Liturgical Year Liturgical Notes for the. Diocese of Cleveland. Liturgical Seasons. November/December January 2017.

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1 0 0 Liturgical Notes for the Diocese of Cleveland A Chronological* Listing of the Days on which a Ritual Mass may not be used. First Sunday of Advent Second Sunday of Advent Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December ) Third Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent Nativity of the Lord/Christmas (December ) Mary, the Mother of God (January ) Epiphany of the Lord Ash Wednesday First Sunday of Lent Second Sunday of Lent St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 0) Annunciation of the Lord (March ) Third Sunday of Lent Fourth Sunday of Lent Fifth Sunday of Lent Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Monday of Holy Week Tuesday of Holy Week Wednesday of Holy Week Thursday of Holy Week (day) Triduum: Holy Thursday-Good Friday-Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Easter Sunday: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday within the Octave of Easter Saturday within the Octave of Easter Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Fourth Sunday of Easter Fifth Sunday of Easter Sixth Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord (replaces the Seventh Sunday of Easter in this diocese) Pentecost Sunday The Most Holy Trinity The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Nativity of John the Baptist (June ) Sts. Peter and Paul (June ) Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August ) All Saints (November ) All Souls (November ) Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe *This order will be impacted by the date of Easter in any given year. () - Fax: --0 Liturgical Seasons Advent Christmas Easter Lent Ordinary Triduum November/December March June September Liturgical Year January April July October February May August November/December

2 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE FOR WORSHIP Each year, the Office for Worship issues Liturgical Notes for the Diocese of Cleveland, which are particular notes on the liturgical year and the calendar. These particular notes do not replace the regional Ordo, but complement it, including information on liturgical celebrations which are specific to our diocese. In the past, these notes have been issued in a table format. This year, we have changed the format of the annual Liturgical Notes, in the hopes of providing more and clearer information to our parishes and diocesan institutions. Two specific elements of the 0 Liturgical Notes for the Diocese of Cleveland which I wish to highlight are:. the use of "infographics". days of liturgical conflicts Infographics Infographics are the use of pictures or icons in order to convey information. Those of you with smartphones are accustomed to the use of icons, but we can see evidence of the usefulness of infographics in other areas of common society as well. In the 0 Liturgical Notes, we employ infographics on each date box, in order to indicate what liturgical celebrations are permitted on that day. The absence of an icon (a blank space is left where the icon would usually be located) means that particular category of liturgical celebration is not permitted on that day. Please reference the symbol key, found on the front cover and on each interior page of the 0 Liturgical Notes, if you have questions on the meaning of a specific infographic icon. Days of Liturgical Conflicts We learn by doing. Nearly two years ago, I first learned about a Note from the SCDW, which offered the guideline that in days of liturgical conflict, whatever is laid down for Evening Prayer should also apply to evening Masses. In light of this new-to-me information, we made diocesan calendar adjustments, and with Bishop Lennon's approval, published our 0 annual Liturgical Notes, with liturgical conflicts noted accordingly. This summer, included in the USCCB May-June Newsletter, I read an article detailing not only the Note, but a more obscure Notitiae, available in Latin only, in which "the Congregation departed from its solution and issued revised criteria," summarized as follows: "In the celebration of Mass, precedence is always to be given to the feast of precept [holy day of obligation], regardless of the ranks of the two consecutive feasts." The Newsletter continues, "every Sunday is observed as "the primordial holy day of obligation" in the universal Church," and thus Saturday evening Masses which anticipate the Sunday celebration are not to be pre-empted by other solemnities. This current edition of our Annual Liturgical Notes, takes this information into account when dealing with days of liturgical conflict. I hope that this revision of diocesan calendaring practices proves to be pastorally helpful. As always, please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions. Thank you. Our diocesan custom is that Marriages Within or Without Mass are Marriage Within Mass may be celebrated. Whenever Marriage Within Mass is celebrated, the Ritual Mass The Celebration of Marriage is used with sacred vestments of the color white or of a festive color. (Order of Celebrating Matrimony, second edition, [hereafter OCM] ) A Marriage during the Mass of the Ritual Masses are connected to the celebration of certain Sacraments or Sacramentals. They are prohibited on 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, and furthermore due regard is to be had for the norms set out in the ritual books or in the Masses themselves. (GIRM, ) On those days listed in nos. - of the Table of Liturgical Days, the Mass of the Day is used with its own readings, with inclusion of the Nuptial Blessing and, if appropriate, the proper formula for the final blessing. If, however, during Christmas and, the parish community participates in a Sunday Mass during which Marriage is celebrated, the Mass of the Sunday is used. Nevertheless, since a Liturgy of the Word adapted for the celebration of Marriage has a great impact in the handing on of catechesis about the Sacrament itself and about the duties of the spouses, when the Mass For the Celebration of Marriage is not said, one of the readings may be taken from the texts provided for the celebration of Marriage. (OCM, ) Participation in the Rite of Marriage during Mass fulfills the Holy Day obligation (Canon ). Marriage Without Mass may be celebrated. A The Funeral Mass may be celebrated on any day except for solemnities that are holy days of obligation, Holy Thursday, the Easter Triduum, and the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, with due regard also for all the other requirements of the norm of the law. (GIRM 0) Participation at a Funeral Mass fulfills the Sunday or Holy Day obligation. (Canon ) Jeanne Marie Miles, Director Office for Worship Reference Key BB...Book of Blessings GIRM...General Instruction of the Roman Missal HB...Catholic Household SC...SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) USCCB:...United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

3 November/December 0 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. First Sunday of Advent 0 Second Sunday of Advent The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary- Patroness of the USA 0 Third Sunday of Advent Gaudete Sunday Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Fourth Sunday of Advent 0 0 Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) The Feast of St. John the Evangelist Patron of the Diocese of Cleveland Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph? BLESSING OF AN ADVENT WREATH (First Sunday of Advent) The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before. If [the wreath] is placed in the presbyterium, it should not interfere with the celebration of the liturgy, nor should it obscure the altar, lectern, or chair. BB 0- W ADVENT ENVIRONMENT The liturgical color for Advent is violet. Many chose a bluer shade of violet for the Advent season. Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday permits the use of Rose vestments, setting a tone of joyful anticipation.

4 January 0 The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God World Day for Peace 0 The Epiphany of the Lord The Baptism of the Lord 0 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Third Sunday in Diocesan Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - 0:0 a.m. Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (USA) Mass for Peace and Justice (Violet Vestments) Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Celebration of the Certification of Lay Ecclesial Ministers The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - 0:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday in 0 DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN National Catholic Schools Week (USA) In mourning on this anniversary of the Supreme Court Roe vs. Wade decision; The Mass For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life or the Mass i MONTH OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTERS The term [lay ecclesial ministry] reflects certain key realities. The ministry is lay because it is service done by lay persons. The sacramental basis is the Sacraments of Initiation, not the Sacrament of Ordination. The ministry is ecclesial because it has a place within the community of the Church, whose communion and mission it serves, and because it is submitted to the discernment, authorization, and supervision of the hierarchy. Finally, it is ministry because it is a participation in the threefold ministry of Christ, who is priest, prophet, and king. (Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, USCCB, pp.)

5 February 0 MONTH OF THE HOLY FAMILY? In the United States the annual blessing of throats is a traditional sign of the struggle against illness in the life of the Christian. This blessing is ordinarily given on February, the memorial of Saint Blaisé. BB *BLESSING OF THROATS Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas Day) Optional Memorial of St. Blaisé (Blessing of Throats*) Fifth Sunday in 0 Sixth Sunday in Catholic Charities Annual Appeal 0 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Feast of the Chair of St. Peter Eighth Sunday in CANDLEMAS DAY Thursday, February is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In the Gospel that day (Luke :-0) Simeon calls Jesus... a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel. Celebrate this day of light in darkness with the blessing of candles, invite parishioners to bring candles from home to be blessed for personal and family use.

6 March 0 MONTH OF SAINT JOSEPH Ash Wednesday There is no penitential rite on Ash Wednesday. First Sunday of Lent Rite of Election - The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist :0 p.m. and :0 p.m. (See the Office for Worship website for assigned time) 0 Second Sunday of Lent Diocesan Wide Evening of Confession :00 p.m. - :00p.m. Third Sunday of Lent Solemnity, Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 0 Solemnity of the Annunciation Fourth Sunday of Lent Laetare Sunday 0 LAETARE SUNDAY W? Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday permits the use of Rose vestments, setting a tone of joyful anticipation. BLESSING OF SAINT JOSEPH S TABLE On the solemnity of Saint Joseph (March ) it is the custom in some places to bless bread, pastries, and other food and give a large portion of it to the poor. The faithful should be encouraged to participate in the celebration of mass on the solemnity. BB -0

7 April 0 MONTH OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY How should a person, parish or diocese properly prepare for and celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday? The primary celebration consists of the celebration of the liturgy of the Second Sunday of Easter. The homily should focus on the scriptural readings of the day, which are centered on the forgiveness of sins and God s infinite mercy. Other celebrations are as varied as the people who plan them. Most consist of a Holy Hour with Exposition and Benediction, sacramental confession, and private prayer which includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Fifth Sunday of Lent Palm Sunday 0 Monday of Holy Week Tuesday of Holy Week Wednesday of Holy Week Chrism Mass - The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist :00 p.m. Holy Thursday (Feast of the Lord s Supper) Good Friday (Passion of the Lord) Sacred Triduum Holy Saturday Diocesan Parish celebrations of the Easter Vigil should not begin before to :00 p.m. 0 Easter Sunday (Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord) Easter Monday Easter Tuesday Easter Wednesday Easter Thurday Easter Friday Easter Saturday Diocesan Religious Jubilee :0 a.m. Diocesan Mass for Newly Received Catholics :0 p.m. Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday Third Sunday of Easter 0 MASS FOR NEWLY RECEIVED CATHOLICS Bishop Richard Lennon will celebrate a special Mass for those who have gone through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults receiving the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and eucharist, and for those candidates who have been received into the full communion of the Catholic Church since last Easter.

8 May 0 MONTH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Permanent Diaconate Ordination The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - 0:00 a.m. 0 Fourth Sunday of Easter Diocesan Diaconate Jubilee Fifth Sunday of Easter Mother's Day Presbyteral Ordination The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - 0:00 a.m. Sixth Sunday of Easter Diocesan Presbyteral Jubilee Ascension of the Lord National Day of Prayer Catholic Charities Annual Appeal Note: the observance of the Ascension is transferred to Sunday in this diocese. Observance of the Ascension of the Lord All Scriptures and Orations for Masses should celebrate the feast of the Ascension. Memorial Day 0 Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary?BLESSING OF MOTHERS ON MOTHER S DAY [Mother s Day] occurs during the Easter season, the mass of the Sunday is always celebrated. However, intercessions and a prayer over the people are provided [in the Book of Blessings]. The prayer over the people may replace the solemn blessing of the Easter season. BB -? ORDER FOR VISITING A CEMETERY (MEMORIAL DAY) This order is a solemn commemoration [and] may be used on All Souls Day, Memorial Day, or on the anniversary of the death or burial it may also be adapted by individuals visiting a grave. BB -

9 June 0 MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART Devotions, like devotion to the Sacred Heart, should...harmonize with the liturgical season.. are in some fashion derived from it, and lead the people to it... SC #. Devotion to the Sacred Heart draws our focus to Christ s love and suffering for us. Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Adult Confirmation The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist :0 p.m. Solemnity of Pentecost 0 Anniversary of Installation of Diocesan Bishop (Bishop Richard Lennon - 00) Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Father's Day 0 Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist note: Masses after :00 p.m. should celebrate the Twelfth Sunday in. Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul? prayer BLESSING OF FATHERS ON FATHER S DAY The mass of the Sunday is always celebrated. However, intercessions and a prayer over the people are provided [in the Book of Blessings]. The over the people may replace the solemn blessing. BB -

10 July 0 MONTH OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD? MASS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY (July ) The Mass for Independence Day may be used. Prayers from the Sacramentary: Mass for Independence Day and Other Civic Observances (p. ); Prefaces: Independence Day and Other Civic Observances I (p. ); Intercessions:Adaptation of Archbishop John Carroll for the inauguration of George Washington, BB also HB. Thirteenth Sunday in Independence Day 0 Fourteenth Sunday in 0 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Seventeenth Sunday in 0th Wedding Anniverasay Mass - The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - :0 p.m. 0 0TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Please check with your parish for registration forms. For questions please contact, the Department for Marriage & Family --.

11 August 0 0 Eighteenth Sunday in Nineteenth Sunday in Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 0 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 0 Twenty-First Sunday in MONTH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY The symbol of the Immaculate Heart of Mary shows a heart pierced with a sword and surrounded by flowers (roses.) Derived from Mary s meeting with Simeon at the presentation, This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of Israel And a sword will pierce your own soul too. (Luke :-)

12 September 0 MONTH OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS *ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST The anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral is observed as a solemnity in the Cathedral and as a feast in the parishes of the Diocese of Cleveland. This observance takes precedence over the Tuesday of the Twenty-Second week in. World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Twenty-Second Sunday in Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist *See note above Twenty-Third Sunday in 0 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Diocesan Bishop (Bishop Richard Lennon, 00) Twenty-Fourth Sunday in 0 Catechetical Sunday Twenty-Fifth Sunday in 0? BLESSING OF CATECHISTS This ceremony for the blessing and commissioning of catechists is intended to take place at the Eucharistic liturgy on Catechetical Sunday. If this is not possible, the blessing and commissioning may be celebrated at Mass at another time, or it may be used outside of Mass, perhaps with the praying of the Liturgy of the Hours or at a simple commissioning service. Order for the Blessing of Those Appointed as Catechists can be found in BB.

13 October 0 MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Twenty-Seventh Sunday in 0 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in 0 Transitional Diaconate Ordination - St. Mary Seminarians The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - 0:00 a.m. Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 0

14 November 0 MONTH OF ALL SOULS Solemnity of All Saints The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Thirty-First Sunday in 0 Thirty-Second Sunday in Thirty-Third Sunday in 0 Thanksgiving Day Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 0? ORDER FOR THE BLESSING OF FOOD FOR THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving Day is a holiday with special religious significance. Individuals may bring food to be blessed for their Thanksgiving dinner. Food may also be blessed that will be distributed to the poor. BB -