June 2005 - Dominican Province of the Assumption

ORDO
2005
ACCORDING TO THE CALENDAR OF THE
ORDER OF PREACHERS
January - June 2005
Prepared for the Dominican Friars
of the Province of the Assumption of B. Virgin Mary
in Australia and New Zealand
and the Vicariate of the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

Introduction
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
FOR THE
ORDER OF PREACHERS
2005
CYCLE A
YEAR I
Prepared for the Dominican Friars
of the Province of the Assumption of B. Virgin Mary
in Australia and New Zealand
and the Vicariate of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea
Lumen Beatum Praedicans
Purpose of this Ordo
A Dominican in our province, particularly if travelling, has to contend with several national calendars,
as well as local ones and the calendar of the Order. Moreover, in addition to the various options in
the books of the reformed Roman Rite, our own reformed books offer further options, both in texts
and in ceremonies, on many days of the liturgical year, or occasions in the life of our priories.
The hapless friar is at risk of finding that it is "more business to find out what should be read, than to
read it when it [is] found out", to quote a famous attempt at reform! This Ordo aims to give simple
directions for our friars of the province in the dioceses in which we have foundations. Friars
travelling in other dioceses will still need to consult local calendars.
As well as the General Roman Calendar and the Calendar of our Order, local celebrations such as
the anniversary of the dedication of the Church and the Cathedral and local patrons have been
included where they are known.
Also included are liturgical directives or advice, drawn from the liturgical books of the Roman Rite or
our Order, and the documents of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments,
including the 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal. These indications are included to draw
attention to easily neglected or misunderstood provisions. They are not complete, nor do they
always refer to the most important aspects of liturgy. Recourse should always be had to the original
documents.
No doubt some matters have been overlooked. Please do not hesitate to bring errors or omissions
to the editor's notice. He would be particular grateful for further information regarding local
calendars in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Martin Wallace, O.P.
Chair, Provincial Liturgical Commission
martin.wallace@op.org

Introduction
INTRODUCTION
This Liturgical Calendar follows the Roman Calendar and the proper Calendar of the Order
of Preachers, adapted for use in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Solomon
Islands by the inclusion of celebrations proper to the Order and celebrations proper to those
countries.
Local celebrations (titular feasts, diocesan patrons, anniversaries of dedication etc.) are
shown for those places where the Province has foundations. Those working or living in
other places need to consult local calendars for local variations.
I. The Calendar:
Certain celebrations [e.g., Christmas, Pentecost and Assumption] have proper Vigil Masses
in addition to the Mass for the day itself. These Vigil Masses are intended to be used either
before or after Evening Prayer I of the celebration. For pastoral reasons, it is permitted to
use the Mass of the day in place of the Vigil Mass (except, of course, for the Easter Vigil.)
On Saturdays in Ordinary Time when there is no obligatory memorial, an optional
memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary is encouraged. Whenever this optional memorial is
allowed, the special votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary proper to the Order, or a Mass
from the Collection of Masses in Honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary may be used as an
alternative. For the Office, the proper offices in the Liturgy of the Hours or the votive offices
of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Dominican Proper may be used.
II. Patronal Feasts:
In addition to the celebrations proper to each province, a community should celebrate the
following:
III.
* Solemnity of the anniversary of the Dedication of the church on the anniversary day
of the dedication, if the church was consecrated. If the day of dedication is unknown,
this solemnity is observed on Oct 22;
* Solemnity of the titular saint of the church;
* Solemnity of the principal patron of their house;
* Feast of the anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral;
* Feast of the principal patron of the diocese, territory, province, or more extensive
territory.
Typography of this Calendar:
A. Italics: indicate an element of the liturgy of the day which is optional, e.g., sequence;
or indicate an Optional Memorial, e.g., Dec 4, St. John of Damascus.
B. Explanatory material is set in smaller type.
C. The letters OP in the margin indicate a celebration or rubrical directions proper to the
Order.
D. Celebrations proper to particular countries or churches are placed in a coloured box.
E. Blesseds on the Calendar for the Provinces (a supplement to the Martyrology - cf. General Instruction
of the Roman Missal, n. 355) appear in smaller, italic type, with no rank of celebration indicated.
F. Anniversaries of deceased Masters of the Order appear in smaller, italic type.
G. Anniversaries of deceased friars of the province appear in smaller, italic type.
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III.
Liturgical colours:
Introduction
The colours of liturgical vestments are set out in GIRM 346, and are noted in the left-hand
column for each celebration. Only one colour is mentioned for each celebration. However:
* for Masses of the Dead, vestments may be black, violet or white (Australian
Episcopal Conference, August 1973);
* On Gaudete and Laetare Sundays, vestments may be rose or violet.
* In concelebrated Masses, “Out of necessity the concelebrants other than the
principal celebrant may even put on white chasubles.” [RS 124.]
* On the occasion of a feast day, sacred vestments of a gold or silver colour can be
substituted as appropriate for others of various colours, but not for purple or black.
[RS, 126]. On more solemn days, sacred vestments may be used that are festive,
that is, more precious, even if not of the colour of the day. [GIRM 346 (g).]
* It is a praiseworthy practice to cover the chalice with a veil, which may be either the
colour of the day or white. [GIRM, 118.]
V. Abbreviations used in this Calendar:
DPPL Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, Congregation for Divine Worship and the
Discipline of the Sacraments (2001)
GILH General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours (1971)
GIRM General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2002)
OHS Ordo Hebdomadae Sanctae OP (1965)
PS Paschale Sollemnitatis, Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of the Sacraments,
Jan. 1988
RC Roman Calendar (1969; as amended)
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (1972)
INDULGENCES
In addition to the indulgences in the Handbook of Indulgences for the universal Latin Church, the
brethren may gain the following indulgences granted to the Order:
A plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, may be gained by a brother who makes or
renews, at least privately, his intention to fulfil faithfully the duties of his vocation:
For the whole Order:
* on the feasts of the Birth of the Lord, Easter, Annunciation, Assumption of B. V. Mary, Saint
Dominic, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Catherine of Siena and All Saints of the Order;
* on the occasion of a General Chapter.
For the individual houses:
* on the feast of the principal patron of the house;
* on the feast of saints or blesseds whose body or principal relics are kept there;
* at the end of regular visitation.
For individual brothers:
* on the day of entering the novitiate
* on the day of first profession and the day of solemn profession;
* on the 25th, 50th, 60th and 75th anniversary of first profession.
(cf. Decree of S. Apostolic Penitentiary, 25 Oct, 1967)
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Introduction
Dominical Letter
THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
2005
Golden Number 11
Epact
Solar Cycle 26
Letter of the Martyrology
Roman Year of Indiction 13
Years since the confirmation of the Order 789
Years since the passing of our Holy Father Dominic 784
Sunday Readings
Weekday Readings
b
xix
u
Cycle A
Cycle I
Significant Anniversaries
155 Martyrdom of St Polycarp (23 February) 1850 years.
305 Martyrdom of St Januarius (19 September) 1700 years.
305 Martyrdom of St Catherine (25 November) 1700 years.
355 Birth of St Paulinus Nolanus 1650 years.
655 Martyrdom of St Martin I (13 April) 1350 years.
755 Martyrdom of St Boniface (5 June) 1250 years.
1255 Birth of Bl. Benvenuta Bojani (4 May) 750 years.
1255 Death of St Clare (11 August) 750 years.
1355 Birth of Bl. John Dominic 750 years.
1455 Canonization of St Vincent Ferrer (29 June) 550 years.
1455 Death of Fra Angelico – Bl John of Fiesole (18 February) 550 years.
1505 Death of Bl. Hosanna Andreasi of Mantova (18 June) 500 years.
1855 Confirmation of the cult of Bl. Maria Mancini (2 August) 150 years.
1905 Birth of Bl. Joseph M. Muro Sanmiguel (26 October) 100 years.
According to the desire of St. Dominic, the solemn and common celebration of the liturgy
must be maintained among the principal duties of our vocation.
In the liturgy, especially in the Eucharist, the mystery of salvation is present and at work, a
mystery in which we share and which we contemplate and proclaim in preaching to others
so that they may be incorporated into Christ through the sacraments of faith.
In the liturgy, together with Christ, we glorify God for the eternal plan of the divine will and for the
wonderful order of grace, and we intercede with the Father of mercies for the entire Church as well
as for the needs and the salvation of the whole world. Therefore, the celebration of the liturgy is the
center and heart of our whole life, whose unity especially is rooted in it.
Book of Constitutions and Ordinations of the Order of Friars Preachers, no.57.
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1 Saturday
white Octave Day of Christmas;
Mary, Mother Of God.
JANUARY 2005
January
Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, sequence optional, creed.
Preface of Blessed Virgin Mary, I; special Communicantes in the Roman Canon.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity. Week II of the Psalter.
2 Sunday
white Epiphany of the Lord. Solemnity
OP
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, sequence optional, creed.
The Solemn Proclamation of the Date of Easter and the other major dates is encouraged
(DPPL, n. 118). It is read by the deacon or cantor immediately after the Gospel. For a text,
see the Appendix below, p. 39.
Preface of Epiphany; special Communicantes in the Roman Canon.
At Mass the sequence Laetabundus may be used.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
3 Monday
white Monday after Epiphany.
Mass of the day; Preface of Christmas I - III or of Epiphany.
Hours of the day.
Holy Name of Jesus
Optional
Votive Mass of Holy Name from the Roman Missal; Preface of Christmas I – III.
Hours of the Holy Name from Dominican Supplement – Votive Offices.
OP
white
The votive Mass and Office of the Holy Name of Jesus is recommended today.
Bl. Stephana Quinzani, nun and virgin.
4 Tuesday
white St Zedislava Berkiana of Lemberk, lay Dominican and mother. Memorial
OP
Mass of the memorial; preface of Christmas I - III or of Epiphany, or of the saint.
Hours of the memorial.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
5 Wednesday
white Wednesday after Epiphany.
Mass of the day; Preface of Christmas I - III or of Epiphany.
Hours of the day.
6 Thursday
white Thursday after Epiphany.
Mass of the day; Preface of Christmas I - III or of Epiphany.
Hours of the day.
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January
7 Friday
white St Raymond of Peñafort, Friar, Priest and Master of the Order. Memorial
OP
Mass of the memorial; preface of Christmas I - III or of Epiphany, or of the saint.
Hours of the memorial.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
8 Saturday
white Saturday after Epiphany.
Mass of the day; Preface of Christmas I - III or of Epiphany.
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Joseph Maria Larroca of Spain, 74th Master of the Order (1891).
Evening Prayer I of the following feast. Week III of the Psalter.
9 Sunday
white Baptism of the Lord. Feast
Mass of the feast; gloria, creed.
Hours of the feast
Ordinary Time begins. Week I of the Psalter.
10 Monday
green Monday of the first week.
white
white
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Ann of the Angels Monteagudo, nun and virgin
Bl. Gonsalvo of Amarante, friar and priest
11 Tuesday
green Tuesday of the first week.
white
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Bernard Scammacca, friar and priest
12 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the first week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
13 Thursday
green Thursday of the first week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Hilary, bishop and doctor. Optional
14 Friday
green Friday of the first week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
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15 Saturday
green Saturday of the first week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
January
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Optional
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week II of the Psalter.
16 Sunday
green Second Sunday of the Year
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
17 Monday
white St Anthony, abbot. Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
18 Tuesday
white St. Margaret of Hungary, nun and virgin. Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint
Hours of the saint.
OP Texts in the Dominican Proper.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Barnabas of Vercelli, 15th Master of the Order (1332).
19 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the second week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Bl. Andrew of Peschiera, friar and priest.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Jordan Gannon (1985)
20 Thursday
green Thursday of the second week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red St Fabian, pope and martyr. Optional
red St Sebastian, martyr. Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Camillus Liam O'Hanlon (1981)
21 Friday
red St Agnes, virgin and martyr. Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
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January
22 Saturday
green Saturday of the second week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red St Vincent, deacon and martyr Optional
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Optional
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
white
Bl. Anthony della Chiesa, friar and priest.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week III of the Psalter.
23 Sunday
green Third Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
24 Monday
white St Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor. Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
25 Tuesday
white The Conversion of St Paul, apostle. Feast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the feast.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
26 Wednesday
white Ss. Timothy and Titus, bishops. Memorial
Mass of the saints; preface of the weekday, or of the saints.
Hours of the saints.
Australia
white AUSTRALIA DAY.
Mass of Australia Day; texts in Australian Proper.
Special interpolations in the Eucharistic Prayer.
Hours of Wednesday of the Third Week of the Year.
27 Thursday
green Thursday of the third week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Special Commemoration.
white St Angela Merici, virgin. Optional
white
Bl. Marcolino of Forli, friar and priest.
CLAYTON, Victoria, and HONIARA, Solomon Islands
Evening Prayer I of St Thomas Aquinas, patron of the chapel or foundation.
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January
28 Friday
white St. Thomas Aquinas, Friar, Priest and Doctor of the Church. Feast
OP
OP
Mass of the feast; gloria, proper readings, proper preface.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
CLAYTON, Victoria, and HONIARA, Solomon Islands
white St Thomas Aquinas, friar, priest & Doctor of Church.
Titular saint of the chapel & community.
As above, but with the rank of Solemnity.
Solemnity
Plenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their
resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation.
29 Saturday
green Saturday of the third week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
Optional.
white
Bl. Villana delle Botti, lay Dominican and mother.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week IV of the Psalter.
30 Sunday
green Fourth Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
31 Monday
white St John Bosco, priest. Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
1 Tuesday
green Tuesday of the fourth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
New Zealand
white St Brigid, virgin.
FEBRUARY
Optional.
2 Wednesday
white PRESENTATION OF THE LORD. Feast
Mass of the feast; gloria; sequence optional; preface of the feast.
Before the principal Mass, the blessing and distribution of candles takes place as indicated
in the Roman Missal.
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February
OP
Candles may be distributed before the rite, or after the blessing. The Prayer of Blessing and
the procession with stations may be observed with our proper chants, as set out in the
Dominican Proper. At Mass the sequence Laetabundus may be used.
OP
OP
The custom of the offering of candles in our tradition represents openness of our hearts to
the Lord. If this is followed, the brethren and faithful hold the lighted candles in their hands
until the rite of offering, which occurs while the Offertory chant is sung.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
At Evening Prayer, the prose Inviolata may be sung after the short reading, before or in
place of the responsory.
3 Thursday
green Thursday of the fourth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red St Blase, bishop and martyr. Optional
white St Ansgar, bishop. Optional
white
white
white
Bl. Anthony Pavonio, friar, priest and martyr.
Bl. Bartholomew of Cerverio, friar, priest and martyr.
Bl. Peter of Ruffia, friar, priest and martyr.
4 Friday
white St Catherine de Ricci, Sister and Virgin. Memorial
OP
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
Acton and Watson, Canberra-Goulburn
white Anniversary of Dedication of the Cathedral (1973).
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, Te Deum.
Feast
Obit.
Anniversary of fr. Vincent Ajello of Lucania, in the Kingdom of Naples, 72nd Master of the Order
(1854).
5 Saturday
red St Agatha, virgin and martyr. Memorial
Mass of the saint; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week I of the Psalter..
6 Sunday
green Fifth Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
New Zealand
Waitangi Day : a day of special prayer.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Richard Leo Hoevers (1971).
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7 Monday
green Monday of the fifth week.
Mass of the day, except for conventual Mass, which is of the Anniversary (infra).
Hours of the day.
February
black Anniversary of Deceased Parents of Dominicans. Commemoration.
OP
The Anniversary is celebrated at Conventual Mass only; suitable intercessions, however,
may be included in other Masses and at Morning and Evening Prayer. Texts in the
Dominican Proper.
New Zealand
red Ss. Paul Miki and companions, martyrs. Memorial
Mass of the saints; preface of weekdays, or of martyrs.
Hours of the saints.
8 Tuesday
green Tuesday of the fifth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Jerome Emiliani. Optional
white St Josephine Bakhita, virgin. Optional
SEASON OF LENT
Lent is a penitential season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.
Catholics over the age of reason are required to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. (CIC
920 #1): in Australia and New Zealand, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday.
During Lent, the Alleluia is always omitted at Mass and Office. The Gloria is said at Mass only on
solemnities and feasts. The organ is used only to sustain singing, and floral decoration is not
permitted (except on solemnities and on Laetare Sunday.) PS 25.
The Prayer over the People at the end of Mass is recommended on the weekdays of Lent.
OP
Night Prayer (Compline) in Lent:
1. If Night Prayer is sung, the In pace response may be used in place of "Into your
hands." The antiphons Evigila or O Rex may be used in place of the gospel canticle
antiphon "Save us."
2. If Night Prayer is not sung, the antiphons Evigila and O Rex may be used for the
gospel canticle at Evening Prayer in place of the regular antiphon at Evening Prayer I
and II of Sundays of Lent.
3. The chant Media vita may be used in place of the short response at Night Prayer or
at Evening Prayer, or even at other celebrations, such as a penitential liturgy on Ash
Wednesday or on Thursday of Holy Week (before the beginning of the Easter
Triduum).
9 Wednesday
Ash Wednesday.
Day of fast and abstinence.
Mass of Ash Wednesday; the penitential rite is omitted. The celebrant blesses and
distributes ashes after the homily. Preface of Lent III or IV.
Hours of Ash Wednesday. (Volume II of The Divine Office. Week IV of the psalter).
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February
* The psalms from Friday, Week III, may be used at Morning Prayer today. Psalms from
Week IV of the psalter are used at the Liturgy of the Hours today and for the remainder of
this week.
* Other persons may be associated with the bishop or priest in the imposition of ashes, e.g.,
deacons, special ministers of holy communion and other lay persons, when there is true
pastoral need.
OP
Special ministers of holy communion and deacons may bring blessed ashes to the sick and
those confined to their homes. If a minister is not available, a member of the family or
another person may bring the blessed ashes to a shut-in, using one of the formulas in the
Sacramentary to impose ashes.
For pastoral reasons the blessing and distribution of ashes may take place outside Mass. In
this case it may be appropriately joined to some hour of the Office, especially Midday Prayer
or the Office of Readings.
When the blessing and distribution of ashes takes place outside Mass and apart from an
hour of the Office, the entire liturgy of the word should be celebrated: entrance song,
opening prayer, readings and chants, homily, blessing and distribution of ashes, and general
intercessions.
OP 1. Penitential practices during Lent: According to Church Law, Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday are observed as days of fast and abstinence. According to the Statue of the Province
(n. 10), all the Fridays in Lent are days of fast and abstinence for the brethren. The House
Chapter is to decide other forms of community penance for Lent. (LCO 49, - III)
Obit.
2. If it seems appropriate, on Ash Wednesday or on other days during Lent, in place of the
former rite of the penitential psalms, some communal penitential celebration or "rite of
reconciliation" may be held, whether sacramental or non-sacramental (according to the spirit
of the Rite of Penance, nn.36 - 37). This celebration may not immediately precede Mass.
3. In place of the rite in the Roman Missal, that in the Dominican Proper may be used,
including our proper prayer of blessing.
Anniversary of fr. Andrew Frühwirth of Austria, 75th Master of the Order. He was also a cardinal of the
Holy Roman Church (1933).
10 Thursday
violet Thursday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Ignatius O'Brien (1981).
Perth: Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. William Foley, 1991.
11 Friday
violet Friday after Ash Wednesday.
Day of Penance. For the brethren, day of fast and abstinence (Statute of the Province, 10.)
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent III – IV
Hours of the day.
Our Lady of Lourdes.
12 Saturday
violet Saturday after Ash Wednesday.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
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Commemoration.
OP Bl. Reginald of Orléans, friar and priest. Commemoration.

Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week I of the Psalter.
13 Sunday
violet First Sunday in Lent.
Mass of the Sunday; creed, Preface of First Sunday of Lent.
February
The beginning of the penitential season should be marked in some way, e.g. by Litany of
Saints in the Entrance Procession. (PS, 23).
Rite of Election (Enrolment of Names) for the catechumens.
Hours of the Sunday.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Aniceto Fernandez, 82nd Master of the Order (1981).
14 Monday
violet Monday in the First Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Ss Cyril, monk, and Methodius, bishop.
15 Tuesday
violet Tuesday in the First Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Commemoration.
16 Wednesday
violet Wednesday in the First Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Bl. Nicholas Paglia, friar and priest.
17 Thursday
violet Thursday in the First Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Seven Founders of the Order of Servites.
Commemoration.
18 Friday
violet Friday in the First Week of Lent.
Day of Penance. For the brethren, day of fast and abstinence (Statute of the Province, 10.)
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
OP Bl. John of Fiesole (Fra Angelico), friar and priest. Commemoration
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Damian Byrne, 84th Master of the Order (1996).
19 Saturday
violet Saturday in the First Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Bl. Alvarez of Zamora (or of Cordoba), friar and priest.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week II of the Psalter.
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February
20 Sunday
violet Second Sunday in Lent
Mass of the Sunday; creed, Preface of Second Sunday of Lent.
Hours of the Sunday.
21 Monday
violet Monday in the Second Week of Lent.
Obit.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
St Peter Damian, bishop and doctor.
Commemoration
Anniversary of fr. Augustine Pipia, 61st Master of the Order He was also a cardinal of the Holy Roman
Church (1730).
22 Tuesday
white The Chair of St Peter, apostle. Feast
Mass of the feast, gloria, proper readings, Preface of the Apostles I or II.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum.
23 Wednesday
violet Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent.
Obit.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Anniversary of fr. John of Moulins, 20th Master of the Order He was also a cardinal of the Holy
Roman Church (1353).
24 Thursday
violet Thursday in the Second Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Bl. Constantius of Fabriano, friar and priest.
25 Friday
violet Friday in the Second Week of Lent.
Day of Penance. For the brethren, day of fast and abstinence (Statute of the Province, 10.)
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
26 Saturday
violet Saturday in the Second Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Antoninus Cloche of France, 6oth Master of the Order (1720).
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week III of the Psalter.
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27 Sunday
violet Third Sunday in Lent.
February
Mass of the Sunday, or of the First Scrutiny; creed, Preface of Third Sunday of Lent.
Hours of the Sunday.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Antoine Leonard (1780).
28 Monday
violet Monday in the Third Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
1 Tuesday
violet Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent.
MARCH
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Peter of Palma (Beaume-les-Dames), 18th Master of the Order (1345).
2 Wednesday
violet Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
3 Thursday
violet Thursday in the Third Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Stephen Usodimare, 46th Master of the Order (1557).
4 Friday
violet Friday in the Third Week of Lent.
Day of Penance. For the brethren, day of fast and abstinence (Statute of the Province, 10.)
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
St Casimir.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Bertrand Michael Larkin (1950)
5 Saturday
violet Saturday in the Third Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week IV of the Psalter.
6 Sunday
rose Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare).
Commemoration.
Mass of the Sunday, or of the Second Scrutiny; creed, Preface of Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Hours of the Sunday.
The organ may be played; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25.)
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March
7 Monday
violet Monday in the Fourth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Ss. Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Jordan Francis Powell (1945)
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Munio Zamora of Spain, 7th Master of the Order (1300).
8 Tuesday
violet Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
St John of God, religious.
Commemoration
Commemoration.
9 Wednesday
violet Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
St Frances of Rome, religious.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Francis Ferdinand Jabalot of Parma, 68th Master of the Order (1834).
10 Thursday
violet Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
11 Friday
violet Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent.
Commemoration.
Day of Penance. For the brethren, day of fast and abstinence (Statute of the Province, 10.)
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Mannes Whelan (1999)
12 Saturday
violet Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Kevin Cathal O'Hannan (1976).
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week I of the Psalter.
13 Sunday
violet Fifth Sunday in Lent.
Mass of the Sunday, or of the Third Scrutiny; creed, Preface of Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Hours of the Sunday.
If the Conference of Bishops so decides, crosses and images in the church are covered from
today until after the Good Friday liturgy for crosses, or before the Easter Vigil for images.
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14 Monday
violet Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
March
15 Tuesday
violet Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
16 Wednesday
violet Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Leonard Dati of Florence, 25th Master of the Order (1425).
Sydney : Anniversary of the death of Cardinal James Freeman (1991).
17 Thursday
violet Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent.
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
St Patrick, bishop.
Australia
white St Patrick, bishop.
See Australian Supplement for Mass texts, including readings.
Mass of the saint; gloria, creed, pref. of Holy Men I or II.
Hours of the Saint; Te Deum. Cf. The Divine Office, vol. 2, p. 197*
Organ may be played; flowers may decorate the altar today. (PS 25)
Patronal feast of diocese in Adelaide, Auckland & Melbourne.
Commemoration.
Solemnity
New Zealand
white St Patrick, bishop.
Mass of the saint; gloria, creed, pref. of Holy Men I or II.
Hours of the saint. Te Deum.
Feast
18 Friday
violet Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent.
Day of Penance. For the brethren, day of fast and abstinence (Statute of the Province, 10.)
Mass of the day. Preface of Lent, preferably III - IV;
Hours of the day.
St Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Jerome James O'Rorke (1985).
Commemoration.
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March
19 Saturday
white St Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Solemnity
Mass of the saint; gloria, proper readings, creed; preface of St Joseph.
Hours of the saint; Te Deum.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week II of the Psalter.
20 Sunday
red Palm Sunday of the Passion.
OP
OP
HOLY WEEK
Mass of Palm Sunday. Commemoration of Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem, creed,
Preface of Palm Sunday.
Hours of Palm Sunday.
The Commemoration of the Lord's Entrance may take one of three forms, as described in
the Missal: Blessing and Procession; Solemn Entrance; Simple Entrance. The
processional cross should be suitably decorated. The blessing of palms may not be
celebrated without the following procession and Mass. The blessing and solemn entrance,
but not the procession, may be celebrated at a second Mass if many of the faithful are
present.
The rite in the Dominican Proper may be used, including our proper chants, texts for the
blessing of palms and the station at the entrance to the church or the choir, with the antiphon
Ave Rex noster.
The Passion may be read by three deacons, or lay readers with the priest taking the part of
Christ, without candles, incense, greeting, sign of the cross or acclamation. At the mention
of the Lord's death, all pause and kneel.
At the end of the Passion, “The Gospel of the Lord” is said, but the book is not kissed.
Blessed palms remaining are kept, to be burnt for next year's ashes.
OP The weekly conventual Mass for the Dead is omitted this week (LCO 71).
Where pastoral reasons require it, one or both of the readings before the Passion may be
omitted.
21 Monday
violet Monday in Holy Week.
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II;
Hours of the day.
Adelaide: Anniversary of the death of Most Rev. James Gleeson (2000).
22 Tuesday
violet Tuesday in Holy Week.
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II;
Hours of the day.
23 Wednesday
violet Wednesday in Holy Week.
Mass of the day; Preface of the Passion II;
Hours of the day.
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24 Thursday
violet Thursday in Holy Week.
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OP
white
OP
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Morning Hours of the day.
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March
Apart from the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Last Supper, all Masses are prohibited,
unless the Ordinary permits a second Mass, exclusively for those unable to participate in the
Evening Mass. Funerals can only be celebrated without Mass.
Evening Prayer is said only by those not present at the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
Today or on another day of this week, some communal penitential celebration or "rite of
reconciliation" may be held, whether it be sacramental or non-sacramental (according to the
spirit of the Rite of Penance, nn.36-37). However, this celebration may not immediately
precede Mass.
EASTER TRIDUUM
The Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire
liturgical year. (RC, n.18)
The Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper, reaches its high point in the
Easter Vigil, and closes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. (RC, n.19)
During these days it is desirable that brothers and sisters "who experience the mystery of
suffering" should share in and be participants in the liturgical celebrations of the community,
especially if they are in the hospital, "that they may be helped to know the meaning of this
reality which they live in union with the paschal mystery of Christ."
Therefore, keeping in mind their varying conditions and different circumstances, everything
should be so arranged that in the most suitable manner the sick may have the possibility of
receiving Communion and, if possible, participating in the veneration of the Cross on Good
Friday. The various faculties found in the Ritual should be freely used. Indeed our concern
which is manifested through our care and prayer furnishes the strongest testimony to all that
such concern flows from the gospel, our faith in God, and the power of the resurrection.
Throughout the Triduum, the major prelate presides at the principal hours of the Office and
at Mass. The principal hours of the Office begin on the right side of choir.
Holy Thursday (evening).
Mass of the Lord's Supper. Gloria, creed, Preface of Eucharist I, special
Communicantes, Hanc Igitur and Qui pridie in Eucharistic Prayer I.
The tabernacle should be completely empty before the celebration. Enough hosts for the
communion of the faithful for tonight and tomorrow should be consecrated during that
celebration. For the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament, a place should be prepared and
adorned. When the tabernacle is in a chapel separated from the central part of the church, it
is appropriate to prepare the place of repose and adoration there. [PS 49] Candles should
be provided for the concelebrants and brethren to carry in the procession.
All priests may concelebrate the Mass. Bells may be rung during the Gloria, and are silent
thereafter.
The mandatum - the washing of the feet of the brethren or laity - may take place before or
after the homily.
Gifts for the poor, especially those collected during Lent as the fruit of penance, may be
presented in the offertory procession while the people sing Ubi caritas. [PS 52]
After the Prayer After Communion, the greeting, blessing and dismissal are omitted. The
celebrant incenses the Blessed Sacrament three times, receives the humeral veil and the
procession follows as in the Missal. The cross-bearer goes first, [PS 54], then the laity and
brethren carrying candles, and the Blessed Sacrament accompanied by torches and
incense.

March
OP
OP
The brethren and faithful are encouraged, after the Mass of the Lord's Supper, to spend a
suitable period of time during the night in the church in adoration before the Blessed
Sacrament that has been solemnly reserved.
Today and tomorrow after Night Prayer the blessing is not given, the antiphon Salve Regina
is omitted, and holy water is not used.
The Sermo Dominicus (Jn. 13-17) may be used at table or as the last celebration of the day.
In this case it is read in place of Night Prayer with the community gathered before the
Blessed Sacrament. [cf. PS 56]
25 Friday
red Good Friday - "Preparation Day."
OP
Day of fast and abstinence.
Hours of the day.
Celebration of the Mass and the sacraments is strictly prohibited, except for Penance and
Anointing of the Sick. Communion may be taken to the sick, but otherwise is not distributed
outside today's Celebration of the Lord's Passion.
At Morning Prayer, the Litany Verses from the Dominican Proper may replace the
Intercessions. If so, after Mortem autem crucis all pause and kneel in silence; then the Lord's
Prayer is said aloud, and the Hour concludes as usual.
The altar is completely bare, without candles, cloth or cross.
Celebration of the Lord's Passion.
OP
OP
The celebration has three parts:
I. Liturgy of the Word (readings, homily, intercessions)
II. Veneration of the Cross
III. Holy Communion.
The celebration begins about 3 p.m. The ministers enter in silence and prostrate before the
altar. This act of prostration, which is proper to the rite of the day, should be strictly observed
for it signifies both the abasement of "earthly man," and also the grief and sorrow of the
Church. As the ministers enter, the faithful should be standing, and thereafter should kneel in
silent prayer. [PS 65]
The Intercessions must follow" the form and wording" handed down by tradition, but the
celebrant may make a selection of some more relevant to local conditions, provided the
range of intentions is preserved. [PS 67]
The cross is presented to each of the faithful individually for their adoration, since the
personal adoration of the cross is a most important feature in this celebration. Only if
necessitated by the large numbers of faithful present may the rite of veneration be made
simultaneously by all present. Only one cross should be used for the veneration. [PS 69]
For the veneration of the cross the rite proper to our Order may be used instead of one of
the two forms given in the Roman Missal. (See the Dominican Proper.)
The communion rite is as described in the Missal. The sign of peace is not exchanged.
After Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament is carried from the church by a priest or
deacon wearing a humeral veil and accompanied by two candles. The Sacrament is
reserved privately outside the church for the needs of the sick and dying.
The altar is stripped at a suitable time, but the cross remains with four candles, placed so
that the faithful may venerate and kiss it and spend some time in meditation. [PS 71]
Night Prayer is said after the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at a suitable hour, with two
candles alight; the blessing is not given, the antiphon Salve Regina is omitted, and holy
water is not used.
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March
Today after the Veneration of the Cross the brethren, when entering and leaving choir, bow
profoundly to the cross as on other days, but they do not genuflect.
De profundis for deceased brothers and benefactors and Fidelium are omitted at grace for
meals. The custom of wearing the cappa in the refectory may be observed.
26 Saturday
violet Holy Saturday.
OP
white
OP
OP
Fast is observed if possible. [CR 20] Celebration of the Mass and the sacraments is strictly
prohibited, except for Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Communion may be given only as
viaticum.
Hours of the day. Night Prayer is celebrated only by those not present at the Vigil.
At Morning Prayer, the Litany Verses from the Dominican Proper may replace the
Intercessions. If so, after Mortem autem crucis all pause and kneel in silence; then the Lord's
Prayer is said aloud, and the Hour concludes as usual.
Preparation for the Vigil includes: preparation of the bonfire; candles for the brethren and
laity; water for the liturgy of Baptism; flowers and decorations for the altar.
The Easter Vigil.
The Vigil has four parts:
EASTER SEASON
I. Service of Light : Bonfire, Procession with Candle, Exsultet.
II. Liturgy of the Word : Readings, psalms, prayers, Gloria, homily.
III. Liturgy of Baptism : Litany, Blessing of Water, Baptism and/or Confirmation,
Renewal of Promises, Prayer of the Faithful.
IV. Liturgy of the Eucharist : Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter night"), special
Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
This liturgical order must not be changed by anyone on his own initiative. [PS 81]
The celebration should truly have the character of a Vigil. It must take place at night;
to start earlier (e.g. at the customary time for a Sunday vigil Mass) is a
"reprehensible abuse". [PS 78]
The Exsultet may be sung with the melody proper to the Order. Other variations are
proposed in the Dominican Proper : e.g. the Litany may be sung, even when there
are no baptisms and no font; Dominican saints and certain invocations are added to
the Litany. Wherever possible, all the readings should be read so that the character
of the Easter Vigil, which demands that it be somewhat prolonged, be respected at
all costs. Where pastoral conditions require that the number of readings be reduced,
there should be at least three readings from the Old Testament, taken from the law
and the prophets; and the reading from Exodus (ch. 14) with its canticle, must never
be omitted.
Bells are be rung during the Gloria, and the altar candles lit; the brethren put off their
cappas if they are wearing them.
The celebrant - or, in case of necessity, a cantor - intones the triple alleluia before
the Gospel. The gospel is honoured with incense, but candles are not carried.
For integrating the rites of Baptism and Confirmation, see the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults, esp. Appendix 1.
The dismissal with double alleluia is used tonight and throughout the octave.
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March
27 Sunday
Easter Sunday - the Pasch of the Lord
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Solemnity with Octave.
Mass of the day, Gloria, Easter sequence, Creed or Renewal of Baptismal Promises,
Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter day") special Communicantes and Hanc igitur;
double alleluia at dismissal.
Mass is to be celebrated on with great solemnity. It is appropriate that the penitential rite on
this day take the form of a sprinkling with water blessed at the Vigil, during which a song of
baptismal character should be sung. The holy water stoups at the entrance to the church
should also be filled with the same water. [PS 97]
The Paschal Candle burns at all Hours and Masses today.
Hours of Easter Sunday; The Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings. The
chant Christus resurgens may be sung at the end of Vespers, followed by Regina caeli, with
or without a procession.
Where it is the custom, the tradition of "Baptismal Vespers" with a procession to the font is to
be diligently observed. (IGLH, 213)
After Night Prayer the paschal candle is extinguished. It remains by the ambo or altar, and is
lit throughout the Easter season at Mass and at the principal hours of the Office until
Pentecost inclusive. [PS 99].
Plenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their
resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation.
OP The weekly conventual Mass for the Dead is omitted this week. (LCO 71)
Week I of the Psalter.
28 Monday
Monday in the Octave of Easter.
Mass of the Octave: gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter
day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
29 Tuesday
Tuesday in the Octave of Easter.
Mass of the Octave: gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter
day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
30 Wednesday
Wednesday in the Octave of Easter.
Mass of the Octave: gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I (“on this Easter
day”); double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Gabriel M. O’Farrell (1923)
31 Thursday
Thursday in the Octave of Easter.
Obit.
Mass of the Octave; gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I (“on this Easter
day”); double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Anniversary of fr. Michael Browne, 81st Master of the Order. He was also a cardinal of the Holy
Roman Church (1971).

1 Friday
Friday in the Octave of Easter.
OP
APRIL
Mass of the Octave: gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter
day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
The salutation of the glorious Cross may be celebrated on the Fridays of Easter Time using
the Invitatory antiphon Alleluia, Salve, sancte crux.
2 Saturday
Saturday in the Octave of Easter.
Mass of the Octave: gloria, sequence optional, Preface of Easter I ("on this Easter
day"); double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the day; Te Deum, double alleluia at dismissal.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week II of the psalter.
3 Sunday
Second Sunday of Easter - Octave Day of Easter.
Also called Divine Mercy Sunday and Low Sunday.
Mass of the Sunday: gloria, sequence optional, creed, Preface of Easter I ("on this
Easter day"); Easter Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Evening Prayer II of the Sunday. Double alleluia at dismissal.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Innocent Matthew Doyle (1948).
OP
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April
Today a special celebration is held in our communities to proclaim solemnly the joyous
announcement of the annunciation of the Lord, the Saviour of the world. This celebration
may be arranged as an independent event, in the form of a "Solemn Chapter", following our
customs, or may be combined with some part of the Office, taking in account the nature of
the celebration.
It is fitting that the whole liturgical celebration be introduced with a brief instruction, and that
a suitable homily be given, either straight after the solemn proclamation of the Lord's
Incarnation, or after the reading of the Gospel, according to the circumstances.
4 Monday
white Annunciation of the Lord. Solemnity
OP
OP
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, creed; preface of the Annunciation. In the creed, all
genuflect at "… and became man" (on one knee if recited, on both knees if sung.)
Hours of the solemnity; Te Deum.
Optional texts for some Hours in the Dominican Proper.
Plenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their
resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Malachy Headley (1931).
5 Tuesday
white Tuesday in the Second Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.

April
OP
The memorial of St Vincent Ferrer is celebrated on 5th May in the Order’s calendar.
East Camberwell, VIC
white Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church. Solemnity
[Transferred from 31st March.]
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
6 Wednesday
white Wednesday in the Second Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
7 Thursday
white St John Baptist de la Salle, priest. Memorial
Mass of the saint. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of pastors;
Hours of the saint..
8 Friday
white Friday in the Second Week of Easter.
OP
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
The salutation of the glorious Cross may be celebrated on the Fridays of Easter Time using
the Invitatory antiphon Alleluia, Salve, sancte crux.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Dominic John Curran (1943)
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Garin of Gy-l'Évêque in Gaul, 19th Master of the Order (1348).
9 Saturday
white Saturday in the Second Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week III of the psalter.
10 Sunday
Third Sunday of Easter.
Mass of the day, Gloria, Creed, Preface of Easter I -V.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
11 Monday
red St Stanislaus, bishop and martyr. Memorial
Mass of the saint. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of martyrs;
Hours of the saint.
12 Tuesday
white Tuesday in the Third Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Aylmer Giliani of Piacenza, 12th Master of the Order (1327).
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13 Wednesday
white Wednesday in the Third Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
red St Martin I, pope and martyr. Optional.
white
Bl. Margaret of Castello, lay Dominican and virgin.
14 Thursday
white Thursday in the Third Week of Easter.
white
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Bl. Peter Gonzalez, friar and priest.
15 Friday
white Friday in the Third Week of Easter.
OP
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
The salutation of the glorious Cross may be celebrated on the Fridays of Easter Time using
the Invitatory antiphon Alleluia, Salve, sancte crux.
April
16 Saturday
white Saturday in the Third Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Australia and New Zealand
St Bernadette Soubirous, virgin
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week IV of the psalter.
Optional
17 Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Mass of the day, gloria, creed, Preface of Easter I -V.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
18 Monday
white Monday in the Fourth Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Gabriel Henry O'Farrell (1948).
19 Tuesday
white Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
white Bl. Isnard of Chiampo, friar and priest.
white Bl. Sibyllina Biscossi, lay Dominican and virgin.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Paul Forrest (1976).
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April
20 Wednesday
white St Agnes of Montepulciano, nun and virgin. Memorial
OP
Mass of the saint. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of virgins;
Hours of the saint.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
21 Thursday
white Thursday in the Fourth Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
white St Anselm, bishop and doctor. Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. John Swinkels (2000).
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Garcia of Loaysa, of Spain, 39th Master of the Order. He was also a cardinal of the
Holy Roman Church (1546).
22 Friday
white Friday in the Fourth Week of Easter.
OP
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
The salutation of the glorious Cross may be celebrated on the Fridays of Easter Time using
the Invitatory antiphon Alleluia, Salve, sancte crux.
23 Saturday
white Saturday in the Fourth Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
red St Adalbert, bishop and martyr. Optional
red St George, martyr. Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Colman William Kean (1955).
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week I of the Psalter.
24 Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Mass of the day, gloria, creed, Preface of Easter I -V.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Patrick Hynes (2003).
Honiara: Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Adrian Smith, S.M. (1983).
25 Monday
red St Mark, Evangelist. Feast
Mass of the saint, gloria, Preface of Apostles II.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Australia and New Zealand
violet ANZAC Day. Special Commemoration.
Mass of ANZAC Day; special texts in the Australian Proper. Preface of Christian
Death II or of Easter II – V.
Hours of Monday in the Fifth Week of Easter.
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26 Tuesday
white Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. James Joseph Bannon (1911)
April
Australia and New Zealand
red St Mark, Evangelist. [Transferred from 25th April.] Feast
Mass of the saint, Gloria, Preface of Apostles II.
Hours of the saint. Te Deum.
27 Wednesday
white Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Easter.
white
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Bl. Osanna of Kotor, Lay Dominican and Virgin.
28 Thursday
white Thursday in the Fifth Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
white St Louis Marie de Montfort, priest and Dominican tertiary. Optional
OP Texts in the Dominican Proper.
red St Peter Chanel, priest and martyr. Optional
Australia and New Zealand
red St Peter Chanel, protomartyr of the Pacific. Memorial in Australia.
Feast in New Zealand.
Mass of the saint, [Gloria in N.Z.] Preface of Easter, I – V, or of martyrs.
Hours of the saint. [Te Deum in New Zealand.]
29 Friday
white St Catherine of Siena, Lay Dominican, Virgin & Doctor of the Church. Feast
OP
OP
Mass of the saint: gloria, proper readings; Preface of St Catherine;
Hours of the saint. Te Deum.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
Plenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren who renew, at least privately, their
resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation.
30 Saturday
white St Pius V, friar and pope. Memorial
OP
Mass of the saint; Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of Pastors;
Hours of the saint.
Texts in the Dominican Proper
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Albert John Fogarty (1952).
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week II of the psalter.
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1 Sunday
Sixth Sunday of Easter.
MAY
Mass of the day, gloria, creed, Preface of Easter I -V.
Second Reading and Gospel may be from Seventh Sunday of Easter if desired.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Perth: Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Barry Hickey (1984).
2 Monday
white St Athanasius, bishop and doctor. Memorial
Mass of the saint. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of pastors;
Hours of the saint.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Mannes Gerald Cussen (1987)
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Louis Theissling of Alkmaar, 77th Master of the Order (1925).
3 Tuesday
red Ss. Philip and James, apostles. Feast
Mass of the saints, gloria, Preface of Apostles I - II.
Hours of the feast. Te Deum.
4 Wednesday
white Wednesday in the Sixth Week of Easter
white
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Bl. Emily Bicchieri, nun and virgin.
OP
Recommended Votive Mass and Office
red Sufferings of Our Lord Jesus Christ Commemoration
This votive Mass and Office are recommended for today (4th May) - formerly the
feast of the Crown of Thorns - or another suitable day.
Votive Mass of the Holy Cross or of the Precious Blood, from the Roman Missal.
Votive Office as in the Dominican Proper.
5 Thursday
white St. Vincent Ferrer, friar and priest. Memorial
OP
Mass of the saint. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of pastors;
Hours of the saint.
Texts in the Dominican Proper. The memorial of St Vincent Ferrer has been permanently
transferred to this date for the entire Order. [General Chapter of Bologna (1998), n. 178)].
6 Friday
white Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter.
OP
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
The salutation of the glorious Cross may be celebrated on the Fridays of Easter Time using
the Invitatory antiphon Alleluia, Salve, sancte crux.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. John Baptist de Marinis of Rome, 57th Master of the Order (1669).

7 Saturday
white Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter.
white
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I – V (“in this Easter season”);
Hours of the day.
Bl. Albert of Bergamo, lay Dominican and husband.
May
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity. Week III of the psalter.
8 Sunday
Ascension of the Lord.
OP
Mass of the solemnity: gloria, creed, Preface of Ascension I – II; Special
Communicantes in Eucharistic Prayer I.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
Solemnity
A procession or solemn entrance of the community may precede Mass, using texts and
chants in the Dominican Proper. In this case, Mass begins immediately with the gloria.
9 Monday
white Monday in the Seventh Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Recommended Votive Mass and Office
white Patronage of B. V. Mary over the Order of Preachers. Commemoration
This votive Mass and Office are recommended for today (8th May) - or another
suitable day. [Transferred from yesterday.]
Votive Mass and Office as in the Dominican Proper.
Today the Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary may be renewed using the
formula from the General Chapter Madonna dell’Arco (1974). For the text, see the
Appendix below, p. 39.
10 Tuesday
white St Antoninus of Florence, friar and bishop. Memorial
OP
Mass of the saint. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season"), or of pastors.
Hours of the saint.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Antoninus Thomas Hingston (1989).
Watson, ACT
white St Antoninus, bishop.
Secondary patron of the foundation.
Mass and Hours of the saint. Texts in the Dominican Proper.
Memorial
11 Wednesday
white Wednesday in the Seventh Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Esmond Klimeck (1983).
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May
12 Thursday
white Thursday in the Seventh Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
red St Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs. Optional
red St Pancras, martyr. Optional
white
Bl. Jane of Portugal, nun and virgin.
13 Friday
white Friday in the Seventh Week of Easter.
Mass of the day. Preface of Easter I - V ("in this Easter season");
Hours of the day.
white Our Lady of Fatima. Optional
white
Bl. Imelda Lambertini, nun and virgin.
14 Saturday
red St Matthias, apostle. Feast
Mass of the saint, gloria, Preface of Apostles I - II.
Hours of the feast. Te Deum.
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity. Week IV of the psalter.
Evening Mass of Vigil of Pentecost. (For pastoral reasons, the texts of the Day Mass may
be used.) Gloria, creed, Preface of Pentecost, special Communicantes.
Encouragement should be given to the 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. [PS 108]
15 Sunday
Pentecost Sunday
Mass of Pentecost; Gloria, sequence, creed, Preface of Pentecost, special
Communicantes, double alleluia at dismissal.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum. At Evening Prayer II, double alleluia at dismissal
After Evening Prayer II, the Paschal Candle is extinguished, and moved to the Baptistery,
where it is kept in a place of honour, so the candles of the newly baptised may be lit from it.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Gregory Stanislaus Butler (1985).
ORDINARY TIME
Weeks of the year resume with Week 7. Volume III of The Divine Office. Psalter Week III.
16 Monday
green Monday of the Seventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. James Alphonsus O'Reilly (1949)
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Peter Rochin, 27th Master of the Order (1450).
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17 Tuesday
green Tuesday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
May
18 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red St John I, pope and martyr. Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Thomas Barrett (1935).
19 Thursday
green Thursday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Bl. Francis Coll Guitart, friar and priest.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Constantius Francis Gallagher (1961).
Gizo: Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Bernard O’Grady, O.P. (1995).
20 Friday
green Friday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Bernardine of Siena, priest Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Peter Andrew Durning (2001).
21 Saturday
green Saturday of the seventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red St Christopher Magallanes, priest, and his companions, martyrs Optional
white Bl. Hyacinth Cormier, priest, Master of the Order Optional
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Optional
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
white
Bl. Columba of Rieti, sister and virgin.
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity. Week IV of the psalter.
22 Sunday
white Trinity Sunday. Solemnity
Mass of the day, Gloria, creed, Preface of the Holy Trinity.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
23 Monday
green Monday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
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May
John XXIII College, Acton, ACT
white Anniversary of the dedication of the church (1969).
Transferred from the previous day.
Mass and Hours of the Anniversary; gloria, creed, Te Deum.
Evening Prayer I of Our Lady, Help of Christians
Solemnity
Australia
Evening Prayer I of Our Lady Help of Christians.
Solemnity
24 Tuesday
white Translation of Our Holy Father Dominic. Memorial
OP
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the memorial.
Texts in the Dominican Proper.
Australia
white Our Lady, Help of Christians
Mass of the Solemnity; Gloria, creed, Preface of Bl. Virgin Mary I.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
Solemnity
New Zealand
white Our Lady Help of Christians.
Memorial
Mass and Hours of Our Lady, Help of Christians.
Hours of the memorial.
Celebrants and communities may choose whether to celebrate the Translation of
Saint Dominic or Our Lady Help of Christians, as they are of the same rank in N.Z.
25 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Gregory VII, pope. Optional
white St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virgin. Optional
white The Venerable Bede, priest and doctor. Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Edward Jeremiah O'Leary (1976).
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Nicholas Ridolfi of Florence, 55th Master of the Order(1650).
26 Thursday
white St Philip Neri, priest. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
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27 Friday
green Friday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Augustine of Canterbury, bishop. Optional
white
Bl. Andrew Franchi, friar and bishop.
28 Saturday
green Saturday of the eighth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Optional.
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
May
white
Bl. Mary Bartholomew Bagnesi, lay Dominican and virgin.
Evening Prayer I of the following Solemnity. Week I of the Psalter.
29 Sunday
white Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Solemnity
Mass of the Solemnity; gloria, sequence optional, creed, Preface of Holy Eucharist I
or II.
Hours of the Solemnity. Te Deum.
If a procession with the Blessed Sacrament follows Mass, the solemn blessing with the
Blessed Sacrament concludes the entire celebration: the usual blessing by the priest is
replaced by the blessing with the Blessed Sacrament (DPPL, 163).
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Laurence Peter Fitzgerald (2003).
30 Monday
green Monday of the ninth week.
white
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Bl. James Salomonio, friar and priest.
31 Tuesday
white Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Feast
Mass of the feast; gloria, preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary I or II.
Hours of the feast; Te Deum
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Bishop Eusebius John Crawford (2002).
JUNE
1 Wednesday
red St Justin, martyr. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
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June
2 Thursday
green Thursday of the ninth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red Ss Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs. Optional.
white Bl. Sadoc, friar and priest, and companions, martyrs.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Cornelius D. Coghlan (1872).
Evening Prayer I of the following Solemnity.
3 Friday
white Sacred Heart of Jesus. Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity. Gloria, creed; Preface of the Sacred Heart.
Hours of the solemnity. Te Deum
4 Saturday
white Immaculate Heart of Mary. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; Preface of Blessed Virgin Mary I or II.
Hours of the memorial.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Vincent (Hai) Tien Nguyen (1994).
Evening Prayer I of Sunday. Week II of the Psalter.
5 Sunday
green Tenth Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
6 Monday
green Monday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Nobert, bishop. Optional.
7 Tuesday
green Tuesday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Simon of Langres, 21st Master of the Order (1384).
8 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Bl. Diana and Bl. Cecilia, Nuns and Virgins. Optional.
Carina, Qld.
Evening Prayer I of Our Lady of Graces.
Solemnity
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9 Thursday
green Thursday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Ephraem, deacon and doctor. Optional.
Carina, Qld.
white Our Lady of Graces.
OP
Principal patron of the foundation, titular of the church.
June
Solemnity
Gloria, creed, readings & preface from Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Hours from Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Plenary indulgence under usual conditions for brethren of this house who renew, at
least privately, their resolve to fulfil faithfully the duties of their vocation.
10 Friday
green Friday of the tenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Bl. John Dominic, friar and bishop Optional
11 Saturday
red St Barnabas, apostle. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Nicholas Francis Baldwin (1961)
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Antoninus Bremond of Marseilles, 63rd Master of the Order (1755).
Evening Prayer I of Sunday. Week III of the Psalter.
12 Sunday
green Eleventh Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Peter Duffy (1933).
13 Monday
white St Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. John Thomas de Rocaberti of Spain, 58th Master of the Order (1699).
14 Tuesday
green Tuesday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
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June
15 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
16 Thursday
green Thursday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Sixtus Fabri of Lucca, 50th Master of the Order (1594).
17 Friday
green Friday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
18 Saturday
green Saturday of the eleventh week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Optional.
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper
white
Bl. Osanna of Mantua, Lay Dominican and Virgin.
Evening Prayer I of Sunday. Week IV of the Psalter.
19 Sunday
green Twelfth Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Bertrand William Curran (1951).
20 Monday
green Monday of the twelfth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Bl. Margaret Ebner, nun and virgin.
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Ambrose Ian Loughnan (1997)
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Elias Raymond of Toulouse, 22nd Master of the Order (1389) ; and Balthazarde
Quiñones, 65th Master of the Order (1798).
21 Tuesday
white St Aloysius Gonzaga, religious. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
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22 Wednesday
green Wednesday of the twelfth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white St Paulinus of Nola, bishop Optional
red Ss John Fisher, bishop and martyr, and Thomas More, martyr. Optional
Anniv. Anniversary of fr. Pius Leo Bonsall (1970).
23 Thursday
green Thursday of the twelfth week.
white
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
Bl. Innocent V, friar and pope.
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity.
Evening Mass of the Vigil of St John the Baptist. Gloria, proper readings, creed, proper
preface.
24 Friday
white Birth of St John the Baptist. Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, proper readings, creed, proper preface.
Hours of the solemnity. Te Deum.
June
25 Saturday
green Saturday of the twelfth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Leonard de Mansuetis of Perugia, 31st Master of the Order (1480).
Optional.
Evening Prayer I of Sunday. Week I of the Psalter.
26 Sunday
green Thirteenth Sunday of the Year.
Mass of the Sunday; gloria, creed.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum.
27 Monday
green Monday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and martyr. Optional
28 Tuesday
red St Irenaeus, bishop and martyr. Memorial
Mass of the memorial; preface of the weekday, or of the saint.
Hours of the saint.
Evening Prayer I of the following solemnity.
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June
Evening Mass of the Vigil of Ss. Peter and Paul, apostles. Gloria, proper readings, creed,
proper preface.
29 Wednesday
red Ss Peter and Paul, apostles Solemnity
Mass of the solemnity; gloria, proper readings, creed, preface of Ss. Peter and Paul.
Hours of the solemnity. Te Deum.
30 Thursday
green Thursday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
red First Martyrs of the Church of Rome Optional
Obit. Anniversary of fr. Emmanuel Suárez, 80th Master of the Order (1954).
1 Friday
green Friday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
JULY
2 Saturday
green Saturday of the thirteenth week.
Mass of the day.
Hours of the day.
white Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
OP Supplementary texts for Mass and Office in the Dominican Proper.
Evening Prayer I of the Sunday. Week II of the Psalter.
Optional.
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APPENDIX I
EPIPHANY PROCLAMATION 2005
Appendix
By ancient custom the dates for the great feasts of the coming year are announced after the
Gospel on Epiphany by the deacon or cantor.
Know, dearly beloved friends,
that as, by the favour of a merciful God,
we have we celebrated with joy the Birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ,
with that same joy we now proclaim the resurrection of our Saviour:
The ninth day of February is Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of our holy Lenten
fast.
On the twenty-seventh day of March we will rejoice in the celebration of the Pasch of
our Lord, Jesus Christ.
On the eighth day of May we will celebrate the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
On the fifteenth day of May we celebrate the feast of Pentecost.
On the twentieth day of November we will honour Christ our King.
The twenty-seventh day of November will be the first Sunday of the Advent of our Lord,
Jesus Christ,
to whom be honour and glory in all times and all ages. Amen.
APPENDIX II
PRAYER DEDICATING THE ORDER OF PREACHERS
TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Virgin Mother Mary, with trust we approach you. We, your preachers, fly to you who believed in
the words sent from heaven and pondered them in your heart. We stand close around you,
who are always present to the gathering of apostles.
In you the Word was made flesh, that same Word which we receive, contemplate, praise together
and preach. Therefore, under your guidance we today devote ourselves anew to the ministry of the
Word. Furthermore, we declare to you that, hearing with you the Word within ourselves and
anointed by the Spirit, whose sacred vessel you pre-eminently are, we are consecrated in the name
of Jesus Christ to the evangelization of the world.
With the eyes of your heart enlightened, you understood the mystery of the Word. Through you we,
too, are able to perceive the presence of that same Word in the history of our time, so that we may
finally contemplate him face to face.
Through you the Father sent his Son into the world that he might save it. Through you we will be
powerful in the sight of your people, becoming witnesses of that truth which frees and of that love
which unites.
To this place we have brought our needs and here we ponder them. Do you, Mother, give us
strength and preserve the harmony of our family, so that what was begun by our profession may be
brought to completion by our love for one another, for the salvation of the world and to the praise
and glory of God.
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2005
Appendix
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
APRIL MAY JUNE
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
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2006
January FEBRUARY MARCH
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
29 30 31 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31
APRIL MAY JUNE
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
30
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
30 31
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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