Holy Days
Holy Days of Obligation
Holy days of obligation are Solemnities and Feast Days that are to be treated as if they were Sundays and Catholics are to observe them as Sunday duties. On These days Catholics are required to attend Mass and to (when it is possible to do so) avoid servile work. There are currently ten Holy Days of Obligation in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church; in the United States, only six Holy Days of Obligation are observed. These six are identified below.
| Date | Holy Day Name |
|---|---|
| All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Mass | |
| January 1st | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God |
| 40 days from Easter (always a Thursday) | Ascension of Jesus |
| August 15th | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| November 1st | All Saints' Day |
| December 8th | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| December 25th | Christmas |
Please see the Bulletin for Mass Schedules or Call the Parish Office at 585-243-1100 for more information.
