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SUMMARY:Triduum Morning Prayer
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URL:https://st-ann.org/event/triduum-morning-prayer/2026-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Holy Week,Liturgical,Parish Wide
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SUMMARY:Triduum Morning Prayer
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URL:https://st-ann.org/event/triduum-morning-prayer/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Holy Week,Liturgical,Parish Wide
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Join us for Mass and the distribution of ashes at the following times: 6:30am\, 9:00am\, Noon (Liturgy of the Word with ashes)\, 5:00pm\, and 7:00pm. Please note two changes from our usual schedule: there is a 6:30am Mass this Wednesday\, and there will be two evening Masses at 5:00pm and 7:00pm (no 6:30pm Mass).
URL:https://st-ann.org/event/ash-wednesday/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Lent,Liturgical,Parish Wide
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SUMMARY:Feast of St. Blaise - Throat blessing
DESCRIPTION:Throats will be blessed at 9am Mass on February 3\, the Feast of St Blaise \nThe Blessing of Throats: Origin and Meaning\nWhat is the Blessing of Throats? \nThe Blessing of Throats is a traditional Catholic sacramental celebrated each year on or around February 3\, the feast day of St. Blaise\, bishop and martyr. During the blessing\, a priest or deacon holds two blessed candles crossed at the throat of each person and prays for protection from illnesses of the throat and from all other evils. \nThe prayer commonly used asks that\, through the intercession of St. Blaise\, God may preserve us from sickness and grant health of body and soul. \nWhere does it come from? \nThe blessing is rooted in the life and miracles of St. Blaise\, a 4th-century bishop of Sebaste (in present-day Armenia). \nAccording to tradition: \nSt. Blaise was known as a holy bishop and a healer. \nWhile he was imprisoned for his Christian faith\, a mother brought her young son to him who was choking on a fish bone. \nSt. Blaise prayed over the child\, and the boy was miraculously healed. \nBecause of this miracle\, St. Blaise became known as the patron saint of those suffering from throat illnesses\, and devotion to him spread quickly throughout the Church. By the Middle Ages\, the blessing of throats became a widely practiced sacramental\, especially during times of illness and epidemics. \nThe use of candles recalls both: \n\nChrist as the Light of the World\nThe candles traditionally blessed on the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas)\, which is celebrated on February 2\, just before St. Blaise’s feast day.\n\nWhat is the meaning of the blessing? \nThe Blessing of Throats is not a guarantee of physical healing\, nor is it a superstition. It is a sacramental\, meaning it: \n\nDraws us closer to God through prayer\nDisposes our hearts to receive God’s grace\nReminds us to entrust our health and our lives to the Lord\n\nAt a deeper level\, the blessing invites us to reflect on how we use our voices and words: \n\nTo speak truth\nTo pray\nTo bless\, not wound\nTo proclaim Christ with charity and courage\nThrough the intercession of St. Blaise\, we ask God to protect not only our physical throats\, but also our spiritual voice\, so that everything we say may give glory to Him.
URL:https://st-ann.org/event/feast-of-st-blaise-throat-blessing/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical,Parish Wide
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord will be celebrated at Masses (6:30 am and 9:00 am) on Monday\, February 2. Bring your candles to Mass with you and place them on the steps of the altar so they can be blessed.
URL:https://st-ann.org/event/feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord/2026-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical,Parish Wide
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SUMMARY:Christmas Mass Times and Information
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Masses\nWednesday\, December 24th\n4:00pm Mass – In The Church  \n\nThis Mass will begin as soon as the church is full (no earlier than 3:30 PM).\nNo seat-saving\, please — we want to make space for every family who arrives.\nDoors will close once Mass begins for the reverence of the liturgy.\n\n4:00 pm Mass – In La Salette Hall  \n\nLivestream available in Nolan Hall for overflow seating.\n\n6:00pm Mass – In The Church  \n\nFeaturing our beautiful Children’s Choir.\n\n6:00pm Mass – In La Salette Hall \n\nA Children’s Living Gospel — the children will act out the Nativity story as part of the liturgy.\n\n8:00pm Mass – Church \n\nLIFE TEEN Mass – Our Christmas Eve Mass especially for teens and young people.\n\nMidnight Mass – Church \n\nA quiet and peaceful way to celebrate the Lord’s birth.\n\nThe 4:00pm and 6:00pm Masses will also be live-streamed in Nolan Hall. \nThursday\, December 25th\n9:00am – Church\n11:00am – Church \n  \nParish Office Holiday Hours\nPlease note that the Parish Office will be closed on the following dates: \n   * December 24\, 25 and 26th \n   * December 31st – January 2nd \nOffice will reopen on Monday\, January 5.
URL:https://st-ann.org/event/christmas-mass-times-and-information/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical,Parish Wide
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SUMMARY:New Lector Training
DESCRIPTION:New Lector Training\nMonday\, December 1st @ 7pm in the Church \n\nLectors proclaim the word of God through the reading of scripture at Masses and other liturgical services. If you are interested in becoming involved in the mass in this way\, training lectors new to the ministry will be offered on Monday evening December 1 at 7pm. We will meet in the church. Register here! 
URL:https://st-ann.org/event/new-lector-training/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251117T200000
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SUMMARY:New EM of the Eucharist Training
DESCRIPTION:New Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training\nMonday\, November 17th\n7:00pm \nMary’s Chapel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp us bring the joy of the season to the heart of the parish by decorating the church rectory for Christmas. This is a special opportunity to create a warm\, festive atmosphere for the priests who serve our community. We’ll spend time together adding holiday touches – lights\, garlands\, and more – while enjoying fellowship and the spirit of giving. All are welcome (especially tall people) to lend a hand!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/252503892563158
URL:https://st-ann.org/event/new-em-of-the-eucharist-training/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical
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