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Year C 2018/2019
Year C focuses on the Gospel of Luke. The semi-continuous Old Testament readings are of
prophetic proclamation chosen in chronological order and highlighting Jeremiah.
The second, New Testament, readings are chosen mainly from Galatians, Colossians, 1 and
2 Timothy and 2 Thessalonians.
Advent
Dec. 2, 2018 through Dec. 23, 2018
Christmas
Dec. 24, 2018 through Jan. 6, 2019
Time after Epiphany
Jan. 6 through Mar. 5, 2019
Lent
Mar. 6 through Apr. 17, 2019
The Three Days
Apr. 18 through Apr. 20, 2019
Easter
Apr. 21 through June 9, 2019
Time after Pentecost
June 10 through Nov. 27, 2019
YEAR C 2018/2019 – 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 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 29 Nehemiah 9:6-15 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Psalm 25:1-10
Fri – Nov 30 Nehemiah 9:16-25 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Psalm 25:1-10
Or
Friday, Nov. 30:
Andrew, Apostle
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
Sat – Dec 1 Nehemiah 9:26-31 Luke 21:20-24 Psalm 25:1-10
Sunday, Dec. 2 - First Sunday of Advent
Readings
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening
dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Stand up and | raise your heads—*
your redemption is | drawing near. Alleluia. (Luke 21:28)
Color: Blue
Mon – Dec. 3 Numbers 17:1-11 2 Peter 3:1-18 Psalm 90
Tue – Dec 4 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Revelation 22:12-16 Psalm 90
Wed – Dec 5 Isaiah 1:24-31 Luke 11:29-32 Psalm 90
Thu - Dec 6 Malachi 3:5-12 Philippians 1:12-18a Luke 1:68-79
Fri - Dec 7 Malachi 3:13-18 Philippians 1:18b-26 Luke 1:68-79
Sat - Dec 8 Malachi 4:1-6 Luke 9:1-6 Luke 1:68-79
Sunday, Dec. 9 - Second Sunday of Advent
Readings
Malachi 3:1-4
Baruch 5:1-9 (alternate)
Luke 1:68-79
Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3:1-6
Prayer of the Day
Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people
of the world knowledge of your salvation; 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 10 Isaiah 40:1-11 Romans 8:22-25 Psalm 126
Tue - Dec 11 Isaiah 19:18-25 2 Peter 1:2-15 Psalm 126
Wed - Dec 12 Isaiah 35:3-7 Luke 7:18-30 Psalm 126
Thu - Dec 13 Amos 6:1-8 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Isaiah 12:2-6
Fri - Dec 14 Amos 8:4-12 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Isaiah 12:2-6
Sat - Dec 15 Amos 9:8-15 Luke 1:57-66 Isaiah 12:2-6
Sunday, Dec. 16 - Third Sunday of Advent
Readings
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Isaiah 12:2-6
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 3:7-18
Prayer of the Day
Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that,
rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; 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 17 Numbers 16:1-19 Hebrews 13:7-17 Isaiah 11:1-9
Tue - Dec 18 Numbers 16:20-35 Acts 28:23-31 Isaiah 11:1-9
Wed - Dec 19 Micah 4:8-13 Luke 7:31-35 Isaiah 11:1-9
Thu - Dec 20 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 10:10-18 Psalm 80:1-7
Fri - Dec 21 Isaiah 42:10-18 Hebrews 10:32-39 Psalm 80:1-7
Sat - Dec 22 Isaiah 66:7-11 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 80:1-7
Sunday, Dec. 23 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings
Micah 5:2-5a
Luke 1:46b-55
Psalm 80:1-7 (alternate)
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin
that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with
the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Here I am, the servant | of the Lord;*
let it be with me according | to your word. Alleluia. (Luke 1:38)
Color: Blue
YEAR C 2018/2019 – 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 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
Monday, Dec. 24
Nativity of Our Lord
I — Christmas Eve
Readings
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96 (11)
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that
here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last day wake to the rightness
of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our 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)
Color: White
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Nativity of Our Lord
II — Christmas Day
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
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Nativity of Our Lord
III — Christmas Day
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
Wed – Dec 26 2 Chronicles 24:17-24 Acts 6:1-7; 7:51-60 Psalm 14
or
Wednesday, 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
Thu – Dec 27 Proverbs 8:32-36 John 21:19b-24 Psalm 148
Or
John, Apostle and Evangelist
Readings
Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31
Psalm 116:12-19
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
Fri – Dec 28 Isaiah 54:1-13 Revelation 21:1-7 Psalm 148
Or
Friday, Dec. 28
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
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
Sat – Dec 29 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 Psalm 147:12-20
Sunday, Dec. 30 – First Sunday of Christmas
Readings
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Psalm 148
Colossians 3:12-17
Luke 2:41-52
Prayer of the Day
Shine into our hearts the light of your wisdom, O God, and open our minds to the knowledge of
your word, that in all things we may think and act according to your good will and may live
continually in the light of your Son, Jesus Christ, 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 you richly. Alleluia. (Col. 3:15, 16)
Color: White
Mon – Dec 31 1 Kings 3:5-14 John 8:12-19 Psalm 147:12-20
Or
Monday, Dec. 31, 2018
New Year’s Eve
Readings
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Psalm 8
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
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019
Name of Jesus
Readings
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 8
Galatians 4:4-7
Philippians 2:5-11 (alternate)
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
Wed – Jan 2 Proverbs 1:1-7 James 3:13-18 Psalm 147:12-20
Thu – Jan 3 Job 42:10-17 Luke 8:16-21 Psalm 72
Fri – Jan 4 Isaiah 6:1-5 Acts 7:44-53 Psalm 72
Sat – Jan 5 Jeremiah 31:7-14 John 1:[1-9] 10-18 Psalm 72
Sunday, 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
Mon – Jan 7 Daniel 2:1-19 Ephesians 4:17—5:1 Psalm 72
Tue – Jan 8 Daniel 2:24-49 Ephesians 5:15-20 Psalm 72
Wed – Jan 9 Numbers 24:15-19 Luke 1:67-79 Psalm 72
YEAR C 2018/2019 – 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 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 10 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 29
Fri – Jan 11 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Psalm 29
Sat – Jan 12 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 Psalm 29
Sunday, Jan. 13
Baptism of Our Lord/Lectionary 1
Readings
Isaiah 43:1-9
Psalm 29 (3)
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved
Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice to be
called children of God, 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 14 Judges 4:1-16 Ephesians 6:10-17 Psalm 106:1-12
Tue – Jan 15 Judges 5:12-21 1 John 5:13-21 Psalm 106:1-12
Wed – Jan 16 Numbers 27:1-11 Luke 11:33-36 Psalm 106:1-12
Thu – Jan 17 Jeremiah 3:1-5 Acts 8:18-24 Psalm 36:5-10
Fri – Jan 18 Jeremiah 3:19-25 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 Psalm 36:5-10
Or
Friday Jan. 18
Confession of Peter
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
Sat – Jan 19 Jeremiah 4:1-4 Luke 11:14-23 Psalm 36:5-10
Sunday, Jan. 20 – Second Sunday After Epiphany/Lectionary 2
Readings
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of
your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we
may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus re- | vealed his glory,
and his disciples be- | lieved in him. Alleluia. (John 2:11)
Color: Green
Mon – Jan 21 Isaiah 54:1-8 Romans 12:9-21 Psalm 145
Tue – Jan 22 Song of Solomon 4:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:3-17 Psalm 145
Wed – Jan 23 Song of Solomon 4:9—5:1 Luke 5:33-39 Psalm 145
Thu – Jan 24 Isaiah 61:1-7 Romans 7:1-6 Psalm 19
Fri – Jan 25 Nehemiah 2:1-10 Romans 12:1-8 Psalm 19
Or
Friday Jan. 25
Conversion of Paul
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
Sat – Jan 26 Nehemiah 5:1-13 Luke 2:39-52 Psalm 19
Sunday, Jan. 27 – Third Sunday after Epiphany/Lectionary 3
Readings
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Prayer of the Day
Blessed Lord God, you have caused the holy scriptures to be written for the nourishment of your
people. Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, comforted
by your promises, we may embrace and forever hold fast to the hope of eternal life,
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to bring good news | to the poor,
and to proclaim release | to the captives. Alleluia. (Luke 4:18)
Color: Green
Mon – Jan 28 Jeremiah 36:1-10 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 Psalm 119:89-96
Tue – Jan 29 Jeremiah 36:11-26 2 Corinthians 7:2-12 Psalm 119:89-96
Wed – Jan 30 Jeremiah 36:27-32 Luke 4:38-44 Psalm 119:89-96
Thu – Jan 31 2 Chronicles 34:1-7 Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 71:1-6
Fri – Feb 1 2 Chronicles 35:20-27 Acts 19:1-10 Psalm 71:1-6
Sat – Feb 2 2 Chronicles 36:11-21 John 1:43-51 Psalm 71:1-6
Or
Saturday, 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
Sunday, Feb. 3 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany/Lectionary 4
Readings
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Luke 4:21-30
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and that we
may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command, through your Son, Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You shall go to all to | whom I send you.
Do not be afraid, for | I am with you. Alleluia. (Jer. 1:7, 8)
Color: Green
Mon – Feb 4 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Psalm 56
Tue – Feb 5 2 Kings 5:1-14 1 Corinthians 14:13-25 Psalm 56
Wed – Feb 6 Jeremiah 1:11-19 Luke 19:41-44 Psalm 56
Thu – Feb 7 Numbers 20:22-29 Acts 9:19b-25 Psalm 138
Fri – Feb 8 Numbers 27:12-23 Acts 9:26-31 Psalm 138
Sat – Feb 9 Judges 3:7-11 Luke 4:42-44 Psalm 138
Sunday, Feb. 10 – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany/Lectionary 5
Readings
Isaiah 6:1-8[9-13]
Psalm 138
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11
Prayer of the Day
Most holy God, the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and saints stand in awe.
Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world, and by your grace make us heralds of
your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus says, | Follow me,
and I will make you | fish for people. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:19)
Color: Green
Mon – Feb 11 Judges 5:1-11 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 Psalm 115
Tue – Feb 12 1 Samuel 9:15—10:1b 1 Timothy 3:1-9 Psalm 115
Wed – Feb 13 Isaiah 8:1-15 Luke 5:27-32 Psalm 115
Thu – Feb 14 Jeremiah 13:12-19 Acts 13:26-34 Psalm 1
Fri – Feb 15 Jeremiah 13:20-27 1 Peter 1:17—2:1 Psalm 1
Sat – Feb 16 Jeremiah 17: 1-4 Luke 11:24-28 Psalm 1
Sunday, Feb. 17 – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany/Lectionary 6
Readings
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Psalm 1
1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Luke 6:17-26
Prayer of the Day
Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches
of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Rejoice, and | leap for joy,
for surely your reward is | great in heaven. Alleluia. (Luke 6:23)
Color: Green
Mon – Feb 18 2 Kings 24:18—25:21 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 Psalm 120
Tue – Feb 19 Ezra 1:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:12-19 Psalm 120
Wed – Feb 20 Jeremiah 22:11-17 Luke 11:37-52 Psalm 120
Thu – Feb 21 Genesis 43:16-34 Romans 8:1-11 Psalm 37:1-11,39-40
Fri – Feb 22 Genesis 44:1-17 1 John 2:12-17 Psalm 37:1-11,39-40
Sat – Feb 23 Genesis 44:18-34 Luke 12:57-59 Psalm 37:1-11,39-40
Sunday, Feb. 24 – Seventh Sunday after Epiphany/Lectionary 7
Readings
Genesis 43:3-11, 15
Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Luke 6:27-38
Prayer of the Day
O Lord Jesus, make us instruments of your peace, that where there is hatred, we may sow love, where
there is injury, pardon, and where there is despair, hope. Grant, O divine master, that we may seek to
console, to understand, and to love in your name, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Love your enemies, and you will be children of | the Most High;
forgive, and you will | be forgiven. Alleluia. (Luke 6:35, 37)
Color: Green
Mon – Feb 25 Genesis 33:1-17 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Psalm 38
Tue – Feb 26 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Corinthians 11:17-22,27-33 Psalm 38
Wed – Feb 27 Leviticus 5:1-13 Luke 17:1-4 Psalm 38
Thu – Feb 28 Deuteronomy 9:1-5 Acts 3:11-16 Psalm 99
Fri – Mar 1 Deuteronomy 9:6-14 Acts 10:1-8 Psalm 99
Sat – Mar 2 Deuteronomy 9:15-24 Luke 10:21-24 Psalm 99
Sunday, Mar. 3 – Transfiguration of Our Lord
Last Sunday after Epiphany
Readings
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99 (9)
2 Corinthians 3:12 — 4:2
Luke 9:28-36[37-43a]
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of
Jesus Christ. Transform us into the likeness of your Son, who renewed our humanity so that we may
share in his divinity, Jesus Christ our 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 – Mar 4 Exodus 35:1-29 Acts 10:9-23a Psalm 35:11-28
Tue – Mar 5 Ezekiel 1:1—2:1 Acts 10:23b-33 Psalm 35:11-28
YEAR C 2018/2019 – 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 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, March 6
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 – Mar 7 Exodus 5:10-23 Acts 7:30-34 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Fri – Mar 8 Exodus 6:1-13 Acts 7:35-42 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Sat – Mar 9 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 John 12:27-36 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Sunday, Mar. 10 - First Sunday in Lent
Readings
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 (11)
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide
us now, so that, following your Son, we may walk safely through the wilderness of this world toward the
life you alone can give, through 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 – Mar 11 1 Chronicles 21:1-17 1 John 2:1-6 Psalm 17
Tue – Mar 12 Zechariah 3:1-10 2 Peter 2:4-21 Psalm 17
Wed – Mar 13 Job 1:1-22 Luke 21:34 —22:6 Psalm 17
Thu – Mar 14 Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18 Philippians 3:2-12 Psalm 27
Fri – Mar 15 Genesis 14:17-24 Philippians 3:17-20 Psalm 27
Sat – Mar 16 Psalm 118:26-29 Matthew 23:37-39 Psalm 27
Sunday, Mar. 17 – Second Sunday in Lent
Readings
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27 (5)
Philippians 3:17--4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Prayer of the Day
God of the covenant, in the mystery of the cross you promise everlasting life to the world. Gather all
peoples into your arms, and shelter us with your mercy, that we may rejoice in the life we share in 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 18 Exodus 33:1-6 Romans 4:1-12 Psalm 105:1-15 [16-41] 42
Tue – Mar 19 Numbers 14:10b-24 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Psalm 105:1-15 [16-41] 42
Or
Tuesday, 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
Wed – Mar 20 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 Luke 13:22-31 Psalm 105:1-15 [16-41] 42
Thu – Mar 21 Daniel 3:19-30 Revelation 2:8-11 Psalm 63:1-8
Fri – Mar 22 Daniel 12:1-4 Revelation 3:1-6 Psalm 63:1-8
Sat – Mar 23 Isaiah 5:1-7 Luke 6:43-45 Psalm 63:1-8
Sunday, Mar. 24 – Third Sunday in Lent
Readings
Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8 (1)
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Prayer of the Day
Eternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and
resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your word and obey it, and bring your saving love to fruition
in our lives, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Jesus began | to proclaim,
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven | has come near. (Matt. 4:17)
Color: Purple
Mon – Mar 25 Jeremiah 11:1-17 Romans 2:1-11 Psalm 39
Or
Monday, Mar. 25
Annunciation of Our Lord
Readings
Isaiah 7:10-14
Psalm 45 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
Tue – Mar 26 Ezekiel 17:1-10 Romans 2:12-16 Psalm 39
Wed- Mar 27 Numbers 13:17-27 Luke 13:18-21 Psalm 39
Thu – Mar 28 Joshua 4:1-13 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:5 Psalm 32
Fri – Mar 29 Joshua 4:14-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-15 Psalm 32
Sat – Mar 30 Exodus 32:7-14 Luke 15:1-10 Psalm 32
Sunday, Mar. 31 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
Readings
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32 (11)
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Prayer of the Day
God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all with your mercy.
By our baptism clothe us with garments of your grace, and feed us at the table of your love,
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 will arise and go to my fa- | ther and say,
I have sinned against heaven | and before you. (Luke 15:18)
Color: Purple
Mon – Apr 1 Leviticus 23:26-41 Revelation 19:1-8 Psalm 53
Tue – Apr 2 Leviticus 25:1-19 Revelation 19:9-10 Psalm 53
Wed – Apr 3 2 Kings 4:1-7 Luke 9:10-17 Psalm 53
Thu – Apr 4 Isaiah 43:1-7 Philippians 2:19-24 Psalm 126
Fri – Apr 5 Isaiah 43:8-15 Philippians 2:25—3:1 Psalm 126
Sat – Apr 6 Exodus 12:21-27 John 11:45-57 Psalm 126
Sunday, Apr. 7 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Readings
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126 (5)
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8
Prayer of the Day
Creator God, you prepare a new way in the wilderness, and your grace waters our desert. Open our
hearts to be transformed by the new thing you are doing, that our lives may proclaim the extravagance
of your love given to all 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
Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what | lies ahead,
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God | in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:13-14)
Color: Purple
Mon – Apr 8 Exodus 40:1-15 Hebrews 10:19-25 Psalm 20
Tue – Apr 9 Judges 9:7-15 1 John 2:18-28 Psalm 20
Wed – Apr 10 Habakkuk 3:2-15 Luke 18:31-34 Psalm 20
Thu – Apr 11 Isaiah 53:10-12 Hebrews 2:1-9 Psalm 31:9-16
Fri – Apr 12 Isaiah 54:9-10 Hebrews 2:10-18 Psalm 31:9-16
Sat – Apr 13 Leviticus 23:1-8 Luke 22:1-13 Psalm 31:9-16
Sunday, Apr. 14 – Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday
Readings
Luke 19:28-40 Procession with Palms
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16 (5)
Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 22:14 — 23:56 or Luke 23:1-49
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: Purple/Scarlet
Monday, Apr. 15 – 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, Apr. 16 – 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. 17 – 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 C 2018/2019 – 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 of the Bible.
The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse in
parentheses.
Thurs,. Apr. 18 – 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. 19 – 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. 20 – 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 C 2018/2019 – 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 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. 21 – Resurrection of Our Lord
Easter Day
Readings
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (24)
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
Luke 24:1-12 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. 21 – 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 22 Joshua 10:16-27 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Tue – Apr 23 Judges 4:17-23; 5:24-31a Revelation 12:1-12 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Wed – Apr 24 2 Samuel 6:1-15 Luke 24:1-12 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Thu – Apr 25 1 Samuel 17:1-23 Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 150
Or
Thursday 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
Fri – Apr 26 1 Samuel 17:19-32 Acts 5:17-26 Psalm 150
Sat – Apr 27 1 Samuel 17:32-51 Luke 24:36-40 Psalm 150
Sunday, Apr. 28 - Second Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 5:27-32
Psalm 118:14-29 (8) or Psalm 150 (6)
Revelation 1:4-8
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 29 Esther 7:1-10 Revelation 1:9-20 Psalm 122
Tue – Apr 30 Esther 8:1-17 Revelation 2:8-11 Psalm 122
Wed – May 1 Esther 9:1-5, 18-23 Luke 12:4-12 Psalm 122
Or
Wednesday 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
Thu – May 2 Isaiah 5:11-17 Revelation 3:14-22 Psalm 30
Fri – May 3 Isaiah 6:1-4 Revelation 4:1-11 Psalm 30
Sat – May 4 Genesis 18:1-8 Luke 14:12-14 Psalm 30
Sunday, May 5 - Third Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]
Psalm 30 (11)
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
Prayer of the Day
Eternal and all-merciful God, with all the angels and all the saints we laud your majesty and might. By the
resurrection of your Son, show yourself to us and inspire us to follow 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 24:32)
Color: White
Mon – May 6 Ezekiel 1:1-25 Acts 9:19b-31 Psalm 121
Tue – May 7 Ezekiel 1:26—2:1 Acts 26:1-18 Psalm 121
Wed – May 8 Isaiah 6:1-8 Luke 5:1-11 Psalm 121
Thu – May 9 Ezekiel 11:1-25 Revelation 5:1-10 Psalm 23
Fri – May 10 Ezekiel 20:39-44 Revelation 6:1—7:4 Psalm 23
Sat – May 11 Ezekiel 28:25-26 Luke 12:29-32 Psalm 23
Sunday, May 12 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23 (1)
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Prayer of the Day
O God of peace, you brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the
sheep. By the blood of your eternal covenant, make us complete in everything good that we may do
your will, and work among us all that is well-pleasing in your sight, 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 – May 13 Ezekiel 37:15-28 Revelation 15:1-4 Psalm 100
Tue – May 14 Ezekiel 45:1-9 Acts 9:32-35 Psalm 100
Or
Tuesday, May 14
Matthias, Apostle
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. (Acts 1:8)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Wed – May 15 Jeremiah 50:17-20 John 10:31-42 Psalm 100
Thu – May 16 Ezekiel 2:8—3:11 Revelation 10:1-11 Psalm 148
Fri – May 17 Daniel 7:13-14 Revelation 11:15 Psalm 148
Sat – May 18 Daniel 7:27 Revelation 11:16-19 Psalm 148
Sunday, May 19 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148 (13)
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, you teach us that without love, our actions gain nothing. Pour into our hearts your
most excellent gift of love, that, made alive by your Spirit, we may know goodness and peace,
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
Alleluia. Everyone will know that you are | my disciples
if you have love for | one another. Alleluia. (John 13:35)
Color: White
Mon – May 20 1 Samuel 20:1-23, 35-42 Acts 11:19-26 Psalm 133
Tue – May 21 2 Samuel 1:4-27 Acts 11:27-30 Psalm 133
Wed – May 22 Leviticus 19:9-18 Luke 10:25-28 Psalm 133
Thu – May 23 Proverbs 2:1-5 Acts 15:36-41 Psalm 67
Fri – May 24 Proverbs 2:6-8 Acts 16:1-8 Psalm 67
Sat – May 25 Proverbs 2:9-15 Luke 19:1-10 Psalm 67
Sunday, May 26 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67 (4)
Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5
John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
Prayer of the Day
Bountiful God, you gather your people into your realm, and you promise us food from your tree of life.
Nourish us with your word, that empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and 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. 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 27 1 Chronicles 12:16-22 Revelation 21:5-14 Psalm 93
Tue – May 28 2 Chronicles 15:1-15 Revelation 21:15-22 Psalm 93
Wed – May 29 2 Chronicles 34:20-33 Luke 2:25-38 Psalm 93
Thursday, May 30 – 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 31 Exodus 33:12-17 Revelation 22:6-9 Psalm 97
Or
Friday, May 31 – Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
Readings
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Psalm 113
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
Sat – Jun 1 Exodus 33:18-23 John 1:14-18 Psalm 97
Sunday, June 2 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97 (12)
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17:20-26
Prayer of the Day
O God, form the minds of your faithful people into your one will. Make us love what you command
and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed
where true joy is found, your Son, Jesus Christ our 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 – Jun 3 Exodus 40:16-38 Acts 16:35-40 Psalm 29
Tue – Jun 4 2 Chronicles 5:2-14 Acts 26:19-29 Psalm 29
Wed –Jun 5 Ezekiel 3:12-21 Luke 9:18-27 Psalm 29
Thu – Jun 6 Isaiah 32:11-17 Galatians 5:16-25 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Fri – Jun 7 Isaiah 44:1-4 Galatians 6:7-10 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Sat – Jun 8 2 Kings 2:1-15a Luke 1:5-17 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Or
Saturday, June 8
Vigil of Pentecost
Readings
Exodus 19:1-9 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, June 9– Day of Pentecost
Readings
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (30)
Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17 [25-27]
Prayer of the Day
God our creator, the resurrection of your Son offers life to all the peoples of earth. By your
Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love, empowering our lives for service and our tongues for praise,
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
Mon – Jun 10 Joel 2:18-29 1 Corinthians 2:1-11 Psalm 48
Tue – Jun 11 Ezekiel 11:14-25 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 Psalm 48
Or
Tuesday, June 11
Barnabas, Apostle
Readings
Isaiah 42:5-12
Psalm 112
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
Wed – Jun 12 Numbers 24:1-14 Luke 1:26-38 Psalm 48
YEAR C 2018/2019 – 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 provided for the Time after Pentecost.
The Complementary series provides Old Testament readings and psalms
chosen for their relationship to the gospels.
The 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 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 – Jun 13 Proverbs 3:13-18 Ephesians 1:17-19 Psalm 8
Fri – Jun 14 Proverbs 3:19-26 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 8
Sat – Jun 15 Proverbs 4:1-9 Luke 2:41-52 Psalm 8
Sunday, June 16 – The Holy Trinity
First Sunday After Pentecost
Readings
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8 (2)
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15
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 – Jun 17 Proverbs 7:1-4 Ephesians 4:7-16 Psalm 124
Tue – Jun 18 Proverbs 8:4-21 Ephesians 5:15-20 Psalm 124
Wed – Jun 19 Daniel 1:1-21 Luke 1:46b-55 Psalm 124
Thu – June 20
Complementary
Isaiah 56:9-12
Romans 2:17-29
Psalm 22:19-28
Semi-continuous Genesis 24:1-21 Romans 2:17-29 Psalm 42 and 43
Fri – June 21
Complementary
Isaiah 57:1-13
Galatians 3:15-22
Psalm 22:19-28
Semi-continuous Job 6:14-30 Galatians 3:15-22 Psalm 42 and 4
Sat – June 22
Complementary
Isaiah 59:1-8
Matthew 9:27-34
Psalm 22:19-28
Semi-continuous Proverbs 11:3-13 Matthew 9:27-34 Psalm 42 and 43
Sunday, June 23 – Second Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary
Readings
Complementary Series
Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm 22:19-28(22)
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
Semi-continuous Series
1 Kings 19:1-4 [5-7] 8-15a
Psalm 42—43 (43:3)
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, we bring before you the cries of a sorrowing world. In your mercy set us free from the chains
that bind us, and defend us from everything that is evil, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Return | to your home,*
and declare how much God has | done for you. Alleluia. (Luke 8:29)
Color: Green
Mon – June 24
Complementary
Job 18:1-21
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Psalm 64
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 9:1-13 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 59
Or
Monday, 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: Scarlet/White
Tue – June 25
Complementary
Job 19:1-22
Ephesians 2:11-22
Psalm 64
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 9:14-26 Ephesians 2:11-22 Psalm 59
Wed – June 26
Complementary
Ezekiel 32:1-10
Luke 9:37-43a
Psalm 64
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 9:30-37 Luke 9:37-43a Psalm 59
Thu – June 27
Complementary
Leviticus 9:22—10:11
2 Corinthians 13:5-10
Psalm 16
Semi-continuous 1 Kings 22:29-40, 51-53 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Fri – June 28
Complementary
2 Kings 1:1-16
Galatians 4:8-20
Psalm 16
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 1:1-12 Galatians 4:8-20 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Sat – June 29
Complementary
Deuteronomy 32:15-27,
39-43
Luke 9:21-27
Psalm 16
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 1:13-18; 2:3-5 Luke 9:21-27 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Or
Saturday, 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
Sunday, June 30 – Third Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 13
Readings
Complementary Series
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16 (8)
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62
Semi-continuous Series
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 (15)
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62
Prayer of the Day
Sovereign God, ruler of all hearts, you call us to obey you, and you favor us with true freedom. Keep us
faithful to the ways of your Son, that, leaving behind all that hinders us, we may steadfastly follow your
paths, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Lord, to whom | shall we go?*
You have the words of e- | ternal life. Alleluia. (John 6:68)
Color: Green
Mon – July 1
Complementary
Genesis 24:34-41, 50-67
1 John 2:7-11
Psalm 140
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 2:15-22 1 John 2:7-11 Psalm 75
Tue – July 2
Complementary
Jeremiah 3:15-18
Ephesians 5:6-20
Psalm 140
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 3:4-20 Ephesians 5:6-20 Psalm 75
Wed – July 3
Complementary
Jeremiah 23:16-22
Matthew 10:16-25
Psalm 140
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 4:1-7 Matthew 10:16-25 Psalm 75
Or
Wednesday, 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
Thu – July 4
Complementary
2 Kings 21:1-15
Romans 7:14-25
Psalm 66:1-9
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 4:8-17 Romans 7:14-25 Psalm 30
Fri – July 5
Complementary
Jeremiah 51:47-58
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Psalm 66:1-9
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 4:18-31 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Psalm 30
Sat – July 6
Complementary
Zechariah 14:10-21
Luke 9:1-6
Psalm 66:1-9
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 4:32-37 Luke 9:1-6 Psalm 30
Sunday, July 7 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 14
Readings
Complementary Series
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-9 (4)
Galatians 6:[1-6] 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Semi-continuous Series
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30 (2)
Galatians 6:[1-6] 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Prayer of the Day
O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus, you are the city that shelters us, the mother who comforts us. With
your Spirit accompany us on our life’s journey, that we may spread your peace in all the world, through
your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Let the peace of Christ rule | in your hearts,*
and let the word of Christ dwell | in you richly. Alleluia. (Col. 3:15, 16)
Color: Green
Mon – July 8
Complementary
Jeremiah 6:10-19
Acts 19:21-27
Psalm 119:73-80
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 5:15-19a Acts 19:21-27 Psalm 6
Tue – July 9
Complementary
Jeremiah 8:4-13
Acts 19:28-41
Psalm 119:73-80
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 5:19b-27 Acts 19:28-41 Psalm 6
Wed – July 10
Complementary
Joshua 23:1-16
Luke 10:13-16
Psalm 119:73-80
Semi-continuous 2 Kings 6:1-7 Luke 10:13-16 Psalm 6
Thu – July 11
Complementary
Genesis 41:14-36
James 2:14-26
Psalm 25:1-10
Semi-continuous Amos 1:1—2:3 James 2:14-26 Psalm 82
Fri – July 12
Complementary
Genesis 41:37-49
Acts 7:9-16
Psalm 25:1-10
Semi-continuous Amos 2:4-11 Acts 7:9-16 Psalm 82
Sat – July 13
Complementary
Leviticus 19:1-4, 32-37
John 3:16-21
Psalm 25:1-10
Semi-continuous Amos 2:12—3:8 John 3:16-21 Psalm 82
Sunday, July 14 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 15
Readings
Complementary Series
Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Psalm 25:1-10 (4)
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37
Semi-continuous Series
Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 82 (8)
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longers for your loving care. Hear the cries
of everyone in need, and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You shall love the Lord your God with | all your heart,*
and your neighbor | as yourself. Alleluia. (Luke 10:27)
Color: Green
Mon – July 15
Complementary
Job 24:1-8
James 2:1-7
Psalm 25:11-20
Semi-continuous Amos 3:9— 4:5 James 2:1-7 Psalm 7
Tue – July 16
Complementary
Proverbs 19:1-17
1 John 3:11-17
Psalm 25:11-20
Semi-continuous Amos 4:6-13 1 John 3:11-17 Psalm 7
Wed – July 17
Complementary
Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
Matthew 25:31-46
Psalm 25:11-20
Semi-continuous Amos 5:1-9 Matthew 25:31-46 Psalm 7
Thu – July 18
Complementary
Genesis 12:10-20
Hebrews 5:1-6
Psalm 15
Semi-continuous Amos 5:10-17 Hebrews 5:1-6 Psalm 52
Fri – July 19
Complementary
Genesis 13:1-18
Ephesians 3:14-21
Psalm 15
Semi-continuous Amos 5:18-27 Ephesians 3:14-21 Psalm 52
Sat – July 20
Complementary
Genesis 14:1-16
Luke 8:4-10
Psalm 15
Semi-continuous Amos 6:1-14 Luke 8:4-10 Psalm 52
Sunday, July 21 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings
Complementary Series
Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm 15 (1)
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
Semi-continuous Series
Amos 8:1-12
Psalm 52 (8)
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
Prayer of the Day
Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ, and you make yourself our guest. Amid the cares of our
lives, make us attentive to your presence, that we may treasure your word above all else, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Blessed are those who hold the word fast in an honest | and good heart,*
and bear fruit with pa- | tient endurance. Alleluia. (Luke 8:15)
Color: Green
Mon – July 22
Complementary
Exodus 18:1-12
Colossians 1:27—2:7
Psalm 119:97-104
Semi-continuous Amos 7:1-6 Colossians 1:27—2:7 Psalm 119:17-32
Or
Monday, 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
Tue – July 23
Complementary
Proverbs 9:1-18
1 John 2:1-6
Psalm 119:97-104
Semi-continuous Amos 8:13—9:4 1 John 2:1-6 Psalm 119:17-32
Wed – July 24
Complementary
Deuteronomy 12:1-12
John 6:41-51
Psalm 119:97-104
Semi-continuous Amos 9:5-15 John 6:41-51 Psalm 119:17-32
Thu – July 25
Complementary
Esther 2:19—3:6
Acts 1:15-20
Psalm 138
Semi-continuous Hosea 4:1-19 Acts 1:15-20 Psalm 85
Or
Thursday, 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. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Fri – July 26
Complementary
Esther 3:7-15
Acts 2:22-36
Psalm 138
Semi-continuous Hosea 5:1-15 Acts 2:22-36 Psalm 85
Sat – July 27
Complementary
Esther 4:1-17
Luke 8:22-25
Psalm 138
Semi-continuous Hosea 1:11—2:15 Luke 8:22-25 Psalm 85
Sunday, July 28 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 17
Readings
Complementary Series
Genesis 18:20-32
Psalm 138 (8)
Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]
Luke 11:1-13
Semi-continuous Series
Hosea 1:2-10
Psalm 85 (13)
Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]
Luke 11:1-13
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, you are always more ready to hear than we are to pray, and you gladly
give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour upon us your abundant mercy. Forgive us those things
that weigh on our conscience, and give us those good things that come only through your Son, Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Ask, and it will be given you; search, and | you will find;*
knock, and the door will be o- | pened to you. Alleluia. (Luke 11:9)
Color: Green
Mon – July 29
Complementary
Esther 5:1-14
Colossians 2:16—3:1
Psalm 55:16-23
Semi-continuous Hosea 2:14 —3:5 Colossians 2:16—3:1 Psalm 44
Tue – July 30
Complementary
Esther 6:1—7:6
Romans 9:30 —10:4
Psalm 55:16-23
Semi-continuous Hosea 6:1-10 Romans 9:30 —10:4 Psalm 44
Wed – July 31
Complementary
Esther 7:7—8:17
Matthew 5:43-48
Psalm 55:16-23
Semi-continuous Hosea 6:11—7:16 Matthew 5:43-48 Psalm 44
Thu – Aug 1
Complementary
Proverbs 23:1-11
Romans 11:33-36
Psalm 49:1-12
Semi-continuous Hosea 8:1-14 Romans 11:33-36 Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Fri – Aug 1
Complementary
Proverbs 24:1-12
Ephesians 4:17-24
Psalm 49:1-12
Semi-continuous Hosea 9:1-17 Ephesians 4:17-24 Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Sat – Aug 3
Complementary
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Mark 10:17-22
Psalm 49:1-12
Semi-continuous Hosea 10:1-15 Mark 10:17-22 Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Sunday, Aug. 4 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 18
Readings
Complementary Series
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm 49:1-12 (3)
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Semi-continuous Series
Hosea 11:1-11
Psalm 107:1-9, 43 (8)
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Prayer of the Day
Benevolent God, you are the source, the guide, and the goal of our lives. Teach us to love what is
worth loving, to reject what is offensive to you, and to treasure what is precious in your sight,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Blessed are the | poor in spirit,*
for theirs is the king- | dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:3)
Color: Green
Mon – Aug. 5
Complementary
Ecclesiastes 2:1-17
Colossians 3:18— 4:1
Psalm 127
Semi-continuous Hosea 11:12—12:14 Colossians 3:18— 4:1 Psalm 60
Tue – Aug. 6
Complementary
Ecclesiastes 3:16— 4:8
Colossians 4:2-6
Psalm 127
Semi-continuous Hosea 13:1-16 Colossians 4:2-6 Psalm 60
Wed – Aug. 7
Complementary
Ecclesiastes 12:1-8,
13-14
Luke 12:22-31
Psalm 127
Semi-continuous Hosea 14:1-9 Luke 12:22-31 Psalm 60
Thu – Aug. 8
Complementary
Job 21:1-16
Romans 9:1-9
Psalm 33:12-22
Semi-continuous Isaiah 9:8-17 Romans 9:1-9 Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
Fri – Aug. 9
Complementary
Ecclesiastes 6:1-6
Acts 7:1-8
Psalm 33:12-22
Semi-continuous Isaiah 9:18—10:4 Acts 7:1-8 Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
Sat – Aug. 10
Complementary
Genesis 11:27-32
Matthew 6:19-24
Psalm 33:12-22
Semi-continuous Isaiah 1:2-9, 21-23 Matthew 6:19-24 Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
Sunday, Aug. 11 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 19
Readings
Complementary Series
Genesis 15:1-6
Psalm 33:12-22 (22)
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40
Semi-continuous Series
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 (23)
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your church. Open our hearts
to the riches of your grace, that we may be ready to receive you wherever you appear, 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 – Aug. 12
Complementary
2 Chronicles 33:1-17
Hebrews 11:1-7
Psalm 89:1-18
Semi-continuous Isaiah 2:1-4 Hebrews 11:1-7 Psalm 11
Tue – Aug. 13
Complementary
2 Chronicles 34:22-33
Hebrews 11:17-28
Psalm 89:1-18
Semi-continuous Isaiah 24:1-13 Hebrews 11:17-28 Psalm 11
Wed – Aug 14
Complementary
Jeremiah 33:14-26
Luke 12:41-48
Psalm 89:1-18
Semi-continuous Isaiah 24:14-23 Luke 12:41-48 Psalm 11
Thu – Aug. 15
Complementary
Joshua 7:1, 10-26
Hebrews 10:26-31
Psalm 82
Semi-continuous Isaiah 2:5-11 Hebrews 10:26-31 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
Or
Thursday, 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
Fri – Aug. 16
Complementary
1 Samuel 5:1-12
Hebrews 10:32-39
Psalm 82
Semi-continuous Isaiah 3:1-17 Hebrews 10:32-39 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
Sat – Aug. 17
Complementary
1 Samuel 6:1-16
Matthew 24:15-27
Psalm 82
Semi-continuous Isaiah 3:18— 4:6 Matthew 24:15-27 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
Sunday, Aug. 18 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 20
Readings
Complementary Series
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82 (8)
Hebrews 11:29—12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Semi-continuous Series
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 (14, 15)
Hebrews 11:29—12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Prayer of the Day
O God, judge eternal, you love justice and hate oppression, and you call us to share your zeal
for truth. Give us courage to take our stand with all victims of bloodshed and greed, and, following
your servants and prophets, to look to the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, your Son, Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. My sheep | hear my voice.*
I know them, and they | follow me. Alleluia. (John 10:27)
Color: Green
Mon – Aug. 19
Complementary
Jeremiah 23:30-40
1 John 4:1-6
Psalm 32
Semi-continuous Isaiah 5:8-23 1 John 4:1-6 Psalm 74
Tue – Aug.20
Complementary
Jeremiah 25:15-29
Acts 7:44-53
Psalm 32
Semi-continuous Isaiah 5:24-30 Acts 7:44-53 Psalm 74
Wed – Aug. 21
Complementary
Jeremiah 25:30-38
Luke 19:45-48
Psalm 32
Semi-continuous Isaiah 27:1-13 Luke 19:45-48 Psalm 74
Thu – Aug. 22
Complementary
Numbers 15:32-41
Hebrews 12:3-17
Psalm 103:1-8
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 6:1-19 Hebrews 12:3-17 Psalm 71:1-6
Fri – Aug. 23
Complementary
2 Chronicles 8:12-15
Acts 17:1-9
Psalm 103:1-8
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 6:20-30 Acts 17:1-9 Psalm 71:1-6
Sat – Aug. 24
Complementary
Nehemiah 13:15-22
Luke 6:1-5
Psalm 103:1-8
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 1:1-3, 11-19 Luke 6:1-5 Psalm 71:1-6
Or
Saturday, 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
Sunday, Aug. 25 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 21
Readings
Complementary Series
Isaiah 58:9b-14
Psalm 103:1-8 (4)
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6 (6)
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17
Prayer of the Day
O God, mighty and immortal, you know that as fragile creatures surrounded by great dangers, we
cannot by ourselves stand upright. Give us strength of mind and body, so that even when we suffer
because of human sin, we may rise victorious through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. The crowd | was rejoicing*
at the wonderful things that Je- | sus was doing. Alleluia. (Luke 13:17)
Color: Green
Mon – Aug. 26
Complementary
Ezekiel 20:1-17
Hebrews 3:7— 4:11
Psalm 109:21-31
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 7:1-15 Hebrews 3:7— 4:11 Psalm 10
Tue – Aug. 27
Complementary
Ezekiel 20:18-32
Revelation 3:7-13
Psalm 109:21-31
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 7:16-26 Revelation 3:7-13 Psalm 10
Wed – Aug. 28
Complementary
Ezekiel 20:33-44
Luke 6:6-11
Psalm 109:21-31
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 7:27-34 Luke 6:6-11 Psalm 10
Thu – Aug. 29
Complementary
Proverbs 15:13-17
1 Peter 3:8-12
Psalm 112
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 11:1-17 1 Peter 3:8-12 Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Fri – Aug. 30
Complementary
Proverbs 18:6-12
1 Peter 4:7-11
Psalm 112
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 12:1-13 1 Peter 4:7-11 Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Sat – Aug. 31
Complementary
Proverbs 21:1-4, 24-26
Matthew 20:20-28
Psalm 112
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 2:1-3, 14-22 Matthew 20:20-28 Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Sun. Sept. 1 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 22
Readings
Complementary Series
Proverbs 25:6-7 or Sirach 10:12-18
Psalm 112 (4)
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 2:4-13
Psalm 81:1, 10-16 (16)
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Prayer of the Day
O God, you resist those who are proud and give grace to those who are humble. Give us the humility
of your Son, that we may embody the generosity of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Take my yoke upon you, and | learn from me;*
for I am gentle and hum- | ble in heart. Alleluia. (Matt. 11:29)
Color: Green
Mon – Sept 2
Complementary
2 Chronicles 12:1-12
Hebrews 13:7-21
Psalm 119:65-72
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 2:23-37 Hebrews 13:7-21 Psalm 58
Tue – Sept 3
Complementary
Isaiah 2:12-17
Titus 1:1-9
Psalm 119:65-72
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 3:1-14 Titus 1:1-9 Psalm 58
Wed – Sept 4
Complementary
Isaiah 57:14-21
Luke 14:15-24
Psalm 119:65-72
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 3:15-25 Luke 14:15-24 Psalm 58
Thu – Sept 5
Complementary
Genesis 39:1-23
Philippians 2:25-30
Psalm 1
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 15:10-21 Philippians 2:25-30 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Fri – Sept 6
Complementary
Deuteronomy 7:12-26
Colossians 4:7-17
Psalm 1
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 16:14 —17:4 Colossians 4:7-17 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Sat – Sept 7
Complementary
Deuteronomy 29:2-20
Matthew 10:34-42
Psalm 1
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 17:14-27 Matthew 10:34-42 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Sunday, Sept. 8 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 23
Readings
Complementary Series
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1 (3)
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (1)
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33
Prayer of the Day
Direct us, O Lord God, in all our doings with your continual help, that in all our works, begun,
continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name; and finally, by your mercy, bring
us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Let your face shine up- | on your servant,*
and teach | me your statutes. Alleluia. (Ps. 119:135)
Color: Green
Mon – Sept 9
Complementary
2 Kings 17:24-41
1 Timothy 3:14 — 4:5
Psalm 101
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 18:12-23 1 Timothy 3:14 — 4:5 Psalm 2
Tue – Sept 10
Complementary
2 Kings 18:9-18
1 Timothy 4:6-16
Psalm 101
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 19:1-15 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Psalm 2
Wed – Sept 11
Complementary
2 Kings 18:19-25; 19:1-7
Luke 18:18-30
Psalm 101
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 20:1-18 Luke 18:18-30 Psalm 2
Thu – Sept 12
Complementary
Genesis 6:1-6
1 Timothy 1:1-11
Psalm 51:1-10
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 13:20-27 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Psalm 14
Fri – Sept 13
Complementary
Genesis 7:6-10; 8:1-5
2 Peter 2:1-10a
Psalm 51:1-10
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 4:1-10 2 Peter 2:1-10a Psalm 14
Sat – Sept. 14
Complementary
Genesis 8:20—9:7
John 10:11-21
Psalm 51:1-10
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 4:13-21, 29-31 John 10:11-21 Psalm 14
Or
Saturday, 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 Acclamation
Alleluia. May I never boast of | anything
except the cross of our Lord | Jesus Christ. Alleluia. (Gal. 6:14)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Sunday, Sept. 15 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 24
Readings
Complementary Series
Exodus 32:7-14
Psalm 51:1-10 (1)
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
Prayer of the Day
O God, overflowing with mercy and compassion, you lead back to yourself all those who go astray.
Preserve your people in your loving care, that we may reject whatever is contrary to you and may follow
all things that sustain our life in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. There is joy in the presence of the an- | gels of God*
over one sinner | who repents. Alleluia. (Luke 15:10)
Color: Green
Mon – Sept 16
Complementary
Amos 7:1-6
1 Timothy 1:18-20
Psalm 73
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 5:1-17 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Psalm 94
Tue – Sept 17
Complementary
Jonah 3:1-10
2 Peter 3:8-13
Psalm 73
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 5:18-31 2 Peter 3:8-13 Psalm 94
Wed – Sept 18
Complementary
Job 40:6-14; 42:1-6
Luke 22:31-33, 54-62
Psalm 73
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 14:1-10, 17-22 Luke 22:31-33, 54-62 Psalm 94
Thu – Sept 19
Complementary
Exodus 23:1-9
Romans 3:1-8
Psalm 113
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 12:14 —13:11 Romans 3:1-8 Psalm 79:1-9
Fri – Sept 20
Complementary
Ezekiel 22:17-31
Romans 8:31-39
Psalm 113
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 8:1-13 Romans 8:31-39 Psalm 79:1-9
Sat – Sept 21
Complementary
Isaiah 5:8-23
Mark 12:41-44
Psalm 113
Semi-continuous Jeremiah8:14-17; 9:2-11 Mark 12:41-44 Psalm 79:1-9
Or
Saturday, 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
Sunday, Sept. 22 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 25
Readings
Complementary Series
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113 (7)
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 8:18—9:1
Psalm 79:1-9 (9)
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
Prayer of the Day
God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Keep our feet
from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to the grace revealed in your Son,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Live your life in a manner worthy of the gos- | pel of Christ;*
strive side by side for the faith | of the gospel. Alleluia. (Phil. 1:27)
Color: Green
Mon – Sept 23
Complementary
Proverbs 14:12-31
Acts 4:1-12
Psalm 12
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 9:12-26 Acts 4:1-12 Psalm 106:40-48
Tue – Sept 24
Complementary
Proverbs 17:1-5
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Psalm 12
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 10:1-16 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Psalm 106:40-48
Wed – Sept 25
Complementary
Proverbs 21:10-16
Luke 20:45—21:4
Psalm 12
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 10:17-25 Luke 20:45—21:4 Psalm 106:40-48
Thu – Sept 26
Complementary
Proverbs 22:2-16
2 Corinthians 8:8-15
Psalm 146
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 23:9-22 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Fri – Sept. 27
Complementary
Proverbs 28:3-10
Ephesians 2:1-10
Psalm 146
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 23:23-32 Ephesians 2:1-10 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Sat – Sept. 28
Complementary
Proverbs 28:11-28
Luke 9:43b-48
Psalm 146
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 24:1-10 Luke 9:43b-48 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Sunday, Sept. 29 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 26
Readings
Complementary Series
Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Psalm 146 (7)
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (2)
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Prayer of the Day
O God, rich in mercy, you look with compassion on this troubled world. Feed us with
your grace, and grant us the treasure that comes only from you, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he | became poor,*
so that by his poverty you might | become rich. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 8:9)
Color: Green
Or
Sunday, 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
Mon – Sept 30
Complementary
Amos 6:8-14
Revelation 3:14-22
Psalm 62
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 32:16-35 Revelation 3:14-22 Psalm 119:49-56
Tue – Oct 1
Complementary
Hosea 10:9-15
James 5:1-6
Psalm 62
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 32:36-44 James 5:1-6 Psalm 119:49-56
Wed – Oct 2
Complementary
Hosea 12:2-14
Matthew 19:16-22
Psalm 62
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 33:1-13 Matthew 19:16-22 Psalm 119:49-56
Thu – Oct 3
Complementary
2 Kings 18:1-8, 28-36
Revelation 2:8-11
Psalm 37:1-9
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 52:1-11 Revelation 2:8-11 Lamentations
3:19-26
Fri – Oct 4
Complementary
2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37
Revelation 2:12-29
Psalm 37:1-9
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 52:12-30 Revelation 2:12-29 Lamentations
3:19-26
Sat – Oct 5
Complementary
Isaiah 7:1-9
Matthew 20:29-34
Psalm 37:1-9
Semi-continuous Lamentations 1:7-15 Matthew 20:29-34 Lamentations
3:19-26
Sunday, Oct. 6 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 27
Readings
Complementary Series
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 37:1-9 (5)
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Semi-continuous Series
Lamentations 1:1-6
Lamentations 3:19-26 (23) or Psalm 137 (7)
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Prayer of the Day
Benevolent, merciful God: When we are empty, fill us. When we are weak in faith, strengthen us. When
we are cold in love, warm us, that with fervor we may love our neighbors and serve them for the sake of
your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. The word of the Lord en- | dures forever.*
That word is the good news that was an- | nounced to you. Alleluia. (1 Pet. 1:25)
Color: Green
Mon – Oct 7
Complementary
Habakkuk 1:5-17
James 1:2-11
Psalm 3
Semi-continuous Lamentations 1:16-22 James 1:2-11 Psalm 137
Tue – Oct 8
Complementary
Habakkuk 2:5-11
1 John 5:1-5, 13-21
Psalm 3
Semi-continuous Lamentations 2:13-22 1 John 5:1-5, 13-21 Psalm 137
Wed – Oct 9
Complementary
Habakkuk 2:12-20
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24
Psalm 3
Semi-continuous Lamentations 5:1-22 Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 Psalm 137
Thu – Oct 10
Complementary
Leviticus 14:33-53
2 Timothy 1:13-18
Psalm 111
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 25:1-14 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Psalm 66:1-12
Fri – Oct 11
Complementary
Numbers 4:34 —5:4
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Psalm 111
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 27:1-22 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Psalm 66:1-12
Sat – Oct 12
Complementary
Numbers 12:1-15
Luke 5:12-16
Psalm 111
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 28:1-17 Luke 5:12-16 Psalm 66:1-12
Sunday, Oct. 13 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 28
Readings
Complementary Series
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Psalm 111 (1)
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Psalm 66:1-12
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and most merciful God, your bountiful goodness fills all creation. Keep us safe from all that may
hurt us, that, whole and well in body and spirit, we may with grateful hearts accomplish all that you
would have us do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Give thanks in all | circumstances;*
for this is the will of God in Christ Je- | sus for you. Alleluia. (1 Thess. 5:18)
Color: Green
Mon – Oct 14
Complementary
2 Kings 5:15-19a
Acts 26:24-29
Psalm 61
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 29:8-23 Acts 26:24-29 Psalm 102:1-17
Or
Monday, Oct. 14
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 15
Complementary
2 Kings 5:19b-27
Ephesians 6:10-20
Psalm 61
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 29:24-32 Ephesians 6:10-20 Psalm 102:1-17
Wed – Oct 16
Complementary
2 Kings 15:1-7
Matthew 10:5-15
Psalm 61
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 25:15-32 Matthew 10:5-15 Psalm 102:1-17
Thu – Oct 17
Complementary
Isaiah 54:11-17
Acts 17:22-34
Psalm 121
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 26:1-15 Acts 17:22-34 Psalm 119:97-104
Fri – Oct 18
Complementary
Genesis 31:43—32:2
2 Timothy 2:14-26
Psalm 121
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 26:16-24 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Psalm 119:97-104
Or
Friday, Oct. 18
Luke, Evangelist
St. Luke may be observed on Sunday, Oct. 20
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
Sat – Oct 19
Complementary
Genesis 32:3-21
Mark 10:46-52
Psalm 121
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 31:15-26 Mark 10:46-52 Psalm 119:97-104
Sunday, Oct. 20 – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 29
St. Luke may be observed (see Oct. 18)
Readings
Complementary Series
Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 121 (2)
2 Timothy 3:14--4:5
Luke 18:1-8
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 31:27-34
Psalm 119:97-104 (103)
2 Timothy 3:14--4:5
Luke 18:1-8
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us
to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this suffering world,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. The word of God is liv- | ing and active,*
able to judge the thoughts and intentions | of the heart. Alleluia. (Heb. 4:12)
Color: Green
Mon – Oct 21
Complementary
1 Samuel 25:2-22
1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Psalm 57
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 38:14-28 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Psalm 129
Tue – Oct 22
Complementary
1 Samuel 25:23-35
James 5:7-12
Psalm 57
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 39:1-18 James 5:7-12 Psalm 129
Wed – Oct 23
Psalm 61
1 Samuel 25:36-42
Luke 22:39-46
Psalm 57
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 50:1-7, 17-20 Luke 22:39-46 Psalm 129
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 24
Complementary
Jeremiah 9:1-16
2 Timothy 3:1-9
Psalm 84:1-7
Semi-continuous Joel 1:1-20 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Psalm 65
Fri – Oct 25
Complementary
Jeremiah 9:17-26
2 Timothy 3:10-15
Psalm 84:1-7
Semi-continuous Joel 2:1-11 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Psalm 65
Sat – Oct 26
Complementary
Jeremiah 14:1-6
Luke 1:46-55
Psalm 84:1-7
Semi-continuous Joel 2:12-22 Luke 1:46-55 Psalm 65
Sunday, Oct. 27 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 30
Reformation may be observed (see Oct. 31)
Readings
Complementary Series
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 or Sirach 35:12-17
Psalm 84:1-7 (5)
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Semi-continuous Series
Joel 2:23-32
Psalm 65 (11)
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen
our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. All who exalt themselves | will be humbled,*
but all who humble themselves will | be exalted. Alleluia. (Luke 18:14)
Color: Green
Mon – Oct 28
Complementary
1 Samuel 2:1-10
1 Peter 4:12-19
Psalm 84:8-12
Semi-continuous Joel 3:1-8 1 Peter 4:12-19 Psalm 87
Tue – Oct 29
Complementary
Daniel 5:1-12
1 Peter 5:1-11
Psalm 84:8-12
Semi-continuous Joel 3:9-16 1 Peter 5:1-11 Psalm 87
Wed – Oct 30
Complementary
Daniel 5:13-31
Matthew 21:28-32
Psalm 84:8-12
Semi-continuous Joel 3:17-20 Matthew 21:28-32 Psalm 87
Thu – Oct 31
Complementary
Proverbs 15:8-11, 24-33
2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Psalm 32:1-7
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 33:14-26 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Psalm 119:137-144
Or
Thursday, Oct. 31
Reformation Day
May be transferred to Sunday, Oct. 27
Readings
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46 (7)
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
Prayer of the Day
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.
Or
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.
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
Fri – Nov. 1
Complementary
Job 22:21—23:17
2 Peter 1:1-11
Psalm 32:1-7
Semi-continuous Habakkuk 1:5-17 2 Peter 1:1-11 Psalm 119:137-144
Or
Friday, Nov. 1
All Saints Day
All Saints may be observed on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Readings
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Psalm 149 (1)
Ephesians 1:11-23
Luke 6:20-31
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
Sat – Nov. 2
Complementary
Isaiah 1:1-9
John 8:39-47
Psalm 32:1-7
Semi-continuous Habakkuk 2:5-11 John 8:39-47 Psalm 119:137-144
Sunday, Nov. 3 – Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 31
All Saints may be observed (see Nov. 1).
Readings
Complementary Series
Isaiah 1:10-18
Psalm 32:1-7 (6)
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10
Semi-continuous Series
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144 (144)
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10
Prayer of the Day
Merciful God, gracious and benevolent, through your Son you invite all the world to a meal of mercy.
Grant that we may eagerly follow his call, and bring us with all your saints into your life of justice and joy,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Today salvation has come | to this house,*
for the Son of Man came to seek out and to | save the lost. Alleluia. (Luke 19:9, 10)
Color: Green
Mon – Nov. 4
Complementary
Nehemiah 13:1-3, 23-31
1 Corinthians 5:9-13
Psalm 50
Semi-continuous Habakkuk 2:12-20 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 Psalm 142
Tue – Nov. 5
Complementary
Zechariah 7:1-14
Jude 5-21
Psalm 50
Semi-continuous Habakkuk 3:1-16 Jude 5-21 Psalm 142
Wed – Nov. 6
Complementary
Amos 5:12-24
Luke 19:11-27
Psalm 50
Semi-continuous Habakkuk 3:17-19 Luke 19:11-27 Psalm 142
Thu – Nov. 7
Complementary
Deuteronomy 25:5-10
Acts 22:22—23:11
Psalm 17:1-9
Semi-continuous Zechariah 1:1-17 Acts 22:22—23:11 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21
Fri – Nov. 8
Complementary
Genesis 38:1-26
Acts 24:10-23
Psalm 17:1-9
Semi-continuous Zechariah 6:9-15 Acts 24:10-23 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21
Sat – Nov. 9
Complementary
Exodus 3:13-20
Luke 20:1-8
Psalm 17:1-9
Semi-continuous Haggai 1:1-15a Luke 20:1-8 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21
Sunday, Nov. 10 – Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 32
Readings
Complementary Series
Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9 (8)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
Semi-continuous Series
Haggai 1:15b--2:9
Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 (3) or Psalm 98 (9)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
Prayer of the Day
O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep
always in our mind the end of all things and the day of judgment. Inspire us for a holy life here, and bring
us to the joy of the resurrection, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus Christ is the firstborn | of the dead;*
to him be glory and dominion forev- | er and ever. Alleluia. (Rev. 1:5, 6)
Color: Green
Mon – Nov. 11
Complementary
Job 20:1-11
2 Peter 1:16-21
Psalm 123
Semi-continuous Haggai 2:10-19 2 Peter 1:16-21 Psalm 98
Tue – Nov. 12
Complementary
Job 21:1, 17-34
2 John 1-13
Psalm 123
Semi-continuous Haggai 2:20-23 2 John 1-13 Psalm 98
Wed – Nov. 13
Complementary
Job 25:1—26:14
John 5:19-29
Psalm 123
Semi-continuous Zechariah 8:1-17 John 5:19-29 Psalm 98
Thu – Nov. 14
Complementary
1 Samuel 28:3-19
Romans 1:18-25
Psalm 98
Semi-continuous Isaiah 57:14-21 Romans 1:18-25 Isaiah 12
Fri – Nov. 15
Complementary
2 Samuel 21:1-14
2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
Psalm 98
Semi-continuous Isaiah 59:1-15a 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 Isaiah 12
Sat – Nov. 16
Complementary
Ezekiel 10:1-19
Luke 17:20-37
Psalm 98
Semi-continuous Isaiah 59:15b-21 Luke 17:20-37 Isaiah 12
Sunday, Nov. 17 – Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 33
Readings
Complementary Series
Malachi 4:1-2a
Psalm 98 (9)
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
Semi-continuous Series
Isaiah 65:17-25
Isaiah 12:2-6 (6)
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
Prayer of the Day
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us
with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may live through what is temporary without
losing what is eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Stand up and | raise your heads,*
because your redemption is | drawing near. Alleluia. (Luke 21:28)
Color: Green
Mon – Nov. 18
Complementary
Ezekiel 11:14-25
Ephesians 4:25—5:2
Psalm 141
Semi-continuous Isaiah 60:17-22 Ephesians 4:25—5:2 Psalm 76
Tue – Nov. 19
Complementary
Ezekiel 39:21— 40:4
1 Corinthians 10:23—11:1
Psalm 141
Semi-continuous Isaiah 66:1-13 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:1 Psalm 76
Wed – Nov. 20
Complementary
Ezekiel 43:1-12
Matthew 23:37—24:14
Psalm 141
Semi-continuous Isaiah 66:14-24 Matthew 23:37—24:14 Psalm 76
Thu – Nov. 21
Complementary
2 Chronicles 18:12-22
Hebrews 9:23-28
Psalm 46
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 21:1-14 Hebrews 9:23-28 Luke 1:68-79
Fri – Nov. 22
Complementary
Zechariah 11:1-17
1 Peter 1:3-9
Psalm 46
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 22:1-17 1 Peter 1:3-9 Luke 1:68-79
Sat – Nov. 23
Complementary
Jeremiah 22:18-30
Luke 18:15-17
Psalm 46
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 22:18-30 Luke 18:15-17 Luke 1:68-79
Sunday, Nov. 24 – Christ the King Sunday
Last Sunday after Pentecost/Lectionary 34
Readings
Complementary Series
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 46 (10)
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Semi-continuous Series
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79 (69)
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Prayer of the Day
O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify
you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign in us, and make this world into a fit
habitation for your divine majesty, 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. 25
Complementary
Jeremiah 46:18-28
Revelation 21:5-27
Psalm 24
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 30:1-17 Revelation 21:5-27 Psalm 117
Tue – Nov. 26
Complementary
Isaiah 33:17-22
Revelation 22:8-21
Psalm 24
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 30:18-24 Revelation 22:8-21 Psalm 117
Wed – Nov. 27
Complementary
Isaiah 60:8-16
Luke 1:1-4
Psalm 24
Semi-continuous Jeremiah 31:1-6 Luke 1:1-4 Psalm 117
(Year A – 2019/2020)
Thursday Nov. 28
Day of Thanksgiving (USA)
Readings
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 100
Philippians 4:4-9
John 6:25-35
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