November is a month to remember the departed, especially on All Souls' Day (Nov. 2). In November, we conclude a period of Ordinary time and the liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, November 22. We open the new liturgical year with the first Sunday of the Advent season, November 29. Advent is a period of preparation for the Christmas season, and the liturgical color is violet. The Solemnity of All Saints, November 1, is a holy day of obligation. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF AUGUST November 1All SaintsSolemnityNovember … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – November 2020
Catholic Calendar – October 2020
The month of October still remains within Ordinary Time. October is a month dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF AUGUST October 1Theresa of the Child Jesus, VirginMemorialOctober 2Guardian AngelsMemorialOctober 7Our Lady of the RosaryMemorialOctober 15Teresa of Avila, Virgin and DoctorMemorialOctober 17Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and MartyrMemorialOctober 19John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, MartyrsMemorialOctober 22Pope St. John Paul IIMemorialOctober 28Simon and Jude, ApostlesFeast THE BATTLE OF LEPANTO In the sixteenth century, … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – October 2020