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January 2010

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January 2010

January 1-9
January 10-16
January 17-23
January 24-31

The Season
of Ordinary Time

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January 2010

  

Pope Benedict's Monthly Prayer Intentions

General: Young People and Media. That young people may learn to use social communication media for their personal growth and in preparation to serve society.

Missionary: Christian Unity. That every believer in Christ may understand that unity among all Christians is necessary for effective proclamation of the gospel.

  

43rd World Day of Prayer for Peace - January 1

This year's theme is "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation."
Read Pope Benedict XVI's Message

  

Epiphany - January 3 (USA)

Epiphany Traditions  |  Proclamation of the Date of Easter on Epiphany

  

The Season of Ordinary Time - begins January 11

Ordinary Time begins on Monday, January 11, 2010 after a break of six weeks for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. We will celebrate the first to the sixth week of Ordinary Time during this time, with the sixth week being interrupted for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Ordinary Time will return after the Easter season on May 24.

More on the Season of Ordinary Time

  

Other Observances

National Migration Week - January 3-9
USCCB resources

National Vocation Awareness Week - January 10-16
USCCB committee

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18-25
More information

Day of Prayer and Penance for Life - January 22
More information

Catholic Schools' Week - January 31- February 6
NCEA resources