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2020 Interreligious Calendar

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Eastern Orthodox Christianity Catholic Christianity 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Theotokos) 5 Guru Gobind Singh Birthday Sikhism J 7 Feast of the Nativity Islam Western Christianity an 25

10 Tu B’Shevat Holy Days & Seasons in the Abrahamic Traditions 15 Nirvana Day F 21 Hanukkah celebrates the liberation of Israel from the Greeks and the purification of the eb 26 Temple. Christmas Day/Feast of the Nativity celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. 10 / / Hola Mohalla Solemnity of Mary (Theotokos) celebrates Mary as the Mother of God. 25 of Mary M /Theophany celebrates the revelation of the manifestation of God in Jesus to the ar gentiles as remembered in Scripture. Tu B’Shevat celebrates the birth of trees and ecological awareness and historically marks the 2 Ram Navami beginning of the agricultural cycle. A 9 begins / Holy Thursday Ash Wednesday begins the liturgical season of Lent in Christianity. 12 Sunday Purim commemorates the story of Esther and deliverance of the Jewish people from pr 19 Pascha (Orthodox Easter) destruction. 24 begins Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. 7 Visakha Puja 24 Eid al Fitr Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and institution of the M 29 Holy Eucharist. ay 31 commemorates the suffering and death of Jesus. Easter/Pascha celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 7 Pentecost Ramadan commemorates Muhammad’s receiving the first revelations of the Quran. J 11 Corpus Christi Eid al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and fasting from sunrise-to-sunset. un Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Ascension of the Lord commemorates Jesus Christs’ ascension to God in heaven. 24 Pioneer Day Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. 30 Tish’a B’av J 31 Eid al Adha Corpus Christi celebrates the Blessed Sacrament as the Real Presence of Jesus. ul Tish’a B’av mourns disasters in Jewish history, especially the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. 6 Transfiguration of the Lord Pioneer Day commemorates the entry of and the first group of 15 Assumption/Dormition of Mary into the , . A ug Eid al Adha commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son. Transfiguration celebrates the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ as remembered in 1 Season of Creation begins scripture. 8 (Theotokos) Assumption/Dormition of Mary celebrates the falling asleep or assumption of the Blessed S 19 begins Virgin Mary into heaven. ep 28 Season of Creation is a month focused on care for our common home, the earth. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and celebrates God as Creator and Sovereign. 3 begins 4 Feast of St. Francis Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement when Jews seek God’s forgiveness for their O 11 Simcha Torah transgressions. ct 31 Reformation Day Sukkot commemorates the 40 years the Israelites spent in the wilderness after the Exodus. Feast of St. Francis commemorates the death and life of Francis of Assisi. 1 All Saints Day Reformation Day commemorates the Protestant Reformation that began in Europe in 1517. 14 N 29 Advent begins All Saints Day commemorates deaths and lives of all the Christian Saints. ov

“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all people.” (Nostra Aetate, No. 2) About this Calendar

This interreligious calendar was prepared by the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and is promoted by the Ecumenical and Interreligious Commission.

The Ecumenical and Interreligious Commission exists to: Commission Members • affirm and promote ecumenical and interreligious efforts by individuals and institutions. Teresa R. Albright, chair • provide vision and leadership to the local Catholic Church in its mission to dialogue with other Christians, Rev. Matthew Brumleve Jews, Muslims and all people of good will. Bonnie Haghirian Suzanne Greenwood • facilitate a visible unity among area religious communities that is rooted in prayer, Ann Hayles dialogue, acts of service and friendship. George Noonan

For more information contact Teresa R. Albright, Ecumenical & Interreligious Officer, at [email protected] www.kcsjcatholic.org @EICKCSJ

Liturgical colors are those Kansas-Missouri Area Religious History & Headquarters specific colors used for vestments and The Kansas City Metro, which straddles the stateline between Kansas and Missouri, is home to over 23 church décor within the context of distinct religious traditions. Both Kansas and Missouri have had an important impact on the American Christian liturgy. The symbolism religious landscape, with several traditions rooting themselves here in origin or headquarters. of violet, white, green, red, and other colors serve to underline moods Community of Christ Unity Church Classical Pentecostalism appropriate to a season of origin & headquarters (Independence, MO) origin & headquarters (Lee’s Summit, MO) origin (Topeka, KS) the liturgical year or to highlight a Missouri Synod Lutheran Church of the Nazarene International House of Prayer specific holy day. The season of headquarters (Kirkwood, MO) headquarters (Lenexa, KS) origin & headquarters (Grandview, MO) Advent marks the Christian New Year in the common lectionary.

Violet Advent & Lent Holy Days & Seasons in the Abrahamic Traditions White Christmas & Easter The Ecumenical and Interreligious Commission endeavors to list holidays that are significant in either their religious context or potential for dialogue. The description of each cannot exhaust nor capture its Green Ordinary Time religious meaning for faith practitioners. If you would like to learn more about a particular holiday we Red & Pentecost encourage you to reach out to your neighborhood church, synagogue or mosque. If you would like help with your outreach, please contact your diocesan Ecumenical Officer.

January 18-25, 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

An Invitation: Each year Churches gather to pray together for the full unity which is Christ's will “that all may be one,” as he and the Father are one during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. As we gather once again and pray in the hope of Christian Unity may our actions and prayers embody the true peace, reconciliation, and unity which is to be found wherever God dwells. As we gather throughout our nation to pray for the unity of Christians we are reminded of the importance and need for “unusual kindness” in the dialogue the leads to growth in unity. We do this in a world where separation and division hinder the quest for Christian Unity. In 2020, we are being called to show unusual kindness towards one another. As Paul recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, it is through their unusual kindness that a divided people were drawn closer together. (cf. Acts 27:18 – 28:10) Together may we work for the unity of all, joining our prayer to that of the Lord Jesus Christ, "that all may be one" (John 17:21).

A History: The Church Unity Octave, a forerunner of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, was developed by Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, SA, at Graymoor in Garrison, New York, and was first observed at Graymoor from January 18-25, 1908. Today, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity invites the whole Christian community throughout the world to pray for unity. The initial work on the 2020 theme was prepared by representatives from the Christian Churches in Malta. Find homily suggestions, prayer service outline and other resources at www.geii.org

Nostra aetate (Latin: In our time) is the Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions of the Second Vatican Council. The declaration was promulgated on 28 October 1965 by Pope Saint Paul VI. It is the shortest of the 16 final documents of the Council and "the first in Catholic history to focus on the relationship that Catholics have with Jews." It "reveres the work of God in all the major faith traditions." It begins by stating its purpose of reflecting on what humankind have in common in these times when people are being drawn closer together. Read the full text at www.vatican.va.