January 2026

24 Saturday  5 white St Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church Memorial Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.   [316] 2 Sam 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mark 3:20-21. Hours of the memorial. Diocese of Wilmington white   St Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor (Principal Patron) Feast Mass of the saint, Gloria, proper readings [518], Preface of the Pastors. Hours of the saint, Te Deum. Variables for the Year Golden Number  13 Epact  xi Solar Cycle 19 Letter of the Martyrology: l Roman Year of Indiction 4 Julian Period: Year 6739 Years since the confirmation of the Society: 486 Years since the passing of our Holy Father Ignatius  470 Sunday Readings  Cycle  A Weekday Readings  Cycle   II