The Lesser Feasts and Fasts Committee of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music is eager to explore the possibility of adding new commemorations to the calendar. It is most appropriate for suggestions of commemorations to be offered by those whose life experience is closest to the candidate. From Guidelines and Procedures for Continuing Alteration of the Calendar...

Initiating the commemoration of particular saints is the privilege of those who knew, loved, and discerned the special grace of Christ in a member of their community, and who desire to continue in the communion of prayer with that member now departed. Such instinctive recognition by the faithful begins naturally at the local and regional levels. Evidence of both (a) such commemoration growing locally and (b) such recognition of sanctity spreading beyond the immediate community is essential before the national Church has an obligation to take heed. It may, in fact, decide that the commemoration in question is best left to local observance.

If your community recognizes the particular faithfulness of one departed and you would like to explore the possibility of proposing the addition of a commemoration, please communicate your interest to

 The Rev. Dr. Clayton L. Morris
 Liturgical Officer
 The Episcopal Church Center
 815 2nd Ave. New York, New York 10017
 800/334-7626 cmorris@episcopalchurch.org

As you consider this possibility, read the Guidelines and Procedures... section in Lesser Feasts and Fasts, which describes the process and expectations that accompany the process. When you inquire, Dr. Morris will assist you in gathering the materials that will be required for the proposal to be considered by the Lesser Feasts and Fasts Committee