CANDLEMASS.

On 2nd February we celebrated CANDLEMASS, which is the conclusion of the season of light which began at Christmas. After this day the crib was taken down.

People gathered in the Church porch ready for Mass to begin

A selection of candles were blessed, that would be used in the liturgy in the coming weeks.

Candles were lit and a procession into church began, ending at the Lady Chapel.

We gathered at the Crib, for the last time.

Here the prayer of Solomon was said, which was the prayer Solomon prayed when Jesus was presented in the temple.