Blessing of Throats

In honor of St. Blaise (Feast Day: February 3rd), a Blessing of Throats will take place at the communion rail after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, February 2nd, and after the 9 & 11 AM Masses on Sunday, February 3rd. The blessing will be done using candles blessed on the Presentation of the Lord, asking for St. Blaise’s intercession against illness.