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2022 Diocesan Liturgical Calendar of Solemnities, Feasts, and Other Observances
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NOVEMBER 2021 |
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Nov. 28 |
First Sunday of Advent |
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Nov. 30 |
St. Andrew |
Feast |
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DECEMBER 2021 |
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Dec. 4 |
Ordination to the Diaconate |
10am at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Sacramento |
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Dec. 7 |
Immaculate Conception and Closing of the Year of St. Joseph |
6pm at St. Joseph Parish, Redding |
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Dec. 8 |
Immaculate Conception Patroness of the United States |
Solemnity; holy day of obligation
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Dec. 25 |
Nativity of The Lord |
Solemnity; holy day of obligation |
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Dec. 26 |
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph |
Feast |
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Dec. 27 |
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist |
Feast |
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Dec. 28 |
The Holy Innocents |
Feast |
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JANUARY 2022 |
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Jan. 1 |
Mary, the Holy Mother of God |
Solemnity; (not a holy day of obligation this year) |
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Jan. 2 |
Epiphany of the Lord |
Solemnity |
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Jan. 9 |
Baptism of the Lord |
Feast |
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Ecumenical Worship Prayer Service |
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
Diocesan observance (Statute 123 §3(a)) |
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Jan. 21 |
Respect Life Mass |
12pm, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament |
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Jan. 22 |
National Day of Penance
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children |
49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision. “In all dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when the 22nd falls on Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. (2000 GIRM, USCCB Adaptation, #373). The Mass “For Peace and Justice” (no. 21 from “Masses for Various Needs”) should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day. (Diocesan Statute 123 §3(b)). |
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Jan. 23 |
Sunday of the Word of God (Third Sunday of Ordinary Time) |
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Jan. 25 |
Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle |
Feast |
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FEBRUARY 2022 |
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Feb. 2 |
Presentation of The Lord |
Feast |
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Feb. 2 |
World Day for Consecrated Life |
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Feb. 11 |
Our Lady of Lourdes |
Optional memorial World Day of the Sick |
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Feb. 12 |
World Marriage Day |
9:30am, St. Lawrence Parish, North Highlands |
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Feb. 22 |
Chair of St Peter the Apostle |
Feast |
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Feb. 19 |
World Day of the Sick Mass (11am at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael) |
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MARCH 2022 |
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March 2 |
Ash Wednesday |
Lent begins |
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March 5, 6 |
Rites of Election |
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March 9 |
Day of Reconciliation and Unity |
A day of penance for negative attitudes and discrimination toward people of differing culture, ethnicity and race; and prayer for unity in our diversity, for equality, mutual respect and peace among all peoples. Observed on the 2nd Wed. in March. (Statute 123 §3(c)). |
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March 13 |
Daylight Savings Time begins |
“Spring” forward one hour. |
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March 17 |
St. Patrick |
Feast; Co-Patron of the Diocese of Sacramento, along with Our Lady of Guadalupe. (Statute 123 §1(b)). |
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March 19 |
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Solemnity |
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March 25 |
The Annunciation |
Solemnity (not a day of abstinence in 2022 per Canon 1251)) |
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APRIL 2022 |
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April 7 |
Chrism Mass |
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April 10 |
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord |
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April 14 |
Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper |
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April 15 |
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) |
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April 16 |
Holy Saturday |
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night may begin at or after 8:50 p.m. |
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April 17 |
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord |
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April 25 |
St. Mark, Evangelist |
Feast |
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MAY 2022 |
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May 3 |
Sts. Philip and James |
Feast |
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May 8 |
World Day of Prayer for Vocations |
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May 14 |
St. Matthias |
Feast |
| May 23, 24, and 25 | Rogation Days | “…to implore God’s mercy for more rain to bring an end to the drought in California, to bless the precious earth that nourishes us, and protect our forests and mountain communities during the coming months from the risks of wildfires.” |
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May 29 |
Ascension of the Lord |
Solemnity |
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May 31 |
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Feast |
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JUNE 2022 |
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June 4 |
Ordination to the Priesthood |
10am at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament |
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June 4 |
5pm at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento and at Sacred Heart Parish, Red Bluff |
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June 5 |
Pentecost |
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June 12 |
Most Holy Trinity |
Solemnity |
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June 19 |
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ |
Solemnity |
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June 23 |
Nativity of St. John the Baptist |
Solemnity |
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June 24 |
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests |
Solemnity |
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June 25 |
Ordination to the Diaconate |
10am at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament |
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June 26 |
Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (1889). |
Solemnity |
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June 29 |
Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles |
Solemnity |
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JULY 2022 |
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July 6 |
St. Maria Goretti A day of penance for sins and crimes against children and youth, including the sexual abuse of minors by clergy and other members of the Church; and prayer for the needs of children. (Statute 123 § 3d). |
Optional memorial
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July 22 |
St. Mary Magdalene |
Feast |
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July 25 |
St. James, Apostle |
Feast |
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AUGUST 2022 |
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Aug. 6 |
Transfiguration of The Lord |
Feast |
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Aug. 10 |
St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr |
Feast |
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Aug. 15 |
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Solemnity |
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Aug. 24 |
St. Bartholomew |
Feast |
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SEPTEMBER 2022 |
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Sept. 1 |
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation |
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Sept. 5 |
Labor Day |
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Sept. 8 |
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Feast |
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Sept. 14 |
Exaltation of the Holy Cross |
Feast |
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Sept. 21 |
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist |
Feast |
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Sept. 25 |
World Day of Migrants & Refugees |
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Sept. 29 |
Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels |
Feast |
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OCTOBER 2022 |
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Oct. 18 |
St. Luke |
Feast |
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Oct. 23 |
World Mission Sunday |
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Oct. 28 |
Sts. Simon and Jude |
Feast |
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NOVEMBER 2022 |
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Nov. 1 |
All Saints |
Solemnity; holy day of obligation |
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Nov. 2 |
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) |
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Nov. 5 |
5pm at St. Mary Parish, Vacaville and St. John the Baptist Parish, Chico |
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Nov. 6 |
Daylight savings ends |
“Fall” back one hour. |
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Nov. 6-12 |
National Vocation Awareness Week |
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Nov. 9 |
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica |
Feast |
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Nov. 13 |
World Day of the Poor |
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Nov. 20 |
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe |
Solemnity |
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Nov. 24 |
Thanksgiving Day |
Day of thanksgiving for the harvest and all our blessings (Statute 123 §2(d)). |