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Variables for the Current Year

Golden Number  11
Epact  xix
Solar Cycle 17
Letter of the Martyrology: u
Roman Year of Indiction 2
Julian Period: Year 6737
Years since the confirmation of the Order: 808
Years since the passing of our Holy Father Dominic  803
Sunday Readings (until First Sunday of Advent)  Cycle  B
Weekday Readings (before Advent)  Cycle   II

January

                               
Jan 1
Monday 		 
whiteOctave Day of Christmas - Mary, Mother of God
with a commemoration of the imposition of the Holy Name of Jesus
World Day of Peace		Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria in excelsis, creed, preface of the Solemnity
Nb 6: 22-27; Ps 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; Ga 4:4-7; Lk 2: 16-21.
 Hours of the Solemnity; Te Deum.
Jan 2
Tuesday 		 
whiteSs Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctorsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the Nativity of the Lord I - III, or of the memorial.
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28.
Hours of the memorial.
Jan 3
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday before Epiphany
Mass of the day; Preface of the Nativity of the Lord I - III
1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34.
Hours of the day
whiteMost Holy Name of JesusOptional
Votive Mass and Office from the Dominican Proper are highly recommended today.
whiteBl. Stephana Quinzani, virgin 
Jan 4
Thursday 		 
whiteThursday before Epiphany
Mass of the day; Preface of the Nativity of the Lord I - III
1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42.
Hours of the day
whiteSt Zedislava of LemberkOptional
Jan 5
Friday 		 
whiteFriday before Epiphany
Mass of the day; Preface of the Nativity of the Lord I - III
1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51.
Hours of the day
Jan 6
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday before Epiphany
Mass of the day; Preface of the Nativity of the Lord I - III
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11.
Hours of the day
 
Evening Mass of Vigil of the Epiphany.
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12.
First Vespers of Epiphany.
Jan 7
Sunday 		 
whiteEpiphany of the LordSolemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, sequence optional, creed.
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12.
The Solemn Proclamation of the Date of Easter and the other major dates is encouraged (DPPL, n. 118). It is read by the deacon or cantor immediately after the Gospel. For a text, see the Appendix.
Preface of Epiphany; special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
OPAt Mass the sequence Laetabundus may be used.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
Jan 8
Monday 		 
whiteBaptism of the LordFeast
Mass of the Feast; Gloria
Yr BIs 42:1-4, 6-7a or Is 55: 1-11 Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3b+9b-10a or Is 12: 2-6 1 Jn 5:1-9 or Ac 10:34-38 Mk 1:7-11
Hours of the feast. Te Deum.
Ordinary Time begins.
Jan 9
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the first week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 1:9-20; 1 S 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8; Mk 1:21-28.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 10
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the first week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2-5, 7-8, 8-9, 10; Mk 1:29-39.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Ann of the Angels Monteagudo, virgin 
whiteBl. Gonsalvo of Amarante, priest 
Melbourne and Sydney
  Anniversary of the death of H.E. George Card. Pell (2023)
Jan 11
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the first week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 25-26; Mk 1:40-45.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Bernard Scammacca, priest 
Jan 12
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the first week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 8:4-7, 10-22; Ps 89:16-17, 18-19; Mk 2:1-12.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 13
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the first week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1; Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 2:13-17.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Hilary, bishop and doctorOptional
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
New Zealand
Anniversary of first recorded Mass in New Zealand by Bp Pompallier (1838)
Jan 14
Sunday 		 
greenSecond Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B1 S 3:3-10, 19; Ps 40:2+4, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10; 1 Co 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Jan 15
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the second week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22.
 Hours of the day.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
white St Arnold Janssen, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial.
Hours of the memorial.
Jan 16
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the second week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 16:1-13; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 17
Wednesday 		 
whiteSt Anthony, abbotMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
1 S 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6.
Hours of the memorial.
Adelaide
  Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. Philip Wilson (2021)
Jan 18
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the second week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-10, 10-12, 13-14; Mk 3:7-12.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Margaret of Hungary, virgin Optional
Jan 19
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the second week.
 Mass of the day.
1 S 24:3-21; Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Andrew of Peschiera, priest 
Jan 20
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the second week.
 Mass of the day.
2 S 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Fabian, pope and martyrOptional
redSt Sebastian, martyrOptional
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
Jan 21
Sunday 		 
greenThird Sunday of the Year
[Except in Australia] Sunday of the Word of God
The Word of God should be enthroned at Mass; pastors may distribute bibles, or extracts, to all the faithful after Mass. The homily should reflect on the importance of the Word of God in the life of a Christian. Motu proprio, Aperuit illis, 30 Sep. 2019. [In Australia, this celebration is transferred to the first Sunday in February.]
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr BJon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Co 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Jan 22
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the third week.
 Mass of the day.
2 S 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Vincent, deacon and martyrOptional
whiteBl. Anthony della Chiesa, priest 
Jan 23
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the third week.
 Mass of the day.
2 S 6:12-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Mk 3:31-35.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Henry Suso, priest 
Jan 24
Wednesday 		 
whiteSt Francis de Sales, bishop and doctorMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
2 S 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30; Mk 4:1-20.
Hours of the memorial.
Jan 25
Thursday 		 
whiteThe Conversion of St Paul, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
Ac 22:3-16 or Ac 9:1-22; Ps 117:1, 2; Mk 16:15-18.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Jan 26
Friday 		 
whiteSs Timothy and Titus, bishopsMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
2 Tm 1: 1-8, or Tit 1: 1-5; Ps 95: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7, 8a, 10; Lk 10:1-9.
The first reading is proper. Alt. Gospel: Mk 4:26-34.
Hours of the memorial.
Australia
white AUSTRALIA DAYSpecial Celebration
Mass of Australia Day (as in the Missal);
Proper prayers, readings and preface.
Hours of the feria.
Is 32: 15-18; ; 1 Co 12: 4-11 or Rm 12: 9-13; Mt 5: 1-12 or Lk 12: 22-32.
Jan 27
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the third week.
 Mass of the day.
2 S 12:1-7, 10-17; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Mk 4:35-41.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Angela Merici, virginOptional
whiteBl. Marcolino of Forli, priest 
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
CLAYTON, Victoria, and HONIARA, Solomon Islands
Evening Prayer I of St Thomas Aquinas, patron of the chapel or foundation.
Australia
white Ss. Timothy and Titus, bishopsOptional Memorial
Preface of the weekday, or of the saints
The first reading is proper: 2 Tim 1: 1-8 or 1 Tit 1: 1-5.
Jan 28
Sunday 		 
greenFourth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr BDt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7a, 7b-9; 1 Co 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
CLAYTON, Victoria, and HONIARA, Solomon Islands
white St Thomas Aquinas, friar, priest & Doctor of ChurchSolemnity
Titular saint of the chapel & community.
as above, but with the rank of Solemnity.
Jan 29
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the fourth week.
 Mass of the day.
2 S 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 5:1-20.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Villana delle Botti 
Jan 30
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the fourth week.
 Mass of the day.
2 S 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30-19:3; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 5:21-43.
 Hours of the day.
Jan 31
Wednesday 		 
whiteSt John Bosco, priestMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
2 S 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mk 6:1-6.
Hours of the memorial.

February

             
Feb 1
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the fourth week.
 Mass of the day.
1 K 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10, 11, 11-12, 12; Mk 6:7-13.
 Hours of the day.
Feb 2
Friday 		 
whiteThe Presentation of the Lord
(Candlemas Day)		Feast
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life.
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
 Ml 3:1-4 Ps 24: 7-10 Hb 2:14-18 Lk 2: 22-40 or Lk 2: 22-32
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Before the principal Mass, the blessing and distribution of candles takes place as indicated in the Roman Missal.
OPCandles may be distributed before the rite, or after the blessing. The Prayer of Blessing and the procession with stations may be observed with our proper chants, as set out in the Dominican Proper. At Mass the sequence Laetabundus may be used.

The custom of the offering of candles in our tradition represents openness of our hearts to the Lord. If this is followed, the brethren and faithful hold the lighted candles in their hands until the rite of offering, which occurs while the Offertory chant is sung. At Evening Prayer, the prose Inviolata may be sung after the short reading, after or in place of the responsory.
Feb 3
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the fourth week.
 Mass of the day.
1 K 3:4-13; Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mk 6:30-34.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Ansgar, bishopOptional
redSt Blase, bishop and martyr;Optional
redBl. Anthony Pavonio, priest and martyr 
redBl. Bartholomew of Cerverio, priest and martyr 
redBl. Peter of Ruffia, priest and martyr 
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
Feb 4
Sunday 		 
greenFifth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr BJb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Co 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Australia
green  Sunday of the Word of God
  The Word of God should be enthroned at Mass; pastors may distribute bibles, or extracts, to all the faithful after Mass. The homily should reflect on the importance of the Word of God in the life of a Christian.
 MASS and readings of the Sunday, as above.
 Liturgy of the Hours as above.
Feb 5
Monday 		 
redSt Agatha, virgin and martyrMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
1 K 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56.
Hours of the memorial.
Feb 6
Tuesday 		 
redSt Paul Miki and companions, martyrsMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
1 K 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-4, 5, 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13.
Hours of the memorial.
New Zealand
Waitangi Day : a Day of special prayer.
Mass of the Day with special Collect, Prayer over the Offerings, Preface and Prayer after Communion.
Feb 7
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the fifth week.
 Mass of the day.
1 K 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23.
 Hours of the day.
At Conventual Mass
black, violet or white Anniversary of Deceased Fathers and MothersCommemoration
The Commemoration is celebrated at conventual Mass only, but appropriate intecessions may be included in Morning and Evening Prayer.
Rm 14: 7-9, 10b-12; Ps 121: 1-2, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; ; Jn 17: 24-26.
Texts in the Dominican Proper
New Zealand
red St Paul Miki and companions, martyrsMemorial
Transferred from yesterday.
Readings of the ferial day, as above.
Feb 8
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the fifth week.
 Mass of the day.
1 K 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37, 40; Mk 7:24-30.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Jerome EmilianiOptional
whiteSt Josephine Bakhita, virginOptional
Feb 9
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the fifth week.
 Mass of the day.
1 K 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Mk 7:31-37.
 Hours of the day.
Feb 10
Saturday 		 
whiteSt Scholastica, virginMemorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
1 K 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7, 19-20, 21-22; Mk 8:1-10.
Hours of the memorial.
Perth
  Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. William Foley, 1991
Feb 11
Sunday 		 
greenSixth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr BLv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Co 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Port Moresby
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. John Ribat, MSC (2001)
Feb 12
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the sixth week.
 Mass of the day.
Jm 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mk 8:11-13.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Reginald of Orléans, priest  
New Zealand
World Marriage Day
Feb 13
Tuesday 		 
whiteBl. Jordan of Saxony, priest and Master of the Order Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
Jm 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21.
Hours of the memorial.

SEASON OF LENT

Lent is a penitential season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.
Catholics over the age of reason are required to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. (CIC 920 #1); in Australia and New Zealand, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday.
On the Sundays of Lent, all other celebrations are prohibited, and even solemnities are transferred. Feasts and memorials are omitted. On the other days of Lent, only solemnities and feasts are permitted. Memorials, however, may be celebrated as commemorations, as follows:
a) At the office of Readings, the proper hagiographic reading may be added as a third reading, after the patristic reading and its responsory;
b) At Lauds and Vespers, after the Collect of the day, omitting the conclusion, the antiphon and Collect of the saint may be added;
c) At Mass, the Collect of the saint may be used.

Masses for various necessities and votive Masses are prohibited, except with permission of the local Ordinary. The “daily” Mass for the dead is prohibited.
Alleluia is omitted in all texts wherever it occurs. The Prayer over the People at the end of Mass is recommended on weekdays.

In the celebration of Matrimony, the Nuptial Blessing is given, but the spouses are to be advised to have regard to the nature of the Lenten season.
 
OP Penitential practices during Lent:
  • According to Church Law, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are observed as days of fast and abstinence. According to the Statue of the Province (n. 10), all the Fridays in Lent are days of fast and abstinence for the brethren. The House Chapter is to decide other forms of community penance for Lent. (LCO 49, - III)
  • If it seems appropriate, on Ash Wednesday or on other days during Lent, in place of the former rite of the penitential psalms, some communal penitential celebration or "rite of reconciliation" may be held, whether sacramental or non-sacramental (according to the spirit of the Rite of Penance, nn.36 - 37). This celebration may not immediately precede Mass.
OP
Night Prayer in Lent:
  1. If Night Prayer is sung, the In pace response may be used in place of "Into your hands." The antiphons Evigila or O Rex may be used in place of the gospel canticle antiphon "Save us."
  2. If Night Prayer is not sung, the antiphons Evigila and O Rex may be used for the gospel canticle at Evening Prayer in place of the regular antiphon at Evening Prayer I and II of Sundays of Lent.
  3. The chant Media vita may be used in place of the short response at Night Prayer or at Evening Prayer, or even at other celebrations, such as a penitential liturgy on Ash Wednesday or on Thursday of Holy Week (before the beginning of the Easter Triduum).
 
 
Feb 14
Wednesday 		 
violetAsh Wednesday
 Mass of Ash Wednesday; the penitential rite is omitted. Preface of Lent III or IV.
 Joel 2: 12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Matt 6:1-6, 16-18
 Hours of Ash Wednesday; Psalter Week IV today and until Saturday.
At Morning Prayer, the psalms of Friday, Week III may be used today.
 The celebrant blesses and distributes ashes after the homily.
Other persons may be associated with the bishop or priest in the imposition of ashes, e.g., deacons, special ministers of communion and other lay persons, when there is true pastoral need.
Special ministers of communion and deacons may bring blessed ashes to the sick and those confined to their homes. If a minister is not available, a member of the family or another person may bring the blessed ashes to a shut-in, using one of the formulas in the Sacramentary to impose ashes.
OPFor pastoral reasons the blessing and distribution of ashes may take place outside Mass. In this case it may be appropriately joined to some hour of the Office, especially Midday Prayer or the Office of Readings.
NB:        When the blessing and distribution of ashes takes place outside Mass and apart from an hour of the Office, the entire liturgy of the word should be celebrated: entrance song, opening prayer, readings and chants, homily, blessing and distribution of ashes, and general intercessions.
               
Feb 15
Thursday 		 
violetThursday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Lk 9:22-25.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Feb 16
Friday 		 
violetFriday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Feb 17
Saturday 		 
violetSaturday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Seven Founders of the Order of ServitesCommem-
oration
Feb 18
Sunday 		 
violetFirst Sunday in Lent
Mass of the Sunday; creed, Preface of First Sunday or Lent I - II.
The beginning of the penitential season should be marked in some way, e.g. by Litany of Saints in Entrance Procession. (PS, 23)
Rite of Election (Enrolment of Names) for the catechumens.
Yr B Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 P 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15.
Hours of the Sunday.
Feb 19
Monday 		 
violetMonday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mt 25:31-46.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Bl. Alvarez of Cordoba, priest 
Feb 20
Tuesday 		 
violetTuesday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Bl. Christopher of Milan, priest 
Feb 21
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St Peter Damian, bishop and doctorCommem-
oration
Feb 22
Thursday 		 
whiteChair of St Peter, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Mt 16:13-19.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Feb 23
Friday 		 
violetFriday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Ezk 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Mt 5:20-26.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St Polycarp, bishop and martyrCommem-
oration
St Benedict's, Broadway
Evening Prayer I of the Dedication of the Church
Feb 24
Saturday 		 
violetSaturday in the First Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Bl. Ascensión of the Heart of Jesus Nicol Goñi, virgin. 
Bl. Constantius of Fabriano, priest 
St Benedict's, Broadway
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1862)Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the Dedication of a Church I.
Feb 25
Sunday 		 
violetSecond Sunday in Lent
Mass of the Sunday; creed, Preface of Second Sunday or Lent I - II.
Yr B Gn 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10+15, 16-17, 18-19; Rm 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10.
Hours of the Sunday.
Feb 26
Monday 		 
violetMonday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11+13; Lk 6:36-38.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Adelaide
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Patrick O'Regan (2015)
Feb 27
Tuesday 		 
violetTuesday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21+ 23; Mt 23:1-12.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St Gregory of Narek, abbot and Doctor of the ChurchCommem-
oration
Feb 28
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Jr 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16; Mt 20:17-28.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Feb 29
Thursday 		 
violetThursday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Jr 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Lk 16:19-31.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.

March

                               
Mar 1
Friday 		 
violetFriday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Australia
violet  Autumn Ember Day
  A day of penance and prayer.
 MASS of the Friday in Lent, or from the Masses for Various needs and Occasions.
Readings of the weekday in Lent, as above. Eucharistic Prayer for Various Needs and Occasions is recommended.
  Prayer over the People ad libitum.
 Liturgy of the Hours of the weekday in Lent.
Mar 2
Saturday 		 
violetSaturday in the Second Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Mic 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 3
Sunday 		 
violetThird Sunday in Lent
Mass of the Sunday, or of the First Scrutiny; creed, Preface of Third Sunday (with Year "A" readings) or Lent I - II.
Yr B Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25.
 Alt. Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Rm 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19-26, 39, 40-42.
 The alternative readings with the Gospel according to St John are always used if catechumens are present.
Hours of the Sunday.
Mar 4
Monday 		 
violetMonday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 2 K 5:1-15a; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4; Lk 4:24-30.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St CasimirCommem-
oration
Mar 5
Tuesday 		 
violetTuesday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6+7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 6
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 7
Thursday 		 
violetThursday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Jr 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Ss Perpetua and Felicity, martyrsCommem-
oration
Mar 8
Friday 		 
violetFriday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Ho 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14+17; Mk 12:28b-34.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St John of God, religiousCommem-
oration
Mar 9
Saturday 		 
violetSaturday in the Third Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Ho 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab; Lk 18:9-14.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St Frances of Rome, religiousCommem-
oration
Brisbane, Qld.
  Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. John Alexius Bathersby (2020)
Mar 10
Sunday 		 
rose or violetFourth Sunday in Lent ("Laetare")
Mass of the Sunday, or of the Second Scrutiny; creed, Preface of Fourth Sunday (with Year "A" readings) or Lent I - II.
Yr B 2Chr 36:14-17, 19-23 ; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21.
 Alt. 1 S 16:1, 6-7, 10-13; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38.
 The alternative readings with the Gospel according to St John are always used if catechumens are present.
Hours of the Sunday.
Organ may be played solo; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25.)
Mar 11
Monday 		 
violetMonday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a+13b; Jn 4:43-54.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 12
Tuesday 		 
violetTuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Ezk 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-3a, 5-16.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 13
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
  Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis (2013)
Mar 14
Thursday 		 
violetThursday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23; Jn 5:31-47.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 15
Friday 		 
violetFriday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Ws 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21+23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 16
Saturday 		 
violetSaturday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV
 Jr 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12; Jn 7:40-53.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 17
Sunday 		 
violetFifth Sunday in Lent.
Mass of the Sunday, or of the Third Scrutiny; creed, Preface of Fifth Sunday (with Year "A" readings) or Lent I - II.
Yr B Jr 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15; Hb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33.
 Alt. Ezk 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Rm 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33-45.
 The alternative readings with the Gospel according to St John are always used if catechumens are present.
Hours of the Sunday.
The practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from this Sunday may be observed, according to the judgement of the Episcopal Conference. Crosses remain veiled until the end of the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday, but images until the beginning of the Paschal Vigil.
Mar 18
Monday 		 
Australia
whiteSt Patrick, BishopSolemnity
Jer 1:4-9; Ps 116; Ac 13:46-49; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20.
Hours of the Saint; Te Deum. Cf. The Divine Office, vol. 2, p. 197*
Organ may be played solo; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25)
Patronal feast of the diocese in Adelaide, Auckland & Melbourne.
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed; preface of the solemnity.
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Transferred from yesterday.
violetMonday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Jn 8:1-11 or 8:12-20.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctorCommem-
oration
Auckland
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral (1848)Feast
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, Te Deum
Mar 19
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Joseph, Husband of MarySolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed; preface of the solemnity.
2 S 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29 Rm 4:13, 16-18, 22 Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Mar 20
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dan 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; Jn 8:31-42.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 21
Thursday 		 
violetThursday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 8:51-59.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 22
Friday 		 
violetFriday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 Jr 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7; Jn 10:31-42.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
Mar 23
Saturday 		 
violetSaturday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Mass of the day. Preface of the Passion I
 Ezk 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13; Jn 11:45-57.
Prayer over the People ad libitum
Hours of the day.
St Turibius de Mongrovejo, bishopCommem-
oration
Mar 24
Sunday 		 
redPalm Sunday of the Passion.
 Mass of Palm Sunday. Commemoration of Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem, creed, Preface of Palm Sunday.
 Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Mt 26:14-27:66 or 27:11-54
 At the procession: Mt 21:1-11
 Hours of Palm Sunday.
OPThe Commemoration of the Lord's Entrance may take one of three forms, as described in the Missal: Blessing and Procession, Solemn Entrance, or Simple Entrance. The processional cross should be suitably decorated. The blessing of palms may not be celebrated without the following procession and Mass. The blessing and solemn entrance, but not the procession, may be celebrated at a second Mass if many of the faithful are present.
OPThe rite in the Dominican Proper may be used, including our proper chants, texts for the blessing of palms and the station at the entrance to the church or the choir, with the antiphon Ave Rex noster.
The Passion may be read by three deacons, or lay readers with the priest taking the part of Christ, without candles, incense, greeting, sign of the cross or acclamation. At the mention of the Lord's death, all pause and kneel. Where pastoral reasons require it, one or both of the readings before the Passion may be omitted.
At the end of the Passion, The Gospel of the Lord, is said, but the book is not kissed.
Blessed palms remaining are kept, to be burnt for next year's ashes.
OPThe weekly conventual Mass for the Dead is omitted this week. (LCO 71)
Mar 25
Monday 		 
violetMonday in Holy Week
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II
 Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 Jn 12:1-11
Hours of the day
Mar 26
Tuesday 		 
violetTuesday in Holy Week
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II
 Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15+17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Hours of the day
Mar 27
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday in Holy Week
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II
 Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31+33-34 Mt 26:14-25
Hours of the day
Mar 28
Thursday 		 
violetThursday in Holy Week
The Chrism Mass may be celebrated in the morning, or on another day earlier this week. White vestments are worn. It is especially fitting that priests concelebrate with the bishop. Priests may communicate under both species, even if not concelebrating.
Apart from the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Last Supper, all Masses are prohibited, unless the Ordinary permits a second Mass, exclusively for those unable to participate in the Evening Mass. Funerals can only be celebrated without Mass.
Hours of the day. At Office of Readings, the psalms and antiphons of Friday, Week III, may be used.
OPToday or on another day of this week, some communal penitential celebration or "rite of reconciliation" may be held, whether it be sacramental or non-sacramental (according to the spirit of the Rite of Penance, nn.36-37). However, this celebration may not immediately precede Mass.
 
EASTER TRIDUUM
OP
  1. The Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. (RC, n.18)
  2. The Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. (RC, n.19)
  3. During these days it is desirable that brothers and sisters "who experience the mystery of suffering" should share in and be participants in the liturgical celebrations of the community, especially if they are in the hospital, "that they may be helped to know the meaning of this reality which they live in union with the paschal mystery of Christ."
  4. Therefore, keeping in mind their varying conditions and different circumstances, everything should be so arranged that in the most suitable manner the sick may have the possibility of receiving Communion and, if possible, participating in the veneration of the Cross on Good Friday. The various faculties found in the Ritual should be freely used. Indeed our concern which is manifested through our care and prayer furnishes the strongest testimony to all that such concern flows from the gospel, our faith in God, and the power of the resurrection.
  5. Throughout the Triduum, the major prelate presides at the principal hours of the Office and at Mass. The principal hours of the Office begin on the right side of choir.
whiteHoly Thursday (evening)
Mass of the Lord's Supper. Gloria, creed, Preface of Eucharist I, special Communicantes, Hanc Igitur and Qui pridie in Eucharistic Prayer I.
Readings:
Exod 12:1-8, 11-14;  Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18;  1 Cor 11:23-26;  John 13:1-15
Today the reading of the Martyrology is omitted.
The tabernacle should be completely empty before the celebration. Enough hosts for the communion of the faithful for tonight and tomorrow should be consecrated during that celebration. For the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament, a place should be prepared and adorned. When the tabernacle is in a chapel separated from the central part of the church, it is appropriate to prepare the place of repose and adoration there. [PS 49] Candles should be provided for the concelebrants and brethren to carry in the procession.
All priests may concelebrate the Mass. Bells may be rung during the Gloria, and are silent thereafter.
OPThe mandatum - the washing of the feet of the brethren [or laity] - may take place before or after the homily.
Gifts for the poor, especially those collected during Lent as the fruit of penance, may be presented in the offertory procession while the people sing Ubi caritas. [PS 52]
OPAfter the Prayer After Communion, the greeting, blessing and dismissal are omitted. The celebrant incenses the Blessed Sacrament three times, receives the humeral veil and the procession follows as in the Missal. The cross-bearer goes first, [PS 54], then the [laity and] brethren carrying candles, and the Blessed Sacrament accompanied by torches and incense.
The brethren and faithful are encouraged, after the Mass of the Lord's Supper, to spend a suitable period of time during the night in the church in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament that has been solemnly reserved. Solemn adoration ends at midnight; the Blessed Sacrament remains at the Place of Repose until the Liturgical Action of Good Friday.
OPToday and tomorrow after Night Prayer, the blessing is not given, the antiphon Salve Regina is omitted, and holy water is not used.
OPThe Sermo Dominicus (Jn. 13-17) may be used at table or as the last celebration of the day. In this case it is read in place of Night Prayer with the community gathered before the Blessed Sacrament. [cf. PS 56]
Mar 29
Friday 		 
redGOOD FRIDAY - "Preparation Day"
Day of fast and abstinence. Celebration of the Mass and the sacraments is strictly prohibited, except for Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Communion may be taken to the sick, but otherwise is not distributed outside today's Celebration of the Lord's Passion.
OPHours of the day. At Morning Prayer, the Litany Verses from the Dominican Supplement may replace the Intercessions. If so, after Mortem autem crucis all pause and kneel in silence; then the Lord's Prayer is said aloud, and the Hour concludes as usual.
Today the reading of the Martyrology is omitted.
Celebration of the Lord's Passion.
The celebration has three parts:
I. Liturgy of the Word (readings, homily, intercessions)
II. Veneration of the Cross
III. Holy Communion.
The celebration begins about 3 p.m. The altar is completely bare, without candles, cloth or cross. The ministers enter in silence and prostrate before the altar. This act of prostration, which is proper to the rite of the day, should be strictly observed for it signifies both the abasement of "earthly man," and also the grief and sorrow of the Church. As the ministers enter, the faithful should be standing, and thereafter should kneel in silent prayer. [PS 65]
Readings:
Isa 52:13-53:12 Ps 31:2+6, 12-13, 15-16, 17+25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42
The Intercessions must follow "the form and wording" handed down by tradition, but the celebrant may make a selection of some more relevant to local conditions, provided the range of intentions is preserved. [PS 67]
The cross is presented to each of the faithful individually for their adoration, since the personal adoration of the cross is a most important feature in this celebration. Only if necessitated by the large numbers of faithful present may the rite of veneration be made simultaneously by all present. Only one cross should be used for the veneration. [PS 69]
OPFor the veneration of the cross the rite proper to our Order may be used instead of one of the two forms given in the Roman Missal. (See the Dominican Supplement.)
The communion rite is as described in the Missal. The sign of peace is not exchanged.
After Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament is carried from the church by a priest or deacon wearing a humeral veil and accompanied by two candles. The Sacrament is reserved privately outside the church for the needs of the sick and dying.
The altar is stripped at a suitable time, but the cross remains with four candles, placed so that the faithful may venerate and kiss it and spend some time in meditation. [PS 71]
OPNight Prayer is said after the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at a suitable hour, with two candles alight; the blessing is not given, the antiphon Salve Regina is omitted, and holy water is not used.
OPToday after the Veneration of the Cross the brethren, when entering and leaving choir, bow profoundly to the cross as on other days, but they do not genuflect.
OPDe profundis for deceased brothers and benefactors and Fidelium are omitted at grace for meals. The custom of wearing the cappa in the refectory may be observed.
Mar 30
Saturday 		 
violetHOLY SATURDAY
Fast is observed if possible. [CR 20] Celebration of the Mass and the sacraments is strictly prohibited, except for Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Communion may be given only as viaticum.
Hours of the day.
Today the reading of the Martyrology is omitted.
Night Prayer is celebrated only by those not present at the Vigil.
OPAt Morning Prayer, the Litany Verses from the Dominican Supplement may replace the Intercessions. If so, after Mortem autem crucis all pause and kneel in silence; then the Lord's Prayer is said aloud, and the Hour concludes as usual.
Preparation for the Vigil includes: preparation of the bonfire; candles for the brethren and laity; water for the liturgy of Baptism; flowers and decorations for the altar.
 
EASTER SEASON
whiteThe Easter Vigil.
The Vigil has four parts:
I.    Service of Light : Bonfire, Procession with Candle, Exsultet.
II.   Liturgy of the Word : Readings, psalms, prayers, Gloria, homily.
III.  Liturgy of Baptism : Litany, Blessing of Water, Baptism and/or Confirmation, Renewal of Promises, Prayer of the Faithful.
IV.  Liturgy of the Eucharist : Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter night"), special Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.

This liturgical order must not be changed by anyone on his own initiative. [PS 81]

The celebration should truly have the character of a Vigil. It must take place at night; to start earlier (e.g. at the customary time for a Sunday vigil Mass) is a "reprehensible abuse". [PS 78]
OPThe Exsultet may be sung with the melody proper to the Order. Other variations are proposed in the Dominican Supplement : e.g. the Litany may be sung, even when there are no baptisms and no font; Dominican saints and certain invocations are added to the Litany.
Wherever possible, all the readings should be read so that the character of the Easter Vigil, which demands that it be somewhat prolonged, be respected at all costs. Where pastoral conditions require that the number of readings be reduced, there should be at least three readings from the Old Testament, taken from the law and the prophets; and the reading from Exodus (ch. 14) with its canticle, must never be omitted.
The Readings:
  1. Gen 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31 with Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14, 24+35 or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22
  2. Gen 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 with Ps 16:5+8, 9-10, 11
  3. Exod 14:15-15:1 with Exod 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 This reading and psalm are obligatory.
  4. Isa 54:5-14 with Ps 30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a+13b
  5. Isa 55:1-11 with Isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6
  6. Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 with Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11
  7. Ezek 36:16-17a, 18-28 with Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19
  8. Epistle: Rom 6:3-11
  9. Alleluia Psalm: Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
  10. Gospel: Mt 28:1-10
OPBells are be rung during the Gloria, and the altar candles lit; the brethren put off their cappas if they are wearing them.
The celebrant - or, in case of necessity, a cantor - intones the triple alleluia before the Gospel. The gospel is honoured with incense, but candles are not carried.
For integrating the rites of Baptism and Confirmation, see the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, esp. Appendix 1.
The dismissal with double alleluia is used tonight and throughout the octave.
Mar 31
Sunday 		 
whiteEaster Sunday - the Pasch of the LordSolemnity with Octave
Mass of the day, gloria, Easter sequence, Creed or Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day") special Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
 Readings:
Ac 10:34, 37-43 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Col 3: 1-4 or 1 Cor 5: 6b-8 Jn 20:1-9
Alternative gospel: Mt 28:1-10
At an evening Mass, Luke 24: 13-35 may be used.
Mass is to be celebrated on with great solemnity. It is appropriate that the penitential rite on this day take the form of a sprinkling with water blessed at the Vigil, during which a song of baptismal character should be sung. The entrance stoups to the church should also be filled with the same water. [PS 97]
The Paschal Candle burns at all Hours and Masses today. It is kept in the sanctuary near the altar or ambo until Pentecost Sunday. [PS 99]
OPHours of Easter Sunday.
The Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings. The chant Christus resurgens may be sung at the end of Vespers, followed by Regina caeli, with or without a procession.
Where it is the custom, the tradition of "Baptismal Vespers" with a procession to the font is to be diligently observed. (IGLH, 213)
The Martyrology reading begins with the proclamation of the Resurrection, "This day, which was made by the Lord ..." and then follows the announcement of the date, moon and saints of tomorrow.
OPAfter Night Prayer the paschal candle is extinguished. It remains by the ambo or altar, and is lit throughout the Easter season at Mass and at the principal hours of the Office until Pentecost inclusive.
OPPlenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation.
OPThe weekly conventual Mass for the Dead is omitted this week. (LCO 71 § II)

April

                              
Apr 1
Monday 		 
whiteMonday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 Ac 2:14, 22-32; Ps 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Mt 28:8-15.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 2
Tuesday 		 
whiteTuesday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 Ac 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22; Jn 20:11-18.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II (2005) 
Apr 3
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 Ac 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:13-35.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 4
Thursday 		 
whiteThursday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 Ac 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab+5, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:35-48.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 5
Friday 		 
whiteFriday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 Ac 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2+4, 22-24, 25-27a; Jn 21:1-14.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 6
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Octave of Easter
Mass of the Octave. Gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
 Ac 4:13-21; Ps 118:1+14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21; Mk 16:9-15.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Apr 7
Sunday 		 
whiteSecond Sunday of Easter - Octave Day of Easter.
Also called Divine Mercy Sunday, Quasimodo Sunday, Dominica in albis depositis and Low Sunday.		Solemnity
Mass of the Sunday, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day"); Easter Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
Yr B Ac 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Evening Prayer II of the Sunday. The Easter Octave ends.
Apr 8
Monday 		 
whiteAnnunciation of the LordSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed; preface of the solemnity.
All genuflect in the creed at ...and became man.
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Transferred from Easter Octave
Apr 9
Tuesday 		 
East Camberwell, VIC
whiteAnniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1960)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum. Organ may be played solo; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25).
whiteTuesday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7-15.
Hours of the day.
Apr 10
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Anthony Neyrot, priest and martyr 
Apr 11
Thursday 		 
redSt Stanislaus, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Easter I - V, or of the saint.
 Ac 5:27-33; Ps 34:2+9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36.
 Hours of the memorial
Apr 12
Friday 		 
whiteFriday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15.
Hours of the day.
Apr 13
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Second Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21.
Hours of the day.
St Martin I, pope and martyrOptional
St Margaret of Città di Castello, virgin 
Apr 14
Sunday 		 
whiteThird Sunday of Easter
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I -V "in this Easter season..."
Yr B Ac 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Apr 15
Monday 		 
whiteMonday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29.
Hours of the day.
Apr 16
Tuesday 		 
whiteTuesday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 7:51-8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6ab+7b+8a, 17+21ab; Jn 6:30-35.
Hours of the day.
Apr 17
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Clara Gambacorta, religious 
Bl. Maria Mancini, religious 
Apr 18
Thursday 		 
whiteThursday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51.
Hours of the day.
Apr 19
Friday 		 
whiteFriday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 9:1-20; Ps 117:1, 2; Jn 6:52-59.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Isnard of Chiampo, priest 
Bl. Sibyllina Biscossi, virgin 
Apr 20
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Third Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69.
Hours of the day.
OPSt Agnes of Montepulciano, virgin Optional
Apr 21
Sunday 		 
whiteFourth Sunday of Easter
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I -V "in this Easter season..."
Yr B Ac 4:8-12; Ps 118:1+8-9, 21-23, 26+21+29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Apr 22
Monday 		 
whiteMonday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 or, in Year A, Jn 10:11-18.
Hours of the day.
Apr 23
Tuesday 		 
whiteTuesday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 10:22-30.
Hours of the day.
St Adalbert, bishop and martyrOptional
St George, martyrOptional
Apr 24
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 12:24-13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6+8; Jn 12:44-50.
Hours of the day.
St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyrOptional
Conversion of St Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church 
Apr 25
Thursday 		 
redSt Mark, evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
Mass of the feast; gloria, Preface of Apostles II.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Australia and New Zealand
black
or violet 		ANZAC DAYCommemoration
Special texts for Mass in the Australian Supplement.
Hours of the ferial day.
The feast of St Mark is transferred to tomorrow.
Ws 3: 1-9 or Is 9: 1-6; ; 1 Co 1: 18-25 or Ep 2: 13-18; Jn 12: 23-28 or Jn 14: 23-29.
Other suitable readings may be chosen from among the Masses for the Dead.
Apr 26
Friday 		 
whiteFriday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn 14:1-6.
Hours of the day.
Australia and New Zealand
red St Mark, evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, Preface of Apostles II.
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 ; ; Mk 16: 15-20.
Hours of the feast. Te Deum.
Apr 27
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Fourth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 14:7-14.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Osanna of Kotor, virgin 
Australia
white St Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort,
priest and Dominican tertiary 		Optional
Apr 28
Sunday 		 
whiteFifth Sunday of Easter
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I -V "in this Easter season..."
Yr B Ac 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-27, 28+30, 31-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Apr 29
Monday 		 
whiteSt Catherine of Siena, virgin and Doctor of the Church Feast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
 Rv 1:5-8 or Col 1:24-29 or 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2; Ps 103:1-4,8-9,13-14,17-18a or Ps 21: 23-24,26-27,28,31-32; Jn7:14b-18, 37b-39 or Jn 17:1-11, or Jn 14:21-26.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
Traditional day in our province for putting on the black cappa.
A plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, may be gained by a brother who makes or renews, at least privately, his intention to fulfil faithfully the duties of his vocation. See Appendix.
Apr 30
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Pius V, pope Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Easter I - V, or of the saint.
 Ac 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a.
 Hours of the memorial

May

                               
May 1
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Fifth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Jn 15:1-8.
Hours of the day.
St Joseph the WorkerOptional
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
white St Joseph the WorkerMemorial
The Gospel is proper: Mt 13: 54-58.
May 2
Thursday 		 
whiteSt Athanasius, bishop and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Easter I - V, or of the saint.
 Ac 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11.
 Hours of the memorial
May 3
Friday 		 
redSs Philip and James, apostlesFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
 1 Co 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Jn 14:6-14.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
May 4
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Fifth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Emily Bicchieri, virgin 
Sufferings of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Recommended Votive Office
red  This votive Mass and Office are recommended for today (4th May) - formerly the feast of the Crown of Thorns - or another suitable day. Votive Mass of the Holy Cross or of the Precious Blood. Votive Office as in the Dominican Supplement.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
white  Mary, Star of the SeaOptional
  from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the PNG / SI Proper.
May 5
Sunday 		 
whiteSixth Sunday of Easter
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I -V "in this Easter season..."
Second Reading & Gospel may be from Seventh Sunday of Easter if desired.
Yr B Ac 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1, 2-3a, 3b-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
May 6
Monday 		 
whiteMonday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a+9b; Jn 15:26-16:4a.
Hours of the day.
May 7
Tuesday 		 
whiteTuesday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Albert of Bergamo 
May 8
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Pierre Claverie, bishop, and companions, martyrs 
Patronage of B.V. Mary over the Entire Order of Preachers
Recommended Votive Office
white  This votive Mass and Office are recommended for a suitable day this week. Votive Mass and Office as in the Dominican Supplement. The Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary may be renewed using the formula from the General Chapter of 1974. For text, see the Appendix
May 9
Thursday 		 
whiteThursday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 16:16-20.
Hours of the day.
Port Moresby
  Anniversary of the death of Most. Rev. Brian Barnes (2017)
May 10
Friday 		 
whiteFriday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23a.
Hours of the day.
St John De Avila, priest and Doctor of the ChurchOptional
OPSt Antoninus of Florence, bishopOptional
May 11
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V "...in this Easter season."
Ac 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28.
Hours of the day.

In the evening:
whiteVigil of AscensionSolemnity
Mass of the Vigil; gloria, creed, Preface of the Ascension I or II, special Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I.
 Ac 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 1 Jn 4:11-16 B: Mk 16:15-20.
For pastoral reasons, the texts of the day Mass may also be used.
Evening Prayer I of the Ascension.
May 12
Sunday 		 
whiteAscension of the LordSolemnity
Mass of the Solemnity, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Ascension I - II Special Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I.
Yr B Ac 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Jn 4:11-16; B: Mk 16:15-20.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
OPToday Mass may begin with a Procession or Solemn Entrance, as in the Dominican Proper.
May 13
Monday 		 
whiteMonday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension I - II or Easter I - V
 Ac 19:1-8 Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab Jn 16:29-33
Hours of the day.
Our Lady of FatimaOptional
Bl. Imelda Lambertini, virgin 
May 14
Tuesday 		 
redSt Matthias, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
 Ac 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 112: 1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; Jn 15: 9-17.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
May 15
Wednesday 		 
whiteWednesday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension I - II or Easter I - V
 Ac 20:28-38 Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab Jn 17:11b-19
Hours of the day.
Bl. Andrew Abellon, priest 
Bl. Giles of Vouzela, priest 
May 16
Thursday 		 
whiteThursday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension I - II or Easter I - V
 Ac 22:30; 23:6-11 Ps 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Jn 17:20-26
Hours of the day.
Blessed Vladimir Ghika, priest and martyr 
May 17
Friday 		 
whiteFriday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension I - II or Easter I - V
 Ac 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab Jn 21:15-19
Hours of the day.
May 18
Saturday 		 
whiteSaturday in the Seventh Week of Easter
Mass of the day. Preface of Ascension I - II or Easter I - V
 Ac 28:16-20, 30-31 Ps 11:4, 5+7 Jn 21:20-25
Hours of the day.
St John I, pope and martyrOptional

In the evening:
redVigil of PentecostSolemnity
Mass of the Vigil; gloria, sequence, creed, Preface of Pentecost, special Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I. Double alleluia at the dismissal
 Gn 11:1-9a or Ex 19:3-8, 16-20 or Ezk 37:1-4 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24+35, 27-28, 29b-30; Rm 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39.
For pastoral reasons, the texts of the day Mass may also be used.
Evening Prayer I of Pentecost.
May 19
Sunday 		 
redPentecost SundaySolemnity
Mass of Pentecost; Gloria, Sequence, creed, Preface of Pentecost, special Communicantes, double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum. It is customary to celebrate Terce (Prayer during the Day - Before Noon) with special solemnity today.
Yr B Ac 2: 1-11; Ps 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34; Ga 5:16-25 or 1 Co 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 15: 26-27, 16: 12-15, or Jn 20: 19-23.
At Evening Prayer II, double alleluia at dismissal
After Vespers, the Paschal Candle is extinguished and moved to the Baptistery, so that the candles of the newly baptised may be lit from it.
The weeks of the year resume with Week 7.Psalter Week 3
May 20
Monday 		 
whiteBlessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchMemorial
Votive Masses 10B Our Lady, Mother of the Church; proper preface.
Proper readings: Gen 3: 9-15, 20 or Ac 1: 12-14; Ps 86: 1-2, 3 & 5, 5-7; Jn 19: 25-34
Hours of the Memorial.
May 21
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Jm 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-8, 9-10, 10-11, 23; Mk 9:30-37.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Christopher of Magallanes, priest, and companions, martyrsOptional
whiteBl. Columba of Rieti, virgin 
whiteBl. Hyacinth Cormier, priest, Master of the Order  
May 22
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Jm 4:13-17; Ps 49:14-15, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20; Mk 9:38-40.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Rita of Cascia, religiousOptional
John XXIII College, Acton, ACT
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1969)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
May 23
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Jm 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-15, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20; Mk 9:41-50.
 Hours of the day.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
white  Jesus Christ, Supreme and Eternal High PriestFeast
At Mass, texts from the Votive Mass of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest may be used.
Yr A  Gen 22:9-18; Ps 40:7-8a, 10-11ab, 17; Heb 10:4-10; Mt 26, 36-42
Hours: texts yet to be published in English
May 24
Friday 		 
whiteTranslation of Our Holy Father Dominic Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jm 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12.
 Hours of the memorial.
Australia
white Our Lady, Help of Christians, Co-Patron of AustraliaSolemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, Creed, Preface of Bl. V. Mary I
Qo 4:11-18; Ps 113: 1-8; 1 Co 1:18-25; Jn 19: 25-27.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
New Zealand
white Our Lady Help of ChristiansMemorial
Mass and Hours of the memorial.
Readings of the weekday, as above.
May 25
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Jm 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-2, 3, 8; Mk 10:13-16.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
whiteSt Gregory VII, popeOptional
whiteSt Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virginOptional
whiteVenerable Bede, priest and doctorOptional
Papua New Guinea
white  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart!Optional
May 26
Sunday 		 
whiteTrinity SundaySolemnity
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Trinity.
Yr BDt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-5, 6+9, 18-19, 20+22; Rm 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
May 27
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9, 10; Mk 10:17-27.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Augustine of Canterbury, bishopOptional
whiteBl. Andrew Franchi, bishop 
May 28
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; Mk 10:28-31.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Mary Bartholomew Bagnesi, virgin 
May 29
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Paul VI, popeOptional
redBl. William Arnaud, priest, and companions, martyrs 
May 30
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2, 3, 4, 5; Mk 10:46-52.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. James Salomonio, priest 
May 31
Friday 		 
whiteVisitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BZp 3:14-18a or Rm 12:9-16b; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Lk 1:39-56.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Gizo
  Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. Eusebius John Crawford, OP (2002).

June

                              
Jun 1
Saturday 		 
redSt Justin, martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jude 17, 20-25; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 11:27-33.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 2
Sunday 		 
whiteBody and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, sequence optional, creed, Preface of Holy Eucharist.
Yr B Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 Hb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
It is fitting to hold a procession after Mass, or after a protracted, public adoration following the Mass. The Sacred Host, consecrated during the Mass, is placed in the monstrance on the altar after the Communion of the faithful. After the Prayer after Communion, the Blessed Sacrament is borne out of the Church for the Christian faithful "to make public profession of faith and worship of the Most Blessed Sacrament." The solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament concludes the entire celebration: the usual blessing by the priest is replaced by the blessing with the Blessed Sacrament. [MR p. 491; DPPL 162-163]
Jun 3
Monday 		 
redSt Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-15, 15-16; Mk 12:1-12.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 4
Tuesday 		 
redSt Peter of Verona, priest and martyr Memorial
Mass of the memorial; proper preface in OP Missal
 2 Pt 3:12-15, 17-18; Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk 12:13-17.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 5
Wednesday 		 
redSt Boniface, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1-2, 2; Mk 12:18-27.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 6
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:2-5, 8-9, 10, 14; Mk 12:28-34.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Nobert, bishopOptional
New Zealand
white St Marcellin Chapagnat, religiousMemorial
Mass of the saint. Readings of the ferial day.
Hours of the saint.
Australia
white St Marcellin Champagnat, religiousOptional
Jun 7
Friday 		 
whiteMOST SACRED HEART
OF JESUS		Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity. Gloria, creed; Preface of Sacred Heart
Yr B Ho 11:1, 3-4, 8-9; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37.
Hours of the solemnity. Te Deum
Jun 8
Saturday 		 
whiteImmaculate Heart
of the Blessed Virgin Mary		Memorial
Mass of the Memorial.
Is 61: 9-11; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8; Lk 2: 41-51.
The ferial first reading and psalm may be used, but the gospel is proper to this memorial.
Hours of the Memorial.
Melbourne
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Peter Comensoli (2011).
Carina, Qld.
Evening Prayer I of Our Lady of Graces.
Jun 9
Sunday 		 
greenTenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Gn 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 2 Co 4:13-5:1; Mk 3:20-35.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Honiara, S.I.
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Christopher Cardone, OP (2001)
Carina, Qld.
white Our Lady of GracesSolemnity
Principal patron of the foundation, titular of the church.
Gloria, creed, readings & preface from Common of B.V.M.
Jun 10
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 K 17:1-6; Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Mt 5:1-12.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. John Dominici, bishop  
Jun 11
Tuesday 		 
redSt Barnabas, apostleMemorial
The first reading is proper.
 Ac 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3c-4, 5-6;  Gospel: Mt 10:7-13.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 12
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 K 18:20-39; Ps 16:1-2, 4, 5, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Stephen Bandelli, priest 
Jun 13
Thursday 		 
whiteSt Anthony of Padua, priest and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 1 K 18:41-46; Ps 65:10, 10-11, 12-13; Mt 5:20-26.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 14
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 K 19:9, 11-16; Ps 27:7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32.
 Hours of the day.
Jun 15
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 K 19:19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10; Mt 5:33-37.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
Perth
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Timothy Costelloe, SDB(2007).
Jun 16
Sunday 		 
greenEleventh Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Ezk 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16; 2 Co 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Jun 17
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
 1 K 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3, 5-6, 7; Mt 5:38-42.
 Hours of the day.
Jun 18
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
 1 K 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Osanna of Mantua, virgin 
Jun 19
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
 2 K 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Romuald, abbotOptional
Brisbane
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Mark Coleridge (2002)
Jun 20
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Si 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt 6:7-15.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Margaret Ebner, virgin 
Jun 21
Friday 		 
whiteSt Aloysius Gonzaga, religiousMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 2 K 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jun 22
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34; Mt 6:24-34.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redSs John Fisher, bishop, and Thomas More, martyrsOptional
whiteSt Paulinus of Nola, bishopOptional
Australia
red Sts John Fisher, bishop, and Thomas More, martyrsMemoria
Jun 23
Sunday 		 
greenTwelfth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31; 2 Co 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Jun 24
Monday 		 
whiteBirth of St John the BaptistSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the solemnity.
 Vigil of John the Baptist Vigil Mass: Jr 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab+17; 1 P 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17.
 Birth of John the Baptist Mass of the Day: Is 49: 1-6; Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15; Ac 13:22-26; Lk 1: 57-66, 80.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Jun 25
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the twelfth week.
Mass of the day.
 2 K 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36; Ps 48:2-3, 3-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14.
 Hours of the day.
Jun 26
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twelfth week.
Mass of the day.
 2 K 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40; Mt 7:15-20.
 Hours of the day.
Jun 27
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twelfth week.
Mass of the day.
 2 K 24:8-17; Ps 79:1-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and Doctor of the ChurchOptional
Jun 28
Friday 		 
redSt Irenaeus, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 2 K 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Mt 8:1-4.
 Hours of the memorial.
 First Vespers of Ss. Peter and Paul, apostles.
Jun 29
Saturday 		 
redSs Peter and Paul, apostlesSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the solemnity.
 Vigil of S. Peter and Paul Vigil Mass: Ac 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Ga 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19.
 Ss. Peter and Paul Mass during the Day: Ac 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mass during the Day: Ac 12:1-11; Mt 16:13-19.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Jun 30
Sunday 		 
greenThirteenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Ws 1:13-15, 2:23-24; Ps 30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a+13b; 2 Co 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.

July

                               
Jul 1
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Mt 8:18-22.
 Hours of the day.
Jul 2
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4-6, 6-7, 8; Mt 8:23-27.
 Hours of the day.
Jul 3
Wednesday 		 
redSt Thomas, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BEp 2:19-22; Ps 116: 1,2; Jn 20: 24-29.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Jul 4
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mt 9:1-8.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Pier Giorgio FrassatiOptional
whiteSt Elizabeth of PortugalOptional
whiteBl. Catherine Jarrige, virgin 
Jul 5
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Anthony Zaccaria, priestOptional
Jul 6
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 9:14-17.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redSt Maria Goretti, virgin and martyrOptional
Jul 7
Sunday 		 
greenFourteenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Ezk 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-2a, 2bc, 3-4; 2 Co 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Solomon Islands
  Solomon Islands Independence Day
Jul 8
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the fourteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ho 2:16-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 9:18-26.
 Hours of the day.
redBl. Adrian Fortescue, martyr 
Jul 9
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the fourteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ho 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10; Mt 9:32-38.
 Hours of the day.
redSs Francis Fernandez de Capillas, priest, Peter Sanz, bishop, and Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and companions, martyrsOptional
redSt John of Cologne, priest, and companions, martyrs Optional
Jul 10
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the fourteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ho 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mt 10:1-7.
 Hours of the day.
Jul 11
Thursday 		 
whiteSt Benedict, abbotMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ho 11:1, 3-4, 8-9; Ps 80:2, 3, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15.
 Hours of the memorial.
Adelaide
white Anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral (1996)Feast
Mass of the feast, gloria, proper readings, preface of the Dedication of a Church II.
1 K 8: 22-23, 27-30; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; ; Mt 16: 13-19.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Jul 12
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the fourteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ho 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9. 12-13, 14, 17; Mt 10:16-23.
 Hours of the day.
Jul 13
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the fourteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
whiteSt HenryOptional
whiteBl. James of Varazze, bishop 
Jul 14
Sunday 		 
greenFifteenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10; Mk 6:7-13.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Jul 15
Monday 		 
whiteSt Bonaventure, bishop and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34-11:1.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jul 16
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the fifteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Mt 11:20-24.
 Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of Mount CarmelOptional
Jul 17
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the fifteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Is 10:5-7, 13-16; Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Ceslaus of Poland, priest  
Jul 18
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the fifteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14, 15, 16-18, 19-21; Mt 11:28-30.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Bartholemew Fernandes dos Mártires, bishop 
Jul 19
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the fifteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Is 38:1-8, 21-22; Is 38:10-11, 12, 16; Mt 12:1-8.
 Hours of the day.
Jul 20
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the fifteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Mic 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redSt Apollinaris, bishop and martyrOptional
Jul 21
Sunday 		 
greenSixteenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Jr 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Brisbane
  Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. Francis Rush (2001)
Jul 22
Monday 		 
whiteSt Mary Magdalene, patroness of the OrderFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BSg 3: 1-4 or 2 Co 5: 14-17; Ps 62: 2-6, 8-9; r. 2; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Special optional texts for the Office of Readings in the Dominican Proper.
Jul 23
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the sixteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Mic 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8; Mt 12:46-50.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Bridget, religiousOptional
Jul 24
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the sixteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17; Mt 13:1-9.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Sharbel Makhluf, priestOptional
whiteBl. Augustine of Biella, priest 
whiteBl. Jane of Orvieto, lay Dominican and virgin 
Forest Lodge, N.S.W.
Evening Prayer I of St James, apostle.
Jul 25
Thursday 		 
redSt James, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr B2 Co 4:7-15; Ps 126:1-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Mt 20:20-28.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Auckland
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Patrick Dunn (1994)
Forest Lodge, N.S.W.
red St James, apostle; titular of the church and foundation.Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, creed, Preface of Apostles I or II. Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
Jul 26
Friday 		 
whiteSs Joachim and Ann, parents of Bl Virgin MaryMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jr 3:14-17; Jer 31:10, 11-12, 13; Mt 13:18-23.
 Hours of the memorial.
Jul 27
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the sixteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 7:1-11; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6, 8, 11; Mt 13:24-30.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redBl. Robert Nutter, priest and martyr 
Jul 28
Sunday 		 
greenSeventeenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B 2 K 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Jul 29
Monday 		 
whiteSs. Martha, Mary and LazarusMemorial
The Gospel is proper.
 First reading and psalm of the weekday.; ;  Gospel: Jn 11: 19-27 or Lk 10: 38-42.
 Weekday readings:Jr 13:1-11;  Deut 32:18-19, 20, 21
 Hours of the memorial.
Jul 30
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the seventeenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:35-43.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctorOptional
Jul 31
Wednesday 		 
whiteSt Ignatius of Loyola, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jr 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18; Mt 13:44-46.
 Hours of the memorial.
 Where it is the custom (and St Dominic is celebrated on 8th August), the novena in preparation for the feast of St Dominic begins today.

August

                               
Aug 1
Thursday 		 
whiteSt Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jr 18:1-6; Ps 146:1-2, 2-4, 5-6; Mt 13:47-53.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 2
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the seventeenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Jane of Aza, mother of St. DominicOptional
whiteSt Eusebius of Vercelli, bishopOptional
whiteSt Peter Julian Eymard, priestOptional
Australia and New Zealand
Evening Prayer I of St Dominic
Aug 3
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the seventeenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
whiteBl. Augustine Kazotic of Lucera, bishop 
Australia and New Zealand
white HOLY FATHER DOMINIC, PRIESTSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, proper readings, sequence In caelestia hierarchia optional, creed, Preface of St Dominic I or II.
 Is 52: 7-10, Ps 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; 2 Tim 4: 1-8; Mt 5: 13-19, or Mt 28: 16-20, or Lk 10: 1-9.
 Hours of the solemnity from the Proper of the Order of Preachers; Te Deum
Evening Prayer II of St Dominic.
OPPlenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation. See Introduction.
Aug 4
Sunday 		 
greenEighteenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25+54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Bible Sunday 
Aug 5
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the eighteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:13-21.
 Hours of the day.
whiteDedication of the Basilica of St Mary MajorOptional
Aug 6
Tuesday 		 
whiteTransfiguration of the LordFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BDn 7: 9-10, 13-14; Ps 96: 1-2, 5-6, 9; ; Mk 9: 2-10.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Aug 7
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the eighteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jr 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12, 13; Mt 15:21-28.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Cajetan, priestOptional
redSt Sixtus II, pope and martyr, and companions, martyrsOptional
Australia
 First Vespers of St Mary of the Cross
Aug 8
Thursday 		 
whiteHoly Father Dominic, priestSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the solemnity.
 Sequence In caelestia hierarchia optional. Is 52: 7-10; Ps 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; 2 Tim 4: 1-8; Mt 5: 13-19, or Mt 28: 16-20, or Lk 10: 1-9..
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
OPPlenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation. See Appendix.
New Zealand
white St Mary of the Cross, virginFeast
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, preface of the feast. Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
1 K 17: 8-16 or Col 3: 12-17; Ps 63; ; Mt 6: 25-34.
Australia
white St Mary of the Cross, virgin, Co-Patron of AustraliaSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the feast. Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
1 K 17:8-16; Ps 63; Col 3: 12-17; Mt 6: 25-34.
Aug 9
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the eighteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Nah 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35-36, 39, 41; Mt 16:24-28.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), virgin and martyr,Optional
whiteBl. John of Salerno, priest 
North Adelaide, SA
Evening Prayer I of St Laurence, deacon and martyr.
Aug 10
Saturday 		 
redSt Lawrence, deacon and martyrFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr B2 Co 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
North Adelaide, SA
red St Laurence, deacon and martyr. Titular of the Church and Foundation.Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, creed, Preface of Martyrs. Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
2 Cor 9: 6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; 1 Pt 4:12-19; Jn 12: 24-26.
Another text from the Common of Martyrs may be chosen as the second reading.
Aug 11
Sunday 		 
greenNineteenth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B 1 K 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 4:30—5:2; Jn 6:41-51.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Aug 12
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the nineteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ezk 1:2-5, 24-28; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 12-14, 14; Mt 17:22-27.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Jane Frances de Chantal, virginOptional
[Formerly 12 December.]
redBl. Jean-Georges Rehm, priest, and companions, martyrs 
Perth
white Anniversary of the dedication of the CathedralFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, proper readings, Preface of the Dedication of a Church II.
1 K 8: 22-23, 27-30; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; ; Mt 16: 13-19.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
Aug 13
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the nineteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ezk 2:8-3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14.
 Hours of the day.
redSs Pontian, pope, and Hippolytus, priest, martyrsOptional
redSt Alexander Longo and companions, martyrs of Otranto 
Aug 14
Wednesday 		 
redSt Maximillian Maria Kolbe, priest and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ezk 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 18:15-20.
 Hours of the memorial.
 First Vespers of the Assumption of B. Virgin Mary.
Aug 15
Thursday 		 
whiteAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of our provinceSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the solemnity.
 Assumption, Vigil 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Co 15:20-27; Lk 11:27-28.
 Assumption, Mass during the day Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10bc, 11, 12ab, 16; 1 Co 15: 20-26; Lk 1:39-56.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
OPPlenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation. See Appendix.
Aug 16
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the nineteenth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ezk 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Mt 19:3-12.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Stephen of HungaryOptional
Aug 17
Saturday 		 
whiteSt Hyacinth of Poland, friar and priest Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ezk 18:1-10, 13, 30-32; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 18
Sunday 		 
greenTwentieth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Pr 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15a; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Patroness of our Province.		Solemnity
  Everything as on 15 August.
Aug 19
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the twentieth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ezk 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 19:16-22.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John Eudes, priestOptional
whiteBl. Jordan of Pisa, priest 
Aug 20
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Bernard, abbot and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ezk 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27, 27-28, 30, 35-36; Mt 19:23-30.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 21
Wednesday 		 
whiteSt Pius X, popeMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ezk 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 22
Thursday 		 
whiteQueenship of Bl. V. MaryMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ezk 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 23
Friday 		 
whiteSt Rose of Lima, virgin Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ezk 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 22:34-40.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 24
Saturday 		 
redSt Bartholomew, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BRv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Aug 25
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-First Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Jos 24:1-2, 15-17, 18; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23a; Eph 5:21-32 or Eph 5: 2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Aug 26
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the twenty-first week.
Mass of the day.
 2 Th 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 4-5; Mt 23:13-22.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. James of Bevagna, priest 
Aug 27
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt MonicaMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 2 Th 2:1-3, 14-16; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Mt 23:23-26.
 Hours of the memorial.
Forest Lodge, N.S.W.
Evening Prayer I of the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church.
Aug 28
Wednesday 		 
whiteSt Augustine, bishop and Doctor of the Church Feast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BCol 3: 12-17; Ps 100: 2-3,4,5; Jn 17: 14-23a.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Forest Lodge, N.S.W.
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1928)Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, creed, Preface of Dedication of a Church I.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Hb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Aug 29
Thursday 		 
redBeheading of St John the Baptist, martyrMemorial
The Gospel is proper.
 Jr 1:17-19; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab+17;  Gospel: Mk 6:17-29.
 Hours of the memorial.
Aug 30
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the twenty-first week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10, 11; Mt 25:1-13.
 Hours of the day.
Aug 31
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-first week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21; Mt 25:14-30.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   

September

                              
Sep 1
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Second Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Sep 2
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the twenty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 2:1-5; Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102; Lk 4:16-30.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Guala of Bergamo, bishop 
whiteBl. Ingrid Skänninge, religious 
Sydney
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral (1928)Feast
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, Te Deum
3 K 8: 22-23, 27-30; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; ; Mt 16: 13-19.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Papua New Guinea
 Day of Remembrance of All the Martyrs of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Sep 3
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Gregory the Great, pope and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 1 Co 2:10-16; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37.
 Hours of the memorial.
Sydney
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, OP (2003)
Sep 4
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Catherine of Racconigi, virgin 
Sep 5
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 3:18-23; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11.
 Hours of the day.
At Conventual Mass
black, violet or white Anniversary of Deceased Friends, Relatives and BenefactorsCommemoration
The Commemoration is celebrated at conventual Mass only, but appropriate intecessions may be included in Morning and Evening Prayer.
1 Jn 3: 1-2; Ps 121: 1-2, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; ; Mt 25: 31-46.
Texts in the Dominican Proper. If this commemoration falls on a Sunday, it may be celebrated on any free day in the following week.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
white St Teresa of Calcutta, virginOptional
Sep 6
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the twenty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39.
 Hours of the day.
redBb. Michael Czartorysky, priest, and Julia Rodzinska, virgin, martyrs 
whiteBl. Bertrand of Garrigue, priest 
Australia
violet  Spring Ember Day
  A day of penance and prayer.
 MASS and readings from the Masses for Various Needs and Occasions.
Eucharistic Prayer for Various Needs and Occasions is recommended.
 Liturgy of the Hours as above.
Carina, Qld.
Evening Prayer I of the Dedication of the Church.
Sep 7
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 4:9-15; Ps 145:17-18, 19-20, 21; Lk 6:1-5.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
Carina, Qld.
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1977)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Hb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Sep 8
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Third Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Is 35:4-7; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9b-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Sep 9
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the twenty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12; Lk 6:6-11.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Peter Claver, priestOptional
St Bede's, Pyrmont
white Evening Prayer I of the Dedication of the Church
Evening Prayer I of the Dedication of the Church
Sep 10
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the twenty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 6:1-11; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 9; Lk 6:12-19.
 Hours of the day.
St Bede's, Pyrmont
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (2017)Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the Dedication of a Church I.
Sep 11
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17; Lk 6:20-26.
 Hours of the day.
Solomon Islands
Evening Prayer I of the Holy Name of Mary.
Sep 12
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 8:1-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38.
 Hours of the day.
whiteMost Holy Name of MaryOptional
Solomon Islands
white Most Holy Name of Mary, Patroness of the Solomon Islands.Solemnity
Mass and Office of the Solemnity. Preface of B.V. Mary I or II. Te Deum.
Sep 13
Friday 		 
whiteSt John Chrysostom, bishop and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 1 Co 9:16-19, 22-27; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6, 8, 12; Lk 6:39-42.
 Hours of the memorial.
Sep 14
Saturday 		 
redTriumph of the Holy CrossFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BNb 21: 4-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Jn 3: 13-17.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Mass of the feast; Gloria; Preface of the Holy Cross, or of the Passion I
Sep 15
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Fourth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Is 50:4-9; Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Sep 16
Monday 		 
redSs Cornelius, pope and martyr , and Cyprian, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 1 Co 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 17; Lk 7:1-10.
 Hours of the memorial.
Papua New Guinea
white Independence DayAs a feast
Mass of Independence Day, from the PNG Proper.
1 K 8:55-61, or Dt 8:17-18; Ps 116: 12-13, 17-18; Col 3: 12-17 or 1 Tm 6:6-11; Lk 17: 11-19, or Lk 12: 13-21.
Hours of the occurring weekday.
Sep 17
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the twenty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 12:12-14, 27-31; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 7:11-17.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Hildegard of Bingen, virgin and Doctor of the ChurchOptional
whiteSt Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctorOptional
Papua New Guinea
red Ss Cornelius, pope, and Cyprian, bishop, martyrsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of weekdays, or of the saints.
Hours of the memorial.
Sep 18
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 12:31-13:13; Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Juan Macias, religious Optional
Sep 19
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 1 Co 15:1-11; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Januarius, bishop and martyrOptional
Sep 20
Friday 		 
redSt Andrew Kim Taegon, priest, St Paul Chong Hasang and companions, martyrsMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 1 Co 15:12-20; Ps 17:1, 6-7, 8, 15; Lk 8:1-3.
 Hours of the memorial.
Sep 21
Saturday 		 
redSt Matthew, apostle and evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BEp 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Mt 9:9-13.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Sep 22
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Ws 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8; Jas 3:16—4:3; Mk 9:30-37.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Sep 23
Monday 		 
whiteSt Pius of Pietrelcina, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Pr 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; Lk 8:16-18.
 Hours of the memorial.
Sep 24
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the twenty-fifth week.
Mass of the day.
 Pr 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1. 27. 20. 34. 35. 44; Lk 8:19-21.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Dalmatius Moner, priest 
Sep 25
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-fifth week.
Mass of the day.
 Pr 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Mark of Modena, priest 
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
red Bl John Mazzucconi, religious, priest and martyrMemorial
Sep 26
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-fifth week.
Mass of the day.
 Qo 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17; Lk 9:7-9.
 Hours of the day.
redSs Cosmas and Damian, martyrsOptional
whiteBl. Lawrence of Ripafratta, priest 
Sep 27
Friday 		 
whiteSt Vincent de Paul, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Qo 3:1-11; Ps 144:1-2, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22.
 Hours of the memorial.
Sep 28
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-fifth week.
Mass of the day.
 Qo 11:9-12:8; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17; Lk 9:43-45.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redSt Dominic Ibañez de Erquicia, priest, St. Lawrence Ruiz, & Bl. Alphonus Navarette, priest, and companions, martyrsOptional
redSt Wenceslaus, martyrOptional
Bomana, Papua New Guinea
Evening Prayer I of St Michael, archangel.
Sep 29
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Nb 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48.
AustraliaWorld Refugees and Migration Day
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Papua New Guinea
white St Michael, archangel, patron of the nation.Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity. Gloria, Creed.
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14;  Ps 138:1-2a, 2bc-3, 4-5; Rv 12:7-12a; Jn 1:47-51.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum
Sep 30
Monday 		 
whiteSt Jerome, priest and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1, 2-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50.
 Hours of the memorial.

October

                               
Oct 1
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Theresa of the Child Jesus, virginMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8; Lk 9:51-56.
 Hours of the memorial.
Oct 2
Wednesday 		 
whiteHoly Guardian AngelsMemorial
Mass of the Memorial; Preface of the Holy Angels.
The Gospel is proper.
 Ex 23:20-23; Ps 91:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 10-11;  Gospel: Mt 18:1-5, 10.
 Hours of the memorial.
Oct 3
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-sixth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Dominic Spadafora, friar and priest 
Oct 4
Friday 		 
whiteHoly Father Francis of Assisi, deacon Feast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BSi 50: 1, 3-7 or Ga 6:14-18 ; Ps 16: 1-2a,5,7-8,11; Mt 11: 25-30.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Oct 5
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-sixth week.
Mass of the day.
 Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-16; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
whiteBl. Raymond of Capua, priest and Master of the Order Optional
whiteSt Maria Faustina Kowalska, virginOptional
Oct 6
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Hb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Doubleview, WA, Gizo, S.I. and Prospect, SA
Evening Prayer I of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Oct 7
Monday 		 
whiteOur Lady of the Rosary Feast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BZach 2: 14-17 or 1 Chr 15: 3-4,15-16, 16:1-2 or Ac 1: 12-14; Lk 1: 46-47,48-49,50-51,52-53,54-55; Lk 1: 26-38.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Doubleview, WA, Gizo, SI. and Prospect, SA
white Our Lady of the Rosary, patron of the foundation, titular of the church.Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed; Preface of B.V. Mary.
Zach 2: 14-17 or 1 Chr 15: 3-4,15-16, 16:1-2; Lk 1: 46-55; Act 1: 12-14; Lk 1: 26-38
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Oct 8
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the twenty-seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 1:13-24; Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15; Lk 10:38-42.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Ambrose Sansedoni, priest 
whiteBl. Matthew Carreri, priest 
Oct 9
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1, 2; Lk 11:1-4.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Denis, bishop and martyr, and companions, martyrsOptional
whiteSt John Leonardi, priestOptional
whiteSt Louis Bertrán, priest Optional
Oct 10
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Lk 11:5-13.
 Hours of the day.
Doubleview, WA
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (2004)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Dedication; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Hb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Oct 11
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the twenty-seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 3:7-14; Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 11:15-26.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John XXIII, popeOptional
whiteBl. James Griesinger of Ulm, religious 
Oct 12
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-seventh week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 11:27-28.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
Oct 13
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Ws 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Hb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Oct 14
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the twenty-eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32.
 Hours of the day.
redSt Callistus I, pope and martyrOptional
whiteBl. Mary Poussepin, virgin  
Oct 15
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ga 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48; Lk 11:37-41.
 Hours of the memorial.
Oct 16
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ga 5:18-25; Ps 1:1, 1-2, 3, 4, 6; Lk 11:42-46.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Hedwig, religiousOptional
whiteSt Margaret Mary AlacoqueOptional
Oct 17
Thursday 		 
redSt Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ep 1:3-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 11:47-54.
 Hours of the memorial.
Honiara
  Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. Daniel Wilem Stuyvenberg
Oct 18
Friday 		 
redSt Luke, evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr B2 Tm 4:9-17b; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Oct 19
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-eighth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 12:8-12.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redSs John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests, and companions, martyrsOptional
whiteSt Paul of the Cross, priestOptional
whiteBl. Agnes of Jesus Galand, virgin  
Oct 20
Sunday 		 
greenTwenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22; Hb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Oct 21
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the twenty-ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 2:1-10; Ps 100:2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 12:13-21.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Peter of Città di Castello, priest 
Gizo, Solomon Islands
  Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Luciano Capelli, SDB (2007)
Oct 22
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the twenty-ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 2:12-22; Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; Lk 12:35-38.
 Hours of the day.
St John Paul II, popeOptional
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church
(when the actual date is unknown.)		Solemnity
This date commemorates the dedication of the Church of Les Jacobins, Toulouse, in 1385, to which the relics of St Thomas Aquinas had been translated in 1369 and where they are venerated to this day. When the actual date of dedication is known, however, this solemnity is celebrated on the proper anniversary.
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Heb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Oct 23
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the twenty-ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Lk 12:39-48.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt John of Capistrano, priestOptional
Oct 24
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the twenty-ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Anthony of Claret, bishopOptional
Oct 25
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the twenty-ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Peter of Geremia, priest 
Oct 26
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the twenty-ninth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5; Lk 13:1-9.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
whiteBl. Damian of Finale, priest 
Oct 27
Sunday 		 
greenThirtieth Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Jr 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6; Hb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Oct 28
Monday 		 
redSs. Simon and Jude, apostlesFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BEp 2: 19-22; Ps 19: 2-5; Lk 6: 12-16.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Oct 29
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the thirtieth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 5:21-33; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Lk 13:18-21.
 Hours of the day.
Oct 30
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the thirtieth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 13-14; Lk 13:22-30.
 Hours of the day.
redBb. Terence Albert O'Brien, bishop, & Peter Higgins, priest, martyrs 
whiteBl. Benvenuta Bojani, virgin 
Oct 31
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the thirtieth week.
Mass of the day.
 Ep 6:10-20; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35.
 Hours of the day.
 First Vespers of All Saints.

November

                              
Nov 1
Friday 		 
whiteAll SaintsSolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the solemnity.
 All saints Rv 7: 2-4, 9-14; Ps 24: 1-6; Rev 7: 2-4, 9-14; Mt 5: 1-12.
 Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Nov 2
Saturday 		 
black or violetCommemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Mass 1, 2 or 3 of All Souls; reading from the Common; Preface of Christian Death I - V
Priests may celebrate three Masses; second is offered for all faithful departed, third for intentions of the Pope.		Commem-
oration
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed, preface of the solemnity.
 L.C.O. 70, § 1 : From All Souls' Day to Advent, every priest shall celebrate one Mass and brothers who are not priests shall participate in one Mass for deceased brothers, sisters, familiars, and benefactors.
Hours of the Commemoration from the Office of the Dead, except for texts that are proper.
Vespers of All Souls' Day; Evening Mass of the Sunday, however.
Nov 3
Sunday 		 
greenThirty-First Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-3a, 3b-4, 47+51; Hb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28-34.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 3 of the Psalter.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
  All Saints may be celebrated today, in which case everything is as set out on 1st November.
Bomana, Papua New Guinea
white St Martin de Porres, religious, patron of the foundationSolemnity
As above, but with the rank of Solemnity.
Nov 4
Monday 		 
whiteSt Charles Borromeo, bishopMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Ph 2:1-4; Ps 131:1, 2, 3; Lk 14:12-14.
 Hours of the memorial.
Nov 5
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the thirty-first week.
Mass of the day.
 Ph 2:5-11; Ps 22:26-27, 28-30, 31-32; Lk 14:15-24.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Simon Ballachi, friar and religious 
Nov 6
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the thirty-first week.
Mass of the day.
 Ph 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33.
 Hours of the day.
redBl. Bonaventure Garcia Paredes, Hyacinth Serrano Lopez, priests, and companions, martyrsOptional
Solomon Islands
red Missionary Martyrs of the Solomon IslandsMemorial
Mass and Hours of the memorial. Preface of the weekday, or of the martyrs.
Nov 7
Thursday 		 
whiteAll Saints of the Order of Preachers Feast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BSi 44: 1-15, or 2 Co 6: 4-10; Ps 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Mk 10: 28-30.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Plenary indulgence under the usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation. See the Introduction.
Nov 8
Friday 		 
black or violetAnniversary of Deceased Brothers and SistersCommem-
oration
Mass of the Commemoration; Preface of Christian Death I – V.
Reading from the Lectionary for Masses of the Dead.
Hours of the Commemoration, from the Office of the Dead.
OPTexts in the Dominican Proper
Nov 9
Saturday 		 
whiteDedication of the Basilica of St John LateranFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BEz 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 45: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 2: 13-22.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Nov 10
Sunday 		 
greenThirty-Second Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B 1 K 17:10-16; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9b-10; Hb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 4 of the Psalter.
Nov 11
Monday 		 
whiteSt Martin of Tours, bishopMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Tt 1:1-9; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6.
 Hours of the memorial.
Nov 12
Tuesday 		 
redSt Josaphat, bishop and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Tt 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10.
 Hours of the memorial.
Nov 13
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the thirty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 Tt 3:1-7; Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6; Lk 17:11-19.
 Hours of the day.
Nov 14
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the thirty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 Phm 7-20; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; Lk 17:20-25.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. John Liccio, priest 
whiteBl. Lucy of Narni, virgin 
Blackfriars Chapel, Prospect, SA
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Chapel (2003)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum. Evening Prayer II of the Dedication.
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Hb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Nov 15
Friday 		 
whiteSt Albert the Great, bishop and Doctor of the Church Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Si 6: 18-21, 33-37 or Jm 3: 13-18; Ps 119: 9-14;  Gospel: Mt 25: 14-23.
 Hours of the memorial.
Blackfriars Chapel, Prospect, SA
white St Albert the Great, bishop and doctor, titular of the chapel.Solemnity
As above, but with the rank of Solemnity.
Nov 16
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the thirty-second week.
Mass of the day.
 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 18:1-8.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
whiteSt Gertrude, virginOptional
whiteSt Margaret of ScotlandOptional
Nov 17
Sunday 		 
greenThirty-Third Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Yr B Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5+8, 9-10, 11; Hb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32.
 Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Week 1 of the Psalter.
Nov 18
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the thirty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Lk 18:35-43.
 Hours of the day.
whiteDedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul, apostlesOptional
The readings for this memorial are proper: Ac 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 97:1-6; Mt 14:22-33.
Nov 19
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the thirty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; Lk 19:1-10.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. James Benfatti, and bishop 
whiteSt Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas, virgin 
Nov 20
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the thirty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 19:11-28.
 Hours of the day.
AustraliaRed Wednesday - A Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Nov 21
Thursday 		 
whitePresentation of the Bl. Virgin MaryMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 9; Lk 19:41-44.
 Hours of the memorial.
Nov 22
Friday 		 
redSt Cecilia, virgin and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
 Rv 10:8-11; Ps 11914, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48.
 Hours of the memorial.
Nov 23
Saturday 		 
greenSaturday of the thirty-third week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40.
 Hours of the day.
white / green
OP		Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper		Optional
   
redSt Clement I, pope and martyrOptional
whiteSt Columban, abbotOptional
Nov 24
Sunday 		 
whiteOur Lord Jesus Christ, Universal KingSolemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, creed.
Yr B Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1a, 1b-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 .
 Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
Week 2 of the Psalter.
Nov 25
Monday 		 
greenMonday of the thirty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 14:1-3, 4-5; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4.
 Hours of the day.
whiteSt Catherine of Alexandria or of SinaiOptional
Nov 26
Tuesday 		 
greenTuesday of the thirty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Lk 21:5-11.
 Hours of the day.
Nov 27
Wednesday 		 
greenWednesday of the thirty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 7-8, 9; Lk 21:12-19.
 Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Margaret of Savoy, religious 
Nov 28
Thursday 		 
greenThursday of the thirty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9; Ps 100:2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 21:20-28.
 Hours of the day.
Nov 29
Friday 		 
greenFriday of the thirty-fourth week.
Mass of the day.
 Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6, 8; Lk 21:29-33.
 Hours of the day.
Nov 30
Saturday 		 
redSt Andrew, apostleFeast
Mass of the feast day; gloria, preface of the feast.
Yr BRm 10: 9-18; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 4: 18-22.
 Hours of the feast; Te Deum

December

                               
 
ADVENT SEASON
A new Liturgical Year Begins with the First Sunday of Advent.

Sunday cycle: C Weekday cycle: 1
(Volume I of the Liturgy of the Hours.)
Dec 1
Sunday 		 
violetFirst Sunday of AdventPsalter Week 1
Mass of the Sunday; creed; the Gloria is omitted. Preface of Advent I. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
Yr CJr 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10+14; 1 Th 3:12–4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum. Evening Prayer II of Sunday.
Dec 2
Monday 		 
violetMonday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 2:1-5 (or Is 4:2-6 in Year A); Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 8:5-11.
Hours of the day.
Prospect, SA
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1950)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Hb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Dec 3
Tuesday 		 
whiteSt Francis Xavier, priestMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint. 
Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24.
Hours of the saint.
North Adelaide, SA
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (1949)Solemnity
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
Is 5: 1, 6-7; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; Hb 12: 18-19, 22-24; Jn 4: 19-24.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Dec 4
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 15:29-37.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt John Damascene, priest and doctorOptional
Brisbane, Qld
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral (1897)Feast
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, Te Deum
1 K 8: 22-23, 27-30; Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11; ; Mt 16: 13-19.
Other readings may be chosen ad libitum from the Common.
Gizo, Solomon Islands
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral (2011)Feast
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, Te Deum
Dec 5
Thursday 		 
violetThursday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1+8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27.
Hours of the day.
Dec 6
Friday 		 
violetFriday of the first week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Nicholas, bishopOptional
Dec 7
Saturday 		 
whiteSt Ambrose, bishop and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint. 
Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 9:35-10:1, 6-8.
Hours of the saint.
Dec 8
Sunday 		 
violetSecond Sunday of AdventPsalter Week 2
Mass of the Sunday; creed; the Gloria is omitted. Preface of Advent I. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
Yr CBa 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum. Evening Prayer II of Sunday.
Dec 9
Monday 		 
whiteImmaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MarySolemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed; preface of the solemnity.
Yr Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3bc-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38.
Other masses are prohibited, but the funeral mass is allowed.
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum
Transferred from yesterday.
Dec 10
Tuesday 		 
violetTuesday of the second week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-2, 3+10ac, 11-12, 13; Mt 18:12-14.
Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of LoretoOptional
Dec 11
Wednesday 		 
violetWednesday of the second week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8+10; Mt 11:28-30.
Hours of the day.
whiteSt Damasus I, popeOptional
Dec 12
Thursday 		 
violetThursday of the second week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1+9, 10-11, 12-13ab; Mt 11:11-15.
Hours of the day.
whiteOur Lady of GuadelupeOptional
Anniversary of the Foundation of the Province (1950) 
Dec 13
Friday 		 
redSt Lucy, virgin and martyrMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint. 
Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4+6; Mt 11:16-19.
Hours of the saint.
Dec 14
Saturday 		 
whiteSt John of the Cross, priest and doctorMemorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of Advent I or of the saint. 
Si 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac+3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13.
Hours of the saint.
Dec 15
Sunday 		 
violetThird Sunday of AdventPsalter Week 3
or roseGaudete Sunday
Mass of the Sunday; creed; the Gloria is omitted. Preface of Advent I. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
Yr CZp 3:14-18; Isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum. Evening Prayer II of Sunday.
 Organ may be played solo; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25). 
Dec 16
Monday 		 
violetMonday of the third week in Advent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Advent I
Nb 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6+7bc, 8-9; Mt 21:23-27.
Hours of the day.
whiteBl. Sebastian Maggi, priest 
Dec 17
Tuesday 		 
violet17 December.
Mass of 17 December; preface of Advent II
Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17.
Hours of 17 December
The "Christmas Novena" begins today. Special texts in Mass & Office.
It is desirable that vespers from the 17-23 of December should be more solemn by adopting the use of the "major antiphons", and by inviting the faithful to participate at the celebration. Such a celebration, held either before or after the popular devotions to which the faithful are particularly attached, would be an ideal "Christmas novena", in full conformity with the Liturgy and mindful of the needs of the faithful. Some elements, such as the homily, the use of incense, and the intercessions, could also be expanded within the celebration of Vespers [DPPL,n. 103].
Dec 18
Wednesday 		 
violet18 December.
Mass of 18 December; preface of Advent II
Jr 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25.
Hours of 18 December
Dec 19
Thursday 		 
violet19 December.
Mass of 19 December; preface of Advent II
Jg 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25.
Hours of 19 December
Dec 20
Friday 		 
violet20 December.
Mass of 20 December; preface of Advent II
Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38.
Hours of 20 December
whiteSt Dominic of Silos, priestCommem-
oration
Dec 21
Saturday 		 
violet21 December.
Mass of 21 December; preface of Advent II
Sg 2:8-14 or Zp 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45.
Hours of 21 December
whiteSt Peter Canisius, priest and doctorOptional
Dec 22
Sunday 		 
violetFourth Sunday of AdventPsalter Week 4
Mass of the Sunday; creed; the Gloria is omitted. Preface of Advent II. Ritual and funeral Masses are prohibited.
Yr CMic 5:1-4; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Hb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45.
Hours of the Sunday; Te Deum. Evening Prayer II of Sunday.
OP Anniversary of the approval of our Order (1216). Special prayers for this intention may be made at Mass and at Vespers.
Dec 23
Monday 		 
violet23 December.
Mass of 23 December; preface of Advent II
Ml 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10+14; Lk 1:57-66.
Hours of 23 December
whiteSt John of Kanty, priestOptional
Dec 24
Tuesday 		 
violet24 December.
Mass of 24 December; preface of Advent II
2 S 7:1-5, 8b-11, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29; Lk 1:67-79.
Hours of 24 December
OPA special celebration or "Solemn Chapter" is recommended today.
Evening Prayer I and Vigil Mass of Christmas.
Night Prayer is said only by those not attending Office of Readings and Midnight Mass.
 CHRISTMAS SEASON
 
Dec 25
Wednesday 		 
whiteChristmas Day,
The Nativity of the Lord		Solemnity with octave
Holy Day of Obligation
For pastoral reasons, the texts of the Midnight Mass may be used at the Vigil. Priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses.
Mass of the Vigil, Midnight, Dawn or Day Mass; gloria, creed, sequence Laetabundus optional
Readings:
  Vigil Mass: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5,16-17,27,29; Ac 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or Mt 1:18-25.
  Midnight Mass: Is 9: 1-7; Ps 96: 1-3, 11-13 Tit 2: 11-14; Lk 2: 1-14.
  Dawn Mass: Is 62: 11-12; Ps 97: 1, 6, 11-12 Tit 3:4-7; Lk 2: 15-20.
  Mass During the Day: Is 52: 7-10; Ps 98: 1-6; Hb 1: 1-6 Jn 1: 1-18.
All genuflect in the creed at "...and became man."
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon (throughout octave.)
OPAt Mass during the Day the sequence Laetabundus may be used.
Hours of Christmas; Te Deum.
OPBefore Mass at midnight on Christmas it is appropriate that the Office of Readings be celebrated as a vigil. (GILH,n.215) At the conclusion of this celebration, as is the custom in the liturgical tradition of our Order, the Genealogy according to Matthew (1:1-16) may be sung. If necessary, the chant, that is the solemn proclamation of the Genealogy, may be sung in the manner proper to the gospel by a cantor who is not a deacon
OPPlenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation. See the Introduction
Dec 26
Thursday 		 
redSt Stephen, protomartyrFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, sequence optional.
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Morning hours of the feast; Te Deum
  Vespers of the Octave.
 Ac 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Ps 31:3cd-4, 6ab+7b+8a, 17+21ab Mt 10:17-22
Dec 27
Friday 		 
whiteSt John, apostle and evangelistFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, sequence optional.
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Morning hours of the feast; Te Deum; Evening Prayer of Octave of Christmas.
  Vespers of the Octave.
 1 Jn 1:1-4 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 Jn 20:2-8
Dec 28
Saturday 		 
redThe Holy Innocents, martyrsFeast
Mass of the feast; gloria, sequence optional.
Christmas Preface I - III
Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.
Morning hours of the feast; Te Deum; Evening Prayer of Octave of Christmas.
  First Vespers of the Holy Family.
 1 Jn 1:5-2:2 Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 Mt 2:13-18
Dec 29
Sunday 		 
whiteHOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Mass of the feast; gloria, creed. Christmas Preface I - III. Special Communicantes in Roman Canon.		Feast
Yr CSi 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; Lk 2:41-52.
Hours of the feast. Te Deum Laudamus. 
Dec 30
Monday 		 
whiteSixth day in the Octave of Christmas
Mass of the day; gloria, sequence Laetabundus optional; preface of Christmas I - III
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40.
Hours of the day.Te Deum.
Dec 31
Tuesday 		 
whiteSeventh day in the Octave of Christmas
Mass of the day; gloria, sequence Laetabundus optional; preface of Christmas I - III
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13; Jn 1:1-18.
Hours of the day.Te Deum.
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APPENDIX I

Epiphany Proclamation 2024

On the Epiphany of the Lord, after the singing of the Gospel, a Deacon or cantor, in keeping with an ancient practice of Holy Church, announces from the ambo the moveable feasts of the current year according to this formula:

Know, dear brothers and sisters,
that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
so by God's mercy we announce to you also
the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Saviour:
On the fourteenth day of February will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Season of Lent.
On the thirty-first day of March you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Holy Passover of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
On the twelfth day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
On the nineteenth day of May the feast of Pentecost;
on the second day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
On the first day of December the first Sunday of the Advent of our Lord, Jesus Christ,
to whom is honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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