Blessings

"To bless and praise God is the fundamental response of the Christian to God's mighty works.  To bless God is to remember, recall, and invoke God's presence and assistance, as well as to offer our praise." (Blessings and Prayers for Home and Family)

"Jesus passed on to us the Jewish tradition of blessing.  In many tender scenes in the gospels, Jesus touches and blesses.  He welcomes little children, puts his arms around them, and blesses them (Mark 10:13-16).  When at table, Jesus blessed food (Mark 6:41).  As he ascends into heaven he raises his hands and blesses the disciples. (Luke 24.50-51.)" (Blessings and Prayers for Home and Family)

If you or your family would like to request for a blessing, please see below:

• Birthdays, Anniversaries - phone the parish office to arrange a date suitable for you and the priest.  You may also want to request for a Papal Blessing.  The parish office can facilitate it for you.
• Home - phone the parish office to arrange a date suitable for you and the priest.
• Vehicle - phone the parish office to arrange a date suitable for you and the priest.  Usually, you will bring the vehicle that needs to be blessed in front of the Church.
• Religious Articles/objects - you may approach the priest either before or after Mass.