Advent With Evening Prayer I of the First Sunday of Advent the New Liturgical Year of 2015 begins.

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1 Liturgical Calendar Supplement for 2015 Office of Divine Worship Following is a diocesan calendar of select liturgical celebrations arranged by season. Advent With Evening Prayer I of the First Sunday of Advent the New Liturgical Year of 2015 begins. Pastoral Note (PN): The Lectionary Cycles are Year B for the Sunday Cycle and Year I for the Weekday Cycle (Vol. II of the four-volume Lectionary). The official color for Advent is violet. In order to distinguish between Advent and the penitential season of Lent the bluer hues of violet may be used. A penance service is best celebrated on a weekday during the latter part of the season. Advent ends after Midafternoon Prayer (None) on Christmas Eve. Sun. Nov. 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent Sun. Dec. 7 Second Sunday of Advent Mon. Dec. 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - Patroness of the U.S.A. - a Funeral Mass may not be celebrated. GIRM # a Marriage Ritual Mass may not be celebrated. - a Rite of Marriage may be celebrated within the Mass of the. - a Rite of Marriage Outside of Mass may be celebrated. Tues. Dec. 9 Saint Juan Diego -patron of Saint Juan Diego Sat. Dec. 13 Saint Lucy Virgin/Martyr Sun. Dec. 14 Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) Sun. Dec. 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent in the Diocese of Toledo (PN): The Diocesan Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated today at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Wendelin Parish, Fostoria (PN): Violet or rose vestments are worn. -Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Christmas The Christmas season extends from Evening Prayer I of Christmas through The Baptism of the Lord. Thurs. Dec. 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Sun. Dec. 28 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Feast -Holy Day of Obligation - during the Creed all genuflect at the words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

2 Thurs. Jan. 1, 2015 Mary, the Holy Mother of God World Day of Prayer for Peace -Holy Day of Obligation - patroness of Our Lady, Queen of Peace - World Day of Peace - a Funeral Mass may not be celebrated. GIRM # a Marriage Ritual Mass may not be celebrated. - a Rite of Marriage may be celebrated within the Mass of the. - a Rite of Marriage Outside of Mass may be celebrated. Sat. Jan. 3 The Most Holy Name of Jesus memorial Sun. Jan. 4 The Epiphany of the Lord Mon. Jan. 5 Saint John Neumann Bishop -patron of Saint John Neumann Sun. Jan. 11 The Baptism of the Lord Feast - Ordinary Time begins after the Feast Ordinary Time Ordinary Time extends from January 12, 2015 through February 17, It resumes after the Easter season. Mon. Jan. 12 Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Sun. Jan. 18 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Wed. Jan. 21 Saint Agnes -patroness of Saint Agnes Virgin/Martyr Thurs. Jan. 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Sat. Jan. 24 Saint Francis de Sales Bishop/Doctor Sun. Jan. 25 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Catholic Schools Week Wed. Jan. 28 Saint Thomas Aquinas Priest/Doctor Sun. Feb. 1 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (PN): The Mass For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life (#48/1A or B) with white vestments may be celebrated. Or: The Mass For the Preservation of Peace and Justice (#30) with violet vestments may be celebrated. -Secondary Patron of the Diocese of Toledo - National Collection for the Church in Latin America Mon. Feb. 2 The Presentation of the Lord Feast -World Day for Consecrated Life Sun. Feb. 8 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. Feb. 15 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time -Commitment Sunday for the Annual Catholic Appeal

3 Lent Lent extends from Ash Wednesday (February 18) until late afternoon on Holy Thursday (April 2). Wed. Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday - a Marriage Ritual Mass may not be celebrated. - a Rite of Marriage Outside of Mass may be celebrated. - a Funeral Mass may be celebrated. (PN): universal day of fast and abstinence. - National Collection to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Sun. Feb. 22 First Sunday of Lent - the Rite of Election will be celebrated at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo and Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Findlay at 3:00 p.m. at both locations. Sun. March 1 Second Sunday of Lent Tues. March 3 Saint Katherine Drexel Virgin - National Collection for Black and Indian Missions -patroness of Saint Katherine Drexel. in the Sun. March 8 Third Sunday of Lent Daylight Saving Time begins Sun. March 15 Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) Violet or rose vestments are worn -National Collection for Catholic Relief Services Thurs. March 19 Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary Sun. March 22 Fifth Sunday of Lent Wed. March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord - a Funeral Mass may be celebrated - Gloria and Creed are included in Mass. (PN): On this day it is the custom in some places to bless bread, pastries, and other food and give a large portion to the poor. See BB, chapter a Funeral Mass may be celebrated - during the Creed all genuflect at the words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. Sat. March 28 Lenten Weekday -Transitional Deacon Ordinations will be celebrated today at 11:00 a.m. at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey Sun. March 29 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mon. March 30 Monday of Holy Week - Commemoration of the Lord s Entrance into Jerusalem

4 Tues. March 31 Tuesday of Holy Week The Chrism Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. Wed. April 1 Wednesday of Holy Week Tenebrae will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo. Easter Triduum Thurs. April 2 Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper - the Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper is the only Mass allowed. - a Funeral Mass is not permitted. - the Rite of Marriage or Marriage Ritual Mass may not be celebrated. Fri. April 3 Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord (PN): Holy Communion may be brought to the sick at any convenient hour. - a Funeral Mass is not permitted. - only the Celebration of the Lord s Passion is to be celebrated today. (PN): universal day of fast and abstinence (PN): Holy Communion may be brought to the sick at any convenient hour. Sat. April 4 Holy Saturday (day) The Easter Vigil (night) Sun. April 5 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - National Collection for the Holy Land (PN): Holy Communion is given only as Viaticum (before the Easter Vigil). (PN): Liturgical protocol states that the Easter Vigil should begin after nightfall (post initium noctis) and end before dawn of Easter Sunday. -the Rite of Renewal of Baptismal Promises is repeated after the homily today. -the Creed is omitted. -sung double Alleluia dismissal at Mass. -The Easter Triduum ends with the completion of Evening Prayer.

5 Easter During the Octave of Easter (April 6 12): - a Funeral Mass may be celebrated. - a Marriage Ritual Mass may not be celebrated. - a Rite of Marriage may be celebrated within a Mass of the Day. The orations, preface, blessing and readings are of the day. One reading may be from the Marriage Ritual Mass. A nuptial blessing may be given. - A Rite of Marriage Outside of Mass may be celebrated. - The double Alleluia is given at the dismissal during the Easter Octave and on the of Pentecost and is NOT included on the Sundays of the Easter Season. Day Date Liturgical Date Rank Comments Mon. April 6 Monday in the Octave of Easter see above pastoral notes Tues. April 7 Tuesday in the Octave of Easter see above pastoral notes Wed. April 8 Wednesday in the Octave of Easter see above pastoral notes Thurs. April 9 Thursday in the Octave of Easter see above pastoral notes Fri. April 10 Friday in the Octave of Easter see above pastoral notes Sat. April 11 Saturday in the Octave of Easter see above pastoral notes Sun. April 12 Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday Wed. April 15 Easter Weekday -Today is the 105 th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diocese of Toledo Sun. April 19 Third Sunday of Easter Thurs. April 23 Saint George Martyr Sun. April 26 Fourth Sunday of Easter World Day of Prayer for Vocations Fri. May 1 Saint Joseph the Worker memorial Sat. May 2 Saint Athanasius Bishop/Doctor --patron of Saint George in the -Permanent Deacon Candidacy will be celebrated today at 5:00 p.m. at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo Sun. May 3 Fifth Sunday of Easter Sun. May 10 Sixth Sunday of Easter (PN): Today is Mother s Day. See BB, chapter 55 Sat. May 16 Easter Weekday -The Neophyte Mass will be celebrated today at 5:00 p.m. at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo Sun. May 17 The Ascension of the Lord (PN): The Easter Candle remains in place either near the ambo or altar and continues to be lit through Vespers on Pentecost Sunday. Sun. May 24 Pentecost Sunday (PN): fitting occasion for the sprinkling rite and infant baptisms. The Easter Candle remains lit during Mass and is placed near the baptismal font after Evening Prayer. (PN): the double Alleluia is sung after the dismissal today.

6 Ordinary Time Ordinary Time resumes on Monday, May 25 with the Eighth Week. Day Date Liturgical Date Rank Comments Mon. May 25 Weekday (PN): Today is Day Sat. May 30 Weekday -Priesthood Ordinations will be celebrated today at 11:00 a.m. at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo Sun. May 31 The Most Holy Trinity -Adult Confirmation Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo. Sun. June 7 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Fri. June 12 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Sun. June 14 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. June 21 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (PN): Today is Father s Day. See BB, chapter 56. Wed. June 24 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Sun. June 28 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - National Collection for Peter s Pence (for charitable works of the Holy Father) Mon. June 29 Saints Peter and Paul Apostles Tues. July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra Priest Sun. July 5 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. July 12 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tues. July 14 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Virgin -patron of Blessed Junipero Serra. in the -patroness of Saint Kateri Tekawitha Thurs. July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel -patroness of Our Lady of the Lake in the Diocese of Toledo Sun. July 19 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - National Collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal Sun. July 26 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today is the 9 th Sun. Aug. 2 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thurs. Aug. 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord Feast Sun. Aug. 9 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Daniel Thomas.

7 Thurs. Aug. 13 Saint Philomena Virgin/Martyr -patroness of Saint Philomena in the Diocese of Toledo Fri. Aug. 14 Saint Maximilian Kolbe Priest/Martyr (PN): The memorial is transferred from Aug. 11 to Aug. 13 in the Diocese of Toledo. -patron of the Saint Maximilian Kolbe Sat. Aug, 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year Sun. Aug. 16 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun. Aug. 23 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Wed. Aug. 26 Weekday Today is the First Anniversary of the Episcopal Appointment of Bishop Daniel Thomas to the See of Toledo. Sat. Aug. 29 The Passion of Saint John the Baptist Sun. Aug. 30 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat. Sept. 5 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Religious -patroness of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. in the Sun. Sept. 6 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - National Collection for the Catholic University of America Mon. Sept. 7 Weekday Today is Labor Day Tues. Sept. 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast Wed. Sept. 9 Saint Peter Claver Priest Sun. Sept. 13 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mon. Sept. 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Feast Sun. Sept. 20 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechetical Sunday Mon. Sept. 21 Saint Matthew Feast Apostle/Evangelist Sun. Sept. 27 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thurs. Oct. 1 Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Virgin/Doctor Churches and religious houses in the Diocese of Toledo celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Cathedral instead of the of St. Thérèse. This Feast is observed as a in the Cathedral only. Feast Thurs. Oct. 2 The Holy Guardian Angels Sun. Oct. 4 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Respect Life Sunday -The C.Y.O. Mass will be celebrated today at 6:30 p.m. at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo (PN): Today is the 75 th anniversary of the dedication of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral.

8 Wed. Oct. 7 Our Lady of the Rosary Feast Principal Patroness of the Diocese of Toledo. Sun. Oct. 11 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vocation Awareness Sunday Thurs. Oct. 15 Saint Teresa of Avila Virgin/Doctor Sun. Oct. 18 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Mission Sunday Wed. Oct. 21 Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Religious - Collection for Diocesan Priests Retirement Fund -patron of Precious Blood. Thurs. Oct. 22 Saint John Paul II Pope in the -Celebrated as a in the Today is the First Anniversary of the Installation of Bishop Daniel Thomas Sun. Oct. 25 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time -National Collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign Sun. Nov. 1 All Saints Eastern Standard Time begins Mon. Nov. 2 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Feast Vocations Awareness Week Sun. Nov. 8 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Stewardship Sunday Mon. Nov. 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Feast Sun. Nov. 15 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat. Nov. 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sun. Nov. 22 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (PN): Today begins the Thirty-Fourth and last week in Ordinary Time. - National Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Thurs. Nov. 26 Weekday (PN): Today is Thanksgiving Day. Sat. Nov. 28 THE END OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR: Mass for Thanksgiving Day is celebrated. See Roman Missal (Fourth Thursday in November)

9 Liturgical Year 2016 Sat. Nov.28, 2015 With Evening Prayer I of the First Sunday of Advent the new Liturgical Year begins. The Lectionary Cycles are Year C for the Sunday Cycle and Year II for the Weekday Cycle (volume III of the four-volume Lectionary). Tues. Dec. 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation Sun. Dec. 13 Third Sunday of Advent Collection for Retirement Fund for Religious Fri. Dec. 25 The Nativity of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation Sun. Dec. 27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Fri. Jan. 1, 2016 of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation Sun. Jan. 3 The Epiphany of the Lord Sun. Jan. 10 The Baptism of the Lord Wed. February 10 Ash Wednesday Sun. February 14 First Sunday of Lent (PN): Rite of Election Sat. March 19 of Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sun. March 20 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Tues. March 22 Chrism Mass (11:00 a.m. at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral) Thurs. March 24 Holy Thursday Fri. March 25 Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord Sat. March 26 Holy Saturday Night The Easter Vigil Sun. March 27 Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Sun. May 8 The Ascension of the Lord Sun. May 15 Pentecost Sunday Sun. May 22 The Holy Trinity Wed. June 29 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Mon. Aug. 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary NOT a Holy Day of Obligation in 2016 Tues. Nov. 1 of All Saints Wed. Nov. 2 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Sun. Nov. 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Sat. Nov. 26 THE END OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR: 2016