JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY Lectionary #594A

In 2007, Independence Day falls on Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time (Lectionary #379). 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 current U.S. Sacramentary includes special texts (collects, prefaces) for the celebration of Independence Day.