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Liturgical Year

 
Blessing for a Child in the Womb
 
New!
The new "Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb" was crafted to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage parish prayers for -- and recognition of -- the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for human life within society. It may be offered within the context of the Mass as well as outside of Mass.
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Considerations for Upcoming Celebrations
 
Mother's Day
The U.S. Conference of Bishops has prepared suggested homily notes and Prayers of the Faithful for Mother’s Day weekend, May 12-13. The same will be provided soon for Father’s Day weekend, June 16-17.
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National Day of Prayer for Maritime Workers and People of the Sea
May 22nd is National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea. This day was designated and approved by the Bishop’s Conference on November 14, 2005 to encourage the faithful in the United States to support, remember and prayer for maritime workers such as seafarers/merchant mariners, fishermen, port personnel and those in maritime industry.
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Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
On Sunday, June 24, the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is celebrated instead of the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Elizabeth of Portugal
Beginning in 2012, the Optional Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Portugal is transferred in the United States to July 5, to provide more opportunity to celebrate the liturgical texts of Independence Day on July 4.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Patronal Feastday of the United States of America is celebrated on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Except when transferred to December 9 due to an Advent Sunday, this solemnity is always a Holyday of Obligation in the United States. As Sundays of Advent rank higher in the Table of Liturgical Days, Masses on Saturday evening, December 8, are that of the Second Sunday of Advent, and Evening Prayer I of the Second Sunday is celebrated instead of Evening Prayer II of the Immaculate Conception.

 
Liturgical Calendar
 
Liturgical Calendar
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Lent and Easter
 
Chrism Mass
This year Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 29 at 7:00 PM at St. James Cathedral
Triduum
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