In the month of February, we also celebrate the International Day of the Sick, which falls on February 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. On the Monday before this feast, we will administer the sacrament of the sick during the holy mass. As an intercessor for health, Bishop Blaise is also invoked, whose feast we celebrate on February 3; after the holy mass, I will provide the blessing of St. Blaise.

In the week of February 2, we will have the candle blessing ceremony and the procession of light during the holy mass on Sunday. After the holy mass on Monday, I will provide the blessing of St. Blaise. On Tuesday at 8:30 PM, we can meet for an online Bible study, and on Thursday at 7 PM, we will meet at the Club to discuss Scripture and the topic. On Friday at 4:45 PM, we will continue preparations for First Holy Communion. Friday is the first of the month, and at 5 PM there will be a regular adoration of the Eucharist at the Church of the Holy Family. On Monday, February 10, there will be an opportunity to collectively receive the sacrament of the sick during the mass. I recommend this sacrament to all seriously ill or elderly individuals. Please prepare for its reception with the sacrament of reconciliation. I also ask you to sign up in the sacristy. I remind you that confirmation of receiving the donation from last year is available in the sacristy.

In the week of February 9, there will be an opportunity to collectively receive the sacrament of the sick on Monday during the holy mass. On Tuesday at 8:30 PM, there will be an online catechism session. On Thursday at 7:00 PM, the pastoral council of the parish will meet at the Club. On Friday at 4:45 PM, we will continue preparations for the children's First Holy Communion at the Club.

In the week of February 16, there will be a meeting of the parish economic council at 6:45 PM in the sacristy of St. Martin's Church; therefore, there will be no online meeting this week. On Friday, we will continue preparing the children for First Holy Communion at 4:45 PM at the Club. Next Sunday, there will be a collection for the holy Peter's penny.

In the week of February 23, there will be a altar server meeting on Monday at 5 PM at the Church of the Holy Family. On Tuesday at 7:30 PM, there will be prayer with songs from Taizé at the Church of the Holy Family. Following that, at 8:30 PM, there will be an online catechism session. On Friday at 4:45 PM, the preparation of children for First Holy Communion will continue at the Club. Next Sunday’s holy mass will include a sermon for children. After next Sunday’s holy mass, there will be parish coffee. Please bring refreshments; thank you in advance.

We have two invitations for pilgrimages during the Holy Year, for which we include flyers in the attachment of this article:

  • To San Giovanni Rotondo, to Assisi, to St. Rita of Cascia, to Lanciano, and Loreto in Italy.
  • The travel agency AveTour organizes a pilgrimage: France – Spain – Portugal, the Great Marian Circle.

I wish you a blessed month of February!

Gregory J. Žáček.

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