September 8- The Blessed Virgin Mary’s birthday
September 29- Feast of 3 Archangels- St Michael,
St Gabriel, St Raphael
The liturgy celebrates the feast
of these three archangels who are venerated in the tradition of the Church.
Michael (Who is like God?) was the archangel who fought against Satan and all
his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all
humanity from the snares of the devil. Gabriel (Strength of God) announced to
Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of
Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of
the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Christian people. Raphael
(Medicine of God) is the archangel who took care of Tobias on his journey.
October 2- Feast of the Guardian Angels
Catholics set up altars in honor
of guardian angels
November 1- All Saints’ Day
In Catholic Church this day is
celebrated in honour of all the saints, known and unknown.
November 2- All Souls Day
It is a day of prayer for the
dead, particularly but not exclusively one's relatives. Catholic Church
commemorates all of those who have died and now are in Pregatory.
November 30- Feast of St Andrew the Apostle- one of the first
followers of Jesus.
November 30- First Advent- the first day of the liturgical year.
Advent is a season
observed as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of
the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas.
December 7- 2nd Advent
December 8- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Maria- celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Maria.
December 14- 3rd Advent
December 21- 4th Advent