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MARONITELITURGICAL CALENDAR 2021

Imprimatur: ✙ Gregory Mansour Imprimatur: ✙ of Maron of Brooklyn

Holy Days of obligation are printed in red. The LEFT COLUMN indicates the principle celebration of the day. The RIGHT COLUMN indicates optional memorials and celebrations. Abbreviations: An = Ap = Apostle M = C = Confessor EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JANUARY

St. Stephen, the First Martyr, the First Deacon, M Sunday 2 Cor 11:1–9 27 Mt 23:29 – 24:2

The Adoration of the Magi Monday Rev 21:9–10, 21–27 28 Mt 2:1–12

Flight into Egypt & Massacre of the Children of Bethlehem Tuesday Heb 11:23–31 St. Marina (Margaret) of Pisidia, M 29 Mt 2:13–18

The Return from Egypt to Nazareth Wednesday Acts 7:2, 30–37 St. Anysia, M 30 Mt 2:19–23

Thursday 31 Col 1:9b–20 St. Zoticus, M Jn 1:1–18

January The Circumcision of (Holy Day of Obligation) Friday Eph 2:11–22 Sts. Basil and Gregory, Doctors of the Church, C 1 Lk 2:21 New Year’s Day

Saturday 2 Heb 7:1–10 St. Sylvester I, C Lk 2:22–24 JANUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

St. Stephen, the First Martyr, the First Deacon, M Sunday 2 Cor 11:1–9 27 Mt 23:29 – 24:2

The Adoration of the Magi Monday Rev 21:9–10, 21–27 28 Mt 2:1–12

Flight into Egypt & Massacre of the Children of Bethlehem Tuesday Heb 11:23–31 St. Marina (Margaret) of Pisidia, M 29 Mt 2:13–18

The Return from Egypt to Nazareth Wednesday Acts 7:2, 30–37 St. Anysia, M 30 Mt 2:19–23

Thursday 31 Col 1:9b–20 St. Zoticus, M Jn 1:1–18

January The Circumcision of Jesus (Holy Day of Obligation) Friday Eph 2:11–22 Sts. Basil and Gregory, Doctors of the Church, C 1 Lk 2:21 New Year’s Day

Saturday 2 Heb 7:1–10 Pope St. Sylvester I, C Lk 2:22–24 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JANUARY

The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple the Prophet, C Sunday Heb 7:11–19 Heb 7:20–28 3 Lk 2:41–52 Lk 2:25–35

Monday 4 Heb 6:9–12 Pope St. , M Lk 2:36–40 St. (USA), C

Tuesday Vigil of the Glorious Epiphany St. Paul, the First , C 5 Rom 5:1–11 Phil 3:7–12 Lk 3:1–6 Mt 11:25–30 St. John Neumann (USA), C

Season of the Glorious Epiphany

Feast of the Glorious Epiphany (Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday 6 Tit 2:11 – 3:7 Lk 3:15–22

Praises to , M Thursday Col 1:24–29 7 Lk 7:18–30 P

Friday 8 Col 2:1–7 St. Carterius the Priest, M Mt 3:13–17

Saturday 9 Gal 5:2–15 St. Eustratius, C Jn 5:31–38 JANUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple Malachi the Prophet, C Sunday Heb 7:11–19 Heb 7:20–28 3 Lk 2:41–52 Lk 2:25–35

Monday 4 Heb 6:9–12 Pope St. Caius, M Lk 2:36–40 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (USA), C

Tuesday Vigil of the Glorious Epiphany St. Paul, the First Hermit, C 5 Rom 5:1–11 Phil 3:7–12 Lk 3:1–6 Mt 11:25–30 St. John Neumann (USA), C

Season of the Glorious Epiphany

Feast of the Glorious Epiphany (Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday 6 Tit 2:11 – 3:7 Lk 3:15–22

Praises to John the Baptist, M Thursday Col 1:24–29 7 Lk 7:18–30 P

Friday 8 Col 2:1–7 St. Carterius the Priest, M Mt 3:13–17

Saturday 9 Gal 5:2–15 St. Eustratius, C Jn 5:31–38 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JANUARY

1st Sunday after Epiphany St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, C 10 2 Cor 10:1–11 Gal 5:16–26 Jn 1:29–34 Jn 5:39–47

Monday St. Theodosius of Antioch, C 11 2 Cor 10:12–18 Gal 6:1–10 Mk 1:1–8 Mt 3:7–12

Tuesday St. Tatiana, M 12 2 Cor 11:1–6 Gal 6:11–18 Jn 1:19–28 Mt 11:11–15 The Council of Trent (1545)

Wednesday 13 2 Cor 11:7–15 St. of Nisibis, C Jn 3:22–30

Thursday 14 2 Cor 11:18, 22–30 St. , , C Jn 3:31–36

Friday Our Lady of the Sowing 15 2 Cor 12:1–10 Col 1:9–17 Mt 14:1–12 Lk 11:27–32 St. John Calybites, C

Saturday Memorial of the Chains of St. Peter 16 2 Cor 12:11–16 2 Cor 1:3–7 Jn 10:40–42 Mt 16:24–28 JANUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

1st Sunday after Epiphany St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, C 10 2 Cor 10:1–11 Gal 5:16–26 Jn 1:29–34 Jn 5:39–47

Monday St. Theodosius of Antioch, C 11 2 Cor 10:12–18 Gal 6:1–10 Mk 1:1–8 Mt 3:7–12

Tuesday St. Tatiana, M 12 2 Cor 11:1–6 Gal 6:11–18 Jn 1:19–28 Mt 11:11–15 The Council of Trent (1545)

Wednesday 13 2 Cor 11:7–15 St. , C Jn 3:22–30

Thursday 14 2 Cor 11:18, 22–30 St. Hilary of Poitiers, Doctor of the Church, C Jn 3:31–36

Friday Our Lady of the Sowing 15 2 Cor 12:1–10 Col 1:9–17 Mt 14:1–12 Lk 11:27–32 St. John Calybites, C

Saturday Memorial of the Chains of St. Peter 16 2 Cor 12:11–16 2 Cor 1:3–7 Jn 10:40–42 Mt 16:24–28 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JANUARY

2nd Sunday after Epiphany St. , C 17 2 Cor 4:5–15 Eph 6:10–18 Jn 1:35–42 Mk 10:28–31

Monday 18 2 Cor 1:1–11 Establishment of the Chair of St. Peter in Rome Jn 1:43–51 St. Athanasius of , Doctor of the Church Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday 19 2 Cor 1:12–24 St. , C Lk 5:1–11

Wednesday 20 2 Cor 2:1–11 St. Euthymius the Great, C Mt 4:18–25

Thursday 21 2 Cor 2:12–17 St. Sebastian, M Mt 9:9–13

Friday 22 2 Cor 12:17 – 13:4 St. Timothy, of St. Paul, Ap Mt 9:35–38

Saturday Pope St. Sergius I, C 23 2 Cor 13:5–13 2 Tim 2:14–19 Mt 10:1–6 Mt 24:45–51 St. Marianne Cope (USA), C JANUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

2nd Sunday after Epiphany St. Anthony the Great, C 17 2 Cor 4:5–15 Eph 6:10–18 Jn 1:35–42 Mk 10:28–31

Monday 18 2 Cor 1:1–11 Establishment of the Chair of St. Peter in Rome Jn 1:43–51 St. , Doctor of the Church Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday 19 2 Cor 1:12–24 St. Macarius of Egypt, C Lk 5:1–11

Wednesday 20 2 Cor 2:1–11 St. Euthymius the Great, C Mt 4:18–25

Thursday 21 2 Cor 2:12–17 St. Sebastian, M Mt 9:9–13

Friday 22 2 Cor 12:17 – 13:4 St. Timothy, Disciple of St. Paul, Ap Mt 9:35–38

Saturday Pope St. Sergius I, C 23 2 Cor 13:5–13 2 Tim 2:14–19 Mt 10:1–6 Mt 24:45–51 St. Marianne Cope (USA), C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JANUARY

Sunday of the Priests St. , Doctor of the Church, C 24 1 Tim 4:6–16 Heb 11:1–7 Lk 12:42–48 Jn 8:12–20

Monday The Conversion of St. Paul, Ap 25 2 Tim 1:1–11 Gal 1:11–17 Mt 16:24–28 Mt 20:1–16

Tuesday 26 2 Tim 2:1–13 St. Agnes, M Mt 18:1–5

Wednesday 27 2 Tim 2:14–26 St. Paula, C Mt 20:20–28

Thursday St. Ephrem the Syriac, Doctor of the Church, C 28 2 Tim 3:10–17 Heb 13:7–17 Lk 17:7–10 Jn 15:1–8

Friday 29 2 Tim 4:1–8 St. Hippolytus of Antioch, M Lk 22:24–30

Saturday 30 Tit 1:1–9 St. , C Jn 13:13–17 JANUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Sunday of the Priests St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church, C 24 1 Tim 4:6–16 Heb 11:1–7 Lk 12:42–48 Jn 8:12–20

Monday The Conversion of St. Paul, Ap 25 2 Tim 1:1–11 Gal 1:11–17 Mt 16:24–28 Mt 20:1–16

Tuesday 26 2 Tim 2:1–13 St. Agnes, M Mt 18:1–5

Wednesday 27 2 Tim 2:14–26 St. Paula, C Mt 20:20–28

Thursday St. Ephrem the Syriac, Doctor of the Church, C 28 2 Tim 3:10–17 Heb 13:7–17 Lk 17:7–10 Jn 15:1–8

Friday 29 2 Tim 4:1–8 St. Hippolytus of Antioch, M Lk 22:24–30

Saturday 30 Tit 1:1–9 St. Maximus the Confessor, C Jn 13:13–17 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JANUARY

Sunday of the Righteous and Just St. John Bosco, C 31 Heb 12:18–24 Gal 6:11–18 Mt 25:31–46 Lk 21:10–19

February

Monday 1 Heb 12:1–13 St. Pionius and His Companions, M Mt 5:1–12

Presentation of in the Temple Tuesday Rom 9:30 – 10:4 2 Lk 2:22–35

Wednesday Sts. & , C 3 Heb 12:25–29 2 Cor 1:8–14 Mt 5:17–20 Lk 2:36–41

Thursday 4 Heb 13:1–8 St. , C Mt 5:21–26

Friday 5 Heb 13:9–16 St. Agatha, M Mt 5:27–37

Saturday 6 Heb 13:17–25 St. Proclus, Bishop of Smyrna, C Mt 5:38–48 FEBRUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Sunday of the Righteous and Just St. John Bosco, C 31 Heb 12:18–24 Gal 6:11–18 Mt 25:31–46 Lk 21:10–19

February

Monday 1 Heb 12:1–13 St. Pionius and His Companions, M Mt 5:1–12

Presentation of Christ in the Temple Tuesday Rom 9:30 – 10:4 2 Lk 2:22–35

Wednesday Sts. Simeon the Venerable & Anna the Prophetess, C 3 Heb 12:25–29 2 Cor 1:8–14 Mt 5:17–20 Lk 2:36–41

Thursday 4 Heb 13:1–8 St. Isidore of Pelusium, C Mt 5:21–26

Friday 5 Heb 13:9–16 St. Agatha, M Mt 5:27–37

Saturday 6 Heb 13:17–25 St. Proclus, Bishop of Smyrna, C Mt 5:38–48 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 FEBRUARY

Sunday of the Faithful Departed 7 1 Thes 5:1–11 Pope St. Anterus, M Lk 16:19–31

Monday 8 1 Thes 4:13–18 Zechariah the Prophet, C Lk 12:1–7

St. Maron, C (Holy Day of Obligation) Tuesday 2 Tim 3:10–17 9 Jn 12:23–30

Wednesday 10 2 Thes 2:1–12 St. Apollonia, M Lk 12:13–21

Thursday 11 2 Thes 2:13 – 3:5 St. Charalampus, M Lk 12:22–32 (USA)

Friday 12 1 Cor 15:35–44a St. Meletius of Antioch, C Lk 12:33–40

Saturday 13 1 Cor 15:51–58 St. Catherine de Ricci, C Lk 12:49–59 St. Beatrice of Ornacieux, C FEBRUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Sunday of the Faithful Departed 7 1 Thes 5:1–11 Pope St. Anterus, M Lk 16:19–31

Monday 8 1 Thes 4:13–18 Zechariah the Prophet, C Lk 12:1–7

St. Maron, C (Holy Day of Obligation) Tuesday 2 Tim 3:10–17 9 Jn 12:23–30

Wednesday 10 2 Thes 2:1–12 St. Apollonia, M Lk 12:13–21

Thursday 11 2 Thes 2:13 – 3:5 St. Charalampus, M Lk 12:22–32 Our Lady of Lourdes (USA)

Friday 12 1 Cor 15:35–44a St. Meletius of Antioch, C Lk 12:33–40

Saturday 13 1 Cor 15:51–58 St. Catherine de Ricci, C Lk 12:49–59 St. Beatrice of Ornacieux, C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 FEBRUARY

Season of Great 1st Week of Lent Sunday of the Entrance into Lent Miracle at in 14 Rom 14:14–23 St. Valentine the Priest, M Jn 2:1–11 Sts. Cyril and Methodius, C

Ash Monday 15 2 Cor 5:20 – 6:7 Sts. Faustinus and Jovitus, M w Mt 6:16–21 Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 16 Rom 15:1–13 St. Theodore of Tyroun, M Mt 6:5–15

Wednesday 17 Rom 15:14–21 St. Agapitus, Bishop of Synnada, C Mt 6:1–4

Thursday 18 1 Tim 6:6–12 Pope St. Leo the Great, Doctor of the Church, C Mt 6:25–34

Friday The 500 of Tyre, M 19 2 Thes 3:6–14 Rom 2:6–14 w Mt 7:13–27 Mt 10:16–25

Saturday St. James, the Hermit of Cyrrhus, C 20 Heb 3:14 – 4:4 Eph 6:10–18 Lk 18:9–14 Lk 12:32–34 FEBRUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Season of Great Lent 1st Week of Lent Sunday of the Entrance into Lent Miracle at Cana in Galilee 14 Rom 14:14–23 St. Valentine the Priest, M Jn 2:1–11 Sts. Cyril and Methodius, C

Ash Monday 15 2 Cor 5:20 – 6:7 Sts. Faustinus and Jovitus, M w Mt 6:16–21 Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 16 Rom 15:1–13 St. Theodore of Tyroun, M Mt 6:5–15

Wednesday 17 Rom 15:14–21 St. Agapitus, Bishop of Synnada, C Mt 6:1–4

Thursday 18 1 Tim 6:6–12 Pope St. Leo the Great, Doctor of the Church, C Mt 6:25–34

Friday The 500 Martyrs of Tyre, M 19 2 Thes 3:6–14 Rom 2:6–14 w Mt 7:13–27 Mt 10:16–25

Saturday St. James, the Hermit of Cyrrhus, C 20 Heb 3:14 – 4:4 Eph 6:10–18 Lk 18:9–14 Lk 12:32–34 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 FEBRUARY

2nd Week of Lent Healing of the Leper 21 Rom 6:12–23 St. Eustathius, of Antioch, C Mk 1:35–45

Monday 22 1 Thes 3:6–13 Establishment of the Chair of St. Peter in Antioch Mt 6:22–24

Tuesday 23 Gal 2:11–17 St. of Smyrna, M Mt 7:1–12

Wednesday 24 Rom 3:19–27 St. Margaret the Penitent, C Mt 12:38–45

Thursday 25 Phil 4:4–10 Pope St. Felix II, C Lk 8:4–15

Friday 26 Rom 1:18–25 St. , Patriarch of Alexandria, C w Mt 18:23–35

Saturday 27 Heb 12:28 – 13:9 St. Thalaleus, Disciple of St. Maron, C Mk 11:19–25 FEBRUARY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

2nd Week of Lent Healing of the Leper 21 Rom 6:12–23 St. Eustathius, Patriarch of Antioch, C Mk 1:35–45

Monday 22 1 Thes 3:6–13 Establishment of the Chair of St. Peter in Antioch Mt 6:22–24

Tuesday 23 Gal 2:11–17 St. Polycarp of Smyrna, M Mt 7:1–12

Wednesday 24 Rom 3:19–27 St. Margaret the Penitent, C Mt 12:38–45

Thursday 25 Phil 4:4–10 Pope St. Felix II, C Lk 8:4–15

Friday 26 Rom 1:18–25 St. Alexander, Patriarch of Alexandria, C w Mt 18:23–35

Saturday 27 Heb 12:28 – 13:9 St. Thalaleus, Disciple of St. Maron, C Mk 11:19–25 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 FEBRUARY

3rd Week of Lent Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman 28 2 Cor 7:4–11 Sts. Koura and Marana, Disciples of St. Maron, C Lk 8:40–56

March

Monday 1 1 Tim 4:9–16 St. Domnina, Disciple of St. Maron, C Jn 8:21–27 St. Afdokia of Baalbek, C

St. John Maron, C Tuesday Phil 1:21–30 2 Mt 5:13–17

Wednesday St. , Doctor of the Church, C 3 Gal 2:1–7 Col 2:1–7 Mt 17:10–13 Jn 6:37–44 St. Katharine Drexel (USA), C

Thursday 4 Gal 1:1–10 St. Paul and His Sister, Juliana, M Lk 17:20–37

Friday 5 Rom 3:1–7 St. Albert the Great, Doctor of the Church, C w Lk 12:16–21

Saturday 6 2 Tim 3:1–9 St. Conan of Isauria, M Mt 12:1–14 MARCH MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

3rd Week of Lent Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman 28 2 Cor 7:4–11 Sts. Koura and Marana, Disciples of St. Maron, C Lk 8:40–56

March

Monday 1 1 Tim 4:9–16 St. Domnina, Disciple of St. Maron, C Jn 8:21–27 St. Afdokia of Baalbek, C

St. John Maron, C Tuesday Phil 1:21–30 2 Mt 5:13–17

Wednesday St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church, C 3 Gal 2:1–7 Col 2:1–7 Mt 17:10–13 Jn 6:37–44 St. Katharine Drexel (USA), C

Thursday 4 Gal 1:1–10 St. Paul and His Sister, Juliana, M Lk 17:20–37

Friday 5 Rom 3:1–7 St. Albert the Great, Doctor of the Church, C w Lk 12:16–21

Saturday 6 2 Tim 3:1–9 St. Conan of Isauria, M Mt 12:1–14 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MARCH

4th Week of Lent Parable of the Prodigal Son 7 2 Cor 13:5–13 The 7 Young Men of Ephesus, M Lk 15:11–32

Monday 8 2 Cor 9:1a, 5–15 St. Frances of Rome, C Lk 9:37–45

The Forty Martyrs, M Tuesday 2 Cor 4:11–18 9 Lk 6:20–23

Wednesday 10 Rom 14:1–13 St. Auxentius, C Lk 7:1–10

Thursday 11 2 Cor 1:23 – 2:5 St. Sophronius, Bishop of , C Mt 15:29–39

Friday 12 2 Cor 12:21 – 13:5 Pope St. Gregory the Great, Doctor of the Church, C w Mt 9:27–35

Saturday 13 2 Tim 4:9–19 St. Theophanes the Chronicler, C Mk 3:1–12 MARCH MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

4th Week of Lent Parable of the Prodigal Son 7 2 Cor 13:5–13 The 7 Young Men of Ephesus, M Lk 15:11–32

Monday 8 2 Cor 9:1a, 5–15 St. Frances of Rome, C Lk 9:37–45

The Forty Martyrs, M Tuesday 2 Cor 4:11–18 9 Lk 6:20–23

Wednesday 10 Rom 14:1–13 St. Auxentius, C Lk 7:1–10

Thursday 11 2 Cor 1:23 – 2:5 St. Sophronius, Bishop of Jerusalem, C Mt 15:29–39

Friday 12 2 Cor 12:21 – 13:5 Pope St. Gregory the Great, Doctor of the Church, C w Mt 9:27–35

Saturday 13 2 Tim 4:9–19 St. Theophanes the Chronicler, C Mk 3:1–12 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MARCH

5th Week of Lent Healing of the Paralytic 14 1 Tim 5:24 – 6:5 St. Euphrasia, C Mk 2:1–12 Daylight Savings Time Begins

Monday 15 Eph 5:3–13 St. Benedict, Founder of Monastic Life in the West Mk 5:1–20

Tuesday 16 1 Tim 1:1–8 St. Papas, M Mk 6:47–56 The First Council of Constantinople (381)

Wednesday 17 Eph 6:1–9 St. Patrick (USA), C Lk 7:11–17

Thursday 18 2 Tim 1:6–14 St. , Doctor of the Church, C Mk 4:33–41

St. the , the Spouse of Mary, C Friday Eph 3:1–13 19 Mt 1:18–25

Saturday 20 Col 3:23 – 4:7 St. Photina of , C Mk 7:31–37 MARCH MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

5th Week of Lent Healing of the Paralytic 14 1 Tim 5:24 – 6:5 St. Euphrasia, C Mk 2:1–12 Daylight Savings Time Begins

Monday 15 Eph 5:3–13 St. Benedict, Founder of Monastic Life in the West Mk 5:1–20

Tuesday 16 1 Tim 1:1–8 St. Papas, M Mk 6:47–56 The First Council of Constantinople (381)

Wednesday 17 Eph 6:1–9 St. Patrick (USA), C Lk 7:11–17

Thursday 18 2 Tim 1:6–14 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church, C Mk 4:33–41

St. Joseph the Virgin, the Spouse of Mary, C Friday Eph 3:1–13 19 Mt 1:18–25

Saturday 20 Col 3:23 – 4:7 St. Photina of Samaria, C Mk 7:31–37 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MARCH

Healing of the Blind Man 21 2 Cor 10:1–7 St. Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais, C Mk 10:46–52

Hosanna Week Monday 22 Rom 15:25–33 St. , C Jn 7:32–36

Tuesday St. Rafka, C 23 Rom 8:12–18 2 Cor 1:1–7 Jn 7:1–13 Lk 10:38–42

Wednesday 24 1 Thes 4:1–9 St. Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia, C Lk 11:37–48

The Annunciation to the Virgin Mary Thursday Gal 3:15–22 25 Lk 1:26–38

Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness St. the , An Friday 2 Thes 3:6–18 Rev 12:7–12 26 Lk 4:1–13 Jn 1:47–51 w

Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus Saturday 1 Thes 2:17 – 3:5 St. Matrona of Thessalonica, M 27 Jn 11:55 – 12:11 MARCH MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Healing of the Blind Man 21 2 Cor 10:1–7 St. Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais, C Mk 10:46–52

Hosanna Week Monday 22 Rom 15:25–33 St. Sergius Paulus, C Jn 7:32–36

Tuesday St. Rafka, C 23 Rom 8:12–18 2 Cor 1:1–7 Jn 7:1–13 Lk 10:38–42

Wednesday 24 1 Thes 4:1–9 St. Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia, C Lk 11:37–48

The Annunciation to the Virgin Mary Thursday Gal 3:15–22 25 Lk 1:26–38

Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness St. Gabriel the Archangel, An Friday 2 Thes 3:6–18 Rev 12:7–12 26 Lk 4:1–13 Jn 1:47–51 w

Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus Saturday 1 Thes 2:17 – 3:5 St. Matrona of Thessalonica, M 27 Jn 11:55 – 12:11 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MARCH

Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday) 28 Phil 1:1–13 St. Philetus and His Wife Lydia, and Their Children, M Jn 12:12–22

Passion Week Monday 29 Heb 6:1–9 St. Cyril of Baalbek, M Mt 21:17–27

Tuesday 30 1 Thes 2:13–17 St. , C Lk 13:22–30

Wednesday 31 Heb 2:5–12 Pope St. Lucius I, M Jn 11:47–54

April Thursday of the Mysteries 1 1 Cor 11:23–32 St. , C Lk 22:1–23 (Rite of the Washing of the Feet)

Great Friday of the Crucifixion 2 Heb 12:12–21 St. Aphian and His Brother Aedesius, M w Jn 19:31–37

Great Saturday of the Light 3 Rom 5:1–11 and the Prophets, C Mt 27:62–66 APRIL MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday) 28 Phil 1:1–13 St. Philetus and His Wife Lydia, and Their Children, M Jn 12:12–22

Passion Week Monday 29 Heb 6:1–9 St. Cyril of Baalbek, M Mt 21:17–27

Tuesday 30 1 Thes 2:13–17 St. John Climacus, C Lk 13:22–30

Wednesday 31 Heb 2:5–12 Pope St. Lucius I, M Jn 11:47–54

April Thursday of the Mysteries 1 1 Cor 11:23–32 St. Mary of Egypt, C Lk 22:1–23 (Rite of the Washing of the Feet)

Great Friday of the Crucifixion 2 Heb 12:12–21 St. Aphian and His Brother Aedesius, M w Jn 19:31–37

Great Saturday of the Light 3 Rom 5:1–11 Isaiah and Ezekiel the Prophets, C Mt 27:62–66 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 APRIL

Season of the Glorious Resurrection

The Glorious Resurrection 4 Midnight: Phil 2:1–11 Pope St. Anicetus, M Mt 28:1–10 Morning: 1 Cor 15:12–26 Mk 16:1–8

White Week Monday 5 1 Cor 15:1–11 St. Robert, C Mk 16:9–14

Tuesday 6 Rom 6:3–11 St. Marcellinus, M Jn 21:1–14

Wednesday St. John Baptist de la Salle, C 7 Col 3:1–11 1 Cor 8:1–7 Jn 21:15–25 Mt 23:29–36

Thursday 8 Eph 2:1–10 St. Barlaam, M Mk 16:15–18 The Second Council of Nicaea (787)

Friday 9 Rom 10:4–12 St. Hermas, M Lk 24:36–45

Saturday 10 Col 2:8–15 The Miracle of the Icon of Christ in Beirut Jn 20:19–25 St. , C APRIL MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Season of the Glorious Resurrection

The Glorious Resurrection 4 Midnight: Phil 2:1–11 Pope St. Anicetus, M Mt 28:1–10 Morning: 1 Cor 15:12–26 Mk 16:1–8

White Week Monday 5 1 Cor 15:1–11 St. Robert, C Mk 16:9–14

Tuesday 6 Rom 6:3–11 St. Marcellinus, M Jn 21:1–14

Wednesday St. John Baptist de la Salle, C 7 Col 3:1–11 1 Cor 8:1–7 Jn 21:15–25 Mt 23:29–36

Thursday 8 Eph 2:1–10 St. Barlaam, M Mk 16:15–18 The Second Council of Nicaea (787)

Friday 9 Rom 10:4–12 St. Hermas, M Lk 24:36–45

Saturday 10 Col 2:8–15 The Miracle of the Icon of Christ in Beirut Jn 20:19–25 St. Agabus, C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 APRIL

2nd Sunday of the Resurrection New Sunday (Divine Mercy Sunday) 11 2 Cor 5:11–21 St. Antipas, M Jn 20:26–31

Monday 12 1 Pet 1:1–9 Sts. Mennas, Hermogenes and Eugraphus, M Jn 20:1–10

Tuesday 13 1 Pet 1:10–16 St. Zosimas, C Jn 20:11–18

Wednesday 14 1 Pet 1:17–21 St. Hermenegild the King, M Mt 28:11–15

Thursday 15 1 Pet 1:22–25 Pope St. Soter, M Mt 28:16–20

Friday St. , C 16 1 Pet 2:1–10 Phil 4:10–18 Jn 2:13–25 Lk 18:9–14

Saturday 17 1 Pet 2:11–17 Pope St. Agapitus, C Mt 22:41–46 APRIL MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

2nd Sunday of the Resurrection New Sunday (Divine Mercy Sunday) 11 2 Cor 5:11–21 St. Antipas, M Jn 20:26–31

Monday 12 1 Pet 1:1–9 Sts. Mennas, Hermogenes and Eugraphus, M Jn 20:1–10

Tuesday 13 1 Pet 1:10–16 St. Zosimas, C Jn 20:11–18

Wednesday 14 1 Pet 1:17–21 St. Hermenegild the King, M Mt 28:11–15

Thursday 15 1 Pet 1:22–25 Pope St. Soter, M Mt 28:16–20

Friday St. Bernadette Soubirous, C 16 1 Pet 2:1–10 Phil 4:10–18 Jn 2:13–25 Lk 18:9–14

Saturday 17 1 Pet 2:11–17 Pope St. Agapitus, C Mt 22:41–46 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 APRIL

3rd Sunday of the Resurrection 18 2 Tim 2:8–13 St. Thaïs the Penitent, C Lk 24:13–35

Monday 19 1 Pet 2:18–25 St. Timon the Deacon, M Lk 24:44–49

Tuesday 20 1 Pet 3:1–12 St. Nathanael the Hermit, C Jn 6:28–33

Wednesday 21 1 Pet 3:13–22 St. Anselm, Doctor of the Church, C Jn 6:34–40

Thursday 22 1 Pet 4:1–11 St. Theodore of Sykeon, C Jn 6:41–47

Friday St. George, M 23 1 Pet 4:12–19 2 Tim 2:4–13 Jn 6:48–59 Jn 15:1–8

Saturday 24 1 Pet 5:1–14 St. Saba the Commander, M Jn 6:60–71 APRIL MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

3rd Sunday of the Resurrection 18 2 Tim 2:8–13 St. Thaïs the Penitent, C Lk 24:13–35

Monday 19 1 Pet 2:18–25 St. Timon the Deacon, M Lk 24:44–49

Tuesday 20 1 Pet 3:1–12 St. Nathanael the Hermit, C Jn 6:28–33

Wednesday 21 1 Pet 3:13–22 St. Anselm, Doctor of the Church, C Jn 6:34–40

Thursday 22 1 Pet 4:1–11 St. Theodore of Sykeon, C Jn 6:41–47

Friday St. George, M 23 1 Pet 4:12–19 2 Tim 2:4–13 Jn 6:48–59 Jn 15:1–8

Saturday 24 1 Pet 5:1–14 St. Saba the Commander, M Jn 6:60–71 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 APRIL

4th Sunday of the Resurrection St. , Ap 25 Heb 13:18–25 Col 4:5–10 Jn 21:1–14 Lk 10:1–7

Monday 26 1 Thes 1:1–10 Pope St. Anacletus I, M Lk 5:1–11

Tuesday St. Simon, Brother of the Lord, Ap 27 1 Thes 2:1–12 Eph 4:10–16 Lk 8:22–25 Lk 6:12–19

Wednesday 28 1 Thes 2:13–20 St. John, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap Jn 6:1–15

Thursday St. , Doctor of the Church, C 29 1 Thes 3:1–13 1 Cor 7:25–34 Jn 6:16–21 Mt 25:1–13

Friday St. James, Son of , Ap 30 1 Thes 4:1–12 1 Cor 4:9–16 Jn 6:22–27 Mk 10:32–41

May

Saturday 1 1 Thes 5:12–28 the Prophet, C Mt 14:22–33 MAY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

4th Sunday of the Resurrection St. Mark the Evangelist, Ap 25 Heb 13:18–25 Col 4:5–10 Jn 21:1–14 Lk 10:1–7

Monday 26 1 Thes 1:1–10 Pope St. Anacletus I, M Lk 5:1–11

Tuesday St. Simon, Brother of the Lord, Ap 27 1 Thes 2:1–12 Eph 4:10–16 Lk 8:22–25 Lk 6:12–19

Wednesday 28 1 Thes 2:13–20 St. John, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap Jn 6:1–15

Thursday St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, C 29 1 Thes 3:1–13 1 Cor 7:25–34 Jn 6:16–21 Mt 25:1–13

Friday St. James, Son of Zebedee, Ap 30 1 Thes 4:1–12 1 Cor 4:9–16 Jn 6:22–27 Mk 10:32–41

May

Saturday 1 1 Thes 5:12–28 Jeremiah the Prophet, C Mt 14:22–33 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MAY

5th Sunday of the Resurrection Our Lady of Lebanon 2 Eph 2:1–10 St. Athanasius the Bishop, Doctor of the Church, C Jn 21:15–19

Monday 3 Phil 1:1–10 St. Timothy and His Wife Maura, M Lk 22:28–34

Tuesday 4 Phil 1:12–20 St. Monica, C Jn 1:35–42

Wednesday 5 Phil 1:21–30 St. Irene, M Mt 16:21–28

Thursday St. Dominic Savio, C 6 Phil 2:1–11 Heb 3:12–16 Mt 16:11–20 Jn 15:1–8

Friday 7 Phil 2:12–18 St. Anthony, Bishop of Florence, C Mt 18:18–22

Saturday St. , Ap 8 Phil 2:19–30 1 Cor 1:26–31 Mt 17:24–27 Jn 21:20–25 MAY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

5th Sunday of the Resurrection Our Lady of Lebanon 2 Eph 2:1–10 St. Athanasius the Bishop, Doctor of the Church, C 21:15–19

Monday 3 Phil 1:1–11 St. Timothy and His Wife Maura, M Lk 22:28–34

Tuesday 4 Phil 1:12–20 St. Monica, C Jn 1:35–42

Wednesday 5 Phil 1:21–30 St. Irene, M Mt 16:21–28

Thursday St. Dominic Savio, C 6 Phil 2:1–11 Heb 3:12–16 Mt 16:11–20 Jn 15:1–8

Friday 7 Phil 2:12–18 St. Anthony, Bishop of Florence, C Mt 18:18–22

Saturday St. John the Evangelist, Ap 8 Phil 2:19–30 1 Cor 1:26–31 Mt 17:24–27 Jn 21:20–25 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MAY

6th Sunday of the Resurrection Isaiah the Prophet, C 9 Rom 10:1–13 Rom 9:26–33 Lk 24:36–48 Lk 4:14–21 Mother’s Day The Second Council of Constantinople (553)

Monday 10 Phil 3:1–12 St. , Ap Jn 11:1–16 St. Damien of Molokai (USA), C

Tuesday 11 Phil 3:13–21 St. Pontius, M Jn 11:17–31

Wednesday 12 Phil 4:1–7 St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, C Jn 11:32–44

The Ascension of Our Lord (Holy Day of Obligation) Thursday :1–14 Our Lady of Fatima (USA) 13 Mk 16:15–20 St. Adai, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap

Friday 14 Phil 4:8–14 St. Boniface and His Wife Aglaë, and His 20 Companions, M Jn 3:12–15

Saturday Our Lady of the Harvest 15 Phil 4:15–23 Heb 7:1–7 Jn 14:1–6 Mk 3:31 – 4:9 MAY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

6th Sunday of the Resurrection Isaiah the Prophet, C 9 Rom 10:1–13 Rom 9:26–33 Lk 24:36–48 Lk 4:14–21 Mother’s Day The Second Council of Constantinople (553)

Monday 10 Phil 3:1–12 St. Simon the Zealot, Ap Jn 11:1–16 St. Damien of Molokai (USA), C

Tuesday 11 Phil 3:13–21 St. Pontius, M Jn 11:17–31

Wednesday 12 Phil 4:1–7 St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, C Jn 11:32–44

The Ascension of Our Lord (Holy Day of Obligation) Thursday Acts 1:1–14 Our Lady of Fatima (USA) 13 Mk 16:15–20 St. Adai, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap

Friday 14 Phil 4:8–14 St. Boniface and His Wife Aglaë, and His 20 Companions, M Jn 3:12–15

Saturday Our Lady of the Harvest 15 Phil 4:15–23 Heb 7:1–7 Jn 14:1–6 Mk 3:31 – 4:9 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MAY

7th Sunday of the Resurrection 16 Eph 1:15–23 St. Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople, C Jn 13:31–35

Monday 17 Eph 4:1–13 St. Serapion, C Jn 12:20–25

Tuesday 18 Eph 4:17–24 St. Theodotos and the 7 Martyrs, M Jn 12:26–30

Wednesday 19 Eph 4:25–32 St. Philoterus, M Jn 12:31–36 St. Cyriaca and Her Companions, M

Thursday 20 Eph 5:1–7 St. Thalaleus of Lebanon, M Jn 12:37–43

Friday 21 Eph 5:8–21 St. Constantine & His Mother St. Helen, C Mk 12:28–34

Saturday St. Rita of Cascia, C 22 Eph 6:10–20, 23–24 Rom 15:25–33 Mt 5:43–48 Lk 18:31–34 MAY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

7th Sunday of the Resurrection 16 Eph 1:15–23 St. Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople, C Jn 13:31–35

Monday 17 Eph 4:1–13 St. Serapion, C Jn 12:20–25

Tuesday 18 Eph 4:17–24 St. Theodotos and the 7 Martyrs, M Jn 12:26–30

Wednesday 19 Eph 4:25–32 St. Philoterus, M Jn 12:31–36 St. Cyriaca and Her Companions, M

Thursday 20 Eph 5:1–7 St. Thalaleus of Lebanon, M Jn 12:37–43

Friday 21 Eph 5:8–21 St. Constantine & His Mother St. Helen, C Mk 12:28–34

Saturday St. Rita of Cascia, C 22 Eph 6:10–20, 23–24 Rom 15:25–33 Mt 5:43–48 Lk 18:31–34 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MAY

Season of Glorious

Pentecost Sunday 23 Acts 2:1–21 Tobias the Righteous, C Jn 14:15–20

Monday St. Simeon the Stylite, Disciple of St. Maron, C 24 Acts 2:22–28 1 Cor 9:24–27 Jn 3:5–8 Lk 18:18–30

Tuesday 25 Acts 2:29–39 St. Eleutherius and His Mother, M Jn 4:21–24 St. Basilla, M

Wednesday 26 Acts 2:40–47 St. Carpus, Disciple of St. Paul, M Jn 7:37–39

Thursday 27 Acts 3:1–10 Sts. , M Jn 14:1–7

Friday 28 Acts 3:11–21 St. Heliconis, M Jn 14:8–14

Saturday 29 Acts 3:22 – 4:4 Pope St. Paul VI, C Jn 14:27–31 St. Theodosia of Tyre, M MAY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Season of Glorious Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday 23 Acts 2:1–21 Tobias the Righteous, C Jn 14:15–20

Monday St. Simeon the Stylite, Disciple of St. Maron, C 24 Acts 2:22–28 1 Cor 9:24–27 Jn 3:5–8 Lk 18:18–30

Tuesday 25 Acts 2:29–39 St. Eleutherius and His Mother, M Jn 4:21–24 St. Basilla, M

Wednesday 26 Acts 2:40–47 St. Carpus, Disciple of St. Paul, M Jn 7:37–39

Thursday 27 Acts 3:1–10 Sts. Theodora and Didymus, M Jn 14:1–7

Friday 28 Acts 3:11–21 St. Heliconis, M Jn 14:8–14

Saturday 29 Acts 3:22 – 4:4 Pope St. Paul VI, C Jn 14:27–31 St. Theodosia of Tyre, M EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 MAY

Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity 30 Rom 11:25–36 Pope St. Felix I, C Mt 28:16–20

Monday 31 Acts 4:5–12 St. Petronilla, C Memorial Day Jn 15:1–8 St. Hermias, M

June

Tuesday 1 Acts 4:13–22 St. Justin, M Jn 15:9–14

Wednesday The , Ap 2 Acts 4:23–31 1 Thes 2:1–8 Jn 15:15–17 Mk 16:15–20

Thursday of the Body of Christ St. Awtel, C 3 1 Cor 10:14–21 1 Cor 1:1–10 Jn 6:47–63 Lk 12:22–26

Friday 4 Acts 5:12–21a St. Erasmus, M Jn 15:22–27

Saturday 5 Acts 5:21b–33 St. Conan and His Son, M Jn 16:1–4 JUNE MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity 30 Rom 11:25–36 Pope St. Felix I, C Mt 28:16–20

Monday 31 Acts 4:5–12 St. Petronilla, C Memorial Day Jn 15:1–8 St. Hermias, M

June

Tuesday 1 Acts 4:13–22 St. Justin, M Jn 15:9–14

Wednesday The Four Evangelists, Ap 2 Acts 4:23–31 1 Thes 2:1–8 Jn 15:15–17 Mk 16:15–20

Thursday of the Body of Christ St. Awtel, C 3 1 Cor 10:14–21 1 Cor 1:1–10 Jn 6:47–63 Lk 12:22–26

Friday 4 Acts 5:12–21a St. Erasmus, M Jn 15:22–27

Saturday 5 Acts 5:21b–33 St. Conan and His Son, M Jn 16:1–4 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JUNE

3rd Sunday of Pentecost St. Dorotheus, Bishop of Tyre, M 6 1 Cor 2:1–10 Heb 12:28 – 13:7 Jn 14:21–27 Mt 18:1–10 St. Marcellin Champagnat, C

Monday 7 Acts 5:34–42 St. the Israelite, C Jn 16:5–11

Tuesday 8 Acts 6:1–12 St. Cyrilla, M Jn 16:12–15 Discovery of the Nails of Christ

Wednesday 9 Acts 7:1–8 St. Pelagia of Antioch, M Jn 16:16–19

Thursday 10 Acts 7:9–16 St. , One of the 72 Disciples, Ap Jn 16:20–24

The of Jesus Friday St. Bartholomew, Ap 11 Gal 1:11–17 1 Cor 12:28–13:7 Mt 11:25–30 Lk 6:12–19

Saturday 12 Acts 7:30–38 St. , C Jn 16:29–33 JUNE MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

3rd Sunday of Pentecost St. Dorotheus, Bishop of Tyre, M 6 1 Cor 2:1–10 Heb 12:28 – 13:7 Jn 14:21–27 Mt 18:1–10 St. Marcellin Champagnat, C

Monday 7 Acts 5:34–42 St. Susanna the Israelite, C Jn 16:5–11

Tuesday 8 Acts 6:1–12 St. Cyrilla, M Jn 16:12–15 Discovery of the Nails of Christ

Wednesday 9 Acts 7:1–8 St. Pelagia of Antioch, M Jn 16:16–19

Thursday 10 Acts 7:9–16 St. Barnabas, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap Jn 16:20–24

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Friday St. Bartholomew, Ap 11 Gal 1:11–17 1 Cor 12:28–13:7 Mt 11:25–30 Lk 6:12–19

Saturday 12 Acts 7:30–38 St. Onuphrius, C Jn 16:29–33 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JUNE

4th Sunday of Pentecost St. Aquilina of Jbeil, M 13 1 Cor 2:11–16 1 Cor 4:9–16 Lk 10:21–24 Lk 12:35–44 St. , Doctor of the Church, C

Monday 14 Acts 7:44–50 Elisha the Prophet, C Mt 18:1–5

Tuesday 15 Acts 7:51 – 8:1a St. Basil the Great, C Mt 18:6–10

Wednesday 16 Acts 8:1b–8 the Prophet, C Mt 18:11–14

Thursday 17 Acts 8:9, 13b–25 the Prophet, C Mt 18:15–20

Friday 18 Acts 8:26–40 St. Leontius of Tripoli, M Mt 18:21–35

Saturday St. Jude Thaddeus (Laba), Ap 19 Acts 9:1–6, 10–11, 15–19 Eph 2:11–21 Mt 11:25–30 Jn 14:15–26 JUNE MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

4th Sunday of Pentecost St. Aquilina of Jbeil, M 13 1 Cor 2:11–16 1 Cor 4:9–16 Lk 10:21–24 Lk 12:35–44 St. Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church, C

Monday 14 Acts 7:44–50 Elisha the Prophet, C Mt 18:1–5

Tuesday 15 Acts 7:51 – 8:1a St. Basil the Great, C Mt 18:6–10

Wednesday 16 Acts 8:1b–8 Hosea the Prophet, C Mt 18:11–14

Thursday 17 Acts 8:9, 13b–25 Amos the Prophet, C Mt 18:15–20

Friday 18 Acts 8:26–40 St. Leontius of Tripoli, M Mt 18:21–35

Saturday St. Jude Thaddeus (Laba), Ap 19 Acts 9:1–6, 10–11, 15–19 Eph 2:11–21 Mt 11:25–30 Jn 14:15–26 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JUNE

5th Sunday of Pentecost 20 Phil 3:7–14 Pope St. Silverius, C Father’s Day Mt 10:1–7

Monday St. Louis Gonzaga, C 21 Acts 9:19b–30 2 Cor 8:9–17 Mt 10:8–15 Lk 16:10–17

Tuesday St. (Hawshab), C 22 Acts 9:31–43 Eph 4:25–5:2 Mk 13:9–13 Mk 11:24–26

Wednesday 23 Acts 10:1–10, 19–23a St. Agrippina, M Mt 10:21–26 The Council of Ephesus (431)

Birth of John the Baptist, M Thursday Gal 4:21 – 5:1 24 Lk 1:57–66

Friday 25 Acts 10:44–48 Zechariah & Elizabeth, Parents of John the Baptist, C Mt 10:34–39

Saturday St. Josemaria Escrivá, C 26 Acts 11:19–30 Rom 8:14–17 Mt 10:40 – 11:1 Lk 5:1–11 Bl. Yaacub Haddad the Capuchin, C JUNE MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

5th Sunday of Pentecost 20 Phil 3:7–14 Pope St. Silverius, C Father’s Day Mt 10:1–7

Monday St. Louis Gonzaga, C 21 Acts 9:19b–30 2 Cor 8:9–17 Mt 10:8–15 Lk 16:10–17

Tuesday St. Eusebius (Hawshab), C 22 Acts 9:31–43 Eph 4:25–5:2 Mk 13:9–13 Mk 11:24–26

Wednesday 23 Acts 10:1–10, 19–23a St. Agrippina, M Mt 10:21–26 The Council of Ephesus (431)

Birth of John the Baptist, M Thursday Gal 4:21 – 5:1 24 Lk 1:57–66

Friday 25 Acts 10:44–48 Zechariah & Elizabeth, Parents of John the Baptist, C Mt 10:34–39

Saturday St. Josemaria Escrivá, C 26 Acts 11:19–30 Rom 8:14–17 Mt 10:40 – 11:1 Lk 5:1–11 Bl. Yaacub Haddad the Capuchin, C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JUNE

Sts. Peter and Paul, Ap 27 2 Cor 11:21–30 St. Samson the Hospitable, C Mt 16:13–20

Monday 28 Acts 12:1–11 St. , M Mt 15:1–9

Sts. Peter and Paul, Ap (actual feast) Tuesday 2 Cor 11:21–30 29 Mt 16:13–20

Wednesday The Twelve Apostles, Ap 30 Acts 12:25 – 13:12 Rom 10:12–21 Mt 15:21–28 Mt 9:36–38

July

Thursday 1 Acts 13:13–25 Pope St. Gregory X, C Mt 16:1–4 St. Junípero Serra (USA), C

Friday 2 Acts 13:26–39 The Visitation of the Virgin to Her Cousin Elizabeth Mt 16:5–12

Saturday 3 Acts 13:44–52 St. , Doctor of the Church, C Jn 3:31–36 JULY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Sts. Peter and Paul, Ap 27 2 Cor 11:21–30 St. Samson the Hospitable, C Mt 16:13–20

Monday 28 Acts 12:1–11 St. Irenaeus, M Mt 15:1–9

Sts. Peter and Paul, Ap (actual feast) Tuesday 2 Cor 11:21–30 29 Mt 16:13–20

Wednesday The Twelve Apostles, Ap 30 Acts 12:25 – 13:12 Rom 10:12–21 Mt 15:21–28 Mt 9:36–38

July

Thursday 1 Acts 13:13–25 Pope St. Gregory X, C Mt 16:1–4 St. Junípero Serra (USA), C

Friday 2 Acts 13:26–39 The Visitation of the Virgin to Her Cousin Elizabeth Mt 16:5–12

Saturday 3 Acts 13:44–52 St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church, C Jn 3:31–36 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JULY

7th Sunday of Pentecost 4 2 Cor 3:1–6 St. Andrew the Hymnographer, Bishop of Crete, C Independence Day Lk 10:1–7

Monday 5 Acts 14:1–7 St. Macarius of the , C Lk 10:8–12

Tuesday 6 Acts 14:8–18 St. , M Lk 10:13–16

Wednesday 7 Acts 14:19–28 St. Thomas the Hermit, C Lk 10:17–20

Thursday 8 Acts 15:1–12 St. Procopius, M Lk 10:25–28

Friday 9 Acts 15:13–21 St. Pancras, M Lk 10:29–37

Saturday The 3 Blessed Massabki Maronite Martyrs 10 Acts 15:22–30 Heb 12:1–9 Lk 10:38–42 Lk 12:6–10 JULY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

7th Sunday of Pentecost 4 2 Cor 3:1–6 St. Andrew the Hymnographer, Bishop of Crete, C Independence Day Lk 10:1–7

Monday 5 Acts 14:1–7 St. Macarius of the Cross, C Lk 10:8–12

Tuesday 6 Acts 14:8–18 St. Maria Goretti, M Lk 10:13–16

Wednesday 7 Acts 14:19–28 St. Thomas the Hermit, C Lk 10:17–20

Thursday 8 Acts 15:1–12 St. Procopius, M Lk 10:25–28

Friday 9 Acts 15:13–21 St. Pancras, M Lk 10:29–37

Saturday The 3 Blessed Massabki Maronite Martyrs 10 Acts 15:22–30 Heb 12:1–9 Lk 10:38–42 Lk 12:6–10 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JULY

8th Sunday of Pentecost St. Benedict, Abbot, C 11 Rom 8:1–11 2 Thes 1:6–12 Mt 12:14–21 Mt 24:3–14

Monday 12 Acts 15:36 – 16:1–3, 6–10 Sts. Rufina and Secunda, M Lk 11:1–4 St. Susanna of Rome, M

Tuesday 13 Acts 16:11–23 the Prophet, C Lk 11:5–8

Wednesday 14 Acts 16:25–34 St. , Doctor of the Church, C Lk 11:9–13 St. (USA), C

Thursday Sts. Cyricus and Julitta, His Mother, M 15 Acts 17:1–12 Eph 6:17–24 Lk 11:14–23 Mt 18:1–6

Friday The Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 16 Acts 17:16–20, 22–24, 30–34 Heb 7:1–7 Lk 11:24–26 Lk 8:16–21

Saturday St. Marina, of Qannoubine, C 17 Acts 18:1–11 1 Cor 4:1–8 Lk 11:27–32 Mt 25:1–13 JULY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

8th Sunday of Pentecost St. Benedict, Abbot, C 11 Rom 8:1–11 2 Thes 1:6–12 Mt 12:14–21 Mt 24:3–14

Monday 12 Acts 15:36 – 16:1–3, 6–10 Sts. Rufina and Secunda, M Lk 11:1–4 St. Susanna of Rome, M

Tuesday 13 Acts 16:11–23 Joel the Prophet, C Lk 11:5–8

Wednesday 14 Acts 16:25–34 St. Bonaventure, Doctor of the Church, C Lk 11:9–13 St. Kateri Tekakwitha (USA), C

Thursday Sts. Cyricus and Julitta, His Mother, M 15 Acts 17:1–12 Eph 6:17–24 Lk 11:14–23 Mt 18:1–6

Friday The Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 16 Acts 17:16–20, 22–24, 30–34 Heb 7:1–7 Lk 11:24–26 Lk 8:16–21

Saturday St. Marina, Nun of Qannoubine, C 17 Acts 18:1–11 1 Cor 4:1–8 Lk 11:27–32 Mt 25:1–13 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JULY

9th Sunday of Pentecost Celebration of St. Sharbel 18 2 Cor 5:20 – 6:10 Rom 8:28–39 Lk 4:14–21 Mt 13:36–43 St. Symphorosa and Her Seven Sons, M

Monday 19 Acts 18:18–28 St. Margaret of Antioch, M Lk 11:33–36

Tuesday Elias the Prophet, C 20 Acts 19:1–10 Rom 11:1–8 Lk 11:37–41 Lk 4:22–30

Wednesday 21 Acts 19:11–22 St. Simeon Salus and His Friend John, C Lk 11:42–46

Thursday St. Nohra, M 22 Acts 19:23–29, 35–40 St. , C Lk 11:47–51 2 Thes 1:1–10 Mt 11:1–6

St. Sharbel, C Friday Rom 8:28–39 23 Mt 13:36–43

Saturday St. Christina of Tyre, M 24 Acts 20:17–24, 28, 32, 35 1 Cor 7:36–40 Mt 23:1–12 Jn 15:9–16 JULY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

9th Sunday of Pentecost Celebration of St. Sharbel 18 2 Cor 5:20 – 6:10 Rom 8:28–39 Lk 4:14–21 Mt 13:36–43 St. Symphorosa and Her Seven Sons, M

Monday 19 Acts 18:18–28 St. Margaret of Antioch, M Lk 11:33–36

Tuesday Elias the Prophet, C 20 Acts 19:1–10 Rom 11:1–8 Lk 11:37–41 Lk 4:22–30

Wednesday 21 Acts 19:11–22 St. Simeon Salus and His Friend John, C Lk 11:42–46

Thursday St. Nohra, M 22 Acts 19:23–29, 35–40 St. Mary Magdalene, C Lk 11:47–51 2 Thes 1:1–10 Mt 11:1–6

St. Sharbel, C Friday Rom 8:28–39 23 Mt 13:36–43

Saturday St. Christina of Tyre, M 24 Acts 20:17–24, 28, 32, 35 1 Cor 7:36–40 Mt 23:1–12 Jn 15:9–16 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 JULY

10th Sunday of Pentecost 25 1 Cor 12:1–11 St. Anne, Mother of Our Lady the Virgin Mary, C Mt 12:22–32

Monday 26 Acts 21:1–14 St. Bridget the Queen, C Mt 23:13–15

Tuesday St. Pantaleon (Asya), M 27 Acts 21:15–26 2 Cor 4:7–15 Mt 23:16–22 Mt 10:28–33

Wednesday St. Anthusa, C 28 Acts 21:27–28, 30b–40a Bl. (USA), M Mt 23:23–26 The Third Council of Constantinople (681)

Thursday 29 Acts 21:40 – 22:10 Ezekiel the Prophet, C Lk 12:1–5 St. , the Sister of Lazarus, C

Friday 30 Acts 22:17–29 Sts. Abdon and Sennen, M Lk 12:6–9 Bl. the Capuchin (USA), C

The 350 Martyrs, Disciples of St. Maron, M Saturday Rom 16:17–20 St. Ignatius of Loyola, C 31 Lk 11:49–54 JULY MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

10th Sunday of Pentecost 25 1 Cor 12:1–11 St. Anne, Mother of Our Lady the Virgin Mary, C Mt 12:22–32

Monday 26 Acts 21:1–14 St. Bridget the Queen, C Mt 23:13–15

Tuesday St. Pantaleon (Asya), M 27 Acts 21:15–26 2 Cor 4:7–15 Mt 23:16–22 Mt 10:28–33

Wednesday St. Anthusa, C 28 Acts 21:27–28, 30b–40a Bl. Stanley Rother (USA), M Mt 23:23–26 The Third Council of Constantinople (681)

Thursday 29 Acts 21:40 – 22:10 Ezekiel the Prophet, C Lk 12:1–5 St. Martha, the Sister of Lazarus, C

Friday 30 Acts 22:17–29 Sts. Abdon and Sennen, M Lk 12:6–9 Bl. Solanus Casey the Capuchin (USA), C

The 350 Martyrs, Disciples of St. Maron, M Saturday Rom 16:17–20 St. Ignatius of Loyola, C 31 Lk 11:49–54 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 AUGUST

August 11th Sunday of Pentecost St. Shmouni and Her Sons, M 1 Eph 2:17–22 1 Cor 10:23–33 Lk 19:1–10 Mt 16:24–28

Monday 2 Acts 23:12–22 Translation of the Relics of St. Stephen, the First Martyr Lk 12:13–21

Tuesday 3 Acts 23:23–35 the Prophet, C Lk 12:22–31

Wednesday St. John Vianney, the Curé d’Ars, C 4 Acts 24:1–2a, 5–6b, 9–13, 17–21 1 Tim 2:1–11 Lk 12:32–34 Lk 12:35–44

Thursday 5 Acts 24:27 – 25:12 the Prophet, C Lk 12:35–40

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Friday 2 Cor 3:7–17 6 Mk 9:1–7

Saturday St. Doumit, M 7 Acts 26:1–2a, 6–10, 12–19 1 Tim 1:12–19 Lk 12:49–53 Mt 6:25–34 AUGUST MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

August 11th Sunday of Pentecost St. Shmouni and Her Sons, M 1 Eph 2:17–22 1 Cor 10:23–33 Lk 19:1–10 Mt 16:24–28

Monday 2 Acts 23:12–22 Translation of the Relics of St. Stephen, the First Martyr Lk 12:13–21

Tuesday 3 Acts 23:23–35 David the Prophet, C Lk 12:22–31

Wednesday St. John Vianney, the Curé d’Ars, C 4 Acts 24:1–2a, 5–6b, 9–13, 17–21 1 Tim 2:1–11 Lk 12:32–34 Lk 12:35–44

Thursday 5 Acts 24:27 – 25:12 Moses the Prophet, C Lk 12:35–40

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Friday 2 Cor 3:7–17 6 Mk 9:1–7

Saturday St. Doumit, M 7 Acts 26:1–2a, 6–10, 12–19 1 Tim 1:12–19 Lk 12:49–53 Mt 6:25–34 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 AUGUST

12th Sunday of Pentecost 8 Eph 3:1–13 St. Dominic, C Mt 15:21–28 Pope St. Sixtus II, M

Monday St. Matthias, Ap 9 Acts 27:1–4, 8a,14–15, 18–21a, 22–26 1 Cor 4:9–17 Lk 12:54–59 Mt 11:25–30

Tuesday 10 Acts 27:27, 33–37, 39–44 St. Laurence, M Lk 13:1–5

Wednesday 11 Acts 28:1–10 St. Clare, C Lk 13:6–9

Thursday St. Shaina, C 12 Acts 28:11–15 Heb 10:32–39 Lk 13:10–17 Lk 12:1–5

Friday 13 Acts 28:16–22 St. , M Lk 13:18–21

Saturday 14 Acts 28:23–31 St. (USA), M Lk 13:22–30 the Prophet, C AUGUST MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

12th Sunday of Pentecost 8 Eph 3:1–13 St. Dominic, C Mt 15:21–28 Pope St. Sixtus II, M

Monday St. Matthias, Ap 9 Acts 27:1–4, 8a,14–15, 18–21a, 22–26 1 Cor 4:9–17 Lk 12:54–59 Mt 11:25–30

Tuesday 10 Acts 27:27, 33–37, 39–44 St. Laurence, M Lk 13:1–5

Wednesday 11 Acts 28:1–10 St. Clare, C Lk 13:6–9

Thursday St. Shaina, C 12 Acts 28:11–15 Heb 10:32–39 Lk 13:10–17 Lk 12:1–5

Friday 13 Acts 28:16–22 St. Hippolytus of Rome, M Lk 13:18–21

Saturday 14 Acts 28:23–31 St. Maximilian Kolbe (USA), M Lk 13:22–30 Micah the Prophet, C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 AUGUST

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary 15 Rom 12:9–15 Lk 1:46–55 or Lk 10:38–42

Monday St. Roch, M 16 1 Jn 1:1–10 Heb 11:1–7 Lk 13:31–35 Lk 12:35–44

Tuesday 17 1 Jn 2:1–11 St. Myron of Crete, M Lk 14:1–6

Wednesday 18 1 Jn 2:12–20 The Letter of King Abgar to Christ Lk 14:7–11

Thursday 19 1 Jn 2:21–29 St. Luke of Baalbek, M Lk 14:12–15

Friday 20 1 Jn 3:1–10 St. Bernard, Doctor of the Church, C Lk 14:16–24

Saturday 21 1 Jn 3:11–22 the Prophet, C Lk 14:25–35 AUGUST MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary 15 Rom 12:9–15 Lk 1:46–55 or Lk 10:38–42

Monday St. Roch, M 16 1 Jn 1:1–10 Heb 11:1–7 Lk 13:31–35 Lk 12:35–44

Tuesday 17 1 Jn 2:1–11 St. Myron of Crete, M Lk 14:1–6

Wednesday 18 1 Jn 2:12–20 The Letter of King Abgar to Christ Lk 14:7–11

Thursday 19 1 Jn 2:21–29 St. Luke of Baalbek, M Lk 14:12–15

Friday 20 1 Jn 3:1–10 St. Bernard, Doctor of the Church, C Lk 14:16–24

Saturday 21 1 Jn 3:11–22 Samuel the Prophet, C Lk 14:25–35 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 AUGUST

14th Sunday of Pentecost 22 1 Thes 2:1–13 St. Symphorian, M Lk 10:38–42

Monday St. the Syriac, C 23 1 Jn 3:23 – 4:6 Heb 13:7–17 Lk 15:1–7 Lk 4:14–21

Tuesday 24 1 Jn 4:7–21 St. Eutyches of Sebastia, M Lk 15:8–10

Wednesday 25 1 Jn 5:1–12 St. Titus, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap Lk 16:1–8

Thursday 26 1 Jn 5:13–21 Pope St. Zephyrinus, C Lk 16:9–12

Friday 27 2 Jn 1–13 St. Biyameen the Hermit, C Lk 16:13–17

Saturday St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church, C 28 3 Jn 1–15 2 Tim 4:1–8 Lk 17:1–4 Mt 5:13–17 St. Moses the Ethiopian, C AUGUST MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

14th Sunday of Pentecost 22 1 Thes 2:1–13 St. Symphorian, M Lk 10:38–42

Monday St. Isaac the Syriac, C 23 1 Jn 3:23 – 4:6 Heb 13:7–17 Lk 15:1–7 Lk 4:14–21

Tuesday 24 1 Jn 4:7–21 St. Eutyches of Sebastia, M Lk 15:8–10

Wednesday 25 1 Jn 5:1–12 St. Titus, One of the 72 Disciples, Ap Lk 16:1–8

Thursday 26 1 Jn 5:13–21 Pope St. Zephyrinus, C Lk 16:9–12

Friday 27 2 Jn 1–13 St. Biyameen the Hermit, C Lk 16:13–17

Saturday St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church, C 28 3 Jn 1–15 2 Tim 4:1–8 Lk 17:1–4 Mt 5:13–17 St. Moses the Ethiopian, C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 AUGUST

15th Sunday of Pentecost Beheading of John the Baptist, M 29 1 Thes 1:1–10 Heb 11:32–40 Lk 7:36–50 Mk 6:14–29

Monday Bl. Brother Estephan Ne'mee, C 30 Jas 1:1–8 1 Cor 9:7–12 Lk 17:5–10 Mt 20:1–16

Tuesday St. Abda, M 31 Jas 1:9–18 St. Zakhia (Nicholas), C Lk 17:11–19 St. Aegidius (Giles), C Eph 6:10–18 Mt 19:27–30

September

Wednesday St. Simeon the Stylite, C 1 Jas 1:19–27 1 Cor 9:24–27 Lk 17:20–25 Lk 18:18–30

Thursday St. Mammas the Great, M 2 Jas 2:1–13 Rom 9:14–22 Lk 17:26–30 Jn 12:44–50

Friday 3 Jas 2:14–26 St. Theodore the Great, M Lk 17:31–37

Saturday 4 Jas 3:1–12 St. Babylas, Patriarch of Antioch, M Lk 18:1–8 SEPTEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

15th Sunday of Pentecost Beheading of John the Baptist, M 29 1 Thes 1:1–10 Heb 11:32–40 Lk 7:36–50 Mk 6:14–29

Monday Bl. Brother Estephan Ne'mee, C 30 Jas 1:1–8 1 Cor 9:7–12 Lk 17:5–10 Mt 20:1–16

Tuesday St. Abda, M 31 Jas 1:9–18 St. Zakhia (Nicholas), C Lk 17:11–19 St. Aegidius (Giles), C Eph 6:10–18 Mt 19:27–30

September

Wednesday St. Simeon the Stylite, C 1 Jas 1:19–27 1 Cor 9:24–27 Lk 17:20–25 Lk 18:18–30

Thursday St. Mammas the Great, M 2 Jas 2:1–13 Rom 9:14–22 Lk 17:26–30 Jn 12:44–50

Friday 3 Jas 2:14–26 St. Theodore the Great, M Lk 17:31–37

Saturday 4 Jas 3:1–12 St. Babylas, Patriarch of Antioch, M Lk 18:1–8 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 SEPTEMBER

16th Sunday of Pentecost St. Sharbel of Raha & His Sister, M 5 Rom 8:18–27 Col 1:1–9 Lk 18:9–14 Mt 10:28–33 St. Teresa of Calcutta, C

Monday St. the Archangel, An 6 Jas 3:13–18 Col 2:16–23 Labor Day Lk 18:15–17 Mt 18:1–5, 10

Tuesday 7 Jas 4:1–10 St. Sozon, M Lk 18:18–23

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday 2 Cor 4:1–6 8 Lk 8:16–21

Thursday Sts. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary, C 9 Jas 5:1–6 Eph 5:22–32 Lk 18:31–34 Lk 3:23–38 Bl. Frederick Ozanam, C The Council of Chalcedon (451)

Friday 10 Jas 5:7–12 St. Pulcheria the Queen, C Lk 19:11–28

Saturday 11 Jas 5:13–20 St. , C Lk 19:41–44 SEPTEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

16th Sunday of Pentecost St. Sharbel of Raha & His Sister, M 5 Rom 8:18–27 Col 1:1–9 Lk 18:9–14 Mt 10:28–33 St. Teresa of Calcutta, C

Monday St. Michael the Archangel, An 6 Jas 3:13–18 Col 2:16–23 Labor Day Lk 18:15–17 Mt 18:1–5, 10

Tuesday 7 Jas 4:1–10 St. Sozon, M Lk 18:18–23

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday 2 Cor 4:1–6 8 Lk 8:16–21

Thursday Sts. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary, C 9 Jas 5:1–6 Eph 5:22–32 Lk 18:31–34 Lk 3:23–38 Bl. Frederick Ozanam, C The Council of Chalcedon (451)

Friday 10 Jas 5:7–12 St. Pulcheria the Queen, C Lk 19:11–28

Saturday 11 Jas 5:13–20 St. Theodora of Alexandria, C Lk 19:41–44 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 SEPTEMBER

Season of the Holy Cross Exaltation of the Holy Cross 12 1 Cor 1:18–25 St. , M Jn 12:20–32

Monday 13 2 Pet 1:1–11 St. Christopher, M Jn 3:11–21

Exaltation of the Holy Cross (actual feast) Tuesday 14 2 Pet 1:12–21 1 Cor 1:18–25 Jn 8:21–30 Jn 12:20–32

Wednesday Sts. Shaina & Sassine, C 15 2 Pet 3:1–9 1 Cor 3:1–9 or Rom 2:17–25 Jn 12:31–36 Lk 12:35–44

Thursday St. , Bishop of Carthage, M 16 2 Pet 3:10–18 Phil 1:1–12 Mk 8:31–38 Lk 21:10–19

Friday St. Sophia & Her 3 Daughters, M 17 Jude 1–7 Heb 12:1–9 Jn 18:33–38 Mk 4:24–32

Saturday 18 Jude 17–25 The Flight of the Lord Jesus to Egypt Lk 23:36–43 SEPTEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Season of the Holy Cross Exaltation of the Holy Cross 12 1 Cor 1:18–25 St. Cornelius the Centurion, M Jn 12:20–32

Monday 13 2 Pet 1:1–11 St. Christopher, M Jn 3:11–21

Exaltation of the Holy Cross (actual feast) Tuesday 14 2 Pet 1:12–21 1 Cor 1:18–25 Jn 8:21–30 Jn 12:20–32

Wednesday Sts. Shaina & Sassine, C 15 2 Pet 3:1–9 1 Cor 3:1–9 or Rom 2:17–25 Jn 12:31–36 Lk 12:35–44

Thursday St. Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, M 16 2 Pet 3:10–18 Phil 1:1–12 Mk 8:31–38 Lk 21:10–19

Friday St. Sophia & Her 3 Daughters, M 17 Jude 1–7 Heb 12:1–9 Jn 18:33–38 Mk 4:24–32

Saturday 18 Jude 17–25 The Flight of the Lord Jesus to Egypt Lk 23:36–43 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 SEPTEMBER

1st Sunday after Holy Cross 19 2 Tim 2:1–10 St. Januarius, M Mk 10:35–45

Monday 20 Rev 1:1–8 St. Eustace and His Wife and Children, M Mk 8:34 – 9:1

Tuesday 21 Rev 1:9–20 St. Quadratus, Bishop of Athens, M Mk 9:33–37

Wednesday St. Phocas and his Companions, M 22 Rev 2:1–7 2 Cor 13:5–13 Mk 9:38–50 Lk 21:10–19

Thursday 23 Rev 2:8–11 the Prophet, C Mk 10:17–27

Friday St. , First Woman Martyr 24 Rev 2:12–17 2 Cor 10:1–7 Mk 10:28–31 Mt 25:1–13

Saturday 25 Rev 2:18–29 St. Paphnutius the Confessor, C Mt 20:1–16 SEPTEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

1st Sunday after Holy Cross 19 2 Tim 2:1–10 St. Januarius, M Mk 10:35–45

Monday 20 Rev 1:1–8 St. Eustace and His Wife and Children, M Mk 8:34 – 9:1

Tuesday 21 Rev 1:9–20 St. Quadratus, Bishop of Athens, M Mk 9:33–37

Wednesday St. Phocas and his Companions, M 22 Rev 2:1–7 2 Cor 13:5–13 Mk 9:38–50 Lk 21:10–19

Thursday 23 Rev 2:8–11 Jonah the Prophet, C Mk 10:17–27

Friday St. Thecla, First Woman Martyr 24 Rev 2:12–17 2 Cor 10:1–7 Mk 10:28–31 Mt 25:1–13

Saturday 25 Rev 2:18–29 St. Paphnutius the Confessor, C Mt 20:1–16 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 SEPTEMBER

2nd Sunday after Holy Cross St. John the Evangelist, Ap 26 1 Cor 15:19–34 1 Cor 1:26–31 Mt 24:1–14 Jn 21:20–25

Monday 27 Rev 3:1–6 St. Vincent de Paul, C Mt 10:16–22

Tuesday 28 Rev 3:7–13 St. Chariton, C Mt 11:20–24

Wednesday 29 Rev 3:14–22 St. Romanos, known as Rouhanna the Cantor, C Mt 12:29–32

Thursday 30 Rev 4:1–11 St. , M Mt 12:33–37

October

Friday St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Doctor of the Church, C 1 Rev 5:1–10 Eph 3:13–21 Mt 12:38–42 Lk 12:6–10

Saturday Sts. Cyprian & Justina, M 2 Rev 6:9–17 Heb 10:32–39 Mt 12:43–45 Mt 24:3–14 OCTOBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

2nd Sunday after Holy Cross St. John the Evangelist, Ap 26 1 Cor 15:19–34 1 Cor 1:26–31 Mt 24:1–14 Jn 21:20–25

Monday 27 Rev 3:1–6 St. Vincent de Paul, C Mt 10:16–22

Tuesday 28 Rev 3:7–13 St. Chariton, C Mt 11:20–24

Wednesday 29 Rev 3:14–22 St. Romanos, known as Rouhanna the Cantor, C Mt 12:29–32

Thursday 30 Rev 4:1–11 St. Gregory the Illuminator, M Mt 12:33–37

October

Friday St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Doctor of the Church, C 1 Rev 5:1–10 Eph 3:13–21 Mt 12:38–42 Lk 12:6–10

Saturday Sts. Cyprian & Justina, M 2 Rev 6:9–17 Heb 10:32–39 Mt 12:43–45 Mt 24:3–14 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 OCTOBER

3rd Sunday after Holy Cross Holy Rosary Sunday 3 Phil 3:17 – 4:1 St. , C Mt 24:23–31 St. Mother Theodore Guerin (USA), C

Monday St. , C 4 Rev 7:9–17 Gal 6:11–18 Mt 24:32–44 Mt 11:25–30

Tuesday 5 Rev 10:1–11 St. , C Lk 6:20–26

Wednesday 6 Rev 11:1–12 St. Thomas, Ap Lk 5:33–39

Thursday Sts. Sarkis (Sergius) & Bacchus, M 7 Rev 12:1–12 2 Cor 4:7–15 Lk 21:34–38 Mk 13:9–13

Friday 8 Rev 13:1, 2b–4, 6–7, 11–12, 15–18 St. Pelagia of Antioch, C Jn 5:17–23

Saturday St. James, Brother of the Lord, Ap 9 Rev 14:1–8, 13 2 Cor 5:20 – 6:7 Jn 5:24–30 Lk 6:12–19 OCTOBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

3rd Sunday after Holy Cross Holy Rosary Sunday 3 Phil 3:17 – 4:1 St. Dionysius the Areopagite, C Mt 24:23–31 St. Mother Theodore Guerin (USA), C

Monday St. Francis of Assisi, C 4 Rev 7:9–17 Gal 6:11–18 Mt 24:32–44 Mt 11:25–30

Tuesday 5 Rev 10:1–11 St. Paul the Simple, C Lk 6:20–26

Wednesday 6 Rev 11:1–12 St. Thomas, Ap Lk 5:33–39

Thursday Sts. Sarkis (Sergius) & Bacchus, M 7 Rev 12:1–12 2 Cor 4:7–15 Lk 21:34–38 Mk 13:9–13

Friday 8 Rev 13:1, 2b–4, 6–7, 11–12, 15–18 St. Pelagia of Antioch, C Jn 5:17–23

Saturday St. James, Brother of the Lord, Ap 9 Rev 14:1–8, 13 2 Cor 5:20 – 6:7 Jn 5:24–30 Lk 6:12–19 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 OCTOBER

4th Sunday after Holy Cross 10 1 Thes 5:1–11 Sts. Eulampius, Eulampia and Companions, M Mt 24:45–51

Monday St. Philip the Deacon, C 11 Rev 15:1–8 Pope St. John XXIII, C Columbus Day Jn 12:20–28 The First Council of Nicaea (325)

Tuesday St. Edno, M 12 Rev 18:1–8 Heb 7:11–17 Jn 16:20–24 Jn 15:1–8

Wednesday 13 Rev 19:1–2, 5–9, 11–13, 16 Sts. Carpus and Papylus, and Their Companions, M Lk 12:16–21

Thursday St. Isaiah the , C 14 Rev 21:1–12, 14 Rom 6:18–23 Lk 13:6–9 Mt 10:28–33

Friday St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church, C 15 Rev 21:22 – 22:5 Rom 8:22–27 Lk 15:3–7 Lk 10:38–42

Saturday 16 Rev 22:16–21 St. , Commander of the , M Lk 15:8–10 OCTOBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

4th Sunday after Holy Cross 10 1 Thes 5:1–11 Sts. Eulampius, Eulampia and Companions, M Mt 24:45–51

Monday St. Philip the Deacon, C 11 Rev 15:1–8 Pope St. John XXIII, C Columbus Day Jn 12:20–28 The First Council of Nicaea (325)

Tuesday St. Edno, M 12 Rev 18:1–8 Heb 7:11–17 Jn 16:20–24 Jn 15:1–8

Wednesday 13 Rev 19:1–2, 5–9, 11–13, 16 Sts. Carpus and Papylus, and Their Companions, M Lk 12:16–21

Thursday St. Isaiah the Monk, C 14 Rev 21:1–12, 14 Rom 6:18–23 Lk 13:6–9 Mt 10:28–33

Friday St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church, C 15 Rev 21:22 – 22:5 Rom 8:22–27 Lk 15:3–7 Lk 10:38–42

Saturday 16 Rev 22:16–21 St. Longinus, Commander of the Legion, M Lk 15:8–10 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 OCTOBER

5th Sunday after Holy Cross 17 Phil 2:12–18 Sts. Cosmas and Damian, M Mt 25:1–13

Monday St. , Ap 18 1 Cor 1:1–9 2 Cor 8:16–22 Lk 16:1–12 Lk 10:1–7

Tuesday 19 1 Cor 1:10–17 St. Aaron of Antioch, M Lk 18:1–8 Sts. Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, & Comp. (USA),

Wednesday St. Shallita (Artemius), M 20 1 Cor 1:26–31 Phil 1:21–30 Lk 19:11–28 Mt 5:1–12

Thursday 21 1 Cor 3:10–23 St. of Tabatha, C Mk 4:21–25

Friday 22 1 Cor 4:1–13 Pope St. John Paul II, C Mk 4:26–29

Saturday 23 1 Cor 4:14–21 St. Ignatius, Patriarch of Constantinople, C Mt 22:1–14 OCTOBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

5th Sunday after Holy Cross 17 Phil 2:12–18 Sts. Cosmas and Damian, M Mt 25:1–13

Monday St. Luke the Evangelist, Ap 18 1 Cor 1:1–9 2 Cor 8:16–22 Lk 16:1–12 Lk 10:1–7

Tuesday 19 1 Cor 1:10–17 St. Aaron of Antioch, M Lk 18:1–8 Sts. Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, & Comp. (USA),

Wednesday St. Shallita (Artemius), M 20 1 Cor 1:26–31 Phil 1:21–30 Lk 19:11–28 Mt 5:1–12

Thursday 21 1 Cor 3:10–23 St. Hilarion of Tabatha, C Mk 4:21–25

Friday 22 1 Cor 4:1–13 Pope St. John Paul II, C Mk 4:26–29

Saturday 23 1 Cor 4:14–21 St. Ignatius, Patriarch of Constantinople, C Mt 22:1–14 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 OCTOBER

6th Sunday after Holy Cross 24 Gal 6:1–10 St. Arethas (Hares) and Companions, M Mt 25:14–30

Monday 25 1 Cor 6:1–11 St. Chrysanthus and His Wife Daria, M Mt 13:1–9

Tuesday 26 1 Cor 6:12–20 St. Demetrius, M Mt 13:10–17

Wednesday 27 1 Cor 7:1–3, 8–14, 17, 24 Sts. Capitolina and Eroteis of Cappadocia, M Mt 13:18–23

Thursday 28 1 Cor 7:25–35 St. Terence and His Companions, M Mt 13:24–30

Friday 29 1 Cor 9:13–18 St. Anastasia the Roman, M Mt 13:31–35

Saturday 30 1 Cor 9:19–27 St. Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem, C Mt 13:36–43 OCTOBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

6th Sunday after Holy Cross 24 Gal 6:1–10 St. Arethas (Hares) and Companions, M Mt 25:14–30

Monday 25 1 Cor 6:1–11 St. Chrysanthus and His Wife Daria, M Mt 13:1–9

Tuesday 26 1 Cor 6:12–20 St. Demetrius, M Mt 13:10–17

Wednesday 27 1 Cor 7:1–3, 8–14, 17, 24 Sts. Capitolina and Eroteis of Cappadocia, M Mt 13:18–23

Thursday 28 1 Cor 7:25–35 St. Terence and His Companions, M Mt 13:24–30

Friday 29 1 Cor 9:13–18 St. Anastasia the Roman, M Mt 13:31–35

Saturday 30 1 Cor 9:19–27 St. Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem, C Mt 13:36–43 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 OCTOBER

Sunday of Christ the King 31 Rom 12:9–21 St. Epimachus, M Mt 25:31–46

November All (Holy Day of Obligation) Monday Heb 12:18–24 1 Mt 5:1–12

All Souls Tuesday 1 Thes 5:1–11 2 Lk 16:19–31

Wednesday 3 1 Cor 12:1–11 Sts. Akepsimas, Joseph and Aithalas, M Mt 18:23–35

Thursday 4 1 Cor 12:12–27 Sts. Vitalis and Agricola, M Mt 22:15–22

Friday St. Asya the Righteous, C 5 1 Cor 13:1–13 1 Cor 9:24–27 Mt 21:28–32 Mt 8:14–22

Saturday 6 1 Cor 14:1–5, 13–14, 20, 26 St. Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople, M Mt 21:33–46 NOVEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Sunday of Christ the King 31 Rom 12:9–21 St. Epimachus, M Mt 25:31–46

November All Saints (Holy Day of Obligation) Monday Heb 12:18–24 1 Mt 5:1–12

All Souls Tuesday 1 Thes 5:1–11 2 Lk 16:19–31

Wednesday 3 1 Cor 12:1–11 Sts. Akepsimas, Joseph and Aithalas, M Mt 18:23–35

Thursday 4 1 Cor 12:12–27 Sts. Vitalis and Agricola, M Mt 22:15–22

Friday St. Asya the Righteous, C 5 1 Cor 13:1–13 1 Cor 9:24–27 Mt 21:28–32 Mt 8:14–22

Saturday 6 1 Cor 14:1–5, 13–14, 20, 26 St. Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople, M Mt 21:33–46 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 NOVEMBER

Opening of the

Consecration of the Church 7 Heb 9:1–12 St. Hieron and His Companions, M Mt 16:13–20 Daylight Savings Time Ends

Monday St. Michael the Archangel, An 8 Heb 10:11–18 Heb 1:13 – 2:5 Jn 17:1–8 Jn 1:43–51

Tuesday 9 Heb 10:19–25 St. Matrona of Pamphylia, C Jn 17:9–13

Wednesday St. Maura, M 10 Heb 10:26–31 Rom 8:18–26 Jn 17:14–19 Jn 6:30–40

Thursday St. Mennas & Companions, M 11 Heb 10:32–39 St. Martin, C Veterans’ Day Jn 17:20–23 2 Cor 2:12–17 Lk 11:33–36

Friday 12 Rom 5:12–16 St. Theodore, C Jn 17:24–26

Saturday St. , Doctor of the Church, C 13 Rom 5:17–21 1 Tim 2:1–10 Jn 15:15–21 Mt 5:13–17 St. Frances Cabrini (USA), C NOVEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Opening of the Liturgical Year

Consecration of the Church 7 Heb 9:1–12 St. Hieron and His Companions, M Mt 16:13–20 Daylight Savings Time Ends

Monday St. Michael the Archangel, An 8 Heb 10:11–18 Heb 1:13 – 2:5 Jn 17:1–8 Jn 1:43–51

Tuesday 9 Heb 10:19–25 St. Matrona of Pamphylia, C Jn 17:9–13

Wednesday St. Maura, M 10 Heb 10:26–31 Rom 8:18–26 Jn 17:14–19 Jn 6:30–40

Thursday St. Mennas & Companions, M 11 Heb 10:32–39 St. Martin, C Veterans’ Day Jn 17:20–23 2 Cor 2:12–17 Lk 11:33–36

Friday 12 Rom 5:12–16 St. Theodore, C Jn 17:24–26

Saturday St. John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church, C 13 Rom 5:17–21 1 Tim 2:1–10 Jn 15:15–21 Mt 5:13–17 St. Frances Cabrini (USA), C EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 NOVEMBER

Season of the Glorious Birth of Our Lord

Announcement to Zechariah St. Philip, Ap 14 Rom 4:13–25 2 Thes 2:13 – 3:5 Lk 1:1–25 Jn 14:8–14

Monday 15 Rom 4:1–12 Sts. Gurias, Samonas, & Adib the Deacon, M Jn 8:31–37

Tuesday St. Matthew the Evangelist, Ap 16 Rom 2:1–8 1 Tim 1:12–19 Jn 8:38–40 Mt 9:9–13

Wednesday 17 Rom 2:9–16 St. Gregory the Wonderworker, C Jn 8:41–45

Thursday St. Romanos (Raymond), M 18 Rom 2:17–29 Phil 1:12–21 Jn 8:46–50 Lk 12:11–15 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (USA), C

Friday 19 Rom 3:1–12 Pope St. Pontian, M Jn 8:51–55

Saturday 20 Rom 3:21–31 St. Gregory of the Decapolis, C Jn 8:56–59 NOVEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Season of the Glorious Birth of Our Lord

Announcement to Zechariah St. Philip, Ap 14 Rom 4:13–25 2 Thes 2:13 – 3:5 Lk 1:1–25 Jn 14:8–14

Monday 15 Rom 4:1–12 Sts. Gurias, Samonas, & Adib the Deacon, M Jn 8:31–37

Tuesday St. Matthew the Evangelist, Ap 16 Rom 2:1–8 1 Tim 1:12–19 Jn 8:38–40 Mt 9:9–13

Wednesday 17 Rom 2:9–16 St. Gregory the Wonderworker, C Jn 8:41–45

Thursday St. Romanos (Raymond), M 18 Rom 2:17–29 Phil 1:12–21 Jn 8:46–50 Lk 12:11–15 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (USA), C

Friday 19 Rom 3:1–12 Pope St. Pontian, M Jn 8:51–55

Saturday 20 Rom 3:21–31 St. Gregory of the Decapolis, C Jn 8:56–59 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 NOVEMBER

Announcement to the Virgin Mary Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple 21 Gal 3:15–22 Heb 2:14 – 3:6 Lk 1:26–38 Lk 11:27–32

Monday 22 Gal 3:1–6 Sts. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary, C Lk 11:27–32

Tuesday 23 Gal 3:7–14 St. Sassine, Bishop of Cyzicus, M Mt 11:25–30

Wednesday 24 Gal 3:23–29 St. , M Mt 13:54–58

Thursday 25 Gal 4:1–7 Pope St. Clement I, M Thanksgiving Day Mt 12:46–50

Friday 26 Gal 4:8–12 St. Peter, Patriarch of Alexandria, M Jn 6:40–44

Saturday St. James Intercisus, M 27 Gal 4:13–20 2 Tim 2:8–16 Lk 10:21–24 Mt 10:28–33 NOVEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Announcement to the Virgin Mary Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple 21 Gal 3:15–22 Heb 2:14 – 3:6 Lk 1:26–38 Lk 11:27–32

Monday 22 Gal 3:1–6 Sts. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary, C Lk 11:27–32

Tuesday 23 Gal 3:7–14 St. Sassine, Bishop of Cyzicus, M Mt 11:25–30

Wednesday 24 Gal 3:23–29 St. Catherine of Alexandria, M Mt 13:54–58

Thursday 25 Gal 4:1–7 Pope St. Clement I, M Thanksgiving Day Mt 12:46–50

Friday 26 Gal 4:8–12 St. Peter, Patriarch of Alexandria, M Jn 6:40–44

Saturday St. James Intercisus, M 27 Gal 4:13–20 2 Tim 2:8–16 Lk 10:21–24 Mt 10:28–33 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 NOVEMBER

Visitation of the Virgin to Elizabeth 28 Eph 1:1–14 St. Stephen the Younger, M Lk 1:39–45

Monday 29 Eph 1:15–23 Sts. Saturninus and Sisinius, M Lk 1:46–56

Tuesday St. Andrew, Ap 30 Eph 2:1–10 1 Cor 1:26–31 Lk 10:38–42 Mt 4:18–23 St. Bishay, C

December

Wednesday 1 Eph 2:11–16 the Prophet, C Lk 19:1–10

Thursday 2 Eph 2:17–22 the Prophet, C Jn 4:39–42

Friday St. , C 3 Eph 3:14–21 2 Cor 12:9–14 Mk 7:24–30 Mk 16:15–18

Saturday St. Barbara, M 4 Eph 4:1–7 1 Cor 7:36–40 Lk 5:27–32 Mt 25:1–13 DECEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Visitation of the Virgin to Elizabeth 28 Eph 1:1–14 St. Stephen the Younger, M Lk 1:39–45

Monday 29 Eph 1:15–23 Sts. Saturninus and Sisinius, M Lk 1:46–56

Tuesday St. Andrew, Ap 30 Eph 2:1–10 1 Cor 1:26–31 Lk 10:38–42 Mt 4:18–23 St. Bishay, C

December

Wednesday 1 Eph 2:11–16 Nahum the Prophet, C Lk 19:1–10

Thursday 2 Eph 2:17–22 Habakkuk the Prophet, C Jn 4:39–42

Friday St. Francis Xavier, C 3 Eph 3:14–21 2 Cor 12:9–14 Mk 7:24–30 Mk 16:15–18

Saturday St. Barbara, M 4 Eph 4:1–7 1 Cor 7:36–40 Lk 5:27–32 Mt 25:1–13 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 DECEMBER

Birth of John the Baptist 5 Gal 4:21 – 5:1 St. Saba the Hermit, C Lk 1:57–66

Monday St. Nicholas (Zakhia), C 6 Rom 9:1–5 Heb 13:7–17 Lk 1:67–80 Mt 25:14–30

Tuesday 7 Rom 9:6–13 St. , Doctor of the Church, C Mt 11:11–15

The (Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday 8 Heb 7:11–17 Lk 11:27–32 Conclusion of the Second Vatican Council (1965)

Thursday 9 Rom 9:19–29 St. Francis of Paola, C Mt 21:23–27

Friday 10 Rom 9:30–33 Pope St. Miltiades, C Mt 11:16–19

Saturday 11 Rom 10:1–13 St. the Stylite, C Jn 5:31–36 DECEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Birth of John the Baptist 5 Gal 4:21 – 5:1 St. Saba the Hermit, C Lk 1:57–66

Monday St. Nicholas (Zakhia), C 6 Rom 9:1–5 Heb 13:7–17 Lk 1:67–80 Mt 25:14–30

Tuesday 7 Rom 9:6–13 St. Ambrose, Doctor of the Church, C Mt 11:11–15

The Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday 8 Heb 7:11–17 Lk 11:27–32 Conclusion of the Second Vatican Council (1965)

Thursday 9 Rom 9:19–29 St. Francis of Paola, C Mt 21:23–27

Friday 10 Rom 9:30–33 Pope St. Miltiades, C Mt 11:16–19

Saturday 11 Rom 10:1–13 St. Daniel the Stylite, C Jn 5:31–36 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 DECEMBER

Revelation to Joseph 12 Eph 3:1–13 St. Spiridion the Wonderworker, C Mt 1:18–25 (USA)

Monday 13 Rom 10:14–21 St. Lucy, M Jn 7:1–10

Tuesday St. Nemtallah El-Hardini, C 14 Rom 11:1–12 Rom 12:1–8 Jn 7:11–18 Mt 4:18–25

Wednesday 15 Rom 11:13–24 St. Eleutherius and His Mother, M Jn 7:25–30

Thursday 16 Rom 11:25–36 the Prophet, C Jn 7:31–36

Friday 17 Rom 12:1–8 The 3 Young Men: Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, C Jn 7:37–44

Saturday 18 Rom 12:9–21 Daniel the Prophet, C Jn 7:45–53 DECEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Revelation to Joseph 12 Eph 3:1–13 St. Spiridion the Wonderworker, C Mt 1:18–25 Our Lady of Guadalupe (USA)

Monday 13 Rom 10:14–21 St. Lucy, M Jn 7:1–10

Tuesday St. Nemtallah El-Hardini, C 14 Rom 11:1–12 Rom 12:1–8 Jn 7:11–18 Mt 4:18–25

Wednesday 15 Rom 11:13–24 St. Eleutherius and His Mother, M Jn 7:25–30

Thursday 16 Rom 11:25–36 Haggai the Prophet, C Jn 7:31–36

Friday 17 Rom 12:1–8 The 3 Young Men: Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, C Jn 7:37–44

Saturday 18 Rom 12:9–21 Daniel the Prophet, C Jn 7:45–53 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 DECEMBER

Genealogy Sunday 19 Rom 1:1–12 St. Athenodorus, M Mt 1:1–17

Monday St. , M 20 Heb 11:1–6 Rom 8:31–39 Jn 8:1–11 Jn 12:23–30

Tuesday 21 Heb 11:7–10 St. Julian, M Jn 8:12–20

Wednesday 22 Heb 11:11–16 St. Anastasia of the Balkans, M Jn 8:21–24

Thursday 23 Heb 11:17–22 St. Eugenia, M Jn 8:25–30

Vigil of the Glorious Birth Friday Heb 11:23–31 24 Jn 12:44–47

The Glorious Birth of Our Lord (Holy Day of Obligation) Saturday Heb 1:1–12 25 Lk 2:1–20 DECEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Genealogy Sunday 19 Rom 1:1–12 St. Athenodorus, M Mt 1:1–17

Monday St. Ignatius of Antioch, M 20 Heb 11:1–6 Rom 8:31–39 Jn 8:1–11 Jn 12:23–30

Tuesday 21 Heb 11:7–10 St. Julian, M Jn 8:12–20

Wednesday 22 Heb 11:11–16 St. Anastasia of the Balkans, M Jn 8:21–24

Thursday 23 Heb 11:17–22 St. Eugenia, M Jn 8:25–30

Vigil of the Glorious Birth Friday Heb 11:23–31 24 Jn 12:44–47

The Glorious Birth of Our Lord (Holy Day of Obligation) Saturday Heb 1:1–12 25 Lk 2:1–20 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 DECEMBER

Felicitations to the Virgin Mary 26 Eph 1:3–14 Lk 1:46–55

St. Stephen, the First Martyr, the First Deacon, M Monday 2 Cor 11:1–9 27 Mt 23:29 – 24:2

The Adoration of the Magi Tuesday Rev 21:9–10, 21–27 St. Marina (Margaret) of Pisidia, M 28 Mt 2:1–12

Flight into Egypt & Massacre of the Children of Bethlehem Wednesday Heb 11:23–31 29 Mt 2:13–18

The Return from Egypt to Nazareth Thursday Acts 7:2, 30–37 St. Anysia, M 30 Mt 2:19–23

Friday 31 Col 1:9b–20 St. Zoticus, M Jn 1:1–18 DECEMBER MARONITE LITURGICAL CYCLE AD 2021 EPARCHY OF ST. MARON

Felicitations to the Virgin Mary 26 Eph 1:3–14 Lk 1:46–55

St. Stephen, the First Martyr, the First Deacon, M Monday 2 Cor 11:1–9 27 Mt 23:29 – 24:2

The Adoration of the Magi Tuesday Rev 21:9–10, 21–27 St. Marina (Margaret) of Pisidia, M 28 Mt 2:1–12

Flight into Egypt & Massacre of the Children of Bethlehem Wednesday Heb 11:23–31 29 Mt 2:13–18

The Return from Egypt to Nazareth Thursday Acts 7:2, 30–37 St. Anysia, M 30 Mt 2:19–23

Friday 31 Col 1:9b–20 St. Zoticus, M Jn 1:1–18