Celebrating Candlemas
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February 6, 2020
BEACON PHOTO | JOE GIGLICANDLEMAS Michael Dreitlein holds a basket of candles which Bishop Serratelli blesses for the Feast of St. Blaise during the Bishop's pastoral visit to St. Vincent Martyr Parish in Madison on Feb. 2. The candles were then given out to members of the congregation to mark Candlemas Day.St. Vincent Martyr Parish in Madison welcomes Bishop Serratelli on his pastoral visit Feb. 2MADISON Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit to St. Vincent Martyr Church here where he celebrated Mass to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb. 2. The day is also known as Candlemas Day. The Bishop, along with priests and deacons from the parish, took part in the annual blessing of the throats for those who attended the Mass. The throat blessing marks the feast day of St. Blaise, which is celebrated on Feb. 3.
