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 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