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Liturgical Calender Year C

CATHOLIC DIOCESEOF

AWGU

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY &

LITURGICAL CALENDAR

2016

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The Awgu Diocesan Directory is published annually by:The Diocesan Catholic Secretariat

P. O. Box 256, Awgu

Compiled and edited by

Rev. Fr. Lawrence Emeka Ezeand

Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze

PUBLISHED BY ST. MICHAEL’S PUBLICATIONCATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AWGU

P. O. BOX 256, AWGU.ENUGU STATE

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DIOCESAN ANTHEM 1. Awgu Diocese Abiding on the dewy mountain trains And on the salutary, soft, sandy plains With the miter and crosier leading The nave and the cross Chorus: Hail a nation of agrarian mix Hail a rich green land of plenty picks Hail siblings wholesome parentage one With people bubbling with filial love. 2. Awgu Diocese Joy in heaven and echoes on earth ringing With radiant holy Michael waging A war against pre-historic rebels Of haughty ingrates 3. Victory! Victory! Michael, our gallant leader triumphant, We have a good vision of hope abundant As we pledge our allegiance and loyalty To the Throne of God. Words by: Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku & Mr. James Madu Music: Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku

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GENERAL GUIDE

A Brief History of the Diocese ......................……......................6

Statistics………………………………………….……………9

Diocesan Administration .........................................……..........11

Diocesan Commissions ....................................….…..........…..16

PARISH DIRECTORY

Awgu Deanery ……….……………………………………. 26

Oji Deanery…………..................................................………..27

Regional Divisions ….……………………………………... 29

Priests Directory …………………………………………… 32

Priests on Mission in the Diocese……………………….….. 35

Priests Working in Nigerian Institutions ………………....….30

Priests / Seminarians on Studies / Mission Abroad…………31

Religious Communities in the Diocese……………………....36

Secondary/Vocational Schools in the Diocese……………...37

Nursery/Primary Schools in the Diocese……………………..37

Diocesan Hospitals, Health Centres & Maternities………….38

Diocesan Institutions…………………………………..…..….39

Diocesan Publications………………………………………...39

Chaplains of Organisations…………………………………...40

Leaders of Lay Organisations…………………………….......42

Telephone Numbers of Important Establishments…………..47

Important Dates in the year of the Diocese…………………..48

Ecclesiastical Provinces/Bishops……………………………...49

Liturgical Calendar………………………………………..…..58

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POPE FRANCISBishop of Rome

Vicar of Jesus ChristSuccessor of St. Peter

Head of the Universal ChurchPatriarch of the Occident

Primate of ItalyArchbishop and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rome

Sovereign Head of State of Vatican CityServant of the Servants of God

Jorge Mario BergoglioBorn in Buenos Aires on December 17, 1936

Ordained Priest on December 13, 1969Appointed titular Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires on May 20, 1992

Made Cardinal on February 21, 2001Elected Pope on March 13, 2013

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF AWGU The people of Awgu geographical circumscription were a deeply religious people; who,

before the advent of Christianity in Igboland, had a common religious heritage of a belief in

One, Unseen, Omnipotent God. This Almighty God was referred to as Ali Awgu (the Awgu

earth goddess). No wonder such popular expressions as “Ali Awgu Chewe Nwawu” (Ali Awgu

protect your child) is common among Awgu people. This belief and sense of the Sacred in this

Ali Awgu is peculiar to Awgu people. This religious tradition permeated and prevailed over the

social, moral, spiritual, mutual and stereological background of the people before the beginning of

the Christian religion.

The remotest beginning of the Catholic presence in the Awgu division dates back to the Acts of

the French Catholic Missionaries that came to Eastern Nigeria under Rev. Fr. J. E. Lutz in 1885

and pitched their first tent at Holy Trinity in Onitsha. The evangelical activities of these French

Holy Ghost missionaries spread to Enugu Section and consequently to Awgu sub-section by the

early years of the 20th century. The missionary development in Awgu came mainly from Eke

town in Udi division, and partly from Uturu in Okigwe. What we call Awgu Diocese

today is therefore a historical effect of synthetic, missionary roles from Eke and Uturu

Catholic Missions.

As early as 1912, Chief Onyeama (the warrant paramount Chief of Eke town) in his bid to

attract Western Education for his children and people, gathered a handful of people

(Catechumen) amidst the already existing Anglican adherents that were found around Eke and

Abor towns.

His invitation to the Catholic Missionaries brought Rev. Fr. Joseph Shanahan to Eke in

1914. Rev. Fr. Shanahan laid the first foundation of the old Eke Parish/School out of which

sprang the spread of other Catholic Missions in the current Enugu part of Eastern Nigeria. As

the incumbent and first Bishop of Awgu, Most Rev. John Okoye wrote in his B.D. thesis,

Christianity in Mbanabo, its Advent, Growth and Future, “It was indeed at Eke that the

religious tree which spread its branches to other parts of Enugu Diocese was planted,

watered and nurtured”. Eke Parish was the cradle of the faith that has today become the

Dioceses of Nsukka, Awgu, Gboko, Katsina Ala, Abakaliki, Makurdi, Oturkpo, Ogoja, and

Enugu. It was in 1921 that the Roman Catholic Mission set up a School / Church at Oke-

Oli Ali- Awgu (St. Michael’s Awgu) which attracted over 100 converts in less than one 6


year. They were received and harbored by Late Chief Chukwunta Nwachumolie. The first teacher

of St. Michael’s School/Church, Awgu was one Mr. Ofodiamah, from Ogwashi Ukwu of the

present Delta State of Nigeria. And the first Holy Mass at St. Michael’s Awgu was at Oke-Ali-

Ohaja Awgu by Rev. Fr. Grandin.

On the other hand, the missionary movement into Awgu from Uturu, Okigwe was orchestrated

by the existence/construction of a railway line from Enugu to Portharcourt in 1915. This

made Ndeaboh Railway Station a hob of so many mercantile and even evangelical interactions.

This created and provided a pastoral relationship between St. Michael’s Awgu and the Roman

Catholic Mission at Uturu, Okigwe (which was nearer to Awgu than Eke) that was already

established in 1912. In 1926, Rev. Fr. Treich, the first priest to minister to the faithful at St.

Michael’s Church, Awgu from Uturu prepared Catechumen who received their First Holy

Communion on 21st October, 1926. However, given the foundation of another Church in Awgu

region at Mmaku, which was raised to a parish status in 1922, St. Michael’s Awgu was under

Mmaku Parish until 1948 when she was made a parish too. Out of these two sources (Eke

and Uturu), the Church continued to spread in Awgu areas with joyful yet uneasy

circumstances, on both sides of the missionaries and mission converts. There were days of

tension between native ancestral religion and Christianity and of oscillation of people from old

traditional civilization and the emerging one that is Christian and vice versa. Given limited

pastors and prevalent pressures from conflicting old and new faiths, it was really martyrdom and

heroic to be a Christian then. From these rocky roots emerge today a young, flambuoyant and

vibrant Awgu ecclesiastical circumscription.

Awgu was created a diocese by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI on the 8th of July, 2005. On the

29th day of September, 2005, it was canonically erected and Most Rev. John Ifeanyichukwu

Okoye was ordained and enthroned as its first bishop.

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STATISTICS Area of territory of the diocese...............................1,310 Sq km

Population of the Diocese..........................………..…c.600,000

Catholic Population ...................................................... c.360,000

Parishes………............................................................................46

Diocesan Priests ………..............................................................69

Religious Priests ............................................................................5

Religious Sisters ………………………………………….......22

Major Seminarians ......................................................................104

Minor Seminarians ....................................................................272

Secondary Schools ……………………………………..........11

Nursery/Primary Schools…………………………….………..7

Hospitals/Clinics………………………………………………..4

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Motto: Lord Give Me Your Wisdom (Wis. 9:4)

JOHN IFEANYICHUKWU OKOYEBishop of Awgu DioceseBorn on 4th August, 1950

Ordained a Priest on 22nd July 1978Appointed Bishop on 8th July 2005

Episcopal Ordination and Installation on 29th September 2005Pioneer Bishop of Awgu

Secretariat:St. Michael’s CathedralP. O. Box 256, Awgu.

E-mail: [email protected]@yahoo.com

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DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION LOCAL ORDINARY Most Rev. John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye Bishop’s Court P. O. Box 256, Awgu. +2348055299005 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

VICAR GENERAL Rev. Fr Cyprain Orji Holy Cross Parish, Awgu +2348058535782, +2348068072910, +2348082356058 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

DIOCESAN SECRETARY Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze Catholic Secretariat P.O. Box 256, Awgu +2348095751882, +2347082620303, +2348063275076 Email:[email protected]

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT DIOCESAN SECRETARY. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze Catholic Secretariat P. O. Box 256, Awgu +2348039117679 E-mail: [email protected]

DIRECTORS OF VOCATION IRev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu Holy Ghost Parish, Enugu Inyi +2347034690112 E-mail: [email protected]

DIRECTORS OF VOCATION IIRev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke St. Vincent De Paul Minor Seminary, Agbogugu +2348166752797 E-mail: [email protected]

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EXTRA ORDINARY SECRETARIES 1. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke – Secretary for Lands 2. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Udeh - Secretary for Health 3. Rev. Fr. Obasi Israel - Secretary for Schools 4. Rev. Fr. Donatus Ekwe - Tribunal Secretary

CATHEDRAL ADMINISTRATOR

Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu St Michael’s Cathedral, Awgu +234, +2347089587837

DIOCESAN MASTERS OF CEREMONIES 1. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze 2. Rev. Fr Victor Afam Ozonoh 3. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze

DIOCESAN CURIA

1. Bishop John Okoye, Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Cyprain Orji, Vicar General 3. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze, Diocesan Secretary 4. Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu, Cathedral Administrator 5. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke, Dean, Awgu Deanery 6. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu, Dean, Oji Deanery 7. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke, Vicar for Priests 8. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi, Judicial Vicar 9. Rev. Fr. Johan Asuquo C.S.Sp, Vicar for Religious 10. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Anugwo, Vicar for Laity 11. Rev. Fr. Victor Ozonoh, Vicar for Youths 12. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze, Assist. Dio. Secretary 13. Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu14. Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeude Pilgrimage Director15. Rev. Fr. Ohajuobodo Oko16. Rev. Fr. Albert Ikpenwa17. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS1. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji 2. Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu 3. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke. 5. Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu 6. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze7. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah8. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze9. Rev.Fr.Anthony Agbilibeazu 10. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke11. Rev. Fr. Ohajuobodo Oko

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DEANARIES AND THEIR DEANS

Awgu Deanery Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke St. Vincent De Paul Seminary, Agbogugu

08166752797 E-mail: [email protected]

Oji Deanery Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu Holy Ghost Parish, Enugu Inyi 07034690112 E-mail: [email protected]

EPISCOPAL VICARS For Priests Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke

For the Religious Rev. Fr. Jonah Asuquo C.S.Sp

Judicial Vicar Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi

For Public Relations Rev. Fr. Anthony Anichebe

For the Laity Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Anugwo

For the Youth Rev. Fr. Victor Ozonoh

Coordinator of Family Life/Counseling

Rev. Frs. Anthony Okeke and Simon Umah

Director of Music Rev. Frs. Jude Njoku and Thaddeus Orga

Director for Priests’ Welfare Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu

Director, Mount Horeb Pilgrimage Centre, Ugwueme

Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeude

Director of Social Communications

Rev. Fr. Leonard Ilechukwu

Director of Ecumenism and Dialogue

Rev. Fr. Matthew I. Onovo

Director of Culture/Inculturation

Rev. Frs. Victor Ozonoh and Sylvanus Onuigbo

Coordinator of Eucharistic Rev. Fr. Callistus Onyia

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Adoration

Coordinator of Marian Societies/Apostolate

Rev. Fr. Titus Udeh

Coordinator of Catholic Teachers Association

Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze

Coordinator of Catholic Nurses Guild

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Udeh

Coordinator of Catholic Doctors

Rev. Fr. Sylvester Jideofor Ezeugo

Coordinator of Catholic Lawyers

Rev. Frs. Cyprian Orji and Kenneth Ukeh

Extraordinary Chaplains, UNTH, Ituku

Rev. Frs. Titus Udeh, Kennedy Udeh, Basil Ezika, Nichodemus Obinna Okoye, Cornelius Nnakwe

PRESBYTERIAL COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Most Rev. John I. Okoye 2. Rev. Fr. Cyprain Orji 3. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze 4. Rev. Fr. Matthew Eze 5. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah 6. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi 7. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke 8. Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Orga 9. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu 10. Rev. Fr. Jonah Asuquo CSSp 11. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke 12. Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu 13. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Aniebo 14. Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna 15. Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku 16. Rev. Fr. Titus Udeh17. Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu 18. Rev. Fr. Charles Ukagha 19. Rev. Fr. Benedict Okolie 20. Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh21. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ezeugo 22. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze

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FINANCE COMMISSION 1. Most Rev. John Okoye 2. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji 3. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze 4. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze 5. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke 6. Sir Sylvanus Nwankwo 7. Barr. Mrs. Rose Chukwuonwe 8. Mrs. Anastasia Nzeka 9. Mrs. Monica Onyeali 10. Mr. Emmanuel Nnajide 11. Mr. Pat Ekwenta 12. Barr. Nnabuike Edechime 13. Sir Victor Uda

DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS AND MEMBERS 1. BIBLICAL COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Ohajuobodo Oko - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah 3. Rev. Fr. Matthew Eze 4. Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeude 5. Stan Okpara 6. Mrs. Madu Emejue 7. Vincent Igwe 8. Godian Nwankwo 9. Reuben Ude 10. Mr. John Udeagbala 11. Fidelis Umezulike 12. Peter Udeaba 13. Mr. Charles Obiakor 14. Sunday Chukwu 15. Donatus Okoye 16. Mr. M. C. Maduechesi

2. CATECHETICAL COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Obasi Israel - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Callistus Onyia 3. Mr. Augustine Udeagbala 4. Okolo Emmanuel 5. Mr. Virgilius Umegboro 6. Mr. Ignatius Ngene 7. Mr. Udochukwu Ochi

3. COMMUNICATION COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Leonard Ilechukwu

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3. Rev. Fr. Donatus Ekwe 4. Mrs. Ifeoma Nduokoli 5. Barr. Edechime Nnabuike 6. Mrs. Rita Ikpo

4. FAMILIES AND COUNSELLING COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah 3. Rev. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze 4. Sir. Aniobi U. Innocent 5. Lady Elizabeth Ugwueke

5. CONSECRATED LIFE COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Jonah Asuquo CSSp - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku 3. Rev. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze 4. Rev. Fr. Celestine Ezema CSSp 5. Rev. Sr. Rosemary Uzochukwu 6. Rev. Sr. Josephine Aniekwe

6. ECUMENISM/DIALOGUE COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Matthew I. Onovo - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi 3. Rev. Fr. Leander Eze 4. Dr. Stephen Chukwu 5. Igwe B. N. Eze

7. POLITICS COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Anioke4. Rev. Fr. Leander Eze 5. Nze Lawrence Anukwelu 6. Prince Patrick Chukwu

8. PONTIFICAL MISSION COMMISSION

1. Rev. Sr. Josephine Aniekwe - Chairperson 2. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ude 3. Rev. Fr. Charles Chukwu 4. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah 5. Rev. Sr. Ebubechukwu Chifomma

9. PRIESTS’ WELFARE COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aniehe 3. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji 4. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah 5. Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh

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6. Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeude 7. Rev. Fr. Basil Ezika 8. Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna 9. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Aniebo 10. Rev. Fr. Victor Afam Ozonoh

10. MISSIONS COMMISSION 1. Most Rev. John I. Okoye - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji 3. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu 5. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke 6. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke

11. MUSIC COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Matthias Udeonu 3. Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Orga 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Anioke 5. Mr. Eddy Akpa 6. Mr. Dennis Aganigbo 7. Mr. Basil Anih

12. THEOLOGY COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi 3. Rev. Fr. Ignatius Ohajuobodo Oko 4. Rev. Fr. Donatus Ekwe 5. Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Onuigbo 6. Rev. Fr. Matthew. I. Onovo7. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke8. Rev. Fr. Jacob Okoye9. Rev. Fr. Jovita Ibe

13. VOCATIONS COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke 4. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi 5. Rev. Fr. Celestine Ezema CSSp 6. Rev. Sr. Rosemary Uzochukwu7. Rev. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze 8. Rev. Sr. Josephine Aniekwe

14. YOUTH COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Victor Ozonoh - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Callistus Onyia 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Anichebe

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4. Rev. Fr. Leander Eze 5. Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh 6. Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi 7. Miss Blessing Kene 8. Onuigbo Cyprian Okechukwu 9. Maduechesi Venacius 10. Nwaladi Christopher11. Chibueze Ann 12. Madu Humphrey

15. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Anichebe - Chairman2. Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Orga3. Rev. Fr. Nichodemus Okoye 4. Mr. J. O. Udeagbala 5. Mr. Leo Agbilibeazu

16. SEMINARY COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke 4. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi 5. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke 6. Mr. B. N. Okafor 7. Mrs. Monica Onyeali 8. Mrs. Elizabeth Ekwueme 9. Cyprian Onuigbo 10. Gladys Okoli

17. HEALTH COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Aniebo - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ude 3. Rev. Sr. Mmesomachi Echezona 4. Rev. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze 5. Rev. Fr. Jideofor Ezeugo 6. Dr. Obiora Jideofor 7. Dr. Onuorah (Nenwe) 8. Dr. Ibezim Chukwu 9. Administrators of Catholic Health institutes in the

Diocese

18. HISTORY AND CULTURE COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Onuigho - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Victor Afam Ozonoh 3. Rev. Fr. Michael Onyehalu 4. Chief Remigius Nwankwo 5. Chief Clement Nwangbowo 6. Nze Lawrence Anikwelu

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19. EDUCATION COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Obasi Israel - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Anugwo3. Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu 4. Rev. Fr. Michael Onyehalu 5. Rev. Fr. Charles Chukwu6. Rev. Sr. Ebubechukwu Chifomma 7. Prince Alexander Akpa 8. Prof. Mark Anikpo 9. Mr. Godfrey Igwe 10. Sir. Innocent Aniobi

20. EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeude - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Matthew Eze 3. Rev. Evan. Job Ude 4. Evan. Virginia Ude 5. Chief Jerome Ohazurume 6. Mr. Vincent Nwankwo 7. Rev. Fr. Callistus Onyia 8. Evan. John Igwe 9. Mr. Peter Agwu 10. Mr. Francis Uwa 11. Mr. Obiora Onwuegbu 12. Mr. Emma Alagbo 13. Evan. Nicholas Nwafor

21. LANDS, BUILDINGS & PROJECTS

1. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Anthony Anichebe 3. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze 4. Rev. Fr. Basil Ezika 5. Prince Patrick Chukwu 6. Surv. Innocent Chukwuonwe 7. Prof. B. C. Chukwuali 8. Mr. Julius Oko 9. Nnaora Paul N. Okeke 10. Diocesan Legal Advisers 11. Hon. Josephat Akputa

22. LEGAL COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji 3. Rev. Fr. Donatus Ekwe 4. Justice A. C. Orah 5. Barr. Edechime Nnabuike 6. Diocesan Legal Advisers

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23. LITURGY AND INCULTURATION COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Albert Ikpenwa - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Ogbonna Peter 3. Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku 4. Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Orga 5. Rev. Fr. Victor Ozonoh 6. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze7. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze

24. JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Leander Eze - Chairman 2. Mr. Reuben Eze 3. Bar. Mrs. Rose Chukwuonwe 4. Mrs. Rita Ikpo 5. Miss Louisa Uja 6. Mr. Victor Udah 7. Bar. Louis Orji 8. Mr. Okey Igbokwe 9. Mrs. Esther Okeke

25. LAITY COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Anugwo - Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Clement Mary Ilechukwu 3. Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna 4. Mr. Donatus Chukwuma 5. Mrs. Caroline Ike 6. Mrs. Caroline Nwekeobasi 7. Mr. Boniface Madubike 8. Mr. Vincent Igwe 9. Mr. Hilary Ikeanyionwu 10. Chief Bernard Iloegbe 11. Chief S. Oshi 12. Mr. Alphonsus Ngwu 13. Mr. Joseph Okarazu 14. Boniface Nwafor 15. Miss Agu Loveline16. Mr. Chibuike Onwu 17. Mr. Maurice Ilo18. Mr. Columbus Ene 19. Mr. Raymond Eko 20. Mr. Felix Kenechukwu 21. Mrs. Anthonia Ojoechem

26. DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1. Sir. Sylvanus Nwankwo - Chairman 2. Mr. Victor Udah - Secretary

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3. Sir. Gabriel O. Akachukwu 4. Chief G.M. Nweke 5. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji 6. Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna 7. Prof. B. C. Chukwuali 8. Rev. Fr. Jacob Okoye 9. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze 10. Rev. Fr. Matthew Eze 11. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke 12. Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi 13. Rev. Fr. Clement Mary Ilechukwu 14. Rev. Fr. Simon Umah 15. Rev. Fr. Matthias Udeonu 16. Arch Alex Obiechina 17. Igwe Emma Okongwu 18. Chief Stephen Nweke 19. Chief Lolo Eddy Okpa 20. Bar. Nnabuike Edechime 21. Sir. Innocent Chukwuonwe 22. Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze 23. Rev. Fr. Victor Ozonoh 24. Chief Peter Mbamalu 25. Mr. Mike Okeke 26. Mrs. Monica Onyeali 27. Lady Stella Ude 28. Lady Elizabeth Ugwueke 29. Mrs. Elizabeth Ekwueme 30. Mr. Charles Mbaorji 31. Engr. Ben Eche 32. Sir. Uffio Obed 33. Sir. Ephraim Offiah

DIOCESAN EDUCATION SECRETARY Prince Sir. M. A. Akpa 08033419645

SOPHIA NEWSPAPER BOARD 1. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze Chairman 2. Rev. Fr. Leonard Ilechukwu - Editor-in-Chief 3. Rev. Fr. Ekwe Donatus 4. Mr. Ihemegbunem Okafor - Editor5. Mrs. Rita Ikpo

PARISH DIRECTORY 1. The Parishes are divided into two Deanaries and further sub divided into regions. 2. Except where otherwise stated all parishes in the – diocese use the diocesan Post

Office Box P .O BOX 256 Awgu or their appropriate Area post codes where obtainable.

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A. AWGU DEANARY PARISHES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PASTORS Agbogugu (St John’s) Seminary FathersAgbogugu (St James’) Rev. Fr. Basil EzikaAgbogugu (St Peter’s) Rev. Fr. Romanus Okeke (Administrator)Agbudu (Holy Trinity) Rev. Fr. Charles UkaghaAmoli (St Gregory the Great) Rev. Fr. Samuel Paul OnyekpaAwgu (Holy Cross) Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji

Rev. Fr. Darlington EnehAwgu (St Michael’s) Rev. Fr. Emeka Nwadu

Rev. Fr. Cornelius NnakweEzere (St Paul) Rev. Fr. Matthew EzeIhe (St. Mary’s) Rev. Fr. Benedict OkolieIhe (St Patrick’s ) Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi (Administrator)Ituku (St Anthony’s) Rev. Fr. Titus UdehMmaku (St John’s) Rev. Fr. Johnbosco IbekweMmaku (St Theresa’s) Rev. Fr. Nathaniel OkoloaguMgbidi (St Benedict) Rev. Fr. Emmanuel AnugwoMgbowo (Christ the King) Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku

Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Nze (in residence)Mgbowo (St John’s) Rev. Fr. Jacob Okoye

Rev. Fr. Leonard Orjiene (in residence)Mgbowo (St Mark’s) Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna

Rev. Fr. Clement Ilechukwu (in residence)Mpu (St Joseph’s) Rev. Fr. Bartholomew AnieboNdeagbor (St George’s) Rev. Fr. Felix EzeNenwe (St Paul’s) Rev. Fr. Thaddeus OrgaNenwe (St Michael’s) Rev. Fr. Jovita IbeNenwe (St Peter’s) Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh (Administrator)Nenwe (St Theresa’s) Rev. Fr. Hyginus AnieheNenwenta (St Matthew’s) Rev. Fr. Charles Chukwu (Administrator)Obeagu (St Theresa’s) Rev. Fr. Simon UmahOduma (St Anthony’s) Rev. Fr. Leander Eze

Rev. Fr. Ikenna Ejinaka (in residence)Oduma (St Dominic’s) Rev. Fr. Matthew OnovoOduma (St Nicholas’) Rev. Fr. Anthony AniokeOduma (St. Theresa’s) Rev. Fr. Geoffery Ugwueke (Administrator)Ogbaku (St Dominic’s) Rev. Fr. Matthias UdeonuOgugu (St Mary’s) Rev. Fr. Solomon Nwoye (Administrator)Okpanku (St Paul’s) Rev. Fr. Francis OkigboOnoli (St Mary’s) Rev. Fr. Lawrence EzeOwelli (St John’s) Rev. Fr. Victor A. OzonohUgbonabor (St Anthony’s) Rev. Fr. Donatus EkweUgwueme (St Theresa’s) Rev. Fr. Oswald IkeudehSt Anthony’s Chaplaincy Ituku Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ezeugo Jideofor

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B. OJI DEANERY PARISHES AND RESPECTIVE PASTORSAchi (St Mary’s) Rev. Fr. Capuchin FriarsAdu Achi (St Gabriel’s) Rev. Fr. Kevin Nnamchi (Administrator)Agbada Inyi (St Joseph) Rev. Fr. Matthew Ezugwu (Administrator)Akwu-Achi (St John of God) Rev. Fr. Michael OnyehaluAwlaw (St John of the Cross) Rev. Fr. Charles Eze (Administrator)Enugu-Agu-Achi (St Theresa’s) Rev. Fr. Kingsley UdehEnugu Inyi (Holy Ghost) Rev. Fr. Anthony AgbilibeazuEgwu Achi (St Michael’s) Rev. Fr. Evaristus Isife Inyi (Sacred Heart) Rev. Fr. Anthony AnichebeOji (St Anthony’s) Rev. Fr. Jonah Asuquo CSSP

Rev. Fr. Celestine Ezema CSSPUmuagu Inyi (St Stephen’s) Rev. Fr. Callistus OnyiaAlum Inyi (St Francis) Rev. Fr. Nichodemus Okoye (Administrator)

DIOCESAN FUNCTIONARIESVicar General Rev. Fr. Cyprian OrjiPrincipal Diocesan Secretary Rev. Fr. Lawrence EzeFinancial Administrator/Assistant Diocesan Secretary Rev. Fr. Basil NwezeSecretary for Health Rev. Fr. Kingsley UdehSecretary for Lands Rev. Fr. Jonathan NwekeSecretary for Schools Rev. Fr. Israel ObasiTribunal Secretary Rev. Fr. Donatus EkweSecretary for Ndukaku Health Scheme Rev. Fr. Solomon Nwoye

DEANSAwgu Deanery Rev. Fr. Jonathan NwekeOji Deanery Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbilibeazu

INSTITUTIONSSt. Vincent De Paul Minor Seminary, AgboguguRector Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke Vice Rector Rev. Fr. Zikodi Okwuosa

Spiritual Directors/Confessors: Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna Rev. Fr. Sylvester J. Ezeugo Rev. Fr. Charles Chukwu

Rev. Fr. Benedict Okolie

Special Science School, IheAdministrator Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi

Vocation DirectorsVocation Director 1 Rev. Fr. Anthony AgbilibeazuVocation Director 2 Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke

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UNTH ChaplaincyOrdinary Chaplain Rev. Fr. Sylvester EzeugoExtra-Ordinary Chaplains Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh

Rev. Fr. Titus UdehRev. Fr. Basil EzikaRev. Fr. Nichodemus Obinna Okoye

Rev. Fr. Cornelius Nnakwe

Achi Joint HospitalActing Hospital Administrator Rev. Fr. Nichodemus Obinna Okoye

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

AWGU REGION Amata Mgbowo (Christ the King) Awgu (Holy Cross) Awgu (St Michael’s) Ezere (St Paul’s)Mgbidi (St Benedict’s)Mmaku (St Theresa’s) Mmaku (St John’s) Mgbowo (St Mark’s) Mgbowo (St. John’s)Nenwenta (St. Matthew’s) Obeagu (St. Theresa’s) Onoli (St. Mary’s) Ugwueme (St. Theresa’s)

OWELLI REGION Agbogugu (St. John’s) Agbogugu (St. James’)Agbogugu (St. Peter’s)Agbudu (Holy Trinity) Amoli (St. Gregory’s) Ihe (St. Mary’s) Ihe (St. Patrick’s)Ituku (St. Anthony’s) Ogbaku (St. Dominic’s) Ogugu (St. Mary’s) Owelli (St. John’s) Ugbonabor (St. Anthony’s)

NENWE REGION Agbada Nenwe (St. Paul’s) Amoji Nenwe (St. Michael’s) Mpu (St. Joseph’s)Ndeaboh (St. George’s) Nenwe (St. Theresa’s)

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Nenwe (St Peter’s)Oduma (St. Nicholas’)Oduma (St. Anthony’s) Oduma Achalla (St. Dominic’s) Okpanku (St. Paul’s)Oduma, Obeagu (St. Theresa’s)

INYI REGION Agbada Inyi (St. Joseph’s) Awlaw (St. John of the Cross) Enugu Inyi (Holy Ghost) Inyi (Sacred Heart) Umuagu Inyi(St. Stephen’s) Alum Inyi (St. Francis)

ACHI REGION Achi (St Mary’s) Adu Achi (St. Gabriel’s) Akwu Achi (St John of God) Oji- River (St Anthony’s) Enugu Agu-Achi (St. Theresa’s) Egwu- Achi (St. Michael’s

PRIESTS WORKING IN NIGERIAN INSTITUTIONS Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu: Rev. Fr. Clement Obasi Rev. Fr. Ignatius Ohajuobodo Oko Rev. Fr. Albert Ikpenwa St. Bernard Seminary Hostel Nchatancha: Rev. Fr. Raphael Egwu (Rector) St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Agbogugu: Rev. Fr. Jonathan Nweke CIDJAP: Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke

Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu: Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Onuigbo UNTH: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Jideofor Ezeugo (Chaplain) UNN: Rev. Fr. Leonard Ilechukwu

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Special Science School Ihe Rev. Fr. Obasi Israel PRIESTS / SEMINARIANS ON STUDIES/ MISSION ABROAD USA: NIGERIA: Rev. Fr. Casmir Maduakor Rev. Fr. Bartholomew NzeRev. Fr. Anthony Chukwunta Rev. Fr. Joseph OgbonnaRev. Fr. Martin Orjianioke Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Ilo

SWITZERLAND: Rev. Fr. Charles Onuegbu Rev. Fr. Innocent Udeafor AUSTRIA Rev. Fr. Chigozie Nnebedum GERMANY: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Anagolu ROME: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Okoli Rev. Fr. Okonkwo Ernest Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Okonkwo Rev. Fr. Victor Anigbo Rev. Fr. Hilary Okeke Mr. Chigozie Okolo (Seminarian)Mr. Basil Mbah (Seminarian) CANADA: Rev. Fr. Vincent Onyekelu SPAIN Rev. Fr. Patrick Ndubisi

ALPHABETICAL ARRANGEMENT OF NAMES, WITH BOTH DATE OF BIRTH, ORDINATION, PHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES BISHOP Most Rev. John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye (1950; 1978; 2005) Bishop of Awgu, [email protected] 08052357028 PRIESTS’ DIRECTORY 1. Agbilibeazu , Anthony (1974; 2002), 07034690112 2. Anagolu, Kingsley (1977; 2006) 3. Ani, James (1962; 1993), 08037628309, 08056853502 4. Aniebo, Bartholomew (1970; 1999), 08037242975

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5. Aniehe, Hyginus (1972; 2002), 08053671784, 08035494919 6. Anigbo, Victor (1964; 1999) 7. Anioke, Anthony (1979; 2010), 08030626066, 08052224853 8. Anugwo, Emmanuel (1959; 1993), 080365794109. Chukwu, Charles (1960; 2011) 08064236054, 08059110766 [email protected] 10. Chukwunta, Anthony (1965; 1995) 11. Egwu, Raphael (1954; 1984), 08037427727 12. Ejinaka, Ikenna (1970; 2006), 08055472814, 08035018166 13. Ekwe, Donatus (1981; 2010); 0803502427114. Eneh, Darlington (1978; 2015); 15. Eze Felix (1982; 2012); 0803932956616. Eze, Lawrence (1963; 2010), 08063275076, 08095751882, 07082620303,

[email protected] 17. Eze, Leander (1980; 2010), 08063962061, [email protected] 18. Eze, Matthew (1956; 1985), 08038268856 19. Ezeugo Sylvester Jideofor, (1973; 2006), 08052125011, 08037092757 20. Ezika, Basil (1970; 2005), 08037371354 21. Ibekwe, John Bosco (1968; 2001), 08035508388 22. Ikeude, Oswald (1973; 2004), 0803923153523. Ikpenwa, Albert (1967; 1996), 24. Ilechukwu, Clement Mary (1968; 1999), 08021087444, [email protected]. Ilechukwu, Leonard (1969; 1998) 08036324313 26. Ilo, Stanislaus (1970; 1998) 27. Maduako, Casmir (1956; 1984) 28. Ndubisi, Patrick (1979; 2006) 29. Njoku, Jude (1972; 2002), 0803676666830. Nnakwe, Cornelius (1983; 2015), 08179215378 31. Nnebedum, Chigozie (1971; 2000) 32. Nwadu, Nnaemeka (1976; 2009), 08037670878 33. Nweke, Jonathan (1970; 1998), 08166752797 34. Nweze Basil ( 1980; 2012), 08039117679 35. Nwoye Solomon (1980; 2014), 0806286116636. Nze, Bartholomew (1961; 1992)37. Obasi, Clement (1959; 1988), 0803744109938. Obasi, Israel (1979; 2011), 08063584885 39. Ogbonna, Peter (1963; 2011), 08036662048, 080624462288 40. Ogbonnaya, Joseph (1968; 1996) 41. Okeke, Anthony (1950; 1982), 08059574323 42. Okeke, Hilary Ndubisi (1973; 2004), [email protected] 43. Okeke, Romanus (1973; 2013), 0703203348344. Oko, Ignatius (1963; 1995) 45. Okoli, Ferdinand (1962; 1996) [email protected] 46. Okolie, Benedict (1976; 2008) 08035764221 47. Okonkwo, Ernest (1972; 2001) 48. Okonkwo, Stanislaus (1974; 2002) [email protected] 49. Okoye, Jacob (1964; 1994), 08068220422

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50. Okoye Nichodemus (1983; 2013), 0803955950751. Okwuosa, Zikodi (1986; 2015), 52. Onovo, Matthew (1976; 2006), 08054459347 53. Onuegbu, Charles (1952; 1982) 54. Onuigbo, Sylvanus (1956; 1988), 08063022809 55. Onyehalu, Michael (1948; 1975), 08037406579, 08050390837 56. Onyekelu, Vincent (1968, 1998), 08033598222 57. Onyekpa, SamPaul (1962; 2001), 08038616160 58. Onyia, Callistus (1973; 2010), 08032643621 59. Orga, Thaddeus (1978; 2009), 07031331324 60. Orji, Cyprian (1947; 1980), 08033241484, 08058535782 61. Orjianioke, Martin (1965; 1995),62. Orjiene, Leonard (1965; 1997), 08037238028 63. Udeh, Kennedy (1980; 2011), 08123713459, 08034180677 64. Udeh, Kingsley (1979; 2009), 07030459656 [email protected] 65. Udeh, Titus (1970; 2005), 08083207383, 08037782530 66. Udeafor, Innocent (1953; 1985) 67. Udeonu, Matthias (1973;2002), 08036693641, 08051043140 [email protected] 68. Ugwueke Geoffrey (; 2013), 0706804047469. Ukagha, Charles (1943; 1979), 08036770166 70. Umah, Simon (1959; 2000), 08036695592

PRIESTS ON MISSION IN THE DIOCESE 1. Asuquo, Jonah CSSp, 08038682845 2. Anichebe, Anthony (Enugu Diocese), 08037910217, 080598358443. Ezema Celestine CSSp, 4. Eze Charles (Nsukka Diocese), 080642360545. Ezugwu Matthew (Nsukka Diocese), 080394720466. Nnamchi, Kevin (Nsukka Diocese), 08020987227 7. Okigbo, Francis (Nsukka Diocese), 08037411563 8. Ozonoh, Victor (Enugu Diocese), 07033547677 9. Isife, Evaristus (Nsukka Diocese) 08037305583

DEACONS:

1. Rev. Valentine Ubaene 2. Rev. Ekene Oguejiofor3. Rev. Hilary Udeh

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN THE DIOCESE 1. DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE (DDL)

1.1 DDL ACHI COMMUNITY Achi Joint Hospital, Oji River, LGA.

1. Sr. Raphaela Okeke 08163613639 2. Sr. Perpetua Ubazuonu 07069124515

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3. Sr. Grace Chukwu 08059390380 4. Sr. Obinna Okpala Ugo 08054741044 5. Sr. Modeline Ogba 08035512290

1. 2 DDL AWGU COMMUNITY Rosary High School, Awgu

1. Sr. Ebubechukwu Chifomma 08037735558 2. Sr. Nnamdi Osuji 07067622081 3. Sr. Philomena Achigasim 081680120614. Sr. Christiana Odionye 09033511826

2. HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS (HHCJ) Mother of Mercy Hospital, Ihe.

1. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze 08035523515 2. Sr. Lilian Nnadi 080384813873. Sr. Edith Onyeama 4. Sr. Cynthia Ede5. Sr. Kate Teteh6. Sr. Jacinta Eyo

3. MISSIONARY SISTERS OF ST. PETER CLAVER Awgu community c/o St. Michael’s Cathedral, Awgu

1. Sr. Josephine Aniekwe 080832731142. Sr. Martha Ogheni and Postulants

4. SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (SND) (Ndeaboh Community)

1. Sr. Rosemary Uzochukwu 08061553668 2. Sr. Eucharia Ezeigwe 08138341519 3. Sr. Maryann Amodu 081637578434. Sr. Ifeoma Chukwu

SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE 1. St. Vincent De Paul Minor Seminary, Agbogugu.2. St. John Bosco Secondary School, Nenwe.3. Rainbow of Peace Secondary School, Achi.4. St. Mary’s Mission Secondary School, Owelli. 5. Presentation Secondary School P.O. Box 256, Awgu.6. Rosary High School, P.O. Box 256, Awgu.7. Corpus Christi College, Achi.8. Awgu County College, Nenwe. 9. St. Vincent College, Agbogugu. 10. Special Science School Ihe. 11. St. Theresa’s Secondary School, Mmaku.

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NURSERY / PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE 1. St. Peter’s Nursery and Primary School, Nenwe, 2. St. Peter’s Nursery and Primary School Ndeaboh.3. St. John of God Nursery and Primary School, Akwu Achi.4. Holy Child Nursery and Primary School, Ihe, 5. Presentation Nursery and Primary School P.O. Box 256, Awgu.6. Queen of Angels Nursery and Primary School, Mgbidi.7. St. Theresa’s Nursery and Primary School, Mmaku. 8. Daniel Froschauer Nursery and Primary School

Isiama Awlaw, Oji River Local Government Area

DIOCESAN HOSPITALS, HEALTH CENTRES AND MATERNITIES

1. St. Anthony’s Catholic Hospital, Mgbowo. 2. Mother of Mercy Maternity Hospital, Ihe.3. Achi Joint Hospital, Achi. 4. St. Monica’s Hospital, Mmaku. 5. Rev. Fr. Cletus Okorie’s Memorial Clinic, Okpanku

DIOCESAN INSTITUTIONS

1. IFEANYICHUKWU MICRO FINANCE BANK LIMITED N.A QUARTERS, AWGU.

2. PILGRIMAGE CENTRE MOUNT HOREB PILGRIMAGE CENTRE, 3. MMAKU CATHOLIC CENTRE, MMAKU

DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS

1. Diocesan Sunday Bulletin; St. Michael’s Publications, Diocesan Secretariat, Awgu

2. Diocesan Weekly Bulletin;

St. Michael’s Publications; Diocesan Secretariat, Awgu

3. Diocesan Diary and Directory Diocesan Secretariat, Awgu.

4. The Sophia: Diocesan Newspaper, St. Michael’s Publications, Diocesan Secretariat, Awgu

5. Directives on Burial and Funeral Ceremonies in Awgu Diocese,

St. Michael’s Publications, Diocesan Secretariat, Awgu

6. Bishop’s Annual Lenten Pastoral Letters

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CHAPLAINS OF ORGANIZATIONS

Catholic Men Organisation Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna

Catholic Women Organisation Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze

Catholic Youth Organization Rev. Frs. Victor Ozonoh, Callistus Onyia (Assist)

Catholic Young Men Organisation Rev. Fr. Anthony Anichebe

Catholic Young Women Organization

St. Anthony’s Guild Rev. Fr. Chukwu Charles

Blue Army of Our Lady Rev. Fr. Basil Ezika

Legion of Mary Rev. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze, HHCJ

St. Jude Society Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku

Catholic Biblical Movement Rev. Fr. Simon Umah

St. Maria Gorretti Society Rev. Sr. Ebubechukwu Chifomma, DDL

Block Rosary Rev. Fr. Titus Udeh

Church Wardens Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji

Altar Boys Rev. Fr. Benedict Okolie

Altar Girls Rev. Sr. Rosemary Uzochukwu, SND

Purgatorian Society Rev. Fr. Charles Chukwu

Catechists Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi

Mary League Rev. Sr. Eucharia Ezeigwe

Sacred Heart of Jesus Rev. Fr. Gabriel Emeka Nwadu

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeudeh

Catechism of Christian Doctrine Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Aniebo

Divine Mercy Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aniehe

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Tansi Solidarity Rev. Fr. C.P.M Ilechukwu

St. Vincent De Paul/Charity Organisation Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi

Catholic Workers’ Volunteer Force/ Holy Childhood Association

Rev. Sr. Josephine Aniekwe, MSPC

Catholic Nurses Guild Rev. Fr. Kingsley Udeh

Nigerian Scout Guild Rev. Fr. Matthew Eze

Nigerian Girls Guide Movement Sr. Philomena Achigasim, DDL

Marian Movement for Priests Rev. Fr. Titus Udeh

Knights of St. John Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji

Knight of St, Mulumba Rev. Fr. Anthony Okeke

Association of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Rev. Fr. Gabriel Emeka Nwadu

Young Catholic Students Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh

National Association of Catholic Corpers Rev. Fr. Basil Nweze

Lay Readers Association Rev. Fr. Gabriel Emeka Nwadu

CYON Chaplain - Awgu Deanery Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh

YCS Chaplain – Awgu Deanery Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh

LEADERS OF LAY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DIOCESE CATHOLIC MEN ORGANISATION (CMO) Rev. Fr. Peter Ogbonna Chaplain (08036662048) 1. Chief B. N. Okafor President (08057725498) 2. Mr. Donatus Chukwuma Vice President (08026399613 ) 3. Sir. Fredrick Obasi Secretary (08036713555) 4. Mr. Columbus Agoziem Assist. Secretary 5. Sir. Fredrick Obasiude Fin. Secretary 6. Mr. Hyacinth Ume PRO (08038368922) 7. Chief Sir. F. C. Uchenwa Treasurer (07055547650) 8. Mr. Edwin Okeke Director of Social I ( 07082950847)9. Nze F.A Afunogu Director of Social II

CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANISATION (CWO) Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze Chaplain (08063275076, 07082620303)

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1. Mrs. Monica Onyeali President (08062972997, 08059550000) 2. Mrs. Stella Ude Vice President (07088997341) 3. Mrs. Elizabeth Ekwueme Secretary (08062833156, 08055698946 4. Mrs. Eunice Uchenwa Asst. Secretary (08134129405, 08059392778 5. Mrs. Abigail Onu Treasurer (07035049853) 6. Mrs. Augustina Onwumere Fin. Secretary (07031530558) 7. Mrs. Constance Ude Organizer I (07038513590) 8. Mrs. Felicia Okafor Organizer II (07083095943) 9. Mrs. Gladys Chukwuone PRO I (07083062249) 10. Mrs. Alice Madu PRO II (07062121824) 11. Mrs. Theresa Okolo Provost I (08037276504) 12. Mrs. Theresa Iloanya Provost II CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION (CWO) (HOME & ABROAD) Rev. Fr. Lawrence Eze Chaplain (08063275076) 1. Nzeka Anastasia Ngozi President General (08033476602) 2. Onyeali Monica C. Secretary General (08062972997) 3. Onuorah Rose Ekwy Fin. Secretary (08036669145) 4. Udechukwu Theresa Treasurer (08037366900) 5. Onuoha Felicia I. Member (08038786515) 6. Ugwu Victoria Member (08025635912) 7. Ojukwu Evelyn Member (08036856212) 8. Ilo Juliana Member (08038460228) 9. Udenwa Florence Member (08030919090) 10. Okoli Magrete Mary Member (08053353978) 11. Ngwum Ngozi M. Member (08056723599)

CATHOLIC YOUTHS ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA (CYON) Rev. Fr. Victor A. Ozonoh Vicar for Youths (07033547677) Rev. Fr. Callistus Onyia Rev. Fr. Kennedy Udeh 1. Cyprian Okey Onuigbo President (07035349893) 2. Tochukwu Eminike Vice President (08034467335) 3. Aloysius Emeka Osondu Secretary (08037805246) 4. Joy Chukwuani Asst. Secretary (08036118979) 5. Chijioke Okeke Fin Secretary (08061584956) 6. Wisdom Emeka Nwokolo Provost I (08039171138) 7. Anthonia Udeogu Provost II (08036593925) 8. Vincent Ukagha PRO I (08030984372) 9. Ginika udeogu PRO II (08065170198) 10 Robert Chukwuonwe Dir. of Social I (08062425407) 11. Ngozika Kama Dir. of Social II (08030513430)

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KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL (KSJ) ST. MICHAEL’S COMMANDARY 580 Very Rev. Fr. Cyprian Orji Chaplain (08068072910) 1. Sir. B.O. Iloka Worthy president (08068632406) 2. Sir. J. C. Ikemefuna 1st Vice President (08026136240) 3. Sir. N.H. Nwokolo 2nd Vice President (07031647663) 4. Sir. C. O. Okafor Secretary (08125729985) 5. Sir. P. E. Chukwuekwe Fin. Secretary (07082134614) 6. Sir. B. E. Onuawuchi Treasurer (08034927884) 7. Sir. A.N. Egbeh Commander (08034927884) 8. Sir. S.O. Nwankwo 1st Trustee (08033098943) 9. Sir. C. C. Nzeako 2nd Trustee (0812112533) 10. Sir. James Okoye 3rd Trustee (08077732205) 11. Sir. F. A. Obasi 4th Trustee (08036713555) 12. Sir. G. I. Onwuania 5th Trustee (08036662637) 14. Sir. B.O. Ikolo Sergent @ Arm (08063387528) 15. Sir. F. Ude Obasi Messenger 16. Sir. I. Onuora Inner Guard (08101239131) 17. Sir. L. Kelle Cadel Organiser (08036175641)

KNIGHTS OF ST. MULUMBA (KSM) AWGU SUB-COUNCIL Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Okeke Chaplain 08032281030, 08059574323 1. Bro. Victor Udah Metro Auditor (08033430614) 2. Bro. Nicholas Ogude Worthy Deputy Grand Knight (08038844771) 3. Bro. Christopher Chukwurah Worthy Secretary (07036057386) 4. Bro. Cyril O. Eze Worthy Advocate (08033354189) 5. Bro. Pius Ojiogbu Worthy Chancellor (08065863701) 6. Bro. Tobias Udeji Worthy Treasurer (08036748861) 7. Bro. Cyprian Onyanta Worthy Fin. Secretary (08036127341) 8. Bro. Thomas Edeh Worthy Auditor (08034004873) 9. Bro. Alphonsus Okoh Worthy Physician (08036737637) 10. Bro. Paul Obasi Worthy Warden (08065291680) 11. Bro. Fidelis Udenta Worthy Asst. Secretary (07032892604) 12. Bro. Alfred Oha Worthy Asst. Warden (08053001035) 13. Bro. Adonai Okonkwo Worthy 2nd Asst. Warden (08034551334) 14. Bro. Basil Chukwuali Worthy PRO (08060444440) 15. Bro. Celestine E. Ogbu Worthy PRO ( 08066220989)

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16. Bro. Philip Maduka Worthy Zonal Leader (08066606421) LAITY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (LCN) Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Anugwo, 1. Mr. Donatus Chukwumbah2. Ezinna Anthony Nsobundu - Vice President (08064774894) 3. Mrs. Anthonia Ojoechem Secretary (08067692100)

AWGU DIOCESAN CATECHISTS ASSOCIATION Rev. Fr. Israel Obasi (Chaplain) 1. Mr. Augustine Udeagbala Chairman (08086617376) 2. Mr. Romanus Okolie Vice Chairman (08086617376) 3. Mr. Virgilius O. Umegboro Secretary (08061172857) 4. Mr. Emmanuel Okoro Fin. Sec. (07033212067) 5. Mr. Dominic Onyebueke Treasurer (07038141999) 6. Mr. Godian Chukwu PRO/Provost I 7. Mr. Paulinus Ilo PRO/Provost II (08075485152)

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL (CCRN) Rev. Fr. Oswald Ikeude Chaplain (08039231535, 08076294711) 1. Bro. Cletus Onwunalu Chairman (08020333727) 2. Bro. Emma Azimba Vice Chairman 3. Bro. Okey Anuo Secretary (07066477509) YOUNG CATHOLIC STUDENTS (YCS) Rev. Fr. Anthony Anichebe Chaplain (07062892854) 1. Master Jude Okafor President (07034955866) 2. Miss Ebere Chime Secretary (08060487426) DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL 1. Most Rev. Dr. John I. Okoye President 2. Mr. J.O. Udeagbala Secretary (07030527778)

CATHOLIC NURSES GUILD OF NIGERIA Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ude Chaplain 08030459656 1. Sr. Dorothy Iwunze Sister Adviser (08035523515 2. Mrs. Chukwu V. A. President (08033323322) 3. Miss Agu Agnes Deputy Secretary (08136274088) CATHOLIC YOUNG WOMEN ORGANISATION Sr. Kate Ikenga, DDL Directress (08037504737)

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1. Egwu Beatrice President 08074174692 2. Okeke Patience Secretary 07086899467 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS Police emergency call numbers ACP ‘B’ OPS 08035125024 OPS Control Room 08032003702 SARS 08038538846 Distress Call Base 08032003705 BOMB UNIT 07037738270 PPRO 08038829086 Enugu State Fire Service: MTN 07065409291 ZAIN 08088073080 GLO 07056530330 DPO Awgu 08035513466 DCO Awgu 08037848494

IMPORTANT DATES IN THE YEAR FOR THE DIOCESE Ash Wednesday - 10th February

First Friday in Lent, General Diocesan

Pilgrimage to Mount Horeb, Ugwueme - 12th February

Diocesan Cathedraticum - 23rd March

Palm Sunday - 20th March

Easter Sunday - 27th March

Anniversary of the announcement

of the creation of our Diocese and the

Appointment of our Pioneer Bishop - 8th July

CWO General Return (August Meeting) - 2nd Week of August

11th Anniversary of the Erection of Our

Diocese and the Ordination of our

Bishop 29th September

CMO General Return Last week of October

Christmas 25th December

Diocesan Luncheon 28th December

Holy Family – Diocesan Day Collection - 29th December

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ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCES/BISHOPS

APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE, NUNCIO Most Rev. Dr. Augustine KasujjaPope John Paul II CrescentPlot 3133, Maitama, AbujaP .M. B. 541, Garki, AbujaTel.: 09-4138381/2/3/4E-mail: [email protected]

CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT OF NIGERIA, ABUJAPlot 459CadasraI ZoneB2 Southern Parkway, Durumi 1P.O. Box 6523, Garki, AbujaWebsite: www.cbcn.org E-mail: [email protected], cathsecabuja@yahoo. co.uk LAGOS OFFICE:6 Force Road, P. O. Box 951, Lagos Tel.:01-2635849, 2630347,2636670E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary General:Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Ralph Okechukwu MmaduE-mail: [email protected]

ABUJA PROVINCE:Abuja ArchdioceseJohn Cardinal O. OnaiyekanArchbishop's HouseBox: 286, Area 3, Garki, Abuja 9-2340661, Fax: 2340662E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Anselm Umoren, MSP Auxilliary Bishop of AbujaE-mail: [email protected]

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Most Rev. Anthony Adaji, MSPBishop's HouseBox 55, Idah, Kogi StateTel.: 058-800557, 0805 3168979,Fax: 058-800514, Email: [email protected], [email protected] Lokoja DioceseMost Rev. Martin Dada OlorunmoluBishop's House, Maryville, Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Tel.: 058-220979, 08033133970 E-mail: [email protected] Makurdi DioceseMost Rev. Wilfred Anagbe Chikpa (CMF)Bishop’s House,Box 21, Markurdi, Benue State,Tel.: 044-533613, 044-533196, 08028228946 Fax: 044-532919 Email: [email protected]

Gboko DioceseMost Rev. William AvenyaCatholic Diocese of Gboko, P.M.B. 1955, Gboko Benue StateTel: 08039654924Email: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]

Katsina-AIa DioceseMost Rev. Peter AdobohSt Gerard’s Cathedral,P.O.BOX 44-Katsina Ala, Benue StateTel: 08024249338Email: padoboh@gmail, [email protected]

Otukpo DioceseMost Rev. Michael AkpochiBishop's HouseBox 1400 Otukpo, Benue State Tel.: 080688989504

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E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

BENIN PROVINCE:Benin ArchdioceseMost Rev. Augustine Obiora AkubezeArchbishop's HouseBox 30, Airport Road, Benin City,Edo State, Tel: 052-253787, 08033302946,Fax: 225-763E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Most Rev. Patrick EkpuEmeritus Archbishop of Benin

Auchi DioceseMost Rev. Gabriel DuniaBishop's HouseP. O. Box 425, Auchi, Edo StateTel: 08045066252 E-mail: [email protected]

Bomadi Apostolic VicariateMost Rev. Hyacinth Egbebo MSP Our Lady of Waters, Bomadi Box 720, Ughelli, Delta State Tel.: 08037325968, 080600308 1 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Most Rev. Joseph Egerega Emeritus Bishop, 070340097263

Issele-Uku DioceseMost Rev. Michael O. ElueBishop's HouseRO.Box 63, Issele-Uku, Delta State Tel.: 048-880187, 080-37142369 E-mail: [email protected]

Uromi DioceseMost Rev. Dr Donatus Ogun, OSABishop's House

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P.O.Box 160, Uromi, Edo Sta-Tel: 055-94340, 08037088431

Warri DioceseMost Rev. John Oke AfarehaBishop's House, Box 3650, Warri, Delta StateTel/Fax: 053-251277,E-mail: [email protected]

CALABAR PROVINCECalabar Archdiocese Most Rev. Joseph E. EkuwemArchbishop's House, 1 Mayrngh AvenueP.M.B. 1044, Box 901, Calabar, Cross River StateTel.: 087-231666, 231407,E-mail:[email protected],[email protected], [email protected]

Emeritus Archbishop of CalabarMost Rev. Joseph E. Ukpo

Ikot-Ekpene DioceseMost Rev. Camillus Raymond UmohBishop's House, Box 870, Ikot- Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Tel: 085-400865, 08033566970 Email:[email protected] [email protected]

Ogoja DioceseMost Rev. John Ebebe AyahBishop’s House, Box 27, Ogoja Cross River State Tel.: 087-424012 off. 080599904894, 08074003647

Port-Harcourt DioceseMost Rev. Camillus A. EtokudohBishop's House, 3 Harbour Road,Box 1113, Port Harcourt, Rivers State,08032649351, 08033566970

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E-mail: [email protected]@linkserve.com Most Rev. Alexius O. Makozi Emeritus Bishop of Port Harcourt

Uyo DioceseMost Rev. John Ebebe AyahBishop's House, Box 2717, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateTel.: 085-201019, 085-202513, 085- 202445, 08038645438E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]

IBADAN PROVINCEMost Rev. Gabriel Leke AbegunrinArchbishop's House,8 Bale Latose Onireke,Box 5057, Ibadan, Oyo StateTel: 02-2413544, 08023247820,Fax: 02-2414855E-mail: [email protected] Emeritus ArchbishopMost Rev. Felix Alaba Job

Ekiti DioceseMost Rev. Felix AjakaiyeBishop's House, Box 136, Ado Ekiti,Ekiti StateTel.: 030-250073, 250871, [email protected]

Most Rev. Michael FagunEmeritus Bishop of Ekiti bishopfagun @ yahoo.com Osogbo DioceseMost Rev. Gabriel Leke Abegunrin (Apostolic Administrator)Bishop's House, Oke-Ayepe,P.O.Box 78, Osogbo, Osun State Tel.: 035-241084, 08034108530, Fax: 035-242284

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E-mail: [email protected]

Ondo DioceseMost Rev. Jude Ayodeji ArogundadeBishop's House, Box 46, Akure,Ondo StateTel.: 034-241393, [email protected], [email protected]

Most Rev. Francis AlongeEmeritus Bishop of Ondo

Oyo DioceseMost Rev. Emmanuel BadejoBishop's House, Jubilee House,Manama Road Sawmill Area, Ibadan Road, P. O. Box 1480, OyoTel.: 038-240213, 241123, 08033847199E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Most Rev. Julius B. AdelakunEmeritus Bishop of Oyo

JOS PROVINCEJos ArchdioceseMost Rev. Ignatius A. KaigamaArchbishop's House, 20 Joseph Gomwalk Road, Box 494, Jos, Plateau State.Tel.: 073-4511548, 08037016258,Fax: 073-451547E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Lafia DioceseMost Rev. Matthew Ishaya AuduBishop's House Box 29, Lafia, Nassarawa StateTel.: 047-220701, 047-220595,

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08036347224E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Bauchi DioceseMost Rev. John Keane, SMA (Diocesan Administrator)Box 17, Bauchi, Bauchi StateTel: 077-540474 (res), 077-5430393 (off) 08036209758 Fax: 077-541475E mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Jalingo DioceseMost Rev. Charles HammawaBishop's House,Box 110, Jalingo, Taraba StateTel.: 079-223574, 08037033461,Tel/Fax: 079-223600, Email: [email protected]

Kafanchan DioceseMost Rev. Joseph BagobiriBishop's House,Box 85, KafarTel.: 088216466531, 0803451-3E-mail: [email protected] Maiduguri DioceseMost Rev. Oliver Dashe DoemeBishop's House, Box 58,Maiduguri, Bornu StateTel.: 076-232594, 0802357082:Fax: 076342246E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Yola DioceseMost Rev. Stephen Dami MamzaBishop's House, Box 57, Yola. IAdamawa StateTel.: 08035953299, 08052732196Email: [email protected]

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Shendam DioceseVery Rev. Fr. Raymond Gofut (Diocesan Administrator)Bishop's House, P.O. Box 1,Shendam, Plateau StateTel.: 08035251768Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Pankshin DioceseMost Rev. Michael Gobal GokumBishop’s House,Opp St Helen’s College, Jos Road,Pankshin, Plateau StateTel: 08036555584Email: [email protected]

KADUNA PROVINCEKaduna ArchdioceseMost Rev. Matthew NdagosoArchbishop's HouseBox 248, Kaduna, Kaduna StTel.: 062-246076, 080576742$Fax:062-240026E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Most Rev. Peter JatauEmeritus Bishop of Kaduna

Ilorin DioceseMost Rev. Ayo-Maria Atoyebi OPBishop's House16Umar Audi Road, GRABox 686, Ilorin, Kwara StateTel.: 031-22572, 031-222292,08033560751E-mail: [email protected] ayomaria@ilorin. skannet.com

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Kano DioceseMost Rev. John Niyiring, OSABishop's House, 19 Race Course Road, Box 11115, Nasarawa Kano, Kano StateTel.: 08069586069, 08037433244, E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Minna DioceseMost Rev. Martin UzoukwuBishop's Residence, 11 AhmaduBello Way, GRABox 33, Minna, Niger StateTel.: 066-221046, 221239,08037003784E-mail:[email protected] [email protected] Sokoto DioceseMost Rev. Matthew Hasan KukahBishop's House,1 Aliyu Jodi Road, Kingdom HouseP.O.Box 2556, Sokoto, Sokoto State Tel.: 060-232560, 08085596138Fax: [email protected] [email protected]

Most Rev. Kevin I. AjeEmeritus Bishop of Sokoto

Zaria DioceseMost Rev. George DodoBishop's House, Wusasa, P.O.Box90, Zaria, Kaduna StateTel/Fax: 069-333710, 069-333711,08034520835E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Kontagora VicariateMost Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna

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Prefect's House, Box 178,Kontagora, Niger StateTel: 067-220776, 08032887328,Fax: 067-220775E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Most Rev. Timothy Carroll SMAEmeritus Bishop of Kontagora

LAGOS PROVINCELagos ArchdioceseMost Rev. A. Adewale MartinsArchbishop's House, 19 CatholicMission StreetBox 8, Lagos, Lagos StateTel.: 08033222081E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi OkogieEmeritus Archbishop of Lagos

Abeokuta DioceseMost Rev. Peter OdetoyinboP.O.Box 206 Abeokuta, Ogun StateEmail: [email protected] Ijebu-Ode DioceseMost Rev. Albert A. FasinaBishop's House, P.O. Box 32, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State Tel.: 037-432377, 08060217112 Fax: 037-432660E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

ONITSHA PROVINCEOnitsha Archdiocese Most Rev. Valerian OkekeArchbishop's House, P.M.B. 1627, Onitsha, Anambra StateTel: 046-413298, 046-413292,

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08033243780, Fax: 046-413913E-mail: secretariat@onitsha- archdioccsc.org

Most Rev. Denis Chidi IsizohAuxiliary Bishop Abakaliki DioceseMost Rev. Michael OkoroBishop's House, Mile 50P. O. Box 90, Abakaliki, Eboyi StateTel/Fax: 043-220416Email: [email protected] Awgu DioceseMost Rev. John Ifeanyichukwu OkoyeBishop's HouseP. O. Box 256, Awgu, Enugu StateTel.: 08055299005E-mail: [email protected]

Awka DioceseMost Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor Bishop's House, P.M.B. 5021, Awka, Anambara StateTel.: 048-550770, 08033538766. Fax: 048-500002E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Jonas Benson OkoyeAuxiliary Bishop

Enugu DioceseMost Rev. Callistus V. C. OnagaBishop's House, 16 Igboeze Street, Independenc LayoutP. O. Box 302, Enugu, Enugu StateTel: 08033375672.E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Most Rev. Anthony O. Gbuji

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Bishop Emeritus of Enugu VillaMaria, Emene, Enugu, Tel: 08036707388

Nnewi DioceseMost Rev. Hilary Odili OkekeBishop's House, PMB 5099,Nnewi, Anambra StateTel.: 046-463962, 0803717963-.046-460338 Fax: 046-460018E-mail: [email protected]

NSUKKA DIOCESEMost Rev. Godfrey OnahSt. Theresa's Cathedral, Box 32, Nsukka, Enugu State Tel.: 042-771356, 771938, 08066407029 Fax: 042-770904 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Most Rev. Francis OkoboEmeritus Bishop of Nsukka

OWERRI PROVINCEOwerri ArchdioceseMost Rev. Anthony J. V. ObinnaArchbishop's House, VillaAssumpta, Box 85, Owerri, ImoStateTel.: 083-230760, 230115,08033389449, Fax: 083-233255 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Aba DioceseVery Rev. Fr. Innocent Ajuonu (Diocesan Administrator)Bishop's House, P.M.B. 7526, Aba, Abia StateTel: 082-228994, 230994, Fax: 082-228997 E-mail: [email protected]

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Ahiara DioceseJohn Cardinal Onaiyekan (Apostolic Adminisrator)Bishop's House, Box 205, Imo StateTel/Fax: 082-440131E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev Peter Ebele OkpalekeE-mail: [email protected]

Okigwe DioceseMost Rev. Solomon AmatuBishop's House, Villa Lourdes,Box 99, Okigwe, Imo StateTel.: 082-441462, 08035690936,08034723212E-mail: [email protected]

Orlu DioceseMost Rev. Augustine UkwuomaDiocesan Catholic SecretariatBox 430, Orlu, Imo StateTel.: 083-520296, 08033389707E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha Emeritus Bishop of OrluUmuahia Diocese

Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru UgorjiBishop's House, Box 99, Umuahia, Abia StateTel.: 088-220364, 22259, 222730,08035080682E-mail: [email protected]

NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND DIRECTORATESConference of Male Major SuperiorsNational President

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Rev. Fr. Henry Omonisaye (CMF)[email protected] [email protected]

Pontifical Missions SocietyNational Director Rev. Fr. George AjanaPlot 459, Eastern Parkway, Durmi District Box 6523, Garki Abuja 08033390330/ [email protected]

National Army ChaplaincyNational DirectorRev. Fr. Charles Iroegbu (Col) AHQ Directorate Chaplain Services (RC), Nigerian Army, Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, LAGOS

08039233015Nigerian Police Force Directional Director Post Headquarters, Abuja

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

Sun. 29

1st Sun. of

Advent

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R l Jer33:14-16, Ps 25:4-5ab.8~9.10.14, R 2 1Thess3:12—4:2; Accl. Ps85:7Gosp. Lk. 21:25-28.34-36.

Mon. 30

1st Wk of

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ST ANDREW, AP. (FEAST); R l Rom 10:9-18, Ps 19:2-3, 4-5. (R.5a); Accl. Mtt. 4:19,Gosp. Mtt. 4:18-22

Tue. 1

1st Wk of

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FerialR 1 Is. 11:1-10, Accl Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,12-13, 17 Gosp 10:21-24

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FerialR 1 Is.25:6-10a,Psalm 23:1-3a,3b,-4,5,6 (R. see 6cd), Gosp Mtt 15:29-37

Thur. 3

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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER – MR 1 Is. 26:1-6, Psalm 118:1 and 8-9,19-21, 25-27a (R.26a), Gosp Mtt 7:21, 24-27

Fri. 4

1st Wk of

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John of Damascus priest and Doctor of the Church (Opt. Mem) R 1 Is. 29:17-24, Psalm 27:1,4, 13-14 (R. 1a), Gosp. Mt 9:27-31

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Sat. 51st Wk of AdventPsalter Week lViolet

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FerialR 1. Isaiah 30:19–21. 23–26, Psalm Ps 146: 1–6 r. Is 30:18, Accl. Is 55:6Gosp. Matthew 9:35–10:1.6–8

Sun. 6

2nd Sun. of

Advent

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R 1 Bar 5:1-9, Psalm Ps 125:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6, R 2 Phil 1:4-6, 8-11Accl Luke 3: 4, 6, Gosp. Luke 3:1-6

Mon. 72nd Wk of AdventPsalter Week 2White

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St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church- MemorialR 1 Isaiah 35: 1–10, Psalm Ps 84:9–14 r. Is 35:4, Accl. Luke 3:4. 6Gosp. Luke 5:17–26

Tues. 8

2nd Wk of

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED MOTHER MARY- SOLEMNITYR 1Gen 3:9-15, 20, Psalm Ps 97:1-4 r.1, R 2 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12, Accl. Luke 1:28Gosp. Luke 1:26-38

Wed. 9

2nd Wk of

Advent

Psalter Week 2

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FerialR 1Isaiah 40:25–31, Psalm Ps 102: 1–4 8. 10 r.1, Gosp. Mtt. 11:28-30

Thur. 10

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FerialR 1 Isaiah 41:13–20, Psalm Ps 144:1, 9–13 r. 8, Accl. Isaiah 45:8Gosp. Matthew 11:11–15

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Fri. 11

2nd Wk of

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Psalter Week 2

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St. Damasus, 1 Pp(Opt. Mem.)R 1 Isaiah 48:17–19, Psalm Ps 1: 1–4. 6 r. cf. Jn 8:12, Gosp. Matthew 11:16–19

Sat. 12

2nd Wk of

Advent

Psalter Week 2

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R 1 Bar 5:1-9, Psalm Ps 125:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6, R 2 Phil 1:4-6, 8-11Accl Luke 3: 4, 6, Gosp. Luke 3:1-6

Sun. 13

3rd Sun. of

Advent

Psalter Wk 3

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R 1Zeph 3:14-18a,Psalm Isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6, R 2 Phil 4:4-7Accl. Is 61:1 (Lk. 4: 18), Gosp. Luke 3:10-18(Gaudete Sunday)

Mon. 14

3rd Wk of

Advent

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ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS – MR 1 Numbers 24:2–7. 15–17, Psalm Ps 24:4–9 r. 4, Accl. Ps 84:8Gosp. Matthew 21: 23–27

Tue. 15

3rd Wk of

Advent

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FerialR 1 Zephaniah 3:1–2. 9–13, Psalm Ps 33: 2-3. 6-7. 16. 18–19. 23 r. 7Gosp. Matthew 21:28–32

Wed. 16

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FerialR 1 Isaiah 45:6–8. 18. 21–26, Psalm Ps 84: 9–14 r. cf. Is 45:8, Accl. Is 55:6Gosp. Luke 7:19–23

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Thur. 17

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FerialR 1 Genesis 49:2. 8–10, Psalm Ps 71 1–4. 7–8. 17 r. 7, Gosp. Matt 1:1-17

Fri. 18

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R 1 Jeremiah 23:5–8,

Psalm 71:1–2. 12–13. 18–19 7,

Gosp. Matt 1: 18–24

Sat. 19

3rd Wk of

Advent

Psalter Week 3

Violet

Nkwo

FerialR 1: Judges 13:2–7. 24–25, Psalm 70: 3–6. 16–17 r. 8, Gosp. Luke 1:5–25

Sun. 20

4th Sun. of

Advent

Psalter Wk 4

Violet

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R 1 Mic 5:1-4a, Psalm Ps 79:2-3, 15-16, 18-19, R 2 Heb 10:5-10,Accl. Luke 1: 38Gosp. Luke 1:39-45

Mon. 21

4th Wk of

Advent

Psalter Week 4

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R 1: Song of Solomon 2:8–14,

Ps 32:2–3. 11–12. 20–21 r. 1. 3, Gosp. Luke 1:39–45

Tue. 22

4th Wk of

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R 11Samuel 1:24–28,

Psalm 1Samuel 2:1. 4–8 r.1,

Gosp. Luke 1:46–55

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Wed. 23

4th Wk of

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FerialR 1 Malachi 3:1–4. 23–24, Psalm Ps 24: 4–5. 8–9. 10. 14 r. Lk 21:28Gosp. Luke 1:57–66

Thur. 24

4th Wk of

Advent

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FerialR 1 2 Samuel 7:1–5. 8–12. 14. 16, Psalm Ps 88: 2–5. 27. 29 r. 2Gosp. Luke 1:67–79Vigil Mass: Isa 9:1-7, Ps 95:1-2a, 2b-3, 11-12, 13, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:1-14

Fri. 25

Christmas Day

Office- Proper

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THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD - SOLEMNITYMass at Dawn: Isa 62:11-12, Ps 96:1, 6, 11-12, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2: 14, Luke 2:15-20XMAS-MASS: Isa 52:7-10, Ps 97:1, 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6,Heb 1:1-6, John 1:1-18

Sat. 26

Christmas

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ST. STEPHEN, The First Martyr (FEAST)R 1Acts 6.8-10; 7.54-59, Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8ab, 16 and 17 Gosp. Matt 10.17-22

Sun. 27

Christmas

Octave

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THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (FEAST)R 1 1Sam 1:20-22, 24-28, Psalm Ps 83:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 r.5, R 2 1John 3:1-2, 21-24Accl. Acts 16: 14, Gosp. Luke 2:41-52

Mon. 28

Christmas

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HOLY INNOCENTS (FEAST)R 11John 1.5 - 2.2,Psalm 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 Gosp. Matthew 2.13-18

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Tue. 29

Christmas

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St. Thomas Becket (Opt. Mem)R 1 1John 2.3-11, Psalm 96:1-2a. 2b-3.5b-6.Gosp. Luke 2.22-35

Wed. 30

Christmas

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R1 1 Jn 2:12-17; Psalm 96:7-8a. 8b-9.10. Gosp Lk 2:3640

Thur. 31

Christmas

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ST. SYLVESTER I, POPE - MR 1 1John 2.18-21, Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13 Gosp. John 1.1-18

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JANUARY 2016

Fri. 1

Octave of

Christmas Ends

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THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GODR 1Numbers 6.22-27, Ps 96:2-3, 5, 6, 8, R 2 Gal 4.4-7,Gospel: Luke 2.16-21

Sat. 2

Christmas Season

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ST. BASIL THE GREAT and ST. GREGORY NAZIANZEN, Bishops and Doctors –MR 11 John 2.22-28, Ps 98:1, 2-3, 4, Gospel: John 1.19-28

Sun. 3

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EPIPHANY OF THE LORD- SOLEMNITYR 1Isaiah 60.1-6, Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13, R 2 Ephesians 3.2-3a, 5-6, Gosp: Matthew 2.1-12

Mon. 4

Christmas Season

Psalter Week 2

White

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FerialR1 Jn 3:224:6;Ps 2:7bc-8,10-12aGospel Mtt 4:12-17. 23-25.

Tue. 5

Christmas Season

Psalter Week 2

White

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FerialR1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2. 3-4, 7-8.Gosp. Mk 6:34-44

Wed. 6

Christmas Season

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FerialR1 Jn 4:11-18;Ps 72:1-2. 10. 12-13.Gosp. Mk 6:45-52

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Thur. 7

Christmas

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R 1 Jn 4:19, 5:4;Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15c, 17 r 11Gosp. Lk 4:14-22

Fri. 8

Christmas

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R 1 Jn 5:5-13;Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Gosp. Lk 5:12-16

Sat. 9

Christmas

Season

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FerialR 1 1 John 5.14-21,

Ps 149:1-2. 3-4, 5, 6a and 9b; Gosp: John 3.22-30

Sun. 10

Christmas

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BAPTISM OF THE LORD (FEAST)R 1 Isa 40:1-5, 9-11, Psalm Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-30, r 1, R 2 Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Accl. Luke 3:16, Gosp. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Mon. 11

Ordinary Time

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FerialR 1 1 Samuel 1.1-8,

Ps 116:12-13, 14-17.18-19, Gosp: Mark 1.14-20

Tue. 12

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St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor (Opt. Mem.)R 1 1Samuel 1:9-20,Ps 1 Sam 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, Gosp: Mark 1:21b-28

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Wed. 13

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FerialR 1 1Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20,Ps 40:2, 5, 7-8, 9, 10.Gosp. Mk 1:29-39

Thur. 14

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FerialR 11Samuel 4:1-11,Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25.Gosp. Mk 1:40-45

Fri. 15

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FerialR 11Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a,Ps 89:16-17, 18-19.Gosp. Mk 2:1-12

Sat. 16

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MASS OF OUR LADYR 1 1Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a.Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7.Gosp. Mk 2:13-17

Sun. 17

2nd Sunday in

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R 1 Isa 62:1-5, Psalm Ps 95:1-3, 7-10 r. 3, R 2 1Cor 12:4-11, Accl. John 6:63. 68cf. 2 Thess 2:14, Gosp. John 2:1-11(Unity Week Begins Tomorrow 18th-25th )

Mon. 18

Ordinary Time

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FerialR 11Samuel 15:16-23,Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23Gosp. Mk 2:18-22(Unity Week)

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Tue. 19

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Green

Afor

FerialR 11Samuel 16:1-13, Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 Gosp. Mk 2:23-28(Unity Week)

Wed. 20

Ordinary Time

Office- Proper

White

Nkwo

BLESSED MICHAEL IWENE TANSI (FEAST)R 1 Phil 2:1-11Ps 12:2-3.4bcde.5-6Accl 2 Cor 5:19Gosp. Mtt 13:31,44-46(Unity Week)

Thur. 21

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 2

Red

Eke

Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr – MR 11Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7;Ps 56:2-3, 9-10, 11, 12-13;Gosp. Mk 3:7-12(Unity Week)

Fri. 22

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 2

Green

Orie

FerialR 11Samuel 24:3-21, Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11Gosp. Mk 3:13-19(Unity Week)

Sat. 23

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 2

White

Afor

MASS OF OUR LADYR 1 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27, Ps 80:2-3, 5-7;Gosp. Mk 3:20-21(Unity Week)

Sun. 24

3rd Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Psalter Wk 3

Green

Nkwo

R 1 Neh 8:2-6, 8-10, Psalm Ps 18:8-10, 15 r. John 6:63, R 2 1Cor 12:12-30Accl. Luke 4:18, Gosp. Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

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Mon. 25

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

White

Eke

The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle (FEAST)R 1 Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22,Ps117:1, 2 Gosp. Mk 16:15-18(End of Unity Week)

Tue. 26

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

White

Orie

Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops – MR 1 2Tm 1:1-8 or Tit 1:1-5;Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 10; Gosp. Mk 3:31-35

Wed. 27

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

Green/White

Afor

Saint Angela Merici- Virgin (Opt. Mem)R 1 2Samuel 7:4-17,Ps 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30, Gosp. Mk 4:1-20

Thur. 28

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

White

Nkwo

Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church –MR 12Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29,Ps 132:1-2, 3-5, 11-12 Gosp. Mk 4:21-25

Fri. 29

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

Green

Eke

FerialR 1 2Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17, Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 7, 10-11; Gosp. Mk 4:26-34

Sat. 30

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

White

OrieMASS OF OUR LADY

R 1 2Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17,Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Gosp. Mk 4:35-41

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Sun. 31

4th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Psalter Wk 4

Green

Afor

R 1 Jer 1:4-5, 17-19, Psalm Ps 70:1-6, 15. 17 r. 15, R 2 1Cor 12:31–13:13, Accl. Luke 4:18Gosp. Luke 4:21-30

FEBRUARY 2016

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Mon. 1

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 4

Green

Nkwo

FerialR 1 2Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13, Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7;Gosp. Mk 5:1-20

Tue. 2

Ordinary Time

Office- Proper

White

Eke

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (FEAST)R 1 Mal 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10R 2 Heb 2:14-18, Gosp. Lk. 2:22-40 or 22-32

Wed. 3

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 4

Green/Red

Orie

St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr (Opt. Mem.)St. Ansgar, Bishop- M R 1 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17, Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 Gosp. Mk 6:1-6

Thur. 4

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 4

Green

Afor

FerialR 11Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12,Ps 1 Chr 29:10, 11, 12 Gosp. Mk 6:7-13

Fri. 5

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 4

Red

Nkwo

SAINT AGATHA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - MR 1 Sir 47:2-11, Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51Gosp. Mk 6:14-29

Sat. 6

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 4

Red

Eke

Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs - MR 11Kgs 3:4-13,Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Gosp. Mk 6:30-34

Sun. 7 R 1 Isa 6:1-8,

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5th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Psalter Wk 1

Green

OriePsalm Ps 137:1-5, 7-8 r. 1, R 2 1Cor 15:1-11, Accl. John 15: 15, Gosp. Luke 5:1-11

Mon. 8

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 1

Green/White

Afor

St. Jerome Emiliani P (Opt. Mem)St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin (Opt. Mem.)R 1 1Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13, Ps 132:6-7, 8-10, Gosp. Mk 6:53-56

Tue. 9

Ordinary Time

Psalter Week 3

Green

Nkwo

FerialR 1 1Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30, Psalm 84:3, 4, 5, 10, 11; Gosp. Mk 7:1-13

SEASON OF LENTThe season of Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. The liturgy prepares the catechumens for the celebration of the Paschal mystery by the various stages of Christian initiation; it also prepares the faithful, who recall their baptism and do penance in preparation for Easter. (LY 27).NOTES: 1. Volume II of the three volumes Breviary begins tomorrow.2. Alleluia and Gloria are omitted in all Masses and in the Divine Office3. In the Office of the Season the Te Deum is not said4. The Altar is not decorated with flowers during lent. Musical instruments are not used except on Laetare Sunday and for Solemnities and Feasts or to sustain singing.5. In the celebration of marriage, both within and outside Mass, the Nuptial Blessing is always given. The spouses should be reminded of the penitential nature of the Season of Lent (OM 32).

Tomorrow, ashes are blessed and distributed during the Mass When the ashes are blessed at Mass, the penitential rite is omitted and the opening prayer is said immediately after the Entrance Song. The ashes are blessed and distributed after the Gospel and homily. These ashes are of branches of the olive tree, or according to custom, of the palm tree or other trees which have been blessed the previous year. The blessing and distribution of ashes may take place even without the celebration of MassMasses for the dead, except funeral Masses are forbidden.

Wed. 10

Ash Wednesday

FAST AND ABSTINENCER 1 Joel 2:12-18, Psalm Ps 51:3-6. 12-14. 17, R 2 2Cor 5:20—6:2,

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Psalter Week 4

Violet

Eke Accl. Ps 94:8Gosp. Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thur. 11

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Orie

FerialR 1 Dt 30:15-20, Ps 1:1-2.3.4.6 (r. 40:5ab) Gosp. Lk 9:22-25

Fri. 12

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Afor

FerialR 1 Is 58:1-9a,Ps 51:3-4, 5, 6, 18-19,Gosp. Mt 9:14-15

Sat. 13

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Nkwo

FerialR 1 Is 58:9b-14, Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Gosp. Lk 5:27-32

Sun. 14

1st Sun. of Lent

Psalter Wk 1

Violet

Eke

R 1Deut 26:4-10,Psalm Ps 90:1-2, 10-15 r. 15, R 2 Rom 10:8-13Accl. Matt 4:4,Gosp. Luke 4:1-13

Mon. 15

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

OrieFerial

R 1 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18,Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15Gosp. Mt 25:31-46

Tue. 16 Ferial

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Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

AforR 1 Is 55:10-11,Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19, Gosp. Mt 6:7-15

Wed. 17

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Nkwo

FerialR 1 Jona 3:1-10, Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19, Gosp. Lk 11:29-32

Thur.18

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Eke

FerialR 1 Esther 4:12, 14-16, 23-25, Ps 138:1-2, 3, 7-8,Gosp. Matthew 7.7-12

Fri. 19

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Orie

Ferial R 1: Ezekiel 18.21-28,Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7, 8, Gosp: Matthew 5.20-26

Sat. 20

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Afor

FerialR 1: Deuteronomy 26.16-19, Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8,Gosp: Matthew 5.43-48

Sun. 21

2nd Sun of Lent

Psalter Wk 2

Violet

Nkwo

R 1: Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18,Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14, R 2: Philippians 3.17 – 4:1, or 3:20 – 4:1Gosp: Luke 9.28b-36

Mon.22CHAIR OF ST. PETER APOSTLE (FEAST)

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Lenten Period

Office- Proper

White

EkeR 1: 1 Peter 5:1-4Ps 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6,Gosp: Matthew 16.13-19

Tues. 23

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Orie

ST. POLYCARP, BISHOP - MR 1: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21 and 23, Gosp: Matthew 23.1-12

Wed. 24

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Afor

Ferial

R 1: Jeremiah 18.18-20,Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16,Gospel: Matthew 20.17-28

Thur. 25

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Nkwo

Ferial

R 1:Jeremiah 17:5-10,Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6Gosp: Luke 16.19-31

Fri. 26

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Eke

Ferial

R 1: Gen 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21,Gosp: Mtt 21.33-43, 45-46

Sat. 27

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Orie

Ferial

R 1: Micah 7.14-15, 18-20,Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 Gosp: Luke 15.1-3, 11-32

Sun. 28

3rd Sun. of Lent

Psalter Wk 3Afor

R 1: Ex 3.1-8a, 13-15, Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; R 2: 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Gosp: Lk 13.1-9, or R 1: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; R 2: Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Gosp. John 4:5-42

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Violet (First Scrutiny of the Elect)

Mon. 29

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 3

Violet

Nkwo

Ferial

R 1: 2 Kings 5:1-15b, Ps 421:2, 3; Ps 43:3, 4Gosp: Luke 4.24-30

MARCH 2016

Tues.1

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 3Eke

FerialR 1 Dn 3:25, 34-43Ps 25:4-5, 6, 7, 8 and 9Gosp. Mt 18:21-35

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Violet

Wed. 2

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 3

Violet

Orie

FerialR 1 Dt 4:1, 5-9Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20,Gosp. Mt 5:17-19

Thurs. 3

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 3

Violet

Afor

FerialR 1 Jer 7:23-28Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9,Gosp. Lk 11:14-23

Fri. 4

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 3

Violet

Nkwo

Saint Casmir (Opt. Mem.)R 1 Hos 14:2-10,Ps 81:6-8, 9, 10-11, 14 and 17;Gosp. Mk 12:28-34

Sat. 5

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 3

Violet

Eke

FerialR 1 Hos 6:1-6Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21Gosp. Lk 18:9-14

Sun. 64th Sun. of Lent Psalter Wk 4Violet (Laetare Sunday & second scrutiny)

Orie

R 1 Josh 5:9-12Psalm Ps 33:2-7 r. 9R 2 2Cor 5:17-21Accl. Luke 15: 18Gosp. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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Mon. 7

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet/Red

Afor

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs (Opt. Mem.)R 1 Is 65:17-21Ps 30:2, 4:5-6, 11-12, 13,Gosp. Jn 4:43-54

Tues. 8

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Nkwo

FerialR 1 Ez 47:1-9, 12Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9,Gosp. Jn 5:1-16

Wed. 9

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Eke

FerialR 1 Is 49:8-15,Ps 145:8-9, 13-14, 17-18,Gosp. Jn 5:17-30

Thurs.10

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Orie

FerialR 1 Ex 32:7-14Ps 102:19-20, 21-22, 23Gosp. Jn 5:31-47

Fri. 11

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Afor

FerialR 1: Wis 2:1a, 12-22Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23Gosp: Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

Sat. 12

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 4

Violet

Nkwo

Ferial R 1: Jer 11:18-20Ps 7:2-3, 9-10, 11-12Gosp: Jn 7:40-53

Sun.13 R 1 Isa 43:16-21

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5th Sun. of Lent

Psalter Wk 1

Violet

EkePsalm Ps 125 r.3R 2 Phil 3:8-14Accl. Amos 5: 14Gosp. John 8:1-11(Third Scrutiny of the Catechumes)

Mon.14

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Orie

FerialR 1 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62Ps 23:1, 31:3-4, 5, 6Gosp. Jn 8:12-20

Tues. 15

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Afor

FerialR 1 Num 21:4-9Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21Gosp. Jn 8:21-30

Wed. 16

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

Violet

Nkwo

FerialR 1 Dan 3:14-20, 91-92, 95Ps Dan 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56Gosp. Jn 8:31-42

Thurs. 17

Lenten Period

Office- Proper

White

Eke

SAINT PATRICK, BISHOP - FEASTR 1 1 Pet 4:7b-11Ps 96:1-2a.2b-3,7-8a.9-10ac r 3Accl. Mk 1:17Gosp. Lk 5:1-11

Fri. 18

Lenten Period

Psalter Week 1

WhiteOrie

ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM- MR 1 Jer 20:10-13Ps 18:2-3, 4, 5-6, 7Gosp. Jn 10:31-42

Sat. 19

Lenten Period

Office-Proper Afor

SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - SOLEMNITY R 1 2Sam 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16, Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29, R 2 Rom

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White 4:13, 16-18, 22Gosp. Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

HOLY WEEKIn Holy Week the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his earthly life, from his messianic entry into Jerusalem, until his blessed Passion and glorious Resurrection.

PALM SUNDAYNOTES

Palm Sunday or the Lord’s Passion, a day on which the Church enters upon the mystery of the Death, Burial and Resurrection of her Lord, brings together the triumphal procession of Christ as King and the proclamation of His Passion. Both aspects of the paschal mystery should be explained in the catechesis of the day. Red vestments are used in all Masses, in the Divine Office and for the Blessing and Procession of Palms. Our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem is commemorated by the procession or by a Solemn Entrance Ceremony before the principal Mass. This Solemn Entrance Ceremony, but not the Procession, may be repeated before any Mass at which there is a large congregation. The people should gather in a lesser church or in another suitable place outside the church to which the procession is directed. The faithful take part in the procession singing and waving branches of the palm tree or other trees in their hands. The priest and his ministers do the same. The branches are blessed by him so that they may be carried in procession, but also so that they may be devoutly kept in the home so as to call to mind the victory of Christ as celebrated by today’s procession. After the procession or the Solemn Entrance Ceremony, Mass begins with the collect, therefore the sign of the cross, penitential rite and other rites pertaining to the beginning of Mass are omitted. The celebrant may wear a cope or chasuble during the procession. For the spiritual good of the faithful it is appropriate that the narrative of the passion be read in its entirety, without omitting the other readings which precede it. After the reading of the passion, there should be a homily, even if only a brief one.The passion narrative is read without candles or incense and without the usual greeting and signing the book.Where it is not possible to celebrates Mass, there should be held a Liturgy of the Word about the Lord’s messianic entry and his Passion, either on the Saturday evening or at a suitable time on the Sunday.

Sun. 20

Passion

Sunday

Psalter Wk 2

Red

Nkwo

Luke 19:28-40R 1 Isa 50:4-7Psalm Ps 21:8-9, 17-20, 23-24 r. 2; R 2 Phil 2:6-11Accl. Phil 2:8-9Gosp. Luke 22:14–23:56

Mon.21

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Holy Week

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Eke FerialR 1 Is 42:1-7Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14Gosp. Jn 12:1-11

Tues. 22

Holy Week

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Orie

FerialR 1 Is 49:1-6Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15 and 17Gosp. Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

Wed.23

Holy Week

Psalter Week 2

Violet

Afor

FerialR 1 Is 50:4-9aPs 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34Gosp. Mt 26:14-25

Tomorrow only the Mass of Chrism and the Mass of the Lord’s supper may be celebrated; o ther celebrations even funeral Masses are forbidden.Holy communion may be distributed to the faithful both during the Mass of Chrism and Mass of the Lord’s supper. However, those who communicated in the morning may communicate again in the mass of the Lord’s super. The sick may receive communion at any hour of the day.The Chrism Mass is concelebrated in the Morning by the Bishop and his priests, and during it the HOLY OILS are blessed. This concelebrantion is a sign of the communion between the priest and the Bishop, and hence as many priests as possible should take in it. As witness at the confection of the Chrism and as fellow workers of their bishop. In whose sacred ministry for the building up, sanctification and government of the people of God they participate. thus is manifest in a clear way the unity of the priesthood and the sacrifice of Chirst living on in the Church The faithful, too, should regularly take part and receive the Eucharist at this Mass. The newly blessed oils should be borne with honour to the churches. The faithful should be instructed on the use of sacred oils and their efficaciousness in the Chrism life.If there are notable difficulties which prevent clegy and people Gathering with the bishop on this day, it is permissible to anticipate the blessing of the holy oils on another day, on condition that the day chosen is

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close Easter and that the proper mass is usedThe paschal triduum

Christ accomplished the work of redemption and the prefect glorification of God principally through his paschal mystery, in which dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. Hence the sacred Easter triduum of the lord’s passion and resurrection shines forth as the culmination of the whole liturgical year (LY18)

NOTES1. Only the chrism mass and the mass of the Lord’s Supper are permitted today. By the celebration of the Easter triduum that is, of the death, burial and resurrection of her spouse, the church means to make present and fulfil the mystery of the Passover, the passing over of the lord from this world to the father. it is recommended that fast observed on good Friday should be extended to holy Saturday as suitable

2. Communion may be brought to the sick at any time of the day. a person who has received communion at the chrism mass may communicate again at the evening mass.

3. It is recommended that office of reading and of lauds on Good Friday and Holy Saturday be said in common with the faithful.

4. During the paschal triduum all Masses of the dead and all other celebrations are forbidden.

Thur.24

Holy Week

Office-

Proper

White

Nkwo

HOLY THURSDAYR 1: Exodus 12: 1–8, 11–14Ps 115: 12-13, 15-18 r. cf. 1 Cor 10: 16R 2 1 Cor 11: 23-26Accl. John 13: 34Gosp. John 13: 1-15

NOTES1. The mass is celebrated at a suitable time in the evening. The whole celebration should be held where they may be with dignity and decorum.2. The tabernacle is completely empty.3. The church bells may be rung during the Gloria and are not rung again until the Gloria of the EasterVigil Mass.4. For pastoral reasons the local Ordinary may permit an evening Mass in churches, in public andsemi-public Oratories, and if there is real necessity a morning Mass also, but this applies only if thefaithful cannot attend the Evening Mass. Care should be taken lest any celebration of this kind beundertaken for the advantage of private individuals and lest it prejudice the evening Mass.2. Priests who have concelebrated Mass earlier in the day may concelebrate the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper.3. In accordance with a most ancient tradition of the Church, the celebration of Mass without acongregation is prohibited today. It is appropriate therefore, that small religious communities cometogether in more important churches, so as to foster participation in the faithful. Likewise the faithfulfrom a number of lesser parishes in the care of a single priest should, if possible, gather in the main church of the area to take part in the sacred rites.

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7. Where, however, two or more parishes are entrusted to the care of a single parish priest, eachparish having a considerable congregation of faithful and the possibility of performing thecelebrations with dignity and solemnity, the parish priest has the faculty to repeat the celebrations ofthe Easter Triduum, with due regard for other norms.8. After the Mass of the Lord's Supper the altar is stripped privately and crucifixes, if not removedfrom the church, are veiled.9. While the Gloria is being sung, the bells are rung. From the end of this hymn the bells are then silentuntil the Easter Vigil, unless the Episcopal Conference or the Bishop of the diocese forappropriate reasons decides otherwise. 10. The washing of feet, which according to the tradition for this day is done for a selected number ofmen, shows forth the service and the love of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. It is appropriate that this tradition be maintained and its true meaning be explained.11. In the procession bearing the gifts it is fitting that 'there be included the gifts destined for the poor,especially gifts which have been collected during Lent as the fruits of penance. While this happens theUbi caritas is sung. At the end of the prayer after communion, omitting the other concluding rites, aprocession is formed which makes its way through the church with incense and candles, bearing theEucharist to the chapel of reservation. The faithful should be reminded to spend a suitable length oftime during the night, according to circumstances of time and place, in adoration before the BlessedSacrament reserved, in such a way, however, that after midnight the adoration take place withoutsolemnity.12. The procession and the reposition of the Blessed Sacrament should not take place in churches where it is not intended to celebrate the solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday.13. Vespers are not said by those who take part in the Evening Mass. Compline as in the Psalter.

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion is a day of penance for the whole Church, to be marked by fasting and abstinence from meat (cf. p. xx)

Fri. 25

Holy Week

Office- Proper

RedEke

GOOD FRIDAYIsa 52:13-53: 12Ps 30: 2. 6. 12-13. 15-17. 25. r. Lk 23: 46Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9Phil 2:8-9John 18:1 - 19:42(Fast and Abstinence)

NOTES1. The celebration should take place in the evening, if possible, at 3.00 p.m. However, for pastoralreasons a later time may be chosen.2. At the beginning of the celebration the altar is completely bare, without crucifix, candles or cloths.3. Communion may be distributed only during the celebration of the Lord's Passion. However, it maybe brought to the sick, who cannot attend this celebration, at any time of the day.4. After the Celebration of the Lord's Passion the Blessed Sacrament is taken privately to the place of reservation. The altar is then stripped, but the crucifix and candles remain on it.5. All genuflect when passing in front of the crucifix from after the Adoration of the Cross until the

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Easter Vigil the following day.6. Vespers are not said by those who have taken part in the celebration of the Lord's Passion.Compline as in the Psalter.

THE EASTER SEASON EASTER VIGIL

Mass of the Paschal Vigil Gl. Pf. of Easter I; in Eucharistic Prayer I; Proper inserts should be used. From the Paschal Vigil until 2nd Sunday of Easter the priest or deacon adds Alleluia, alleluia to the dismissal of the congregation, to which the reply is; thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.For on this night the church awaits in vigil the resurrection of the Lord, and celebrates it with the sacraments of Christian initiation.The whole ceremony should take place at night, not beginning until darkness has fallen and ending before dawn on Sunday. As regards the blessing of the fire, in so far as possible a large fire should be prepared outside the Church, such that its flames may truly scatter the darkness and light up the night.Throughout the whole Vigil liturgy, as also at the Mass, the sacred ministers should wear white vestments. Tonight’s vigil should be so arranged that after the brief Liturgy of Light or lucernarium (which is the first part of the Vigil), the Church meditates on the marvels the Lord God wrought for his people from the very beginning and strengthens by his Word and his promise (the second part of the Vigil, or Liturgy of the Word), until the moment when with the approaching Day of the Resurrection, together with her new members reborn in baptism (third part), she is called to the table which the Lord spread out for his people by means of his Death and Resurrection (fourth part).The Easter candle for effective symbolism should be made of wax, of one piece, and of a considerable size, and be renewed every year. For it must represent the figure of Christ who as the True Light, illuminates the whole world. The candle should be blessed with the words andgesture laid down by the liturgical books or which have been prescribed by the Bishop’s conference

The Exultet or Easter Proclamation may be sung, if necessary, by someone who is not a deacon, but in this event the cantor does not receive a blessing from the celebrant, and the second part of the invitation is omitted (Quapropter... or My dearest friends, standing with me...) as is the greetings Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). It is possible to sing either the longer or theshorter form.At least three readings from the Old Testament, or in urgent cases two. The reading from the book of Exodus is never to be omitted.The Baptismal Liturgy of the Easter Vigil reaches its fullest form when the baptism of adults, or at least of children, is celebrated. However, even when the sacrament of baptism is not celebrated, in parish Churches the baptismal water should be blessed.. In cases where there are neither baptisms nor blessing of the font, the sacrament of baptism should be recalled by the blessing of water, with which the faithful are then sprinkled after having renewed their baptismal promises.For the proclamation of the Gospel reading incense may be used but candles are not carried.It is fitting that the fullness of the Eucharistic signs be attained in the Easter Vigil by means of communion under both kinds. It pertains to the local Ordinaries to consider the suitability and the circumstances of such a concession and to lay down appropriate norms.The Mass of the Vigil is the Easter Mass of the Lord's Resurrection. Any priest who celebrates or concelebrates the Vigil Mass may celebrate or concelebrate a second Easter Mass the next morning. Those who assist at the Paschal Vigil fulfill their obligation to hear Mass on Sunday.

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HOLY SATURDAYR 1 Genesis 1:1–2:2 or Genesis 1: 1. 26–31Ps 103: 1-2. 5-6. 10. 12-14. 24.35 r. 30 or 32: 4-7. 12-13. 20. 22

R 2 Genesis 22:1–18 or Genesis 22: 1–2. 9–13. 15–18Ps 15: 5. 8-11 r. 1

R 3 Exodus 14:15–15:1Ps Exodus 15: 1-6. 17-18 r. 1

R 4 Isaiah 54:5–14Ps 29: 2. 4-6. 11-13 r.2

R 5 Isaiah 55:1–11Ps Isaiah 12: 2-6 r. 3

R 6 Baruch 3:9–15. 32–4:4Ps 18: 8–11 r. Jn 6:69

R 7 Ezekiel 36:16–28Ps 41:3. 5; 42:3. 4. r. 41:2 or Ps 50: 12-15. 18. 19r. 12

Romans 6:3–11117: 1-2. 16-17. 22-23 Luke 24: 1-12

On Holy Saturday the Church waits at the

Lord's tomb, meditating upon His passion,

death and descent into Hell, awaiting His

Resurrection in prayer and fasting. It is not

permitted to celebrate Mass alone, without

the vigil ceremony. No celebration of other

Sacraments except for penance and the

anointing of the sick.

If it is not possible to celebrate the Office of

Readings and Lauds with the people’s

participation, there should be a celebration

of the Word of God or some devotional

exercise appropriate to today’s mystery

especially one that honours the Blessed

Virgin Mary for her sharing in the Passion of

her Son.

For on this night the church awaits in vigil the

resurrection of the Lord, and celebrates it with the

sacraments of Christian initiation. The whole

ceremony should take place at night, not beginning

until darkness has fallen and ending before dawn on

Sunday.

Sun. 27

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EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION- SOLEMNITYR 1 Acts 10: 34. 37-43Ps 117: 1-2. 16-17. 22-23 r. 24R 2 Col 3: 1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6-8Accl. 1 Cor 5:7-8Gosp. John 20: 1-9

Mon.28

Easter Octave

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R 1: Acts 2.14, 22-33Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11Gospel: Matthew 28.8-15

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Tues. 29

Easter Octave

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1st Reading: Acts 2.36-41Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22Gospel: John 20.11-18

Wed. 30

Easter Octave

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1st Reading: Acts 3.1-10Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9Gospel: Luke 24.13-35

Thurs. 31

Easter Octave

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1st Reading: Acts 3.11-26Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9Gospel: Luke 24.35-48

APRIL 2016

Fri. 1

Easter Octave

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1st Reading: Acts 4.1-12Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27Gospel: John 21.1-14

Sat. 2

Easter Octave

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1st Reading: Acts 4.13-21Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21Gospel: Mark 16.9-15

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

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Sun. 32nd Sun. of Easter Office- ProperWhite

OrieR 1: Acts 5:12-16Ps 117:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 r.1R 2: Apoc 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19, Accl. John 20:29Gosp. John 20:19-31

Mon. 4

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD- SOLEMNITYR 1: Isaiah 7.10-14; 8.10dPs 40:7-8, 9, 10, 11R 2: Hebrews 10.4-10Gosp: Luke 1.26-38

Tue. 5

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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St. Vincent Ferrer (Opt. Mem)1st Reading: Acts 4.32-37Ps 93:1-2, 5Gospel: John 3.7b-15

Wed. 6

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 5.17-26Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Gospel: John 3.16-21

Thur. 7

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE, POPE – M1st Reading: Acts 5:27-33Ps 34:2, 9:17-18, 19-20Gospel: John 3.31-36

Fri. 8

Easter Season

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 5.34-42Ps 27:1, 4:13-14Gospel: John 6.1-15

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Sat. 9

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Acts 6.1-7Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19Gospel: John 6.16-21

Sun. 103rd Sun. of Easter Psalter Wk 3White

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R 1: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41Ps 29:2, 4-6, 11-13 r. 2R 2: Apoc 5:11-14Accl. Luke 24:32Gosp. John 21:1-19

Mon. 11

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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St. Stanislaus, Bp, Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Acts 6.8-15Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30Gospel: John 6.22-29

Tue.12

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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St. Zeno of Verona, Bishop (Opt. Mem)1st Reading: Acts 7.51 – 8.1aPs 31:3-4, 6, 7, 8, 17 and 21Gospel: John 6.30-35

Wed. 13

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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St. Martin I (Opt. Mem)1st Reading: Acts 8.1b-8Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: John 6.35-40

Thur. 14

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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1st Reading: Acts 8.26-40Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20Gospel: John 6.44-51

Fri. 15Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Acts 9.1-20Ps 117:1, 2

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Gospel: John 6.52-59

Sat. 16

Easter Season

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MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Acts 9.31-42Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17Gospel: John 6.53, 60-69

Sun. 174th Sun. of Easter Psalter Wk 4White

Nkwo

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAYR 1: Acts 13:14, 43-52Ps 99:1-3, 5 r. 3R 2: Apoc 7:9, 14b-17Accl. John 10:14Gosp. John 10:27-30Vocation Sunday: Prayers should be offered for vocations to the priesthood and the religious life

Mon.18

Easter Season

Psalter Week 4

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 11.1-18Ps 42:2-3, 43:3-4Gospel : John 10.1-10

Tue. 19

Easter Season

Psalter Week 4

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 11.19-26Ps 87:1-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: John 10.22-30

Wed. 20

Easter Season

Psalter Week 4

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 12.24 – 13.5aPs 67:2-3, 5, 6, and 8 r 4Gospel: John 12.44-50

Thur. 21Nkwo

ST. ANSELM, BISHOP & DOCTOR – M1st Reading: Acts 13.13-25Ps 33:2, 9:17-18, 19-20

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Gospel: John 13.16-20

Fri. 22

Easter Season

Psalter Week 4

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Sat. 23

Easter Season

Psalter Week 4

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ST. GEORGE, MARTYR & ST. ADALBERT, BISHOP & MARTYR – (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Acts 13.44-52Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4Gospel: John 14.7-14

Sun. 245th Sun. of Easter Psalter Wk 1Te DeumWhite

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R 1: Acts 14:21-27Ps 144:8-9, 10-11, 12-13R 2: Apoc 21:1-5aAccl. John 13: 34Gosp. John 13:31-35

Mon. 25

Easter Season

Psalter Week 1

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ST. MARK, EVANGELIST- FEAST1st Reading: 1 Peter 5.5b-14Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17Gospel: Mark 16.15-2

Tue. 26

Easter Season

Psalter Week 1

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 14.19-28Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 21Gospel: John 14.27-31a

Wed. 27

Easter Season

Psalter Week 1

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 15.1-6Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 5Gospel: John 15.1-8

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Thur. 28

Easter Season

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SS Peter Chanel, Pope, Martyr & Louis Mary De Montfort (Opt. Mem)1st Reading: Acts 15.7-21Ps 96:1-2, 3, 10 Gospel: John 15.9-11

Fri. 29

Easter Season

Psalter Week 1

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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENNA, VIRGIN, DOCTOR- M1st Reading: Acts 15.22-31Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12Gospel: John 15.12-17

Sat. 30

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OUR LADY, MOTHER OF AFRICA- FEAST1st Reading: Acts 1:12-14Ps Lk 1:46-47, 48-49, 50-51, 52-53, 54-55 r 49Accl. Col 3:1Gospel: John 2:1-11

MAY 2016

Sun. 16th Sun. of EasterPsalter Week 2Te DeumWhite

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R 1: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29Ps 66:2-3, 5-6. 8 r.4R 2: Apoc 21:10-14, 22-23Accl. John 14:23Gosp. John 14:23-29

Mon. 2

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ST. ATHANASIUS, BISHOP & DOCTOR – M1st Reading: Acts 16:11-15Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 9Gospel: John 15:26 – 16:4a

Tue. 3

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2Nkwo

SS PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES –FEAST1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.1-8Ps 19:2-3, 4-5Gospel: John 14.6-14

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Wed. 4

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Acts 17.15, 22 – 18.1Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14Gospel: John 16.12-15

Thur. 5Easter SeasonOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

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ASCENSION OF THE LORD- SOLEMNITY1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11Ps 46:2-3, 6-92nd Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23Or: Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23Gospel: Luke 24:46-53

Fri. 6

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 18.9-18Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: John 16.20-23a

Sat. 7

Easter Season

Psalter Week 2

White

Nkwo

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Acts 18.23-28Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10Gospel: John 16.23b-28

Sun. 87th Sun. of EasterPsalter Week 3Te DeumWhite

Eke

R 1: Acts 7:55-60Ps 96:1-2, 6-7, 9 r.1.9R 2: Apoc 22:12-14, 16-17, 20Accl. John 14:18Gosp. John 17:20-26

Mon. 9

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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Tue. 10

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 20.17-27Ps 68:10-11, 20-21Gospel: John 17.1-11a

Wed. 11

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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Ferial1st Reading: Acts 20.28-38Ps 68:29-30, 33-35, 36Gospel: John 17.11b-19

Thur. 12

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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Eke

SS Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs, St. Pancras, Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Acts 22.30; 23.6-11Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11Gospel: John 17.20-26

Fri. 13

Easter Season

Psalter Week 3

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA-M1st Reading: Acts 24:27; 25:13b-21Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20Gospel: John 21.15-19

Sat. 14

Easter Season

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ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE – FEAST1st Reading: Acts 1.15-17, 20-26Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel: John 15.9-17

Sun. 15Pentecost Sunday Office- ProperTe DeumRed

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R 1: Acts 2.1-11Ps 104:1, 24, 29, 30, 31, 34 r 30R 2: Rom 8:8-17or 1 Cor. 12.3b-7, 12-13; Sequence: Veni Creator Spiritus Gospel: John 14.15-16, 23b-26

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Mon. 16

7th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: James 3.13-18Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15Gospel: Mark 9.14-29

Tue. 17


Orie

Ferial1st Reading: James 4.1-10Ps 55:7-8, 9-10, 11, 23Gospel: Mark 9.30-37

Wed. 18

7th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green/Red

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St. John I, Pope & Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: James 4.13-17Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11Gospel: Mark 9.38-40

Thur. 19

7th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4

Green

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: James 5.1-6Ps 49:14-15, 16, 17-18, 19-20Gospel: Mark 9.41-50

Fri. 20

7th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green/White

Eke

St. Bernardine Of Siena (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: James 5.9-12Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12Gospel: Mark 10.1-12

Sat. 21

7th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

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MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: James 5.13-20Ps 141:1-2, 3, and 8Gospel: Mark 10.13-16

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Sun. 228th Sun. of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

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THE MOST HOLY TRINITY- SOLEMNITY1st Reading: Proverbs 8.22-31Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-92nd Reading: Romans 5.1-5Gospel: John 16.12-15

Mon. 238th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Green

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Peter 1.3-9Ps 110:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10Gospel: Mark 10.17-27

Tue. 248th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Peter 1.10-16Ps 98:1, 2-3, 4Gospel: Mark 10.28-31

Wed. 25


Green

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St. Bede The Venerable, P. D (Opt. Mem.); St. Gregory VII, Pope (Opt. Mem);St. Mary Magdalene De’ Pazzi, Virgin (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: 1 Peter 1.18-25Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20Gospel: Mark 10.32-45

Thur. 26


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ST. PHILIP NERI, PRIEST- M1st Reading: 1 Peter 2.2-5, 9-12Ps 100:2, 3, 4, 5Gospel: Mark 10.46-52

Fri. 27


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St. Augustine Of Canterbury, Bp Religious (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: 1 Peter 4.7-13Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13Gospel: Mark 11.11-25

Sat. 28 MASS OF OUR LADY

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Eke1st Reading: Judge 17:20-25Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6Gospel: Mark 11.27-33

Sun. 299th Sun. of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

Orie

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST- SOLEMNITY R 1: Gen. 14:18-20Ps 109:1-4 r. 4R 2: 1 Cor. 11:23-26Gosp.: Luke 9:11b-117


Afor

Ferial1st Reading: 2 Peter 1.1-7Ps 91:1-2, 14-15ab, 15c-16 r 2Gospel: Mark 12.1-12

Tue. 31

9th Wk of

Ordinary Time

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THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- FEASTR 1: Zephaniah 3.14-18 or Rom. 12.9-16; Ps 12:2-3, 4bcde, 5-6 r 6bGospel: Luke 1.39-56

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JUNE 2016

Wed. 19th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Red

Eke

ST. JUSTIN- M1st Reading: 2 Timothy 1.1-3, 6-12Gospel: Mark 12.18-27

Thur. 29th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green/Red

Orie

Ss Marcellinus & Peter, B. (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: 2 Timothy 2.8-15Gospel: Mark 12.28-34

Fri. 39th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

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THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS- SOLEMNITYR 1: Ezekiel 34:11-16Ps 22 r. 1R 2: Romans 5:5b-11Accl. John 10:14 or Mtt 11:29Gospel: Luke 15:3-7

Sat. 49th Wk of

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY –M1st Reading: 2 Tim 4:1-8

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Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2White

Nkwo Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22, r 15abAccl. Mtt 5:3Gospel: Luke 2.41-51

Sun. 510th Sun. of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Te DeumGreen

Eke

R 1 1Kings 17:17-24Ps 29:2. 4-6. 11-13 r.2R II: Gal 1:11-19cf. Eph 1:17.18Accl. Luke 7:16Gospel: Luke 7:11-17

Mon. 610th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Green/White

Orie

St. Norbert, Bp. (Opt. Mem.) 1st Reading: 1 Kings 17.1-6Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, r 2Gospel: Matthew 5.1-12

Tues. 7


Green

AforFerial

1st Reading: 1 Kings 17.7-16Gospel: Matthew 5.13-16

Wed. 8


Nkwo Ferial1st Reading: 1 Kings 18.20-39Gospel: Matthew 5.17-19

Thur. 9


EkeFerial

1st Reading: 1 Kings 18.41-46Gospel: Matthew 5.20-26

Fri. 1010th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3

Orie

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Kings 19.9a, 11-16Gospel: Matthew 5.27-32

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Green

Sat. 1110th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperRed

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ST. BARNABAS, AP- M1st Reading: Acts 11.21b-26; 13.1-3Gospel: Matthew 10.7-13


Nkwo

R 1: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13Ps 31:1-2, 5, 7, 11 r 5R 2: Galatians 2:16, 19-21Accl. John 14:6Gospel: Luke 7:36 – 8:3

Mon. 13


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EkeST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST AND DOCTOR- M1st Reading: 1 Kings 21.1-16Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7Gospel: Matthew 5.38-42

Tue. 14


OrieFerial

1st Reading: 1 Kings 21.17-29Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16Gospel: Matthew 5.43-48

Wed. 15


AforFerial

1st Reading: 2 Kings 2.1, 6-14Ps 31:20, 21 and 24Gospel: Matthew 6.1-6, 16-18

Thur. 1611th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Sirach 48.1-14Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7Gospel: Matthew 6.7-15

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Fri. 1711th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: 2 Kings 11.1-4, 9-18, 20Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18Gospel: Matthew 6.19-23

Sat. 1811th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Orie

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: 2 Chronicles 24.17-25Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34


Afor

1st Reading: Zechariah 12.10-11Ps 62:2-6, 8-9 r 22nd Reading: Galatians 3.26-29Accl. John 8:12Gospel: Luke 9.18-24

Mon. 20


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: 2 Kings 17.5-8, 13-15a, 18Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13Gospel: Matthew 7.1-5

Tue. 21


EkeST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, RELIGIOUS- M 1st Reading: 2 Kings 19.9b-11, 14-21, 31-36Gospel: Matthew 7.6, 12-14

Wed. 2212th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Green

Orie

Ferial1st Reading: 2 Kings 22.8-13; 23.1-3Ps 119:33, 34, 36, 37, 40Gospel: Matthew 7.15-20

Thur. 23 Ferial

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Afor1st Reading: 2 Kings 24.8-17Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8-9Gospel: Matthew 7.21-29

Fri. 2412th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

Nkwo

THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST – SOLEMNITY1st Reading: Isaiah 49.1-6Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-152nd Reading: Acts 13.22-26Gospel: Luke 1.57-66, 80

Sat. 25


Eke

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Lamentations 2.2, 10-14, 18-19Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21Gospel: Matthew 8.5-17


Orie

1st Reading: 1 Kings 19.16b, 19-21Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 112nd Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18Gospel: Luke 9.51-62

Mon. 27


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St. Cyril Of Alexandria, B. D (Opt. Mem.) 1st Reading: Amos 2.6-10, 13-16Ps 50:16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23Gospel: Matthew 8.18-22

Tue. 2813th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Red

Nkwo

ST. IRANAEUS, BISHOP & MARTYR- M1st Reading: Amos 3.1-8; 4.11-12Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8Gospel: Matthew 18.23-27

Wed. 2913th Wk of Ordinary Time Eke

SS PETER & PAUL, APOSTLES- SOLEMNITYR 1: Acts 12.1-11

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Office- ProperTe DeumRed

Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9R 2: 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18Gospel: Matthew 16.13-19

Thur. 3013th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green/Red

Orie

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Amos 7.10-17Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11Gospel: Matthew 9.1-8

JULY 2016

Fri. 113th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green

Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Amos 8.4-6, 9-12Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40Gospel: Matthew 9.9-13


Nkwo

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Amos 9.11-15Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14Gospel: Matthew 9.14-17


Eke

R 1: Isaiah 66.10-14Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20R 2: Galatians 6.14-18Accl. John 15:15Gosp: Luke 10.1-12, 17-20


Orie

St. Elizabeth Of Portugal (Opt. Mem)R 1: Hosea 2:16, 17-18, 21-22Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Gospel: Matthew 9.18-26

Tue. 514th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3

Afor

St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Hosea 8.4-7, 11-13Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10Gospel: Matthew 9.32-38

93


Green/White


Nkwo

ST. MARIA GORETTI, VIRGIN & MARTYR- M1st Reading: Hosea 10.1-3, 7-8, 12Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: Matthew 10.1-7

Thur. 7


Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Hosea 11.1, 3-5b, 8c-9Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16Gospel: Matthew 10.7-15

Fri. 8


Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Hosea 14.1-9Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 & 17Gospel: Matthew 10.16-23

Sat. 9


AforMASS OF OUR LADY

1st Reading: Isaiah 6.1-8Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5Gospel: Matthew 10.24-33


Nkwo

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 30.10-14Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 372nd Reading: Colossians 1.15-20Accl. John 10:27Gospel: Luke 10.25-37

Mon. 1115th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Eke

ST. BENEDICT, ABBOT- M1st Reading: Isaiah 1.10-17Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21 and 23Gospel: Matthew 10.34 – 11.1

94



Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Isaiah 7.1-9Ps 48:2-3, 4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel: Matthew 11.20-24

Wed. 13


Afor

St. Henry (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Isaiah 10.5-7, 13-16Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15Gospel: Matthew 11.25-27

Thur. 14


Nkwo

St. Camillus De Lellis, P (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Isaiah 26.7-9, 12, 16-19Ps 102:13-14, 15, 16-18, 19-21Gospel: Matthew 11.28-30

Fri. 15


Eke

ST. BONAVENTURE, Bp & DOCTOR- M 1st Reading: Isaiah 38.1-6, 21-22, 7-8Ps Is 38:10, 11, 12, 16Gospel: Matthew 12.1-8


Orie

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL- M1st Reading: Micah 2.1-5Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14Gospel: Matthew 12.14-21


Afor

1st Reading: Genesis 18.1-10aPs 15:2-4, 52nd Reading: Colossians 1.24-28Accl. Acts 16:14 or Luke 8:15Gospel: Luke 10.38-42

Mon. 18 Ferial

95



Nkwo1st Reading: Micah 6.1-4, 6-8Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21 and 23Gospel: Matthew 12.38-42

Tue. 19


Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Micah 7.14-15, 18-20Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel: Matthew 12.46, 48-50

Wed. 20


Orie

St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Jeremiah 1.1, 4-10Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15 and 17Gospel: Matthew 13.1-9

Thur. 21


Afor

St. Lawrence Of Brindisi, P.D (Opt. Mem.) 1st Reading: Jer. 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 Ps 36:6-7, 8-9, 10-11Gospel: Matthew 13.10-17

Fri. 2216th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1White

Nkwo

ST. MARY MAGDALENE, DISCIPLE OF THE LORD- M1st Reading: Song of Songs 3.1-4a or 2 Corinthians 5.14-17Ps 63:2-4, 5-6, 8-9 r 2bGospel: John 20.1-2, 11-18


Eke

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Jeremiah 7.1-11Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6 and 8a, 11Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30

Sun. 2417th Sun. of Ordinary Time Orie

R 1:Gen 18:20-32Ps 137: 1-3. 6-8 r.3R 2: Col 2:12-14

96


Psalter Week 2Te DeumGreen Accl John 1:12.14 or Rom 8:15

Gosp. Luke 11:1-13

Mon. 25

17th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperRed

Afor

ST. JAMES, APOSTLE- FEAST1st Reading: 2 Corinthians 4.7-15Ps 126:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6Gospel: Matthew 20.20-28

Tue. 26


Nkwo

SS JOACHIM AND ANN, PARENTS OF THE B.V.M- M1st Reading: Jer 14:17b-22Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 r 9bcGospel: Matthew 13:36-43

Wed. 27


Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Jeremiah 15.10, 16-21Ps 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18Gospel: Matthew 13.44-46


Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Jeremiah 18.1-6Ps 146:1-2,3-4, 5-6Gospel: Matthew 13.47-52


Afor

ST. MARTHA- MR 1:Jeremiah 26.1-9Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14Gosp Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42


Nkwo

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Jeremiah 26.11-16, 24Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34Gospel: Matthew 14.1-12

97


98

Sun. 3118th Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 3Te DeumGreen

Eke

1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 172nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11Gospel: Luke 12:13-21


AUGUST 2016


Orie

ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP & DOCTOR- M1st Reading: Jeremiah 28.1-17Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102Gosp. Matthew 14.13-21

Tue. 218th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Green/White

Afor

St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest (Opt. Mem.)R 1: Jer. 30.1-2, 12-15, 18-22Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 22-23, 29 Gosp. Matt 14.22-36 or Mtt 15:1-2, 10-14


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Jeremiah 31.1-7Ps Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13Gospel: Matthew 15.21-28

Thur. 418th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3White

Eke

ST. JOHN VIANNEY, PRIEST - M1st Reading: Jeremiah 31.31-34Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19Gospel: Matthew 16.13-23

Fri. 518th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3White/Green

Orie

Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome (Opt. Mem.)R 1: Nahum 1.15c; 2.2; 3.1-3, 6-7Ps Deut 32:35, 36, 39, 41Gospel: Matthew 16.24-28

99


Sat. 618th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperWhite

Afor

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD – FEAST R 1: Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 r 2 R 2: 2 Peter 1.16-19Gosp. Luke 9.28-36


Nkwo

1st Reading: Wisdom 18.6-9Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-222nd Reading: Hebrews 11.1-2, 8-19Accl. Mtt. 11:25Gospel: Luke 12.32-48

Mon. 8


Eke

ST. DOMINIC, PRIEST - M1st Reading: Ezekiel 1.2-5, 24-28cPs 148:1-2, 11-12Gospel: Matthew 17.22-27

Tue. 9


Orie

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Ezekiel 2.8 – 3.4Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131Gospel: Matthew 18.1-5, 10, 12-14


Afor

ST. LAWRENCE, DEACON & MARTYR- FEAST1st Reading: 2 Corinthians 9.6-10Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9Gospel: John 12.24-26


Nkwo

ST. CLARE, VIRGIN- M1st Reading: Ezekiel 12.1-16Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62Gospel: Matthew 18.21-35 – 19.1

Fri. 12 Ferial1st Reading: Ezekiel 16.1-15, 60,

100



Eke63 or 16.59-63Ps Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6Gospel: Matthew 19.3-12


Orie

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Ezekiel 18.1-10, 13b, 30-32Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19Gospel: Matthew 19.13-15


Afor

1st Reading: Jeremiah 38.4-6, 8-10Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 182nd Reading: Hebrews 12.1-4Gospel: Luke 12.49-53

Mon. 15

20th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

Nkwo

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- SOLEMNITY1st Reading: Revelation 11.19a; 12.1-6a, 10abPs 45:10, 11, 12, 16 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.20-26Gospel: Luke 1.39-56

Tue. 1620th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Green/ White

Eke

St. Stephen of Hungary (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Ezekiel 28.1-10Ps Deut 32:26-27, 28, 30, 35-36Gospel: Matthew 19.23-30


Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Ezekiel 34.1-11Ps 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6Gospel: Matthew 20.1-16a

Thur. 1820th Wk of Ordinary Time Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Ezekiel 36.23-28Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19

101


Psalter Week 1Green Gospel: Matthew 22.1-14

Fri. 19


Nkwo

St. John Eudes, P (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Ezekiel 37.1-14Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Gospel: Matthew 22.34-40

Sat. 20


Eke

ST. BERNARD, ABBOT AND DOCTOR - M1st Reading: Ezekiel 43.1-7aPs 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14Gospel: Matthew 23.1-12

Sun. 2121st Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 2Te DeumGreen

Orie

1st Reading: Isaiah 66.18-21Ps 117:1, 22nd Reading: Hebrews 12.5-7, 11-13Accl. John 14:23 or 14:6Gospel: Luke 13.22-30

Mon. 2221st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2White

Afor

QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- M1st Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1.1-5, 11b-12Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5Gospel: Matthew 23.13-22

Tue. 2321st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green/White

Nkwo

St. Rose Of Lima, Virgin (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.1-3a, 14-17Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13Gospel: Matthew 23.23-26

Wed. 2421st Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- Proper

Eke

ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE- FEAST1st Reading: Revelation 21.9b-14Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18Gospel: John 1.45-51

102


Red

Thur. 25

21st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green

Orie

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.1-9Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: Matthew 24.42-51

Fri. 26

21st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green

Afor

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.17-25Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11Gospel: Matthew 25.1-13

Sat. 27

21st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2White

Nkwo

ST. MONICA- M1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.26-31Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21Gospel: Matthew 25.14-30

Sun. 2822nd Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 3Te DeumGreen

Eke

R 1: Sirach 3.17-20, 28-29Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11R 2: Heb.12.18-19, 22-24aAccl. John 14:23Gospel: Luke 14.1, 7-14

Mon. 2922nd Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperRed

Orie

THE BEHEADING OF JOHN THE BAPTIST- M1st Reading: Jeremiah 1.17-19Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102Gospel: Mark 6.17-29

Tue. 3022nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Green

Afor

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 2.10b-16Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14Gospel: Luke 4.31-37

103


104

Wed. 3122nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 3Green

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 3.1-9Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21Gospel: Luke 4.38-44


SEPTEMBER 2016

Thur. 122nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6Gospel: Luke 5.1-11

Fri. 222nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Green

Orie

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 4.1-5Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40Gospel: Luke 5.33-39

Sat. 322nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3White

Afor

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, POPE & DOCTOR- M1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 4.6-15Ps 145:17-18, 19-20, 21Gospel: Luke 6.1-5

Sun. 423rd Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 4Te DeumGreen

Nkwo

1st Reading: Wisdom 9.13-18Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-172nd Reading: Philemon 9b-10, 12-17Accl. John 15:15Gospel: Luke 14.25-33

Mon. 523rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 5.1-8Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12Gospel: Luke 6.6-11

105


Tue. 623rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green

Orie

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 6.1-11Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6aGospel: Luke 6.12-19

Wed. 7

23rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green

Afor

Ferial1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 7.1, 17, 25-31Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17Gospel: Luke 6.20-26

Thur. 8

23rd Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperWhite

Nkwo

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- FEAST1st Reading: Romans 8.28-30Or: 1st Reading: Micah 5.2-5aPs 13:6ab, 6cGospel: Matthew 1.1-16, 18-23Or shorter: Matthew 1.18-23

Fri. 923rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4Green/White

Eke

St. Peter Claver, Priest (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 9.16-19, 22b-27Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6, 12Gospel: Luke 6.39-42

Sat. 1023rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Orie

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 10.14-22aPs 116:12-13, 17-18Gospel: Luke 6.43-49


Afor

1st Reading: Exodus 32.7-11, 13-14Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 192nd Reading: 1 Timothy 1.12-17Accl. Eph 1:17-18Gospel: Luke 15.1-32

Mon. 1224th Wk of Ordinary Time Nkwo

Most Holy Name Of Mary (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 11.17-26, 33

106


Psalter Week 1Green/White Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17

Gospel: Luke 7.1-10

Tue. 13


Eke

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, BISHOP & DOCTOR- M1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 2.12-14, 27-31aPs 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5Gospel: Luke 7.11-17

Wed. 14

24th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperRed

Orie

THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS- FEAST1st Reading: Numbers 21.4-9 or Philippians 2.6-11Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38Gospel: John 3.13-17


Afor

OUR LADY OF SORROWS- M1st Reading: Hebrews 5.7-9Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28Gospel: Luke 2.33-35 or John 19.25-27

Fri. 1624th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Red

Nkwo

ST. CORNELIUS, POPE, MARTYR & ST. CYPRAIN, BISHOP, MARTYR- M1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.12-20Ps 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b and 15Gospel: Luke 8.1-3


Eke

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.35-37, 42-50Ps 56:10c-12, 13-14Gospel: Luke 8.4-15

Sun. 1825th Sun. in

1st Reading: Amos 8.4-7Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8

107


Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 2Te DeumGreen

Orie

2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 2.1-7Accl. Acts 16:14Gospel: Luke 16.1-13

Mon. 19


Afor

St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Proverbs 3.27-34Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5Gospel: Luke 8.16-18

Tue. 20

25th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Red

Nkwo

ST. ANDREW KIM TAEGON & COMPANION- M1st Reading: Proverbs 21.1-6, 10-13Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44Gospel: Luke 8.19-21

Wed. 2125th Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperRed

Eke

ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST- FEAST1st Reading: Ephesians 4.1-7, 11-13Ps 19:2-3, 4-5Gospel: Matthew 9.9-13


Orie

St. Maurice & Companions, M (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 1.2-11Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17bcGospel: Luke 9.7-9


Afor

ST. PIO OF PIETRECLINA, P. (PADRE PIO)- M1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3.1-11Ps 144:1b and 2abc, 3-4Gospel: Luke 9.18-22

Sat. 2425th Wk of

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 11.9 –

108


Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2White

Nkwo

12.8Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17Gospel: Luke 9.43b-45


Eke

1st Reading: Amos 6.1a, 4-7Ps 146:7, 8-102nd Reading: 1 Timothy 6.11-16Accl. John 10:27Gospel: Luke 16.19-31

Mon. 26


Orie

Ss Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs (Opt. Mem.)R 1: Job 1;6-22Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7Gosp. Luke 9:46-50

Tue. 2726th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3White

Afor

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL- M1st Reading: Job 3.1-3, 11-17, 20-23Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8Gospel: Luke 9.51-56


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Job 9.1-12, 14-16Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15Gospel: Luke 9.57-62


Eke

THE HOLY ARCHANGELS MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL- FEASTR 1: Revelation 12.7-12a or Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5Gospel: John 1.47-51

Fri. 3026th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3

ST. JEROME, PRIEST & DOCTOR- M1st Reading: Job 38.12-21; 40.3-5

109


White Orie

Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14abGospel: Luke 10.13-16

OCTOBER 2016


Afor

OUR LADY QUEEN OF NIGERIA- SOLEMNITYR 1: Is. 11:1-10Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13R 2: Eph 2:13-22Gosp. Mtt. 2:13-15, 19-23


Nkwo

R 1: Habakkuk 1.2-3; 2.2-4Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9R 2: 2 Timothy 1.6-8, 13-14Gospel: Luke 17.5-10


Eke

ST. THERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN & DOCTOR- MR 1: Zec. 8:20-23Ps 86:1-7Gosp. Luke 9:51-56

Tue. 427th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Orie

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI- M1st Reading: Galatians 1.13-24Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15Gospel: Luke 10.38-42


Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Galatians 2.1-2, 7-14Ps 117:1bc, 2Gospel: Luke 11.1-4

Thur. 627th Wk of Ordinary Time Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Galatians 3.1-5Ps Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75

110


Psalter Week 4Green Gospel: Luke 11.5-13


Eke

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY- M1st Reading: Galatians 3.6-14Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6Gospel: Luke 11.15-26

Sat. 8


Orie

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Galatians 3.22-29Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: Luke 11.27-28


Afor

1st Reading: 2 Kings 5.14-17Ps 98:1, 2-42nd Reading: 2 Timothy 2.8-13Gospel: Luke 17.11-19


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Gal 4.22-24, 26-27, 31 – 5.1Gospel: Luke 11.29-32


Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Galatians 5.1-6Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47Gospel: Luke 11.37-41


Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Galatians 5.18-25Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 Gospel: Luke 11.42-46

111



Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Ephesians 1.1-10Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6Gospel: Luke 11.47-54

Fri. 14


Nkwo

St. Callitstus 1, Pope & Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Ephesians 1.11-14Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13Gospel: Luke 12.1-7

Sat. 15


Eke

ST. TERESA OF AVILA, VIRGIN & DOCTOR- M1st Reading: Ephesians 1.15-23Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: Luke 12.8-12


Orie

1st Reading: Exodus 17.8-13Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-82nd Reading: 2 Timothy 3.14 – 4.2Gospel: Luke 18.1-8

Mon. 1728th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Red

Afor

ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTHIOCH, BISHOP & MARTYR- M1st Reading: Ephesians 2.1-10Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5Gospel: Luke 12.13-21

Tue. 1828th Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Red

Nkwo

ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST- FEAST1st Reading: 2 Timothy 4.9-17aPs 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18Gospel: Luke 10.1-9

112



Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Ephesians 3.1-12Ps Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6Gospel: Luke 12.39-48

Thur. 20


Orie

ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS, PRIEST -M1st Reading: Ephesians 3.13-21Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19Gospel: Luke 12.49-53

Fri. 21


Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Ephesians 4.1-6Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6Gospel: Luke 12.54-59

Sat. 22


Nkwo

ST. JOHNPAUL II, POPE- M1st Reading: Ephesians 4.7-16Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5Gospel: Luke 13.1-9


Eke

1st Reading: Sirach 35.15-17, 20-22Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18Gospel: Luke 18.9-14


Orie

St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Ephesians 4.32 – 5.8Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6Gospel: Luke 13.10-17

Tue. 2528th Wk of Ferial

113


Ordinary TimePsalter Week 3Green

Afor1st Reading: Ephesians 5.21-33Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Gospel: Luke 13.18-21

Wed. 26


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Ephesians 6.1-9Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Gospel: Luke 13.22-30

Thur. 27


Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Ephesians 6.10-20Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10Gospel: Luke 13.31-35

Fri. 28


Orie

SS SIMON & JUDE, APOSTLES- FEAST 1st Reading: Ephesians 2.19-22Ps 19:2-3, 4-5Gospel: Luke 6.12-19

Sat. 29


Afor

MASS OUR LADY1st Reading: Philippians 1.18b-26Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdefGospel: Luke 14.1, 7-11

Sun. 3031st Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 4Te DeumGreen

Nkwo

1st Reading: Wisdom 11.22 – 12.2Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1.11 – 2.2Gospel: Luke 19.1-10

114


115

Mon. 3131st Wk. of Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 4Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Philippians 2.1-4Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3Gospel: Luke 14.12-14


NOVEMBER 2016

Tue. 131st Wk of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperTe DeumWhite

Orie

ALL SAINTS- SOLEMNITY1st Reading: Revelation 7.2-4, 9-14Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-62nd Reading: 1 John 3.1-3Gospel: Matthew 5.1-12a

Wed. 231st Wk. of Ordinary TimeOffice- ProperPurple

Afor

ALL SOULS1st Reading: Job 19.1, 23-272nd Reading: 1 Cor 15.20-23Gospel: John 12.23-26

Thur. 331st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Nkwo

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES, RELIGIOUS- M1st Reading: Philippians 3.3-8aPs 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: Luke 15.1-10

Fri. 431st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Eke

ST. CHARLES BORRLMEO, BISHOP- M1st Reading: Philippians 3.17-21; 4.1Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5Gospel: Luke 16.1-8

Sat. 531st Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 4White

Orie

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Philippians 4.10-19Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a and 9Gospel: Luke 16.9-15

116


Sun. 632nd Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 1Te DeumGreen

Afor

1st Reading: 2 Mac. 7.1-2, 7, 9-14Ps 17:1, 5-6,8, 152nd Reading: 2 Thes. 2.16 – 3.5Gospel: Luke 20.27-38

Mon. 732nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Green

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Titus 1.1-9Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4abGospel: Luke 17.1-6

Tue. 8

32nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Green

Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Titus 2.1-8, 11-14Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27Gospel: Luke 17.7-10

Wed. 9

32nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1White

Orie

DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA- FEASTR 1: Ezekiel 47.1-2, 8-9, 12Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9R 2:1 Corinthians 3.9b-11, 16-17Gospel: John 2.13-22

Thur. 10


Afor

ST. LEO THE GREAT, POPE & DOCTOR- M 1st Reading: Philemon 7-20Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10Gospel: Luke 17.20-25

Fri. 11


Nkwo

ST. MARTIN OF TOURS, BISHOP- M1st Reading: 2 John 4-9Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18Gospel: Luke 17.26-37

Sat. 12ST. JOSAPHAT, BISHOP & MARTYR –M

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32nd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 1Red

Eke1st Reading: 3 John 5-8Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Gospel: Luke 18.1-8

Sun. 1333rd Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 2Te DeumGreen

Orie

1st Reading: Malachi 4.1-2Ps 98:5-67-8, 92nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.7-12Gospel: Luke 21.5-19

Mon. 14


Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Revelation 1.1-4; 2.1-5aPs 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6Gospel: Luke 18.35-43

Tue. 15

33rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Red/White

Nkwo

St. Albert The Great, Bishop & Doctor (Opt. Mem.) 1st Reading: Revelation 3.1-6, 14-22Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5Gospel: Luke 19.1-10

Wed. 16

33rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2Green/White

Eke

St. Gertrude, Virgin (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading: Revelation 4.1-11Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6aGospel: Luke 19.11-28

Thur. 17


Orie

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY -M1st Reading: Revelation 5.1-10Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6aGospel: Luke 19.41-44

Fri. 18

33rd Wk of Ordinary Time Afor

Ferial1st Reading: Revelation 10.8-11

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Psalter Week 2Green Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111

Gospel: Luke 19.45-48

Sat. 19

33rd Wk of Ordinary TimePsalter Week 2White

Nkwo

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Revelation 11.4-12Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10Gospel: Luke 20.27-40

Sun. 2034th Sun. in Ordinary TimePsalter Wk 3Te DeumWhite

Eke

CHRIST THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE- SOLEMNITY1st Reading: 2 Samuel 5.1-3Ps 122:1-2, 3-52nd Reading: Colossians 1.12-20Gospel: Luke 23.35-43

Mon. 21


Orie

PRESENTATIONOF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- M1st Reading: Revelation 14.1-3, 4b-5Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6Gospel: Luke 21.1-4

Tue. 22


Afor

ST. CECELIA, VIRGIN & MARTYR- M1st Reading: Revelation 14.14-19Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13Gospel: Luke 21.5-11

Wed. 23


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading: Revelation 15.1-4Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9Gospel: Luke 21.12-19

Thur. 24


Eke

Ferial1st Reading: Revelation 18.1-2, 21-23, 19.1-3, 9aPs 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5Gospel: Luke 21.20-28

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Fri. 25


Orie

Ferial1st Reading: Revelation 20.1-4, 11-15; 21.1-2Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8aGospel: Luke 21.29-33

Sat. 26


Afor

MASS OF OUR LADY1st Reading: Revelation 22.1-7Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7abGospel: Luke 21.34-36

Sun. 271st Sun. of AdventPsalter Wk 4Te DeumViolet

Nkwo

R 1: Is 2:1-5Ps 122:1-2, 3-5, 6-7, 8-9R 2: Rom 13:11-14Gosp. Mtt 24:37-44

Mon. 28

1st Wk of AdventPsalter Week 4Violet

Eke

Ferial1st Reading Is 4:2-6Ps 122:1-2 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9Gosp. Mt 8:5-11

Tue. 29

1st Wk of AdventPsalter Week 4Violet

Orie

Ferial1st Reading Is 11:1-10Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Lk 10:21-24

Wed. 30

1st Wk of AdventPsalter Week 4Red

Afor

ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE- FEAST1st Reading Rom 10:9-18Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Gosp. Mt 4:18-22

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DECEMBER 2016

Thur. 11st Wk of AdventPsalter Week 4Violet

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading Is 26:1-6Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21Gosp. Mt 7:21, 24-27

Fri. 21st Wk. of Advent Psalter Wk 4Violet

Eke

Ferial1st Reading Is 29:17-24Gosp. Mt 9:27-31

Sat. 31st Wk of Advent Psalter Week 4Red

Orie

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, PRIEST- M1st Reading: Is 30:19-21, 23-26Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

Sun. 42nd Sun. of Advent Psalter Wk 1Violet

Afor1st Reading Is 11:1-102nd Reading Rom 15:4-9Gosp. Mt 3:1-12

Mon. 52nd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 1Violet

Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading Is 35:1-10Gosp. Lk 5:17-26

Tue. 62nd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 1Violet

EkeFerial

1st Reading Is 40:1-11Gosp. Mtt 18:12-14

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Wed. 72nd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 1White

Orie

ST. AMBROSE, BISHOP & DOCTOR- M1st Reading Is 40:25-31Gosp. Mtt 11:28-30

Thur. 8

2nd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 1White

Afor

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- SOLEMNITY1st Reading Gn 3:9-15, 202nd Reading Eph 1:3-6, 11-12Gosp. Lk 1:26-38

Fri. 9

2nd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 1Violet

NkwoFerial

1st Reading Is 48:17-19Gosp. Mt 11:16-19

Sat. 10

2nd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 1Violet

Eke

Ferial1st Reading Sir 48:1-4, 9-11Gosp. Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Sun. 113rd Sun. of AdventPsalter Wk 2Te DeumViolet

Orie1st Reading Is 35:1-6a, 102nd Reading Jas 5:7-10Gosp Mtt 11:2-11

Mon. 12

3rd Wk of AdventPsalter Week 2White

Afor

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE- M1st Reading Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10abGosp. Lk1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47

Tue. 13 ST. LUCY, VIRGIN &

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3rd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 2Red

NkwoMARTYR- M1st Reading Zep 3:1-2, 9-13Gosp. Mt 21:28-32

Wed. 14

3rd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 2White

Eke

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST & DOCTOR- M1st Reading Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25Gosp. Lk 7:18b-23

Thur. 15

3rd Wk of Advent Psalter Week 2Violet

OrieFerial

1st Reading Is 54:1-10Gosp. Lk 7:24-30

Fri. 16


Afor

Ferial1st Reading Is 56:1-3a, 6-8Gosp. Jn 5:33-36

Sat. 17


Nkwo

Ferial1st Reading Gn 49:2, 8-10Gosp. Mt 1:1-17

Sun. 184th Sun. of AdventPsalter Wk 3Te DeumViolet

Eke

1st Reading Is 7:10-142nd Reading Rom 1:1-7Gosp. Mtt 1:18-24

Mon. 194th Wk of Advent Psalter Week 3

Orie1st Reading Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25aGosp. Lk 1:5-25

123


Violet

Tue. 20

4th Wk of Advent Psalter Week 3White

Afor

Ferial1st Reading Is 7:10-14Gosp. Lk 1:26-38

Wed. 21

4th Wk of Advent Psalter Week 3Violet

NkwoFerial

1st Reading Sg 2:8-14or Zep 3:14-18aGosp. Lk 1:39-45

Thur. 22


Eke

Ferial1st Reading 1 Sm 1:24-28Gosp. Lk 1:46-56

Fri. 23


Orie

Ferial1st Reading Mal 3:1-4, 23-24Gosp. Lk 1:57-66

Sat. 24


Afor

Ferial1st Reading 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16Gosp. Lk 1:67-79

Sun. 25Christmas DayOffice- Proper

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD – SOLEMNITYMass at Dawn: R 1: Is 62:11-12R 2: Ti 3:4-7; Gosp. Lk 2:15-20

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White Nkwo Xmass Day: R 1: Is 52:7-10R 2: Heb 1:1-6; Gosp. Jn 1:1-18 or1:1-5, 9-14

Mon. 26

Christmas OctavePsalter Week 3Red

Eke

ST. STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR- FEAST1st Reading Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59Gosp. Mt 10:17-22

Tue. 27


OrieST. JOHN, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST- FEAST1st Reading 1 Jn 1:1-4Gosp. Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Wed. 28


Afor

HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS- FEAST1st Reading 1 Jn 1:5-2:2Gosp. Mt 2:13-18

Thur. 29

Christmas OctavePsalter Week 3White

Nkwo

St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading 1 Jn 2:3-11Gosp. Lk 2:22-35

Fri. 30

Christmas OctavePsalter Week 3White

Eke

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPHSir 3:2-6, 12-14 orCol 3:12-21or 3:12-17Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

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126

Sat. 31Christmas OctavePsalter Wk 3White

Orie

St. Sylvester 1, Pope (Opt. Mem.)1st Reading 1 Jn 2:18-21Gosp. Jn 1:1-18


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