DECEMBER 29 – HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH.
Gloria, Creed, preface for the feast (white).
Readings:
Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a;
Colossians 3:12-21;
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23.
DECEMBER 30 – MONDAY: SIXTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS.
Mass of the day, Gloria, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings:
1 John 2:12-17;
Luke 2:36-40.
DECEMBER 31 – TUESDAY: SEVENTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS.
Mass of the day, Gloria, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings:
1 John 2:18-21;
John 1:1-18.
JANUARY 1 – THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF GOD.
Mass of the solemnity, Gloria, Creed, preface for the BVM (white).
Readings:
Numbers 6:22-27;
Galatians 4:4-7;
Luke 2:16-21.
JANUARY 2 – ST. BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN.
Mass of the memorial, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings:
1 John 2:22-28;
John 1:19-28.
JANUARY 3– FRIDAY: WEEKDAY OF CHRISTMAS TIME.
Mass of the day, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings:
1 John 2:29—3:6;
John 1:29-34.
JANUARY 4 – SATURDAY: WEEKDAY OF CHRISTMAS TIME.
Mass of the day, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings:
1 John 3:7-10;
John 1:35-42.
January 2014 prayer intentions
General:
That all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples.
Mission:
That Christians of diverse denominations may walk toward the unity desired by Christ.