2014 Liturgical Calendar

Our Lady of Lourdes School

Term 1
WEEK SUNDAY GOSPEL IMPORTANT FEAST DAYS AND DATES
1
26 JANUARY
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 4:12-23
He went to Capernaum, that the
prophecy of Isaiah be fulfilled.
Tue 28 Jan
Wed 29 Jan


Australia Day
Beginning of school year (teachers)
Beginning of school year (students)


2
2 FEBRUARY
The Presentation of the Lord
white

Luke 2:2240
My eyes have seen your saving
power.
Sun 2 Feb
Wed 5 Feb

The Presentation of the Lord
Saint Agatha

3
9 FEBRUARY
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 5:13-16
You are the light of the world.
Tue 11 Feb
Tue 11 Feb
Thurs 13 Feb
Fri 14 Feb

Our Lady of Lourdes
Beginning Year Mass
National Apology Anniversary
Valentines Day
4
16 FEBRUARY
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 5:17-37
Such was said to your ancestors;
but I am speaking to you.




5
23 FEBRUARY
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 5:38-48
Love your enemies.

2
6
2 MARCH
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 6:24-34
Do not worry about tomorrow.
Sun 2 Mar
Tues 4 Mar
Wed 5 Mar
Fri 7 Mar
Sat 8 Mar

Clean Up Australia Day
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
World Day of Prayer
International Womens Day

7
9 MARCH
1
st
Sunday of Lent
violet
Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus fasted for forty days and
nights
Mon 10 Mar


8
16 MARCH
2nd Sunday of Lent
violet
Matthew 17:1-9
His face shone like the sun.
Mon 17 Mar
Wed 19 Mar
Fri 21 Mar

St Patrick
St Joseph
Harmony Day

9
23 MARCH
3
rd
Sunday of Lent
violet
John 4:5-42
The water that I shall give will turn
into a spring of eternal life.
Tue 25 Mar

Feast of the Annunciation

10

30 MARCH
4th Sunday of Lent
violet

John 9:1-41
The blind man went off and washed
himself and came away with his
sight restored.
Fri 4 Apr End of Term 1

School
Holidays
6 APRIL
5
th
Sunday of Lent
violet
John 11:145
I am the resurrection and the life.

School
Holidays
13 APRIL
Passion (Palm) Sunday
red
Matthew 26:14-27:66
Matthews account of the Passion of
Jesus.
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday


3

Term 2
WEEK SUNDAY GOSPEL IMPORTANT FEAST DAYS AND DATES
1
20 APRIL
Easter Sunday
white
John 20:19
The teaching of scripture is that he
must rise from the dead.
Sun 20 Apr
Mon 21 Apr
Tue 22 Apr
Fri 25 Apr
EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Monday
Term 2 begins
ANZAC Day
2
27 APRIL
2nd Sunday of Easter
white
John 20:1931
After eight days Jesus came in and
stood among them.

3
4 MAY
3
rd
Sunday of Easter
white
Luke 24:13-35
They recognised him at the
breaking of the bread.

4
11 MAY
4th Sunday of Easter
white
John 10:1-10
I am the gate of the sheepfold.
Sun 11 May
Tues 13 May
Thurs 15 May

Mothers Day
Our Lady of Fatima
International Day of Families
5
18 MAY
5
th
Sunday of Easter
white
John 14:1-12
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
Thurs 22 May
Sat 24 May

Australias Biggest Morning Tea
Mary Help of Christians

6
25 MAY
6
th
Sunday of Easter
white
John14:15-21
I shall ask the Father and he will
give you another Advocate.
Mon 26 May
27 May3 Jun
Thu 29 May
Sat 31 May
National Sorry Day
National Reconciliation Week
Feast of the Ascension
Feast of the Visitation
4

7
1 JUNE
The Ascension of the Lord
white
Matthew 28:16-20
All authority in heaven and earth
had been given to me.
Sun 1 June
Thu 5 June

Ascension Sunday
World Environment Day
8
8 JUNE
Pentecost Sunday
red
John 20:1923
As the Father sent me, so I send
you: Receive the Holy Spirit.
Sun 8 June Pentecost Sunday
9
15 JUNE
Trinity Sunday
white

John 3:16-18
God sent his Son to save the world
through him.
Sun 15 Jun
Fri Jun 20

Trinity Sunday
World Refugee Day



10
22 JUNE
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
white
John 6:51-58
My flesh is real food and my blood
is real drink.
Sun 22 Jun
Fri 27 Jun
Fri 27 Jun


Body and Blood of Christ
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
End of Term 2

School
Holidays
29 JUNE
Ss Peter and Paul
red
Matthew 16:13-19
You are Peter, and I will give you
the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

School
Holidays
6 JULY
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 11:25-30
I am gentle and humble of heart.


5
Term 3
WEEK SUNDAY GOSPEL IMPORTANT FEAST DAYS AND DATES
1
13 JULY
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 13:1-23
A sower went out to sow.
Mon 14 Jul

Term 3 begins

2
20 JULY
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 13:24-43
Let them grow together until the
harvest.
Tue 22 July
Fri 25 July
Sat 26 Jul

St Mary Magdalene
St James
Sts Joachim and Anne

3
27 JULY
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 13:44-52
He sells everything he owns and
buys the field.
27 July 2 Aug
29 Jul


Catholic Education Week
St Martha

4
3 AUGUST
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 14:13-21
They all ate and were satisfied.
Wed 6 Aug
Fri 8 Aug

Transfiguration of the Lord
St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop)

5
10 AUGUST
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
white
Matthew 14:22-33
Command me to come to you over
the water.
Mon 11 Aug
Fri 15 Aug

St Clare
The Feast of the Assumption

6
17 AUGUST
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 15:21-28
Woman, you have great faith.
Thu 21 Aug
Fri 22 Aug
St Pius X
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

6
7
24 AUGUST
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 16:13-20
You are Peter, to you I will give the
keys of the kingdom of heaven.
Wed 27 Aug
Thu 28 Aug
Fri 29 Aug
St Monica
St Augustine
Passion of St John the Baptist
8
31 AUGUST
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 16:21-27
Whoever wishes to come after me
must deny himself.

9
7 SEPTEMBER
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 18:15-20
If your brother or sister listens to you,
you will have won that person back.
Sun 6 Sep
Tues 8 Sep
Thu 11 Sep
Fathers Day
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
R U OK Day
10
14 SEPTEMBER
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
red
John 3:13-17
The Son of Man must be lifted up.
Mon 15 Sept
Fri 19 Sep

Our Lady of Sorrows
End of Term 3

School
Holidays
21 SEPTEMBER
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 20:1-16
Why are you jealous because I am
generous?
Sun 21 Sep
Sat 27 Sep

International Day of Peace
St Vincent de Paul

School
Holidays
28 SEPTEMBER
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 21:28-32
He went out moved by regret. The tax
collectors and prostitutes will precede
you into the kingdom of heaven.


7
Term 4
WEEK SUNDAY GOSPEL IMPORTANT FEAST DAYS AND DATES
1
5 OCTOBER
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 21:33-43
He leased his vineyard to other
farmers.
Sun 5 Oct
Tues 7 Oct

World Teachers Day
Term 4 begins

2
12 OCTOBER
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 22:1-14
Whomsoever you find invite to the
wedding.

3
19 OCTOBER
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green

Matthew 22:15-21
Give to Caesar the things that belong
to Caesar and to God the things that
are Gods.




4
26 OCTOBER
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 22:34-40
You shall love the Lord your God and
your neighbour as yourself.
Fri 31 Oct
Sat 1 Nov

World Teachers Day (Australia)
All Saints Day

5
2 NOVEMBER
All Souls Day
violet
Matthew 11:25-30
You have hidden these things from
the learned and have revealed them
to mere children.
Sun 2 Nov

All Souls Day
6
9 NOVEMBER
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
white

John 2:13-22
He spoke about the temple of his own
body.
Tue 11 Nov

Remembrance Day


8
7
16 NOVEMBER
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
green
Matthew 25:14-30
Because you have been faithful over
a few things, enter into the joy of the
Lord.
Sun 16 Nov
Fri 21 Nov
International Day of Tolerance
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8
23 NOVEMBER
Christ the King
white
Matthew 25:31-46
He will take his seat on his throne of
glory, and he will separate men one
from another.
Sun 23 Nov Christ the King
9
30 NOVEMBER (YEAR B BEGINS)
1st Sunday of Advent
violet
Mark 13:33-37
Stay awake! You never know when
the Lord will come.
Sun 30 Nov
Thurs 4 Dec
Fri 5 Dec
Advent Begins
Seniors Graduation
End of school year

School
Holidays
7 DECEMBER
2nd Sunday of Advent
violet
Mark 1:1-8
Make straight the paths of the Lord.
Mon 8 Dec


The Immaculate Conception

School
Holidays
14 DECEMBER
3rd Sunday of Advent
violet/rose
John 1:6-8,19-28
There stands among you, unknown to
you, the one who is coming after me.



School
Holidays
21 DECEMBER
4th Sunday of Advent
violet

Luke 1:26-38
You will conceive and bear a son.
Thu 25 Dec

Christmas Day