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The Office of Worship sends out a periodic newsletter ("Notes") containing information to help the parishes and people of the diocese prepare and celebrate the liturgies of the Church.
The Office of Worship sends out a periodic newsletter ("Notes") containing information to help the parishes and people of the diocese prepare and celebrate the liturgies of the Church.
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Prayers for the Soil and Seed, and Those Who Work the Land
With the coming of spring and planting season, this resource allows anyone to begin their work outdoors in prayer.
Prayers for the Soil and Seed
With the coming of spring and planting season, this resource allows anyone to begin their work outdoors in prayer.
Prayers for the Soil and Seed

Order of Baptism of Children Notes
This new translation of the Order of Baptism of Children took effect April 12, 2020
Order of Baptism of Children Notes
This new translation of the Order of Baptism of Children took effect April 12, 2020
Order of Baptism of Children Notes

Order of Celebrating Matrimony Notes
This new translation of the Order of Celebrating Matrimony took effect December 30, 2016
Revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony Notes
This new translation of the Order of Celebrating Matrimony took effect December 30, 2016
Revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony Notes

Order of Confirmation Notes
This new translation of the Order of Confirmation took effect May 15, 2016
Revised Order of Confirmation Notes
This new translation of the Order of Confirmation took effect May 15, 2016
Revised Order of Confirmation Notes

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18-25, 2020
The theme chosen for 2020 is “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” (cf. Acts 28:2). Throughout 2020, Churches of all faiths are called together to form a vibrant and prayerful witness for Christian Unity by heeding Jesus’s prayer “that they all may be one.”
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Suggestions
The theme chosen for 2020 is “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” (cf. Acts 28:2). Throughout 2020, Churches of all faiths are called together to form a vibrant and prayerful witness for Christian Unity by heeding Jesus’s prayer “that they all may be one.”
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Suggestions
Communications
New - Proper Prayers for the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary, Mother of the Church, Monday after Pentecost
Memorial - the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto, December 10
Proper Prayers/Readings for Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, July 29
Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, July 22
Propers for Pope Saint Paul VI, May 29
Proper Prayers for Saint John of Avila, May 10
Proper Prayers for Saint Gregory of Narek, February 27
Proper Prayers for Saint Fastina Kowalska, October 5
Proper Prayers for Saint John XXIII, October 11
Proper Prayers for Saint John Paul II, October 22
Saint Peter Claver—Seeking Peace, Racial Reconciliation and Healing in our Communities
Mass in Time of Pandemic Prayers and Readings
Proper Prayers for Saint Theodore Guerin, October 3
Proper Prayers for Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, October 5
Proper Prayers for Saint John XXIII, October 11
Proper Prayers for Saint John Paul II, October 22
Prayer of the Faithful for Venezuela
Proper Prayers for Saint Marianne Cope, January 23
Prayer of the Faithful for the Persecuted
Responding to the Call to Pray for Peace
Memorial Compline
Compline Reflections
New - Proper Prayers for the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary, Mother of the Church, Monday after Pentecost
Memorial - the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto, December 10
Proper Prayers/Readings for Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, July 29
Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, July 22
Propers for Pope Saint Paul VI, May 29
Proper Prayers for Saint John of Avila, May 10
Proper Prayers for Saint Gregory of Narek, February 27
Proper Prayers for Saint Fastina Kowalska, October 5
Proper Prayers for Saint John XXIII, October 11
Proper Prayers for Saint John Paul II, October 22
Saint Peter Claver—Seeking Peace, Racial Reconciliation and Healing in our Communities
Mass in Time of Pandemic Prayers and Readings
Proper Prayers for Saint Theodore Guerin, October 3
Proper Prayers for Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, October 5
Proper Prayers for Saint John XXIII, October 11
Proper Prayers for Saint John Paul II, October 22
Prayer of the Faithful for Venezuela
Proper Prayers for Saint Marianne Cope, January 23
Prayer of the Faithful for the Persecuted
Responding to the Call to Pray for Peace
Memorial Compline
Compline Reflections