FEBRUARY
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
The Canticle of Simeon
Valentine Dance
(Luke 2:29-32)
Saturday February 15
"Now thou dost dismiss
thy servant, O Lord,
according to thy word in
peace; because my eyes have
seen thy salvation, which
thou hast prepared before the
face of all peoples:
a light to the revelation of the
Gentiles, and the glory of thy
people Israel."
In the Church Hall, hosted by Azione
Cattolica. Dinner & Dancing.
For tickets call 905-270-6672
Forty days ago we celebrated the joyful feast of the birth of
our Lord Jesus Christ. On February 2nd we recall the holy
day on which he was presented in the temple, fulfilling the
law of Moses. Ancient Jewish law required that, following
the birth of a firstborn male child, the mother must come to
the temple after 40 days for purification and for presentation
of the child to the Lord.
The presentation of Mary's child, however, was different
from most. This was the Christ Child, Jesus, the Savior, the
Messiah who had been promised. And he was recognized as
such by the old prophet Simeon, who knew that this child
was "a light for revelation to all nations." Thus the image of
light carries an important part in this day’s liturgy and links
itself with the Christmas season and its lights of the Advent
wreath, the decorative tree lights, and the many candles of
the Nativity celebration.
The liturgy for this day is called Candlemas (the Candle
Mass) in which candles to be used during the year are
blessed. Sometimes the congregation receives candles also.
The candle received on Candlemas Day ought be a reminder
of our baptismal candle and the graces we received with the
sacrament…of Christ in us.
MARRIAGE SUNDAY
February 9th at 4pm at
St. Paul’s Basilica (83 Power St.)
presided by Cardinal Collins
All couples celebrating a significant
milestone anniversary in 2014 (25th, 40th,
50th or 60th) along with their family and
friends are invited to attend this special
mass and reception with our Cardinal.
Conference for High School Youth
“Behold, God is my salvation…”
at Maple Leaf Gardens July 4-6, 2014
Come listen to dynamic speakers, praise
and worship, meet other Catholic youth!
Registration began Monday January 13th
Legion of Mary
Tuesdays at 7:30pm for Adults
Fridays at 6:00pm for Youth
Youth GroupAges 12-18
Tuesdays 6 to 7:30pm
in Fr. Daniel Zanon Hall
BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Thursdays 7:30 Fr. Daniel Zanon Hall
Led by the Spirit, Simeon and Anna came to the temple,
recognized Christ as their Lord, and proclaimed him with
joy. Let us pray the Canticle of Simeon, the Nunc Dimittis.
Feast of St. Anne, Mass at 6pm Saturday March
1st followed by fellowship in the Scalabrini Hall.
ENGLISH PRAYER GROUP
Saturdays 2:30pm Scalabrini Hall
ITALIAN PRAYER GROUP
Wednesdays 1:30pm Fr. Daniel Zanon Hall
Please check the church website for
further details at www.stcatherine.ca