NEXT SUNDAY – CANDLEMAS – Next Sunday, February 2nd is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. This feast marks the 40th day and leave-taking of Christmas. It is the feast which commemorates the day when the Baby Jesus was brought to the Temple in Jerusalem and was met by Simeon and Anna. At this meeting the Lord Jesus is recognized as the “light of revelation to the gentiles,” and for this reason candles are blessed on this day. A procession will take place at all Masses next weekend with the blessing of candles. Should you like to bring a candle from home to be blessed you are invited to do so.