22nd Week, Saturday, Sept 7th
22nd Week, Friday, Sept 6
Sept 2: Labor Day in the U. S.
Sept 2: Labor Day in the U. S. The first Labor Day was observed on September 5, 1882, to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers and to give them a day off on the last day of the summer. Today, Labor Day unofficially signals the beginning of a new “school” year of work and study and the end of the “lazy days of summer.” It was President Grover Cleveland who signed a bill into law on June 28, 1894, declaring Labor Day a national holiday.
The Nativity of the BVM, September 8
The Nativity of the BVM, September 8
A ruler will come from Bethlehem; He will bring peace.
Micah 5:1-4 or Romans 8:28-30 / Matthew 1-16, 18-23
22nd Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting: (see the Gospel)
Jesus our Lord has called us together and he says to us today: “Listen to me, all of you, and try to understand.” May we hear his word and put it into practice, and may the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.