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Lessons & Collects
November 2011
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
Almighty
God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the
armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son
Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day,
when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the
living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
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December 2011
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011
Second Sunday of Advent
Merciful
God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and
prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings
and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus
Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011
Third Sunday of Advent
Stir
up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because
we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy
speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom,
with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever.
Amen.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Purify
our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son
Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for
himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Romans 16: 25-27
Luke 1: 26-38
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011
Christmas Eve
O
God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of
the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light
on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and
the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.
Amen.
Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-20
Psalm 96
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011
Christmas Day: The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Almighty
God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him,
and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been
born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be
renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom
with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 62:6-12
Titus 3:4-7
John 1:1-14
Psalm 97
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January 2012
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012
The Holy Name
Eternal
Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the
sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him
who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.
Amen.
Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7
or Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 2:15-21
Psalm 8
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
The Eve of the Epiphany
O
God by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the
peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your
presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons and Carols, or,
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord
Father
in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed
him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that
all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have
made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the
Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Almighty
God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant
that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with
the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and
obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)
Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2012
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Give
us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ
and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and
the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62: 6-14
1 Corinthians 7: 29-31
Mark 1:14-20
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Almighty
and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth:
Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant
us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
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February 2012
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Set
us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty
of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our
Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
O
God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept
our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without
you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments
we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
2 Kings 5:1-14
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45
Psalm 30
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
O
God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his
glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith
the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross,
and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Ash Wednesday
Almighty
and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the
sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite
hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our
wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect
remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 58:1-12
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
Psalm 103 or 103:8-14
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
First Sunday in Lent
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.
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
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March 2012
SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012
Second Sunday in Lent
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.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:22-30
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012
Third Sunday in Lent
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.
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious
Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the
true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread,
that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21
SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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 forever. Amen.
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-13
Hebrews 5:5-10
John 12:20-33
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April 2012
SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
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.
Liturgy of the Palms
Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Liturgy of the Word
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012
Maundy Thursday
Almighty
Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the
Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive
it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these
holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Psalm 116:1, 10-17
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012
Good Friday
Almighty
God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our
Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands
of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Hebrews 10:16-25 or
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42
Psalm 22
SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 7, 2012
The Great Vigil of Easter
O God,
who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord's
resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is
given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind,
may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
At The Liturgy of the Word
At least
two of the following Lessons are read, of which one is always the
Lesson from Exodus. After each Lesson, the Psalm or Canticle listed, or
some other suitable psalm, canticle, or hymn may be sung.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a [The Story of Creation]
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13 [The Flood]
Genesis 22:1-18 [Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac]
Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 [Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea]
Isaiah 55:1-11 [Salvation offered freely to all]
Baruch 3:9-15, 3:32-4:4 or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 [Learn wisdom and live]
Ezekiel 36:24-28 [A new heart and a new spirit]
Ezekiel 37:1-14 [The valley of dry bones]
Zephaniah 3:14-20 [The gathering of God's people]
At The Eucharist
Romans 6:3-11
Psalm 114
Mark 16:1-8
SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2012
Easter Day
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.
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18
SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012
Second Sunday of Easter
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.
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012
Third Sunday of Easter
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.
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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.
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
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May 2012
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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.
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:24-30
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012
Sixth Sunday of Easter
O
God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as
surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you,
that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your
promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
Ascension Day
Almighty
God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all
heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to
perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on
earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory
everlasting. Amen.
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012
Seventh Sunday of Easter
O
God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us
comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt
us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.
Amen.
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19
SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2012
The Day of Pentecost
Almighty
God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and
nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift
throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach
to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 104: 25-35,37
Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
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June 2012
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012
First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
Almighty
and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the
confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal
Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity:
Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to
see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and
the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012
Second Sunday after Pentecost
O
God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may
think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do
them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15)
Psalm 138
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35
SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2012
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Keep,
O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love,
that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and
minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus
Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. Amen.
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
Psalm 20
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
Mark 4:26-34
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
O
Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for
you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure
foundation of your lovingkindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16
Psalm 133
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
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July 2012
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty
God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so
to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may
be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
O
God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and
our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be
devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with
pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Psalm 48
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13
SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2012
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
O
Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you,
and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to
do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12B-19
Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29
SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty
God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask
and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and
mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not,
and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
O
God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is
strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy;
that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things
temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21
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August 2012
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Let
your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and,
because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and
govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Psalm 51:1-13
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2012
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Grant
to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things
that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be
enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Psalm 130
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
John 6:35, 41-51
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty
God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and
also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the
fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps
of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Grant,
O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by
your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the
glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 84
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69
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September 2012
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Lord
of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft
in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion;
nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good
works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Grant
us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always
resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never
forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
Mark 7:24-37
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
O
God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully
grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our
hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Grant
us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things
heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are
passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
God,
you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your
promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Psalm 124
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
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October 2012
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty
and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray,
and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the
abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our
conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are
not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus
Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2012
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Lord,
we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may
continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2012
Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty
and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the
nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout
the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your
Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Job 38:1-7, (34-41)
Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012
Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty
and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and
charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what
you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
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November 2012
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012
All Saints’ Sunday
Almighty
God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship
in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to
follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we
may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who
truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the
Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 24
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012
Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
O
God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the
works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal
life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is
pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be
made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Psalm 127
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture Sunday
Blessed
Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,
that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting
life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Samuel 1:4-20
I Samuel 2:1-10
Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Mark 13:1-8
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012
Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
Almighty
and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your
well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant
that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be
freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Daniel 7:9-10; 13-14
Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
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