We are changing the dates for our February and March meetings of the St.

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Due to the severity of this year's flu outbreak, Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of  Brooklyn, has mandated that the distribution of the precious blood to the faithful at Mass, be suspended. This suspension will be lifted upon conclusion of this flu season.

February 3 is the Feast of Saint Blaise. We will continue the tradition of honoring this Saint, who is the patron and protector of those afflicted with ailments of the throat. Blessing of the throats will take place after the 9AM Mass on Saturday February 3rd.

Our next movie in our Faith in Film series will be Of Gods and Men (PG-13) on Sunday, February 4th at 2:00pm in the rectory basement screening room. This award-winning 2010 film is based on the true story of a group of Trappist monks living in an impoverished Algerian community who are faced with whether to stay or leave in the face of terrorism. A short discussion will follow.

This weekend we celebrate the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome for this year's candidates in the RCIA Process who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The parish claims these candidates by signing them with the sign of the Cross and presenting them with the Holy Bible, the foundation of the faith in which they wish to grow.

Preparing for full initiation through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are Gina Ekwealor and Clement Salomon.

Join us for our next meeting of the St. Francis Xavier Book Group on Sunday, January 21st at 10:45am in the rectory. We'll be discussing Shusako Endo's novel, Silence, the book on which Martin Scorsese's recent movie was based. All are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you.