The Annunciation  March 25

Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have 
known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced 
by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion 
be brought to the glory of his resurrection; who lives and 
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now 
and for ever  Amen.

*Preface of the Epiphany*


Saint Mark  April 25

Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have 
given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of 
God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be 
firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

*Preface of All Saints*


Saint Philip and Saint James  May 1

Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace 
and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being 
mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the 
Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you 
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

*Preface of Apostles*


The Visitation  May 31

Father in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your 
incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more 
blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the 
exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her 
devotion to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who