Ordo 2008

MAY

1 + White  * Thu. ASCENSION OF THE LORD. Solemnity. In Mass Gl, 3 readings no. 58 (Acts 1: 1-11; Ps 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1: 17-23; Mt 28: 16-20), Cr, Pref of Ascension, in Euch Pr I "In union" of Ascension - 2d Vesp

The Easter Candle remains at the altar or ambo until Pentecost.

A Preface of the Ascension or of Easter may be used on the days between the Ascension and Pentecost.

Where Ascension is transferred to Sunday: White  Thu of 6th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 294 (Acts 18: 1-8; Ps 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4; Jn 16: 16-20), Pref of Easter - Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Joseph the Worker. Opt Mem. In Mass proper readings no. 559 (Gn 1: 26 to 2: 3 or Col 3: 14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90: 2, 3-4, 12-13, 14, 16; Mt 13: 54-58), Pref of Joseph - Vesp of Memorial

Mosteiro de São Bento: White  ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CHURCH. Solemnity. In Mass (A) Gl, 3 readings no. 702ff., Cr, Pref of Dedication I - 2d Vesp

Novena in honour of the Holy Spirit begins tomorrow.

2 White  Fri. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor. Memorial. In Mass readings no. 295 (Acts 18: 9-18; Ps 47: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16: 20-23a), Pref of Pastors - Vesp of Memorial

Dioc Peoria: White  ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CATHEDRAL. Feast. In Mass (B) Gl, readings no. 702ff., Pref of Dedication II - Vesp of Feast

Nameday of Abbot Philip tomorrow.

 

3 Red  Sat. PHILIP AND JAMES, ** APOSTLES. Feast. In Mass Gl, readings no. 561 (1Cor 15: 1-8; Ps 19: 2-3, 4-5; Jn 14: 6-14), Pref of Apostles - 1st Vesp of following Sunday

Where Ascension is transferred to Sunday: 1st Vesp of following OA

In Mexico: Red  THE HOLY CROSS (14 Sept.). Feast. In Mass Gl, readings no. 638 (Nm 21: 4b-9 or Phil 2: 6-11; Ps 78: 1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Jn 3: 13-17), Pref of Cross or of Passion I - 1st Vesp of following OA

Nameday of Abbot Brian (R) tomorrow.

4 + White  * SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. In Mass Gl, readings no. 59 (Acts 1: 12-14; Ps 27: 1, 4, 7-8; 1Pt 4: 13-16; Jn 17: 1-11a), Cr, Pref of Ascension or of Easter - 2d Vesp

Where Ascension is transferred to Sunday: + White  * Sun. ASCENSION. Solemnity. In Mass Gl, 3 readings no. 58 (see Thu. above), Cr, Pref of Ascension, in Euch Pr I "In union" of Ascension - 2d Vesp

5 White  Mon of 7th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 297 (Acts 19: 1-8; Ps 68: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16: 29-33), Pref of Ascension or of Easter - Vesp of Weekday

6 White  Tue of 7th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 298 (Acts 20: 17-27; Ps 68: 10-11, 20-21; Jn 17: 1-11a), Pref of Ascension or of Easter - Vesp of Weekday

7 White  Wed of 7th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 299 (Acts 20: 28-38; Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35, 35-36; Jn 17: 11b-19), Pref of Ascension or of Easter - Vesp of Weekday

8 White  Thu of 7th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 300 (Acts 22: 30, and 23: 6-11; Ps 16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Jn 17: 20-26), Pref of Ascension or of Easter - Vesp of Weekday

9 White  Fri of 7th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 301 (Acts 25: 13b-21; Ps 103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn 21: 15-19), Pref of Ascension or of Easter - Vesp of Weekday

10 White  Sat of 7th Week of Easter. Proper Mass, readings no. 302 (Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31; Ps 11: 4,5,7; Jn 21: 20-25), Pref of Ascension or of Easter - 1st Vesp of following OA

Either before or after Vespers: Proper Evening Mass of Vigil (red ), Gl, 3 readings no. 62 (Gn 11: 1-9 or Ex 19: 3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37: 1-14 or Jl 3: 1-5; Ps 104: 1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30; Rom 8: 22-27; Jn 7: 37-39), Cr, Pref of Pentecost, in Euch Pr I "In union" of Pentecost

U.S.A.: As supra  or white  Bl Damien Joseph de Veuster, Presbyter. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 302 (as supra ), Pref of Pastors

Taiwan: White  OUR LADY OF CHINA. Feast. In Mass Gl, readings no. 708ff., Pref of BVM - 1st Vesp of following OA

Nameday of Abbot Hugh tomorrow.

11 + Red  * PENTECOST SUNDAY. Solemnity. In Mass "during the day" Gl, readings no. 63 (Acts 2: 1-11; Ps 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20: 19-23), Sequence after 2d Reading, Cr, Pref of Pentecost, in Euch Pr I "In union" of Pentecost, double "alleluia" in dismissal and response - 2d Vesp, with which the Easter Season ends

The Easter Candle should be kept in a place of honour in the baptistery so that it can be lighted during baptism and the candles of the baptized can be lighted from it.

ORDINARY TIME

The Fifth Week in Ordinary Time is omitted in 2008.

The Second Week of the Psalter begins tomorrow.

The First Reading at Mass in the Weekday Lectionary is that for Year II in 2008.

12 Green  Mon of 6th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 335 (Jas 1: 1-11; Ps 119: 67,68,71,72,75,76; Mk 8: 11-13), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or red  Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 335 (as supra ), Pref of Martyrs - Vesp of Memorial

Or red  Pancras, Martyr. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 335 (as supra ), Pref of Martyrs - Vesp of Memorial

Dioc Tulsa: White  ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CATHEDRAL. Feast. In Mass (B) Gl, readings no. 701ff., Pref of Dedication II - Vesp of Feast

Mary Mother of the Church Abbey: 1st Vesp of following

Annunciation Monastery: 1st Vesp of following

Dioc Birmingham: Anniv of Bishop's installation tomorrow.

13 Green  Tue of 6th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 336 (Jas 1: 12-18; Ps 94: 12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8: 14-21), Pref for Weekdays, Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Our Lady of Fatima. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 336 (as supra ), Pref of BVM - Vesp of Memorial

Mary Mother of the Church Abbey: White  ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CHURCH. Solemnity. In Mass (A) Gl, 3 readings no. 701ff., Cr, Pref of Dedication I - 2d Vesp

Annunciation Monastery: White  ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CHURCH. Solemnity. In Mass (A) Gl, 3 readings no. 701ff., Cr, Pref of Dedication I - 2d Vesp

14 Red  Wed. MATTHIAS, * APOSTLE. Feast. In Mass Gl, readings no. 564 (Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26; Ps 113: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Jn 15: 9-17), Pref of Apostles - Vesp of Feast

15 White  Thu. Pachomius, Abbot. Memorial. In Mass (Ben Suppl, p. 22) readings no. 338 (Jas 2: 1-9; Ps 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 8: 27-33), Pref of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

Mexico and Puerto Rico: White  JESUS CHRIST, ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST. Feast. In Mass Gl, 3 readings (Is 52: 13 to 53: 12; Ps 39: 6, 8b-9, 10,11; Heb 10: 12-23; Lk 22: 14-20), Proper Pref - Vesp of Feast

16 Green  Fri of 6th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 339 (Jas 2: 14-24, 26; Ps 112: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 8: 34 to 9:1), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

17 Green  Sat of 6th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 340 (Jas 3: 1-10; Ps 12: 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; Mk 9: 2-13), Pref for Weekdays - 1st Vesp of following

Or white  Saturday Office of Blessed Virgin Mary. Opt Mem. In Mass proper readings no. 707ff., Pref of BVM

Dioc Erie: White  ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF CATHEDRAL. Feast. In Mass (B) Gl, readings no. 701ff., Pref of Dedication II

18 + White  * TRINITY SUNDAY. Solemnity. In Mass Gl, readings no. 164 (Ex 34: 4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3: 52,53,54,55,56; 2Cor 13: 11-13; Jn 3: 16-18), Cr, Pref of Trinity - 2d Vesp

19 Green  Mon of 7th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 341 (Jas 3: 13-18; Ps 19: 8,9,10,15; Mk 9: 14-29), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Celestine V, Pope, Hermit. Opt Mem. In Mass (Ben Suppl, p. 23) readings no. 341 (as supra ), Pref of Pastors or of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

20 Green  Tue of 7th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 342 (Jas 4: 1-10; Ps 55: 7-8, 9-10, 10-11, 23; Mk 9: 30-37), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Bernardine of Siena, Presbyter, Religious, Missionary. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 342 (as supra ), Pref of Pastors - Vesp of Memorial

21 Green  Wed of 7th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 343 (Jas 4: 13-17; Ps 49: 2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11; Mk 9: 38-40), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or red  Christopher Magallanes, Presbyter, Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 343 (as supra ), Pref of Martyrs - Vesp of Memorial

Where The Body and Blood of Christ is not transferred to Sunday: 1st Vesp of following OA

22 Green  Thu of 7th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 344 (Jas 5: 1-6; Ps 49: 14-15, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20; Mk 9: 41-50), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Rita of Cascia, Religious. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 344 (as supra ), Pref of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

Where The Body and Blood of Christ is not transferred to Sunday: White  * Thu. THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST. Solemnity. In Mass Gl, 3 readings no. 167 (see under Sunday below), optional Sequence after 2d Reading, Cr, Pref of Eucharist I or II; the concluding rite is omitted if the procession follows - 2d Vesp

23 Green  Fri of 7th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 345 (Jas 5: 9-12; Ps 103: 1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10: 1-12), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Belmont Abbey: 1st Vesp of following

24 Green  Sat of 7th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 346 (Jas 5: 13-20; Ps 141: 1-2, 3,8; Mk 10: 13-16), Pref for Weekdays - 1st Vesp of following OA

Or white  Saturday Office of Blessed Virgin Mary. Opt Mem. In Mass proper readings no. 707ff., Pref of BVM

Belmont Abbey: White  MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS, TITULAR AND PATRON. Solemnity. In Mass (Comm of BVM) Gl, 3 readings no. 707ff., Cr, Pref of BVM - 1st Vesp of following OA

From after Vespers and throughout tomorrow "alleluia" is added to "You have given them bread" and its response.

Where The Body and Blood of Christ is not transferred to Sunday: 1st Vesp of following Sunday

25 + White  * Sun. THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST. Solemnity. In Mass Gl, 3 readings no. 167 (Dt 8: 2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; 1Cor 10: 16-17; Jn 6: 51-58), optional Sequence after 2d Reading, Cr, Pref of Eucharist I or II, the concluding rite is omitted if the procession follows Mass - 2d Vesp

Where The Body and Blood of Christ is not transferred to Sunday: + Green  EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. In Mass Gl, readings no. 82 (Is 49: 14-15; Ps 62: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9; 1Cor 4: 1-5; Mt 6: 24-34), Cr, Pref for Sundays - 2d Vesp

Dioc Superior: Anniv of Bishop's ordination tomorrow.

26 Green  Mon of 8th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 347 (1Pt 1: 3-9; Ps 111: 1-2, 5-6, 9,10; Mk 10: 17-27), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Gregory VII, Pope, Religious. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 347 (as supra ), Pref of Pastors or of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

Or white  Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, Virgin, Religious. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 347 (as supra ), Pref of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

Or white  Philip Neri, Presbyter, Religious Founder. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 347 (as supra ), Pref of Pastors or of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

St. Bede Abbey: White  BEDE THE VENERABLE, TITULAR (25 May). Solemnity. In Mass Gl, 3 readings no. 719ff., 725ff., or 567 (Ps 119: 9,10,11,12,13,14; 1Cor 2: 10b-16; Mt 7: 21-29), Cr, Pref of Pastors or of Virgins and Religious - 2d Vesp

27 Green  Tue of 8th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 348 (1Pt 1: 10-16; Ps 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4; Mk 10: 28-31), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

Or white  Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop, Religious, Missionary. Opt Mem. In Mass readings no. 348 (as supra ), Pref of Pastors or of Virgins and Religious - Vesp of Memorial

28 Green  Wed of 8th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 349 (1Pt 1: 18-25; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 10: 32-45), Pref for Weekdays - Vesp of Weekday

29 Green  Thu of 8th Week in Ordinary Time. In Mass readings no. 350 (1Pt 2: 2-5, 9-12; Ps 100: 2,3,4,5; Mk 10: 46-52), Pref for Weekdays - 1st Vesp of following

30 White  Fri. THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. Solemnity. In Mass Gl, 3 readings no. 170 (Dt 7: 6-11; Ps 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8,10; 1Jn 4: 7-16; Mt 11: 25-30), Cr, Pref of Sacred Heart - 2d Vesp

31 White  Sat. THE VISITATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY TO ELIZABETH. Feast. In Mass Gl, readings no. 572 (Zep 3: 14-18 or Rom 12: 9-16; Is 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6; Lk 1: 39-56), Pref of BVM I (as we celebrate the Visitation ) or II - 1st Vesp of following Sunday

On Sundays the Mass readings are those of Cycle A in 2008.

   

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