July 3rd: St. Thomas, Apostle of India

Ephesians 2:19-22 / John 20:24-29

You are no longer strangers: You are being built into God’s temple.

Saints Peter and Paul: Feast: June 29

 Starter Story: God chooses ordinary people: Sinners who will become saints in order to understand other sinners and uplift them.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saturday, Jun 8th

The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saturday, Jun 8th

Isaiah 61:9-11 / Luke 2:41-51

Visitation of the BVM, May 31

 Visitation of the BVM, May 31

Zephaniah 3:14-18 or Romans 12:9-16 / Luke 1:39-56 

Mary sings of God's goodness; "The Lord has exalted my lowliness. "

Feasts of the Apostles Philip and James, May 3

 

Feasts of the Apostles Philip and James, May 3

1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14

Jesus instructs his disciples; "I am the way, the truth, and the life. " 

St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

  

Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 / Matthew 13:54-58 

Jesus identifies himself with workers: “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?”

St. MARK, EVANGELIST ( FEAST ) Apr 25

1 Peter 5:5-14 / Mark 16:15-20

Jesus instructs his disciples: “Proclaim the good news. ”

December 26, St Stephen

 St. Stephen, First Martyr 26th December

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22

Martyrdom of Stephen: They rushed at him and stoned him.

Immaculate Conception of Mary - Dec 8

 Popular imagination has added an interesting slant to the story of the woman taken in adultery.

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 7: Saint Ambrose

 Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:21, 24-27 

There will be a day of reckoning: He humbles those who are proud.

St. Andrew, Apostle, Nov 30

 Romans 10:9-18 / Matthew 4:18-22

 Confess that Jesus is Lord: Believe that God raised Jesus from death. 

33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 21: Presentation of the Bl. Virgin Mary

33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 21

2 Maccabees 6:18-31 / Luke 19:1-10  

Old Eleazar is martyred; He left an example to the young.

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, November 9

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, November 9

Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 / 1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17 / John 2:13-22 

We are God's chosen people; He called us out of darkness into light.

30th Sunday, Oct 30 to Nov 4

30th Sunday, Oct 30 to Nov 4

Oct 30 Monday:

Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Oct 28

 Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Oct 28

Ephesians 2:19-22 / Luke 6:12-19

We are part of a holy building; Christ holds the building together. 

St. Luke, Evangelist, Oct 18

St. Luke, Evangelist, Oct 18

2 Tim 4:10-17 / Luke 10:1-9

Sept 21: St. Matthew, the Apostle

Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 / Matthew 9:9-13

There is one Lord over all: Preserve your unity.  

Sept 8: Monti Fest

Aug 15: Assumption of Mary and Independence Day in India

 

Opening:

O God, our creator, you have made this world out of love and gathered us together as one family.

Aug 5: The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

 The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica