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2021 Diocesan Liturgical Calendar of Solemnities, Feasts, and Other Observances
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NOVEMBER 2020 |
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Nov. 29 |
First Sunday of Advent |
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Nov. 30 |
St. Andrew |
Feast |
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DECEMBER 2020 |
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Dec. 8 (Tues.) |
Immaculate Conception Patroness of the United States |
Solemnity; holy day of obligation
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Dec. 12 (Sat.) |
Our Lady of Guadalupe |
Solemnity; Co-Patron of the Diocese of Sacramento, along with St. Patrick. (Statute 123 §1(b)). |
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Dec. 25 (Fri.) |
Nativity of The Lord |
Solemnity; holy day of obligation |
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Dec. 26 |
St. Stephen |
Feast |
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Dec. 27 |
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph |
Feast |
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Dec. 28 |
The Holy Innocents |
Feast |
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JANUARY 2021 |
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Jan. 1 |
Mary, the Holy Mother of God |
Solemnity; holy day of obligation |
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Jan. 3 |
Epiphany of the Lord |
Solemnity |
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Jan. 10 |
Baptism of the Lord |
Feast |
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Jan. 18-25 |
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
Diocesan observance (Statute 123 §3(a)) |
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Jan. 19 |
Ecumenical Prayer Service |
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Jan. 22 |
National Day of Penance
Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral 12:10pm Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children |
48th 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. 24 |
Sunday of the Word of God |
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Jan. 25 |
Conversion of St. Paul |
Feast |
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FEBRUARY 2021 |
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Feb. 2 |
Presentation of The Lord World Day for Consecrated Life |
Feast |
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Feb. 11 |
Our Lady of Lourdes |
Optional memorial World Day of the Sick |
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Feb. 22 |
Chair of St Peter the Apostle |
Feast |
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Feb. 17 |
Ash Wednesday |
Lent begins |
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Feb. 20, 21 |
Rites of Election |
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MARCH 2021 |
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March 10 |
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 14 |
Daylight Savings Time begins |
“Spring” forward one hour. |
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March 17 (Wed) |
St. Patrick |
Solemnity; Co-Patron of the Diocese of Sacramento, along with Our Lady of Guadalupe. (Statute 123 §1(b)). |
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March 19 (Fri) |
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Solemnity |
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Mar 23 (Tue) |
Chrism Mass |
Moved due to The Annunciation |
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March 25 (Thu) |
The Annunciation |
Solemnity |
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Mar 28 |
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord |
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APRIL 2021 |
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April 1 |
Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper |
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April 2 |
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) |
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April 3 |
Holy Saturday |
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night may begin at or after 8:35 p.m. |
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April 4 |
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord |
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April 25 |
World Day of Prayer for Vocations |
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MAY 2021 |
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May 3 |
Sts. Philip and James |
Feast |
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May 14 |
St. Matthias |
Feast |
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May 16 |
Ascension of the Lord |
Solemnity |
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May 22 |
Adult Confirmation |
Cathedral; Sacred Heart, Red Bluff |
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May 23 |
Pentecost |
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May 31 |
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Feast |
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JUNE 2021 |
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June 11 (Friday) |
Sacred Heart of Jesus World day of prayer for the sanctification of priests |
Solemnity |
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June 24 |
Nativity of St. John the Baptist |
Solemnity |
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June 27 |
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 2021 |
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July 3 |
St. Thomas |
Feast |
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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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AUGUST 2021 |
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Aug. 6 |
Transfiguration of The Lord |
Feast |
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Aug. 10 |
St. Lawrence |
Feast |
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Aug. 15 (Sun) |
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Solemnity |
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Aug. 24 |
St. Bartholomew |
Feast |
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SEPTEMBER 2021 |
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Sept. 1 |
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation |
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Sept. 6 |
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 |
Feast |
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Sept. 26 |
World Day of Migrants & Refugees |
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Sept. 29 |
Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael |
Feast |
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OCTOBER 2021 |
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Oct. 18 |
St. Luke |
Feast |
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Oct. 24 |
World Mission Sunday |
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Oct. 28 |
Sts. Simon and Jude |
Feast |
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NOVEMBER 2021 |
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Nov. 1 (Mon.) |
All Saints |
Solemnity; not a holy day of obligation this year |
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Nov. 2 (Tue.) |
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) |
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Nov. 7-13 |
National Vocation Awareness Week |
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Nov. 6 |
Adult Confirmation |
Vacaville; Chico |
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Nov. 7 |
Daylight savings ends |
“Fall” back one hour. |
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Nov. 9 |
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica |
Feast |
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Nov. 14 |
World Day of the Poor |
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Nov. 21 |
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe |
Solemnity |
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Nov. 25 |
Thanksgiving Day |
Day of thanksgiving for the harvest and all our blessings (Statute 123 §2(d)). |
