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From the Pastor Today’s readings call us to be decisive in our faith. Simon, Andrew, James and John demonstrate this decision for us in their response to Christ’s calling, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." In both instances, the men immediately abandoned what was before them and

followed Christ. Imagine if Simon and Andrew looked at their Savior and said, "Thanks for the offer, but we will finish up fishing and meet you later." That is no way a disciple should respond to Christ’s call. Yet, that is how we often respond to Jesus' offer to us, "Come after me." We can easily fall into the misconception that we have plenty of time to live active discipleship. But as faithful stewards of our time, we must change our ways and immediately follow Christ more intentionally, because Christ is calling us to act now. These men became members of Jesus' 12 apostles. They surrendered their entire lives to follow Christ. We, too, are called to surrender our lives to the Lord so that He may work through us. We might think, “God isn't calling me.” But indeed, He is. Just as He called four ordinary fishermen, He is calling each one of us. Renewing and re-evaluating what God might be asking of us throughout our lives is a key component of our stewardship journey. As we settle into this New Year, let us ponder the ways we can renew our commitment to God. Let us ask ourselves: what are we casting our nets for? And are we willing to leave it behind for something much greater? And if not now, when? © Catholic Stewardship Consultants, 2021 Pastoral Pondering By now the Christmas glow has faded and the world is trying to get back to some version of normal, whatever that might look like. For us Catholics, during these Sundays in between the Baptism of the Lord and Ash Wednesday, we have an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the life and ministry of Jesus. This means taking some time to discern how His life and ministry should guide our own. I was listening to a podcast recently in which a Navy Seal mentioned a motto that is often heard among their number, “If not me, then who?” This sentiment is associated with his brothers in arms, “If not me, then who?” It is musically presented in a song by Craig Morgan. It is also a fitting motto for a follower of Christ. This is expressed well in the Christian song by Matthew West, Do something. The fruit of Jesus’ prayer was always action. Whether He was healing or driving out demons or teaching the masses of people or even confronting the scribes and pharisees, Jesus acted. He did something. As Christians we are called to imitate the Lord. We are called to be followers, disciples, of Jesus and not just simply adorers who look on but expect everyone else to do the heavy lifting. Many well-intentioned folks will come up to me and say “Father, I think the parish should…” Oftentimes, I will say, “what a great idea, now what are YOU going to do about it?” The enthusiasm often wanes at this point. While the Church needs all kinds of people to make up the Body, we need intentional disciples who are willing to let the rubber hit the road so to speak. A wallflower

remains a wallflower. Obviously, everyone cannot do everything and should not. However, everyone can and should do something in order to imitate Christ and build the Kingdom. As we prepare for the coming Lent, let’s take advantage of these “Ordinary” Sundays to ask the Lord what needs to be done and do it.

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Prayers for Members in Military Service Air Force: Lt Col Scott Michael Breece; SrA Brennen Brown; 2nd Lt Stephen Hack; Lt Col Douglas Lincoln; Capt Ryan Loyd; Alejandro Martinez; Sgt James McCormick

Army: Cadet Patrick Camatcho; Spc Kevin Devoe; SSgt Darcy Fisher; Kyle Hawk; Maj Laura Hehn, M.D.; Capt Trevor Hehn; Pvt Chaz Margo; Maj Daniel McCormick; PV2 Matthew Pressley; Maj Stephen J. Romeo; Andrew Santos; Cpl Patrick Shaffer; Josh Wagner, 1st Lt Nick Worth

Marines: LCPL Richard Breier; 1st Lt Sam Camut; Sgt Andrew Sales; Capt Matthew Santoli; Ben Holden

Navy: Lt Christopher Hack; LCDR Jordan Mayo; OSSN Daniel Pressley; Lt Jenna Hehn Quist; SN Zenaida Roth; LCDR William Vey; CTT2 Zachary Wortham

… and all service members not listed.

Mass Intentions Sunday January 24 7:30 am † Phyllis Mauri 9 am St. Mark Parishioners 11 am Thomas Lauer & Family 11:15 am † Richard Auslander 1 pm Juan Vianney Ramirez 5 pm † Ruth Parent Monday January 25 7 am † Brother Walter Oberster 9 am Deacon Louis Pais Tuesday January 26 7 am Brittany Ivey 9 am † Gennaro Marletto Wednesday January 27 7 am † Ignacio Anquilo † Helen Lioy 6:30 pm † Purgatorial Society Mass Thursday January 28 7 am † Walter Oberster 9 am † JoAnn Dorner Friday January 29 7 am † Elizabeth Oberster 9 am † Antoni Kalinowski 12:30 pm † Eileen Reardon Saturday January 30 9 am † Michael Zintnik 5 pm Margaret Gordon Sunday January 31 7:30 am † Richard Ferraro 9 am † Joseph Prah 11 am † Phyllis Santagata 11:15 am † Albert Fox 1 pm St. Mark Parishioners 5 pm Rita McCormick

† Deceased

Readings for the Week Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Monday Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a. 10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday Saint Angela Merici, Virgin Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28

Please Pray For… Doug Abell August Alombroto William J Ashworth Charles Blanchard Gretchen Burke Bill Carley Myretta Castellani Gavin Conroy Elizabeth Kathryn Conter Kevin Csehoski Mike and Pat Demko Patrick Fales Vince & Joan Famularo Florinda B. Flores Jan Fredericks Chris Garnett Joe and Elisa Grimes Nidia Gutierrez Christina Augliera Halstead

Madeline Louise Henwood Rosemary Hoffman Marliese Ihrke Mark Jones Rosemary Keeley

Dexter and Mary Louise Koehl

Edward Kolibabek Sandra Lara Thomas Lauer Dan & Arlene Lioy Jeanne LoPriore Alyssa Magro David Maki William McQuaid Robert Mendonsa Jose Mendoza Isaac Merithew Melissa Miano Deacon Robert Murphy Nanette Neidhardt Chloe Angela Novas Jasmin Oliver Jack O’Malley Orosz Family Helen Othling Donna Peterson Baby Pimentel Gianni Piraino Aoife & Sean Quinn  Gretchen Rasheed  

Joette Reid Reilly Family Robert & Judy Reiner Santos Rejon Jacqueline Christine

Rivera Debra Robinson Deacon Ronald Sherwood and Family

Frances Sikso Fred Smith Joyce Speziale Maureen Stiene Timothy Trausch Gracie Tynon Terry Velletta Gabriel Villatoro Helen Whitacre Clyde Zimmerman

To submit a prayer request or for additional people in need of prayers, please visit stmarknc.org/prayerchain.

Remember in your prayers

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Parish Life Natural Family Planning Couple to Couple League: Sympto-Thermal Method

A Natural Family Planning three class series will be taught for the Winter, 2021: Class #1: Thursday Jan. 28, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Class #2: Thursday Feb. 25, 6:30 – 9:30 pm 

Class #3: Thursday March 25, 6:30 – 9:30 pm  

All classes are necessary to complete the series. Classes are Live On-Line, utilizing the Microsoft Teams platform. Learn NFP from the comfort of your home, in real time, with your teaching couple. Certified Sympto-Thermal Method teaching couple will help couples naturally plan for family growth in a safe, effective manner, within the Church’s teaching. Sign up on-line and purchase class materials at www.ccli.org. Scholarships are available. Postpartum and Pre-menopause transition classes are also available upon request. Contact Joe and Kathy Hack for more information at 704-548-1834 or [email protected].

Saint Mark Purgatorial Society Saint Mark is now offering the opportunity for you to have your loved ones remembered at a monthly Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass for a calendar year. Names enrolled for the year will also be placed on the altar during our Masses in November. To enroll a family member, please contact the Office at 704-948-0231 or complete the form on our website at www.stmarknc.org/purgatorial-society. The following members will be remembered on January 27, 2021.

Louis Paruthickal Thomas

JoJi Joy Larry Luther Pruitt Craig L. Curry

Ione Vivian Whitacre Crandall Patricia Wiese Arch Wiese Samuel N. Nasife Sr.

Mothers Group Are you a mom with older children? Would you like to help mentor and give back to new, first time, and young mothers? We’re working to create a group at Saint Mark where women of all stages can come to-gether spiritually, emotionally and practically to raise their children in the church. Interested in learning more? Please contact Liz Swanson at [email protected].

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The Presentation of the Lord and Blessing of Candles When: Monday, Feb. 1, 7 pm Where: At the Fountain and in the Church   Join us for a special Vigil Mass to cel-ebrate the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. Bring your candles to this beautiful ceremony to celebrate the presentation of our Lord to God in the Temple.   We will start outside at the fountain where you can leave your household candles for a blessing. All liturgical candles for use during the year will also be presented and blessed. Each family will receive a small can-dle which will be lit and blessed be-fore the start of Mass.   The lighted candles refers to our Lord as the Light of the world by Simeon, who on the day of the Presentation said, "A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel."   The Candlemas procession recalls the journey of Mary and Joseph going up to the temple. "The wax of the can-dles signifies the virginal flesh of the Divine Infant," says St. Anselm, "the wick figures His soul and the flame His divinity."   Personal candles will also be blessed at the 7 and 9 am daily Masses on February 2. 

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Intercessory Prayer Workshop When: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7-8:15 pm Where: In the Church · What does it mean to say, “I’ll Pray for You?” · If you say it to someone, do you follow through? · Do you ever doubt that your pray-ers make a difference? · Do you wonder how your ministry or leadership team can pray togeth-er more effectively? Everybody is invited to come to this lively, interactive workshop that will inspire and equip you to live out God’s call to pray specifically, persistently, and sacrificially for the people in your life. We will meet in the church for this special presentation by Evangelical Catholic, a nation-wide organiza-tion to inspire, train, and support leaders of the New Evangelization.

Feast of St. Blaise Blessing of Throats When: Wed., Feb. 3, 7 am & 6:30 pm Where: In the church   Please join us for a special blessing of throats to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Blaise. On this day, it is cus-tomary to bless the throats of the faithful with two candles tied to-gether with a red ribbon to form a cross. We will use candles that were blessed on Candlemas.   The priest or deacon will place the candles around the throat of whoev-er seeks the blessing, saying: "Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you free from every disease of the throat, and from every other disease. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

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For more information

on the Monsignor

Joseph A. Kerin Knights of Columbus

Council #12654, to become a Knight

or to buy

raffle tickets, please go to:

stmarknc.org/KofC

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Saint Mark Parish Directory stmarknc.org14740 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville NC 28078

Parish Office | Mon-Fri, 9 am-4:30 pm Phone: 704-948-0231; Fax: 704-948-8018

Pastor Very Rev. John T. Putnam, JV

Parochial Vicars Rev. Alfonso Gamez Rev. Melchesideck Yumo

Deacons Rev. Mr. Richard McCarron Rev. Mr. Thomas McGahey Rev. Mr. Robert Murphy Rev. Mr. Louis Pais Rev. Dr. Ronald Sherwood

Director of Parish Operations Scott Bruno [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 118

Sacristan Sr. Mary Elizabeth [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 211

Registrar (Baptisms & Funerals) Emily Bixler [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 102

Annulments, RCIA Rev. Mr. Louis Pais [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 113

Director of Sacred Music Jacob Temple [email protected]

704-948-0231, Ext. 106

Director of Human Resources Leanne Vaccaro [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 107

Director of Finance Richard Cataldo [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 116

Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Rosa Jimenez [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 117 Al-Anon Ellen | 704-907-8555

Alcoholics Anonymous Tom | 704-604-7739

Director of Stewardship Beth Zuhosky [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 136

Stewardship Coordinator Lizzy Coleman [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 137

Calendar Management Sue Bruce [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 123

Director of Evangelization Theresa Benson [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 138

Director of Faith Formation Sr. Zeny Mofada, O.P. [email protected] 704-948-1306,Ext. 103

Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator Maryanne Pape [email protected] 704-948-1306, Ext. 104

Middle School Youth Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator Emily Hogan [email protected] 704-948-1306

Middle School Youth Ministry Assistant Karen Kramer [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 105

High School Youth Ministry Coordinator Sarah Rider [email protected] 704-948-0231, Ext. 105

Director of Preschool Amanda Rametta [email protected] 704-948-8015

Deaf Ministry Sarah Bartmess [email protected] 810-625-3688

Bulletin Team [email protected]

Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7, 9 am Wednesday: 7 am, 6:30 pm Friday: 7, 9 am, 12:30 pm (Latin), 7 pm (Español) Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm Vigil **MASK REQUIRED Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 am,11:15 am (Parish Hall, limited seating, **MASK REQUIRED), 1 pm (Español), 5 pm **MASK REQUIRED All Masses may be watched live: www.stmarknc.org/livestream

SONday FUNday and Nursery remain CLOSED. Please use Online Giving or mail in your

offertory stmarknc.org/Online-Giving

Reminder: The dispensation from your Sunday obligation remains in effect by Bishop Jugis. Please do not attend Mass if you are sick, have a fever or are in a high-risk group.

Communion Service Communion Services are at 4 pm on Sundays. stmarknc.org/communionservice.

Confessions Wednesday: 6 pm—7:30 pm Saturday: 3 pm—5 pm 45 minutes prior to Mass and ending 15 minutes prior to Mass

Rosary Tuesday: 7—7:30 pm (Church)

Parish Office Hours The office is open from 9 am - 4:30 pm Monday – Friday and 8:15-12:15 pm on Sundays. Masks and physical distancing are required. If you need to meet with someone specifically, please setup an appointment as our staff is in the office on a rotating basis.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration has resumed in the Adoration Chapel. Go to stmarknc.org/adoration for complete details.

Hospitalization If you or your loved one are in an area hospital, call the Parish Office to reach one of the Priests. The Priests offer Confession, bring the Holy Eucharist to you or administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

Baptisms & Weddings The use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings and other Sacramental events is available to active parishioners. Contact the Parish Office. (Please note that weddings and baptisms cannot be celebrated during Lent.)

Financial Counseling Please contact the parish office at 704-948-0231 to request a confidential, no-cost, and private support session to assess your needs. Complimentary services are available to provide financial literacy training, personal financial coaching, and/or advocacy support for you and your family.

Crisis Pregnancy Help Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman: 704-727-0535

Catholic Charities: 704-370-3262 Birthright: 1-800-550-4900

Post Abortion: 1-800-5-WE CARE

Poor prenatal diagnosis? You’re not alone—there is help. benotafraid.net

Natural Family Planning Joe and Kathy Hack Teaching Couple #1947; 704-548-1834; [email protected] ccli.org

Divorce Support Group Saint Mark offers a support group for Catholics who are going through separation and/or divorce. Meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 pm in Room 204. Contact: [email protected]

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Anuncios Semanales

Información en Español

Para cualquier información en español, por favor comunicarse con Rosa Jiménez al 704-948-0231 ext. 117 o enviar un correo electrónico a: [email protected].

El horario de oficina para servicio en español es: Martes, miércoles y viernes de 10 am-5:30 pm

Sacramentos Bautizos: Los padres deben ser feligreses de San Marcos. Los padrinos si son una pareja deben ser católicos practicantes y estar casados por la iglesia. Si no son pareja, deben ser católicos practicantes y tener todos los sacramentos hasta la confirmación. Los padrinos no pueden estar viviendo en unión libre ni estar casados solo por el civil. Los padrinos que no

sean de San Marcos deben traer una carta de referencia de la parroquia a la que asisten. Papás y padrinos deben tomar las clases pre-bautismales. Las clases son el segundo sábado del mes de 10am-12pm y el bautizo se celebra el segundo domingo del mes. Si tienen alguna situación en particular, para más información o para registrarse para la clase, por favor ir a la oficina y hablar con Rosa Jimenez.

Las lecturas de hoy nos llaman a ser decididos en nuestra fe. Simón, Andrés, Santiago y Juan demuestran esta decisión en su respuesta al llamado de Cristo, “síganme, y yo los hare pescadores de hombres”. En ambas instancias, los hombres abandonaron de inmediato lo que tenían delante de ellos y siguieron a

Cristo. Imaginen si Simón y Andrés hubiesen mirado a su salvador y le hubieran dicho: “gracias por la oferta, pero vamos a terminar de pescar y lo vemos más tarde”. Esa no es de ninguna manera la respuesta de un discípulo al llamado de Cristo. Sin embargo, es así como con frecuencia respondemos al llamado de Jesús de “síganme”. Con facilidad podemos caer en el falso concepto de que aún tenemos mucho tiempo para vivir un discipulado activo. Pero como fieles administradores de nuestro tiempo, debemos cambiar nuestro estilo de vida y de inmediato seguir a Cristo más intencionalmente, porque Cristo nos está llamando a actuar ahora mismo. Estos hombres se hicieron miembros de los doce apóstoles de Jesús. Ellos rindieron toda su vida al seguimiento de Cristo. Nosotros también, estamos llamados a rendir nuestra vida al Señor para que Él pueda trabajar a través de nosotros. Renovando y reevaluando lo que Dios pudiera estar pidiéndonos durante nuestra vida es un componente clave de nuestro trayecto como administradores. Al ajustarnos a este nuevo año, pensemos en las maneras en que podemos renovar nuestro compromiso a Dios. Preguntémonos: ¿a qué les estamos lanzando las redes? ¿Estamos dispuesto a dejarlo por algo más grande? Y si no es ahora, ¿cuando? © Catholic Stewardship Consultants, 2021 Reflexión Pastoral A este punto ya las luces de navidad se han apagado y el mundo está tratando de volver a una versión de normalidad, cualquiera quiera que esta sea. Para nosotros los católicos, durante estos domingos entre el Bautismo del Señor y el Miércoles de Ceniza, tenemos la oportunidad para reflexionar más profundamente en la vida y ministerio de Jesús. Esto quiere decir tomar tiempo para discernir de qué forma su vida y ministerio debería guiar los nuestros. ¿Estaba escuchando recientemente un podcast en el que un cadete de la naval mencionaba el lema que con frecuencia se escucha entre ellos, “si no soy yo, entonces ¿quién?” Este sentimiento y asociado con sus hermanos en sus brazos, “si no soy yo, entonces ¿quién?” es musicalmente representado por una canción de Craig Morgan. Es también un lema que le va muy bien a un seguidor de Cristo. Este es muy bien expresado en la canción cristiana de Matthew West, Haz algo. El fruto de la oración de Jesús fue siempre una acción. Ya sea que el sanara o sacara demonios o enseñara a la multitud de gente o incluso confrontando a los escribas y fariseos, Jesús actuó. Él hizo algo. Como cristianos estanos llamados a imitar al Señor. Estamos llamados a ser sus seguidores, discípulos de Jesús y simples espectadores que ven, pero esperan que alguien más haga el trabajo pesado. Muchos feligreses bien intencionados con frecuencia vienen y me dicen “padre, pienso que la parroquia debería…” con frecuencia yo les digo “que buena idea y ¿ahora USTED que va a hacer al respecto?” el entusiasmo con frecuencia se acaba en este punto.

Aunque la Iglesia necesita de todo tipo de personas para formar el Cuerpo, necesitamos discípulos intencionales que estén dispuestos a intentar y pasar la prueba, por así decirlo. Una flor de pared sigue siendo una flor de pared. Obviamente no todos pueden hacer de todo y no debería. Sin embargo, todos pueden y deberían hacer algo para imitar a Cristo y construir el Reino. Al prepararnos para la llegada de Cuaresma, tomemos ventaja de estos domingos “ordinarios” para preguntarle al Señor qué es necesario hacer y hacerlo.

Lecturas por la Semana del 24 de Enero de 2021 Domingo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Jon 3, 1-5. 10; Sal 24, 4-5ab. 6-7bc. 8-9; 1 Cor 7, 29-31; Mc 1, 14-20 Lunes Fiesta de la Conversión del Apóstol San Pablo He 22, 3-16; Sal 116, 1. 2; Mc 16, 15-18 Martes Memoria de San Timoteo y San Tito, Obispos 2 Tim 1, 1-8; Sal 95, 1-2a. 2b-3. 7-8a. 10; Mc 3, 31-35 Miércoles Santa Ángela de Mérici, Virgen Heb 10, 11-18; Sal 109, 1. 2. 3. 4; Mc 4, 1 -20 Jueves Memoria de Santo Tomás de Aquino, Presbítero y Doctor de la Iglesia Heb 10, 19-25; Sal 23, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6; Mc 4, 21-25 Viernes Heb 10, 32-39; Sal 36, 3-4. 5-6. 23-24. 39- 40; Mc 4, 26-34 Sábado Heb 11, 1-2. 8-19; Lc 1, 69-70. 71-72. 73- 75; Mc 4, 35-40 Domingo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Dt 18, 15-20; Sal 94, 1-2. 6-7. 8-9; 1 Cor 7, 32-35; Mc 1, 21-28

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Anuncios Semanales La Presentación del Señor – Fiesta de la Candelaria Cuando: lunes 1 de febrero a las 7 pm Lugar: en la Fuente y en la iglesia Acompáñennos a una vigilia especial para celebrar la Presentación del Señor, también conocida como la candelaria. Traigan sus velas a esta bella ceremo-nia para celebrar la presentación del Señor a Dios en el Templo. Empezaremos afuera en el área de la fuente en donde podrán dejar sus velas para ser bendecidas. Todas las velas de uso litúrgico para el año, también serán bendecidas ese día. Cada familia recibirá una pequeña vela que será bendecida y encendida antes del inicio de la Misa.  Las velas encendidas hacen referencia a nuestro Señor como luz del mundo por Simeón quien el día de la presentación dijo: “una luz para revelación a los gentiles y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel”.  La procesión de la candelaria recuerda el viaje de Maria y José hacia el tem-plo. “La cera de las velas representan la carne virginal del Divino infante”, dice San Anselmo, “la mecha representa su Alma y la llama su divinidad”.  Las velas personales también serán bendecidas durante las misas de 7 y 9 am el 2 de febrero.    

Fiesta de San Blas – Bendición de Gargantas Cuando: miércoles 3 de febrero a las 7 am & 6:30 pm Donde: en la Iglesia Acompáñennos a esta bendición especial de la garganta para cele-brar la fiesta de San Blas. En este día es costumbre bendecir las gar-gantas de los fieles con dos velas atadas con una cinta de color rojo formando una cruz. Se usan las velas que se bendicen para la Misa de la Candelaria.  El sacerdote o diacono colocará las velas en la garganta de los que se acerquen a recibir la bendición y dirá: “por la intercesión de San Blas, obispo y mártir, que Dios lo libre de toda enfermedad de gar-ganta y de cualquier otra enferme-dad. En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amen”.

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