Holy Day of Obligation
Events
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*The Solemnity of the Ascension
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 4609 Martin Street South, Cropwell, Al, United StatesThe Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord celebrates Jesus ascending bodily into heaven 40 days after Easter, marking the completion of his earthly mission and his glorification at the Father's right hand. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, celebrated on a Thursday (or the following Sunday) in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the Great Commission to spread the Gospel. *Canon 1246, §2 - Holy Days of Obligation
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*The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 4609 Martin Street South, Cropwell, Al, United StatesThe Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on August 15th, is a major Catholic holy day commemorating Mary being taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950, it signifies hope for believers and serves as a prefiguration of the resurrection
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*The Solemnity of All Saints
he Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated annually on November 1st, is a major Catholic holy day honoring all saints in heaven, including both canonized saints and the countless unknown souls who have reached1 eternal life, it calls on Catholics to attend Mass, celebrate the lives of the holy, and reflect on their own call to holiness.
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*The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8. Proclaimed a dogma in 1854, it highlights Mary as full of grace and a model of faith.
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*The solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25, is the highest-ranking Christian feast (after Easter) commemorating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. It centers on the Incarnation—God becoming human—and is a Holy Day of Obligation, marking the beginning of the Christmas season with joy and adoration.
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*The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated on January 1st. This high-ranking feast, occurring on the Octave of Christmas, highlights Mary's vital role in salvation history and starts the New Year by celebrating her as the Theotokos (God-bearer) *Canon 1246, §2 - Holy Days of Obligation
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*The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 4609 Martin Street South, Cropwell, Al, United StatesThe Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on August 15th, is a major Catholic holy day commemorating Mary being taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950, it signifies hope for believers and serves as a prefiguration of the resurrection
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*The Solemnity of All Saints
he Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated annually on November 1st, is a major Catholic holy day honoring all saints in heaven, including both canonized saints and the countless unknown souls who have reached1 eternal life, it calls on Catholics to attend Mass, celebrate the lives of the holy, and reflect on their own call to holiness.
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*The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8. Proclaimed a dogma in 1854, it highlights Mary as full of grace and a model of faith.
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*The solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25, is the highest-ranking Christian feast (after Easter) commemorating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. It centers on the Incarnation—God becoming human—and is a Holy Day of Obligation, marking the beginning of the Christmas season with joy and adoration.
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*The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated on January 1st. This high-ranking feast, occurring on the Octave of Christmas, highlights Mary's vital role in salvation history and starts the New Year by celebrating her as the Theotokos (God-bearer) *Canon 1246, §2 - Holy Days of Obligation
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*The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 4609 Martin Street South, Cropwell, Al, United StatesThe Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on August 15th, is a major Catholic holy day commemorating Mary being taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950, it signifies hope for believers and serves as a prefiguration of the resurrection