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Order for THE CELEBRATION OF MASS

in the APOSTOLIC VICARIATE OF

SOUTHERN ARABIA

2016-2017

Sunday Lectionary: Year A Weekday Lectionary: Cycle I

2 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A

CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4

BIBLICAL ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................. 6

MOVEABLE FEASTS OF THE YEAR 2016-2017 ........................................................................... 7

SPECIAL DAYS THROUGH THE YEAR ......................................................................................... 7

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION ......................................................................................................... 8

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS 2016-7 ..................................................................................................... 8

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 9

FAST, ABSTINENCE AND DAYS OF PENANCE ........................................................................ 9

FASTING .............................................................................................................................................. 9

ABSTINENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 9

EUCHARISTIC FAST ..................................................................................................................... 10

EASTER OBLIGATION ...................................................................................................................... 10

ABSOLUTION WITH GENERAL CONFESSION ...................................................................... 11

TABLE OF LITURGICAL DAYS ...................................................................................................... 12

OCCURRENCE AND CONCURRENCE OF DAYS ................................................................... 14

THE ARRANGING OF MASS ACCORDING TO THE CALENDAR ............................ 14

THE MASS TO BE CELEBRATED IN CASES OF CONCURRENCE ............................ 15

THE CALENDAR TO BE FOLLOWED ........................................................................................ 15

DIVERGENCES IN WEEKEND OBLIGATION MASSES ...................................................... 17

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MASS ................................................................................................... 18

SUNDAYS .......................................................................................................................................... 18

SEASONAL WEEKDAYS ............................................................................................................. 19

WEEKDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME ......................................................................................... 19

SOLEMNITIES & FEASTS ........................................................................................................... 20

VIGILS ................................................................................................................................................ 21

MEMORIALS .................................................................................................................................... 22

COMMEMORATIONS .................................................................................................................. 23

BRIEF NOTE IN THE USE OF THE COMMON OF SAINTS ......................................... 24

MASSES ‘EXTRA ORDINEM OFFICII’ ......................................................................................... 25

MASSES FOR THE DEAD ........................................................................................................... 25

YEAR I/A INTRODUCTION 3

MASSES FOR VARIOUS NEEDS AND VOTIVE MASSES ............................................... 26

RITUAL MASSES ............................................................................................................................ 27

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITY ........................................................................................................... 28

SYNTHESIS OF THE PRECEDING INFORMATION ............................................................. 29

EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS .................................................................................................................. 31

LITURGICAL COLORS ....................................................................................................................... 33

ORDO KEY ............................................................................................................................................ 35

SEASON OF ADVENT ............................................................................................................................. 36

NOVEMBER 2016 ................................................................................................................................. 37

DECEMBER 2016 .................................................................................................................................. 39

MISA DE AGUINALDO (SIMBANG GABI) .......................................................................... 42

THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS ............................................................................................................. 44

JANUARY 2017 ...................................................................................................................................... 48

THE SEASON OF ORDINARY TIME (I) ............................................................................................ 50

NOTE: WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY ..................................................... 52

FEBRUARY 2017 ................................................................................................................................... 56

THE SEASON OF LENT .......................................................................................................................... 62

MARCH 2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 65

APRIL 2017 .............................................................................................................................................. 71

THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM ................................................................................................... 74

THE SEASON OF EASTER ..................................................................................................................... 81

MAY 2017 ................................................................................................................................................. 86

JUNE 2017 ............................................................................................................................................... 94

THE SEASON OF ORDINARY TIME (II) ........................................................................................... 98

JULY 2017 .............................................................................................................................................. 105

AUGUST 2017 ....................................................................................................................................... 112

SEPTEMBER 2017 ............................................................................................................................... 118

OCTOBER 2017 ................................................................................................................................... 123

NOVEMBER 2017 ............................................................................................................................... 131

OMITTED OBSERVANCES 2016-7 ..................................................................................................... 139


ABBREVIATIONS ant. antiphon(s) B.V. Mary

Blessed Virgin Mary

BB Book of Blessings (ritual book)

bl black CE Ceremonial of Bishops

(ritual book) CIC 1983 Code of Canon Law Col Collect Com Common Comm Commemoration Cr Credo/Creed D1, D2, D3

(see pp. 25, 29)

DPP Directory of Popular Piety EI Manual of Indulgences EP Eucharistic Prayer EPVN Eucharistic Prayer for

Various Needs FAP Franciscans at Prayer

(ritual book) fst feast g green Gl Gloria/Glory to God GMY General indications for the

Marian Year IGLH General Instruction of the

Liturgy of the Hours IGMR General Instruction of the

Roman Missal Ms Mass(es) mem memorial obl obligatory

oblig obligation OCI Order of Christian

Initiation (ritual book) OCM Order of Celebrating

Matrimony (ritual book) op.m optional memorial opt optional OT Ordinary Time PC Postcommunion prayer Pf. Preface PO Prayer over the Offerings prop proper Pryr over Ppl

Prayer over the People

Ps Psalm PS Paschalis Sollemnitatis

Instruction on the Preparation of the Paschal Feasts

R Ritual Mass permitted. r red RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation

for Adults (ritual book) RM Ritual Masses

(section in missal) ro rose RS

Redemptionis Sacramentum Instruction on certain matters to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Holy Eucharist

sol solemnity Sol.Bl solemn blessing Ss./St. Saints/Saint Sugg Suggested

YEAR I/A INTRODUCTION 5 Suppl Supplement transf. transferred UNLYC Universal Norms for the

Liturgical Year & Calendar v violet V1, V2, V3 (see pp. 26, 29)

VN Various Needs (section in missal)

vot votive VotMs Votive Mass w white wkdy weekday

PARISHES, INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES

mentioned in this Ordo

Al Ain St. Mary, Al Ain Bur Dubai St. Mary, Dubai

C.S.J. Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery C.S.S.T. Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa

Capuchin Order of Friars Minor Capuchin Comboni Comboni Missionary Sisters

Crater Holy Family, Aden F.M.C.K. Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King Fujairah Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Fujairah

Ghala Holy Spirit, Ghala Hodeidah Sacred Heart, Hodeidah

Jebel Ali St. Francis of Assisi, Dubai M.C. Missionaries of Charity

M.S.P. Mission Society of the Philippines Ma’ala Immaculate Conception, Aden

Mushrif St. Joseph, Abu Dhabi Musaffah St. Paul, Abu Dhabi

R.A.K. St. Anthony of Padua, Ras Al Khaimah Rosary Dominican Sisters of the Rosary

Ruwi Ss. Peter and Paul, Muscat S.P.C. Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres

Salalah St. Francis Xavier, Salalah Salesian Society of St. Francis de Sales

Sana’a Mary, Help of Christians, Sana’a Sharjah St. Michael, Sharjah

Sohar St. Anthony, Sohar Taiz St. Therese of Child Jesus, Taiz

Tawahi St. Francis of Assisi, Aden


BIBLICAL ABBREVIATIONS

OLD TESTAMENT

NEW TESTAMENT

Acts of the Apostles Acts Mark Mk Colossians Col Matthew Mt 1 Corinthians 1 Cor 1 Peter 1 Pt 2 Corinthians 2 Cor 2 Peter 2 Pt Ephesians Eph Philemon Phlm Galatians Gal Philippians Phil Hebrews Heb Revelation Rv James Jas Romans Rom John (Gospel) Jn 1 Thessalonians 1 Thes 1 John 1 Jn 2 Thessalonians 2 Thes 2 John 2 Jn 1 Timothy 1 Tm 3 John 3 Jn 2 Timothy 2 Tm Jude Jude Titus Ti Luke Lk

Amos Am 1 Kings 1 Kgs Baruch Bar 2 Kings 2 Kgs 1 Chronicles 1 Chr Lamentations Lam 2 Chronicles 2 Chr Leviticus Lv Daniel Dn 1 Maccabees 1 Mc Deuteronomy Dt 2 Maccabees 2 Mc Ecclesiastes Eccl Malachi Mal Esther Est Micah Mi Exodus Ex Nahum Na Ezra Ezr Nehemiah Neh Ezekiel Ez Numbers Nm Genesis Gn Obadiah Ob Habakkuk Hb Proverbs Prv Haggai Hg Psalm(s) Ps Hosea Hos Ruth Ru Isaiah Is 1 Samuel 1 Sm Jeremiah Jer 2 Samuel 2 Sm Job Jb Sirach/Ecclesiasticus Sir Joel Jl Song of Songs Sg Jonah Jon Tobit Tob Joshua Jos Wisdom Wis Judges Jgs Zechariah Zec Judith Jdt Zephaniah Zep


MOVEABLE FEASTS OF THE YEAR 2016-2017 First Sunday of Advent…………………………………… Nov 27 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph…………………... Dec 30 The Epiphany of the Lord………………………………... Jan 08 The Baptism of the Lord…………………………………. Jan 09 Our Lady of Arabia………………………………………. Jan 14 Ash Wednesday…………………………………………... Mar 01 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord………………….. Apr 09 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord…………………………... Apr 16 The Ascension of the Lord……………………………….. May 28 Pentecost Sunday………………………………………… June 04 Holy Trinity………………………………………………. June 11 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ………………... June 18 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus…………………………... June 23 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe……………... Nov 26

SPECIAL DAYS THROUGH THE YEAR World Day of Migrants and Refugees…………………….. Jan 15 World Day of Consecrated Life…………………………... Feb 02 World Day of the Sick……………………………………. Feb 11 Vocation Sunday…………………………………….…… May 07 World Day for the Care of Creation……………………… Sept 01 Bible Sunday……………………………………………... Oct 01 Mission Sunday…………………………………………... Oct 22 World Day of the Poor…………………………………... Nov 19 N.B. A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who, on days universally designated to foster certain religious intentions, piously assist at celebrations of this kind (EI 5)


HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION on which the faithful are obliged to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, and should abstain as far as possible from works hindering the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s day or the suitable relaxation of body and mind (C.I.C. 1247).

Sundays or Fridays (where it has been decided) The Nativity of the Lord…………………………………………. Dec 25 The Assumption of the B.V. Mary………………………………... Aug 15

In order to fulfil the obligation, it is necessary only to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist in a Catholic church on the day of obligation. The rite, language or formulary of the Eucharistic celebration does not matter.

N.B. C.I.C. 534 §1. After a pastor has taken possession of his parish, he is obliged to apply a Mass for the people entrusted to him on each Sunday and holy day of obligation in his diocese. If he is legitimately impeded from this celebration, however, he is to apply it on the same days through another or on other days himself.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS 2016-7

on which the faithful are encouraged to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, if able to do so, and to observe the joy of the day. Immaculate Conception of the B.V. Mary…………………………... Dec 08 B.V. Mary, Mother of God………………………………………….. Jan 01 Our Lady of Arabia, Principal Patroness of the Gulf…………………….. Jan 14 St. Joseph (transferred) …………………………...…………………... Mar 20 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus…………………………...……………... June 23 Ss. Peter and Paul, Principal Patrons of the Vicariate…………………… July 02 All Saints…………………………...…………………………...….... Nov 01 Titular Saint of the parish church Where customary, a public novena may mark the Solemnities of Christmas, Assumption, Pentecost, Ss. Peter & Paul, and in each parish, its own Titular Saint. Similarly, a public triduum or septenary may be held before the other special celebration days, observances in honor of the B.V. Mary, or any day with the liturgical rank of Solemnity or Feast, according to the judgement of the parish priest in response to the devotion of the faithful.

YEAR I/A INTRODUCTION 9 Institutes or Societies of Consecrated or Apostolic Life in each parish may also wish to celebrate their Founders and significant saints or devotions with either a public novena, septenary or triduum. All such public devotions are indulgenced (EI 22.1.)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS and days in the liturgical year on which they are to be made in all the churches of the Vicariate.

Mission of the Vicariate: Christmas Day & Easter Sunday Holy Land: Good Friday

Peter’s Pence: Ss. Peter and Paul (whole weekend) Evangelization Mission Sunday (whole weekend)

FAST, ABSTINENCE AND DAYS OF PENANCE FASTING Fasting is obligatory for those who have completed their 18th year to the beginning of their 60th year (C.I.C. 1241). One meal a day is eaten. Some food may be taken at two other times in the day to maintain strength (cf. Paenitemini III.2). Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

ABSTINENCE Abstinence is binding on those who have completed their 14th year (C.I.C. 1241). Those who abstain refrain from eating meat but eggs, milk products and animal fat condiments are allowed (cf. Paenitemini III.1). Abstinence is observed: • on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. • on all Wednesdays that are not Solemnities. However, outside of Lent, the

faithful may substitute abstinence from meat with another act of penance, such as prayer or a work of charity.

This Wednesday abstinence is observed instead of Fridays (as in the Universal Church) due to the particular circumstances of the Vicariate of Southern Arabia.

10 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A The sacred season of Lent is a time for purification, enlightenment and renewal of faith. The virtue and practice of penance form a necessary part of the preparation for Easter. In a special way, on all the weekdays of Lent, the faithful are encouraged to practice abstinence, fasting and other works of prayer, penance, self-denial and charity according to ability. In accordance with the desire of the Second Vatican Council, Paschalis Sollemnitatis recommends that the Paschal fast and abstinence of Good Friday be prolonged, where possible, on Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil. In the Vicariate of Southern Arabia, a special Day of Prayer in memory of the modern martyrs of Yemen is observed in June. The faithful are encouraged to remember the sacrifices of Christians in the country (especially those who have given their lives in service of the Gospel) and to perform works of prayer or penance for the restoration of peace. In 2017, this day is observed on June 26. EUCHARISTIC FAST The faithful who are to receive Holy Communion must abstain for one hour before Holy Communion from any food and drink, aside from water and medicine. However, the sick, infirm and elderly (and their caregivers) may receive Holy Communion even if they have eaten something within the preceding hour. A person who has already received the Most Holy Eucharist can receive it a second time on the same day but only within a Eucharistic celebration in which the person participates. Holy Communion should not be received more than twice in a single day unless one is in danger of death. Priests who (con)celebrate Mass should always receive Holy Communion at that Mass, even if they have received Holy Communion previously at other Masses.

EASTER OBLIGATION The faithful who have made their First Holy Communion are to receive Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter Season. Within the Vicariate of Southern Arabia, this precept may be fulfilled at any time between the First Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost). Each member of the faithful who has reached the age of discretion is also obliged to confess his or her grave sins at least once a year.


ABSOLUTION WITH GENERAL CONFESSION In churches of the Vicariate that have a large numbers of parishioners, such that all are not able to avail themselves of the opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation in the weeks preceding the feast of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) and the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter), the Apostolic Vicar has determined that absolution without individual confession may be offered to the faithful present on the following 2 occasions:

• at the Midnight Mass(es) of Christmas • on Good Friday, especially before the principal liturgical action of the

day. The rite for imparting general absolution may be found in the Supplement or in the Rite of Penance, Rite III. To validly receive sacramental absolution when general absolution is given, a person must be properly disposed and intend to confess within a suitable period of time each grave (mortal) sin which at that moment cannot be so confessed. He or she is to approach individual confession as soon as possible, given the opportunity, before receiving another general absolution, unless there is a just cause. This is to be clearly announced to the assembled faithful before the imparting of general absolution.


TABLE OF LITURGICAL DAYS

I 1. The Paschal Triduum. 2. The Nativity of the Lord, the Epiphany, the Ascension, Pentecost

Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter. Ash Wednesday . Weekdays of Holy Week from Monday up to and including Thursday. Days within the Octave of Easter.

3. Solemnities inscribed in the General Calendar, whether of the Lord, of the

Blessed Virgin Mary or of Saints. The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day).

4. Proper Solemnities, namely:

a. The Solemnity of the principal Patron of the place, city or state. b. The Solemnity of the dedication and of the anniversary of the

dedication of one’s own church. c. The Solemnity of the Title of one’s own church. d. The Solemnity either of the Title or of the Founder or of the

principal Patron of an Order or Congregation.

II 5. Feasts of the Lord inscribed in the General Calendar. 6. Sundays of Christmas Time and the Sundays in Ordinary Time. 7. Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of the Saints in the General Calendar. 8. Proper Feasts, namely:

a. The Feast of the principal Patron of the diocese. b. The Feast of the anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral

church. c. The Feast of the principal Patron of a region or province, or a

country, or of a wider territory.


d. The Feast of the Title, Founder, or principal Patron of an Order or Congregation and of a religious province, without prejudice to the prescriptions given under no. 4.

e. Other Feasts proper to an individual church. f. Other Feasts inscribed in the Calendar of each diocese or Order or

Congregation. 9. Weekdays of Advent from 17 December up to and including 24 December

Days within the Octave of Christmas Weekdays of Lent.

III

10. Obligatory Memorials in the General Calendar. 11. Proper Obligatory Memorials, namely:

a. The Memorial of a secondary Patron of the place, diocese, region, or religious province.

b. Other Obligatory Memorials inscribed in the Calendar of each diocese, or Order or Congregation.

12. Optional Memorials, which, however, may be celebrated, in the special

manner described in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal even on the days listed in no. 9. In the same manner Obligatory Memorials may be celebrated as Optional Memorials if they happen to fall on Lenten weekdays.

13. Weekdays of Advent up to and including 16 December.

Weekdays of Christmas Time from 2 January until the Saturday after the Epiphany. Weekdays of the Easter Time from Monday after the Octave of Easter up to and including the Saturday before Pentecost. Weekdays in Ordinary Time.


OCCURRENCE AND CONCURRENCE OF DAYS Occurrence: If several celebrations fall on the same day, the one that holds the highest rank according to the Table of Liturgical Days is observed. However, a Solemnity impeded by a liturgical day that takes precedence over it should be transferred to the closest day not listed under nos. 1-8 in the Table of Precedence. Whenever the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord falls on any day of Holy Week, it is transferred to the Monday after Sunday II of Easter. In the Vicariate of Southern Arabia, in order to ensure the observance of the Sunday liturgies integral to certain seasons, Solemnities and Feasts that fall on a weekend of Advent, Lent or Easter are transferred to the preceding Thursday or following Monday, according to the indications given by the Apostolic Vicar and noted in this Ordo. Other celebrations are omitted in that year. Concurrence: Should Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the current day’s Office and First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the following day be assigned for celebration on the same day, then Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the celebration with the higher rank in the Table of Liturgical Days takes precedence; in cases of equal rank, Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the current day takes precedence. The arranging of Mass according to the calendar In general, the Mass formulary used always follows that of the liturgical day. As a rule, morning Masses follow the observance of which Lauds (Morning Prayer) was prayed. Evening Masses follow the observance of which Vespers (Evening Prayer) was prayed.

YEAR I/A INTRODUCTION 15 The Mass to be celebrated in cases of concurrence The Congregation of Divine Worship gave the following indications1 to be observed in cases where two liturgical days overlap, particularly when both are of obligation.

• The Mass to be celebrated should be the Mass of the observance of which Vespers was prayed (according to the rules of concurrence given previously).

• For solemnities for which a particular vigil Mass exists (Nativity of the

Lord, Epiphany, Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Ascension, Pentecost, Ss. Peter and Paul, Assumption), this should be preferred, even to Sunday.

However, the Congregation also authorized local Ordinaries to follow alternate practice for pastoral reason, and instructed that a uniform determination should be made at the beginning of the year in the proper liturgical Calendar. All such indications for the Vicariate of Southern Arabia can be found in this Ordo.

THE CALENDAR TO BE FOLLOWED In celebrations with the people in the churches of the Vicariate, the General Calendar of the Vicariate is followed. Particular indications for different churches (e.g. regarding the observance of Titular feasts) are given under the name of the place where the church is located. The particular observances of churches in the Vicariate are annotated in full, to indicate the missal and lectionary texts for the day.

1 Notitiae 10 (1974), 222-223

16 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A The proper calendar of an institute/society of consecrated or apostolic life may be followed2:

• In individual celebration by a priest member (with one minister participating, or without ministers).

• in the oratories of the houses of institutes/societies. • in celebrations where members of an institute/society form an

overwhelming majority of those present.

However, even in celebrations with the people in the churches of the Vicariate, nothing prevents the celebration of saints or feasts in a religious calendar as a Votive Mass on most days of the liturgical year, either:

• selected ad libitum by the priest celebrant (on Ordinary Time weekdays) • selected by a priest celebrant/rector who judges it to be a case of

pastoral advantage (on memorials, or during the weekdays of Advent until Dec 16, Christmas weekdays from Jan 2, and Easter weekdays).

• selected with the permission of the Apostolic Vicar (for days numbered 5-9 in the Table of Liturgical Days)3.

The Glory to God (and Creed, if desired) may be added in celebrations of a solemn nature. An additional reading may be selected from the Common for more importanf observances. The liturgical observances of the institutes/societies or apostolic or consecrated life that are present in the Vicariate in a sizeable number are also noted in this Ordo. However, due to constraints of space, no indications regarding the Mas or lectionary texts are printed under these observances. The user is instead directed to the general rules for arranging the Mass on the different days of the liturgical year, and the particular texts and rubrics of the proper books of each institute/society. These should be applied according to the liturgical rank of the observance that is indicated, and using the appropriate Common. Consult pp. 20-24 for more information. 2However, any Solemnities occurring in the calendar of the church of celebration must be celebrated (IGMR 353). 3 For greater detail, consult IGMR 374-376 and the note under Masses for Various Needs and Votive Masses.


DIVERGENCES IN WEEKEND OBLIGATION MASSES according to the above rules on occurrence and concurrence

The following table indicates the days on which the Mass formularies (including the readings) will differ for the Masses celebrated on Friday, Saturday or Sunday that fulfil the weekly obligation to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist. It is provided to assist preachers and choir directors and others concerned. This table does not note any divergences occurring due to an observance on the calendar of an institute/society of consecrated/apostolic life.

DATE FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

DEC 23- 25 Dec 23 (weekday) Nativity Vigil/ During the Night**

Nativity Dawn/ During Day**

DEC 30 - JAN 01 Holy Family Mother of God Mother of God

JAN 13-15 2nd Sun in OT Our Lady of Arabia 2nd Sun in OT

FEB 24-26 8th Sun in OT Dedication of the Cathedral 8th Sun in OT

APR 14-16 Good Friday Easter Vigil Easter Sunday

JUNE 2-4 Pentecost (Vigil)* Pentecost (Vigil)* Pentecost (Day)

JUNE 23-25 Sacred Heart Nativity of St. John 12th Sun in OT

JUNE 30 – JULY 2 Ss. Peter & Paul (Vigil)*

Ss. Peter & Paul (Vigil)*

Ss. Peter & Paul (Day)

SEPT 8-10 Nativity B.V. Mary 23rd Sun in OT 23rd Sun in OT

SEPT 29-OCT 1 Ss. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael 26th Sun in OT 26th Sun in OT

* On these days, by special permission of Apostolic Vicar, instead of the Vigil texts and readings, the readings of the Day may be used, if found more pastorally useful (see p. 21). ** For the Nativity of the Lord, the special texts given in the missal according to the time of day (During Night, Dawn, During Day) are used. However, the lectionary provides the option of using any of the 3 sets of readings at any of the Masses. By special permission of the Apostolic Vicar, this is also extended to the Vigil Mass– the readings may be taken from another Christmas Mass.


ARRANGEMENT OF THE MASS The arrangement of the Mass for different days is found in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (IGMR), nn. 46-90 and 353 -367, as well as individual rubrics of the Roman Missal. SUNDAYS All Sundays of the year are provided with a proper formulary for the Mass. The Creed is prayed on all Sundays, and the Glory to God is used on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent. During the Sundays of Lent, the proper Prayer over the People is mandatory. 3 readings are used on Sundays and can be found in the Proper of Time under the title of that Sunday according to the given lectionary year.

Example entry for Sundays: (1) prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf of [Season or Sunday]; op. Sol. Bl. of [season][number]. Explanation: The Mass formulary is proper and taken from that Sunday in the Proper of Time section of the missal. The Glory to God and Creed are used. In Ordinary Time, the preface is selected from the Sunday prefaces. At other times, it may be a seasonal preface, or even a proper preface. A suitable Solemn Blessing appropriate to the season or time of year may be used at the option of the celebrant. The number indicates where it can be found in the Solemn Blessing section at the end of the Order of the Mass. (2) prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; [prop] Pf of [Season/Sunday]; [prop] Pryr over Ppl Explanation: The Mass formulary is proper and taken from that Sunday in the Proper of Time section of the missal. The Creed is used but the Glory to God is omitted. The preface may be a seasonal preface (from the Preface section in the middle of the missal) or even a proper preface (found under the Sunday). The Prayer over the People concludes the Mass – if proper, it is found under the texts of the Sunday. If a number is printed, it indicates where it can be found in the list of Prayers over the People at the end of the Order of the Mass.


SEASONAL WEEKDAYS Each weekday in the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter is provided with a proper formulary for the Mass. There are 2 readings on seasonal weekdays; during the Easter Season, the first reading is traditionally from the Acts of the Apostles.

Example entry for weekdays in season: prop Mass of wkdy; Pf of [Season]; [opt. Pryr Over Ppl]

Explanation: The Mass formulary is proper. It can be found in the Proper of Time, under the weekday mentioned in the title of the day. A seasonal preface is used. Weekdays of Lent may also have a Prayer over the People proper to the day, found under the same weekday, after the Prayer after Communion.

WEEKDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME In general, the Mass of the preceding Sunday is used. In the case of the First Week of Ordinary Time (following the Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord), and the 34th Week (following the Sunday of Christ of King), the formulary provided in the missal for the respective week is used. However, on any weekday in Ordinary Time, the antiphons and prayers may also be taken from another suitable Sunday in Ordinary Time4. The priest celebrant may also choose to use the (antiphons and) Prayers for Various Needs provided in the Missal. He may even use the Collect alone from one of the formularies for Various Needs, with the other prayers and antiphons taken from the preceding or another suitable Sunday in Ordinary Time. Two readings are generally used on the weekdays of Ordinary Time, according to the lectionary cycle (in 2017, Year I)

4 This option may be useful in order to expose the faithful to prayers from Sundays omitted in a given year due to the seasons of Lent and Easter.


Example entry for weekdays in Ordinary Time: [OT Sun X]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Sugg: For Peace [VN 30];

Explanation: The Mass is taken from the Xth Sunday of Ordinary Time, but without the Glory to God or Creed, and using one of the 6 Common Prefaces. The suggested Mass (possibly based on the time of year, or a theme of the readings) is the Votive Mass for Peace and Justice. This is Mass no. 30 in the Various Needs (VN) section of the missal. The celebrant may consult p. 30 for all other options possible on weekdays in Ordinary Time.

SOLEMNITIES & FEASTS The Glory to God is used on Solemnities and Feasts. The Creed is added on Solemnities. The antiphons and prayers are usually proper, otherwise, they are taken from the appropriate Common. The preface is also often proper, especially for Solemnities – if not, the one appropriate to the category of the saint or observance is selected. 3 readings are assigned for Solemnities, and 2 for feasts, unless they are feasts of the Lord occurring on Sunday. They can usually be found in the Proper of Saints – if additional readings are required, then they are taken from the appropriate Common.5 In the Vicariate of Southern Arabia, 3 readings are also used for feasts of the saints when their Masses are used as obligation Masses. A Solemn Blessing is often recommended in the missal for certain saints. In this Ordo, a suitable Solemn Blessing or Prayer over the People (from the collections found after the Order of the Mass in the Roman Missal) is always suggested.

Example entries for Solemnities and Feasts: prop Mass; Gl; [Cr]; prop. Pf. opt. Sol. Bl. of (Saint) [number] or prop Mass; Gl; [Cr]; prop. Pf. opt. Pryr over Ppl [number]

5When the cycle of weekday readings is interrupted by a Solemnity or Feast, the Priest is permitted to combine the omitted parts with other readings, or choose between readings, keeping in mind the scheme of readings for the entire week.


Explanation: The Mass formulary is proper, and texts can usually be found in the Proper of Saints, under the name of the saint/date. The Glory to God (and Creed) are used. A suitable Solemn Blessing for the category of the Saint may be used at the option of the presiding celebrant – its number in the section of Solemn Blessings in the Roman Missal is indicated. Alternatively, a suitable Prayer over the People, from the 28 prayers given after the Order of the Mass, may be used.

VIGILS There are 8 solemnities which possess special Mass formularies for use in Mass celebrated on the evening before the feast day. These are the solemnities of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), his Epiphany, his Resurrection (Easter), his Ascension, Pentecost, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Ss. Peter and Paul, and the Assumption of the B.V. Mary. The Vigils of the Resurrection and Pentecost are extended vigils, with several readings and other modifications in the Mass, according to the proper rubrics given for both observances. The Easter Vigil is mandatory while that of Pentecost (in its extended form) is optional. All other Vigils do not alter the regular structure of the Mass, but consist simply of distinctive Mass texts. Friday: If 1 of the 8 solemnities occurs on a Sunday, the Vigil formulary is used for the obligation Masses both of Friday and Saturday. However, the solemnities of Christmas and Easter are not anticipated on the preceding Friday, and so the Vigil Mass is used only on the Saturday. Replacement of the Vigil Mass with the Mass ‘During the Day’ Readings: The Vigils of Epiphany and Ascension use the same Lectionary readings as assigned to the Mass “During the Day”. All the other Vigils possess unique readings. Where it is possible, it is encouraged that the Vigil Mass and its readings both be used on the eve of these Solemnities. However, aside from the Easter Vigil, in cases of pastoral necessity (particularly where priests must preach at multiple Masses) the Apostolic Vicar specially permits the readings assigned to the Mass “During the Day” to be used at the Vigil Mass on Friday-Saturday instead of its proper readings.

22 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A Formularies: As a rule, the formulary of the Vigil Mass should still be used, even if the readings are changed. However, aside from the Vigils of Easter and Christmas, for pastoral reasons (e.g. titular saint, confusion of the faithful, etc.) the formulary for the Vigil Mass on Friday-Saturday may be replaced by that of the Mass “During the Day” by special permission of the Apostolic Vicar. MEMORIALS The Glory to God is not usually used on memorials, unless a special festive and solemn reason suggests its use (cf. IGMR 53). Memorials of the General Calendar are usually provided with a proper Collect. If one is lacking, it is taken from the appropriate Common. If the other prayers and antiphons are proper, they should be used. Otherwise, they are selected either from the Common or the weekday of the current time of year. If no proper preface is provided, the preface may be either of the category of the saint, or of the season. In general, the weekday cycle of readings is followed, unless for pastoral reasons readings given in the Proper of Saints or from a suitable Common are selected. Readings for memorials are printed in the Proper of Saints A few memorials have Proper readings (either the First Reading or Gospel, or both), often containing mention of the saint(s) of the day. When only one of the readings is Proper, this Ordo lists 2 choices – the Proper reading (from the Proper of Saints) in combination with the other weekday reading (from the Proper of Time), or – for convenience of lectors - the Proper reading together with the other companion reading given for that day in the Proper of Saints .

Example entries for Memorials: (1) prop Mass; Pf. of [category]/[season] Explanation: All texts of the Mass are proper to the observance and can be found under the name of the saint and the corresponding date in the Proper of Saints. The Preface may be chosen from the category of Saint or taken from the season. (2) prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of [category]/[season]


Explanation: The Collect is proper to the observance and can be found under the name of the saint and corresponding date in the Proper of Saints. The rest of the texts (prayers and antiphons) are taken either from the Common (found in the Common of Saints) or from the weekday texts (of the current weekday in the Proper of Time; weekdays of Ordinary Time use the preceding Sunday). The Preface chosen may correspond to that category of Saint or taken from the season.

(3) prop Col/PO/PC; ant. from Com/wkdy; Pf. of [category]/[season]. Explanation: The Prayers of the Mass (Collect, Prayer over the Offerings, Prayer after Communion) are proper to the observance and can be found under the name of the saint and corresponding date in the Proper of Saints. The entrance and communion antiphons are taken either from the Common (found in the Common of Saints) or from the weekday texts (of the current weekday in the Proper of Time; weekdays of Ordinary Time use the preceding Sunday). The Preface may be suitable to that category of Saint or taken from the season.

COMMEMORATIONS Any memorials which occur during Dec 17-24, the Christmas Octave, or Lenten weekdays are celebrated as commemorations. The Mass is taken entirely from the weekday with the appropriate seasonal colour – however, the Collect of the Mass is replaced by the Collect of the Saint.

Example entries for Commemorations: prop Col of St.; rest as on weekday (above) Explanation: The Collect is proper and taken from the Proper of Saints. The rest of the Mass follows what is noted in the Ordo for the weekday celebration (always printed, since commemorations are always optional).


Brief Note in the use of the Common of Saints • On Memorials:

o A page reference in the Roman Missal to the Commons only indicates

a suitable text. Another text from the same Common may always be chosen.

o If 2 Commons are suggested, then either one may be used. However, texts from 2 different Commons should not be mixed.

o It is always permitted, even if a reference is given to a particular

category (e.g. Virgins, Martyrs, etc.), to use texts from the Common of Holy Men and Women, which refers to Sainthood in general.

• The Priest may always exchange antiphons and prayers within the same

Common, choosing those texts which seem more suitable for pastoral reasons. However, Masses designated for specific times or circumstances (e.g. for use in Eastertide) can only be used in those times or circumstances.

• In the individual Commons, texts in the singular (for one saint) may changed to the plural (for several saints) and vice versa.

• In the Common of Martyrs and the Common of Holy Men and Women, all

the prayers that are given for men may also be used for women, with the necessary change of gender.


MASSES ‘EXTRA ORDINEM OFFICII’ MASSES FOR THE DEAD Masses for the Dead are found in the last section at the end of the Roman Missal. When using the different formularies:

• all the texts may be exchanged for one another, especially the prayers. The missal prints complete Masses with their own antiphons and prayers only for convenience.

• if the prayers for funerals and anniversaries are used in other circumstances (e.g. a Mass offered on a weekday in Ordinary Time for the dead), less suited phrasing (e.g. “today”, “whose funeral day”, etc.) is omitted.

• Appropriate changes may be made for gender and number. The Funeral Mass may be celebrated on any day except for Holydays of Obligation (in the Vicariate, Christmas and Assumption), Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday), the Paschal Triduum, and the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Eastertide. A Mass for the Dead on receiving the news of a death, for the final burial, or the first anniversary of death, may be celebrated on any day other than those in nn. 1-8 of the Table of Liturgical Days. Other Masses for the Dead (“daily” Masses), may be celebrated on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even when an Optional Memorial occurs. Such Masses should be actually applied for the dead. Ritual Notes: Masses for the Dead are celebrated in violet (purple) or black vestments (IGMR 346). The organ should only be played to support the singing, if necessary. Flowers, if any, should be used in moderation and not adorn the altar (CE 48)

26 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A MASSES FOR VARIOUS NEEDS AND VOTIVE MASSES Masses for Various Needs and Votive Masses are found in the second last section, at the end of the Roman Missal. In such Masses:

• texts given for a man may be adapted for a woman, with the necessary change of gender.

• texts in the plural may be changed to the singular and used for individuals.

• during Easter Time, alleluia is added to the Entrance Antiphon and Communion Antiphon, unless this would be not in accord with the sense.

• any Mass from the Proper of Saints may be used as a Votive Mass. Words indicating the heavenly birthday or rank (Solemnity, Feast) are replaced by the word ‘memorial’ or ‘commemoration’. Mysteries in the life of Christ and the B.V. Mary Virgin (except for the Immaculate Conception) are excluded.

• Masses from the Common of the B.V. Mary can also be used as Votive Masses of the B.V. Mary.

These Masses may be celebrated on any weekday in Ordinary Time, even if an Optional Memorial occurs. If some real necessity or pastoral advantage (in the estimation of the rector of the church or the Priest Celebrant himself) calls for it, they may also be celebrated on the days numbered 10-13 in the Table of Liturgical Days. At the direction of the Apostolic Vicar, or with his permission, they may be celebrated even on days listed under nn. 5-9 in the Table of Liturgical Days. Ritual Notes: Masses for Various Needs are celebrated in the color proper to the day or the time of year, or in violet if they have a penitential character (for example, In Time of War, In Time of Famine or For the Forgiveness of Sins). 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. Commemoration of the B.V. Mary For both the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours, the commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary on free Saturdays in Ordinary Time is commended by the liturgical books. It is considered to be “a reminder of the unfailing presence of

YEAR I/A INTRODUCTION 27 the Blessed Virgin in the life of the Church”, and “a weekly reminder before the celebration of the Resurrection each Sunday of the Blessed Virgin’s faith and hope while her Son remained in the tomb” (Introduction to the Collection of Masses of the B.V. Mary 36; cf. IGMR 378). A suitable Mass may be selected from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or from one of the Votive Masses of the Blessed Virgin in the Roman Missal. It is also possible to use one of the many formularies from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary (or Marian Sacramentary) following the criteria outlined there. A certain preference may be given to titles of the Blessed Virgin for which individual religious institutes have a particular historical affinity (e.g. the Immaculate Conception for the Capuchins, Help of Christians for the Salesians, Mount Carmel for the Carmelites, etc.). Other suitable choices (e.g. the use of a Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the first Saturday of each month) are valuable in linking aspects of popular devotion, such as the First Saturdays, to the liturgy as encouraged by the Directory of Popular Piety. The strong popular devotion to the Blessed Virgin in the churches of the Vicariate, exemplified in devotional practices such as a weekly Marian novena can find expression also in the formularies of the Mass. When permitted by the rubrics, a suitable Marian votive Mass may be celebrated on weekdays when such devotional exercises take place. RITUAL MASSES Ritual Masses (including the Nuptial Mass) are connected to the celebration of certain sacraments or sacramentals. They are found after the Common of Saints section in the missal. Ritual Masses can be celebrated on any day other than Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, on Solemnities, on the days within the Octave of Easter, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day), on Ash Wednesday, and during Holy Week. Ritual Notes: Ritual Masses are celebrated in white, or in a festive color. However, the Masses for the Enrollment of Names and for the various Scrutinies are celebrated in violet. The Mass for Confirmation may be celebrated in red vestments.

28 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A EXTERNAL SOLEMNITY Titulars, Patronal Feasts and other large parish celebrations An “external solemnity” was the practice whereby a celebration occurring on a day during the week was, due to its importance, solemnized with the people in some or all of the Masses of a nearby Sunday. Examples of such observances would be the feast-days of Titulars or Patron Saints. Although this precise term is not used by the modern liturgical books, it can still describe the practice allowed by IGMR 374 when the Apostolic Vicar gives permission for a suitable Mass to be said that departs from the Mass of the day. If the observance does not have the rank of Feast or Solemnity, nonetheless, following the provisions of the liturgical books, the Glory to God and Creed may be added in solemn celebrations (cf. IGMR 53, 68), and additional readings used, selected from the Proper or the Common of Saints in the lectionary. An “external solemnity” may occur on all Sundays of Ordinary Time6, but cannot occur on the Sundays of Advent, Lent and Easter. Strictly speaking, it is possible for most Fridays of such seasons – however, this should be balanced against the fact that, unlike the Sundays of Ordinary Time, the Sunday liturgies of Advent, Lent and Easter follow a thematic pattern which defines the season. The mind of the Church in raising the liturgical rank of these Sundays was that the faithful not be deprived of an integral element of the season. This would be the case for the faithful who regularly attend on Friday, if the Sunday liturgy were to be replaced by that of a saint on a Friday in Advent, Lent or Easter. For this reason, in the Vicariate of Southern Arabia, solemnities and feasts of the General Calendar that fall on a weekend in Advent, Lent or Easter are transferred to a Thursday or Monday.

6 Although Sundays of the Christmas Season are ranked with the Sundays of Ordinary Time, in our Vicariate, the major feasts such as the Holy Family, Mother of God, Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord either occur or are transferred to the Sunday – thus no Sunday of Christmas is celebrated. .


SYNTHESIS OF THE PRECEDING INFORMATION V3 V2 V1 R D3 D2 D1 1 Christmas, Assumption

No 2 Sundays of Advent, Lent and Easter.

3 Holy Thursday, Easter Triduum 4 Solemnities, All Souls

No

Y

5 Ash Wednesday, weekdays of Holy Week Y

6 Days in the Octave of Easter Y 7 Sundays of Ordinary Time

No

Yes

No Y 8 Feasts Y 9 17-24 December N

Yes

10 Days in the Christmas Octave N 11 Lenten weekdays N 12 Obligatory Memorials N Y N 13 Advent weekdays to 16 Dec N Y N 14 Christmas weekdays from Jan 2 N Y N 15 Easter Season weekdays N Y N 16 Ordinary Time weekdays Yes R: Ritual Mass V1: Votive Mass/for Various Needs with the permission of the Apostolic Vicar V2: Votive Mass/for Various Needs for pastoral advantage or necessity in the estimation of the priest celebrant or rector V3: Votive Mass/for Various Needs at the choice of the priest celebrant. D1: Funeral Mass D2: Mass on news of death, final burial or first anniversary D3: Mass for the Dead at the choice of the priest celebrant. NOTE: The designations D1, V1, etc. are printed for each day in the Ordo to indicate what Mass is permitted. A lower designation always includes the higher ones in the same category. For example, D3 includes D1 and D2, while V3 includes V1 and V2.


DAYS MASSES PERMITTED (in random order) Christmas, Assumption; Sundays of Advent, Lent & Easter; Holy Thursday; Easter Triduum

Mass of the day. No Mass on Good Friday and morning of Holy Saturday

Other solemnities; All Souls; Ash Wednesday; Monday – Wednesday of Holy Week; Easter Octave

Mass of the day Mass of the Dead for Funeral

Sundays of Ordinary Time; Feasts

Mass of the day Mass of the Dead for Funeral Ritual Mass Votive/Various Needs Mass (bishop’s permission)

Advent weekdays from 17-24 Dec; Days in the Octave of Christmas; Lenten weekdays; Memorials

Mass of the day Mass of the Dead for Funeral Mass of the Dead for First Anniversary/Final

Burial/Receipt of News of Death Ritual Mass Votive/Various Needs Mass (bishop’s permission)

Advent weekdays to 16 Dec; Christmas weekdays from Jan 2; Easter Season weekdays

Mass of the day Mass of any Saint in the Martyrology for that day Mass of the Dead for Funeral Mass of the Dead for First Anniversary/Final

Burial/Receipt of News of Death Ritual Mass Votive/Various Needs Mass (bishop’s permission

OR pastoral judgement of church rector/priest celebrant)

Ordinary Time weekdays

Mass of the preceding Sunday in OT Mass of a Sunday with a Votive Collect from a Mass

for Various Needs Mass of any Sunday in OT Mass of any Saint in the Martyrology for that day any Votive Mass Ritual Mass any Mass of the Dead (at choice of celebrant) any Mass for Various Needs .


EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS The choice of a Eucharistic Prayer is up to the priest celebrant of the Mass; subject, however, to the following guidelines drawn from the rubrics of the Roman Missal and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal.

PRAYERS RESTRICTED TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES Eucharistic Prayer IV. It must always be used together with its Preface, and may be used

• when a Mass has no proper Preface. Seasonal and common prefaces used on weekdays are not considered to be proper.

• on Sundays in Ordinary Time. Eucharistic Prayers I-II for Reconciliation They may be used in Masses in which the mystery of reconciliation is conveyed to the faithful in a special way e.g. Lenten Masses, in the Masses For Promoting Harmony, For Reconciliation, For the Preservation of Peace and Justice, In Time of War or Civil Disturbance, For the Forgiveness of Sins, For Charity, the Holy Cross, the Most Holy Eucharist, the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, etc. Although these Eucharistic Prayers have been provided with a proper Preface, they may also be used with other Prefaces that refer to penance and conversion, as, for example, the seasonal Prefaces of Lent. Eucharistic Prayers I-IV for Various Needs The Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs may be used whenever a particular Mass formulary from the “Various Needs and Occasions” section of the missal is used:

I (The Church on the Path of Unity): For the Church, For the Pope, For the Bishop, For the Election of a Pope or a Bishop, For a Council or Synod, For Priests, For the Priest Himself, For Ministers of the Church, and For a Spiritual or Pastoral Gathering.


II(God Guides His Church along the Way of Salvation): For the Church, For Vocations to Holy Orders, For the Laity, For the Family, For Religious, For Vocations to Religious Life, For Charity, For Relatives and Friends, and For Giving Thanks to God.

III (Jesus, the Way to the Father): For the Evangelization of Peoples, For Persecuted Christians, For the Nation or State, For Those in Public Office, For a Governing Assembly, At the Beginning of the Civil Year, and For the Progress of Peoples.

IV (Jesus, Who Went About Doing Good): For Refugees and Exiles, In Time of Famine or For Those Suffering Hunger, For Our Oppressors, For Those Held in Captivity, For Those in Prison, For the Sick, For the Dying, For the Grace of a Happy Death, and In Any Need.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS THAT MAY ALWAYS BE USED The following prayers may always be used on any liturgical day and occasion. However, some (EP I, EP III) are recommended or suggested for particular days, while others (EP II) are deemed more appropriate only for certain days. Eucharistic Prayer I, or the Roman Canon. It is especially recommended for: • days for which there is a proper insertion in the Communicantes (In

communion) or a proper form of the Hanc igitur (Therefore, Lord, we pray) • the celebrations of the Apostles and of Saints mentioned in the Eucharistic

Prayer itself • Sundays Eucharistic Prayer II. It is more appropriately used on weekdays and

in special circumstances. Although it is provided with its own Preface, it may also be used with other Prefaces, especially those that sum up the mystery of salvation, (e.g. one of the Common Prefaces).

Eucharistic Prayer III may be said with any Preface. Its use is preferred on: • Sundays • festive days • weekdays


LITURGICAL COLORS The liturgical colour always follows the colour proper to the formulary of the Mass being celebrated. Extra-liturgical observances or occasions (e.g. National Day, Creation Sunday, Vocation Sunday etc.) do not affect the vestment colour. Masses for Various Needs that do not have a penitential character are celebrated in the color proper to the day or the time of year. 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. WHITE is used: • in the Offices and Masses during Easter Time and Christmas Time • Chrism Mass, and the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper • the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity • celebrations of the Lord other than of his Passion • celebrations of the Blessed Virgin Mary • celebration of the Holy Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs • the Solemnities of All Saints (November 1) and the Nativity of St. John the

Baptist (June 24) • the Feasts of St. John the Evangelist (December 27), the Chair of St. Peter

(February 22) and the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25). • Ritual Masses, unless otherwise indicated RED is used on: • Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion • Friday of Holy Week (Good Friday) • Pentecost Sunday • celebrations of the Lord’s Passion • on the natale feast days of Apostles and Evangelists, and the Beheading of St.

John the Baptist • celebrations of Martyr Saints • Ritual Mass for Confirmation

34 INTRODUCTION YEAR I/A GREEN is used in the Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. VIOLET or PURPLE is used: • in the Offices and Masses of Advent and Lent • Offices and Masses for the Dead • Mass for Various Needs which have a penitential character e.g. In Time of

War, In Time of Famine or For the Forgiveness of Sins • Ritual Masses for the Enrollment of Names or Scrutinies of Catechumens

Optional Colours

ROSE may be used instead of violet on:

• Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) • Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent)

BLACK may be used instead of violet at funeral services and at other Offices and Masses for the Dead.

Derogations from the above norms On more solemn days, festive, that is, more precious, sacred vestments may be used even if not of the color of the day7. When there are insufficient vestments of the colour of the day, a white chasuble and stole may be worn instead8. N.B. Blue is not among the liturgical colours used in the Vicariate. In countries where it has been granted, this is only for the Masses and Offices of the Immaculate Conception.

7 IGMR 346g; RS 127: On the occasion of a feastday, sacred vestments of a gold or silver colour can be substituted as appropriate for others of various colours, but not for purple or black. 8 RS 124


ORDO KEY

DAY’S OBSERVANCE

READINGS

DATE & WEEKDAY

REQUIEM, VOTIVE &

RITUAL MASSES PERMITTED

RANK OF OBSERVANCE

LITURGICAL COLOUR

PARISH OBSERVANCE

PASTORAL NOTE

OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS

DETAILS OF MASS FORMULARY

MASS FULFILLING WEEKLY OBLIGATION

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SEASON OF ADVENT The Season of Advent begins with First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the First Sunday of Advent and ends before First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of Christmas. In the Vicariate, the season unofficially begins on the Friday before the First Sunday of Advent, when the Sunday observance is anticipated. Advent has a twofold character. It is a time of preparation for Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered. It is also a time when, remembering the Incarnation, minds and hearts are led to look forward to Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. For these two reasons, Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight (UNLYC 39). Advent thus includes an element of penance, both in preparing, quieting and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas, as well as in preparing our lives to be ready to meet the Lord when he comes again in glory. Liturgical Notes: • The Glory to God is omitted (except on Solemnities, Feasts and Ritual Masses

where it is prescribed) but the Alleluia is used. • violet vestments are worn for Masses of Advent weekdays and Sundays. On

the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), rose vestments may be worn. • decoration of the church with flowers, and the use of musical instruments

should be curtailed and reduced (cf. IGMR 305, 313). The exceptions are Feasts and Solemnities, and the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday).

• the season’s penitential element may be highlighted through more frequent opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance. Communal penance services (with individual confession and absolution) may also be celebrated. Sample services for Advent may be found in Rite of Penance, Appendix II.

• The celebration of marriage is not forbidden during Advent, and the Nuptial Mass can be used on all days indicated by R (Ritual Mass allowed). However, couples should be counselled to take into account the special nature of the Advent season especially with regard to festivity (OCM 32).

• The Marian dimension of the season should be taken into account in hymns and prayers used. The Angelus should be fostered, especially on weekdays. A more solemn celebration, involving a Gospel reading and other elements (DPP 195) may take place from time to time (see sample in Suppelement).

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NOVEMBER 2016 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTIONS: Countries Receiving Refugees: That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity. Collaboration of Priests and Laity: That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement.25 Fri Friday in the 34th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2|Ps 83(84):3-6,8| Lk 21:29-33

[Week 34 in OT] or any Ms (p.30). or St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Virgins/Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 1st Sunday of Advent (see 27-Nov. and its Note) v 26 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R vot w

Rv 22:1-7|Ps 94(95):1-7|Lk 21:34-36

VotMs. B.V. Mary; Pf. B.V. Mary I-II or from Marian Sacramentary; prop Pf.

Capuchin: St. Leonard of Port Maurice, Priest mem w OBLIG. 1st Sunday of Advent (see 27-Nov. and its Note) v

27 Sun 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT v

Is 2:1-5|Ps 121(122):1-2, 4-5, 6-9| Rom 13:11-14|Mt 24:37-44

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; Pf. of Advent I; opt Sol. Bl. of Advent [n. 1]

NOTE: The Advent wreath is displayed in some churches from the beginning of Advent. The Shorter Rite (BB 1537-1540) can be used to bless the wreath before Mass, or the rite during Mass may be used (BB 1518-1519). The blessing may be repeated for each Mass.

38 NOVEMBER 2016 YEAR I/A 28 Mon Monday in the 1st Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v

Is 4:2-6|Ps 121(122):1-2, 4-5, 6-9|Mt 8:5-11 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I Capuchin: St. James of the Marches, Priest op. m w

29 Tue Tuesday in the 1st Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v

Is 11:1-10|Ps 71(72):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17| Lk 10:21-24

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I Capuchin: ALL SAINTS OF THE SERAPHIC ORDER fst w

30 Wed ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE D1 V1 R fst r Rom 10:9-18 |Ps 18(19):2-5|Mt 4:18-22.

prop Mass; Gl; Pf of the Apostles I or II; opt. Sol. Bl. of Apostles [n.17]

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DECEMBER 2016

PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Child soldiers. That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over.

1 Thu Thursday in the 1st Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Is 26:1-6|Ps 117(118):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27|

Mt 7:21, 24-27

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I 2 Fri Friday in the 1st Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v

Is 29:17-24|Ps 26(27):1, 4, 13-14|Mt 9:27-31 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Advent (see 4-Dec.) v

Capuchin: Bl. Maria Angela Astorch op. m w NOTE: In the U.A.E., a special intention should be included for

the country and rulers in the Prayers of the Faithful.

3 Sat Saturday in the 1st Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Is 30:19-21, 23-26|Ps 146(147):1-6|

Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Advent (see 4-Dec.) v

4 Sun 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT mem v Is 11:1-10|Ps 71 (72):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17

Rom 15:4-9|Mt 3:1-12

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; Pf. of Advent I; opt Sol. Bl. of Advent [n. 1]

5 Mon ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, PRIEST D1 V1 R fst w Patron of the Missions (transferred in the Vicariate) 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23|Ps 116(117):1-2|Mk 16:15-20 prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Pastors;

opt. Pryr over Ppl [n.27, 28]

Salalah: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, Titular of the Church. D1 sol w Readings and texts as above, with extra Old Testament reading

from the Common of Pastors. The Cr is also said in all Masses.

Comboni: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER fst w Salesian: Bl. Philip Rinaldi, Priest mem w

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for visiting the church in Salalah, and praying there the Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.5a).

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6 Tue Tuesday in the 2nd Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Is 40:1-11|Ps 95(96):1-3, 10-13|Mt 18:12-14 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I or St. Nicholas, Bishop D2 V2 R op.m w prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy;

Pf. of Pastors/Advent I

7 Wed St. Ambrose, D2 V2 R Bishop & Doctor of the Church

mem w

Is 40:25-31|Ps 102(103):1-4, 8, 10|Mt 11:28-30 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Advent I After Evening Prayer (4 p.m.):

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (see 8-Dec). sol w

Al Ain/Ma’ala: (tmrw) Titular of the Church. All as above. sol w 8 Thu IMMACULATE CONCEPTION D1

OF THE B.V. MARY sol w

Gn 3:9-15, 20|Ps 97(8):1-4| Eph 1:3-6, 11-12|Lk 1:26-38

prop Mass & Pf.; Gl; Cr; opt Sol. Bl. of B.V.Mary [n. 15]

Al Ain/Ma’ala: Titular of the Church. All as above. sol w NOTE: Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit the church of

St. Mary in Al Ain, and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a).

9 Fri Friday in the 2nd Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Is 48:17-19|Ps 1:1-4,6|Mt 11:16-19 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I or St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin op.m w prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy;

Pf. of Saints I-II/Advent I

OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Advent (see 11-Dec.) ro/v 10 Sat Saturday in the 2nd Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v

Sir 48:1-4, 9-11|Ps 79(80):2-3, 15-16, 18-19| Mt 17:10-13

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Advent (see 11-Dec.) ro/v

YEAR I/A DECEMBER 2016 41 11 Sun 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT ro/v

Is 35:1-6a, 10|Ps 145(146):6-10|Jas 5:7-10|Mt 11:2-11 prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; Pf. of Advent I;

opt Sol. Bl. of Advent [n. 1]

12 Mon Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Num 24:2-7, 15-17a|Ps 24(25):4-9|Matt 21:23-27 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I or B.V. Mary of Guadalupe op.m w prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy;

Pf. of B.V. Mary I-II/Advent I

13 Tue St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr D2 V2 R mem r Zep 3:1-2, 9-13|Ps 33(34):2-3, 6-7, 16, 18-19, 23|

Mt 21:28-32

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Virgins/Advent I

C.S.S.T.: (tmrw) ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS sol w 14 Wed St. John of the Cross, D2 V2 R

Priest & Doctor of the Church mem w

Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25|Ps 84(85):9-14|Lk 7:18b-23 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Advent I C.S.S.T.: ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS sol w

15 Thu Thursday in the 3rd Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Is 54:1-10|Ps 29(30):2, 4-6, 11-13|Lk 7:24-30 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I

NOVENA OF CHRISTMAS A Christmas novena may be begun today, where such a practice is customary. The prayers and readings of the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours for these days already form a means of preparation, particularly through the use of the ‘O’ Antiphons. The Directory of Popular Piety encourages that the novena consist of the solemn celebration of Vespers; otherwise, the novena should try to reflect the liturgical themes of the days (DPP 103, see Supplement for sample texts). The novena (or novena prayer) is not prayed within the Eucharistic celebration, but before or after – however, if it consists of Vespers, it may be combined, if desired, with the Mass in the manner described in IGLH 94, 96.


MISA DE AGUINALDO (SIMBANG GABI)

The following guidelines, based on those of the Liturgical Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), are suggested for celebrations of the Misa ‘de Aguinaldo’.

a. The Misa de Aguinaldo is celebrated by the Filipino community from Dec 16 to Dec 24. [In our Vicariate, it may be celebrated from Dec 15 to Dec 23.] Only one such Mass may be celebrated in a church on a given day.

b. Masses on all days are celebrated in white vestments. The Glory to God (and the Creed for Sunday liturgies) are used. Festive songs may be sung and musical instruments played.

c. The liturgy of the Sunday always takes precedence. Texts for the appropriate Sunday should be used on Saturday and Sunday evening. [In our Vicariate, they may also be used on Friday.]

d. On other days, the Mass is taken from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: In Advent. A suitable Advent Mass from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary may also be chosen.

e. Readings are taken from the readings of the day. The first day of Simbang Gabi may use the readings of the Friday in the 3rd week of Advent.

16 Fri Friday in the 3rd Week of Advent D2 V2 R wkdy v Is 56:1-3a, 6-8 |Ps 66(67):2-3, 5, 7-8|Jn 5:33-36 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent I OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Advent (see 18-Dec.)

17 Sat December 17 O Sapientia (O Wisdom) D2 V1 R wkdy v Gn 49:2, 8-10|Ps 71(72):1-4, 7-8, 17|Mt 1:1-17 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Advent (see 18-Dec.)

YEAR I/A DECEMBER 2016 43 18 Sun 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

O Adonai (O Sacred Lord) v

Is 7:10-14|Ps 23(24):1-6|Rom 1:1-7|Mt 1:18-24

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; Pf. of Advent II; opt Sol. Bl. of Advent [n. 1]

19 Mon December 19 O Radix Iesse (O Stock of Jesse) D2 V1 R wkdy v

Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a|Ps 70(71): 3-6, 16-17| Lk 1:5-25

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II 20 Tue December 20 O Clavis David (O Key of David) D2 V1 R wkdy v

Is 7:10-14|Ps 23(24):1-6|Lk 1:26-38 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II

21 Wed December 21 O Oriens (O Rising Sun) D2 V1 R wkdy v

Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a | Ps 32(33):2-3, 11-12, 20-21|Lk 1:39-45

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II

or Comm. of St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the Church

comm v

prop Col; rest as above for wkdy 22 Thu December 22 O Rex (O King) D2 V1 R v

1 Sm 1:24-28|1 Sam 2:1, 4-8|Lk 1:46-56 prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II

23 Fri December 23 O Emmanuel D2 V1 R wkdy v

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24|Ps 24(25):4-5, 8-9, 10, 14| Lk 1:57-66

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II or Comm. of St. John of Kenty, Priest comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy OBLIG Mass texts and reading from weekday with Cr and opt Sol. Bl.

of Advent. A second reading 2 Peter 3:8-14 is added (from Sunday II in Advent, Year B) after the Psalm before the Gospel.

24 Sat December 24 (until 4 p.m.) D1 V1 R wkdy v

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16|Ps 88(89):2-5, 27, 29| Lk 1:67-79

prop Mass; Pf. of Advent II


THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS Christmas Time runs from First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Nativity of the Lord up to and including the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Christmas season is one of joy and celebration. After the annual celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the Church has no more ancient custom than celebrating the memorial of the Nativity of the Lord and of his first manifestations (UNLYC 32). Liturgical Notes:

• white vestments are worn throughout the Christmas Season, except for the observances of martyrs, when red vestments are used.

• each of the days within the Christmas Octave, as well as the weekdays before and after the Epiphany, have a proper Mass. Memorials of the saints occurring during the Christmas Octave are only commemorated. Throughout the Octave, the proper form for the Nativity of the In communion is used in Eucharistic Prayer I.

• The Christmas Season offers the opportunity for many blessings, including

homes (especially around Epiphany, BB 1597-1621), a manger/nativity scene (BB 1541-1569), Christmas tree (BB 1570-1596) and other persons or items, mentioned in their proper places below.

24 Sat NATIVITY OF THE LORD (after Evening Prayer/4 p.m.)

sol w

OBLIG. Is 62:1-5|Ps 88(89):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29| Acts 13:16-17, 22-25|Mt 1:1-25 or 18-25

prop Vigil Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Nativity I-II -III; EP1: prop In communion; opt. Sol. Bl. of Nativity [n. 2]. All kneel at the words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate…and was made man

For the texts and readings for Masses celebrated closer to midnight, see 25-Dec under During the Night.

NOTES: (1) If a crib/manger is erected, it should be set up outside the sanctuary (BB 1543) and blessed on the Vigil of Christmas or at another suitable time (BB 1542). The shorter rite is suggested if


it is blessed immediately before the Vigil Mass. (2) The crib may be incensed either before or after the Christmas Mass, where this is customary. (3) By special permission of the Bishop, for pastoral reasons one of the sets of readings from 25-Dec may be used instead of the Vigil texts – however, the Mass formulary is from the Vigil.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 25 Sun NATIVITY OF THE LORD sol w

OBLIG. DURING NIGHT: Is 9:1-6|Ps 95(96):1-3, 11-13| Ti 2:11-14|Lk 2:1-14

DAWN: Is 62:11-12|Ps 96(97):1,6,11-12| Ti 3:4-7|Lk 2:15-20

DURING DAY: Is 52:7-10|Ps 97(98):1-6|Heb 1:1-6| Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

The lectionary permits that any of the three sets of readings may be used at any of the Masses of Christmas Day according to the pastoral needs of the congregation in the judgement of the priest celebrant. Careful consideration should be given in employing this faculty, since the readings often complement other Mass texts.

prop Mass of time of day (During Night, Dawn or During Day); Gl; Cr; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III; EP1: prop In communion; opt. Sol. Bl. of Nativity [n. 2]. All kneel at the words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate…and was made man

NOTES: (1) On this day (i.e. after midnight), priests may celebrate or concelebrate 3 Masses, provided that these Masses are celebrated at their proper times of day. (2) The crib may be honored by an incensation either before or after the Christmas Mass, where this is customary.

3) For Masses celebrated During the Night: (a) a form of the Rite of Reconciliation of Several Penitents with General Confession and Absolution may be used according to the guidelines of the Apostolic Vicar ( p. 11). (b) it is recommended that a celebration of the Office of Readings precede the Mass.(IGLH 215) (c) the announcement of the Nativity of the Lord from the Martyrology (see Supplement; music in Appendix I of the


missal) may be recited or chanted before the Mass. It should not replace any part of the Mass

(4) As a rule, Morning Prayer precedes the Mass at Dawn (IGLH 216)

26 Mon ST. STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR D1 V1 R fst r

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59|Ps 30(31):3-4, 6, 8, 16-17| Mt 10:17-22

prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Nativity I-II-III; EP1: prop In communion (Nativity); opt. Pryr Over Ppl [n. 27, 28]

27 Tue ST. JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST D1 V1 R fst w

1 Jn 1:1-4|Ps 96(97):1-2, 5-6, 11-12|J n 20:1a, 2-8

prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Nativity I-II-III; EP1: prop In communion (Nativity); opt. Pryr Over Ppl [n. 2, 18, 27, 28]

NOTE: Wine may be blessed in honour of St. John (BB 1786-1804, 1795B).

28 Wed THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS D1 V1 R fst r 1 Jn 1:5-2:2|Ps 123 (124):2-5, 7-8|Mt 2:13-18

prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Nativity I-II-III; EP1: prop In communion (Nativity); opt. Pryr Over Ppl [n. 10, 23, 25]

NOTE: Where customary, the blessing of children may take place after the dismissal of the Mass, or at another time apart from Mass. The Shorter Rite (BB 170-172) may be used, or the priest may instead bless children who come to him individually using the Short Formulary (BB 173). Today is also appropriate for prayer and activities countering to the innumerable forms of violence against children, from conception through to daily life, and encouraging assistance for adoption and education (DPP 113).

29 Thu Fifth Day in the Octave of the Nativity D1 V1 R wkdy w 1 Jn 2:3-11|Ps 95(96):1-3, 5-6|Lk 2:22-35

prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Nativity I-II-III; EP1: prop In communion (Nativity); opt. Sol. Bl. of Nativity [n. 2]

or Comm. of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr comm w prop Col; rest as above for wkdy


Crater: (tmrw) THE HOLY FAMILY Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of the Solemnity (see 30-Dec) but do not fulfil the Sunday obligation.

sol w

30 Fri THE HOLY FAMILY D1 V1 R fst w Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 12-17|

Ps 127(128):1-5|Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Nativity I-II-III; EP1: prop In communion (Nativity); opt. Sol. Bl. of Nativity [n. 2]

Crater: THE HOLY FAMILY D1 Titular of the Church.

sol w

As above. All 3 readings are used and Cr added in all Masses OBLIG. As above, with Cr. added. All 3 readings and psalm are used NOTE: If desired, the blessing of families may replace the final

blessing at Mass (BB 65-67) or be celebrated at some other time. Among other possible devotional practices, DPP 112 also suggests blessing of children (BB 170ff.), couples (BB 132ff.), &entrustments to the Holy Family (indulgenced, EI 1)

31 Sat Seventh Day in the Octave of the Nativity D1 V1 R wkdy w 1 Jn 2:18-21|Ps 95 (96): 1-2, 11-13|Jn 1:1-18 prop Mass; Gl; Pf of Nativity I, II or III;

EP1: prop In communion (Nativity); opt. Sol. Bl. of Nativity [n. 2]

or Comm. of St. Sylvester, Pope comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy After Evening Prayer (4 p.m.):

MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (see 1-Jan.)

OBLIG. w NOTE: Plenary Indulgence for the public recitation or singing of

the Te Deum, thanking God for the blessing of the past year . This should take place before or after Mass, or at another time (EI 26.1.2). See Supplement for suggested rites. DPP 144 commends a “vigil offering of the new year to the Lord”, with Eucharistic Adoration concluded by the celebration of Mass. The vigil has a two-fold aspect: “of penance and sorrow for the sins committed during the year and lost occasions of grace; and of thanks for the graces and blessings.”

48 JANUARY 2017 YEAR I/A

JANUARY 2017 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Christian Unity. That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity.

1 Sun HOLY MOTHER OF GOD D1 sol w

Nm 6:22-27|Ps 66 (67): 2-3, 5, 6, 8| Gal 4:4-7|Lk 2:16-21

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; EP1: prop In communion; Pf. B.V. Mary I; opt. Sol.Bl. Beginning of Year [n. 3]

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for attending the public recitation or singing of the Veni Creator in the church, to ask for God’s help for the year (EI 26.1.1). This may take place before or after Mass, or at another time. See Supplement for suggested rite.

2 Mon Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen D2 V2 R Bishops & Doctors of the Church

mem w

1 Jn 2:22-28|Ps 97(98): 1-4|Jn 1:19-28 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Nativity I-II-III

3 Tue Tuesday after January 2 D2 V2 R wkdy w 1 Jn 2:29- 3:6|Ps 97(98):1, 3-6|Jn 1:29-34 prop Mass; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III or Holy Name of Jesus op.m w Phil 2:6-11|Ps 8 :4-9|Lk 2 :21-24 (see Lectionary Suppl.) prop Mass; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III Capuchin: Holy Name of Jesus mem w

4 Wed Wednesday after January 2 D2 V2 R wkdy w 1 Jn 3:7-10|Ps 97(98):1, 7-9|Jn 1:35-42 prop Mass; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III

5 Thu Thursday after January 2 D2 V2 R wkdy w 1 Jn 3:11-21|Ps 99(100)|Jn 1:43-51 prop Mass; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III Capuchin: Bl. Didacus Joseph of Cadiz, Priest op. m w

6 Fri Friday after January 2 D2 V2 R wkdy w

1 Jn 5:5-13|Ps 147:12-15, 19-20| Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38

prop Mass; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III OBLIG. Epiphany of the Lord (7-Jan. cf. p. 21. & 8-Jan. Notes)

YEAR I/A JANUARY 2017 49

7 Sat Saturday after January 2 D2 V2 R wkdy w 1 Jn 5:14-21|Ps 149:1-6, 9|Jn 2:1-11 prop Mass; Pf. of Nativity I-II-III or St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Nativity I-II-III

OBLIG. Epiphany of the Lord (see 8-Jan. Notes) Readings as on 8-Jan

prop Vigil Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Epiphany; EP1: prop In communion; opt. Sol. Bl. Epiphany [n. 4]

For pastoral reasons, the prayers of 8-Jan (During the Day) may be used instead of the Vigil Mass texts.

8 Sun EPIPHANY OF THE LORD D1 w

Is 60:1-6|Ps 71 (72):1-2, 7-8, 10-13| Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6|Mt 2:1-12

prop Mass (‘During Day’); Gl; Cr; Pf. of Epiphany; EP1: prop In communion; opt. Sol. Bl. Epiphany [n. 4]

NOTES: [1]The solemn proclamation of the date of Easter by a Deacon/cantor, orienting feasts to the Paschal mystery, takes place after the Gospel (text in Missal, App. I or Supplement.) [2]Holy water may be blessed today and then used to bless homes by a priest or deacon (BB 1597–1616 or 1617- 1621). Chalk may also be blessed, distributed and used write the inscription ‘20 + C + M + B + 17’ over the doors of a residence as a sign of blessing and remembrance of the wise men (DPP 118, BB 1795F) Other items associated with the Epiphany (e.g. incense, gold, etc.) may also be blessed today. (BB 1795F-G) [3] Missionary work and awareness of evangelization is properly encouraged today (DPP 118).

9 Mon BAPTISM OF THE LORD D1 V1 R fst w

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38| Ps 28(29):1-4, 9-10||Mt 3:13-17

prop Mass; Gl; no Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Pryr Over Ppl [n. 2, 5, 7, 25]. DPP 119 encourages the Rite of Sprinkling (Missal, App. II) instead of the Penitential Act today.

The rubric directing the Cr is printed because this Feast is assigned to Sunday. The Cr is omitted since the feast falls on Monday.

50 JANUARY 2017 YEAR I/A

THE SEASON OF ORDINARY TIME (I) During Ordinary Time, “no particular aspect of the mystery of Christ is celebrated, but rather the mystery of Christ itself is honoured in its fullness, especially on Sundays” (UNLYC 43). Ordinary Time begins on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, and concludes on Tuesday, 28 February, 2017 (Tuesday before Ash Wednesday). It resumes on the Monday after Pentecost, 5 June 2017. Weekdays use the formulary of the preceding Sunday. However, they may also use the formulary of any other suitable Sunday in Ordinary Time. The weekdays of Ordinary Time offer many opportunities for the celebration of:

• Votive Masses in honor of the saints, according to popular devotion • Masses for the Dead, according to pastoral need. • Masses for Various Needs – either a complete formulary, or the Collect

alone may be used. These Masses may also be celebrated in green vestments, unless they have a penitential (violet) or festive (white) character.

The regulations governing these may be found on pp. 25-29.

On all Saturdays on which no saint is celebrated, the Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary is strongly encouraged. The Mass may be taken from the Roman Missal or from the Collection of Masses of the B.V. Mary (Marian Sacramentary). Marian Masses may also be celebrated on days on which weekly Marian novenas are customarily celebrated. For all weekdays which allow such options, suggestions are occasionally given to assist in choosing a formulary. These suggestions are based on a theme of the daily reading (particularly the Gospel), the time of year, or popular devotions. Eucharistic Prayer IV has many characteristics (e.g. summary of salvation history) that commend its use on the Sundays of Ordinary Time. Six forms of Solemn Blessing are given for Ordinary Time (nn. 9-14) and fittingly used on Sundays.

YEAR I/A JANUARY 2017 51 10 Tue Tuesday in the 1st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Heb 2:5-12|Ps 8:2, 5-9|Mk 1:21-28 [Week 1 in OT]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

11 Wed Wednesday in the 1st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 2:14-18|Ps 104 (105):1-4, 6-9|Mk 1:29-39 [Week 1 in OT]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

12 Thu Thursday in the 1st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 3:7-14|Ps 94 (95):6-11|Mk 1:40-45 [Week 1 in OT]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Bernard of Corleone, Religious mem w

13 Fri Friday in the 1st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 4:1-5, 11|Ps 77 (78): 3-4, 6-8|Mk 2:1-12 [Week 1 in OT]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

or St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 15-Jan.) If convenient, Masses after 4 p.m. may be of the solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia (see 14-Jan)

14 Sat B.V. MARY, OUR LADY OF ARABIA D1 Principal Patroness of the Gulf

sol w

Zeph 3:14-18 |Gal 4:4-7|Lk 1:39-56 Or: Is 60:1-6|Rom 12: 9-16b|Lk 1:39-56

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; prop. opt. Sol. Bl. All readings and texts in separate booklet.

OBLIG. All as above. 15 Sun 2nd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Is 49:3, 5-6|Ps 39:2, 4, 7-10| 1 Cor 1:1-3|Jn 1:29-34

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Sunday I-VIII; opt. Sol. Bl. of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]

Filipino: SANTO NINO fst w

NOTE: Today is the World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees instituted by Pius X in 1914. The faithful are encouraged to pray and work for the welfare of the vulnerable in our society, especially those forced to leave their homes due to war, conflict, persecution or economic reasons.

52 JANUARY 2017 YEAR I/A 16 Mon Monday in the 2nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Heb 5:1-10|Ps 109(110):1-4|Mk 2:18-22 [OT Sun 2]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Ss. Berard & Companions, martyrs mem r Indian/Sri Lankan: St. Joseph Vaz, Priest mem w

17 Tue St. Anthony the Abbot D2 V2 R mem w

Heb 6:10-20|Ps 110(111):1-2, 4-5, 9, 10| Mk 2:23-28 (Printing error in some lectionaries lists reference as Ps 100).

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/ Com.Pf. I-VI

NOTE: WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

January 18-25 is especially dedicated to prayer for unity among Christians so that “all may be one”, united in a single Body in the unity of faith, according to the will of Christ the Lord. The theme of the 2017 Week is “Reconciliation – the love of Christ impels us”. Christians need the gift of God's reconciliation as a wellspring of life, for their common witness to the world, and to be ministers of reconciliation, who will break down barriers, build bridges, make peace, and open doors to new ways of life in the name of the one who reconciled us to God, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit leads the way on the path to reconciliation in his name. The meditation passage for the week this year is 2 Cor 5:14-20. The week may be marked liturgically in the following ways: a) Prayer of the Faithful: a petition should be added for unity among

Christians. b) Prayers for Christian Unity may be recited after Mass and at other suitable

times. A suggested order, in both expanded and shorter forms, drawing on material provided by the Pontifical Council for the Promoting Christian Unity, is provided in the Supplement.

c) Mass formulary: On days on which the rubrics permit, one of the 3 Mass formularies For the Unity of Christians [VN 17] is recommended. The 2nd Collect of formulary B is particularly appropriate for this year’s theme. The Mass For Reconciliation [VN 16] may also be used if suitable. Days of Marian devotion (e.g. Wednesday) may use the Mass formulary Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Unity [n. 38] from the Collection of Masses of the B.V. Mary.

YEAR I/A JANUARY 2017 53 d) Eucharistic Prayer: If desired and if suitable with other texts, EP

Reconciliation I-II, or EPVN I: The Church on the Path of Unity. e) Masses specially dedicated to the theme of Unity: the readings for such

Masses may be taken from the Various Needs lectionary (Collins Vol. III) instead of usual weekday readings. The special Mass formulary For the Unity of Christians [VN 17] may be used in such a celebration even on Sundays, Feasts and obligatory memorials.

f) A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who participate in some of the services during the Week of Christian Unity and assist at the closing of this same week. A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly recite an appropriately approved prayer such as Almighty and eternal God (cf. Supplement) for the unity of Christians.

In celebrations specially dedicated to the theme of Unity between Jan 18-25 (including Sundays) w

/g

Any readings from Occasional Masses 10: For Unity of Christians in Lectionary (Collins Vol. III)

prop Mass ‘For the Unity of Christians’ [VN 17] A, B or C; prop Pf.

18 Wed Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 7:1-3, 15-17|Ps 109(110):1-4|Mk 3:1-6

[OT Sun 2]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Sugg: see Note (c) for Week of Prayer

19 Thu Thursday in the 2nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 7:25- 8:6|Ps 39(40):7-10, 17|Mk 3:7-12


20 Fri Friday in the 2nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 8:6-13|Ps 84(85):8, 10-14|Mk 3:13-19


or St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/ Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

or St. Sebastian, Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/ Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 22-Jan.) g

54 JANUARY 2017 YEAR I/A 21 Sat St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr D2 V2 R mem r

Heb 9:2-3, 11-14|Ps 46 (47):2-3, 6-9|Mk 3:20-21

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/ Virgins/ Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 22-Jan.) g 22 Sun 3rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Is 8:23- 9:3|Ps 26 (27):1, 4, 13-14| 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17|Mt 4:12-23 or 12-17


23 Mon Monday in the 3rd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 9:15, 24-28|Ps 97 (98):1-6|Mk 3:22-30

[OT Sun 3]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Sugg: see Note (c) for Week of Prayer .

24 Tue St. Francis De Sales, D2 V2 R Bishop & Doctor of the Church

mem w

Heb 10:1-10|Ps 39 (40): 2, 4, 7-8, 10, 11| Mk 3:31-35

prop Col/PO/PC; ant. from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/ Com.Pf. I-VI

Salesian: ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Titular and Patron

fst w

25 Wed THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL D1 V1 R fst w

Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22| Ps 116(117):1-2|Mk 16:15-18

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Apostles I opt. Sol. Bl. of Apostles [n. 17]

NOTE: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concludes today. 26 Thu Ss. Timothy & Titus, Bishops D2 V2 R mem w

2 Tm 1:1-8 or Tit 1:1-5 (prop)| Ps 23 (24):1-6| Mk 4:21-25 (wkdy) or: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Tit 1:1-5| Ps 95 (96):1-3, 7-8, 10| Luke 10:1-9 (readings from Proper of Saints)

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI 27 Fri Friday in the 3rd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Heb 10:32-39|Ps 36 (37):3-6, 23-24, 39-40| Mk 4:26-34

[OT Sun 3]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

YEAR I/A JANUARY 2017 55

or St. Angela Merici, Virgin op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/ Saints I-II/ Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 29-Jan.) g

28 Sat St. Thomas Aquinas, D2 V2 R Priest & Doctor of the Church

wkdy w

Heb 11:1-2, 8-19|Lk 1:69-75|Mk 4:35-41

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/ Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 29-Jan.) g 29 Sun 4th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Zep 2:3; 3:12-13|Ps 145:7-10| 1 Cor 1:26-31|Mt 5:1-12a


30 Mon Monday in the 4th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R 13th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Paul Hinder

wkdy w /g

Heb 11:32-40|Ps 30 (31): 20-24|Mk 5:1-20 Or the following from the Com. of Pastors, Lectionary Vol II Is 61:1-3|Ps 88(89):2-5, 21-22, 25,27|Jn 10:11-16

VN3: For a Bishop; Com.Pf. I-VI (Sugg: IV) Capuchin: St. Hyacinth Marescotti, Virgin mem w Salesian: Bl. Bronislaus Markewicz op. m w Salesian: (tmrw) ST. JOHN BOSCO sol w

NOTE: [1] In individual celebrations of the Eucharist without the people, the weekday Mass or another Mass ad libitum may be chosen by the priest, but the Mass for the Bishop is recommended. [2] Partial indulgence for the faithful who pray the prayer of the missal for the bishop (EI 25.2)

31 Tue St. John Bosco, Priest D2 V2 R mem w Heb 12:1-4|Ps 21:26-28, 30-32|Mk 5:21-43

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/ Com.Pf. I-VI

Salesian: ST. JOHN BOSCO, Priest sol w

56 FEBRUARY 2017 YEAR I/A

FEBRUARY 2017

PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Comfort for the Afflicted. That all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities.

1 Wed Wednesday in the 4th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Heb 12:4-7, 11-15|Ps 102:1-2, 13-14, 17-18| Mk 6:1-6.

[OT Sun 4]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Salesian: Comm. of deceased confreres mem v

2 Thu THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD D1 V1 R fst w

Mal 3:1-4 or Heb 2:14-18|Ps 23 (24): 7-10| Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

prop Mass; Gl; prop Pf.

NOTE: [1] Mass is preceded by the Blessing of Candles and either by a Procession or Solemn Entrance. A simplified version in accordance with the rubrics, for use where time does not permit more elaboration, can be found in the Supplement. [2] Blessing of candles should not take place at the altar itself but at some other suitable place at least a little way from the altar (e.g. the door of the church, the middle, a side altar or chapel, etc.). [3] Due to the procession/solemn entrance, the penitential rite is omitted. After the kissing (and incensing) of the altar, the Mass continues with the Glory to God. The priest may wear a white cope for the first part, particularly if the rite is carried out with some solemnity. He changes to a chasuble after incensing. [4] Today is the World Day of Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 1997. The faithful are encouraged to pray for all men and women in consecrated life to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples, and for an increase in such vocations. This celebration may also be observed on the following Sunday, and suitable intentions included in the Prayers of the Faithful. [5] If the blessing of St. Blaise will be administered tomorrow, the candles to be used are blessed today. [6] Outside of Mass, blessing of expectant mothers (BB 253-255; Short Formulary n. 256) may be appropriately given today (DPP 121).

YEAR I/A FEBRUARY 2017 57

3 Fri Friday in the 4th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Heb 13:1-8|Ps 26(27):1, 3, 5, 8-9|Mk 6:14-29 [OT Sun 4]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

or St. Ansgar, Bishop op.m w


OBLIG. 5th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 5-Feb.) g

NOTE: Even if the Sunday Mass is celebrated, throats may be blessed in honor of St. Blaise (BB 1630-1634). If given during the Mass, the blessing replaces the final blessing. Individual blessings, using crossed candles blessed on the Feast of the Presentation, may be given by both clerics and designated lay ministers (lay ministers omit the sign of the cross in the Prayer of Blessing). The priest may also bless all assembled at once by extending his hands over the assembly and saying the Prayer of Blessing, omitting the rite with the candles. Outside of Mass, the Shorter Rite may be used (BB 1651-1655).

4 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w Heb 13:15-17, 20-21|Ps 22 (23)|Mk 6:30-34


or Saturday in the 4th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 4]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Joseph of Leonessa, Priest mem w Indian: St. John de Britto, Martyr mem r OBLIG. 5th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 5-Feb.) g

5 Sun 5th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Is 58:7-10|Ps 111(112):4-9| 1 Cor 2:1-5|Mt 5:13-16.

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Sunday I-VIII; opt. Sol. Bl. of Ord. Time [nn. 9-14]

58 FEBRUARY 2017 YEAR I/A

6 Mon Ss. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs D2 V2 R mem r

Gn 1:1-19|Ps 103 (104): 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35| Mk 6:53-56

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

Capuchin: Ss. Peter Baptist, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs mem r Indian: St. Gonsalo Garcia, Martyr mem r

7 Tue Tuesday in the 5th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gn 1:20-2:4a|Ps 8:4-9|Mk 7:1-13 [OT Sun 5]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Colette of Corbie, Virgin mem w Salesian: Bl. Pius IX, Pope op. m w


Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17|Ps 103 (104): 1-2, 27-30| Mk 7:14-23

[OT Sun 5]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Jerome Emiliani op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

or St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Com.Pf. I-VI

Comboni: St. Joseph Bakhita, Virgin mem w 9 Thu Thursday in the 5th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gn 2:18-25|Ps 127 (128):1-5|Mk 7:24-30 [OT Sun 5]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Lebanese: St. Maroun mem w Capuchin: Bl. Leopold of Alpandeire, Religious op. m w Salesian: Bl. Eusebia Palomino Yenes, Virgin op. m w

10 Fri St. Scholastica, Virgin D2 V2 R mem w Gn 3:1-8|Ps 31 (32): 1-2, 5-7|Mk 7:31-37

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 6th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 12-Feb.) g 11 Sat Our Lady of Lourdes D3 V3 R op.m w

Gn 3:9-24|Ps 89 (90):2-6, 12-13|Mk 8:1-10

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of B.V. Mary I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI


or Saturday in the 5th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 5]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. 6th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 12-Feb.) g

NOTE: Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II as a special time of prayer, sharing and offering of one’s suffering, with its salvific dimension Where appropriate, the Blessing of the Sick (BB 380-398 or 403-405; 406 for the Short Formulary) may be celebrated. Visits to the sick should be encouraged as part of Christian spirituality, and associations including this practice fostered.


Sir 15:15-20|Ps 118 (119):1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34| 1 Cor 2:6-10|Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37


13 Mon Monday in the 6th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Gn 4:1-15, 25|Ps 49 (50):1, 8, 16-17, 20-21| Mk 8:11-13

[OT Sun 6]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 14 Tue Ss. Cyril, Monk, & Methodius, Bishop D2 V2 R mem w

Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10|Ps 28 (29):1-4, 9-10| Mk 8:14-21

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI 15 Wed Wednesday in the 6th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Gn 8:6-13, 20-22|Ps 115(116):12-15, 18-19| Mk 8:22-26

[OT Sun 6]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 16 Thu Thursday in the 6th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Gn 9:1-13|Ps 101 (102):16-21, 29, 22-23| Mk 8:27-33

[OT Sun 6]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 17 Fri Friday in the 6th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Gn 11:1-9|Ps 32 (33): 10-15|Mk 8:34-9:1 [OT Sun 6]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or 7 Holy Founders of the Servite Order op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Saints I-II/ Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 7th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 19-Feb.) g

60 FEBRUARY 2017 YEAR I/A 18 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R op.m w

Heb 11:1-7|Ps 144(145):2-5, 10-11|Mk 9:2-13


or Saturday in the 6th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 6]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Indian: St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Priest op. m w OBLIG. 7th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 19-Feb.) g


Lv 19:1-2, 17-18|Ps 102 (103):1-4, 8, 10, 12-13| 1 Cor 3:16-23|Mt 5:38-48


20 Mon Monday in the 7th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Sir 1:1-10|Ps 92 (93):1-2, 5|Mk 9:14-29 [OT Sun 7]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

21 Tue Tuesday in the 7th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Sir 2:1-11|Ps 36 (37):3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40| Mk 9:30-37

[OT Sun 7]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Peter Damien, Bishop & Doctor of the Church op.m w


22 Wed CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE D1 V1 R fst w 1 Pt 5:1-4|Ps 22(23)|Mt 16:13-19

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Apostles I; opt. Sol. Bl. of Apostles [n.17]

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for visiting the cathedral church today and there praying the Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.3c)

23 Thu St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr D3 V3 R mem r Sir 5:1-8|Ps 1:1-4, 6|Mk 9:41-50


24 Fri Friday in the 7th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Sir 6:5-17|Ps 118 (119):12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35| Mk 10:1-12



. Mushrif: after Evening Prayer (4 p.m.) DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL (see 25-Feb) Evening Masses (incl. obligation) may be of the Solemnity if desired

sol w

OBLIG 8th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 26-Feb. and its Notes) g 25 Sat DEDICATION OF THE D1 V1 R

CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH fst w

Is 56:1, 6-7 or Eph 2:19-22 Ps 83(84):3-5, 10-11|Jn 4:19-24

all incl. Pf. & Sol. Bl. from the Com. of the Dedication of a Church II: Outside the Church that was Dedicated; Gl.

Mushrif: DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL D1 sol w

Readings as above. 3 readings and psalm are used at all Masses.

all incl. Pf. & Sol. Bl. from the Com. of the Dedication of a Church I: In the Church that was Dedicated; Gl.; Cr.

OBLIG. As above. The Cr is added. All 3 readings with psalm are used. w

Salesian: SS. LOUIS VERSIGLIA & CALLISTUS CARAVARIO

fst r

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit St. Joseph’s cathedral church today and there pray the Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.6)

26 Sun 8TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Is 49:14-15|Ps 61 (62):2-3, 6-9| 1 Cor 4:1-5|Mt 6:24-34


NOTE: A brief announcement of the guidelines and days for the Lenten fast and abstinence is recommended for this weekend.


Sir 17:24-29|Ps 31 (32):1-2, 5-7|Mk 10:17-27 Due to variant numbering, in some lectionaries: Sir 17:20-24

[OT Sun 8]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 28 Tue Tuesday in the 8th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Sir 35:1-12|Ps 49 (50):5-8, 14, 23|Mk 10:28-31 [OT Sun 8]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

62 MARCH 2017 YEAR I/A

THE SEASON OF LENT NOTES: Lent prepares catechumens and faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Catechumens are prepared for the celebration of the sacraments of Christian initiation. The faithful, ever more attentive to the Word of God and prayer, prepare themselves by penance for the renewal of their baptismal promises. It is a time of purification and enlightenment, when the faithful adopt the virtue and practice of penance that form a necessary part of the preparation for Easter. From the inner conversion of heart come practices of penance that witness to the evangelical spirit of penance and also be to the advantage of others. Homilies and catechesis: Catechesis in homilies should explain the Paschal Mystery and the sacraments, particularly the passages of the Gospel which illustrate the diverse aspects of Baptism and of the other sacraments, and of the mercy of God. It is important to impress on the minds of the faithful both the social consequences of sin and that aspect of the virtue of penance, which involves the detestation of sin as an offense against God (PS 12, 14). Sacraments and devotions: Priests are encouraged to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation frequently in the weeks of Lent, and exhort the faithful to avail of the sacrament and avoid last minute overcrowding just before Easter. The Lenten season is also an appropriate time for certain celebrations including: • communal penitential celebrations (samples may be found in the Rite of

Penance), which may be concluded by individual confession and absolution (PS 10). Misericordia et Misera encourages increased hours for confessions and initiatives (e.g. 24 Hours for the Lord) around the 4th Sunday of Lent.

• Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) – either the traditional 14 stations, or stations used publicly by the Roman Pontiff – or the Way of the Sorrowful Mother (Via Matris) (PS 20).

• other devotions harmonizing with the themes of the Lenten Season for renewal of baptism, conversion, repentance, mercy, and the Passion of Christ (see DPP 127ff. for suggestions).

YEAR I/A MARCH 2017 63 • the praying of the Litany of Saints, an ancient tradition of the Roman

Church. This may take place in a solemn procession on the Sundays of Lent, especially the First Sunday. One way to preserve this tradition within the circumstances of the churches of the Vicariate may be to replace all other litanies recited publicly during this time (e.g. the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, prayed in many churches after the holy rosary), with the Litany of the Saints, if this replacement would not unduly disturb the faithful.

The celebration of marriages in the Latin Church is not forbidden during the Lenten Season. Couples planning to marry during Lent should be advised however, to take the somber nature of the season into account and moderate festive elements (OCM 32). No weddings may be celebrated on the first two days of the Triduum (Good Friday and Holy Saturday). Pious practices during Lent: The faithful should be encouraged to: • attend weekday Mass; or, where not possible, to read the day’s reading, with

the family or in private. • adopt suitable penitential practices, including fasting, abstinence, prayer and

charity on all the weekdays of Lent. • frequent the sacrament of reconciliation (PS 13-15). • receive Holy Communion after due preparation. In the Vicariate of Southern

Arabia, the obligation to receive Communion once a year can be fulfilled from the First Sunday of Lent until Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost).

Many practices of self-denial, almsgiving and charity are indulgenced under the general grants. However, certain Lenten practices are specially indulgenced: • On every Friday in Lent, the faithful who say the prayer Behold, O good and

loving Jesus, before an image of Christ crucified, after Communion, receive a plenary indulgence. (EI 8.1.2).

• A plenary indulgence is granted to all those who participate in the Stations (Way) of the Cross, or, if legitimately impeded, spend at least 15 minutes in reading and meditating on the Passion and Death of Christ (EI 13).

• A plenary indulgence is granted to those who hear some of the sermons of a parish mission and are present for its solemn conclusion (EI 16.1).


Norms for Eucharistic Celebrations in Lent

• The altar is not decorated with flowers, and musical instruments are played only if necessary to support the singing. Solemnities, Feasts and the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) are excepted. Sung texts, even outside Eucharistic celebrations, should be in harmony with the spirit of the season and liturgical texts (PS 19).

• At the option of the Priest celebrant, the Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation I-II may be used, whenever a penitential preface is used (e.g. Lent I-IV, but not with the proper Prefaces of Sundays of Lent in Year A).

• Lenten Prefaces I and II are usually meant for Sundays, if there is no proper Preface.

They may also be used for weekdays, but Prefaces III-IV are more suited for weekday celebrations and days of fasting. They are thus mentioned in this Ordo for Wednesdays and Fridays.

• The Glory to God is omitted on all days except Solemnities, Feasts and where it is

prescribed for a particular Mass (e.g. Ritual Mass for Matrimony, Holy Thursday, etc.).

• Alleluia is omitted in all celebrations, even Solemnities and Feasts, from the

beginning of Lent until the Easter Vigil. It is replaced by a suitable acclamation. The printing of a particular acclamation before the verse in the Lectionary is for convenience only. Any of the following or similar acclamations may be used.

1. Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! 2. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus! 3. Glory and praise to you, O Christ! 4. Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God!

• A Prayer over the People is provided for each day of Lent with the Mass formulary.

It is optional on weekdays and obligatory on Sundays. The rites to be followed in imparting the Prayer over the People is as follows:

Priest: The Lord be with you. Deacon/Priest: Bow down for the blessing. With hands extended over the congregation, the Priest prays the Prayer over the People, to which all reply Amen. Priest adds: And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, X and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever. All reply: Amen.

YEAR I/A MARCH 2017 65

MARCH 2017 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Support for Persecuted Christians. That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church.

1 Wed ASH WEDNESDAY wkdy v

Jl 2:12-18|Ps 50 (51):3-6, 12-14, 17| 2 Cor 5:20-6:2|Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

prop Mass; no Cr; Pf. of Lent III-IV obl. Pryr over Ppl

NOTE: [1] During this Mass the Penitential Rite is omitted. Instead, after the homily, ashes are blessed and distributed according to the rite given in the Roman Missal. [2] The blessing and distribution of ashes may also take place outside Mass. In this case, the rite of blessing of ashes is preceded by a Liturgy of the Word, with the Entrance Antiphon, Collect, the readings and psalm as at Mass. The Homily and the blessing and distribution of ashes follows. The rite concludes with the Universal Prayer, the Prayer over the People and Blessing, and the Dismissal of the Faithful.

2 Thu Thursday after Ash Wednesday D2 V1 R wkdy v Dt 30:15-20|Ps 1:1-4, 6|Lk 9:22-25 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl

3 Fri Friday after Ash Wednesday D2 V1 R wkdy v Is 58:1-9a|Ps 50 (51):3-6, 18-19|Mt 9:14-15 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 1st Sunday of Lent (see 5-Mar. and its Notes) v

4 Sat Saturday after Ash Wednesday D2 V1 R wkdy v Is 58:9b-14|Ps 85 (86):1-6|Lk 5:27-32 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. Casimir comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy OBLIG. 1st Sunday of Lent (see 5-Mar. and its Notes) v

NOTE: On this day in 2016, the Missionaries of Charity Sisters Judith, Reginette, Margherite and Anselm, along with their helpers were massacred in Aden.


5 Sun 1st SUNDAY OF LENT v

Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7|Ps 50 (51):3-6, 12-14, 17| Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19| Mt 4:1-11

prop Mass of Sun; no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; obl. Pryr over Ppl

Election or Enrollment of Names of Catechumens

Readings and texts as above, with rite for enrollment inserted according to Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults n. 118ff.

NOTE: The First Sunday of Lent marks the beginning of Lenten observance (cf. PS 23). The instruction Paschalis Sollemnitatis and the Missal recommends that Mass on this day begin with the Litany of Saints. A suitable rite, drawing on the Ceremonial of Bishops and the Roman Missal can be found in the Supplement for use with the principal Masses, where circumstances permit.

6 Mon Monday in the 1st Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18|Ps 18 (19):8-10, 15| Mt 25:31-46

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl 7 Tue Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Is 55:10-11|Ps 33 (34):4-7, 16-19|Mt 6:7-15. prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy

8 Wed Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Jon 3:1-10|Ps 50 (51):3-4, 12-13, 18-19| Lk 11:29-32

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. John of God, Religious comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy

9 Thu Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Est 4:17| Ps 137(138):1-3, 7-8|Mt 7:7-12 In some lectionaries, the reference is given as Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. Frances of Rome, Religious comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy

YEAR I/A MARCH 2017 67 10 Fri Friday in the 1st Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Ez 18:21-28|Ps 129(130)|Mt 5:20-26 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Lent (see 12-Mar.) v

11 Sat Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Dt 26:16-19|Ps 118 (119):1-2, 4-5, 7-8|Mt 5:43-48 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Lent (see 12-Mar.) v

12 Sun 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT v

Gn 12:1-4a|Ps 32(33):4-5, 18-20, 22| 2 Tm 1:8b-10|Mt 17:1-9.

prop Mass of Sun; no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; obl. Pryr over Ppl

NOTE: This day marks the anniversary of the religious profession of Pope Francis. A remembrance may be made in the Prayers of the Faithful, or in another way (e.g. the intention of the Mass). The faithful should be encouraged to pray for the Pope.

13 Mon Monday in the 2nd Week of Lent D2 V1 R 4th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis

wkdy v

Dn 9:4b-10|Ps 78(79): 8-9, 11, 13|Lk 6:36-38 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl

NOTE: For the anniversary of the Papal Election, a special intention for the Pope may be made in the Prayers of the Faithful, or in another way (e.g. the intention of the Mass). If a special celebration to mark the anniversary of the Papal election is held, the Votive Mass For a Pope [VN1] may be celebrated, in white vestments, using suitable readings (First Reading, Psalm and Gospel) from the Common of Pastors in the Lectionary. The Glory to God may be sung, if desired, but the Alleluia is replaced by the customary Lenten acclamation.

14 Tue Tuesday in the 2nd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Is 1:10, 16-20|Ps 49 (50):8-9, 16-17, 21, 23| Mt 23:1-12

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl 15 Wed Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Jer 18:18-20|Ps 30 (31):5-6, 14-16|Mt 20:17-28 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl

68 MARCH 2017 YEAR I/A 16 Thu Thursday in the 2nd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Jer 17:5-10|Ps 1:1-4, 6|Lk 16:19-31 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl

17 Fri Friday in the 2nd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a|Ps 104 (105):16-21| Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. Patrick, Bishop comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Lent (see 19-Mar. and the Scrutiny) v

18 Sat Saturday in the 2nd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Mi 7:14-15, 18-20|Ps 102 (103): 1-4, 9-12| Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl

or Comm. of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

comm v

prop Col; rest as above for wkdy OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Lent (see 19-Mar. and the Scrutiny) v

19 Sun 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT v

Ex 17:3-7|Ps 94:1-2, 6-9| Rom 5:1-2, 5-8|Jn 4:5-42 or Jn 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; obl. Pryr over Ppl First Scrutiny of Catechumens

Mass For the First Scrutiny (RM 2A); no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; prop insertions in EP (under Mass For the First Scrutiny); Pryr over Ppl [n. 1, 7]

20 Mon ST. JOSEPH, D1 SPOUSE OF THE B.V. MARY (transferred)

sol w

2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16|Ps 88(89):2-5, 27, 29| Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22|Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

prop Mass of St.; Gl; no Alleluia, Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 28]

Mushrif: Titular of the Church. All as above. sol w C.S.J.: Patron of the Congregation sol w

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for visiting St. Joseph’s cathedral today and there praying the Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.3b). The indulgenced prayer to St. Joseph To you, blessed Joseph (EI 19) is fittingly added after the public rosary.

YEAR I/A MARCH 2017 69 21 Tue Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Dn 3:25, 34-43|Ps 24 (25):4-9|Mt 18:21-35 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl

NOTE: This day marks the anniversary of the installation of Bishop Paul Hinder as the Apostolic Vicar. A remembrance may be made in the Prayers of the Faithful, or in another way (e.g. the intention of the Mass).

22 Wed Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Dt 4:1, 5-9|Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20| Mt 5:17-19

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl 23 Thu Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent wkdy v

Jer 7:23-28|Ps 94 (95):1-2, 6-9|Lk 11:14-23 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. Turibius of Mongrovejo, Bishop comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy Arabic: comm. St. Rafka comm v

24 Fri Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Hos 14:2-10|Ps 80 (81): 6, 8-11, 14, 17| Mk 12:28-34

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Lent (see 26-Mar. and the Scrutiny) ro/v

25 Sat Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Hos 6:1-6 |Ps 50 (51): 3-4, 18-21|Lk 18:9-14 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Lent (see 26-Mar. and the Scrutiny) ro/v

26 Sun 4th SUNDAY OF LENT (Laetare) ro/v

1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a|Ps 22 (23)| Eph 5:8-14|Jn 9:1-41 or Jn 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; obl. Pryr over Ppl Second Scrutiny of Catechumens

Mass For the Second Scrutiny (RM 2B); no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; prop insertions in EP (under Mass For the First Scrutiny); Pryr over Ppl [n. 1, 7]

NOTE: Following the Holy Father’s recommendation, penitential celebrations with individual confession and/or extended confession hours are encouraged especially around this Sunday (Misericordia et Misera 11).

70 MARCH 2017 YEAR I/A 27 Mon ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD D1

(transferred in the Vicariate) sol w

Is 7:10-14; 8:10|Ps 39(40):7-11| Heb 10:4-10| Lk 1:26-38

prop Mass; Gl; no Alleluia; Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of B.V. Mary [n. 15]

All kneel at the words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate…and was made man in the Creed.

28 Tue Tuesday in the 4th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Ez 47:1-9, 12|Ps 45 (46):2-3, 5-6, 8-9|

Jn 5:1-3, 5-16

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl 29 Wed Wednesday in the 4th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Is 49:8-15|Ps 144 (145):8-9, 13-14, 17-18| Jn 5:17-30

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl 30 Thu Thursday in the 4th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Ex 32:7-14|Ps 105 (106):19-23|Jn 5:31-47 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl NOTE: Crosses and images may be veiled in purple from

Thursday evening instead of Saturday.

31 Fri Friday in the 4th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Wis 2:1, 12-22|Ps 33 (34):16, 18, 19-21, 23|

Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

prop Mass; Pf. of Lent III-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 5th Sunday of Lent (see 2-Apr. and the Scrutiny) v

YEAR I/A APRIL 2017 71

APRIL 2017 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Young People. That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

1 Sat Saturday in the 4th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Jer 11:18-20|Ps 7:2-3, 9-12|Jn 7:40-53 prop Mass; Pf. of Lent I-IV; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. 5th Sunday of Lent (see 2-Apr. and the Scrutiny) v

NOTE: From the Vespers of the Fifth Sunday of Lent, all crucifixes and images in the church may be veiled in purple. The crucifixes remain veiled until the conclusion of the liturgical action on Good Friday; the images remain veiled until before the beginning of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday

2 Sun 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT v

Ez 37:12-14|Ps 129 (130)| Rom 8:8-11|Jn 11:1-45 or 3-7, 17, 20-27,33b-45

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; obl. Pryr over Ppl Third Scrutiny of Catechumens

Mass For the Third Scrutiny (RM 2C); no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; prop insertions in EP (under Mass For the First Scrutiny); Pryr over Ppl [n. 1, 7]

3 Mon Monday in the 5th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v

Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62| Ps 22 (23)|Jn 8:1-11

prop Mass; Pf. of Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl 4 Tue Tuesday in the 5th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Nm 21:4-9|Ps 101 (102) 2-3, 16-21|Jn 8:21-30 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. Isidore, Bishop & Doctor comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy

5 Wed Wednesday in the 5th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Dn 3:14-20, 24-25, 28|Dan 3:52-56|Jn 8:31-42 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl or Comm. of St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy

72 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A

6 Thu Thursday in the 5th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Gn 17:3-9|Ps 104 (105): 4-9|Jn 8:51-59 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl

7 Fri Friday in the 5th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Jer 20:10-13|Ps 17 (18):2-7|Jn 10:31-42 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl or St. John Baptist de la Salle, Priest comm v prop Col; rest as above for wkdy OBLIG. Palm Sunday (see 9-Apr and its Notes) r

8 Sat Saturday in the 5th Week of Lent D2 V1 R wkdy v Ez 37:21-28|Jer 31:10-13|Jn 11:45-56 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl OBLIG. Palm Sunday (see 9-Apr and its Notes) r

9 Sun PALM SUNDAY r

Mt 21:1-11 [Blessing of Palms] | Is 50:4-7|Ps 21 (22):8-9, 17-20, 23-24|Phil 2:6-11| Mt 26:14-27:66 or 27:11-54 [Mass]

prop Mass; no Gl; Cr; prop. Pf; obl. Pryr over Ppl

NOTES: [1] A Procession with palms to commemorate the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem takes place before the principal Mass. When this is not possible, a Solemn Entrance is conducted instead, with the reading of the Gospel, blessing of the palms and hymns as the priest and ministers (and faithful) proceed to the altar. This Solemn Entrance may be repeated for other Masses where large numbers of the faithful are present. At other Masses, a Simple Entrance takes place: this is no different from a regular Mass and palms are not blessed. [2]The priest may wear a cope for the procession. After the procession, the Lord have mercy is optional, and Mass continues with the Collect [3]The Passion of the Lord it may be read as usual by a single priest or deacon. If it is done in parts, priests are encouraged to follow the rubrics for the reading (see Supplement) as far as individual parish situations allow, namely:

(ii) the Passion should be read by 3 deacons if present at the Mass If deacons are absent, they should be substituted by priests present. If sufficient concelebrants or attending priests are not present, then they may be substituted by laypersons,


with the part of Christ reserved to the celebrant. (iii) The custom of the congregational recitation of parts belonging to the “crowd” is not foreseen by the Latin rubrics on the reading of the Passion issued in the typical edition of 1989 (cf. Supplement). The text is a Gospel proclamation like all others which the faithful are usually encouraged to actively hear, rather than enact. Where the custom can be prudently discontinued, it is encouraged to do so. (iv) The Lord be with you and its response, as well as the crossing and the kissing of the book are all omitted.

10 Mon MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK D1 wkdy v Is 42:1-7|Ps 26 (27):1-3, 13-14|Jn 12:1-11 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion II; opt. Pryr over Ppl

11 Tue TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK D1 wkdy v Is 49:1-6|Ps 70 (71): 1-6, 15, 17|Jn 13:21-33,36-38 prop Mass; Pf. of Passion II; opt. Pryr over Ppl CHRISM MASS w

Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9|Ps 88(89):21-22, 25, 27| Rv 1:5-8|Lk 4:16-21

prop Mass (under Thursday of Holy Week); Gl; Renewal of Priestly Promises; no Cr; prop. Pf; opt. Sol.Bl. of the Passion [n.5]

NOTE: The Blessed Oils are taken to each parish. It is appropriate that they are received in each parish, either before the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, or before the main parish Mass on Holy Wednesday, according to the prescribed rite, which may be found in the Supplement.

12 Wed WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK D1 wkdy v

Is 50:4-9a|Ps 68 (69):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34| Mt 26:14-25

prop Mass; Pf. of Passion II; opt. Pryr over Ppl

NOTE: The blessed oils from the Chrism Mass may be received in each parish before the principal Mass if this rite will not take place tomorrow, according to rite found in the Supplement.

13 Thu THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK (morning)

No morning Mass permitted. A communal Office of Readings and/or Morning Prayer may take place instead.

74 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A

THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM 13 Thu HOLY THURSDAY

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. No morning Mass. w

Ex 12:1-8,11-14|Ps 115 (116):12-13, 15-18| 1 Cor 11:23-26|Jn 13:1-15

prop Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper; Gl; no Alleluia; Pf of Holy Eucharist I; no final blessing. in EP1: prop In communion, Therefore Lord we pray, Who the day;

NOTES a) The altar may be moderately decorated with flowers. b) The tabernacle should be entirely empty at the beginning of the Mass (the

door may be left open to indicate this). Sufficient hosts should be consecrated within the Holy Thursday Mass for the Communion of all on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. If, in order to account for possible logistical difficulties, Hosts consecrated prior to Holy Thursday are still reserved, these should be reserved in a dignified private place of honor that is not accessible to most of the faithful.

c) Only one Mass is celebrated in the Evening of the Lord’s Supper. However, in larger churches with greater numbers of the faithful who attend the services, the Apostolic Vicar grants permission to repeat the services, if necessary for logistical reasons.

d) At the Glory to God, bells are rung. From this moment, all bells fall silent until the Glory to God of the Easter Vigil. It is customary in many of our churches to use the wooden clapper (crotalus) in places where bells might be used (e.g. at Mass, when transferring the Blessed Sacrament, etc.).

e) The Washing of the Feet follows the homily and is performed by the celebrant of the Mass only. There is no prescribed number of people for this rite, but care should be taken that the rite does not overshadow other parts of the Mass.

f) It is highly suggested that, on this day, at the Presentation of Gifts, the gifts of bread and wine be presented by the faithful, along with gifts for the poor (insofar as logistics allow) especially those collected during the Lenten season. Ubi Caritas is the prescribed chant during this time.

YEAR I/A APRIL 2017 75 g) Although priests remain free to select any Eucharistic Prayer from nn. I-III

in accordance with the norms, the Roman Missal suggests Eucharistic Prayer I, with its 3 proper insertions by printing the text in full under Holy Thursday.

h) After the Prayer after Communion, the procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the Place of Reservation takes place. The procession is conducted with some solemnity, with 1 or 2 thurifers. According to circumstances, the clergy and at least some of the participating faithful carry candles. In the churches of the Vicariate, it is also customary to use the canopy over the Blessed Sacrament.

i) At a suitable time after Mass, the altars are stripped, any uncovered crucifixes veiled or removed, and lights/candles extinguished in front of any images (including those before Marian grottos). If it is desired to perform this rite publicly with some solemnity, a sample rite is provided in the Supplement.

RESERVATION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

j) The Blessed Sacrament should be reserved in a closed tabernacle - if necessary, even the tabernacle of the church may be used. The Blessed Sacrament should never be exposed in a monstrance.

k) The place where the tabernacle is situated should not be decorated to resemble a tomb, and impressions that it is the site of the Lord’s burial should be avoided.

l) Adoration is conducted with solemnity up to midnight. It is conducted without external solemnity after midnight.

m) The faithful should be encouraged to spend a suitable amount of time in front of the Blessed Sacrament which has been solemnly reserved. Those who pray the Tantum Ergo receive a plenary indulgence (EI 7.1.2)

n) During the period of adoration, the public reading of some part of the Gospel of John (chapters 13 to 17) is commended by Paschalis Sollemnitatis. There should also be suitable periods of silent prayer to allow for meditation and contemplation. Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours may also be sung before the conclusion of the period of Adoration.

14 Fri FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD r

Is 52:13-53:12|Ps 30 (31): 2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25| Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9|Jn 18:1-19:42

Celebration of the Passion of the Lord All as in the Missal

76 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A NOTES: a) No sacraments may be celebrated, except for Reconciliation and Anointing

of the Sick. b) If a funeral is celebrated on this day, it must be without solemnity and music.

The Funeral Mass is not permitted. c) The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord takes place in the afternoon, around 3

p.m., or another time between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. at which a large number of people may assemble. However, in larger churches with greater numbers of the faithful who attend the services, the Apostolic Vicar grants permission to repeat the Celebration of the Passion, if necessary for logistical reasons, even outside of these times, as long as at least one service falls within this time.

d) Priests may also consider other liturgical and para-liturgical services specific to Good Friday. Examples of such services are given in the Supplement. N.B. for Vicariate guidelines on the novena for the feast of the Divine Mercy, see note under Second Sunday of Easter.

e) In order that all may fulfil the Paschal precept (Easter duty), by special permission of the Apostolic Vicar, general absolution may be imparted before (not during) the liturgical action of the day to the assembled faithful, in those churches where the numbers of faithful are so large that all would not be able to avail of the sacrament offered in the weeks before Good Friday. Either the longer rite or the shorter rite (see Supplement) may be used. The priest who presides wears a violet stole (and cope, if desired).

NOTES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION f) Since there is no Mass, only the priest who presides and the deacons assisting

him are required to wear red vestments. All other priests and deacons present at the celebration may wear choir dress (i.e. religious habit or cassock and surplice) and need not enter in procession. However, red stoles are worn for the Communion, and by those sacred ministers who read the Gospel.

g) No singing accompanies the entrance procession. Any words of introduction or notification to the faithful should precede the entry of the ministers.

h) Only one large Cross should be used for the Adoration of the Cross. After Behold the wood, the clergy and a representative number of the faithful venerate the Cross. The priest then takes the Cross, stands in front of the altar and invites the people in a few words to venerate the Cross. He then raises the Cross for a brief time so that all may adore in silence. If necessary, for larger


assemblies, he may stand at several different points with the Cross elevated, enabling all who can see to adore. If there is a procession through the assembly from one point to another, all venerate the Cross with a genuflection or bow as it passes.

i) A strong custom in many churches of our Vicariate is the veneration of multiple individual crosses by members of the faithful after the service. Although this is not necessary since all have venerated the Cross simultaneously, nevertheless, in view of popular devotion, this may be continued. If so, it is done in addition to the ceremony prescribed by the Missal, given above. Such veneration should take place in a dignified setting with elements from the main rite if possible (e.g. the use of candles near the cross) and crosses of a sufficient size. Any collection of money that takes place should be in a location separated from the veneration, and not immediately beside it, in order to avoid pecuniary associations with the veneration of the Cross.

j) All the faithful who venerate the Cross during the solemn liturgical action of the day receive a plenary indulgence (EI 13.1)

k) Crucifixes are uncovered after the liturgical celebration. l) After the Celebration of the Passion, the altar is stripped. The Cross may be

placed with 4 candles on the altar of the church, or another suitable place so that the faithful may pray and meditate before it (PS 71).

15 Sat HOLY SATURDAY v

No Mass until the Vigil of Easter. NOTES: a) The Paschal Fast and abstinence from meat is recommended until the

beginning of the Easter Vigil. b) No sacraments are celebrated today, except for Reconciliation and Anointing

of the Sick. Holy Communion is only given as Viaticum until the Vigil. c) If a funeral is celebrated on this day, it must be without solemnity and music.

The Funeral Mass is not permitted. d) When possible, liturgical and para-liturgical services may be celebrated in the

morning, focusing on aspects proper to Holy Saturday. Such services are encouraged both by Paschalis Sollemnitatis and the Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy as allowing for a proper commemoration and contemplation of the mystery of Holy Saturday. Some examples are provided in the Supplement.

78 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A e) Holy Saturday morning is also the usual time for the Preparation Rites of

those to be baptized (cf. RCIA 185ff.). They are to be advised to spend in the day in prayer, reflection and if possible, fasting (RCIA 185.1).

15 Sat VIGIL OF EASTER

After Nightfall sol w

Vigil: (1) Gn 1:1- 2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a|Ps 103(104):1-2, 5-6, 12-14, 24, 35 or Ps 32(33):4-7, 12-13, 20, 22 (2) Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18| Ps 15(16):5, 8-11 (3) Ex 14:15- 15:1 (obl.)|Ex 15 :1-6, 17-18 (4) Is 54:5-14|Ps 29(30):2, 4-6, 11-13 (5) Is 55:1-11|Is 2:2-6 (6) Bar 3:9-15, 32 - 4:4|Ps 18(19):8-11 (7) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28|Ps 41:3,5; 42:3, 4 Mass: Rom 6:3-11|Ps 117(188):1-2, 16-17, 22-23| Mt 28:1-10 (obl.) RM 21: Where more serious pastoral circumstances demand it, the number of readings from the Old Testament may be reduced, always bearing in mind that the reading of the Word of God is a fundamental part of this Easter Vigil. At least 3 readings should be read from the Old Testament, both from the Law and from the Prophets, and their respective Responsorial Psalms should be sung. The reading of Exodus 14 with its canticle be never be omitted.

Liturgy of the Vigil; prop Mass; Gl; no Cr; Pf. of Easter I; [EP1: prop In communion and Therefore Lord we pray]; prop Sol.Bl. (text in situ), Dismissal with alleluias. If baptisms occur: (a) commemoration of the newly baptized within the Eucharistic Prayer (found under the Ritual Mass For the Conferral of Baptism). (b) In EP1, a commemoration of the god-parents in the Memento of the living, as given in the rubrics for the same Ritual Mass.

YEAR I/A APRIL 2017 79 NOTES ON THE RITE: a) No individual celebrations of Mass are allowed on Holy Saturday. Mass

cannot be celebrated without the Vigil, which is an integral part of the Mass. b) The Easter Vigil should be begun after nightfall. c) Before the Easter Vigil begins, the veiled images of the saints are uncovered. d) Bells are rung at the Glory to God. e) In the absence of a Deacon, the Exsultet may be sung by a concelebrant or

the principal celebrant. If is sung by a lay cantor out of necessity, he/she does not receive a blessing, and omits the words Therefore, dearest friends upto the end of the invitation, and the greeting The Lord be with you (those words only), continuing with Lift up your hearts.

f) Each reading at the Vigil may be followed either by a psalm or a period of silence, before the Priest prays the Collect.

g) A brief homily must be given and cannot be omitted. h) The priest who the priest who by virtue of his office or by mandate of the

diocesan Bishop baptises an adult or admits a baptised adult into full communion with the Catholic Church, also has the faculty by law to confirm that person (C.I.C. 883.2).

i) The baptismal and holy water fonts should be filled with the newly blessed baptismal water, which may also be used to bless homes during the Easter Season. Newly blessed water should also be provided so that the faithful who wish to do so may take some to their homes.

OTHER NOTES: j) The faithful who renew their baptismal promises in the Vigil of Easter obtain

a plenary indulgence (EI 28.1) k) To mark the end of fasting, food may be blessed either before or after the

Easter Vigil, or on Easter morning for consumption at the first meal of Easter. Bread, eggs, lamb and other foods associated with the Resurrection are customarily blessed. (BB 1707-1719). The Shorter Rite (BB 1720-1723) is appropriately used for blessings that take place after Mass, whether of the Vigil or of the Day.

l) It is also customary that the head of the household, or some other member, bless the meal using water blessed at the Easter Vigil. (DPP 150).

80 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A 16 Sun EASTER SUNDAY

OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD sol w

Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 117:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 obl. Sequence:

Victimae Paschali (Christians to the Paschal Victim) Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (afternoon/evening Mass:) Lk 24:13-35.

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Easter I; (EP1: prop In communion, Therefore Lord); Sol. Bl. of Easter Vigil (text under Easter Vigil), Dismissal with alleluias

NOTES: • On this Sunday, and all the Sundays and solemnities of Eastertide, it is

appropriate that when possible, the blessing and sprinkling of water replace the Penitential Act. In such a case, the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) is omitted, and the Mass continues with the Glory to God.

• The Sequence Victimae Paschali Laudes (Christians, to the Paschal Victim) is obligatory on this day. All sit and listen as it is sung (preferable) by a cantor or read by a lector. It is followed by the Alleluia.

• Easter food may be blessed after the Mass (cf. Easter Vigil Notes [j]) • If customary or desired, a salutation of the B.V. Mary may take place

according to popular devotion; a suitable rite is given in the Supplement. • the celebration of Baptismal Vespers to conclude the Sacred Triduum,

especially with the participation of the newly baptized is encouraged. A suitable rite is outlined in the Supplement.


THE SEASON OF EASTER

All the 50 days of the Easter Season, beginning with Easter Sunday and concluding with Pentecost Sunday are celebrated as one feast day, the “great Sunday”. During the Easter Season, the following liturgical practices may be observed: • The Angelus (The angel of the Lord) is replaced by the Regina caeli, laetare

(Queen of heaven, rejoice). On special occasions, the solemn form with a Gospel reading (DPP 196) may be used.

• On weekdays, the Responsorial Psalm followed by the Alleluia may be replaced by the Alleluia Psalm (IGMR 62), where Alleluia forms the refrain between the psalm verses.

• In Ritual and Votive Masses celebrated during the Easter Season, the alleluia is added to the Entrance and Communion antiphons, as appropriate.

• It is encouraged that the blessing and sprinkling of water replace the Penitential Act at Masses on Sundays and festive occasions during the Easter Season. In such a case, the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) is omitted, and the Mass continues after the sprinkling with the Gloria (Glory to God)

• The Paschal Candle is kept by the ambo or the altar until Pentecost Day. At all solemn liturgical celebrations during the season (e.g. Masses during the Easter Octave, Sundays, Solemnities and even Feasts), it should be lit.

• The blessing of homes is appropriately done by priests and deacons after the Solemnity of Easter (BB 1601-1621). It is appropriate that the blessed baptismal water of Easter be used. It is also possible that several families may be gathered together for such a blessing. Pastoral visitation of families during this period is encouraged.

• Wherever possible, the celebration of First Communions on one of the Sundays of Easter, to highlight the baptismal and paschal character of the sacrament, is encouraged (PS 103). Similarly, the celebration of infant baptisms is also encouraged during the Easter Season, especially on Sundays.

• Mystagogic Catechesis may take place for the newly baptized. When possible, at least at a designated Mass, the newly baptized may be seated in a special place throughout the Easter Season (PS 103), along with their godparents. At least on Sundays of the Easter Season, the General Intercessions should include a petition for all the newly baptized, as local circumstances allow.

82 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A NOTE FOR THE ENTIRE OCTAVE OF EASTER: a) If there were baptisms in a parish at the Easter Vigil, then throughout the

Easter Octave, in all Masses of the day, a commemoration of the newly baptized must be made in each Eucharistic Prayer according to the formulary given in the Ritual Mass For the Conferral of Baptism, even if the newly baptized are not present (PS 102). N.B. Other Christians received into full communion at the Easter Vigil are not commemorated.

b) The Sequence Victimae Paschali Laudes (Christians, to the Paschal Victim) found under Easter Day may be sung (preferable) or said throughout the Octave, while all sit. It is followed by the Alleluia.

17 Mon MONDAY IN THE EASTER OCTAVE D1 sol w

Acts 2:14, 22-33|Ps 15(16):1-2, 5, 7-11| opt Sequence|Mt 28:8-15

prop Mass; Gl; no Cr; Pf. of Easter I; opt. Sol. Bl. of Easter Vigil, Dismissal with alleluias; EP1: prop In communion and Therefore Lord; all EP: comm. of newly baptized.

18 Tue TUESDAY IN THE EASTER OCTAVE D1 sol w

Acts 2:36-41|Ps 32 (33):4-5, 18-20, 22| opt Sequence|Jn 20:11-18


19 Wed WEDNESDAY IN THE EASTER OCTAVE D1 sol w

Acts 3:1-10|Ps 104 (105): 1-4, 6-9| opt Sequence|Lk 24:13-35


20 Thu THURSDAY IN THE EASTER OCTAVE sol w

Acts 3:11-26|Ps 8:2, 5-9| opt Sequence|Lk 24:35-48



21 Fri FRIDAY IN THE EASTER OCTAVE D1 sol w

Acts 4:1-12|Ps 117(118):1-2, 4, 22-27| opt Sequence|Jn 21:1-14


OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Easter (see 23-Apr and its Note) 22 Sat SATURDAY IN THE EASTER OCTAVE D1 sol w

Acts 4:13-21|Ps 117:1, 14-21|opt Sequence|Mk 16:9-15


OBLIG. 2nd Sunday of Easter (see 23-Apr and its Note)

23 Sun 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER or OF DIVINE MERCY sol w

Acts 2:42-47|Ps 117 (118):2-4, 13-15, 22-24| opt Sequence|1 Pt 1:3-9|Jn 20:19-31

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Easter I; opt. Sol. Bl. of Easter Vigil, Dismissal with alleluias; EP1: prop In communion and Therefore Lord; all EP: comm. of newly baptized.

NOTES ON CELEBRATION OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Pope St. John Paul II established the Second Sunday of Easter as dedicated to the Divine Mercy of God in 2002. A picture of the Divine Mercy may be exposed for public veneration by the faithful. It is not the practice in the churches of the Vicariate to pray the novena in preparation for the feast of the Divine Mercy publicly, in order not to

84 APRIL 2017 YEAR I/A overshadow the importance of the Paschal Triduum and the Easter Octave. The novena may be prayed privately by individuals. In establishing the feast, the following indulgences were also granted: A. A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart,

pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation.

B. a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Pope), to the faithful who are in a spirit completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin and who:

i. in any church or chapel, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, pray the Our Father, Creed, and a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!).

ii. with the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the 3 conditions, pray the same prayers in front of an image of the Merciful Lord Jesus, if they cannot go to church on account of sickness, violence, disasters, community work or another just cause.

iii. if even the above is impossible, through spiritually uniting with those

carrying out the practice and resolving to carry out the 3 conditions as soon as possible, while saying a prayer to the Merciful Jesus offering up the sufferings, illness and difficulties of their lives.

According to the decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary (26.09.2006), it the responsibility of priests exercising pastoral ministry (especially parish priests) to:

a) inform the faithful of the indulgences and the conditions for obtaining them.

b) be available to hear confessions. c) lead the recitation of indulgenced prayers on the feast after Mass,

Vespers or during special devotions in honor of the Divine Mercy. d) encourage people to practice works of charity and mercy, giving of

themselves and their goods.

YEAR I/A APRIL 2017 85 24 Mon Monday in the 2nd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 4:23-31|Ps 2:1-9|Jn 3:1-8 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Martyrs I-II/Easter I-V

Capuchin: ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN fst r 25 Tue ST. MARK, EVANGELIST fst r

1 Pt 5:5b-14|Ps 88 (89):2-3, 6-7, 16-17|Mk 16:15-20

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Apostles II; opt. Sol. Bl of Apostles [n. 17]

26 Wed Wednesday in the 2nd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 5:17-26|Ps 33(34):2-9|Jn 3:16-21 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V

27 Thu Thursday in the 2nd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 5:27-33|Ps 33(34):2, 9, 17-20|Jn 3:31-36 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V

28 Fri Friday in the 2nd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 5:34-42|Ps 26 (27):1, 4, 13-14|Jn 6:1-15 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr op.m r


or St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Easter I-V

OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Easter (see 30-Apr.) w 29 Sat St. Catherine of Siena D2 V2 R

Virgin & Doctor of the Church mem. w

Acts 6:1-7|Ps 32(33):1-2, 4-5, 18-19|Jn 6:16-21 prop Mass; Pf. of Virgins/Easter I-V OBLIG. 3rd Sunday of Easter (see 30-Apr.) w

30 Sun 3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER w

Acts 2:14, 22-33|Ps 15 (16):1-2, 5, 7-11| 1 Pt 1:17-21|Lk 24:13-35

prop Mass; Gl; Cr.; Pf. of Easter I-V; opt. Sol. Bl. of Easter Time [n.6]

86 MAY 2017 YEAR I/A

MAY 2017 The month of May is popularly devoted to the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Directory of Popular Piety encourages the harmonization of this month with the theme of the Liturgical Year. Marian devotion during this month could emphasize:

i. our Lady's participation in the Paschal mystery (cf. John 19, 25-27) ii. her participation in the Pentecost event (cf. Acts 1, 14) and the beginning of

the Church, iii. the earthly role played by Our Lady in the celebration of the Sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, given that the 50 days of Easter Time are also a time for the celebration of the sacraments of Christian initiation and of the mystagogy.

Devotions undertaken in this season could, for example, include the following: a) an image of the Blessed Virgin, appropriately decorated, may be placed for

public veneration in the church. However, the decoration should not be such as to detract from the honor due to the Blessed Sacrament, when it is exposed during this season. It should also harmonize with the existing prominent liturgical symbols of the season (e.g. Paschal candle).

b) where it is the custom, the statue may be crowned. The rite given in the Supplement may be used.

c) in the blessing of homes, an image of the Blessed Virgin may also be appropriately blessed, and families placed under her protection (GMY 45)

d) in the recitation of the rosary, according to circumstances, more emphasis could be laid on the Glorious Mysteries. In the churches in which there is a strong Capuchin presence, the occasional praying of the Franciscan Crown rosary could also be encouraged.

e) at Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, hymns and antiphons linking the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin (e.g. Ave Verum Corpus – Hail true Body) are encouraged. The priest may also use those Collects given in Eucharistic Worship outside Mass that employ the same theme.

f) solemn Marian devotions may conclude with Eucharistic Benediction which is regarded as “a legitimate expression of Marian devotion and an orientation of the faithful towards worship of Christ the Redeemer” (GMY 29)

g) the singing of Marian hymns during the season that link to or highlight the Resurrection are also encouraged.

YEAR I/A MAY 2017 87 h) in the solemn administration of Baptism, emphasis could be placed on the

singing of the Magnificat at the conclusion of the rite, and the suggestion found there of presenting the child at the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Rite of Baptism 51).

i) in the celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation, attention should be given to Marian piety in preparation for these sacraments. Instruction/devotion could also highlight the Marian parallels of these sacraments (e.g. baptismal regeneration and the Immaculate Conception, the Mary-Church parallel in birth of Christ and rebirth of Christians, the presence of the Blessed Virgin at Pentecost, etc.). (GMY 23-28). Thus, for example, devotions relating to the titles of the Virgin Mary as faithful disciple of the Lord, woman of the New Evangelization, the Immaculate Conception, and Mother of the Church are encouraged as is the entrustment of candidates to the Virgin Mary in order to imitate her perfect discipleship.

__________________________________________________________PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Christians in Africa. That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.

1 Mon Monday in the 3rd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 6:8-15|Ps 118 (119):23-24, 26-27|Jn 6:22-29 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Joseph the Worker op.m w prop Mass; prop Pf.

2 Tue St. Athanasius, D2 V2 R Bishop & Doctor of the Church

mem w

Acts 7:51- 8:1a|Ps 30 (31) : 3-4, 6-8, 17, 21|Jn 6:30-35 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Easter I-V

3 Wed SS. PHILIP & JAMES, APOSTLES D1 V1 R fst r 1 Cor 15:1-8|Ps 18(19):2-5|Jn 14:6-14

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Apostles II; opt. Sol. Bl. of Apostles [n.17]

4 Thu Thursday in the 3rd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 8:26-40|Ps 65 (66): 8-9, 16-17, 20| Jn 6:44-51

prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Capuchin: Bl. Thomas of Olera, Religious op. m. w

88 MAY 2017 YEAR I/A

5 Fri Friday in the 3rd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 9:1-20|Ps 116 (117)|Jn 6:52-59 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Easter (see 7-May and its Note) w

6 Sat Saturday in the 3rd week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 9:31-42|Ps 115 (116): 12-17|Jn 6:60-69 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V OBLIG. 4th Sunday of Easter (see 7-May and its Note) w

Salesian: ST. DOMINIC SAVIO fst w 7 Sun 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER w

Acts 2:14a, 36-41|Ps 22 (23):1-6| 1 Pt 2:20b-25|Jn 10:1-10

prop Mass of Sun; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Easter I-V; opt. Sol. Bl. of Easter Time [n. 6]

NOTE: Paul VI designated this day in 1964 as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. While honoring all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention today on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), to the religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of the mission "ad gentes". If possible, the theme of vocations may form part of the homily. and Prayers of the Faithful. A Prayer for Vocations may also be recited after Mass.Sample texts are provided in the Supplement. Pious exercises (e.g. Holy Hour for Vocations) and talks/activities to foster awareness of particular vocations are also encouraged.

8 Mon Monday in the 4th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 11:1-18|Ps 41(42):2-3; 42(43):3-4|Jn 10:11-18 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Capuchin: Bl. Jeremiah of Wallachia, Religious op. m w

9 Tue Tuesday in the 4th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 11:19-26|Ps 86 (87):1-7|Jn 10:22-30 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Capuchin: St. Catherine of Bologna, Virgin op. m. w

10 Wed Wednesday in the 4th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 12:24-13:5a|Ps 66 (67):2-3, 5-6, 8|Jn 12:44-50 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V

YEAR I/A MAY 2017 89 11 Thu Thursday in the 4th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 13:13-25|Ps 88 (89):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27| Jn 13:16-20.

prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Capuchin: St. Ignatius of Laconi, Religious mem w

12 Fri Friday in the 4th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 13:26-33|Ps 2:6-11|Jn 14:1-6 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Easter I-V

or St. Pancras, Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Easter I-V

OBLIG. 5th Sunday of Easter (see 14-May) w Capuchin: St. Leopold Mandic of Castelnuovo, Priest mem w

13 Sat Saturday in the 4th week of Easter D2 V2 R w Acts 13:44-52|Ps 97(98):1-4|Jn 14:7-14 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or Our Lady of Fatima op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of B.V.Mary I-II/Easter I-V

OBLIG. 5th Sunday of Easter (see 14-May) w

Salesian: ST. MARY DOMENICA MAZZARELLO, VIRGIN

fst w

14 Sun 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER w Acts 6:1-7|Ps 32(33):1-2, 4-5, 18-19|1 Pt 2:4-9|Jn 14:1-12

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Easter I-V; opt. Sol. Bl. of Easter Time [n. 6]

15 Mon Monday in the 5th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 14:5-18|Ps 113B(115): 1-4, 15-16|Jn 14:21-26 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Salesian: Our Lady of Fatima mem w

16 Tue Tuesday in the 5th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 14:19-28|Ps 144 (145):10-13, 21|Jn 14:27-31a prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Capuchin: St. Margaret of Cortona, Penitent mem w Salesian: St. Louis Orione, Priest op. m w

90 MAY 2017 YEAR I/A 17 Wed Wednesday in the 5th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 15:1-6|Ps 121 (122):1-5|Jn 15:1-8 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V Capuchin: St. Paschal Baylon, Religious mem w

18 Thu Thursday in the 5th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 15:7-21|Ps 95(96):1-3, 10|Jn 15:9-11 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. John I, Pope & Martyr op.m r


Capuchin: ST. FELIX OF CANTALICE fst w Salesian: St. Leonard Murialdo, Priest op. m w

19 Fri Friday in the 5th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 15:22-31|Ps 56 (57): 8-12|Jn 15:12-17 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V OBLIG. 6th Sunday of Easter (see 21-May) w Capuchin: St. Crispin of Viterbo, Religious mem w

20 Sat Saturday in the 5th week of Easter wkdy w Acts 16:1-10|Ps 99 (100):1-3, 5|Jn 15:18-21 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/Easter I-V

OBLIG 6th Sunday of Easter (see 21-May) w Capuchin: St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest mem w

21 Sun 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER w

Acts 8:5-8, 14-17|Ps 65 (66):1-7, 16, 20| 1 Pt 3:15-18|Jn 14:15-21

prop Mass of Sun; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Easter I-V; opt. Sol. Bl. of Easter Time [n. 6]

22 Mon Monday in the 6th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 16:11-15|Ps 149:1-6, 9|Jn 15:26-16:4a prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Rita of Cascia, Religious op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Saints I-II/Easter I-V

YEAR I/A MAY 2017 91 23 Tue Tuesday in the 6th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 16:22-34|Ps 137(138): 1-3, 7-8|Jn 16:5-11 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V

Sana’a: (tmrw) B.V.MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of the Solemnity (see 24-May) sol w

Salesian: (tmrw) B.V. MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS sol w 24 Wed Wednesday in the 6th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 17:15, 22 -18:1|Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14|Jn 16:12-15 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V

Sana’a: B.V. MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS D1 Titular of the Church.

3 Readings from the Common of the B.V. Mary, with the first reading from Acts or Apocalypse, or from the Marian Lectionary: Rev 12:1-3, 7-12ab, 17|(Reading from the Common) |John 2:1-11

all from Com. B.V. Mary; Pf. of the B.V. Mary I-II; opt. Sol Bl. of B.V. Mary [n. 15]; or from Marian Sacramentary: prop Mass n. 42; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. B.V. Mary in Easter Time.

sol w

Capuchin: DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS fst w

Salesian: B.V. MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS sol w 25 Thu Thursday in the 6th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 18:1-8|Ps 97 (98):1-4|Jn 16:16-20 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/Easter I-V

or St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Saints I-II/Easter I-V

or St. Gregory VII, Pope op.m w


26 Fri St. Philip Neri, Priest D2 V2 R mem w Acts 18:9-18|Ps 46 (47):2-7|Jn 16:20-23 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Easter I-V OBLIG The Ascension of the Lord (see 27-May. For pastoral

reasons, the texts of 28-May may be used instead).

92 MAY 2017 YEAR I/A 27 Sat Saturday in the 6th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy. w

Acts 18:23-28|Ps 46 (47):2-3, 8-10|Jn 16:23b-28 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V or St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop op.m w


OBLIG THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD sol w Readings as on Sun 28-May

prop Mass (Vigil); Gl; Cr; Pf. of Ascension I-II; EP1: prop In communion; opt. Sol. Bl. Ascension [n. 7]

For pastoral reasons, the prayers of 28-May (During the Day) may be used instead of the Vigil Mass texts.

Capuchin: Bl. Joseph Tous y Soler, Priest op.m w Comboni: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart mem w

28 Sun THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD w Acts 1:1-11|Ps 46:2-3, 6-9|Eph 1:17-23|Mt 28:16-20

prop Mass (During Day); Gl; Cr; Pf. of Ascension I-II; EP1: prop In communion opt. Sol. Bl. of Ascension [n. 7]

NOVENA OF PENTECOST

A Pentecost novena, a “prayerful reflection on salvific event of Pentecost”, may be begun either today or the preceding Friday (26-May), where such a practice is customary. The prayers and readings of the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours for these days already form a quasi-novena, in petitioning for the gift of the Spirit. Where possible, the Pentecost novena should consist of the solemn celebration of Vespers, otherwise, the novena should try to reflect the liturgical themes of the days from Ascension to the Vigil of Pentecost (DPP 155, see Supplement for sample texts). The novena (or novena prayer) is not prayed within the Eucharistic celebration, but before or after – however, if it consists of Vespers, it may be combined, if desired, with the Mass in the manner described in IGLH 94, 96. This time is also suggested as a period to pray for Christian unity, that by following the inspiration of the Spirit of Truth and Unity, “all might be one” according to the will of Christ (DPP 155). The Pentecost novena is indulgenced (EI 22.1)

YEAR I/A MAY 2017 93 29 Mon Monday in the 7th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 19:1-8|Ps 67 (68):2-7|Jn 16:29-33 prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V/Ascension I-II Salesian: Bl. Joseph Kowalski, Priest, Martyr op.m r

30 Tue Tuesday in the 7th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w Acts 20:17-27|Ps 67(68):10-11|Jn 17:1-11a prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V/Ascension I-II

31 Wed VISITATION OF THE B.V. MARY D1 V1 R fst w Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16|Is 12:2-6|Lk 1:39-56

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of B.V. Mary II; opt. Sol. Bl. of B.V. Mary [n. 15]

NOTE: To mark the end of the Marian month of May solemn devotions or pious exercises (e.g. processions, rosary, consecration, etc.) may be held. If a crowning of an image of the Blessed Virgin takes place, the rite provided in the Supplement may be appropriately followed, adapted if necessary to particular circumstances. Since this feast occurs within the days preceding Pentecost, it is particularly appropriate to focus on the link between the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, both in the mystery observed today and in general.

94 JUNE 2017 YEAR I/A

JUNE 2017 Many popular devotions in June are connected with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, “a wonderful historical expression of the Church's piety for Christ, her Spouse and Lord, that calls for a fundamental attitude of conversion and reparation, of love and gratitude, apostolic commitment and dedication to Christ and his saving work” (DPP 172). “Jesus, one with the Father, invites disciples to live in close communion with him, to model their lives on him and on his teaching. He, in turn, reveals himself as “meek and humble of heart”. The devotion is a cultic form of the prophetic and evangelical gaze of all Christians on him who was pierced, from whose side flowed blood and water, symbols of the wondrous sacrament of the Church” (DPP 167). The following points should be kept in mind: a) public devotions should be restricted until the beginning of Ordinary Time,

to avoid eclipsing the importance of Pentecost and the days leading up to it. Any statues or pictures displayed for public veneration are best displayed from the Monday following Pentecost.

b) a statue or picture may be displayed for public veneration during this month, especially one which represents the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the moment of crucifixion, “the highest expression of the love of Christ” (DPP 173). Images that are “over sentimental and incapable of giving expression to the devotion's robust theological content or which do not encourage the faithful to approach the mystery of the Sacred Heart of our Saviour” should be avoided (ibid.).

c) The Directory of Popular Piety (n. 170) especially recommends the following devotional practices:

a. personal consecration to the Sacred Heart. b. family consecration to the Sacred Heart, in which the family, by

virtue of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony already participating in the mystery of the unity and love of Christ for the Church, is dedicated to Christ so that he might reign in the hearts of all its members.

c. the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, “evidently biblical in character”. This litany is indulgenced (EI 22.2).

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d. the Act of Reparation, a prayer with which the faithful, mindful of the infinite goodness of Christ, implore mercy for the offences committed in so many ways against his Sacred Heart.

e. the pious practices of the first Fridays of the month, leading to a renewed use of the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist. However, care must be taken to avoid credulity and see the practice as encouraging an active faith, enabling the faithful to undertake their commitment to follow the Gospel correctly in their lives.

d) The devotion to the Sacred Heart is especially connected with the love of

Christ as shown in the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist. Eucharistic devotions are fittingly promoted, and prayers and devotions to the Sacred Heart are suitable for use whenever the Blessed Sacrament is exposed during this month.

e) In the devotions of this month, the contiguous devotion to the Immaculate

Heart of Mary may also be promoted since “the mysterium of the Heart of Jesus is projected onto and reverberates in the Heart of His Mother, who is also one of his followers and a disciple.” (DPP 174). Practices such as fasting, reparation and consecration mirror those of the Sacred Heart. Bearing, however, in mind the distance between the Saviour and his Mother, such practices should be seen within the context of imitating the perfect discipleship and devotion of the Blessed Virgin to her Son.

f) Blessing of scapulars of the Sacred or Immaculate Heart take place using the approved rite (BB 1488-1503). The blessing of images uses the rite in BB 1442 -1457 or 1458 -1462.

g) In accordance with the rubrics (p. 26), a suitable Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus may be used on Ordinary Time weekdays of this month at the option of the priest celebrant. Similarly, especially on Saturdays, the Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary may be used from the Roman Missal or from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary (n. 28).

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PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: National Leaders. That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.


1 Thu St. Justin, Martyr D2 V2 R mem r

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11|Ps 15 (16):1-2,5,7-11| Jn 17:20-26

prop Mass; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Ascension I-II 2 Fri Friday in the 7th week of Easter D2 V2 R wkdy w

Acts 25:13b-21|Ps 102 (103):1-2, 11-12, 19-20| Jn 21:15-19

prop Mass; Pf. of Easter I-V/Ascension I-II Ss. Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Easter I-V/Ascension I-II

OBLIG. Pentecost Sunday (see 3- Jun. or 4-Jun. cf. p 21. See also Notes for respective days) r

Capuchin: St Felix of Nicosia, Religious op. m w

3 Sat St. Charles Luwanga D2 V2 R & Companions, Martyrs mem r

Acts 28:16-20, 30-31|Ps 10 (11):4-5, 7|Jn 21:20-25

prop Mass; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Easter I-V/Ascension I-II

OBLIG. PENTECOST SUNDAY sol r

Gn 11:1-9 | Ps 31(32):10-15 (or) Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b | Dn 3:52-56 or Ps 17(18):8-11 (or) Ez 37:1-14 |Ps 105(106):2-9 (or) Jl 3:1-5 |Ps 102(103):1-2, 24-30 Rom 8:22-27|Jn 7:37-39 For the simple form of the Vigil, the readings of 4-Jun. may be substituted for pastoral reasons.

prop Mass (Vigil); Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; EP1: prop In communion; Dismissal with alleluias. opt. Sol. Bl. of the Holy Spirit [n. 8];

Ghala: (tmrw) Titular of the Church. All as above. sol r

NOTE: [1] Plenary indulgence for the faithful who assist the solemn singing or recitation of the Veni Creator (Come Holy Ghost) in a church. [2] If desired, for a more solemn celebration (e.g. for a large


gathering of the faithful or of associations), the Extended Form of the Vigil Mass of Pentecost may be used, observing the order and rubrics given in the Roman Missal. There are 2 versions of the Extended Form: Version 1: The Vigil Mass is combined with First Vespers of Pentecost, in the manner given in both the IGLH 94-96 and the missal under Pentecost. The psalmody of Vespers replaces the Penitential Act, and the Magnificat with its antiphon is sung at Communion. Version 2: An extended Liturgy of the Word takes place before the Glory to God in the following way. The second Collect from the Vigil is said immediately after the Lord have mercy. Then the 4 Old Testament readings from the Lectionary are read, each followed by a psalm (or period of silence) and a prayer. The Glory to God is then sung, followed by the first Collect of the Vigil Mass, and then the Second Reading from Romans. Mass then continues as usual.

4 Sun PENTECOST SUNDAY sol r

Acts 2:1-11|Ps 103:1, 24, 29-31, 34| opt. Sequence: Veni Sancte Spiritus (Holy Spirit, Lord) 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13|Jn 20:19-23

prop Mass (During Day); Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; EP1: prop In communion; Dismissal with alleluias. opt. Sol. Bl. of the Holy Spirit [n. 8];

Ghala: Titular of the Church. All as above. sol r

NOTES: [1] After the Mass of Pentecost, the Paschal candle is extinguished and moved to the baptistery to be used in baptisms. [2]Plenary indulgence for those faithful who visit the church of the holy Spirit in Ghala, and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a). [3]Plenary indulgence for the faithful who assist the solemn singing or recitation of the Veni Creator (Come, Holy Ghost) in a church.


THE SEASON OF ORDINARY TIME (II) During Ordinary Time, “no particular aspect of the mystery of Christ is celebrated, but rather the mystery of Christ itself is honoured in its fullness, especially on Sundays” (UNLYC 43). After Easter, Ordinary Time resumes with the Monday after Pentecost, 5 June 2017 and ends on the Saturday before the First Sunday of Advent. In practice, due to the anticipated Friday observance, the Thursday before the First Sunday of Advent is the last ‘green’ day. Weekdays use the formulary of the preceding Sunday. However, they may also use the formulary of any other suitable Sunday in Ordinary Time. The weekdays of Ordinary Time offer many opportunities for the celebration of:

• Votive Masses in honor of the saints, according to popular devotion. • Masses for the Dead, according to pastoral need. • Masses for Various Needs – either a complete formulary, or the Collect

alone may be used. These Masses may also be celebrated in green vestments, unless they have a penitential (violet) or festive (white) character.

The regulations governing these Masses may be found on pp. 25-29.

On all Saturdays on which no saint is celebrated, the Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary is strongly encouraged. The Mass may be taken from the Roman Missal or from the Collection of Masses of the B.V. Mary (Marian Sacramentary). Marian Masses may also be celebrated on free weekdays (e.g. Wednesdays) on which weekly Marian novenas are customarily celebrated. For all weekdays which allow such options, suggestions are sometimes given to assist the priest celebrant in choosing a formulary. These suggestions are based on a theme of the daily reading (particularly the Gospel), the time of year, or popular devotions. Eucharistic Prayer IV has many characteristics (such as its summary of salvation history) that commend its use on the Sundays of Ordinary Time. Six forms of Solemn Blessing (nn. 9-14) are provided for Ordinary Time and are fittingly used on Sundays.


5 Mon St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr D3 V3 R mem r Tob 1:3; 2:1b-8|Ps 111 (112): 1-6|Mk 12:1-12


6 Tue Tuesday in the 9th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Tob 2:9-14|Ps 111(112):1-2, 7-9|Mk 12:13-17 [OT Sun 9]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Norbert, Bishop op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/ Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

7 Wed Wednesday in the 9th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Tob 3:1-11, 16-17|Ps 24 (25):2-9|Mk 12:18-27 [OT Sun 9]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

8 Thu Thursday in the 9th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Tob 6:10-11; 7:1, 9-14; 8:4-9|Ps 127 (128):1-5| Mk 12:28-34

[OT Sun 9]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or Votive Mass of Christ the High Priest vot w VotMs n. 3; Pf. of Holy Eucharist I-II Capuchin: Bl. Nicholas of Gesturi, Religious op. m w Indian: Bl. Mariam Thresia, Virgin op. m w Salesian: Bl. Istvan Sandor, Religious mem w

9 Fri Friday in the 9th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Tob 11:5-17|Ps 145 (146):2, 7-10|Mk 12:35-37 [OT Sun 9]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church op.m w


OBLIG. Holy Trinity (see 11-Jun.) w 10 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w

Tob 12:1, 5-15, 20|Tob 13:2, 6-8|Mk 12:38-44


or Saturday in the 9th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 9]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. Holy Trinity (see 11-Jun.) w

100 JUNE 2017 YEAR I/A 11 Sun HOLY TRINITY D1 w

Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9|Dan 3 :52-56|2 Cor 13:11-13|Jn 3:16-18

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; prop Pf., opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 2]

12 Mon Monday in the 10th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 2 Cor 1:1-7|Ps 33 (34):2-9|Mt 5:1-12 [OT Sun 10]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Sohar/R.A.K. : (tmrw) ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of the Solemnity (see 13-Jun.) sol w

Capuchin: Bl. Florida Cevoli, Virgin op. m w Salesian: Bl. Francis Kesy & Companions, martyrs op. m r African: St. Onophrius op. m w

13 Tue St. Anthony of Padua, D2 V2 R Bishop and Doctor of the Church

mem w

2 Cor 1:18-22|Ps 118 (119):129-135|Mt 5:13-16

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

Sohar/R.A.K.: ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, D1 Titular of the Church.

sol w

Is 61:1-3d |Ps 88(89):205, 21-22, 25, 27| (Rdng from Com. of Pastors)|Luke 10:1-9.

prop Col; rest from Com.;Gl; Cr; Pf of Pastors/ Saints I-II; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n.27, 28]

NOTE: [1] Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit the church of St. Anthony in Ras-Al-Khaimah or in Sohar, and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a). [2] Bread and/or lilies may be blessed in honor of St. Anthony. Suitable texts may be found in BB 1786ff. or taken from the special Franciscan texts (FAP 744-745).

Capuchin: ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST & DOCTOR

fst w

14 Wed Wednesday in the 10th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 2 Cor 3:4-11|Ps 98 (99):5-9|Mt 5:17-19 [OT Sun 10]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

15 Thu Thursday in the 10th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 2 Cor 3:15-4:1, 3-6|Ps 84(85): 9-14|Mt 5:20-26 [OT Sun 10]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

YEAR I/A JUNE 2017 101 16 Fri Friday in the 10th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

2 Cor 4:7-15|Ps 115 (116): 10-11, 15-18|Mt 5:27-32 [OT Sun 10]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Capuchin: Bl. Anicet Koplinski, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs mem r

OBLIG. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or Corpus Christi (see 16-Jun. and its Note ) In many places in the Vicariate, it is more customary for the procession to take place today than Sunday.

w

17 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w 2 Cor 5:14-21|PS 102 (103):1-4, 8-9, 11-12|Mt 5:33-37

VotMs. B.V. Mary; Pf. B.V. Mary I-II or from Marian Sacramentary; prop Pf. Sugg: Immaculate Heart of B.V. Mary

or Saturday in the 10th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 10]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

OBLIG. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or Corpus Christi (see 18-Jun. and its Note) w

18 Sun MOST HOLY BODY D1 & BLOOD OF CHRIST

w

Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a|1 Cor 10:16-17| opt. Sequence: Lauda Sion (Sing forth O Zion) or Ecce panis angelorum (Behold the Bread of Angels)| Jn 6:51-58

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Eucharist I-II; if no procession: opt. Pryr over Ppl [n.2]

NOTE: If circumstances allow, it is customary for a procession to take place to mark this feast. A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who participate in such a procession, whether held inside or outside a church (EI 7). The procession is held preferably after a Mass in which the Host to be carried in the procession is consecrated but may also be held after a lengthy period of adoration following the Mass. If a procession takes place after Mass, when the Communion of the faithful is over, the monstrance in which the consecrated Host has been placed is set on the altar. When the Prayer after Communion has been said, the Concluding Rites are omitted and the procession forms. The priest wears a cope for a procession: if the procession takes place immediately after Mass, he may retain the chasuble.


In the course of the procession, there may be stations where Eucharistic Benediction is given, according to custom and pastoral advantage. Hymns/prayers are sung in the procession to express the faith of the participants and focus their attention on the Lord.

19 Mon Monday in the 11th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 2 Cor 6:1-10|Ps 97 (98):1-4|Mt 5:38-42 [OT Sun 11]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Romuald, Abbot op.m w


20 Tue Tuesday in the 11th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 2 Cor 8:1-9|Ps 145 (146):2, 5-9|Mt 5:43-48 [OT Sun 11]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

21 Wed St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious D2 V2 R mem w 2 Cor 9:6-11|Ps 111:1-4, 9|Mt 6:1-6, 16-18


22 Thu Thursday in the 11th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 2 Cor 11:1-11|Ps 110(111):1-4, 7-8|Mt 6:7-15 [OT Sun 11]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop op.m w

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors /Com.Pf. I-VI

or Ss. John Fisher & Thomas More, Martyrs op.m r


After Evening Prayer I (4 p.m.): SACRED HEART OF JESUS (see 23-Jun) sol w

Hodeidah: (tmrw) Titular of the Church. All as above. sol w

NOTE: If the Evening Mass of the Sacred Heart is celebrated, it does not fulfil the Sunday obligation.

23 Fri MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS D1 sol w

Dt 7:6-11|Ps 102 (103):1-4, 6-8, 10| 1 Jn 4:7-16|Mt 11:25-30

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Pryr over Ppl [nn. 13,4,8,9 or 14]

Hodeidah: Titular of the Church. All as above. OBLIG. All as above.


NOTE: Plenary indulgence for the faithful who publicly recite the Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (EI 3). This prayer should be led by a priest or another suitable person before or after the Mass (and not within the liturgy) or prayed during a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, or publicly at another suitable time.

24 Sat NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST D1 sol w

Is 49:1-6|Ps 138 (139): 1-3, 13-15| Acts 13:22-26|Lk 1:57-66, 80

prop Mass (During Day); Gl; Cr; prop. Pf.; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 28]

OBLIG. All as above. 25 Sun 12TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Jer 20:10-13|Ps 68 (69):8-10, 14, 17, 33-35| Rom 5:12-15|Mt 10:26-33


26 Mon Day of Prayer D3 V3 R in memory of the modern martyrs of Yemen v

Gen 12:1-9|Ps 32(33):12-13, 18-20, 22|Mt 7:1-5

A suitable Mass for Various Needs such as For Persecuted Christians [VN 19], or For the Preservation of Peace and Justice [VN 30]; Com.Pf. I or EPVN III with its prop Pf

Arabic/Capuchin: Bl. Jacques of Ghazir, Priest op. m w Capuchin: St. Andrew Hyacinth Longhin, Bishop op. m w

Fujairah: (tmrw) OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of the Solemnity (see 27-Jun.)

NOTE: On this day (transferred from June 30), the Church in Southern Arabia prays for peace and the freedom of the Church in Yemen remembers all her members who have been killed for their faith there - in particular Sisters Zelia, Michael and Aletta (shot in Hodeidah on 27 June 1998) and Judith, Reginette, Margherite and Anselm (massacred in Aden on 4 March 2016) from the Missionaries of Charity.

27 Tue Tuesday in the 12th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gn 13:2, 5-18|Ps 14:2-5|Mt 7:6, 12-14 [OT Sun 12]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)


or St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church op.m r


Fujairah: OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP D1 Titular of the Church. sol w

(3 Readings from the Common of the B.V. Mary)

all from Com. B.V. Mary; Pf. of the B.V. Mary I-II; opt. Sol Bl. of B.V. Mary [n. 15]; or from Marian Sacramentary: prop Mass n. 53; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. B.V. Mary in Ord. Time.

NOTE: Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who visit the church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Fujairah and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a).

28 Wed St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr D2 V2 R mem r

Gn 15:1-12, 17-18|Ps 104 (105):1-4, 6-9| Mt 7:15-20

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

29 Thu Thursday in the 12th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gn 16:1-12, 15-16|Ps 105 (106):1-5|Mt 7:21-29 [OT Sun 12]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

30 Fri Friday in the 12th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gn 17:1, 9-10,15-22|Mt 8:1-4 [OT Sun 12]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church op.m r


Capuchin: Bl. Raymond Lull, Martyr op. m r

OBLIG. Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (see 1-Jul. However, for pastoral reasons, the text and readings of 2-Jul. may be used instead. See also Note of 2-Jul.)

r

YEAR I/A JULY 2017 105

JULY 2017 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Lapsed Christians. That our brothers/sisters who have strayed from the faith may, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.

1 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w Gn 18:1-15|Lk 1:46-50, 53-55|Mt 8:5-17 VotMs. B.V. Mary; Pf. B.V. Mary I-II or Votive Mass of the Precious Blood vot r VotMs n. 7; Pf. of Passion I or Saturday in the 12th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 12]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Musaffah/Ruwi: (tmrw) SS. PETER & PAUL. Titular of the Church. All as for Obligation Mass.

sol r

NOTE: This day is often connected in popular devotion with the mystery of the Blood of Christ, “the very centre of the faith and of our salvation” (DPP 175). Devotional practices may include Eucharistic devotion, the Litany of the Precious Blood, “the offering of the Precious Blood of Christ for the good of the Church” especially in connection with the Eucharist, and other chaplets or devotional practices linked to the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ and his Blood poured out for our salvation.

OBLIG. Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (see Note of 2-Jul.) r Acts 3:1-10|Ps 18(19):2-5|Gal 1:11-20|Jn 21:15-19

prop Mass (Vigil); Gl; Cr; prop. Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of Ss. Peter & Paul [n. 16]

For pastoral reasons, the texts and readings of 2-Jul. may be used instead of the Vigil Mass readings and texts.

2 Sun SS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES D1 Principal Patrons of the Vicariate of Southern Arabia

(transferred from June 29)

sol r

Acts 12:1-11|Ps 33 (34):2-9| 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18|Mt 16:13-19

prop Mass (During Day); Gl; Cr; prop. Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of Ss. Peter & Paul [n. 16]

Musaffah/Ruwi: Titular of the Church. All as above. sol r

106 JULY 2017 YEAR I/A

NOTE: [1] Plenary indulgence for prayerful use of an article of devotion blessed by the Holy Father or by any bishop, together with the Creed or an approved Profession of Faith (EI 14). [2] Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit the church of St. Paul in Musaffah or the church of Ss. Peter & Paul in Ruwi, or the cathedral of St. Joseph, and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a; EI 33.1.3a.).

3 Mon ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE D1 V1 R fst r Eph 2:19-22|Ps 116 (117)|Jn 20:24-29

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Apostles I-II; opt. Sol. Bl. of Apostles [n. 17]

Indian: ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE OF INDIA sol r 4 Tue Tuesday in the 13th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gen 19:15-29|Ps 25(26):2-3, 9-12| Matt 8:23-27 [OT Sun 13]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Elizabeth of Portugal op.m w


NOTE: This day marks the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Bishop Paul. This intention may be mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, and/or Mass offered for it. The priest celebrant may select a suitable Votive Mass (e.g. For A Bishop) if desired. The faithful should be encouraged to pray for person and ministry of the Apostolic Vicar.

5 Wed Wednesday in the 13th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gn 21:5, 8-20a|Ps 33 (34):7-8, 10-13|Mt 8:28-34 [OT Sun 13]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest op.m w


6 Thu Thursday in the 13th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gen 22:1-19|Ps 114(115):1-6, 8-9|Mt 9:1-8 [OT Sun 13]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/ Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

YEAR I/A JULY 2017 107


Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67|Ps 105 (106):1-5| Mt 9:9-13

[OT Sun 13]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Salesian: Bl. Mary Romero, Virgin op. m w OBLIG. 14th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 9-Jul.) g

8 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R op.m w Gn 27:1-5, 15-29|Ps 134 (135):1-6|Mt 9:14-17



Capuchin: Bl. Gregory Grassi, & Companions, Martyrs

op. m r

OBLIG. 14th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 9-Jul.) g 9 Sun 14TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Zec 9:9-10|Ps 144 (145):1-2, 8-11, 13-14| Rom 8:9, 11-13|Mt 11:25-30


10 Mon Monday in the 14th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Gen 28:10-22|Ps 90(91):1-4,14-15|Mt 9:18-26 [OT Sun 14]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: ST. VERONICA GIULIANI, VIRGIN fst w

11 Tue St. Benedict, Abbot D2 V2 R mem w Gn 32:23-33|Ps 16(17):1-3, 6-8, 15|Mt 9:32-38 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI


Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a| Ps 32(33):2-3, 10-11, 18-19|Mt 10:1-7


Capuchin: Ss. John Jones & John Wall, Priests & Martyrs

op. m r


Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5|Ps 104 (105):16-21| Mt 10:7-15


108 JULY 2017 YEAR I/A

or St. Henry op.m w



Gn 46:1-7, 28-30|Ps 36:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40| Mt 10:16-23

[OT Sun 14]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest op.m w


Capuchin: St. Francis Solano, Priest op. m w OBLIG. 15th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 16-Jul.) g

15 Sat St. Bonaventure D2 V2 R Bishop and Doctor of the Church

mem w

Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a|Ps 104(105):1-4,6-7| Mt 10:24-33


Capuchin: ST. BONAVENTURE fst w C.S.S.T.: (tmrw) OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL sol w OBLIG. 15th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 16-Jul.) g


Is 55:10-11|Ps 64(65):10-14| Rom 8:18-23|Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9


C.S.S.T.: OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL sol w 17 Mon Monday in the 15th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Ex 1:8-14, 22|Ps 123(124)|Mt 10:34-11:1 [OT Sun 15]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

18 Tue Tuesday in the 15th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Ex 2:1-15a|Ps 68 (69):3, 14,30-31,33-34| Mt 11:20-24

[OT Sun 15]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 19 Wed Wednesday in the 15th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Ex 3:1-6, 9-12|Ps 102(103):1-4,6-7| Mt 11:25-27


YEAR I/A JULY 2017 109 20 Thu Thursday in the 15th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Ex 3:13-20|Ps 104(105):1,5,8-9,24-27| Mt 11:28-30

[OT Sun 15]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr op.m. r


Arabic: St. Elijah the Prophet mem w C.S.S.T: ST. ELIJAH THE PROPHET fst w


Ex 11:10-12:14|Ps 115(116):12-13, 15-18| Mt 12:1-8


or St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Doctor of the Church

op.m w


Capuchin: ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI, PRIEST fst w OBLIG. 16th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 23-Jul.) g

22 Sat ST. MARY MAGDALENE D1 V1 R fst w

Sgs 3:1-4 or 2 Cor 5:14-17|Ps 62(63):2-6, 8-9| Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

prop Mass; Gl; prop Pf.; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 27] OBLIG. 16th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 23-Jul.) g

NOTE: The proper preface of St. Mary Magdalene was promulgated when the observance was raised to the rank of ‘Feast’. It is as follows: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, to glorify you in all things, almighty Father, whose mercy is no less than your power, through Christ our Lord. He appeared in the garden and revealed himself to Mary Magdalene, for she had loved him while he was alive, seen him dying on the Cross, sought him as he lay in the tomb, and was the first to adore him newly risen from the dead. He honoured her with the task of being apostle to the Apostles, so that the good news of new life might reach the ends of the earth. And so, Lord, with all the Angels and Saints, we, too, give you thanks, as in exultation we acclaim: Holy….

110 JULY 2017 YEAR I/A 23 Sun 16TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Wis 12:13, 16-19|Ps 85(86):5-6, 9-10, 15-16| Rom 8:26-27|Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30


NOTE: In the churches of Oman, a special intention may be included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the Sultan and the country on the occasion of Renaissance Day.

24 Mon Monday in the 16th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Ex 14:5-18|Ex 15:1-6|Mt 12:38-42 [OT Sun 16]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest op.m w


Arabic: ST. SHARBEL MAKLUF fst w 25 Tue ST. JAMES, APOSTLE D1 V1 R fst r

2 Cor 4:7-15|Ps 125(126)|Mt 20:20-28


26 Wed Ss. Joachim & Anne, D2 V2 R Parents of the B.V. Mary

mem w

Ex 16:1-5, 9-15|Ps 77(78):18-19, 23-28|Mt 13:1-9



Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b| Dan 3:52-56|Mt 13:10-17


Capuchin: Bl. Mary Magdalene Martinengo, Virgin

op. m w

NOTE: On this day in 1998, the Missionaries of Charity, Sisters Zelia, Michael and Aletta were shot in Hodeidah.

YEAR I/A JULY 2017 111 28 Fri Friday in the 16th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Ex 20:1-17|Ps 18(19):8-11|Mt 13:18-23 [OT Sun 16]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Capuchin: Bl. Mary Teresa Kowalska, Virgin, Martyr op. m r

Indian: St. Alphonsa Muttathupadathu, Virgin op. m w

African: St. Victor I, Pope & Martyr op. m r OBLIG. 17th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 30-Jul.) g

29 Sat St. Martha D2 V2 R mem w Ex 24:3-8|Ps 49(50):1-2, 5-6, 14-15|

Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 (prop) or: 1 Jn 4:7-16|Ps 33(34):2-11|Gospel as above.

prop Mass; Pf. of Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI OBLIG. 17th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 30-Jul) g

30 Sun 17TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12|Ps 118(119):57, 72, 76-77, 127-130|

Rom 8:28-30|Mt 13:44-52 or Mt 13:44-46


31 Mon St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest D2 V2 R mem w Ex 32:15-24, 30-34|

Ps 105(106):19-23|Mt 13:31-35

prop Mass;Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI C.S.J.: ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIEST fst w

NOTES: Toward the end of August, or the beginning of September, it is customary for the academic term to restart in many schools after the summer break. On such occasions, where circumstances allow, a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit, and/or the Blessing of Students and Teachers (BB 522-550) may appropriately be celebrated. Similarly, where catechetical programs restart in August or September, a Blessing of Catechists is suitably celebrated either within a Celebration of the Word of God (BB 493-503) or a Mass (BB 504 – 508)

112 AUGUST 2017 YEAR I/A

AUGUST 2017 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Artists. That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

1 Tue St. Alphonsus Liguori, D2 V2 R Bishop and Doctor of the Church

mem w

Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28|Ps 102(103):6-13| Mt 13:36-43

prop Col/PO/PC; ant. from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI

2 Wed Wednesday in the 17th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Ex 34:29-35|Ps 98(99):5-7,9|Mt 13:44-46 [OT Sun 17]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop op.m w


or St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest op.m w


Capuchin: OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS fst w Salesian: Bl. Augustus Czartoryski, Priest op. m w

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit the cathedral or parish church and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.3e and 33.1.5b).


Ex 40:16-21, 34-38|Ps 83(84):3-6, 8, 11| Mt 13:47-53

[OT Sun 17]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 4 Fri St. John Mary Vianney, Priest D2 V2 R mem w

Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37| Ps 80(81):3-6, 10-11|Mt 13:54-58

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors OBLIG. The Transfiguration of the Lord (see 6-Aug.) w

YEAR I/A AUGUST 2017 113

5 Sat Dedication of the D3 V3 R Basilica of St. Mary Major

op.m w

Lv 25:1, 8-17|Ps 66(67):2-3, 5, 7-8|Mt 14:1-12


or Saturday in the 17th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 17]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. The Transfiguration of the Lord (see 6-Aug.) w

6 Sun TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD D1 V1 R w

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14|Ps 96(97):1-2,5-6,9| 2 Pt 1:16-19|Mt 17:1-9

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Pryr over Ppl [nn. 7, 18, 23]


Nm 11:4b-15|Ps 80(81):12-17|Mt 14:13-21 The Year A Gospel (Mt 14:22-36) is not used since Mt 14:13-21 was not read on Sunday this year. As a result Mt 14:22-36 is read tomorrow.

[OT Sun 18]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or Ss. Sixtus II, Pope, & Companions, Martyrs op.m r


or St. Cajetan, Priest op.m w


Capuchin: Bl. Agatangelus & Cassian, Priests & Martyrs

op. m r

8 Tue St. Dominic, Priest D2 V2 R mem w Nm 12:1-13|Ps 50(51):3-7, 12-13|Mt 14:22-36

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

Capuchin: ST. DOMINIC fst w 9 Wed Wednesday in the 18th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35| Ps 105(106):6-7, 13-14, 21-23|Mt 15:21-28

[OT Sun 18]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr op.m r

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/ Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

114 AUGUST 2017 YEAR I/A 10 Thu ST. LAWRENCE, DEACON & MARTYR D1 V1 R fst r

2 Cor 9:6-10|Ps 111(112):1-2, 5-9|Jn 12:24-26

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Martyrs I-II; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 27, 28]

11 Fri St. Clare, Virgin D2 V2 R mem w Dt 4:32-40|Ps 76(77)12-16, 21|Mt 16:24-28

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

Capuchin: ST. CLARE, VIRGIN fst w OBLIG. 19TH Sunday of Ord. Time (see 13-Aug.) g

12 Sat St. Jane Frances De Chantal, Religious D3 V3 R op.m w Dt 6:4-13|Ps 17(18):2-4, 47, 51|Mt 17:14-20


or Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary op. m w


or Saturday in the 18th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 18]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) African: Bl. Isidore Bakanja, Martyr op. m r OBLIG. 19th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 13-Aug.) g


1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a|Ps 84(85):9-14| Rom 9:1-5|Mt 14:22-33


14 Mon St. Maximillian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr D2 V2 R mem r Dt 10:12-22|Ps 147:12-15,19-20|Mt 17:22-27 prop Mass; Pf. Pastors/Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI Capuchin: [same] mem r OBLIG After Evening Prayer (4 p.m.):

ASSUMPTION B. V. MARY sol w

1 Chr 15:3-4,15-16;16:1-2|Ps 131(132):6-7, 9-10, 13-14| 1 Cor 15:54-57|Lk 11:27-28.

prop Mass (Vigil) ; Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of B.V. Mary [n. 15]

Or readings (and texts if necessary) from 15-Aug (see p. 21)

Bur Dubai: (tmrw) Titular of the Church. All as for obligation. sol w


NOTE: the Evening Mass of the 14th – even if the formulary for the Assumption is accidentally not used - also fulfils the obligation to participate in the Eucharistic celebration on the Assumption.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 15 Tue ASSUMPTION OF THE B. V. MARY sol w

OBLIG Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab|Ps 44(45):10-12,16| 1 Cor 15:20-27|Lk 1:39-56.

prop Mass (During Day) ; Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of B.V. Mary [n. 15]

Bur Dubai: Titular of the Church. All as above. sol w

NOTE: [1] Plenary indulgence for visiting St. Mary’s church in Bur Dubai and there pray the Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.5a). [2] Flowers, herbs and fruits may be blessed today (DPP 181, rite in BB 1786ff. or FAP 747-749).

16 Wed Wednesday in the 19th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Dt 34:1-12|Ps 65(66):1-3, 5, 16-17|Mt 18:15-20 [OT Sun 19]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Stephen of Hungary op.m w



Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17|Ps 113A(114):1-6| Mt 18:21-19:1

[OT Sun 19]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 18 Fri Friday in the 19th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Jos 24:1-13|Ps 135(136):1-3,16-18,21-22,24| Mt 19:3-12

[OT Sun 19]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Bl. Martyrs of Rochefort op. m r African: Bl. Victoria Rosamanarivo op. m w OBLIG. 20th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 20-Aug.) g

19 Sat St. John Eudes, Priest D3 V3 R op.m w Jos 24:14-29|Ps 15(16):1-2,5-7-8,11|Mt 19:13-15


or Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary w


116 AUGUST 2017 YEAR I/A

or Saturday in the 19th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 19]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Louis of Anjou, Bishop op. m w OBLIG. 20th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 20-Aug.) g


Is 56:1, 6-7|Ps 66(67):2-3,5-6,8| Rom 11:13-15, 29-32|Mt 15:21-28


21 Mon St. Pius X, Pope D2 V2 R mem w

Jgs 2:11-19|Ps 105(106):34-37,39-40,43-44| Mt 19:16-22

prop Col/PO/PC; ant. from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors /Com.Pf. I-VI

22 Tue Queenship of the B.V. Mary D2 V2 R mem w Jgs 6:11-24a|Ps 84:9,11-14|Mt 19:23-30 prop Mass; Pf. of B.V. Mary I-II

23 Wed Wednesday in the 20th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Jgs 9:6-15|Ps 20(21):2-7|Mt 20:1-16 [OT Sun 20]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Rose of Lima, Virgin op.m w


Capuchin: Bl. Bernard of Offida, Religious op. m w 24 Thu ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE D1 V1 R fst r

Rv 21:9b-14|Ps 144(145):10-13,17-18| Jn 1:45-51



Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22|Ps 145(146):5-10| Mt 22:34-40

[OT Sun 20]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Louis op.m w



or St. Joseph of Calasanz, Priest op.m w


Capuchin: St. Louis IX, Patron of the SFO mem w Salesian: Bl. Maria Troncatti, FMA op. m w OBLIG. 21st Sunday of Ord. Time (see 27-Aug.) g

26 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17|Ps 127(128):1-5|Mt 23:1-12


or Saturday in the 20th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 20]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Salesian: Bl. Ceferino Namuncura, layperson op. m w Arabic: St. Mariam Baouardy op. m w OBLIG. 21st Sunday of Ord. Time (see 27-Aug.) g

27 Sun 21ST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Is 22:19-23|Ps 137(138):1-3,6,8| Rom 11:33-36|Mt 16:13-20


28 Mon St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor D2 V2 R mem w 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10|Ps 149:1-6,9|Mt 23:13-22 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI

29 Tue Passion of St. John the Baptist D2 V2 R mem r

1 Thes 2:1-8|Ps 138(139):1-3,4-6|(wkday) Mk 6:17-29 (prop) or: Jer 1:17-19|Ps 70(71)1-6, 15-17|Gospel as above.

prop Mass; prop Pf.

NOTE: Special prayers, support and pastoral initiatives may be encouraged for the unjustly imprisoned and persecuted.

30 Wed Wednesday in the 21st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Thes 2:9-13|Ps 138(139):7-12|Mt 23:27-32 [OT Sun 21]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Indian: St. Euphrasia, Virgin op. m w

31 Thu Thursday in the 21st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Thes 3:7-13|Ps 89(90):3-4,12-14,17|Mt 24:42-51 [OT Sun 21]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Arabic: Ss. Abda & Zakhia (Nicholas) op. m r

118 SEPTEMBER 2017 YEAR I/A

SEPTEMBER 2017 PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.

1 Fri Friday in the 21st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Thes 4:1-8|Ps 96(97):1-2,5-6,10-12|Mt 25:1-13 [OT Sun 21]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. 22nd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 3-Sep.) g

NOTE: Today is the World Day for the Care of Creation, instituted by Pope Francis to invoke God’s help for the protection of creation and renew our vocation as its custodians.

2 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w 1 Thes 4:9-11|Ps 97(98):1, 7-9|Mt 25:14-30



Capuchin: Bl. Apollinaris of Posat, Priest & Martyr

op. m r

OBLIG. 22nd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 3-Sep.) g 3 Sun 22ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Jer 20:7-9|Ps 62(63):2-6,8-9| Rom 12:1-2|Mt 16:21-27


4 Mon Monday in the 22nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Thes 4:13-18|Ps 95(96):1,3-5,11-13|Lk 4:16-30 [OT Sun 22]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

5 Tue Tuesday in the 22nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11|Ps 26(27):1,4,13-14| Lk 4:31-37

[OT Sun 22]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) M.C.: ST. TERESA OF KOLKATA sol w Indian: St. Teresa of Kolkata op. m w

6 Wed Wednesday in the 22nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Col 1:1-8|Ps 51(52):10-11|Lk 4:38-44 [OT Sun 22]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

YEAR I/A SEPTEMBER 2017 119

7 Thu Thursday in the 22nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Col 1:9-14|Ps 97(98):2-6|Lk 5:1-11 [OT Sun 22]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

8 Fri NATIVITY OF THE B.V. MARY D1 V1 R fst w

Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30|Ps 12(13):6-7| Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of B.V.Mary I-II; opt. Sol. Bl. of B.V.Mary [n. 15]

OBLIG. As above. All 3 readings are used, and the Cr is added. w

NOTE: It is customary in some places to bless seeds or fruit in honor of the B.V. Mary, the “seed from which sprang Christ the Saviour”. See BB 1786ff.

9 Sat St. Peter Claver, Priest D3 V3 R op.m w Col 1:21-23|Ps 53(54):3-4,6,8|Lk 6:1-5




or Saturday in the 22nd Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 22]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Comboni: ST. PETER CLAVER, Patron of the Institute sol w OBLIG. 23rd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 10-Sept.) g

10 Sun 23RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Ez 33:7-9|Ps 94(95):1-2,6-9| Rom 13:8-10|Mt 18:15-20


11 Mon Monday in the 23rd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Col 1:24- 2:3|Ps 61(62):6-7,9|Lk 6:6-11 [OT Sun 23]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

12 Tue Tuesday in the 23rd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Col 2:6-15|Ps 144(145):1-2,8-11|Lk 6:12-19 [OT Sun 23]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or Holy Name of Mary op.m w


NOTE: Anniversary of religious profession of Bishop Paul.

120 SEPTEMBER 2017 YEAR I/A 13 Wed St. John Chrysostom, D2 V2 R

Bishop and Doctor of the Church mem w

Col 3:1-11|Ps 144(145):2-3,10-13|Lk 6:20-26 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI

14 Thu EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS D1 V1 R fst r

Nm 21:4b-9 or Phil 2:6-11|Ps 77(78):1-2,34-38| Jn 3:13-17

prop Mass; Gl; prop Pf./Passion I; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 9]

15 Fri Our Lady of Sorrows D2 V2 R mem w

1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14|Ps 30(31):2-6,15-16,20 (wkdy) opt. Sequence: Stabat Mater (At the Cross)| Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 (prop) Or: Heb 5:7-9|Ps 31(32)2-6, 15-16, 20|rest as above.

prop Mass; Pf. of B.V. Mary I-II OBLIG. 24th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 17-Sep.) g

16 Sat Ss. Cornelius, Pope, D2 V2 R & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

mem r

1 Tm 1:15-17|Ps 112(113):1-7|Lk 6:43-49

prop Col/PO/PC; ant. from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 24th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 17-Sep.) g 17 Sun 24TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Sir 27:30- 28:7|Ps 102(103):1-4,9-12| Rom 14:7-9|Mt 18:21-35


18 Mon Monday in the 24th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Tm 2:1-8|Ps 27(28):2,7-9|Lk 7:1-10 [OT Sun 24]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Joseph of Cupertino, Religious mem w

19 Tue Tuesday in the 24th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Tm 3:1-13|Ps 100(101):1-3,5,6|Lk 7:11-17 [OT Sun 24]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr op.m r


Capuchin: St. Francis Mary of Camporosso, Religious mem w

YEAR I/A SEPTEMBER 2017 121 20 Wed Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-Gon, Priest & D2 V2 R

Paul Chong Ha-sang, & Companions, Martyrs mem r

1 Tm 3:14-16|Ps 110(111):1-6|Lk 7:31-35 prop Mass; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

21 Thu ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST D1 V1 R fst r Eph 4:1-7, 11-13|Ps 18(19):2-5|Mt 9:9-13


22 Fri Friday in the 24th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g 1 Tm 6:2c-12|Ps 48(49):6-10,17-20|Lk 8:1-3 [OT Sun 24]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) African: Ss. Maurice & Companions, Martyrs mem r Capuchin: St. Ignatius of Santhià, Priest mem w

Salesian: Bl. Joseph Calasanz Marques, & Entrico Saiz Aparico, Priests, & 93 Companions, Martyrs mem r

OBLIG. 25th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 24-Sep.) g 23 Sat St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest D2 V2 R mem w

1 Tm 6:13-16|Ps 99(100)|Lk 8:4-15


Capuchin: St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest mem w OBLIG. 25th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 24-Sep.) g


Is 55:6-9|Ps 144(145):2-3,8-9,17-18| Phil 1:20c-24, 27a|Mt 20:1-16a


25 Mon Monday in the 25th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Ezr 1:1-6|Ps 125(126)|Lk 8:16-18 [OT Sun 25]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

26 Tue Tuesday in the 25th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20|Ps 121(122):1-5|Lk 8:19-21 [OT Sun 25]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Cosmas & Damien, Martyrs op.m r


Capuchin: Bl. Aurelio of Vinalesa, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs

op. m r

122 SEPTEMBER 2017 YEAR I/A 27 Wed St. Vincent de Paul, Priest D2 V2 R mem w

Ezr 9:5-9|Tob 13:2,4,6-8|Lk 9:1-6

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

28 Thu Thursday in the 25th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Hg 1:1-8|Ps 149:1-6,9|Lk 9:7-9 [OT Sun 25]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Wenceslaus, Martyr op.m r


or St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs op.m r


Sharjah: (tmrw) SS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of the Solemnity (see 29-Sep) but do not fulfil the Sunday obligation.

sol w

Capuchin: Bl. Innocent of Berzo, Priest op. m w Filipino: St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs mem r

29 Fri SS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL D1 V1 R fst r

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a| Ps 137(138):1-5|Jn 1:47-51

prop Mass; Gl; prop Pf; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n. 28]

Sharjah: SS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL D1 Titular of the Church.

sol w

As above. All 3 readings are used and Cr added in all Masses OBLIG. As above. All 3 readings are used and the Cr is added. w

NOTE: [1] Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who visit the church of St. Michael in Sharjah and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a). [2] See Note of Sun 1-Oct. Although this day is kept in memory of the Archangels, extra-liturgical activities relating to Bible Sunday may still be observed and found pastorally useful.

30 Sat St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church D2 V2 R mem w Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a|Jer 31:10-13|Lk 9:43b-45


YEAR I/A SEPTEMBER 2017 123

Taiz (tmrw): ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS D1 Titular of the Church.

sol w

Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of St. Therese. See entry under 1-Oct for missal and lectionary texts. These Masses satisfy the Sunday obligation.

OBLIG. 26th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 1-Oct and its Note) g

OCTOBER 2017

The month of October is popularly marked by pious exercises in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary centered around the holy Rosary. The recommendation given in this Ordo for the month of May may be followed where applicable; among the additional practices for October, the following may be considered: • As encouraged by the Book of Blessings (n. 1464) and the Directory of Popular

Piety (n. 198), a more solemn celebration for the blessing of rosaries may take place during this month, especially on the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7) or at the end of the month.

• The rosary may be solemnized in different ways, through the addition of hymns, Scripture passages or prayers related to the mysteries, inserted in between each decade. (cf. DPP 199).

• In churches where there is a strong Capuchin presence, the occasional praying of the Franciscan Corona rosary in honor of the Seven Joys of the B.V. Mary may be encouraged, especially on more solemn occasions.

• in the blessing of homes, every encouragement should be given to the practice of regular family prayer, especially when centered around the holy rosary.

• a plenary indulgence is obtained by the faithful who pray the rosary (5 decades, with meditation on the mysteries) in the family, church or other gathering of the faithful. (E.I. 17.1). In other circumstances, the indulgence is partial.

_______________________________________________________________ PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Workers and the Unemployed. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.

124 OCTOBER 2017 YEAR I/A


Ez 18:25-28|Ps 24(25):4-9| Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5|Mt 21:28-32


Taiz: ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS, D1 Titular of the Church.

sol w

Is 66:10-14c|Ps 130 (131)| (reading from Com. of Virgins)|Matt 18:1-5

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf of Virgins/Saints I-II; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n.27, 28]

NOTE: This weekend is Bible Sunday, dedicated to activities highlighting Scripture’s role in the life of the Church. Preachers should recommend practices such as lectio divina and daily Scripture reading, especially on themes of mercy (Misericordia 7)

2 Mon Holy Guardian Angels D2 V2 R mem w

Zec 8:1-8|Ps 101:16-21|Mt 18:1-5, 10 (prop) or: Ex 23:20-23|Ps 90 (91):1-6, 10-11| Mt 18:1-5, 10

prop Mass; prop Pf. 3 Tue Tuesday in the 26th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Zec 8:20-23|Ps 86(87)|Lk 9:51-56 [OT Sun 26]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Jebel Ali/Aden: (tmrw) ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Titular of the Church Evening Masses (after 4 p.m.) may be of the Solemnity (see 4-Oct.)

sol w

Capuchin/F.M.C.K.: (tmrw) ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Principal Patron sol w

NOTE: In churches with a strong Capuchin presence, a Transitus service may be held after the evening Mass to mark his passing.

4 Wed St. Francis of Assisi, Priest D2 V2 R mem w Neh 2:1-8|Ps 136(137):1-6|Lk 9:57-62 prop Mass; Pf. of Saints I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

Jebel Ali/Tawahi: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, D1 Titular of the Church.

sol w

(Rdng from Com.)|Gal 6:14-18|Ps 15:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11|Matt 11:25-30.

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; Pf of Saints I-II; opt. Pryr over Ppl [n.27, 28]

YEAR I/A OCTOBER 2017 125

Capuchin/F.M.C.K.: OUR SERAPHIC FATHER, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Principal Patron

sol w

NOTE: [1]Plenary indulgence for the faithful who visit the church of St. Francis of Assisi in Jebel Ali and there pray an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.5a). [2]It is customary in many places to bless animals today. This blessing always takes place outside of Mass. Either the longer (BB 946-961) or shorter rite may be used.

5 Thu Thursday in the 26th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12|Ps 18(19):8-11|Lk 10:1-12 [OT Sun 26]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Capuchin: Commemoration of all the deceased of the Seraphic Order v

Salesian: Bl. Albert Marvelli, layperson op. m w 6 Fri Friday in the 26th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Bar 1:15-22|Ps 78(79):1-5, 8-9|Lk 10:13-16 [OT Sun 26]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Bruno, Priest op.m w


Rosary: (tmrw) OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY sol w OBLIG. 27th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 8-Oct.) g

7 Sat Our Lady of the Rosary D2 V2 R mem w Bar 4:5-12, 27-29|Ps 68(69):33-37|Lk 10:17-24 prop Mass; Pf. of B.V. Mary I-II Rosary: OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY sol w Arabic: Ss. Sarkhis & Bakhos, Martyrs, op. m r OBLIG. 27th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 8-Oct.) g


Is 5:1-7|Ps 79(80):9,12-16,19-20| Phil 4:6-9|Mt 21:33-43


9 Mon Monday in the 27th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Jon 1:1-2:1, 11|Jon 2:3-5,8|Lk 10:25-37 [OT Sun 27]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)


or St. Denis, Bishop, & Companions, Martyrs op.m r


or St. John Leonardi, Priest op.m w


Comboni: (tmrw) ST. DANIEL COMBONI sol w 10 Tue Tuesday in the 27th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Jon 3:1-10|Ps 129(130):1-4,7-8|Lk 10:38-42 [OT Sun 27]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Ss. Daniel & Companions, Martyrs op. m r

Comboni: ST. DANIEL COMBONI, Bishop & Founder

sol w

11 Wed Wednesday in the 27th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Jon 4:1-11|Ps 85(86):3-6,9-10|Lk 11:1-4 [OT Sun 27]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. John XXIII, Pope op.m w

Col from Com; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI

NOTE: The Common collect has been given only in the absence of a Proper Collect in English at the time of this Ordo’s creation.

12 Thu Thursday in the 27th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Mal 3:13-20b|Ps 1|Lk 11:5-13 [OT Sun 27]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Capuchin: St. Seraphin of Montegranaro, Religious

op. m w

13 Fri Friday in the 27th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2|Ps 9:2-3,6,16,8-9|Lk 11:15-26 [OT Sun 27]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Bl. Honoratus of Biala, Priest op. m w

Salesian: Bl. Alexandrina Maria da Costa, Virgin

op. m w

OBLIG. 28th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 15-Oct. and its Note) g 14 Sat St. Callistus I, Pope & Martyr D3 V3 R op.m r

Jl 4:12-21|Ps 96(97):1-2,5-6,11-12|Lk 11:27-28


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or Saturday in the 27th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 27]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. 28th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 15-Oct. and its Note) g


Is 25:6-10a|Ps 22(23)| Phil 4:12-14, 19-20|Mt 22:1-14 or 1-10


C.S.S.T.: ST TERESA OF AVILA sol w 16 Mon Monday in the 28th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Rom 1:1-7|Ps 97(98):1-4|Lk 11:29-32 [OT Sun 28]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Hedwig, Religious op.m w


or St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin op.m w


Indian: Bl. Augustine Thevaraparambil op. m w 17 Tue St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr D2 V2 R mem r

Rom 1:16-25|Ps 18(19):2-5|Lk 11:37- 41


18 Wed ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST D1 V1 R fst r

2 Tm 4:10-17b|Ps 144(145):10-13,17-18| Lk 10:1-9

prop Mass; Gl; Pf. of Apostles II; opt. Sol. Bl. of Apostles [n. 17]

19 Thu Thursday in the 28th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Rom 3:21-30|Ps 129(130):1-6|Lk 11:47-54 [OT Sun 28]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Paul of the Cross, Priest op.m w



or Ss. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues & Companions, Martyrs

op.m r


20 Fri Friday in the 28th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Rom 4:1-8|Ps 31(32):1-2,5-11|Lk 12:1-7 [OT Sun 28]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Bl. James of Strepa, Bishop op. m w Comboni/African: Bl. Daudi & Gildo, Martyrs mem r OBLIG. 29th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 22-Oct.) g

21 Sat Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary D3 V3 R w

Rom 4:13, 16-18|Ps 104(105):6-9,42-43| Lk 12:8-12


or Saturday in the 28th Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 28]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. 29th Sunday of Ord. Time (see 22-Oct.) g


Is 45:1, 4-6|Ps 95(96):1,3-5,7-10| 1 Thes 1:1-5b|Mt 22:15-21


Special Celebrations for the Work of the Mission Readings of the day as above

Mass For the Evangelization of Peoples [VN 18]; Gl; Cr; Pf. of Sunday I-VIII; opt. Sol. Bl. of Ordinary Time [nn. 9-14]

NOTE: This Sunday is observed as World Mission Sunday, a day of prayer instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1922. It recalls the fundamental task of the Church to “go and teach all nations” about the person and Gospel of Christ the Lord. Priests should encourage their congregations to be active in the work of the New Evangelization and to support, both spiritually and materially, the work of the Church in spreading the Gospel. Suitable intentions should be included in the Prayers of the Faithful.

YEAR I/A OCTOBER 2017 129 23 Mon Monday in the 29th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Rom 4:20-25|Lk 1:69-75|Lk 12:13-21 [OT Sun 29]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. John of Capistrano, Priest op.m w


Capuchin: St. John of Capistrano, Priest mem w 24 Tue Tuesday in the 29th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-21|Ps 39:7-10,17|Lk 12:35-38 [OT Sun 29]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop op.m w


Salesian: St. Louis Guanella, Priest op.m w 25 Wed Wednesday in the 29th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Rom 6:12-18|Ps 123 (124)|Lk 12:39-48 [OT Sun 29]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Bl. Mary Jesus & Companions, Martyrs op.m r

26 Thu Thursday in the 29th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Rom 6:19-23|Ps 1:1-4,6|Lk 12:49-53 [OT Sun 29]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)


Rom 7:18-25a|Ps 118(119):66, 68, 76-77, 93-94| Lk 12:54-59

[OT Sun 29]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. Dedication of all the churches of the Vicariate

(see 29-Oct. and its Note) sol w

28 Sat SS. SIMON & JUDE, APOSTLES D1 V1 R fst r Eph 2:19-22|Ps 18(19):2-5|Lk 6:12-16


OBLIG. Dedication of all the churches of the Vicariate (see 29-Oct. and its Note)

sol w

130 OCTOBER 2017 YEAR I/A 29 Sun DEDICATION OF ALL D1 V1 R

THE CHURCHES OF THE VICARIATE sol w

1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30|Ps 83(84):3-5, 10-11| Heb 12:18-19, 22-24| Jn 4:19-24

Arabic: OUR LADY OF PALESTINE sol w

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for visiting any Vicariate church and there praying an Our Father and the Creed (EI 33.1.6).


Rom 8:12-17|Ps 67(68):2,4,6-7,20-21| Lk 13:10-17

[OT Sun 30]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) 31 Tue Tuesday in the 30th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Rom 8:18-25|Ps 125(126)|Lk 13:18-21 [OT Sun 30]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

After Evening Prayer (4 p.m.): ALL SAINTS (see 1-Nov).

Capuchin: Bl. Angelo of Acri, Priest op. m w


NOVEMBER 2017 The month of November is especially dedicated to the veneration of the saints and prayer for the faithful departed. Practices with these aims are encouraged during this month. These may include: a) use of the daily Mass for the Dead or the Votive Mass of All Saints, when

allowed by the rubrics. b) A Mass for the souls of all parishioners and benefactors who passed away

within the preceding year (or another suitable period of time). c) activities and devotions that highlight the lives of various saints as examples

and models for the faithful., especially Patron Saints, evangelizers to particular countries, or newly canonized saints.

d) the substitution of the Litany of Saints (see Supplement) for the Litany of the B.V. Mary after the rosary, if such would not unduly disturb the faithful.

e) public recitation of the Psalm 129(130) Out of the depths after the rosary or Angelus, with the invocation Eternal rest.

f) the veneration of relics and images of the saints, especially on the Feast of All Saints.

g) encouragement of almsgiving, works of mercy and prayer for the souls of the departed.

h) visits to a cemetery to pray for the departed, especially between Nov 1 and Nov 8. When possible, a procession in the cemetery with the Litany of Saints for the departed, and other prayers with the blessing of graves may take place. The Order for Visiting a Cemetery (BB 1739-1753) should be followed.

A plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory is granted to the faithful who visit a cemetery on any and each day between November 1 and November 8 and pray for the departed; at other times, the indulgence is partial. A partial indulgence for the souls of the departed is also granted for invocations such as Eternal Rest or the praying of Lauds (Morning Prayer) and Vespers (Evening Prayer) from the Office of the Dead. _______________________________________________________________ PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION: Christians in Asia. That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding.


1 Wed ALL SAINTS D1 V1 R sol w Rv 7:2-4, 9-14|1 Jn 3:1-3|Mt 5:1-12a

prop Mass; Gl; Cr; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of All Saints [n. 18]

NOTE: If the Litany of Saints is sung for the entrance procession of the Mass, the introductory rites are omitted. After the kissing and incensing of the altar, Mass continues with the Glory to God and the Collect.

2 Thu COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS)

v

Wis 3:1-9|Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9|Jn 6:37-40 or any readings from the Masses of the Dead (Collins Vol. III)

any of the 3 prop Mass given under this day; no Gl; no Cr; Pf. of Dead I-V; opt. Sol. Bl. in Cel. for the Dead [n. 20]

NOTE: [1]For the Blessing of Graves, see BB 1739-1753. See also Note (h) for this month. [2] The Constitution of Benedict XV Incrumentum Altaris Sacrificium, allows all priests to celebrate 3 Masses on this day and IGMR 204 extends this permission to concelebration. The first Mass may be for a personal intention, the second must be for all the faithful departed, and the third must be for the intention of the Pope. [3] It is not necessary that all 3 formularies of the missal be used consecutively – any of the formuaries may be chosen for any Mass and/or a particular formulary repeated for 2 or 3 Masses. [4] Pastors of souls may offer instruction on avoiding practices involving divination, reincarnation, dreams purportedly from the dead, and denial of the immortality of the soul or hope of the resurrection (DPP 258). Suitable suffrage for the dead encouraged by the Church should be mentioned – such suffrage includes alms, works of mercy, fasting, gaining indulgences for the dead, daily recitation of prayers or invocations for the dead [at the Angelus, rosary and prayers before meals] and other forms of piety especially in the month of November (DPP 260). [5] Plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory obtained by the faithful visit a church and pray the Our Father and Creed.


3 Fri Friday in the 30th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Rom 9:1-5|Ps 147:12-15,19-20|Lk 14:1-6 [OT Sun 30]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Martin De Porres, Religious op.m w


OBLIG. 31st Sunday of Ord. Time (see 5-Nov.) g 4 Sat St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop D2 V2 R mem w

Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29| Ps 93(94):12-15,17-18|Lk 14:1, 7-11

prop Col/PO/PC; ant. from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Pastors /Com.Pf. I-VI

OBLIG. 31st Sunday of Ord. Time (see 5-Nov.) g 5 Sun 31ST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10|Ps 130(131)| 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13|Mt 23:1-12


6 Mon Commemoration of deceased D3 V3 R Clergy & Religious of the Vicariate

v

Dan 12:1-3 or Rom 14:7-12| Ps 41(42):2, 3, 5| Jn 12:23-28 or Jn 17:24-26 (from Collins Lectionary Vol. III)

any of the formularies For Several Deceased Persons (MsDead III.B. 1-6). An appropriate Col (and PO and PC) may be taken from Section IV: Various Prayers for the Dead. In all cases, prayers given in the singular are changed to the plural. Suggested division according to number of parish Masses:

1 Mass: • For all deceased clergy and religious, using the

Col For One Who Worked in the Service of the Gospel (MsDead IV.6)

2 Masses: • Mass 1:for deceased bishops and priests, using

Col/PO/PC For a Priest (MsDead IV.3.A-B). Mass 2: for deceased religious, using the Col For a Religious (MsDead IV.5)


3 Masses: • Mass 1: for deceased bishops using Col/PO/

PC For a Diocesan Bishop (MsDead IV.2.A). • Mass 2: for deceased priests using the

Col/PO/PC For a Priest (MsDead IV.3.A-B). • Mass 3: for deceased religious, using the Col

For a Religious (MsDead IV.5).

African: All Saints of Africa mem w

Capuchin: Bl. Andrew of Palazuelo, Priest & Companions, Martyrs

op.m r

Capuchin: Bl. Frederic of Berga, Priest & Companions, Martyrs

op.m r

7 Tue Tuesday in the 31st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Rom 12:5-16b|Ps 130(131)|Lk 14:15-24 [OT Sun 31]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

8 Wed Wednesday in the 31st Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Rom 13:8-10|Ps 111(112):1-2,4-5,9|Lk 14:25-33 [OT Sun 31]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: Bl. John Duns Scotus, Priest op.m. w

9 Thu DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA D1 V1 R OF ST. JOHN LATERAN

fst w

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 or 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17| Ps 45: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9|Jn 2:13-22

prop Mass; Gl; prop Pf.; opt. Sol. Bl. of Dedication [n. 19]

NOTE: Plenary indulgence for visiting the cathedral of St. Joseph and praying an Our Father and Creed (EI 33.1.5a).

10 Fri St. Leo the Great, D2 V2 R Pope & Doctor of the Church

mem w

Rom 15:14-21|Ps 97(98):1-4|Lk 16:1-8 prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI OBLIG. 32nd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 12-Nov.) g

11 Sat St. Martin of Tours, Bishop D2 V2 R mem w

Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27|Ps 144(145):2-5,10-11| Lk 16:9-15

prop Mass; Pf. of Pastors/Com.Pf. I-VI OBLIG. 32nd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 12-Nov.) g

YEAR I/A NOVEMBER 2017 135 12 Sun 32ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Wis 6:12-16|Ps 62(63):2-8| 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14|Mt 25:1-13


13 Mon Monday in the 32nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Wis 1:1-7|Ps 138(139):1-10|Lk 17:1-6 [OT Sun 32]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Salesian: Bl. Artemides Zatti, Religious mem w

14 Tue Tuesday in the 32nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Wis 2:23-3:9|Ps 33(34):2-3,16-19|Lk 17:7-10 [OT Sun 32]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

Capuchin: St. Nicholas Tavelic, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs

op. m r

C.S.S.T.: ALL CARMELITE SAINTS fst w 15 Wed Wednesday in the 32nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Wis 6:1-11|Ps 81(82):3-4,6-7|Lk 17:11-19 [OT Sun 32]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30)

or St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

op.m w


C.S.S.T.: All Carmelite Souls v Salesian: Bl. Madeleine Morano, Virgin op. m w

16 Thu Thursday in the 32nd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

Wis 7:22b- 8:1|Ps 118(119):89-91, 130,135,175| Lk 17:20-25

[OT Sun 32]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Margaret of Scotland op.m w


17 Fri St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious D2 V2 R mem w Wis 13:1-9|Ps 18(19):2-5|Lk 17:26-37


Capuchin: ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, Patroness of SFO fst w

OBLIG. 33rd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 19-Nov. and its Note) g

136 NOVEMBER 2017 YEAR I/A 18 Sat Dedication of the Basilicas D3 V3 R

of Ss. Peter & Paul op.m w

Acts 28:11-16, 30-31|Ps 97(98):1-6|Mt 14:22-33 All the readings for this optional memorial are proper and found in the Proper of Saints

prop Mass; Pf. of Apostles I-II or Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary w

Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9|Ps 104(105):2-3,36-37,42-43| Lk 18:1-8


or Saturday in the 32nd Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 32]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Salome of Krakow op.m. w OBLIG. 33rd Sunday of Ord. Time (see 19-Nov. and its Note) g

Rosary: (tmrw) ST. MARIE ALPHONSINE sol w

NOTE: In Oman, an intention may be included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the country and Sultan on National Day.

19 Sun 33RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME D1 V1 R g

Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31|Ps 127(128):1-5| 1 Thes 5:1-6|Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21


Rosary: ST. MARIE ALPHONSINE sol w

NOTE: [1] In Oman, a special intention may be included in the Prayers of the Faithful for the Sultan on his birthday. [2]Today is the World Day of the Poor, on which Christians prepare for the Solemnity of Christ the King by “reflecting on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel” and try to foster pastoral conversion and witness to mercy by working for justice and peace. (Misericordia 21). Suitable initiatives for the poor and marginalized may take place through the whole week.

20 Mon Monday in the 33rd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63| Ps 118(119):53,61,134,150,155,158|Lk 18:35-43


YEAR I/A NOVEMBER 2017 137 21 Tue Presentation of the B.V. Mary D2 V2 R mem w

2 Mc 6:18-31|Ps 3:2-7|Lk 19:1-10


22 Wed St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr D2 V2 R mem r

2 Mc 7:1, 20-31|Ps 16(17):1,5-6,8,15| Lk 19:11-28

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

23 Thu Thursday in the 33rd Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g

1 Mc 2:15-29|Ps 49(50):1-2,5-6,14-15| Lk 19:41-44

[OT Sun 33]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) or St. Clement I, Pope & Martyr op.m r


or St. Columban, Abbot op.m w


24 Fri St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest D2 V2 R & Companions, Martyrs

mem r

1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59|1 Chron 29:10-12| Lk 19:45-48

prop Mass; Pf. of Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI Capuchin: [same as above] mem r OBLIG. Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe (see 26-Nov. and its Note) sol w

25 Sat St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin Martyr D3 V3 R op.m r 1 Mc 6:1-13|Ps 9:2-4,6,16,19|Lk 20:27-40

prop Col; rest from Com/wkdy; Pf. of Virgins/Martyrs I-II/Com.Pf. I-VI

Sat. Mem. of B.V. Mary w


or Saturday in the 33rd Week of Ord. Time wkdy g [OT Sun 33]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) OBLIG. Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe (see 26-Nov. and its Note) sol w


F.M.C.K.: (tmrw) Titular of the Congregation sol w

26 Sun OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, D1 V1 R KING OF THE UNIVERSE

sol w

Ez 34:11-12, 15-17|Ps 22(23):1-3,5-6| 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28|Mt 25:31-46


F.M.C.K.: Titular of the Congregation sol w

NOTE: [1] Plenary indulgence for the faithful who publicly pray the Act of Dedication of the Human Race to Christ the King (EI 2). This prayer should be led by a priest or another suitable person outside of the Mass, and not within the liturgy. [2] Where customary, a procession may fittingly take place to honour Christ the King. If the procession is Eucharistic in character, and held after a Mass, the Host to be carried in the procession is consecrated during that Mass. After Communion, the monstrance in which the consecrated Host has been placed is set on the altar. When the Prayer after Communion has been said, the Concluding Rites are omitted and the procession forms. The priest wears a cope for a procession: if the procession takes place immediately after Mass, he may retain the chasuble.

27 Mon Monday in the 34th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Dn 1:1-6, 8-20|Dan 3:52-56|Lk 21:1-4 [OT Week 34]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. Francis Anthony Fasani, Priest mem w

28 Tue Tuesday in the 34th Week of Ord. Time D3 V3 R wkdy g Dn 2:31-45|Dan 3:57-61|Lk 21:5-11 [OT Week 34]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: St. James of the Marches, Priest op.m w


Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28| Dan 3:62-67|Lk 21:12-19

[OT Week 34]; Com.Pf. I-VI or any Ms (p.30) Capuchin: ALL SAINTS OF THE SERAPHIC ORDER fst w

30 Thu ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE D1 V1 R fst r Rom 10:9-18|Ps 18(19)2-5|Mt 4:18-22


YEAR I/A OMITTED OBSERVANCES 139

OMITTED OBSERVANCES 2016-7 The following observances are omitted in the liturgical year 2016-7. However, a remembrance may still be made of these saints in the Eucharistic Prayer, if the Eucharistic Prayer chosen allows for the insertion of the names of the saint of day (e.g. Eucharistic Prayer III).

PARTICULAR CALENDARS

2017 NAME OF SAINT INSTITUTE/SOCIETY Jan 15 Blessed Louis Variara Salesian Jan 22 Blessed Laura Vicuña Salesian

Mar 02 St. Agnes of Prague, Religious Capuchin Apr 21 St. Conrad of Parzham, Religious Capuchin Apr 30 Bl. Benedict of Urbino, Priest Capuchin May 28 St. Mary Ann of Jesus of Paredas, Virgin Capuchin June 23 St. Joseph Cafasso Salesian Aug 13 St. Mark of Aviano, Priest Capuchin Sep 17 STIGMATA OF ST. FRANCIS Capuchin Oct 01 ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS C.S.S.T./Comboni Oct 22 St. Peter of Alcantara, Priest Capuchin Oct 29 Bl.Michael Rua Salesian

Nov 26 St. Leonard of Port Maurice, Priest Capuchin

140 OMITTED OBSERVANCES YEAR I/A

GENERAL AND VICARIATE CALENDAR

2017 NAME OF SAINT Dec 04 St John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church Dec 11 St Damasus I, Pope Dec 29 St Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr Jan 22 St Vincent, Deacon and Martyr Feb 05 St Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Apr 02 St Francis of Paola, Hermit Apr 11 St Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Apr 13 St Martin I, Pope and Martyr Apr 21 St Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Apr 23 St George, Martyr Apr 30 St Pius V, Pope May 21 St Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Jun 11 St Barnabas, Apostle Jun 24 The Immaculate Heart of Mary (moveable observance) Jul 09 St Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Jul 23 St Bridget, Religious Jul 30 St Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Aug 13 Sts Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Aug 20 St Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Aug 27 St Monica Sep 03 St Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Sep 17 St Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Oct 01 ST THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Oct 15 St Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Oct 22 St John Paul II, Pope

Nov 12 St Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr

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