This coming Sunday, February 2, 2020 is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. It is also known as Candlemas Day because it is the day that we traditionally bless candles used during the year at Mass. This year it will take the place of the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time. The Blessing of Candles takes place at the beginning of the Liturgy.
In order to participate in this special blessing, you are invited to bring candles to Mass and we will bless them at the beginning of Mass.
Also, next Tuesday, February 4, 2020 is the Memorial of St. Blase. It is tradition that on or near his feast day, throats are blessed.
Therefore, at the end of the Sunday Masses, you will be invited to come forward to have your throats blessed before going home.