5:00 p.m.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord marks the fortieth day after Christmas, and commemorates Christ’s dedication in the Jerusalem temple (Luke 2:22–38). In England, the Presentation came to be known as “Candlemas,” since it is the Church’s custom to bless candles that will be used throughout the year (the paschal candle, candles for the Advent wreath, etc.). Parishioners are invited to bring with them candles to be blessed that will be used in their home throughout 2023.
Bishop Knestout will celebrate this Mass to honor those who serve the Church by living out the evangelical counsels - poverty, chastity, and obedience - in a permanent state of life (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 915). Mass will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Small Groups for Lent have opened up.
We have groups in Northside, Midlothian, and a YA group on northside. The scripture resources to participate are free and the commitment is just three sessions during Lent. We are grateful for the parishioners who volunteered host.
Lauds (Morning Prayer)
Wednesdays | 7:30 a.m. | bit.ly/cshlauds
Come every week or just as your schedule allows - join us on Zoom at 7:30am for morning prayer. The prayer time lasts about 20 minutes, and has become a weekly habit for the past two years for about a dozen. It is a friendly, welcoming group and we love to see new faces!
