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Welcome to February, a month dedicated to the Holy Family.
As the new year moves forward, we are reminded of the changing seasons and our journey in faith as Ordinary Time leads us toward Lent. May this month offer us opportunities to grow closer to Christ.
We begin with the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) on February 2, followed by the Blessing of Throats on February 3 in honor of St. Blaise. We also celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11 and the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter on February 22, which highlights the unity and teaching authority of the Church.
February is also known as a month of love, offering a special opportunity to lift up the vocation of marriage. We observe National Marriage Week from February 7–14, along with St. Valentine’s Day and Marriage Tune-Up Weekend. Let us pray for all married couples, especially those celebrating milestone anniversaries at Bishop Barbarito’s 42nd Annual Anniversary Masses (please see our "For your Marriage" section for details).
Throughout this month of love, may we remember how deeply the Lord loves us and that He came so we might have life in abundance. As we conclude the month, we joyfully welcome the Vespers, Ordination and Installation of Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez on February 23–24. Please visit the "Special Events" section below for more details on this joyful diocesan celebration.
May God’s mercy and peace be with you.
Cathy, Deacon Louie, Maria, Liliana, Andy,
Cindy, Rosario, and Beth
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