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Prayers were originally practised by Judaism on Saturday, the day that God rested according to the 6 day creation story in Genesis. According to The New Testament Jesus rose from the dead on a Sunday, so Christians regard it as the optimum time to celebrate.
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What time Mass on Saturday counts in the Roman Catholic Church as a Sunday Mass?
Catholic AnswerDifferent dioceses may have different regulations on when an anticipated Sunday or Holy Day Mass may be celebrated on the day before. It must be late Afternoon or evening, a Saturday Mass celebrated with the weekday (Saturday) readings does NOT count as your Sunday obligation. The important thing is whether the actual Mass being said is the Mass of Sunday or the Holy Day: i.e., it has three readings from the Sunday, the Gloria, Creed, etc. If the Sunday Mass is being celebrated, then it fulfills your obligation. If it is another Mass, say, perhaps a Saturday Mass being celebrated in the afternoon for a wedding, then it would not count for your obligation. If you have a particular question about a particular situation, please ask the priest who will be saying the Mass.
What time of day on Saturday is considered as a vigil mass?
Generally about two to two and a half hours.
Is it okay to attend only Saturday mass?
.Catholic AnswerYes, a Catholic is required to attend Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. The Church has tried to make this easier by supplying a Sunday (or Holy Day) Mass on the evening preceding, thus Sunday Mass is celebrated in most Churches starting on Saturday evening and this fulfills your obligation.
Does a funeral Mass on Sunday fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation?
Generally speaking, No. The Reason being ( traffic control) Sundays have a regularily scheduled line-up of Masses. Church weddings are often conducted on Saturdays, however. Sunday Nuptial masses are generally, Not done!
When is semana celebrated?
It is celebrated from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday in Spain, Mexico and Guatemala.
Where can you find Mass in a Catholic Church in Buenos Aires on Easter Sunday?
You will find Mass celebrated at any of the Catholic Churches in Buenos Aires on Easter Sunday, for a listing of Mass times, please call the local Church. A complete list is attached at the link below:
What is the special day celebrated on the third Sunday in June?
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June.
When is 'Semana Santa' celebrated?
It is celebrated from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday in Spain, Mexico and Guatemala.
Is Father's Day celebrated in South Africa?
It is normally celebrated on the third Sunday in June. In 2009, it was celebrated on Sunday, 21 June.Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in South Africa.The 19'th of June.20 Jun 2010
When is Father's Day in Haiti?
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in the Bahamas.
When is Father's Day in Albania?
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in Greece.
Has easter always been celebrated on Sunday?
After the 21st of March, you have to have a full moon then the next sunday is Easter Sunday. Unless the full moon is on a sunday, then it's on the next sunday. So yes, Easter has always been celebrated on a sunday.
