Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
February is the month of love with St. Valentine's Day falling right in the middle on the 14th! This month, we observe National Marriage Week from February 7th to 14th to honor the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Let us pray for all the married couples in our diocese, but in particular those couples who will mark significant anniversaries by attending Bishop Barbarito's Annual Anniversary Masses (check with your parish office for details). During February, we honor so many saints who loved the Lord and gave their lives - some in martyrdom such as St. Agatha (5th) and St. Polycarp (23rd) - in service of Jesus and His Church. On the 2nd of February, we observe the Presentation of the Lord in commemoration of Mary and St. Joseph bringing the child Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the Jewish laws regarding the firstborn male child. On February 3 you have the opportunity to have your throat blessed in honor of St. Blaise. February 11 is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and February 22 we celebrate the unity and teaching authority of the Church, the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, our first Pope. A very busy month indeed!
During this month of love, may we remember how much the Lord loves each of us. and how He came to give us life in abundance.
May God's Mercy and Peace be with you,
Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy, Erika, Cindy and Rosario
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