February (Meaning Purification)

Happy February Friends And Family ! 

We would like to wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a few of our member and their loved ones !!

Lawrence Gochioco be celebrating Feb 16th!

Lars Gustafson will have a joyful birthday Feb 21st!

Luci Siminic spouse of Joseph Siminic, will have her birthday Feb 9th! 

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The Legend of St. Valentines Day: 

The history of Valentine's Day--and the story of its patron saint--is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? 

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. 

What Holidays Are In February?

Groundhog Day: February 2, United States and Canada
Valentines Day: February 14
Flag Day of Canada: February 15
Presidents Day (United States, third Monday)

February Is National What Month? 

International Mother Language Day: February 21
Eyes of winter: February 24
Leap Day: February 29
Black History Month (Canada and United States)
National Bird-Feeding Month