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 Saint Simon and Saint Jude   October 28

O God, we thank thee for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and  we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their  mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the  love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who  liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,  for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

All Saints’ Day   November 1

O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of thy Son  Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed  saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to  those ineffable joys which thou hast prepared for those who  unfeignedly love thee; through the same Jesus Christ our  Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth,  one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Thanksgiving Day

Almighty and gracious Father, we give thee thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those  who harvest them. Make us, we beseech thee, faithful stewards of thy great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and  the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of thy Name;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with  thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday