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St. Valentine of Rome

St. Valentine of Rome
Legend states that Valentine, along with St. Marius, aided the Christian martyrs during the Claudian persecution. In addition to his other edicts against helping Christians, Claudius had also issued a decree forbidding marriage. In order to increase troops for his army, he forbade young men to marry, believing that single men made better soldiers than…
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Family, Friends & Chicken Soup

Family, Friends & Chicken Soup
If you or someone you know cannot drive, Family, Friends and Chicken Soup volunteers can help with transportation to the grocery, medical appointments, the bank, or with other errands.  We can also help those who are lonely and in need of a visitor.  We also offer help with meals when someone is ill, injured or…
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Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas

Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas
Forty days after the birth of Christ, Mary complied with the precept of the Mosaic law for purification after the birth of a child. She redeemed her first-born from the temple (Numbers 18:15) and was purified by the prayer of Simeon the just, in the presence of Anna the prophetess (Luke 2:22.). No doubt this…
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Ordinary Time

Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time is the period in the Church calendar outside of other major seasons, and runs 33 or 34 weeks. In Latin, Ordinary Time is called Tempus Per Annum ("time throughout the year"). The season falls between Christmas and Lent, and also between Easter and Advent. It focuses on celebrating the entirety of Christ's person.   If…
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