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Church Year Calendar for Year B, 2005-2006

Note: The readings listed below are from the Revised Common Lectionary, which is approved by the Church Council for use in ELCA congregations. Some Old Testament Readings may differ from other denominations using the Revised Common Lectionary.

Note: Lesser Festivals and Commemorations listed on this calendar are also listed in the Lutheran Book of Worship (1978), pages 10-12, pew edition. Additional Commemorations on this calendar are listed in This Far by Faith (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 1999), pages 114-118, pew edition, and Libro de Liturgia y Cántico (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 1998), pages 10-12, pew edition. All three resources are recommended for use in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 

 The Christmas Cycle: Advent Season

November 27 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 NRSV)
Show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. (Ps. 80:7)
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
Preface: Advent

Color: Blue or Purple
30 St. Andrew, Apostle (Lesser Festival)
Ezekiel 3:16-21
Psalm 19:1-6
Their sound has gone out into all lands. (Ps. 19:4)
Romans 10:10-18
John 1:35-42
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

December

3

Francis Xavier, missionary to Asia, 1552 (Commemoration)

4

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

Righteousness and peace shall go before the Lord. (Ps. 85:13)

2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8

Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

6

Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 (Commemoration)

7

Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 (Commemoration)

11

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126 or Luke 1:47-55
The LORD has done great things for us. (Ps. 126:4) or The Lord has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1:52)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

 

Lars Olsen Skrefsrud, missionary to India, 1910 (Commemoration)

14

John of the Cross, renewer of the church, 1591 (Commemoration)

Teresa of Avila, renewer of the church, 1582 (Commemoration)
16

Las Posadas, Mexico (Commemoration)

18

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
The Lord has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1:52) or Your love, O LORD, forever will I sing. (Ps. 89:1)
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

21

St. Thomas, Apostle (Lesser Festival)
Judges 6:36-40
Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26
God's mercy endures forever. (Ps. 136:1b)
Ephesians 4:11-16
John 14:1-7
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

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The Christmas Cycle: Christmas Season

December

24

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
Christmas Eve (I)

Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11)
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

25

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
Christmas Dawn (II)
Isaiah 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Light has sprung up for the righteous. (Ps. 97:11)
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
Christmas Day (III)

Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. (Ps. 98:4)
Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]
John 1:1-14
Preface: Christmas
Color: White
26 St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr (Lesser Festival)
2 Chronicles 24:17-22
Psalm 17:1-9, 16 (Psalm 17:1-9, 15 NRSV)
I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me. (Ps. 17:6)
Acts 6:8--7:2a, 51-60
Matthew 23:34-39
Preface: Christmas
Color: Red
27

St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (Lesser Festival)
Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31
Psalm 116:10-17 (Psalm 116:12-19 NRSV)
Precious in your sight, O LORD, is the death of your servants. (Ps. 116:13)
1 John 1:1--2:2
John 21:20-25
Preface: Apostles or Christmas
Color: White

28

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Lesser Festival)
Jeremiah 31:15-17
Psalm 124
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler. (Ps. 124:7)
1 Peter 4:12-19
Matthew 2:13-18
Preface: Christmas
Color: Red

31

New Year's Eve
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Psalm 8
How exalted is your name in all the world. (Ps. 8:1)
Revelation 21:1-6a
Matthew 25:31-46
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

January

1

The Name of Jesus (Lesser Festival)
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 8
How exalted is your name in all the world. (Ps. 8:1)
Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 2:15-21
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

 

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Isaiah 61:10Isaiah 61:10—62:3
Psalm 148
The splendor of the LORD is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:22-40

Preface: Christmas
Color: White

2

Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, pastor, 1872 (Commemoration)

5

Kaj Munk, martyr, 1944 (Commemoration)

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 The Christmas Cycle: Epiphany Season

January 6

THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
All kings shall bow down before him. (Ps. 72:11)
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Preface: Epiphany
Color: White

8

THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
First Sunday after the Epiphany
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3)
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
Preface: Epiphany
Color: White

9

Adrian of Canterbury, teacher, c. 710 (Commemoration)

13

George Fox, renewer of society, 1691 (Commemoration)

14

Eivind Josef Berggrav, Bishop of Oslo, 1959 (Commemoration)

15

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 (Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 NRSV)
You have searched me out and known me. (Ps. 139:1)
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51

Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green

 

Martin Luther King Jr., renewer of society, martyr, 1968 (Commemoration)

17

Antony of Egypt, renewer of the church, c. 356 (Commemoration)

18

The Confession of St. Peter (Lesser Festival)
Acts 4:8-13
Psalm 18:1-7, 17-20 (Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 NRSV)
My God, my rock, you are worthy of praise. (Ps. 18:2)
1 Corinthians 10:1-5
Matthew 16:13-19
Preface: Apostles
Color: White

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

19

Henry, Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Commemoration)

22

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:6-14 (Psalm 62:5-12 NRSV)
In God is my safety and my honor. (Ps. 62:8)
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
Preface:
Epiphany
Color: Green

25

The Conversion of St. Paul (Lesser Festival)
Acts 9:1-22
Psalm 67
Let all the peoples praise you, O God. (Ps. 67:3)
Galatians 1:11-24
Luke 21:10-19
Preface: Apostles
Color: White

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends
26

Timothy, Titus, and Silas (Commemoration)

27 Lydia, Dorcas, and Phoebe (Commemoration)
29 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28

Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green
February

2

The Presentation of Our Lord (Lesser Festival)
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10
How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD. (Ps. 84:1) - or - Lift up your heads, O gates, and the King of glory shall come in. (Ps. 24:7)
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Preface: Christmas
Color: White
3 Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Commemoration)
5 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c (Psalm 147:1-11, 20c NRSV)
The LORD heals the brokenhearted. (Ps. 147:3)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green
 

The Martyrs of Japan, 1597 (Commemoration)

  12 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
My God, I cried out to you, and you restored me to health. (Ps. 30:2)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green
  14 Cyril, monk, 869; Methodius, bishop, 885, missionaries to the Slavs (Commemoration)
  18 Martin Luther, renewer of the church, 1546 (Commemoration)
  19 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Isaiah 43:18-25
Psalm 41
Heal me, for I have sinned against you. (Ps. 41:4)
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Mark 2:1-12

Preface:
Epiphany
Color: Green
  20 Rasmus Jensen, the first Lutheran pastor in North America, 1620 (Commemoration)
  23

Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, 156 (Commemoration)

    Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, missionary to India, 1719 (Commemoration)
  24 St. Matthias, Apostle (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 66:1-2
Psalm 56
I am bound by the vow I made to you, O God. (Ps. 56:11)
Acts 1:15-26
Luke 6:12-16
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red
  25 Elizabeth Fedde, deaconess, 1921 (Commemoration)
  26 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Last Sunday after the Epiphany

2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
Out of Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth in glory. (Ps. 50:2)
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
Preface: Epiphany
Color: White

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The Easter Cycle: Lenten Season

March 1

ASH WEDNESDAY
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 51:1-18 (Psalm 51:1-17 NRSV)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Preface: Lent
Color: Black or Purple

  George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Commemoration)
2

John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788, renewers of the church (Commemoration)

5

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9 (Psalm 25:1-10 NRSV)
Your paths are love and faithfulness to those who keep your covenant. (Ps. 25:9)
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

7 Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Commemoration)
  Thomas Aquinas, teacher, 1274 (Commemoration)
12

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:22-30 (Psalm 22:23-31 NRSV)
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD. (Ps. 22:26)
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38

Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

  Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Commemoration)
17 Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Commemoration)
19 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
The commandment of the LORD gives light to the eyes. (Ps. 19:8)
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22
Preface:
Lent
Color: Purple
  Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Commemoration)
22 Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Commemoration)
24 Oscar Afnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Commemoration)
25 The Annunciation of Our Lord (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 7:10-14
Psalm 45 or Psalm 40:5-11 (Psalm 40:5-10 NRSV)
I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another. (Ps. 45:18) - or - I love to do your will, O my  God. (Ps. 40:9)
Hebrews 10:4-10
Luke 1:26-38
Preface: Christmas
Color: White
26 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
The LORD delivered them from their distress. (Ps. 107:19)
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21

Preface: Lent
Color: Purple
29 Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, 1824 (Commemoration)
31 John Donne, priest, 1631 (Commemoration)

April

2 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-13 (Psalm 51:1-12 NRSV)
or Psalm 119:9-16
Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Ps. 51:11) or I treasure your promise in my heart. (Ps. 119:11)
Hebrews 5:5-10
John 12:20-33
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple
4 Benedict the African, confessor, 1589 (Commemoration)
6 Albrecht Dürer, painter, 1528 (Commemoration)
 

Michelangelo Buonarroti, artist, 1564 (Commemoration)

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The Easter Cycle: Holy Week

April 9

SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
PALM SUNDAY

Procession with Palms
Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. (Ps. 118:26)
Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Into your hands, O LORD, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1Mark 14:1—15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]
Preface:
Passion

Color: Scarlet or Purple

  Dietrich Bonhoeffer, teacher, 1945 (Commemoration)
10

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36:5-11
Your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. (Ps. 36:7)
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

  Mikael Agricola, Bishop of Turku, 1557 (Commemoration)
11

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71:1-14
From my mother's womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

12

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 70
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. (Ps. 70:1)
Hebrews 12:1-3Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

13

MAUNDY THURSDAY
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Psalm 116:1, 10-17 (Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 NRSV)
I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. (Ps. 116:11)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or White

14

GOOD FRIDAY
Isaiah 52:13--53:12
Psalm 22
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1)
Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42

15

THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
Vigil of Easter

Creation
First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Response: Psalm 136:1-9, 23-36
God's mercy endures forever. (Ps. 136:1b)
The Flood
Second Reading: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13
Response: Psalm 46
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:4)
The Testing of Abraham
Third Reading: Genesis 22:1-18
Response: Psalm 16
You will show me the path of life. (Ps. 16:11)
Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea
Fourth Reading: Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Response: Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18
I will sing to the Lord who has triumphed gloriously. (Exod. 15:1)
Salvation Freely Offered to All
Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11
Response: Isaiah 12:2-6
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isa. 12:3)
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
The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart. (Ps. 19:8)
A New Heart and a New Spirit
Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-28
Response: Psalm 42 and Psalm 43
My soul is athirst for the living God. (Ps. 42:2)
The Valley of the Dry Bones
Eighth Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Response: Psalm 143
Revive me, O LORD, for your name's sake. (Ps. 143:11)
The Gathering of God's People
Ninth Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Response: Psalm 98
Lift up your voice, rejoice and sing. (Ps. 98:5)
The Call of Jonah
Tenth Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
Response: Jonah 2:1-3 [4-6] 7-9
Deliverance belongs to the Lord. (Jonah 2:9)
The Song of Moses
Eleventh Reading: Deuteronomy 31:19-30
Response: Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36a, 43a
The Lord will give his people justice. (Deut. 32:36)
The Fiery Furnace
Twelfth Reading: Daniel 3:1-29
Response: Song of the Three Young Men 35-65
Sing praise to the Lord and highly exalt him forever. (Song of the Thr. 35b)
New Testament Reading: Romans 6:3-11
Response: Psalm 114
Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 114:7)
Gospel
Mark 16:1-8
Preface: Easter
Color: White or Gold

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The Easter Cycle: Easter Season

April 16

THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
Easter Day

Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
On this day the LORD has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps. 118:24)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8

Preface: Easter
Color: White or Gold

  THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
Easter Evening

Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 114
Hallelujah. (Ps. 114:1)
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
Luke 24:13-49
Preface: Easter
Color: White
19 Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Laurentius Petri, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1573; renewers of the Church (Commemoration)
21 Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1109 (Commemoration)
22 Day of Creation Día de la Creación
23 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
How good and pleasant it is to live together in unity. (Ps. 133:1)
1 John 1:11 John 1:1—2:2
John 20:19-31
Preface: Easter
Color: White
  Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 (Commemoration)
25 St. Mark, Evangelist (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 57
I will confess you among the peoples, O LORD. (Ps. 57:9)
2 Timothy 4:6-11, 18
Mark 1:1-15
Preface: All Saints
Color: Red
29 Catherine of Siena, teacher, 1380 (Commemoration)
30

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
The LORD does wonders for the faithful. (Ps. 4:3)
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
Preface: Easter
Color: White

May
1

St. Philip and St. James, Apostles (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 30:18-21
Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26
Save us for the sake of your steadfast love. (Ps. 44:26)
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
John 14:8-14
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

2 Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Commemoration)
4 Monica, mother of Augustine, 387 (Commemoration)
7 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
Preface:
 Easter
Color: White
8 Victor the Moor, martyr, 303 (Commemoration)
14

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:24-30 (Psalm 22:25-31 NRSV)
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD. (Ps. 22:26)
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8

Preface:
 Easter
Color: White

Pachomius, renew of the church, 346 (Commemoration)
18 Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, 1160 (Commemoration)
19 Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 (Commemoration)
21 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands. (Ps. 98:5)
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17

Preface:
 Easter
Color: White
  John Eilot, missionary to the American Indians, 1690 (Commemoration)
23 Ludwig Nommensen, missionary to Sumatra, 1918 (Commemoration)
24 Nicolaus Copernicus, 1543; Leonhard Euler, 1783; teachers (Commemoration)
25 THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
God has gone up with a shout. (Ps. 47:5) or Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:3)
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53

Preface: Ascension
Color: White
27 John Calvin, renewer of the church, 1564 (Commemoration)
28 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
The LORD knows the way of the righteous. (Ps. 1:6)
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19

Preface:
 Ascension
Color: White
29 Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, 1637 (Commemoration)
31 The Visitation (Lesser Festival)
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Psalm 113
Let the name of the LORD be blessed from this time forth forevermore. (Ps. 113:2)
Romans 12:9-16b
Luke 1:39-57
Preface: Christmas
Color: White
June 1 Justin, martyr at Rome, c. 165 (Commemoration)

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Time of the Church: The Season after Pentecost

June  3

VIGIL OF PENTECOST
Exodus 19:1-9 or Acts 2:1-11
Psalm 33:12-22 or Psalm 130
The LORD is our help and our shield. (Ps. 33:20) - or - There is forgiveness with you. (Ps. 130:3)
Romans 8:14-17, 22-27
John 7:37-39a
Preface: Pentecost
Color: Red

  John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, 1963 (Commemoration)
4

THE DAY OF PENTECOST
Acts 2:1-21 or 37
Psalm 104:25-35, 37 (Psalm 104:24-34, 35b NRSV)
Alleluia, or Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:31)
Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Preface: Pentecost
Color: Red

5

Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, 754 (Commemoration)

7 Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, 1866 (Commemoration)
9 Columba, 597; Aidan, 651; Bede, 735; confessors (Commemoration)
11 THE HOLY TRINITY
First Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. (Ps. 29:2)
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Preface: The Holy Trinity
Color: White
12

St. Barnabas, Apostle (Lesser Festival) (transferred from June 11)
Isaiah 42:5-12
Psalm 112
Happy are they who fear the LORD. (Ps. 112:1)
Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3
Matthew 10:7-16
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

14 Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389; Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 385 (Commemoration)
18

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 6)
Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14 (Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 NRSV)
The righteous shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon. (Ps. 92:11)
2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17
Mark 4:26-34

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

21 Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist, 1931 (Commemoration)
24 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Lesser Festival)
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 141
My eyes are turned to you, Lord GOD. (Ps. 141:8)
Acts 13:13-26
Luke 1:57-67 [68-80]
Preface: Advent
Color: White
25

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 7)
Job 38:1-11
Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
God stilled the storm and quieted the waves of the sea. (Ps. 107:29)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530 (Commemoration)
  Philip Melanchthon, renewer of the church, 1560 (Commemoration)
28 Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, c. 202 (Commemoration)
29

St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles (Lesser Festival)
Ezekiel 34:11-16
Psalm 87:1-2, 4-6 (Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7 NRSV)
Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of our God. (Ps. 87:2)
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Mark 8:27-35
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

30 Johan Olof Wallin, Archbishop of Uppsala, hymnwriter, 1839 (Commemoration)
July 1 Catherine Winkworth, 1878; John Mason Neale, 1866; hymnwriters  (Commemoration)
2

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 8)
Lamentations 3:22-33 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24
Psalm 30
I will exalt you, O LORD, because you have lifted me up. (Ps. 30:1)
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

6 Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Commemoration)
9

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 9)
Ezekiel 2:1-5
Psalm 123
Our eyes look to you, O God, until you show us your mercy. (Ps. 123:3)
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

11 Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Commemoration)
12 Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Commemoration)
15 Vladimir, first Christian ruler of Russia, 1015 (Commemoration)
Olga, confessor, 969 (Commemoration)
16

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 10)
Amos 7:7-15
Psalm 85:8-13
I will listen to what the LORD God is saying. (Ps. 85:8)
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

17 Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, 1566 (Commemoration)
22

St. Mary Magdalene (Lesser Festival)
Ruth 1:6-18 or Exodus 2:1-10
Psalm 73:23-29 (Psalm 73:23-28 NRSV)
I will speak of all your works in the gates of the city of Zion. (Ps. 73:29)
Acts 13:26-33a
John 20:1-2, 11-18
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

23 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 11)
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
  Birgitta of Sweden, 1373 (Commemoration)
25

St. James the Elder, Apostle (Lesser Festival)
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 7:1-11 (Psalm 7:1-10 NRSV)
God is my shield and defense. (Ps. 7:11)
Acts 11:27--12:3a
Mark 10:35-45
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

28 Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750; Heinrich Schütz, 1672; George Frederick Handel, 1759; musicians (Commemoration)
29 Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany (Commemoration)
Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, 1030 (Commemoration)
30 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 12)
2 Kings 4:42-44
Psalm 145:10-19 (Psalm 145:10-18 NRSV)
You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17)
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
August
6

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 13)
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
Psalm 78:23-29
The LORD rained down manna upon them to eat. (Ps. 78:24)
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

8 Dominic, priest, founder of the Dominicans, 1221 (Commemoration)
10 Lawrence, deacon, martyr, 258 (Commemoration)
13 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 14)
1 Kings 19:4-8
Psalm 34:1-8
Taste and see that the LORD is good. (Ps. 34:8)
Ephesians 4:25Ephesians 4:25—5:2
John 6:35, 41-51
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
 

Florence Nightingale, 1910; Clara Maass, 1901; renewers of society (Commemoration)

15

Mary, Mother of Our Lord (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 61:7-11
Psalm 45:11-16 (Psalm 45:10-15 NRSV)
I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another. (Ps. 45:18)
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 1:46-55
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

20 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 15)
Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm 34:9-14
Those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. (Ps. 34:10)
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
Preface:  Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
 

Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153 (Commemoration)

24

St. Bartholomew, Apostle (Lesser Festival)
Exodus 19:1-6
Psalm 12
The words of the LORD are pure. (Ps. 12:6)
1 Corinthians 12:27-31a
John 1:43-51
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

27 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 16)
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Psalm 34:15-22
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous. (Ps. 34:15)
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
28 Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430 (Commemoration)
  Moses the Black, monk, martyr, c. 400 (Commemoration)
31 John Bunyan, teacher, 1688 (Commemoration) 
September 2

Nickolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, bishop, renewer of the church, 1872 (Commemoration)

3

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 17)
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Psalm 15
LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle? (Ps. 15:1)
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

4 Albert Schweitzer, missionary to Africa, 1965 (Commemoration)
9 Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, 1654 (Commemoration)
10

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 18)
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
I will praise the LORD as long as I live. (Ps. 146:1)
James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17
Mark 7:24-37
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

13 John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407 (Commemoration) 
14

Holy Cross Day (Lesser Festival)
Numbers 21:4b-9
Psalm 98:1-5 (Psalm 98:1-4 NRSV) or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
The LORD has done marvelous things. (Ps. 98:1) - or - God was their rock and the Most High God their redeemer. (Ps. 78:35)
1 Corinthians 1:18-24
John 3:13-17
Preface: Passion
Color: Red

16 Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, martyr, c. 258 (Commemoration)
17

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 19)
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-8 (Psalm 116:1-9 NRSV)
I will walk in the presence of the LORD. (Ps. 116:8)
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

18 Dag Hammarskjöld, peacemaker, 1961 (Commemoration)
20 Nelson Wesley Trout, bishop, 1996 (Commemoration)
21

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Lesser Festival)
Ezekiel 2:8--3:11
Psalm 119:33-40
Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes. (Ps. 119:33)
Ephesians 2:4-10
Matthew 9:9-13
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

24

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 20)
Jeremiah 11:18-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:16Wisdom of Solomon 1:16—2:1, 12-22
Psalm 54
God is my helper; it is the LORD who sustains my life. (Ps. 54:4)
James 3:13James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

25 Sergius of Radonezh, Abbot of Holy Trinity, Moscow, 1392 (Commemoration)
28 Jehu Joes, missionary, 1852 (Commemoration)
29

St. Michael and All Angels (Lesser Festival)
Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3
Psalm 103:1-5, 20-22
Bless the LORD, you angels of the LORD. (Ps. 103:20)
Revelation 12:7-12
Luke 10:17-20
Preface: Weekdays or Sundays after Pentecost
Color: White

30 Jerome, translator, teacher, 420
October 1

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 21)
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Psalm 19:7-14
The commandment of the LORD gives light to the eyes. (Ps. 19:8)
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

4 Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, 1226 (Commemoration)
Theodor Fliedner, renewer of society, 1864 (Commemoration)
6 William Tyndale, translator, martyr, 1536 (Commemoration)
7 Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, missionary to America, 1787 (Commemoration)
8

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 22)
Genesis 2:18-24
Psalm 8
You adorn us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:6)
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

9

Day of Thanksgiving (Canada)
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 126
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed. (Ps. 126:4)
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Matthew 6:25-33
Preface: Weekdays
Color: White

10 Massie L. Kennard, renewer of the church, 1996 (Commemoration)
15 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 23)
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Psalm 90:12-17
So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Ps. 90:12)
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
  Teresa de Jesús, teacher, renewer of the church, 1582 (Commemoration)
17 Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr, c. 115 (Commemoration)
18

St. Luke, Evangelist (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 43:8-13 or Isaiah 35:5-8
Psalm 124
Our help is in the name of the LORD. (Ps. 124:8)
2 Timothy 4:5-11
Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Preface: All Saints
Color: Red

22

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 24)
Isaiah 53:4-12
Psalm 91:9-16
You have made the LORD your refuge, and the Most High your habitation. (Ps. 91:9)
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45

Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

23

James of Jerusalem, martyr, c. 62 (Commemoration)

26 Philipp Nicolai, 1608; Johann Heermann, 1647; Paul Gerhardt, 1676; hymnwriters (Commemoration)
28

St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (Lesser Festival)
Jeremiah 26:[1-6] 7-16
Psalm 11
In the LORD have I taken refuge. (Ps. 11:1)
1 John 4:1-6
John 14:21-27
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

29 Reformation Sunday
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:4)
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
Preface: Weekdays or Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Red
 
TWENTY-FIRST AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 25)
Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126
Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Ps. 126:6)
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green
31

Reformation Day (Lesser Festival)
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:4)
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
Preface: Weekdays or Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Red

November 1

All Saints Day (Lesser Festival)
Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
Psalm 24
They shall receive a blessing from the God of their salvation. (Ps. 24:5)
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

3 Martín de Porres, renewer of society, 1639 (Commemoration)
5

All Saints Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
Psalm 24
They shall receive a blessing from the God of their salvation. (Ps. 24:5)
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 26)
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Psalm 119:1-8
Happy are they who seek the LORD with all their hearts. (Ps. 119:2)
Hebrews 9:11-14
Mark 12:28-34
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

7 John Christian Frederick Heyer, missionary to India, 1873 (Commemoration)
11 Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397 (Commemoration)
SØren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Commemoration)
12

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 27)
1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146
The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:7)
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

17 Elizabeth of Thuringia, Princess of Hungary, 1231 (Commemoration)
19

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 28)
Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm 16
My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body shall rest in hope. (Ps. 16:9)
Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25
Mark 13:1-8
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

23

Day of Thanksgiving (U.S.A.)
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 126
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed. (Ps. 126:4)
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Matthew 6:25-33
Preface: Weekdays
Color: White

  Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Commemoration)
  Miguel Agustín Pro, priest, martyr, 1927 (Commemoration)
25 Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Commemoration)
26 CHRIST THE KING (Proper 29)
Last Sunday after Pentecost

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 93
Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:3)
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: White

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