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Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

  


YEAR A 2025/2026 Advent

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

 

 

Day and Date

First Reading

Second Reading

Psalm

Thu, Nov 27

Daniel 9:15-19

James 4:1-10

Psalm 122

Fri - Nov 28

Genesis 6:1-10

Hebrews 11:1-7

Psalm 122

Sat - Nov 29

Genesis 6:11-22

Matthew 24:1-22

Psalm 122

Sunday Nov 30 - First Sunday of Advent

 

Readings Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm 122 (1)

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

 

Prayer of the Day

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Show us your steadfast love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia. (Ps. 85:7)

 

Color: Blue



 

Mon Dec 1

Genesis 8:1-19

Romans 6:1-11

Psalm 124

Or

 

Monday Dec. 1 Andrew, Apostle (transferred)

 

Readings Ezekiel 3:16-21

Psalm 19:1-6 (4)

Romans 10:10-18

John 1:35-42

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you gave your apostle Andrew the grace to obey the call of your Son and to bring his brother to Jesus. Give us also, who are called by your holy word, grace to follow Jesus without delay and to bring into his presence those who are near to us, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue Dec 2

Genesis 9:1-17

Hebrews 11:32-40

Psalm 124

Wed Dec 3

Isaiah 54:1-10

Matthew 24:23-35

Psalm 124

Thu Dec 4

Isaiah 4:2-6

Acts 1:12-17, 21-26

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Fri - Dec 5

Isaiah 30:19-26

Acts 13:16-25

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Sat Dec 6

Isaiah 40:1-11

John 1:19-28

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Sunday Dec 7 - Second Sunday of Advent

 

Readings Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (7)

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

 

Prayer of the Day

Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Prepare the way of the Lord.

All flesh shall see the salva- tion of God. Alleluia. (Luke 3:4, 6)

 

Color: Blue

Mon - Dec 8

Isaiah 24:1-16a

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Psalm 21

Tue - Dec 9

Isaiah 41:14-20

Romans 15:14-21

Psalm 21

Wed Dec 10

Genesis 15:1-18

Matthew 12:33-37

Psalm 21

Thu - Dec 11

Ruth 1:6-18

2 Peter 3:1-10

Psalm 146:5-10

Fri - Dec 12

Ruth 4:13-17

2 Peter 3:11-18

Psalm 146:5-10

Sat - Dec 13

1 Samuel 2:1-8

Luke 3:1-18

Psalm 146:5-10


 

Sunday Dec 14 - Third Sunday of Advent

 

Readings Isaiah 35:1-10

Psalm 146:5-10 (8) or Luke 1:46b-55 (47)

James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

 

Prayer of the Day

Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming, that, transformed by grace, we may walk in your way; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. I am sending my messen- ger before you,

who will prepare your way before you. Alleluia. (Matt. 11:10)

 

Color: Blue

Mon - Dec 15

Isaiah 29:17-24

Acts 5:12-16

Psalm 42

Tue - Dec 16

Ezekiel 47:1-12

Jude 17-25

Psalm 42

Wed - Dec 17

Zechariah 8:1-17

Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34

Psalm 42

Thu - Dec 18

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Galatians 3:23-29

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Fri - Dec 19

2 Samuel 7:18-22

Galatians 4:1-7

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Sat - Dec 20

2 Samuel 7:23-29

John 3:31-36

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Sunday Dec 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent

 

Readings Isaiah 7:10-16

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (7)

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

 

Prayer of the Day

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel. Alleluia. (Matt. 1:23)

 

Color: Blue

Mon Dec 22

Isaiah 33:17-22

Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20

Luke 1:46b-55

Tue Dec 23

2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29

Galatians 3:6-14

Luke 1:46b-55


Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

 

 


YEAR A 2025/2026 Christmas

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

Day and Date

First Reading

Second Reading

Psalm

Thursday Dec 25 Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Day – II

 

Readings Isaiah 62:6-12

Psalm 97 (11)

Titus 3:4-7

Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

 

Prayer of the Day

All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts with peace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and a- dore the Lord.

For today a great light has come up- on the earth. Alleluia.

 

Color: White


 

Thursday Dec 25 Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Day – III

 

Readings Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm 98 (3)

Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]

John 1:1-14

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature and to illumine the world with your light. By your grace adopt us as your children and enlighten us with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:

to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messi- ah, the Lord. Alleluia. (Luke 2:10-11)

 

Or

 

Alleluia. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and a- dore the Lord.

For today a great light has come up- on the earth. Alleluia.

 

Color: White

Fri Dec 26

Wisdom 4:7-15

Acts 7:59–8:8

Psalm 148

Or

 

Friday Dec 26 Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

 

Readings

2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Psalm 17:1-9, 15 (6)

Acts 6:8—7:2a, 51-60

Matthew 23:34-39

 

Prayer of the Day

We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of Stephen the first martyr, who looked to heaven and prayed for his persecutors. Grant that we also may pray for our enemies and seek forgiveness for those who hurt us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- teousness' sake, for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Sat Dec 27

Proverbs 8:22-31

1 John 5:1-12

Psalm 148

Or

 

Saturday Dec 27 John, Apostle and Evangelist

 

Readings Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31


Psalm 116:12-19 (15)

1 John 1:1—2:2

John 21:20-25

 

Prayer of the Day

Merciful God, through John the apostle and evangelist you have revealed the mysteries of your Word made flesh. Let the brightness of your light shine on your church, so that all your people, instructed in the holy gospel, may walk in the light of your truth and attain eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have be- held his glory. Alleluia. (John 1:14)

 

Color: White

Sunday Dec 28 First Sunday of Christmas

 

Readings Isaiah 63:7-9

Psalm 148 (13)

Hebrews 2:10-18

Matthew 2:13-23

 

Prayer of the Day

O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant Jesus, so defend us and all the needy from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, Now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

and let the word of Christ dwell in your richly. Alleluia. (Col. 3:15, 16))

 

Color: White

Mon Dec 29

Jeremiah 31:15-22

Luke 19:41-44

Psalm 20

Or

 

Monday Dec 29 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (transferred)

 

Readings Jeremiah 31:15-17

Psalm 124 (7)

1 Peter 4:12-19

Matthew 2:13-18

 

Prayer of the Day

We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the innocent children of Bethlehem by order of King Herod. Receive into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims. By your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- teousness' sake,


for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue Dec 30

Isaiah 26:1-9

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Psalm 20

Wed Dec 31

1 Kings 3:5-14

John 8:12-19

Psalm 20

Or

 

Wednesday Dec 31 New Year’s Eve

 

Readings Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Psalm 8 (1) Revelation 21:1-6a Matthew 25:31-46

 

Prayer of the Day

Eternal God, you have placed us in a world of space and time, and through the events of our lives you bless us with your love. Grant that in the new year we may know your presence, see your love at work, and live in the light of the event that gives us joy forever—the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. O God, you have been our refuge* from one generation to another. Alleluia. (Ps. 90:1)

 

Color: White

Thursday Jan 1, 2026 Name of Jesus

 

Readings Numbers 6:22-27

Psalm 8 (1)

Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11

Luke 2:15-21

 

Prayer of the Day

Eternal Father, you gave your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be a sign of our salvation. Plant in every heart the love of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. At the name of Jesus every knee should bend,

in heaven and on earth and un- der the earth. Alleluia. (Phil. 2:10)

 

Color: White

Fri Jan 2

Genesis 12:1-7

Hebrews 11:1-12

Psalm 72

Sat Jan 3

Genesis 28:10-22

Hebrews 11:13-22

Psalm 72

Sunday Jan 4, 2026 Second Sunday of Christmas

 

Readings

Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12

Psalm 147:12-20 (12) or Wisdom 10:15-21 (20)

Ephesians 1:3-14


 

John 1:[1-9] 10-18

 

Prayer of the Day

O God our redeemer, you created light that we might live, and you illumine our world with your beloved Son. By your Spirit comfort us in all darkness, and turn us toward the light of Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Or

 

Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. All the ends of the earth

have seen the victory of our God. Alleluia. (Ps. 98:3)

 

Color: White

Mon Jan 5

Joshua 1:1-9

Hebrews 11:32—12:2

Psalm 72

Tuesday Jan 6 Epiphany of Our Lord

 

Readings Isaiah 60:1-6

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (11)

Ephesians 3:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faith to know your presence in our lives, and bring us at last to the full vision of your glory, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Almighty and ever-living God, you revealed the incarnation of your Son by the brilliant shining of a star. Shine the light of your justice always in our hearts and over all lands, and accept our lives as the treasure we offer in your praise and for your service, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Everlasting God, the radiance of all faithful people, you brought the nations to the brightness of your rising. Fill the world with your glory, and show yourself to all the world through him who is the true light and the bright morning star, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. We have observed his star at its rising, and have come to worship him. Alleluia. (Matt. 2:2)

 

Color: White

Wed Jan 7

1 Kings 10:1-13

Ephesians 3:14-21

Psalm 72


Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

 

 

YEAR A 2025/2026 Time After Epiphany

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

Day and Date

First Reading

Second Reading

Psalm

Thu Jan 8

1 Samuel 3:1-9

Acts 9:1-9

Psalm 29

Fri Jan 9

1 Samuel 3:10—4:1a

Acts 9:10-19a

Psalm 29

Sat Jan 10

1 Samuel 7:3-17

Acts 9:19b-31

Psalm 29

Sunday Jan 11 – Baptism of Our Lord First Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 1

 

Readings Isaiah 42:1-9

Psalm 29 (3)

Acts 10:34-43

Matthew 3:13-17

 

Prayer of the Day

O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be our daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." Alleluia. (Matt. 3:17)

 

Color: White


 

Mon Jan 12

Genesis 35:1-15

Acts 10:44-48

Psalm 89: 5-37

Tue Jan 13

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Acts 8:4-13

Psalm 89: 5-37

Wed Jan 14

Isaiah 51:1-16

Matthew 12:15-21

Psalm 89: 5-37

Thu Jan 15

Isaiah 22:15-25

Galatians 1:6-12

Psalm 40:1-11

Fri Jan 16

Genesis 27:30-38

Acts 1:1-5

Psalm 40:1-11

Sat Jan 17

1 Kings 19:19-21

Luke 5:1-11

Psalm 40:1-11

Sunday Jan 18 Second Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 2

 

Readings Isaiah 49:1-7

Psalm 40:1-11 (8)

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John 1:29-42

 

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. In the Word was life,

and the life was the light of all people. Alleluia. (John 1:4)

 

Color: Green

Mon Jan 19

Exodus 12:1-13, 21-28

Acts 8:26-40

Psalm 40:6-17

Or

 

Monday Jan 18 Confession of Peter (transferred)

 

Readings Acts 4:8-13

Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 (2)

1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Matthew 16:13-19

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you inspired Simon Peter to confess Jesus as the Messiah and Son of the living God. Keep your church firm on the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace it may proclaim one truth and follow one Lord, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

 

Color: White

Tue Jan 20

Isaiah 53:1-12

Hebrews 10:1-4

Psalm 40:6-17

Wed Jan 21

Isaiah 48:12-21

Matthew 9:14-17

Psalm 40:6-17

Thu Jan 22

1 Samuel 1:1-20

Galatians 1:11-24

Psalm 27:1-6

Fri Jan 23

1 Samuel 9:27—10:8

Galatians 2:1-10

Psalm 27:1-6

Sat Jan 24

1 Samuel 15:34—16:13

Luke 5:27-32

Psalm 27:1-6


 

Sunday Jan 25 - Third Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 3

 

Readings Isaiah 9:1-4

Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (1)

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Matthew 4:12-23

 

Prayer of the Day

Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom

and cured every sickness a-| mong the people. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:23)

 

Color: Green

Mon Jan 26

Judges 6:11-24

Ephesians 5:6-14

Psalm 27:7-14

Or

 

Monday Jan 26 Conversion of Paul (transferred)

 

Readings Acts 9:1-22

Psalm 67 (3)

Galatians 1:11-24

Luke 21:10-19

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant that we may follow his example and be witnesses to the truth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. This Jesus God raised up,

and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)

 

Color: White

Tue Jan 27

Judges 7:12-22

Philippians 2:12-18

Psalm 27:7-14

Wed Jan 28

Genesis 49:1-2, 8-13,

21-26

Luke 1:67-79

Psalm 27:7-14

Thu Jan 29

Deuteronomy 16:18-20

1 Peter 3:8-12

Psalm 15

Fri Jan 30

Deuteronomy 24:17—

25:4

1 Timothy 5:17-24

Psalm 15

Sat Jan 31

Micah 3:1-4

John 13:31-35

Psalm 15

Sunday Feb 1 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 4

 

Readings Micah 6:1-8

Psalm 15 (1)

1 Corinthians 1:18-31


 

Matthew 5:1-12

 

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, you confound the world's wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad,

for your reward in great in heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:12)

 

Color: Green

Mon Feb 2

Ruth 1:1-18

Philemon 1-25

Psalm 37:1-17

Monday Feb 2 Presentation of Our Lord

 

Readings Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 84 (1) or Psalm 24:7-10 (7)

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, your only-begotten Son was presented this day in the temple. May we be presented to you with clean and pure hearts by the same Jesus Christ, our great high priest, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. My eyes have seen your salvation,

which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples. Alleluia. (Luke 2:30-31)

 

Color: White

Tue Feb 3

Ruth 2:1-16

James 5:1-6

Psalm 37:1-17

Wed Feb 4

Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22

Luke 6:17-26

Psalm 37:1-17

Thu Feb 5

Deuteronomy 4:1-14

1 John 5:1-5

Psalm 112:1-9[10]

Fri Feb 6

Isaiah 29:1-12

James 3:13-18

Psalm 112:1-9[10]

Sat Feb 7

Isaiah 29:13-16

Mark 7:1-8

Psalm 112:1-9[10]

Sunday Feb 8 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 5

 

Readings Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12] Psalm 112:1-9 [10] (4)

1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]

Matthew 5:13-20

 

Prayer of the Day

Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ,

our Savior and Lord. Amen.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Jesus says, I am the light of the world;

whoever follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia. (John 8:12)


Color: Green

Mon Feb 9

2 Kings 22:3-20

Romans 11:2-10

Psalm 119:105-112

Tue Feb 10

2 Kings 23:1-8, 21-25

2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Psalm 119:105-112

Wed Feb 11

Proverbs 6:6-23

John 8:12-30

Psalm 119:105-112

Thu Feb 12

Exodus 6:2-9

Hebrews 8:1-7

Psalm 2

Fri Feb 13

Exodus 19:19b-25

Hebrews 11:23-28

Psalm 2

Sat Feb 14

1 Kings 21:20-29

Mark 9:9-13

Psalm 2

Sunday Feb 15 Transfiguration of Our Lord Last Sunday after Epiphany

 

Readings Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm 2 (7) or Psalm 99 (9)

2 Peter 1:16-21

Matthew 17:1-9

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son,

you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. This is my Son, my Chosen, lis- ten to him! Alleluia. (Luke 9:35)

 

Color: White

Mon Feb 16

Exodus 33:7-23

Acts 7:30-34

Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55

Tue Feb 17

1 Kings 19:9-18

Romans 11:1-6

Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55


Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

 

 

YEAR A 2022/2023 Lent

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

 

Day and Date

First Reading

Second Reading

Psalm

Wednesday Feb 18 Ash Wednesday

 

Readings

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12

Psalm 51:1-17 (1)

2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Gracious God, out of your love and mercy you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serve you and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of kindness, and strengthen us to face our mortality with confidence in the mercy of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Return to the LORD, your God,


who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. (Joel 2:13)

 

Color: Purple

Thu Feb 19

Jonah 3:1-10

Romans 1:1-7

Psalm 51

Fri Feb 20

Jonah 4:1-11

Romans 1:8-17

Psalm 51

Sat Feb 21

Isaiah 58:1-12

Matthew 18:1-7

Psalm 51

Sunday Feb 22 - First Sunday in Lent

 

Readings Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Psalm 32 (10)

Romans 5:12-19

Matthew 4:1-11

 

Prayer of the Day

Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

One does not live by bread alone,

but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4)

 

Color: Purple

Mon Feb 23

1 Kings 19:1-8

Hebrews 2:10-18

Psalm 32

Tue Feb 24

Genesis 4:1-16

Hebrews 4:14–5:10

Psalm 32

Wed Feb 25

Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28

Matthew 18:10-14

Psalm 32

Thu Feb 26

Isaiah 51:1-3

2 Timothy 1:3-7

Psalm 121

Fri Feb 27

Micah 7:18-20

Romans 3:21-31

Psalm 121

Sat Feb 28

Isaiah 51:4-8

Luke 7:1-10

Psalm 121

Sunday Mar 1 Second Sunday in Lent

 

Readings Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 (1, 2)

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

John 3:1-17

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up your life to all the world through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

The Son of Man must be lifted up,

that whoever believes in him may have e- ternal life. (John 3:14-15)

 

Color: Purple

Mon Mar 2

Numbers 21:4-9

Hebrews 3:1-6

Psalm 128

Tue Mar 3

Isaiah 65:17-25

Romans 4:6-13

Psalm 128


Wed Mar 4

Ezekiel 36:22-32

John 7:53—8:11

Psalm 128

Thu Mar 5

Exodus 16:1-8

Colossians 1:15-23

Psalm 95

Fri Mar 6

Exodus 16:9-21

Ephesians 2:11-22

Psalm 95

Sat Mar 7

Exodus 16:27-35

John 4:1-6

Psalm 95

Sunday Mar 8 Third Sunday in Lent

 

Readings Exodus 17:1-7

Psalm 95 (1)

Romans 5:1-11

John 4:5-42

 

Prayer of the Day

Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Lord, you are truly the Savior of the world;

give me this living water that I may never thirst again. (John 4:42, 15)

 

Color: Purple

Mon Mar 9

Genesis 24:1-17

2 John 1—13

Psalm 81

Tue Mar 10

Genesis 29:1-4

1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Psalm 81

Wed- Mar 11

Jeremiah 2:4-13

John 7:14-31, 37-39

Psalm 81

Thu Mar 12

1 Samuel 15:10-21

Ephesians 4:25-32

Psalm 23

Fri Mar 13

1 Samuel 15:22-31

Ephesians 5:1-9

Psalm 23

Sat Mar 14

1 Samuel 15:32-34

John 1:1-9

Psalm 23

Sunday Mar 15 Fourth Sunday in Lent

 

Readings

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Psalm 23 (5)

Ephesians 5:8-14

John 9:1-41

 

Prayer of the Day

Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bring light into the darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Jesus says, I am the light of the world;

whoever follows me will have the light of life. (John 8:12)

 

Color: Purple

Mon Mar 16

Isaiah 59:9-19

Acts 9:1-20

Psalm 146

Tue Mar 17

Isaiah 42:14-21

Colossians 1:9-14

Psalm 146

Wed Mar 18

Isaiah 60:17-22

Matthew 9:27-34

Psalm 146

Thu Mar 19

Ezekiel 1:1-3, 2:8—3:3

Revelation 10:1-11

Psalm 130

Or


Thursday Mar 19 Joseph, Guardian of Jesus

 

Readings

2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16

Psalm 89:1-29 (2)

Romans 4:13-18

Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, from the family of your servant David you raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the husband of his blessed mother. Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

We have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2 Cor. 5:1)

 

Color: White

Fri Mar 20

Ezekiel 33:10-16

Revelation 11:15-19

Psalm 130

Sat Mar 21

Ezekiel 36:8-15

Luke 24:44-53

Psalm 130

Sunday Mar 22 Fifth Sunday in Lent

 

Readings Ezekiel 37:1-14

Psalm 130 (5)

Romans 8:6-11

John 11:1-45

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

I am the resurrection and the life;

whoever believes in me will never die. (John 11:25, 26)

 

Color: Purple

Mon Mar 23

1 Kings 17:17-24

Acts 20:7-12

Psalm 143

Tue Mar 24

2 Kings 4:18-37

Ephesians 2:1-10

Psalm 143

Wed Mar 25

Jeremiah 32:1-9, 36-41

Matthew 22:23-33

Psalm 143

Or

 

Wednesday Mar 25 Annunciation of Our Lord

 

Readings Isaiah 7:10-14

Psalm 45 (17) or Psalm 40:5-10 (8)

Hebrews 10:4-10

Luke 1:26-38


Prayer of the Day

Pour your grace into our hearts, O God, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, announced by an angel, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; for he lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

[Alleluia.] Greetings, O favored one! The Lord is with you. The Holy Spirit will come upon you. [Alleluia.] (Luke 1:28, 35)

 

Color: White

Thu Mar 26

1 Samuel 16:11-13

Philippians 1:1-11

Psalm 31:9-16

Fri Mar 27

Job 13:13-19

Philippians 1:21-30

Psalm 31:9-16

Sat Mar 28

Lamentations 3:55-66

Mark 10:32-34

Psalm 31:9-16

Sunday 29 Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday

 

Readings

Procession with Palms: Matthew 21:1-11 Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16 (5)

Philippians 2:5-11

Matthew 26:14—27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54

 

Prayer of the Day

Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your

will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Sovereign God, you have established your rule in the human heart through the servanthood of Jesus Christ. By your Spirit, keep us in the joyful procession of those who with their tongues confess Jesus as Lord and with their lives praise him as Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Or

O God of mercy and might, in the mystery of the passion of your Son you offer your infinite life to the world. Gather us around the cross of Christ, and preserve us until the resurrection, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Christ humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death–even death on a cross.

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above ev'ry name. (Phil. 2:8-9)

 

Color: Scarlet/Purple

Monday Mar 30 Monday in Holy Week

Readings Isaiah 42:1-9

Psalm 36:5-11 (7)

Hebrews 9:11-15

John 12:1-11

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, your Son chose the path that led to pain before joy and to the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory, through Jesus Christ, our


 

Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation May I never boast of anything

except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Gal. 6:14)

 

Color: Purple/Scarlet

Tuesday Mar 31 Tuesday in Holy Week

Readings Isaiah 49:1-7

Psalm 71:1-14 (6)

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

John 12:20-36

 

Prayer of the Day

Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the time of trial, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation May I never boast of anything

except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Gal. 6:14)

 

Color: Purple/Scarlet

Wednesday Apr 1 Wednesday in Holy Week

Readings Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 70 (1)

Hebrews 12:1-3

John 13:21-32

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at human hands and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of his cross and find it the way of life and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation May I never boast of anything

except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Gal. 6:14)

 

Color: Purple/Scarlet


Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

 

 

YEAR A 2025/2026 The Three Days

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

Thursday Apr 2 Maundy Thursday

 

Readings

Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (13)

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

 

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, and give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Eternal God, in the sharing of a meal your Son established a new covenant for all people, and in the washing of feet he showed us the dignity of service. Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these signs of our life in faith may speak again to our hearts, feed our spirits, and refresh our bodies, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

I give you a new commandment,

that you love one another just as I have loved you. (John 13:34) Color: Scarlet/White


Friday Apr 3 Good Friday

 

Readings Isaiah 52:13—53:12

Psalm 22 (1)

Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

John 18:1—19:42

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, look with loving mercy on your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, to be given over to the hands of sinners, and to suffer death on the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Or

Merciful God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself. Grant that we who have been born out of his wounded side may at all times find mercy in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Look to Jesus, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregard- ing its shame,

and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. (Heb. 12:2)

 

Color: None

Saturday Apr 4 Resurrection of Our Lord: Vigil of Easter

 

Readings Creation

First Reading: Genesis 1:1—2:4a Response: Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 (1)

 

Flood

Second Reading: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13

Response: Psalm 46 (7)

 

Testing of Abraham

Third Reading: Genesis 22:1-18 Response: Psalm 16 (11)

 

Deliverance at the Red Sea

Fourth Reading: Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21

Response: Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18 (1)

 

Salvation Freely Offered to All Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 Response: Isaiah 12:2-6 (3)

 

The Wisdom of God

Sixth Reading: Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 or Baruch 3:9-15, 32—4:4

Response: Psalm 19 (8)

 

A New Heart and a New Spirit Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-28


Response: Psalms 42 and 43 (42:2)

 

Valley of the Dry Bones Eighth Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Response: Psalm 143 (11)

 

Gathering of God's People Ninth Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Response: Psalm 98 (4)

 

Call of Jonah

Tenth Reading: Jonah 1:1—2:1 Response: Jonah 2:2-3 [4-6] 7-9 (9)

 

Clothed in the Garments of Salvation Eleventh Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 9-11

Response: Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36a, 43a (3-4)

 

Deliverance from the Fiery Furnace Twelfth Reading: Daniel 3:1-29

Response: Song of the Three Young Men 35-65 (35)

 

New Testament Reading Romans 6:3-11

 

Gospel John 20:1-18

 

Prayer of the Day

Eternal giver of life and light, this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ. Renew your church with the Spirit given us in baptism, that we may worship you in sincerity and truth and may shine as a light in the world, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

O God, you are the creator of the world, the liberator of your people, and the wisdom of the earth. By the resurrection of your Son free us from our fears, restore us in your image, and ignite us with your light, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Let us sing to the LORD, who has triumphed gloriously;

our strength and our might, who has become our salvation. Alleluia. (Exod. 15:1-2) Color: White/Gold


Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

 

 

YEAR A 2025/2026    Easter

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

Day and Date

First Reading

Second Reading

Psalm

Sunday Apr 5 Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day

 

Readings

Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (24)

Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43

Matthew 28:1-10 or John 20:1-18

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia. (1 Cor. 5:7, 8)


Color: White/Gold

Sunday Apr 5 Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Evening

 

Readings Isaiah 25:6-9

Psalm 114 (7)

1 Corinthians 5:6b-8

Luke 24:13-49

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread, open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Our hearts burn within us

while you open to us the scriptures. Alleluia. (Luke 24:27)

 

Color: White/Gold

Mon Apr 6

Exodus 14:10-31;

15:20-21

Colossians 3:5-11

Psalm 118: 1-2,

14-24

Monday Apr 6 Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Monday

 

These propers may be used for a service on Easter Monday or on another day during the week after Easter Day.

 

Readings Daniel 12:1-3

Psalm 16:8-11 (9)

Acts 2:14, 22b-32

Matthew 28:9-15a

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you give us the joy of celebrating our Lord's resurrection. Give us also the joys of life in your service, and bring us at last to the full joy of life eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. God raised up Jesus, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. Alleluia. (Acts 2:24)

 

Color: White/Gold

Tue Apr 7

Exodus 15:1-18

Colossians 3:12-17

Psalm 118: 1-2,

14-24

Wed Apr 8

Joshua 3:1-17

Matthew 28:1-10

Psalm 118: 1-2,

14-24

Thu Apr 9

Song of Songs 2:8-15

Colossians 4:2-5

Psalm 16

Fri Apr 10

Song of Songs 5:9— 6:3

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Psalm 16

Sat Apr 11

Song of Songs 8:6-7

John 20:11-20

Psalm 16

Sunday Apr 12- Second Sunday of Easter

 

Readings Acts 2:14a, 22-32


 

Psalm 16 (11)

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith in you and receive the fullness of Christ's blessing, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Alleluia. (John 20:29)

 

Color: White

Mon Apr 13

Judges 6:36-40

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Psalm 114

Tue Apr 14

Jonah 1:1-17

1 Corinthians 15:19-28

Psalm 114

Wed Apr 15

Jonah 2:1-10

Matthew 12:38-42

Psalm 114

Thu Apr 16

Isaiah 25:1-5

1 Peter 1:8b-12

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

Fri Apr 17

Isaiah 26:1-4

1 Peter 1:13-16

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

Sat Apr 18

Isaiah 25:6-9

Luke 14:12-14

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

Sunday Apr 19 - Third Sunday of Easter

 

Readings Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (13)

1 Peter 1:17-23

Luke 24:13-35

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Our hearts burn within us

while you open to us the scriptures. Alleluia. (Luke 24:32)

 

Color: White

Mon Apr 20

Genesis 18:1-14

1 Peter 1:23-25

Psalm 134

Tue Apr 21

Proverbs 8:32—9:6

1 Peter 2:1-3

Psalm 134

Wed Apr 22

Exodus 24:1-11

John 21:1-14

Psalm 134

Thu Apr 23

Exodus 2:15b-25

1 Peter 2:9-12

Psalm 23

Fri Apr 24

Exodus 3:16-22;

4:18-20

1 Peter 2:13-17

Psalm 23

Sat Apr 25

Ezekiel 34:1-16

Luke 15:1-7

Psalm 23

Or

 

Saturday Apr 25 Mark, Evangelist

 

Readings Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm 57 (9)


2 Timothy 4:6-11, 18

Mark 1:1-15

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you have enriched your church with Mark's proclamation of the gospel. Give us grace to believe firmly in the good news of salvation and to walk daily in accord with it, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. This Jesus God raised up,

and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Sunday April 26 Fourth Sunday of Easter

 

Readings Acts 2:42-47

Psalm 23 (1)

1 Peter 2:19-25

John 10:1-10

 

Prayer of the Day

O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Jesus says, I am the good shepherd.

I know my own and my own know me. Alleluia. (John 10:14)

 

Color: White

Mon Apr 27

Ezekiel 34:17-23

1 Peter 5:1-5

Psalm 100

Tue Apr 28

Ezekiel 34:23-31

Hebrews 13:20-21

Psalm 100

Wed Apr 29

Jeremiah 23:1-8

Matthew 20:17-28

Psalm 100

Thu Apr 30

Genesis 12:1-3

Acts 6:8-15

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Fri May 1

Exodus 3:1-12

Acts 7:1-16

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Or

 

Friday May 1 Philip and James, Apostles

 

Readings Isaiah 30:18-21

Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26 (26)

2 Corinthians 4:1-6

John 14:8-14

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to your Son. Grant that we, remembering their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns and you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation


Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Sat May 2

Jeremiah 26:20-24

John 8:48-59

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Sunday May 3 Fifth Sunday of Easter

 

Readings Acts 7:55-60

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 (5)

1 Peter 2:2-10

John 14:1-14

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with all the world, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father ex- cept through me. Alleluia. (John 14:6)

 

Color: White

Mon May 4

Exodus 13:17-22

Acts 7:17-40

Psalm 102:1-17

Tue May 5

Proverbs 3:5-12

Acts 7:44-56

Psalm 102:1-17

Wed May 6

Proverbs 3:13-18

John 8:31-38

Psalm 102:1-17

Thu May 7

Genesis 6:5-22

Acts 27:1-12

Psalm 66:8-20

Fri May 8

Genesis 7:1-24

Acts 27:13-38

Psalm 66:8-20

Sat May 9

Genesis 8:13-19

John 14:27-29

Psalm 66:8-20

Sunday May 10 Sixth Sunday of Easter

 

Readings Acts 17:22-31

Psalm 66:8-20 (8)

1 Peter 3:13-22

John 14:15-21

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Those who love me will keep my word, and my Fa-| ther will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Alleluia. (John 14:23)

 

Color: White

Mon May 11

Genesis 9:8-17

Acts 27:39-44

Psalm 93

Tue May 12

Deuteronomy 5:22-33

1 Peter 3:8-12

Psalm 93

Wed May 13

Deuteronomy 31:1-13

John 16:16-24

Psalm 93


Thursday May 14 Ascension of Our Lord

 

Readings Acts 1:1-11

Psalm 47 (5) or Psalm 93 (2)

Ephesians 1:15-23

Luke 24:44-53

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your only Son was taken into the heavens and in your presence intercedes for us.

Receive us and our prayers for all the world, and in the end bring everything into your glory, through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to trust that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord;

I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia. (Matt. 28:19, 20)

 

Color: White

Fri May 15

2 Kings 2:1-12

Ephesians 2:1-7

Psalm 93

Or

 

Friday May 15 Matthias, Apostle (transferred)

 

Readings Isaiah 66:1-2

Psalm 56 (12)

Acts 1:15-26

Luke 6:12-16

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the twelve. Grant that your church may always be taught and guided by faithful and true pastors, through Jesus Christ our shepherd, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (John 12:26)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Sat May 16

2 Kings 2:13-15

John 8:21-30

Psalm 93

Sunday May 17 Seventh Sunday of Easter

 

Readings Acts 1:6-14

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (4)

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

John 17:1-11


 

Prayer of the Day

O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. I will not leave you orphaned, says the Lord.

I am com- ing to you. Alleluia. (John 14:18)

 

Color: White

Mon May 18

Leviticus 9:1-11, 22-24

1 Peter 4:1-6

Psalm 99

Tue May 19

Numbers 16:41-50

1 Peter 4:7-11

Psalm 99

Wed May 20

1 Kings 8:54-65

John 3:31-36

Psalm 99

Thu May 21

Exodus 19:1-9a

Acts 2:1-11

Psalm 33:12-22

Fri May 22

Exodus 19:16-25

Romans 8:14-17

Psalm 33:12-22

Sat May 23

Exodus 20:1-21

Matthew 5:1-12

Psalm 33:12-22

Or

 

Saturday May 23 Vigil of Pentecost

 

Readings

Exodus 19:1-9a or Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 33:12-22 (20) or Psalm 130 (4)

Romans 8:14-17, 22-27

John 7:37-39

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, you fulfilled the promise of Easter by sending the gift of your Holy Spirit. Look upon your people gathered in prayer, open to receive the Spirit's flame. May it come to rest in our hearts and heal the divisions of word and tongue, that with one voice and one song we may praise your name in joy and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia.

 

Color: Red

Sunday May 24 Day of Pentecost

 

Readings

Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (30)

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21

John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.


Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, And kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia.

 

Color: Red

Mon May 25

Joel 2:18-29

Romans 8:18-24

Psalm 104:24-34,35b

Tue May 26

Ezekiel 39:7-8, 21-29

Romans 8:26-27

Psalm 104:24-34,35b

Wed May 27

Numbers 11:24-30

John 7:37-39

Psalm 104:24-34,35B

 

 

 

Year A 2025/2026

Year A focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings focus on major Genesis narratives, the covenant with Moses, and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The second, New Testament, readings are from Romans, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.

 

Advent

Nov. 27, 2025 through Dec. 23, 2025

Christmas

Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026

Time after Epiphany

Jan. 7, 2026 through Feb. 17, 2026

Lent

Feb. 18, 2026 through Apr. 1, 2026

The Three Days

Apr. 2, 2026 through Apr. 4, 2026

Easter

Apr. 5, 2026 through May 24, 2026

Time after Pentecost

May 25, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026

 

 

 

YEAR A 2025/2026 Time After Pentecost

This Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).

 

Two series of readings are available for the Time after Pentecost.

 

The Complementary series provides Old Testament readings and psalms chosen for their relationship to the gospels.

 

A Semi-continuous series provides Old Testament readings and psalms that, while not as explicitly connected to the gospels, explore many of the books

and stories not covered by the Complementary series.

 

Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible. The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in parentheses.

 

Day and Date

First Reading

Second Reading

Psalm


Thu May 28

Job 38:1-11

2 Timothy 1:8-12a

Psalm 8

Fri May 29

Job 38:12-21

2 Timothy 1:12b-14

Psalm 8

Sat May 30

Job 38:22-38

John 14:15-17

Psalm 8

Sunday May 31 The Holy Trinity First Sunday After Pentecost

 

Readings Genesis 1:1–2:4a Psalm 8 (1)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Matthew 28:16-20

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; God's glory fills the whole earth. Alleluia. (Isa. 6:3)

 

Color: White

Mon June 1

Job 38:39—39:12

1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Psalm 29

Or

 

Monday June 1 Visit of Mary to Elizabeth (transferred)

 

Readings

1 Samuel 2:1-10

Psalm 113 (2) Romans 12:9-16b Luke 1:39-57

 

Prayer of the Day

Mighty God, by whose grace Elizabeth rejoiced with Mary and greeted her as the mother of the Lord: look with favor on your lowly servants that, with Mary, we may magnify your holy name and rejoice to acclaim her Son as our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. My soul magni- fies the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Alleluia. (Luke 1:47)

 

Color: White

Tue June 2

Job 39:13-25

1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Psalm 29

Wed June 3

Job 39:26—40:5

John 14:25-26

Psalm 29

Thu June 4

Lamentations 1:7-11

2 Peter 2:17-22

Psalm 50:7-15


Fri June 5

Lamentations 3:40-58

Acts 28:1-10

Psalm 50:7-15

Sat June 6

Exodus 34:1-9

Matthew 9:27-34

Psalm 50:7-15

Sunday June 7 - Second Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 10

 

Readings Hosea 5:15—6:6

Psalm 50:7-15 (15)

Romans 4:13-25

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

 

Semi-continuous Series Genesis 12:1-9

Psalm 33:1-12 (12)

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, you are the source of life and the ground of our being. By the power of your Spirit bring healing to this wounded world, and raise us to the new life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me;

and has anointed me to bring good news| to the poor. Alleluia. (Luke 4:18)

 

Color: Green

Mon June 8

Leviticus 15:25-31;

22:1-9

2 Corinthians 6:14—7:2

Psalm 40:1-8

Tue June 9

Hosea 8:11-14; 10:1-2

Hebrews 13:1-16

Psalm 40:1-8

Wed June 10

Hosea 14:1-9

Matthew 12:1-8

Psalm 40:1-8

Thu June 11

Exodus 4:18-23

Hebrews 3:1-6

Psalm 100

Or

 

Thursday June 12 Barnabas, Apostle

 

Readings Isaiah 42:5-12

Psalm 112 (1)

Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3

Matthew 10:7-16

 

Prayer of the Day

We praise you, O God, for the life of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your church, gave generously of his life and possessions for the relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel. Grant that we may follow his example and by our actions give glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. This Jesus God raised up,

and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Fri June 12

Exodus 4:27-31

Acts 7:35-43

Psalm 100

Sat June 13

Exodus 6:28—7:13

Mark 7:1-13

Psalm 100

Sunday June 14 - Third Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 11


Readings Exodus 19:2-8a Psalm 100 (3)

Romans 5:1-8

Matthew 9:35—10:8 [9-23]

 

Semi-continuous Series Genesis 18:1-15[21:1-7]

Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (13)

 

Prayer of the Day

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believein the good news. Alleluia. (Mark 1:15)

 

Color: Green

Mon June 15

Joshua 1:1-11

1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45

Tue June 16

1 Samuel 3:1-9

2 Thessalonians 2:13—

3:5

Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45

Wed June 17

Proverbs 4:10-27

Luke 6:12-19

Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45

Thu June 18

Jeremiah 18:12-17

Hebrews 2:5-9

Psalm 69:7-10 [11-15]

16-18

Fri June 19

Jeremiah 18:18-23

Acts 5:17-26

Psalm 69:7-10 [11-15]

16-18

Sat Jun 20

Jeremiah 20:1-6

Luke 11:53—12:3

Psalm 69:7-10 [11-15]

16-18

 

Sunday June 21 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 12

 

Readings Complementary Series Jeremiah 20:7-13

Psalm 69:7-10 [11-15] 16-18 (16)

Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39

 

Semi-continuous Series Genesis 21:8-21

Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 (16)

 

Prayer of the Day

Teach us, good Lord God, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, except that of knowing that we do your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Jesus say, The Spirit of the Lord will testify on my behalf, and you also are to| testify. Alleluia. (John 15:26, 27)


Color: Green

Mon June 22

Micah 7:1-7

Revelation 2:1-7

Psalm 6

Tue June 23

Jeremiah 26:1-12

Revelation 2:8-11

Psalm 6

Wed June 24

Jeremiah 38:1-13

Matthew 10:5-23

Psalm 6

Or

 

Wednesday June 24 John, the Baptist

 

Readings Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 141 (8)

Acts 13:13-26

Luke 1:57-67 (68-80)

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, by your gracious providence your servant John the Baptist was born to Elizabeth and Zechariah. Grant to your people the wisdom to see your purpose and the openness to hear your will, that the light of Christ may increase in us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- teousness' sake, for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)

 

Color: White

Thu June 25

Jeremiah 25:1-7

Galatians 5:2-6

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18

Fri June 26

Jeremiah 25:8-14

Galatians 5:7-12

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18

Sat June 27

Jeremiah 28:1-4

Luke 17:1-4

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18

Sunday June 28 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 13

 

Readings Complementary Series Jeremiah 28:5-9

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 (1)

Romans 6:12-23

Matthew 10:40-42

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 22:1-14

Psalm 13

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, you direct our lives by your grace, and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world.

Mold us into a people who welcome your word and serve one another, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,

in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.. Alleluia. (1 Peter 2:9)

 

Color: Green


 

Mon June 29

1 Kings 21:1-16

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Psalm 119:161-168

Or

 

Monday June 29 Peter and Paul, Apostles

 

Readings Acts 12:1-11

Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7 (3)

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

John 21:15-19

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, we praise you that your blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdoms. Grant that your church throughout the world may always be instructed by their teaching and example, be knit together in unity by your Spirit, and ever stand firm upon the one foundation who is Jesus Christ our Lord, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. This Jesus God raised up,

and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue June 30

1 Kings 21:17-29

1 John 4:1-6

Psalm 119:161-168

Wed July 1

Jeremiah 18:1-11

Matthew 11:20-24

Psalm 119:161-168

Thu July 2

Zechariah 1:1-6

Romans 7:1-6

Psalm 145:8-14

Fri July 3

Zechariah 2:6-13

Romans 7:7-20

Psalm 145:8-14

Or

 

Friday July 3 Thomas, Apostle

 

Readings Judges 6:36-40

Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26 (1)

Ephesians 4:11-16

John 14:1-7

 

Prayer of the Day

Ever-living God, you strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in the resurrection of your Son. Grant that we too may confess our faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Sat July 4

Zechariah 4:1-7

Luke 10:21-24

Psalm 145:8-14

Sunday July 5 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 14

 

Readings Complementary Series Zechariah 9:9-12

Psalm 145:8-14 (8)


 

Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 45:10-17 (7) or Song of Songs 2:8-13 (10)

 

Prayer of the Day

You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed are you, Lord of heav’n and earth;

You have revealed these things to infants. Alleluia. (Matt. 11:25)

 

Color: Green

Mon July 6

Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-

22

Romans 1:18-25

Psalm 131

Tue July 7

Jeremiah 28:10-17

Romans 3:1-8

Psalm 131

Wed July 8

Jeremiah 13:1-11

John 13:1-17

Psalm 131

Thu July 9

Isaiah 48:1-5

Romans 2:12-16

Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13

Fri July 10

Isaiah 48:6-11

Romans 15:14-21

Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13

Sat July 11

Isaiah 52:1-6

John 12:44-50

Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13

Sunday July 12 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost/ Lectionary 15

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 55:10-13

Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13 (11)

Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 25:19-34

Psalm 119:105-112 (105)

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. The word is very near to you;

it is in your mouth and in your heart. Alleluia. (Deut. 30:14)

 

Color: Green

Mon July 13

Leviticus 26:3-20

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Psalm 92

Tue July 14

Deteronomy 28:1-14

Ephesians 4:17—5:2

Psalm 92

Wed July 15

Proverbs 11:23-30

Matthew 13:10-17

Psalm 92

Thu July 16

Isaiah 41:21-29

Hebrews 2:1-9

Psalm 86:11-17

Fri July 17

Isaiah 44:9-17

Hebrews 6:13-20

Psalm 86:11-17


Sat July 18

Isaiah 44:18-20

Matthew 7:15-20

Psalm 86:11-17

Sunday July 19 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 16

 

Readings

Complementary Series

Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom of Songs 12:13, 16-19

Psalm 86:11-17 (11)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

 

Semi-continuous SerieS Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 (1)

 

Prayer of the Day

Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. My word shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Alleluia. (Isa. 55:11)

 

Color: Green

Mon July 20

Nahum 1:1-13

Revelation 14:12-20

Psalm 75

Tue July 21

Zephaniah 3:1-13

Galatians 4:21—5:1

Psalm 75

Wed July 22

Daniel 12:1-13

Matthew 12:15-21

Psalm 75

Or

 

Wednesday July 22 Mary Magdalene, Apostle

 

Readings

Ruth 1:6-18 or Exodus 2:1-10

Psalm 73:23-28 (28)

Acts 13:26-33a John 20:1-2, 11-18

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your Son first entrusted the apostle Mary Magdalene with the joyful news of his resurrection. Following the example of her witness, may we proclaim Christ as our living Lord and one day see him in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. This Jesus God raised up,

and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)

 

Color: White

Thu July 23

1 Kings 1:28-37

1 Corinthians 4:14-20

Psalm 119:129-136

Fri July 24

1 Kings 1:38-48

Acts 7:44-53

Psalm 119:129-136

Sat July 25

1 Kings 2:1-4

Matthew 12:38-42

Psalm 119:129-136

Or


Saturday July 25 James, Apostle

 

Readings

1 Kings 19:9-18

Psalm 7:1-10 (10) Acts 11:27—12:3a Mark 10:35-45

 

Prayer of the Day

Gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, the first among the twelve to be martyred for the name of Jesus Christ. Pour out on the leaders of your church that spirit of self-denying service which is the true mark of authority among your people, through Jesus Christ our servant, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- teousness’ sake, for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. (Matt. 5:10)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Sunday July 26 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 17

 

Readings Complementary Series 1 Kings 3:5-12

Psalm 119:129-136 (130)

Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-22, 44-52

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 29:15-28

Psalm 105:1-11, 45b (1) or Psalm 128 (1)

 

Prayer of the Day

Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Many will come from east and west

and will eat in the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 8:11)

 

Color: Green

Mon July 27

1 Kings 3:16-28

James 3:13-18

Psalm 119:121-128

Tue July 28

1 Kings 4:29-34

Ephesians 6:10-18

Psalm 119:121-128

Wed July 29

Proverbs 1:1-7, 20-33

Mark 4:30-34

Psalm 119:121-128

Thu July 30

Proverbs 10:1-5

Philippians 4:10-15

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

Fri July 31

Isaiah 51:17-23

Romans 9:6-13

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

Sat Aug 1

Isaiah 44:1-5

Matthew 7:7-11

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

Sunday Aug 2 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 18

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 55:1-5


 

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (16)

Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:13-21

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 32:22-31

Psalm 17:1-7, 15 (15)

 

Prayer of the Day

Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. One does not live by bread alone,

but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:4)

 

Color: Green

Mon Aug 3

Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Romans 1:8-15

Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29

Tue Aug 4

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Acts 2:37-47

Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29

Wed Aug 5

Exodus 16:2-15, 31-35

Matthew 15:32-39

Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29

Thu Aug 6

1 Kings 18:1-16

Acts 17:10-15

Psalm 85:8-13

Fri Aug 7

1 Kings 18:17-19, 30-40

Acts 18:24-28

Psalm 85:8-13

Sat Aug 8

1 Kings 18:41-46

Matthew 16:1-4

Psalm 85:8-13

Sunday Aug 9 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 19

 

Readings Complementary Series 1 Kings 19:9-18

Psalm 85:8-13 (8)

Romans 10:5-15

Matthew 14:22-33

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b (1, 45)

 

Prayer of the Day

God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. I wait for you, O Lord;

in your word is my hope. Alleluia. (Ps. 130:5)

 

Color: Green

Mon Aug 10

Genesis 7:11—8:5

2 Peter 2:4-10

Psalm 18:1-19

Tue Aug 11

Genesis 19:1-29

Romans 9:14-29

Psalm 18:1-19

Wed Aug 12

Job 36:24-33; 37:14-24

Matthew 8:23-27

Psalm 18:1-19

Thu Aug 13

Isaiah 45:20-25

Revelation 15:1-4

Psalm 67

Fri Aug 14

Isaiah 63:15-19

Acts 14:19-28

Psalm 67


Sat Aug 15

Isaiah 56:1-5

Matthew 14:34-36

Psalm 67

Or

 

Saturday Aug 15 Mary, Mother of Our Lord

 

Readings Isaiah 61:7-11

Psalm 34:1-9 (3)

Galatians 4:4-7

Luke 1:46-55

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Greetings, O favored one! The Lord is with you. The Holy Spirit will come upon you. Alleluia. (Luke 1:28, 35)

 

Color: White

Sunday Aug 16 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 20

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

Psalm 67 (3)

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28

 

Semi-continuous Series

Genesis 45:1-5

Psalm 133 (1)

 

Prayer of the Day

God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Jesus preahed the good| the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Alleluia. (Matt. 16:16)

 

Color: Green

Mon Aug 17

2 Kings 5:1-14

Acts 15:1-21

Psalm 87

Tue Aug 18

Isaiah 43:8-13

Romans 11:13-29

Psalm 87

Wed Aug 19

Isaiah 66:18-23

Matthew 8:1-13

Psalm 87

Thu Aug 20

Ezekiel 28:11-19

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Psalm 138

Fri Aug 21

Ezekiel 31:15-18

2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Psalm 138

Sat Aug 22

Ezekiel 36:33-38

Matthew 16:5-12

Psalm 138


 

Sunday Aug 23 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 21

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 51:1-6

Psalm 138 (8)

Romans 12:1-8

Matthew 16:13-20

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Psalm 124 (7)

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. You are the Messiah,

the Son of the living God. Alleluia. (Matt. 16:16)

 

Color: Green

Mon Aug 24

1 Samuel 7:3-13

Romans 2:1-11

Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32

Or

 

Monday Aug 24 Bartholomew, Apostle

 

Readings Exodus 19:1-6

Psalm 12 (6)

1 Corinthians 12:27-31a

John 1:43-51

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, you gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and courageously to preach your word. Grant that your church may proclaim the good news to the ends of the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who an- nounces peace, who brings good news, who announc- es salvation. Alleluia. (Isa. 52:7)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue Aug 25

Deuteronomy 32:18-

20, 28-39

Romans 11:33-36

Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32

Wed Aug 26

Isaiah 28:14-22

Matthew 26:6-13

Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32

Thu Aug 27

Jeremiah 14:13-18

Ephesians 5:1-6

Psalm 26:1-8

Fri Aug 28

Jeremiah 15:1-9

2 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Psalm 26:1-8

Sat Aug 29

Jeremiah 15:10-14

Matthew 8:14-17

Psalm 26:1-8

Sunday Aug 30 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 22


 

Readings Complementary Series Jeremiah 15:15-21

Psalm 26:1-8 (3)

Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b (1, 45)

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, so that we may know the hope to which God has called us. Alleluia. (Eph. 1:17, 18)

 

Color: Green

Mon Aug 31

2 Samuel 11:2-26

Revelation 3:1-6

Psalm 17

Tue Sept 1

2 Samuel

11:27b— 12:15

Revelation 3:7-13

Psalm 17

Wed Sept 2

Jeremiah 17:5-18

Matthew 12:22-32

Psalm 17

Thu Sept 3

Ezekiel 24:1-14

2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Psalm 119:33-40

Fri Sept 4

Ezekiel 24:15-27

Romans 10:15b-21

Psalm 119:33-40

Sat Sept 5

Ezekiel 33:1-6

Matthew 23:29-36

Psalm 119:33-40

Sunday Sept 6 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 23

 

Readings Complementary Series Ezekiel 33:7-11

Psalm 119:33-40 (35)

Romans 13:8-14

Matthew 18:15-20

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 12:1-14

Psalm 149 (1)

 

Prayer of the Day

O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, entrusting the message of reconcilia- tion to us. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 5:19)

 

Color: Green

Mon Sept 7

Leviticus 4:27-31; 5:14-

16

1 Peter 2:11-17

Psalm 119:65-72


Tue Sept 8

Deuteronomy 17:2-13

Romans 13:1-7

Psalm 119:65-72

Wed Sept 9

Leviticus 16:1-5, 20-28

Matthew 21:18-22

Psalm 119:65-72

Thu Sept 10

Genesis 37:12-36

1 John 3:11-16

Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13

Fri Sept 11

Genesis 41:53—42:17

Acts 7:9-16

Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13

Sat Sept 12

Genesis 45:1-20

Matthew 6:7-15

Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13

Sunday Sept 13– Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 24

 

Readings Complementary Series Genesis 50:15-21

Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13 (8)

Romans 14:1-12

Matthew 18:21-35

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 14:19-31

Psalm 114 (7) or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21 (1)

 

Prayer of the Day

O Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness. Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight in doing your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. We have an advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous;

your sins are forgiven on account of his name. Alleluia. (1 John 2:1, 12)

 

Color: Green

Mon Sept 14

Genesis 48:8-22

Hebrews 11:23-29

Psalm 133

Or

 

Thursday Sept 14 Holy Cross Day

 

Readings Numbers 21:4b-9

Psalm 98:1-4 (1) or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38 (35)

1 Corinthians 1:18-24

John 3:13-17

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross so that he might draw the whole world to himself. To those who look upon the cross, grant your wisdom, healing, and eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel AcclamationAlleluia.

May I never boast of anything

except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia. (Gal. 6:14)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue Sept 15

Genesis 49:29—50:14

Romans 14:13—15:2

Psalm 133

Wed Sept 16

Genesis 50:22-26

Mark 11:20-25

Psalm 133

Thu Sept 17

Nahum 1:1, 14—2:2

2 Corinthians 13:1-42

Psalm 145:1-8


Fri Sept 18

Nahum 2:3-13

2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Psalm 145:1-8

Sat Sept 19

Zephaniah 2:13-15

Matthew 19:23-30

Psalm 145:1-8

Sunday Sept 20 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 25

 

Readings Complementary Series Jonah 3:10—4:11

Psalm 145:1-8 (8)

Philippians 1:21-30

Matthew 20:1-16

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 16:2-15

Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 (1, 45)

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Open our hearts, O Lord,

to give heed to what is said by your Son. Alleluia.

 

Color: Green

Mon Sept 21

Genesis 27:1-29

Romans 16:1-6

Psalm 106:1-12

Or

 

Monday Sept 21 Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

 

Readings Ezekiel 2:8—3:11

Psalm 119:33-40 (33)

Ephesians 2:4-10

Matthew 9:9-13

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your Son our Savior called a despised tax collector to become one of his apostles. Help us, like Matthew, to respond to the transforming call of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue Sept 22

Genesis 28:10-17

Romans 16:17-20

Psalm 106:1-12

Wed Sept 23

Isaiah 41:1-13

Matthew 18:1-5

Psalm 106:1-12

Thu Sept 24

Ezekiel 12:17-28

James 4:11-16

Psalm 25:1-9

Fri Sept 25

Ezekiel 18:5-18

Acts 13:32-41

Psalm 25:1-9

Sat Sept 26

Ezekiel 18:19-24

Mark 11:27-33

Psalm 25:1-9


Sunday Sept 27 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 26

 

Readings Complementary Series Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

Psalm 25:1-9 (6)

Philippians 2:1-13

Matthew 21:23-32

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 17:1-7

Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (4)

 

Prayer of the Day

God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord;

I know them and they follow me. Alleluia. (John 10:27)

 

Color: Green

Mon Sept 28

Judges 14:1-20

Philippians 1:3-14

Psalm 28

Tue Sept 29

Judges 16:1-22

Philippians 1:15-21

Psalm 28

Or

 

Tuesday Sept 29 Michael and All Angels

 

Readings Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3

Psalm 103:1-5, 20-22 (20-21)

Revelation 12:7-12

Luke 10:17-20

 

Prayer of the Day

Everlasting God, you have wonderfully established the ministries of angels and mortals. Mercifully grant that as Michael and the angels contend against the cosmic forces of evil, so by your direction they may help and defend us here on earth, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God whom we worship and praise with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Bless the Lord, you angels,

you mighty ones who do God's bidding. Alleluia. (Ps. 103:20)

 

Color: White

Wed Sept 30

Judges 16:23-31

Matthew 9:2-8

Psalm 28

Thu Oct 1

Jeremiah 2:14-22

Colossians 2:16-23

Psalm 80:7-15

Fri Oct 2

Jeremiah 2:23-37

Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a

Psalm 80:7-15

Sat Oct 3

Jeremiah 6:1-10

John 7:40-52

Psalm 80:7-15


 

Sunday Oct 4 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 27

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 5:1-7

Psalm 80:7-15 (14, 15)

Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Psalm 19 (8)

 

Prayer of the Day

Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Jesus says, I chose you and ap- pointed you to go and bear fruit that will last. Alleluia. (John 15:16)

 

Color: Green

Mon Oct 5

Ezekiel 19:10-14

1 Peter 2:4-10

Psalm 144

Tue Oct 6

Isaiah 27:1-6

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Psalm 144

Wed Oct 7

Song of Songs 8:5-14

John 11:45-57

Psalm 144

Thu Oct 8

Isaiah 22:1-8a

1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14

Psalm 23

Fri Oct 9

Isaiah 22:8b-14

James 4:4-10

Psalm 23

Sat Oct 10

Isaiah 24:17-23

Mark 2:18-22

Psalm 23

Sunday Oct 11 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 28

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 25:1-9

Psalm 23 (5)

Philippians 4:1-9

Matthew 22:1-14

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exodus 32:1-14

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 (4)

 

Prayer of the Day

Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. This is the LORD for whom we have waited;

let us be glad and rejoice in God's salvation. Alleluia. (Isa. 25:9)

 

Color: Green


 

Mon Oct 12

Exodus 19:7-20

Jude 17-25

Psalm 34

Or

 

Monday Oct 12 Day of Thanksgiving (Canada)

 

Readings Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Psalm 65

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Luke 17:11-19

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance,

so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in ev- 'ry good work. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 9:8)

 

Color: Green

Tue Oct 13

Amos 9:5-15

Philippians 3:13—4:1

Psalm 34

Wed Oct 14

Song of Songs 7:10— 8:4

John 6:25-35

Psalm 34

Thu Oct 15

Judges 17:1-6

3 John 9-12

Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]

Fri Oct 16

Deuteronomy 17:14-20

1 Peter 5:1-5

Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]

Sat Oct 17

Isaiah 14:3-11

Matthew 14:1-12

Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]

Sunday Oct 18 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 29

 

Readings Complementary Series Isaiah 45:1-7

Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] (7)

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Matthew 22:15-22

 

Semi-continuous Series Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99 (5)

 

Prayer of the Day

Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Shine like stars in the world;

holding fast to the word of life. Alleluia. (Phil. 2:15, 16)

 

Color: Green

Mon Oct 19

Daniel 3:1-18

Revelation 18:1-10,

19-20

Psalm 98


Or

 

Monday Oct 19 Luke, Evangelist (transferred)

 

Readings

Isaiah 43:8-13 or Isaiah 35:5-8

Psalm 124 (8)

2 Timothy 4:5-11

Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you inspired your servant Luke to reveal in his gospel the love and healing power of your Son. Give your church the same love and power to heal, and to proclaim your salvation among the nations to the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our healer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who an- nounces peace,* who brings good news, who announc- es salvation. Alleluia. (Isa. 52:7)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Tue Oct 20

Daniel 3:19-30

Revelation 18:21-24

Psalm 98

Wed Oct 21

Daniel 6:1-28

Matthew 17:22-27

Psalm 98

Thu Oct 22

Numbers 5:5-10

Titus 1:5-16

Psalm 1

Fri Oct 23

Deuteronomy 9:25—

10:5

Titus 2:7-8, 11-15

Psalm 1

Sat Oct 24

Proverbs 24:23-34

John 5:39-47

Psalm 1

Sunday Oct 25 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 30

Or Reformation Sunday may be observed (see below).

 

Readings Complementary Series Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18

Psalm 1(2)

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Matthew 22:34-46

 

Semi-continuous Series Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (16)

 

Prayer of the Day

O Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people. By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for all our neighbors, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Beloved, since God loved us so much,

we also ought to love one another. Alleluia. (1 John 4:11)

 

Color: Green

Mon Oct 26

Deuteronomy 6:1-9,

20-25

James 2:8-13

Psalm 119:41-48


Tue Oct 27

Deuteronomy 10:10-22

James 2:14-26

Psalm 119:41-48

Wed Oct 28

Proverbs 16:1-20

Matthew 19:16-22

Psalm 119:41-48

Or

 

Wednesday Oct 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles

 

Readings Jeremiah 26:[1-6] 7-16

Psalm 11 (1)

1 John 4:1-6

John 14:21-27

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude. We pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in your mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

 

Color: Scarlet/Red

Thu Oct 29

1 Samuel 2:27-36

Romans 2:17-29

Psalm 43

Fri Oct 30

Ezekiel 13:1-16

2 Peter 2:1-3

Psalm 43

Sat Oct 31

Malachi 1:6—2:9

Matthew 23:13-28

Psalm 43

Tuesday Oct 31 Reformation Day

May be transferred to Sunday, Oct 25

 

Readings Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 46 (7)

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36

 

Prayer of the Day

Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with all truth and peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in need, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Or

Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,

and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Alleluia. (John 8:31-32)

 

Color: Red


 

Sunday Nov 1 All Saints Day

 

Readings Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22 (9)

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. They are before the throne of God,

and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. Alleluia. (Rev. 7:15)

 

Color: White

Or

 

Sunday Nov 1 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 31

Or All Saints Sunday may be observed (see above).

 

Readings Complementary Series Micah 3:5-12

Psalm 43 (3)

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Matthew 23:1-12

 

Semi-continuous Series

Joshua 3:7-17

Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 (8)

 

Prayer of the Day

O God, generous and supreme, your loving Son lived among us, instructing us in the ways of humility and justice. Continue to ease our burdens, and lead us to serve alongside of him, Jesus Christ,

our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You have one instructor, the Messiah;

the greatest among you will be your servant. Alleluia. (Matt. 23:10, 11)

 

Color: Green

Mon Nov 2

Jeremiah 5:18-31

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Psalm 5

Tue Nov 3

Lamentations 2:13-17

Acts 13:1-12

Psalm 5

Wed Nov 4

Proverbs 16:21-33

Matthew 15:1-9

Psalm 5

Thu Nov 5

Amos 1:1—2:5

Revelation 8:6—9:12

Psalm 70

Fri Nov 6

Amos 3:1-12

Revelation 9:13-21

Psalm 70

Sat Nov 7

Amos 4:6-13

Matthew 24:1-14

Psalm 70

Sunday Nov 8 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 32


 

Readings

Complementary Series

Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom of Songs 6:12-16 Psalm 70 (5) or Wisdom of Songs 6:17-20 (17)

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13

 

Semi-continuous Series

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7 (4)

 

Prayer of the Day

O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Keep awake and be ready,

for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Alleluia. (Matt. 24:42, 44)

 

Color: Green

Mon Nov 9

Amos 8:7-14

1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Psalm 63

Tue Nov 10

Joel 1:1-14

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Psalm 63

Wed Nov 11

Joel 3:9-21

Matthew 24:29-35

Psalm 63

Thu Nov 12

Ezekiel 6:1-14

Revelation 16:1-7

Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11]12

Fri Nov 13

Ezekiel 7:1-9

Revelation 16:8-21

Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11]12

Sat Nov 14

Ezekiel 7:10-27

Matthew 12:43-45

Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11]12

Sunday Nov 15 Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 33

 

Readings Complementary Series Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18

Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12 (12)

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Matthew 25:14-30

 

Semi-continuous Series

Judges 4:1-7

Psalm 123 (2)

 

Prayer of the Day

Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Abide in me as I a- bide in you;

those who abide in me bear much fruit. Alleluia. (John 15:4, 5)

 

Color: Green

Mon Nov 16

Zechariah 1:7-17

Romans 2:1-11

Psalm 9:1-14

Tue Nov 17

Zechariah 2:1-5, 5:1-4

1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Psalm 9:1-14

Wed Nov 18

Job 16:1-21

Matthew 24:45-51

Psalm 9:1-14

Thu Nov 19

1 Kings 22:13-23

Revelation 14:1-11

Psalm 95:1-7a


Fri Nov 20

1 Chronicles 17:1-15

Revelation 22:1-9

Psalm 95:1-7a

Sat Nov 21

Isaiah 44:21-28

Matthew 12:46-50

Psalm 95:1-7a

Sunday Nov 22 – Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 34

 

Readings

Series

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Psalm 95:1-7a (7)

Ephesians 1:15-23

Matthew 25:31-46

 

Semi-continuous Series

Exekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Psalm 100 (3)

 

Prayer of the Day

O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

Blessed is the coming kingdom of our an- cestor David. Alleluia. (Mark 11:9)

 

Color: White/Green

Mon Nov 23

Esther 2:1-18

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Psalm 7

Tue Nov 24

Esther 8:3-17

Revelation 19:1-9

Psalm 7

Wed Nov 25

Ezekiel 33:7-20

John 5:19-40

Psalm 7

(Year B 2026-2027)

Thu Nov 26

Zechariah 13:1-9

Revelation 14:6-13

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Thursday Nov 26

Day of Thanksgiving (USA)

 

Readings Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Psalm 65

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (11), Luke 17:11-19

 

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance,

so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in ev- 'ry good work. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 9:8)

 

Color: Green


 

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