JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY Lectionary #594A
In 2006, Independence Day falls on Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time (Lectionary #378). July 4 is also the optional memorial of St. Elizabeth of Portugal (Lectionary #594). For special celebrations of Independence Day, consider using readings from the list given at #594A. Note that the U.S. Sacramentary includes special texts for the celebration of Independence Day.