June 2025

Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

1. Our ecclesiastical province (and most dioceses in USA) has transferred this Solemnity from Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1.
2. The weekdays after the Ascension through the Saturday before Pentecost is a time of preparation for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
3. During these days the hymn, Veni Creator Spiritus, may be sung at Mass and Liturgy of the Hours.
4. Paschal Candle is lit.
5. White Vestments are used.
6. Mass formulary to be used: At the Mass during the day (Sunday)
7. Readings (Vigil Mass & Mass during the Day): 58: Acts 1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10, 19-23; Lk 24:46-53
   
8. Gloria is sung.
9. Apostle's Creed may be used during the Easter Season. 
10. Use Preface I or II of the Ascension
11. Use Solemn Blessing #7.
12. Double Alleluia is NOT sung during the dismissal. 

• Prayers are proper and found in the Proper of Saints
• Preface I or II of Saints or Preface I or II of Holy Martyrs may be used.
• Prayer over the People no. 27 or no. 28 may be used. 

• Candidates will be Ordained to the Sacred Order of Permanent Diaconate by Archbishop José H. Gomez for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. 
• The Ordination will be streamed LIVE starting at 9:00 AM. 
• Tickets required for Admission.  
• For more information, click here.

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SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST

• Please click on the liturgical calendar PDF above for a DETAILED explanation of the Celebration for the Pentecost Vigil and Sunday Masses. 
• Vestments: RED
• Two sets of formularies to be used: 
  • 1) At the Vigil Mass (Extended or simple forms may be used)
    • Extended Form - please see details in the PDF.
    • Simple Form follows the regular form of Mass.
  • 2) At the Mass during the day

• Parishes are invited to celebrate the Vigil of Pentecost on Saturday, June 7. It is a prolonged celebration of Mass in the form of a Vigil, whose character is not baptismal as in the Easter Vigil, but is one of urgent prayer, after the example of the apostles and disciples, who persevered together in prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as they awaited the Holy Spirit.

• The Pentecost Sequence, “Veni Sancte Spiritus,” is obligatory on Pentecost Sunday and may be omitted at the Vigil. It is fitting to use the sprinkling rite on this day and the Paschal candle is to be lit at all Masses. The Paschal Candle is moved to the baptistery after the last mass or Vespers, which concludes the Easter Season.
• Sacraments of Initiation can take place at any Sunday during Easter. However, due to the nature of its celebration, Pentecost Sunday is recommended for the celebration of Confirmation for adults (when faculties by bishop have been obtained).  
• The double alleluia is added to the final blessing. 
• Ordinary Time begins after Evening Prayer tonight.
• The paschal candle should be relocated, after the last Mass of Pentecost, to its permanent location at the baptismal font. Light it for sacramental celebrations including baptisms, and of course, funerals.

• Mass Propers are taken from the Votive Mass for the Blessed Virgin Mary, #10/B. “Our Lady, Mother of the Church.” 
• A set of proper (i.e., mandatory) readings has been assigned for this memorial (no. 572 A). 
• The readings for this memorial, and proper text for Liturgy of the Hours can be found here.

• Mass texts and preface are proper.
• Gloria is sung.
• Creed is said. 
• Solemn Blessing #9 may be used. 

• Without diminishing the primacy of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, remember that it is also Father's Day.
• A special blessing may be given to Fathers. The blessing is available in the Book of Blessings, Chapter 56, “Order of Blessing for Fathers on Father’s Day.”
  • For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You, We pray to the Lord.
  • Por todos los que son papás, pedimos sabiduría y humildad en su tarea de ser papá. Dales la fuerza para hacer el bien ante sus hijos y ante Dios, Roguemos al Señor.

• Sample for the formulary and intercessions for the Universal Prayers are also included in this link. 

• Archbishop José H. Gomez will celebrate Mass for the Feast of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. 
• There will be a brief blessing with a first-class Relic of St. Josemaría. 

• Please click on the liturgical calendar PDF above for a DETAILED explanation for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.

• Vestments: White
• The Vigil Mass may be celebrated either before or after Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity. 
• Prayers are proper and found in the Proper of the Saints
• The Gloria is said or sung.
• The Creed is said

• The prayers, including the preface, are proper and found in the section for Solemnities of the Lord.
• The Gloria is said or sung. 
• The Creed is said. 
• Collect from the Votive Mass of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may be used.
• Parishioners are invited after Mass to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus or publish the litany on the parish website or bulletin.

• Prayers are found in the Roman Missal Proper of the Saints at the end of the section of May. 
• Prayers are also found in the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary, no. 28 "Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
• The Gloria is not sung or said.
• The Creed is not said.
• For more information, please click here.

• Vestments: Red
• Prayers are proper and found in the Proper of the Saints
  
• The Gloria is said or sung.
• The Creed is said.
• Solemn Blessing #16 may be used. 
• A Vigil Mass may be celebrated on June 28, either before or after Evening Prayer I of the Solemnity.
  • Readings for the Vigil Mass
    • 590: Acts 3:1-10, Ps 19:2-5, Gal 1:11-20, Jn 21:15-19
  • Readings for the Mass of the Day
    • 591: Acts 12:1-11, Ps34:2-9, 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18, Mt 16:13-19
      

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July 2025

Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus

• Mass proper is found in the Proper of Saints
• Sprinkling rite may be used for the feast of an apostle
• Gloria is said or sung
• Creed is not said.
• Use Preface I or II of the Apostles
• Solemn Blessing #17 may be used. 

• Mass proper is found in the Proper of Saints.
• Vestments: White
• When the Mass for Independence Day is used, the Gloria should be either said or sung. 
• Creed is not said. 
• The Optional Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Portugal is perpetually transferred from July 4 to 5. 
• Readings may be taken from Lectionary Vol. IV #882-886, #887-891
• Pastoral Note: For the general intercessions, one may use the adaptation of the prayer composed by Archbishop John Carroll for the inauguration of George Washington, as found in Book of Blessings, no. 1965. See also Handbook of Blessings, 176.
• Independence Day may also be appropriately acknowledged in the Homily, Universal Prayer, and closing hymn during the liturgy.
• Solemn Blessing found in the Mass proper for Independence Day.
  

• Mass proper to be used Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)
• Vestments: White
• Preface of the BVM I or II may be used.
• Readings Options to be used:
  • #382: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Mt 9:14-17 or 707-712

• Common for Several Martyrs may be used.
• Preface I or II of the Saints; Holy Martyrs, or Holy Pastors may be used.

• In July in the United States, the observance of Natural Family Planning Week takes place beginning on the Sunday before July 25 and ending on the following Saturday.  
• For more information, click here. 

• Mass proper found in the Proper of Saints
• Vestments: White
• Gloria is said or sung.
• Creed is omitted.
• On June 3, 2016, the Holy See raised the liturgical rank of the Memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene to a FEAST, with the date remaining on July 22. 
• A new Preface before the Eucharistic Prayer for the Feast was also promulgated in Latin. The English translation of the new Preface before the Eucharist Prayer may be used beginning in 2020. 
• The proper liturgical text in English of the Preface may be found on the USCCB website. 

• Mass proper found in the Proper of Saints
• Vestments: RED
• Gloria is said or sung.
• Creed is omitted.
• Preface I or II of the Apostles are used.
• Solemn Blessing #17 may be used.

• 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 2025 celebration selected by the pope is “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (cf. Sir 14:2).
  

• The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments expanded the Memorial of St. Martha to become the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. 
• Vestments: White
  
• The Gospel for this memorial is proper (Lectionary no. 607). The first reading may be taken from the weekday, the reading found at the link below, or from the Common of Holy Men and Women, nos-737-742. 
• The interim mass formularies in English and Spanish are found here.  

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Clarification on Liturgical Dates for 2025 in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

• Liturgical Color: Red
• Common of Martyrs or Pastors
• Preface of Martyrs
• This memorial applies to Weekday Masses celebrated before 4pm. Ritual Masses (Funerals, Weddings, etc.) are celebrated as such.

• Liturgical Color: White
• Thursday August 14, the Vigil Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM or later.
• Funeral Mass not permitted
• Ritual Mass (ex. Weddings) not permitted

• Liturgical Color: Red
• Common of Martyrs
• Preface of Martyrs

• Liturgical Color: White
• Gloria
• Common of Dedication
• Preface of Dedication II

• Vestments: White
• Gloria
• Common of BVM
• Preface of BVM

• Both Saturday evening Mass of anticipation and Sunday Masses celebrate the feast.
• Liturgical Color: Red

• Funeral Masses are permitted.
• Ritual Mass not permitted (Weddings, Quinceñeras, etc.).
• On Friday, October 31, Masses celebrated at 4:00PM or later are for the Solemnity of All Saints.
• On Saturday evening, any normally scheduled anticipated Masses should be for Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

• When November 2 falls on a Sunday, the Mass celebrated is that of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

• No Vigil Mass for the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, Dec. 7. All Masses for Dec. 7 will be celebrated as the 2nd Sunday of Advent. 
• Funeral Mass not permitted
• Ritual Mass not permitted

• The Funeral Mass is not permitted on solemnities of obligation, on Holy Thursday and the Easter Triduum, and on the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and the Easter season (Order of Christian Funerals, no. 178). 
• The Funeral Liturgy Outside the Mass may be used on these days.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

• Rite of Election will take place on February 15, 2026 (before Ash Wednesday)
• Rite of Calling will take place on March 1, 2026 (2nd Sunday of Lent)