BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260420T220758 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTSTAMP:20260420T220758 CREATED:20241229T035835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191218Z UID:10000125-1773878400-1773964799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Joseph's Day DESCRIPTION:St. Joseph's Day honors St. Joseph\, the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary. It is observed as a solemn feast in the Catholic Church and recognized in other Christian traditions. The day is steeped in religious\, cultural and culinary traditions\, emphasizing St. Joseph's virtues of humility and faith. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is St. Joseph's Day?\nThe History of St. Joseph's Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about St. Joseph\n\nWhen is St. Joseph's Day?\nSt. Joseph's Day is celebrated annually on March 19th in the Catholic Church and many other Christian traditions. \nThe following is the list of St. Joseph's Day from 2020 to 2049.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2021Friday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2022Saturday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2023Sunday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2024Tuesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2025Wednesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2026Thursday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2027Friday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2028Sunday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2029Monday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2030Tuesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2031Wednesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2032Friday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2033Saturday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2034Sunday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2035Monday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2036Wednesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2037Thursday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2038Friday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2039Saturday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2040Monday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2041Tuesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2042Wednesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2043Thursday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2044Saturday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2045Sunday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2046Monday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2047Tuesday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2048Thursday \n \n St. Joseph's DayMarch 19\, 2049Friday \n \n Shrove MondayMarch 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Joseph's Day\nThe history of St. Joseph's Day dates back centuries and reflects the devotion to St. Joseph\, the earthly father of Jesus Christ and husband of the Virgin Mary. Recognized as a solemn feast in the Catholic Church\, it has grown into a significant cultural and religious celebration around the world. \nDevotion to St. Joseph began in the early Church\, but it was not widely formalized until the Middle Ages. By the 9th century\, St. Joseph was venerated as a model of virtue and protector of the Church. \nThe first official observance of St. Joseph's Day dates to the 10th century in some parts of Europe. In the 14th and 15th centuries\, the feast gained prominence\, especially in Italy and Spain. \nIn 1479\, Pope Sixtus IV included St. Joseph's Day in the Roman calendar as a feast day. In 1870\, Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph the Patron of the Universal Church\, elevating his feast day to greater significance. \nOver time\, the feast of St. Joseph became the highest rank of feast days in the Catholic Church. As a result\, additional devotions\, the Litany of St. Joseph and novenas\, were established. \nIn the Middle Ages\, St. Joseph's Day became especially significant in Sicily\, Italy\, where it is said St. Joseph answered prayers during a famine. In gratitude\, Sicilians began the tradition of creating St. Joseph's Altars\, offering food and thanks for his intercession. Devotion to St. Joseph spread across Europe\, Latin America\, and eventually the United States\, adapting to local customs and cultures. \nIn 2020\, Pope Francis declared a Year of St. Joseph (2020–2021) to commemorate the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph's designation as Patron of the Universal Church. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn St. Joseph's Day\, people celebrate through a variety of religious\, cultural and culinary traditions\, honoring St. Joseph\, the earthly father of Jesus. The day blends solemnity with festivity\, depending on regional customs and practices. \nSt. Joseph's Day is a Solemnity in the Catholic Church\, and many attend a special Mass in his honor. The liturgy includes prayers and hymns that reflect St. Joseph's role as protector of the Holy Family and patron of the Church. Families and communities may pray for St. Joseph's intercession for fathers\, workers\, or those in need. \nSt. Joseph's Day is often celebrated with meatless meals\, as the day falls during Lent\, but the traditional dishes vary by region. \nIn some areas\, people donate food or money to local charities. Sharing food with the less fortunate is a key part of the day's observance\, reflecting St. Joseph's generosity. \nIn many places\, St. Joseph's Day is celebrated with parades\, music\, and public feasts to honor St. Joseph. \nMore about St. Joseph\nSt. Joseph\, a central figure in Christianity\, is venerated as the earthly father of Jesus Christ\, the husband of the Virgin Mary\, and a model of faith and obedience to God. Though little is known about his life from the Bible\, his role as a protector and provider for the Holy Family has made him one of the most revered saints in Christian tradition. \nSt. Joseph is described as a "righteous man" who lived in Nazareth\, and he was a carpenter\, symbolizing humility and hard work. \nJoseph was chosen by God to be the earthly father of Jesus. His acceptance of Mary\, despite her miraculous pregnancy\, shows his faith and obedience. He received divine messages through dreams:\nto take Mary as his wife\, to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus to escape King Herod\, and to return to Nazareth after Herod's death. \nHe cared for Mary and Jesus\, ensuring their safety and providing for them through his work as a carpenter\, and is honored as a guardian of the Church and families. \nThere are two Feast Days: \n– St. Joseph's Day on March 19th celebrates his role as the protector of the Holy Family and model of fatherhood; and\n– Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1955 to honor the dignity of labor and St. Joseph's example as a worker. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-josephs-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/St-Joseph-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR