Proclamation of the Movable Feasts 2016

Know, dearest brethren, by the gift of God’s mercy, as we have rejoiced for the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, so also we announce to you joy for the Resurrection of the same Our Savior. On the twenty-fourth day of January will be Septuagesima Sunday. On the tenth of February, the day of Ashes, and the beginning of the fast of most holy Lent. On the twenty-seventh of March, we will celebrate with joy the holy Easter of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. On the fifth of May will be the Ascension of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. On the fifteenth of the same month, the feast of Pentecost. On the twenty-sixth of the same month, the feast of the most holy Body of Christ. On the twenty-seventh of November, the first Sunday of the Advent of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, to whom belong honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.