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HAMDEN – St. Rita Parish will have its 21st annual Valentine’s Mass for married and engaged couples from throughout the area. The candlelight service will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. Rita Church at 1620 Whitney Ave. The theme of the liturgy is "Marriage: A Leap of Faith." The Sacred Heart Academy choir will perform.

A reception, complete with wedding cake and musical entertainment, will be held in the Donnelly Parish Center immediately following the Mass. Directions are available at http://www.stritahamden.com/about-st-rita/phone-s-directions.