Sunday's Lectionary

The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church book of Common Prayer

The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the English Standard Version Anglicized Bible

The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 11:1-18

Psalm: Psalm 148

Second Lesson: Revelation 21:1-6

Gospel: John 13:31-35

On May 19 we celebrate the life of Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the Christian Standard Bible

The Collect: O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 9:36-43

Psalm: Psalm 23

Second Lesson: Revelation 7:9-17

Gospel: John 10:22-30

On May 17 we celebrate the life of William Hobart Hare, Bishop of Niobrara and of South Dakota. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The Amplified Bible

The Collect: 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; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)

Psalm: Psalm 30

Epistle: Revelation 5:11-14

Gospel: John 21:1-19

On May 8 we celebrate the life of Dame Julian of Norwich. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The lesson, epistle and Gospel will be read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 5:27-32

Psalm: Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150

Epistle: Revelation 1:4-8

Gospel: John 20:19-31

On May 2 we celebrate the life of Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.

The Lessons and the Gospel will be read from The Easy to Read Version Bible

The Collect: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43

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

Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Gospel: John 20:1-18

On April 26 we celebrate the life of Robert Hunt, Priest and First Chaplain at Jamestown. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The World English Bible.

The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16

Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11

Gospel: Luke 23: 1 – 49

On April 16 we celebrate the life of Mary Brant Witness to the Faith among the Mohawks. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized

The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Old Testament: Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm: Psalm 126

Epistle: Philippians 3:4b-14

Gospel: John 12:1-8

On April 11 we celebrate the life of George Augustus Selwyn, Bishop of New Zealand, and of Lichfield. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm: Psalm 63:1-8

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

On March 28 we celebrate the life of James Solomon Russell, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New International Version Bible

The Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Psalm: Psalm 27

Epistle: Philippians 3:17-4:1

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35

On March 21 we celebrate the life of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Century Version Bible

The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Epistle: Romans 10:8b-13

Gospel: Luke 4:1-13

On March 13 we celebrate the life of James Theodore Holly, Bishop of Haiti, and of the Dominican Republic. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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