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The 2009 Kalendar coincides with that of the Book of Common Prayer (1928).
The special observances provided in both the American Missal and the Anglican Missal (but not in either on of them alone) are also included. This year we have included observances from Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The spelling of the names of certain saints is not uniform in the two Missals. There is no listing, however, of the days noted as "memorials" and for which full Propers are not provided. Whenever any such special observance falls this year on a Sunday, or on a day which has precedence according to the Prayer Book, that observance is omitted this year. Days noted in either Missal alone, but not in both, may be observed. Where, according to the Missal, two Holy Days fall on the same date, either may be observed. Where the Prayer Book alone is used, the Propers and color are those of the previous Sunday, except as otherwise provided.
The Nicene Creed is said at the Eucharist on all Sundays, on all Prayer Book Holy Days (except where the color is violet or black) and during all the Octaves and also as directed in the Missal, if used. (e.g. Feasts of Doctors of the Church)
Gloria in Excelsis is used on all Sundays, except those in violet; on Solemnities and Feasts (e.g., on "Lesser" Saints' days where a full Mass of the Saint is celebrated), and during the Prayer Book Octaves (Easter, Ascension, Whitsun, Christmas, Epiphany and All Saints). Gloria is also said in privileged votive Masses (e.g. Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day and a Patronal Festival), but is omitted in ordinary votive Masses, except that of the Holy Angels. Gloria in Excelsis should also be omitted when the Propers of the previous Sundays in green are repeated in a weekday Mass.
Where "P.P." is noted, it refers to Proper Prefaces suggested by the American and Anglican Missals; however, the use of these is optional, save for those directed by Prayer Book Rubrics.
Kalendar Colors
The colors are those for the vestments and furnishings for the Altar and Chancel. Their meaning is as follows:
White: The color of the Holy Trinity, of our Lord and of purity and joy. It is used during Christmastide, Epiphanytide, Eastertide, Ascensiontide, the Transfiguration, All Saints Day and its Octave, and on Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day, and the feasts of saints who were not martyrs. It is also used on great festival occasions and for weddings. It may be used for consecration of a Bishop, ordination of a Priest or Deacon and Confirmation, the alternative being red.
Red: The symbolism is of the Holy Spirit represented by the tongues of fire at Pentecost and also the symbolism is of the blood of the martyrs. It is used on Pentecost (Whitsunday) and until Trinity Sunday, on the feasts of saints who were martyrs and on certain other occasions which stress the shedding of blood. It is properly used for the consecration of a Bishop, the ordination of a Priest or Deacon, and the confirmation, although white is a permissible alternative.
Violet: The Symbolism is of penitence and preparation. It is used during Advent, pre-Lent and Lent and also on the Ember Days (except in Whitsuntide) and Rogation Days. Violet is also the color of the Sacraments of Unction and Penance, as well as of blessing of Holy Objects.
Green: The is the color of nature and growth. It is used on all occasions when another color is not prescribed.
Black: This is the color of death and of mourning. It is used on Good Friday, All Souls Day, and at funerals and requiems.
