Nativity of John the Baptist

This is a solemnity celebrated on June 24th

The liturgical color is white (or gold)

The Proper of the mass is at DWM pg. 763

Note that there are two distinct Mass settings: for the Vigil (DWM pg. 763) and During the Day (DWM pg. 764)

The Gloria and the Creed are said

The Preface is the Preface of St. John the Baptist (DWM pg. 616)

The tradition of the St. John’s Eve bonfire is kept by the youth group of the parish