Second Sunday in Lent, February 25

Second Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 25, 2018

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

Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 read from the New Century Version Bible

Psalm 22:22-30 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Romans 4:13-25 read from the New International Version Bible

Gospel: Mark 8:31-38 read from the New Living Translation Bible

Closing Prayer: On March 1st we remember David of Wales, Bishop of Menevia

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First Sunday in Lent, February 18

First Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 18, 2018

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

Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17 read from the Message Bible

Psalm 25:1-9 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 1 Peter 3:18-22 read from the Modern English Version Bible

Gospel: Mark 1:9-15 read from The New American Standard Bible

Closing Prayer: On February 22nd we remember Eric Liddel, Missionary to China

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Sunday of the Passion, Palm Sunday April 9, 2017

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday April 9, 2017

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

Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

Psalm 31:9-16 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 read from the God’s Word Bible

Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 read from The Holman Christian Standard Bible

Closing Prayer: On April 15th we remember Damien and Marianne of Molokai, Missionary Priest and Franciscan Nun

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