Jesuit Seal ON-LINE CALENDAR
Conference of the United States and Canada
of the Society of Jesus

 

 Year:     Include local celebrations [U.S. Dioceses]                            
Include necrology listing
of the former California Province SJ
  
(Link to Separate CalProv
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
The Order (Ordo) of Celebration
for the Eucharist
and the Liturgy of the Hours
for Members of
the Society of Jesus
residing in
the United States
(with notations of some celebrations of Canada)

2024

Jesuit Seal

Cycle B

Year II

Gratitude is due Fr. Martin Wallace, O.P.
of the Dominican Friars of the Province
of the Assumption of B. Virgin Mary in Australia
for providing the foundational PHP code
and PostGreSQL Database of the Ordo

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam




On-Line Scripture Texts

The texts of the scripture readings of the current day may always be obtained from the website of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops:

http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml

Alternatively, one may obtain specific texts by going to

http://bible.oremus.org

At the latter site, one can request a passage directly in this manner:

http://bible.oremus.org/?Mt 5:1-11

Another site giving the liturgical reading for each day of the year may be found at

http://www.servicioskoinonia.org/BiblicalLiturgicalCalendar/

Note that this last site makes use of the Latin American liturgical calendar (with local Latin American feasts).



Editing of this Electronic Ordo

This electronic document is a first attempt to provide a perpetual on-line equivalent to the traditional printed Ordo. Any computer program only does what it is told to do -- mistakes that exist are result of the human error of the programmer.

In adapting a work created by the efforts of Dominican Father Martin Wallace of Australia, errors may have been introduced in my attempts to remove celebrations proper to the Dominicans and to Australia and to introduce celebrations proper to the Society of Jesus and to the United States of America and to Canada. I would hope and pray that such errors be quickly brought to my attention for correction.

Fr. Wallace's Ordo may be found at:
http://www.op.org.au/cal/

Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J.
Santa Clara University

dsmolarski@scu.edu




Purpose of this Ordo

A Jesuit, particularly if travelling, has to contend with several national calendars, as well as local ones and the calendar of the Society.

This Ordo aims to give simple directions for Jesuits in the U.S. in the dioceses in which the Society has canonical houses. Jesuits ministering in other dioceses will still need to consult local calendars.

As well as the General Roman Calendar and the Calendar of the Society, local celebrations such as the anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral and principal local patrons have been included where they are known.

Also included are liturgical directives or advice, drawn from the liturgical books of the Roman Rite, and the documents of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, including the 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal. These indications are included to draw attention to easily neglected or misunderstood provisions. They are not complete, nor do they always refer to the most important aspects of liturgy. Recourse should always be had to the original documents.

Since this is the first attempt in the U.S. to produce such an Ordo, some matters have been overlooked. Please do not hesitate to bring errors or omissions to the editor's notice. He would be particular grateful for further information regarding local calendars in various dioceses in the U.S.




INTRODUCTION

This Liturgical Calendar follows the Roman Calendar and the proper Calendar of the Society of Jesus, adapted for use in the United States of America and Canada by the inclusion of celebrations proper to the Society and celebrations proper to the U.S. and to Canada.

Local celebrations (titular feasts, diocesan patrons, anniversaries of dedication etc.) are shown for those places where the Society in the U.S. has houses. Those working or living in other places need to consult local calendars for local variations.

I. The Calendar:

Certain celebrations [e.g., Christmas, Pentecost and Assumption] have proper Vigil Masses in addition to the Mass for the day itself. These Vigil Masses (with their proper readings) are intended to be used either before or after Evening Prayer I of the celebration.

On Saturdays in Ordinary Time when there is no obligatory memorial, an optional memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary is permitted. Whenever this optional memorial is allowed, a Mass from the Collection of Masses in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary may be used as an alternative.

II. Holy Days of Obligation:

In the U.S., in addition to all Sundays, the following are observed as Holy Days of Obligation (except in Hawai`i):

  • Jan 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (not of obligation when it falls on a Monday or Saturday, not of obligation in the metropolitan province of Los Angeles [Southern California]);
  • Aug 15, Assumption of Mary (not of obligation when it falls on a Monday or Saturday);
  • Nov 1, All Saints (not of obligation when it falls on a Monday or Saturday);
  • Dec 8, Immaculate Conception (Patronal Feast of the U.S.) (when Dec 8 falls on a Sunday, the observance is transferred to Monday, Dec 9, but the obligation is not transferred);
  • Dec 25, Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord.
In Hawai`i, following the policies of the Conference of Bishops of the South Pacific,only Dec 8 and Dec 25 are retained as Holy Days of Obligation.
The Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, except in the east coast ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, and Philadelphia, and in the state of Nebraska. In these areas, it is observed on the Thursday between the Sixth and Seventh Sundays of Easter and is a Holy Day of Obligation.

In Canada, in addition to all Sundays, the following are observed as Holy Days of Obligation:

  • Jan 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God;
  • Dec 25, Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord.

III. Patronal Feasts:

In addition to the celebrations proper to U.S. and Canada, the Society, and the state, every religious community should celebrate the following (GNLYC 52c):

  • Solemnity of the anniversary of the Dedication of the church on the anniversary day of the dedication, if the church was consecrated. If the day of dedication is unknown, this solemnity is usually celebrated on October 25 or on the Sunday of Ordinary Time before November 1 (cf. Notitiae, v. 8 (1972), p. 103; Doc. on Lit., 3818, footnote R10);
  • Solemnity of the titular saint of the church;
  • Solemnity of the principal patron of their house;
  • Feast of the anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral;
  • Feast of the principal patron of the diocese, or more extensive territory.
Other local celebrations (e.g., diocesan secondary patrons, other diocesan saints) have been included to help Jesuits join in prayer with the local Church.

IV. Typography of this Calendar:

A. Italics: indicate an element of the liturgy of the day which is optional, e.g., sequence; or indicate an Optional Memorial, e.g., Dec 4, St John Damascene. They are also used for words in other languages, e.g. Te Deum.

B. Explanatory material is set in smaller type.

C. The letters SJ in the margin indicate a celebration or rubrical directions proper to the Society.

E. Notes regarding day of specially offered Masses by Jesuits appear like this.

F. Special commemorations appear like this.

G. Celebration proper to Canada appear like and/or with the notation [Canada].

V. Abbreviations used in the Daily Ordo:

  • Mass ad lib.. This is a reminder to the celebrant that on weekdays of Ordinary Time there is a choice of Masses that may be used (cf. 2002 GIRM 355):
    1. any of the Masses for Sundays in Ordinary Time;
    2. an optional memorial assigned to that date;
    3. a Saint whose is listed for that date in the Martyrology (thus permitting the use of texts for Jesuit Saints/Blessed in a non-Jesuit church);
    4. a votive Mass or Masses (or Prayers) for various needs and occcasions;
    5. the "daily" Mass for the Dead (in moderation), provided the Mass is being offered specifically for one or more deceased (cf. 2002 GIRM 355, 381).
    Appropriate readings may be chosen from the Lectionary.
    On weekdays of Ordinary Time, the Liturgy of the Hours uses the seasonal texts or the texts of the optional memorial chosen for the Mass.
  • pref = preface
  • prop = proper. NOTE: When "proper" is noted for a reading on a memorial, that reading is to be chosen over the seasonal reading (cf. 2002 GIRM 358).
  • 2002 RM = 2002 (3rd ed.) Roman Missal [NOTE: "[2002 RM]" or "[post-2002 RM]" is used to note celebrations included in the most recent edition of the Roman Missal (or added afterwards), but which are not found in the previous English translations of the Sacramentary or Lectionary. Such celebrations would also not be found in the Liturgy of the Hours; those praying the major hours should use prayers chosen from the Commons.]
  • [SJ] = indicates a celebration listed on the proper calendar of the Society of Jesus.
  • [USA] = indicates a celebration listed on the proper calendar for the Dioceses of the United States.
  • [Canada] = indicates a celebration listed on the proper calendar for the Dioceses of Canada.

NOTE: The general norms for celebrating a Mass other than what is indicated by the calendar are given in 2002 GIRM 352-385.
To summarize:

  • On Solemnities of obligation, Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, Holy Thursday and the Easter Triduum, no ritual Masses (including Nuptial Masses), Funeral Masses, or other Masses for various needs (and votive Masses) are permitted. (2002 GIRM 372, 380)
  • On other Solemnities, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, the Octave of Easter, and All Souls, Funeral Masses are permitted; however, ritual Masses (including Nuptial Masses) and other Masses for various needs (and votive Masses) are NOT permitted. (2002 GIRM 372, 380)
  • Only with the permission of the local Bishop may Masses for various needs (and votive Masses) be celebrated on Sundays of Christmas or Ordinary Times, on Feasts, during Dec 17-24 or the Christmas Octave, during weekdays of Lent. (2002 GIRM 354, 374, 376)
The table at the following link summarizes on which days Ritual Masses (e.g., Nuptial Masses), Masses for Various Needs, and Votive Masses may be celebrated.
http://math.scu.edu/~dsmolars/ordo/table.html

VI. Other Abbreviations used in this Calendar:

  • DPPL : Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (2001)
  • GILH = General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours (1971)
  • GIRM = General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2002)
  • HCWEOM = Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass (1973)
  • PS = Paschale Sollemnitatis (Circular Letter Concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts), Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of the Sacraments, 16 January 1988
  • RC or GNLYC = Roman Calendar or General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar (1969; as amended)
  • RCIA = Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (1972)

VII. Note on Evening Prayer:

On Mondays through Fridays that are seasonal weekdays and on memorials, Evening Prayer (Vespers) of the Liturgy of the Hours is normally taken from the office of the day. (Special rules hold for the Octaves of Christmas and Easter.) This principle also usually holds on Sundays, Solemnities and Feasts.
Since the liturgical day of Sundays and Solemnities starts the prior evening, on Saturdays and on days before Solemnities, Evening Prayer is usually of the following Sunday or Solemnity.
Confusion may arise when a solemnity (or Feast of the Lord) occurs back to back with another solemnity or Sunday. In such cases, Evening Prayer celebrated between the two celebrations should be of the higher ranking celebration (as found in the Table of Liturgical Celebrations [found at the beginning of the Roman Missal or Vol. 1 of the Liturgy of the Hours]) (cf. GNLYC, 61).
In general, Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter rank above Solemnities (resulting in the transferrence of occuring Solemnities), and Solemnities rank above Feasts of the Lord which rank above Sundays of the Christmas Season and of Ordinary Time (resulting in the omission of the feast or Sunday celebration). In those few cases in a typical year when such conflicts arise (sometimes due to Solemnities which have been transferred), one is advised to consult a printed Ordo.
Night Prayer (Compline) always should be chosen as is appropriate for the Evening Prayer celebrated earlier that day.


VARIABLES FOR THE YEAR 2024

Dominical Letter  g f
Golden Number  11
Epact  xix
Solar Cycle 17
Letter of the Martyrology: u
Roman Year of Indiction 2
Julian Period: Year 6737
Years since the confirmation of the Society: 484
Years since the passing of our Holy Father Ignatius  468
Sunday Readings  Cycle  B
Weekday Readings  Cycle   II
Gregorian EasterMarch 31
Julian (Orthodox) Easter    May 5

2024

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January

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Jan 1 Monday
Beginning of a new calendar year.
Weekday Lectionary Cycle for Ordinary Time is 2.
Use (U.S.) Weekday Lectionary Vol III.
whiteThe Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Holy Day of Obligation except when Jan 1 occurs on a Monday or Saturday or in Hawai`i or in the ecclesiastical province of Los Angeles (central and southern California).
Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, Creed, Preface of the Solemnity
[18] Num 6: 22-27; Ps 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4: 4-7; Lk 2: 16-21.
 Hours of the Solemnity; Te Deum
GEN NOTE:In the 4 vol. Lit. of the Hours commonly used in the U.S., the days following Jan 1 (until the Epiphany) are incorrectly labeled (Vol 1, p 502 ff.). "Monday" should read "Jan 2," "Tuesday" should read "Jan 3," etc.
On weekdays between Jan 1 and Epiphany, Week 1 of the Psalter (except if Jan 1 is a Sunday, then Week 2).
Jan 2 Tuesday
whiteSts Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctors of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Christmas I - III, or of the memorial.
 [205] 1 John 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; John 1:19-28.
Hours of the memorial.
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Jan 3 Wednesday
whiteTHE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS
Titular Feast of the Society of Jesus
Outside SJ churches, opt. mem.
Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, Creed, Preface of the Solemnity
[SJ-Lect] Sir 51:8-12 [LM 983]; Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [LM 904.1]; Phil 2:1-11 [LM 136]; Lk 2:21-24 [Proper].
 Hours of the Solemnity; Te Deum
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
SJ NOTE: Mass for the needs of the Church and the Society should be offered on Jan 3 (or Jan 4 if Jan 3 is the Epiphany), Titular Feast of the Society.
Jan 4 Thursday
whiteSt Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious [USA]Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Christmas I - III, or of the memorial.
 [207] 1 John 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; John 1:35-42.
Hours of the memorial.
Jan 5 Friday
whiteSt John Neumann, bishop [USA]Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Christmas I - III, or of the memorial.
 [208] 1 John 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; John 1:43-51.
Hours of the memorial.
Jan 6 Saturday
whiteSaturday before Epiphany
Mass of the day; Preface of Christmas I - III
 [209] 1 John 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mark 1:7-11 or Luke 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38.
Hours of the day
whiteSt André Bessette, religious [USA]
Canonized Oct 17,2010
Optional
Jan 7 Sunday
whiteThe Epiphany of the LordSolemnity
Mass of the Vigil or of the Solemnity; Gloria, Creed.
 [20] Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matt 2:1-12.
The Solemn Proclamation of the Date of Easter and the other major dates is encouraged (DPPL, n. 118). It is read by the deacon or cantor immediately after the Gospel. See Appendix I (below).
Preface of Epiphany; EuchPr I Communicantes.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
On weekdays between Epiphany and Baptism, Week 2 of the Psalter.
Jan 8 Monday
whiteThe Baptism of the LordFeast
Mass of the Feast; Gloria, Preface of the Baptism of the Lord.
[21] Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or (Year B) Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3b+9b-10 or (Year B) Is 12:2-6; Acts 10:34-38 or (Year B) 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mark 1:7-11.
Only one reading is used before the Gospel when this feast is celebrated on Monday.
Hours of the feast. Te Deum.
Ordinary Time begins tomorrow. (Switch to Vol. III of the Lit. of the Hours.)
Week 1 of the Psalter.
When Ordinary Time begins on Tuesday, the Lectionary recommends combining the Monday readings [305] with the Tuesday readings [306] (or using them in lieu of the Tuesday readings), so that the scripture of Ordinary Time begins with the beginnings of the biblical books.
Jan 9 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the first week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [306] 1 Sam 1:9-20; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8; Mark 1:21-28.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 10 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the first week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [307] 1 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2-5, 7-8, 8-9, 10; Mark 1:29-39.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 11 Thursday
greenThursday of the first week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [308] 1 Sam 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 25-26; Mark 1:40-45.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 12 Friday
greenFriday of the first week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [309] 1 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-17, 18-19; Mark 2:1-12.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Marguerite Bourgeoys, virgin [Canada]Memorial [Canada]
Jan 13 Saturday
greenSaturday of the first week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [310] 1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1; Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mark 2:13-17.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Hilary, bishop and doctor of the ChurchOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jan 14 Sunday
greenSecond Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed, Pref. of Sunday.
 [65] 1 Sam 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2+4, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; John 1:35-42. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Jan 15 Monday
greenMonday of the second week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [311] 1 Sam 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21+23; Mark 2:18-22.
 Hours of the day.
 Martin Luther King Day (USA)--Civil Holiday. Intercessions for Racial Harmony are appropriate.
Jan 16 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the second week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [312] 1 Sam 16:1-13; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28; Mark 2:23-28.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 17 Wednesday
whiteSt Anthony, abbotMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [313] 1 Sam 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mark 3:1-6.
Hours of the memorial.
Church Unity Octave begins tomorrow (week before Conversion of St Paul).
Jan 18 Thursday
greenThursday of the second week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [314] 1 Sam 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13; Mark 3:7-12.
 Hours of the day.
Church Unity Octave begins (week before Conversion of St Paul). 
Jan 19 Friday
greenFriday of the second week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [315] 1 Sam 24:3-21; Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6+11; Mark 3:13-19.
 Hours of the day.
redJesuit Martyrs because of the faith (Sts. John Ogilvie, pr; Stephen Prongracz, Melchior Grodziecki, prs, and Mark of Krizevci, Can. of Esztergom; Bl. Ignatius de Azevedo, pr, and comp.; James Sales, pr and William Saultemouche, rel, martyrs) [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement.
Optional
Jan 20 Saturday
greenSaturday of the second week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [316] 2 Sam 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mark 3:20-21.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Fabian, pope and martyrOptional
redSt Sebastian, martyrOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jan 21 Sunday
greenThird Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed, Pref. of Sunday.
 [68] Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Jan 22 Monday
greenMonday of the third week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [317] 2 Sam 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 25-26; Mark 3:22-30.
 Hours of the day.
white or violetDay of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children [USA]Optional
(Recommended Masses: "For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life," No. 48/1 or "For the Preservation of Peace and Justice," No. 30 in "Masses for Various Needs and Occasions"; celebrated on Jan 23 if Jan 22 occurs on Sunday.)
Jan 23 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the third week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [318] 2 Sam 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Mark 3:31-35,
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Marianne Cope, religious [USA]Optional
redSt Vincent, deacon and martyr [USA, transferred from Jan 22, after 2011]Optional
Jan 24 Wednesday
whiteSt Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [319] 2 Sam 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30; Mark 4:1-20.
Hours of the memorial.
Jan 25 Thursday
whiteThe Conversion of St Paul, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [519] Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mark 16:15-18.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Jan 26 Friday
whiteSts Timothy and Titus, bishopsMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [520] 2 Tim 1: 1-8, or Tit 1: 1-5 (1st reading proper); Ps 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7, 8a, 10; Lk 10:1-9.
Seasonal weekday readings:
 [321] 2 Sam 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11; Mark 4:26-34.
Hours of the memorial.
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Jan 27 Saturday
greenSaturday of the third week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [322] 2 Sam 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Mark 4:35-41.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Angela Merici, virginOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jan 28 Sunday
greenFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed, Pref. of Sunday.
 [71] Deut 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7a, 7b-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Jan 29 Monday
greenMonday of the fourth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [323] 2 Sam 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mark 5:1-20.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 30 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the fourth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [324] 2 Sam 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mark 5:21-43.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 31 Wednesday
whiteSt John Bosco, priestMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [325] 2 Sam 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mark 6:1-6.
Hours of the memorial.

February

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Feb 1 Thursday
greenThursday of the fourth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [326] 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd; Mark 6:7-13.
 Hours of the day.
Feb 2 Friday
whiteThe Presentation of the LordFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [524] Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22-32.
2 readings on weekdays.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
The blessing of candles takes place as indicated in the Roman Missal. This is followed by a procession or solemn entrance and is concluded with the Gloria and opening prayer. The penitential act is omitted.
Feb 3 Saturday
greenSaturday of the fourth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [328] 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mark 6:30-34.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Ansgar, bishopOptional
redSt Blaise, bishop and martyr
The blessing of throats may take place at the conclusion of the Gen. Interc. See Book of Blessings, no. 1627.
Optional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Feb 4 Sunday
greenFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed, Pref. of Sunday.
 [74] Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Feb 5 Monday
redSt Agatha, virgin and martyrMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [329] 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mark 6:53-56.
Hours of the memorial.
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Feb 6 Tuesday
redMartyrs of Japan, (St. Paul Miki, rel and comp., Bl Charles Spinola, Sebastian Kimura, prs, and comp., martyrs [SJ]
Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [330] 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5+10, 11; Mark 7:1-13.
Hours of the memorial.
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Feb 7 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the fifth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [331] 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mark 7:14-23.
 Hours of the day.
Feb 8 Thursday
greenThursday of the fifth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [332] 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37+40; Mark 7:24-30.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Jerome Emiliani, priestOptional
whiteSt Josephine Bakhita, virginOptional
Feb 9 Friday
greenFriday of the fifth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [333] 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15; Mark 7:31-37.
 Hours of the day.
Feb 10 Saturday
whiteSt Scholastica, virginMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [334] 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22; Mark 8:1-10.
Hours of the memorial.
Prop. Ant. Bened.
Feb 11 Sunday
greenSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed, Pref. of Sunday.
 [77] Lev 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Feb 12 Monday
greenMonday of the sixth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [335] Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mark 8:11-13.
 Hours of the day.
Feb 13 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the sixth week in Ord. Time.
 Mass ad lib.
 [336] Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mark 8:14-21.
 Hours of the day.

LENT
Lent is a penitential season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.
Catholics over the age of reason are required to receive Holy Communion at least once a year (CIC 920 #1), normally during the Easter season (CIC 920 #2). In the United States, this has been extended to between the First Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday.
During Lent Alleluia is always omitted at Mass and Office (even on solemnities and feasts) and hymns containing Alleluia are not used. The Gloria and Te Deum are included only on solemnities and feasts. The organ is used only to sustain singing, and floral decoration is not permitted (except on solemnities and on Laetare Sunday.) PS 25.
The weekdays of Lent are privileged, so any memorial is considered to be optional. If it is commemorated, at Mass the opening prayer of the memorial is used in place of the seasonal text. At the Office of Readings, after the weekday readings, one may add the Hagiographical Reading of the memorial, the responsory and the concluding prayer. At Morning and Evening Prayer, the prayer of the saint may be added (with its antiphon) after the prayer of the day (omitting the conclusion). (cf. Gen. Intro. Lit. Hours, 238-39.)
The Prayer over the People at the end of Mass is recommended on weekdays.
The use of the Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation is particularly appropriate during Lent. They may be used with one of the Lenten prefaces (2002 RM, Appendix).
 
N.B. Penitential practices during Lent:
  • According to Church Law, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are observed as days of fast and abstinence (CIC 1251). In the United States, all the Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed by all over the age of 14 (CIC 1252). Those between ages of 18 (CIC 97 #1) and 59 [inclusive] (CIC 1252) are bound by the law of fast.
  • If it seems appropriate, on Ash Wednesday or on other days during Lent, some communal penitential celebration or "rite of reconciliation" may be held, whether sacramental or non-sacramental (according to the spirit of the Rite of Penance, nn.36 - 37). This celebration may not immediately precede or be incorporated into Mass.
  • On Ash Wednesday, after the sign of the cross and greeting, the Penitential Act is omitted at Mass. In its place, the Blessing and Imposition of Ashes takes place in all Masses after the homily. If necessary, the Imposition of Ashes may take place apart from Mass within the Liturgy of the Word.
 
Feb 14 Wednesday
violetAsh Wednesday
 
 Mass of Ash Wednesday; after the sign of the cross and greeting, the penitential act is omitted.
Preface of Lent III or IV.
 [219] Joel 2: 12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Matt 6:1-6, 16-18
 (Switch to Vol. 2 of the Lit. of the Hours.)
Hours of Ash Wednesday; Psalter Week IV today and until Saturday.
Today at Morning Prayer, the psalms of Friday, Week III may be used.
 The celebrant blesses and distributes ashes after the homily.
Other persons may be associated with the bishop or priest in the imposition of ashes, e.g., deacons, special ministers of communion and other lay persons, when there is true pastoral need.
Special ministers of communion and deacons may bring blessed ashes to the sick and those confined to their homes. If a minister is not available, a member of the family or another person may bring the blessed ashes to a shut-in, using one of the formulas in the Roman Missal to impose ashes.
For pastoral reasons the blessing and distribution of ashes may take place outside Mass. In this case, the entire liturgy of the word should be celebrated: entrance song, opening prayer, readings and chants, homily, blessing and distribution of ashes, and general intercessions. See the Book of Blessings, nos. 1656ff.
Feb 15 Thursday
violetThursday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [220] Deut 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Luke 9:22-25.
Hours of the day.
St Claude la Colombière, priest [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, seasonal weekday.
Commemoration
Feb 16 Friday
violetFriday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [221] Isa 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Matt 9:14-15.
Hours of the day.
Feb 17 Saturday
violetSaturday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [222] Isa 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 5:27-32.
Hours of the day.
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite OrderCommemoration
Feb 18 Sunday
violetFirst Sunday of Lent
Mass of the Sunday; Creed, Preface of First Sunday of Lent.
The beginning of the penitential season may be marked in some way, e.g. by Litany of Saints in Entrance Procession. (PS, 23)
Rite of Election (Enrollment of Names) for the catechumens.
 [23] Gen 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Pet 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15.
Hours of the Sunday.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Feb 19 Monday
violetMonday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [224] Lev 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Matt 25:31-46.
Hours of the day.
 Presidents Day (USA)--Civil Holiday. Intercessions for Civil Leaders are appropriate.
Feb 20 Tuesday
violetTuesday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [225] Isa 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Matt 6:7-15.
Hours of the day.
Feb 21 Wednesday
violetWednesday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [226] Jonah 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11:29-32.
Hours of the day.
St Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the ChurchCommemoration
Feb 22 Thursday
whiteThe Chair of St Peter, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
[535] 1 Pet 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Matt 16:13-19.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Feb 23 Friday
violetFriday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [228] Ezek 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Matt 5:20-26.
Hours of the day.
St Polycarp, bishop and martyrCommemoration
Feb 24 Saturday
violetSaturday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [229] Deut 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Matt 5:43-48.
Hours of the day.
Feb 25 Sunday
violetSecond Sunday of Lent
Mass of the Sunday; Creed, Preface of Second Sunday of Lent.
Penitential Rite for candidates to be admitted to Full Communion may be celebrated.
 [26] Gen 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10+15, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10.
Hours of the Sunday.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Feb 26 Monday
violetMonday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [230] Dan 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11+13; Luke 6:36-38.
Hours of the day.
Feb 27 Tuesday
violetTuesday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [231] Isa 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21+23; Matt 23:1-12.
Hours of the day.
St Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctorCommemoration
Feb 28 Wednesday
violetWednesday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [232] Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16; Matt 20:17-28.
Hours of the day.
Feb 29 Thursday
violetThursday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [233] Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Luke 16:19-31.
Hours of the day.

March

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Mar 1 Friday
violetFriday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [234] Gen 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Matt 21:33-43, 45-46.
Hours of the day.
Mar 2 Saturday
violetSaturday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [235] Mic 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.
Hours of the day.
Mar 3 Sunday
violetThird Sunday of Lent
Mass of the Sunday, or of the First Scrutiny; Creed, Preface of Third Sunday (with Year "A" readings) or Lent I - II.
 [29] Exod 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; John 2:13-25.
 Alt. (from Year A) [28] Exod 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42.
 In year B, during the week, Year A's gospel (Jn 4:5-32) may be used [1st R: Ex 17:1-7, Ps 95] Lect. [236].
Hours of the Sunday.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Mar 4 Monday
violetMonday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [237] 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4; Luke 4:24-30.
Hours of the day.
St CasimirCommemoration
Mar 5 Tuesday
violetTuesday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [238] Dan 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6+7bc, 8-9; Matt 18:21-35.
Hours of the day.
Mar 6 Wednesday
violetWednesday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [239] Deut 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Matt 5:17-19.
Hours of the day.
Mar 7 Thursday
violetThursday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [240] Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 11:14-23.
Hours of the day.
Sts Perpetua and Felicity, martyrsCommemoration
Mar 8 Friday
violetFriday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [241] Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14+17; Mark 12:28-34.
Hours of the day.
St John of God, religiousCommemoration
Mar 9 Saturday
violetSaturday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [242] Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab; Luke 18:9-14.
Hours of the day.
St Frances of Rome, religiousCommemoration
Mar 10 Sunday
rose or violetFourth Sunday of Lent
Laetare Sunday
Mass of the Sunday, or of the Second Scrutiny; Creed, Preface of Fourth Sunday (with Year "A" readings) or Lent I - II.
 [32] 2Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Eph 2:4-10; John 3:14-21.
 Alt. (from Year A) [31] 1 Sam 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38.
 In Year B, during the week, Year A's gospel (Jn 9:1-41) may be used [1st R: Mic 7:7-9; Ps 27] Lect. [243].
Hours of the Sunday.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Organ may be played solo; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25, 2002 GIRM 305, 313.)
 Daylight Savings Time begins today (turn clocks FORWARD one hour).
Mar 11 Monday
violetMonday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [244] Isa 65:17-21; Ps 30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a+13b; John 4:43-54.
Hours of the day.
Mar 12 Tuesday
violetTuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [245] Ezek 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; John 5:1-16.
Hours of the day.
SJ NOTE:Monthly Mass for the needs of the Church and the Society should be offered on March 12, the anniversary of the canonization of Ss Ignatius and Francis Xavier.
Mar 13 Wednesday
violetWednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [246] Isa 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; John 5:17-30.
Hours of the day.
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis (2013).
Mar 14 Thursday
violetThursday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [247] Exod 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23; John 5:31-47.
Hours of the day.
Mar 15 Friday
violetFriday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [248] Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21+23; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Hours of the day.
Mar 16 Saturday
violetSaturday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent I - IV
 [249] Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12; John 7:40-53.
Hours of the day.
Mar 17 Sunday
violetFifth Sunday of Lent.
Mass of the Sunday, or of the Third Scrutiny; Creed, Preface of Fifth Sunday (with Year "A" readings) or Lent I - II.
 [35] Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15; Heb 5:7-9; John 12:20-33.
 Alt. (from Year A) [34] Ezek 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Rom 8:8-11; John 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45.
 In Year B, during the week, Year A's gospel (Jn 11:1-45) may be used [1st R: 2 Kgs 4:18b-21, 32-27; Ps 17] Lect. [250].
Hours of the Sunday.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Mar 18 Monday
Archdioceses of San Francisco and New York
whiteSt. Patrick, bishop (Principal Co-patron [SF] or Patron [NY])Solemnity
Mass of the Saint, Gloria, 3 Readings, cf. Lect. [541] or Commons (3 readings), Creed, Preface of Pastors.
Hours of the Saint, Te Deum
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed; preface of the solemnity.
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Transfered from yesterday.
violetMonday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 [251] Dan 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; John 8:1-11 (Year A or B) or Jn 8:12-20 (Year C).
Hours of the day.
St Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor of the ChurchCommemoration
Mar 19 Tuesday
whiteST JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Patron Saint of the Society of Jesus
Principal Patron of Canada
Solemnity
 (Special Solemn Blessing SJ)
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed; preface of the solemnity.
[543] 2 Sam 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Matt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a.
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Mar 20 Wednesday
violetWednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 [253] Dan 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dan 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; John 8:31-42.
Hours of the day.
Mar 21 Thursday
violetThursday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 [254] Gen 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; John 8:51-59.
Hours of the day.
Mar 22 Friday
violetFriday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 [255] Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7; John 10:31-42.
Hours of the day.
Mar 23 Saturday
violetSaturday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 [256] Ezek 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13; John 11:45-56.
Hours of the day.
St Turibius of Mogrovejo, bishopCommemoration
Mar 24 Sunday
redPalm Sunday of the Lord's Passion.
 Mass of Palm Sunday. Commemoration of Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem, Creed, Preface of Palm Sunday.
 [38] Isa 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39.
 At the procession: [37] Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16.
 Hours of Palm Sunday.
The Commemoration of the Lord's Entrance may take one of three forms, as described in the Missal: Blessing and Procession, Solemn Entrance, or Simple Entrance. The processional cross should be suitably decorated. The blessing of palms may not be celebrated without the following procession and Mass. The blessing and solemn entrance, but not the procession, may be celebrated at a second Mass if many of the faithful are present.
The Passion may be read by three deacons, or lay readers with the priest taking the part of Christ, without candles, incense, greeting, signs of the cross or acclamation. At the mention of the Lord's death, all pause and kneel. Where pastoral reasons require it, one or both of the readings before the Passion may be omitted.
At the end of the Passion, The Gospel of the Lord, is said, but the book is not kissed.
Blessed palms remaining are kept, to be burnt for next year's ashes.
Mar 25 Monday
violetMonday of Holy Week
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II
 [257] Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14; John 12:1-11.
Hours of the day
Mar 26 Tuesday
violetTuesday of Holy Week
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II
 [258] Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15+17; John 13:21-33, 36-38.
Hours of the day
Mar 27 Wednesday
violetWednesday of Holy Week
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II
 [259] Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31+33-34; Matt 26:14-25.
Hours of the day
Mar 28 Thursday
violetThursday of Holy Week
The Chrism Mass may be celebrated in the morning, or on another day earlier this week. White vestments are worn. It is especially fitting that priests concelebrate with the bishop. Priests may communicate under both species, even if not concelebrating.
Readings:
[260] Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89; Rev 1:5-8; Lk 4:16:21
Apart from the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Last Supper, all other Masses are prohibited, unless the Ordinary permits a second Mass, exclusively for those unable to participate in the Evening Mass. "According to the Church's ancient tradition, all Masses without a congregation are prohibited on this day" (RM, Holy Thursday, Chrism Mass, rubric no. 1). Communion may be taken to the sick at any time, but otherwise may be distributed only during Mass. Funerals can only be celebrated without Mass.
Hours of the day. At Office of Readings, the psalms and antiphons of Friday, Week III, may be used.
Today or on another day of this week, some communal penitential celebration or "rite of reconciliation" may be held, whether it be sacramental or non-sacramental (according to the spirit of the Rite of Penance, nn. 36-37). However, this celebration may not immediately precede or be incorporated into Mass.
THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM
  1. The Sacred Paschal Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. (RC, n.18)
  2. The Paschal Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. (RC, n.19)
  3. Religious communities and other smaller communities are encouraged to join with a larger community to celebrate the liturgical services in common (PS no. 43), with a full complement of ministers and with song, rather than schedule separate celebrations (cf. PS no. 93).
  4. During these days it is desirable that brothers and sisters "who experience the mystery of suffering" should share in and be participants in the liturgical celebrations of the community, especially if they are in the hospital, "that they may be helped to know the meaning of this reality which they live in union with the paschal mystery of Christ."
  5. Therefore, keeping in mind their varying conditions and different circumstances, everything should be so arranged that in the most suitable manner the sick may have the possibility of receiving Communion and, if possible, participating in the veneration of the Cross on Good Friday.
whiteHoly Thursday (evening)
Mass of the Lord's Supper. Gloria, Preface of Eucharist I, special Communicantes, Hanc Igitur and Qui pridie in Eucharistic Prayer I.
Readings:
[39] Exod 12:1-8, 11-14;  Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18;  1 Cor 11:23-26;  John 13:1-15
The tabernacle should be completely empty before the celebration. Enough hosts for the communion of the faithful for tonight and tomorrow should be consecrated during that celebration. For the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament, a place should be prepared and adorned. When the tabernacle is in a chapel separated from the central part of the church, it is appropriate to prepare the place of repose and adoration there. [PS 49]
All priests may concelebrate the Mass, even if they have concelebrated the Chrism Mass in the morning. Bells may be rung during the Gloria, and are silent thereafter.
The mandatum - the washing of the feet - may take place after the homily.
Gifts for the poor, especially those collected during Lent as the fruit of penance, may be presented in the offertory procession while the people sing Ubi caritas. [PS 52]
After the Prayer After Communion, the greeting, blessing and dismissal are omitted. The celebrant incenses the Blessed Sacrament three times, receives the humeral veil and the procession follows as in the Missal. The cross-bearer goes first, [PS 54], then the Blessed Sacrament accompanied by torches and incense.
The faithful are encouraged, after the Mass of the Lord's Supper, to spend a suitable period of time during the night in the church in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament that has been solemnly reserved. Solemn adoration ends at midnight; the Blessed Sacrament remains at the Place of Repose until the Liturgical Action of Good Friday.
After the celebration, the altar is stripped without ceremony and crosses are removed, if possible; otherwise they should be veiled.
It is appropriate that holy water be removed from the stoups at the entrances of the church, to be replaced after new water is blessed at the Easter Vigil.
Evening prayer is not celebrated by participants in the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
Mar 29 Friday
redFRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD [GOOD FRIDAY]
Day of fast and abstinence. Celebration of the Mass and the sacraments is strictly prohibited, except for Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Communion may be taken to the sick, but otherwise is not distributed outside today's Celebration of the Lord's Passion.
Hours of the day. The Office of Readings and Morning Prayer are recommended for public celebration in parishes.
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord.
The celebration has three parts:
I. Liturgy of the Word (readings, homily, intercessions)
II. Veneration of the Cross
III. Holy Communion.
The celebration begins about 3 p.m.
The altar is completely bare, without candles, cloth or cross. The ministers vest with red Mass vestments. They enter in silence and prostrate before the altar. This act of prostration, which is proper to the rite of the day, should be observed (whenever the ministers are physical able) for it signifies both the abasement of "earthly man," and also the grief and sorrow of the Church. As the ministers enter, the faithful should be standing, and thereafter should kneel in silent prayer. [PS 65]
The Passion is proclaimed as on Palm Sunday.
Readings:
[40] Isa 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2+6, 12-13, 15-16, 17+25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42.
The Intercessions must follow "the form and wording" handed down by tradition, but the celebrant may make a selection of some more relevant to local conditions, provided the range of intentions is preserved. [PS 67]
The cross is presented to each of the faithful individually for their adoration, since the personal adoration of the cross is a most important feature in this celebration. The celebrant may remove his chasuble and shoes for the veneration. Only if necessitated by the large numbers of faithful present may the rite of veneration be made simultaneously by all present. Only one cross should be used for the veneration. [PS 69]
The communion rite is as described in the Missal. There is no sign of peace.
After Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament is carried from the church by a priest or deacon wearing a humeral veil and accompanied by two candles. The Sacrament is reserved privately outside the church for the needs of the sick and dying.
The altar is stripped at a suitable time, but the cross remains with four candles, placed so that the faithful may venerate and kiss it and spend some time in meditation. [PS 71]
Evening Prayer is not said by participants in the afternoon liturgy. Night Prayer is said after the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at a suitable hour, with the special verse in place of the responsory.
Today after the Veneration of the Cross, all genuflect toward the cross when passing it.
Mar 30 Saturday
violetHOLY SATURDAY
The Paschal Fast is observed if possible. [CR 20] Celebration of the Mass and the sacraments is strictly prohibited, except for Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Communion may be given only as viaticum.
Hours of the day. The Office of Readings and Morning Prayer in public is recommended.
Night Prayer is celebrated only by those not present at the Vigil.
Preparation for the Vigil includes: preparation of the bonfire; candles for all the faithful present; water for the liturgy of Baptism; flowers and decorations for the altar.
EASTER TIME
whiteThe Easter Vigil.
The celebration should truly have the character of a Vigil. It must take place at night. It should not begin before nightfall and should end before dawn. To start earlier (e.g. at the customary time for a Sunday vigil Mass) is a "reprehensible abuse". [PS 78]
The Vigil has four parts:
I.    Service of Light : Bonfire, Procession with Candle, Exsultet.
II.   Liturgy of the Word : Readings, psalms, prayers, Gloria, homily.
III.  Liturgy of Baptism : Litany, Blessing of Water, Baptism and/or Confirmation, Renewal of Promises, Prayer of the Faithful.
IV.  Liturgy of the Eucharist : Preface of Easter I ("on this night"), special Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
This liturgical order must not be changed by anyone on his own initiative. [PS 81]
Wherever possible, all the readings should be read so that the character of the Easter Vigil, which demands that it be somewhat prolonged, be respected at all costs. Where pastoral conditions require that the number of readings be reduced, there should be at least three readings from the Old Testament, taken from the law and the prophets; and the reading from Exodus (ch. 14) with its canticle, must never be omitted.
The Readings [41]:
  1. Gen 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a with Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14, 24+35 or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22
  2. Gen 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a,10-13, 15-18 with Ps 16:5+8, 9-10, 11
  3. Exod 14:15-15:1 with Exod 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 This reading and psalm are obligatory.
  4. Isa 54:5-14 with Ps 30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a+13b
  5. Isa 55:1-11 with Isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6
  6. Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 with Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11
  7. Ezek 36:16-17a, 18-28 with Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 (when baptisms occur) or (when no baptisms) Isa 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19
  8. Epistle: Rom 6:3-11
  9. Alleluia Psalm: Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
  10. Gospel: Mark 16:1-7
Bells are to be rung during the Gloria, and the altar candles lit.
The celebrant -- or, in case of necessity, a cantor -- intones the triple alleluia before the Gospel. The gospel is honored with incense, but candles are not carried.
For the texts of the rites of Baptism and Confirmation, see the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
The dismissal with double alleluia is used tonight and throughout the octave.
Mar 31 Sunday
whiteEaster Sunday - the Pasch of the LordSolemnity with Octave
Mass of the day, Gloria, Easter sequence, Renewal of Baptismal Promises (in place of Creed), Preface of Easter I ("on this day") special Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
 Readings:
[42] Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9.
Alternative gospel (from the Vigil): [41] Mark 16:1-7
At an evening Mass, Luke 24: 13-35 (Lect. [46]) may be used.
Mass is to be celebrated on with great solemnity. In place of the Creed on this day, the renewal of baptismal promises takes place (as at the Vigil) and the people are sprinkled with water blessed at the Vigil, during which a song of baptismal character should be sung. The entrance stoups to the church should also be filled with the same water. [PS 97]
The Paschal Candle burns at all Hours and Masses today. It is kept in the sanctuary near the altar or ambo until Pentecost Sunday. [PS 99]
Hours of Easter Sunday.
The Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings.
Where it is the custom, the tradition of "Baptismal Vespers" with a procession to the font is to be diligently observed. (GILH, 213) It is most appropriate to conclude Night Prayer throughout the Easter Season with the Regina Coeli (GILH, 92).
After Night Prayer the paschal candle is extinguished. It remains by the ambo or altar, and is lit throughout Easter Time at Mass and at other celebrations until Pentecost inclusive.
During the Octave, a Funeral Mass is permitted, but Ritual Masses (including Nuptial Masses) are prohibited, and all solemnities are delayed until after the Second Sunday of Easter.

April

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Apr 1 Monday
whiteMonday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 [261] Acts 2:14, 22-32; Ps 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Matt 28:8-15.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 2 Tuesday
whiteTuesday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 [262] Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22; John 20:11-18.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II (2005).
Apr 3 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 [263] Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 24:13-35.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 4 Thursday
whiteThursday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 [264] Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab+5, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 24:35-48.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 5 Friday
whiteFriday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 [265] Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2+4, 22-24, 25-27a; John 21:1-14.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 6 Saturday
whiteSaturday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 [266] Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1+14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21; Mark 16:9-15.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 7 Sunday
whiteSecond Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) [Octave Day of Easter].
(Formerly known as Dominica in Albis (Sunday in White), Quasimodo Sunday or Low Sunday.)
Mass of the Sunday, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); Easter Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
 [44] Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Evening Prayer II of the Sunday. The Easter Octave ends.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Apr 8 Monday
whiteTHE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
All genuflect during the creed at the words "... and became man."
Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed; preface of the solemnity.
All kneel in the creed at the words ... and became man.(2011 transl.)
[545] Is 7: 10-14; 8:10; Ps 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10: 4-10; Lk 1: 26-38.
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Transfered from Easter Octave
Apr 9 Tuesday
whiteTuesday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [268] Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; John 3:7b-15.
Hours of the day.
Apr 10 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [269] Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; John 3:16-21.
Hours of the day.
Apr 11 Thursday
redSt Stanislaus, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [270] Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2+9, 17-18, 19-20; John 3:31-36.
 Hours of the memorial
Apr 12 Friday
whiteFriday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [271] Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; John 6:1-15.
Hours of the day.
Apr 13 Saturday
whiteSaturday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [272] Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; John 6:16-21.
Hours of the day.
redSt Martin I, pope and martyrOptional
Apr 14 Sunday
whiteThird Sunday of Easter
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I - V.
 [47] Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Apr 15 Monday
whiteMonday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [273] Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; John 6:22-29.
Hours of the day.
Apr 16 Tuesday
whiteTuesday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [274] Acts 7:51-8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6ab+7b+8a, 17+21ab; John 6:30-35.
Hours of the day.
Apr 17 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [275] Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; John 6:35-40.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin [Canada]Optional [Canada]
Apr 18 Thursday
whiteThursday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [276] Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; John 6:44-51.
Hours of the day.
whiteBl Marie-Anne Blondin, virgin [Canada]Optional [Canada]
Apr 19 Friday
whiteFriday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [277] Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1, 2; John 6:52-59.
Hours of the day.
 
Anniversary of the election of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (2005).
Apr 20 Saturday
whiteSaturday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [278] Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; John 6:60-69.
Hours of the day.
Apr 21 Sunday
whiteFourth Sunday of Easter
["Good Shepherd" Sunday/Vocations Sunday]
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I - V.
 [50] Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1+8-9, 21-23, 26+21+29; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Apr 22 Monday
whiteThe Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus
Outside SJ churches, Easter weekday Mass with associated readings
(This feast commemorates the solemn vows of the first companions in St. Paul's Basilica, Rome, 1541.)
Feast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
 [SJ-Lect 2013] Rev 21:1-5a [LM 708.3]; Judith 12:18bcde, 19 [LM 709.2]; Lk 19:25-27 [LM 712.12].
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Apr 23 Tuesday
whiteTuesday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [280] Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; John 10:22-30.
Hours of the day.
redSt Adalbert, bishop and martyrOptional
redSt George, martyrOptional
Apr 24 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [281] Acts 12:24-13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6+8; John 12:44-50.
Hours of the day.
redSt Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyrOptional
Apr 25 Thursday
redSt Mark, evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, Preface of Apostles II.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
 [555] 1 Pet 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mark 16:15-20.
Apr 26 Friday
whiteFriday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [283] Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; John 14:1-6.
Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of Good Counsel [Canada]Optional [Canada]
Apr 27 Saturday
whiteSt Peter Canisius, priest, doctor of the Church [SJ]
Observed on Dec 21 in the Gen. Cal.
Outside SJ churches, weekday of Easter
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [284] Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; John 14:7-14.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Apr 28 Sunday
whiteFifth Sunday of Easter
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I - V.
 [53] Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-27, 28+30, 31-32; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Apr 29 Monday
whiteSt Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [285] Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16; John 14:21-26.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Apr 30 Tuesday
whiteTuesday in the Fifth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [286] Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21; John 14:27-31a.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Marie of the Incarnation, religious [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteSt Pius V, pope Optional

May

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May 1 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Fifth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [287] Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; John 15:1-8.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Joseph the Worker
[559] Gen 1:26-2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14+16; Mt 13:54-58 (Gospel proper).
Optional
May 2 Thursday
whiteSt Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [288] Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10; John 15:9-11.
 Hours of the memorial
May 3 Friday
redSts Philip and James, apostlesFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
 [561] 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; John 14:6-14.
May 4 Saturday
whiteSaturday in the Fifth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [290] Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; John 15:18-21.
Hours of the day.
whiteBl Marie-Léonie Paradis, virgin [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteSt José Maria Rubio, priest [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
May 5 Sunday
whiteSixth Sunday of Easter
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I - V.
Where Ascension is celebrated on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, today's second reading & gospel may be from Seventh Sunday of Easter if desired.
 [56] Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1, 2-3a, 3b-4; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
[Julian (Orthodox) Easter]
May 6 Monday
whiteMonday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [291] Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a+9b; John 15:26-16:4a.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt François de Laval, bishop [Canada] Optional [Canada]
May 7 Tuesday
whiteTuesday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [292] Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; John 16:5-11.
Hours of the day.
May 8 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [293] Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; John 16:12-15.
Hours of the day.
whiteBl Catherine of St Augustine, virgin [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteBl. John Sullivan, SJ, priest
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
May 9 Thursday
whiteThursday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [294] Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; John 16:16-20.
Hours of the day.
 In those places where Ascension is celebrated on Thursday (and is a Holy Day of Obligation), see the readings listed on the following Sunday.
May 10 Friday
whiteFriday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [295] Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; John 16:20-23.
Hours of the day.
 In those places where Ascension is celebrated on Thursday, the intercessions for Even. Pray. (Friday) should be taken from those of Morn. Prayer. (Saturday) and vice-versa (incorrect transposition).
whiteSt Damien de Veuster (of Moloka`i), priest [USA]
Obligatory Mem. in Dioc. of Hawai`i
Optional
whiteSt John of Avila, priest and doctorOptional
May 11 Saturday
whiteSaturday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this time."
 [296] Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; John 16:23b-28.
Hours of the day.
 In those places where Ascension is celebrated on Thursday, the intercessions for Even. Pray. (Friday) should be taken from those of Morn. Prayer. (Saturday) and vice-versa (incorrect transposition).
May 12 Sunday
whiteAscension of the Lord
Mass of the Vigil or of the Solemnity, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Ascension I - II Special Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I.
 [58] Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23 or (Year B) Eph 4:1-13 or Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mark 16:15-20.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.Week 3 of the Psalter.
 Mothers' Day (USA)--See optional Blessing of Mothers in Book of Blessings (no. 1724ff).
In those places where the Ascension is celebrated on Thursday, the following are the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter:
 [60] Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19.
May 13 Monday
whiteMonday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension or of Easter "...in this time."
 [297] Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; John 16:29-33.
Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of FatimaOptional
May 14 Tuesday
redSt Matthias, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
 [564] Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; John 15:9-17.
Perhaps found under May 13.
May 15 Wednesday
whiteWednesday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension or of Easter "...in this time."
 [299] Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab; John 17:11b-19.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Isidore [USA]Optional
May 16 Thursday
whiteThursday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension or of Easter "...in this time."
 [300] Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; John 17:20-26.
Hours of the day.
redSt Andrew Bobola, priest and martyr [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
May 17 Friday
whiteFriday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension or of Easter "...in this time."
 [301] Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; John 21:15-19.
Hours of the day.
May 18 Saturday
whiteSaturday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension or of Easter "...in this time."
 [302] Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5+7; John 21:20-25.
Hours of the day.
redSt John I, pope and martyrOptional

In the evening:
redVigil of PentecostSolemnity
Mass of the Vigil; Gloria, Creed, Preface of Pentecost, special Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I. Double alleluia at the dismissal
 [62] Gen 11:1-9 or Exod 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ezek 37:1-14 or Joel 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24+35, 27-28, 29b-30; Rom 8:22-27; John 7:37-39.
If desired, the Liturgy of the Word may be celebrated in the manner of the Easter Vigil, using all readings, with prayers following each reading (and responsorial psalm), and the Gloria and collect immediately preceding the reading from Romans. Rubrics and prayers for the "extended vigil" are provided separately in the Missal.
Evening Prayer I of Pentecost.
May 19 Sunday
redPentecost Sunday
Separate Vigil Mass texts in RM with separate set of readings. An elongated Vigil Liturgy of the Word is one option.
Mass of Pentecost; Gloria, Sequence, Creed, Preface of Pentecost, special Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I, Double alleluia at the dismissal.
 [63] Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1+24, 29b-30, 31+34; Gal 5:16-25 (Year B) or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 15:26-27, 16:12-15 (Year B) or Jn 20:19-23.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum. At Evening Prayer II, double alleluia at dismissal
After Evening Prayer, the Paschal Candle is extinguished, and moved to the Baptistery, where it is kept in a place of honor so that the candles of the newly baptised may be lit from it.
Easter Time ends with the conclusion of Evening Prayer.
Ordinary Time resumes with Week 7.
(Resume using Vol. III of the Lit. of the Hours.)
For weekdays following, use Week 3 of the Psalter.
May 20 Monday
whiteThe Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (post 2017)Memorial
Mass of the Memorial (Votive Mass #10B)
These readings are proper to the memorial. (Also see USCCB website.)
cf. [707-712] Gen 3: 9-15, 20 or Acts 1: 12-14; Ps 86: 1-2, 3 & 5, 5-7; Jn 19: 25-34
Hours of the memorial (Common BVM)
 Seasonal weekday readings:
 [341] Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mark 9:14-29.
May 21 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [342] Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23; Mark 9:30-37. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Eugéne de Mazenod, bishop [Canada]Optional [Canada]
redSt Christopher Magallanes, priest and martyr, and his companions, martyrsOptional
May 22 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [343] Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11; Mark 9:38-40. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Rita of Cascia, religiousOptional
May 23 Thursday
greenThursday of the seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [344] Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-16, 17-18, 19-20; Mark 9:41-50. 
 Hours of the day.
May 24 Friday
greenFriday of the seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [345] Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mark 10:1-12. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Louis-Zéphirin Moreau, bishop [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteOur Lady of the Way [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Day of Prayer for the Church in China (O L of Sheshan).
May 25 Saturday
greenSaturday of the seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [346] Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-2, 3+8; Mark 10:13-16. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Bede the Venerable, priest and doctor of the ChurchOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
whiteSt Gregory VII, popeOptional
whiteSt Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, virginOptional
May 26 Sunday
whiteThe Most Holy Trinity
Texts found in Missal and Lit. of the Hours after propers for Ordinary Time.
Solemnity
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of the Trinity.
 [165] Deut 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-5, 6+9, 18-19, 20+22; Rom 8:14-17; Matt 28:16-20.
Hours of Trinity Sunday. Te Deum.
For weekdays following, use Week 4 of the Psalter.
May 27 Monday
greenMonday of the eighth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [347] 1 Pet 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9+10c; Mark 10:17-27. 
 Hours of the day.
 Memorial Day (USA). Prayers for Peace or for those who died during wars are appropriate.
whiteSt Augustine of Canterbury, bishopOptional
 Memorial Day (USA). Prayers for Peace or for those who died during wars are appropriate.
May 28 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the eighth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [348] 1 Pet 1:10-16; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Mark 10:28-31. 
 Hours of the day.
May 29 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the eighth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [349] 1 Pet 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mark 10:32-45. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Paul VI, popeOptional
May 30 Thursday
greenThursday of the eighth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [350] 1 Pet 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2, 3, 4, 5; Mark 10:46-52. 
 Hours of the day.
May 31 Friday
whiteThe Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [572] Zeph 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Isa 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6;  Luke 1:39-56.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
SJ NOTE:Monthly Mass for the needs of the Church and the Society should be offered on May 31.

June

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Jun 1 Saturday
redSt Justin, martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [352] Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6; Mark 11:27-33.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Jun 2 Sunday
whiteThe Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, sequence optional, creed, Preface of Holy Eucharist I or II.
 [168] Exod 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
It is fitting to hold a procession after Mass, or after a protracted, public adoration following the Mass. The Sacred Host, which should be consecrated during that Mass, is placed in the monstrance on the altar after the Communion of the faithful. Then, after the Prayer after Communion, omitting the usual Concluding Rites of the Mass, the Blessed Sacrament may be carried in procession, even outside the church, according to local customs. The solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament concludes the entire celebration: the usual blessing by the priest is replaced by the blessing with the Blessed Sacrament. [cf. 2002 RM, DPPL 162-163, also HCWEOM, nos. 101-108]
For weekdays following, use Week 1 of the Psalter.
Jun 3 Monday
redSt Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [353] 2 Pet 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16; Mark 12:1-12.
 Hours of the memorial
Jun 4 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [354] 2 Pet 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14+16; Mark 12:13-17. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 5 Wednesday
redSt Boniface, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [355] 2 Tim 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef; Mark 12:18-27.
 Hours of the memorial
Jun 6 Thursday
greenThursday of the ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [356] 2 Tim 2:8-15; Ps 25:2-5ab, 8-9, 10+14; Mark 12:28-34. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Norbert, bishopOptional
Jun 7 Friday
whiteTHE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUSSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity. Gloria, Creed; Preface of Sacred Heart
 (Sunday Lect.) [171] Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; John 19:31-37.
Hours of the solemnity. Te Deum
SJ NOTE:Monthly Mass for the Church and the Society should be offered on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart (when it occurs in June).
Jun 8 Saturday
whiteThe Immaculate Heart of MaryMemorial
Mass of the Memorial
[573] Is 61:9-11; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8; Lk 2:41-51 (proper).
The seasonal weekday first reading and psalm may be used, but the gospel is proper to this memorial.
Today the celebrant may choose either this or the following memorial.
Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
redSt James Berthieu, priest and martyr [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, seasonal weekday.
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [358] 2 Tim 4:1-8; Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22; Mark 12:38-44.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Jun 9 Sunday
greenTenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [89] Gen 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 2 Cor 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Jun 10 Monday
greenMonday of the tenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [359] 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Matt 5:1-12. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 11 Tuesday
redSt Barnabas, apostleMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [580] Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 (proper); Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3c-4, 5-6; Matt 10:7-13.
Seasonal weekday readings:
 [360] 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8; Matt 5:13-16.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Jun 12 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the tenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [361] 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab+8, 11; Matt 5:17-19. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 13 Thursday
whiteSt Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [362] 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13; Matt 5:20-26.
 Hours of the memorial
Jun 14 Friday
greenFriday of the tenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [363] 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; Matt 5:27-32. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 15 Saturday
greenSaturday of the tenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [364] 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10; Matt 5:33-37. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jun 16 Sunday
greenEleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [92] Ezek 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
 Fathers' Day (USA)--See optional Blessing of Fathers in Book of Blessings (no. 1729ff).
Jun 17 Monday
greenMonday of the eleventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [365] 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7; Matt 5:38-42. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 18 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the eleventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [366] 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11+16; Matt 5:43-48. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 19 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the eleventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [367] 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Matt 6:1-6, 16-18. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Romuald, abbotOptional
Jun 20 Thursday
greenThursday of the eleventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [368] Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Matt 6:7-15. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 21 Friday
whiteSt Aloysius Gonzaga, religious [SJ]Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [369] 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18; Matt 6:19-23.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Jun 22 Saturday
greenSaturday of the eleventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [370] 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34; Matt 6:24-34. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Paulinus of Nola, bishopOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
redSts John Fisher, bishop and martyr, and Thomas More, martyrOptional
Jun 23 Sunday
greenTwelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [95] Job 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Jun 24 Monday
whiteTHE NATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTISTSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed, preface of the solemnity.
 Vigil Mass:  [586] (Vigil Mass) Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab+17; 1 Pet 1:8-12; Luke 1:5-17.
 Mass of the Day:  [587] (Mass during the Day) Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15; Acts 13: 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66, 80.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Jun 25 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the twelfth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [372] 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11; Matt 7:6, 12-14. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 26 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twelfth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [373] 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40; Matt 7:15-20. 
 Hours of the day.
Jun 27 Thursday
greenThursday of the twelfth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [374] 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Matt 7:21-29. 
 Hours of the day.
redBl Nykyta Budka and Bl Vasyl Velychkowsky, bishops and martyrs [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteSt Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the ChurchOptional
Jun 28 Friday
redSt Irenaeus, bishop, doctor, and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [375] 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Matt 8:1-4.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ant. Bened.
Jun 29 Saturday
redSTS PETER AND PAUL, apostlesSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed, preface of the solemnity.
 Vigil Mass:  [590] (Vigil Mass) Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Gal 1:11-20; John 21:15-19.
 Mass during the day:  [591] (Mass during the Day) Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18; Matt 16:13-19.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Jun 30 Sunday
greenThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [98] Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24; Ps 30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a+13b; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.

July

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Jul 1 Monday
greenMonday of the thirteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [377] Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Matt 8:18-22. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteCanada Day [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteSt Junipero Serra, priest [USA]
Obl. Mem. in LA Archdioc.
Feast in Monterey Dioc.
Optional
Jul 2 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the thirteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [378] Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8; Matt 8:23-27. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSts Bernardine Realino, John Francis Regis, Francis Jerome, Bls Julian Maunoir, Anthony Baldinucci, Tiburcio Arnaiz, Johann Philipp Jeningen, priests [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Jul 3 Wednesday
redSt Thomas, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [593] Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2;  John 20:24-29.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Jul 4 Thursday
greenThursday of the thirteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [380] Amos 7:10-17; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Matt 9:1-8. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Elizabeth of Portugal [Canada (outside USA)] Optional [Canada]
whiteIndependence Day [USA]
Special texts and prefaces in U.S. Roman Missal
Optional
Jul 5 Friday
greenFriday of the thirteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [381] Amos 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Matt 9:9-13. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Anthony Zaccaria, priestOptional
whiteSt Elizabeth of Portugal [USA, transferred from July 4]Optional
whiteOur Lady of Refuge (California)
Memorial (Feast in Diocese of San Jose)
 
Jul 6 Saturday
greenSaturday of the thirteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [382] Amos 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14; Matt 9:14-17. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Maria Goretti, virgin and martyrOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jul 7 Sunday
greenFourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [101] Ezek 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-2a, 2bc, 3-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Jul 8 Monday
greenMonday of the fourteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [383] Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matt 9:18-26. 
 Hours of the day.
Jul 9 Tuesday
redSts Leo Ignatius Mangin, priest, Mary Zhu Wu and companions, martyrs [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, Seasonal weekday or optional memorial of St Augustine Zhao Rong, priest and companions, martyrs
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [384] Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10; Matt 9:32-38.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Jul 10 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the fourteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [385] Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Matt 10:1-7. 
 Hours of the day.
Jul 11 Thursday
whiteSt Benedict, abbotMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [386] Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Ps 80:2ac+3b, 15-16; Matt 10:7-15.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Jul 12 Friday
greenFriday of the fourteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [387] Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9; 12-13, 14+17; Matt 10:16-23. 
 Hours of the day.
Jul 13 Saturday
greenSaturday of the fourteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [388] Isa 6:1-8; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Matt 10:24-33. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt HenryOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jul 14 Sunday
greenFifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [104] Amos 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10; Mark 6:7-13. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Jul 15 Monday
whiteSt Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [389] Isa 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21+23; Matt 10:34-11:1.
 Hours of the memorial
Jul 16 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the fifteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [390] Isa 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8; Matt 11:20-24. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of Mount CarmelOptional
Jul 17 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the fifteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [391] Isa 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15; Matt 11:25-27. 
 Hours of the day.
Jul 18 Thursday
greenThursday of the fifteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [392] Isa 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab+15, 16-18, 19-21; Matt 11:28-30. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Camillus de Lellis, priest (transferred in US from July 14)Optional
Jul 19 Friday
greenFriday of the fifteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [393] Isa 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Isa 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16; Matt 12:1-8. 
 Hours of the day.
Jul 20 Saturday
greenSaturday of the fifteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [394] Mic 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14; Matt 12:14-21. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Apollinaris, bishop and martyrOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jul 21 Sunday
greenSixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [107] Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Jul 22 Monday
whiteSt Mary MagdaleneFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [603] Song 3:1-4a or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;  John 20:1-2, 11-18.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Jul 23 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the sixteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [396] Mic 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8; Matt 12:46-50. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Bridget, religiousOptional
Jul 24 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the sixteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [397] Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15+17; Matt 13:1-9. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Sharbel Makhlūf, priest [2002 RM]Optional
Jul 25 Thursday
redSt James, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [605] 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6;  Matt 20:20-28.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Jul 26 Friday
whiteSts Joachim and Ann, parents of the Bl Virgin Mary
St Anne, patron of Quebec, and St Joachim [Canada]
Feast in Canada
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [606] Sir 44:1, 10-15; Ps 132:11, 13-14, 17-18; Matt 13:16-17. (None of the readings is proper.)
Seasonal weekday readings:
 [399] Jer 3:14-17; Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13; Matt 13:18-23.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Jul 27 Saturday
greenSaturday of the sixteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [400] Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a+8a, 11; Matt 13:24-30. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Jul 28 Sunday
greenSeventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [110] 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18; Eph 4:1-6; John 6:1-15. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Jul 29 Monday
whiteSt Martha, Mary, and LazarusMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [607] 1 John 4:7-16; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11; John 11: 19-27 or Luke 10: 38-42 (Gospel proper).
Seasonal weekday readings:
 [401] Jer 13:1-11; Deut 32:18-19, 20, 21; Matt 13:31-35.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Jul 30 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the seventeenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [402] Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11+13; Matt 13:36-43. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor of the ChurchOptional
Jul 31 Wednesday
whiteSt Ignatius of Loyola, priest, founder of the Society of Jesus
Outside SJ churches, Memorial; weekday readings.
Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed, preface of the solemnity.
 [SJ-Lect2013] Jer 20:7-9 [LM 737.16]; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 [LM 609]; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 [LM 609]; Lk 14:25-33 [LM 609].
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum

August

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Aug 1 Thursday
whiteSt Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [404] Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab; Matt 13:47-53.
 Hours of the memorial
Aug 2 Friday
greenFriday of the seventeenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [405] Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Matt 13:54-58. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Eusebius of Vercelli, bishopOptional
whiteSt Peter Faber, priest [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
whiteSt Peter Julian Eymard, priestOptional
Aug 3 Saturday
greenSaturday of the seventeenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [406] Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Matt 14:1-12. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Aug 4 Sunday
greenEighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [113] Exod 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25+54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35. 
 (Switch to Vol IV of the Lit. of the Hours.)
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Aug 5 Monday
greenMonday of the eighteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [407] Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Matt 14:13-21 or (Year A) Matt 14:22-36 [408]. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Frédéric Janssoone, priest [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteThe Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary MajorOptional
Aug 6 Tuesday
whiteThe Transfiguration of the LordFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [614] Dan 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pet 1:16-19 ( Only 2 readings on weekdays.); Matt 17:1-9 (A); Mk 9:2-10 (B); Lk 9:28b-36 (C).
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Aug 7 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the eighteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [409] Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Matt 15:21-28. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Cajetan, priestOptional
redSt Sixtus II, pope and martyr, and companions, martyrsOptional
SJ NOTE:Monthly Mass for the needs of the Church and the Society should be offered on August 7, the anniversary of the restoration of the Society (1814).
Aug 8 Thursday
whiteSt Dominic, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [410] Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Matt 16:13-23.
 Hours of the memorial
Aug 9 Friday
greenFriday of the eighteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [411] Nah 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Deut 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Matt 16:24-28. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), virgin and martyrOptional
Aug 10 Saturday
redSt Lawrence, deacon and martyrFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [618] 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9;  John 12:24-26.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Aug 11 Sunday
greenNineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [116] 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Aug 12 Monday
greenMonday of the nineteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [413] Ezek 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Matt 17:22-27. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Jane Frances de Chantal, religious (formerly Dec 12)Optional
Aug 13 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the nineteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [414] Ezek 2:8-3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Matt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14. 
 Hours of the day.
redSts Pontian, pope and martyr, and Hippolytus, priest and martyrOptional
Aug 14 Wednesday
redSt Maximillian Mary Kolbe, priest and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [415] Ezek 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Matt 18:15-20.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Aug 15 Thursday
whiteTHE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Holy Day of Obligation except when Aug 15 occurs on a Monday or Saturday or in Hawai`i.
Solemnity
Mass of the Vigil or of the Day; Gloria, proper readings, Creed, Preface of the Assumption.
 Mass of the Vigil: [621] 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Luke 11:27-28.
 Mass of the Day: [622] Rev 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10bc, 11, 12ab, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27a; Luke 1:39-56.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum.
Aug 16 Friday
greenFriday of the nineteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [417] Ezek 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Isa 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Matt 19:3-12. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Stephen of HungaryOptional
Aug 17 Saturday
greenSaturday of the nineteenth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [418] Ezek 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Matt 19:13-15. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Aug 18 Sunday
greenTwentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [119] Prov 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Eph 5:15-20; John 6:51-58. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Aug 19 Monday
greenMonday of the twentieth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [419] Ezek 24:15-23; Deut 32:18-19, 20, 21; Matt 19:16-22. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John Eudes, priestOptional
Aug 20 Tuesday
whiteSt Bernard, abbot and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [420] Ezek 28:1-10; Deut 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Matt 19:23-30.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Aug 21 Wednesday
whiteSt Pius X, popeMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [421] Ezek 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Matt 20:1-16.
 Hours of the memorial
Aug 22 Thursday
whiteThe Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
After Night Prayer, Ave Regina Caelorum is recommended.
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [422] Ezek 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Matt 22:1-14.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Aug 23 Friday
greenFriday of the twentieth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [423] Ezek 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matt 22:34-40. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Rose of Lima, virgin Optional
Aug 24 Saturday
redSt Bartholomew, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [629] Rev 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 17-18;  John 1:45-51.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Aug 25 Sunday
greenTwenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [122] Josh 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Eph 5:21-32 or [US] 5:2a, 25-32; John 6:60-69. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Aug 26 Monday
greenMonday of the twenty-first week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [425] 2 Thess 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5; Matt 23:13-22. 
 Hours of the day.
Aug 27 Tuesday
whiteSt MonicaMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [426] 2 Thess 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Matt 23:23-26.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Aug 28 Wednesday
whiteSt Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [427] 2 Thess 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Matt 23:27-32.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Aug 29 Thursday
redThe Passion of St John the BaptistMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [634] Jer 1:17-19; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab+17; Mark 6:17-29 (Gospel proper).
Seasonal weekday readings:
 [428] 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Matt 24:42-51.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Aug 30 Friday
greenFriday of the twenty-first week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [429] 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Matt 25:1-13. 
 Hours of the day.
Aug 31 Saturday
greenSaturday of the twenty-first week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [430] 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21; Matt 25:14-30. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional

September

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Sep 1 Sunday
greenTwenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [125] Deut 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Sep 2 Monday
greenMonday of the twenty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [431] 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102; Luke 4:16-30. 
 Hours of the day.
 Labor Day (USA)--See Mass for the Sanctification of Human Labor (Var. Needs. no. 26)
redBl André Grasset, priest and martyr [Canada]Optional [Canada]
redBl James Bonnaud, pr, and companions; Joseph Imbert and John Nicolas Cordier, prs; Thomas Sitjar, pr, and companions; John Fausti, pr, and companions; martyrs [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Sep 3 Tuesday
whiteSt Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [432] 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14; Luke 4:31-37.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Sep 4 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [433] 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21; Luke 4:38-44. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Dina Bélanger, virgin [Canada]Optional [Canada]
whiteOur Lady of the Angels [Feast in City of Los Angeles] 
Sep 5 Thursday
greenThursday of the twenty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [434] 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 5:1-11. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Teresa of Calcutta, virgin [Arch. NY]Optional
Sep 6 Friday
greenFriday of the twenty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [435] 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40; Luke 5:33-39. 
 Hours of the day.
Sep 7 Saturday
greenSaturday of the twenty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [436] 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-18, 19-20, 21; Luke 6:1-5. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Sep 8 Sunday
greenTwenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [128] Isa 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9b-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Sep 9 Monday
whiteSt Peter Claver, priest [SJ-USA]
[Memorial for SJ and USA, opt mem in 2002 RM]
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [437] 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12; Luke 6:6-11.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Sep 10 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the twenty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [438] 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a+9b; Luke 6:12-19. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Francis Garate, religious [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Sep 11 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [439] 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17; Luke 6:20-26. 
 Hours of the day.
Sep 12 Thursday
greenThursday of the twenty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [440] 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Luke 6:27-38. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteThe Most Holy Name of MaryOptional
Sep 13 Friday
whiteSt John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [441] 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6, 12; Luke 6:39-42.
 Hours of the memorial
Sep 14 Saturday
redThe Exaltation of the Holy CrossFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [638] Num 21: 4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3: 13-17.
Only 2 readings on weekdays.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Sep 15 Sunday
greenTwenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [131] Isa 50:4c-9a; Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Sep 16 Monday
redSts Cornelius, pope, and Cyprian, bishop, martyrs.Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [443] 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17; Luke 7:1-10.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Sep 17 Tuesday
whiteSt Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, opt. mem., or St Hildegard of Bingen, opt. mem.
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [444] 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Luke 7:11-17.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Sep 18 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-fourth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [445] 1 Cor 12:31-13:13; Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12+22; Luke 7:31-35. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Hildegard of Bingen, virgin and doctor (transferred from Sept 17 in SJ)Optional
whiteSt Joseph of Cupertino, priest [Dioc. of San Jose]
Memorial (Solemn. in Cupertino)
 
Sep 19 Thursday
greenThursday of the twenty-fourth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [446] 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Luke 7:36-50. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Januarius, bishop and martyrOptional
Sep 20 Friday
redSt Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest and martyr, St Paul Chong Ha-sang, martyr, and their companions, martyrsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [447] 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b+15; Luke 8:1-3.
 Hours of the memorial
Sep 21 Saturday
redSt Matthew, apostle and evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [643] Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5;  Matt 9:9-13.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Sep 22 Sunday
greenTwenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [134] Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8; Jas 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Sep 23 Monday
whiteSt Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [449] Prov 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Luke 8:16-18.
 Hours of the memorial
Sep 24 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the twenty-fifth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [450] Prov 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Luke 8:19-21. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Émilie Tavernier-Gamelin, rel. [Canada]Optional [Canada]
Sep 25 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-fifth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [451] Prov 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Luke 9:1-6. 
 Hours of the day.
Sep 26 Thursday
greenThursday of the twenty-fifth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [452] Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+7bc; Luke 9:7-9. 
 Hours of the day.
redSts John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, priests, and Comp., martyrs, Secondary patrons of Canada [Canada, in place of Oct 19]Feast [Canada]
redSts Cosmas and Damian, martyrsOptional
Sep 27 Friday
whiteSt Vincent de Paul, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [453] Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b+2abc, 3-4; Luke 9:18-22.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
SJ NOTE:Monthly Mass for the needs of the Church and the Society should be offered on September 27, the anniversary of the confirmation of the Society (1540).
Sep 28 Saturday
greenSaturday of the twenty-fifth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [454] Eccl 11:9-12:8; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17; Luke 9:43b-45. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Lawrence Ruiz and his companions, martyrsOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
redSt Wenceslaus, martyrOptional
Sep 29 Sunday
greenTwenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [137] Num 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14; Jas 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Sep 30 Monday
whiteSt Jerome, priest and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [455] Job 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7; Luke 9:46-50.
 Hours of the memorial

October

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Oct 1 Tuesday
whiteSt Thérèse of the Child Jesus (i.e., of Lisieux), virgin and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [456] Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8; Luke 9:51-56.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Oct 2 Wednesday
whiteThe Holy Guardian AngelsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [650] Exod 23:20-23; Ps 91:1-2, 3-4ab, 4c-6, 10-11; Matt 18:1-5, 10 (Gospel proper).
Seasonal weekday readings:
 [457] Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15; Luke 9:57-62.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Oct 3 Thursday
whiteSt Francis Borgia, priest [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, Mass ad lib.
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [458] Job 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; Luke 10:1-12.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Oct 4 Friday
whiteSt Francis of Assisi Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [459] Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab; Luke 10:13-16.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Oct 5 Saturday
greenSaturday of the twenty-sixth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [460] Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Luke 10:17-24. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Francis Xavier Seelos [USA]Optional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
whiteSt Faustina, virginOptional
Oct 6 Sunday
greenTwenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [140] Gen 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Heb 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Oct 7 Monday
whiteOur Lady of the Rosary Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [461] Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9+10c; Luke 10:25-37.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Oct 8 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the twenty-seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [462] Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15; Luke 10:38-42. 
 Hours of the day.
Oct 9 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [463] Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Luke 11:1-4. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Denis, bishop and martyr, and companions, martyrsOptional
whiteSt John Leonardi, priestOptional
Oct 10 Thursday
greenThursday of the twenty-seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [464] Gal 3:1-5; Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Luke 11:5-13. 
 Hours of the day.
Oct 11 Friday
greenFriday of the twenty-seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [465] Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 11:15-26. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John XXIII, popeOptional
Oct 12 Saturday
greenSaturday of the twenty-seventh week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [466] Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Luke 11:27-28. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl John Beyzym, priest [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Oct 13 Sunday
greenTwenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [143] Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
 Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in Canada.
Oct 14 Monday
greenMonday of the twenty-eighth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [467] Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a+6-7; Luke 11:29-32. 
 Hours of the day.
redSt Callistus I, pope and martyrOptional
Oct 15 Tuesday
whiteSt Teresa of Jesus (i.e., of Avila), virgin and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [468] Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48; Luke 11:37-41.
 Hours of the memorial
Oct 16 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-eighth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [469] Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1, 1-2, 3, 4+6; Luke 11:42-46. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Marguerite d'Youville, rel [Canada]Memorial [Canada]
whiteSt Hedwig, religiousOptional
whiteSt Margaret Mary Alacoque, virginOptional
Oct 17 Thursday
redSt Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [470] Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; Luke 11:47-54.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Oct 18 Friday
redSt Luke, evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [661] 2 Tim 4:9-17b; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 17-18;  Luke 10:1-9.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Oct 19 Saturday
redSts John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and comp., martyrs [SJ, USA]
Outside SJ churches in US, Memorial (use seasonal weekday readings)
Feast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [SJ-Lect2013] Use Readings in Roman Lectionary for Oct 19 [LM 662] 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6;  Mt 28:16-20.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Oct 20 Sunday
greenTwenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [146] Isa 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22; Heb 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
 World Mission Sunday--Intercessions for Missionary activity of the Church are appropriate.
Oct 21 Monday
greenMonday of the twenty-ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [473] Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5; Luke 12:13-21. 
 Hours of the day.
redBl. Diego Luis de San Vitores, priest, and St. Pedro Calungsod, martyrs [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Oct 22 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the twenty-ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [474] Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14; Luke 12:35-38. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John Paul II, popeOptional
Oct 23 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the twenty-ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [475] Eph 3:2-12; Isa 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Luke 12:39-48. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John of Capistrano, priestOptional
Oct 24 Thursday
greenThursday of the twenty-ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [476] Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Luke 12:49-53. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Anthony Mary Claret, bishopOptional
Oct 25 Friday
greenFriday of the twenty-ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [477] Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 12:54-59. 
 Hours of the day.
Oct 26 Saturday
greenSaturday of the twenty-ninth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [478] Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Luke 13:1-9. 
 Hours of the day.
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
Oct 27 Sunday
greenThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [149] Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6; Heb 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Oct 28 Monday
redSts Simon and Jude, apostlesFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [666] Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5;  Lk 6:12-16.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Oct 29 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the thirtieth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [480] Eph 5:21-33 (or, in U.S., Eph 5:2a, 25-32, See Vol 1 [122] Sun 21-B); Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Luke 13:18-21. 
 Hours of the day.
Oct 30 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the thirtieth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [481] Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14; Luke 13:22-30. 
 Hours of the day.
redBl Dominic Collins, religious, martyr [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Oct 31 Thursday
whiteSt Alphonsus Rodriquez, religious [SJ]Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [482] Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Luke 13:31-35.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement

November

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Nov 1 Friday
whiteALL SAINTS
Holy Day of Obligation except when Nov 1 occurs on a Monday or Saturday or in Hawai`i.
Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed, preface of the solemnity.
 [667] Rev 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5: 1-12a.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Nov 2 Saturday
black or violet
or white
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
Mass 1, 2 or 3 of All Souls; 3 readings from [668] or the Common of the Dead [1011ff]; (Creed on Sundays;) Preface for the Dead I - V
Priests may celebrate three Masses; second is offered for all faithful departed, third for intentions of the Pope.
 Hours of the Dead with proper 2nd reading for Office of Readings.
Nov 3 Sunday
greenThirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [152] Deut 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-3a, 3b-4, 47+51; Heb 7:23-28; Mark 12:28b-34. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
 Standard Time returns today (turn clocks BACK one hour).
Nov 4 Monday
whiteSt Charles Borromeo, bishopMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [485] Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3; Luke 14:12-14.
 Hours of the memorial
Nov 5 Tuesday
whiteAll Saints and Blessed of the Society of Jesus [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, Mass ad lib. with weekday readings.
Feast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [SJ-Lect 2013] Deut 30:11-14 [LM 838]; Ps 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11;  Jn 12:23-26 [cf LM 718.5].
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Nov 6 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the thirty-first week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [487] Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Luke 14:25-33. 
 Hours of the day.
violet or whiteThe Commemoration of All the Departed of the Society of Jesus [SJ]
(Post-2013)
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
SJ NOTE: Monthly Mass for deceased Jesuits should be offered on November 6 (or 7).
Nov 7 Thursday
greenThursday of the thirty-first week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [488] Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Luke 15:1-10. 
 Hours of the day.
Nov 8 Friday
greenFriday of the thirty-first week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [489] Phil 3:17-4:1; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Luke 16:1-8. 
 Hours of the day.
Nov 9 Saturday
whiteThe Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [671] Ezek 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2: 13-22.
Only 2 readings on weekdays.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Nov 10 Sunday
greenThirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [155] 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9b-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 or 12:41-44. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Nov 11 Monday
whiteSt Martin of Tours, bishopMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [491] Titus 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 17:1-6.
 Hours of the memorial
Var. Prop. Texts for Hours
Nov 12 Tuesday
redSt Josaphat, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [492] Titus 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18+23, 27+29; Luke 17:7-10.
 Hours of the memorial
Nov 13 Wednesday
whiteSt Stanislaus Kostka, religious [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, in USA
St Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin [USA]
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [493] Titus 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6; Luke 17:11-19.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Nov 14 Thursday
whiteSt Joseph Pignatelli, priest [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, Mass ad lib.
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [494] Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10; Luke 17:20-25.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Nov 15 Friday
greenFriday of the thirty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [495] 2 John 4-9; Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18; Luke 17:26-37. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Albert the Great, bishop and doctor of the Church Optional
Nov 16 Saturday
greenSaturday of the thirty-second week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [496] 3 John 5-8; Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 18:1-8. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Gertrude, virginOptional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
whiteSt Margaret of ScotlandOptional
redSts Roch Gonzalez, John del Castillo, Alphonsus Rodriguez, priests; Bl Juan Antonio Solinas, priest, martyrs [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Nov 17 Sunday
greenThirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Sunday; Gloria, Creed.
 [158] Dan 12:1-3; Ps 16:5+8, 9-10, 11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32. 
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Nov 18 Monday
greenMonday of the thirty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [497] Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Luke 18:35-43. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteDedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, apostles (Both readings proper in Lect. [679])Optional
whiteSt Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin [USA]Optional
Nov 19 Tuesday
greenTuesday of the thirty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [498] Rev 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Luke 19:1-10. 
 Hours of the day.
Nov 20 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the thirty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [499] Rev 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 19:11-28. 
 Hours of the day.
Nov 21 Thursday
whiteThe Presentation of the Bl Virgin MaryMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [500] Rev 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a+9b; Luke 19:41-44.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Nov 22 Friday
redSt Cecilia, virgin and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [501] Rev 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Luke 19:45-48.
 Hours of the memorial
Prop. Ants. Bened. & Magn.
Nov 23 Saturday
greenSaturday of the thirty-third week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [502] Rev 11:4-12; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Luke 20:27-40. 
 Hours of the day.
redBl Miguel Agustín Pro and Emilio Moscoso, priests; Rutilio Grande, priest and comps. (Manuel Solórzano and Nelson Rutilio Lemus), martyrs [SJ (USA)]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
white / greenSaturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin MaryOptional
redSt Clement I, pope and martyrOptional
whiteSt Columban, abbotOptional
Nov 24 Sunday
whiteOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSolemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, Creed.
 [161] Dan 7:13-14; Ps 93:1a, 1b-2, 5; Rev 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37. 
Hours of the solemnity. Te Deum
For weekdays following, use Week 2 of the Psalter.
Nov 25 Monday
greenMonday of the thirty-fourth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [503] Rev 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 21:1-4. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Catherine of Alexandria (or of Sinai)Optional
Nov 26 Tuesday
whiteSt John Berchmans, religious [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, Mass ad lib.
Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 [504] Rev 14:14-19; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Luke 21:5-11.
 Hours of the memorial
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement
Nov 27 Wednesday
greenWednesday of the thirty-fourth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [505] Rev 15:1-4; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9; Luke 21:12-19. 
 Hours of the day.
Nov 28 Thursday
greenThursday of the thirty-fourth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [506] Rev 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Luke 21:20-28. 
 Hours of the day.
 Thanksgiving Day (USA)--See Texts in U.S. Roman Missal
For readings, consult Lectionary, Vol IV, nos [943ff].
Nov 29 Friday
greenFriday of the thirty-fourth week in Ord. Time.
Mass ad lib.
 [507] Rev 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a+8a; Luke 21:29-33. 
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl Bernard Francis de Hoyos, priest [SJ]
Texts in the Jesuit Supplement
Optional
Nov 30 Saturday
redSt Andrew, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
 [684] Rom 10: 9-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11;  Mt 4:18-22.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum

December

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Dec 1 Sunday
New Liturgical Year Begins
with the First Sunday of Advent.
New Sunday Cycle for Readings.
Starting today, the Sunday cycle is Year C.
(Switch to Vol. I of the Lit. of the Hours.)
violetFirst Sunday of Advent
Mass of the Sunday; the Gloria is omitted; Creed. Preface of Advent I. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
 [3] Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10+14; 1 Thess 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Dec 2 Monday
violetMonday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [175] Isa 2:1-5 (or Isa 4:2-6 in Year A); Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matt 8:5-11.
Hours of the day.
Dec 3 Tuesday
whiteSt Francis Xavier, priest [SJ]
Outside SJ churches, memorial; weekday readings.
Feast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
[SJ-Lect 2013] [all as in LM 685] 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mt 16:15-20.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
SJTexts in the Jesuit Supplement.
Dec 4 Wednesday
violetWednesday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [177] Isa 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Matt 15:29-37.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt John Damascene, priest and doctor of the ChurchOptional
Dec 5 Thursday
violetThursday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [178] Isa 26:1-6; Ps 118:1+8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Matt 7:21, 24-27.
Hours of the day.
Dec 6 Friday
violetFriday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [179] Isa 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Matt 9:27-31.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Nicholas, bishopOptional
Dec 7 Saturday
whiteSt Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint.
[180] Isa 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Matt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8.
Hours of the saint.
Dec 8 Sunday
violetSecond Sunday of Advent
Mass of the Sunday; the Gloria is omitted; Creed. Preface of Advent I. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
 [6] Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Dec 9 Monday
whiteTHE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BL. VIRGIN MARY
(Patroness of the United States)
Holy Day of Obligation. In years this feast is transferred to Monday, Dec 9, the obligation is not transferred.
Solemnity
Transfered from yesterday.
Mass of the solemnity; Gloria, Creed, preface of the solemnity.
[689] Gen 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3bc-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Dec 10 Tuesday
violetTuesday of the second week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [182] Isa 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-2, 3+10ac, 11-12, 13; Matt 18:12-14.
Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of LoretoOptional
Dec 11 Wednesday
violetWednesday of the second week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [183] Isa 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8+10; Matt 11:28-30.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Damasus I, popeOptional
Dec 12 Thursday
whiteOur Lady of Guadalupe [USA, Canada-feast]Feast
Mass of the feast; Gloria, preface of the feast.
[690A] Zech 2:14-17 or Rev 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jud 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Dec 13 Friday
redSt Lucy, virgin and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint.
[185] Isa 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Matt 11:16-19.
Hours of the saint.
Dec 14 Saturday
whiteSt John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint.
[186] Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac+3b, 15-16, 18-19; Matt 17:9a, 10-13.
Hours of the saint.
Dec 15 Sunday
violetThird Sunday of Advent
or roseGaudete Sunday
Mass of the Sunday; the Gloria is omitted; Creed. Preface of Advent I. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
 [9] Zeph 3:14-18a; Isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Organ may be played solo; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25, 2002 GIRM 305, 313).
Dec 16 Monday
violetMonday of the third week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
 [187] Num 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6+7bc, 8-9; Matt 21:23-27.
Hours of the day.
Dec 17 Tuesday
violet17 December.
Mass of 17 December; preface of Advent II
 [193] Gen 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17; Matt 1:1-17.
Hours of 17 December
The "Christmas Novena" begins today. Special texts in Mass & Office, including the "O Antiphons" at Evening Prayer and as the Alleluia Verse at Mass.
The weekday readings for the eight days before Christmas are proper to each day, except on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the weekday readings for that date are omitted, "but they may be anticipated or used later on another day during the week, especially to avoid duplicating the Sunday readings" (cf. rubric before Dec 17 in the weekday Lectionary, no. 193).
These weekdays are privileged, so any memorial is considered to be optional. If it is commemorated, at Mass the opening prayer of the memorial is used in place of the seasonal text. At the Office of Readings, after the weekday readings, one may add the Hagiographical Reading of the memorial, the responsory and the concluding prayer. At Morning and Evening Prayer, the prayer of the saint may be added (with its antiphon) after the prayer of the day (omitting the conclusion). (cf. Gen. Intro. Lit. Hours, 238-39.)
Dec 18 Wednesday
violet18 December.
Mass of 18 December; preface of Advent II
 [194] Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matt 1:18-25.
Hours of 18 December
Dec 19 Thursday
violet19 December.
Mass of 19 December; preface of Advent II
 [195] Judg 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25.
Hours of 19 December
Dec 20 Friday
violet20 December.
Mass of 20 December; preface of Advent II
 [196] Isa 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 1:26-38.
Hours of 20 December
Dec 21 Saturday
violet21 December.
Mass of 21 December; preface of Advent II
 [197] Song 2:8-14 or Zeph 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Luke 1:39-45.
Hours of 21 December
white[(Outside SJ churches)
St Peter Canisius, priest and doctor of the Church
Celebrated on April 27 in Soc Jesus.]
Optional
Dec 22 Sunday
violetFourth Sunday of Advent
Mass of the Sunday; the Gloria is omitted; Creed. Preface of Advent II. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
 [12] Mic 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum
Week 4 of the Psalter.
In the Office of Readings, the readings are those of the date. The Benedictus and Magnificat antiphons are those of the date.
Dec 23 Monday
violet23 December.
Mass of 23 December; preface of Advent II
 [199] Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10+14; Luke 1:57-66.
Hours of 23 December
whiteSt John of Kanty, priestOptional
Dec 24 Tuesday
violet24 December.
Mass of 24 December; preface of Advent II
 [200] 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-11, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29; Luke 1:67-79.
Hours of 24 December
Evening Prayer I and Vigil Mass of Christmas.
Night Prayer is said only by those not attending Office of Readings and Midnight Mass.
 
CHRISTMAS SEASON
Dec 25 Wednesday
whiteTHE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
(Christmas)
Holy Day of Obligation
Solemnity
Holy Day of Obligation
Priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses as long as they are celebrated at the proper times (2002 GIRM 204c).
Mass of the Vigil, Midnight, Dawn or Day Mass; Gloria, Creed.
For pastoral reasons, the texts of the Vigil Mass may be used at any of the Christmas Masses and any set of readings may be chosen.
Readings:
  Vigil Mass: [13] Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5,16-17,27,29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt1:1-25 or Mt 1: 18-25
  Midnight Mass: [14] Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
  Dawn Mass: [15] Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
  Mass During the Day: [16] Is 52:7-10; Ps 98: 1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
All genuflect in the creed at "...and became man." (2011 transl.)
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon (throughout octave.)
Hours of Christmas; Te Deum.
Before Mass at midnight on Christmas it is appropriate that the Office of Readings be celebrated as a vigil. (GILH, n. 215) At the conclusion of this celebration, the Martyrology (Proclamation of the Birth of Christ) may be sung. See the text provided in the U.S. Roman Missal.
Dec 26 Thursday
redSt Stephen, first martyrFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria.
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Morning hours of the feast; Te Deum; Evening Prayer of Octave of Christmas.
 [696] Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6ab+8ab, 16bc+17; Matt 10:17-22.
Dec 27 Friday
whiteSt John, apostle and evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria.
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Morning hours of the feast; Te Deum; Evening Prayer of Octave of Christmas.
 [697] 1 John 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; John 20:1a, 2-8.
Dec 28 Saturday
redThe Holy Innocents, martyrsFeast
Mass of the feast; Gloria.
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Morning hours of the feast; Te Deum; Evening Prayer of Octave of Christmas.
 [698] 1 John 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Matt 2:13-18.
Dec 29 Sunday
whiteTHE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH
Mass of the feast; Gloria, Creed. Christmas Preface I - III. Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Feast
 [17] Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or (Year C) 1 Sam 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or (Year C) Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 (3:12-17) or (Year C) 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52.
Hours of the feast. Te Deum. 
redSt Thomas Becket, bishop and martyrOptional
Dec 30 Monday
whiteSixth day in the Octave of Christmas
Mass of the day; Gloria; preface of Christmas I - III; Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
[203] 1 John 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Luke 2:36-40.
Hours of the day.Te Deum.
Dec 31 Tuesday
whiteSeventh day in the Octave of Christmas
Mass of the day; Gloria; preface of Christmas I - III; Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
[204] 1 John 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13; John 1:1-18.
Hours of the day.Te Deum.
whiteSt Sylvester I, popeOptional


APPENDIX I

Epiphany Proclamation 2024

[By ancient custom the dates for the great feasts of the coming year are announced after the Gospel on Epiphany by the deacon or priest. This custom is still mentioned in the 1984 Ceremonial of Bishops, no. 240, and in the 2002 Roman Missal. The following text is found in an appendix of the 2011 Roman Missal:]


Know, dear brethren, (brothers and sisters,)
that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
so by leave of God's mercy
we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Savior.

On the fourteenth day of February will fall Ash Wednesday,
and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season.
On the thirty-first day of March you will celebrate with joy Easter Day,
the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the twelfth day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the nineteenth day of May the feast of Pentecost.
On the second day of June the feast of Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
On the first day of December the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to whom is honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Former text used in U.S.

Dear brothers and sisters,
the glory of the Lord has shone upon us,
and shall ever be manifest among us,
until the day of his return.
Through the rhythms of times and seasons
let us celebrate the mysteries of salvation.

Let us recall the year's culmination,
the Easter Triduum of the Lord:
his last supper, his crucifixion, his burial,
and his rising celebrated
between the evening of the twenty-eighth day of March
and the evening of the thirty-first day of March

Each Easter -- as on each Sunday --
the Holy Church makes present the great and saving deed
by which Christ has for ever conquered sin and death.
From Easter are reckoned all the days we keep holy.
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent,
will occur on the fourteenth day of February.
The Ascension of the Lord will be commemorated on the twelfth day of May
Pentecost, joyful conclusion of the season of Easter,
will be celebrated on the nineteenth day of May
And, this year the First Sunday of Advent will be on the first day of December.

Likewise the pilgrim Church proclaims the passover of Christ
in the feasts of the holy Mother of God,
in the feasts of the Apostles and Saints,
and in the commemoration of the faithful departed.

To Jesus Christ, who was, who is, and who is to come,
Lord of time and history,
be endless praise, for ever and ever. R. Amen.

(One should adjust the date of the Ascension in those places where the feast is celebrated on Thursday.)



Appendix II

Mass Intentions to be Offered by Jesuits Each Month

(See Acta Romana 15 [1967-72]: 61.)
Where one or more Mass intentions are prescribed without further notation, it is understood that they are prescribed for each priest and are to be said as first-intention Masses; those who are not priests are to offer as manhy Masses as priests are obliged to offer.
Every month, each Jesuit is to offer one Mass for each of these four intentions:

  1. The intention of Father General
  2. The deceased of the Society
  3. Our benefactors
  4. The needs of the Church and the Society

If possible, in November the intention for the deceased of the Society should be offered on November 3 or the day following.
The intention for the needs of the Church and the Society should be offered, if possible, on the following days:

  1. Jan 3 (Holy Name of the Name Jesus)
  2. Mar 12 (Anniversary of the canonization of Ss Ignatius and Francis Xavier)
  3. May 31 (Visitation)
  4. Sacred Heart
  5. Aug 7 (Anniversary of the restoration of the Society, 1814)
  6. Sep 27 (Anniversary of the first confirmation of the Society, 1540)

General Liturgical Guidelines

Jesuits are encouraged to become knowledgable about local diocesan liturgical practices. For example, some U.S. dioceses prescribe kneeling after the Agnus Dei while others prescribe standing. Some dioceses encourage the assembly to remain standing until the end of Communion, while others have not made any such determination.
In following the recommendations of 2002 GIRM 85 about distributing Communion from what has been consecrated at that Mass to the entire assembly (reiterated by the U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy), some dioceses do not permit bringing previously consecrated hosts from the tabernacle unless and before they are, in fact, absolutely needed during the distribution of Communion. The U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy has also reiterated on various occasions that the norm should be to consecrate enough bread and wine at each Mass for the communicants expected and never to plan on going to the tabernacle. (Note that no liturgical books explicitly permit using hosts from the tabernacle during Communion at Mass.)
Sacristans should also note, in preparing for Mass, that the celebrant is "bound to" receive Communion from what has been consecrated at that Mass (2002 GIRM 85). This rule also applies to any concelebrants, and is related to the "integrity of the sacrifice" mentioned by Pius XII in Mediator Dei (nos. 112, 115. Also see Summ Theol, IIIa, q 82, art 4).
Thus, hosts from a tabernacle must never be distributed to concelebrants in place of what has been consecrated at that Mass.

Summary of Norms from printed U.S. Jesuit Ordo

    Calendar to be followed
  1. "On Solemnities the Priest is obliged to follow the Calendar of the church where he is celebrating." (2002 GIRM, no. 353).
  2. "On Sundays, on the weekdays during Advent, Christmas Time, Lent, and Easter Time, on Feasts, and on Obligatory Memorials:
    "a) If Mass is celebrated with the people, the Priest should follow the Calendar of the church where he is celebrating;
    "b) If Mass is celebrated with the participation of one minister only, the Priest may choose either the Calendar of the church or his own proper Calendar." (2002 GIRM, no. 354).
  3. "Members of religious institutes join with the community of the local Church in celebrating the dedication of the cathedral and the feasts of the principal patrons of the place and of the wider geographical region in which they live (GILH, no. 241; UNLYC, no. 52c). These are celebrated as feasts (see TLD, 8a, b).
  4. The titular of a church is celebrated as a solemnity in that church; the same is true of the anniversary of the church's dedication (TLD, 4c, 4b).

    Mass for the People (Pro Populo)
  5. A pastor "is obliged to apply a Mass for the people of his parish on Sundays and holy days of obligation in his diocese" (CIC 534.1).

    Precedence of Liturgical Celebrations
  6. Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord take precedence over Sundays in Ordinary Time. Other feasts and memorials falling on Sundays are omitted. Sundays of Advent, Lent and Easter take precedence over solemnities. In these cases and when solemnities occur on privileged weekdays, the solemnities are transferred, usually to the following (or first free) Monday (UNLYC 5, 60).
    The following weekdays are considered in some sense "privileged."
    -- All days of the Octave of Easter are celebrated as solemnities of the Lord (UNLYC 24) and take precedence over all other celebrations.
    -- Ash Wednesday and Holy Week also have precedence over all other celebrations.
    -- The last week of Advent (Dec 17-24), the octave of Christmas, and the weekdays of Lent are privileged with respect to memorials (UNLYC 16).
    Obligatory memorials occurring on Lenten weekdays are celebrated as optional memorials (UNLYC 14). The calendar itself only includes optional memorials during the last week of Advent and includes feasts and optional memorials during the Christmas octave. On weekdays of the Easter Season, memorials of Saints may be celebrated fully (2002 GIRM 355a).

    Choice of Mass Texts
  7. On the liturgical days noted in nos. 1 and 2, the Priest uses the texts associated with the celebration prescdribed or chosen according to the norms noted above.
  8. "On Memorials of Saints [outside of Advent II, Lent, and Easter Time], the proper Collect is said or, if this is lacking, one from an appropriate Common. As to the Prayer over the Offerings and the Prayer after Communion, unless they are proper, they may be taken either from the Common or from the weekday of the current time of year." (2002 GIRM, no. 363).
  9. "On Optional Memorials,
    "a) On the weekdays of Advent from Dec 17 to 24, on days within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord, and on the weekdays of Lent, except Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week, the Mass texts for the current liturgical day are used; but the Collect may be taken from a Memorial which happens to be inscribed in the General Calendar for that day, except on Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week. On weekdays of Easter Time, Memorials of Saints may rightly be celebrated in full.
    "b) On weekdays of Advent before Dec 17, on weekdays of Christmas Time from Jan 2, and the weekdays of Easter Time, one of the following may be chosen: either the Mass of the weekday, or the Mass of the Saint or of one of the Saints whose Memorial is observed, or the Mass of any Saint inscrdibed in the Martyrology for that day." (2002 GIRM, no. 355).
  10. "On weekdays in Ordinary Time, ..., besides the orations from the previous Sunday, orations from another Sunday in Ordinary Time may be used, or one of the Prayers for Various Needs provided in the Missal. However, it shall always be permissible to use from these Masses the Collect alone." (2002 GIRM, no. 363).
    "On weekdays in Ordinary Time, there may be chosen either the Mass of the weekday, or the Mass of an Optional Memorial which happens to occur on that day, or the Mass of any Saint inscribed in the Martyrology for that day, or a Mass for Various Needs, or a Votive Mass." (2002 GIRM, no. 355c)
    "Daily" Masses for the dead "may be celebrated on weekdays in Ordinary Time on which Optional Memorials occur or when the Office is of the weekday, provided such Masses are actually applied for the dead" (2002 GIRM, no. 381). These should be used in moderation (2002 GIRM, no. 355).
    When a Mass of an optional memorial is celebrated, all is done as for an obligatory memorial (see 2002 GIRM 355, GILH 234).
  11. When a priest celebrates with the people, in his choice of a Mass formulary, he "should be attentive rather to the common spiritual good of the People of God than to his own inclinations" (2002 GIRM, no. 352).
    The entry "Mass ad libitum" in this Ordo is a reminder that the various choices described above under no. 10 are available to the celebrant.

    Norms in this Ordo regarding the Collect, Gloria, Readings, Creed, Preface, Eucharistic Prayer IV (and similar Eucharistic Prayers)
  12. "At Mass only a single Collect is ever said." (2002 GIRM, no. 54) This rule also applies to the Prayer over the Offerings and the Prayer after Communion (2002 GIRM, nos. 77, 89).
    When a Collect of a commemoration may be optionally used (see no. 9a above) in Advent from December 17 to 24, within the octave of Christmas, and on weekdays of Lent, it is noted in this Ordo.
  13. The Gloria is prescribed "on Sundays outside Advent and Lent, and also on Solemnities and Feasts, and at particular celebrations of a more solemn character." (2002 GIRM, no. 53).
  14. The special readings prescribed in the Lectionary for Sundays, Solemnities, and Feasts, and also for those Obligatory Memorials that have proper readings are noted in this Ordo.
  15. On weekdays, apart from Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials with proper readings, the continuous readings assigned in the Lectionary are noted.
    "[T]hese readings will in general be used on the days to which they are assigned...
    "Should,however, the continuous reading during the week from time to time be interrupted, on account of some Solemnity or feast, or some particular celebration, then the Priest shall be permitted, bearing in mind the scheme of readings for the entire week, either to combine parts omitted with other readings or to decide which readings are to be given preference over others." (2002 GIRM, no. 358).
    One should note that the Lectionary for Weekdays does provide for each Memorial appropriate readings which may be used when the Memorial is celebrated with greater solemnity.
  16. The Creed is prescribed on "Sundays and Solemnities" and may also be used at "particular celebrations of a more solemn character" (2002 GIRM, no. 68).
  17. The preface is noted when it is not one of the proper, common (weekday), or seasonal prefaces.
    a. Prefaces for apostles, martyrs, pastors, virgins, religious, or holy men and women should be used on Solemnities and Feasts of saints. Such prefaces may also be used on memorials, an option that will not be noted each time in this Ordo (see Notitiae 11 [1975]:312).
    (b) Eucharistic Prayer IV must be used with its invariable preface (2002 GIRM, no. 365d). However, when a seasonal preface is prescribed, except on Christmas, Easter, and during their octaves, Eucharistic Prayer IV may nonetheless be used, along with its invariable preface.
    (c) The Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation, for Masses with Children, and for Various Needs and Occasions also have invariable prefaces. The same norms govern their use as for Eucharistic Prayer IV. Nevertheless, although the Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation are provided with their own prefaces, they may be used with other prefaces that refer to penance and conversion, for example, those of Lent (cf. 2002 Missale Romanum, Appendix to Ordo Missae).

    Masses for Various Occasions
  18. Among Masses for various occasions "are included Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs and Occasions and Votive Masses." (2002 GIRM, no. 371):
    (a) "Ritual Masses are connected with the celebration of certain Sacraments or Sacramentals" (2002 GIRM, no. 372).
    (b) "Masses for Various Needs and Occasions are used in certain situations either as occasion arises or at fixed times" (2002 GIRM, no. 373).
    (c) "Votive Masses of the mysteries of Christ or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint may be said in response to the devotiion of the faithful on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an Optional Memorial occurs" (2002 GIRM, no. 375).
    (d) When the devotion of the faithful is obvious, the votive Mass of Christ the Eternal High Priest may be celebrated on the first Thursday of the month, that of the Sacred Heart on the first Friday, and that of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the first Saturday if a weekday Mass or an Optional Memorial occurs (see Notitiae 5 [1969]: 404, no. 17). Colors: Ritual Masses are celebrated in their proper color, in white, or in a festive color; Masses for Various Needs are celebrated in the color proper to the day or the season or in violet (if the Mass has a penitential character); Votive Masses are celebrated in the color suited to the Mass itself or even in the color proper to the day or the time of the year (2002 GIRM, no. 347).
    Permitted Use: Ritual Masses are prohibited on Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, on solemnities, during Holy Week and the Easter Octave, and on Ash Wednesday and All Souls' Day (2002 GIRM, no. 372).
    On weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs, Votive Masses may be celebrated for the sake of the faithful's devotion (2002 GIRM 373) or a Mass for Various Needs or prayers from those for special circumstances may be used (2002 GIRM 377). Traditional devotions are associated with Christ the Eternal High Priest on the first Thursday of the month, the Sacred Heart on the first Friday, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the first Saturday of each month. In addition, a Mass of the BVM is encouraged to be offered on free Saturdays (2002 GIRM 378). (see Notitiae 5 1969]: 404, no. 17)
    "On days when there occurs an Obligatory Memorial or on a weekday of Advent up to and including Dec 16, of Christmas Time from Jan 2, and of Easter Time after the Octave of Easter, Masses for Various Needs and Occasions and Votive Masses are in principle forbidden. If, however, some real necessity or pastoral advantage calls for it, in the estimation of the rector of the church or the Priest Celebrant himself, a Mass appropriate to the same may be used in a celebration with peopole" (2002 GIRM, no. 376).
    In case of serious need or pastoral advantage, at the direction of the diocesan Bishop or with his permission, an appropriate Mass may be celebrated except on solemnities, the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, during Holy Week and the Easter Octave, or on Ash Wednesday or All Souls' Day (2002 GIRM, no. 374).

    Norms Governing the Liturgy of the Hours
  19. On proper solemnities and feasts such as are described under no. 4 above, the corresponding office is said by those who are considered assigned to that church, e.g., pastors and associates (Gen. Inst. Lit. Hours [GILH], no. 243).
  20. "In private recitation [of the Liturgy of the Hours], the calendar of the place or the person's own calendar may be used, except on proper solemnities and feasts" (GILH, no. 243).
  21. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the arrangement of the Office is presented in the Ordinary for each of the seasons of the liturgical year.
  22. For the Scripture reading of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, "especially in a celebration a congregation, a longer Scripture reading may be chosen either from the office of readings or the Lectionary for Mass, particularly texts that for some reason have not been used. From time to time some other more suitable readings may be used, in accordance with the rules in GILH, nos. 248, 249 and 251" (GILH, no. 46).
    In the prayers of intercession, the introductory formula is provided for use when Morning Prayer or Evening Prayer is recited in common (see GILH, no. 190).
    Evening Prayer is normally taken from the Office of the occurring day, except on Saturdays and the day before solemnities, when the liturgical day begins the previous evening with EP I. If two solemnities occur on successive days, or a solemnity occurs on a Saturday or Monday, the Evening Prayer between the two celebrations is of the higher ranked celebration. If both are of equal rank, Evening Prayer of the current day is celebrated (cf. UNLYC 61).
    Instead of the weekday Night Prayer, either of the Sunday Night Prayers can alwyas be said (see GILH, no. 88, Ordinary of the Liturgy of the Hours, Night Prayer).
    Moments of silence are encouraged after each psalm and the readings (GILH, nos. 112, 202).

    Permitted Variations in the Office or Some of its Parts
  23. "On weekdays when an optional memorial is permitted, for a good reason the office of a saint listed on that day in the Roman Martyrology, or in an approved appendix to it, may be celebrated in the same way as other memorials" (GILH 234).
    "In the Office for Sundays, solemnities, feasts of the Lord listed in the General Calendar, the weekdays of Lent and Holy Week, the days within the Octaves of Easter and Christmas, and the weekdays from Dec 17 to 24 inclusive, it is never permissible to change the formularies that are proper or adapted to the celebration, such as antiphons, hymns, readings, responsories, prayers, and very often also the psalms" (GILH, no. 247).
  24. The "cycle of readings from Scripture that is provided in the Office of Readings must not be set aside during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. During Ordinary Time, on a particular day or for a few days in succession, it is permissible, for a good reason, to choose readings from those provided on other days or even other biblical readings; for example, on the occasion of retreats, pastoral gatherings, prayers for Christian unity, or other such events" (GILH, no. 248).
    "The readings, prayers, songs, and intercessions appointed for the weekdays of a particular season may be used on other weekdays of the same season" (GILH, no. 251, see also ibid., 248-50).
  25. Alternative psalms may be chosen as follows:
    "In place of the Sunday psalms of the current week, there is an option to substitute Sunday psalms of a different week, and, in the case of an office celebrated with a congregation, even other psalms especially chosen to lead the people step by step to an underestanding of the psalms" (GILH, no. 247).
    "Everyone should be concerned to respect the complete cycle of the four-week psalter. Still, for spiritual or pastoral advantage, the psalms appointed for a particular day may be replaced with other from the same hour of a different day" (GILH, no. 252).
    "There are also circumstances occasionally arising when it is permissible to choose suitable psalms and other texts in the way done for a votive office" (GILH, no. 252).

    Celebration of Memorials Occurring on Privileged Days and during Privileged Seasons
  26. "On Sundays, solemnities, and feasts, on Ash Wednesday, during Holy Week, and during the Octave of Easter, memorials that happen to fall on these days are disregarded" (GILH, no. 237) in the Liturgy of the Hours.
    "On weekdays from Dec 17 to 24, during the Octave of Christmas, and on the weekdays of Lent, no obligatory memorials are celebrated even in particular calendars. When any happen to fall during Lent in a given year, they are treated as optional memorials" (GILH 238).
    "During privileged seasons, if it is desired to celebrate the office of a saint on a day assigned to his or her memorial,
    "a) in the office of readings, after the patristic reading (with its responsory) from the Proper of Seasons, a proper reading about the saint (with its responsory) may follow, with the concluding prayer of the saint;
    "(b) at Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, the ending of the concluding prayer may be omitted and the saint's antiphon (from the proper or common) and prayer may be added" (GILH, no. 239);
    (c) At Mass, the Collect may be of the saint (cf. 2002 GIRM 355a).

    The Use of the Te Deum
  27. The Te Deum is used at the end of the Office of Readings on Sundays outside of Lent, during the octaves of Easter and Christmas, on solemnities, and on feasts (GILH, no. 68).

Link to Table Summarizing the Use of Ritual Masses
Masses for Various Needs, Masses of the Dead

The table at the following link summarizes on which days Ritual Masses (e.g., Nuptial Masses), Masses for Various Needs, and Votive Masses may be celebrated.
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