St. Cletus Catholic Church

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1 St. Cletus Catholic Church Welcoming Christ in the Face of Others January 14, 2018 SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. (Life Teen) Liturgy of the Word for Children at 9:30a.m. Mass (except May, June & July) WEEKDAY LITURGIES: Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. See Mass Intentions / Liturgy schedule inside Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin or the parish website prior to each Holy Day. Legal Holiday: 9:00 a.m. (Rosary following 8:00am Liturgy Mon. - Sat.) MORNING PRAYER: Monday through Friday: 6:45 a.m. Saturday: 7:45 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Monday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment BAPTISMS: Please contact Deacon Mark McCarthy to arrange for date and time. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made six months in advance. Contact Deacon Mark McCarthy SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: First Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Mass or by appointment HOMILIES: Sunday homilies can be found at PASTORAL TEAM: Rev. Jim Benz, Pastor - jbenz@saintcletus.org Rev. Mark Whitman, Associate - mwhitman@saintcletus.org Deacon Mark McCarthy, Pastoral Associate - mmccarthy@saintcletus.org Deacon Frank Olmsted folmsted@saintcletus.org Mrs. Tina Bishop - tbishop@saintcletus.org Director of Liturgical Music Ms. Rosann Doherty - rdoherty@saintcletus.org School Principal Mrs. Mary Olmsted -molmsted@saintcletus.org Religious Education Coordinator Mr. Bob Hamer - bhamer@saintcletus.org Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Bill Matula - bmatula@saintcletus.org Business Manager Mrs. Cindy Clegg - cclegg@saintcletus.org Parish Secretary * BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thursday 1 & 1/2 weeks prior to bulletin date in writing or to: cclegg@saintcletus.org ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Rectory: 2705 Zumbehl, St.Charles, MO Parish Office Parish FAX line: Parish School 2721 Zumbehl Road School FAX line: Parish School of Religion: Parish and School Website: St. Vincent de Paul Society: Stephen Ministry:

2 Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions for the week Mon. January 15. Weekday 7:00am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark 8:00am Bob Glenn Presider: Fr. Benz Tues. January 16, Weekday 7:00am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark 8:00am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark Wed. January 17, St. Anthony 7:00am Justin LaVictoire Presider: Fr. Whitman 8:00am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark Thur. January 18, Weekday 7:00am Lou Cheli Presider: Fr. Whitman 8:00am Communion Service (all school) Presider: Deacon Mark Fri. January 19, Weekday 7:00am Ruth DeGhetto Presider: Fr. Whitman 8:00am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark Sat. January 20, St. Fabian, St. Sebastian 8:00am Wayne Leahy Presider: Fr. Whitman **************************** Sat. January 20, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Our Parish Family Presider: Visiting Priest Deacon: Frank Olmsted Servers: K. Kozuszek, J. Niemann, L. Salem Sun. January 21, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Jeanette Echele Presider: Visiting Priest Deacon: Frank Olmsted Servers: B. Hecht, S. Kerkemeyr, J. Kurtz 9:30 am Ruth DeGhetto Presider: Fr. Whitman Deacon: Mark McCarthy Servers: J. Chamberlain, J. Skeeters, K. Skeeters 11:30am Charles Linhoff Presider: Visiting Priest Deacon: Mark McCarthy Servers J. Ernst, H. Merriott, E. Osborn PARISH COLLECTION Dec. 31, 2017 Regular Offertory.$25, Online Offertory.$7, Matching Gift..$2, Solemnity of Mary $ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, What are you looking for? - John 1:38 What are you looking for? Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, is your heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time with God? Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He wants you to do. Please pray for the repose of the souls of: + Edward Young, brother of Mike Young + Greg Burdick, son of Carol Burdick + Gene Rothermich, husband of Mary and father of Al and Ralph Rothermich May their souls rest in our Lord s READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

3 LIFE TEEN NEWS Open Gym: Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm in the Gym Life Night Jan. 14th, 7pm in the Parish Hall Check us out at: Reminder Altar Severs Annual Meeting Tuesday 1/16 at 7:00 pm in the daily Mass Chapel Wednesday 1/17 at 3:00 pm in the daily Mass Chapel Tuesday 1/23 at 7:00 pm in the daily Mass Chapel Wednesday 1/24 at 7:00 pm in the daily Mass Chapel Please see the letter included with your last schedule for details. ACTIVITIES & MEETINGS THIS WEEK Monday JANUARY 15 11:00AM CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY DUCHESNE / HALL 5:30PM MEN S BIBLE STUDY CLETUS 6:15PM PSR CLASSES SCHOOL 7:00PM STEWARDSHIP MTG CALLAHAN 7:00PM WISDOM IN WORKS DUCHESNE / HALL Tuesday JANUARY 16 8:30AM SENIOR EXERCISE HALL 9:00AM CENTERING PRAYER OLD LIBRARY 11:30AM SENIOR CLETES MTG HALL 7:00PM ALTAR SERVER MTG CHURCH 7:00PM FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MTG HALL 7:00PM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MTG HALL 7:00PM LIFE TEEN OPEN GYM GYM Wednesday JANUARY 17 8:30AM QUILTERS HALL 10:00AM BIBLE STUDY WITH FR. MARK DUCHESNE 3:00PM ALTAR SERVER MTG CHURCH 6:30PM RESPECT LIFE MTG CALLAHAN 7:00PM TRANSITIONING TO SINGLENESS CLETUS 7:00PM STEPEHN MINISTRY MTG Thursday JANUARY 18 8:30AM SENIOR EXERCISE HALL 7:00PM RCIA MTG DUCHESNE 7:00PM LEGION OF MARY CHAPEL Friday JANUARY 19 9:00AM SMALL FAITH GROUP DUCHESNE Saturday JANUARY 20 6:15AM THAT MAN IS YOU HALL 8:30AM RCIA TEAM CALLAHAN 9:30AM EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING CHURCH 11:00AM LECTOR TRAINING CHURCH Sunday JANUARY 21 9:30AM SERVERS COMMISSIONG AT MASS & DONUTS IN HALL AFTERWARD 7:00PM LIFE TEEN NIGHT HALL Considering becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or a Lector? Upcoming Training Sessions Saturday morning January 20 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy 9:30 Lectors (first of two 11:00 Please pray for those In our armed services: BILLY MANESS KATIE CHAMBLESS RICK FOX RANDY RUEBEL CONNOR BELEW SCOTT FITZGIBBONS JOSH MENNFEE CHRISTOPHER BREIG NATHAN MERSCH CALL THE PARISH OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO ADD A FAM- ILY MEMBER WHO IS IN THE ARMED SERVICE. Welcome New Parishioners! To receive a registration form or indicate an address change or move from the parish, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. Names: Number in Family: Adults Children Address: Phone:

4 Annual Memorial Mass and Prayer Vigil Saturday, January 27, a.m. Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis This is the 45 th year since the Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion in our country which has negatively impacted countless babies, moms, dads, and families. Please join Bishop Rivituso to pray for an end to abortion, healing, and forgiveness for those involved in How do we live out the message of Christmas in the New Year, rather than pack it away with the ornaments? abortion, and increased respect for all human life. Mass will be followed by a peaceful and prayerful Rosary Procession to Planned Parenthood followed. For more information call the Respect Life Apostolate or prolife@archstl.org Eucharistic Adoration All are welcome! Can anyone help with the following hours? Wednesday 3am Friday 1am, 2am. Please call or if you are interested. Thank you! How do we live out the message of Christmas in the New Year, rather than pack it away with the ornaments? Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus, we are called to cherish and protect the gift of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance. One way to live out the message of Christmas and follow Our Lady s example is to join 9 Days for Life, a digital pilgrimage of prayer and charitable action. The U.S. Catholic bishops invite you to join thousands of Catholics nationwide from Thursday, January 18 Friday, January 26. Join today at Sadly, this month marks the 45th anniversary of Roe vs Wade. Won't you be part of the solution by helping pregnant women who are in need of our help in order to give life? We have openings for caring, non-judgmental phone volunteers and receptionists. We invite you to volunteer at Birthright St. Charles, be part of the solution. Please call or sheri@birthrightstcharles.org for information. Thank you! And Blessings to you in this new year. Sally Brockman Birthright of St. Charles SENIOR CLETES MEETING Please join us for our first Senior Cletes meeting in the New Year on Tuesday, January 16 at 11:30am in the Parish Hall. Look forward to seeing you! Betty McMichael

5 A GREAT ARTICLE ON THIS WEEKEND THAT HONORS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. In his memoir, Long Walk To Freedom, Nelson Mandela recounts an incident that occurred early in the anti-apartheid movement on one of his trips to garner support from other African leaders. The incident caused him to experience what he called a strange sensation as he was boarding an Ethiopian Airways flight to Addis. He noted that the pilot was black, and because he had never seen a black pilot before, in the instant he saw this pilot, he writes that he had to suppress the panic that arose within him. How could a black man fly an airplane? he asked himself. But a moment later he had caught himself and recounted: I had fallen into the apartheid mind-set, thinking Africans were inferior and that flying was a white man s job. I sat back in my seat and chided myself for such thoughts. Once they were in the air, he lost all of his nervousness and began to study the geography of Ethiopia. What could cause a man who was fighting for equality and inclusion to initially react in such a way? Surely, if the man who would become synonymous with inclusive leadership around the world could experience such a moment, perhaps any of us can as well. What Mr. Mandela poignantly describes in his book is a phenomenon that most of us grapple with. It is called by many names, including implicit bias, unconscious bias or implicit association. Implicit bias can be defined as the ingrained habits of thought that, when left unchecked, lead to errors in how we perceive, remember, reason and make decisions. Here are five lessons about implicit bias we learn from Mr. Mandela and what we can do about it to become more inclusive leaders, managers, coworkers and public servants. (1) Even the Most Well-Intentioned People Grapple with Implicit Bias It is not a passing point that Mr. Mandela included such an encounter in his memoir. The global icon of forgiveness and equality tells of a small but poignant incident that he could have left out of his story. No one knew it it was a very private moment. Yet he acknowledged his own internal grappling with a biased thought. Any person committed to inclusion must likewise acknowledge the internal grappling with her or his own thoughts and mindsets that are in conflict with his or her espoused values. Coming to grips with such conflicts is part of our own journeys toward freedom. (2) Implicit Bias Is Facilitated by the Automatic Pilot of the Mind Our minds have two sets of processes that work together reflexive processes and reflective processes. The reflexive processes of the mind are the unconscious, automatic processes that make assumptions and associations. Mr. Mandela had described feelings of panic arising in an instant. That s how the reflexive processes of the mind work. These are the processes by which we make associations and connections without really thinking about it. We quickly and without thinking make an observation. Then in a flash our minds categorize the observations, sometimes in stereotypic categories. Then, very quickly we make inferences, jump to conclusions and make snap judgments about another person s abilities based on nothing more than our association of that person with a category. Without even realizing it, or examining the truth of these messages, we can unconsciously decide a person s ability to perform a job or assignment based on a fleeting feeling. Mandela called it a mindset. As people committed to inclusion, we have to consciously examine our own mindsets and take our thinking processes off automatic pilot. (3) Implicit Bias Stems from Cultural Stereotypes In addition to our own autopilot processing of the brain, which causes us to make some pretty quick, if not faulty judgments, unconscious bias is fed by the cultural memes about entire groups of people. These thoughts are informed by the cultural messages, assumptions and values to which we are exposed on a regular basis. Mr. Mandela, in assessing the roots of his faulty thinking, admitted he too, the anti-apartheid crusader had been affected by the apartheid mindset which thought Africans were inferior. Mr. Mandela s momentary association of white men with airline pilots was an implicit association. No doubt he never received an explicit message undergirding the association that only white men could pilot airplanes had he, he surely would have resisted it. Dr. Mahzarin Banaji and Dr. Anthony Greenwald, researchers and authors of Blindspot: The Hidden Biases of Good People, have developed a test that helps us explore our implicit associations around a variety of topics, including race and gender, the two that Mr. Mandela exposed in this story. It was both whiteness and maleness that were the tacitly accepted categories for airline pilots in those days. How often today, however, do we subtly and almost imperceptibly fall for the stereotypes and mindsets related to specific ethnic groups, job classifications or political office? People committed to inclusion make explicit their implicit assumptions, examine how these assumptions affect their judgments and assessments of other people, unpack the faulty assumptions, and broaden their perspectives to consider more options. (4) Exposure Fuels Implicit Bias Let s take a closer look at Mr. Mandela s processing of his own thought processes. He states I had never seen a black pilot. Sometimes our lack of exposure to or experience with specific groups of people in specific roles can lead us to easily, and without thinking buy into stereotypes about them, or to overlook and not consider them. Hiring managers and members of search committees have to work hard to not let unconscious bias hinder them from, without thinking, privilege or give the benefit of the doubt to people who are most like them; or to discount and minimize people who are most different from them. In the time it takes to read this sentence the brain on autopilot searches for clues of similarity or difference and almost instantaneously places that person into a predetermined category, that more often than not does not truly reflect the person s capabilities. On the flip side, over-exposure or association of certain groups in specific roles can also heighten unconscious or implicit bias. I can t help but think, that the string of shootings of unarmed black men over the past few months, is in part fueled by the over-association of young black men with danger or crime. Malcolm Gladwell in his 2005 best seller, Blink, chronicles one such shooting; that of unarmed Amadou Diallo in a crime-ridden neighborhood of the Bronx. Diallo was on the second floor landing of his apartment building getting some air. Gladwell writes that the first error one of the officers made when he saw this young black man was that they sized him up and in that instant decided he looked suspicious. The officer s thoughts escalated to labeling Diallo as brazen when he continued to stand on his own porch. Gladwell concludes, The officers made a series of critical judgments, beginning with the assumption that a man getting a breath of fresh air outside his own home was a potential criminal. There s a cost to unchecked implicit bias. In Mr. Mandela s case it cost him a moment of reflection. In Amadou Diallo s case, the officer s implicit bias cost Mr. Diallo s life. (5) Implicit Bias Can Be Put in Check We can choose to check our implicit biases as Mr. Mandela did when he caught himself in a moment s notice by making the implicit explicit and exposing the false assumptions of his thoughts. To catch ourselves is to invoke our reflective, thoughtful minds in questioning the judgment we quickly made on automatic pilot. Implicit bias is a human phenomenon that stems from the super-quick way our brain processes information. Without it we would spend so much time going through a mental checklist of faces and names to recall people we have met or make sense out of our experiences. Yet, we can also make snap judgments, and make faulty inferences based on stereotypes. The good news is we can also reflectively think about how we see other people and challenge how we choose to label them. Too many people fail to acknowledge those moments of bias, perhaps for fear of being labeled racist or sexist. Many more people tend to dismiss or minimize when others share their experiences of being prematurely judged or treated differently due to stereotypes. Leaders who aim to be inclusive must come to grips with implicit bias. These lessons from the life of Mr. Mandela show us that even the best-intentioned person can quickly pass judgment without thinking. Mr. Mandela s story, however, also shows us we can examine our own thinking and assumptions and challenge prevailing stereotypes in order to be a more inclusive leader, manager, public servant human. I am thankful for Mr. Mandela s transparency. He modeled for us all the importance of challenging bias wherever it occurs even if it s inside our own thinking. (online at

6 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel today, Jesus asks "What are you looking for?" Often we are looking for happiness in very selfish ways, but we find that when we look for ways to make others happy, it is then that we truly become happy. As you place your gift in the society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that your are a sign of God's love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust. The next session will be Sacrament of Confirmation Thursday January 7:00 in the Duchesne Room All are welcome. Bible Study with Father Mark ST. CLETUS EVERY WEDNESDAY 10-11:30am IN THE DUCHESNE ROOM OF THE PARISH CENTER. Our parish s Legion of Mary is sponsoring the praying of a Rosary every Sunday in the Weekday Mass Chapel prior to both 7:30am and 9:30am Masses. It will begin at 7:00am and 9:00am and should be concluded in plenty of time for attendance at either of those 2 Masses. January 14, 2018 Linsey Abraham Patricia Aaron Therese Appling Dennis Barbeau Laura Bathe Olivia Baum Gerry Belew Jonathan Bishop Paul Boschert Mildred Boykin-Cox Elmer Bradbury Phil Braun Autumn Brengle Sue Brockelmeyer Dorothy Buchheit Jim Campisi Nancy Constantine Betty Costello John Covilli Gene Dallas Rosemary Debrecht Ann Eberhard John Fischer Ronnie Gagnon Donna Garner Frank Goessler Michelle Gorman Patrick Gorman Randy Gravemann Dennis Gray Mary Ann Hartigan Brigid Hecht Robert Heim Richard Heisse Edward Henke Marie Henrich Bella Herman Sharon Hill Pat Hischke Chris Hoey Kyle Kennon Avery Kiehl Junior Klipfel Gwendolyn Kramer Anne Krussel Pat Lytle Anne Lowery Jeffrey Marzaloes Darlene Mayer Ruth McCarville Keith McCoy Anita McDonald Joe McHale John Morris Scarlet Martin George Meyer Sr. Pat Murray Ron Niffen Lesa Nollau James O Driscoll Sheila Parks Leo Paquette Brenda Peterson Margaret Poehler Monica Pointer Susie Prater Bob Rabbitt Patrick Reiner Glennon Runde Lynda Ryback Betty Scaglione Jean Schaeffer Helen Schaeffer Carol Schoolfield Beth Schroeder Betty Schulte Sharon Seward Anna Shaughnessy Leonard Shaw, Jr Bob Sheils Weldon Sullivan Jerry Tesdall Debbie Teson Madonna Thoele Robert Thornhill Matthew Todd Barbara Tuma Minnie Viscomi Sue Walter Paul Wappelhorst Nanette Werner Rick Whitlock Please let us know if we need to add or remove anyone from above so as to keep current with our sick list. Thank you! Dynamic Catholic, Alive! Evangelization How quick the first disciples were to follow Jesus! They immediately recognized Him as the Lamb of God and followed Him to where He was staying. How quickly do we go to the church or the chapel for Mass and prayer, to encounter the Lamb of God? In order for us to be effective evangelists, we must nourish our own spiritual life and know the One whom we are called to share with others. This week, take some time to nourish your spiritual life and focus on encountering the Lord anew so that you can share Him with conviction in your thoughts, words, and actions. archstl.org/dynamic

7 Please consider joining The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study. The Cornerstone is a Catholic Bible study group that will lead you on a faith journey that can transform your heart and mind. Studying the Bible through The Cornerstone can increase your awareness of God s presence in your daily life. Each week members share their glimpses of the Lord with each other. As you connect with God and each other, you grow spiritually, which leads to a transformation of how you think, feel and act with a comforting awareness of being a beloved child of God. This year, join us as we explore the Gospel according to John, the magnificent chronicle of the ministry and miracles of Jesus. John reveals the glory and divinity of God s only Son, Jesus the Messiah, who came to reveal the Father and to return in glory to the Father. As said in John 1:14, And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father s only Son, full of grace and truth. The St. Cletus Branch begins on January 29 th, 2018, sessions are held on Mondays from 11am - 12:45pm. Please contact Jan DuBray at for more information or to register. We will hold an orientation for visitors that day also. Be a friend and bring a friend! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! St. Joseph Radio (3920 Old Hwy 94 #36, St. Charles) needs: *A sound engineer maintain equipment *Person interested or knowledgeable in audio/ video production *Office assistant Please contact Lu Cortese or lcortese@saintjosephradio.net KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 823 Sausage Supper Dinner Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6-7pm $8 per person Call for reservations by Monday, Jan. 15 after 4pm ( ****************** Chicken Dinner Sunday, Jan. 21 from 3-6pm Minimum donation: Adults $10 - Children 6-12 $5 - Children 5 and under free Both dinners will be held at Westbury Center, Inc. 20 Westbury Dr. Chicken dinner proceeds will be divided equally between: St. Peter Early Learning Center, St. Cletus and St. Charles Borromeo Grade Schools. Donation of a dessert would be appreciated for the chicken dinner. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows: An Adult Understanding of the Four Last Things: Heaven, Hell, Judgment and Purgatory Saturday, January 20, 10 am 12 Noon Presenter: Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI In the words of St. Paul how might the God who began a good work in you continue to bring it to completion? As adults we can search the Scriptures, the richness of our Catholic tradition, and our understanding of the world for clues as to what we call the last things: death, heaven, hell, judgment, purgatory. Cost: $20 - Registration required. For more information, call ext snows.org/programs

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9 Baseball/Softball/Tee-Ball registration for Spring 2018 season is now open until 2/18/2018. Registration is done online at If you have any questions, you can Dave Stockmann at There will be an indoor soccer program for boys and girls of the parish ages 5 to 12. The program will held at Vetta St. Charles indoor soccer field beginning in February. For more information, please call Marty at Marriage On Tap STL Married couples are invited to an evening out, just call it a date night! Be with other couples who care about strengthening their marriage, and want to enrich themselves. Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at The Pasta House Company at 8213 Delmar Blvd, University City, (just East of I-170). 6:00 PM dinner, $20 per person with a new menu for buffet dinner (cash bar available); at 7:00 PM is a dynamic talk by Jerry & Julie Cinco, parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in St. Charles. Jerry & Julie have been married 47 years and have two grown daughters. They have faced many ups and downs in their marriage adventure, and attribute their strong marriage to God's patience, His constant love for them, and their Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. This evening is open to all married couples. RSVP required: marriageontapstl@gmail.com ST. CLETUS GROUP PRO-LIFE TRIP TO WASHING- TON D.C. LAST YEAR, PLEASE PRAY FOR A SAFE JOURNEY AS WE HEAD TO WASHINGTON D.C. AGAIN THIS YEAR FROM JAN- UARY AS WE WITNESS TO AN END TO ABOR- TION, AND TO OVERTURNE ROE VS. WADE. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA The Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day) is a big feast in Mexico. It differs from the Candle Mass in the United States, for not only do candles get blessed but the baby Jesus from your nativity set is presented and receives a blessing. Día de la Candelaria is celebrated on February 2 nd, falling 40 days after Christmas. According to Jewish law it was customary to bring a newborn baby to the temple. On this day your Nativity scene is put away with a party by the person who got the Baby Jesus in his/her piece of bread during the Three Kings celebration. This person also presents the baby Jesus with a new christening gown when being presented for the blessing. In Mexico, the nino Jesus is placed in the nativity scene on Christmas Eve and on February the child Jesus, in fine clothes, is presented in church. The clothing is white to represent El Nino de las Palomas (The Child of the Doves or The Child of the White Lillies), which signifies the purity of his being. A party follows. You are invited to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Friday, February 2, :30p.m. for the Candelaria Blessing Mass and to the Fiesta that will follow.

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