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"Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given: a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage.
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Diocese of Tyler,
St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church
January 1 - December 31, 2023
The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass." (CIC, can. 1247) "The precept of participating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day.
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2180
All Sundays are Holy Days of Obligation. All other Holy Days of Obligation for 2023 are in bold font below.
Note: St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day, Patron saint of St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church.Day Holy Days of Obligation Seasons and Feasts The Resurrection of
Our LordAll Sundays Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God -
Our Lady’s divine maternitySunday, January 1 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Our Lord’s manifestation to the world through the visit of the magi Sunday, January 8 Baptism of the Lord, Close of the Christmas Season Monday, January 9 Our Lady of Lourdes, honoring Marian apparitions in the vicinity of Lourdes, France February 11 Ash Wednesday+, Beginning of Lent which lasts until the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night Feb 22 Passion, Palm Sunday, The Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem and his betrayal – begins Holy Week April 2 Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s SupperApril 6 Good Friday
The Lord’s PassionApril 7 Holy Saturday
The Great Easter Vigil*April 8 Easter Sunday, the Lord’s Resurrection and Appearance. Begins the 50 days of Easter. April 9 Divine Mercy Sunday, in celebration of the message of Divine Mercy. April 16 Our Lady of Fatima, honoring Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal May 13 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of Our LordSunday, May 21 Pentecost, the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Closes the Easter Season Sunday, May 28 Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity, in celebration of the Holy Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit Sunday, June 4 Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Christ (Corpus Christ)
Our Lord’s Real Presence in the Blessed SacramentSunday, June 11 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, devotion of his Divine love for humanity June 26 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Assumption of Mary into HeavenTuesday, August 15 Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron saint of St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church October 4 Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as Our Lady of Victory, relating to the naval victory over the Ottoman Empire fleet October 7 Solemnity of All Saints
Celebration of those God has brought into Heaven and how they model the Christ to usWednesday,
November 1All Souls Day Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed) November 2 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Final Sunday of Church YearSunday, November 26 1st Sunday of Advent
1st Sunday of Church Year and beginning of 4 week preparation for ChristmasSunday, December 3 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Patronal Feast of the United StatesFriday, December 8 Our Lady of Guadalupe, honoring Marian apparitions in Mexico December 12 Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Birth of Our LordMonday, December 25