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Mass Schedule
Fall/Winter Season

Sunday: 8:00 am; 11:00 am
Childrens Liturgy of the Word: 11:00 am
Saturday:5:00 pm

Spanish: Sunday - 6:30 pm

Announcements

First Communion Class Makes Easter Bread at 'St. Mary's Bakery'.
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Holy Hour

First Tues.  

Spanish, 7 to 8PM.

Spanish Prayer Group

8-9pm  Mondays

"Vida Nueva" prayer group, all are welcome. Fr. Griffin Hall, 15 Cherry Street.

 

Director of Religious Ed

  

January 29: Grades 1-8 at Nantucket New School Confirmation Year 2 at Fr. Griffin Hall at 6PM

Saint This Week
St. John Bosco

Jan 31/Priest

(+1888). He founded the Salesians, a religious community today numbering over 16,200. He was dedicated to the education of youth. He was the first saint in history to submit to a press interview and the first canonized saint in whose honor a national holiday was declared in Italy. Patron of editors.

Presentation of the Lord

Feb. 2/Feast

The Presentation of the Lord. This is the final “Christmas feast” and occurs 40 days after Christmas. It originated in the 4th century in Jerusalem and came to be celebrated in Rome in the middle of the 5th. century. It has also been known as Candlemas Day and the Purification of Mary. It is, however a feast of the Lord. And on this day traditionally candles for use in worship and for prayers at home are blessed. See elsewhere in the bulletin for more about the blessing of candles.

St. Blaise

Feb. 3/Bishop & Martyr

St. Blaise, bishop and martyr (+ 4th century). He was bishop of Sebaste in Armenia and associated with the healing of throats. In memory of St. Blaise the blessing of throats will be given at the end of today’s service. See elsewhere in the bulletin for more information.

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Special Masses This Week
Daily Liturgical Celebration

7:30 AM Mon - Thurs

On Friday there is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word with distribution of the Eucharist.
Feb 3On the feast of St. Blaise we bless throats because legend says that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone. The blessing of throats is not just for throat ailments, but for protection from all diseases; and it is not just for the sick, but for everyone. Traditionally two crossed (unlit) candles, blessed on February 2, are used for the blessing. They may be tied with a red ribbon. Laypeople as well as priests and deacons may give the blessing. The blessing of throats will take place at the end of 7:30AM service on this day.

News and Events
Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday at 4 PM.

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Lent is Not Far Away

This year Easter will be: April 8. And, Ash Wednesday will be February 22. In preparation for this holy season, please note:

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