Memorial of St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr; patroness of musicians Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/22/17 Gospel: Luke 19:11-28

Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; commemorating Mary’s oblation to God from her early youth Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/21/17 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10

Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Spotlighting St. Edmund the Martyr, 9th Century King of the East Angles; martyred 869 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/20/17 Gospel: Luke 18:35-43

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Whether we have one talent or many, the Lord will be pleased with our best efforts Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/19/17 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Optional Memorial of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, 1769-1852; came to the United States in 1818, founded a school for daughters of pioneers near St. Louis; began a school for Native Americans at the age of 71. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/18/17 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8

Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1207-1231; chose a life of penance, asceticism, and charity when a life of leisure and luxury could have easily been hers. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/17/17. Gospel: Luke 17:26-37

Optional Memorial of St. Margaret of Scotland, 1045-1093; wife of King Malcolm of Scotland; always seen publicly with beggars, whom she never refused. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/16/17 Gospel: Luke 17:20-25

Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great, 1206-1280; patron of scientists and philosophers Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/15/17 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Spotlighting St. Lawrence O’Toole, 12th Century Archbishop of Dublin Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/14/17 Gospel: Luke 17:7-10

Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 1850-1917; first United States citizen to be canonized a saint. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/13/17 Gospel: Luke 17:1-6