Candlemas

Last night Fr. Daniel e-mailed the parish with a note about Candlemas tomorrow:

Dear Friends,

This Thursday we celebrate "Candlemas", the feast day in honor of the presentation of the infant Christ in the temple, and also the completion of the days of purification of Saint Mary, his mother. The name "Candlemas" stems from a tradition in which the worshippers carry lighted candles in procession into the Church, while singing the canticle "Nunc dimittis". We will have enough candles on hand to do our own little procession.

Candlemas, February 2
Matins, 8:30am
Evensong, 5:30
Holy Communion, 6:00pm, followed by supper (RSVP if you will stay for supper)

Sadly, I will be traveling again and will miss it.