The Calendar
OF FEASTS CELEBRATED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
(Holy days of Obligation are marked with a ✠.)
Abbreviations Explained:
Ap. signifies Apostle or Apostles; M., Martyr or Martyrs; P., Pope; Abp., Archbishop; B., Bishop; C., Confessor; D., Doctor; Abb., Abbot; V., Virgin; W., Widow; K., King; Q., Queen; Pr., Priest; H., Hermit.
OTHER MOVABLE FEASTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR.
- Second Sunday after Epiphany—Holy Name of Jesus.
- Friday after Quinquagesima—Passion of our Lord.
- Friday after First Sunday in Lent—Holy Crown of Thorns.
- Friday after Second Sunday in Lent—Spear and Nails.
- Friday after Third Sunday in Lent—Five Wounds.
- Friday after Fourth Sunday in Lent—Most Precious Blood.
- Friday after Passion Sunday—Seven Sorrows of the B. V. M.
- Third Sunday after Easter—Patronage of St. Joseph.
- Thursday after Trinity Sunday—Corpus Christi.
- Friday after Octave of Corpus Christi—Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- First Sunday of July—Most Precious Blood.
- Sunday within the Octave of the Assumption—St. Joachim, Father of the B. V. M.
- Sunday within the Octave of Nativity of B. V. M.—Holy Name of Mary.
- Third Sunday of September—Seven Sorrows of the B. V. M.
- First Sunday of October—Rosary Sunday.
- Third Sunday of October—Maternity of the B. V. M.
- Second Sunday of November—Patronage of the B. V. M.
