Saint Gregory the Wonder Worker (268 A.D.); SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE (1852 A.D.); SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN (1200 A.D.)

  

  

SAINT GREGORY 

THE WONDER WORKER

Bishop and Confessor

SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE

SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN

SIMPLE / WHITE
Gregory, one of the Fathers of the Church, was converted to the faith by Origen about the year 232. He then returned to his native city of Neocaesarea in Asia Minor, and was made its bishop. At that time there were only 17 Christians in the city, but Gregory's apostolic zeal was such that before his death there were only 17 non-Christians left. Gregory was aided in his apostolate by an extraordinary gift of miracles. A legend relating that he once caused the removal of a mountain from the spot where he wished to build a church is alluded to in today's Gospel. He died about the year 270.

Mass of a CONFESSOR BISHOP, except

Introit 
Sir 45:30
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever.
Ps 131:1
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. 

 
GLORIA

COLLECT
O Almighty God, grant that our solemn celebration of the feast of Your confessor bishop Gregory may increase our devotion and bring us closer to our salvation. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Rose Philippine Duchesne, was a French religious sister and educator who was declared a saint of the Catholic Church. Along with the foundress, Madeleine-Sophie Barat, she was a prominent early member of the Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and founded the congregation's first communities in the United States. She spent the last half of her life teaching and serving the people of the Midwestern United States, then the western frontier of the nation.

• Born: Aug 29, 1769 · Grenoble, France
• Died: Nov 18, 1852 · St. Charles, MO

O God, who didst pour forth the gifts of Thy charity into the heart of blessed Philippine, grant by her merits and prayers that Thy faithful people may fulfill Thy will in perfect love. 

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

St. Hugh, by birth a noble Bugundian, became a Carthusian monk. Henry II founded the monastery of Witham and appointed him as Superior. Elected Bishop of Lincoln he was persecuted for maintaining discipline and the rights of his bishopric. He passed to everlasting life on November 17, A.D. 1200.

O God, who hast adorned blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, with excellent merits and magnificent miracles, grant in Thy mercy that we may be encouraged by his example and enlightened by his virtues. Through our Lord . . .

Lesson
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
Ecclus 44:16-27: 45:3- 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.

Gradual
Sir 44:16, 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God.
V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 109:4
V. You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Mark 11:22-24
At that time, Jesus answering, said to His disciples: "Have faith in God. Amen I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Arise, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and does not waver in his heart, but believes that whatever he says will be done, it shall be done for him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you."

OFFERTORY Psalms 88: 21-22

I have found David My servant, with
My holy oil I have anointed him: for
My hand shall help him, and My arm
shall strengthen him. 

 

SECRET 
O Lord, may Your saints everywhere be a source of joy for us, and may we feel the power of their intercession with You as we solemnly recall the deeds of their lives. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Receive kindly, O Lord, the prayers and sacrifices which we offer on the feast of blessed Philippine, whose spirit was ever united to Thee by constant prayer and self-sacrifice.

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, recommend the gift which we offer, that assisted by his merits, we may receive both grace and glory. Through our Lord . . . 

POSTCOMMUNION 
O Almighty God, may the expression of our gratitude to You for all Your Gifts bring us even greater benefits, through the intercession of Your blessed confessor bishop Gregory. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE

Refreshed by heavenly food, we beg, O Lord, that we may follow in the footsteps of blessed Philippine, zealously endeavoring to extend Thy Son's kingdom throughout the world.  

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, render the homage of our service pleasing unto Thee, that our guilt may not deprive us of the effect of this heavenly Sacrament. Through our Lord . . .

St. Gregory the Wonderworker. Image via Wikipedia

TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST; SAINT GREGORY THE WONDER WORKER (268 A.D.)

 

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

 [Commemoration]

SAINT GREGORY 

THE WONDER WORKER
Bishop and Confessor

St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neocaesarea (taken from the Menologion of Basileiou (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOUBLE/GREEN

Just as the tiny infant in Mary's arms grew into the physical maturity of Calvary's victim, so His Mystical Body, started with Mary and the Apostles, has spread over the earth, and will continue to grow until the maturity of Judgment Day. In the lives of the Martyrs and the Saints, in the solid virtue of every genuine Christian, and in every noble word and deed, the irresistible power of Christ shines victoriously. Quietly as leaven spreads by cell dividing from cell, Jesus becomes known to men through those who bear His name, live His life, speak His truth.

INTROIT Jer. 29:11, 12, 14
SAID THE LORD: "I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You shall call upon Me and I will hear you, and I will bring you back from captivity from all places." 
Ps. 84:2. Lord, You have blessed Your land; You have restored Jacob from captivity.
V. Glory be . . .

GLORIA

COLLECT
ALMIGHTY GOD, let our minds always be fixed on Your truths, so that, in every word and deed, we may do what is pleasing to You. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT GREGORY
Gregory, one of the Fathers of the Church, was converted to the faith by Origen about the year 232. He then returned to his native city of Neocaesarea in Asia Minor, and was made its bishop. At that time there were only 17 Christians in the city, but Gregory's apostolic zeal was such that before his death there were only 17 non-Christians left. Gregory was aided in his apostolate by an extraordinary gift of miracles. A legend relating that he once caused the removal of a mountain from the spot where he wished to build a church. He died about the year 270.

O Almighty God, grant that our solemn celebration of the feast of Your confessor bishop Gregory may increase our devotion and bring us closer to our salvation. Through Our Lord . . .

 

EPISTLE I Thess. 1:2-10
Brethren: We give thanks to God always for you all: making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing, being mindful of the work of your faith and labor and charity: and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God and our Father.
Knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election: For our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also: and in the Holy Ghost and in much fullness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes. And you became followers of us and of the Lord: receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that you were made a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. For from you was spread abroad the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and in Achaia but also in every place: your faith which is towards God, is gone forth, so that we need not to speak any thing. For they themselves relate of us, what manner of entering in we had unto you: and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God. And to wait for his Son from heaven (whom he raised up from the dead), Jesus, who hath delivered us from the wrath to come.

GRADUAL Ps. 43:8-9
YOU HAVE FREED us from those who afflict us, O Lord, and You have put to shame those who hate us.
V. In God we will glory all the day and praise Your name forever.

Alleluia, alleluia! Ps. 129:1-2
V. Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my prayer!
Alleluia!

GOSPEL Matt. 13:31-35
AT THAT TIME, Jesus spoke this parable unto them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Which is the least indeed of all seeds; but when it is grown up, it is greater than all herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come, and dwell in the branches thereof."
Another parable he spoke to them: "The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened."All these things Jesus spoke in parables to the multitudes: and without parables he did not speak to them. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world."

 

CREED

OFFERTORY ANTIPHON Ps. 129:1-2
OUT OF THE DEPTHS I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my prayer, out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord.

SECRET 
O GOD, may this offering cleanse us from sin and bring us life, that by it we may be guided and protected. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of the SAINT GREGORY
O Lord, may Your saints everywhere be a source of joy for us, and may we feel the power of their intercession with You as we solemnly recall the deeds of their lives. Through Our Lord . . .

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Mark 11:24
AMEN I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you.

POSTCOMMUNION 
O LORD, grant that we who have been nourished with the Food of Heaven may always hunger after this Bread which truly makes us live. Through Our Lord . . .

 

Commemoration of the SAINT GREGORY

O Almighty God, may the expression of our gratitude to You for all Your Gifts bring us even greater benefits, through the intercession of Your blessed confessor bishop Gregory. Through Our Lord . . .

English: Gregory Thaumaturgus Русский: Святитель Григорий Чудотворец (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

  

Saint Gregory the Wonder Worker (268 A.D.); SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE (1852 A.D.); SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN (1200 A.D.)

 

  

SAINT GREGORY 

THE WONDER WORKER

Bishop and Confessor

SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE

SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN

SIMPLE / WHITE
Gregory, one of the Fathers of the Church, was converted to the faith by Origen about the year 232. He then returned to his native city of Neocaesarea in Asia Minor, and was made its bishop. At that time there were only 17 Christians in the city, but Gregory's apostolic zeal was such that before his death there were only 17 non-Christians left. Gregory was aided in his apostolate by an extraordinary gift of miracles. A legend relating that he once caused the removal of a mountain from the spot where he wished to build a church is alluded to in today's Gospel. He died about the year 270.

Mass of a CONFESSOR BISHOP, except

Introit 
Sir 45:30
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever.
Ps 131:1
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. 

COLLECT
O Almighty God, grant that our solemn celebration of the feast of Your confessor bishop Gregory may increase our devotion and bring us closer to our salvation. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Rose Philippine Duchesne, was a French religious sister and educator who was declared a saint of the Catholic Church. Along with the foundress, Madeleine-Sophie Barat, she was a prominent early member of the Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and founded the congregation's first communities in the United States. She spent the last half of her life teaching and serving the people of the Midwestern United States, then the western frontier of the nation.

• Born: Aug 29, 1769 · Grenoble, France
• Died: Nov 18, 1852 · St. Charles, MO

O God, who didst pour forth the gifts of Thy charity into the heart of blessed Philippine, grant by her merits and prayers that Thy faithful people may fulfill Thy will in perfect love. 

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

St. Hugh, by birth a noble Bugundian, became a Carthusian monk. Henry II founded the monastery of Witham and appointed him as Superior. Elected Bishop of Lincoln he was persecuted for maintaining discipline and the rights of his bishopric. He passed to everlasting life on November 17, A.D. 1200.

O God, who hast adorned blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, with excellent merits and magnificent miracles, grant in Thy mercy that we may be encouraged by his example and enlightened by his virtues. Through our Lord . . .

Lesson
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
Ecclus 44:16-27: 45:3- 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.

Gradual
Sir 44:16, 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God.
V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 109:4
V. You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Mark 11:22-24
At that time, Jesus answering, said to His disciples: "Have faith in God. Amen I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Arise, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and does not waver in his heart, but believes that whatever he says will be done, it shall be done for him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you."

SECRET 
O Lord, may Your saints everywhere be a source of joy for us, and may we feel the power of their intercession with You as we solemnly recall the deeds of their lives. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Receive kindly, O Lord, the prayers and sacrifices which we offer on the feast of blessed Philippine, whose spirit was ever united to Thee by constant prayer and self-sacrifice.

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, recommend the gift which we offer, that assisted by his merits, we may receive both grace and glory. Through our Lord . . . 

POSTCOMMUNION 
O Almighty God, may the expression of our gratitude to You for all Your Gifts bring us even greater benefits, through the intercession of Your blessed confessor bishop Gregory. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE

Refreshed by heavenly food, we beg, O Lord, that we may follow in the footsteps of blessed Philippine, zealously endeavoring to extend Thy Son's kingdom throughout the world.  

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, render the homage of our service pleasing unto Thee, that our guilt may not deprive us of the effect of this heavenly Sacrament. Through our Lord . . .

St. Gregory the Wonderworker. Image via Wikipedia

Saint Gregory the Wonder Worker (268 A.D.); SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE (1852 A.D.); SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN (1200 A.D.)

 

  

SAINT GREGORY 

THE WONDER WORKER

Bishop and Confessor

SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE

SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN

SIMPLE / WHITE
Gregory, one of the Fathers of the Church, was converted to the faith by Origen about the year 232. He then returned to his native city of Neocaesarea in Asia Minor, and was made its bishop. At that time there were only 17 Christians in the city, but Gregory's apostolic zeal was such that before his death there were only 17 non-Christians left. Gregory was aided in his apostolate by an extraordinary gift of miracles. A legend relating that he once caused the removal of a mountain from the spot where he wished to build a church is alluded to in today's Gospel. He died about the year 270.

Mass of a CONFESSOR BISHOP, except

Introit 
Sir 45:30
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever.
Ps 131:1
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. 

COLLECT
O Almighty God, grant that our solemn celebration of the feast of Your confessor bishop Gregory may increase our devotion and bring us closer to our salvation. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Rose Philippine Duchesne, was a French religious sister and educator who was declared a saint of the Catholic Church. Along with the foundress, Madeleine-Sophie Barat, she was a prominent early member of the Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and founded the congregation's first communities in the United States. She spent the last half of her life teaching and serving the people of the Midwestern United States, then the western frontier of the nation.

• Born: Aug 29, 1769 · Grenoble, France
• Died: Nov 18, 1852 · St. Charles, MO

O God, who didst pour forth the gifts of Thy charity into the heart of blessed Philippine, grant by her merits and prayers that Thy faithful people may fulfill Thy will in perfect love. 

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

St. Hugh, by birth a noble Bugundian, became a Carthusian monk. Henry II founded the monastery of Witham and appointed him as Superior. Elected Bishop of Lincoln he was persecuted for maintaining discipline and the rights of his bishopric. He passed to everlasting life on November 17, A.D. 1200.

O God, who hast adorned blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, with excellent merits and magnificent miracles, grant in Thy mercy that we may be encouraged by his example and enlightened by his virtues. Through our Lord . . .

Lesson
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
Ecclus 44:16-27: 45:3- 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.

Gradual
Sir 44:16, 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God.
V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 109:4
V. You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Mark 11:22-24
At that time, Jesus answering, said to His disciples: "Have faith in God. Amen I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Arise, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and does not waver in his heart, but believes that whatever he says will be done, it shall be done for him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you."

SECRET 
O Lord, may Your saints everywhere be a source of joy for us, and may we feel the power of their intercession with You as we solemnly recall the deeds of their lives. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Receive kindly, O Lord, the prayers and sacrifices which we offer on the feast of blessed Philippine, whose spirit was ever united to Thee by constant prayer and self-sacrifice.

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, recommend the gift which we offer, that assisted by his merits, we may receive both grace and glory. Through our Lord . . . 

POSTCOMMUNION 
O Almighty God, may the expression of our gratitude to You for all Your Gifts bring us even greater benefits, through the intercession of Your blessed confessor bishop Gregory. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE

Refreshed by heavenly food, we beg, O Lord, that we may follow in the footsteps of blessed Philippine, zealously endeavoring to extend Thy Son's kingdom throughout the world.  

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, render the homage of our service pleasing unto Thee, that our guilt may not deprive us of the effect of this heavenly Sacrament. Through our Lord . . .

St. Gregory the Wonderworker. Image via Wikipedia

Saint Gregory the Wonder Worker (268 A.D.); SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE (1852 A.D.); SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN (1200 A.D.)

  

SAINT GREGORY 

THE WONDER WORKER

Bishop and Confessor

SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE

SAINT HUGH OF LINCOLN

SIMPLE / WHITE
Gregory, one of the Fathers of the Church, was converted to the faith by Origen about the year 232. He then returned to his native city of Neocaesarea in Asia Minor, and was made its bishop. At that time there were only 17 Christians in the city, but Gregory's apostolic zeal was such that before his death there were only 17 non-Christians left. Gregory was aided in his apostolate by an extraordinary gift of miracles. A legend relating that he once caused the removal of a mountain from the spot where he wished to build a church is alluded to in today's Gospel. He died about the year 270.

Mass of a CONFESSOR BISHOP, except

Introit 
Sir 45:30
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever.
Ps 131:1
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. 

COLLECT
O Almighty God, grant that our solemn celebration of the feast of Your confessor bishop Gregory may increase our devotion and bring us closer to our salvation. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Rose Philippine Duchesne, was a French religious sister and educator who was declared a saint of the Catholic Church. Along with the foundress, Madeleine-Sophie Barat, she was a prominent early member of the Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and founded the congregation's first communities in the United States. She spent the last half of her life teaching and serving the people of the Midwestern United States, then the western frontier of the nation.

• Born: Aug 29, 1769 · Grenoble, France
• Died: Nov 18, 1852 · St. Charles, MO

O God, who didst pour forth the gifts of Thy charity into the heart of blessed Philippine, grant by her merits and prayers that Thy faithful people may fulfill Thy will in perfect love. 

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

St. Hugh, by birth a noble Bugundian, became a Carthusian monk. Henry II founded the monastery of Witham and appointed him as Superior. Elected Bishop of Lincoln he was persecuted for maintaining discipline and the rights of his bishopric. He passed to everlasting life on November 17, A.D. 1200.

O God, who hast adorned blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, with excellent merits and magnificent miracles, grant in Thy mercy that we may be encouraged by his example and enlightened by his virtues. Through our Lord . . .

Lesson
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
Ecclus 44:16-27: 45:3- 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.

Gradual
Sir 44:16, 20.
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God.
V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 109:4
V. You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Mark 11:22-24
At that time, Jesus answering, said to His disciples: "Have faith in God. Amen I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Arise, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and does not waver in his heart, but believes that whatever he says will be done, it shall be done for him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you."

SECRET 
O Lord, may Your saints everywhere be a source of joy for us, and may we feel the power of their intercession with You as we solemnly recall the deeds of their lives. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE 

Receive kindly, O Lord, the prayers and sacrifices which we offer on the feast of blessed Philippine, whose spirit was ever united to Thee by constant prayer and self-sacrifice.

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, recommend the gift which we offer, that assisted by his merits, we may receive both grace and glory. Through our Lord . . . 

POSTCOMMUNION 
O Almighty God, may the expression of our gratitude to You for all Your Gifts bring us even greater benefits, through the intercession of Your blessed confessor bishop Gregory. Through Our Lord . . .

Commemoration of SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE

Refreshed by heavenly food, we beg, O Lord, that we may follow in the footsteps of blessed Philippine, zealously endeavoring to extend Thy Son's kingdom throughout the world.  

Commemoration of SAINT HUGH

We beseech Thee, O Lord, may blessed Hugh, Thy Confessor and Bishop, render the homage of our service pleasing unto Thee, that our guilt may not deprive us of the effect of this heavenly Sacrament. Through our Lord . . .

St. Gregory the Wonderworker. Image via Wikipedia