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1 | Devotional Calendar : Liturgical Year A/B: 2023-2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | AT PARISH/ RELIGIOUS ED/ CATHOLIC SCHOOL | AT HOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | DATE Season | SUNDAY READINGS | LITURGICAL FEAST / US Holidays and Observances | CHURCH/ DIOCESAN EVENT Parish / Diocesan activities | FAMILY /STUDENT ACTIVITY @ Religious Education / Catholic School | CATHOLIC WITNESS Theme/ topic | PRACTICES/ PRAYERS/ DEVOTIONS Medals, prayer cards, Sacramentals | FAMILY MOVIE/ BOOK Recommended monthly movie / book | SAINT @ Home Rel Ed , Catholic School settings | BIBLE READ in chronological order Ascension Bible ages 1-3, Ascension Bible ages 4-7, Ascension Bible ages 8-12 | DRE TIMETABLE | 175 Anniversary Activities / Lessons TBD | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||
4 | Ordinary Time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | November 19 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 1 Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30 | The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Nov 21 Thanksgiving - Nov. 23rd | Giant paper plate rosaryHave students light candels ( older) battery operated(younger) Have each student stand by the beads and then as the candl is passes to them they prayer the prayer on the bead. If there are less stduents give them 2-5 prayer each. Choose a mystery and assign to each stduent and explain the mystr or have students read from scriptural rosary book | I am Thankful for Placemats: for Meals on Wheels or local food pantry | Pray the rosary together as a family or student body in the church in thanksgiving of the Blessed Mother and her constant intercession on behalf of her children | Nov 20: Solemnity of Christ the King Nov 21: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Nov 22: St Cecilia Nov 24: Thanksgiving Nov 25: St Catherine of Alexandria Nov 27: First day of Advent Nov 30: St Andrew | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||
6 | November 26 Christ the King | Ez 34:11-12, 15-17 Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28 Mk 11:9, 10 | Feast of Christ the King- Nov 26th Feast of St. Andrew - Nov. 30th | Christ the King list of activities Christ the king craft for children | Jesus Christ King of the Universe video What is a king? What do they do, and what are they like? How is Jesus like a king? How is Jesus different from ordinary human kings? | A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful, who piously recite the Act of Dedication of the Human Race to Jesus Christ King. A plenary/ partial indulgence is granted, if it is recite publicly on the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ King. A list of Plenary Indulgences here | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||||
7 | ADVENT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | December 3 1st. Sunday of Advent December: The Immaculate Conception | Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Dec 8th | Celebrating the Immaculate Conception | Honor Grandparents Advent Candle | Humility Continue previously decided Advent devotions | Advent Wreath significance Advent Prayers | St. Bernadette: Mary said to her "I am the Immac. Conception" | Blessed Mother St. Bernadette St. Nicholas St. Ambros Our Lady of Loreto | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | Many Cultures, One Faith Flat Timon | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||
9 | December 10 2nd Sunday of Advent | Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 | December 12 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Gaudete Sunday | Play/Reenactment of the events around Juan Diego | Make burlap tilma and paper flowers for the reenactment | Appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Pray the Rosary | Movie HERE | DECEMBER 12 Our Lady of Guadelupe St. Lucy St. John of the Cross | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
10 | December 17 3rd Sunday of Advent | Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 | Advent | Penance Service | Nativity Play | Charity: Food Drive | Family Fasting | Mary of Nazareth | St. Joseph | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
11 | CHRISTMAS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | December 24 December 25 Nativity of the Lord | 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 (16) | Birth of Christ | Christmas Caroling Watch THE STAR Currently you are able to watch "The Star" streaming on fuboTV, FXNow, DIRECTV. It is also possible to buy "The Star" on Apple iTunes, Amazon Video | Play Christmas Carols in the home and light candles during the evening meals. | Practice the Virtue: Faith, Hope and Love | Place the Christ child in the family creche | Nativity Story | Ancestors of Jesus | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
13 | December 31* The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph | Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 or, in Year B, Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 | December 31st The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph | Printable Activity | How do we persue peace in our family. How is reconciliation part of bringing peace into your home? Go to the Sacrament of Confession as a family and do something nice for a family member who you may be struggling with | Prayer of Humility | Jesus Mary and Joseph (1972) | Dec 3: St Francis Xavier Dec 6: St. Nicholas Dec 8: Immaculate Conception Dec 9: St. Juan Diego Dec 12: Our Lady Guadalupe | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||
14 | CHRISTMAS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | January 1 * Solemnity of Mother of God January: The Holy Name of Jesus | Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21Solemnity | New Years Day The Solemnity of the Mother of God | Sing or recite the hymn "Veni Creator Spiritus" for a full indulgence | Read Philippeans 2:9 - 11 followed by the Litany of the Holy Name. Discuss how special each other's names are. | In honor of our holy Mother, Mary, share how her example and intercession has made a difference in your life. | Pray a rosary with the Glorious mysteries | For families: The Catholic All Year Compendium by Ignatius to fill the year ahead with family, liturgical activities. | January 4: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton January 5: St. John Neumann January 6 : Epiphany January 23: St. Marianne Cope January 24 : St. Francis de Sales | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | Sacrament preparation for 1st Eucharist. | 175th January lessons | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||
16 | January 7 * Epiphany January 8th The Baptism of the Lord | Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11 or, in Year B, Is 55:1-11 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11 | Feast of the Epiphany fulfillment of the prophecy | Wear a crown to Mass in remembrance of the 3 Kings | Epiphany house blessing Above your home's entrance writen in chalk, 20+C+M+B+24. The combined numbers should be the current year. | In honor of St Elizabeth Ann Seton and St John Neumann, share something new you learned about our Catholic faith and how you teach others about Jesus? | Hang a font for Holy water at your front door at home. Bless yourself as a reminder of your Baptism. | For children: Jesus Speaks to Me about My Baptism by Angela M. Burrin | St John Neumann Feast day, January 5th, is the patron of immigrants and sick children. | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | Getting thoughts and schedules lined up for the Easter season Sacraments DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
17 | Ordinary Time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | January 14 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 | MLK Day – January 16 Prayer for Christian Unity Roe V. Wade 1/22 | Prayer services and rosary for the protection of life from conception until natural death | Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth ..." As we received many blessing over the Christmas season, how can we share our treasures with others? Example, donate gently used items from your home to help others, eliminating what you no longer need. | Courage is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Share an example of how you had courage to be a disciple and stand up for your faith. | Begin the respect life Novena on January 21 | For adults: Into His Likeness by Edward Sri | St Sebastian, feast day January 20 is the patron of soldiers, archers, and athletes | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | plan a retreat or faith enrichment opportunity for your staff and catechists to be held before the end of Lent | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
19 | January 21 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20 | January 22: Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30 (317) or, for the Day of Prayer, any readings from the Mass “For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life (Lectionary for Mass Supplement, 947A-947E), or the Mass “For Justice and Peace” | Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children March for Life, Washington, DC | "love for others , and especially for the poor , is made concrete by promoting justice. The life and words of Jesus and the teaching of his Church call us to serve those in need and to work actively for social and economic justice." Pope John Paul II Express how this quote affects the way we live as a disciple. | In honor of St Paul, feast day January 25th, Share the story of your faith journey and how Jesus has touched your life. | Strengthen your relationship with the Lord by spending time in prayer each day. Printable prayer starters for kids | When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner | St Agnes, feast day January 21st is the patron of engaged couples, chastity, and girls. | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | Be sure to hold regular meetings with your team to build strong communication. | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
20 | January 28 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 | February 2: The Presentation of the Lord Groundhog Day | Catholic Schools week | Make homemade butter and enjoy over Irish scones in honor of St Brigid's feast day on Feb. 1st. Pour heavy cream into a mason jar. Shake for 10 min to make butter! | Theme: Catholic identity. What makes you a Catholic? How are you an active member of your parish family? | Prayer to St Thomas Aquinas for schools | Tell me about the Catholic Faith published by Magnificat | St Thomas Aquinas, feast day January 28 is considered one of the Doctors of the Church. | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | Plan Liturgical activities for the Lenten season | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
21 | February 4 5th Week in Ordinary Time February: The Holy Family | Job 7: 1-4, 6-7 1 Cor. 9: 16-19, 22-23 Mark 1: 29-39 | St Blaise, Feb 3 St. Scholastica (Mem.) Feb 10 | Healing Mass | Jesus Healing Craft | Jesus as Healer | The Miracle Maker / The Story of St. Blaise | St. Blaise | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | For Spring Confirmation, collect Confirmation names, finish verifying sponsors, and start collect any assigned work | 175th February Lessons | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
22 | February 11 6th Week in Ordinary Time | Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 1 Cor 10:31 - 11:1 Mk 1:40-45 | Ash Wednesday – Feb. 14 | Make Valentines for Nursing Home Residents / Bee Valentine Cards / Making Jesus Our Valentine | Christian Love and Marriage | Pray and Discuss the Gospel | First Valentine / Lukas Storyteller: Saint Valentine / St. Rita | St. Valentine (optional memorial) | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | Review the safe environment compliance status of all catechists and volunteers | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||
23 | LENT | LENT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | February 18 1st Sunday of Lent | Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15 | Penance Services | CRS Rice Bowl / Catholic Charities drive. Idea: donate a dollar to Catholic Charities to wear a silly hat or Mardi Gras gear to faith formation or CS religion class | Lent: pray, fast, give | Lenten activity calendar | Brother Francis: Lets Learn About Lent | St. Polycarp | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | Plan for the end of the faith formation year: any special events, surveys, or paperwork | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||
25 | February 25 2nd Sunday of Lent | Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 Rom 8:31b-34 Mk 9:2-10 | Second Sunday of Lent | Penance Services | Work at St. Luke's Mission | Sacrifical Giving | Stations of the Cross Fasting | The Passion of the Christ This movie is very graphic .. not recommended for younger children | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||
26 | March 3 3rd Sunday of Lent March: St. Joseph | Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 (29) or, for Year A, Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 (28) Pss III | Third Sunday of Lent | Parish Reconcilation service How to Go to Confession | CS/ Rel Ed families come together as community and attend a Confession service together. Children sign up to be greeters, musicians, readers, and cross/candle bearers How to guide : Sacrament of Confession | Does God Strengthen me in the Sacrament of Confession? | Act of Contrition Learn this prayer with your family | Children's Lenten story books | March 4: St Casimir March 7: SS Perpetua & Felicity March 8: St John of God March 9: St Frances of Rome March 17: St Patrick March 18 St Cyril of Jerusalem March 20: St. Joseph, Spouse of th Blessed Virgin Mary March 23: St Turibius of Mogrovejo March 25: Feast of the Annunciation | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | 175th March Lessons | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||
27 | March 3 3rd Sunday of Lent March: St. Joseph | Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 (32)
or, for Year A, 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 (31) Pss IV | Third Sunday of Lent | Parish Reconcilation service How to Go to Confession | Lenten Service project-select a day to make up Blessing Bags and distribute to homebound and needy in the community | How acts of service help families bond in charity Family Service reflection form | St Patrick Breastplate prayer Pray this together before dinner or bedtime | St. Patrick Movie | St. Patrick Activity | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
28 | March 10 4th Sunday of Lent | 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 (32)
or, for Year A, 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 | 4th Sunday of Lent | Lenten Service project-select a day to make up Blessing Bags and distribute to homebound and needy in the community | How acts of service help families bond in charity Family Service reflection form | St Patrick Breastplate prayer Pray this together before dinner or bedtime | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | March 17 5th Sunday of Lent | Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 (35)
or, for Year A, Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 (34) Pss I | 5th Sunday of Lent 3/25:The Annunciation Fourth Sunday of Lent | The Feast of the Annunciation : particapte in the Mass Children sign up -Mass Planner Sheet | Mass + St. Joseph's Day Procession followed by St. Joseph's Table at the parish | The Blessed Mother's influence in our world Catholic Approved Marian Apparitions | The Angelus prayer St Joseph Prayer | St. Joseph documentary | St. Joseph celebrations and activities St Joseph of Nazareth Movie Soleminty of the Annunciation Activity | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
30 | March 24 Palm Sunday | Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (37)/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39 (38)
Pss II | Holy Week Guide Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena from Good Friday March 29 - April 6th | Holy Thurs – March 28 Good Friday – March 29 Holy Saturday – March 30 Children's video | Ask your pastor if it's possible to invite CS/ REL ED families to Holy Thursday Mass and have them sign up to have their feet washed . Explain in detail what happens at this Mass-ie why Adoration after this Mass? | Many children /adults in your parish will be receiving First Reconcilation, First Communion, Confirmation, and during the Easter Vigil, many more will be initiated into the Church. Find out who they are , use bookmarks or make your own to remind parish community pray for them | Make a Palm Cross, Tenebrae (Thursday-Saturday, or one of them), Attend Chrism Mass at Cathedral (probably Tuesday, but TBD), Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage (video) | Mary of Nazareth, Jesus of Nazareth --- The Passion of the Christ (Movie - Rated R) --- The Passion of Christ in Light of the Holy Shroud of Turin (audio) | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | March 31 Easter Sunday | Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 (42) or Mk 16:1-7 (41) or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 (46) Pss Prop | EASTER SUNDAY --- Octave of Easter (Easter Sunday to Divine Mercy Sunday) --- Dyngus Day (Monday, April 1st) | Easter the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ | Practice the Regina Caeli. This is a perfect Easter season chant to learn: Latin/English (video), Latin/English words. Find ways to celebrate the Easter Octave. Each day is considered a solemnity. Even if families can't attend Mass during the octave, encourage the reading and praying of the Easter Sequence (also called the Victimae Paschali laudes), which can be proclaimed at every Mass until Divine Mercy Sunday. | Ponder how every Sunday is an Easter celebration How does this inspire you to be a better Catholic Christ is Risen" demands the response "He is risen indeed." During the Octave of Easter we should be thinking to ourselves if our lives proclaim the same on the other days of the year and what we can do to keep proclaiming our risen Lord. | Celebrate Dyngus Day and the rest of the Octave of Easter rejoicing that we are now in the season of Easter. Celebrate, and remember that our celebration is becuase death has been defeated by Jesus! | St. Gemma Galgani - Feast Day April 11th | ||||||||||||||||||
32 | April 7 Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday | Acts 4:32-35 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 1 Jn 5:1-6 Jn20:19-31 | Divine Mercy Sunday April 8th Celebrated The Feast of the Annunciation | Divine Mercy Mass and Reconciliation | Works of Mercy Learn about and discuss how sharing the love of God makes a difference | How receiving God's mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation has changed your life | Learn about and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet | Love and Mercy: Faustina (Movie), Mercy: What Every Catholic Should Know (Book) | St. Isidore of Seville - Feast Day April 4th | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | 175 April Lesson | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||
33 | April 14 Third Sunday of Easter | Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 1 Jn 2:1-5a Lk 24:35-48 | Traditionally, 1st Communions, Baptisms resume and some Confirmation Masses are shared in the Easter season | This is a good time to remember the 7 Sacraments and how we encounter Jesus in each Sacrament. St Mary Press Sacrament activity sheet | Why is a Sponsor or Godparent an important role of accompaniment? How has your Sponsor or Godparents made a difference on your faith journey? | Holy Water is a reminder of our Sacraments. That we are renewed and blessed as a child of God. Bring some Holy water home in a labeled bottle. Bless your family everyday. | Stories of the Blessed Sacrament | St. Gemma Galgani - Feast Day April 11th | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||
34 | April 21 Fourth Sunday of Easter | Acts 4:8-12 Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 1 Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18 | Good Shepherd Sunday St Mark the Evangelist April 25th | St Mark was a friend of St Peter and St Paul. Read the Gospel of Mark together with friends or family and share in conversation after each chapter. | What does it mean to Evangelize? How can you stengthen the way you share our faith? | Find the courage to ask a different person each day, "what is something I can lift up in prayer for you today?" Then follow through and add those intentions to your daily prayers | Psalm 23 by Richard Jesse Watson Allow Jesus to Shepherd you. Jeff Cavins | St. Anselm - Feast Day, Friday, April 21st | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||
35 | April 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter | Acts 9:26-31 Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 1 Jn 3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8 | Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church April 29th | Thinking about the Gospel reading, create a prayer garden at home or with permission, on campus at your Church. As you continue to care for your garden space, recall t | St Catherine often gave her things away and visited those who were poor or sick. Follow St Catherine's example. How do you share your time, talent and treasure with others? | Reflect on this prayer of St Louis Mary de Monfort | Struggling to share the Gospel? Here's what's missing. Fr Mike Schmitz | St. Louis Mary de Montfort - Feast Day April 28th | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||
36 | May 5 6th Sunday of Easter May: The Blessed Virgin Mary | Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 | May Crowning; Solemnity of the Ascension | May 9: Solemnity of the Ascension | Ascension Activities HERE | The Power of the Rosary First 5 Saturday Devotion | The First Five Saturdays Devotion Free pamphlet | The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima family movie | May 1: St. Joseph, The Worker May 2: St. Athanasius, Bishop May 3: SS Philip and James, Apostles May 10: St. John of Avila May 12: SS Nereus and Achilleus, St Pancras May 13: Our Lady of Fatima | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
37 | May 12 7th Sunday of Easter (Mothers' Day) | Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1st John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19 | Mother's Day- May 12 | Hand out flowers to Mothers on Mothers' Day | Reach out to Mother's that perhaps have no contact with their children. | Charity | Do the Pentecost novena on the 9 days leading up to Pentecost (start May 11th. There are multiple versions to pick from). Joan of Arc prayers and Novena, St. Michael Chaplet | E-Book & Videos: Scroll to the bottom of the page for videos | St. Isidore: May 15th St. John I: Pope & Martyr on May 18th St. Berardine of Siena: on May 20th | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
38 | PENTECOST | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | May 19 Pentecost | Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 | Veni Sancte Spiritus, Pentecost Novena (include families of parish confirmandi as a way for the parish to pray for their preparation for Confirmaiton), | Diocesan Confirmation at Cathedral Missionary Vocation --- Parishes should remember to include the Pentecost sequence "Veni Sancte Spiritus" and families can listen to different versions of the song/chant at home: words in English/Latin, Latin Chant, English Chant, Taize ("Come Holy Spirit" repeated in Latin) | Holy Spirit - Gift of Fortitude (Courage), Angels, Social Justice (slavery) | Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary | St. Joan of Arc Movie (there are multiple), Joan of Arc book by Mark Twain), The Mission of Joan of Arc Comic Book (Formed.org) , Bishop Barron on St. Charles Lwanga | St Rita, feast day May 22 is the patron saint of impossible causes. Learn about St Rita and pray her Novena | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||
40 | May 26 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity | Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Psalm 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20 eu | Memorial Day – May 27th; May 31st - Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Mass to remember those who have given their lives for our country | As a family, visit a cemetary to leave American flags for those who served our Country. Say a prayer for each soldier. Stop by the graves of your deceased family members. Place flowers, say a prayer and recall loving memories. | Mary, our heavenly Mother interceeds for us. She connects us to her Son, Jesus. How has your life been changed through Mary's intercession? | Memorial stones: collect stones large enough to paint on. Decorate each stone and include the name of a loved one who is no longer living. Take turns saying a prayer for the person whose name is on their stone. Arrange stones on a prayer table in the classroom or at home. | Learn about the life of Mary. Watch the motion picture, Mary of Nazareth, an epic film on the Mother of Christ. Directed by Giacomo Campiotti | May 28th - Venerable Pierre Toussaint (podcast episode about him)---May 30th - St. Joan of Arc --- July 3rd - St. Charles Lwanga and Companions | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||
41 | June 2 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Corpus Christi. June is dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. | Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 | Recognize all parishioners (children/youth/adults) who celebrated a first sacrament this year | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Ordinary Time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | June 9 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | June 16 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34 | Father's Day | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | June 23 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41 | Recognition of high school graduates | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | DRE TIMETABLE | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | June 30 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 | Parish wide service opp | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | July 7 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | July 16 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | July 23 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 ; Psalm 119:57, 72, 76- 77, 127-128, 129-130 Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | July 30 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18 Romans 8:35, 37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | August 6 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | August 13 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 ; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15: 21-28 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | August 20 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time | Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20 | Fr. Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year Podcast | CCC with Fr. Mike Schmitz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Ideas/Events to “plug in” – whatever is unique to your setting? | Every family in Rel Ed (prek - 8th Gr )program should be handed a prayer table bag | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Catechist/Teacher trainings and meetings | Age appropriate Children's Bible ( see Ascension Press Bibles) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Advent & Lenten projects and events | Free Rosary Beads | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Annual parish meetings and picnics | Standing Crucifix | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | School vacations – are there gathering opps then? | Place matts with Liturigical colors: white, green, purple, red | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Confirmation sessions and service dates | Prayer cards: Handout to families so they may pray these prayers using their prayer tables in the home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Holy Week activities | Liturgical Calendar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Parish mission; adult formation events | Holy Water bottles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Community connected events with school or other churches, etc | Brown Scapulars | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Summer parish activities – family / youth events | Votive Candles and holders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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65 | Mission Trips; Parish service events | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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68 | Recognitions: Teachers and Graduates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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