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SACRISTAN

A person appointed for the care of the sacristy, sacred vessels, vestments, and other articles required by the ceremonial for any liturgical function.

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Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop; Veterans Day (USA)

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The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Martin of Tours (ca. 316-398). St. Martin is the first bishop and confessor honored by the Church in the West. He was a principal apostle of Gaul, where his feast was celebrated as a holyday of obligation with an octave and popular celebrations. It is…

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