Paulist 2012 Calendar by Bruce Byers

Saints of God

2012 Calendar

A Special Message

Photo credit: Bruce Byers, 2011. Most Rev. Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, ordained Fr. Dat Tran, CSP to the order of priests in May 2011 at the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle in New York City.

Father Michael B. McGarry, C.S.P. President of the Paulist Fathers

Dear Friend in Christ, Spirited Paulist ministry is as relevant today as it was when Servant of God Isaac Hecker, C.S.P., embarked on his work to bring the Catholic faith to America. The Paulist Fathers continue that work by guiding others into the loving arms of Jesus Christ and His Church, reinvigorating the faithful, inviting inactive Catholics home again, fostering understanding between Catholics and people of other faiths, and reaching out in innovative ways to meet the temporal and spiritual needs of the elderly, young adults, and the underserved. More than 150 years after the founding of our community, Paulists faithfully respond to God’s call, animated by Hecker’s vision. Your 2012 Saints of God Calendar is one of the many ways we minister to the spiritual growth of our brothers and sisters in Christ: we hope that the beautiful images of God’s saints will inspire you to recognize the ever-more beautiful divine image in each of us. We invite you to be part of Christ’s mission to do just that. I hope that you enjoy your calendar. Indeed I hope that you find looking at it inspires you to explore unique and imaginative ways of working God’s will in your own life. We are happy to send you this—without obligation—as a reminder that your support of the Paulist Fathers makes our mission both possible and effective. Thank you ever so much. Thank you, and may God continue to bless you.

We give the Word of God a voice in pulpits and print, on radio and television, on the Web and the wide screen. We share the passion of Saint Paul for unity in faith and solidarity in mission among all the baptized in the body of Christ. We welcome people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds in our parishes, city centers, and campus worship communities. We claim Isaac Hecker as our founder, the Holy Spirit as our primary guide, Saint Paul as our patron, and the laity as our valued partners in mission. We search out those who have no church home, and welcome home those who have been away. We build bridges of respect and collaboration with people of other world religions. The Gospel we preach calls for all the people of God to be treated with dignity and justice. We are Paulists. Missionaries to North America.

Servant of God Father Isaac Thomas Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers. Born: Dec. 18, 1819, in New York City to German immigrant parents. Died: Dec. 22, 1888, following a long illness.

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It was in the 19th Century while in Rome that Paulist founder, Father Isaac Hecker, received Pope Pius IX’s approval to establish an order of priests for the purpose of serving the Church in the United States. Upon returning to America in 1858, Fr. Hecker’s new congregation— which consisted of Fr. Hecker and Fathers Augustine Hewit, Francis Baker, and George Deshon—was accepted into the New York Archdiocese. Calling themselves the “Missionary Priests of St. Paul the Apostle,” or “Paulists,” the four traveled throughout the United States conducting parish missions and bringing the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith to those of other faiths as well as those unchurched and alienated. At the same time, the Paulists started printing newspapers as a means of spreading the Gospel and our beloved Catholic Faith. In 1866, Fr. Hecker founded the Paulist Press (originally called the Catholic Publication Society) to propagate Catholic doctrine and teachings on a wider scale. In more recent times, radio, television, film, and the Internet are the means by which the Paulists spread the Good News throughout North America, Canada, Italy, and Israel. In January of 2008, at the majestic Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, the cause for canonization in the Roman Catholic Church was formally opened for Paulist Fathers founder Father Isaac Thomas Hecker. Please report all favors received to: Office of the Cause of Father Hecker, 3015 Fourth Street NE, Washington, DC 20017-1102

Evangelization The Paulists’ churches in awakening seekers to the love of Jesus Christ. In service to the wider Church and in a spirit of collaboration, we call and form disciples in mission who invite others through proclamation and witness to share in the rich Catholic tradition. Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations The Paulist Office of Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations works for unity among the followers of Christ and builds bridges of understanding, respect, and collaboration with members of other world religions. Reconciliation Through hope, dialogue, listening, penance, and healing, the Paulist Office for Reconciliation reaches out to those who have turned away from the Faith and the Church. Landings International specifically addresses the spiritual needs of returning Catholics. Young Adult Ministry The Paulist Young Adult Ministries encourage young adults to explore their spirituality, discover (or re-discover) the rich depths of Catholic tradition, and connect to communities of faith. Communication Paulist publications, radio broadcasts, movies, and Internet ministries continue the Paulist tradition of presenting the Gospel in new and innovative ways to lead others to Christ. Vocations The Paulist vocation is to bring Christ to a new generation of North Americans in such a way that He can be recognized in a world foreign to Him. The Paulist formation program helps men discern the mystery of God’s grace and calling.

Calendar Notes 1. The 2012 liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011. 2. Scripture citations are based on the New American Bible with the revised New Testament and may differ slightly from the citations given in the Ordo Lectionum Missae (1981) due to difference in versification. 3. In the preparation of diocesan and provincial calendars and ordines, the dedication of diocesan cathedrals, the dedication of parish churches, and special days of prayer (cf. General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 2002, no. 373) should be added, along with other commemorations of saints and the blesseds that are included in those particular calendars. 4. In several ecclesiastical provinces of the United States of America, the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is transferred from Thursday, May 17, 2012, to the following Sunday, May 20, 2012. In those archdioceses and dioceses, on Thursday, May 17, one may observe as an Easter Weekday. 5. Outside the Advent, Christmas, Lenten, and Easter seasons, on Saturdays that have no commemoration having the rank of obligatory memorial or higher, a Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary may be celebrated. The readings and prayers may be selected from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 6. In a decree dated March 23, 1992, the bishop of Honolulu designated Christmas and the Immaculate Conception as the only two holy days of obligation for the State of Hawaii. This implements the indult received from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on May 26, 1990, and the subsequent nihil obstat from the USCCB allowing Hawaii to legislate on this matter in accord with the policies of the Conference of Bishops of the South Pacific (CEPAC). 7. In 2011, because a Sunday does not occur between December 25 and January 1, the feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on Friday, December 30, with only one reading before the Gospel. 8. Since March 25, 2012 is the fifth Sunday of Lent, the solemnity of Annunciation of the Lord, normally assigned to this day, is transfered to March 26, 2012.

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The liturgical days on this calendar are taken from the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America, published by the Secretariat of Divine Worship, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Saint Paul the Apostle Great convert and Apostle of the Gentiles, you became Christ-like and knew only Christ Crucified. Though extremely learned, you relied completely on the Wisdom received from the Spirit and taught from the abundance of your heart. Instruct modern evangelists — those who preach Christ to others. Let them realize that their actions speak louder in conveying their God-given message but to rely above all on the promptings of the Spirit. Amen.

c Saint Paul is the patron saint of the Paulist Fathers. His mission was one of reaching out and preaching the Gospel to his contemporaries, spreading the message of God’s love – much like the Paulist Fathers do today. Before his conversion on the road to Damascus, Paul spent many years persecuting the early Church. He spent the rest of his life as a missionary, trying to convert others to Christianity. Saint Paul was beheaded in Rome in 67 AD.

Photo credit: Photographed by Bruce Byers, www.brucebyers.com at Saint Paul’s Church in Florence, Italy (2011).

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JANUARY 2012 SUNDAY

MONDAY

1 The Octave Day of The Nativity of the Lord Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/ Lk 2:16-21 (18)

2 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 (205)

8 The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/ Mt 2:1-12 (20)

15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 (65)

22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/ Mk 1:14-20 (68)

29 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/ Mk 1:21-28 (71)

TUESDAY

9 The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11/ Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/ Mk 1:7-11 (21)

16 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22 (311)

23 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30 (317)

30 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/ Mk 5:1-20 (323)

Monthly Key:

First Week in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28 (306) or 1 Sm 1:1-8 (305) and 1:9-20 (306)/Mk 1:14-20 (305) and 1:21-28 (306)

17 Saint Anthony, abbot 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28 (312)

24 Saint Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/ Mk 3:31-35 (318)

31 Saint John Bosco, priest 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3/Mk 5:21-43 (324)

THURSDAY

4 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 (207)

Feast Holidays

WEDNESDAY

Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Jn 1:29-34 (206)

Memorial

5 Saint John Neumann, bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 (208)

11 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/ Mk 1:29-39 (307)

13 Saint Hilary, bishop and doctor of the Church 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/ Mk 2:1-12 (309)

The Conversion of Saint Paul, apostle Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/ Mk 16:15-18 (519)

Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8* or Tit 1:1-5* (520)/ Mk 4:21-25 (320)

27 Saint Angela Merici, virgin 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/ Mk 4:26-34 (321) FEBRUARY 2012

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7 Saint Raymond of Penyafort, priest 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 2:1-11 (210)

14 Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/ Mk 2:13-17 (310)

Saint Fabian, pope and martyr; Saint Sebastian, martyr 1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 3:13-19 (315)

SATURDAY

Saint André Bessette, religious 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:2338 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 (209)

19 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/ Mk 3:7-12 (314)

Abstinence

12 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45 (308)

1 Sm 17: 32-33, 37, 40-51/ Mk 3:1-6 (313)

FRIDAY

Solemnity

21 Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/ Mk 3:20-21 (316)

28 Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/ Mk 4:35-41 (322)

Saint John the Baptist God, Let us pray (in silence) [that we, like John the Baptist, prepare for the advent of Christ]. God our strength and our hope, grant us the courage of John the Baptist, constantly to speak the truth, boldly to rebuke vice, and patiently to suffer for the truth's sake; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God now and forever. Amen.

c Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of baptism, preached on the banks of the Jordan against the evils of the times and called men to penance and baptism “for the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.” He attracted large crowds, and when Christ came to him, John recognized Him as the Messiah and baptized Him saying, “It is I who need baptism from You.” He was beheaded on August 29, 30 AD. John’s disciples, hearing of his death, “came, and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.”

Photo credit: Baptism of Jesus Christ. Photographed by Bruce Byers, www.brucebyers.com at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

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FEBRUARY 2012 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Monthly Key:

WEDNESDAY

2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Mk 6:1-6 (325)

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/ Mk 1:29-39 (74)

Saint Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Mk 6:53-56 (329)

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/ 1 Cor 10:31—11:1/ Mk 1:40-45 (77)

8 Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, virgin 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Mk 7:14-23 (331)

THURSDAY

Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13 (335)

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25/2 Cor 1:18-22/Mk 2:1-12 (80)

20 Jas 3:13-18/Mk 9:14-29 (341)

27 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/ Mt 25:31-46 (224)

Saint Cyril, monk, and Saint Methodius, bishop Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 (336)

21 Saint Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37 (342)

28 Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15 (225)

Jas 1:19-27/Mk 8:22-26 (337)

22 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/ Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (219)

29 Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32 (226)

FRIDAY

2 The Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/ Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 (524)

1 Kgs 11:4-13/Mk 7:24-30 (332)

4 Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34 (328)

11 Our Lady of Lourdes; Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/ Mk 8:1-10 (334)

Saint Scholastica, virgin 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/ Mk 7:31-37 (333)

17 The Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites Jas 2:14-24, 26/ Mk 8:34—9:1 (339)

23 Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 (220)

SATURDAY

Saint Blaise, Bishop and martyr; Saint Ansgar, bishop Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29 (327)

16 Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33 (338)

Abstinence

Valentine’s Day

First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/ Mk 1:12-15 (23)

7 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/ Mk 7:1-13 (330)

Solemnity

Feast Holidays

Memorial

18 Blessed Virgin Mary Jas 3:1-10 /Mk 9:2-13 (340)

24 Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 (221)

25 Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 (222) MARCH 2012

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Saint Patrick I bind to myself this day the power of God to guide me, the might of God to uphold me, the wisdom of God to teach me, the eye of God to watch over me, the ear of God to hear me, the word of God to give me speech, the hand of God to protect me, the shield of God to shelter me, the host of God to defend me against evil, against the lust of nature, against every person who meditates injury to me, whether far or near, whether alone or with many. I have invoked all these virtues against every hostile, savage power warring upon my body and soul, against the evil laws of paganism, against the false laws of heresy, against the false promises of idolatry, and against all knowledge which blinds the soul of humanity. Amen

Saint Patrick was born in Scotland in 389 AD. At the age of 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave. During his captivity, he turned to God. He escaped to the coast after God came to him in a dream and told him to leave Ireland. There he found sailors to take him back to Britain. Later, Patrick had another dream telling him to return to Ireland. He began studying for the priesthood and was ordained by Saint Germanus. He eventually became a bishop and was sent to Ireland to preach the Gospel. He spent forty years preaching; he used the shamrock to explain the trinity. Along the way, he built churches with his disciples and converted many people.

Photographed by Bruce Byers, www.brucebyers.com at Saint Paul the Apostle Church in New York City (2008).

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MARCH 2012 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Second Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/ Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 (26)

11 Third Sunday of Lent Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 (29), or, for Year A, Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 (28)

18 Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 (32) or, for Year A, 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/ Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 (31)

25 Fifth Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 (35) or, for Year A, Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 (34)

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/ Mt 7:7-12 (227)

5 Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38 (230)

6 Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12 (231)

12 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30 (237)

19 Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a (543)

26 The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/ Lk 1:26-38 (545)

7 Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity, martyrs Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28 (232)

13 Dn 3:25, 34-43/ Mt 18:21-35 (238)

14 Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19 (239)

20 Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16 (245)

21 Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 (246)

27 Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 (252)

Memorial

Feast Holidays

APRIL 2012

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Monthly Key:

28 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/ Jn 8:31-42 (253)

FRIDAY

Saint John of God, religious Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31 (233)

15 Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23 (240)

22 Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47 (247)

29 Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 (254)

Abstinence

SATURDAY

2 Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26 (228)

Solemnity

3 Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48 (229)

9 Saint Frances of Rome, religious Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/ Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 (234))

16 Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34 (241)

23 Saint Turibius de Mogrovejo, bishop Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 (248)

30 Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 (255)

10 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/ Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 (235)

17 Saint Patrick, bishop Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14 (242)

24 Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53 (249)

31 Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 (256)

Saint Joseph Oh, Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, Saint Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, Patron of departing souls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pray for me.

Saint Joseph was the foster father of Jesus Christ, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and believed descendant of David, the greatest king of Israel. Joseph was a simple man; he was a carpenter and eventually so was Jesus. He was also a man of faith. When an angel came to him in a dream with the truth about Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baby, he did not question it and wed her. Even though he was only the foster father of Jesus, he loved and cared for him. He fled to Egypt then resettled in Nazareth to keep Jesus and Mary safe, leaving behind his home and his family. It is believed that Joseph died before Jesus began his public preaching.

Photo credit: Photographed by Bruce Byers, www.brucebyers.com in Lucerne, Switzerland (2011).

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APRIL 2012 SUNDAY

MONDAY

1 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (37)/ Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1— 15:47 or 15:1-39 (38)

15 Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/ Jn 20:19-31 (44)

22 Third Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/ Lk 24:35-48 (47)

29 Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/ Jn 10:11-18 (50)

9 Monday in the Octave of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15 (261)

16 Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8 (267)

23 Saint George, martyr; Saint Adalbert, bishop and martyr Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29 (273)

30 Saint Pius V, pope Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 (279)

Memorial

Solemnity

Feast Holidays

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

3 Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 (258)

Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11 (257)

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 (42) or Mk 16:1-7 (41) or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 (46)

Monthly Key:

10 Tuesday in the Octave of Easter Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18 (262)

17 Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15 (268)

24 Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyr Acts 7:51—8:1a/Jn 6:30-35 (274)

4 Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25 (259)

THURSDAY

5 Holy Thursday Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21 (260) Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 (39)

Wednesday in the Octave of Easter Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35 (263)

Thursday in the Octave of Easter Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48 (264)

Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21 (269)

25 Saint Mark, evangelist 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20 (555)

FRIDAY

Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36 (270)

SATURDAY

6 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Is 52:13—53:12/ Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1—19:42 (40)

Holy Saturday Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26 31a/Gn 22:1 18 or 22:1 2, 9a, 10 13, 15 18/Ex 14:15—15:1/ Is 54:5 14/Is 55:1 11/Bar 3:9 15, 32—4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18 28/ Rom 6:3 11/Mk 16:1-7 (41)

13 Friday in the Octave of Easter Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14 (265)

14 Saturday in the Octave of Easter Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15 (266)

21 Saint Anselm, bishop and doctor of the Church Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 (272)

Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15 (271)

26 Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51 (276)

Abstinence

28 Saint Peter Chanel, priest and martyr; Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69 (278)

Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59 (277)

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The Blessed Virgin Mary Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace. Dear Mother, thank you for your “Yes” to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history. You opened yourself to God’s word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Dear mother, intercede for all of our mothers. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so that they could join with you in giving their own “Fiat.” May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love — the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son. On this Mother's Day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us who have recourse to you... In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The greatest of all Christian saints, the Blessed Virgin Mary was chosen by God the Father to be the mother of his only son, Jesus Christ. According to the Gospel of John (19:26-27), “Jesus said, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” Jesus spoke these words to John. However, through these words, Mary is regarded as the mother figure to all of Jesus’ disciples and all Christians.

Photo credit: Photographed by Bruce Byers, www.brucebyers.com at Old Saint Mary’s Church in San Francisco, California.

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MAY 2012 SUNDAY

MONDAY

6 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/ Jn 15:1-8 (53)

7 Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 (285)

WEDNESDAY

Saint Joseph the Worker Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 (280), or, for the memorial, Gn 1:26-2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/ Mt 13:54-58* (559)

Saint Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the Church Acts 12:24—13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 (281)

Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a (286)

Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 (287)

Saint Matthias, apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17 (564)

Saint Isidore Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11 (292)

THURSDAY

3 Saints Philip and James, apostles 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14 (561)

10 Saint Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka‘i, priest Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 (288)

Mother’s Day Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 (56)

17 The Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/ Mk 16:15-20 (58)

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/ Jn 16:12-15 (293)

Saint Christopher Magallanes, priest, and companions, martyrs Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33 (297)

Saint Rita of Cascia, religious Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a (298)

Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19 (299)

Pentecost Sunday Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/ Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 (62) Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:1923 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 (63)

Memorial Day Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 (347)

Feast

1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 (348)

1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45 (349)

FRIDAY

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/ Jn 17:20-26 (300)

31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 (572)

Solemnity Abstinence

SATURDAY

4 Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 (283)

11 Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 (289)

18 Saint John I, pope and martyr Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23 (295)

25 Saint Bede the Venerable, priest and doctor of the Church; Saint Gregory VII, pope; Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, virgin Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19 (301)

Victoria Day Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19 (60)

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5 Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 (284)

12 Saints Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs; Saint Pancras, martyr Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 (290)

19 Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28 (296)

26 Saint Philip Neri, priest Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/ Jn 21:20-25 (302)

Saint Peter and Saint Paul Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

c Simon Peter, a native of Bethsaida, near Lake Tiberias, was a fisherman and worked with his brother Saint Andrew. Jesus called both men to serve as disciples. When Peter acknowledged him as “the Messiah, the son of the living God,” Jesus responded by saying: “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.” And he added, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” He was the first apostle to perform miracles in the name of the Lord and upon Jesus’ death became the head of the Apostles. His life was a testament of the missionary life of bringing Jesus Christ to Jews and Gentiles alike. He was martyred during the reign of Nero in Rome probably around 64 AD. Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, is the patron saint of the Paulist Fathers. Saul was a man who had terrorized the early followers of Jesus, but on the road to Damascus, the resurrected Jesus appeared to him in a blinding light and struck him blind. Three days later, Ananias healed him, and Paul went on to spread the word throughout the Mediterranean that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. His mission of reaching out to others is much like the Paulist Fathers today.

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MONDAY

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WEDNESDAY

The Most Holy Trinity Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/ Mt 28:16-20 (165)

4 Ninth Week in Ordinary Time 2 Pt 1:2-7/Mk 12:1-12 (353)

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/ Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 (168)

Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Saint Barnabas, apostle Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3* (580)/ Mt 5:1-12 (359)

THURSDAY

5 Saint Boniface, bishop and martyr 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/ Mk 12:13-17 (354)

12 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16 (360)

6 Saint Norbert, bishop 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/ Mk 12:18-27 (355)

24 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/ Lk 1:5-17 (586) Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80 (587)

1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42 (365)

25 Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/ Mt 7:1-5 (371)

Saint Romuald, abbot 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48 (366)

2 Tm 2:8-15/Mk 12:28-34 (356)

2 Tm 3:10-17/Mk 12:35-37 (357)

Saint Ephrem, deacon and doctor of the Church; Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Tm 4:1-8/Mk 12:38-44 (358)

2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Mt 7:6, 12-14 (372)

Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the Church 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/ Mt 7:15-20 (373)

Saints Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs; Blessed Virgin Mary Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33 (352)

1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26 (362)

Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19 (361)

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 /Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (367)

Abstinence

SATURDAY

Saint Justin, martyr 1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26 (351)

Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/ Mk 4:26-34 (92)

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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15 (368)

28 Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Mt 7:21-29 (374)

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37 (171)

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kgs 19:19-21(364)/Lk 2:41-51* (573)

22 Saint Paulinus of Nola, bishop; Saints John Fisher, bishop, and Thomas More, martyrs 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/ Mt 6:19-23 (369)

23 Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34 (370)

29 Saints Peter and Paul, apostles Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/ Jn 21:15-19 (590) Day: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 (591)

30 The First Martyrs of Holy Roman Church; Blessed Virgin Mary Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/ Mt 8:5-17 (376)

Saint Columba Let me bless almighty God, whose power extends over sea and land, whose angels watch over all. Let me study sacred books to calm my soul: I pray for peace, kneeling at heaven's gates. Let me do my daily work, gathering seaweed, catching fish, giving food to the poor. Let me say my daily prayers, sometimes chanting, sometimes quiet, always thanking God. Delightful it is to live on a peaceful isle, in a quiet cell, serving the King of kings.

c It is believed that Saint Columba was born in Northern Ireland of royal descent in 521 AD. He was ordained by the age of 25 and preached in Ireland for the next 15 years. Columba was held morally responsible for the battle of Cuil Dremne in which 3,000 were killed. He avoided excommunication by exiling himself to the island of Iona at the age of 42. Columba sought to attempt to win for Christ as many souls as had died in the battle of Cuil Dremne. He built a monastery in Scotland and set-up a number of foundations in Ireland. An avid sailor, he traveled extensively and is credited with founding dozens of churches in his travels.

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 (98)

8 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/ Mk 6:1-6a (101)

15 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 (104)

22 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/ Mk 6:30-34 (107)

29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/ Jn 6:1-15 (110)

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Independence Day

Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Mt 8:18-22 (377)

9 Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and companions, martyrs Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/ Mt 9:18-26 (383)

16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Is 1:10-17/Mt 10:34—11:1 (389)

Saint Thomas, apostle Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 (593)

10 Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Mt 9:32-38 (384)

17 Is 7:1-9/Mt 11:20-24 (390)

Saint Bridget, religious EMi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42 (395)

Saint Sharbel Makhlüf, priest Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/ Mt 12:46-50 (396)

Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor of the Church Jer 13:1-11/Mt 13:31-35 (401)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest Jer 14:17-22/Mt 13:36-43 (402)

Saint Elizabeth of Portugal Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Mt 8:28-34 (379)

Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest Am 7:10-17/Mt 9:1-8 (380)

11 Saint Benedict, abbot Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/ Mt 10:1-7 (385)

12 Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9/Mt 10:7-15 (386)

18 Saint Camillus de Lellis, priest Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/ Mt 11:25-27 (391)

25 Saint James, apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 (605)

Saint Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Mt 9:9-13 (381)

13 Saint Henry Hos 14:2-10/Mt 10:16-23 (387)

26 Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/ Mt 13:10-17 (398)

14 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin Is 6:1-8/Mt 10:24-33 (388)

20 Saint Apollinaris, bishop and martyr Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/ Mt 12:1-8 (393)

Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/ Mt 11:28-30 (392)

Blessed Virgin Mary Am 9:11-15/Mt 9:14-17 (382)

21 Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor of the Church, Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 2:1-5/Mt 12:14-21 (394)

27 Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23 (399)

28 Blessed Virgin Mary Jer 7:1-11/Mt 13:24-30 (400) AUGUST 2012

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Servant of God, Isaac Thomas Hecker Heavenly Father, you called your servant Isaac Thomas Hecker to preach the Gospel to the people of North America and through his teaching, to know the peace and the power of your indwelling Spirit. He walked in the footsteps of Saint Paul the Apostle, and like Paul spoke your Word with a zeal for souls and a burning love for all who came to him in need. Look upon us this day, with compassion and hope. Hear our prayer. We ask that through the intercession of Father Hecker your servant, you might grant us (state the request). We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. One God, forever and ever. Amen.

c Isaac Hecker was born in New York City on December 18, 1819. Ordained a Redemptorist priest in 1849, he founded the Missionary Society of Saint Paul the Apostle in New York on July 7, 1858. The society was established to evangelize both believers and nonbelievers in order to convert North America to the Roman Catholic Church. His cause for sainthood (or canonization) was officially opened in January 2008.

Painting by Italian artist A. Poderino for Neva Hecker, great grand niece of Father Hecker. Gift of the Paulist Fathers, Rome, 2006.

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MONDAY

JULY 2012

TUESDAY

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Saint Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church Jer 15:10, 16-21/Mt 13:44-46 (403)

5 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/ Jn 6:24-35 (113)

6 The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/ Mk 9:2-10 (614)

12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30—5:2/ Jn 6:41-51 (116)

Saints Pontian, pope, and Hippolytus, priest, martyrs Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Mt 17:22-27 (413)

Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest and martyr Ez 2:8—3:4/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 (414)

19 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/ Jn 6:51-58 (119)

Saint Bernard, abbot and doctor of the Church Ez 24:15-24/Mt 19:16-22 (419)

26 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/ Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/ Jn 6:60-69 (122)

7 Saint Sixtus II, pope, and companions, martyrs; Saint Cajetan, priest Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/ Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 (408)

27 Saint Monica 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/ Mt 23:13-22 (425)

Saint Pius X, pope Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30 (420)

28 Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/ Mt 23:23-26 (426)

Memorial

Feast Holidays

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 2012

Monthly Key:

8 Saint Dominic, priest Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 (409)

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:12/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28 (621)Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 (622)

22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 34:1-11/Mt 20:1-16 (421)

29 The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18 (427)/Mk 6:17-29* (634)

THURSDAY

2 Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, priest Jer 18:1-6/Mt 13:47-53 (404)

9 Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin and martyr Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 (410)

16 Saint Stephen of Hungary Ez 12:1-12/Mt 18:21—19:1 (416)

23 Saint Rose of Lima, virgin Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14 (422)

30 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51 (428)

FRIDAY

Solemnity Abstinence

SATURDAY

3 Jer 26:1-9/Mt 13:54-58 (405)

10 Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 (618)

17 Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/ Mt 19:3-12 (417)

24 Saint Bartholomew, apostle Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 (629)

31 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 25:1-13 (429)

4 Saint John Vianney, priest Jer 26:11-16, 24/Mt 14:1-12 (406)

11 Saint Clare, virgin Hb 1:12—2:4/Mt 17:14-20 (412)

18 Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Mt 19:1315 (418)

25 Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, priest; Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 43:1-7b/Mt 23:1-12 (424)

Saint Michael the Archangel Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

c Saint Michael is one of the principal angels. He has four primary roles: to carry deceased souls to heaven, give each soul the chance to atone for sins prior to passing, act as guardian of the church, and battle Satan and fallen angels. In this last role, he is often depicted as a warrior. When pagans attempted to divert the River Lycus against the sanctuary of Saint Michael, Saint Michael the Archangel appeared and opened a new riverbed to redirect the water away from the sanctuary.

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MONDAY

2 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (125)

9 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/ Mk 7:31-37 (128)

16 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/ Mk 8:27-35 (131) Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 2:12, 17-20/ Jas 3:16—4:3/Mk 9:30-37 (134)

23 30

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/ Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 (137)

Memorial

Feast Holidays

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

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TUESDAY

Monthly Key:

Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30 (430)

Labor Day Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church 1 Cor 2:1-5/Lk 4:16-30 (431)

1 Cor 2:10b-16/Lk 4:31-37 (432)

1 Cor 5:1-8/Lk 6:6-11 (437)

17 Saint Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7:1-10 (443)

24 Prv 3:27-34/Lk 8:16-18 (449)

1 Cor 6:1-11/Lk 6:12-19 (438)

18 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/ Lk 7:11-17 (444)

25 Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Lk 8:19-21 (450)

1 Cor 3:1-9/Lk 4:38-44 (433)

12 The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 7:25-31/Lk 6:20-26 (439)

19 Saint Januarius, bishop and martyr 1 Cor 12:31—13:13/Lk 7:31-35 (445)

26 Saints Cosmas and Damian, martyrs Prv 30:5-9/Lk 9:1-6 (451)

1 Cor 3:18-23/Lk 5:1-11 (434)

13 Saint John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Lk 6:27-38 (440)

1 Cor 4:1-5/Lk 5:33-39 (435)

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/ Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 (636)

14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/ Jn 3:13-17 (638)

Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and companions, martyrs 1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 7:36-50 (446)

Saint Matthew, apostle and evangelist Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 (643)

Saint Vincent de Paul, priest Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9 (452)

Saint Wenceslaus, martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and companions, martyrs Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22 (453)

15 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 10:14-22 (442)/ Jn 19:25-27* or Lk 2:33-35* (639)

22 Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/ Lk 8:4-15 (448)

29 Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/ Jn 1:47-51 (647)

Saint Zachariah and Saint Elizabeth Now Elizabeth’s full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son. When her neighbors and relatives heard how the Lord had shown great mercy to her, they rejoiced with her. So it was, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him by the name of his father, Zachariah. His mother answered and said, “No; he shall be called John.” But they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” So they made signs to his father—what he would have him called. And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, “His name is John.” So they all marveled. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God. Then fear came on all who dwelt around them; and all these sayings were discussed throughout all the hill country of Judea. And all those who heard them kept them in their hearts, saying, “What kind of child will this be?” And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Saint Zachariah and Saint Elizabeth were the parents of Saint John the Baptist. Zachariah was a priest in the temple of Jerusalem. Elizabeth was a cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although Elizabeth was barren, Zachariah was told in a vision by an angel that he and Elizabeth would have a son named John. When he questioned the vision, he was rendered speechless. Once John was born, his speech returned.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church Jb 1:6-22/Lk 9:46-50 (455)

7 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/ Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 (140)

14 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 (143)

21 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/ Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 (146)

28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 31:7-9/Heb 5:1-6/ Mk 10:46-52 (149)

15 Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/ Lk 11:29-32 (467)

22 Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21 (473)

29 Eph 4:32-5:8/Lk 13:10-17 (479)

WEDNESDAY

The Holy Guardian Angels Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 (456)/ Mt 18:1-5, 10* (650)

9 Saint Denis, bishop, and companions, martyrs; Saint John Leonardi, priest Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 (462)

16 Saint Hedwig, religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41 (468)

23 Saint John of Capistrano, priest Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38 (474)

30 Eph 5:21-33 (480) or 5:2a, 25-32 (122)/Lk 13:18-21 (480)

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Feast Holidays

8 Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 (461)

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3 Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Lk 9:57-62 (457)

10 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4 (463)

17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46 (469)

24 Saint Anthony Mary Claret, bishop Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48 (475)

31 Eph 6:1-9/Lk 13:22-30 (481)

FRIDAY

4 Saint Francis of Assisi Jb 19:21-27/Lk 10:1-12 (458)

13 Blessed Virgin Mary Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 (466)

Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 (465)

19 Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and companions, martyrs Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7 (471)

25 Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53 (476)

6 Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, virgin; Blessed Virgin Mary Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Lk 10:17-24 (460)

Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/ Lk 10:13-16 (459)

18 Saint Luke, evangelist 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9 (661)

SATURDAY

11 Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 (464)

Abstinence

20 Saint Paul of the Cross, priest; Blessed Virgin Mary Eph 1:15-23/Lk 12:8-12 (472)

27 Blessed Virgin Mary Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9 (478)

Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 (477) SEPTEMBER 2012 S

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Saint Andrew O glorious Saint Andrew, you were the first to recognize and follow the Lamb of God. With your friend, Saint John, you remained with Jesus for that first day, for your entire life, and now throughout eternity. As you led your brother, Saint Peter, to Christ and many others after him, draw us also to Him. Teach us to lead others to Christ solely out of love for Him and dedication in His service. Help us to learn the lesson of the Cross and to carry our daily crosses without complaint so that they may carry us to Jesus. Amen.

c Saint Andrew was the first disciple of Christ. Born in Bethsaida, near Lake Tiberias, Andrew was a fisherman like his brother Saint Peter. He was first a disciple of Saint John the Baptist. However, Andrew understood that Jesus was greater when John pointed to Jesus and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behold the Lamb of God!â&#x20AC;? Eventually, Andrew introduced Peter to Jesus. After Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, Andrew preached the gospel in Asia Minor and in Scythia as far as Kiev. He deemed himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross on which Christ had been crucified. Instead he asked to be tied to a Crux decussata, which is an X shaped cross. Andrew was bound to the cross where he suffered and continued to preach the gospel for two days until he finally died.

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

S 1

4 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 6:2-6/Heb 7:23-28/ Mk 12:28b-34 (152)

11 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/ Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 (155)

18 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/ Mk 13:24-32 (158)

5 Phil 2:1-4/Lk 14:12-14 (485)

12 Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6 (491)

13 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 (492)

Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43 (497)

Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10 (498)

Thirty-Fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4 (503)

7 Phil 2:12-18/Lk 14:25-33 (487)

8 Phil 3:3-8a/Lk 15:1-10 (488)

14 Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 (493)

15 Saint Albert the Great, bishop and doctor of the Church Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 (494)

21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28 (499)

22 Saint Cecilia, virgin and martyr Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44 (500)

FRIDAY

Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19 (505)

Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/ Lk 21:20-28 (506)

Solemnity Abstinence

3 Saint Martin de Porres, religious; Blessed Virgin Mary Phil 1:18b-26/Lk 14:1, 7-11 (484)

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 (671)

Saint Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church Phil 4:10-19/Lk 16:9-15 (490)

Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, virgin 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 (495)

23 Saint Clement I, pope and martyr; Saint Columban, abbot; Blessed Miguel AgustĂn Pro, priest and martyr Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48 (501)

Thanksgiving Day Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11 (504)

Feast

SATURDAY

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9/ Jn 6:37-40 (668)

All Saints [holy day of obligation] Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/ Mt 5:1-12a (667)

Phil 2:5-11/Lk 14:15-24 (486)

Memorial

Holidays

DECEMBER 2012

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/ Jn 18:33b-37 (161)

Monthly Key:

Saint Andrew, apostle Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 (684)

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, religious 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8 (496)

24 ~ Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, priest and companions, martyrs Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40 (502)

The Holy Family O God, Heavenly Father, it was part of Thine eternal decree that Thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human race, should form a holy family with Mary, His blessed mother, and His foster father, Saint Joseph. In Nazareth, home life was sanctified, and a perfect example was given to every Christian family. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may fully comprehend and faithfully imitate the virtues of the Holy Family so that we may be united with them one day in their heavenly glory. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

c The Holy Family is the name given to the family unit of Jesus: The Divine Son of God, Jesus; his mother, Mary; and his foster father, Joseph. The Feast of the Holy Family is not just about the Holy Family, but about our families too. The main purpose of the Feast is to present the Holy Family as the model for all Christian families, and for domestic life in general. Our family life becomes sanctified when we live the life of the Church within our homes. This is called the “domestic church” or the “church in miniature.” Saint John Chrysostom urged all Christians to make each home a “family church,” and in doing so we sanctify the family unit.

Photo credit: Photographed by Bruce Byers, www.brucebyers.com in Lucerne, Switzerland (2011).

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DECEMBER 2012 SUNDAY

MONDAY

2 First Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12—4:2/ Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 (3)

Feast Holidays

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Solemnity Abstinence

SATURDAY

Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/ Lk 3:1-6 (6)

Saint Francis Xavier, priest Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 (175)

10 Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 (181)

16 Third Sunday of Advent Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/ Lk 3:10-18 (9) Fourth Sunday of Advent Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/ Lk 1:39-45 (12)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 (508)

Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or Lk 2:41-52 (17)

Memorial

JANUARY 2013

NOVEMBER 2012 S

TUESDAY

Monthly Key:

17 Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 (193)

Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 (200)

New Year’s Eve

Saint Sylvester I, pope 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 (204)

4 Saint John Damascene, priest and doctor of the Church Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 (176)

11 Saint Damasus I, pope Is 40:1-11/Mt 18:12-14 (182)

18 Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 (194)

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) [holy day of obligation] Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 (13) Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/ Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 (16)

5 Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 (177)

12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 (690A)

19 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 (195)

26 Saint Stephen, first martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/ Mt 10:17-22 (696)

6 Saint Nicholas, bishop Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 (178)

7 Saint Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 (179)

Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 (184)

Saint John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the Church Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 (185)

Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 (196)

27 Saint John, apostle and evangelist 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 (697)

Saint Peter Canisius, priest and doctor of the Church Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/ Lk 1:39-45 (197)

28 The Holy Innocents, martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18 (698)

8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/ Lk 1:26-38 (689)

15 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13 (186)

22 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 (198)

The Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

Saint Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 (202)

Father George Deshon, C.S.P., one of the original Paulists, was the roommate of Ulysses S. Grant at West Point.

10. Paulist Father Eugene Burke, C.S.P., was one of many child actors who appeared on Hal Roach’s original “Our Gang” comedy series (1922-1927).

18. St. Paul the Apostle parish in Los Angeles, served by the Paulists, occupies the site of the film studio of Harold Lloyd, the famous silent film comedian.

Father Alexander P. Doyle, C.S.P., was a personal friend of President Theodore Roosevelt and visited him at the White House.

11. There are at least 5 saints buried in the Paulist-served Church of Santa Susanna in Rome. They include Saints Susanna, Gabinus, Felicity, Eleutherius, and Genesius, the patron saint of actors.

19. Before converting to the Catholic Church and entering the priesthood, Father Isaac T. Hecker rented a room in the Concord, Massachusetts, house of Henry David Thoreau for 75 cents per week.

President John F. Kennedy took up the collection at the Paulist Center in Boston while serving in the United States Senate.

Paulist Father George Mary Searle, C.S.P., also an astronomer, designed the star constellations on the dark blue ceiling of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York City. They represent the alignment of the stars on January 25, 1885, when the church was dedicated.

12. Paulist Father Patrick Traynor, C.S.P., served as chaplain at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles for 16 years. He pastorally cared for film star Rick Hudson in his last weeks of life in 1985.

20. Cardinal James Gibbons, who was primate of the Catholic Church in America, entered the priesthood after hearing Paulist Father Clarence Walworth preach. 21. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was an altar boy at the Paulist’s Good Shepherd parish in New York.

Monsignor John. J. Burke, C.S.P., gave the main address at the funeral of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada.

13. Bing Crosby’s character Father Chuck O’Malley in Going My Way (1944) and The Bells of Saint Mary’s (1945) was modeled after Paulist Father Eugene O’Malley, C.S.P., and the Paulist Choristers of Old Saint Mary’s parish in Chicago.

Actress Loretta Young donated a trailer to the Paulist Trailer Missions in Winchester, Tennessee.

Father Clarence Walworth, C.S.P., an original Paulist, wrote the English translation for the hymn, “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name,” an adaptation of the ancient “Te Deum.” It was the most recognizable Catholic hymn for generations, usually concluding Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Paulist Father Alexander P. Doyle, C.S.P., was the first Californian to join the community. As a young recent college graduate, he attended a mission in 1875 conducted by the Paulists at his home parish of Saint Peter’s in San Francisco. Doyle served as an editor and missionary as well as director of the Apostolic Mission House on the grounds of the Catholic University of America.

In his youth, Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, was a Paulist Chorister in the “Windy City.”

14. Among all religious orders, the Paulists supplied the largest percentage of military chaplains during World War II. 15. Navy chaplain Father Jim Cunningham, C.S.P., received the Navy Cross for his service during World War II. 16. Father Kevin Devine, C.S.P., received a Silver Star and three Bronze Stars for his service as an Army Chaplain during the Vietnam War. 17.

A parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle parish in New York, Attorney Charles O’Conor, defended Confederate President Jefferson Davis from the charge of treason following the Civil War. Jefferson Davis was eventually pardoned in 1868. O’Conor was also the first Roman Catholic to run for President in the election of 1872, splitting the New York Democrats who had nominated Horace Greeley. It was O’Conor who gave the Paulist Fathers their property at Lake George, New York, in 1872.

22. Father John Reynolds, C.S.P., and Father James Finley, C.S.P., received the largest write-in on “The Catholic Hour” during the 1950s. 23.

The largest Landings training session for reconciling alienated Catholics took place in the Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada, in January 1999. Father Jac Campbell, C.S.P., and Father Charlie Brunick, C.S.P., along with Joan Horn held training sessions over the course of two weeks. More than 500 people from 43 different parishes attended.

24. Father John Ardis, C.S.P., gave the closing benediction at the Democratic National Convention in 2004.

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