February 3, 2026

Feast of Saint Blaise and the Blessings of Throats

Feast of Saint Blaise and the Blessings of Throats

Date/Time
Date(s) - Feb 03, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Saint Blaise was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia and is associated with the healing of throats.  He is believed to have been martyred in the persecution of Licinius in the early 4th century and is venerated by the Eastern Church, as well.  In memory of Saint Blaise, the blessing of throats will be offered following Mass.  

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 
Veneration of the Relic of Saint Blaise – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
Mass – 10:30 AM 
Blessing of Throats – Following Mass 

It is with extremely sad and heavy hearts that we announce that we are CLOSED on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as all staff will be attending the funeral for Victoria (Rocus) Bellegue, granddaughter of Centre founders Vera M. & Harry E. Calandra, and oldest daughter of Christina Calandra Rocus. In addition to being a member of the Calandra family, Victoria was also a longtime staff member here at the Centre, along with her mother and sister, Christiana (Rocus) Mohn. Please keep Victoria’s husband, daughter, parents, sister, and entire family in your prayers.

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