LITURGICAL YEAR BOOK Liturgical Year 2013—2014

1 LITURGICAL YEAR BOOK

including the

ORDER

for the celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours

according to the General Roman Calendar, the Calendar for England and Wales and the Calendar of the Diocese of Salford

Liturgical Year

2013—2014

3 INTRODUCTION the expectation of the coming of the long- awaited Messiah; at Christmas we hear of the great events of his birth. In Lent we are called to renew our membership of Christ, first given in Christ is the centre of the Liturgical Year. In the Baptism, and renewed at Easter, when we hear year we follow Christ, come to know Christ more, once more of his triumphant victory. Throughout die and rise to life with Christ, look forward to the “ordinary” Sundays of the year we walk with eternity with Christ. The Liturgical Year is a gift Christ in Galilee and Jerusalem: we stand on the which enables us to be members of Christ, whose hillsides, by the lake and in the porticoes as he body is the Church. For the Liturgical Year to speaks to us; we learn who Christ is, so that we achieve this, it must be celebrated, not simply can declare him to be the Messiah, the One sent observed. It must become a heartbeat in the life by God. And every time we hear the story, it is of the Diocese, of the Parish, of each of Christ’s sealed by the sacramental gift of Christ himself – faithful people. The Year should somehow inform his Body and Blood given to the people who are the rhythms of our everyday life, so that it can his Body. fulfil its mission to allow us to be with Christ. As with all liturgy, the year is more than simple ru- Sunday is, however, more than our Sunday Eu- brics and data; it is the scaffolding on which we charist. It is a day given over to something else – build ourselves as Christ’s body. to God and the things of God. Wherever possible, we must take this day and set it aside, as a gift So how do we “celebrate” the Liturgical Year? from the Lord. It is to be our weekly re-creation We must allow it to be a journey, which carries and renewal. It will be coloured by the Seasons – us through the mysteries of our faith, journeying we should take Advent and Christmas, Lent and with Christ the Lord, with Mary, and with the Easter from our Churches, and allow the colours, many saints whose days shine like guideposts on images and stories of the Seasons to fill our the way. The Liturgical Year can be the festive homes. We should carefully take home the gift of wedding-garment that we put on – its colours, God’s Word each Sunday, and find time to dwell images, symbols, prayers and themes transform- on (and in) the picture of Christ given each week. ing “everyday” into “holyday”. Thus, each Sunday, a parish should develop a This Order in itself is simply a guide to observing keen sense of how Christ is present to us this the Liturgical Year in the Diocese of Salford. Each week: always in the Eucharist, but also in differ- community should use its ingenuity and imagina- ent ways through the Word and the Season. So tion to build that observance into celebration. we see the expected Messiah in Advent, the child This preface is a reflection, which seeks to at Christmas, the suffering servant and the Risen prompt that imagination – suggesting ways in King at Lent and Christmas, and throughout Ordi- which the Year can become a powerful pastoral nary Time, the teacher, the healer, the leader, tool in the life of our parishes. the carer. As Sunday mounts up on Sunday 1. SUNDAY through the year, so our picture of Christ should deepen and develop, as we are all led through The Church teaches us that Sunday, the weekly the unfolding mystery of God’s purpose. Easter, is at the very heart of the meaning of the Liturgical Year. Each Sunday commemorates the 2. ADVENT Paschal Mystery, and each Sunday the communi- The Year begins in darkness – a deep purple dark- ty assembles, as it has since the time of the apos- ness where we long for light and the bright shim- tles, to acclaim Christ as Risen Lord, to celebrate mer of a star is a sign of hope and life. In the Li- our victory over sin and death, and to be re- turgical Year, purple or violet is a colour of long- newed as the Body of the Risen Christ. Sunday is ing, renewal and expectation: in Advent and Lent, always, and in every sense, “special”. at funerals or in the Sacrament of Penance, pur- As we come together on the 52 or 53 Sundays of ple should speak to us of that which we long and each year, we are presented with the whole of yearn for: like a deer longs for running streams, the mystery of salvation: in Advent we hear of so we yearn for the living God to come to us, to

4 heal us, to be with us. Our purple is a sign of all light that all things are revealed, and we become, we long for: the presence of Christ, the washing like John the Baptist, “witnesses to the light”. For clean of all sin, the resurrection of the dead. Pur- this reason, it is important that to some degree ple is also a sign of kingship and majesty – the our Churches look different: there must be some One who comes, the One who heals, the One transition from Advent to Christmas that an- who raises the dead is himself the King who nounces without the need of words that some- reigns from the cross. To celebrate truly this part thing has changed. Traditionally the colour of of the Year, Advent should be seen, felt and vestments has always achieved this, as sombre heard by all the faithful. The Church and the litur- purple flashes into gold. But how much more we gy should be waiting – not quite there yet, just can do! Let the Season engage the senses. around the corner. Our decoration, our music, There is no reason why a Christmas tree cannot our gatherings should somehow create a sense of be part of the decorations in Church – there is a expectation – on the one level our expectation of very beautiful prayer of blessing in the Book of Christmas, and the light and joy and glory that Blessings: decorate it with red baubles to speak will burst forth in our liturgy – but also on anoth- of the tree of Eden, where the “happy fault of er level our longing for Christ to come again. Ad- Adam” led to this moment of salvation. Let it vent is the unfilled glass – polished and made remind us of the wood of the cross, where the ready – speaking in its emptiness of what is to fill newborn Saviour triumphed over sin and death. it. Many symbols can emphasise this – an empty manger scene, an undecorated tree, the unlight- The traditional manger scene also teaches and ed candles on the Advent wreath, even the uno- inspires – let it be in a place where people, young pened doors on the Advent Calendar. Our very and old, can quietly spend time gazing at the fig- Church buildings, and all our Advent celebrations, ures. Let there be a festivity in the flowers and should lead us to cry out in our hearts other decorations of the Church, which raises the “Tomorrow there will be an end to the sin of the hearts of all. But also remember the need for world, and the saviour of the world will be our quality and taste – our Churches must always king!” strive to be places of beauty. Remember too the pastoral needs of the Parish Church – let the pro- 3: CHRISTMAS found beauty of our Christmas music, apparel If Advent has been celebrated full of longing and and decoration speak always of the deepest joy desire, then Christmas will explode upon us as a that Christ is here – so that the presence of a Season of true joy. Not joy in the lights and bau- coffin at a Funeral is not embarrassed by a gaudi- bles and glistening array of the world, but true ness which belongs to the world, not the Lord. joy that “God-is-with-us” – Emmanuel! Even so, Christmas is a Season, not a day. This is difficult the lights and glistening array can help us to feel to realise in our liturgy, since the world wants to that joy and that presence – after four weeks of get “back to normal” long before we have arrived purple, of subdued decoration and music, of at the last day of Christmas: the Feast of the Bap- waiting, then the flash of white and gold, the tism of the Lord. Each Parish must think of ways peals of bells and call of trumpets, the colour and to sustain the joy of the Season through the great vibrancy of our Christmas celebrations should feasts – Nativity, Holy Family, Epiphany, all the inform a very deep part of ourselves that some- way to that day when we celebrate the fullest thing has happened, that Christ is born, and the revelation that Christ is the Messiah and the Son world will never be the same again. of God – that moment when the voice from the The key to Christmas is light – “on those who live cloud says of Jesus, “This is my Son, the Beloved.” in a land of deep shadow, a light has shone”. The Our Scripture for this Season answers a question: very fact that in our hemisphere the feast falls in “Who is this who has come to us?” Revelation the darkest depths of Winter gives us the oppor- gradually unfolds, as first shepherds, then Magi, tunity to allow light to speak: the Church must be then crowds in the River Jordan are told who this a place of dazzling light in the Christmas season, is. This is the Time of Manifestation, when we for the Light of the World has come among us. first begin to see not just a child in a manger, but Christmas is about Revelation – and it is in the

THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR PRAYER FOR THE YEAR 2014

January July Universal: That all may promote authentic Universal: That sports may always be occasions economic development that respects the dig- of human fraternity and growth. nity of all peoples. For Evangelization: That the Holy Spirit may sup- For Evangelization: That Christians of diverse port the work of the laity who proclaim the Gos- denominations may walk toward the unity pel in the poorest countries. desired by Christ. August February Universal: That refugees, forced by violence to Universal: That the Church and society may abandon their homes, may find a generous wel- respect the wisdom and experience of older come and the protection of their rights. people. For Evangelization: That Christians in Oceania For Evangelization: That priests, religious, and may joyfully announce the faith to all the people lay people may work together with generosity of that region. for evangelization. September March Universal: That the mentally disabled may re- Universal: That all cultures may respect the ceive the love and help they need for a dignified rights and dignity of women. life. For Evangelization: That many young people For Evangelization: That Christians, inspired by may accept the Lord’s invitation to consecrate the Word of God, may serve the poor and suffer- their lives to proclaiming the Gospel. ing.

April October Universal: That governments may foster the Universal: That the Lord may grant peace to protection of creation and the just distribution those parts of the world most battered by war of natural resources. and violence. For Evangelization: That the Risen Lord may fill For Evangelization: That World Mission Day may with hope the hearts of those who are being rekindle in every believer zeal for carrying the tested by pain and sickness. Gospel into all the world.

May November Universal: That the media may be instruments Universal: That all who suffer loneliness may ex- in the service of truth and peace. perience the closeness of God and the support of For Evangelization: That Mary, Star of Evange- others. lization, may guide the Church in proclaiming For Evangelization: That young seminarians and Christ to all nations. religious may have wise and well-formed men- tors. June Universal: That the unemployed may receive December support and find the work they need to live in Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer may dignity. bring peace and hope to all people of good will. For Evangelization: That Europe may rediscov- For Evangelization: That parents may be true er its Christian roots through the witness of evangelizers, passing on to their children the pre- believers. cious gift of faith.

Feasts are celebrated within the limits of a natu- RULES FOR CELEBRATIONS ral day (though Feasts of the Lord which fall on a 1. THE LITURGICAL YEAR Sunday in ordinary Time or a Sunday of Christmas are celebrated with Evening Prayer I). If a Feast “The Popes, together with the Fathers and the concurs with a day of higher rank, it is omitted tradition of the Catholic Church, taught that the for that year. historical events by which Christ Jesus won our salvation through his death are not merely com- Memorials are either Obligatory or Optional. Op- memorated or recalled in the course of the litur- tional Memorials may be celebrated if desired. gical year... These pontiffs taught rather that the During Advent, from 17-24 December, during the celebration of the liturgical year exerts ‘a special Christmas Octave and also during Lent, any me- sacramental power and influence which strength- morials which occur are considered optional me- ens Christian life.’ morials or commemorations. Approval of General Norms for the Liturgical Year 3. THE PARISH CALENDAR and the New General Roman Calendar, Apostolic Letter of Pope Paul VI Added to the calendar are the following: The Church celebrates the memory of Christ’s · The anniversary of the Dedication of the saving work on appointed days in the course of church; it is celebrated within that Church as a the year. Every week the Church celebrates the SOLEMNITY. memorial of the Resurrection on Sunday, which is · The titular feast of the church; this is celebrat- called the Lord’s Day. This is also celebrated, to- ed as a SOLEMNITY. gether with the Passion of Jesus, on the great feast of Easter once a year. Throughout the year Those days which take precedence over parish the entire mystery of Christ is unfolded, and the solemnities are: birthdays (days of death) of the saints are com- - Holy Week and the Easter Octave; memorated. The Church celebrates the Paschal Mystery on the first day of the week, known as - Christmas, Epiphany, Ascension, Pentecost; the Lord’s Day or Sunday. This follows a tradition - Sunday of Advent, Lent and Eastertide; handed down from the Apostles, which took its origin from the day of Christ’s Resurrection. Thus - Ash Wednesday; Sunday should be considered the original feast - All Souls Day; day.” - Solemnities which occur in the General Calen- General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the dar. Calendar n.1, 4. If a parish solemnity coincides with any of the above days, it is moved forward to the first avail- 2. THE GENERAL CALENDAR able day. Parish solemnities take precedence over all Feasts and Memorials, Sundays of Ordi- There are three ranks of celebration, namely: nary Time and Sundays of Christmastide. · SOLEMNITY · Feast 4. THE CYCLE OF PRAYER · Memorial For the purpose of public prayer throughout the SOLEMNITIES are days of greatest importance year, the liturgical year has been divided into six and begin with Evening Prayer I on the preceding parts. We are asked to pray for the intentions day. Solemnities are always celebrated, though specified throughout the current period, both they are moved if they concur, in any particular corporately and in personal prayer. On Special year, with a day of higher rank (e.g. Holy Week Days of Prayer, at Mass it is sufficient to an- and the Easter Octave). nounce the Day during the opening remarks and to include a suitable petition in the General Inter-

7 cessions at Mass. Special Days of Prayer are not- 6. THE CELEBRATION OF THE LITURGY OF THE ed on the appropriate day in the Ordo itself. HOURS Sundays 5. THE CELEBRATION OF THE MASS - Everything is done as in the Ordinary, in the Psalter and in the Proper, according to the vari- Sundays, Solemnities and Feasts ous seasons. These are celebrated according to indications - Both First and Second Evening Prayers are re- given in the Ordo. cited. Memorials - At the Office of Readings, after the second - The Opening Prayer is from the Mass of the reading and its Responsory the 'Te Deum' is memorial or, if this is lacking, from the appro- sung or said, except in Lent. priate Common. Solemnities - The Prayer over the Gifts and the Prayer after - At First Evening Prayer everything is taken from Communion are from the Mass of the memori- the Proper or the Common. al. If Proper texts are lacking, these prayers may be chosen from the occurring weekday of - The Night Prayer that follows First Evening the season or from the appropriate Common. Prayer is that laid down for recitation after First Evening Prayer of Sundays. - The Preface is of the Season or, if desired, from the appropriate Common. - At the Office of Readings everything is taken from the Proper or the Common and the ‘Te - The Readings are of the occurring weekday, Deum’ is always said or sung. unless there is a proper reading (which will be indicated in the order). - At Morning Prayer everything is taken from the proper or the Common, using the Psalms of Optional Memorials Sunday Week I. An optional memorial is celebrated in the same - At Prayer During the Day: the Hymn is from the manner as a memorial. Should more than one Ordinary; the antiphon, short reading, versicle optional memorial fall on the same day, only and response and the prayer are from the one is celebrated; the others are omitted. Proper or the Common; the psalms - if particu- Weekdays lar psalms are laid down for a Solemnity, these are to be recited at one of the Middle Hours; In Advent, Christmastide, Eastertide and Lent, those who recite the other two Middle Hours there are Proper prayers and readings for each take the psalms from the supplementary se- day. There is also a proper Preface for each ries. If no particular psalms are laid down for a season. Solemnity which occurs on a Sunday, at one of In ordinary time, any of the thirty-four Masses the Middle Hours the psalms recited are taken in ordinary Time may be celebrated, or a Votive from those given for Sunday Week I; those who Mass, or Mass for Various Needs and Occa- recite the other two Middle Hours that day sions, or a daily Mass of the dead, provided the take the psalms from the supplementary se- Mass is actually applied for the dead. There are ries. six Prefaces for use on the weekdays of ordi- - At Second Evening Prayer everything is taken nary time. from the Proper or the Common. In most cases, the weekday readings are to be - The Night Prayer that follows Second Evening used on their assigned days, unless a solemni- Prayer is that laid down for recitation after Sec- ty, feast or memorial with proper readings oc- ond Evening Prayer of Sunday. curs.

Feasts in the absence of a Proper reading concerning the saint, the reading is taken from the week- - First Evening Prayer is recited only on Feasts of day. The ‘Te Deum’ is never said. the Lord in the General Calendar which fall on a Sunday. in this case the Night Prayer that fol- - At Prayer during the Day, and at Night Prayer, lows is that laid down for recitation after First everything is taken from the weekday. Evening Prayer of Sunday.

- At the Office of Readings, everything is taken Weekdays from the Proper or the Common and the ‘Te Deum’ is always sung or said. - Everything is taken from the Ordinary, from the Psalter, and from the Proper, according to the - At Morning Prayer everything is taken from the season. The ‘Te Deum’ is never said. The prayer Proper or the Common, using the psalms of at the Office of Readings is taken from the Sunday Week I. Proper; at the other hours during Ordinary - At Prayer during the Day: the hymn is form the Time it is taken from the Psalter, and at other Ordinary; the short reading, versicle and re- seasons from the Proper. sponse and the prayer are taken from the

Proper or the Common; at one of the Middle Hours the antiphons (unless there are Proper Celebration of Reduced Memorials ones) and the psalms are taken from the cur- (Commemorations) rent day of the week; those who recite the oth- Mass: er Middle Hours that day take the psalms from the supplementary series. - The collect of the saint may be used, provided the saint is inscribed in the General Roman - At Evening Prayer everything is taken from the Calendar. Everything else is from the Mass of Proper or the Common. the day. - Night Prayer is that laid down for the particular Hours: day of the week. - At the Office of Readings, after the prescribed Memorials second reading and its Responsory is added the - At Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and the reading of the saint with its Responsory and Office of Readings: the psalms and antiphons then the prayer of the saint. are of the weekday (N.B. if the memorial has - At Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, after proper antiphons for Morning Prayer these are the prayer, the conclusion is omitted and the used with the psalms from Sunday Week I; if antiphon and prayer of the saint is added. there are proper antiphons for Evening Prayer, these are used together with psalms from the Common.) REFERENCE - The Invitatory antiphon, the hymns, the short The following Liturgical Books have been issued by the readings with the versicle and response, the Congregation for Divine Worship; the ICEL translation Benedictus and Magnificat antiphons, and the has been authorised for use by certain Episcopal Con- intercessions: if there are proper texts, those of ferences; the Bishops’ Conference of England and the memorial are used; otherwise they may be Wales has approved them as resources: taken from either the Common or from the The Book of Blessings, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, particular weekday. The Prayer is that of the Minnesota, 1989. memorial. The Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary, - At the Office of Readings: the biblical reading The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1992, and Responsory is taken from the present sea- Volume I: Sacramentary; Volume II: Lectionary. son; the second reading is of the saint, with its proper Responsory, or from the Common, but

ADVENT WEEK 1 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 01  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Violet) In the first part of Advent there are readings from Isaiah, distribut- ed in accord with the sequence of the book itself and including sali- Readings: L1.3 (Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44) ent texts that are also read on the Mass: of the Sunday (M.161; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.568) Sundays.’ (GIL 94) Hours: Proper of Seasons The Gospels are then chosen to show how Our Lord was the fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecies: each  Rev Lionel Murray (2005) day the Gospel narrative illustrates the fulfilment of the First Reading 02 Advent Weekday (Violet) in Christ.

Readings: L1.11 (Isaiah 4:2-6; Matthew 8:5-11) Mass: of the day (M.162; Preface M.568) Hours: Proper of Seasons

03 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest (White) M

Readings: L1.13 (Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24) Mass: of the memorial (M.1072; Preface M.568) Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints

THE SAINTS 04 Advent Weekday (Violet) Saint Francis Xavier: a friend of St OM or Saint John Damascene, Bishop & Doctor (White) Ignatius Loyola and one of the first members of the ‘Company of Readings: L1.15 (Isaiah 25:6-10; Matthew 15:29-37) Jesus’; he preached in India and Japan and died in China in 1552. Mass: of the day (M.164; Preface M.568) or memorial (M.1073) Saint John Damascene: from Hours: Proper of Seasons or + Proper of Saints Damascus (hence his name); a monk, philosopher and theologian, he sprang to the defence of Sacred Art in the Iconoclast crisis 05 Advent Weekday (Violet) of the eighth century. Saint Nicholas: bishop of Myra, in what is now Turkey; he died in the fourth century - in Eastern Europe, Readings: L1.18 (Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21.24-27) “Saint Nicholas” distributes pre- Mass: of the day (M.165; Preface M.568) sents to children on this day, in Hours: Proper of Seasons remembrance of his charity and care as a bishop.

Saint Ambrose: born around 340, he was a surprising choice to be Bishop of Milan in 374; renowned 06 Advent Weekday (Violet) for his charity and his eloquence, OM or Saint Nicholas, Bishop (White) especially against the Arians, it is said that Saint Augustine returned to his faith after hearing Ambrose Readings: L1.20 (Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31) preach. A great writer of hymns Mass: of the day (M.166; Preface M.568) or memorial (M.1073) for the liturgy, some of which Hours: Proper of Seasons or + Proper of Saints survive to this day. He died in 397

SATURDAY 07 Saint Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed M Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 2nd Sunday of Readings: L1.22 (Isaiah 30:19-21.23-26; Matthew 9:35—10:1.6-8) Advent Mass: of the memorial (M.1074; Preface M.568)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints

Sunday  Rev William Anderson (1994) Rev Michael J. Walsh (1995)

SUNDAY CYCLE A WEEKDAY CYCLE 2

ADVENT WEEK 2 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 08  SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Violet) In the first part of Advent there are readings from Isaiah, distribut- ed in accord with the sequence of the book itself and including sali- Readings: L1.24 (Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12) ent texts that are also read on the Mass: of the Sunday (M.168; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.568) Sundays.’ (GIL 94) Hours: Proper of Seasons The Gospels are then chosen to show how Our Lord was the fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecies: each  Rev Thomas F. Murray (2006) day the Gospel narrative illustrates the fulfilment of the First Reading 09 THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED in Christ. Sol VIRGIN MARY (White)

Readings: L1.1009 (Genesis 3:9-15.20; Ephesians 1:3-6.11-12; Luke 1:26-38) Mass: of the solemnity (M.1075; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.1076) Hours: Proper of Saints

10 Advent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.35 (Isaiah 40:1-11; Matthew 18:12-14) Mass: of the day (M.170; Preface M.568) Hours: Proper of Seasons

 Rev Thomas Wilson (1998) Rev William J. McCormick (2002) THE SAINTS Saint Damasus I: born in Spain, he 11 Advent Weekday (Violet) became Pope in 366 and encour- OM or Saint Damasus I, Pope (White) aged devotion to the Roman martyrs, writing splendid verses to adorn their resting places. He died Readings: L1.38 (Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30) in 384. Mass: of the day (M.171; Preface M.568) or memorial (M.1079) Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Hours: Proper of Seasons or Proper of Saints Blessed Virgin appeared to Saint Juan Diego on the mountain of Tepeyac in what is now Mexico in 1531, miraculously leaving her image on his cloak which is still 12 Advent Weekday (Violet) venerated today. Through Saint OM or Our Lady of Guadalupe (White) Juan Deigo the Blessed Virgin calls all peoples to the love of Christ. Readings: L1.40 (Isaiah 41:13-20; Matthew 11:11-15) Saint Lucy: a Sicilian martyr who Mass: of the day (M.172; Preface M.568) or memorial (M.1080) died in the persecution of the Hours: Proper of Seasons or Common of BVM Emperor Diocletian; she is an example of innocence and faithful- ness, and her cult was very popular in the early Church. 13 Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr (Red) Saint John of the Cross: born in Mem 1542. A Carmelite friar and friend of Saint Teresa of Avila, who en- couraged him to work for the Readings: L1.42 (Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19) reform of the order, which he did Mass: of the memorial (M.1080; Preface M.568) despite great suffering. A remarka- Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints ble poet and mystic, he died in Andalusia in 1591.  Rev John Reynolds (2009) Rev Joseph Corcoran (2011) SATURDAY 14 Saint John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 3rd Sunday of Readings: L1.44 (Ecclesiasticus 48:1-4.9-11; Matthew 17:10-13) Advent Mass: of the memorial (M.1081; Preface M.568)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints

Sunday  Rev David McGarry (2012)

SUNDAY CYCLE A WEEKDAY CYCLE 2

ADVENT WEEK 3 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 15  THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Violet or Rose) In the first part of Advent there are readings from Isaiah, distribut- “Gaudete Sunday” ed in accord with the sequence of the book itself and including sali- Readings: L1.46 (Isaiah 35:1-6.10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11) ent texts that are also read on the Mass: of the Sunday (M.175; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.568) Sundays.’ (GIL 94) Hours: Proper of Seasons The Gospels are then chosen to show how Our Lord was the fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecies: each day the Gospel narrative illustrates the fulfilment of the First Reading 16 Advent Weekday (Violet) in Christ. Advent II (17th - 24th December): ‘In the last week before Christmas Readings: L1.53 (Numbers 24:2-7.15-17; Matthew 21:23-27) the events that immediately prepared for the Lord’s birth are pre- Mass: of the day (M.176; Preface M.568) sented from Matthew and Luke. Hours: Proper of Seasons The texts in the first reading, chosen in view of the gospel reading, are from different Old Testament books and include important Mes- 17 Advent II Weekday (Violet) sianic prophecies.’ (GIL 94)

Readings: L1.76 (Genesis 49:2.8-10; Matthew 1:1-17) Mass: of the memorial (M.182; Preface M.570) Hours: Proper of Seasons

 Rev John Fay (1999) 18 Advent II Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.79 (Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-24) Mass: of the day (M.183; Preface M.570) Hours: Proper of Seasons

19 Advent II Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.81 (Judges 13:2-7.24-25; Luke 1:5-25) Mass: of the day (M.184; Preface M.570) Hours: Proper of Seasons

 Rev Joseph Gudgeon (1998) Rev Michael J. Flatley (2001) 20 Advent II Weekday (Violet) THE SAINTS Saint Peter Canisius: a Dutch Jesuit, active in Germany during the Counter-Reformation, when Readings: L1.83 (Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38) he wrote a famous catechism. He Mass: of the day (M.185; Preface M.570) died in 1597 and is called the Hours: Psalter Week 0 + Proper of Seasons and + Proper of Saints “second apostle of Germany.”

SATURDAY 21 Advent II Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed OC or Saint Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 4th Sunday of Readings: L1.85 (Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18; Luke 1:39-45) Advent Mass: of the day (M.186; Preface M.570) (Comm M.1082)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Proper of Seasons (Comm: Proper of Saints)

Sunday

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ADVENT WEEK 4/CHRISTMASTIDE (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 22  FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Violet) Advent II (17th - 24th December): ‘In the last week before Christmas the events that immediately prepared for the Lord’s birth are pre- Readings: L1.68 (Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24) sented from Matthew and Luke. Mass: of the Sunday (M.181; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.570) The texts in the first reading, chosen in view of the gospel reading, Hours: Proper of Seasons are from different Old Testament books and include important Mes- sianic prophecies.’ (GIL 94) “From 27 December on, there is a 23 Advent II Weekday (Violet) continuous reading of the whole of OC or Saint John of Kanty, Priest 1 John. The Gospels relate manifestations of the Lord: events of Jesus’ childhood from Luke (29-30 Readings: L1.90 (Malachi 3:1-4.23-24; Luke 1:57-66) December); passages from John 1 Mass: of the day (M.188; Preface M.570) (Comm: M.1082) (31 December - 5 January); other Hours: Proper of Seasons (Comm: Proper of Saints) manifestations from the four Gos- pels (7-12 January).” (GIL 96.) 24 Advent II Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.92 (2 Sam,uel 7:1-5.8-12.14.16; Luke 1:69-70) Mass: of the day (M.189; Preface M.570) Hours: Proper of Seasons (Evening Prayer 1 of the Solemnity)  Rev Francis Cavanagh (2002) THE SAINTS 25  THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (White) Saint John of Kenty: Born near Sol* Krakow in Poland in 1390, after ordination he taught in the Univer- sity there. He is remembered as an VIGIL: Readings: L1.99 (Isaiah 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17.22-25; Matthew 1:1-25) example not just of learning and Mass: M.193; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.572-577; Blessing M.710 erudition, but also of remarkable MIDNIGHT: Readings: L1.104 (Isaiah 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; L:uke 2:1-14) charity and holiness. He died in Mass: M.194; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.572-577; Blessing M.710 1473. DAWN: Readings: L1.107 (Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20) Saint Stephen: the first martyr to shed his blood for Christ, as wit- Mass: M.196; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.572-577; Blessing M.710 ness to the newly revealed love of DAY: Readings L.109 (Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18) God: as the Second readings from Mass: M.198; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.572-577; Blessing M.710 the Office of Readings says: “The Hours: Proper of Seasons love then, that Christ brought down from heaven to earth, lifted Stephen from earth to heaven.” 26 Saint Stephen, Protomartyr (Red) Saint John: John’s Gospel is anoth- F er form of witness to the Word made flesh; as we read his Gospel Readings: L1.125 (Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22) we are once more presented with the mystery of this Christmas Mass: of the feast (Gloria; M.1083; Preface M.572-577) Season. Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints The Holy Innocents: This feast is a harsh reminder of the reality of the Incarnation: Christ came into the world precisely to take upon 27 Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist (White) himself such suffering, to share in F our human condition even to the point of death. In the midst of Readings: L1.127 (1 John 1:1-4; John 20:2-8) Christmas, this feast already points Mass: of the feast (Gloria; M.1084; Preface M.572-577) us towards Easter, and the mys- Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints tery of death and resurrection.

SATURDAY 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Red) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated Readings: L1.129 (1 John 1:5—2:2; Matthew 2:13-18) Saturday Evening: The Holy Family Mass: of the feast (Gloria; M.1085; Preface M.572-577) of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints

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FIRST WEEK OF CHRISTMAS (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 29  THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH “From 27 December on, there is a continuous reading of the whole of (White) 1 John. The Gospels relate manifestations of the Lord: events of Readings: L1.114 (Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6.12-14; Coloss 3:12-21; Matt 2:13-15.19-23) Jesus’ childhood from Luke (29-30 Mass: of the feast (M.200; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.572-577) December); passages from John 1 (31 December - 5 January); other Hours: Proper of Seasons manifestations from the four Gos- pels (7-12 January).” (GIL 96.) 30 Sixth Day in the Christmas Octave (White)

Readings: L1.134 (1 John 2:12-17; Luke 2:36-40) Mass: of the day (Gloria; M.203; Preface M.572-577) Hours: Proper of Seasons

31 Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (White) OM or Saint Sylvester I, Pope (White) THE SAINTS Saint Sylvester I: became Pope in Readings: L1.136 (1 John 2:18-21; John 1:1-18) 314, and lived through the period of settlement under the Emperor Mass: of the day (Gloria; M.204; Preface M.572-577) (Mem: M.1088) Constantine, though there was Hours: Proper of Seasons (Mem: Proper of Saints) trouble with the Arian and the Donatist heresies. He died in 335. Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory Nazianzen: close friends, 01 HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (White) and great figures of the Eastern Sol Church in the fourth century. Basil was Bishop of Caesarea and active in promoting the monastic life, Readings: L1.139 (Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21) writing a “rule” which is still ob- Mass: of the solemnity (Gloria; M.206; Creed; Preface M.624) served today. Gregory was Bishop Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints of Constantinople, and because of his great learning is still known in the East as “Gregory the Theologi- an”; he eventually retired from the episcopacy to return to his monas- 02 Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory Nazianzen, tery in Nazianzus. Gregory Mem Bishop & Doctors (White) summed up their lives: “Our great concern, our great name, was to be Christians and be called Chris- Readings: L1.146 (1 John 2:22-28; John 1:19-28) tians.” Mass: of the memorial (M.833; Preface M.572-577) The Most Holy Name of Jesus: The Hours: Proper of Seasons and Proper of Saints greatest promoters of this devotion were Saint Bernardine of Siena and Saint John of Capistrano, who used the monogram of the Holy Name in their preaching. 03 Christmas Weekday (White) Because the manner in which Saint OM or The Most Holy Name of Jesus (White) Bernardine preached this devotion was new, he was accused before Pope Martin V, but was successful- Readings: L1.148 (1 John 2:29—3:6; John 1:29-34) ly defended by John. This feast Mass: of the day (M.222; Preface M.572-577) or memorial (M.834) reminds us that the word “Jesus” Hours: Proper of Seasons or + Proper of Saints means “God Saves”, and our salvation comes through Christ alone. SATURDAY 04 Christmas Weekday (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: The Epiphany Readings: L1.150 (1 John 3:7-10; John 1:35-42) of the Lord Mass: of the day (M.224; Preface M.572-577)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Proper of Seasons

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SECOND WEEK OF CHRISTMAS (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 05  THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (White) “From 27 December on, there is a continuous reading of the whole of 1 John. The Gospels relate manifestations of the Lord: events of Readings: L1.161 (Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3.5-6; Matthew 2:1-12) Jesus’ childhood from Luke (29-30 Mass: of the Solemnity (M.211; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.578) December); passages from John 1 (31 December - 5 January); other Hours: Proper of Seasons manifestations from the four Gos- pels (7-12 January).” (GIL 96.)  Rev Walter Brazil (2009) 06 Christmas Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.164 (1 John 3:22—4:6; Matthew 4:12-17.23-25) Mass: of the day (M.214; Preface M.578) Hours: Proper of Seasons

 Rev Ian Hulse MBE (1995) 07 Christmas Weekday (White) OM or Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest (White)

Readings: L1.166 (1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44) Mass: of the day (M.216; Preface M.578) or memorial (M.835) Hours: Proper of Seasons or Proper of Saints

 Rev Francis Handley (2001) 08 Christmas Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.168 (1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52) Mass: of the day (M.218; Preface M.578) Hours: Proper of Seasons

09 Christmas Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.171 (1 John 4:19—5:4; Luke 4:14-22) Mass: of the day (M.220; Preface M.578) THE SAINTS Hours: Proper of Seasons Saint Raymond of Penyafort: at the age of forty-seven Raymond entered the Dominican Order; he then became confessor to Pope 10 Christmas Weekday (White) Gregory IX, and collated the de- crees of Popes and Councils into the ‘Book of Decretals’; he also compiled the ‘Summary of Cases’, Readings: L1.173 (1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16) a text book on The Sacrament of Mass: of the day (M.222; Preface M.578) Penance for the use of priests. He Hours: Proper of Seasons died, aged around 100, in 1275.  Rev Michael Child (2001) Rev T. Brendan Quilter (2005) SATURDAY 11 Christmas Weekday (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: The Baptism of Readings: L1.175 (1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30) the Lord Mass: of the day (M.224; Preface M.578)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Proper of Seasons

Sunday  Rev Joseph Cain (2005)

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ORDINARY WEEK 1 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 12  THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (White) 1 Samuel 1 - 9: This year we begin F with the later history of the King- dom of Israel, following the story of the birth, call and early ministry Readings: L1.179 (Isaiah 42:1-4.6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17) of Samuel: we hear of Hannah’s Mass: of the Sunday (M.227; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.229) barrenness, her prayer to God and the conception of her son; Samuel Hours: Proper of Seasons is then shown as a child in the Temple, where God calls him to  Rev Gerard Duffy (2004) service as a prophet of the Lord. Then we hear of the disastrous 13 Weekday (Green) Israelite campaign against the Philistines, which causes the elders OM or Saint Hilary, Bishop & Doctor (White) of Israel to ask Samuel for a King. Saul is anointed as the first King of Readings: L2.457 (1 Samuel 1:1-8; Mark 1:14-20) Israel. Mark 1 - 2: the beginning of Mass: of choice (M.499; Memorial: M.836) Jesus’ ministry: the call of the first Hours: (Proper of Saints) disciples and the first miracles, including the teaching that Jesus brings forgiveness for sins. 14 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.459 (1 Samuel 1:9-20; Mark 1:21-28) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

 Rev James Ryan (2010) 15 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.461 (1 Samuel 3:1-10; 19-20; Mark 1:29-39) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter THE SAINTS Saint Hilary: born of pagan parents in Poitiers in France in 315; he and his family were baptised, and 16 Weekday (Green) shortly afterwards Hilary was chosen as bishop of Poitiers; he fought strenuously against Arian- ism, being exiled to Phrygia for Readings: L2.464 (1 Samuel 4:1-11; Mark 1:40-45) this. He died in 367, after publish- Mass: of choice ing works outstanding in their Hours: Psalter doctrine. Saint Anthony: inspired by the words of the Lord “Sell everything you own and give it to the poor” 17 Saint Anthony, Abbot (White) Anthony retired to the Egyptian Mem desert at the age of twenty; he attracted many followers, who shared his ascetic life, and be- Readings: L2.466 (1 Samuel 8:4-7.10-22; Mark 2:1-12) queathed to the Church an example of life spent in solitude and Mass: of the memorial (M.837) total devotion to prayer. He died Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints in the year 356, aged about 105.  Rev John Patrick Curran (1999) SATURDAY 18 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 2nd Sunday of Readings: L2.468 (1 Samuel 9:1-4.17-19; 10:1; Mark 2:13-17) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

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ORDINARY WEEK 2 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 19  SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) 1 Samuel 15 - 2 Samuel 1: we hear of God’s displeasure with King Saul, and the civil war in Israel which grew between Saul and Readings: L1.641 (Isaiah 49:3.5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34) David, despite their cooperation at Mass: of the Sunday (M.500; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-621) first. We end by hearing of the death of King Saul and his son Hours: Proper of Seasons Jonathan. Mark 2 - 3: in these passages on Mark’s Gospel, we hear of the increasing popularity of Jesus, as crowds gather to hear 20 Weekday (Green) or Saint Fabian, Pope & Martyr him and be healed - such crowds in fact that his family think he is OMs (Red) or Saint Sebastian, Martyr (Red) mad; but he continues to instruct them and so comes into conflict Readings: L2.470 (1 Samuel 15:16-23; Mark 2:18-22) with the Pharisees over external Mass: of choice (Memorials: M.838) and hypocritical following of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) Law of Moses.  Rev Aidan O’Reilly (2011) THE SAINTS Saint Fabian: chosen as Bishop of 21 Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr (Red) Rome in 236; he gave a great ex- Mem ample of steadfastness in face of the persecution under the Emper- or Decius in 250—even though this Readings: L2.472 (1 Samuel 16:1-13; Mark 2:23-28) meant Fabian died a martyr. He Mass: of the memorial (M.839) was buried in the catacombs of St Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Callistus on the Via Appia. Saint Sebastian: the last great persecution of the Christians in Rome was under the Emperor 22 Weekday (Green) Diocletian between 303 and 305: it was at this time that Sebastian, a OM or Saint Vincent, Deacon & Martyr (Red) native of Milan, was martyred in Rome. He was buried on the Via Readings: L2.475 (1 Samuel 17:32-33.37.40-51; Mark 3:1-6) Appia, and his tomb subsequently attracted great devotion. Mass: of choice (Memorial M.839) Saint Agnes: martyred at the age Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) of twelve or thirteen, according to Saint Ambrose, around the year 300. Saint Vincent: a deacon from 23 Weekday (Green) Saragossa in Spain, he died in the persecution under the Diocletian; as Saint Augustine says: “The flesh suffered and the Spirit spoke; and Readings: L2.477 (1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mark 3:7-12) when the Spirit spoke, not only Mass: of choice was impiety overcome, but weak- Hours: Psalter ness itself was strengthened.” Saint Francis de Sales: born into a noble family in Annecy in 1597, he was ordained priest and worked 24 Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor (White) strenuously for the Church by distributing printed essays on the Mem Catholic faith; he became Bishop of Geneva, exemplary in his pasto- Readings: L2.479 (1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19) ral care. He also wrote “The Intro- duction to the Devout Life”, a Mass: of the memorial (M.840) handbook to holiness. He is patron Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints saint of journalists and writers.

SATURDAY 25 The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 3rd Sunday in Readings: L2.928 (Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mark 16:15-18) Ordinary Time Mass: of the feast (M.841; Gloria; Preface M.628)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

Sunday  Rev Thomas Francis Manley (2006)

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ORDINARY WEEK 3 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 26  THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) 2 Samuel 5 - 12: David is anointed King of Israel, and brings the Ark of the Covenant to his new capital, Jerusalem. He wishes to build a Readings: L1.644 (Isaiah 8:23—9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13.17; Matthew 4:12-23) Temple, for God, but this is reject- Mass: of the Sunday (M.501; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-621) ed; instead it is promised that the House of David will stand forever. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons David sins by having Uriah killed so that he can claim his wife, Bath-  Rev Michael Timothy (2002) sheba; David repents of his sin when the prophet Nathan chal- 27 Weekday (Green) lenges him. Mark 3 - 4: Jesus teaches the crowds by Lake Gali- OM or Saint Angela Merici, Virgin (White) lee, but only in parables, explaining to them the Kingdom of God. Readings: L2.484 (2 Samuel 5:1-7.10; Mark 3:22-30) Mass: of choice (Memorial M.847) Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

28 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor (White) Mem

Readings: L2.486 (2 Samuel 6:12-15.17-19; Mark 3:31-35) Mass: of the memorial (M.847) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

29 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.488 (2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 4:1-20) THE SAINTS Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter Saint Angela Merici: born near Brescia, Italy, around 1470, Angela entered the Third Order of St Francis and gathered girls around her to share the work of charity. 30 Weekday (Green) She founded the Ursulines (who were devoted to education of poor girls) in Brescia in 1535 and died in 1540. Readings: L2.490 (2 Samuel 7:18-19.24-29; Mark 4:21-25) Saint Thomas Aquinas: born in Mass: of choice Aquino, Italy, around 1225; en- Hours: Psalter tered the Dominican Order, and studied under St. Albert the Great in Cologne; outstanding writer and teacher of philosophy; he died, aged forty-nine, in 1274. 31 Saint John Bosco, Priest (White) Mem Saint John Bosco: born near Turin in 1815, John was ordained priest and laboured to improve the edu- Readings: L2.493 (2 Samuel 11:10.13-17; Mark 4:26-34) cation of young people, founding in 1859 a religious congregation, Mass: of the memorial (M.848) called the Salesians, for this pur- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints pose.

SATURDAY 01 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: The Presenta- Readings: L2.495 (2 Samuel 12:1-7.10-17; Mark 4:35-41) tion of the Lord Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

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ORDINARY WEEK 4 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 02  THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (White) 2 Samuel 15-24; 1 Kings 2-3 + Ecclesiasticus 47: We continue the story of the Israelite monarchy; King David is engaged in civil war Readings: L1.967 (Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40) with his son, Absalom: we hear of Mass: of the feast (M.851; Procession and Blessing of Candles or Solemn En- Absalom’s death and David’s grief, the census imposed by David and trance; Gloria; Creed; M.855; Preface M.857) his death. A hymn of praise of Hours: Proper of Saints David (from Ecclesiasticus) is in- serted, before we hear of the reign of his successor, King Solomon, 03 Weekday (Green) or Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr and his gift of wisdom. Mark 5 - 6: Jesus is on the far side of the lake, OM (Red) or Saint Ansgar, Bishop (White) and the theme of faith is present here as well: Jesus' miracles are a Readings: L2.498 (2 Samuel 15:13-14.30; 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20) response to great faith - the con- Mass: of choice (Memorials: M.858) trast in his home town is striking; Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) the apostles are sent out on their first mission, and we hear of the death of John the Baptist.  Msgr Philip Loftus (2003) 04 Weekday (Green) THE SAINTS Saint Blaise: Very little is known about him, except that he was the bishop of Sivas (Armenia) in the Readings: L2.500 (2 Samuel 18:9-10.14.24-25.30—19:3; Mark 5:21-43) fourth century; he is associated Mass: of choice with the healing of throats. Hours: Psalter Saint Ansgar: the missionary of Scandinavia: he set out in 826 to preach in Denmark; despite great difficulties, he persevered in his 05 Saint Agatha, Virgin & Martyr (Red) mission; he died in 865. Mem Saint Agatha: was martyred in Sicily in the persecution under Decius. Devotion to her was strong Readings: L2.503 (2 Samuel 24:2.9-17; Mark 6:1-6) from the earliest times. Mass: of the memorial (M.859) Saints Paul Miki and Companions: Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints the Japanese martyrs. Towards the end of the sixteenth century, the Emperor Hideyoshi began a persecution of the Catholic Church; Paul Miki, a young Jesuit, and twenty- 06 Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs (Red) five others were taken to Nagasaki Mem where they were crucified in 1597. Saint Jerome Emiliani: he started adult life as a soldier, but after Readings: L2.506 (1 Kings 2:1-4.10-12; Mark 6:7-13) capture and imprisonment left his Mass: of the memorial (M.859) military career and began to serve Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints the poor; in 1532 he founded a religious order to serve the poor and needy. He died in 1537. Saint Josephine Bakhita: born in 07 Weekday (Green) Sudan in 1869, she was kidnapped, sold as a slave and taken to Italy. There she became a Catholic, and entered the Institute of St Mary Readings: L2.508 (Ecclesiasticus 47:2-11; Mark 6:14-29) Magdalene of Canossa, where she Mass: of choice took part in the community life of prayer, cooking, sewing, embroi- Hours: Psalter dery and attending to the door.  Rev Joseph B. Knight (1994) Rev Frederick Watson (2013) SATURDAY 08 Weekday (Green) or Saint Jerome Emiliani (White) The Saturday Mass of the OMs or Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin (White) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 5th Sunday in Readings: L2.510 (1Kings 3:4-13; Mark 6:30-34) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorials: M.861; BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

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ORDINARY WEEK 5 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 09  FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) 1 Kings 8 - 12: We end our weeks in the Old Testament by following the reign of Solomon, with the transfer of the Ark into the Tem- Readings: L1.650 (Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16) ple. Mark 6 -7: we continue to see Mass: of the Sunday (M.503; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-621) Jesus' ministry of healing, and his confrontation with the religious Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons leaders of Israel.

10 Saint Scholastica, Virgin (White) Mem

Readings: L2.512 (1 Kings 8:1-7.9-13; Mark 6:53-56) Mass: of the memorial (M.861) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

11 Weekday (Green) OM or Our Lady of Lourdes (White)

Readings: L2.514 (1 Kings 8:22-23.27-30; Mark 7:1-13) Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.861) Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

12 Weekday (Green)

THE SAINTS Saint Scholastica: the sister of Readings: L2.517 (1 Kings 10:1-10; Mark 7:14-23) Saint Benedict, born in Umbria, Mass: of choice Italy around 480; like her brother, Hours: Psalter she dedicated her life to God, founding a community of contemplative religious, and ending her days at Monte Cassino in the year 547. 13 Weekday (Green) Our Lady of Lourdes: In 1858 the Immaculate Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous near Readings: L2.519 (1 Kings 11:4-13; Mark 7:24-30) Lourdes in France, in the grotto of Massabielle. Through the poor Mass: of choice child, Mary called sinners to pen- Hours: Psalter ance, and thereby there arose in the Church a marvellous spirit of prayer and charity, especially in helping the poor and the sick. 14 Saint Cyril, Monk, and Saint Methodius, Bishop, Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius: brothers and missionaries, who F Patrons of Europe (White) carried the Gospel into the Slavon- ic countries: they translated the Readings: L2.957 (Acts 13:46-49; Luke 10:1-9) liturgical books into the Slavonic Mass: of the feast (M.862; Gloria; Preface M.640) language (inventing a new script, Cyrillic, to do so). Cyril died in 869, Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Methodius in 885.  Msgr Michael McConnon (2013) SATURDAY 15 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 6th Sunday in Readings: L2.523 (1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

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ORDINARY WEEK 6 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 16  SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) James 1 - 3: This week we begin to read one of the most clearly ex- pressed pieces of writing in the New Testament - the Letter of Readings: L1.652 (Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37) Saint James. Throughout the Mass: of the Sunday (M.504; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-621) letter, Saint James is concerned that Christians should avoid hypoc- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons risy, but should live their faith in Christ Jesus in all things. His advice  Rev Michael Hartley (2009) is always “down to earth” and practical: we show our faith by 17 Weekday (Green) or The Seven Holy Founders of what we do and say. Mark 8 - 9: The turning point of the Gospel: OM the Servite Order (White) Jesus, after a few cures, invites Peter to say “who he is”: after Readings: L2.525 (James 1:1-11; Mark 8:11-13) Peter’s profession of faith, the Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.863) shadow of the cross falls on the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) Gospel, but is quickly followed by the account of the Transfiguration.

18 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.527 (James 1:12-18; Mark 8:14-21) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

19 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.529 (James 1:19-27; Mark 8:22-26) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

THE SAINTS The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order: born in Florence, 20 Weekday (Green) these seven men lived the life of hermits, before founding the Ser- vite Order in 1304; on this day Saint Alexis Falconieri, one of the Readings: L2.531 (James 2:1-9; Mark 8:27-33) seven, died in 1310. Mass: of choice Saint Peter Damien: born in 1007, Peter became a hermit before Hours: Psalter taking part in a great reform of the Church; in 1057 he was made  Rev Patrick F. Crowley (2003) bishop of Ostia, and on his death in 1072 was immediately venerat- 21 Weekday (Green) ed as a saint. OM or Saint Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor (White) The Chair of Saint Peter: this feast of the See of Rome has been kept from the fourth century. It cele- Readings: L2.533 (James 2:14-24.26; Mark 8:34—9:1) brates the unity of the Church Mass: of choice (Memorial M.863) gathered around Peter, the Prince Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) of the Apostles.

SATURDAY 22 The Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 7th Sunday in Readings: L2.962 (1 Peter 5:1-4; Matthew 16:13-19) Ordinary TIme Mass: of the feast (M.864; Gloria; Preface M.628)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

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ORDINARY WEEK 7 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 23  SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) James 3 - 5: We continue reading through the letter of James - passages rich in common sense and clear thinking, where James under- Readings: L1.656 (Leviticus 19:1-2.17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48) lines in stark and dramatic language the choices each Christian Mass: of the Sunday (M.505; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-621) faces. Mark 9: Jesus comes down Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons from the mountain, after the Transfiguration, and cures a boy. He also teaches at Capernaum about the greatest needing to be 24 Weekday (Green) the servant of all.

Readings: L2.537 (James 3:13-18; Mark 9:14-29) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

25 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.540 (James 4:1-10; Mark 9:30-37) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

 Rev John Kirwin (1998) Rev Thomas Bradley (2005)

26 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.542 (James 4:13-17; Mark 9:38-40) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

27 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.543 (James 5:1-6; Mark 9:41-50) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

28 Weekday (Green) THE SAINTS Saint David: Born in Cardigan around 520, he founded monasteries, known for their austerity of Readings: L2.545 (James 5:9-12; Mark 10:1-12) life, until being made a bishop and Mass: of choice primate of Wales; he settled his Hours: Psalter See at Mynyw (Menevia), and died there in about 588. SATURDAY 01 Saint David, Bishop, Patron of Wales (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 8th Sunday in Readings: L2.1321 (Philippians 3:8-14; Matthew 5:13-16) Ordinary Time Mass: of the feast (M.867; Gloria; Preface M.632-635)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + National Proper of Saints

Sunday  Rev Eugene O’Connell (1997)

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ORDINARY WEEK 8/BEGINNING OF LENT (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 02  EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) “The readings from the gospels and the Old Testament were se- lected because they are related to each other. They treat various Readings: L1.658 (Isaiah 49:14-15; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34) themes of the Lenten catechesis Mass: of the Sunday (M.506; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-621) that are suited to the spiritual significance of the season.” (GIL Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons 98)

03 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.549 (1 Peter 1:3-9; Mark 10:17-27) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

04 Weekday (Green) OM or Saint Casimir (White)

Readings: L2.551 (1 Peter 1:10-16; Mark 10:28-31) Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.868) Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

05 ASH WEDNESDAY (Violet) Day of Fasting and Abstinence THE SAINTS Saint Casimir: the Son of the King Readings: L1.191 (Joel 2:12-18; 2 Corinthians 5:20– 6:2; Matthew 6:1-6.16-18) of Poland, Casimir was born in Mass: of the day (M.233; No Penitential Rite; no Gloria; Blessing and Distribution 1458, and became known for his of Ashes M.234; Preface M.584-587) practise of the Christian virtues - especially chastity and love of the Hours: Psalter Week 4 + Proper of Seasons poor. He died aged of 26 of a lung  Rev Francis Joseph Feeley (2011) disease; he is especially remembered for his love of the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. 06 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Saints Perpetua and Felicity: these two martyrs died in Car- thage in 203, in the persecution Readings: L1.194 (Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 9:22-25) under Septimus Severus; the ac- Mass: of the day (M.237; Preface M.580-587) count of their lives and martyr- Hours: Psalter Week 4 + Proper of Seasons dom, partly written by the saints themselves and by eyewitnesses, survives. Saint John of God: another saint, like Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint 07 Saint Perpetua & Saint Felicity, Martyrs (Red) Ignatius of Loyola, who gave up a Mem promising military career to serve God and the poor; Portuguese, John founded a hospital in Seville, Readings: L1.196 (Isaiah 58:1-9; Matthew 9:14-15) where he was outstanding in his Mass: of the memorial (M.868; Preface M.580-587) love for the sick and needy. He Hours: Psalter Week 4 + Proper of Seasons and + Proper of Saints died in 1550.

SATURDAY 08 Lent Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed OC or Saint John of God, Religious (White) Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 1st Sunday of Readings: L1.198 (Isaiah 58:9-14; Luke 5:27-32) Lent Mass: of the day (M.239; Preface M.580-587) or Memorial (M.869)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter Week 4 + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints)

Sunday

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FIRST WEEK OF LENT (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 09  FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (Violet) “The readings from the gospels and the Old Testament were se- lected because they are related to each other. They treat various Readings: L1.201 (Genesis 2:7-9. 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11) themes of the Lenten catechesis Mass: of the Sunday (M.240; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.241) that are suited to the spiritual significance of the season.” (GIL Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons 98)

10 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.210 (Leviticus 19:1-2.11-18; Matthew 25:31-46) Mass: of the day (M.244; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

11 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.212 (Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15) Mass: of the day (M.245; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

12 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.214 (Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32) Mass: of the day (M.246; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

13 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.216 (Esther 4:17k-17m.17r-t; Matthew 7:7-12) Mass: of the day (M.247; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

14 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.218 (Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26) Mass: of the day (M.248; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Peter Kirkland (2005) SATURDAY 15 Lent Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 2nd Sunday of Readings: L1.221 (Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48) Lent Mass: of the day (M.249; Preface M.580-587)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

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SECOND WEEK OF LENT (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 16  SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (Violet) “The readings from the gospels and the Old Testament were se- lected because they are related to each other. They treat various Readings: L1.223 (Genesis 12:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 17:1-9) themes of the Lenten catechesis Mass: of the Sunday (M.250; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.251) that are suited to the spiritual significance of the season.” (GIL Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons 98)

17 Saint Patrick, Bishop, Patron of Ireland (White) F

Readings: L2.1326 (Jeremiah 1:4-9; Acts 13:46-49; Luke 10:1-12.17-20) Mass: of the feast (M.873; Gloria; Preface M.640) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + National Proper of Saints

 Rev Joseph Power (2012)

18 Lent Weekday (Violet) OC or Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor (White)

Readings: L1.232 (Isaiah 1:10.16-20; Matthew 23:1-12) Mass: of the day (M.254; Preface M.580-587) or Memorial (M.874) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints)

 Rev James L. Brennan (2003)

19 SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED Sol VIRGIN MARY (White)

Readings: L2.980 (2 Samuel 7:4-5.12-14.16; Romans 4:13.16-18.22; Matthew 1:16.18-21.24 or Luke 2:41-51) Mass: of the Solemnity (M.875; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.876)

Hours: Proper of Saints THE SAINTS Saint Patrick: Born in around 385; as a youth he was taken captive to 20 Lent Weekday (Violet) Ireland as a slave and worked as a herdsman. After making his escape he wished to become a priest and after being made Bishop for Ire- Readings: L1.236 (Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31) land he was untiring in preaching Mass: of the day (M.256; Preface M.580-587) the Gospel and he converted many to the faith. It is believed he died Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons in 461, and was buried at Down- patrick. Saint Cyril of Jerusalem: became bishop of Jerusalem in 348. He is 21 Lent Weekday (Violet) famed for the catechetical instructions he gave to candidates for baptism. He was vigorous in the defence of the faith during the Readings: L1.239 (Genesis 37:3-4.12-13.17-28; Matthew 21:33-43.45-46) Arian heresy, being exiled three Mass: of the day (M.257; Preface M.580-587) times. He organised the liturgy of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons the city of Jerusalem, especially in the observation of Holy Week. SATURDAY 22 Lent Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 3rd Sunday of Readings: L1.241 (Micah 7:14-15.18-20; Luke 15L1-3.11-32) Advent Mass: of the day (M.258; Preface M.580-587)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

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THIRD WEEK OF LENT (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 23  THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (Violet) “The readings from the gospels and the Old Testament were se- lected because they are related to each other. They treat various Readings: L1.245 (Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2.5-8; John 4:5-42) themes of the Lenten catechesis Mass: of the Sunday (M.259; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.260) that are suited to the spiritual significance of the season.” (GIL Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons 98)  Rev Francis Lindon (1997) Rev James Rawson (2005) 24 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.262 (2 Kings 5:1-15; Luke 4:24-30) Mass: of the day (M.263; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons; Evening Prayer 1 of the Solemnity

25 THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD (White) Sol

Readings: L2.985 (Isaiah 7:10.14; 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38) Mass: of the Solemnity (M.881; Gloria; Creed (all genuflect at the words “and was incarnate…”; Preface M.882) Hours: Proper of Saints  Rev Vincent J. Quinn (1996) 26 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.267 (Deuteronomy 4:1.5-9; Matthew 5:17-19) Mass: of the day (M.265; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Msgr Canon Louis Sharp (1998) 27 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.268 (Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23) Mass: of the day (M.266; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Patrick Bourke (2008) 28 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.271 (Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34) Mass: of the day (M.267; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Michael Phelan (1997) SATURDAY 29 Lent Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 4th Sunday of Readings: L1.273 (Hosea 5:15—6:6; Luke 18:9-14) Lent Mass: of the day (M.268; Preface M.580-587)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

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FOURTH WEEK OF LENT (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 30  FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (Violet or Rose) “Beginning with Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent, there is a “Laetare Sunday” semi continuous reading of the Gospel of Saint John, made up of Readings: L1.276 (1 Samuel 16:1.6-7.10-13; Ephesiasn 5:8-14; John 9:1-41) texts that correspond more closely Mass: of the Sunday (M.269; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.270) to the themes proper to Lent.” (GIL 98) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

31 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.290 (Isaiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54) Mass: of the day (M.273; Preface M.580-587)

Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Michael A. Corry (2002)

01 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.292 (Ezekiel 47:1-9.12; John 5:1-3.5-16)

Mass: of the day (M.274; Preface M.580-587) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

02 Lent Weekday (Violet) OC or Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit

Readings: L1.294 (Isaiah 49:8-15; John 5:17-30) Mass: of the day (M.275; Preface M.580-587) or Commemoration (M.884) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) THE SAINTS Saint Francis of Paola: born at  Canon Charles J. Hollywood (2003) Paola in Calabria (Italy) in 1416, he founded a congregation of hermits 03 Lent Weekday (Violet) which later became the “Order of Minims” and was approved by the Holy See in 1506. He died in France in 1507. Readings: L1.297 (Exodus 32:7-14; John 5:31-47) Saint Isidore: Isidore was born in Mass: of the day (M.276; Preface M.580-587) Spain in 560, and brought up Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons somewhat strictly by his brother Leander (himself bishop of Seville). He succeeded his brother as Bish-  Rev Peter Kitchen (2008) op, and continued his work of establishing the discipline of the 04 Lent Weekday (Violet) Spanish Church - calling the sec- OC or Saint Isidore, Bishop & Doctor ond Council of Seville in 619 and the fourth Council of Toledo in 633. He was renowned as the Readings: L1.300 (Wisdom 2:1.12-22; John 7:1-2.10.25-30) greatest teacher in Spain and Mass: of the day (M.277; Preface M.580-587) or Commemoration (M.884) wrote prolifically. He died peace- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) fully in 636, and was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1722. SATURDAY 05 Lent Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 5th Sunday of Readings: L1.303 (Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7:40-52) Lent Mass: of the day (M.278; Preface M.580-587)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

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FIFTH WEEK OF LENT (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 06  FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (Violet) “Beginning with Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent, there is a semi continuous reading of the Gospel of Saint John, made up of Readings: L1.305 (Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45) texts that correspond more closely Mass: of the Sunday (M.280; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.281) to the themes proper to Lent.” (GIL 98) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

07 Saint John Baptiste de la Salle, Priest (White) Comm

Readings: L1.319 (Daniel 13:1-9.15-17.19-30.33-62; John 8:1-11) Mass: of the commemoration (M.885; Preface M.588)

Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints

08 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.326 (Numbers 21:4-9; John 8:21-30)

Mass: of the day (M.286; Preface M.588) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

09 Lent Weekday (Violet)

Readings: L1.328 (Daniel 3:14-20.24-25.28; John 8:31-42) Mass: of the day (M.287; Preface M.588) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons THE SAINTS Saint John Baptiste de la Salle: John Baptiste was born in Rheims in 1651, and ordained in 1678. He 10 Lent Weekday (Violet) dedicated himself to the education of youth, founding the “Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools” (or Christian Readings: L1.331 (Genesis 17:3-9; John 8:51-59) Brothers) to provide free educa- Mass: of the day (M.288; Preface M.588) tion especially for the poor. He died on Good Friday in 1719. Pope Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons Pius XII declared him patron saint of teachers in 1950.  Rev William Gornall (1998) Saint Stanislaus: a story very similar to that of Saint Thomas of 11 Saint Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Canterbury, and from a similar Comm period. Stanislaus became bishop of Krakow in Poland in 1071, and immediately took a stand against Readings: L1.333 (Jeremiah 20:10-13; John 10:31-42) the brutality of King Boleslaus, Mass: of the commemoration (M.885; Preface M.588) eventually excommunicating him. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints Boleslaus replied by killing Stani- slaus himself in 1097. SATURDAY 12 Lent Weekday (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: Palm Sunday of Readings: L1.336 (Ezekiel 37:21-28; John 11:45-56) the Passion of the Lord Mass: of the day (M.292; Preface M.588)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

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the Penitential Rite is omitted and Mass contin- HOLY WEEK ues immediately with the Opening Prayer (RM:310). If neither the Procession nor the Sol- In Holy Week, the Church celebrates the myster- emn Entrance take place, the Mass begins with ies of Salvation accomplished by Christ in the last the Simple Entrance (RM:309). days of his earthly life, from his Messianic entry into Jerusalem, until his blessed Passion and glo- The reading of the Passion takes place at all rious Resurrection. Lent continues until Maundy Masses: the Passion may be read by lay readers, Thursday. With the evening Mass of the Lord’s with the part of Christ, if possible, reserved to Supper on Maundy Thursday begins the Easter the priest; candles and incense are not used; the Triduum, which includes Good Friday of the greeting ‘The Lord be with you’ and the signs of Lord’s Passion and Holy Saturday, centres upon the cross are omitted; all kneel for a short while the Easter Vigil, and concludes with Evening Pray- after the reading of the death of the Lord; the er on Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection. Gospel Book is not kissed at the end of the proc- The weekdays of this week are dedicated to the lamation. The Profession of Faith is said. The celebration of penance, abstaining from the cele- Preface of the Passion of the Lord is used bration of baptism and confirmation, since these (RM:590) have their natural place in the Easter Vigil. The rites of Holy Week, that is to say the blessing and procession with palms, the reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the Mass of the Lord’s THE EASTER TRIDUUM Supper, the Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s “Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to Passion on Good Friday and the Easter Vigil, may God principally through his paschal mystery: dy- be celebrated in all churches and chapels. In ing he destroyed our death and rising he restored churches other than parish churches, and in our life. Therefore the Easter Triduum of the pas- chapels, it is best that these rites be celebrated sion and resurrection of Christ is the culminations only if this can be done worthily - that is to say, of the entire liturgical year. Thus the solemnity of with an appropriate number of minister, with the Easter has the same kind of pre-eminence in the possibility of singing at least some parts of the liturgical year that Sunday has in the week. liturgy, and with a sufficiently large congregation The Easter Triduum begins with the evening of the faithful. Otherwise it is best that these Mass of the Lord’s Supper, reaches its high point liturgies be celebrated only in parish churches in the Easter Vigil, and closes with evening prayer and in other more important churches. Pastors on Easter Sunday. On Good Friday and, if possi- should take care to instruct the faithful on the ble, also on Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil, meaning and structure of the rites enacted in the Easter fast is observed everywhere. On Holy these days, and so lead them to an active and Saturday the Church is, as it were, at the Lord’s fruitful participation tomb, meditating on his Passion and death, and on his descent into hell and awaiting his Resur- rection with prayer and fasting... The image of PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION Christ crucified or lying in the tomb, or also an OF THE LORD image of the Sorrowful Virgin Mary can be placed in the church for the veneration of the faithful. The principal Mass begins with the procession from a place outside the church (RM:297); or The Easter Vigil, during the holy night when with the Solemn Entrance from in front of the Christ rose from the dead, ranks as the “mother church door, or from a place within the church of all vigils”. Keeping watch, the Church awaits but outside the sanctuary (RM:308). The Proces- Christ’s resurrection and celebrates it in the sac- sion may be held only once, but the Solemn En- raments. Accordingly, the entire celebration of trance may be repeated before other Masses this vigil should take place at night, that is, it that are usually well attended. When either the should either begin after nightfall or end before procession or the Solemn Entrance takes place, the dawn of Sunday.”

MAUNDY THURSDAY After the distribution of Communion, the ciborium with hosts for Good Friday is left on the altar General Information: Holy Communion may be and Mass concludes with the Prayer after Com- given to the faithful only during Mass, but may munion (RM:345). After the prayer, the priest be brought to the sick at any hour of the day. incenses the Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed The MASS OF THE SACRED CHRISM takes place Sacrament is then taken to the place of reposi- at Salford Cathedral this morning. Apart from tion. After a period of silent adoration, the priest participation at this Mass, no other Mass may and ministers genuflect and return to the sacris- be celebrated today apart from the Evening ty. The altar is stripped and, if possible, the cross- Mass of the Lord’s Supper. es are removed from the church. It is desirable to cover any crosses that remain in the church. Before the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the holy water stoups are to be emptied, the It is recommended that a portion of John 13-17 Tabernacle should be empty and lamps are extin- be read during the Solemn Adoration of the guished. Sufficient hosts should be consecrated Blessed Sacrament. The faithful should be en- at the Evening Mass for Holy Communion on couraged to continue adoration before the Good Friday Blessed Sacrament for a suitable period of time during the night, according to local circumstanc- The Mass: This Mass may not be celebrated be- es, but there should be no solemn adoration fore 6.00 p.m. Mass without a congregation is after midnight. not permitted. During the singing of the ‘Gloria’ tonight the church bells are rung and then re- GOOD FRIDAY main silent until the Easter Vigil. Depending on Day of Fasting and Abstinence pastoral circumstances the Washing of Feet may be omitted. General Information: According to the Church’s ancient tradition, the sacraments are not cele- Introductory Rites: The Entrance and penitential brated today. Today is a day of fasting and ab- rite take place as usual. The “Gloria” is sung; stinence. Holy Communion may only be given to Opening Prayer (RM:331). the faithful during the celebration of the Lord’s The Liturgy of the Word takes place as usual, and Passion, but may be brought at any hour to the is normally followed by the Washing of Feet sick who cannot take part in the service. (RM:331-332). The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion The cele- The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the Pro- bration of the Lord’s Passion takes place in the cession of Gifts—it is particularly suitable to col- afternoon, about three o’clock, unless pastoral lect and present gifts for the poor at this Mass. reason suggest a later hour; it should not be cele- Prayer over the Gifts RM:335; Preface RM:336. brated later than 9.00 p.m. The altar should be The proper parts for Eucharistic Prayer I, ‘In un- completely bare, without cloths, candles or cross. ion with..’, ‘Father, accept this offering...’ and At a convenient time after the Celebration of the ‘The day before he suffered...’ are found on Lord’s Passion the altar is stripped. RM:337-339. Entrance Rites: The clergy enter in silence and Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament and Solemn prostrate or kneel before the altar. The priest Adoration. The transfer of the Blessed Sacrament then goes to the chair and the opening prayer is to the place of reposition may only take place in said, (RM:346). those churches where the Good Friday Liturgy of The Liturgy of the Word: Candles and Incense the Lord’s Passion will also be celebrated. If the are not used; the greeting ‘The Lord be with you’ procession does not take place, the Mass con- and the sign of the cross are omitted; lay readers cludes in the usual way. Adoration of the Blessed may read the Passion, with the part of Christ, if Sacrament does not take place in those churches possible, reserved to the priest. A brief homily where the Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Pas- may be given. The General Intercessions may be sion will not be celebrated. sung or said (RM:348).

The Veneration of the Cross: Only one cross baptismal promises. The liturgical colour of the should be used for the veneration. If the number Vigil is white; “However, more noble vestments of people makes it impossible for everyone to may be used, even if not the colour of the season venerate the cross individually, the priest may or the day.” take the cross, after some of the faithful have A: LITURGY OF LIGHT & EXSULTET venerated it, and stand in the centre in front of the altar. In a few words, he invites the people to All the lights in the church are put out; the peo- venerate the cross and holds it up briefly for ple gather with unlighted candles in their hands. them to venerate in silence. There are two possi- The Vigil begins around the new fire with the bilities for the Showing of the Cross: first Greeting and Introduction (RM.378) after which (RM:362) second (RM:363). the fire is blessed; the Easter Candle is then lighted from the new fire. [Preparation of the candle, Holy Communion: After the Veneration of the RM:379: The preparation of the Easter Candle Cross, the altar is prepared with the corporal and may be omitted] All follow the Easter Candle into the book (RM:371). The priest, accompanied by the church; at the church door, the faithful light two servers with lighted candles, brings the their candles from the Easter Candle; when the Blessed Sacrament from the place of reposition third ‘Christ our light’ has been sung, all the lights to the altar. The candles are placed near the altar in the church are put on. The Candle is placed in or on it. The Communion Rite follows. After the its stand on the sanctuary or near the lectern, communion of priest and faithful the ciborium is and may be incensed. The “Exsultet” follows taken to a suitable place of reposition. (RM:382) at the end of which the people extin- Concluding Rites: The Service concludes with guish their candles. the Post-Communion Prayer and a Prayer over B: LITURGY OF THE WORD the People (RM:373). All depart in silence. After an Introduction (RM:397) the Scripture Readings are proclaimed; the number of Read- HOLY SATURDAY ings from the Old Testament may be reduced for pastoral reasons, but it must always be borne in General Information: According to the Church’s mind that the reading of the Word of God is the ancient tradition, the sacraments are not cele- fundamental element of the Easter Vigil. At least brated today. Today the altar is left bare and three readings from the Old Testament should be the sacrifice of the Mass is not celebrated. If read, although for more serious reasons the possible, the Easter fast is observed today. Holy number may be reduced to two. The reading of Communion may only be given as Viaticum to- Exodus 14, however, is never to be omitted. day. The celebration of marriage is forbidden. There is a Psalm and Prayer after each reading (RM:398-402). After the last Old Testament THE EASTER VIGIL Reading, with its Psalm and Prayer, the altar can- General Information: In accord with ancient dles are lighted and the “Gloria” is sung, during tradition, this night is one of Vigil for the Lord. which the church bells are rung, according to Those who celebrate or concelebrate the Mass local custom. This is followed by the Opening at night may celebrate or concelebrate the sec- Prayer (RM:403). The New Testament Reading is ond Mass of Easter Sunday. The entire celebra- proclaimed. All then stand as the priest or cantor tion of the Easter Vigil takes place at night. It solemnly intones the “Alleluia”; the Psalm and should not begin before nightfall; it should end Gospel follow. At the Gospel incense may be before daybreak on Sunday. used, but candles are not carried. The Homily follows as normal. The celebration of the Easter Vigil begins in darkness, all the lights in the church having been put C: LITURGY OF BAPTISM out. Candles should be prepared for all who take The Liturgy of Baptism takes place at the Baptis- part in the Vigil. The candles are used twice; first mal Font, if the congregation can see it; other- during the entrance procession and the singing of wise a vessel of water is placed in the sanctuary. the Exsultet, and secondly during the renewal of

The structure of this part of the Rite depends on of Baptismal Promises (RM:418) after which they whether or not there are candidates for baptism are sprinkled with the newly blessed water and reception: (RM:420). Candidates for reception and their sponsors are called forward and gather on the If there are catechumens or children to be bap- sanctuary for their Profession and the Act of Re- tised: ception. The newly Baptised are then called for- There is an Introduction (RM:404), which is fol- ward to join them for the Celebration of Confir- lowed by the Litany of Saints (RM:406). The cate- mation if a bishop or priest with faculty to con- chumens and their godparents gather around the firm is present. The newly confirmed and bap- font where the water is blessed (RM:408). Then tised are then led to their places among the faith- follow: the Renunciation of sin; the anointing ful to take part for the first time in the Prayer of with oil of catechumens (unless this has already the Faithful. taken place); the baptismal promises; BAPTISM; If there is no one to be baptised: the explanatory rites. Adults are then confirmed if a bishop or priest with faculty to confirm is After the Introduction (RM:404 [If the font is not present. The whole congregation then stands to be blessed (i.e. if using a vessel of water) use with lighted candles for the Renewal of Baptismal the form on RM:405]) and the Litany of Saints Promises (RM:418) after which they are sprinkled (RM:406), the font or water is blessed (RM:408). with the newly blessed water (RM:420). The The whole congregation then stands with lighted newly baptised are led to their place among the candles for the Renewal of Baptismal Promises faithful and take part for the first time in the (RM:418) after which they are sprinkled with Prayer of the Faithful. the newly blessed water (RM:420). The Prayer of the Faithful follows. If there are candidates for reception: D: LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST After the Introduction (RM:404 [If the font is not to be blessed (i.e. if using a vessel of water) use The Preparation of the Gifts takes place as usual the form on RM:405]) and the Litany of Saints – it is fitting that any newly baptised bring for- (RM:406) the font or water is blessed (RM:408). ward the bread and wine. Prayer over the Gifts The whole congregation then stands with lighted (RM:421) Preface (RM:592); only Eucharistic candles for the Renewal of Baptismal Promises Prayers I – III are used tonight – there are proper (RM:418) after which they are sprinkled with parts for Eucharistic Prayer I ‘In union with...’ and the newly blessed water (RM:420). Candidates ‘Father, accept this offering...’. If candidates have for reception and their sponsors are called for- been baptised, there are proper parts to be used ward and gather on the sanctuary for their Pro- in EP I (RCIA n.377) and in EPs II and III (RCIA fession and the Act of Reception. Celebration of n.391) Mass continues as normal. Prayer after Confirmation. The newly confirmed (and bap- Communion (RM:422). tised) are then led to their place among the faith- E. CONCLUDING RITES ful to take part for the first time in the Prayer of the Faithful. The Solemn Blessing of the Easter Vigil may be used (RM:422). The dismissal is followed by a If there are catechumens or children to be bap- double ‘Alleluia’, (RM:423). tised AND candidates for reception: There is an Introduction (RM:404), which is followed by the Litany of Saints (RM:406). The catechumens and their godparents gather around the font where the water is blessed (RM:408). Then follow: the Renunciation of sin; the anointing with oil of catechumens (unless this has already taken place); the baptismal promises; BAPTISM; the explanatory rites. The whole congregation then stands with lighted candles for the Renewal

HOLY WEEK (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 13  PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD “In the first half of Holy Week the readings are about the mystery of (Red) Christ’s Passion. For the Chrism Mass the readings bring out both Readings: L1.343 (Matt 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Matt26:14 —27:66) Christ’s messianic mission and its Mass: of the Sunday (M.297; Blessing of Palms and Procession or Solemn En- continuation in the Church by means of the sacraments.” (GIL 98) trance; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.312) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

14 Monday of Holy Week (Violet) Readings: L1.374 (Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11) Mass: of the day (M.314; Preface M.590) Hours: Psalter Week 2 + Proper of Seasons

15 Tuesday of Holy Week (Violet)

Readings: L1.376 (Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33.36-38) Mass: of the day (M.316; Preface M.590) Hours: Psalter Week 2 + Proper of Seasons

16 Wednesday of Holy Week (Violet)

Readings: L1.379 (Isaiah 50:4-9; Matthew 26:14-25) Mass: of the day (M.318; Preface M.590) Hours: Psalter Week 2 + Proper of Seasons

17 MAUNDY THURSDAY (White)

Readings: L1.387 (Exodus 12:1-8.11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15) Mass: see page 48 Hours: Proper of Seasons (Evening Prayer is not said by those who participate in the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper.)

18 GOOD FRIDAY (Red) Day of Fasting and Abstinence

Readings: L1.390 (Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42) Mass: see page 48 Hours: Proper of Seasons (It is fitting publicly to celebrate the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer today. Evening Prayer is not said by those who participate in the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.  Rev Norbert Walsh (1995)

SATURDAY 19 HOLY SATURDAY (Violet) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated Hours: Proper of Seasons (It is fitting publicly to celebrate the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer today. Night Prayer is only celebrated by those who do not participate in the Easter Vigil.)

THE EASTER VIGIL Readings: L1.399 (Genesis 1:1-2:2; Genesis 22:1-18; Exodus 14:15—15:1; Isaiah 54:5

-14; Isaiah 55:1-11; Baruch 3:9-15.32—4:4; Ezekiel 36:16-28; Romans 6:3- 11; Luke 24:1-12) Mass: see page 49

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EASTER WEEK (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 20  EASTER SUNDAY (White) “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.417 (Acts 10:34.37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6-8; John 20:1-9) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.424; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.592) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi-  Rev Joseph Burns (2005) continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 21 EASTER MONDAY (White)

The texts of the Nuptial Mass, with Readings: L1.423 (Acts 2:14.22-33; Matthew 28:8-15) the exception of the Nuptial Bless- Mass: of the day (M.426; Gloria; Preface M.592) ing and the final blessing, may not Hours: Proper of Seasons be used on Sunday or the weekdays of the Easter Octave. Howev- er, one reading from those given in  Rev John Murphy (2012) Volume III of the Lectionary may be used on the weekdays of the 22 EASTER TUESDAY (White) Easter Octave. The Gloria is sung or said at all Masses. The Sequence may be sung or said at all Masses When Eucharistic Prayer I is used, Readings: L1.425 (Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18) the special forms of ‘In union Mass: of the day (M.427; Gloria; Preface M.592) with...’ and ‘Father, accept this Hours: Proper of Seasons offering...’ are said. A double Alle- luia is added to the dismissal at all Masses (M.218). 23 EASTER WEDNESDAY (White)

Readings: L1.427 (Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35) Mass: of the day (M.428; Gloria; Preface M.592) Hours: Proper of Seasons

24 EASTER THURSDAY (White)

Readings: L1.430 (Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48) Mass: of the day (M.429; Gloria; Preface M.592) Hours: Proper of Seasons

 Rev Patrick Mulcahy (2003) Rev Patrick Keane (2010) 25 EASTER FRIDAY (White)

Readings: L1.432 (Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14) Mass: of the day (M.430; Gloria; Preface M.592) Hours: Proper of Seasons

SATURDAY 26 EASTER SATURDAY (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 2nd Sunday of Readings: L1.435 (Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15) Easter (or of Divine Mercy) Mass: of the day (M.431; Gloria; Preface M.592)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Proper of Seasons

Sunday  Rev Diarmuid O’Leary MBE (2006)

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SECOND WEEK OF EASTER (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 27  SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the or of Divine Mercy (White) Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.438 (Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.432; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.592-601; Blessing M.422) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi- continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 28 SAINT GEORGE, MARTYR, PATRON OF Sol ENGLAND (Red)

THE SAINTS Readings: L2.1239 (Apocalypse 12:10-12; John 15:18-21 or John 15:1-8) Saint George: he was martyred at Mass: of the solemnity (M.888; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.636-639) Lydda (Israel) around 303, in the Hours: National Proper of Saints persecution of Diocletian. His cult spread quickly through East and  Rev Edward Moran (1997) West. During the crusades, he was seen to personify the ideals of 29 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor, Patron Christian chivalry, and he was adopted as patron of several city- F of Europe (White) states and countries. Richard I of England placed his army under his Readings: L2.1009 (1 John 1:5—2:2; Matthew 11:25-30) protection, and in 1222 his feast was proclaimed a national holiday. Mass: of the feast (M.895; Gloria; Preface M.642) Saint Catherine of Siena: born at Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints Siena (Italy) in the year 1347. She became a Dominican while still an adolescent. She was on fire with love of God and her neighbour; 30 Easter Weekday (White) she brought peace and harmony between her fellow citizens, stren- OM or Saint Pius V, Pope (White) uously fought for the rights and liberty of the papacy, and did Readings: L1.452 (Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21) much for the renewal of religious Mass: of the day (M.436; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.896) life. She died in the year 1380. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) Saint Pius V: A Dominican, who became Pope in 1566, and began a  Rev Thomas Murphy (1998) wide-reaching reform of the Church including the first system- 01 Easter Weekday (White) atic renewal of the liturgy, the creation of seminaries for the OM or Saint Joseph the Worker (White) training of priests and a catechism of the Catholic faith. He died in Readings: DAY: L1.454 (Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36) or MEMORIAL: L2.1013 (Genesis 1572. 1:26-2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15.17.23-24; Matthew 13:54-58 Saint Athanasius: foremost in the Mass: of the day (M.437; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.899) fight against Arianism, Athanasius Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) was bishop of Alexandria; for his work against Arius, he was exiled several times. He died in 373. Saints Philip and James: Philip 02 Saint Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor (White) was born at Bethsaida. Formerly a Mem disciple of John the Baptist, he became a follower of Christ. James, the son of Alphaeus and Readings: L1.456 (Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15) cousin of the Lord, ruled the Mass: of the memorial (M.900; Preface M.592-601) Church at Jerusalem, wrote a Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints Letter and was martyred in the year 62.

SATURDAY 03 Saint Philip & Saint James, Apostles (Red) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 3rd Sunday of Readings: L2.1017 (1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14) Easter Mass: of the feast (M.900; Gloria; Preface M.628-631)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints

Sunday

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THIRD WEEK OF EASTER (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 04  THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (White) “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.461 (Acts 2:14.22-33; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.440; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.592-601) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi- continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 05 Easter Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.472 (Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29) Mass: of the day (M.442; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Peter Pessagno (2002) 06 Easter Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.474 (Acts 7:51—8:1; John 6:30-35) Mass: of the day (M.443; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

07 Easter Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.476 (Acts 8:1-8; John 6:35-40) Mass: of the day (M.444; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

08 Easter Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.479 (Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51) Mass: of the memorial (M.445; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Francis Occleston (2005) 09 Easter Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.481 (Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59) Mass: of the day (M.446; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

 Rev Albert Moriarty (2004) SATURDAY 10 Easter Weekday (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 4th Sunday of Readings: L1.484 (Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69) Easter Mass: of the day (M.447; Preface M.592-601)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

Sunday

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FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 11  FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (White) “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.487 (Acts 2:14.36-41; 1 Peter 2:20-25; John 10:1-10) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.448; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.592-601) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi- continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 12 Easter Weekday (White) or St Nereus & St Achilleus, OM Martyrs (Red) or Saint Pancras, Martyr (Red)

Readings: L1.496 (Acts 11:1-18; John 10:11-18) Mass: of the day (M.449; Preface M.592-601) or Memorials (M.904) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints)

13 Easter Weekday (White) OM or Our Lady of Fatima(White)

Readings: L1.499 (Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30) Mass: of the day (M.450; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.904)

Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Common of BVM)

THE SAINTS Saints Nereus and Achilleus: Ro- man soldiers who converted to 14 Saint Matthias, Apostle (Red) Christianity; for this they were F executed. Their tomb is in a cemetery on the Via Ardeatina in Rome, where a basilica was erected in Readings: L2.1023 (Acts 1:15-17.20-26; John 15:9-17) their honour. Mass: of the feast (M.905; Gloria; Preface M.628-631) Saint Pancras: Pancras suffered Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints martyrdom under Diocletian (c.304), and was buried on the Via Aurelia, again with a basilica over  Rev Killian Walsh (1998) his tomb. Tradition tells that he was only 12 or 14 at the time of his 15 Easter Weekday (White) death. Our Lady of Fatima: The Blessed Virgin appeared six times to three shepherd children, Lucia, Francis- Readings: L1.503 (Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20) co, and Jacinta, between May 13 Mass: of the day (M.452; Preface M.592-601) and October 13, 1917 in the little Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons village of Fatima (Portugal). The message given at Fatima is one of repentance, so that the world may be transformed into the place of 16 Easter Weekday (White) grace and peace willed by Al- mighty God. Saint Matthias: chosen by the apostles to take the place of Judas Readings: L1.505 (Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6) Iscariot, so that the number of Mass: of the day (M.453; Preface M.592-601) apostles might remain as twelve. Tradition has it that Matthias went Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons on to preach in Ethiopia.

SATURDAY 17 Easter Weekday (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 5th Sunday of Readings: L1.508 (Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14) Easter Mass: of the day (M.454; Preface M.592-601)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

Sunday

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FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 18  FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (White) “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.511 (Acts 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.456; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.592—601) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi- continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 19 Easter Weekday (White) OM or Saint Dunstan, Bishop (White) THE SAINTS Saint Dunstan: Dunstan was born Readings: L1.519 (Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26) near Glastonbury in 909, and died Mass: of the day (M.456; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.906) in Canterbury on this day in 988. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Common of Holy Men & Women: Religious) He studied secular arts and litera- ture before becoming a monk, then abbot, at Glastonbury. He became bishop of Worcester, then London, then Archbishop of Can- 20 Easter Weekday (White) terbury. A man of many talents, he OM or Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest (White) was renowned as a painter, musi- cian, and worker in metals, besides being a counsellor of kings and a Readings: L1.522 (Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31) zealous reforming bishop. Mass: of the day (M.457; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.907) Saint Bernardine of Siena: born Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) near Siena (Italy) in 1380, Bernard- ine became a Franciscan and was ordained priest in 1404; he gained a reputation as a great preacher, 21 Easter Weekday (White) or Saint Christopher and propagated devotion to the name of Jesus. He died in 1444. OM Magallanes, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs (Red) Saint Christopher Magallanes: Born to a farm family, he worked Readings: L1.524 (Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8) as a shepherd in his youth. He was Mass: of the day (M.458; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.907) ordained priest, and helped to found schools, a newspaper, cate- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Common of Martyrs) chism centres for children and adults, carpentry shops, and an  Rev Patrick Sanfey (2001) electric plant. Arrested and shot without trial on 21 May 1927 while 22 Easter Weekday (White) going to celebrate Mass, his final words were “I forgive with all my OM or Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious (White) heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shed- Readings: L1.526 (Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11) ding of my blood serves toward Mass: of the day (M.459; Preface M.592-601) or Memorial (M.908) the peace of our divided Mexico.” Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) Saint Rita of Cascia: Despite a desire to enter religious life, she was married at the age of 18; after the death of her abusive husband, and the death of her children, she 23 Easter Weekday (White) joined the Augustinian monastery in Cascia (Italy) at the age of 36. She lived as a wife, mother, widow, and nun, helped bring peace Readings: L1.528 (Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17) to her city - and never lost her Mass: of the day (M.460; Preface M.592-601) faith in God, or her desire to be Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons with Him.

SATURDAY 24 Easter Weekday (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 6th Sunday of Readings: L1.531 (Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21) Easter Mass: of the day (M.461; Preface M.592-601)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

Sunday

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SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 25  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (White) “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.534 (Acts 8:5-8.14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.462; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.592-601) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi- continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 26 Saint Philip Neri, Priest (White) Mem

Readings: L1.542 (Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26—16:4) Mass: of the memorial (M.912; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints

 Rev Joseph Gerald Waterworth (2000)

27 Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop (White) F

Readings: L2.1343 (1 Thessalonians 2:2-8; Luke 10:1-9) Mass: of the feast (M.913; Gloria; Preface M.640)

Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + National Proper of Saints

28 Easter Weekday (White)

Readings: L1.546 (Acts 17:15.22—18:1; John 16:12-15) Mass: of the day (M.466; Preface M.592-601) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

THE SAINTS Saint Philip Neri: renowned for his 29 Easter Weekday (White) prayerfulness and sense of fun and humour, Philip was born in Flor- ence in 1515; he arrived in Rome, and after a mystical experience in Readings: L1.560 (Acts 18:1-8; John 16:16-20) the catacombs, gathered a com- Mass: of the day (M.473; Preface M.592-601) munity of friends to look after the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons sick, which eventually became the Oratory. He died in 1595.  Canon Michael Fitzpatrick (2004) Saint Augustine of Canterbury: in 597 Pope Gregory the Great sent 30 Easter Weekday (White) Augustine, then a monk of the monastery of Saint Peter on the Celian hill in Rome, to evangelise the people of Britain. Despite Readings: L1.562 (Acts 18:9-18; John 16:20-23) turning back once, Augustine Mass: of the day (M.474; Preface M.592-601) succeeded in converting king Eth- elbert and founding the see of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons Canterbury. He died in 605.

SATURDAY 31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: The Ascension Readings: L2.1040 (Zephaniah 3:14-18 or Romans 12:9-16; Luke 1:39-56) of the Lord Mass: of the feast (M.914; Gloria; Preface M.626)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints

Sunday  Rev Martin John Cunningham (2000)

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SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 01  THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (White) “During the Easter Season, there is a semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of John, but with texts that have a paschal character in order Readings: L1.549 (Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20) to complete the reading from John Mass: of the Sunday (M.471; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.602-605) during Lent. This paschal reading is made up in large part of the Lord’s Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons discourse and prayer at the Last Supper. The first reading is a semi- continuous reading from the Acts of the Apostles.” (GIL 101) 02 Easter Weekday (White) OM or Saint Marcellinus & Saint Peter, Martyrs (Red) THE SAINTS Saints Marcellinus and Peter: in Readings: L1.576 (Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33) the persecution of Diocletian Mass: of the day (M.479; Preface M.592-605) or Memorial (M.918) (around the year 300) these two Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) men were martyred: the story is that Peter, in prison, invited the priest Marcellinus to baptise his gaoler, whom he had converted; the authorities heard of this, and 03 Saint Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs (Red) had the two men executed. A Mem basilica was erected over their burial place under Constantine. Readings: L1.578 (Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11) Saint Charles Lwanga: Mwanga, ruler of Uganda in 1885-1887, Mass: of the day (M.480; Preface M.592-605) or Memorial (M.918) began a persecution of Christians Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) of all denominations; among those who were executed were Charles and twenty-one companions, pages at the court, for being Chris- 04 Easter Weekday (White) tians and for refusing to acquiesce in the impure desires of Mwanga. All aged under twenty-five, the twenty-two Catholic martyrs were Readings: L1.580 (Acts 20:28-38; John 17:11-19) burned or beheaded. Mass: of the day (M.481; Preface M.592-605) Saint Boniface: born in Devon about 675, Boniface was killed in Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons the Netherlands in 754. After years as monk and teacher, he went to evangelise the Germanic peoples. Ordained bishop, he was given 05 Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr (Red) wide-ranging papal commissions Mem throughout Germany and Gaul. He founded monasteries and established dioceses, presided at Syn- Readings: L1.583 (Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John 17:20-26) ods, and liased with kings, He is Mass: of the memorial (M.920; Preface M.592-605) remembered as a determined missionary, and as a church organ- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons + Proper of Saints iser and reformer, whose work shaped the future of Europe.  Rev William O’Connor (2008) Rev Thomas G. Baker (2002) Saint Norbert: Born in Germany in 1080, Norbert assiduously pursued 06 Easter Weekday (White) a life of empty pleasures. Around OM or Saint Norbert, Bishop (White) 1115 he had a conversion experience, which changed his life: he became a priest and began Readings: L1.585 (Acts 25:13-21; John 21:15-19) preaching. The manner of his life Mass: of the day (M.483; Preface M.592-605) or Memorial (M.920) attracted others to accompany Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons (+ Proper of Saints) him, and the Premonstratensian (or Norbertine) Order was begun. SATURDAY 07 Easter Weekday (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: Pentecost Readings: L1.588 (Acts 28:16-20.30-31; John 21:20-25) Sunday Mass: of the day (M.484; Preface M.592-605)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 10 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 08  PENTECOST SUNDAY (Red) We return to the Old Testament (1 Kings 17-19), to follow the history of the people of Israel. We spend the next two weeks in the compa- Readings: L1.601 (Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7.12-13; Sequence; John 20:19-23) ny of the prophet Elijah - one of Mass: of the Sunday (M.493; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.494) the greatest prophets in Israel. He announces a drought, and com- Hours: Proper of Seasons petes with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel; he is sustained by God in the desert, and meets God on Mount Horeb. He calls Elisha to 09 Weekday (Green) or Saint Ephrem, Deacon & be his servant. In the Gospel (Matthew 5) we read the first SFM Doctor (White) or Saint Columba, Abbot (White) section of the Sermon on the Mount, which relates to the nature Readings: L2.574 (1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12) of the Kingdom of God. The Law of Mass: of choice (Memorials M.921) Moses is fulfilled in the new way of Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) living it given by Jesus.

THE SAINTS Saint Ephrem: born in Nisibis (in 10 Weekday (Green) present-day Turkey) in 306, and ordained deacon. Ephrem was famous as a writer of homilies, poems and many hymns - such Readings: L2.576 (1 Kings 17:7-16; Matthew 5:13-16) that he was also called “The Harp Mass: of choice of the Holy Spirit”. He died in 373. Hours: Psalter Saint Columba: Columba, or Colm Cille, was born in Donegal about  Rev Liam Cotter (2007) 521 and died at Iona in 597. Before leaving Ireland, he had founded 11 Saint Barnabas, Apostle (Red) monasteries at Derry, Durrow and possibly Kells. His principal founda- Mem tion was Iona, from where he converted much of Western Scot- Readings: L2.1058 (Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Matthew 10:7-13) land, and his followers took the Gospel to northern England. Mass: of the memorial (M.922; Preface M.628-631) Saint Barnabas: born in Cyprus, he Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints became a companion of Saint Paul in his journeys, before returning to Cyprus to preach. His name means “Son of Encouragement” 12 Weekday (Green) Saint Anthony of Padua: born in Lisbon in 1195, he first joined the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine, but after being inspired by the Readings: L2.581 (1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 5:20-26) stories of martyrdoms in Morocco Mass: of choice he joined the Franciscans; he end- Hours: Psalter ed up in Italy, where he established a reputation as a great preacher and theologian. He died in Padua in 1231, aged 36. 13 Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor (White) Dedication of the Cathedral: the Cathedral is the Mother Church of Mem the whole diocese, containing the cathedra which is the symbol of Readings: L2.583 (1 Kings 19:9.11-16; Matthew 5:27-32) the pastoral leadership and au- thority of our bishop. Saint John’s Mass: of the memorial (M.924) was built in 1847, and named as Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Cathedral in 1850.  Rev Peter Arkwright (1999) SATURDAY 14 The Dedication of the Cathedral (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F (Sol in Cathedral) Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: The Most Holy Readings: L2:1392—1405 (of choice) Trinity Mass: of the feast (M.1095; Gloria; Preface M.1096)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Common of Dedication of a Church

Sunday  Rev Joseph Maurice Murphy (2011)

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ORDINARY WEEK 11 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 15  THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (White) We follow the history of Judah and Israel from about 870 -830 B.C. We finish the story of Elijah (1Kings 21- 2 Kings 2), and Jezebel’s plot Readings: L1.611 (Exodus 34:4-6.8-9; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18) against him after he denounced Mass: of the Sunday (M.533; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.535) her and her husband Ahab. Elijah is then taken up into heaven. We Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons hear a hymn of praise of Elijah (Ecclesiasticus 48). We then follow  Rev Francis Brown (1998) the bloody details of the royal succession - notably the rescue of 16 Weekday (Green) Joash from the clutches of Athaliah. In the Gospel, we have OM or Saint Richard of Chichester, Bishop (White) the second selection from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew Readings: L2.587 (1 Kings 21:1-16; Matthew 5:38-42) Chapter 5 - 6: especially he warns Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.924) against hypocrisy, and the out- Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Pastors: Bishops) ward observance of religion without any inner intention.

17 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.589 (1 Kings 21:17-29; Matthew 5:43-48) THE SAINTS Mass: of choice Saint Richard of Chichester: Rich- Hours: Psalter ard de Wych was born in Droitwich in 1197, and died in Dover in 1253. He was not ordained priest until he was 45 years old. He was ap- 18 Weekday (Green) pointed bishop of Chichester two years later, but because of the king’s opposition he was unable to take over the see until 1247. He is Readings: L2.591 (2 Kings 2:1.6-14; Matthew 6:1-6.16-18) remembered for his generosity to Mass: of choice the poor, the mercy he showed to sinners, and the reform of the Hours: Psalter liturgical life of his diocese. Saint Romuald: when his father  Rev Richard Patrick O’Connor (2011) killed a man, Romuald lived life doing penance for the crime. He 19 Weekday (Green) was a hermit, founding monaster- OM or Saint Romuald, Abbot (White) ies and restoring solitary religious life. He died, aged 75, in 1027. Saint Alban: Britain’s first saint. Readings: L2.594 (Ecclesiasticus 48:1-14; Matthew 6:7-15) He died in a persecution in the Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.925) middle of the 3rd century. Accord- Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) ing to the story, he was a pagan soldier who sheltered a priest and was converted. He dressed as the priest, and was executed in his 20 Weekday (Green) place. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga: born into OM or Saint Alban, Martyr (Red) a noble Italian family in 1568, he entered the Jesuits at the age of Readings: L2.596 (2 Kings 11:1-4.9-18.20; Matthew 6:19-23) 17. He worked to help the victims Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.925) of the Roman plague in 1591, but contracted it and died, aged only Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Martyrs) 23.

SATURDAY 21 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: The Body and Readings: L2.599 (2 Chronicles 24:17-25; Matthew 6:24-34) Blood of Christ Mass: of the memorial (M.926)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 12 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 22  THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (White) Again the history of Israel (781 - 587 B.C.). The northern kingdom (Israel) is defeated by the Assyri- ans and only just prevented from Readings: L1.617 (Deuteronomy 8:2-3.14-16; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58) taking Judah as well. We hear of Mass: of the Sunday (M.537; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.622) the religious revival in Judah under King Josiah (610 B.C.) but the week Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons ends with the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah by Nebuchad-  Rev Patrick Desmond (2000) nezzar and the Babylonians (587 B.C.) The people are deported to 23 Weekday (Green) Babylon and we hear a moving lament for the defeat of Judah. OM or Saint Etheldreda (Audrey), Abbess (White) The Gospel readings conclude the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7 Readings: L2.601 (2 Kings 17:5-8.13-15.18; Matthew 7:1-5) -8) and begin the narrative section Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.930) that follows, with the story of two Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Holy Women); Evening Prayer 1 of Solemnity miracles of healing.

24 THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (White) Sol

Readings: L2.1073 (Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66.80) Mass: of the solemnity (M.934; Gloria; Preface M.936) Hours: Psalter Week + Proper of Saints

25 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.606 (2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Matthew 7:15-20)

Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

26 Weekday (Green)

THE SAINTS Saint Etheldreda: born in Suffolk, died at Ely in 679. She was the Readings: L2.608 (2 Kings 24:8-17; Matthew 7:21-29) founder of the monastery there. Mass: of choice Most popular of Anglo-Saxon Hours: Psalter; Evening Prayer 1 of the Solemnity saints, famed for her virginity (despite being married twice) and austerity. Saint Irenaeus: born around 130, 27 THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS (White) he became bishop of Lyons Sol (France); his writing and preaching was mainly directed against Gnos- ticism, emphasising that God Readings: L1.628 (Deuteronomy 7:6-11; 1 John 4:7-16; Matthew 11:25-30) wished all to be saved and is freely revealed in Jesus his Son. Tradition Mass: of the solemnity (M.540; Gloria; Preface M.541) has it that he was martyred Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons around the year 200.

SATURDAY 28 1: The Immaculate Heart of Mary (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem or 2: Saint Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr (Red) Virgin Mary is not celebrated Readings: 1: L2.1043 (Isaiah 61:9-11; Luke 2:41-51) Saturday Evening: Saints Peter 2: L2.613 (Lamentations 2:2.1014.18-19; Matthew 8:3-17 and Paul, Apostles Mass: Memorial 1: (M.916; Preface M.624-627) or Memorial 2: (M.937) Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 13 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 29  SAINT PETER & SAINT PAUL, APOSTLES (Red) The next eight weeks are spent Sol* with the prophets: These were important people in Israel and Judah, keeping them on the tight Readings: L1.918 (Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8.17-18; Matthew 16:13-19) path, speaking out against injus- Mass: of the Solemnity (M.940; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.942) tice - even when practised by the King. We begin with the “Minor Hours: Proper of Saints Prophets”: this week it is Amos. A simple shepherd, he was called by God to speak His words. He inter- prets history for the people, re- 30 Weekday (Green) minding them of the closeness of God. Amos is concerned with OM or The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church (Red) justice, and speaks out against hypocritical shows of religion. The Readings: L2.616 (Amos 2:6-10.13-16; Matthew 8:18-22) Gospel continues the narrative of Mass: of choice (Memorial M.943) Matthew (8-9) with a series of Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) dramatic miracles, culminating in the call of Matthew himself.

THE SAINTS 01 Weekday (Green) The First Martyrs of the Church of OM or Saint Oliver Plunket, Bishop & Martyr (Red) Rome: these are the Christians who died (with Saint Peter) in the first great Roman persecution Readings: L2.618 (Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Matthew 8:23-27) under the Emperor Nero in the Mass: of choice (Memorial: M.944) year 67. The pagan writer Tacitus Hours: Psalter (+ Common of One Martyr) records their deaths. Saint Oliver Plunkett: he was born in Meath (Ireland) in 1625, and died at Tyburn in 1681. Ordained 02 Weekday (Green) in Rome he was appointed Arch- bishop of Armagh in 1669. He held synods and visitations and promot- ed the reforms of Trent. Impris- Readings: L2.620 (Amos 5:14-15.21-24; Matthew 8:28-34) oned in Dublin in 1679, he was tried, condemned and executed in Mass: of choice London, a victim of the ‘Popish Hours: Psalter Plot’ and the last person to be executed for the faith in England. Saint Thomas: remembered as “Doubting Thomas”, his profession 03 Saint Thomas, Apostle (Red) of faith, “My Lord and my God” is F a climax of the Easter story. Tradi- tion has it that Thomas preached in India, and was martyred there. Readings: L2.1087 (Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29) Saint Elizabeth of Portugal: born Mass: of the feast (M.944; Gloria; Preface M.628-631) into the Royal family of Aragon in Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints 1271, Elizabeth is known for her care for the poor; after the death of her husband, she gave away her worldly goods and joined the Franciscans. She died in 1336. 04 Weekday (Green) Saint Anthony Zaccaria: born in OM or Saint Elizabeth of Portugal (White) Italy in 1502; he was ordained priest and founded the Readings: L2.624 (Amos 8:4-6.9-12; Matthew 9:9-13) “Barnabites”, to imitate the work of Paul and Barnabas in preaching. Mass: of choice (Memorial M.945) After a life of stirring preaching, he Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) died, aged 36, in 1539.

SATURDAY 05 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the OM or Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest (White) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 14th Sunday in Readings: L2.627 (Amos 9:11-15; Matthew 9:14-17) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorial M.946) (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

Sunday  Rev Liam Cotter (2007)

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ORDINARY WEEK 14 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 06  FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) This week is spent with the prophet Hosea, and we have our first meeting with the great prophet Isaiah. Hosea worked in Israel Readings: L1.673 (Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9.11-13; Matthew 11:25-30) around the year 770 B.C. His Mass: of the Sunday (M.512; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) prophecy uses images of love and marriage to remind the people Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons that they are betrothed to God - and not to go seeking political alliances with foreign kingdoms - especially with Assyria, who were 07 Weekday (Green) looking to take over little Israel. We end the week with the tre- mendous vision of the call of Isai- ah. The Gospel (Matthew - 9 10) Readings: L2.629 (Hosea 2:16-18.21-22; Matthew 9:18-26) sees more miraculous cures, be- Mass: of choice fore we hear the naming of the Hours: Psalter apostles and their being sent out by the Lord to preach in the towns and villages; he gives them their instructions. 08 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.631 (Hosea 8:4-7.11-13; Matthew 9:32-38) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

09 Weekday (Green) or Saint Augustine Zhao-Rong,

OM Priest, & Companions, Martyrs (Red)

THE SAINTS Readings: L2.633 (Hosea 10:1-3.7-8.12; Matthew 10:1-7) Saint Augustine Zhao Rong: This Mass: of choice (Memorial M.947) feast also celebrates the 119 Chi- nese Martyrs who died between Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Martyrs) 1648 – 1930. Augustine was a Chinese diocesan priest. Having  Rev William Thorpe (1994) Msgr John Carroll-Abbing (2001) Rev Brian Seale (2013) first been a soldier who accompanied a priest to Beijing, he was 10 Weekday (Green) moved by his patience and had asked to be baptised; he was sent to the seminary and ordained a priest. Arrested, he suffered the Readings: L2.635 (Hosea 11:1-4.8-9; Matthew 10:7-15) most cruel tortures and then died Mass: of choice in 1815. Hours: Psalter Saint Benedict: the “Father of Western Monasticism". Born at Norcia in 480, he gathered follow-  Rev Leon Morris (1995) ers in Subiaco before moving south to Monte Cassino in 529; 11 Saint Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe (White) here he founded his most famous F monastery, and composed his Rule, still the indispensable guide of the Benedictine Order. He died Readings: L2.1095 (Proverbs 2:1-9; Matthew 19:27-29) in 547, on the 21st March. Today's Mass: of the feast (M.948; Gloria; Preface M.640) feast is the anniversary of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints translation of his relics.

SATURDAY 12 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 15th Sunday in Readings: L2.640 (Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 10:24-33) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 15 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 13  FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) This week our prophet is Isaiah: he was working in Judah around the time of the fall of the northern kingdom of Israel in 721; Assyria Readings: L1.675 (Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23) was threatening Israel, and Israel Mass: of the Sunday (M.513; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) was breathing threats towards Judah, and Isaiah warns the people Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons of Judah, and Hezekiah the King, against playing politics - better to devote themselves to the worship of God and the practice of integrity 14 Weekday (Green) and justice. We also hear from the prophet Micah, working at the OM or Saint Camillus of Lellis, Priest (White) same time, calling the people back to justice. In the Gospels, we con- Readings: L2.642 (Isaiah 1:10-17; Matthew10:34 —11:1) clude the instructions Jesus gives Mass: of choice (Memorial M.950) to the disciples. We hear of Jesus’s Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) preaching in the towns by the side of the Sea of Galilee and the first conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees. 15 Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor (White) Mem THE SAINTS Saint Camillus de Lellis: a saint who began life as a soldier: he was Readings: L2.645 (Isaiah 7:1-9; Matthew 11:20-24) born in Italy in 1550, underwent a Mass: of the memorial (M.950) conversion and began a life dedi- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints cated to ministering to the sick. He was ordained, and founded the congregation of the Servants of  Rev John Bergin (1996) the Sick, which set up hospitals, especially for the poor. He died in 16 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, PRINCIPAL PATRON 1614, and is the patron of all Sol OF THE SALFORD DIOCESE (White) health care workers. Saint Bonaventure: born in Italy in Readings: L2.1103 (Zechariah 2:14-17; a 2nd reading may be chosen; Matt 12:46-50) 1218, he entered the Franciscan Order, and gained a degree in Mass: of the solemnity (M.950; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.624) Philosophy in Paris; he eventually Hours: Proper of Saints became Minister General of the Order and Cardinal Bishop of Al- bano near Rome. He is remembered for his spiritual works and 17 Weekday (Green) teaching. He died in 1274. Our Lady of Mount Carmel: the Sacred Scriptures speak of the beauty of Carmel, where Elijah Readings: L2.649 (Isaiah 26:7-9.12.16-19; Matthew 11:28-30) defended the faith of the people Mass: of choice of Israel in the living God. In 1156 a group of hermits settled there Hours: Psalter and set up the Carmelite Order to lead a contemplative life under the patronage of the Mother of God. Saint John Plessington: John was 18 Weekday (Green) born in 1634 or 1637, and studied for the priesthood in Valladolid, being ordained in 1662. He worked first at Holywell, in North Wales, Readings: L2.651 (Isiaah 38:1-6.21-22. 7-8; Matthew 12:1-8) before moving to Cheshire. He was Mass: of choice arrested and tried and executed in Hours: Psalter Chester in 1679.

SATURDAY 19 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the SFM or Saint John Plessington, Priest & Martyr (Red) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 16th Sunday in Readings: L2.653 (Micah 2:1-5; Matthew 12:14-21) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1118)(BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Martyrs)

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ORDINARY WEEK 16 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 20  SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) Jeremiah comes a few years later than Micah: he was born in 646 B.C., and is the prophet of the destruction of Jerusalem. Judah is Readings: L1.679 (Wisdom 12:13.16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43) under threat from the Babylonian Mass: of the Sunday (M.514; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) Empire; they keep trying to play Egypt against Babylon, but this is a Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons dangerous game, as Jeremiah reminds them. It was in his time  Rev Alfred Smith (2008) that Jerusalem fell in 587. Throughout all this Jeremiah con- 21 Weekday (Green) stantly calls for a return to the worship of God. In the Gospels OM or St Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Doctor (White) (Matthew -12 13) we finish the narrative section and move into Readings: L2.656 (Micah 6:1-4.6-8; Matthew 12:38-42) the ‘parabolic discourse’ - a great Mass: of choice (Memorial M.951) collection of Parables of the King- Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) dom: we begin with the parable of the Sower.  Rev Timothy Gunn (2013)

THE SAINTS 22 Saint Mary Magdalene (White) Saint Lawrence of Brindisi: born in Mem 1559, he entered the Capuchin Order, where he taught theology to the students. As a renowned Readings: L2.1108 (Song of Songs 3:1-4 or 2 Cor 5:14-17; John 20:1-2.11-18) preacher he travelled throughout Mass: of the memorial (M.952) Europe and wrote many works to Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints explain the Catholic faith. He died at Lisbon in 1619.

Saint Mary Magdalene: she was one of Christ's disciples and was 23 Saint Bridget, Religious, Patron of Europe (White) present at his death. On the morning of Easter day she was the first F to whom the risen Redeemer appeared. Readings: L2.1111 (Galatians 2:19-20; John 15:1-8) Saint Bridget of Sweden: born in Mass: of the feast (M.953; Gloria; Preface M.632-635 or M.642) 1303; after the death of her husband she founded the Bridgettine Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Order. She wrote works describing the mystical experiences she had  Rev Francis Tetlow (1998) on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. She died in Rome in 1373. 24 Weekday (Green) Saint Sharbel Makhluf: he was OM or Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest (White) born in Lebanon, the son of a mule driver. Aged 23 he joined a monastery where he was ordained in Readings: L2.662 (Jeremiah 2:1-3.7-8.12-13; Matthew 13:10-17) 1859; he lived as a hermit from Mass: of choice (Memorial M.954) 1875 til his death 23 years later. Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Holy Men and Women) He was much sought for counsel and blessing and had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Saint James: born at Bethsaida, 25 Saint James, Apostle (Red) son of Zebedee and brother of John; he was killed by Herod in F Jerusalem in about 42, and is especially venerated at Compostella. Readings: L2.1113 (2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Matthew 20:20-28) Saints Joachim and Ann: a tradi- Mass: of the feast (M.954; Gloria; Preface M.628-631) tion going back to the 2nd century gives these as the names of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

SATURDAY 26 Saint Joachim & Saint Anne, Parents of the Blessed The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary (White) Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 17th Sunday in Readings: L2.667 (Jeremiah 7:1-11; Matthew 13:24-30) Ordinary Time Mass: of the memorial (M.956)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

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ORDINARY WEEK 17 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 27  SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We spend another week with Jeremiah: this week we hear more (Green) of the person of Jeremiah, and his anguish at what he has to do. He Readings: L1.682 (1 Kings 3:5.7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52) has to make himself unpopular, by Mass: of the Sunday (M.515; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) preaching the destruction of Ju- dah, when people continue to Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons ignore his message. By symbolic acts - visual parables - he tries to deliver the Lord’s message. The Gospels (Matthew 13-14) continue 28 Weekday (Green) the collection of parables from last week, all explaining the kingdom of heaven. Then (Friday) we move into a new narrative section, when Readings: L2.669 (Jeremiah 13:1-11; Matthew 13:31-35) Jesus visits Nazareth. We hear of Mass: of choice the death of John the Baptist. Hours: Psalter

29 Saint Martha (White) Mem

THE SAINTS Readings: L2.1117 (1 John 4:7-16; John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42) Saint Peter Chrysologus: Bishop of Mass: of the memorial (M.957) Ravenna in the early fifth century; he used short homilies as a way of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints instructing the faithful, as well as writing theological and dogmatic texts. He died in 450 Saint Ignatius of Loyola: born in 30 Weekday (Green) or Saint Peter Chrysologous, 1491. After life in the army, he OM Bishop & Doctor (White) converted to a deep spiritual life. He studied in Paris, and gathered companions around himself, who Readings: L2.673 (Jeremiah 15:10.16-21; Matthew 13:44-46) later became the Society of Jesus. Mass: of choice (Memorial M.958) They were effective in teaching Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) and evangelising. He died in 1556.

Saint Alphonsus Liguori: after a career as a lawyer, he became a priest and founded the Redemp- torists. He wrote on Moral Theolo- 31 Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest (White) gy and was vigorous in combating Mem Jansenism. He died in 1787. Saint Eusebius of Vercelli: fourth Readings: L2.676 (Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 13:47-53) century bishop, who preached and worked against Arianism; he was Mass: of the memorial (M.958) exiled for his opposition and Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints suffered greatly. he returned to Vercelli before his death in 371.  Rev John Neville (2009) Saint Peter Julian Eymard: born in France in 1811, ordained in 1834; 01 Saint Alphonsus Mary Ligouri, Bishop & Doctor after 20 years in the Society of Mem (White) Mary he was dispensed from vows to found the “Priests of the Blessed Sacrament”, dedicated to Readings: L2.678 (Jeremiah 26:1-9; Matthew 13:54-58) fostering devotion to the Blessed Mass: of the memorial (M.960) Eucharist. St John Vianney assisted Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints him in his labours. Peter died in 1868.

SATURDAY 02 Weekday (Green) or St Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop The Saturday Mass of the OM (White) or St Peter Julian Eymard, Priest (White) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 18th Sunday in Readings: L2.680 (Jeremiah 26:11-16.24; Matthew 14:1-12) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorials M.961) (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 18 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 03  EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) For the first days of this week we continue with Jeremiah: he faces up to the false prophets. We read from the “Book of Consolation” Readings: L1.685 (Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 8:35.37-39; Matthew 14:13-21) which promises a new future for Mass: of the Sunday (M.516; No Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) Israel, including the promise of the New Covenant. We then hear from Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons Nahum and Habakkuk, a contem- porary of Jeremiah, who demands an answer from God about Baby- lon. The Gospels (Matthew 14-17) 04 Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest (White) relate various events: Jesus feeds Mem the 5,000; he walks on the water; he journeys to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter professes his faith. Readings: L2.682 (Jeremiah 28:1-17; Matthew 14:22-36) This is when Jesus begins to head Mass: of the memorial (M.962) for Jerusalem. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

THE SAINTS Saint John Mary Vianney: born in Lyons in 1786; after years of strug- 05 Weekday (Green) or The Dedication of the Basilica gle he was ordained and was sent OM of Saint Mary Major (White) to Ars, where by preaching and example of holiness he drew people back to the sacraments, espe- Readings: L2.685 (Jeremiah 30:1-2.12-15.18-22; Matthew 15:1-2.10-14) cially the Sacrament of Penance. Mass: of choice (Memorial M.962) He died in 1859. Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints); Evening Prayer 1 of the Feast Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major: the doctrine of  Canon Thomas Hourigan (1999) Mary, Mother of God was proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus 06 The Transfiguration of the Lord (White) (431); afterwards Pope Sixtus III erected this Basilica on the Esqui- F line Hill in Rome to honour her. Saint Sixtus II and companions: He Readings: L2.1131 (Daniel 7:9-10.13-14; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9) became Pope in 257; celebrating Mass: of the feast (M.965; Gloria; Preface M.967) Mass in the catacombs, he and his deacons were arrested and exe- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints cuted on the spot. Saint Cajetan: a brilliant lawyer, he founded the “Theatines", to work with the poor and needy. 07 Weekday (Green) or Saint Sixtus II, Pope, & Compan- The order spread and its work OM ions, Martyrs (Red) or Saint Cajetan, Priest (White) embraced the earliest 'credit un- ions' to help the poor. He died in 1547. Readings: L2.691 (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Matthew 16:13-23) Saint Dominic: born in 1170 in Mass: of choice (Memorials M.968) Spain, Dominic became a priest Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) and after strenuous preaching against heresy founded the Do- minicans to continue his work. He died in 1221. 08 Saint Dominic, Priest (White) Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Mem Cross: born in 1891, Edith Stein was killed with her sister Rosa in the gas chamber of Auschwitz in Readings: L2.693 (Nahum 2:1.3; 3:1-3.6-7; Matthew 16:24-28) 1942. A convert from Judaism, she Mass: of the memorial (M.969) became a Discalced Carmelite, and embraced in her life the cross of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Christ.

SATURDAY 09 Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr, The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Patron of Europe (Red) Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 19th Sunday in Readings: (as for 22 November) L2.1273 (Hosea 2:16-17.21-22; Matthew 25:1-13) Ordinary Time Mass: of the feast (M.972; Gloria; Preface M.636)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Common of One Martyr

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 19 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 10  NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) Ezekiel was one of the deportees from Jerusalem to Babylon in 587 BC. where he continued his ministry in exile. His prophecy is differ- Readings: L1.688 (1 Kings 19:9.11-13; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33) ent because of the presence of Mass: of the Sunday (M.517; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) “visions” - strange glances into a symbolic world which have mes- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons sages for the present and the future. This week he is still in Jeru-  Canon Michael Flynn (2003) salem, before its capture; we hear of his call, his vision of the glory of 11 Saint Clare, Virgin (White) God leaving the Temple, the Mem prophecy of exile for the people, the prophecy against Jerusalem, using the image of a wife taking to Readings: L2.698 (Ezekiel 1:2-5.24-28; Matthew 17:22-27) prostitution and a call to repent- Mass: of the memorial (M.974) ance. The Gospels (Matthew 17- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints 19) relate various teachings of Jesus as he journeys towards Jeru- salem, especially concerning forgiveness and divorce. 12 Weekday (Green) THE SAINTS OM or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious (White) Saint Clare: born in Assisi in 1193, she followed Saint Francis in his Readings: L2.700 (Ezekiel 2:8—3:4; Matthew 18:1-5.10.12-14) life of poverty and was the found- Mass: of choice (Memorial M.975) er of an order of nuns (Poor Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints (12 December)) Clares). She led a very austere life, abounding in works of piety and charity. She died in 1253. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal: she 13 Weekday (Green) or Saint Pontian, Pope, & was born in Dijon in 1572, and was married with six children. After the OM Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs (Red) death of her husband she entered religious life and founded the Readings: L2.702 (Ezekiel 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Matthew 18:15-20) Visitation Order. She died in 1641. Mass: of choice (Memorial M.975) Saints Pontian and Hippolytus: Pontian, the Pope, and Hippolytus, Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) a priest, had disagreed on matters of Church Law, but were eventually reconciled to each other when they were both exiled to the mines 14 Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest & Martyr (Red) of Sardinia in 235; they died there, Mem and their bodies were returned to Rome, where their cult began in the forth century. Readings: L2.704 (Ezekiel 12:1-12; Matthew 18:21—19:1) Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe: Mass: of the memorial (M.976) born in Poland in 1894, he became Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints (Evening Prayer 1 of the Solemnity) a Franciscan in 1910. He was arrested by the invading German forces in 1939 and sentenced to heavy labour in the extermination camp at Auschwitz; when a mar- 15  THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ried man was chosen to be execut- Sol* (White) Holyday of Obligation ed, Maximilian volunteered to take his place: he was killed by lethal injection on 14 August 1941. He Readings: L1.994 (Apocalypse 11:19. 12:1-6.10; 1 Cor 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56) was canonised in 1982 in the pres- Mass: of the solemnity (M.981; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.983) ence of the man whose life he Hours: Proper of Saints saved.  Rev James Kennedy (2005) SATURDAY 16 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the OM or Saint Stephen of Hungary (White) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 20th Sunday in Readings: L2.710 (Ezekiel 18:1-10.13.30-32; Matthew19:13-15) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorial M.984) (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

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ORDINARY WEEK 20 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 17  TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) We finish our selections from Ezekiel with various prophecies against the people and rulers of Israel; we hear the promise of a Readings: L1.690 (Isaiah 56:1.6-7; Romans 11:13-15.29-32; Matthew 15:21-28) new heart, and the vision of the Mass: of the Sunday (M.518; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) dry bones rising to life again - an image of the renewal of Israel; we Hours: Psalter Proper of Seasons end on a hopeful note, with the Glory of the Lord returning to the  Rev John Hennessy (2001) Temple in Jerusalem. The Gospel (Matthew 19-23) presents a varie- 18 Weekday (Green) ty of Jesus' teachings: he talks of material possessions, and hear parables about the universal invitation to be part of the Kingdom of Readings: L2.712 (Ezekiel 24:15-24; Matthew 19:16-22) God. We begin to see a debate Mass: of choice with the Pharisees. Hours: Psalter

19 Weekday (Green)

Mem THE SAINTS or Saint John Eudes, Priest (White) Saint John Eudes: born in 1601, John became a priest and a Mis- Readings: L2.714 (Ezekiel 28:1-10; Matthew 19:23-30) sioner, travelling to many parishes Mass: of choice (Memorial M.984) in his native France. He propagat- Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) ed devotion to the Sacred Heart, and founded a congregation to promote the formation of priests; he also founded the Congregation of Our Lady of the Refuge, to res- 20 Saint Bernard, Abbot & Doctor (White) cue women and girls trying to Mem escape from a life of prostitution. He died in 1680. Readings: L2.717 (Ezekiel 34:1-11; Matthew 20:1-16) Saint Bernard: born near Citeaux Mass: of the memorial (M.985) in 1090, Bernard joined the monastery there in 1111; his presence Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints revitalised the Cistercian house, and he became abbot of nearby Clairvaux; much in demand for his advice, he worked to overcome 21 Saint Pius X, Pope (White) divisions in the Church. Mem Saint Pius X: born in Riese (Italy) into a poor family in 1835, he was ordained and worked as parish Readings: L2.720 (Ezekiel 36:23-28; Matthew 22:1-14) priest for 17 years before being Mass: of the memorial (M.986) made spiritual director at the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints seminary, then bishop of Mantua, patriarch of Venice, and finally Pope in 1903. He sought to renew Christian life, by emphasising charity and the Eucharist; he 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White) worked to avoid war in 1914, but Mem died shortly after its outbreak. Saint Rose of Lima: born in Peru in 1586, she entered the third order Readings: L2.722 (Ezekiel 37:1-4; Matthew 22:34-40) of Saint Dominic and became Mass: of the memorial (M.987) known as a great mystic, all the Hours: Psalter + Common of BVM time living at home. She died, aged 31, in 1617.  Canon James Murphy (1994) SATURDAY 23 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the OM or Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin (White) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 21st Sunday in Readings: L2.724 (Ezekiel 43:1-7; Matthew 23:1-12) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorial M.988) (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

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ORDINARY WEEK 21 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 24  TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We begin reading Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians, proba- (Green) bly written around the year A.D.52. Paul encourages the con- Readings: L1.962 (Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20) verts in Thessalonika, and advises Mass: of the Sunday (M.519; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) them on how to prepare for the coming of Our Lord. We then turn Hours: Psalter Proper of Seasons to the First Letter to the Corinthi- ans; we hear how Paul responds to the crisis in Corinth by encouragement and repeating the basics of 25 Weekday (Green) or Saint Louis (White) the faith. In the Gospel (Matthew 23-25) Jesus attacks the hypocrisy OM or Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest (White) of the scribes and Pharisees; as we come to the end of our reading of Readings: L2.726 (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5.11-12; Matthew 23:13-22) Matthew’s Gospel this year we Mass: of choice (Memorials M.990) look forward to the “Day of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) Lord” which will come when we do not expect it - so we should use all our talents wisely. 26 Weekday (Green) or Blessed Dominic of the THE SAINTS OM Mother of God, Priest (White) Saint Louis: born in 1214, he became King Louis IX of France in 1236; he undertook Crusades to Readings: L2.728 (2 Thessalonians 2:1-3.14-17; Matthew 2:23-36) the Holy Land, and was famed for Mass: of choice (Memorial M.991) humility and love of the Church. Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Holy Men) He died in Carthage in 1270. Saint Joseph Calasanz: born in Spain in 1557, he went to Rome as a priest devoting great energy to 27 Saint Monica (White) the education of the children of the poor. He faced opposition to Mem this work, but was finally vindicat- ed by the Pope. Readings: L2.730 (2 Thessalonians 3:6-10.16-18; Matthew 23:27-32) Blessed Dominic of the Mother of Mass: of the memorial (M.992) God: Dominic Barberi was born in Viterbo in 1792; he became a Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Passionist and travelled to England in 1841; here he laboured tireless-  Rev William J. Dorran (1998) ly, establishing four Passionist houses and bringing many people 28 Saint Augustine, Bishop & Doctor (White) into the Church by his preaching Mem and writing; he received John Henry (later Cardinal) Newman into the Church. He died at Read- Readings: L2.732 (1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Matthew 24:42-51) ing in 1849. Mass: of the memorial (M.992) Saint Monica: born in North Africa Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints in 233, she married a pagan called Patricius, with whom she had three children, one of whom was  Rev Patrick Coyne (1997) Augustine. Eventually, thanks to her patience and prayer, Patricius 29 The Passion of Saint John the Baptist (Red) was baptised. Monica also prayed Mem for her son Augustine, living an unregulated and wild life; he was baptised in Milan in 387, but as he Readings: L2.1175 (Jeremiah 1:17-19; Mark 6:17-29) returned with Monica to Ostia to Mass: of the memorial (M.993) embark for Africa she fell ill and Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints died.

SATURDAY 30 Weekday (Green) or Saint Margaret Clitherow, Saint The Saturday Mass of the OM Anne Line & Saint Margaret Ward, Martyrs (Red) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 22nd Sunday in Readings: L2.736 (1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 25:14-30) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorial M.995) (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Martyrs)

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ORDINARY WEEK 22 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 31  TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We continue to read through Paul’s Second Letter to the Chris- (Green) tians at Corinth. Paul’s justifies himself, by disparaging human Readings: L1.695 (Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27) philosophy - that was not the Mass: of the Sunday (M.520; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) message he brought them: he encourages them as people of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons Spirit - and says that this should get rid of the jealousies and petty rivalries among them - all belongs to God, and we are Christ’s stew- 01 Saint Edmund Arrowsmith, Priest & Martyr (Red) ards. Paul mocks the imagined F wisdom of the Corinthians, in order to “bring them to their senses”. The Gospel moves on to Saint Readings: L2.1332 (Acts 7:55-60; Matthew 10:17-20) Luke: we are taken right back to Mass: of the feast (M.1118; Gloria; Preface M.636) the beginning of Jesus' public Hours: Psalter + Common of One Martyr ministry, as he is rejected in Naza- reth, and so moves to Capernaum to begin his work. After working miracles, he calls Peter to follow him and begins to encounter op- 02 Weekday (Green) position from the Pharisees.

THE SAINTS Readings: L2.741 (1 Corinthians 2:10-16; Luke 4:31-37) Saint Edmund Arrowsmith: born Mass: of choice in 1585 at Haydock, Edmund was Hours: Psalter ordained at Douai and began his work in the Lancashire Mission, including Salmesbury and Walton-  Rev Joseph Coulthard (2003) le-Dale; he was amazingly zealous, despite one arrest; finally arrested 03 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor (White) in 1628, he was imprisoned and F martyred at Lancaster. Saint Gregory the Great: born in Readings: L2.1357 (1 thessalonians 2:2-8; Matthew 16:13-19) Rome in 540; he became a civil servant, and eventually was Pre- Mass: of the feast (M.998; Gloria; Preface M.640) fect of the City. He entered the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Abbey of Saint Andrew, and was ordained deacon in 578. In 590  Rev William Jones (2007) Gregory was elected Pope, showing marvelous pastoral care in 04 Weekday (Green) preaching, writing, caring for the poor and working for the civil OM or Saint Cuthbert, Bishop (White) welfare of the City. He is called the “Apostle of England” because it Readings: L2.745 (1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Luke 5:1-11) was he who sent Augustine, the prior of Saint Andrew’s to minister Mass: of choice (Memorial M.999) there, after encountering English Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Holy Men and Women: Religious) slaves in the Forum. Saint Cuthbert: born about 634, Cuthbert died on Farne (Northumberland) on 20 March 05 Weekday (Green) 687. A shepherd boy, he became monk and prior at Melrose, later becoming prior of Lindisfarne, and gradually won over the community Readings: L2.747 (1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Luke 5:33-39) to Roman customs. In 676 he left Mass: of choice the monastery to live in solitude. Hours: Psalter He is remembered as the most popular of the Anglo-Saxon saints.

SATURDAY 06 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 23rd Sunday in Readings: L2.749 (1 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 6:1-5) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

Sunday  Rev Noel Fitzgerald (1995)

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ORDINARY WEEK 23 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 07  TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME As we continue to read 1 Corinthi- ans, Paul turns to more specific (Green) problems that have been reported in Corinth: sexual immorality, Readings: L1.697 (Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20) squabbles between Christians in Mass: of the Sunday (M.521; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) the courts, marriage and celibacy, eating food sacrificed to idols and Hours: Psalter Week 0 + Proper of Seasons idolatry; in the midst of this, Paul writes of his own mission - the duty of preaching the Gospel and running the race to the finish. In 08 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White) the Gospel (Luke 6) we see Jesus F curing again, then praying before calling his apostles; he then begins a great discourse, where he teach- Readings: L2.1180 (Micah 5:1-4 or Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 1:1-16.18-23) es the people about the true ful- Mass: of the feast (M.1000; Gloria; Preface M.624-627) filling of the Law. It is vital that we Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints are people of good acts, not just words and intentions.  Rev Anthony Gallagher (2010)

THE SAINTS 09 Weekday (Green) Saint Peter Claver: born in Spain OM or Saint Peter Claver, Priest (White) in 1580, Peter studied at the Uni- versity of Barcelona before becoming a Jesuit; he joined the Jesuit Readings: L2.753 (1 Corinthians 6:1-11;Luke 6:12-19) mission in Colombia, where he Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1001) spent his life in ministering to the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) slaves arriving from Africa in the most dreadful conditions. He re- ferred to himself as the “servant of the slaves”, and continued this work until his death in 1654. 10 Saint Ambrose Barlow, Priest & Martyr (Red) Saint Ambrose Barlow: born in F 1585 at Barlow Hall in Chorlton- cum-Hardy, he became a Benedic- Readings: L2.1363 (Hebrews 11:33-40; John 12:24-26 or John 15:18-21) tine after his studies at Douai and Valladolid, returning to Manches- Mass: of the feast (M.1118; Gloria; Preface M.636) ter to work for the Catholics of this Hours: Psalter + Common of One Martyr region. He was famed for his preaching and love of the poor,  Rev Rodney Nelson (1999) Rev Terence McCann (2009) walking long distances in order to fulfil his ministry. He was impris- 11 Weekday (Green) oned at least four times, before his final arrest and execution at Lan- caster in 1641. His skull is pre- served at Wardley Hall, and his jaw Readings: L2.757 (1 Corinthians 8:1-7.11-13; Luke 6:27-38) -bone at Saint Ambrose, Chorlton- cum-Hardy. Mass: of choice Saint John Chrysostom: he was Hours: Psalter given the name Chrysostom (“Golden Mouth”) because of his preaching, and the many exhorta- tions and catecheses he produced; 12 Weekday (Green) born in Antioch in 349, after a OM glowing career as priest was made or The Most Holy Name of Mary (White) Bishop of Constantinople in 397. Here he faced opposition from the Readings: L2.759 (1 Corinthians 9:16-19.22-27; Luke 6:39-42) Imperial court (mainly the Empress Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1002) Eudoxia) and was twice exiled. He Hours: Psalter (+ Common of BVM) died in exile in 407.

SATURDAY 13 Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: The Exaltation Readings: L2.761 (1 Corinthians 10:14-22; Luke 6:43-49) of the Holy Cross Mass: of the memorial (M.1003)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 24 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 14  THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS (Red) Paul’s letter to the Corinthians now goes through some basic F reminders: first he talks of the “Lord’s Supper”, and the meaning Readings: L1.996 (Numbers 21:4-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17) of us being part of the Body of Mass: of the Sunday (M.1004; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.1006) Christ; he talks of the importance of love, and the basis of our faith - Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints that Christ died for our sins and rose again. Paul emphasises the importance of the resurrection, for without this our faith is without 15 Our Lady of Sorrows (White) meaning. The Gospel (Luke7-8) Mem Jesus travels from Capernaum (where he cures a man) through Nain (where he raises the widow’s Readings: L2.1189 (Hebrews 5:7-9; John 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35) son): he proclaims the good news Mass: of the memorial (M.1007; Preface M.624-627) of the forgiveness of sins. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

THE SAINTS  Rev Terence McCann (2009) Saint Cornelius and Cyprian: they were central in the debate on 16 Saint Cornelius, Pope & Saint Cyprian, Bishop, reconciling those who had denied Mem Martyrs (Red) the faith under persecution. To- gether they struck a middle course and guided the Church onward by Readings: L2.765 (1 Corinthians 12:12-14.27-31; Luke 7:11-17) their writing and preaching. Cor- Mass: of the memorial (M.1008) nelius died in exile in 253; Cyprian Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints was martyred in 258. Saint Robert Bellarmine: born in Montepulciano in 1542, he became a Jesuit and was made cardi- 17 Weekday (Green) nal Bishop of Capua, and advised five Popes and the Roman Congre- OM or Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor (White) gations in questions and problems of the age. He died in 1621. Readings: L2.767 (1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13; Luke 7:31-35) Saint Januarius: Bishop of Bene- Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1009) vento in Italy, together with his companions he suffered martyr- Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) dom under Diocletian around 305. He is still greatly venerated in Naples, where a relic of his blood liquefies on his feast. 18 Weekday (Green) Saint Theodore of Canterbury: born around 601, he was a monk in Italy who was appointed archbishop of Canterbury in 666. He Readings: L2.769 (1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 7:36-50) reorganised and reformed the life Mass: of choice of the Church in this country, Hours: Psalter holding visitations and synods, establishing dioceses and reconciling divisions. He died in 690. Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gôn and 19 Weekday (Green) or St Januarius, Bishop & Martyr companions: Andrew, Paul Chong Hasang and 101 other Korean OM (Red) or St Theodore of Canterbury, Bishop (White) martyrs were canonised in 1984, representatives of the 10,000 Readings: L2.772 (1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 8:1-3) Catholics, of all ages and social status, martyred in Korea before Mass: of choice (Memorials M.1010) 1882. Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

SATURDAY 20 Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest & Saint Paul The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions, Martyrs (Red) Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 25th Sunday in Readings: L2.774 (1 Corinthians 15:35-37.42-49; Luke 8:4-15) Ordinary Time Mass: of the memorial (M.1011)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 25 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 21  TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We go back to the Old Testament this week, and spend a while with (Green) Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. These are books of “Wisdom” - ways of Readings: L1.702 (Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20-24.27; Matthew 20:1-16) looking at the world and finding a Mass: of the Sunday (M.523; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) path through life that is pleasing to God. We read a collection of wise Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons and practical proverbs. Then we hear the voice of the Preacher - who dismisses the concerns of this life as empty, compared with the 22 Weekday (Green) transcendence and timelessness of God. The Gospel (Luke 8-9) con- sists of short passages where we see Jesus sending his disciples Readings: L2.776 (Proverbs 3:27-34; Luke 8:16-18) about their work; he also asks who Mass: of choice people say he is, and we hear of Hours: Psalter the puzzlement of Herod.  Rev Michael Kinirons (1997) THE SAINTS Saint Pius of Pietrelcina: Born on 23 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest (White) 25 May 1887, at the age of sixteen Mem he entered the novitiate of the Capuchin Friars and was ordained priest in 1910. His ministry displays Readings: L2.778 (Proverbs 21:1-6.10-13; Luke 8:19-21) a devotion to prayer and the sacra- Mass: of the memorial (M.1013) ments. He also committed himself Hours: Psalter + Common of Holy Men to relieving the pain of many families, chiefly through the foundation of the “House for the Relief of Suffering”. He died in 1968. 24 Our Lady of Walsingham (White) Our Lady of Walsingham: The lady of the manor of Walsingham, Mem Richeldis de Faverches, was instructed by a vision of the Virgin Readings: L2.780 (Proverbs 30:5-9; Luke 9:1-6) Mary to build an exact replica of the house of Nazareth in which the Mass: of the memorial (M.1013) Annunciation had taken place. The Hours: Psalter + Common of BVM vision occurred, according to tradition, in 1061. The original house was destroyed at the Reformation, but during the 19th and early 20th 25 Weekday (Green) centuries pilgrimage to Walsing- ham was revived. Saints Cosmas & Damian: according to ancient tradition, Cosmas Readings: L2.782 (Ecclesiastes 1:2-11; Luke 9:7-9) and Damian were doctors who Mass: of choice were martyred in Syria around 300. Hours: Psalter Saint Vincent de Paul: born in France in 1581, he became a parish priest in Paris where he founded the Congregation of the Mis- 26 Weekday (Green) sion (Vincentians) for the for- OM or Saint Cosmas & Saint Damian, Martyrs (Red) mation of the clergy and the relief of the poor. He also founded the Congregation of Sisters of Charity. Readings: L2.784 (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Luke 9:18-22) He died in 1660. His work also Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1014) inspired the foundation, in 1833, Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) of the Saint Vincent de Paul Socie- ty by Frederick Ozanam. SATURDAY 27 Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 26th Sunday in Readings: L2.786 (Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8; Luke 9:43-45) Ordinary Time Mass: of the memorial (M.1014)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

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ORDINARY WEEK 26 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 28  TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME This week we condense the story of Job into six readings: Job is a (Green) parable in the Wisdom tradition (see last week) which tells how Readings: L1.705 (Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32) those who believe in an all- Mass: of the Sunday (M.524; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) powerful God should cope with suffering. Again it is the unimagi- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons nable immensity of God, who is still close to his creation, that is the message of this story, which comes out in God’s enigmatic 29 Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel & Saint Raphael, answer to Job and Job’s reply. In the Gospel (Luke 9-10) we hear F Archangels (White) about discipleship, and the work of Jesus’s followers as he sets out for Readings: L2.1205 (Daniel 7:9-10.13-14 or Apocalypse 12:7-12; John 1:47-51) Jerusalem - this is the main turning Mass: of the feast (M.1017; Gloria; Preface M.1018) -point in Luke’s gospel. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

THE SAINTS Ss Michael, Gabriel and Raphael: the feast celebrates God’s con- 30 Saint Jerome, Priest & Doctor (White) stant care for his people and inter- Mem vention in their lives. The names of the angels reveal God’s care: Mi- chael means “Who is like God?”, Readings: L2.791 (Job 3:1-3.11-17.2-23; Luke 9:51-56) Gabriel means “Strength of God” Mass: of the memorial (M.1020) and Raphael “God has healed”. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Saint Jerome: born in Dalmatia in 340, he studied in Rome and was  Bishop Thomas Holland DSC (1999) Rev Joseph Sloane (1999) baptised; he became secretary to Pope Damasus I, and set about 01 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor translating the Bible into Latin and promoting monastic life. He Mem (White) settled in Bethlehem where he trained others in Scriptural studies Readings: L2.793 (Job 9:1-13; 14-16; Luke 9:57-62) and died in 420 at the age of 80. Mass: of the memorial (M.1021) Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus: born in France in 1873, she en- Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints tered the Carmelite monastery at Lisieux at an early age. By her words and example, she taught humility, simplicity and faith in 02 The Holy Guardian Angels (White) God. She died in 1897, aged 24. Mem The Holy Guardian Angels: in the 15th and 16th centuries, the feast of the Guardian Angels began to Readings: L2.1212 (Exodus 23:20-23; Matthew 18:1-5.10) be celebrated in Austria, Spain and Mass: of the memorial (M.1022) Portugal. In 1608 Pope Paul V Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints made it a universal feast. It celebrates God’s constant care for each of his children.  Rev Ronald Matthews (1999) Saint Francis of Assisi: born in 03 Weekday (Green) Assisi in 1182, he was a light- hearted youth, but changed, giving up his inheritance, offering his whole life to God and embracing Readings: L2.797 (Job 38:1.12-21; 40:3-5; Luke 10:13-16) poverty. He gathered followers around him, instituting a Rule that Mass: of choice was approved by Pope Innocent III. Hours: Psalter Francis died in 1226.

SATURDAY 04 Saint Francis of Assisi (White) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 27th Sunday in Readings: L2.799 (Job 42:1-3.5-6.12-17; Luke 10:17-24) Ordinary Time Mass: of the memorial (M.1024)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

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ORDINARY WEEK 27 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 05  TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, like the letter to the Romans, deals (Green) with a specific problem in the early Church: whether or not Christians Readings: L1.708 (Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43) should be circumcised and become Mass: of the Sunday (M.525; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) Jews first. Paul’s teaching was that Jesus Christ, in his sacrifice, was Hours: Psalter Proper of Seasons sufficient for all, if they but had faith. He begins by reminding the Galatians of his mission to them, and the history of this controversy. 06 Weekday (Green) The Gospels (Luke 10-11) show Jesus’ instruction on prayer and OM or Saint Bruno, Priest (White) charity: we receive the Our Father and the Parable of the Good Sa- Readings: L2.801 (Galatians 1:6-12; Luke 10:25-37) maritan, as well as other advice on Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1025) how to live as his followers. Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

THE SAINTS Saint Bruno: a great scholar and teacher, he was born in Cologne in 07 Our Lady of the Rosary (White) 1035; he embraced a solitary life, Mem settling at La Grande Chartreuse; he is considered to be the founder of the Carthusian order, which Readings: L2.804 (Galatians 1:13-24; Luke 10:38-42) follows a way of poverty, silence, Mass: of the memorial (M.1025) prayer and penance. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Saint Denis and Companions: Denis came from Rome to France  Rev William A. Martin (1995) in the middle of the third century, and became the first Bishop of 08 Weekday (Green) Paris. He died as a martyr with two companions in that city. Saint John Leonardi: born in Italy in 1541, he became a pharmacist Readings: L2.806 (Galatians 2:1-2.7-14; Luke 11:1-4) and subsequently a priest. In 1574 Mass: of choice he founded the “Clerks Regular of the Mother of God”, for spreading Hours: Psalter the faith. In 1579 he also founded the “Confraternity of Christian Doctrine” to train catechists and teachers who would train children. 09 Weekday (Green) or St Denis, Bishop & Companions, He died in Rome in 1609. OM Martyrs (Red) or St John Leonardi, Priest (White) or Blessed John Henry Newman: beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in Blessed John Henry Newman, Priest (White) Birmingham in 2010. He was born in London in 1801 and died in Readings: L2.808 (Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 11:5-13) 1890. Educated at Oxford, he was Mass: of choice (Memorials M.1026-1027) the most notable Catholic convert Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints or Common of Holy Men) of the age. He became a member of the Oratory of St Philip Neri,  Rev Joseph Kavanagh (2003) and was made Cardinal by Leo XIII. Saint Paulinus of York: Paulinus 10 Weekday (Green) died in 644. He was among the OM second group of monks sent to or Saint Paulinus of York, Bishop (White) England by Pope Gregory. After working for 20 years in Kent, he Readings: L2.810 (Galatians 3:7-14; Luke 11:15-26) was ordained bishop and sent to Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1028) Northumbria. By 627, he baptised the king and many of his nobles. Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Pastors: Bishops)

 Rev Philip O’Mara (1995) SATURDAY 11 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary may M be celebrated Saturday Evening: 28th Sunday in Readings: L2.812 (Galatians 3:22-29; Luke 11:27-28) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

Sunday  Rev John O’Sullivan (1996)

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ORDINARY WEEK 28 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 12  TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We finish Galatians, with its em- phasis on freedom in the Spirit, (Green) and begin the letter to the Ephe- sians, with the great hymns of Readings: L1.711 (Isaiah 25:6-10; Philippians 4:12-14.19-20; Matthew 22:1-14) praise of Christ as fulfilment of Mass: of the Sunday (M.526; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) God’s plan for us. In the Gospels (Luke 11-12) Jesus attacks the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons hypocrisy of the Pharisees.  Bishop Geoffrey Burke (1999) Rev Alfred Hughes (2002) 13 Weekday (Green) THE SAINTS OM or Saint Edward the Confessor (White) Saint Edward the Confessor: Ed- ward became King of England in Readings: L2.814 (Galatians 4:22-24.26-27.31—5:1; Luke 11:29-32) 1042; he was remarkable for his generosity to the poor. He died on Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1029) 5 January 1066. Hours: Psalter (+ National Proper of Saints) Saint Callistus I: according to tradition he was a slave who became a deacon (supervising the cemetery on the Via Appia that 14 Weekday (Green) still bears his name) and later Pope. He was martyred in the year OM or Saint Callistus I, Pope & Martyr (Red) 222 and buried on the Via Aurelia. Saint Teresa of Jesus (of Avila): Readings: L2.816 (Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41) born in 1515, she entered the Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1029) Carmelite Order, and made great Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) progress in the way of perfection and enjoyed mystical revelations. She undertook the reform of the Order, against great opposition. She died in 1582. 15 Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor (White) Saint Hedwig: born in Bavaria in Mem 1174, she married and had 7 children; she was renowned for kind- Readings: L2.817 (Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46) ness to the sick and the poor, for whom she built hostels. On the Mass: of the memorial (M.1030) death of her husband she retired Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints to a monastery at Trebnitz where she died in 1243. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque: born in 1647, she joined the sisters 16 Weekday (Green) or Saint Hedwig, Religious (White) of the Visitation at Paray-le-Monial in 1671. She was granted revela- OM or Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin (White) tions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; she spread this devotion and died Readings: L2.819 (Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54) in 1690. Mass: of choice (Memorials M.1031) Saint Ignatius of Antioch: the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) second bishop of Antioch; he was sentenced to death in 107 and deported to Rome, where he was thrown to wild beasts. He wrote seven letters to the Christian 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr (Red) Churches, in which he expounded Mem Christian doctrine and life. Saint Luke: born of a pagan family and converted to the faith, he was Readings: L2.822 (Ephesiasn 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7) a companion of Saint Paul and Mass: of the memorial (M.1032) wrote his Gospel in accordance Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints with Paul’s teaching. He also wrote the Acts of the Apostles. SATURDAY 18 Saint Luke, Evangelist (Red) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed F Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: 29th Sunday in Readings: L2.1233 (2 Timothy 4:10-17; Luke 10:1-9) Ordinary Time Mass: of the feast (M.1033; Gloria; Preface M.630)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 29 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 19  TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We continue to read the Letter to the Ephesians: this is practical (Green) advice and encouragement, which focuses on Christ as the fullness of Readings: L1.714 (Isaiah 45:1.4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21) all things; God’s grace is rich, because we are now part of Christ’s Mass: of the Sunday (M.527; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) body. We should all live as part of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons this body. The Gospels (Luke 12- 13) see Jesus speaking about the end times, the day of the Lord which comes when no one expects 20 Weekday (Green) it. We are to be on our guard in how we live.

Readings: L2.826 (Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21)

Mass: of choice

Hours: Psalter

21 Weekday (Green) THE SAINTS Blessed John Paul II: Charles Jo- seph Wotjtyła was born in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland. On 16 October Readings: L2.828 (Ephesians 2:12-22; Luke 12:35-38) 1978 he was elected pope and Mass: of choice took the name John Paul II. His Hours: Psalter exceptional apostolic zeal, particularly for families, young people and the sick, led him to numerous pastoral visits throughout the world. Among the many fruits 22 Weekday (Green) which he has left as a heritage to OM or Blessed John Paul II, Pope (White) the Church are above all his rich Magisterium and the promulgation Readings: L2.830 (Ephesians 3:2-12; Luke 12:39-48) of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as the Code of Mass: of choice (Memorial: see p108) Canon Law for the Latin Church Hours: Psalter (+ [http://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/National/JPII-E.pdf]) and for the Eastern Churches. In Rome on 2 April 2005, the eve of the Second Sunday of Easter (or of Divine Mercy), he departed peace- 23 Weekday (Green) fully in the Lord. Saint John of Capestrano: born in OM or Saint John of Capistrano, Priest (White) 1386; after a career as a lawyer he entered the Franciscan Order, and Readings: L2.832 (Ephesians 3:14-21; Luke 12:49-53) then travelled throughout most of Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1035) Europe preaching and strengthen- ing Christian morals. He died, aged Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) 70, in 1456. Saint Anthony Mary Claret: born in 1807, he was ordained and began preaching throughout 24 Weekday (Green) Spain; he founded the Claretians, OM or Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop (White) before being made Archbishop of Santiago, Cuba, where he over- came great trials (such as fifteen Readings: L2.834 (Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 12:54-59) assassination attempts) in his Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1036) ministry. He returned to Spain, but Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) fled in 1868 after the revolution; he died in France in 1870.  Rev Humphrey McMahon (1994) SATURDAY 25 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Readings: L2.836 (Ephesians 4:7-16; Luke 13:1-9) Saturday Evening: 30th Sunday in Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Ordinary Time Hours: Psalter

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ORDINARY WEEK 30 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 26  THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Green) We finish the Letter to the Ephe- sians, in which Paul offers a series of very practical and down-to- earth guidelines for Christians in Readings: L1.717 (Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40) their lives at home and in their Mass: of the Sunday (M.528; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) families, whatever their position. Paul ends this letter with a rousing Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons exhortation (from his prison cell) to be strong in the Lord. The Gos-  Rev Richard Wilkinson (1994) pel (Luke 13-14) sees Jesus encountering the Pharisees and their 27 Weekday (Green) hypocrisy: the tension is mounting as their disagreements seem to grow more heated. Readings: L2.838 (Ephesians 4:32—5:8; Luke 13:10-17) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter Collect for Blessed John Paul II, Pope (22 October)

O God, who are rich in mercy and who willed that the blessed John Paul the Second should preside as 28 Saint Simon & Saint Jude, Apostles (Red) Pope over your universal Church, F grant, we pray, that instructed by his teaching, we may open our Readings: L2.1242 (Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-19) hearts to the saving grace of Christ, the sole Redeemer of man- Mass: of the feast (M.1038; Gloria; Preface M.628-631) kind. Who lives and reigns. Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

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Readings: L2.842 (Ephesians 6:1-9; Luke 13:22-30) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

 Rev Robert Trevor Richardson (1999) Rev James Christie (1999) 30 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.844 (Ephesians 6:10-20; Luke 13:31-35) Mass: of choice THE SAINTS Hours: Psalter Saint Simon and Jude: the name of Simon is placed eleventh in the  Canon Herbert Rigby (1995) list of apostles and nothing in known of him, except that he was 31 Weekday (Green) born at Cana and was known as the Zealot. Jude, also known as Thaddaeus, was the apostle who, at the Last Supper, asked the Lord Readings: L2.846 (Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6) why he showed himself only to his Mass: of choice disciples and not to the whole Hours: Psalter world (John 14.22)  Rev Andrew O’Donoghue (2001) Msgr Joseph Mallon (2007) SATURDAY 01 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: All Saints Readings: L2.848 (Philippians 1:18-26; Luke 14:7-11) Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Sunday Hours: Psalter

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ORDINARY WEEK 31 (Psalter Week 3) THE SCRIPTURES 02  ALL SAINTS (White) Philippians is a different sort of Sol* letter entirely, being written to Holyday of Obligation thank the Christians of Philippi for their donations towards Paul’s Readings: L1.999 (Apocalypse 7:2-4.9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12) missionary activity. It is a warm Mass: of the Sunday (M.1039; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.1041) and friendly letter, with much that is personal in it. As we continue Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints with the letter, we hear a warm appeal for unity and the great  Rev Bernard Jackson (2005) hymn of the kenosis or “self- emptying” of Christ; Paul is in 03 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed prison, and looks forward to his own possible martyrdom; he re- (Violet) views his life, and encourages the Philippians not to imitate those Readings: L1.1002 (Isaiah 25:1-6; Romans 5:5-11; Matthew 11:25-30) who live “as enemies of the cross Alternative readings may be chosen from L3.849ff of Christ”. He ends by thanking Mass: of the memorial (M.1045-1047; Preface M.656-665) them for the donation. In the Hours: Proper of Saints + Office for the Dead Gospel (Luke 14-16) we find another mixed collection of teachings: generosity, the universality of salvation, serving the kingdom 04 Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop (White) faithfully and with energy, and the Mem parable of the lost sheep.

Readings: L2.852 (Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 14:15-24) Mass: of the memorial (M.1050) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

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THE SAINTS Readings: L2.854 (Philippians 2:12-18; Luke 14:25-33) Saint Charles Borromeo: born in 1538; after obtaining a doctorate Mass: of choice in civil and canon law he was cre- Hours: Psalter ated a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Pius IV, and was chosen to be  Rev Joseph Carter (2012) Bishop of Milan. He became a true shepherd of his flock, and fre- 06 Weekday (Green) quently visited his diocese, called synods, made wise regulations for the good of souls, and worked for the good of Christian morality. Readings: L2.856 (Philippians 3:3-8; Luke 15:1-10) While in Milan, he would greet and bless the English martyrs returning Mass: of choice from Rome to the Mission. He died Hours: Psalter in 1584. Saint Willibrord: born in Yorkshire in 658, he died in 739. After ordination he set out in 690 to evange- 07 Weekday (Green) lise Frisia. He was ordained bishop OM or Saint Willibrord, Bishop (White) in 695, and founded the see of Utrecht. He preached the Gospel in North Germany and Denmark Readings: L2.858 (Philippians 3:17—4:1; Luke 16:1-8) and founded dioceses and monas- Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1051) teries in the Netherlands and Hours: Psalter (+ Common of Pastors: Bishops) Luxembourg.  Rev Michael Walsh (2008) SATURDAY 08 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: The Dedication Readings: L2.860 (Philippians 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-15) of the Lateran Basilica Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

Sunday  Rev William Hunt (2005)

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ORDINARY WEEK 32 (Psalter Week 4) THE SCRIPTURES 09  THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA We move on this week to Paul’s letter to Titus. Paul had left Titus in (White) Crete; he is now nearing the end of his life, and writes this letter to Readings: L1.1006 (Ezekiel 47:1-2.8-9.12; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11.16-17; John 2:13-22) instruct Titus on caring for the Mass: of the feast (M.1054; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.1056) Church in Crete. The letter is concerned with the practicalities of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints Church management. On Thursday we read the Letter to Philemon and then move to Saint John’s second letter - a brief epistle to 10 Saint Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor (White) one of the Churches of Asia (the Mem “dear lady” of the text). It seeks to refute errors about the Incarna- tion. On Saturday we hear his third Readings: L2.862 (Titus 1:1-9; Luke 17:1-6) letter. The Gospels (Luke 17-18) Mass: of the memorial (M.1058) have as their theme of the coming Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints of judgement at an hour that is unknown, with the healing of the Samaritan and teaching on the need for continual prayer. 11 Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop (White) Mem THE SAINTS Saint Leo the Great: he became Pope in 440, and was a true father Readings: L2.864 (Titus 2:1-8.11-14; Luke 17:7-10) and shepherd of his people. He Mass: of the memorial (M.1059) strove to protect the integrity of Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints the faith, defended the unity of the Church and repelled or allevi- ated the incursions of the Huns  Rev Joseph Chang (2001) and Vandals. He died in 461. 12 Saint Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr (Red) Saint Martin of Tours: born in 316, Martin began as a soldier, but Mem then received baptism and founded a monastery in France under Readings: L2.866 (Titus 3:1-7; Luke 17:11-19) the direction of St Hilary. He was later chosen as Bishop of Tours; Mass: of the memorial (M.1060) here he worked hard to visit his Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints flock, and preach against pagan- ism. He died in 397, and was one of the first non-martyrs to be acclaimed a saint . 13 Weekday (Green) Saint Josaphat: a saint of the Ukraine, honoured for his work for the unity of the Church; born in 1580, he became a priest and Readings: L2.869 (Philemon 7-20; Luke 17:20-25) established a reputation for holi- Mass: of choice ness, becoming archbishop of Polotsk. He worked strenuously to Hours: Psalter end disturbances between the Latin and Byzantine Rites in his diocese, but was killed by in a religious riot in 1623. 14 Weekday (Green) Saint Albert the Great: a great scholar, Albert was born in 1206 and became a Dominican; he was made Bishop of Regensburg in Readings: L2.871 (2 John 4-9; Luke17:26-37) 1260; his interest in natural sci- Mass: of choice ence left many works. He also Hours: Psalter wrote much theology; he died in Cologne in 1280. SATURDAY 15 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the OM or Saint Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor (White) M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 33rd Sunday in Readings: L2.873 (3 John 5-8; Luke 18:1-8) Ordinary Time Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1061) (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)

Sunday  Rev George Hamer (2002)

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ORDINARY WEEK 33 (Psalter Week 1) THE SCRIPTURES 16  THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For the next two weeks we read the last book of the Bible - The (Green) Apocalypse. This is a book of visions, which have a symbolic Readings: L1.725 (Proverbs 31:10-13.19-20.30-31; 1 Thess 5:1-6; Matt 25:14-30) meaning - never to be seen simply Mass: of the Sunday (M.531; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.606-620) as literal descriptions. First we hear the message to some of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons Churches of Asia; then the first vision of the liturgy of heaven. The scrolls are broken open and the end of the world is proclaimed. 17 Weekday (Green) or Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, The Gospels (Luke 18-20) sees Jesus arrive in Jericho, where he OM Religious (White) or Saint Hilda, Religious (White) or meets the man born blind and Saint Hugh of Lincoln, Bishop (White) Zacchaeus; he tells the parable of the talents, enters Jerusalem and Readings: L2.875 (Apocalypse 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Luke 18:35-43) clears the Temple. He engages in debate with the Sadducees. Mass: of choice (Memorials M.1064-1065) Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints)  Rev Joshua Sheeky (2004) 18 Weekday (Green) or The Dedication of the Basilicas THE SAINTS OM of Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Apostles (White) Saint Elizabeth of Hungary: born in 1207, daughter of the King of Hungary, she was married at the Readings: DAY: L2.877 (Apocalypse 3:1-6.14-22; Luke 19:1-10) age of 14; after the death of her MEMORIAL: L2.1269 (Acts 28:11-16.30-31; Matthew 14:22-33) husband embraced poverty, caring Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1065) for the sick in a hospital she herself had built. She died in 1231. Hours: Psalter (+ Proper of Saints) Saint Hilda: born in 614, she was  Rev Joseph Hope (2004) abbess of Whitby, which became a great centre of learning. She host- 19 Weekday (Green) ed the famous Synod in 664—she loyally accepted the Synod’s deci- sion and followed Roman tradi- Readings: L2.880 (Apocalypse 4:1-11; Luke19:11-28) tions thereafter. She died in 680. Mass: of choice Saint Hugh of Lincoln: born in Hours: Psalter France in 1140 and a Carthusian; became bishop of Lincoln in 1185, and was devoted to the pastoral care of his flock—even helping build the Cathedral with his own 20 Weekday (Green) hands. He was a supporter of the oppressed, especially the Jewish community, for whom he risked his life. Declared a saint in 1220. Readings: L2.883 (Apocalypse 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44) Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mass: of choice Mary: this day saw the dedication Hours: Psalter in 543 of the Church of Our Lady near to the Temple in Jerusalem: together with Christians of the East we celebrate that dedication 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White) of herself which Mary made to Mem God from her very childhood. Saint Cecilia: the “Passion of Saint Cecilia” was written in the 5th Readings: L2.885 (Apocalypse 10:8-11; Luke 19:45-48) century and tells that she suffered Mass: of the memorial (M.1066) martyrdom with her husband and Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints brother in the second century. Cecilia is patron saint of music and  Rev James Dwyer (2004) SATURDAY 22 Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr (Red) The Saturday Mass of the Blessed Mem Virgin Mary is not celebrated

Saturday Evening: Our Lord Jesus Readings: L2.886 (Apocalypse 11:4-12; Luke20:27-40) Christ, King of the Universe Mass: of the memorial (M.1067)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

Sunday

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ORDINARY WEEK 34 (Psalter Week 2) THE SCRIPTURES 23  OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE In this final week of the year we conclude the Book of the Apoca- (White) lypse. John sees the harvesting of God’s children, and the triumph of Readings: L1.729 (Ezekiel 34:11-12.15-17; 1 Cor 15:20-26.28; Matthew 25:31-46) the faithful over the “great ene- Mass: of the Sunday (M.543; Gloria; Creed; Preface M.544) my” Babylon. A new heaven and earth are seen, with the Holy City Hours: Psalter + Proper of Seasons in their midst. We end Luke’s Gospel with Jesus prophesying the  Rev John James McTiernan (2001) destruction of the Temple and similar dark warnings of the time 24 Saint Andrew Dūng-Lạc, Priest, & Companions, of trial to come. His warning is to be ready, and to hold firm to what Mem Martyrs (Red) we believe when the signs in the heavens and on the earth are Readings: L2.889 (Apocalypse 14:1-5; Luke 21:1-4) upon us. Mass: of the memorial (M.1068) Hours: Psalter + Proper of Saints

 Rev J. Derek Holmes (1996) 25 Weekday (Green) OM or St Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr (Red)

Readings: L2.890 (Apocalypse 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11) Mass: of choice (Memorial M.1069) Hours: Psalter (+ Common of One Martyr)

 Rev Gerard Wearden (1998)

26 Weekday (Green)

Readings: L2.892 (Apocalypse 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19) Mass: of choice Hours: Psalter

THE SAINTS Saint Andrew Dùng-Lac & Com- 27 Weekday (Green) panions: the 117 Vietnamese martyrs. Between 1820 and 1862 these 117 martyrs were killed in a brutal persecution. Andrew was a Readings: L2.894 (Apocalypse 18:1-2.21-23; 19:1-3.9; Luke 21:20-28) parish priest; the group includes Mass: of choice eight bishops, fifty priests and fifty -nine laymen and women. Hours: Psalter Saint Catherine of Alexandria: Tradition tells us that she was a  Rev William (Louis) Murphy (2008) Msgr John O’Connor (2012) noble lady, learned in science and oratory, who came to Christianity 28 Weekday (Green) after receiving a vision. When she was 18 years old she offered to debate with the pagan philoso- phers, who were convinced by her Readings: L2.897 (Apocalypse 20:1-4.11—21:2; Luke 21:29-33) arguments; the Emperor ordered Mass: of choice her execution, and she was be- Hours: Psalter headed.

SATURDAY 29 Weekday (Green) The Saturday Mass of the M Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated Saturday Evening: 1st Sunday of Readings: L2.899 (Apocalypse 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36) Advent (Sunday Cycle B) Mass: of choice (BVM: M.1098-1106)

Hours: Evening Prayer 1 of the Hours: Psalter

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SUN 1 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MON 1 2 THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

TUE 2 3

WED 3 4

THU 4 1 MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 5

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SAT 6 3 7

SUN 7 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MON 8 THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 5 9

TUE 9 6 10

WED 10 7 11

THU 11 8 12

FRI 12 9 13

SAT 13 10 14

SUN 14 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 11 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 15 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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TUE 16 13 17

WED 17 14 18 ASH WEDNESDAY

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FRI 19 16 20

SAT 20 17 21

SUN 21 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 18 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 22 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

MON 22 19 23

TUE 23 20 24

WED 24 21 25

THU 25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 22 26

FRI 26 23 27

SAT 27 24 28

SUN 28 THE HOLY FAMILY 25 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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THU 19 SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF B.V.M. 16 14

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SUN 22 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 19 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 17 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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TUE 24 21 19

WED 25 THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD 22 20

THU 26 23 SAINT GEORGE 21

FRI 27 24 22

SAT 28 25 23

SUN 29 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION 26 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 24 PENTECOST SUNDAY

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TUE 9 7 4

WED 10 8 5

THU 11 9 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

FRI 12 THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS 10 7

SAT 13 11 8

SUN 14 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 12 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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WED 17 15 12

THU 18 16 13

FRI 19 17 14

SAT 20 18 15

SUN 21 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 19 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 16 THE ASSUMPTION OF B.V.M.

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TUE 23 21 18

WED 24 NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST 22 19

THU 25 23 20

FRI 26 24 21

SAT 27 25 22

SUN 28 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL 26 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 23 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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MON 7 5 9 DEDICATION OF LATERAN BASILICA

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FRI 18 16 20

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SUN 20 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 18 TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 22 CHRIST THE KING

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THE ENGLISH MARTYRS June 18 Saint John Rigby One of the Lancashire martyrs, born in 1570 near Eccleston A community is at liberty to celebrate any saint listed in the (near Wigan) of a poor family; John became a ‘gentleman Martyrology, as long as that day is not impeded by a Solem- servant’, eventually serving the Catholic family of Sir Ed- nity, Feast or Obligatory Memorial. For reference, the canon- mund Huddleston. He was reconciled to the Catholic Church, ised English Martyrs are listed here: and openly admitted this while representing Huddleston’s January 30 St. Alban Roe. daughter at the Sessions House of the Old Bailey; he was In his early years, Alban was visiting an imprisoned Catholic immediately arrested and imprisoned. As he was being exe- in St. Alban’s, trying to convince him of the error of his ways; cuted in 1600, his last words were “God forgive you. Jesus, far from persuading the Catholic, the reverse was true. Alban receive my soul.” became a Catholic, and eventually a Benedictine priest; he June 23 Saint Thomas Garnet was twice arrested and imprisoned, before being kept in the At the age of 16, Thomas went to the College at St Omer’s, Fleet prison for 15 years. In 1642 he was martyred at Tyburn before reaching the English College in Valladolid. He was with these words: “I wish I had a thousand lives: then I ordained and returned to work in England, but was arrested would sacrifice them all for so worthy a cause.” near Warwick shortly after the Gunpowder Plot was discov- February St. Henry Morse ered. He was deported to Flanders, but returned to England Henry ministered to plague victims in London in 1636 - con- the following year. He was again arrested, but this time tracting the plague himself; after a period of work in Ghent condemned and executed in 1608. and Antwerp, he returned to England when Catholic perse- June 27 Saint John Southworth cution was renewed, and was arrested in Cumberland; he Salmesbury, in the north of the Diocese, was the seat of the was martyred in London in 1645. Southworth family, and John was born there in 1582. He February 21 St. Robert Southwell. trained in Douai, and returned to England in 1619, carrying A great poet as well as a strenuous priest and martyr, Robert out his missionary work in Lancashire. He was arrested in was born in Norfolk in 1562; he became a Jesuit at the age of 1627 and imprisoned in Lancaster Castle, before being eighteen. He then became Prefect of Studies at the English moved to London in 1630; there he was released on condi- College in Rome, before following his students on ‘the Mis- tion he left the country, but was found ministering to plague sion’. After many close escapes, he was arrested and dread- victims in London in 1636. Arrested again in 1654, aged 72, fully tortured; he was martyred in 1595, at the age of 33. he was executed at Tyburn. His body lies in Westminster Cathedral. March 3 St. Nicholas Owen. July 12 Saint John Jones Nicholas was a builder, who laboured to construct hiding places for priests throughout the south of the country; he Born at Clynog Fawr in Caernarvonshire, John became a became a Jesuit laybrother in 1580. He was eventually ar- Franciscan and returned to work on the Mission in 1592. He rested in 1606 and died under torture in the Tower of Lon- was arrested and condemned in 1598, being hanged, drawn don. and quartered at St Thomas Waterings in South London. April 2 St. John Paine John was from Peterborough, and after his ordination at July 24 Saints John Boste, Philip Evans, John Lloyd Douai worked in Essex. There he was arrested on a charge of John Boste was from Durham, and on his return to England treason after false accusations. He was racked, but through- after ordination in 1581 he laboured so effectively that he out all professed his innocence of treason. He was executed was one of the most sought after priests. He was betrayed at Chelmsford in 1582, where he was hanged amidst the and executed in 1594; his last words are reported as being mourning of the crowd - who prevented the butchery of "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus forgive thee.” Philip Evans was from drawing and quartering until he was completely dead. Monmouth, and a Jesuit; he was ordained in 1675 and April 8 Saint Henry Walpole worked on the Mission for three years before being arrested and executed at Cardiff. Remembered as a cheerful man, it is Born in York, Henry trained at Douai and the English College, said that he was well treated in prison before his execution, Rome, before being sent to join the staff of the English Col- and was in fact playing tennis when news was brought to lege, Valladolid; on his return to England, he was arrested 24 him that he would die the following day: he cheerfully fin- hours after landing; he was brutally tortured, and executed ished the game. John Lloyd was martyred with Philip Evans, in 1595. having worked in Wales for twenty years. He was a student May 16 Saint John Stone of the English College in Valladolid. John is one of the earliest English martyrs, having died in 1539 under Henry VIII; he refused to recognise Henry as August 18 Saints John Wall, John Kemble, David Lewis supreme head of the Church when the Austin Friars (Order of Saint Augustine) Priory in Canterbury was being sup- John Wall was born near Preston in 1620; he became a Fran- pressed. ciscan and worked in the Midlands before being arrested in 1678. He was martyred in 1679 near Worcester. John Kem- May 30 Saint Luke Kirby ble was one of the oldest martyrs, being 80 when executed; Born in Yorkshire, Luke was ordained in 1577 in Douai; he he was from near Hereford, and worked as a priest in Eng- returned to the Mission in 1580 but was arrested almost land and Wales for 54 years. When he came to be executed immediately. He was subjected to cruel torture in the Tower, in 1679, the hangman was a friend, who could hardly carry before being executed at Tyburn in 1582 out the task: so John said to him “Honest Anthony, be not

70 afraid: do thy office. I forgive thee with all my heart, thou when he arrived back in 1580; he set up a printing press and wilt do me a greater kindness than discourtesy.” David Lew- wrote an open letter to the Government; he was arrested is, known as ‘father of the poor’, came from Abergavenny; and tried at Westminster Hall, before being executed at he too worked around Hereford for 31 years before being Tyburn on 1 December 1581, cheerfully calling out “God arrested and hanged at Usk; his words from the gallows so save you all, gentlemen. God bless you and make you all moved the crowd that they threatened the hangman, who good Catholics.” With his final words he prayed for Queen ran away; the local blacksmith was bribed to deputise; Da- Elizabeth. Ralph Sherwin, from Derbyshire, was captured vid’s last words were “Sweet Jesus, receive my soul.” after working for only three months, and subjected to cruel Torture in the Tower. He was executed at Tyburn with Ed-

mund Campion and Alexander Briant, aged 31. Alexander August 30 Saints Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line & Marga- Briant, on the other hand, had worked in England for two ret Ward years before being arrested. At his trial, he held a little Margaret Middleton was born in York in 1556, lived there all wooden cross he had made in prison; when it was snatched her life, and died there on 25 March 1586. At 15 she married from him he said “You may tear it from my hands, but you a butcher, John Clitherow, and three years later became a cannot take it from my heart.” Catholic. Imprisoned for her non-attendance at church, she December 5 St. John Almond taught herself to read and later ran a small school for her Remembered as a very learned man, John was born in Lan- own and neighbour's children. Her husband remained cashire in 1557, trained in Douai and Rome before working Protestant, but allowed her to hide priests at their house. In mainly in the South of England; he was arrested in 1612 and 1586 the secret hiding places were discovered, and Margaret martyred at Tyburn on this day in the same year. was put on trial. She refused to plead, for which the punish- ment was being crushed to death. December 10 Saints Edmund Gennings, Eustace White, Polydore Plasden, John Roberts and Swithun Wells Anne Heigham was born at Dunmow (Essex) around 1565, and was hanged at Tyburn on 27 February 1601. In her teens Edmund, from Lichfield, was ordained at the age of 23 and she became a Catholic and was disinherited, and in 1585 worked in Yorkshire, but ended up in London. There he ar- married Roger Line, also a disinherited convert, who was ranged to say Mass in the house of Mr Wells, and was subsequently imprisoned and exiled for his faith, leaving her joined by Polydore Plasden, a priest who had been born not destitute. She taught and embroidered, and also kept house far from there. This became known and all attending the for priests. After a large number of people had been seen Mass were arrested; Swithun Wells, a typical Elizabethan gathering at her house for Mass, she was arrested, tried and Catholic gentleman, had been away from home, but on his condemned to death. return found out what happened and went to the Magis- trates to demand the keys to his house: he was arrested on Margaret Ward was born at Congleton (Cheshire), but en- the spot. Both he and Fr Edmund were executed in front of tered into the service of a family in London. She was arrest- his house on this day in 1591. Fr Plasden was taken to Ty- ed after assisting a priest escape from prison, but refused burn. Eustace White laboured in the West Country before under severe torture to reveal his hiding place or to re- being arrested - he had a lively debate with the local nounce her faith. She was tried at the Old Bailey, and execut- Protestant minister which drew the approval of the crowd, ed on this day in 1588. but was still sent to London where he was tried and executed at Tyburn with Polydore Plasden. John Roberts,a Benedic- October 14 St. Richard Gwyn tine, having trained at the English College in Valladolid, met martyrdom in a different persecution, after the Gunpowder Born in 1537 at Llanidloes, Richard was married with six Plot; he was arrested in 1610. After initially being confined to children. He was a teacher, but this brought about his arrest; the condemned cell in Newgate, Donna Luisa de Carvajal, a he escaped but was arrested. In 1584 he was sentenced: noble Spanish Catholic, had him transferred to the company being led out to execution, he said to the sympathisers of other Catholic prisoners, where a great feast was held the “Weep not for me, for I do but pay the rent before the rent- night before his execution at Tyburn. day.” October 19 Saint Philip Howard An elegant courtier, Philip lived a worldly, dissolute life until he heard Fr Edmund Campion talking on the Catholic Faith during his imprisonment in the Tower. This caused a change of heart, and Philip became a Catholic himself. He was arrested while heading out of the country and spent 11 years in the Tower before his death in 1595 at the age of 38.

December 1 Saints Cuthbert Mayne, Ralph Sherwin, Edmund Campion and Alexander Briant Cuthbert was the first “Seminary Priest” to die; he had given up a brilliant career at Oxford to be trained at Douai; after ordination he worked in Cornwall, but was arrested after about a year. He was tried at Launceston, and condemned and executed there on 30 November 1577. Edmund Campi- on brought a thrilling enthusiasm to the English Mission

TABLE OF RUBRICS Governing Ritual Masses, Masses for Vari- ous Needs and Occasional and Masses for 1 2 3 4 5 6 the dead Solemnities (Obligation)      

Sundays of Advent, Lent, Easter       1 = Ritual Masses (GIRM 330). Masses for Various Needs and Occasions and Votive       Holy Thursday & Easter Triduum Masses, in case of serious need or pasto- Solemnities (not of obligation), All Souls       ral advantage, which may only be celebrated at the direction of the local Ordi- Ash Wednesday, weekdays of Holy Week       nary or with his permission (GIRM 332).       Days in the Easter Octave 2 = Masses for Various Needs and Occa- Sundays of Christmas & in Ordinary Time       sions and Votive Masses, in case of serious need or pastoral advantage, at the Feasts       discretion of the rector of the church or the priest celebrant (GIRM 333). Weekdays 17-24 December       Days in the Christmas Octave       3 = Masses for Various Needs and Occa- sions and Votive Masses chosen by the Weekdays of Lent       priest celebrant in favour of the devotion of the people (GIRM 329 b and c). Obligatory Memorials       Weekdays of Advent to 16 December       4 = Funeral Mass (GIRM 336).

Weekdays of Christmas from 2 January       5 = Mass for the dead on the occasion of news of a death, final burial, or the first Weekdays of the Easter Season       anniversary. Weekdays in Ordinary Time       6 = Daily Mass for the dead (GIRM).

 indicates that such a Mass may be celebrated.

 indicates that it is prohibited to celebrate such a Mass.

TABLE OF MOVEABLE FEASTS

W S Weeks in Ordinary Time E U E Spring Summer N K D Ash Corpus Year D Easter Ascension Pentecost A Wednesday Christi A Until W From W Y Y S S

2015 B I 18 February 5 April 17 May 24 May 7 June 17 February 6 8

2016 C II 10 February 27 March 8 May 15 May 29 May 9 February 5 7

2017 A I 1 March 16 April 28 May 4 June 18 June 28 February 8 9

2018 B II 14 February 1 April 13 May 20 May 3 June 13 February 6 7