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Christmas — Weekdays

Calendar

Cycle of Prayer

2003–2004

2004–2005

2005–2006

Christmas

Seasons

Proper of Saints

Sundays

26 – 31 December

26 December

feast
St Stephen, the first martyr

Red
  • Mass proper
  • Gloria
  • Preface of Christmas I–III and Christmas insert for EP I
MP Proper
EP as on Christmas Day with proper texts
NP Sunday
Reading 1 Acts 6:8–10; 7:54–59 I can see heaven thrown open.
Psalm Ps 30: 3–4. 6. 7. 16–17 r. 6 Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 117:26–27 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord;
Gospel Matthew 10:17–22 It is not you who will be speaking; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you.

27 December

feast
St John, Apostle and Evangelist
White
  • Mass proper
  • Gloria
  • Preface of Christmas I–III and Christmas insert for EP I
MP Proper
EP as on Christmas Day with proper texts
NP Sunday
Reading 1 1 John 1:1–4 What we have seen and heard from the beginning.
Psalm Ps 96: 1–2. 5–6. 11–12 r. 12 Rejoice, you just, in the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation [Te Deum] We praise you, O God, we acknowledge you to be the Lord.
The glorious company of the apostles praise you, O Lord.
Gospel John 20: 2–8 The other disciple, running faster than Peter, reached the tomb first.

28 December

feast
The Holy Innocents
red
  • Mass proper
  • Gloria
  • Preface of Christmas I–III and Christmas insert for EP I
MP Proper
EP as on Christmas Day with proper texts
NP Sunday
Reading 1 1 John 1:5 – 2:2 The blood of Jesus Christ purifies us from all sin.
Psalm Ps 123: 2–5. 7–8 r.7 Our life, like bird, has escaped from the snare of the fowler.
Gospel Acclamation [Te Deum] We praise you, O God, we acknowledge you to be the Lord.
The noble army of martyrs praise you, O Lord.
Gospel Matthew 2:13–18 In Bethlehem Herod had all the male children killed.

29 December

Fifth day in the Octave of Christmas
white
  • Mass proper
  • Gloria
  • Preface of Christmas I–III and Christmas insert for EP I
MP as on Christmas Day with prper texts
EP as on Christmas Day with proper texts
NP Sunday
Reading 1 1 John 2: 3–11 Anyone who loves his brother is living in the light.
Psalm Ps 95:1–3. 5–6 r.11 Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad.
Gospel Acclamation John 1:14. 12 The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.
To all who received him he gave power to become children of God.
Luke 2:32 A light to enlighten the pagans
and the glory of your people Israel.
Gospel Luke 2:22–35 A light to enlighten the pagans.

30 December

Sixth day in the Octave of Christmas
White
  • When there is no Sunday occuring between 25 December and 1 January, the feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on 30 December with one reading only before the Gospel.
  • Mass proper
  • Gloria
  • Preface of Christmas I–III and Christmas insert for EP I
MP as on Christmas Day with prper texts
EP as on Christmas Day with proper texts
NP Sunday
Reading 1 1 John 2:12–17 Anyone who does the will of God remains for ever.
Psalm Ps 95: 7–10 r. 11 Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad.
Gospel Acclamation Hebrews 1: 1–2 At various times in the past and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
but in our time, the last days,
he has spoken to us through his Son.
A hallowed day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, worship the Lord,
for today a great light has shone down upon the earth.
Gospel Luke 2:36–40 She spoke of the child to all who look forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem.

31 December

    Seventh day in the Octave of Christmas
White
  • or St Sylvester
  • Mass proper
  • Gloria
  • Preface of Christmas I–III and Christmas insert for EP I
MP as on Christmas Day with prper texts
EP [Mary Mother of God]
NP as after Sunday EP I
Reading 1 1 John 2:18–21 You have been anointed by the Holy One and have all received the knowledge.
Psalm Ps 95: 1–2 11–13 r. 11 Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad.
Gospel Acclamation A hallowed day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, worship the Lord,
for today a great light has shone down upon the earth.
John 1: 14. 12 The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.
To all who received him he gave power to become children of God.
Gospel John 1: 1–18 The Word was made flesh.

Mary, Mother of God

1 January

Solemnity

Mary, Mother of God
Weekdays before Epiphany — Missal

Monday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Christmas I–III

Tuesday
White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Christmas I–III

Wednesday
White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Christmas I–III

Thursday
White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Christmas I–III

Friday
White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Christmas I–III

Saturday
White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Christmas I–III
Weekdays before Epiphany — Lectionary & Office
Psalter Week II

2 January
  • or St Basil the Great and St Gregory Nazianzen
Reading 1 1 John Keep alive yourselves what you were taught in the beginning
Psalm Ps 97:1–4 r.3 All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Gospel Acclamation John 1: 14. 12 The Word became flesh, and dwely among us.
To all who received him he gave power to become children of God.
Heb 1:1–2 At various times in the past and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
but in our time, the last days,
he has spoken to us through his Son.
Gospel John 1:19–28 One is coming after me who existed before me.

3 January

  • or Most Holy Name of Jesus
Reading 1 John 2:29–3:6 Anyone who lives in God does not sin.
Psalm Ps 97:1. 3–6 r.3 All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Gospel Acclamation A hallowed day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, worship the Lord,
for today a great light has shone down upon the earth.
John 1: 14. 12 The Word became flesh, and dwely among us.
To all who received him he gave power to become children of God.
Gospel John 1:29–34 Look, there is the lamb of God.

4 January

Reading 1 1 John 3:7–10 He cannot sin when he has been begotten by God.
Psalm Ps 97:1. 7–9 r.4 All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Gospel Acclamation John 1: 14. 12 The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.
To all who received him he gave power to become children of God.
Heb 1:1–2 At various times in the past and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
but in our time, the last days,
he has spoken to us through his Son.
Gospel John 1:35–42 We have found the Messiah.

5 January

Reading 1 1 John 3:11–21 We have passed out of death and into life because we love our brothers.
Psalm Ps 99 r.1 Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Gospel Acclamation Heb 1:1–2 At various times in the past and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
but in our time, the last days,
he has spoken to us through his Son.
A hallowed day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, worship the Lord,
for today a great light has shone down upon the earth.
Gospel John 1:43–51 You are the Son of God, you are the King of Israel.

6 January

Reading 1 1 John 5:5–13 There are three witnesses: the Spirit and the water and the blood.
Psalm Ps 147:12–15. 19–20 r. 12 Praise the Lord, Jerusalem
or Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation cf Mark 9:6 The heavens opened and the Father's voice resounded:
'This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.'
Gospel Mark 1:6–11 You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
or
 Luke 3:23–38 Genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of Adam, Son of God.
Shorter
 Luke 3:23. 31–34. 36. 38 Genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of Adam, Son of God.

7 January

  • where Epiphany celebrated on Sunday
  • or St Raymond of Penyafort
Reading 1 1 John 5:14–21 If we ask for anything, he will hear us.
Psalm Ps 149:1–6. 9 r.4 The Lord takes delight in his people.
or Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation Luke 7:16 A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Gospel John 2:1–11 This was the first of the signs given by Jesus, at Cana in Galilee.

Epiphany of the Lord

Solemnity
Weekdays after Epiphany
— Missal & Lectionary

Monday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Epiphany
Reading 1 1 John 3:22–4:6 Test the spirits, to see if they come from God.
Psalm Ps 2: 7–8. 10–11 r.8 I will give you nations for your heritage.
Gospel Acclamation Matt 4:16 The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light;
on those who dwell in the land and shadow of death a light has dawned.
Matt 4:23 Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom
and cured all kind of diseases among the people.
Gospel Matt 4:12–17. 23–25 The kingdom of heaven is close at hand.

Tuesday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Epiphany
Reading 1 1 John 4:7–10 God is love.
Psalm Ps 71: 1–4. 7–8 r.11 All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Matt 4:23 Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom
and cured all kind of diseases among the people.
Luke 4:18 The Lord has sent me to bring good news to the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives.
Gospel Mark 6:34–44 By multiplying the loaves Jesus shows that he is a prophet.

Wednesday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Epiphany
Reading 1 1 John 4:11–18 As long as we love one another God will live u s.
Psalm Ps 71: 1–2. 10–13 r.11 All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Luke 4:18 The Lord has sent me to bring good news to the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives.
cf 1 Tim 3:16 Glory be to you, O Christ,
proclaimed to the pagans;
glory be to you, O Christ,
believed in by the world.
Gospel Mark 6:45–52 They saw him walking on the lake.

Thursday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Epiphany
Reading 1 1 John 4:19–5:4 Anyone who loves God must also love his brother.
Psalm Ps 71:1–2. 14–15. 17 r.11 All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Luke 7:16 A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Luke 4:18 The Lord has sent me to bring good news to the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives.
Gospel Luke 4:14–22 This text is being fulfilled today.

Friday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Epiphany
Reading 1 1 John 5:5–13 The Spirit, the water and the blood.
Psalm Ps 147: 12–15. 19–20 r. 12 O praise the Lord, Jerusalem!
or Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation cf 1 Tim 3:16 Glory be to you, O Christ,
proclaimed to the pagans;
glory be to you, O Christ,
believed in by the world.
Matt 4:23 Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom
and cured all kind of diseases among the people.
Gospel Luke 5:12–16 And the leprosy left him at once.

Saturday

White
  • Mass of Weekday
  • Preface of Epiphany
Reading 1 1 John 5:14–21 Whatever we ask, he hears us.
Psalm Ps 149 1–6. 9 r. 4 The Lord takes delight in his people.
or Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation Luke 7:16 A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Matt 4:16 The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light;
on those who dwell in the land and shadow of death a light has dawned.
Gospel John 3:22–30 The bridegroom's friend is glad when he hears the bridegroom's voice.
Weekdays after Epiphany
— Office & Lectionary
Psalter Week II

7 January

8 January

9 January

10 January

11 January

12 January

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