Fri, Feb 01
|St James Parish
Candlemas
On Friday, the 1st of February, at noon, we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple.
Time & Location
Feb 01, 2019, 12:00 PM
St James Parish, 3 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
About The Event
Candlemas is a celebration of Simeon’s recognition of Jesus, and of Anna’s, and Jesus’ entrance into the community of people who would ultimately become his followers and disciples.
The service begins with us all processing with candles into the church together. People are encouraged to bring candles that they might use in the coming year; they will be blessed later on. As we move through the season after Epiphany and await the beginning of Lent, recognizing and celebrating our Lord, who is the light of the world, seems most fitting.