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Liturgical Calendar

The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar. The order of the year is as follows:

Advent
Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical calendar. It consists of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

Christmas
In the Catholic Church, Christmas is more than one day – it is a season that begins on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), continues through the Feast of the Epiphany and includes the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God . Christmastide concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in January.

Lent
The forty days of Lent is reminiscent of Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Lent is a season of repentance and renewal in solidarity with those preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation to be received at Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.

Triduum (or Holy Week)
The Triduum is the most important three days in the liturgical year. Holy Thursday (which commemorates the Last Supper), Good Friday (which commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the cross), and Holy Saturday (where the Church pauses to commemorate the Lord’s burial). The Easter Vigil is celebrated on Holy Saturday night when new members of the faith receive the Sacraments of Initiation and are welcomed into the Church.

Easter
Alleluia – He is Risen! The Easter season celebrates Christ’s resurrection from the dead, his victory over death. Christ’s Ascension into heaven is celebrated on the 7th Sunday after Easter. Eastertide concludes at Pentecost, where Jesus sends the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to spread the Gospel to all nations.

Ordinary Time
The season of Ordinary Time explores Christ’s mission and message through the Gospels. This season includes Trinity Sunday (which celebrates God’s self revelation as a Trinity of Persons) and Corpus Christi (which celebrates the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist). Ordinary Time concludes with the Solemnity of Christ the King which brings the liturgical year to a close.

During the year, in addition to the Sunday worship, the Church also celebrates Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials which may be on any day of the week. These occur during the year to commemorate special events or persons that are highly revered by the Catholic Church.
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(989) 672-2104
910 W. Frank St.,
Caro, MI  48723
office@scp.diosag.org
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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(989)-673-2276

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Sacred Heart Location:
910 W. Frank St., Caro, MI 48723


St Joseph Location:
315 Ohmer Rd., Mayville, MI  48744


Weekday Mass:

Wednesday: 8:30 am Sacred Heart, Caro
Thursday: 9:00 am St. Joseph, Mayville
Friday: 8:30 am Sacred Heart, Caro


Weekend Mass:  
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sacred Heart, Caro
Sunday:   8:30 am St. Joseph, Mayville
                10:30 am Sacred Heart, Caro

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    • What Do Catholics Believe?
  • Parish Life
    • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • Parish Life
    • Ministries >
      • Councils
      • Food Pantry
      • Prayer Chain Ministry
      • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Calendar
    • Bulletin
    • Stewardship/Ministry Schedules
    • Parish Photos >
      • Anniversary Mass 2019
      • Trunk or Treat 2019
      • Christmas 2019
      • Mission Trip to Nicaragua 2020
      • 2022 Parish Picnic
    • Online Giving
    • Religious Education >
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepard, Ages 3-6
      • Children's Liturgy - Ages 2-7
      • Faith Formation Grades 1st-6th
      • Youth Group - Grades 7-12
      • SPRED - Special Religious Development
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Eucharist
      • Confirmation
      • Penance (Reconciliation)
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Marriage
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
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