Liturgical Calendar

SEPTEMBER 2022

• September 1 - October 4
• Pope Francis established this observance in September 2015 following a similar observance in the Eastern Church. 
• The homily on this day, as well as an intention in the Universal Prayer, should call to mind this observance.
• World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Resources
  • Season of Creation

• This commemoration is observed all throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with the celebration of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours (in all places). 
• Inside the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels, this observance is a Solemnity. 
• Outside of the Cathedral, this observance is a Feast. The Orations and Preface are taken from Common of the Dedication of a Church, II. Outside the Church that was dedicated. 
• The Gloria is said or sung. 
• White vestments are used.
  

• A Votive Mass for the Sanctification of Human Labor may be celebrated. 

• Vestment: White
• Gloria is said or sung.
• No Creed
• Solemn Blessing #15 may be used. 

• In 2016, dioceses across the country were invited to observe a Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities on September 9, the feast day of St. Peter Claver.
• Some communities continue to observe this day, and resources may be found at https://www.usccb.org/committees/ad-hoc-committee-against-racism/combatting-racism-parish-resources
  

• In 2021, Pope Francis established the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus (July 26). The theme for the 2023 celebration selected by the pope is “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50). 
• The U.S. bishops have approved the transfer of the celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in the U.S. to the first weekend after Labor Day in September to coincide with National Grandparents (and the Elderly) Day in the United States as many local communities, schools, and parishes have celebrated for some time.

• Let one of the Masses on Sunday September 10, be dedicated to celebrating the Day with grandparents and the elderly of the parish or community. 
• To encourage the presence of the elderly at the Mass, community members can be involved to arrange transportation for those who are unable to move on their own. 
• During the celebration, young people from the parish or community can deliver the Holy Father's message to grandparents and the elderly. 
• Liturgical celebrations of the Day on September 10 and the days immediately preceding and following can be planned within hospitals and residences for the elderly involving, where possible and in compliance with health regulations, members of the parish so that the masses are appropriately animated. 
• The collection from the Day's Masses can be dedicated to support projects in favor of poor elderly people in one's community. 
• Grandparents' Book of Remembrance: Invite parishioners to share the names of Grandparents and elderly members of their family who are no longer with us in a Parish Book of Remembrance. The book can be brought to the sanctuary at the start of Mass on the weekend of September 9/10.

• For all of us elders, that we may become creators of the revolution of tenderness and that we may teach everyone to look at their brothers and sisters with the same gaze that we look at our dear grandchildren. Let us pray. 
• For young people, that they may go with joy to meet the elderly and show them God's tenderness. For the world to be filled with the overflowing joy of a new embrace between the young and the old! Let us pray. 
• For all of us grandfathers and grandmothers, that even in old age we may bear fruits of wisdom for our families and that we may learn to pass on the treasure of faith to our grandchildren and to the new generations. Let us pray. 

• Blessing on a long life:
• God of mercy,
  You have given your children the gift of long life,
  And they ask for your blessing.
  Let them feel the tenderness and strength of your presence. 
  As they look back to the past,
  let them rejoice in your mercy.
  As they look to the future,
  May they persevere in hope that does not fade.
  To you be praise and glory forever. Amen.

• Vestment: Red
• Gloria is said or sung.
• No Creed

• This year's theme is, "Come to me all you who labor and are burdened" Matthew 11:28
  
• Click here for additional information
• Pastors can give a special blessing to the parish catechists during one of the Sunday masses. See Book of Blessings, Ch. 4. 

• Vestment: Red
  
• Click here for the suggested readings for today's Memorial. 
• However, readings for the Memorial may also be taken from the Common of Martyrs, #713-718.

• Vestment: Red
• Gloria is said or sung.
• No Creed.
• Solemn Blessing for Apostles # 17 may be used. 

• Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. 
• It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. 
• This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the US Council of Serra International. 

• This day of prayer is observed on the last Sunday in September, when Catholics around the world are called upon to remember those displaced by conflict and persecution. 
• Click here for more resources.

• He is the patron saint of Filipino youth, the Philippines, people working overseas, and altar servers.
  

• Vestment: White
• Gloria is said or sung.
• No Creed.

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OCTOBER 2022

• Prayer Intention for Pope Francis may be added in the Prayers of the Faithful
  • For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, that he may always find the strength and courage to persevere as he shepherds the Church. We pray to the Lord. 
  • Te pedimos por nuestro Santo Padre, Papa Francisco, para que tenga siempre la fuerza y sabiduría necesaria para guiar a toda nuestra Iglesia, roguemos al Señor.
    
• Blessing of Animals may take place.
  • See Book of Blessings, Ch. 25
• Suggested Hymn
  • Lord, make us servants of your peace by James Quinn

• Click here for suggested readings. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/saint-john-xxiii

• Vestments: White
• Gloria is sung or said.
• No Creed.
• Solemn Blessing for Apostles #17 may be used.  

• Vestments: RED
• Gloria is said or sung.
• No Creed.
• Solemn Blessing for Apostles #17 may be used.  

YOU'RE ALL INVITED!!!!

Declaration and Blessing of the Archdiocesan Divine Mercy Shrine 

Saturday, October 14, 2023

5:30 PM Mass 

By Archbishop Jose Gomez 

Christ the King Church 

624 N. Rossmore Ave 

Los Angeles, CA 9004

Everyone is welcome to attend.