* For these Holy Days, if they fall on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated (not required).
OTHER FEAST DAYS OF IMPORT:
The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord has been permanently transferred from Thursday of the sixth week of Easter to the seventh Sunday of Easter, a decision made after much discernment by the Bishops of New Jersey.
Pentecost Sunday - the 50th day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, and ends the Season of Easter.