February 2nd is the Feast day of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. This feast celebrates the fortieth day after Christmas. That symbol of forty days is the reason for the feast’s traditional importance and for its use as the time when candles are blessed for use in the churches (and in homes)—this was the ‘Candle Mass’ (Candlemas). Make sure to bring your own candles so that they may bless them during Mass.

Blessing of the Throats in honor of St. Blaise's Feast Day is on Monday, February 3rd, and on Sunday, February 2nd, for those unable to attend Mass on Monday morning.