Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Class (Violet) Double I class.
Station at the Twelve Holy Apostles.

Introit. Is. 45:8 Rorate caeli desuper.

Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and bring forth the Saviour. § Ps. 19:1. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handy-work. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Drop down, ye heavens . . . §

The Collect. [BCP]

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us: and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us. Through the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

Or the following Collect. [EF]

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us: and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins we are sore let and hindered, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us: Who livest and reignest with God the Father. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Cor. 4:1-5.
The Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians.

Brethren: Let a man so account of us, as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself: yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come: who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Gradual. Ps. 145:18,21. Prope est Dominus.

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him: yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. V. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy name.

¶ The following Alleluia with the Verse is said on Sunday only, on Ferias it is omitted.

Alleluia. Veni, Domine.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Come, O Lord, and tarry not: forgive the misdeeds of thy people Israel. Alleluia.

The Gospel. John 1:19-28. [BCP]
The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to John.

At that time: The Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Or the following Gospel. Lk 3:1-6. [EF]
The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to Luke.

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests: the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying: The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord: make his paths straight: every valley shall be filled: and every mountain and hill shall be brought low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth: and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Creed.

Offertory. Lk. 1:28. Ave, Maria.

Hail, Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Secret.

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to have respect unto these our sacrifices: that they may increase our devotion and set forth our salvation. Through.

The Preface of the Most Holy Trinity.

Communion. Is. 7:14. Ecce, virgo.

Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son: and his name shall be called Emmanuel.

Postcommunion.

O Lord, who hast made us to be partakers of thy bounty: we beseech thee; that we, continually drawing near to this holy mystery, may thereby grow in grace to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

¶ If the Vigil of the Nativity fall on Sunday, the whole Office of the Mass is of the Vigil, with Commemoration of the Sunday.

Third Sunday in Advent

First Class (Violet) Double I class.
Station at S. Peter.

Introit. Phil. 4:4-6. Gaudete.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men: for the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer let your requests be made known unto God. § Ps. 85:1. Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Rejoice in the Lord alway . . . §

The Collect. [BCP]

O Lord Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight: Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God world without end. Amen.

Or the following Collect. [EF]

Lord, we beseech thee, give ear to our prayers: and by thy gracious visitation lighten the darkness of our heart: Who livest and reignest with God the Father.

The Epistle. 1 Cor. 4:1-5. [BCP]
The Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians.

Brethren: Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Or the following Epistle. Phil. 4:4-7. [EF]
The Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians.

Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gradual. Ps. 80:2-3,2. Qui sedes.

Thou that sittest upon the Cherubim, stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come. V. Hear us, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep.

¶ The following Alleluia with the Verse is said on Sunday only, on Ferias it is omitted.

Alleluia. Excita, Domine.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come and help us. Alleluia.

The Gospel. Mt. 11:2-10. [BCP]
The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

At that time: When John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see. The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Or the following Gospel. Jn. 1:19-28. [EF]
The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to John.

At that time: The Jews sent priests and levites from Jerusalem to John, to ask him: Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not, but confessed: I am not the Christ. And they asked him: What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith: I am not. Art thou that Prophet? And he answered: No. Then said they unto him: Who art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us: What sayest thou of thyself? He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the Prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him: Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that Prophet? John answered them saying: I baptize with water but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; he it is who coming after me is preferred before me: whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Creed.

Offertory. Ps 85:2. Benedixisti, Domini.

Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob: thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people.

Secret.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that the continual offering of this sacrifice of our bounden duty: may fulfil thine institution of this sacred mystery, and may accomplish in us the wondrous work of thy salvation. Through.

Preface of the Most Holy Trinity.

Communion. Is. 35:4. Dicite.

Say to them that are of a fearful heart: be strong, fear not; behold, our God will come and save us.

Postcommunion.

Have mercy upon us, O Lord, we beseech thee: and grant that these means of heavenly grace may so cleanse us from our iniquities, that we may be made ready to keep thy coming festival. Through.

Second Sunday in Advent

First Class (Violet) Double I class.
Station of S. Cross in Jerusalem.

Introit. Is. 30:30. Populus Sion.

People of Sion, behold, the Lord is nigh at hand to redeem the nations: and in the gladness of your heart the Lord shall cause his glorious voice to be heard. § Ps. 79. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. People of Sion . . . §

The Collect. [BCP]

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them; that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ: Who liveth.

Or the following Collect. [EF]

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way of thine only-begotten Son: that through his advent we may be cleansed from our offences, and may serve thee with a ready mind: Who liveth.

The Epistle. Rom. 15:4-13.
The Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans.

Brethren: Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning: that we through patience, and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus: that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. Now I say, that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith: Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again: Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles: and laud him, all ye people. And again, Esaias saith: There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing: that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Gradual. Ps. 50:2-3,5. Ex Sion.

Out of Sion hath God appeared: in perfect beauty. V. Gather my saints together unto me, those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice.

¶ The following Alleluia with the Verse is said on Sunday only, on Ferias it is omitted.

Alleluia. Ps. 122:1. Laetatus sum.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. I was glad when they said unto me: we will go into the house of the Lord. Alleluia.

The Gospel. Lk. 21:25-33. [BCP]
The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to Luke.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. and when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Or the following Gospel. Mt. 11:2-10. [EF]
The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

At that time: When John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him: Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them: Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see. The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them: and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John: What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. But what went ye out for to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he of whom it is written: Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Creed.

Offertory. Ps. 85:7-8. Deus, in conversus.

Wilt thou not turn again, O God, and quicken us, that thy people may rejoice in thee: shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.

Secret.

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept the prayers and sacrifices of thy humble servants: that we, who cannot of our own prayers and merits help ourselves, may be defended by thy succour. Through.

Preface of the Most Holy Trinity.

Communion. Baruch 5:5; 4:36. Jerusalem, surge.

Arise, O Jerusalem, and stand on high, and behold the joy that cometh unto thee from thy God.

Postcommunion.

O Lord, who hast fulfilled us with spiritual food and sustenance, we humbly beseech thee: that through the partaking of these holy mysteries thou wouldest teach us to despise things earthly, and to love the things that are heavenly. Through.

First Sunday in Advent

First class. (Violet) Double I class.

Station of S. Mary Major.

Introit. Ps. 25:1-3. Ad te levavi.

Unto thee lift I up my soul: my God in thee have I trusted, let me not be confounded: neither let mine enemies triumph over me: for all they that look for thee shall not be ashamed. § Ps. 25:4. Shew me thy ways, O Lord: and teach me thy paths. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Unto thee, O Lord . . . §

¶ This manner of repeating the Introit is observed throughout the year.

¶ Gloria in excelsis is not said in Masses of the Season from this Sunday until the Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord inclusive.

The Collect. [BCP]

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast off the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility: that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal. Through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever. Amen.

Or the following Collect. [EF]

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power and come among us: that whereas through our sins and wickedness we are sore beset by many and great dangers; we may be found worthy to be defended from the same by thy protection, and preserved by thy deliverance: Who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost; ever one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle. Rom. 13:8-14. [BCP]

The Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans.

Brethren: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Knowing that now it is high time for us to awake out of sleep. For now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far night is far spent, the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying: but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Or the following Epistle. Rom. 13:11-14. [EF]

The Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans.

Brethren: Knowing that now it is high time for us to awake out of sleep. For now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying: but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Gradual. Ps. 25:3-4. Universi.

All they that look for thee shall not be ashamed, O Lord. V. Shew me thy ways, O Lord: and teach me thy paths.

Alleluia. Ps. 85:8. Ostende nobis.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Shew us thy mercy, O Lord: and grant us thy salvation. Alleluia.

The Gospel. Mt. 21:1-13. [BCP]

The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

At that time: When they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

The Gospel. Mt. 21:25-33.

The Continuation of the holy Gospel according to Luke.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars, and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea, and the waves roaring: men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: for your redemption draweth nigh. And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig-tree, and all the trees: when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

¶ The Creed, which is said on all Sundays throughout the year. But it is not said on ferial days, when the Mass of the preceding Sunday is resumed.

Offertory. Ps. 25:1-3. Ad te levavi.

Unto thee lift I up my soul: my God in thee have I trusted, let me not be confounded: neither let mine enemies triumph over me: for all they that look for thee shall not be ashamed.

Secret.

Let these sacred mysteries, O Lord, so cleanse us by their mighty power, that we, growing in purity, may attain unto thee who art the author of the same. Through.

¶ The Preface of the Most Holy Trinity: which is said on Sundays, if they have no proper Preface, according to the Rubrics; but not on ferial days, when the Mass of Sunday is resumed, for then is said the Common Preface.
In Masses of the Season of Advent, the Preface of the B.V. Mary is never said.

Communion. Ps. 85:13. Dominus dabit.

The Lord shall shew loving kindness: and our land shall give her increase.

Postcommunion.

Let us wait, O Lord, for thy loving-kindness in the midst of thy temple: that with due honour we may hail the coming feast of our redemption. Through.

¶ Let us bless the Lord is said. And so always when Gloria in excelsis has been omitted: otherwise, Ite, Missa est is said.

¶ Throughout the year, if the Mass of the Feria is to be said during the week, the Mass of the preceding Sunday is resumed, unless there be a proper Mass. And in the same way, the Prayers of Sunday are taken, when according to the Rubrics a Commemoration is to be made of a Feria which has not a proper Mass.

¶ When in the Seasons of Advent, of Lent from Ash Wednesday until Saturday after Passion Sunday inclusive, on Ember Days, Vigils, and the greater and lesser Litanies, Mass is said of any Festival, or a Votive Mass, a Commemoration of the Feria is always made, outside the conventual or sung Mass; which is also done in conventual and sung Masses unless another Mass also conventual or sung is said of the Feria.

A Table of Liturgical Days

Sundays

Sundays of the First Class:
The Sundays of Advent.
The Sundays of Lent.
The Sundays of Passiontide (Passion Sunday and Palm Sunday).
Easter Sunday.
Low Sunday.
The Sundays of Pentecost.

Sundays of the Second Class:
All the Sundays of the year not listed above.

Ferias

Ferias of the First Class:
Ash Wednesday.
The ferias of Holy Week.

Ferias of the Second Class:
Ferias of Advent from December 17th to December 23rd.
Ember Days of Advent, Lent, and in the month of September.

Ferias of the Third Class:
Ferias of Advent until December 16th inclusive, except Ember Days.
Ferias of Lent and Passiontide not listed above.

Ferias of the Fourth Class:
All other ferias of the year not listed above.

Vigils

Vigils of the First Class:
The Vigil of Christmas.
The Vigil of Pentecost.

Vigils of the Second Class:
The Vigil of Ascension Thursday.
The Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
The Vigil of Ss. Peter and Paul.

Vigils of the Third Class:
The Vigil of S. Lawrence, Martyr.

Octaves

Octaves of the First Class:
The Octave of Easter.
The Octave of Pentecost.

Octaves of the Second Class:
The Octave of Christmas.

Feasts of the First Class

On the Universal Kalendar of the Church:
Christmas.
The Epiphany of Our Lord.
Holy Thursday.
Ascension Thursday.
Pentecost.
Trinity Sunday.
Corpus Christi.
The Feast of the Sacred Heart.
The Feast of the Precious Blood.
The Feast of Christ the King.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Feast of S. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 19.
The Feast of S. Joseph the Worker on May 1.
The Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel (Michaelmas Day).
The Nativity of S. John the Baptist.
The Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.
The Feast of All Saints

On Particular Kalendars:
The feast of the principal patron of a nation, region, ecclesiastic
or civil province, or diocese.
The anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral church.
The feast of the principal patron of the town or city.
The anniversary of the dedication of the parish church.
The titular feast the church.
The titular feast of the order or congregation.
The feast of a canonized founder of the order or congregation.
The feast of the principal patron of the order or congregation.
The feast of the principal patron of the province of religious.
Other feasts whether proper or allowed by indult, whether mobile
or fixed.

Feasts of the Second Class

On the Universal Kalendar of the Church:
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.
The Feast of the Holy Family.
The Commemoration of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Feast of the Transfiguration.
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
The Dedication of the Basilica of Most Holy Savior
(the Lateran basilica).
The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Feast of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary
in the month of September.
The Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary.
The Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Feasts of the Apostles and Evangelists, which are:

* S. Andrew (Nov. 30).
* S. Thomas (Dec. 21).
* S. John the Apostle and Evangelist (Dec. 27).
* S. Matthias (Feb. 24 or 25).
* S. Mark (Apr. 25).
* Ss. Phillip and James (May 11).
* S. James the Greater (Jul. 25).
* S. Bartholomew (Aug. 24).
* S. Matthew (Sep. 21).
* S. Luke (Oct. 18).
* Ss. Simon and Jude (Oct. 28).

The Feast of S. Stephen, Martyr.
The Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs.
The Chair of S. Peter.
The Feast of S. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Feast of S. Lawrence, Martyr.
The Feast of S. Joachim, father of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

On Particular Calendars:
The feast of the secondary patron of the nation, region, ecclesiastic or civil province, diocese, city, or town.
The feast of a beatified founder of the order or congregation.
The feast of a secondary patron of the order, congregation,
or province of religious.
Other feasts whether proper or allowed by indult, whether mobile
or fixed.

Miscellanea

Other liturgical days of the first class:
All Souls’ Day.

Kalendar of the Universal Church

JANUARY

1 CIRCUMCISION OF THE LORD and Octave of the Nativity, double II class.

The Sunday between the Circumcision and the Epiphany is
THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS, double II class.
2
3
4
5 Commemoration of S. Telesphorus, Pope and Martyr.
6 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, double I class.
The Sunday after the Epiphany is THE HOLY FAMILY, greater double.
Commemoration of Sunday.
7
8
9
10
11 Commemoration of S. Hyginus, Pope and Martyr.
12 THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, greater double.
14 S. Hilary, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of the Church, double.
Commemoration of S. Felix, Priest and Martyr.
15 S. Paul the first Hermit, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Maurus, Abbot.
16 S. Marcellus I, Pope and Martyr, simple.
17 S. Antony, Abbot, double.
18 CHAIR OF S. PETER THE APOSTLE AT ROME, greater double.
Commemoration of S. Paul the Apostle and S. Prisca,Virgin and Martyr.
19 Commemoration of Ss. Marius, Martha, Audifax and Abachum, Martyrs,
and S. Canute, King and Martyr.
20 Ss. Fabian, Pope, and Sebastian, Martyrs, double.
21 S. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, double.
22 Ss. Vincent and Anastase, Martyrs, simple.
23 St. Raymund de Peñafort, Confessor, simple.
24 S. Timothy, Bishop and Martyr, double.
25 CONVERSION OF S. PAUL THE APOSTLE, greater double.
Commemoration of S. Peter the Apostle.
26 S. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr, double.
27 S. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
28 S. Peter Nolasco, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, second.
29 S. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
30 S. Martina, Virgin and Martyr, simple.
31 S. John Bosco, Confessor, double.


FEBRUARY

1 S. Ignatius, Bishop and Martyr, double.
2 PURIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
3 Commemoration of S. Blasius, Bishop and Martyr.
4 S. Andrew Corisini, Bishop and Confessor, double.
5 S. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr, double.
6 S. Titus, Bishop and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr.
7 S. Romuald, Abbot, double.
8 S. John de Matha, Confessor, double.
9 S. Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, Confessor and Doctor, double.
Commemoration of S. Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr.
10 S. Scholastica, Virgin, double.
11 APPEARING OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IMMACULATE, greater double.
12 Ss. Seven Founders of the Order of the B.V.M., Confessors, double.
14 Commemoration of S. Valentine, Priest and Martyr.
15 Commemoration of Ss. Faustinus and Jovita, Martyrs.
16
17
18 Commemoration of S. Simeon, Bishop and Martyr.
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22 CHAIR OF S. PETER THE APOSTLE AT ANTIOCH, greater double.
Commemoration of S. Paul the Apostle.
23 S. Peter Damien, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
24 S. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE, double II class.
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26
27 S. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, Confessor, double.
28

In leap year, when the month of February has 29 days, the Feast of S. Matthias is celebrated on the 25th of February and the Feast of S. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin on the 28th of February.


MARCH

1 (Wales: S. DAVID, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR, PRINCIPAL PATRON, double I class.)
2 (In Lent simple feasts are only commemorated.)
3
4 S. Casimir, Confessor, simple.
Commemoration of S. Lucius I, Pope and Martyr.
5
6 Ss. Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs, double.
7 S. Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor, double.
8 S. John of God, Confessor, double.
9 S. Frances of Rome, Widow, double.
10 The Holy Forty Martyrs, simple.
(Scotland: Blessed John Ogilvie, Martyr, double.)
11
12 S. Gregory I, Pope, Confessor and Doctor, double.
13
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16
17 S. Patrick, Bishop and Confessor, double.
(Scotland: GREATER DOUBLE.)
18 S. Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, Confessor and Doctor, double.
19 S. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, CONFESSOR,
AND PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH, double I class.
20
21 S. BENEDICT, ABBOT, greater double.
22
23
24 S. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL, greater double.
25 ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double I class.
26
27 S. John Damascene, Confessor and Doctor, double.
28 S. John of Capistrano, Confessor, simple.
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30
31

Friday after the first Sunday in Passiontide:
SEVEN SORROWS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, greater double.
Commemoration of the feria.


APRIL

1
2 S. Francis de Paula, Confessor, double.
3
4 S. Isidore, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
5 S. Vincent Ferrer, Confessor, double.
6
7
8
9
10
11 S. Leo I, Pope, Confessor and Doctor, double.
12
13 S. Hermenegild, Martyr, double.
14 S. Justin, Martyr, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Tiburtius, Valerian and Maximus, Martyrs.
15
16
17 Commemoration of S. Anicetus, Pope and Martyr.
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21 S. Anselm, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
22 Ss. Soter and Caius, Popes and Martyrs, simple.
23 S. George, Martyr, simple.
(England: PRINCIPAL PATRON, double I class. Wales: greater double.)
24 S. Fidelis of Sigmaringa, Martyr, double.
25 S. MARK THE EVANGELIST, double II class.
26 Ss. Cletus and Marcellinus, Popes and Martyrs, simple.
27 S. Peter Canisius, Confessor and Doctor, double.
28 S. Paul of the Cross, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Vitalis, Martyr.
29 S. Peter, Martyr, double.
30 S. Catherine of Siena, Virgin, double.


MAY

1 S. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, WORKER, double I class.
2 S. Athanasius, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
3 INVENTION OF THE HOLY CROSS, double II class.
Commemoration of Ss. Alexander I, Pope, Eventius and Theodulus, Martyrs,
and Juvenal, Bishop and Confessor.
4 S. Monica, Widow, double.
(England and Wales: BLESSED MARTYRS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, greater double.)
5 S. Pius V, Pope and Confessor, double.
6 S. JOHN THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST, ANTE PORTAM LATINAM, greater double.
7 S. Stanislas, Bishop and Martyr, double.
8 APPEARING OF S. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, greater double.
9 S. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
10 S. Antoninus, Bishop and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Gordian and Epimachus, Martyrs.
11 Ss. Philip and James, Apostles, double II class.
12 Ss. Nereus, Achilles and Domitilla, Virgin, and Pancras, Martyrs, simple.
13 S. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
14 Commemoration of S. Boniface, Martyr.
15 S. John Baptist de la Salle, Confessor, double.
16 S. Ubald, Bishop and Confessor, simple.
17 S. Paschal Baylon, Confessor, double.
18 S. Venantius, Martyr, double.
19 S. Peter Celestine, Pope and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Pudentiana, Virgin.
20 S. Bernardine of Siena, Confessor, simple.
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25 S. Gregory VII, Pope and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Urban I, Pope and Martyr.
26 S. Philip Neri, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Eleutherius, Pope and Martyr.
(England and Wales: S. AUGUSTINE, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR, APOSTLE OF THE ENGLISH, double II class.)
27 S. Venerable Bede, Confessor and Doctor, double.
Commemoration of S. John I, Pope and Martyr.
28 Outside England and Wales: S. Augustine, Bishop and Confessor, double.
29 S. Mary Magdalen de Pazzis, Virgin, simple.
30 Commemoration of S. Felix I, Pope and Martyr.
31 THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, QUEEN, double I class.
Commemoration of S. Petronilla, Virgin.


JUNE

1 S. Angela Merici, Virgin, double.
2 Commemoration of Ss. Marcellinus, Peter and Erasmus, Martyrs.
3
4 S. Francis Caracciolo, Confessor, double.
5 S. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr, double.
6 S. Norbert, Bishop and Confessor, double.
7
8
9 Commemoration of S. Primus and Felician, Martyrs.
(Scotland: S. Columba, Abbot, double.)
10 S. Margaret, Queen and Widow, simple. (Scotland: November 16.)
11 S. BARNABAS THE APOSTLE, greater double.
12 S. John of S. Fagondez, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazaris, Martyrs.
13 S. Antony of Padua. Confessor and Doctor, double.
14 S. Basil the Great, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
15 Commemoration of Ss. Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia, Martyrs.
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17
18 S. Ephraem of Syria, Deacon, Confessor and Doctor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Mark and Marcellianus, Martyrs.
19 S. Juliana de Falconeri, Virgin, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Gervase and Protas, Martyrs.
20 Commemoration of S. Silverius, Pope and Martyr.
21 S. Aloysius Gonzaga, Confessor, double.
22 S. Paulinus, Bishop and Confessor, double.
(England and Wales: S. ALBAN, PROTOMARTYR OF BRITAIN, greater double.)
23 Vigil.
24 NATIVITY OF S. JOHN THE BAPTIST, double I class.
25 S. William, Abbot, double.
26 Ss. John and Paul, Martyrs, double.
27
28 S. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr, double.
Commemoration of the Vigil.
29 Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles, double I class.
30 COMMEMORATION OF S. PAUL THE APOSTLE, greater double.
Commemoration of S. Peter the Apostle.


JULY

1 MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, double I class.
2 VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
Commemoration of Ss. Processus and Martinian, Martyrs.
3 S. Leo II, Pope and Confessor, simple.
4
5 S. Antony Mary Zaccaria, Confessor, double.
6
7 Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Bishops and Confessors, double.
8 S. Elizabeth, Queen and Widow, simple.
9 (England and Wales: SS. JOHN FISHER, BISHOP, AND THOMAS MORE, MARTYRS, double I class.)
10 Ss. Seven Brethren, Martyrs, and Ss. Rufina and Secunda, Virgins
and Martyrs, simple.
11 Commemoration of S. Pius I, Pope and Martyr.
12 S. John Gualbert, Abbot, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Nabor and Felix, Martyrs.
13 S. Anacletus, Pope and Martyr, simple.
14 S. Bonaventura, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
15 S. Henry, Emperor and Confessor, simple.
16 COMMEMORATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF MOUNT CARMEL, greater double.
17 St. Alexius, Confessor, simple.
18 S. Camillus de Lellis, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Symphorosa and her seven Sons, Martyrs.
19 S. Vincent de Paul, Confessor, double.
20 St. Jerome Aemilian, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Margaret, Virgin and Martyr.
21 Commemoration of S. Praxedes, Virgin.
22 S. Mary Magdalen, Penitent, double.
23 S. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr, double.
Commemoration of S. Liborius, Bishop and Confessor.
24 Commemoration of S. Christina, Virgin and Martyr.
25 S. JAMES THE APOSTLE, double II class.
26 S. ANNE, MOTHER OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
27 Commemoration of S. Pantaleon, Martyr.
28 Ss. Nazarius and Celsus, Martyrs, Victor I, Pope and Martyr, and Innocent I, Pope and Confessor, simple.
29 S. Martha, Virgin, simple.
Commemoration of Ss. Felix II, Pope, Simpicius, Faustinus, and Beatrice, Martyrs.
30 Commemoration of Ss. Abdon and Sennen, Martyrs.
31 S. Ignatius, Confessor, greater double.


AUGUST

1 S. PETER THE APOSTLE, AD VINCULA, greater double.
Commemoration of S. Paul the Apostle, and Ss. Maccabees, Martyrs.
2 S. Alphonsus de Ligouri, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
Commemoration of S. Stephen I, Pope and Martyr.
3 Finding of S. Stephen, Protomartyr, simple.
4 S. DOMINIC, CONFESSOR, greater double.
5 DEDICATION OF S. MARY OF THE SNOW, greater double.
6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, double II class.
Commemoration of Ss. Xystus II, Pope, Felicissimus and Agapitus, Martyrs.
7 S. Cajetan, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Donatus, Bishop and Martyr.
8 Ss. Cyriacus, Largus and Smaragdus, Maryrs, simple.
9 S. John Mary Vianney, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of the Vigil and S. Romanus, Martyr.
10 S. LAWRENCE, MARTYR, double II class.
11 Commemoration of Ss. Tiburtius and Susanna, Virgin, Martyrs.
12 S. Clare, Virgin, double.
13 Commemoration of Ss. Hippolytus and Cassian, Martyrs.
14 Vigil. Commemoration of S. Eusebius, Confessor.
15 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double I class.
16 S. JOACHIM, FATHER OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, Confessor,
double II class.
17 S. Hyacinth, Confessor, double.
18 Commemoration of S. Agapitus, Martyr.
19 S. John Eudes, Confessor, double.
20 S. Bernard, Abbot, Confessor and Doctor, double.
21 S. Jane Frances Fremiot de Chantal, Widow, double.
22 IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
Commemoration of Ss. Timothy, Hippolytus, Bishop, and Symphorian, Martyrs.
23 S. Philip Benizi, Confessor, double.
24 S. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE, double II class.
25 S. Louis, King and Confessor, simple.
26 Commemoration of S. Zephyrinus, Pope and Martyr.
27 S. Joseph of Calasanz, Confessor, double.
28 S. Augustine, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
Commemoration of S. Hermes, Martyr.
29 BEHEADING OF S. JOHN BAPTIST, greater double.
30 S. Rose of S. Mary, Virgin of Lima, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Felix and Adauctus, Martyrs.
31 S. Raymund Nonnatus, Confessor, double.


SEPTEMBER

1 Commemoration of S. Giles, Abbott, and Ss. Twelve Brethren, Martyrs.
2 S. Stephen, King and Confessor, simple.
3 S. Pius X, Pope and Confessor, double.
4
5 S. Lawrence Justinian, Bishop and Confessor, simple.
6
7
8 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
Commemoration of S. Hadrian, Martyr.
9 Commemoration of S. Gorgonius, Martyr.
10 S. Nicholas of Tolentino, Confessor, double.
11 Commemoration of Ss. Protus and Hyacinth, Martyrs.
12 THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY, greater double.
13
14 EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, greater double.
15 SEVEN SORROWS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
Commemoration of S. Nicomede, Martyr.
16 Ss. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs, simple.
Commemoration of Ss. Euphemia, Virgin, Lucy and Geminian, Martyrs.
(Scotland: S. Ninian, Bishop and Confessor, double.)
17 Impression of the sacred Stigmata of S. Francis, Confessor, double.
18 S. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor, double.
19 Ss. Januarius and Companions, Martyrs, double.
20 Ss. Eustace and Companions, Martyrs, double.
21 S. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST, double II class.
22 S. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Maurice and Companions, Martyrs.
23 S. Linus, Pope and Martyr, simple.
Commemoration of S. Thecla, Virgin and Martyr.
24 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF RANSOM, greater double.
25
26 Commemoration of Ss. Cyprian and Justina, Virgin, Martyrs.
27 Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs, simple.
28 S. Wenceslas, Duke and Martyr, simple.
29 DEDICATION OF S. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, double I class.
30 S. Jerome, Priest, Confessor and Doctor, double.


OCTOBER

1 Commemoration of S. Remigius, Bishop and Confessor.
2 HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS, greater double.
3 S. Teresa of the Infant Jesus, Virgin, double.
4 S. FRANCIS, CONFESSOR, greater double.
5 Commemoration of Ss. Placid and Companions, Martyrs.
6 S. Bruno, Confessor, double.
7 MOST SACRED ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
Commemoration of S. Mark, Pope and Confessor.
8 S. Bridget, Widow, double.
9 S. John Leonardi, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Denys, Bishop, Rusticus and Eleutherius, Martyrs.
10 S. Francis Borgia, Confessor, double.
11 MOTHERHOOD OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double II class.
12
13 S. Edward, King and Confessor, simple.
14 S. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr, double.
15 S. Teresa, Virgin, double.
16 S. Hedwig, Widow, single.
17 S. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin, double.
18 S. LUKE THE EVANGELIST, double II class.
19 S. Peter of Alcantara, Confessor, double.
20 S. John Cantius, Confessor, double.
21 Commemoration of S. Hilarion, Abbot, and Ss. Ursula and Companions,
Virgins and Martyrs.
22
23
24 S. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, greater double.
25 Commemoration of Ss. Chrysanthus and Daria, Martyrs.
26 Commemoration of S. Evaristus, Pope and Martyr.
27
28 SS. SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES, double II class.
29
30
31

Last Sunday of October—
FEAST OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING, double I class.


NOVEMBER

1 ALL SAINTS, double I class.
2 COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, double.
3
4 S. Charles, Bishop and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Vitalis and Agricola, Martyrs.
5
6
7
8 Commemoration of Ss. Four Crowned Martyrs.
9 DEDICATION OF THE ARCHBASILICA OF THE MOST HOLY SAVIOUR,
double II class.
Commemoration of S. Theodore, Martyr.
10 S. Andrew Avellini, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of Ss. Tryphon, Respicius and Nympha, Virgin, Martyrs.
11 S. Martin. Bishop and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Mennas, Martyr.
12 S. Martin I, Pope and Martyr, simple.
13 S. Didacus, Confessor, simple.
14 S. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr, double.
15 S. Albert the Great, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
16 S. Gertrude, Virgin, double.
(Scotland: S. MARGARET, QUEEN AND WIDOW, SECONDARY PATRON, double II class.)
17 S. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Bishop and Confessor, simple.
18 DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES, greater double.
19 S. Elizabeth, Widow, double.
Commemoration of S. Pontian, Pope and Martyr.
20 S. Felix de Valois, Confessor, double.
21 PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, greater double.
22 S. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, double.
23 S. Clement I, Pope and Martyr, double.
Commemoration of S. Felicity, Martyr.
24 S. John of the Cross, Confessor, double.
Commemoration of S. Chrysogonus, Martyr.
25 S. Catherine, Virgin and Martyr, double.
26 S. Silvester, Abbot, double.
Commemoration of S. Peter of Alexandria, Bishop and Martyr.
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28
29 Commemoration of S. Saturninus, Martyr.
30 S. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, double II class.
(Scotland: PRINCIPAL PATRON, double I class.)


DECEMBER

1 (In Advent simple Feasts are only commemorated.)
2 S. Bibiana, Virgin and Martyr, simple.
3 S. FRANCIS XAVIER, CONFESSOR, greater double.
4 S. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
Commemoration of S. Barbara, Virgin and Martyr.
5 Commemoration of S. Sabbas, Abbot.
6 S. Nicholas, Bishop and Confessor, double.
7 S. Ambrose, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, double.
8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, double I class.
9
10 Commemoration of S. Melchiades, Pope and Martyr.
11 S. Damasus I, Pope and Confessor, simple.
12
13 S. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, double.
14
15
16 S. Eusebius, Bishop and Martyr, simple.
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21 S. THOMAS THE APOSTLE, double II class.
22
23
24 Vigil.
25 NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, double I class with Octave.
26 S. STEPHEN, PROTOMARTYR, double II class.
Commemoration of the Octave of the Nativity.
27 S. JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST, double II class.
Commemoration of the Octave of the Nativity.
28 HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS, double II class.
Commemoration of the Octave of the Nativity.
29 S. Thomas, Bishop and Martyr, double.
(England and Wales: DOUBLE II CLASS.)
Commemoration of the Octave of the Nativity.
30 Of the Sixth day within the Octave of the Nativity, double.
31 S. Silvester I, Pope and Confessor, double.
Commemoration of the Octave of the Nativity.