Ordo for the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia

Regulations

 

• Holy Days of Obligation on which the faithful are obliged to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist are:
  1. Sundays or Fridays (where it has been decided);
  2. the Nativity of the Lord (December 25);
  3. the Assumption of B.V. Mary (August 15).
• 2017-8 Special Celebration days on which the faithful are encouraged to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist are:
  1. Immaculate Conception of the B.V. Mary (Dec 8);
  2. Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1);
  3. Our Lady of Arabia (Jan 13);
  4. St. Joseph (March 19);
  5. Sacred Heart (June 8);
  6. Ss. Peter and Paul (July 1);
  7. All Saints (Nov 1);
  8. Dedication of the Parish Church (Oct 28);
  9. Parish Titular Saint.
• Observances transferred to the following or preceding Sunday are:
  1. Epiphany of the Lord;
  2. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi);
  3. Ascension of the Lord;
  4. Ss. Peter and Paul.
• Fasting is prescribed for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for those who have completed 18 years of age and up to the beginning of the 60th year. One meal a day is eaten. A smaller quantity of food, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken at two other times in the day.
• Abstinence from meat (milk products, eggs or animal fat not included) applies to those who have completed 14 years of age. It is prescribed for Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and every Wednesday that is not a Solemnity. However, on Wednesdays outside of Lent, abstinence from meat can be substituted by another act of penance, such as prayer or a work of charity.
• During Lenten weekdays and Days of Prayer, abstinence from meat, almsgiving, fasting and other works of prayer, penance and/or charity are encouraged according to ability.
• Eucharistic Fast: The faithful must abstain from food and drink, aside from water and medicine, for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. The sick, infirm and elderly (and their caregivers) may receive Holy Communion even if they have eaten something within the preceding hour.
• Paschal (Easter) Precept: The faithful who have made their First Holy Communion should receive Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter Season. Within the Vicariate, this precept may be fulfilled at any time between the First Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost). One who has reached the age of discretion is also obliged to confess one’s grave sins at least once a year.
• General Absolution: may be given on Good Friday and the Midnight Mass(es) of Christmas, if large numbers of parishioners make it impossible for all to avail of the increased opportunities for the sacrament of Reconciliation in the weeks preceding Christmas and Easter. The rite for imparting general absolution may be found in the Rite of Penance, Rite III. The conditions of C.I.C. 962, especially regarding the intention of individual confession of grave sins at the next available opportunity, must be clearly announced to the faithful before the absolution is given.

Notes on the Calendar

 

• Omitted saints: in a given year (e.g. on Sundays) may still be commemorated in Eucharistic Prayer III. Saints omitted on Fridays are only omitted in parish Masses with the people, but still observed in the Liturgy of the Hours.
• Evening Masses: refer to Masses that are celebrated after Evening Prayer I (i.e. 4 p.m.) on the eves of Sundays and Solemnities.  As a rule, such Masses are of the following Sunday or Solemnity (but see n.3 below). On Saturdays, this term also refers to any morning Masses that have been authorized to fulfil the ‘Sunday obligation’ in larger parishes. Otherwise, on Saturday morning, the Mass of the day is celebrated.
• Mass formulary used: always follows that of the liturgical day. As a rule, Mass in the morning matches the observance used in the celebration of Lauds (Morning Prayer). Mass in the evening matches the observance used in the celebration of Vespers (Evening Prayer). This Ordo notes the determination made by the Bishop in all such instances, especially conflicting celebrations, in accordance with the decree of the Congregation of Divine Worship (cf. Notitiae 10: 222-223).
• Proper feasts of institutes or ethnic communities present in the Vicariate are noted in this calendar for convenience.  A priest may opt to celebrate such feasts due tot he presence of faithful from that nationality in the parish, or in order to honour the particular spirituality of a religious institute serving in the parish. Such feasts may be observed in parish Masses as a Votive Mass when permitted by the rubrics (see  Choice of Mass Text) and in celebrations of the Liturgy of the Hours among religious communities. As a rule, when celebrations of religious communities occur on a weekend, they are not observed in Masses with the people. They may continue to be observed in Masses in religious houses, or in the praying of the Divine Office.
• The Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary in Ordinary Timeis especially commended in the Vicariate, which is placed under the patronage of our Lady. A Mass may be selected from (a) the Common of the Virgin Mary (b) a Votive Mass of the B.V. Mary (c) a title of the B.V. Mary in the Universal Calendar or the mystery of the Immaculate Conception (d) a title particularly associated with a certain institute of consecrated life (e) a suitable Mass from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary (or Marian Sacramentary).
• The number of readings used on Sundays and Solemnities is 3. For Feasts falling on Fridays, 3 readings are used in our Vicariate in parish Masses with the people. On all other occasions, only 2 readings are used. N.B. When 3 readings are printed in the lectionary for Feasts (e.g. for Feasts of the Lord), a selection may be made between the 1st and 2nd reading, unless it falls on a Sunday or Friday.
  
  Special readings from the Proper of Saints are used for Solemnities, Feasts and certain memorials (where one or more of the readings refers directly to the person or mystery celebrated). For other memorials, the regular weekday readings are given in this Ordo since the semi-continuous reading of Scripture is preferred (Introduction to the Lectionary 83, 84). However, on these days, the priest may always exercise the option of selecting readings from the Proper of Saints, or other suitable readings from the appropriate Common.
• An External Solemnity occurs when it desired to celebrate a certain saint more solemnly. The Gloria and/or Creed may be added, and additional readings chosen from the Proper or Common of Saints. With the permission of the Bishop, a celebration occurring during the week in Ordinary Time may be moved to the weekend. In Advent, Lent and Easter, such special celebrations may be celebration (with the permission of the Bishop) on Friday, but not on Sunday (IGMR 374).
• Anniversaries of Ordination and Religious Profession may be observed with a special Mass according to the rules laid down for Votive Mass (see Choice of Mass Text). For days on which an Anniversary Masses for the Dead may be celebrated, see Choice of Mass Text.
• Common of Saints: the Roman Missal only indicates a suitable text within a Common. Another text within the same Common, or from the Common of Holy Men and Women, may be used. Texts within the same Common (but not from 2 different Commons) may always be interchanged. Necessary alterations to number (singular to plural, or vice versa) and gender may be made to texts from a suggested Common in order to use them for a particular saint.

 

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ADVENT

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The Season of Advent begins with First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the First Sunday of Advent (anticipated in the Vicariate on Friday) and ends before First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of Christmas.

Advent has a twofold character. It is a time of preparation for Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered. It is also a time when, remembering the Incarnation, minds and hearts are led to look forward to Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. (UNLYC 39). It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope (DPP 96). Advent thus includes an element of penance, both in preparing, quieting and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas, as well as in preparing our lives to be ready to meet the Lord when he comes again in glory.

Liturgical Notes:

• The Glory to God is omitted (except on Solemnities, Feasts and Ritual Masses where it is prescribed) but the Alleluia is used.
• violet vestments are worn for Masses of Advent weekdays and Sundays. On the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), rose vestments may be worn.
• decoration of the church with flowers, and the use of musical instruments should be curtailed and reduced (cf. IGMR 305, 313). The exceptions are Feasts and Solemnities, and the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday).
• the season’s penitential element may be highlighted through more frequent opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance. Communal penance services (with individual confession and absolution) may also be celebrated. Sample services for Advent may be found in Rite of Penance, Appendix II.
• the celebration of marriage is not forbidden during Advent, and the Nuptial Mass can be used on all days except Sundays of Advent and Solemnities. However, couples should be counselled to take into account the special nature of the Advent season especially with regard to festivity (Order of Celebrating Matrimony, 32).
• The Marian dimension of the season should be taken into account in hymns and prayers used. The praying of the Angelus should be fostered, especially on weekdays. A more solemn celebration, involving a Gospel reading and other elements (DPP 195) may take place from time to time (see sample in Supplement).

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DECEMBER 2017

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1 December, Friday
MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday (1st Sunday of Advent)[v]

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
African: Optional Memorial of Bl. Clementine Anuarite [w]

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2 December, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary [w]
Votive Mass of the B.V. Mary; Preface of B.V. Mary I-II or: Mass from Marian Sacramentary; proper Preface
In the U.A.E.(optional):
Collect from the Mass for Various Needs n. 23 (For the nation or state); Prayer over the Offerings and Postcommunion from Mass for Various Needs n. 49B (For Giving Thanks to God); antiphons from n. 49A; Common Preface IV
R1: Dn 7:15-27
RP: Dan 3: 82 - 87
Go: Lk 21: 34-36

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of memorial (C) or of weekday (M), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 1.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Maria Angela Astorch, Capuchin Poor Clare [w]

NOTE: In the U.A.E., a special intention should be included for the country and rulers in the Prayers of the Faithful on the occasion of National Day. The morning Saturday weekday Mass (i.e. not fulfilling the Sunday obligation) may use the special Mass as given above - it is not permitted to replace the Mass of the Advent Sunday.
Any patriotic manifestations, such as the playing of the national anthemn, should take place outside of the Eucharistic celebration and preferably outside the church building.

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3 December, Sunday
1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT [v]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria omitted; Creed; Preface of Advent I; optional Solemn Blessing of Advent [n. 1]
R1: Is 63: 16-17; 64: 1, 3-8
RP: Ps 79: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19
R2: 1 Cor 1: 3-9
Go: Mk 13: 33-37
In some lectionaries, the Hebrew numbering is used: Is 63: 16, 17, 19; 64: 2-7
The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is omitted this year (anticipated in Salalah), but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 1;

NOTE: The Advent wreath is displayed in some churches from the beginning of Advent. The 'Shorter Rite' (Book of Blessings 1537-1540) can be used to bless the wreath before Mass, or the rite 'during Mass' may be used (Book of Blessings 1518-1519). The blessing may be repeated for each Mass

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4 December, Monday
Monday in the 1st week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of the day; Preface of Advent I or: Optional Memorial of St. John Damascene, Priest, Doctor of the Church [w]

R1: Is 2: 1-5
RP: Ps 121: 1-2, 4-5, 6-9
Go: Mt 8: 5-11

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of memorial (D), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Arab: Optional memorial of St. Barbara, virgin, martyr [r]

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5 December, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 1st week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of the day; Preface of Advent I
R1: Is 11: 1-10
RP: Ps 71: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Go: Lk 10: 21-24

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Memorial of St. Philip Rinaldi, priest [w]

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6 December, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 1st week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of the day; Preface of Advent I or: Optional Memorial of St. Nicholas, bishop [w]

R1: Is 25: 6-10
RP: Ps 22
Go: Mt 15: 29-37

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of memorial (D), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Arab: Memorial of St. Nicholas, bishop [r]

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7 December, Thursday
Memorial of St. Ambrose, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass of the saint; Preface of Pastors or Advent I
R1: Is 26: 1-6
RP: Ps 117: 1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27
Go: Mt 7: 21, 24-27

Evening Mass (after First Vespers i.e. 4 p.m.) is of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (see 8-Dec). However, if this would prove confusing to the faithful, the Mass of St. Ambrose may be celebrated in the evening as well.

HOURS: of memorial (D), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Immaculate Conception (A).

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8 December, Friday
Solemnity of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed;proper Preface; optional Solemn Blessing of B.V. Mary [n. 15]
R1: Gen 3: 9-15, 20
RP: Ps 97: 1-4
R2: Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12
Go: Lk 1:26-38

HOURS: of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (A);

NOTES:
(1) If medals of the Immaculate (Miraculous Medal) are blessed and distributed, the 'Blessing of Religious Articles' (Book of Blessings 1446ff. or 1458-1461) may be used, or the special blessing found in the 'Supplementary Blessings'
(2) Processions, Acts of Entrustment (Consecration) and conducting the rosary or one of the Litanies of the B.V. Mary with some solemnity may fittingly mark this day.

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9 December, Saturday
Saturday in the 1st week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent I or: Optional Memorial of St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin [w]

R1: Is 30: 19-21, 23-26
RP: Ps 146: 1-6
Go: Mt 9: 35-10: 1, 5, 6-8

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of memorial (D), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 2.
If the memorial of St. Juan Diego is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

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10 December, Sunday
2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT [v]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria omitted; Creed; Preface of Advent I; optional Solemn Blessing of Advent [n. 1]
R1: Is 40: 1-5, 9-11
RP: Ps 84: 9-14
R2: 2 Pet 3: 8-14
Go: Mk 1: 1-8

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 2;

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11 December, Monday
Monday in the 2nd week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent I or: Optional Memorial of St. Damasus I, Pope [w]

R1: Is 35: 1-10
RP: Ps 84: 9-14
Go: Lk 15: 17-26

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of memorial (D), PsWk 2;

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12 December, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 2nd week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent I or: Optional Memorial of B.V. Mary of Guadalupe [w]

R1: Is 40: 1-11
RP: Ps 95: 1-3, 10-13
Go: Mt 18: 12-14

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of memorial (D), PsWk 2; 
If the memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Memorial of B.V. Mary of Guadalupe [w]

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13 December, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Lucy, virgin, martyr [r]
proper Collect of saint; rest from Common or Advent weekday; Preface of Virgins or Martyrs I-II or Advent I
R1: Is 40: 25-31
RP: Ps 102:1-4, 8,10
Go: Mt 11: 28-30

HOURS: of memorial (D), proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons, PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS [w]

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14 December, Thursday
Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass of saint; Preface of Pastors or Advent I
R1: Is 41: 13-20
RP: Ps 144: 1, 9-13
Go: Mt 11: 11-15

HOURS: of memorial (D), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: Solemnity of ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS [w]

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15 December, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (3rd Sunday of Advent)[v]

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

NOTES:
A Christmas novena may be begun today, where such a practice is customary. The prayers and readings of the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours for these days already form a means of preparation, particularly through the use of the ‘O’ Antiphons.
The Directory of Popular Piety encourages that the novena consist of the solemn celebration of Vespers (Evening Prayer); otherwise, the novena should try to reflect the liturgical themes of the days (DPP 103, see Supplement for sample texts). The novena (or novena prayer) is not prayed within the Eucharistic celebration, but before or after – however, if it consists of Vespers, it may be combined, if desired, with the Mass in the manner described in the General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours 94, 96.

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NOTE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE MISA 'DE AGUINALDO' (SIMBANG GABI):

The following guidelines, based on those of the Liturgical Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), are suggested for celebrations of the Misa ‘de Aguinaldo’
 

1. The Misa de Aguinaldo is celebrated by the Filipino community from December 16 to December 24 (early morning celebrations) or December 15 to December 23 (evening celebrations). Only one such Mass may be celebrated in a church on a given day.
2. Masses on all days are celebrated in white vestments. The Glory to God (and the Creed for Sunday liturgies) are used. Festive songs may be sung and musical instruments played.
3. The liturgy of the Sunday always takes precedence. Texts for the appropriate Sunday should be used on Saturday and Sunday evening. (In our Vicariate, they may also be used on Friday.)
4. On other days, the Mass is taken from either the Proper Masses given for these days in the Filipino Proper of the Roman Missal; or from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: In Advent. A suitable Advent Mass from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary may also be chosen.
5. Readings are taken from the readings of the day. The first day of Simbang Gabi may use the readings of the Friday in the 3rd week of Advent.

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16 December, Saturday
Saturday in the 2nd week of Advent [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent I
R1: Sir 48: 1-4, 9-11
RP: Ps 79: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Go: Mt 17: 10-13

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 3.

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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17 December, Sunday
3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT [v]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria omitted; Creed; Preface of Advent II; optional Solemn Blessing of Advent [n. 1]
R1: Is 61: 1-2, 10-11
RP: Lk 1: 46-50, 53-54
R2: 1 Thess 5: 16-24
Go: Jn 1: 6-8, 19-28

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 3; Magnificat ant. O Wisdom from 17 December.

N.B. at Office of Readings, the verse, readings and responsories are from December 17, with the rest taken from the 3rd Sunday of Advent. At Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, the reading, responsory, Benedictus/Magnificat antiphon and intercessions from December 17, with the rest taken from the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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18 December, Monday
December 18 [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent II
R1: Jer 23: 5-8
RP: Ps 71: 1-2, 12-13, 18-19
Go: Mt 1: 18-24

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 3; Magnificat ant. O Adonai.

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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19 December, Tuesday
December 19 [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent II
R1: Jdg 13: 2-7, 24-25
RP: Ps 70: 3-6, 16-17
Go: Lk 1: 5-25

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 3; Magnificat ant. O Stock of Jesse

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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20 December, Wednesday
December 20 [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent II
R1: Is 7: 10-14
RP: Ps 23: 1-6
Go: Lk 1: 26-38

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 3; Magnificat ant. O Key of David

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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21 December, Thursday
December 21 [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent II or: Commemoration of St. Peter Canisius [v]
Collect of saint; rest as for weekday Mass
R1: Song 2: 8-14 or Zeph 3: 14-18
RP: Ps 32: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21
Go: Lk 1: 39-45

HOURS: of commemoration (F) or of weekday (J), PsWk 3; Magnificat ant. O Rising Sun

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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22 December, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (4th Sunday of Advent) [v]

HOURS of weekday (J), PsWk 3; Magnificat ant. O King whom all peoples desire

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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23 December, Saturday
December 23 [v]
proper Mass of day; Preface of Advent II or: Commemoration of St. John of Kety [v]
Collect of saint; rest as for weekday Mass
R1: Mal 3: 1-4, 23-24
RP: Ps 24: 4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
Go: Lk 1: 57-66

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of commemoration (F) or of weekday (J), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 4; Magnificat ant. O Emmanuel.

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Misa De Aguinaldo (Simbang Gabi) [w]

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24 December, Sunday
4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT [v]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria omitted; Creed; Preface of Advent II; optional Solemn Blessing of Advent [n. 1]
R1: 2 Sam 7: 1-5, 8-12, 14, 16
RP: Ps 88: 2-5, 27, 29
R2: Rom 16: 25-27
Go: Lk 1: 26-38

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Christmas (A).

N.B. t the Office of Readings, the psalms and their proper antiphons are taken from the 4th Sunday of Advent. The rest is all taken from December 24, and not the 4th Sunday of Advent. At Morning Prayer and Daytime Prayer, the psalms (but not their antiphons) are taken from the Sunday. All the rest (including the psalm antiphons) are taken from December 24.

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CHRISTMAS SEASON

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Christmas Time runs from First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Nativity of the Lord up to and including the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Christmas season is one of joy and celebration. After the annual celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the Church has no more ancient custom than celebrating the memorial of the Nativity of the Lord and of his first manifestations (Norms for the Liturgical Year 32).

Liturgical Notes:

• white vestments are worn throughout the Christmas Season, except for the observances of martyrs, when red vestments are used.
• each of the days within the Christmas Octave, as well as the weekdays before and after the Epiphany, have a proper Mass. Memorials of the saints occurring during the Christmas Octave are only commemorated. Throughout the Octave, the proper form for the Nativity of the In communion is used in Eucharistic Prayer I.
• The Christmas Season offers the opportunity for many blessings, including homes (especially around Epiphany, Book of Blessings 1597-1621), a manger/nativity scene (Book of Blessings 1541-1569), Christmas tree (Book of Blessings 1570-1596) and other persons or items, mentioned in their proper places below.

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24 December, Sunday

After Evening Prayer I of the Nativity (i.e. 4 p.m.):
Solemnity of the VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass of Vigil; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion; optional Solemn Blessing of the Nativity [n. 2] All kneel during the words By the power of the Holy Spirit....and was made man in the Creed;
R1: Is 62: 1-5
RP: Ps 88: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29
R2: Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25
Go: Mt 1: 1-25 or Mt 1: 18-25

By special permission of the Apostolic Vicar, one of the other sets of readings from December 25 may replace the above readings for pastoral reasons - however, the Vigil Mass formulary is still used.
For Masses celebrated closer to midnight, see under December 25 'During the Night'

NOTES:
(1) If a crib/manger is erected, it should be set up outside the sanctuary (Book of Blessings 1543) and blessed on the Vigil of Christmas or at another suitable time (Book of Blessings 1542). The 'Shorter Rite' is suggested if it is blessed immediately before the Vigil Mass.
(2) The image of the Holy Infant may be placed in the crib, and the crib incensed either immediately before or after the Christmas Mass (i.e. the procession or recession), where this is customary. This ceremony should not be inserted into the Mass e.g. at the Gloria

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25 December, Monday
Holy Day of Obligation
Solemnity of the NATIVITY OF THE LORD [w]

Mass of Nativity according to time of day (During Night, Dawn, During Day); Gloria; Creed; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion; optional Solemn Blessing of the Nativity [n. 2] All kneel during the words By the power of the Holy Spirit....and was made man in the Creed;
Readings: The lectionary permits that any of the three sets of readings may be used at any of the Masses of Christmas according to the pastoral needs of the congregation in the judgement of the priest celebrant. Careful consideration should be given in employing this faculty, since the readings often complement other Mass texts.
During the Night:
R1: Is 9: 1-7
RP: Ps 95: 1-3, 11-13
R2: Tit 2: 11-14
Go: Lk 2: 1-14

At Dawn:
R1: Is 62: 11-12
RP: Ps 96: 1, 6, 11-12
R2: Tit 3: 4-7
Go: Lk 2: 15-20

During the Day:
R1: Is 52: 7-10
RP: Ps 97: 1-6
R2: Heb 1: 1-6
Go: Jn 1: 1-18 or Jn 1: 1-5, 9-14

HOURS: of Solemnity (A), but proper psalms for Prayer during the Day.

NOTES:
(1) The image of the Holy Infant may be placed in the crib, and the crib incensed either immediately before or after the Christmas Mass (i.e. the procession or recession), where this is customary. This ceremony should not be inserted into the Mass e.g. at the Gloria
(2) On this day (i.e. after midnight), priests may celebrate or concelebrate 3 Masses, provided that these Masses are celebrated at their proper times of day.
(3) For Masses celebrated 'During the Night':
(a) A form of the 'Rite of Reconciliation of Several Penitents with General Confession and Absolution' may be used according to the guidelines of the Apostolic Vicar.
(b) the announcement of the Nativity of the Lord from the Martyrology (see Supplement; music in Appendix I of the Roman Missal) may be recited or chanted before the Mass. It should not replace any part of the Mass.
(c) It is recommended that, where possible, a celebration of the Office of Readings precede the Mass.(IGLH 215)
(4) Where possible, Morning Prayer (Lauds) precedes the Mass at Dawn

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26 December, Tuesday
Feast of ST. STEPHEN, The First Martyr [r]
proper Mass of Saint; Gloria; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Nativity; optional Prayer over the People [n. 27/28]
R1: Acts 6: 8-10, 7: 54-59
RP: Ps 30: 3-4, 6, 8, 16-17
Go: Mt 10: 17-22

HOURS: of Day within the Christmas Octave (K)

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27 December, Wednesday
Feast of ST. JOHN, Apostle and Evangelist [w]
proper Mass of Saint; Gloria; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Nativity; optional Prayer over the People [n. 2, 18, 27 or 28]
R1: 1 Jn 1: 1-4
RP: Ps 96: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
R2: Jn 20: 2-8
HOURS: of Day within the Christmas Octave (K)

NOTES: Wine may be blessed in honour of St. John (Book of Blessings 1786-1804, 1795B) or using the special blessing from 'Supplementary Blessings'

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28 December, Thursday
Feast of HOLY INNOCENTS, martyrs [r]
proper Mass of Saints; Gloria; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Nativity; optional Prayer over the People [n. 10, 23 or 25]
R1: 1 Jn 1: 5-2: 2
RP: Ps 123: 2-5, 7-8
Go: Mt 2: 13-18

HOURS: of Day within the Christmas Octave (K)

NOTES:
(1) Where customary, the blessing of children may take place after the dismissal of the Mass, or at another time apart from Mass. The Shorter Rite (Book of Blessings 170-172) may be used, or the priest may instead bless children who come to him individually using the Short Formulary (Book of Blessings 173: May the Lord Jesus, who loved children, bless + you, N., and keep you in his love, now and for ever ).
(2) Today is also an appropriate day for prayer and activities to counter the innumerable forms of violence against children, from conception through to daily life, and encouraging assistance for adoption and education (DPP 113).

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29 December, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Feast of the HOLY FAMILY) [w]

The memorial of St. Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Day within the Christmas Octave (K) or of the commemoration of St. Thomas Becket (F);

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30 December, Saturday
Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity [w]
proper Mass of day; Gloria; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Nativity; optional Solemn Blessing of the Nativity [n. 2]
R1: 1 Jn 2: 12-17
RP: Ps 95: 7-10
Go: Lk 2: 36-40

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday (HOLY FAMILY)

HOURS: of Day within the Christmas Octave (K); Evening Prayer I of the Feast of the Holy Family (B);

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31 December, Sunday
Feast of the HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH [w]
proper Mass of day; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Nativity I-II-III; In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Nativity; optional Solemn Blessing of the Nativity [n. 2]
R1: Gen 15: 1-6, 21: 1-3
RP: Ps 104: 1-6, 8-9
R2: Heb 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19
Go: Lk 2: 22-40

Or, readings from Year A, with the Gospel from Year B:
R1: Ecc 3: 3-7, 14-17
RP: Ps 127: 1-5
R2: Col 3 12-21
Go: Lk 2: 22-40

The Commemoration of St. Sylvester I, Pope is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

Evening Masses: of the Solemnity of MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. However, for pastoral reasons, the Mass of the Holy Family may be used instead. Irrespective of the Mass text used, such Masses fulfil the 'Sunday obligation'.

HOURS: of Feast of the Holy Family (B), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Mother of God (A);

NOTES:
(1) If desired, the blessing of families may replace the final blessing at Mass (Book of Blessings 65-67) or be celebrated at some other time. Among other possible devotional practices, DPP 112 also suggests blessing of children (Book of Blessings 170ff.) and couples (Book of Blessings 132ff.).
(2) Entrustment/Consecration of families to the Holy Family is recommended by DPP 112 and is indulgenced (EI 1).
(3) Today is also an appropriate day for prayer and activities to encourage families, promote healthy relationships within the family and combat threats to family life (e.g. domestic violence). Special attention should be given to the needs of families separated and dispersed for economic reasons, as is common in our Vicariate.
For the eve of the New Year:
(4) Plenary Indulgence for the public recitation or singing of the 'Te Deum' ('Holy God we praise thy name'), thanking God for the blessings of the past year. This may take place before or after Mass, or at another time (EI 26.1.2). See 'Supplement' for suggested rites.
(5) DPP 144 commends a “vigil offering of the new year to the Lord”, with Eucharistic Adoration concluded by the celebration of Mass. The vigil has a two-fold aspect: “of penance and sorrow for the sins committed during the year and lost occasions of grace; and of thanks for the graces and blessings.”

 

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JANUARY 2018

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1 January, Monday
Solemnity of MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD [w]
proper Mass of solemnity; Gloria; Creed; Preface of B.V. Mary I; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion (Nativity); optional Solemn Blessing for the Beginning of Year [n.3]
R1: Nb 6: 22-27
RP: Ps 66 (67): 2-3, 5, 6, 8
R2: Gal 4:4-7
Go: Lk 2: 16-21

HOURS: of Solemnity (A); Evening Prayer II of the Solemnity;

NOTES: Plenary indulgence for attending the public recitation or singing of the 'Veni Creator' ('Come Holy Ghost') in the church, to ask for God’s help for the year (EI 26.1.1). This may take place before or after Mass, or at another time. See 'Supplement' for suggested rite.

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02 January, Tuesday
Memorial of Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church [w]
proper Mass of saints; Preface of Pastors or Nativity I-II-III
R1: 1 Jn 2:22-28
RP: Ps 97 (98):1-4
Go: Jn 1:19-28

HOURS: of memorial(D), PsWk 1;

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03 January, Wednesday
January 03 [w]
proper Mass of day (Wednesday, weekdays of Christmastime); Preface of Nativity I-II-III or: Optional Memorial of the Holy Name of Jesus [w]
proper Mass of memorial; Preface of Nativity I-II-III
R1: 1 Jn 2:29-3:6
RP: Ps 97 (98):1, 3-6
Go: Jn 1:29-34

For the memorial of the Holy Name, the following readings may be used instead:

R1: Phil 2:1-11
RP: Ps 8:4-9
Go: Lk 2:21-24

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of memorial (D), PsWk 1.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of the Holy Name of Jesus [w]

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04 January, Thursday
January 04 [w]
proper Mass of day (Thursday, Christmas weekdays); Preface of Nativity I-II-III
R1: 1 Jn 3:7-10
RP: Ps 97 (98):1, 7-9
Go: Jn 1:35-42

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional memorial of St. Angela of Foligno [w]

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05 January, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Epiphany of the Lord)[w]. The Vigil Mass of the Epiphany formulary (see 16 January, Evening Mass) is recommended on Friday, in preference to the Day Mass formulary.

HOURS: of Christmas weekday (J), PsWk 1

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Diego Jose of Cadiz, OFM Cap. [w]

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06 January, Saturday
January 06 [w]
proper Mass of day (Sat, Christmas weekdays); Preface of Nativity I-II-III
R1: 1 Jn 5:5-13
RP: Ps 147:12-15, 19-20
Go: Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3: 23-38 or Lk 3: 23, 31-34, 36, 38

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the VIGIL MASS OF THE EPIPHANY and READINGS (same as Day Mass):

proper Vigil Mass of the Epiphany; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Epiphany; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion (Epiphany); optional Solemn Blessing of the Epiphany [n. 4]
R1: Is 60:1-6
RP: Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
R2: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6
Go: Mt 2:1-12

HOURS: of weekday (J), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Solemnity of the Epiphany (A).
N.B. at the Office of Readings, the Second Reading and its responsory is taken from December 31 and not the Baptism of the Lord as indicated in the breviary (Decree, Congregation of Divine Worship, 21.10.79).

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07 January, Sunday
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass of the Day; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Epiphany; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion (Epiphany); optional Solemn Blessing of the Epiphany [n. 4]
R1: Is 60:1-6
RP: Ps 71 (72):1-2, 7-8, 10-13
R2: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6
Go: Mt 2:1-12

The optional memorial of St. Raymond of Penafort, priest is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Solemnity of the Epiphany (A) but proper psalms at Prayer during the Day; Evening Prayer II of the Epiphany.

NOTES:
(1) The solemn proclamation by a Deacon/cantor of the date of Easter, orienting feasts to the Paschal mystery, may take place after the Gospel (text in Appendix I of the Roman Missal, or in 'Supplement'.)
(2) Holy water may be blessed today and then used to bless homes by a priest or deacon (Book of Blessings 1597–1616 or 1617- 1621, or the rite in 'Supplementary Blessings'). Chalk may also be blessed, distributed and used to write the inscription '20+ C + M + B + 18' over the doors of a residence as a sign of blessing and remembrance of the Wise Men (DPP 118, Book of Blessings 1795F or special blessing in 'Supplementary Blessings'). Other items associated with the Epiphany (e.g. incense, gold, etc.) may also be blessed today. (Book of Blessings 1795F-G or blessings in 'Supplementary Blessings')
(3) DPP 118 also encourages that today be a day for the promotion of missionary work and awareness of evangelization.

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08 January, Monday
Feast of the BAPTISM OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass of Feast; Gloria; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People [n. 2, 5, 7 or 25].
DPP 119 encourages the Rite of Sprinkling (Missal, Appendix III) instead of the Penitential Act today
N.B.The Creed is omitted since this Feast falls on a Monday - the rubric of the missal directs it since the Feast is usually assigned to Sunday.
R1: Is 55: 1-11 or 1 Jn 5: 1-9
RP: Is 2: 2-6
Go: Mk 1: 7-11
Or, readings of Year A with Gospel of Year B:
R1: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38
RP: Ps 28 (29):1-4, 9-10
Go: Mk 1: 7-11

HOURS: of the Feast of the Baptism (B). N.B. Psalms of Monday PsWk 1 for Prayer During the Day, with proper antiphons from Proper of Season.
 

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ORDINARY TIME I

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During Ordinary Time, “no particular aspect of the mystery of Christ is celebrated, but rather the mystery of Christ itself is honoured in its fullness, especially on Sundays” (UNLYC 43).

Liturgical Notes:

• Eucharistic Prayer IV has many characteristics (e.g. summary of salvation history) that commend its use on the Sundays of Ordinary Time. Six forms of Solemn Blessing are given for Ordinary Time (nn. 9-14) and fittingly used on Sundays.
• Weekdays use the formulary of the preceding Sunday. However, they may also use the formulary of any other suitable Sunday in Ordinary Time, Votive Masses, Masses for the Dead, or Masses for Various Needs, as outlined in the section on Choice of Mass Text. The Mass of the B.V. Mary on Saturday or on days on which Marian novenas are held is especially encouraged.

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9 January, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 1st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Sm 1:9-20
RP: 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8
Go: Mk 1:21-28

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional memorial of St. Adrian of Canterbury, abbot [w]

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10 January, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 1st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
RP: Ps 39 (40): 2, 5, 7-10
Go: Mk 1:29-39

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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11 January, Thursday
Thursday in the 1st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Sm 4:1-11
RP: Ps 43 (44):10-11, 14-15, 24-25
Go: Mk 1:40-45

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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12 January, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Bernard of Corleone, OFM Cap. [w]

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13 January, Saturday
Solemnity of OUR LADY OF ARABIA, Principal Patroness of the Gulf [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity (either A or B); Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional proper Solemn Blessing
R1: Zeph 3:14-18
RP: Is 12: 2-6
R2: Gal 4:4-7
Go: Lk 1:39-56

Or:

R1: Is 60:1-6
RP: Ps 71:1-2, 7-8, 10-13
R2: Rom 12: 9-16b
Go: Lk 1:39-56

The MASS and READINGS of the solemnity are used throughout the whole day, including any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses)

The optional memorial of St. Hilary, bishop and Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A); Evening Prayer II of the Solemnity; Sunday Night Prayer II.

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14 January, Sunday
World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: 1 Sm 3:3-10, 19
RP: Ps 39 (40): 2, 4, 7-10
R2: 1 Cor 6:13-15, 17-20
Go: Jn 1:35-42

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2;

NOTES: Today is the 'World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees' instituted by Pius X in 1914. The faithful are encouraged to pray and work for the welfare of the vulnerable in our society, especially those forced to leave their homes due to war, conflict, persecution or economic reasons. A suitable intention should be included among the 'Prayers of the Faithful' at Mass.

PROPER CALENDARS
Indian: (The optional memorial of Bl. Devasahayam, martyr, is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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15 January, Monday
Monday in the 2nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Sam 15: 16-23
RP: Ps 49: 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23
Go: Mk 2: 18-22

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Memorial of Bl. Louis Variara, priest and Founder of the Institute of the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary [w]

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16 January, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 2nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Sam 16: 1-13
RP: Ps 88: 20-22, 27-28
Go: Mk 2: 23-28

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of Ss. Berard & Companions, Protomartyrs of the Franciscan Order [r]
India/Sri Lanka: Memorial of St. Joseph Vaz, priest [w]

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17 January, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Anthony the Abbot [w]
proper Mass of memorial; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Sam 17: 32-33, 37, 40-51
RP: Ps 143: 1-2, 9-10
Go: Mk 3: 1-6

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 2;

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18 January, Thursday
Thursday in the 2nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Sam 18: 6-9, 19: 1-7
RP: Ps 55: 2-3, 9-14
Go: Mk 3: 7-12

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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19 January, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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20 January, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Sebastian, martyr [r]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Fabian, Pope, martyr [r]
or: Saturday in the 2nd week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 2 Sam 1: 1-4, 11-12, 17, 19, 23-27
RP: Ps 79: 2-3, 5-7
Go: Mk 3: 20-21

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional memorial of Bl. Cyprian Michael Tansi, priest [w]

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21 January, Sunday
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Jon 3: 1-5, 10
RP: Ps 24: 4-6, 7-9
R2: 1 Cor 7: 29-31
Go: Mk 1: 14-20

The memorial of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino/MSP: Feast of SANTO NINO [w]

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22 January, Monday
Monday in the 3rd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Vincent, deacon, martyr [r]

R1: 2 Sam 5: 1-7, 10
RP: Ps 88: 20-22, 25-26
Go: Mk 3: 22-30

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Laura Vincuna, youth [w]

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23 January, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 3rd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 2 Sam 6: 12-15, 17-19
RP: Ps 23: 7-10
Go: Mk 3: 31-35

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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24 January, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Collect/Prayer over Offerings/Postcommunion of saint; antiphons from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Sm 7: 4-17
RP: Ps 88: 4-5, 27-30
Go: Mk 4:1-20

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Feast of ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, Titular and Patron of the Society [w]

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25 January, Thursday
Feast of the CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE [w]
proper Mass of feast; Gloria; Preface of Apostles I; optional Solemn Blessing of the Apostles [n. 17]
R1: Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22
RP: Ps 116: 1-2
Go: Mk 16: 15-18

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 3;

NOTES:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concludes today. Participation in the solemn conclusion of this Week is indulgenced (plenary, EI 11)

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26 January, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (4th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The memorial of Ss. Timothy and Titus, bishops is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the memorial of Ss. Timothy and Titus (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 3;

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27 January, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Angela Merici, Virgin [w]
or: Saturday in the 3rd week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 2 Sam 12: 1-7, 10-17
RP: Ps 50: 12-17
Go: Mk 4: 35-41

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 4.

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28 January, Sunday
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Deut 18: 15-20
RP: Ps 94: 1-2, 6-9
R2: 1 Cor 7: 32-35
Go: Mk 1: 21-28

The optional memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 4;

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29 January, Monday
Monday in the 4th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 2 Sam 15: 13-14, 30, 16: 5-13
RP: Ps 3: 2-8
Go: Mk 5: 1-20

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

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30 January, Tuesday
Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of the Apostolic Vicar [w/g]
Various Needs Mass n. 3: For a Bishop; Com.Pf. I-VI (Sugg: IV)
The readings of the day may be used, or the alternative readings from the Common of Pastors (Lectionary Vol. II) R1: 1 Sam 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30-19:3
RP: Ps 85: 1-6
Go: Mk 5: 21-43

Or, from the Common of Pastors:
R1: Is 61: 1-3
RP: Ps 88: 2-5, 21-22, 25, 27
Go: Jn 10: 11-16

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Hyacinth Marescotti [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Bronislaus Markiewicz, priest and Founder of the Congregations of Saint Michael the Archangel [w]
Salesian:(tmrw) Solemnity of ST. JOHN BOSCO, priest and founder [w]

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31 January, Wednesday
Memorial of St. John Bosco, priest [w]
prop Collect of saint; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 2 Sam 24: 2, 9-17
RP: Ps 31: 1-2, 5-7
Go: Mk 6: 1-6

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Solemnity of ST. JOHN BOSCO, priest and founder of the Society [w]

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FEBRUARY 2018

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1 February, Thursday
Thursday in the 4th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Kgs 2: 1-4, 10-12
RP: 1 Ch 29:10-12
Go: Mk 6:7-13

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional Memorial of Bl. Benedict Daswa, martyr [r]
Salesian: Commemoration of deceased Salesian confreres [v]

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2 February, Friday
World Day of Consecrated Life
Feast of the PRESENTATION OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass of feast; Gloria; proper Preface. Creed is added in our Vicariate in Masses with the people.
In Masses with the people, 3 readings are used since it is a Friday. Otherwise a choice may be made between the first and second reading.
R1: Mal 3: 1-4
RP: Ps 23: 7-10
R2: Heb 2: 14-18
Go: Lk 2: 22-40 or Lk 2: 22-32

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 4;

NOTES:
(1) Mass is preceded by the Blessing of Candles and either by a Procession or Solemn Entrance. A simplified version in accordance with the rubrics, for use where time does not permit more elaboration or singing, can be found in the 'Supplement'. Blessing of candles should not take place at the altar itself but at some other suitable place at least a little way from the altar (e.g. the door of the church, the middle, a side altar or chapel, etc.)
(2) Due to the procession/solemn entrance, the Penitential Act is omitted. After the kissing (and incensing) of the altar, the Mass continues with the "Glory to God". The priest may wear a white cope for the first part, particularly if the rite is carried out with some solemnity. He changes to a chasuble after incensing the altar.
(3) Today is the World Day of Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 1997. The faithful are encouraged to pray for all women and men in consecrated life to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples, and for an increase in such vocations. This celebration may also be observed on the following Sunday, and suitable intentions included in the Prayers of the Faithful.
(4) If the blessing of throats in honour of St. Blaise will be administered tomorrow, the candles to be used are blessed today.
(5) Outside of Mass, blessing of expectant mothers (Book of Blessings 253-255; Short Formulary n. 256) may be appropriately given today (DPP 121).

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03 February, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Blaise, bishop, martyr [r]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Ansgar, bishop [w]
or: Saturday in the 4th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Kg 3: 4-13
RP: Ps 118: 9-14
Go: Mk 6: 30-34

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 1.

NOTES: At any Mass today, including the Sunday Mass, throats may be blessed in honour of St. Blaise (Book of Blessings 1630-1634), even if another Mass formulary is used. If the blessing is given during the Mass, it replaces the final blessing, or may be given after the Prayers of the Faithful. Individual blessings, using crossed candles blessed on the Feast of the Presentation, may be given by both clerics and designated lay ministers (lay ministers omit the sign of the cross in the Prayer of Blessing). The priest may also bless all assembled at once by extending his hands over the assembly and saying the Prayer of Blessing, omitting the rite with the candles. Outside of Mass, the Shorter Rite may be used (Book of Blessings 1651-1655).

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4 February, Sunday
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Job 7: 1-4, 6-7
RP: Ps 146: 1-6
R2: 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23
Go: Mk 1: 29-39

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: (The memorial of St. Joseph of Leonessa, OFM Cap. is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)
Sri Lanka: (The feast of OUR LADY OF LANKA is omitted this year.)

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5 February, Monday
Memorial of St. Agatha, virgin, martyr [r]
proper Collect of saint; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Virgins or Martyrs I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Kgs 8: 1-7, 9-13
RP: Ps 131: 6-10
Go: Mk 6: 53-56

HOURS: of memorial (C), proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons, PsWk 1;

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6 February, Tuesday
Memorial of Ss. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs [r]
proper Collect of saints; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Kg 8: 22-23, 27-30
RP: Ps 83: 3-5, 10-11
Go: Mk 7: 1-13

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of Ss. Peter Baptist, Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs [r]
Indian: Memorial of St. Gonsalo Garcia, martyr [r]

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7 February, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 5th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Kg 10: 1-10
RP: Ps 36: 5-6, 30-31, 39-40
Go: Mk 7: 14-23

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Colette of Corbie [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Pius IX, Pope [w]

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8 February, Thursday
Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
Thursday in the 5th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Jerome Emiliani [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin [w]

R1: 1 Kg 11: 4-13
RP: Ps 105: 3-4, 35-37, 40
Go: Mk 7: 24-30

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 1;
If the memorial of St. Josephine is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Comboni: Memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin [w]

NOTES: The memoriall of St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave, is observed as the Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking, devoted to prayer and activities against human trafficking and to comforting, strenghtening and helping empower survivorsA suitable intention should be added to the Prayers of the Faithful. Where appropriate, the 'Blessing of Victims of Oppression' (Book of Blessings 433-443 or 447-450 for the Shorter Rite) may be celebrated. Visits and material support to survivors should be encouraged.

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9 February, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of the Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Arab: Memorial of St. Maroun [w]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Leopold of Alpandeire [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Eusebia Palomino Yenes, FMA [w]

NOTES: At all public Masses on this weekend, it is recommended to announce the Lenten Regulations of the Vicariate, or otherwise communicate them to the faithful in a clear manner (e.g. notices, mobile applications, etc.).

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10 February, Saturday
Memorial of St. Scholastica, Virgin [w]
proper Collect of saint; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Virgins or Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI.
R1: 1 Kg 12: 26-32, 13: 33-34
RP: Ps 105: 6-7, 19-22
Go: Mk 8: 1-10

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 2.

NOTES: At all public Masses on this weekend, it is recommended to announce the Lenten Regulations of the Vicariate, or otherwise communicate them to the faithful in a clear manner.

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11 February, Sunday
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Lev 13: 1-2, 44-46
RP: Ps 31: 1-2, 5, 11
R2: 1 Cor 10: 31-11:1
Go: Mk 1: 40-45

The optional memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes is omitted this year.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2;

NOTES: Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II as a special time of prayer, sharing and offering of one’s suffering, with its salvific dimension. Where appropriate, the 'Blessing of the Sick' (Book of Blessings 380-398 or 403-405; 406 for the Short Formulary) may be celebrated. Visits to the sick should be encouraged as part of Christian spirituality, and associations including this practice fostered.

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12 February, Monday
Monday in the 6th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Jas 1: 1-11
RP: Ps 118: 67-68, 71-72, 75-76
Go: Mk 8: 11-13

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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13 February, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 6th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Jas 1: 12-18
RP: Ps 93: 12-15, 18-19
Go: Mk 8: 14-21

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

 

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LENT

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Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment, when Christians adopt the virtue and practice of penance that form a necessary part of the preparation for Easter. Catechumens are prepared for the celebration of the sacraments of Christian initiation. The faithful, ever more attentive to the Word of God and prayer, prepare themselves by penance and inner conversion of heart for the renewal of their baptismal promises.

Sacraments and Devotions

1. The celebration of marriages in the Latin Church is not forbidden during the Lenten Season. Couples planning to marry during Lent should be advised however, to take the somber nature of the season into account and moderate festive elements (Order of Celebrating Matrimony 32). No weddings may be celebrated on the first two days of the Triduum (Good Friday and Holy Saturday).
2. Priests are encouraged to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation frequently in the weeks of Lent, and exhort the faithful to avail of the sacrament to avoid last minute overcrowding just before Easter. The Lenten season is also an appropriate time for communal penitential celebrations (samples may be found in the Rite of Penance), which may be concluded by individual confession and absolution (PS 10). Misericordia et Misera encourages increased hours for confessions and initiatives (e.g. 24 Hours for the Lord) around the 4th Sunday of Lent.

Homilies and Catechesis

Catechesis in homilies should explain the Paschal Mystery and the sacraments, particularly the passages of the Gospel which illustrate the diverse aspects of Baptism and of the other sacraments, and of the mercy of God. It is important to impress on the minds of the faithful both the social consequences of sin and that aspect of the virtue of penance, which involves the detestation of sin as an offense against God. (PS 12, 14)
Pious Practices and Devotions

1. The faithful should be encouraged to attend weekday Mass (or, where not possible, to read the day’s reading, with the family or in private), frequent the sacrament of reconciliation and Holy Communion, and adopt suitable penitential practices, including fasting, abstinence, prayer and charity on all the weekdays of Lent. (PS 13-15)
2. praying the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) – either the traditional 14 stations, or stations used publicly by the Roman Pontiff – or the Way of the Sorrowful Mother (Via Matris) (PS 20).
3. Praying of the Litany of Saints, an ancient tradition of the Roman Church. This may take place in a solemn procession on the Sundays of Lent, especially the First Sunday. Where feasible, the Litany of Saints may replace all other litanies(e.g. the Litany of the Blessed Virgin) recited publicly during this time.
4. other devotions harmonizing with the themes of the Lenten Season such renewal of baptismal commitment, conversion, repentance, mercy, and the Passion of Christ (see DPP 127ff. for suggestions).

Indulgences
Many practices of prayer, self-denial, almsgiving and charity are indulgenced under the general grants. However, certain Lenten practices are specially indulgenced:

1. on every Friday in Lent, the faithful who say the prayer 'Behold, O good and loving Jesus', before an image of Christ crucified, after Communion, receive a plenary indulgence. (EI 8.1.2).
2. A plenary indulgence is granted to all those who participate in the Stations (Way) of the Cross, or, if legitimately impeded, spend at least 15 minutes in reading and meditating on the Passion and Death of Christ (EI 13)
3. A plenary indulgence is granted to those who hear some of the sermons of a parish mission and are present for its solemn conclusion (EI 16.1)

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14 February, Wednesday
Day of Fast and Abstinence
ASH WEDNESDAY [v]
proper Mass; Gloria omitted; no Alleluia; Creed omitted; Preface of Lent III-IV; obligatory Prayer over the People
R1: Joel 2: 12-18
RP: Ps 50: 3-6, 12-14, 17
R2: 2 Cor 5: 20-6: 2
Go: Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18

The memorial of Ss. Cyril and Methodius is omitted this year but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4. Psalms of Friday PsWk 3 may be used for Morning Prayer.

NOTES:
(1) After the greeting, the priest omits the Penitential Act, and, if desired, the 'Lord have mercy'. He then prays the Collect. Mass continues as usual. After the homily, ashes are blessed and distributed according to the rite given in the 'Roman Missal'
(2) If, in larger churches of our Vicariate (for reasons of time, logistics and in deference to long-standing custom), the imposition of ashes takes place after the Mass, it is highly desireable that at least some of the faithful (e.g. altar servers) receive ashes at the point prescribed in the Roman Missal during the Mass.
(3) The blessing and distribution of ashes may also take place outside Mass. In this case, the rite of blessing of ashes is preceded by a Liturgy of the Word, with the Entrance Antiphon, Collect, the readings and psalm as at Mass. The Homily and the blessing and distribution of ashes follows. The rite concludes with the Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful), the Prayer over the People and Blessing, and the Dismissal of the Faithful.

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15 February, Thursday
Thursday after Ash Wednesday [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV (Sugg: III or IV); opt. proper Prayer over the People
R1: Deut 30: 15-20
RP: Ps 1: 1-4, 6
Go: Lk 9: 22-25

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4.

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16 February, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (1st Sunday of Lent)[v]. For the Election/Enrollment of Catechumens see MASS and READINGS under following Sunday.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4;

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17 February, Saturday
Saturday after Ash Wednesday [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People or: Optional Commemoration of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order [v]
Collect of saints; rest from weekday
R1: Is 58: 9-14
RP: Ps 85: 1-6
Go: Lk 5: 27-32

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or the commemoration of Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order (F), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 1.

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18 February, Sunday
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT [v]
proper Mass of Lenten Sunday; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; proper Preface; obligatory proper Prayer over the People
R1: Gen 9: 8-15
RP: Ps 24: 4-6, 7-9
R2: 1 Pet 3: 18-22
Go: Mk 1: 12-15

For the Election/Enrollment of Catechumens: Ritual Mass I.1: For the Election or Enrollment of Names; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of First Sunday of Lent (under Mass for First Sunday).
Rite for enrollment inserted according to 'Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults' n. 118 ff.
The readings of this Sunday may be used, or the readings from the First Sunday of Lent in any other year
R1: Gen 9: 8-15
RP: Ps 24: 4-6, 7-9
R2: 1 Pet 3: 18-22
Go: Mk 1: 12-15

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 1;

NOTES: The First Sunday of Lent marks the beginning of Lenten observance (cf. PS 23). The instruction 'Paschale Solemnitatis' and the Roman Missal recommends that Mass on this day begin with the Litany of Saints. The rites are given in the 'Roman Missal'(rubrics before Ash Wednesday) and the 'Ceremonial of Bishops'; a sample rite can be can be found in the 'Supplement' for use with the principal Masses, where circumstances permit.

PROPER CALENDARS
Indian: (The optional memorial of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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19 February, Monday
Monday in the 1st week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Lev 19: 1-2, 11-18
RP: Ps 18: 8-10, 15
Go: Mt 25: 31-46

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1;

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20 February, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 1st week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 55: 10-11
RP: Ps 33: 4-7, 16-19
Go: Mt 6: 7-15

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1;

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21 February, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 1st week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV (Sugg: III or IV); optional proper Prayer over the People or: Optional Commemoration of St. Peter Damien, Priest, Doctor of the Church [v]
Collect of saint; rest from weekday
R1: Jon 3: 1-10
RP: Ps 50: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19
Go: Lk 11: 29-32

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or of the commemoration of St. Peter Damien (F), PsWk 1;

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22 February, Thursday
Feast of the CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE [w]
proper Mass of feast; Gloria; Alleluia omitted; Preface of Apostles I; optional Solemn Blessing of the Apostles [n. 17]
R1: 1 Pet 5:1-4
RP: Ps 22
Go: Mt 16: 13-19

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 1;

NOTES: Plenary indulgence for visiting the cathedral of St. Joseph today and there praying the Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.3c)

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23 February, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (2nd Sunday of Lent)[v].

The optional commemoration of St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or of the commemoration of St. Polycarp (F), PsWk 1;

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24 February, Saturday
Saturday in the 1st week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Deut 26: 16-19
RP: Ps 118: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8
Go: Mt 5: 43-48

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 2.

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25 February, Sunday
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT [v]
proper Mass of Lenten Sunday; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; proper Preface; obligatory proper Prayer over the People
R1: Gen 22: 1-2, 9-13, 15-18
RP: Ps 115: 10, 15-19
R2: Rom 8: 31-34
Go: Mk 9: 2-10

The Feast of the Dedication of the Cathedral of St. Joseph is omitted this year (transferred in Abu Dhabi). 

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: (The feast of Ss. Louis Versiglia, bishop and Callistus Caravario, priest, Salesian protomartyrs is omitted this year, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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26 February, Monday
Monday in the 2nd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Dan 9: 4-10
RP: Ps 78: 8-9, 11, 13
Go: Lk 6: 36-38

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional commemoration of St. Alexander of Alexandria, bishop [w]

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27 February, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 2nd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 1: 10, 16-20
RP: Ps 49: 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23
Go: Mt 23: 1-12

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 2;

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28 February, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 2nd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV (Sugg: III or IV); optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Jer 18: 18-20
RP: Ps 30: 5-6, 14-16
Go: Mt 20: 17-28

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 2;
 

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MARCH 2018

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1 March, Thursday
Thursday in the 2nd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Jer 17: 5-10
RP: Ps 1: 1-4, 6
Go: Lk 16: 19-31

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 2;

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2 March, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (3rd Sunday of Lent)[v]. For the First Scrutiny of Catechumens see MASS and READINGS under following Sunday.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Optional Commemoration of St. Agnes of Bohemia, Poor Clare [w]

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3 March, Saturday
Saturday in the 2nd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Mic 7: 14-15, 18-20
RP: Ps 102: 1-4, 9-12
Go: Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 3.

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4 March, Sunday
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT [v]
proper Mass of Lenten Sunday; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of Lent I or II; obligatory proper Prayer over the People
R1: Ex 20: 1-17 or Ex 20: 1-3, 7-8, 12-17
RP: Ps 18: 8-11
R2: 1 Cor 1:22-25
Go: Jn 2: 13-25

For the First Scrutiny of Catechumens: Ritual Mass I.2A: For the First Scrutiny; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of Third Sunday of Lent (under Mass for Third Sunday of Lent); In all Eucharistic Prayers: proper insertion for godparents of catechumens (under Ritual Mass for First Scrutiny).
Rite for First Scrutiny of Catechumens inserted according to 'Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults' n. 150 ff.
The readings for the Scrutiny are taken from the Third Sunday of Lent, Year A.
R1: Ex 17: 3-7
RP: Ps 94: 1-2, 6-9
R2: Rom 5: 1-2, 5-8
Go: Jn 4: 5-42 or 4:5-15, 19-26, 39-42

The optional commemoration of St. Casimir is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 3;

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5 March, Monday
Monday in the 3rd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: 2 Kg 5: 1-15
RP: Ps 41: 2-3, 42: 3-4
Go: Lk 4: 24-30

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 3;

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6 March, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 3rd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Dan 3: 25, 34-43
RP: Ps 24: 4-6, 7-9
Go: Mt 18: 21-35

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 3;

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7 March, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 3rd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV (Sugg: III or IV); optional proper Prayer over the People or: Optional Commemoration of Ss. Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs [v]
Collect of saints; rest from weekday
R1: Deut 4: 1, 5-9
RP: Ps 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20
Go: Mt 5: 17-19

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or of the commemoration of Ss. Perpetua and Felicity (F), PsWk 3;

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8 March, Thursday
Thursday in the 3rd week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People or: Optional Commemoration of St. John of God, Religious [v]
Collect of saint; rest from weekday
R1: Jer 7: 23-28
RP: Ps 94: 1-2, 6-9
Go: Lk 11: 14-23

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or of the commemoration of St. John of God (F), PsWk 3;

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9 March, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (4th Sunday of Lent)[v or rose]. For the Second Scrutiny of Catechumens see MASS and READINGS under following Sunday.

The optional commemoration of St. Frances of Rome, religious is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or of the optional commmemoration of St. Frances of Rome (F), PsWk 3;

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10 March, Saturday
Saturday in the 3rd week of Lent[v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Hos 5: 15-6:6
RP: Ps 50: 3-4, 18-21
Go: Mk 18: 9-14

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 4.

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11 March, Sunday
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT [v or rose]
proper Mass of Lenten Sunday; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of Lent I or II; obligatory proper Prayer over the People
R1: 2 Chr 36: 14-16, 19-23
RP: Ps 136: 1-6
R2: Eph 2: 4-10
Go: Jn 3: 14-21

For the Second Scrutiny of Catechumens: Ritual Mass I.2B: For the Second Scrutiny; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of Fourth Sunday of Lent (under Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent); In all Eucharistic Prayers: proper insertion for godparents of catechumens (under Ritual Mass for First Scrutiny).
Rite for Second Scrutiny of Catechumens inserted according to 'Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults' n. 164 ff.
For the Scrutiny, the readings are taken from the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A.
R1: 1 Sm 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13 or Ex 13: 21-22
RP: Ps 22
R2: Eph 5:8-14
Go: Jn 9: 1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 4;

NOTES: The Apostolic Letter 'Misericordia et misera' urges that this weekend be devoted to increased hours for confessions and pastoral initiatives such as '24 Hours for the Lord'.

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12 March, Monday
Monday in the 4th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 65: 17-21
RP: Ps 29: 2, 4-6, 11-13
Go: Jn 4: 43-54

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4;

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13 March, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 4th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Ez 47: 1-9, 12
RP: Ps 45: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9
Go: Jn 5: 1-3, 5-16

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4;

NOTES: This day marks the anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the Supreme Pontiff. A remembrance may be made in the Prayers of the Faithful, or in another way (e.g. the intention of the Mass).
If a special celebration to mark the anniversary of the Papal election is held, the Votive Mass "For a Pope" [VN1] may be celebrated, in white vestments, using suitable readings (First Reading, Psalm and Gospel) from the Common of Pastors in the Lectionary. The 'Glory to God' may be sung, if desired, but the 'Alleluia' is replaced by the customary Lenten acclamation.

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14 March, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 4th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV(Sugg: III or IV); optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 49: 8-15
RP: Ps 144: 8-9, 13-14, 17-18
Go: Jn 5: 17-30

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4;

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15 March, Thursday
Thursday in the 4th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Ex 32: 7-14
RP: Ps 105: 19-23
Go: Jn 5: 31-47

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4;

NOTES: From the First Vespers of the Fifth Sunday of Lent, all crucifixes and images in the church may be veiled in purple. In the particular circumstances of our Vicariate, they may be veiled from tomorrow (16 March, Friday). The crucifixes remain veiled until the conclusion of the liturgical action on Good Friday; the images remain veiled until before the beginning of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday

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16 March, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (5th Sunday of Lent)[v]. For the Third Scrutiny of Catechumens see MASS and READINGS under following Sunday.

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 4;

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17 March, Saturday
Saturday in the 4th week of Lent[v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Lent I-IV; optional proper Prayer over the People or: Optional Commemoration of St. Patrick, bishop [v]
Collect of saint; rest from weekday
R1: Jer 11: 18-20
RP: Ps 7: 2-3, 9-12
Go: Jn 7: 40-52

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J) or the commemoration of St. Patrick (F, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 1.

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18 March, Sunday
5TH SUNDAY OF LENT [v]
proper Mass of Lenten Sunday; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of Lent I or II; obligatory proper Prayer over the People
R1: Jer 31: 31-34
RP: Ps 50: 3-4, 12-15
R2: Heb 5: 7-9
Go: Jn 12: 20-33

For the Third Scrutiny of Catechumens: Ritual Mass I.2C: For the Third Scrutiny; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; Preface of Fifth Sunday of Lent (under Mass for Fifth Sunday of Lent); In all Eucharistic Prayers: proper insertion for godparents of catechumens (under Ritual Mass for First Scrutiny).
Rite for Third Scrutiny of Catechumens inserted according to 'Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults' n. 171 ff.
R1: Ez 37:12-14
RP: Ps 129
R2: Rom 8:8-11
Go: Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33-45

The optional commemoration of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 1;

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19 March, Monday
Solemnity of ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE B.V. MARY [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Alleluia omitted; Creed; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People [n. 28]
R1: 2 Sam 7: 4-5, 12-14, 16
RP: Ps 88: 2-5, 27, 29
R2: Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22
Go: Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Lk 2: 41-51

HOURS: of the Solemnity(A); Evening Prayer II of the Solemnity; Night Prayer II of Sunday;

NOTES: he indulgenced prayer 'To you, blessed Joseph' is fittingly added to devotional prayers e.g. the public rosary.

PROPER CALENDARS
CSJ: Solemnity of ST. JOSEPH, Titular and Patron of the Congregation [w]

20 March, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 5th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Passion I; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Num 21: 4-9
RP: Ps 101: 2-3, 16-21
Go: Jn 8: 21-30

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1;

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21 March, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 5th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Passion I; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Dan 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95
RP: Dan 3: 52-56
Go: Jn 8: 31-42

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1;

NOTES: This day marks the anniversary of the installation of Bishop Paul Hinder in 2005 as the Apostolic Vicar. A remembrance may be made in the Prayers of the Faithful, or in another way (e.g. the intention of the Mass).

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22 March, Thursday
Thursday in the 5th week of Lent [v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Passion I; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Gen 17: 3-9
RP: Ps 104: 4-9
Go: Jn 8: 51-59

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1;

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23 March, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Palm Sunday)[r].

The optional commemoration of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, bishop is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of weekday (J) or of the optional commemoration of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo (F), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Arab: Commemoration of St. Rafqa, virgin [w]

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24 March, Saturday
Saturday in the 5th week of Lent[v]
proper Mass of Lenten weekday; Preface of Passion I; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Ez 37: 21-28
RP: Jer 31: 10-13
Go: Jn 11: 45-56

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Lenten weekday (J), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Palm Sunday (H), PsWk 2.

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25 March, Sunday
PALM SUNDAY [r]
proper Mass; Gloria omitted; Alleluia omitted; Creed; proper Preface; obligatory proper Prayer over the People.
For the Procession with Palms: Go: Mk 11: 1-10 or Jn 12: 12-16

For the Mass: R1: Is 50: 4-7
RP: Ps 21: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24
R2: Phil 2: 6-11
Go: Mk 14: 1-15: 47 or Mk 15: 1-39

NOTES:
(1) A Procession with palms to commemorate the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem takes place before the principal Mass.
When this is not possible, a Solemn Entrance is conducted instead, with the reading of the Gospel, blessing of the palms and hymns as the priest and ministers (and some or all of the faithful if possible) proceed to the altar. This 'Solemn Entrance' may be repeated for other Masses where large numbers of the faithful are present.
Otherwise, a 'Simple Entrance' takes place: this is no different from a regular Mass and palms are not blessed.
(2) When there is a Procession or 'Solemn Entrance', the "Penitential Act" is omitted. After the kissing (and incensing) of the altar, the Mass continues with the "Lord have mercy" (optional) and the Collect.
(3) The priest may wear a red cope for the procession. He changes to a chasuble after incensing the altar.
(4) The Passion of the Lord (in either the long or short forms) may be read as usual by a single priest or deacon, or in parts.
If it is read in parts, the rubrics of the typical edition of 1989 are followed, namely:
(a) "The passion is proclaimed by deacons, or if none are present, by priests present, or if these are lacking, by lectors; in which case the part of Christ must be reserved for the celebrating priest" (POLT 1)
(b) The custom of the congregational reading of parts belonging to the “crowd” is not foreseen by the Latin rubrics on the reading of the Passion issued in the typical edition of 1989 (cf. POLT 1) or the norms of Paschale Solemnitatis (cf. PS 33). The text is a Gospel proclamation like all others which the faithful are usually encouraged to actively hear, rather than enact. Where the custom can be prudently discontinued, it is encouraged to do so
(c) Candles and incense are not used. The greeting and sign of the cross at the beginning of the Gospel is omitted (POLT 6). At the conclusion, "The Gospel of the Lord" is said by the "narrator" - however, the book is not kissed (POLT 8-9).

HOURS: of Sunday (H), PsWk 2;

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26 March, Monday
MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK [v]
proper Mass of weekday; Preface of Passion II; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 42: 1-7
RP: Ps 26: 1-3, 13-14
Go: Jn 12: 1-11

HOURS: of Holy Week weekday (J), PsWk 2;

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27 March, Tuesday
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK [v]
proper Mass of weekday; Preface of Passion II; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 49: 1-6
RP: Ps 70: 1-6, 15, 17
Go: Jn 13: 21-33, 36-38

HOURS: of Holy Week weekday (J), PsWk 2;

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28 March, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK [v]
proper Mass of weekday; Preface of Passion II; optional proper Prayer over the People
R1: Is 50: 4-9
RP: Ps 68: 8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34
Go: Mt 26: 14-25

HOURS: of Holy Week weekday (J), PsWk 2;

NOTES: Given the crowded nature of the Holy Thursday celebrations, it may be more advisable to receive the blessed oils from the Chrism Mass before the principal Mass today. The 'Rite of Reception of Holy Oils' (reproduced in the 'Supplement') is used.

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29 March, Thursday
HOLY THURSDAY [w]
proper Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper; Gloria; Alleluia omitted; [Washing of the Feet]; Preface of the Holy Eucharist I; In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion, Therefore, O Lord and On the day before for Holy Thursday. (N.B. Eucharistic Prayer I is printed in its entireity under 'Holy Thursday')
R1: Ex 12: 1-8, 11-14
RP: Ps 115: 12-13, 15-18
R2: 1 Cor 11: 23-26
Go: Jn 13: 1-15

HOURS: all as in the Liturgy of the Hours for Holy Thursday. Evening Prayer is not prayed by those who attend the Mass of the Lord's Supper;

NOTES:
(1) There is no morning Mass. No Masses may be celebrated without the participation of the people - priests are encouraged to attend/concelebrate at the evening Mass. Only one Mass is celebrated in the evening (Mass of the Lord’s Supper). However, in larger churches with greater numbers of the faithful who attend the services, the Apostolic Vicar grants permission to repeat the services, if necessary for logistical reasons.
(2) The tabernacle should be entirely empty at the beginning of the Mass (the door may be left open to indicate this). Sufficient hosts should be consecrated within the Holy Thursday Mass for the Communion of all on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
In the larger parishes of our Vicariate, possible logistical difficulties may suggest that Hosts consecrated in Masses prior to Holy Thursday also be reserved for distribution on Good Friday. In such a case, they should be reserved in a dignified private place of honour that is not accessible to most of the faithful.
In line with the regulations of our Vicariate, and the respect due to the Blessed Sacrament, any containers containing hosts should be absent of any labels, and covered with a white (or decorous) cloth when filled with the consecrated Hosts.
(3) The altar may be moderately decorated with flowers. The place for reservation of the Blessed Sacrament is also suitably and festively decorated with flowers and candles. It should be adorned in a sober way conducive to prayer and meditation.
(4) At the Glory to God, bells are rung. From this moment, all bells fall silent until the Glory to God of the Easter Vigil.
It is customary in many of our churches to use the wooden clapper (crotalus) in places where bells might otherwise be used (e.g. at Mass, when transferring the Blessed Sacrament, etc.)
(5) Presentation of Gifts: it is highly suggested that the gifts of bread and wine be presented by the faithful, along with gifts for the poor (insofar as logistics allow - a representative gift may be offered where it is not possible) especially those collected during the Lenten season. Ubi Caritas is the prescribed chant of the missal during this time.
(6) Eucharistic Prayer: Priests remain free to select any Eucharistic Prayer from nn. I-III. The Roman Missal suggests Eucharistic Prayer I, with its 3 proper insertions, by printing the text in full under Holy Thursday.
(7) At a suitable time after Mass, the altars are stripped, any uncovered crucifixes are veiled or removed, and lights/candles extinguished in front of any images (including those before Marian grottos). If it is desired to perform this rite publicly with some solemnity, a sample rite is provided in the Supplement.

PROCESSION AND RESERVATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

(8) The Blessed Sacrament should be reserved in a closed tabernacle - if necessary, even the tabernacle of the church may be used. The Blessed Sacrament should never be exposed in a monstrance. The place where the tabernacle is situated should not be decorated to resemble a tomb, and impressions that it is the site of the Lord’s burial should be avoided (PS 55).
(9) Adoration is conducted with solemnity up to midnight. It is conducted without external solemnity after midnight.
(10) The faithful should be encouraged to spend a suitable amount of time in front of the Blessed Sacrament which has been solemnly reserved. Those who pray the Tantum Ergo receive a plenary indulgence (EI 7.1.2)
(11) During the period of adoration, the public reading of some part of the Gospel of John (chapters 13 to 17) is commended by Paschale Sollemnitatis. There should also be suitable periods of silent prayer to allow for meditation and contemplation. Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours may also be sung before the conclusion of the period of Adoration.

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30 March, Friday
FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (GOOD FRIDAY) [r]
No Mass. Celebration of the Passion takes place as outlined in the missal
R1: Is 52: 13-53: 12
RP: Ps 30: 2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25
R2: Heb 4: 14-16, 5: 7-9
Go: Jn 18: 1-19: 42

HOURS: all as in the Liturgy of the Hours for Good Friday. Evening Prayer is omitted by those who participate in the liturgical action of the day (Celebration of the Passion). The combined solemn celebration of the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer is commended by the liturgical books.

NOTES:
(1) No sacraments may be celebrated, except for Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
(2) If a funeral is celebrated on this day, it must be without solemnity and music. The Funeral Mass is not permitted.
(3) The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord takes place in the afternoon, around 3 p.m., or another time between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. at which a large number of people may assemble.
However, in larger churches with greater numbers of the faithful who attend the services, the Apostolic Vicar grants permission to repeat the Celebration of the Passion, if necessary for logistical reasons, even outside of these times, as long as at least one service falls within this time.
(4) Priests may also consider other liturgical and para-liturgical services specific to Good Friday (e.g. Office of Readings-Morning Prayer[Tenebrae], Tre Ore, Seven Words, Burial Procession, etc.). Examples of such services are given in the Supplement. N.B. for Vicariate guidelines on the novena for the feast of the Divine Mercy, see note under Second Sunday of Easter
(5) In order that all may fulfil the Paschal precept (Easter duty), by special permission of the Apostolic Vicar, general absolution may be imparted before (not during) the liturgical action of the day to the assembled faithful, in those churches where the numbers of faithful are so large that all would not be able to avail of the sacrament offered in the weeks before Good Friday. Either the longer rite or the shorter rite (see Supplement) may be used. The priest who presides wears the customary violet vestments i.e. stole and, if desired, cope.

NOTES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION

(6) Since there is no Mass, only the priest who presides and the deacons assisting him are required to wear red vestments. All other priests and deacons present at the celebration may wear choir dress (i.e. religious habit or cassock and surplice) and need not enter in procession or prostrate. However, red stoles are worn for the Communion, and by those sacred ministers who read the Gospel. (CE 315c)
(7) No singing accompanies the entrance procession. Any words of introduction or notification to the faithful should precede the entry of the ministers
(8) Only one large Cross should be used for the Adoration of the Cross. After Behold the wood, the clergy and a representative number of the faithful venerate the Cross. The priest then takes the Cross, stands in front of the altar and invites the people in a few words to venerate the Cross. He then raises the Cross for a brief time so that all may adore in silence. If necessary, for larger assemblies, he may stand at several different points with the Cross elevated, enabling all who can see to adore. If there is a procession through the assembly from one point to another, all venerate the Cross with a genuflection or bow as it passes
(9) A strong custom in many churches of our Vicariate is the veneration of multiple individual crosses by members of the faithful after the service. The missal considers all to have venerated the Cross simultaneously when the priest raises it (see note 8, above). Nevertheless, in view of popular devotion, this may be continued. If so, it is done in addition to the ceremony prescribed by the Missal (note 8, above). Such veneration should take place in a dignified setting with elements from the main rite if possible (e.g. the use of candles near the cross) and crosses of a sufficient size. As far as logistically possible, any collection of money that takes place should be in a location separated from the veneration, and not immediately beside it, in order to avoid pecuniary associations with the veneration of the Cross.
(10)All the faithful who venerate the Cross during the solemn liturgical action of the day receive a plenary indulgence (EI 13.1)
(11) After the Celebration of the Passion, the altar is stripped. All crucifixes are uncovered.The Cross may be placed with 4 candles on the altar of the church, or another suitable place so that the faithful may pray and meditate before it (PS 71).

31 March, Saturday
HOLY SATURDAY [v]
No Mass until the Vigil of Easter. When possible, liturgical and para-liturgical services (e.g. Office of Readings - Morning Prayer [Tenebrae]; 'Hour of the Mother' or devotion to the Sorrowful Mother, etc.) may be celebrated in the morning, focusing on aspects proper to Holy Saturday. Such services are encouraged both by Paschale Solemnitatis and the Directory of Popular Piety as allowing for a proper commemoration and contemplation of the mystery of Holy Saturday. Some examples are provided in the Supplement.

HOURS: all as in the Liturgy of the Hours for Holy Saturday. The combined solemn celebration of the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer is commended by the liturgical books. Those who take part in the Easter Vigil do not pray Night Prayer.

NOTES:
(1) The Paschal Fast and abstinence from meat is recommended until the beginning of the Easter Vigil.
(2) No sacraments are celebrated today, except for Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Holy Communion is only given as Viaticum until the Vigil.
(3) If a funeral is celebrated on this day, it must be without solemnity and music. The Funeral Mass is not permitted.
(4) Holy Saturday morning is also the usual time for the Preparation Rites of those to be baptized (cf. RCIA 185ff.). They are to be advised to spend in the day in prayer, reflection and if possible, fasting (RCIA 185.1).
 

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EASTER SEASON

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All the 50 days of the Easter Season, beginning with the Vigil of Easter and concluding with Pentecost Sunday are celebrated as one feast day, the “great Sunday”.

Liturgical Notes:
 

• Masses during the Easter Octave and on Pentecost end with the double alleluia in the dismissal.
• During the Easter Season, the alleluia is added to the Entrance and Communion antiphons of Ritual and Votive Masses, as appropriate. In verse-and-responses used in liturgical and paraliturgical settings (e.g. 'You have given them bread from heaven', 'Pray for us holy Mother of God', etc.), the alleluia is added.
• The Paschal Candle is kept by the ambo or the altar until Pentecost Day. At all solemn liturgical celebrations during the season (e.g. Masses during the Easter Octave, Sundays, Solemnities and even Feasts), it should be lit.
• The Angelus (The angel of the Lord) is replaced by the Regina caeli, laetare (Queen of heaven, rejoice). On special occasions, the solemn form with a Gospel reading (DPP 196) may be used.
• It is encouraged that the blessing and sprinkling of water replace the Penitential Act at Masses on Sundays and festive occasions during the Easter Season. In such a case, the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) is omitted, and the Mass continues after the sprinkling with the Gloria (Glory to God)
• Mystagogic Catechesis may take place for the newly baptized. When possible, at least at a designated Mass, the newly baptized may be seated in a special place throughout the Easter Season (PS 103), along with their godparents. At least on Sundays of the Easter Season, the General Intercessions should include a petition for all the newly baptized, as local circumstances allow.
• On weekdays, the Responsorial Psalm followed by the Alleluia may be replaced by the Alleluia Psalm (IGMR 62), where Alleluia forms the refrain between the psalm verses.
• The blessing of homes is appropriately done by priests and deacons after the Solemnity of Easter (Book of Blessings 1601-1621). It is appropriate that the blessed baptismal water of Easter be used. It is also possible that several families may be gathered together for such a blessing. Pastoral visitation of families during this period is encouraged.
• Wherever possible, the celebration of First Communions on one of the Sundays of Easter, to highlight the baptismal and paschal character of the sacrament, is encouraged (PS 103). Similarly, the celebration of infant baptisms is also encouraged during the Easter Season, especially on Sundays

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31 March, Saturday
After Nightfall
VIGIL OF EASTER [w]
Liturgy of the Vigil as found in the Missal; proper Mass; Gloria; no Creed; In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord; proper Solemn Blessing (text in situ); Dismissal with alleluias.
If baptisms occur:
(a) a commemoration is made of the newly baptized within the Eucharistic Prayer (found under the Ritual Mass For the Conferral of Baptism)
(b) In EP1, a commemoration of the godparents in the Remember, Lord of the living (also found under the Ritual Mass For the Conferral of Baptism)
For the Vigil:
The missal (RM-EV 21) permits the reduction of the readings for "more serious pastoral circumstances". At least 3 readings (always including Ex. 14) should be read, and the corresponding responsorial psalms sung. However, the psalms may be replaced by a period of sacred silence (RM-EV 23). R1: Gn 1: 1–2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31a
RP: Ps 103
R2: Gen 22: 1-18 or Gen 22: 1-2, 9-13, 15-18
RP: Psalm 15: 5, 8-11
R3: Ex 14: 15-15: 1
RP: Ex 15
R4: Is 54: 5-14
RP: Ps 29: 2, 4-6, 11-13
R5: Is 55: 1-11
RP: Is 12
R6: Bar 3: 9-15, 32-4: 4
RP: Ps 18: 8-11
R7: Ez 36: 16-28
RP (baptism): Ps 42: 2-3, 5, 42: 3-4
RP (no baptism): Ps 50: 12-15, 18-19

For the Mass: Epistle: Rom 6: 3-11
Alleluia Psalm: Ps 117: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Go: Mk 16: 1-7

NOTES:
(1) No individual celebrations of Mass are allowed on Holy Saturday. Mass cannot be celebrated without the Vigil, which is an integral part of the Mass.
(2) Before the Easter Vigil begins, the veiled images of the saints are uncovered.
(3) Bells are rung at the Glory to God
(4) In the absence of a Deacon, the Exsultet may be sung by a concelebrant or the principal celebrant, or, out of necessity, by a lay cantor. If is sung by a layperson, he/she does not receive a blessing, and omits the words "Therefore, dearest friends" upto the end of the invitation, and the greeting "The Lord be with you" (those words only), continuing with "Lift up your hearts".
(5)"The priest who by virtue of his office or by mandate of the diocesan Bishop baptises an adult or admits a baptised adult into full communion with the Catholic Church, also has the faculty by law to confirm that person" (C.I.C. 883.2). Other priests present at the Vigil should not confirm unless they have received the faculty from the Apostolic Vicar.
(6)The baptismal and holy water fonts should be filled with the newly blessed baptismal water, which may also be used to bless homes during the Easter Season. Newly blessed water should also be provided so that the faithful who wish to do so may take some to their homes.
It is also customary that the head of the household, or some other member, bless the meal using water blessed at the Easter Vigil. (DPP 150).
(7) The faithful who renew their baptismal promises in the Vigil of Easter obtain a plenary indulgence (EI 28.1)
(8) To mark the end of fasting, food may be blessed either before or after the Easter Vigil, or on Easter morning, for consumption at the first meal of Easter. Bread, eggs, lamb and other foods associated with the Resurrection are customarily blessed. (Book of Blessings 1707-1719, Shorter Rite 1720-1723).
 

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01 April, Sunday
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord; Solemn Blessing of Easter (text under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias.
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
N.B. In some English-language missals of certain countries, the Creed is replaced with the Renewal of Baptismal Promises followed by the sprinkling of the people with baptismal water, a concession made to those countries.
R1: Acts 10: 34, 37-43
RP: Ps 117: 1-3, 16-17, 22-23
R2: Col 3: 1-4 or 1 Cor 5: 6-8
Sequence (obl):Christians to the Paschal Victim (Victimae Paschali)
Go: Jn 20: 1-9 or Mk 16: 1-8 or Lk 24: 13-35 (evening Mass)

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A);

NOTES:
(1) On this Sunday, and all the Sundays and solemnities of Eastertide, it is appropriate that when possible, the blessing and sprinkling of water replace the Penitential Act. In such a case, the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) is omitted, and the Mass continues with the Glory to God.
(2) Easter food may be blessed after the Mass (cf. Notes for the Easter Vigil)
(3) If customary or desired, a salutation of the B.V. Mary may take place according to popular devotion; a suitable rite is given in the Supplement
(4) the celebration of Baptismal Vespers to conclude the Sacred Triduum, especially with the participation of the newly baptized is encouraged. A suitable rite is outlined in the Supplement.

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2 April, Monday
MONDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed omitted; Preface of Easter I; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Vigil (under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias;
In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord of Easter;
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
R1: Acts 2: 14, 22-33
RP: Ps 15: 1-2, 5, 7-11
Sequence (opt.): Christians to the Paschal Victim
Go: Mt 28: 8-15

The optional memorial of St. Francis of Paola, hermit is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L)

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: (The optional memorial of Bl. Pedro (Peter) Calungsod, catechist, martyr is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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3 April, Tuesday
TUESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed omitted; Preface of Easter I; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Vigil (under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias;
In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord of Easter;
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
R1: Acts 2: 36-41
RP: Ps 32: 4-5, 18-20, 22
Sequence (opt.): Christians to the Paschal Victim
Go: Jn 20: 11-18

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L);

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4 April, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed omitted; Preface of Easter I; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Vigil (under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias;
In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord of Easter;
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
R1: Acts 3: 1-10
RP: Ps 104: 1-4, 6-9
Sequence (opt.): Christians to the Paschal Victim
Go: Lk 24: 13-35

The optional memorial of St. Isidore, bishop, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L);

PROPER CALENDARS
African: (The optional memorial of St. Benedict, religious is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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5 April, Thursday
THURSDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed omitted; Preface of Easter I; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Vigil (under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias;
In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord of Easter;
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
R1: Acts 3: 11-26
RP: Ps 8: 2, 5-9
Sequence (opt.): Christians to the Paschal Victim
Go: Lk 24: 35-48

The optional memorial of St. Vincent Ferrer, priest is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L);

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6 April, Friday
MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter, of Divine Mercy)[w].

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L);

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7 April, Saturday
SATURDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed omitted; Preface of Easter I; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Vigil (under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias;
In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord of Easter;
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
R1: Acts 4: 13-21
RP: Ps 117: 1, 14-21
Sequence (opt.): Christians to the Paschal Victim
Go: Mk 16: 9-15

The optional memorial of St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L); Evening Prayer I of the Second Sunday of Easter.

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8 April, Sunday
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (or OF DIVINE MERCY) [w]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Easter I; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Vigil (under Easter Vigil); Dismissal with alleluias;
In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion and Therefore, O Lord of Easter;
In all Eucharistic Prayers: commemoration of newly baptized, even if not present (under Ritual Mass For the conferral of Baptism)
R1: Acts 4: 32-35
RP: Ps 117: 2-4, 15-18, 22-24
R2: 1 Jn 5: 1-6
Sequence (opt.): Christians to the Paschal Victim
Go: Jn 20: 19-31

HOURS: of Day within the Easter Octave (L); Evening Prayer II of Sunday; Sunday Night Prayer II;

NOTES ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE DIVINE MERCY:
(1) Pope St. John Paul II established the Second Sunday of Easter as dedicated to the Divine Mercy of God in 2002. A picture of the Divine Mercy may be exposed for public veneration by the faithful.
(2) It is not the practice in the churches of the Vicariate to pray the novena in preparation for the feast of the Divine Mercy publicly, in order not to overshadow the importance of the Paschal Triduum and the Easter Octave. Sacred ministers may encourage private praying of the novena by individuals.
(3) According to the decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary (26.09.2006), it is the responsibility of priests exercising pastoral ministry (especially parish priests) to:
(a) inform the faithful of the indulgences and the conditions for obtaining them.
(b) be available to hear confessions.
(c) lead the recitation of indulgenced prayers on the feast after Mass, Vespers or during special devotions in honor of the Divine Mercy.
(d) encourage people to practice works of charity and mercy, giving of themselves and their goods.
Indulgences for the Feast:
(A) Partial indulgence: for a legitimately approved invocation to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. "Merciful Jesus, I trust in you") with at least with a contrite heart.
(B) a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Pope), to the faithful who are in a spirit completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin and who:
(i) in any church or chapel, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, pray the Our Father, Creed, and a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. "Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!").
(ii) with the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the 3 conditions, pray the same prayers in front of an image of the Merciful Lord Jesus, if they cannot go to church on account of sickness, violence, disasters, community work or another just cause.
(iii) if even the above is impossible, through spiritually uniting with all the people carrying out the devotion and resolving to carry out the 3 conditions as soon as possible, while saying a prayer to the Merciful Jesus offering up the sufferings, illness and difficulties of their lives.

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9 April, Monday
Solemnity of the ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface;
In the Creed, all kneel during the words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate....and was made man
R1: Is 7: 10-14, 8:10
RP: Ps 39: 7-11
R2: Heb 10: 4-10
Go: Lk 1: 26-38

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A); Evening Prayer II of Solemnity; Sunday Night Prayer II;

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10 April, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 2nd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 4: 32-37
RP: Ps 92: 1-2, 5
Go: Jn 3: 7-15

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2;

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11 April, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Stanislaus, bishop and martyr [r]
proper Mass of memorial; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Pastors or Easter I-V
R1: Acts 5: 17-26
RP: Ps 33: 2-9
Go: Jn 3: 16-21

HOURS: of the memorial of St. Stanilaus (F), PsWk 2;

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12 April, Thursday
Thursday in the 2nd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 5: 27-33
RP: Ps 33: 2, 9, 17-20
Go: Jn 3: 31-36

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional memorial of St. Zeno of Verona, bishop [w]

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13 April, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (3rd Sunday of Easter)[w].

The memorial of St. Martin I, pope and martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Easter weekday (J) or of the memorial of St. Martin I (D), PsWk 2;

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14 April, Saturday
Saturday in the 2nd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 6: 1-7
RP: Ps 32: 1-2, 4-5, 18-19
Go: Jn 6: 16-21

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 3.

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15 April, Sunday
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Easter I-V; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Time [n. 6]
R1: Acts 3: 13-15, 17-19
RP: Ps 4: 2, 4, 7, 9
R2: 1 Jn 2: 1-5
Go: Lk 24: 35-48

HOURS: of Easter Season Sunday (H), PsWk 3;

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16 April, Monday
Monday in the 3rd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 6: 8-15
RP: Ps 118: 23-24, 26-27, 29-30
Go: Jn 6: 22-29

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 3;

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17 April, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 3rd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 7: 51-8: 1
RP: Ps 30: 3-4, 6, 8, 17, 21
Go: Jn 6: 30-35

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 3;

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18 April, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 3rd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 8: 1-8
RP: Ps 65: 1-7
Go: Jn 6: 35-40

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 3;

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19 April, Thursday
Thursday in the 3rd week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 8: 26-40
RP: Ps 65: 8-9, 16-17, 20
Go: Jn 6: 44-51

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 3;

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20 April, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (4th Sunday of Easter, Vocation Sunday).[w].

HOURS: of Easter weekday (J), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
African: Optional Memorial of St. Marcellinus, bishop [w]

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21 April, Saturday
Saturday in the 3rd week of Easter[w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V or: Optional Memorial of St. Anselm, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]

R1: Acts 9: 31-42
RP: Ps 115: 12-17
Go: Jn 6: 60 -69

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J) or the optional memorial of St. Anselm (D), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 4.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Conrad of Parzham, OFM Cap. [w]

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22 April, Sunday
4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Easter I-V; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Time [n. 6]
R1: Acts 4: 8-12
RP: Ps 117: 1, 8-9, 21-23. 26. 28-29
R2: 1 Jn 3: 1-2
Go: Jn 10: 11-18

HOURS: of Easter Season Sunday (H), PsWk 4;

NOTES: Paul VI designated this day in 1964 as the 'World Day of Prayer for Vocations'. While honoring all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention today on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), to the religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of the mission "ad gentes".
Pious exercises (e.g. Holy Hour for Vocations) and talks/activities to foster awareness of particular vocations are also encouraged.If possible, the theme of vocations may form part of the homily, and Prayers of the Faithful. A Prayer for Vocations may also be recited after Mass.Sample texts are provided in the 'Supplement'.

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23 April, Monday
Monday in the 4th week of Easter[w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V or: Optional Memorial of St. George, martyr [r]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Adalbert, bishop, martyr [r]

R1: Acts 11: 1-18
RP: Ps 41: 2-3, 42: 3-4
Go: Jn 10: 1-10

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J) or of the memorial of St. George (F) or of St. Adalbert (F), PsWk 4;
If the memorial of St. Adalbert is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Arab: Memorial of St. George, martyr [r]

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24 April, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 4th week of Easter[w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V or: Optional Memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest, martyr [r]

R1: Acts 11: 19-26
RP: Ps 86: 1-7
Go: Jn 10: 22-30

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J) or of the memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen (F) , PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN, priest, martyr [r]

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25 April, Wednesday
Feast of ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST [r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Apostles II
R1: 1 Pet 5: 5-14
RP: Ps 88: 2-3, 6-7, 16-17
Go: Mk 16: 15-20

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 4;

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26 April, Thursday
Thursday in the 4th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 13: 13-25
RP: Ps 88: 2-3, 21-22, 25, 27
Go: Jn 13: 16-20

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 4;

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27 April, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (5th Sunday of Easter).[w].

HOURS: of Easter weekday (J), PsWk 4;

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28 April, Saturday
Saturday in the 4th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V or: Optional Memorial of St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chanel, priest, martyr [r]

R1: Acts 13: 44-52
RP: Ps 97: 1-4
Go: Jn 14: 7-14

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J) or the optional memorial of St. Louis Grignion de Montfort (D) or the optional memorial of St. Peter Chanel (D), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 1.
If the memorial of St. Louis is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Caritas Christi: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, Principal Patroness of the Institute [w]

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29 April, Sunday
5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Easter I-V; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Time [n. 6]
R1: Acts 9: 26-31
RP: Ps 21: 26-28, 30-32
R2: 1 Jn 3: 18-24
Go: Jn 15: 1-8

The memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, virgin, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Easter Season Sunday (H), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Caritas Christi: Solemnity of ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, Principal Patroness of the Institute [w]

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30 April, Monday
Monday in the 5th week of Easter[w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V or: Optional Memorial of St. Pius V,pope [w]

R1: Acts 14: 5-18
RP: Ps 113B: 1-4, 15-16
Go: Jn 14: 21-26

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Feast of OUR LADY, MOTHER OF AFRICA [w]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Benedict of Urbino, OFM Cap. [w]
 

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MAY 2018

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The month of May is dedicated in popular devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. During the Easter Season, the 'Directory of Populary Piety' recommends that devotions harmonise with the theme of the Easter Season. Suggestions for suitable devotional practices in the various seasons may be found in the appendix.

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1 May, Tuesday
Optional Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker [w]
proper Mass; proper Preface or: Tuesday in the 5th week of Easter [w]

For St. Joseph:
R1: Gen 1: 26-2:3 or Col 3: 14-15, 17, 23-24
RP: Ps 89: 2-4, 12-14, 16
Go: Mt 13: 54-58

For Easter weekday:
R1: Acts 14: 19-28
RP: Ps 144: 10-13, 21
Go: Jn 14: 27-31

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J) or of the optional memorial of St. Joseph the Worker (E, proper Morning and Evening Prayer), PsWk 1;

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2 May, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Athanasius, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass of memorial; Preface of Pastors or Easter I-V
R1: Acts 15: 1-6
RP: Ps 121: 1-5
Go: Jn 15: 1-8

HOURS: of the memorial of St. Athanasius (F), PsWk 1;

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3 May, Thursday
Feast of SS. PHILIP AND JAMES, Apostles[r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Apostles I-II; optional Solemn Blessing of the Apostles [n. 17]
R1: 1 Cor 15: 1-8
RP: Ps 18: 2-5
Go: Jn 14: 6-14

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 1;

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4 May, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (6th Sunday of Easter).[w].

HOURS: of Easter weekday (J), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Thomas of Olera, OFM Cap. [w]

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5 May, Saturday
Saturday in the 5th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 16: 1-10
RP: Ps 99: 1-3, 5
Go: Jn 15: 18-21

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (H), PsWk 2.

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6 May, Sunday
6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Easter I-V; optional Solemn Blessing of Easter Time [n. 6]
R1: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48
RP: Ps 97: 1-4
R2: 1 Jn 4: 7-10
Go: Jn 15: 9-17

HOURS: of Easter Season Sunday (H), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: (The feast of St. Dominic Savio, youth is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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7 May, Monday
Monday in the 6th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 16: 11-15
RP: Ps 149: 1-6, 9
Go: Jn 15: 26-16:4

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2;

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8 May, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 6th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 16: 22-34
RP: Ps 137: 1-3, 7-8
Go: Jn 16: 5-11

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Jeremiah of Vallachia, OFM Cap. [w]

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9 May, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 6th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 17: 15, 22-18:1
RP: Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14
Go: Jn 16: 12-15

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of St. Catherine of Bologna [w]

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10 May, Thursday
Thursday in the 6th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V
R1: Acts 18: 1-8
RP: Ps 97: 1-4
Go: Jn 16: 16-20

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 2;

NOTES:
A Pentecost novena may be begun either today or on Friday/ Sunday (Ascension) where customary. The prayers and readings of the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours for these days already form a means of preparation.
The Directory of Popular Piety encourages that the novena consist of the solemn celebration of Vespers (Evening Prayer); otherwise, the novena should try to reflect the liturgical themes of the days (DPP 155, see Supplement for sample texts). The novena (or novena prayer) is not prayed within the Eucharistic celebration, but before or after – however, if it consists of Evening Prayer, it may be combined, if desired, with the Mass in the manner described in the General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours 94, 96.
This time is also suggested as a period to pray for Christian unity, that following the inspiration of the Spirit of Truth and Unity, “all might be one” according to Christ’s will (DPP 155). The Pentecost novena is indulgenced (EI 22.1)

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11 May, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Ascension of the Lord).[w]. The Vigil Mass formulary (see 12 May, Evening Mass) is recommended on Friday, though for pastoral reasons, the Day Mass (see 13 May) may be used.

HOURS: of Easter weekday before Ascension (J), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Ignatius of Laconi,OFM Cap. [w]

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12 May, Saturday
Saturday in the 6th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Easter I-V or: Optional Memorial of Ss. Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs [r]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Pancras, martyr [r]

R1: Acts 18: 23-28
RP: Ps 46: 2-3, 8-10
Go: Jn 16: 23-28

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the VIGIL MASS OF THE ASCENSION and READINGS (same as Day Mass).

proper Vigil Mass of Ascension; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Ascension I-II; In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Ascension; optional Solemn Blessing of the Ascension [n. 7]
R1: Acts 1: 1-11
RP: Ps 46: 2-3, 6-9
R2: Eph 1: 17-23 or Eph 4: 1-13 or Eph 4: 1-7, 11-13
Go: Mk 16: 15-20

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J) or the optional memorial of Ss. Nereus and Achilleus (D) or the optional memorial of St. Pancras (D), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Ascension (A).

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Leopold Mandic of Herzegovina, OFM Cap., priest [w]

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13 May, Sunday
World Day of Communications
Solemnity of the ASCENSION OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass (During Day); Gloria; Creed; Preface of Ascension I-II; In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of the Ascension; optional Solemn Blessing of the Ascension [n. 7]
R1: Acts 1: 1-11
RP: Ps 46: 2-3, 6-9
R2: Eph 1: 17-23 or Eph 4: 1-13 or Eph 4: 1-7, 11-13
Go: Mk 16: 15-20

The optional memorial of Our Lady of Fatima is omitted this year.

HOURS: of Solemnity (A);

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: (The Feast of St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello, virgin and Cofoundress of the FMA is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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14 May, Monday
Feast of ST. MATTHIAS, Apostle [r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Apostles I-II; optional Solemn Blessing of the Apostles [n. 17]
R1: Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26
RP: Ps 112: 1-8
Go: Jn 15: 9-17

HOURS:of the Feast (B), PsWk 3;

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15 May, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 7th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Ascension I-II or Easter I-V
R1: Acts 20: 17-27
RP: Ps 67: 10-11, 20-21
Go: Jn 17: 1-11

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Memorial of St. Isidore the farmer [w]

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16 May, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 7th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Ascension I-II or Easter I-V
R1: Acts 20: 28-38
RP: Ps 67: 29-30, 33-36
Go: Jn 17: 11-19

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday (J), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Margaret of Cortona [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of St. Louis Orione, priest and Founder of the Little Work of Divine Providence [w]

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17 May, Thursday
Thursday in the 7th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Ascension I-II or Easter I-V
R1: Acts 22: 30, 23: 6-11
RP: Ps 15: 1-2, 5, 7-11
Go: Jn 17: 20-26

HOURS: of Easter weekday after Ascension (J), PsWk 3;

PPROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Paschal Baylon [w]

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18 May, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Pentecost).[r]. The Vigil Mass formulary (see 19 May, Evening Mass) is recommended on Friday, though for pastoral reasons, the Mass 'During the Day' (20 May) may be used. One celebration of the solemn Extended Vigil (see 19 May) may also take place.

The optional memorial of St. John I, pope and martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Easter weekday after Ascension (J), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Feast of ST. FELIX OF CANTALICE, OFM Cap. [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of St. Leonard Murialdo, priest and Founder of the Congregation of St Joseph [w]

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19 May, Saturday
Saturday in the 7th week of Easter [w]
proper Mass of Easter weekday; Preface of Ascension I-II or Easter I-V
R1: Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31
RP: Ps 10: 4-5, 7
Go: Jn 21: 20-25

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the VIGIL MASS OF PENTECOST and its proper READINGS.

proper Vigil Mass of Petencost; Gloria; Creed; Proper Preface (under Day Mass); In Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of Pentecost; optional Solemn Blessing of the Holy Spirit [n. 8]; Dismissal with alleluias
Options for First Reading and Psalm:
 N.B. Some options were introduced after the printing of the existing Lectionary. The place where they may be found in the Lectionary is indicated in parentheses belowR1: Gen 11: 1-9
RP: Ps 32: 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [Fri in Ord. Time Wk 6, Year I]
Or:
R1: Ex 19: 3-8, 16-20
RP: Dan 3: 52-56 [Trinity Sunday, Year A] or Ps 18: 8-11 [Easter Vigil 6]
Or:
R1: Ez 37: 1-14
RP: Ps 106: 2-9 [Fri in Ord. Time Wk 20, Year II]
Or:
R1: Jl 3: 1-5
RP: Ps 103: 1-2, 24, 35, 27-30
All the above readings are used in the Extended Vigil, with their corresponding psalms R2: Rom 8: 22-27
Go: Jn 7: 37-39

HOURS: of Easter Season weekday after Ascension (J), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of Pentecost (A).

NOTES: If desired, for a more solemn celebration, the Extended Form of the Vigil Mass of Pentecost may be used for the principal celebration of the day, observing the order and the rubrics given in the 'Roman Missal'. There are 2 version of the Extended Form:
Version 1: The Vigil Mass is combined with First Vespers of Pentecost, in the manner given in both the IGLH 94-96 and in the missal rubrics (under Vigil of Pentecost). The psalmody of Vespers replaces the Penitential Act, and the Magnificat with its antiphon is sung at Communion. The intercessions of Vespers may be used as the Prayers of the Faithful, if desired.
Version 2: An extended Liturgy of the Word takes place before the 'Gloria' in the following way: the second Collect from the simple Pentecost Vigil Mass is said immediately after the 'Lord have mercy'. Then the 4 Old Testament readings from the Lectionary are read, each followed by a psalm (or period of silence) and a prayer. The 'Glory to God' is then sung, followed by the first Collect of the Pentecost Vigil Mass, and then the Second Reading from Romans. Mass then continues as usual.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional memorial of St. Crispin of Viterbo, OFM Cap., priest [w]

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20 May, Sunday
Solemnity of PENTECOST [r]
proper Mass (During Day); Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; in Eucharistic Prayer I: proper In communion of Pentecost; optional Solemn Blessing of the Holy Spirit [n. 8];Dismissal with alleluias
R1: Acts 2: 1-11
RP: Ps 103: 1, 24, 29-31, 34
R2: 1 Cor 12: 3-7, 12-13 or Gal 5: 16-25
Go: Jn 20: 19-23 or Jn 15: 26-27, 16: 12-15

The optional memorial of St. Bernardine of Sienna, priest is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (A);

NOTES:
(1) After the Mass of Pentecost, the Paschal candle is extinguished and moved to the baptistery to be used in baptisms.
(2) Plenary indulgence for the faithful who assist the solemn singing or recitation of the Veni Creator (Come, Holy Ghost) in a church (EI 26.2).
 

 

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ORDINARY TIME II

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During Ordinary Time, “no particular aspect of the mystery of Christ is celebrated, but rather the mystery of Christ itself is honoured in its fullness, especially on Sundays” (UNLYC 43).

Liturgical Notes:

• Eucharistic Prayer IV has many characteristics (e.g. summary of salvation history) that commend its use on the Sundays of Ordinary Time. Six forms of Solemn Blessing are given for Ordinary Time (nn. 9-14) and fittingly used on Sundays.
• Weekdays use the formulary of the preceding Sunday. However, they may also use the formulary of any other suitable Sunday in Ordinary Time, Votive Masses, Masses for the Dead, or Masses for Various Needs, as outlined in the section on Choice of Mass Text. The Mass of the B.V. Mary on Saturday or on days on which Marian novenas are held is especially encouraged.

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21 May, Monday
Memorial of the B.V. Mary, Mother of the Church [w]
Mass from Votive Masses n. 10B: B.V. Mary, Mother of the Church; proper Preface.
R1: Acts 1:12-14 (proper)
RP: Ps 86 (87): 1-3, 5-7 (proper)
Go: Jn 19:25-34 (proper)

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 3;
The Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.
Office of Readings: Until the proper Second Reading and responsory is translated, the Second Reading of the Common of the B.V. Mary from the Second Vatican Council on the Motherhood of Mary is recommended; or the Second Reading from Monday in the 7th week of Ordinary Time may be used. . 
Morning Prayer: The antiphon at the Benedictus is taken from the Prayer During the Day: Before Noon in the Common of the B.V. Mary ("They all joined together...").
Evening Prayer: The antiphon at the Magnificat is taken from Prayer During the Day: Afternoon in the Common of the B.V. Mary ("The Lord said to his Mother...")

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22 May, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 7th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Rita of Cascia, Religious [w]

R1: Jas 4: 1-10
RP: Ps 54: 7-11, 23
Go: Mk 9: 30-37

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;
If the memorial of St. Rita is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

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23 May, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 7th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Jas 4: 13-17
RP: Ps 48: 2-3, 6-11
Go: Mk 9: 38-40

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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24 May, Thursday
Thursday in the 7th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Jas 5:1-6
RP: Ps 48: 14-20
Go: Mk 9: 41-50

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Memorial of the B.V. Mary, Help of Christians [w]
Salesian: Solemnity of B.V. MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS, Principal Patroness of the Society [w]
Capuchin: Feast of the DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS [w]

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25 May, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity)[w].

The optional memorials of St. Bede the Venerable, priest and doctor of the Church, of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, virgin, and of St. Gregory VII, pope are omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Ordinary Time weekday (M) or of the memorial of St. Bede (C) or of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi (C) or of St. Gregory VII (C), PsWk 3;

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26 May, Saturday
Memorial of St. Philip Neri, priest [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Jas 5: 13-20
RP: Ps 140: 1-3, 8
Go: Mk 10: 13-16

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity (A).

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27 May, Sunday
Solemnity of the MOST HOLY TRINITY [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People [ Sugg: n. 2]
R1: Deut 4: 32-34, 39-40
RP: Ps 32: 4-6, 9, 18-20, 22
R2: Rom 8: 14-17
Go: Mt 28: 16-20

The optional memorial of St. Augustine of Canterbury, bishop is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A).

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: (The optional memorial of Bl. Jose (Joseph) Tous y Soler, OFM Cap. is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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28 May, Monday
Monday in the 8th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Pet 1: 3-9
RP: Ps 110: 1-2, 5-6, 9-10
Go: Mk 10: 17-27

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

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29 May, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 8th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Pet 1: 10-16
RP: Ps 97: 1-4
Go: Mk 10: 28-31

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional Memorial of Bl. Joseph Gerard, priest [w]
Korean: Optional Memorial of Bl. Paul Yun Ji-Chung and companions, martyrs [r]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Joseph Kowalski, priest, martyr [r]

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30 May, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 8th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Pet 1: 18-25
RP: Ps 147: 12-15, 19-20
Go: Mk 10: 32-45

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

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31 May, Thursday
Feast of VISITATION OF THE B.V. MARY [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of B.V. Mary II; optional Solemn Blessing of the B.V. Mary [n. 15]
R1: Zeph 3: 14-18 or Rom 12: 9-16
RP: Is 12
Go: Lk 1: 39-56

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 4;

NOTES: To mark the end of the Marian month of May, solemn devotions or pious exercises (e.g. processions, rosary, consecration/ entrustments, etc.) may be held. If a crowning of an image of the Blessed Virgin takes place, the rite provided in the 'Supplement' may be appropriately followed, adapted to particular circumstances as necessary.

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JUNE 2018

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1 June, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)[w].

The memorial of St. Justin, martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the memorial of St. Justin (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4;

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2 June, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Marcellinus and Peter [r]
or: Saturday in the 8th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Jude 1: 17, 20-25
RP: Ps 62: 2-6
Go: Mk 11: 27-33

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ (A).

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of St. Felix of Nicosia, OFM Cap. [w]

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3 June, Sunday
Solemnity of the MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Holy Eucharist I-II; if no procession: optional Prayer over the People [Sugg: n.2, 9]
R1: Ex 24: 3-8
RP: Ps 115: 12-13, 15-18
R2: Heb 9: 11-15
Sequence (opt.): Lauda Sion (Sing forth O Zion) or Ecce panis angelorum (Behold the Bread of Angels)
Go: Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26

The memorial of Ss. Charles Luwanga and Companions, martyrs is omitted this year, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A);

NOTES: If circumstances allow, it is customary for a procession to take place to mark this feast. A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who participate in such a procession, whether held inside or outside a church (EI 7).
The procession is held preferably after a Mass in which the Host to be carried in the procession is consecrated. It may also be held after a lengthy period of adoration following the Mass. If a procession takes place after Mass, when the Communion of the faithful is over, the monstrance in which the consecrated Host has been placed is set on the altar. When the Prayer after Communion has been said, the Concluding Rites are omitted and the procession forms.
The priest wears a cope for a procession: if the procession takes place immediately after Mass, he may retain the chasuble.

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4 June, Monday
Monday in the 9th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 2 Pet 1: 2-7
RP: Ps 90: 1-2, 14-16
Go: Mk 12: 1-2

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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5 June, Tuesday
Memorial of St. Boniface, bishop, martyr [r]
proper Collect; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Martyrs I-II or Common Pf. I-VI
R1: 2 Pet 3: 11-15, 17-18
RP: Ps 89: 2-4, 10, 14, 16
Go: Mk 12: 13-17

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

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6 June, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 9th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Norbert, bishop [w]

R1: 2 Tim 1: 1-3, 6-12
RP: Ps 122: 1-2
Go: Mk 12: 18-27

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

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7 June, Thursday
Thursday in the 9th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 2 Tim 2: 8-15
RP: Ps 24: 4-5, 8-10, 14
Go: Mk 12: 28-34

Evening Mass (after First Vespers i.e. 4 p.m.) is of the MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS. However, if this would prove confusing to the faithful, the Mass of the weekday may be celebrated in the evening as well.

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart (A); Sunday Night Prayer I;

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8 June, Friday
Solemnity of the MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People [Sugg: nn. 13, 4, 8, 9 or 14]
R1: Hos 11: 1, 3-4, 8-9
RP: Is 12: 2-6
R2: Eph 3: 8-12, 14-19
Go: Jn 19: 31-37

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A); Evening Prayer II of the Solemnity; Sunday Night Prayer II;

NOTES: Plenary indulgence for the faithful who publicly recite the 'Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus' (EI 3). This prayer should be led by a priest or another suitable person before or after the Mass (and not within the liturgy) or prayed during a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, or publicly at another suitable time.

PROPER CALENDARS
Indian: (The optional memorial of Bl. Mariam Thresia, virgin is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)
Capuchin: (The optional memorial of Bl. Jeremiah of Gesturi, OFM Cap. is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.
Salesian: (The optional memorial of Bl. Istvan Sandor, martyr, is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

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9 June, Saturday
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary [w]
proper Mass; Preface of the B.V.Mary I-II
(Texts for Mass and readings are located between May and June in the 'Proper of Saints' )
R1: 2 Tim 4: 1-8 (wkdy) or Is 61: 9-11 (proper)
RP: Ps 70: 8-9,14-17, 22(wkdy) or 1 Sm 2: 1, 4-8 (proper)
Go: Lk 2: 41-51(proper)

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

The memorial of St. Ephrem, deacon, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 2.

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10 June, Sunday
10TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Gen 3: 9-15
RP: Ps 129
R2: 2 Cor 4:13-5:1
Go: Mk 3:20-35

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2;

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11 June, Monday
Memorial of St. Barnabas the Apostle [r]
proper Mass; preface of the Apostles I-II
R1: Acts 11: 21-26; 13: 1-3 (proper)
RP: Ps 120:1-8 (wkdy) or Ps 97: 1-6 (proper)
Go: Mt 5:1-12 (wkdy) or Mt 10: 7-13 (proper)

HOURS: of memorial with proper Morning and Evening Prayer (E), PsWk 2; Proper reading, verse and prayer at Prayer during the Day

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12 June, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 10th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Kg 17: 7-16
RP: Ps 4: 2-5, 7-8
Go: Mt 5: 13-16

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of Bl. Florida Cevoli, Capuchin Poor Clare [w]
Salesian: Optional memorial of Bl. Francis Keşy, lay person, and 4 companions, martyrs [r]
African: Optional Memorial of St. Onophrius, hermit [w]

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13 June, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, priest, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Collect; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Kg 18: 20-39
RP: Ps 15: 1-2, 4-5, 8, 11
Go: Mt 5: 17-19

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 2;

In Ras-Al-Khaimah and Sohar (solemnity transferred to Friday):
Wednesday in the 10th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Kg 18: 20-39
RP: Ps 15: 1-2, 4-5, 8, 11
Go: Mt 5: 17-19

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, priest, Doctor of the Church [w]

NOTES: Bread and/or lilies may be blessed and distributed in honor of St. Anthony. Suitable texts may be found in Book of Blessings 1786ff. or taken from the special Franciscan texts (Franciscans at Prayer 744-745).

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14 June, Thursday
Thursday in the 10th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Kg 18: 41-46
RP: Ps 64: 10-13
Go: Mt 5: 20-26

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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15 June, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (11th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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16 June, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 10th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Kg 19: 19-21
RP: Ps 15: 1-2, 4, 7-10
Go: Mt 5: 33-37

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Anicet Koplin and Companions, OFM Cap, martyrs [r]

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17 June, Sunday
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Ez 17: 22-24
RP: Ps 91: 2-3, 13-16
R2: 2 Cor 5: 6-10
Go: Mk 4: 26-34

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

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18 June, Monday
Monday in the 11th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Kg 21: 1-16
RP: Ps 5: 2-3, 5-7
Go: Mt 5: 38-42

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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19 June, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 11th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Romuald, Abbot [w]

R1: 1 Kg 21: 17-29
RP: Ps 50: 3-6, 11, 16
Go: Mt 5: 43-48

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

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20 June, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 11th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 2 Kg 2: 1, 6-14
RP: Ps 30: 20, 21, 24
Go: Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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21 June, Thursday
Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, religious [w]
prop Collect; rest from Common/weekday; Preface of Saints I-II/Common Preface I-VI
R1: Sir 48: 1-14
RP: Ps 96: 1-7
Go: Mt 6: 7-15

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

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22 June, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Nativity of St. John the Baptist)[w].On Friday, the use of the Vigil Mass and its readings (see 23 June, Evening Mass) is recommended. However, for pastoral reasons, the readings and/or Mass formulary of the Day Mass (see 24 June) may be used instead of the Vigil readings/formulary

The memorial of St. Paulinus of Nola, bishop or the memorial of Ss. John Fisher, bishop and martyr, and St. Thomas More, martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M) or of the memorial of St. Paulinus of Nola (C) or of Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More (C), PsWk 3;

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23 June, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 11th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 2 Chr 24: 17-25
RP: Ps 88: 4-5, 29-34
Go: Mt 6: 24-34

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the VIGIL MASS OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTISTand its proper READINGS. For pastoral reasons, the readings of the Day Mass (see 24-June) may be used together with the prayers of the Vigil Mass
proper Mass of Vigil; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface (under Day Mass); optional Prayer over the People [n.28]
R1: Jer 1: 4-10
RP: Ps 70: 1-6, 15, 17
R2: 1 Pt 1: 8-12
Go: Lk 1:5-17

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of St. John the Baptist (G); Sunday Night Prayer I;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Memorial of St. Joseph Cafasso, priest [w]

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24 June, Sunday
Solemnity of the NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People [n.28]
R1: Is 49: 1-6
RP: Ps 138: 1-3, 13-15
R2: Acts 13: 22-26
Go: Lk 1: 57-66, 80

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A); Evening Prayer II of Solemnity; Sunday Night Prayer II;

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25 June, Monday
Monday in the 12th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 2 Kg 17: 5-8, 13-15, 18
RP: Ps 59: 3-5, 12-13
Go: Mt 7: 1-5

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

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26 June, Tuesday
Day of Prayer in Memory of the Modern Martyrs of Yemen [v]
A suitable Mass for Various Needs such as For Persecuted Christians [VN 19], or For the Preservation of Peace and Justice [VN 30]; Common Preface I, or Eucharistic Prayer III for Various Needs with its proper Preface
R1: 2 Kg 19: 9-11, 14-21, 31-36
RP: Ps 47: 2-4, 10-11
Go: Mt 7: 6, 12-14

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Andrew Hyacinth Longhin, OFM Cap. [w]
Capuchin/Arab: Optional Memorial of Bl. Jacques of Ghazir, OFM Cap. [w]

NOTES: On this day (transferred from June 30), the Church in Southern Arabia prays for peace and the freedom of the Church in Yemen and remembers all her members who have been killed for their faith in that country - in particular Sisters Zelia, Michael and Aletta (shot in Hodeidah on 27 July 1998) and Judith, Reginette, Margherite and Anselm (massacred in Aden on 4 March 2016), all members of the congregation of the Missionaries of Charity.

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27 June, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 12th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
or: Votive Mass of Our Lady of Perpetual Help [w] (As below, without Gloria or Creed)
R1: 2 Kg 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3
RP: Ps 118: 33-37, 40
Go: Mt 7: 15-20

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

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28 June, Thursday
Memorial of St. Irenaeus, bishop, martyr [r]
proper Mass; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 2 Kg 24: 8-17
RP: Ps 78: 1-5, 8-9
Go: Mt 7: 21-29

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4;

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29 June, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Ss. Peter and Paul)[r].On Friday, the use of the Vigil Mass and its readings (see 30 June, Evening Mass) is recommended. However, for pastoral reasons, the readings and/or Mass formulary of the Day Mass (see 1 July) may be used instead of the Vigil readings/formulary.

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 4;

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30 June, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary[w]
or: Optional Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church [r]
or: Saturday in the 12th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Lam 2: 2, 10,-14, 18-19
RP: Ps 73: 1-7, 20-21
Go: Mt 8: 5-17

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the VIGIL MASS OF SS. PETER AND PAULand its proper READINGS. For pastoral reasons, the readings of the Day Mass (see 1 July) may be used together with the prayers of the Vigil Mass
proper Mass of Vigil; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface (under Day Mass); optional Solemn Blessing of Ss. Peter and Paul [nn. 16]
R1: Acts 12: 1-11
RP: Ps 18: 2-5
R2: Gal 1: 11-20
Go: Mt 16: 13-19

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial of the First Martyrs of Rome (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul (A); Sunday Night Prayer I

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JULY 2018

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1 July, Sunday
Solemnity of SS. PETER AND PAUL, Apostles [r]
Principal Patrons of the Vicariate of Southern Arabia
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Solemn Blessing of Ss. Peter and Paul [n. 16]
R1: Acts 12: 1-11
RP: Ps 33: 2-9
R2: 2 Tim 4: 6-8, 17-18
Go: Mt 16: 13-19

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A);

NOTES:
(1) Plenary indulgence for recitation of the Creed or an approved Profession of Faith together with prayerful use of an article of devotion (e.g. rosary, medal, statue, etc.) blessed by the Holy Father or by any bishop(EI 14).
(2) Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit the the cathedral of St. Joseph, and there pray an 'Our Father' and the Creed (EI 33.1.3a.).

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2 July, Monday
Monday in the 13th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Am 2: 6-10, 13-16
RP: Ps 49: 16-23
Go: Mt 8: 18-22

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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3 July, Tuesday
Feast of ST. THOMAS, Apostle [r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Apostles I-II; optional Solemn Blessing of the Apostles [n. 17]
R1: Eph 2: 19-22
RP: Ps 116: 1-2
Go: Jn 20: 24-29

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Indian: Solemnity of ST. THOMAS, Apostle of India [r]

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4 July, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 13th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Portugal [w]

R1: Am 5: 14-15, 21-24
RP: Ps 49: 7-13, 16-17
Go: Mt 8: 28-34

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

NOTES: This day marks the anniversary of the priestly ordination of Bishop Paul. This intention may be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, and/or the Mass intention. The priest celebrant may even select a suitable Mass (e.g. Various Needs 3:For A Bishop) if desired.

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5 July, Thursday
Thursday in the 13th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Zaccaria, priest [w]

R1: Am 7: 10-17
RP: Ps 18: 8-11
Go: Mt 9: 1-8

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

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6 July, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The memorial of St. Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Ordinary Time weekday (M) or of the optional memorial of St. Maria Goretti (C), PsWk 1;

NOTES: First death anniversary of Bishop Giovanni Bernardo Gremoli, Apostolic Vicar Emeritus. A suitable intention may be added for the repose of his soul in the Prayers of the Faithful.

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7 July, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 13th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Am 9: 11-15
RP: Ps 84: 9, 11-14
Go: Mt 9: 14-17

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 2.

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Mary Romero, FMA [w]

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8 July, Sunday
14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Ez 2: 2-5
RP: Ps 122: 1-5
R2: 2 Cor 12: 7-10
Go: Mk 6: 1-6

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2;

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9 July, Monday
Monday in the 14th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and Companions, martyrs [r]

R1: Hos 2: 16, 17-18, 21-22
RP: Ps 144: 2-9
Go: Mt 9: 18-26

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 2;
If the memorial of St. Augustine and Companions is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

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10 July, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 14th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Hos 8: 4-7, 11-13
RP: Ps 113B: 3-10
Go: Mt 9: 32-38

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ST. VERONICA GIULIANI [w]

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11 July, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Benedict, Abbot [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Hos 10: 1-3, 7-8, 12
RP: Ps 104: 2-7
Go: Mt 10: 1-7

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 2;

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12 July, Thursday
Thursday in the 14th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Hos 11: 1-4, 8-9
RP: Ps 79: 2-3, 15-1
Go: Mt 10: 7-15

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Ss. John Jones and John Wall, martyrs [r]

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13 July, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The optional memorial of St. Henry is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M) or of the memorial of St. Henry (C), PsWk 2;

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14 July, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis, priest [w]
or: Saturday in the 14th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Is 6: 1-8
RP: Ps 92: 1-2, 5
Go: Mt 10: 24-33

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of St. Francis Solano, OFM Cap. [w]

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15 July, Sunday
15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Am 7: 12-15
RP: Ps 84: 9-14
R2: Eph 1: 3-14 or Eph 1: 3-10
Go: Mk 6: 7-13

The memorial of St. Bonaventure, priest, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: (The Feast of St. Bonaventure, priest, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)
CSST: (tomorrow) Solemnity of OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL, Principal Patroness of the Congregation [w]

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16 July, Monday
Monday in the 15th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel [w]

R1: Is 1: 10-17
RP: Ps 49: 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23
Go: Mt 10: 34-11: 1

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: Solemnity of OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL, Principal Patroness of the Congregation [w]

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17 July, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 15th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Is 7: 1-9
RP: Ps 47: 2-8
Go: Mt 11: 20-24

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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18 July, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 15th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Is 10: 5-7, 13-16
RP: Ps 93: 5-10, 14-15
Go: Mt 11: 25-27

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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19 July, Thursday
Thursday in the 15th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Is 26: 7-9, 12, 16-19
RP: Ps 101: 13-21
Go: Mt 11: 28-30

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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20 July, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The optional memorial of St. Apollinaris, bishop and martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial of St. Apollinaris (C), PsWk 3;
If the memorial of St. Apollinaris is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
CSST: Feast of ST. ELIJAH THE PROPHET [w]
Arabic: Memorial of St. Elijah the Prophet [w]

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21 July, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest, Doctor of the Church [w]

R1: Mic 2: 1-5
RP: Ps 9B: 1-4, 7-8, 14
Go: Mt 12: 14-21

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 4.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI, priest, Doctor of the Church [w]

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22 July, Sunday
16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Jer 23: 1-6
RP: Ps 22: 1-6
R2: Eph 2: 13-18
Go: Mk 6: 30-34

The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 4;

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23 July, Monday
Monday in the 16th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Bridget, religious [w]

In Oman(opt.): Collect may be taken from the Masses for Various Needs n. 22 (For those in Public Office) or n. 24 (For the Head of State or Ruler); rest as above for weekday or from Masses for Various Needs 49B: For Giving Thanks to God
R1: Mic 6: 1-4, 6-8
RP: Ps 49: 5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23
Go: Mt 12: 38-42

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

NOTES: In the churches of Oman, a special intention may be included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the Sultan and the country on the occasion of Renaissance Day. If desired, the special Mass collect (above) might be used.

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24 July, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 16th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Sharbel Makluf, priest [w]

R1: Mic 7: 14-15, 18-20
RP: Ps 84: 2-8
Go: Mt 12: 46-50

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;
If the memorial of St. Sharbel is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Arab: Feast of ST. SHARBEL MAKLUF, priest [w]

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25 July, Wednesday
Feast of ST. JAMES, Apostle [r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Apostles I-II; optional Solemn Blessing of the Apostles [n. 17]
R1: 2 Cor 4: 7-15
RP: Ps 125: 1-6
Go: Mt 20: 20-28

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 4;

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26 July, Thursday
Memorial of Ss. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the B.V. Mary [w]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Jer 2: 1-3, 7-8, 12-13
RP: Ps 35: 6-11
Go: Mt 13: 10-17

HOURS: of memorial with proper Morning and Evening Prayer (E), PsWk 4;

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27 July, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Mary Magdalene Marinego [w]

NOTES: On this day in 1998, Sisters Zelia, Michael and Aletta (Missionaries of Charity) were shot dead in Hodeidah.

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28 July, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 16th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Jer 7: 1-11
RP: Ps 83: 3-6, 8, 11
Go: Mt 13: 24-30

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 1.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Mary Teresa Kowalska, Capuchin Poor Clare, martyr [r]
Indian: Memorial of St. Alphonsa Muttathupadathu [w]
African: Optional Memorial of St. Victor I, pope, martyr [r]

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29 July, Sunday
17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: 2 Kg 4: 42-44
RP: Ps 144: 10-11, 15-18
R2: Eph 4: 1-6
Go: Jn 6: 1-15

The memorial of St. Martha is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 1;

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30 July, Monday
Monday in the 17th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]

R1: Jer 13: 1-11
RP: Dt 32: 18-21
Go: Mt 13: 31-35

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional Memorial of St. Justin de Jacobis, bishop [w]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap., priest [w]

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31 July, Tuesday
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Jer 14: 17-22
RP: Ps 78: 8-9, 11, 13a 
Go: Mt 13: 36-43

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSJ: Feast of ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, priest [w]
 

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AUGUST 2018

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1 August, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Collect, Prayer Over the Offerings and Postcommunion; antiphons from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Jer 15: 10, 16-21
RP: Ps 58: 2-5, 10-11, 17-18
Go: Mt 13: 44-46

HOURS: of the memorial (C), PsWk 1;

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2 August, Thursday
Thursday in the 17th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Peter Julian Eymard, priest [w]

R1: Jer 18: 1-6
RP: Ps 145: 2-6
Go: Mt 13: 47-53

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 1;
If the memorial of St. Peter Julian Eymard is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS AT THE PORTIUNCULA [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Augustus Czartoryski, priest [w]

NOTES: 'Portiuncula' indulgence:Plenary indulgence for visiting the cathedral or any parish church, and there praying an 'Our Father' and the Creed (EI 33.1.3e and 33.1.5b). This indulgence is gained even if the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels is not celebrated.

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3 August, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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4 August, Saturday
Memorial of St. John Vianney, priest[w]
proper Collect; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Jer 26: 11-16, 24
RP: Ps 68: 15-16, 30-31, 33-34
Go: Mt 14: 1-12

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of the memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 2.

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5 August, Sunday
18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Ex 16: 2-4, 12-15
RP: Ps 77: 3-4, 23-25, 54
R2: Eph 4: 17, 20-24
Go: Jn 6: 24-35

The optional memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major is omitted this year.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer II of Sunday; Night Prayer II;

NOTES: If desired, an announcement may be made of the Holy Day of Obligation (Assumption) in 2 weeks

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6 August, Monday
Feast of the TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; prop Preface; optional Prayer over People [Sugg: nn. 7, 18 or 23]
R1: Dan 7: 9-10, 13-14 or 2 Pet 1: 16-19
RP: Ps 96: 1-2, 5-6, 9
Go: Mk 9: 2-10

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 2;

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7 August, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 18th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of Ss. Sixtus II, pope, and Companions, martyrs [r]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Cajetan, priest [w]

R1: Jer 30: 1-2, 12-15, 18-22
RP: Ps 101: 16-21, 29, 22-23
Go: Mt 14: 22-36

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bb. Agathangelo and Cassian, OFM Cap, martyrs [r]

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08 August, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Dominic, priest [g]
proper Mass; preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Jer 31: 1-7
RP: Jer 31: 10-13
Go: Mt 15: 21-28

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin/Rosary: Feast of OUR HOLY FATHER ST. DOMINIC, priest [w]

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9 August, Thursday
Thursday in the 18th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), virgin, martyr [r]

R1: Jer 31: 31-34
RP: Ps 50: 12-15, 18-19
Go: Mt 16: 13-23

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 2;
If the memorial of St. Teresa Benedicta is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

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10 August, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The Feast of St. Lawrence, deacon, martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 2;

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11 August, Saturday
Memorial of St. Clare, virgin [w]
proper Collect of saint; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Virgins or Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Hab 1: 12-2: 4
RP: Ps 9A: 8-13
Go: Mt 17: 14-20

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation'(e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of the memorial (C), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ST. CLARE OF ASSISI [w]

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12 August, Sunday
19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: 1 Kg 19: 4-8
RP: Ps 33: 2-9
R2: Eph 4: 30-5: 2
Go: Jn 6: 41-51

The optional memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, religious is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: (The optional memorial of Bl. Isidore Bakanja, martyr, is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer. [w]

NOTES: If desired, an announcement may be made of the Holy Day of Obligation (Assumption, 15 August)

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13 August, Monday
Monday in the 19th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of Ss. Pontian, pope, and Hippolytus, priest, martyrs [r]

R1: Ez 1: 2-5, 24-28
RP: Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14
Go: Mt 17: 22-27

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Mark of Aviano, OFM Cap. [w]

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14 August, Tuesday
Memorial of St. Maximillian Kolbe, priest, martyr [r]
proper Mass; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Ezek 2: 8-3: 4
RP: Ps 118: 14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131
Go: Mt 18: 1-5, 10, 12-14

Evening Mass: Solemnity of the ASSUMPTION OF THE B.V. MARY [w]
Holy Day of Obligation
proper Vigil Mass of Assumption; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface (under Day Mass); optional Solemn Blessing of the B.V. Mary [n. 15]
If necessary for pastoral reasons, the Apostolic Vicar grants permission for the readings of the Day Mass (see 15 August) to replace the following proper readings of the Mass of the Vigil
R1: 1 Chr 15: 3-4
RP: Ps 131: 6-7,b9-10, 13-14
R2: 1 Cor 15: 54-57
Go: Lk 11:27-28

HOURS: of memorial (C) with the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer from the Missal, PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Assumption (A); Sunday Night Prayer I

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Maximillian Kolbe, priest, martyr [r]

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15 August, Wednesday
Solemnity of the ASSUMPTION OF THE B.V. MARY [w]
Holy Day of Obligation
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Solemn Blessing of B.V. Mary [n.15]
R1: Apoc 11: 19; 12: 1-6, 10
RP: Ps 44: 10-12, 16
R2: 1 Cor 15: 20-26 (lectionary error: 20-27)
Go: Lk 1: 39-56

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A); Evening Prayer II of the Assumption; Sunday Night Prayer II;

NOTES:
(1) Flowers, herbs and/or fruits may be blessed today (DPP 181). The rite may be found in 'Book of Blessings' n.1786ff. or 'Franciscans at Prayer' n.747-749 or in 'Supplementary Blessings'. This usage is "associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary, partly because of the biblical images applied to her such as vine, lavender, cypress and lily, partly from seeing her in terms of a sweet smelling flower because of her virtue, and most of all because of Isaiah 11:1, and his reference to the "shoot springing from the side of Jesse", which would bear the blessed fruit of Jesus." (DPP 181)
(2) Processions, Acts of Entrustment (Consecration) and conducting the rosary or one of the Litanies of the B.V. Mary with some solemnity may fittingly mark this day.

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16 August, Thursday
Thursday in the 19th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Stephen of Hungary [w]

R1: Ez 12: 1-12
RP: Ps 77: 56-59, 61-62
Go: Mt 18: 21-19: 1

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Filipino: Optional Memorial of St. Roque, healer [w]

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17 August, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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18 August, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 19th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Ez 18: 1-10, 13, 30-32
RP: Ps 50: 12-15, 18-19
Go: Mt 19: 13-15

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 4.

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional memorial of Bl. Victoria Rasoamanarivo [w]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bb. John Louis, Protase and Sebastian, OFM Cap, martyrs [r]

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19 August, Sunday
20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Prov 9: 1-6
RP: Ps 33: 2-3, 10-15
R2: Eph 5: 15-20
Go: Jn 6: 51-58

The optional memorial of St. John Eudes is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: (The optional memorial of St. Louis of Anjou, bishop is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)
Filipino: (The optional memorial of St. Ezechiel Moreno is omitted this year, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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20 August, Monday
Memorial of St. Bernard, abbot, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Ez 24: 15-24
RP: Dt 32: 18-21
Go: Mt 19: 16-22

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4;

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21 August, Tuesday
Memorial of St. Pius X, pope [w]
proper Collect, Prayer over the Offerings and Prayer after Communion; antiphons from Common or weekday; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Ez 28: 1-10
RP: Dt 32: 26-28, 30, 35-36
Go: Mt 19: 23-30

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

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22 August, Wednesday
Memorial of the Queenship of the B.V. Mary [w]
proper Mass; Preface of the B.V. Mary I-II
R1: Ez 34: 1-11
RP: Ps 22: 1-6
Go: Mt 20: 1-16

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4;

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23 August, Thursday
Thursday in the 20th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Rose of Lima, virgin [w]

R1: Ez 36: 23-28
RP: Ps 50: 12-15, 18-19
Go: Mt 22: 1-14

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Bernard of Offida, OFM Cap. [w]

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24 August, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The Feast of St. Bartholomew, apostle is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 4;

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25 August, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Joseph Calasanz, priest [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Louis [w]
or: Saturday in the 20th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Ez 43: 1-7
RP: Ps 84: 9-14
Go: Mt 23: 1-12

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 1.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Louis IX, Patron of the SFO [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Maria Troncatti, FMA [w]

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26 August, Sunday
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Jos 24: 1-2, 15-18
RP: Ps 33: 2-3, 16-23
R2: Eph 5: 21-32 or Eph 5: 2, 25-32
Go: Jn 6: 60-69

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Arab: (The optional memorial of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified (Mariam Baouardy) is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)
Salesian: (The optional memorial of Bl. Ceferino Namuncura, lay person is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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27 August, Monday
Memorial of St. Monica [w]
proper Collect; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 2 Thes 1: 1-5, 11-12
RP: Ps 95: 1-5
Go: Mt 23: 13-22

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 1;

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28 August, Tuesday
Memorial of St. Augustine, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 2 Thes 2: 1-3, 14-17
RP: Ps 95: 10-13
Go: Mt 23: 23-26

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 1;

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29 August, Wednesday
Memorial of the PASSION OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST [r]
proper Mass; proper Preface
R1: 2 Thes 3: 6-10, 16-18 (wkdy) or Jer 1: 17-19 (proper)
RP: Ps 127: 1-2, 4-5 (wkdy) or Ps 70: 1-6, 15, 17 (proper)
Go: Mk 6: 17-29 (proper)

HOURS: of the memorial with proper Morning and Evening Prayer (E), PsWk 1;

NOTES: To mark this day, special prayers, support and pastoral initiatives may be encouraged for persecuted faithful and the unjustly imprisoned.

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30 August, Thursday
Thursday in the 21st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 1: 1-9
RP: Ps 144: 2-7
Go: Mt 24: 42-51

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Indian: Memorial of St. Euphrasia, virgin [w]

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31 August, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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NOTES: Toward the end of August, or the beginning of September, it is customary for the academic term to restart in many schools after the summer break. On such occasions, where circumstances allow, a 'Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit', and/or the 'Blessing of Students and Teachers' (Book of Blessings 522-550) may appropriately be celebrated.
Similarly, where catechetical programs restart in August or September, a 'Blessing of Catechists' is suitably celebrated either within a Celebration of the Word of God (Book of Blessings 493-503) or a Mass (Book of Blessings 504-508)
 

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SEPTEMBER 2018

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1 September, Saturday
World Day for the Care of Creation
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 21st week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Cor 1: 26-31
RP: Ps 32: 12-13, 18-21
Go: Mt 25: 14-30

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 2.

NOTES: Today is the 'World Day for the Care of Creation', instituted by Pope Francis to invoke God’s help for the protection of creation and renew our vocation as its custodians.

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2 September, Sunday
22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Dt 4: 1-2, 6-8
RP: Ps 14: 2-5
R2: Jas 1: 17-18, 21-22, 27
Go: Mk 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: (The optional memorial of Bl. Apollinaris of Posat, OFM Cap., martyr is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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3 September, Monday
Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, pope, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Cor 2: 1-5
RP: Ps 118: 97-102
Go: Lk 4: 16-30

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 2;

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4 September, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 22nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 2: 10-16
RP: Ps 144B: 8-14
Go: Lk 4: 31-37

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Missionaries of Charity: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. TERESA OF KOLKATA, Virgin, Foundress of the Missionaries of Charity [w]

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5 September, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 22nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 3: 1-9
RP: Ps 32: 12-15, 20-21
Go: Lk 4: 38-44

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Missionaries of Charity: Solemnity of ST. TERESA OF KOLKATA, Virgin, Foundress of the Missionaries of Charity [w]
Indian: Memorial of St. Teresa of Kolkata, Virgin [w]

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6 September, Thursday
Thursday in the 22nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 3: 18-23
RP: Ps 23: 1-6
Go: Lk 5: 1-11

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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7 September, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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8 September, Saturday
Feast of the NATIVITY OF THE B.V. MARY [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of B.V. Mary I-II; optional Solemn Blessing of the B.V. Mary [n. 15]
R1: Micah 5: 1-4 or Rom 8: 28-30
RP: Ps 12: 6-7
Go: Mt 1: 1-16, 18-23 or Mt 1: 18-26

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

NOTES: It is customary in some places to bless seeds or fruit in honour of the B.V. Mary. "This usage came to be associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary, in part because of the biblical images applied to her such as vine, lavender, cypress and lily, partly from seeing her in terms of a sweet smelling flower because of her virtue, and most of all because of Isaiah 11:1, and his reference to the "shoot springing from the side of Jesse", which would bear the blessed fruit of Jesus." (DPP 181). See Book of Blessings 1786ff. or the special blessing in 'Supplementary Blessings'

PROPER CALENDARS
Comboni: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. PETER CLAVER, Principal Patron of the Society [w]

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9 September, Sunday
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Is 35: 4-7
RP: Ps 145: 6-10
R2: Jas 2: 1-5
Go: Mk 7: 31-37

The memorial of St. Peter Claver, priest is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Comboni: Solemnity of ST. PETER CLAVER, Principal Patron of the Society [w]

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10 September, Monday
Monday in the 23rd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 5: 1-8
RP: Ps 5: 5-7, 12
Go: Lk 6: 6-11

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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11 September, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 23rd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 6: 1-11
RP: Ps 149: 1-6, 9
Go: Lk 6: 12-19

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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12 September, Wednesday
Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary [w]
proper Mass; Preface of the B.V. Mary I-II or: Wednesday in the 23rd week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Cor 7: 25-31
RP: Ps 44: 11-12, 14-17
Go: Lk 6: 20-26

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;
If the memorial of the Holy Name of Mary is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

NOTES: Anniversary of the religious profession of Bishop Paul Hinder.

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13 September, Thursday
Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Cor 8: 1-7, 11-13
RP: Ps 138: 1-3, 13-14, 23-24
Go: Lk 6: 27-38

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

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14 September, Friday
Feast of THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS [r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface
In Masses with the people, 3 readings are used since it is a Friday. Otherwise a choice may be made between the first and second reading.
R1: Num 21: 4-9
RP: Ps 77: 1-2, 34-38
R2: Phil 2: 6-11
Go: Jn 3: 13-17

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 3;

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15 September, Saturday
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows [w]
proper Mass; Preface of B.V. Mary I-II
R1: 1 Cor 10: 14-22 (wkdy) or Heb 5: 7-9 (proper)
RP: Ps 115: 12-13, 17-18 (wkdy) or Ps 30: 2-6, 15-16, 20 (proper)
Sequence (opt.): At the Cross
Go: Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2: 33-35 (both proper)

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of the memorial with proper Morning Prayer (E), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 4.

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16 September, Sunday
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Is 50: 5-9
RP: Ps 114: 1-6, 8-9
R2: Jas 2: 14-18
Go: Mk 8: 27-35

The memorial of Ss. Cornelius, pope, and Cyprian, bishop, martyrs is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 4;

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17 September, Monday
Monday in the 24th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]

R1: 1 Cor 11: 17-26, 33
RP: Ps 39: 7-10, 17
Go: Lk 7: 1-10

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of the STIGMATA OF OUR HOLY FATHER ST. FRANCIS [w]

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18 September, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 24th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: 1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27-31
RP: Ps 99: 1-5
Go: Lk 7: 11-17

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Joseph of Copertino [w]

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19 September, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 24th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr [r]

R1: 1 Cor 12: 31-13: 13
RP: Ps 32: 2-5, 12, 22
Go: Lk 7: 31-35

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Francis Mary of Camporosso, OFM Cap. [w]

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20 September, Thursday
Memorial of Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, martyrs [r]
proper Mass of memorial; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 1 Cor 15: 1-11
RP: Ps 117: 1-2, 15-17, 28
Go: Lk 7: 36-50

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 4; the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
Korean: Solemnity of Ss. ANDREW KIM TAE-GON, PAUL CHONG HA-SANG AND COMPANIONS, martyrs [r]

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21 September, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

The Feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Feast of St. Matthew(B), PsWk 4;

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22 September, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 24th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: 1 Cor 15: 35-37, 42-49
RP: Ps 55: 10-14
Go: Lk 8: 4-15

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 1.

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Optional Memorial of Ss. Maurice and Companions, martyrs [r]
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Ignatius of Santhia, OFM Cap. [w]
Salesian: Memorial of Bb. Joseph Calasanz Marqués and Enrico Saiz Aparicio, priests, and 93 companions, martyrs [r]

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23 September, Sunday
25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Wis 2: 12, 17-20
RP: Ps 53: 3-6, 8
R2: Jas 3: 16-4: 3
Go: Mk 9: 30-37

The memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: (The memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap., priest is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.)

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24 September, Monday
Monday in the 25th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Prov 3: 27-34
RP: Ps 14: 2-5
Go: Lk 8: 16-18

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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25 September, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 25th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Prov 21: 1-6, 10-13
RP: Ps 118: 1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44
Go: Lk 8: 19-21

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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26 September, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 25th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of Ss. Cosmas and Damian, martyrs [r]

R1: Prov 30: 5-9
RP: Ps 118: 28, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163
Go: Lk 9: 1-6

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bb. Aurelio of Vinalesa and Companions, OFM Cap, martyrs [r]

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27 September, Thursday
Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, priest [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Eccl 1: 2-11
RP: Ps 89: 3-6, 12-14, 17
Go: Lk 9: 7-9

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 1;

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28 September, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bible Sunday)[g].

The optional memorial of St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, martyrs or the optional memorial of St. Wenceslaus, martyr is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M) or of the optional memorial of Ss. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions (C) or of St. Wenceslaus (C), PsWk 1;
If the memorial of St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions is chosen, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings, Morning and Evening Prayer is taken from the Missal.

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Filipino: Memorial of Ss. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, martyrs [r]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Innnocent of Berzo, OFM Cap. [w]

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29 September, Saturday
Feast of SS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL, Archangels [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People [ Sugg: n. 28]
R1: Dan 7: 9-10, 13-14 or Apoc 12: 7-12
RP: Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
Go: Jn 1:47-51

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday.

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 2.

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30 September, Sunday
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
Bible Sunday
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Num 11: 25-29
RP: Ps 18: 8, 10, 12-14
R2: Jas 5: 1-6
Go: Mk 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48

The memorial of St. Jerome, Priest, Doctor of the Church is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 2;

NOTES: 'Bible Sunday', is observed this weekend and dedicated to activities highlighting Scripture’s role in the life of the Church. Preachers should recommend practices such as lectio divina and daily Scripture reading, especially on themes of mercy (Misericordia et misera 7)

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OCTOBER 2018

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The month of October is dedicated in popular devotion to the rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Suggestions for suitable Marian devotional practices in the various seasons may be found in the appendix.

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1 October, Monday
Feast of ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS, virgin, Doctor of the Church [w]
Patroness of the Missions
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Virgins; optional Prayer over the People [n. 28]
R1: Is 66:10-14
RP: Ps 130
Go: Mt 18: 1-5

HOURS: of the Feast (B, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 2

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: Feast of ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS, virgin, Doctor of the Church [w]

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2 October, Tuesday
Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels [w]
proper Mass; proper Preface
R1: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 (wkdy) or Ex 23: 20-23 (proper)
RP: Ps 87: 2-8 (wkdy) or 90: 1-6, 10-11 (proper)
Go: Mt 18: 1-5, 10 (proper)

HOURS: of the memorial with proper Morning and Evening Prayer (E), PsWk 4; proper reading, verse and prayer at Prayer during the Day;

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3 October, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 26th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Job 9: 1-12, 14-16
RP: Ps 87: 10-15
Go: Lk 9: 57-62

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

NOTES: Especially in churches with a strong Capuchin presence, the devotion known as the 'Transitus' may take place after the evening Mass in memory of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi. Samples may be found in the 'Supplement'.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin/FMCK: (tomorrow) Solemnity of OUR HOLY FATHER ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI [w]

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4 October, Thursday
Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Job 19: 21-27
RP: Ps 26: 7-9, 13-14
Go: Lk 10: 1-12

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin/FMCK: Solemnity of OUR HOLY FATHER ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI [w]

NOTES: It is customary in some places to bless animals today. This blessing always takes place outside of Mass. Either the longer rite (Book of Blessings 946-961) or shorter rite may be used.

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5 October, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Alberto Marvelli, layperson [w]
Capuchin: Commemoration of All the Departed of the Seraphic Order [v]

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6 October, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Bruno, priest [w]
or: Saturday in the 26th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Job 42: 1-3, 5-6, 12-17
RP: Ps 118: 66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130
Go: Lk 10: 17-24

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

PROPER CALENDARS
Rosary: (tomorrow) Solemnity of OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, Titular of the Congregation [w]

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7 October, Sunday
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Gen 2: 18-24
RP: Ps 127: 1-5
R2: Heb 2: 9-11
Go: Mk 10: 2-16 or Mk 10: 2-12

The memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is omitted this year.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

NOTES: Rosaries may be blessed today, even in a more solemn manner e.g. within a Celebration of the Word predecing recitation of the rosary.

PROPER CALENDARS
Rosary: Solemnity of OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, Titular of the Congregation [w]

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8 October, Monday
Monday in the 27th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Gal 1: 6-12
RP: Ps 110: 1-2, 7-10
Go: Lk 10: 25-37

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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9 October, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 27th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Denis, bishop, and Companions, martyrs [r]
or: Optional Memorial of St. John Leonardi, priest [w]

R1: Gal 1: 13-24
RP: Ps 138: 1-3, 13-15
Go: Lk 10: 38-42

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Comboni: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. DANIEL COMBONI, Bishop, Founder of the Institute [w]

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10 October, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 27th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Gal 2: 1-2, 7-14
RP: Ps 116: 1-2
Go: Lk 11: 1-4

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: Memorial of St. Daniel Comboni, bishop [w]
Comboni: Solemnity of ST. DANIEL COMBONI, bishop, Founder of the Institute [w]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Ss. Daniel and Companions, martyrs [r]

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11 October, Thursday
Thursday in the 27th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. John XXIII, pope [w]
Since there is no approved English translation of the Latin proper Collect, the Collect from the 'Common of Pastors: For a Pope' is used instead
R1: Gal 3: 1-5
RP: Lk 1: 69-75
Go: Lk 11: 5-13

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 3;

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12 October, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)[g].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of St. Seraphin of Montegrano, OFM Cap. [w]

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13 October, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 27th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Gal 3: 22-29
RP: Ps 104: 2-7
Go: Lk 11: 27-28

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 4.

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Honorat Kozminski, OFM Cap., priest [w]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Alexandrina Maria da Costa, virgin [w]

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14 October, Sunday
28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Wis 7: 7-11
RP: Ps 89: 12-17
R2: Heb 4: 12-13
Go: Mk 10: 17-30 or Mk 10: 17-27

The optional memorial of St. Callistus I, pope and martyr is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. TERESA OF AVILA, Virgin, Doctor of the Church [w]

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15 October, Monday
Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus, virgin, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Virgins or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Gal 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5: 1
RP: Ps 112: 1-7
Go: Lk 11: 29-32

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: Solemnity of ST. TERESA OF AVILA, virgin, Doctor of the Church [w]

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16 October, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 28th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Hedwig, Religious [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin [w]

R1: Gal 5: 1-6
RP: Ps 118: 41, 43-45, 47-48
Go: Lk 11: 37-41

HOURS: of weekday (M) or one of the memorials (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Indian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Augustine Thevaraparambil, priest [w]

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17 October, Wednesday
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, martyr [r]
proper Mass; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Gal 5: 18-25
RP: Ps 1: 1-4, 6
Go: Lk 11: 42-46

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 4;

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18 October, Thursday
Feast of ST. LUKE, Evangelist [r]
proper Mass; Gloria; Preface of Apostles II; optional Prayer over the People [Sugg: n. 18, 25 or 28]
R1: 2 Tim 4: 10-17
RP: Ps 144: 10-13, 17-18
Go: Lk 10: 1-9

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 4;

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19 October, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, World Mission Sunday)[g].

The optional memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, priest or of Ss. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, priests, and companions, martyrs is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C) , PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
(omitted in parish Masses, but may be observed in the Liturgy of the Hours and commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer)
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of St. Peter of Alcantara [w]

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20 October, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 28th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Eph 1: 15-23
RP: Ps 8: 2-7
Go: Lk 12: 8-12

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 1.

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

PROPER CALENDARS
Comboni/African: Optional Memorial of Bl. David Okelo and Jildo Irwa, martyrs [r]

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21 October, Sunday
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
World Mission Sunday
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Is 53: 10-11
RP: Ps 32: 4-5, 18-20, 22
R2: Heb 4: 14-16
Go: Mk 10: 35-45 or Mk 10: 42-45

For Special Celebrations for the work of the Mission:[g]
Mass for Various Needs n. 18: For the Evangelization of Peoples; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14].

Readings as above, for the 29th Sunday

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 1;

NOTES:This Sunday is observed as 'World Mission Sunday', a day of prayer instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1922. It recalls the fundamental task of the Church to “go and teach all nations” about the person and Gospel of Christ the Lord. Priests should encourage their congregations to be active in the work of the New Evangelization and to support, both spiritually and materially, the work of the Church in spreading the Gospel. Suitable intentions should be also included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the spread of the Gospel and those engaged in mission work.

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22 October, Monday
Monday in the 29th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. John Paul II, pope 
R1: Eph 2: 1-10
RP: Ps 99: 1-5
Go: Lk 12: 13-21

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

NOTES: The Proper Collect at Mass and the Hours for the memorial of John Paul II is as follows:

O God, who are rich in mercy
and who willed that Saint John Paul the Second
should preside as Pope over your universal Church,
grant, we pray, that instructed by his teaching,
we may open our hearts to the saving grace of Christ,
the sole Redeemer of mankind.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
 

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23 October, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 29th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. John of Capistrano, priest [w]

R1: Eph 2: 12-22
RP: Ps 84: 9-14
Go: Lk 12: 35-38

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. John of Capistrano, priest [w]

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24 October, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 29th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Claret, bishop [w]

R1: Eph 3: 2-12
RP: Is 12
Go: Lk 12: 39-48

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Optional Memorial of St. Luigi Guanella, priest, Founder of the Servants of Charity [w]

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25 October, Thursday
Thursday in the 29th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Eph 3: 14-21
RP: Ps 32: 1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19
Go: Lk 12: 49-53

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Maria Jesus Farragut and Companions, Capuchin Poor Clares, martyrs [r]

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26 October, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Dedication of all the churches of the Vicariate)[w].

HOURS: of Ordinary Time weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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27 October, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Saturday in the 29th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Eph 4: 7-16
RP: Ps 121: 1-5
Go: Lk 13: 1-9

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of the Dedication of the all the churches of the Vicariate (A, all from Common of Dedication of a Church).

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

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28 October, Sunday
Solemnity of the DEDICATION OF ALL THE CHURCHES OF THE VICARIATE [g]
Mass from the Common of the Dedication of a Church n. I: In the Church that was Dedicated; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; Solemn Blessing of the Dedication [n. 19, also reproduced in Common]
The following readings are taken from Lectionary Vol. II: Common of the Dedication of a Church III [First Reading 1, Second Reading 3, Gospel 4]
R1: 1 Kgs 8: 22-23, 27-30
RP: Ps 83:3-5, 10-11
R2: Heb 12: 18-19, 22-24
Go: Jn 4: 19-24

The Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude, apostles is omitted this year, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A), using the Common of the Dedication of a Church;

NOTES: Plenary indulgence for visiting any Vicariate church and there praying an 'Our Father' and the Creed (EI 33.1.6).

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29 October, Monday
Monday in the 30th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Eph 4: 32-5: 8
RP: Ps 1: 1-4, 6
Go: Lk 13: 10-17

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Memorial of Bl. Michael Rua, priest and first successor of Don Bosco [w]

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30 October, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 30th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Eph 5: 21-33
RP: Ps 127: 1-5
Go: Lk 13: 18-21

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

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31 October, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 30th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Eph 6: 1-9
RP: Ps 144: 10-14
Go: Lk 12: 22-30

Evening Mass (after First Vespers i.e. 4 p.m.) is of the Solemnity of ALL SAINTS (see Nov 1). However, if this would prove too confusing to the faithful, the Mass of the day may be celebrated in the evening.

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of All Saints (A).

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. Angelo of Acri [w]
 

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NOVEMBER 2018

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1 November, Thursday
Solemnity of ALL SAINTS [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Solemn Blessing of All Saints [n. 18]
R1: Apoc 7: 2-4, 9-14
RP: Ps 23: 1-6
R2: 1 Jn 3: 1-3
Go: Mt 5: 1-12

HOURS: of the Solemnity (A).

NOTES: If the Litany of Saints is sung for the entrance procession of the Mass, the introductory rites are omitted. After the kissing and incensing of the altar, Mass continues with the 'Glory to God' and the Collect.

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2 November, Friday
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS) [v]
any of the 3 proper Masses given under this day; Gloria omitted; Creed; Preface of Dead I-V; optional Solemn Blessing in celebrations for the Dead [n. 20]
N.B. It is not necessary that all 3 formularies of the missal be used consecutively – any of the formuaries may be chosen for any Mass and/or a particular formulary repeated for 2 or 3 Masses.
R1: Is 25: 6-9
RP: Ps 26: 1, 4, 7, 8-9, 13-14
R2: Rom 5: 5-11
Go: Mk 15: 33-39, 16: 1-6

N.B. The lectionary only prints the above readings under Nov-2 for convenience. Any other suitable readings from the Masses of the Dead (Lectionary Vol. III) may also be chosen

HOURS: of the day, using the Office for the Dead, with proper Concluding Prayer from Nov 2.

NOTES:
(1) For the Blessing of Graves, see Book of Blessings 1739-1753. See also introductory note for this month.
(2) The Constitution of Benedict XV 'Incrumentum Altaris Sacrificium', allows all priests to celebrate 3 Masses on this day and IGMR 204 extends this permission to concelebration. The first Mass may be for a personal intention, the second must be for all the faithful departed, and the third must be for the intention of the Pope.
(3) Plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory obtained by the faithful who visit a church and there pray the 'Our Father' and Creed.
(4) DPP 258 suggests that pastors of souls may offer instruction on avoiding practices involving divination, reincarnation, dreams purportedly from the dead, and denial of the immortality of the soul or hope of the resurrection. Suitable suffrage for the dead encouraged by the Church may be mentioned and recommended - such suffrage includes alms alms, works of mercy, fasting, gaining indulgences for the dead, daily recitation of prayers or invocations for the dead [e.g. at the Angelus, rosary and prayers before meals] and other forms of piety especially in the month of November (DPP 260).

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3 November, Saturday
Saturday Memorial of the B.V. Mary [w]
or: Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, religious [w]
or: Saturday in the 30th week of Ordinary Time [g]

R1: Phil 1: 18-26
RP: Ps 41: 2-3, 5
Go: Lk 14: 1, 7-11

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of one of the memorials (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons for St. Martin), PsWk 2; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 3.

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

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4 November, Sunday
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Deut 6: 2-6
RP: Ps 17: 2-4, 47, 51
R2: Heb 7: 23-28
Go: Mk 12: 28-34

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 3;

The memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, bishop is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

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5 November, Monday
Commemoration of the deceased Clergy and Religious of the Vicariate [v]
any of the formularies For Several Deceased Persons Masses for Dead III.B. 1-6). The Collect For One Who Worked in the Service of the Gospel is suggested, with the prayer changed to the plural.

However, it is also possible to choose an appropriate Collect (and Prayer over the Offerings, and Prayer after Communion) from Section IV: Various Prayers for the Dead. If desired, the prayers may be divided according to the number of Masses celebrated in the parish:
(1) If 1 Mass:
For all deceased clergy and religious, using the Collect For One Who Worked in the Service of the Gospel (MsDead IV.6)
(2) If 2 Masses:
Mass 1:for deceased bishops and priests, using prayers For a Priest (MsDead IV.3.A-B).
Mass 2: for deceased religious, using the prayers For a Religious (MsDead IV.5)
(3) If 3 Masses:
Mass 1:For deceased bishops, using prayers For a Diocesan Bishop (MsDead IV.2.A).
Mass 2:for deceased priests, using prayers For a Priest (MsDead IV.3.A-B).
Mass 3: for deceased religious, using the prayers For a Religious (MsDead IV.5)

R1: Dan 12:1-3 or Rom 14:7-12
RP: Ps 41:2, 3, 5
Go: Jn 12: 23-28 or Jn 17: 24-26

HOURS: at all hours, from the Office for the Dead, with appropriate Concluding Prayer.

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6 November, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 31st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Phil 2: 5-11
RP: Ps 21: 26-32
Go: Lk 14: 15-24

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
African: All Saints of Africa [w]
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Andres of Palazuelo, Frederick of Berga and Companions, OFM Cap, martyrs [r]

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7 November, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 31st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Phil 2: 12-18
RP: Ps 26: 1, 4, 13-14
Go: Lk 24: 25-33

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

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8 November, Thursday
Thursday in the 31st week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Phil 3: 3-8
RP: Ps 104: 2-7
Go: Lk 15: 1-10

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 3;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of Bl. John Duns Scotus [w]

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9 November, Friday
Feast of the DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST. JOHN LATERAN [w]
proper Mass; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Solemn Blessing of the Dedication [n. 19]
In Masses with the people, 3 readings are used since it is a Friday. Otherwise a choice may be made between the first and second reading.
R1: Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12
RP: Ps 45: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9
R2: 1 Cor 3: 9-11, 16-17
Go: Jn 2: 13-22

HOURS: of the Feast (B), PsWk 3;

NOTES: Plenary indulgence for visiting the cathedral of St. Joseph and there praying an 'Our Father' and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a).

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10 November, Saturday
Memorial of St. Leo the Great, pope, Doctor of the Church [w]
proper Mass; Preface of Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Phil 4: 10-19
RP: Ps 111: 1-2, 5-6, 8, 9
Go: Lk 16: 9-15

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of the memorial (C, proper Benedictus antiphon), PsWk 3; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 4.

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11 November, Sunday
32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: 1 Kgs 17: 10-16
RP: Ps 145: 7-10
R2: Heb 9: 24-28
Go: Mk 12: 38-44 or Mk 12: 41-44

The memorial of St. Martin of Tours, bishop is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 4;

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12 November, Monday
Memorial of St. Josaphat, bishop, martyr [r]
proper Mass; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Pastors or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Tit 1: 1-9
RP: Ps 23: 1-6
Go: Lk 17: 1-6

HOURS: of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

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13 November, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 32nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Titus 2: 1-8, 11-14
RP: Ps 36: 3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29
Go: Lk 17: 7-10

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
Salesian: Memorial of Bl. Artemides Zatti, religious [w]

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14 November, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 32nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Tit 3: 1-7
RP: Ps 22: 1-6
Go: Lk 17: 11-19

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: Feast of ALL CARMELITE SAINTS [w]
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Nicholas Tavelic and Companions, martyrs [r]

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15 November, Thursday
Thursday in the 32nd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI) or: Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor of the Church [w]

R1: Phlm 7-20
RP: Ps 145: 7-10
Go: Lk 17: 20-25

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of memorial (C), PsWk 4;

PROPER CALENDARS
CSST: Commemoration of All Carmelite Souls [v]
Salesian: Optional Memorial of Bl. Madeleine Morano, FMA [w]

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16 November, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, World Day of the Poor)[g].

The optional memorial of St. Gertrude, virgin or of St. Margaret of Scotland is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the optional memorial of St. Gertrude (C) or of St. Margaret of Scotland (C), PsWk 4;

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17 November, Saturday
Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious [w]
proper Collect of memorial; rest from Common or weekday; Preface of Saints I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: 3 Jn 1: 5-8
RP: Ps 111: 1-6
Go: Lk 18: 1-8

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday


HOURS: of the memorial (C), PsWk 4; Evening Prayer I of Sunday (G), PsWk 1.

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, Patroness of the SFO [w]

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18 November, Sunday
World Day of the Poor
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [g]
proper Mass of Sunday; Gloria; Creed; Preface of Sundays I-VIII; optional Solemn Blessing of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]
R1: Dan 12: 1-3
RP: Ps 15: 5, 8-11
R2: Heb 10:11-14, 18
Go: Mk 13: 24-32

The optional memorial of Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul is omitted this year.

HOURS: of Sunday (G), PsWk 1

PROPER CALENDARS
Rosary: (tomorrow) Solemnity of ST. MARIE ALPHONSINE, religious and Founder of the Institute [w]

NOTES:
(1) In Oman, a special intention may be included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the country and Sultan on National Day.
(2) Today is the 'World Day of the Poor', instituted by Pope Francis (Misericordia et Misera 21) on which Christians prepare for the Solemnity of Christ the King by “reflecting on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel” and trying to foster pastoral conversion and a witness to mercy by working for justice and peace. Suitable initiatives for the poor and marginalized may take place through the whole week.

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19 November, Monday
Monday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
In Oman: Collect may be taken from the Masses for Various Needs n. 22 (For those in Public Office) or n. 24 (For the Head of State or Ruler); rest as above for weekday
R1: Apoc 1: 1-4, 2: 1-5
RP: Ps 1: 1-4, 6
Go: Lk 18: 35-43

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

PROPER CALENDARS
Rosary: Solemnity of ST. MARIE ALPHONSINE, religious and Founder of the Institute [w]

NOTES:In Oman, a special intention may be included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the Sultan on his birthday and/or the special Votive Collect (as above) used.

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20 November, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Apoc 3: 1-6, 14-22
RP: Ps 14: 2-5
Go: Lk 19: 1-10

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 1;

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21 November, Wednesday
Memorial of the Presentation of the B.V. Mary [w]
proper Collect; rest from Common of the B.V. Mary; Preface of B.V. Mary I-II
R1: Apoc 4: 1-11
RP: Ps 150: 1-6
Go: Lk 19: 11-28

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 1;

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22 November, Thursday
Memorial of St. Cecilia, virgin, martyr [r]
proper Mass; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Virgins or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Apoc 5: 1-10
RP: Ps 149: 1-6, 9
Go: Lk 19: 41-44

HOURS: of memorial (C, proper Benedictus/Magnificat antiphons), PsWk 1;

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23 November, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)[w].

The optional memorial of St. Clement I, pope and martyr or of St. Columban, abbot is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of weekday (M) or of the optional memorial of St. Clement I (C) or of St. Columban (C), PsWk 1;

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24 November, Saturday
Memorial of Ss. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, and Companions, martyrs [r]
proper Mass; Preface of Martyrs I-II or Common Preface I-VI
R1: Apoc 11: 4-12
RP: Ps 143: 1-2, 9-10
Go: Lk 20: 27-40

Any Masses that fulfil the 'Sunday Obligation' (e.g. evening Masses) use the MASS and READINGS of the following Sunday

HOURS: of the memorial (C), PsWk 1; Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity of Christ the King (A).
For the memorial of Ss. Andrew and Companions, the Closing Prayer at the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer is taken from the Missal.

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25 November, Sunday
Solemnity of OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE [w]
proper Mass of Solemnity; Gloria; Creed; proper Preface; optional Prayer over the People (Sugg: nn. 7, 14, 21 or 23)
R1: Dan 7: 13-14
RP: Ps 92: 1-2, 5
R2: Apoc 1: 5-8
Go: Jn 18: 33-37

The memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr is omitted this year, but the saint may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Solemnity (A);

PROPER CALENDARS
FMCK: Solemnity of OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, Titular of the congregation [w]

NOTES:
(1) Plenary indulgence for the faithful who publicly pray the 'Act of Dedication of the Human Race to Christ the King' (EI 2). This prayer should be led by a priest or another suitable person outside of the Mass, and not within the liturgy
(2) Where customary, a procession may fittingly take place to honour Christ the King. If the procession is Eucharistic in character, and held after a Mass, the Host to be carried in the procession is consecrated during that Mass. After the distribution of Holy Communion, the monstrance in which the consecrated Host has been placed is set on the altar. When the Prayer after Communion has been said, the Concluding Rites are omitted and the procession forms. The priest wears a cope for a procession: if the procession takes place immediately after Mass, he may retain the chasuble

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26 November, Monday
Monday in the 34th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Apoc 14: 1-5
RP: Ps 23: 1-6
Go: Lk 21: 1-4

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Leonard of Port Maurice [w]

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27 November, Tuesday
Tuesday in the 34th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Apoc 14: 14-19
RP: Ps 95: 10-13
Go: Lk 21: 5-11

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Memorial of St. Francis Anthony Fasani [w]

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28 November, Wednesday
Wednesday in the 34th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Apoc 15: 1-4
RP: Ps 97: 1-3, 7-9
Go: Lk 21: 12-19

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Optional Memorial of St. James of the Marche [w]

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29 November, Thursday
Thursday in the 34th week of Ordinary Time [g]
Mass of choice (app. VI)
R1: Apoc 18: 1-2, 21-23, 19: 1-3, 9
RP: Ps 99: 2-5
Go: Lk 21:20-28

HOURS: of weekday (M), PsWk 2;

PROPER CALENDARS
Capuchin: Feast of ALL SAINTS OF THE FRANCISCAN ORDER [w]

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30 November, Friday

MASSES and READINGS of the following Sunday (1st Sunday of Advent)[v].

The Feast of St. Andrew, apostle is omitted this year in parish Masses with the people, but the saints may still be commemorated in the Eucharistic Prayer.

HOURS: of Feast of St. Andrew (B), PsWk 2;



 

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I. FORMS OF MARIAN DEVOTION

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The forms of devotion mentioned here are drawn from the Guidelines and Proposals for a Marian Year (GMY), issued by the Congregation of Divine Worship in 1987 and commended by the Directory of Popular Piety. They are especially suitable for periods dedicated to the Virgin Mary (e.g. the months of May and October).

MASS:

1. the use of the “I confess” (Form A) mentioning the Blessed Virgin, or (if using Form C) invocations mentioning the link between Christ and Mary.
2. concluding the Mass with a Marian antiphon or hymn reflective of the liturgical season (GMY 21)
3. making a mention of the intercession of the Blessed Virgin in the petitions or Concluding Prayer of the Prayers of the Faithful (GMY 18)
4. celebrating the Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin during Ordinary Time. Public Marian novenas may also be preceded or followed by an appropriate Marian Mass.

SACRAMENTS
 

1. Baptism: the invocation of Our Lady in the Litany, the solemn singing/recitation of the Magnificat at the conclusion of the rite, and presenting the child at the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Rite of Baptism 51).
2. First Holy Communion and Confirmation: preparation could highlight the Marian parallels of these sacraments (e.g. baptismal regeneration and the Immaculate Conception, the Mary-Church parallel in birth of Christ and rebirth of Christians, the presence of the Blessed Virgin at Pentecost, etc.). (GMY 23-28). Focus could be laid on how traditional titles emphasize the role of the Blessed Virgin in themes of enmity to sin, discipleship and evangelization. Candidates may be entrusted/’consecrated’ to the Virgin Mary in order to imitate her perfect discipleship.
3. Reconciliation: using concluding prayers mentioning the B.V. Mary (e.g. "May the Passion of our Lord..."), and recommending recourse to her as part of the penance imposed.
4. Anointing of the Sick: the use of litanies and prayers of the Blessed Virgin given as options in the rites for the sick and dying.
5. Marriage: legitimate customs that honour the Blessed Virgin, such as the presentation of the nuptial bouquet, or joint prayer of the couple before a Marian image before or after the ceremony.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
 

1. using hymns, antiphons and closing prayers (given in Eucharistic Worship Outside Mass) that link the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin (e.g. Ave Verum Corpus – Hail true Body) are encouraged.
2. Marian prayers with a Christological focus, such as the rosary, may be used; or meditations given on the Blessed Sacrament highlighting Marian virtues and themes.
3. Solemn Marian devotions may conclude with Eucharistic Benediction which is regarded as “a legitimate expression of Marian devotion and an orientation of the faithful towards worship of Christ the Redeemer” (GMY 29)

BLESSINGS

1. in the blessing of homes, vehicles, etc. a rosary and/or an image of the Blessed Virgin may also be blessed, and families/person(s) placed under her protection (GMY 45). Practices such as the Enthronement of the Immaculate Heart are also fittingly retained
2. blessing of women before and after childbirth, and of families and children, making use of the options that mention the Blessed Virgin.
3. blessing of Marian objects (e.g. rosaries, scapulars, etc.)
4. when blessing persons or gatherings, a suitable invocation to the B.V. Mary may conclude the prayers of intercession, and a Marian prayer conclude the whole celebration, wherever such a practice is in harmony with the liturgical text.

DEVOTIONS:

1. the public recitation of the Angelus and the Regina Caeli, on occasion in a more solemn form with Gospel reading and Collect
2. the public praying of the Holy Rosary. It may be solemnized through the addition of appropriate prayers and hymns. In the churches in which there is a strong Capuchin presence, the occasional praying of the Franciscan Crown rosary could also be encouraged.
3. novenas, litanies, processions, paraliturgical services and other forms of Marian devotion
4. placing an image of the Blessed Virgin, appropriately decorated, for public veneration in the church. Care should be taken that it does not detract from the honour due to the Blessed Sacrament (especially when exposed) and harmonizes with seasonal liturgical symbols (e.g. Paschal Candle during Easter)

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II. Liturgical Colours

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Extra-liturgical observances or occasions (e.g. National Day, Creation Sunday, Vocation Sunday etc.) do not affect the vestment colour.

Masses for Various Needs that do not have a penitential character are celebrated in the colour proper to the day or the time of year.

Votive Masses are celebrated in the colour suited to the Mass itself or even in the colour proper to the day or the time of the year.

REGULAR COLOURS:

White is used in the Masses during the Easter and Christmas Seasons, for the Chrism Mass and Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, and for celebrations of Christ (except those connected with his Passion), the B.V. Mary, angels and non-martyr saints. It is also used for Ritual Masses, unless otherwise indicated.
When there are insufficient vestments of the colour of the day, concelebrants may wear a white chasuble and stole.

Red is used on Palm Sunday, Good Friday, celebrations of the Lord’s Passion, Pentecost Sunday, feast days of Apostles and Evangelists, the Passion of St. John the Baptist, celebrations of Martyr Saints and the Ritual Mass for Confirmation.

Violet or Purple is used in the Masses of Advent and Lent, Masses for the Dead, and penitential Masses for Various Needs e.g. In Time of War, In Time of Famine or For the Forgiveness of Sin. It is also used in the Masses for the Enrollment or Scrutiny of Catechumens.
Rose may be substituted on the Third Sunday of Advent and Fourth Sunday of Lent. Black may be substituted for Masses of the Dead.

Green is used in Masses of Ordinary Time.

On more solemn days, more precious sacred vestments (e.g. gold or silver) may be used even if not of the colour of the day.

N.B. Blue is not among the liturgical colours used in the Vicariate. In countries for which this privelege has been granted, it is restricted to Masses of the Immaculate Conception

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III. Moveable Feasts of the Year

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IV. Special Days of Prayer in the Year

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A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who, on days universally designated to foster certain religious intentions, piously assist at celebrations of this kind (EI 5).

When a special theme is assigned to a Sunday, the liturgy to be celebrated must be the Sunday liturgy but the theme proposed may be brought out in the songs, introductions, homily or general intercessions. (Ceremonial of Bishops, 229)

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V. Collections in the Year

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No other special collection for any purpose, may be taken in the churches of the Vicariate, nor may the ordinary weekly collection be designated for any special purpose, without the express permission and knowledge of the Apostolic Vicar. This applies also to language/community Masses.

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VI. Choice of Mass Text

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VII. Divergences in Weekend Obligation Masses

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This table is provided to assist preachers, choir directors and others concerned in identifying the weekends on which the Mass formularies (especially the readings) for Masses fulfilling the 'Sunday obligation' will differ between Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Days marked with a * indicate permission by the Apostolic Vicar to use the same readings as the Mass celebrated on Sunday, for ease of preachers.

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VIII. Arrangement of the Divine Office

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IX. Table of Precedence of Liturgical Days

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I

1. The Paschal Triduum of the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord.
2. The Nativity of the Lord, the Epiphany, the Ascension, and Pentecost.
Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter.
Ash Wednesday.
Weekdays of Holy Week from Monday up to and including Thursday.
Days within the Octave of Easter.
3. Solemnities inscribed in the General Calendar, whether of the Lord, of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of Saints.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
4. Proper Solemnities, namely:
a. The Solemnity of the principal Patron of the place, city or state.
b. The Solemnity of the dedication and of the anniversary of the dedication of one’s own church.
c. The Solemnity of the Title of one’s own church.
d. The Solemnity either of the Title or of the Founder or of the principal Patron of an Order or Congregation.

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5. Feasts of the Lord inscribed in the General Calendar.
6. Sundays of Christmas Time and the Sundays in Ordinary Time.
7. Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of the Saints in the General Calendar.
8. Proper Feasts, namely:
a. The Feast of the principal Patron of the diocese.
b. The Feast of the anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral church.
c. The Feast of the principal Patron of a region or province, or a country, or of a wider territory.
d. The Feast of the Title, Founder, or principal Patron of an Order or Congregation and of a religious province, without prejudice to the prescriptions given under no. 4.
e. Other Feasts proper to an individual church.
f. Other Feasts inscribed in the Calendar of each diocese or Order or Congregation.
9. Weekdays of Advent from 17 December up to and including 24 December.
Days within the Octave of Christmas.
Weekdays of Lent.

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10. Obligatory Memorials in the General Calendar.
11. Proper Obligatory Memorials, namely:
a. The Memorial of a secondary Patron of the place, diocese, region, or religious province.
b. Other Obligatory Memorials inscribed in the Calendar of each diocese, or Order or Congregation.
12. Optional Memorials, which, however, may be celebrated, in the special manner described in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and of the Liturgy of the Hours, even on the days listed in no. 9.
In the same manner Obligatory Memorials may be celebrated as Optional Memorials if they happen to fall on Lenten weekdays.
13. Weekdays of Advent up to and including 16 December.
Weekdays of Christmas Time from 2 January until the Saturday after the Epiphany.
Weekdays of the Easter Time from Monday after the Octave of Easter up to and including the Saturday before Pentecost.
Weekdays in Ordinary Time.

If several celebrations fall on the same day, the one that holds the highest rank according to the Table of Liturgical Days is observed. However, a Solemnity impeded by a liturgical day that takes precedence over it should be transferred to the closest day not listed under nos. 1-8 in the Table of Precedence. In the Vicariate of Southern Arabia, in order to ensure the observance of the Sunday liturgies integral to certain seasons, Solemnities that fall on a weekend of Advent, Lent or Easter are transferred to the preceding Thursday or following Monday, according to the indications given by the Apostolic Vicar and noted in this Ordo. Other celebrations are omitted in that year. Should Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the current day’s Office and First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the following day be assigned for celebration on the same day, then Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the celebration with the higher rank in the Table of Liturgical Days takes precedence; in cases of equal rank, Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the current day takes precedence.

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X. Scriptural Abbreviations

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OLD TESTAMENT

NEW TESTAMENT

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XI. Monthly Papal Intentions

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Month	Intention
December 2017	That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
January 2018	That Christians in Asian countries may be able to practise their faith in full freedom.
February 2018	That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
March 2018	That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.
April 2018	That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.
May 2018	That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.
June 2018	That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences
July 2018	That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
August 2018	That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.
September 2018	That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.
October 2018	That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.
November 2018	That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.
December 2018	That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.

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MOBILE-FRIENDLY VERSION of 2017-2018 Liturgical Calendar

Imprimatur: + PAUL HINDER
Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia
23rd October 2017

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