Ordinary Time

In his Apostolic Letter approving the Roman Calendar (14 February 1969), St. Paul VI noted some important facts about the Liturgical Year:

• Over many centuries, Catholics had become accustomed to so many special religious devotions that the mysteries of redemption lost their proper place. This was due to the large number of vigils, holy days, and octaves, and to the growing dominance of various seasons over the Church year;

• St. Pius X and St. John XXIII restored Sunday to its former dignity so that everyone should once more consider it as the Church's original Feast Day;

• The Popes restated the traditional teaching of the Church: The celebration of the Liturgical Year has a special sacramental power and force which nourishes and strengthens the life of Christians. The Church year is not merely a recalling of the historical events by which Christ won our salvation;

• The reason for the restoration of the Liturgical Year is to help believers through their faith, hope, and love to share more fully in the entire mystery of Christ as it is unfolding throughout the year.​​​​

THE FEAST SANTO NIÑO (2026)

The Feast of Sto. Niño (Holy Child) is the oldest and one of the most popular in the Philippines. The Holy See granted it permission to be celebrated every third Sunday of the month of January. Being that Filipinos are spread everywhere in the world, including here in Prince George, they bring this devotion in every place they settle.

The Filipino Catholic community in Prince George will celebrate the Feast of Sto. Niño on Sunday, January 25^th, 2026 with the offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 5:30 PM in Filipino. Bishop Stephen Jensen will grace this festivity both at the Mass and reception. Potluck dinner will take place after the Mass in the school gym.

Everyone welcome to attend and join in this festive celebration.