Key days of the week

7 June — Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: after the solemnities of the Most Holy Trinity and Corpus Christi, the Church returns to the rhythm of daily discipleship. This Sunday reminds us that faith does not end with great feasts, but must enter ordinary days, decisions, relationships and responsibilities.

8 June — St Hedwig Queen: a day remembering authority lived as service, wisdom of heart and responsibility for the common good. St Hedwig teaches that Christian greatness does not consist in prestige, but in love, sacrifice and care for others.

9 June — St Ephrem, deacon and Doctor of the Church: the memorial of a poet, theologian and teacher of faith who led people to contemplate the mysteries of God through hymns and prayer. It is a special day of prayer for pure speech, depth of faith and the beauty of the liturgy.

10 June — St Bogumił: A Forgotten Giant of Polish Faith: the parish calendar recalls the figure of a bishop and hermit whose life speaks of humility, renunciation of honours, quiet service and prayer hidden from the world.

11 June — St Barnabas the Apostle: a day of apostolic courage, missionary zeal and the ability to lift others up. Barnabas, whose name means “son of encouragement”, reminds the Church that evangelisation needs not only words, but also a heart capable of strengthening brothers and sisters.

12 June — The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: this solemnity leads us to the centre of Christian spirituality: the love of Christ revealed on the Cross, present in the Eucharist and open to sinners. It is a day of reparation, adoration and entrusting ourselves to the Heart of Jesus.

13 June — The Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Anthony of Padua: Saturday closes the week with a gaze upon the Heart of Mary, completely united with God, and upon St Anthony, preacher of the Gospel, guardian of the poor and one of the most beloved saints of the Church.

The most important days of the week

31 May — The Most Holy Trinity: the Church contemplates the greatest mystery of faith — one God in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is a day of worshipping God, who is love, communion and the source of all life.

31 May — The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: the parish calendar also points to the mystery of Mary going to Elizabeth — a sign of faith, service, humility and the joy born from the presence of Christ.

1 June — Memorial of St Justin Martyr: a day of prayer for the wisdom of faith, courage in witness and the ability to speak to the world with the language of truth, reason and the Gospel.

2 June — Saints Marcellinus and Peter – Martyrs of Steadfast Faith: the remembrance of witnesses from the first centuries of the Church, reminding us that fidelity to Christ may be quiet and hidden, yet stronger than violence and fear.

3 June — Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs: a day of remembrance for young witnesses of faith from Uganda, who chose Christ above pressure, fear and violence. Their martyrdom speaks of purity of heart, courage of conscience and fidelity to the Gospel.

4 June — The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: the Solemnity of Corpus Christi leads the Church to a public profession of faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It is a day of adoration, thanksgiving and prayer that Jesus may remain the centre of personal, family and parish life.

4 June — additional parish entries: the calendar also links to The Feast of Christ the Eternal High Priest and The Octave of Corpus Christi: Tradition, Faith and Community — Eight Days with the Blessed Sacrament.

5 June — Memorial of St Boniface, Bishop and Martyr: a day of missionary zeal, courage in proclaiming the Gospel and prayer for Europe, that it may not lose its Christian roots.

6 June — St Norbert, Bishop: Saturday closes the week with a call to renewal in the Church, love for the Eucharist, peace and fidelity in daily duties.

Key days of the week

24 May — Pentecost Sunday: the Church concludes the Easter season and celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit, who descends upon the Apostles, gives birth to courageous witness and opens the missionary life of the Church.

25 May — Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church: a day of looking to Mary, who remains with the disciples in prayer; a reminder that the Church is born in the power of the Holy Spirit and under Mary’s maternal care.

25 May — saints of the day: the parish calendar also leads us to St Bede the Venerable, priest and doctor, St Gregory VII, pope, and St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virgin.

26 May — St Philip Neri: a memorial of a priest of joy, simplicity and spiritual freshness, who teaches that holiness does not have to be gloomy, but can radiate peace, humour and love for people.

27 May — St Augustine of Canterbury, bishop: a return to ordinary life after the festive Easter season; the liturgy reminds us that a disciple of Christ follows Him not only in exalted moments, but also in ordinary duties.

28 May — Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest: a feast of prayer for priests and for holiness in priestly life; on this day the parish calendar also recalls Stefan Wyszyński – Primate of the Millennium, Guardian of Faith and Hope.

29 May — St Ursula Ledóchowska / St Paul VI, pope: a day of service, education, responsibility for the Church and faithful witness in the modern world.

30 May — St Zdislava of Lemberk: a quiet day of reflection at the end of the first week after Pentecost, asking for faithfulness, mercy and holiness in family and ordinary life.

Key days of the week

17 May — The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Christ, who has conquered death, ascends to the Father and sends His disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations.

18 May — St John I, Pope and Martyr: a day of fidelity to the truth of faith, the courage of the Church and the peace that flows from Christ’s victory.

19 May — St Ivo Helory: patron of lawyers, advocates, judges, the poor, widows and orphans; a sign of justice united with mercy.

20 May — St Bernardine of Siena: the memorial of a great preacher and promoter of devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, reminding us of the power of the word proclaimed with faith.

21 May — St Christopher Magallanes and Companions: a day of remembrance for the Mexican martyrs, witnesses of fidelity to Christ during persecution.

22 May — St Rita of Cascia: patron saint of difficult and seemingly hopeless cases, a sign of patient love, forgiveness and trusting prayer.

23 May — Saturday before Pentecost: the Church completes the Easter expectation and, in the evening, enters the Vigil of Pentecost, praying: “Come, Holy Spirit”.